Evening Star Newspaper, November 28, 1896, Page 17

DOROTHY ROCKHIOS “SIN" THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1896-24 PAGES. ef DRO SIBERIAN WOLF HOUND OLGA CHILI: PUG THAT SAYS ‘MUMMER. LASS THOMAS) THREFLEGGED DOS. S "ied JAPANESE “SPANIEL CHIN-CHIN: "AR.LEE PHILLIPS DACHSHUND ANIMALS AS PETS Dogs and Birds Owned by Some Well- Known Residents. FAVORITES IN MANY HOUSEHOLDS To Establish a Cemetery Here Like | the One in London. paeeieet ete! OBJECTS OF AFFECTION OW DO YOU SET- tle the amount to be asked?” said a curious buyer to a certain famous Eng- Ush fancier, “by the breed of the crea- ture?” “Oh, no, sir, by no means,” ‘was the prompt response. “We doos it by the feelink o' the par- tie: Almost every one in Washington of any prominence has a pet, whose pranks are as well known as those of certain distinguished officials, and though many of them are pedigreed and costly, there are a number valuable only through “the feelink 0” the parties!” Sen- timental remember-the-giver associations corstitute the strong hold of many on lux- urious berths, and to the mistresses and masters of such, “love me, love my dog” (or bird, or any other favorite), is a creed. At the British embassy two pets are cared for, being the especial property of Lady Pauncefote. “Don,” a rather well- bred, but venerable, collie, and “Jacob,” a shamrock-hued parrot of Hibernian irri- tability of temper, and a pronounced hankering after self-government. He is not mnch to look at, ts “Jacob,” being ragged as to plumage, but though nothing of a linguist, he is something of an echo. The propriety of furnisheing “Jacob” with a latch key has been frequently discussed at the embassy, owing to his intermittent and prolonged ‘absences. Last winter he succeeded in getting himself in the pape: “Lost—a long-tailed green parrot, &c. and was gone a week, returning when weary of adventure, to sunflower seeds and home. A few straggling phrases, acquired = «Campaigning with Grant,” the great series of articles by Gen. Horace Porter. during his tour, suggested he'd been lurk- ing in the vicinity of southern Congress- me, but this cannot be proven. Certain loud “Ha-ha’s” uttered by him frequently since returning at first gave rise to the alarming impression that he was chokingabyt these spasms have lately been interpreted as dawning appreciation of jokes, heard during his peregri Between “Don” and “Jacob” there permanent feud. On fine days “Ji a cage is set out on the grass in the gun- shine, and the collie will immediately bolt for it. Glaring, growling, squawking and fluttering will call out Lynn, the coach- man, and not before the two have been separated several times will peace prevail. “Don” is a faithful fellow, however, and MRROST KEELING: PCODLE SAID; would allow no one (else) te harm “Jacob.” “No matter what you do, if your heart is only true,’ and “Don's” “heart is true to Poll!” Mr. P. Lee Phillips, society man and au- thority on cartography, and witty and wise on every topic touched upon, is a dear lover of dogs. He is owner of a fine quar- tet of dachshunds, boasting the inebriated titles “Tight,” “Tipsy,” “Jag” and “Foxy,” and upholds them above all canine rivals for courage, loyalty and intelligence. Miss Dorothy Rockhill, daughter of the first assistant secretary of has a treasure in her dachshund, “Sin” lately underwent the difficult operation of “enterotomy,” by Dr. French for a greedily swallowed peach stone. So successfully was the danger removed, that “‘Sin” is now as frisky as if the surgeon’s knife was a thing unknown. Pets of Renown. When the Chinese minister returned from his late journey to Peru he brought with him a number of birds. Many have died; some he gave away; but “Juanita,” a fine- ly-feathered parrot, remains. Her beady eyes are set in discs of white down, circled along the outer edge with scarlet, giving a vicious, “blood-on-the-face-of-the-moon” as- pect. She sits on a tall brass perch on the window of the legation office, held by a chain of highly-polished links. No word of English or Chinese can she speak to tell “what she thinks of the country,” but her filibusterish demeanor and certain violent Spanish expressions let fail indicate her sympathy with “free Cuba.” “Said,” the Russian poodle imported by Mr. Keeling, the artist, is one of the finest dogs here. His pedigree shows him an- cestored by Milan I, winner of many for- eign prizes; “Tsar,” and other famous pcodies. On one ankle he wears a silver bracelet, such as dogs of noble birth are generally adorned with, and is quite a record-breaker at high-jumping. ‘‘Said’s” days are spent in his master’s studio on a luxurious cushion, the only dark object amid the gleam of Venetian mirrors, glaze of porcelains, sheen of silks and satins and pervading iridescence of rich coloring. He yet seems well contented. The little Japanese spaniel brought over by Mrs. Cushing of California is delightful- ly funny and pretty. Mrs. Cushing has only recently come to the capital to reside, ard “Chin-Chin” accompanied her. Not long ago. they encountered in their daily walks a member of the Japanese legation, and surprise and pleasure seemed mutual. The little dog at first refused to budge an inch from his new-found compatriot, who appeared greatly flattered by such.sympa- thetic preference, and his mistress had rather an em! ing time winning away her propert: Mr yack Wilkins’ brindled bull dog is a spirited specimen of the “dead-game” sport. TCaptain Denny, U. 8. M. C., has a terrier, “Mike,” noted for cute tricks and astonish- ing intelligence. Mr. John O’Donnel’s “Bulla” has been characterized by fair admirers as ‘‘a divine terror,” and is a splendid specimen of hidecus loveliness. Lamont, wife of the Secretary of War, has been presented with a fine par- rot, housed in a gilded cage, by Madame Romero, wife of the Mexican minister. is a first-rate chatter-box, and has unusual- ly_ brilliant plumage. : Madame von Hengelmuller, wife of ,the Austrian minister, possesses a tiny thor- oughbred dog, “Spark,” that has more airs and graces @ snuff-taking stage cour- ter, more cunning ways than a first baby. Just now “Spark” is quite fll, and much anxiety is evidenced for her in the solicit- ous care of Madame Hengelmuller and her young daughters. So important has become the question of caring for the ailments of pet animals, that @ hospital—one of three in the United States—has been established here. Not only “summer boarders” are taken, but pa- tients are scientifically looked after and treated. In Hyde Park, London, not far away from the Victoria Gate, is a cemetery for pets, to which the general public is not allowed access. The keeper of Victoria Gate takes charge of the key to this ex- @usive spot, where, sewn in canvas bags, thirty-nine small bodies rest. White mar- ble tombstones bearing such epitaphs as “Our Frisk,” “In memcry of dear little Ginger,” &c., frequently mark where they He At the doorway of Abbotsford “Maida,” favorite of Sir Walter Scctt, 1s entombed. “Beneath the sculptured form which late you wore, sleep soundly,‘Maida,’ at your master’s door,” is inscribed below a statue by Steel of the faithful staghound. There is much talk of establishing here a place of interment. like the one in London, and application for a permit to establish it will probably soon be made. The Brazilian minister has been par- ticularly unfortunate, having suffered the “dear gazelle” affliction so frequently, his household no longer cherishes such doubt- ful happiness. A magnificeat St. Bernard dog and a loquacious and popuiar parrot have left the Mcndoncas lamenting thjs year. In the court yard of the Arlington Hotel lie buried the earthly remains of “Piccola,” Baroness Fava’s daintily modeled grey- hound, since whose demise the wife of the Italian ambassador has been inconsolable. Senator Sherman mourns the loss of “Fay,” a fox terrier of glossy coat and whimsical cleverness that has long time been a joy of the Sherman home. “Fay” was run over and killed the past summer. A Unique Show Proposed. Should a suggestion of a one-day socio- zoological show, with the owner of each “display” in charge to recount the virtues and accomplishments of his or her treas- ures, be adopted “Charity” could make money. Other purposes served would be the demonstration of mines of affection and tenderness in the “cold and worldly” heart-social; linguistic and poetic talents given exercise through eulogis-ic recitations in different languages of odes, ballads, rondeaux and triolets, and for costuming the affair might appropriately resemble @ carnival of nations. Among the “freak” dogs here that might make up a “side show” is a talking pug. This animal is the property of Miss Ellis of 6th street, Washington. “Who are you going to see?” is asked it, and, screwing up his nose, “Chili” will an- swer distinctly ‘“‘Mum-mer.” He carries up letters when the postman comes, rings a hand bell at dinner time, pulls his mistress’ gown to where his mattress is kept when drowsy, and otherwise exhibits almost fuman sense. “Daisy,” a beautiful silky- coated Tierra del Fuegan dog, brought ovér by a former naval officer, is a curious Lady Pauncefote’s Doy Don and Par- rot Jacob. specimen, unknown in this part of the world. John R. McLean's “Billy” is a joy forever, as a poser, for, although well and Kappy, he can be friduced to imitate the poor and unfortunate in a way that would make his fortune if a-“fraud pauper.” A perfect King Charles spaniel, two woolly white toy. terriers, several paroquets an a@ number of many-tuned “piping canaries’ belong to the McLeans. Among the lost dogs mourned for this year is “Olga,” Dr. Compton’s superb Siberian wolf hound. Mrs. Hearst's tiny Mexican “Preciosa” and her skye ‘‘Wiggles;” Miss Miles’ Gor- don setter “Rex” and fox terrier ‘“Judge;” Miss Helen Brice’s glossy black terrier; Miss Rachel Cameron's Irish. terrier; Misa Batcheller’s fierce mustachioed French poodle “Figaro; Mrs. Gordon McKay’s ter- riere Bruxelloise ‘‘Coco;” the Leiters’ big St. Bernard and Mrs. Sands’ toy terriers Pee all daintily groomed and spoiled dar- ings. Miss Thomas has a little dog, “Zip,” whose journey through life is on three legs, owing to an accident and subsequent am- putation. Mrs. Guzman, wife of the former minister of Nicaragua, has two beautiful “Lo- reta,” an*accomplished parrot, and “Pepi- ta,” an exquisitely colored paroquet. Mrs. Townsend of Lafayette square has dozens of Japenese sparrows, or “love birds,” of every hue in also a handsome red bird. wonderfully colored, so prou crested and so-savage it seems a pity/to keep it in durance. A poet has said of the red bird: “Flaming through the degwood blossoms, creamy clustered locust trees, Swinging on the grapevffe’s tendrils, fly- Ing with the booming bées; Mingling with the Searles, umpets, where the verdant creepers t Flushing like a fall! goblet, spilling out its sparkling wine. PENS Another writer of verses;compares it to “the sunset's splash of splpndor, from the bleeding heart of day!’ The many canine pets-suggest a latent” cynicism, for some one once said, “The more I see men, the belteyy ike dogs ART AND. ARTISTS All the pictures for the exhibition of the Water Color Club are noW on the walls of the Cosmos Club rooms, the hanging com- mittee having finished their work on Thurs- day. The collection of water colors, pastels and drawings in black and white is sur- prisingly good, and, while the number of pictures shown is almost as large as that of the last exhibition of the Society of Washington Artists, the standard of excel- lence has been placed even higher. It is pointed out that a proof of this is found in the fact that out of 232, pictures sent only 184 were chosen for exhibition. A great deal cf comparatively good work was thus rejected, in order to keep the standard up to the very highest level. Those who have feared that the admission of work in black and white would tend to bring in a good many amateurish drawings will be pleas- antly disappointed, as this part of the ex- hibit shows perhaps less trace of it than any ocher. The hanging has been made somewhat easier than usual by the small size of most of the frames, and while the exhibition, at which there was no dissatis- faction with the placing of the pictures, has never been held, and probably nevef will be, the arrangements of the committee will meet with the approval of a large ma- jority of the artists. A private view will be held next Saturday, and on the follow- ing Monday the exhibition will be thrown open to the public, and will remain open for one week. * * Ok Last week a collection of charcoal draw- ings and oil paintings by the Baroness Nesselrode Hugenport was shown at Veer- hoff’s. Following that, an exhibition of oil paintings by Caesar Phillipps was held. Mr. Phillipps, who since coming from Ber- lin has been staying in Milwaukee, is now in the city, and thinks of locating here per- manently. The most important canvases in this exhibition were the four panels rep- resenting the seasons; a large canvas, en- titled “After the Bath,” and a study of an Italian girl. In the last the study of cross- lights is made with wonderful fidelity. In Veerhoff's side gallery a collection of draw- ings by Simeon Solomon is now on exhibi- tion. Mr. Solomon is an English artist of some reputation, and is at hi ing heads, following somewhat the type chosen by Rossetti and Burne-Jones, * * OK At Veertcff’s gallery the walls are now covered with a pleasing collection of wa- ter colors, the work of Edwin Lamasure. There are seme fifty in all, and the exhi- bition is the best that the artist has yet held, both in regard to the variety of sub- Jects and the seriousnéss of the work. Among the sketches shown are scenes fro:n the Alleghenies and from Virginia, and the envircns of Washington. Besides the land- scapes one finds many marines which he handles with equal facility. Mr. Lamasure is always fortunate in his effects of sunlight, as is abundantly proved in such sketches as the morning scene taken rear Clifton ge. In a view of Darby Creek he strikes a very different color harmony, and in this study gray greens and other sober colors prevail. One of the best of his water colors was painted not far from the city, and gives in a very truthful way the appearance of a country road after a shower. His exhibit will be open throughout the coming week and- will be followed by an exhibition of prints by the Berlin Photo- graph Company. * The bust of Admiral Stevens, upon which U. S. J. Dunbar ts at work, promises to be the strorgest portrait that has yet come from his hand. ‘The firm poise of the head and the fine, sharply cut features give Mr. Dunbar an opportunity for splendid moi ing and make his task a fascinating on The excellence of the subject simplifies matters for the sculptor, as he has only to make a careful likeness and an artistic triumph {is sure to result. Mr. Dunber is creatirg an admirable likeness and the fine contours of the head render it striking and impressive. S He is also working on a small medallion of Hobart Nichols and has in mind designs for several monuments. He has been giv- ing a good deal of thought to this last mat- ter, and is corvinced that it is high time that monuments of real beauty were erect- ed in place of the inartistic specimens found in most cemeteries. * * OK The plan of setting the copy which the Corcoran Art Gallery possesses of the Par- thenun frieze, in the walls of the new gal- lery was certainly conceived in a very happy moment. In fact, no more suitable Place could have been chosen. Workmen are row busy fixing in position the squares which form the frieze, and when they are through, this superb decoration will extend around the south half of the interior on the main floor. There is a double advantage in this arrangement for the display of the frieze. In the first place, a more perfect adornment for the interior of the gallery could not have been found, and besides be- ing, when placed in this way, a distinct addition architecturally to the beauty of the building, it is seen more in the way in which it appeare on the Parthenon. The plaster cast from Lorenzo Ghiberti’s bronze door of the baptistery of Florence has been moved down from the old build- ing and is stationed at the Goorway lead- ing into the north atrium. The work on the new gallery is at that stage where every day tells, and the pro- gress which the laborers are making to- ward the completion of the building is more and more evident. Of course, little now re- mains but finishing work, but every touch contributes to the effect of the whole. The appearance of the outside is much im- proved by the removal of the lumber and old barrels from the parking, and the planting of sod on a part of the space. The fabric against which the paintings are to be hung will be put upon the walls of the picture galleries in a short time, this task having been put off as long as possible, on account of the injury which might result from dust. As the members of the Cor- coran Art School are anxious to get into their new quarters, work on the gallery is being pushed on as rapidly’as possible, and the trustees are hopeful, that the building will be ready for occupancy by the first: of the new year. * The classes in industrial design at the Art Students” League have attained, since their opening on the 1st of November, a nu- merical strength which will assure the permanent establishment of this branch of study. The interest which the students manifest in their work and the large size of the classes are sufficient proof that in- struction in this practical branch of art fills a long felt want. Miss Sallle Humph- reys, who has charge, is thoroughly equipped for the work, and the experience which she has had in designing has made her especially valuable as a teacher. The exhibition which was held a short. time ago containing specimens of her work, and that of her sister as well, amply demon- strated her ability in this line of work. The women’s life class at the league 1s very large now, much larger than it has been in any previous year, and Mr. Messer is very much pleased. with the progress that the pupils are making. z +. * * There have been a number of recent ad- ditions to the interior decoration of the new library, and by or shortly after the first of December visitors will be able to view the entire scheme of mural decora- tion. John W. Alexander’s paintings for the small hall on the main floor, between the rotunda andthe grand’stair hall, were put in place @ short time ago. In six A A MIM SEND YOUR LAUNDRY TO THE “YALE!” We want you to let us do your laundry work — just for a trial. We are confident that you'll like our work well enough to remain a permanent customer as long as you live. We will wash your clothes cleaner—whiter — bet- ter — and with less wear and tear than any other laun- dry in America. * We have every possible facility to aid us in turning out the sort of laundry work for which the Yale is fast becoming famous. First, we have the very finest and most modern machinery in existence. We use nothing but the most expensive washing materials obtainable. We employ an expert for every branch’ of the work. We use pure filtered artesian well water in all wy =a E La r ‘ANA EDEN AHMAR Mul our washing. Send along your bundle! Drop a postal and wagon will call. THE YALE STEAM LAUNDRY, 514 lunettes he has represented the Evolution of the Book, from the earliest methods of transmitting thought to the invention of printing. Thus in the first panel he shows people of a primitive race placing boulders in piles as a means of communication with other tribes. In the next lunette is an Arab recounting to an interested groun of listeners the tales and legends handed down from father to son. Further on w find an Egyptian carving in stone t strange symbols which were the beginning of writing, and in still another panel is a man writing upon skins. In the next tym- panum the scene is shifted to a monastery and a monk bends laboriously over a* vol- ume which he is printing and illuminating entircly by hand. This lunette is one of the most pleasing of all. In the last painting of the series the artist has shown the first printer, pre sumbaly Gutenberg, examining with a friend the first sheet printed from move. able type. Mr. Alexander is not essentially a mural painter, and he does not express himself naturaily in decorative compo tions. His panels were painted not so much with relation to their architectural setting as in relation to each other, and as a result they are most satisfactory when considered as pictures rather than as mural decorations. * * * Gari Melchers’ paintings entitled Peace and War have also been recently placed in the Hbrary. His canvases were painted to fill the large semi-elliptical panels at elther end of a long room opening off the west main entrance hall on the second floor. ‘The subjects are the same as those of his dec- crations at the Chicago fair, and he has in War frankly adapted a large part of his composition for the manufactures building. The figure of the mounted leader is the same, and the man holding the hounds straining at the leash-is also taken from his first design. One traces also a resem- blance in the shouting figures following behind in disorder. ‘The figures bearing the stretcher have been introduced and the ar- Tang»ment of the groups has been changed. The background is a bleak plain and is in marked contrast to the green foliage which forms the background for the figures in Peace. In this last panel the lines form- ed by the procession of figures are all vertical and are in direct opposition to the conflicting lines in War which suggest strife. Mr. Melchers has thus called on the aid of composition in expressing his mean- ing. His work is very bold, and the treat- rent in some ways too broad, as the pan- els have almost an unfinished appearance. War 1s, however, very well conceived and Mr. Melchers’ strong handling is especially well suited to such a subject. * * A unique feature of the exhibition of water colors at the Cosmos Club is a small collection of sketches by Phil May, loaned by Mr. Ik. Millner. Phil May, although in the early thirties of his years, has devel- oped a finish of style which ranks him as a leader among caricaturists. His work on the Sydney Bulletin in Australia attracted attention to him to an extent which has culminated in his being appointed the suc- cessor of Du Maurier on Punch. His cari- catures are noteworthy for the manner in which they convey the humorous sugges- tion without a sacrifice of artistic spirit. Personally Mr. May is described as a most congenial friend and a good deal of a wit. ae A Grent Load Lifted. From the Chicago Times-Herald. She had agreed to become his wife. a long time he had sat in silence, too of emotion to say anything, For full his face, hitherto wreathed with smiles, became clouded. A scowl of annoyance settled upon it. She, who had been at- tentively watching his countenance, was | ast Wednesday evening. It is to be in quick to observe the change. “What is the matter, Geo: in alarm. me to marry you and that I consented? Oh, George, I hope that is not it.” fo, dear. You know that I love you as never woman was loved before.” “Then what is it that causes you dis- tress? Telt me that I may console you. It is the duty of a little wifey to com- oe?” she asked So great was] kind than liquor, morally and physicall, his happiness at having at last achieved | The debaters were Robert Dows, eftirma- the fondest dream of his life. At length | tye, and J. C. Englehardt, negative. Af- “You are not sorry you asked | tian Endeavor of the church gave a social N THE CHURCHES A special series of Sunday evening re- al services is in progress at the Metro- politan M. E, Church, under the direction of the Epworth League pter of that church. Tomorrow evening the service to be addressed by Staff Captain Blanche Cox of the Salvation Army. Captain Cox | and her secretary, Capt. Hill, are now on farewell orders to leave this jurisdiction | for other fields. Last Wednesday was dcnration day at the | Epiphany Church Home, 1319 H_ str Packages of provisions and clothing were received from a number of persons by the lady managers. A lunch was served from | 12 until 9 and fancy articles were on sale, | the proceeds of which wiil go to the hom! A special course of sermons will be preached at St. Thomas’ P. E. Church, Dupont Circle, 18th str ver of Madi- son, during the Sund: November 29, Rev Georgetown; December rie, D. Christ Church, Baltimor: cember Rev. H. Y. Satterlee, D. bishop of Washington; December 20, Re Mackay Smith, D. D., St. John’s, Wash- ev. Frank Sewall, pastor of the New Church, is preaching a series of Sunday evening lectures on the law of “Correspond- ences, or the Divine Symbolism in Nature and in Revelation. The Men's Band of the Central Un Mission has elected the following officer: President,” A. G. Harrison; vice president, Charles W. Proctor. secretary, A. W. C. Nowlin; treasurer, John E. Henyon. The | band has commenced its winter's work by conducting a series of special service the northeast branch. The southe: branch of the mission will be visited ne The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Congregational Church held | a thank-offering meeting cn Tuesday last. | Reports were read from the meeting of the | American board and Philadelphia bra The Mission Circle held a mecting afternoon of the same day, at wh s delegates to the meeting of the Philadel- phia branch gave an interesting tal At the semi-annual election of the Ki Memorial Christian Endeavor Society last week, the following board of officers was’ chosen: President, Adviph Bowdier; vice president, Joseph Boss; recording sec- retary, Dr. O. A. T. Swain; corresponding secretary, Mrs. L. A.. Kalbach; treasurer, Miss Annie Bowdler; organist, Miss Chase; assistant organist, Miss Edith Keck, and chorister, Dr. Swain, The building committee of the Ninth Street Christian Church has arranged to have a dozen or more sketch plans of the proposed new church submitted. The com- mittee hopes to be able to make a report to the church early in January. It is pro- posed to erect a two-story brick church on the present lot at the corner of 9th and D streets gortheast, the cost not to exceed $20,000. Tomorrow has been designated by the general conference of the Methodist Episco- pal Church as temperance Sunday. all the Methodist churches will have a special program for the occasion. At Union Church there is to be a temperance mass meeting, which will be addressed by Mrs. Anna F. Bailer, superintendent of the de- partment of good citizenship for the World’s W. C. T. U., Jesse T. Suter, W. H. Bunnell and others, to be followed bya temperance love feast. At a recent meeting of the Chi Upsilons, an. organization of young men of the Sixih Presbyterian Church, there was a debatc on the following question: “Resolved, That the use of tobacco is a greater evil to man- ter their remarks the subject was Gis- cussed by the members. A singing class was organized at the Mount Pleasant Congregational Church charge of A. E. Hosmer. Yesterday even- ing the Young People’s Society of Chris- at the residence of the vastor, Rev. Ross Fishburn. Rev. Cornelius Gillespie, S. J., pastor of St. Aloysius Church, is speading his annual F. H. WALKER & CO., 1oth St. ’Phone 1092. PLANT, 43 G ST. | Church of the Covenant Rev. T. DoWitt Talmage delivered address The Beauties of Evolution. The interior of the gian Mi: The w; on African Sweden ow be ne ng fir a. and th y 001 | during the see Church, ; James F The fonts are terra cotta i pts north pastor. in Philadelphia. Afric of the fh is considering making a gift of a | large window for the nave of the church ~ | building. A series of revival next week at Cent Samuel J. Smith, two services daily | and the other at to be conducted by 1 Ong, Mrs. Viles At th annual election of officers of Grace Church, he ng were elected th school, Jam H. Bradley; tre ard; organist, Miss Ju cons, Messrs. W. ©. - Bartlett, Bryon Christman ani A. C. Whitney. Comm: ppointed on finance. advisory, music 1 anti-saloon. ~The pastor of the churca son. ers Monday morning in Calva house. Rev. S. H Gress on the Baptist con: held at Nashville ten 4 which Dr. Greene was p e. Among the future vered will be one by Pref of Washington Seminary and feldt at Columbian Uni of Trini gave an evening for the The front of S and a portion of the clere story as we is the intention to push the work to com- as rapidly as the fund will permit. Epworth League pl The chapter of teenth Street M. E. Church is giving a series of lectures to the members the corg) day evening M about the Pa: Revival sc are just over at the East Washington Heights Baptist Church, The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. Geo. E. T. Stevenson, assisted by Rev. Mr. Schermerhorn of New York. The Epworth Leaguers of Waugh Church at a recent social held what was called a “joke party.” Prizes were given for the one who told the best joke ard also to the one who told the worst. The usual prayer meeting was dispensed with Thursday evening at the Central Methodist Protestant Churca, and a social time was substituted instead at the r dence of the pastor on M street. Refresh- ments were served and several of those present rendered instrumental music. Rev. Father Mark 8. Gross of St. Paul's Catholic Church, who has been sick for some time past, is now very much im- proved in health. The parsonage of the Virginia Avenue Methodist Protestant Church, which was badly damaged by the storia of some weeks ago, has beer repaired. The building was injured so much that it was necessary to practically reconstruct it. The congrega- tion are now worshipping in the lecture reom of the church, but they expect to have the main auditorium in condition again. The pastor of the church is Rev. G. Q. Bacchus. A series of religious services are to begin at the West Washington Baptist Church next week, of which the Rev. W. S. 0. Thomas is pastor. Rev. Mr. Thomas will have the assistance of Rev. Mr. Wicker of Baltimore. The young people of the Swedenborgian Church recently held ar afternoon tea for the benefit of the organ fund at the resi- dence of Mrs. Smith, on 2ist street. Word has been received that one of the large me- morial windows in the church will soon be ready to be placed in the church. It is nd friends. Last dines v nette Richards talked eight days’ retreat at Woodstock College, Howard county, Md. The Central Union Mission Cuartet end fort her husband in affliction, and I am| Orchestra recently went to Baltim»re to going to be your little wifey. George?” “Yes, darling, you are.” And there was silence, during which no Ain't I, sound fell upon the air except a noise like | dressed py Rev. George the popping of champagne corks. assist in a rally of railroad men at the Baltimore B. and O. Y.M.C.A. The 14th street branch of the mission held a meet- ing Wednésday evening, which was ad- » Dudley, recior of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. “Well, George, now tell me all about ii.” | At a recent meeting of the Endeavorers “Well, dear, I was wondering what your | of the Ninth Street Christian Church there father will say when I ask him for your | were addresses by General Secretary Mul- hand. You are such a precious jewel that | ter of the ¥.M.C.A., Edward Webster, and I dare not ask him for you. I feel as if]a paper by Mrs. Henry Tyler. This mect- I were robbing him of the most precious | ing was preceded by a short business ses- thing in the world.” sion, in the course of which John Morciand “Well,” she replied, “if that’s all that’s} was elected vice president. ~ the matter with you I might as well tell] The West End Auxiliary of the ¥. W. C. you that father and I rehearsed the whole} T. U. held a meeting Monday eventng last act last night after you left, and I am/at the residence of Miss Vaux, cn 23d sure he will reflect credit upon my lessons | street, under the auspices of the purity de- when you speak to him.” partment of the W.C.T.U. Mrs. Belle 8S. And a great load was lifted from his| Luckett and others gave short talks. ‘The heart, while he deposited another in his] superintendent of the department is Miss lap. Catchings. The Junior Eindeavorers of Metropolitan Presbyterian Church gave a social yester- A ew Annee day evening. Following the program re: From the Indlanapolis Journal. = « freshments were served. Officers were Sue—“I don’t see how you ever had the | elected for the ponulny, aS 5 nerve to have your tooth pulled before a | The lacies of the Home lonary So- ciety of Union M. E. Church met in the whole class of dental students. Dfd you tetas Geom of the Eamon on Terman afternoon week, and organized a reading circle, with Mrs. Wescott as president. One hour @ day twice each month will be ——-2-—______ Mayme—‘T don’t know whether I did or not. As soon as the professor tackled the tooth those horrid students set up their college yell and scared me so that I don’t even know whether it hunt. devoted to the required reading. Helen Hunt Jackson's “A Century of D‘shonor,” Josiah Strong’s “Our Country” and Mrs. “Deaconess” are the books been selected. At the meeting Monday morning of the Presi Ministerial Association at the “T have used Salvation Oil in my family and Seer e find it to be~a splendid lniment. Mrs. Ella Journey, 728 6th st., Portsmouth, Va.’ 5 being made in New York by the Lamb brothers. The congregation of Calvary TDaptist Church during the last two or three years has been paying off the debt on the church, Sunday school house and mission chapel The indebtedness has been reduced by t payment of $110,000. There yet remains in round numbers about $50,000, and this the congregation is making an effort to clear off as soon as possible. To this end a large bazaar is to be held three days next week in the Sunday school house. It will be under the direction of the Ladies’ Aid Scciety, of which Mrs. S. W. Woodward it president. The Sunday school teachers of the Sixth Presbyterian Church have staried anu auio- graph quilt. —— Disinterested Advice. From Chips. First Musician—“Why on earth did you say that Miss Solo’s voice should be culti- vated abroad? She positively has no voice, and you ought to know it, living as you do next Goor to her.” Second Musician—“That's why I advised her to go abroad.” a Saeed In the Wholesale Trade. ra) From London Tid-Bits. Clergyman—“You say you are going to marry again. You surprise me. This will make the fourth husband, will it not?’ She—“Yes, and as you performed the cer- emony each time, I called to see if I couldn’t make some arrangement with you about getting a discount on the marriage fee.”