Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1924, Page 18

METHODIST BOARD ["ocecr Bee DEFENDS BISHOP Charges Against Bast in Denmark Are Declared Without Foundation. * By the Assoclated Pres CHICAGO, December 13. — The World Service Commission of the Methodist Episcopal Church today is- sued a statement which will appear in the next issue of the Christian Ad- vocate, defending Bishop Anton Bast of fhe Methodist Episcopal Church, arrested in Copenhagen. on a charge of misappropriating charity funds. The statement, which said that officers of the board of forelgn missions had been acqualnted with the situation in Copenhagen. declared that “they have full confidence in the integrity of Blshop Bast and In the manner in which he has administered the work in Denmark, and they have assured him by cable of thelr unshaken be- lief {n his ability to meet his ac- cusers in a fair trial of the facts be- fore any court of law.” Asks for Sympathy. ‘‘We bespeake for the accused bishop the sympathy and prayerful support of all our peopls in- the trouble through which le is passing,” the statement concluded. - “Himself the friend of thousands of poor men and women in_distress when they had no other help, ‘he deserves the good will of every right= minded person, both in his own land and in America, where he has made hosts of friends.” ress dispatches from Copen- hagen, Denmark, dated December 8, announced that Bishop Anton Bast. Methodist Episcopal bishop, resident in that city, had been arrested on a charge of misappropriating charlty funds,” the statement said. Minister 35 Years. “Bishop Bas# s a native of Lokhen, Denmark, and has been a~Thinister of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 35 years. Through the central mis- sion in Copenbagen he has bulilt up an extraordinarily successful organiza- tion for the rellef of the poor, the orphans, the aged, the seamen and Other needy people. The work has enjoyed the patronage of the king and has been generously supported by the pubiic, somewhat like the Salvation Army in America. In 1920, the gen- eral conference of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, elected him bishop and Placed him in charge of the Methodist Church -in Norway, Sweden, Den- mark and Finland. For the past two ¥ears his financial administration has been under attack from a Methodist minister in Copenhagen, whose cause was taken up by a local newspaper. Bishop Bast applied to the minister of justice to authorize a full inquiry into the truth of the allegations. A commission was appointed, which made public its report last September. An official copy is before us. It ap- Pears that all matters of complaint were thoroughly investigated, with- out disclosing any serious Irregular- ity. On the contrary, hearty praise Wwas given to the results of the mis- sion work. The minister of justice publicly stated that there was no oc- casion to take further steps, but Bishop Bast's persistent detractors at once petitioned the government to take judicial action to ascertain how the affairs of the Central Mission were being administered. This the minister of justice again declined to do, stating. that if the petitioners felt able to substantiate thelr charges they must brinz their complaints in due legal form. This apparently they have now done, as indicated by the news of the bishop's arrest. “When Bishop Bast was In this country last month, attending the meeting of the board of bishops and the board of forelgn missions, he was warned by cable that he would be prosecuted upon his return to Den- mark. SALVATION ARMY T0 OPEN WOODYARD Those Applying for Food Will Be Given Opportunity to Earn Meal. The Salvation Army has opened a “night woodvard” at its Industrial Home for Men, 102 B street north- west. Men who apply for food and lodg- ing after 5 o'clock—when work usu- ally stops at the home—will be asked to saw wood in return for ald. This applies to men physically able -to work.. “We were compelied to open ‘this night woodyard,” Adjutant Holz says: “The Industrial Home has been over- orowded recently. We found able men, too lazy to work, trying to live oft the army.” * “In the future any man who ap- plies for a night's lodging, regardless of the:time, will be asked to work in the woodyard. If he is able and refuses to work, we won't help him. It's the only way to keep tramps away. We want to help the man that needs help, but not the men who ‘want to live off us rather than go to worlk."” The army is now appealing for $15,- 000 to carry out its Christmas relief program. Donations should be sent to 607 I street northwest. o CLUB TO HOLD FROLIC. The executive board of the Robin Mood Club will hold its inaugural frolic at the New Willard Hotel on the evening of February 24, 1925, The financial returns from the show will be applied to the new building fund of the Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament at Chevy Chase. The fol- Jowing members have been added to the membership of the executive board: James E. Colliflower, William H. Fowler, Pinckney J. Harman, Wil- liam E. Leahy, Willlam J. MoNally, Alexander R. Mullowny and Edward J. Walsh. Committee chairmen were appoint- ed as follows: Ladles’ Auxiliary, Mrs. Pinckney J. Harman; music, S. Douglas Gibsol Glee Club, Frank J. Hurley; program, Joseph J. Crowley; advertisi James Alexander; talent, Dr. Jerom F. Crowley. I Want To Buy From owner direct, no agents or dealers, A oror T room brick house near GungTes: slonal Library. Must have garage, alley fo rear, front and back porches and be on morth ot south side of street. . I will pay $10,000 Cash For a Real Bargain, Address Box 390-E, Star m. 12 IN ONE As Fire Hazard No more candle-lighted Christ- mas trees will twinkle their holf- - day cheer through the Trewsury Department, as they have in thé past. It's all on acount of the fire haz- ard. Orders have gone out from the chief clerk that the old prac- tices. are banned on account of the danger by fire. Numerous littls parties were held in certain offices through the Treasury last year, bringing Chris- mas cheer into the offices and brightening the places for many days. INCURABLES' HOME T0 HAVE OPENING Public Invited to Inspect New Quarters of Institution Next Wednesday. Formal opening of the new Home for Incurables, recently completed at Wisconsin avenue and Upton street at a cost of approximately $550,000, will be celebrated with a public: tea and reception next Wednesday after- noon from 3 to 6 o'clock, tendered by Mrs. Archibald Hopkins, president, and the board of managers of the home. Members of Congress, Dstrict offi- clals, all donors to the institution, and, in fact, éverybody who has help- ed In maintaining. the home, have been sent Invitations for the cere- mony. Mrs. Hopkins alsé announces that the general public, especially those who have made anonymous con- tributions, are welcome. Following the serving of tea and |, refreshments the guests will be shown through the new building, which is considered one of the finest of the kind in the country. Junior League girls. will. assist in serving tea. Guests using street cars should take the car marked ‘“Somerset,” which passes’ the home. Fireproof Structure. The new bullding, designed by the architect, Lynch Luquer, to meet the special demands of such a home, has been occupled since the latter part of November. It is an absolutely fire- proof structure, with a capacity of 100 patients. It has a staff of 14 nurses, with a resident staff composed of a physiclan, superintendent, head nurse and housekeeper. Dr. Clarence M. Dallman s the.resident physician. The equipment is unsurpassed, Mrs. Hopkins points out. There is an ex- cellent kitchen with latest cooking devices, an electric refrigerating plant, innumerable electrical appli- ances, oil-burning furnaces, two ele- vato intercommunicating room telephones, ample servants’ quarters, a small garage, etc. The home cares for men, women and children suffering from diseases rendering them helpless. Victims of drink, drugs or venereal diseases are not admitted, however. The institution Is eupported by a congressional appropriation of $5,000 and by voluntary contributions. The home accepts patients sent to them by the Board of Charitles, and such patients are permitted to pay for the service rendered when they are able to do s0. This policy is adhered to in deference to the wishes of such pa- tients, Mrs. Hopkins explains. The home does not hold benefit entertain- ments of any nature whatever, and there will be no soliciting at the opening reception next Wednesday. Mrs. Hopkins feels that the work be- ing done is self-evidently so worthy that charity entertainments are un- necessary to attract the generosity of the public. Founded in 1888. The home was founded by Kathe- rine Everett, E. Snowden Bell and E. Francis Riggs in 1889, and its first location, was in a Mount Pleasant house donated by H. S. Everett. In 1894 the demand for larger facllities led to the purchase of another home in Georgetown, on Road street, near Thirty-second street. “The home had been in Georgetown continuously since that time, or until a few weeks ago, when the Wisconsin avenue structure was occupied. The Georgetown property was sold to Robert Woods Bliss, United States Minister to Sweden, and much of the old equipment was given away to charitable institutions or sold. The site of the new structure was purchased at a cost $48280. .The cost of the improvements was $415,000, making the cost of land and buildings $508,240. In additfon the home ex- pended more than $40,000 for equip- ment, furniture, furnishings, drive- ways, etc, bringing the total cost to nearly $550,000, Mrs. Hopkins states. The home was able to raise $400,000 of this sum, leaving about $150,000 yet to be paid. 3 Legacies Used in Bullding. For years the policy has been to put-all legacles aside as an invested fund to maintain the home, but with the decision to build a new home the board of management agreed to ap- ply .ta. the building fund all legacies which might come in as free gifts. Much financial aid was rendered in this way. “There are many ways in which people can heip,” Mrs. Hookins said yesterday. “While quite realizing how many. appeals there are, and how many people have private demands of which the public knows nothing, there must be at least 100,000 persons who could give a dollar this Christ- mas time to so worthy a cause.” Cross Word 'WORDS . will solve that most diffi- cult pussle. Postpaid, $1.0¢ » CITY PUBLISHERS 1904-8, 32 Union 8q. New York Oity 0AL Need Any Coal? Call Frklyn, 7626 W. A Egg....... 81475 «. W, A. Stove..., \W._ A. Nut. W. A, Pea. B, J. WERNER -.923 New York: Ave. i 1997 5th St. NE R N R R B N R T B o B R R BB T B R R T NRIT, Masons Conduct Ceremonies at New Methodist Struc- ture, Chevy Chase. Featured by formal Masonic cere- monles, the corner stone of the new ‘Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church, under construction on Connecticut avenue between Jenifer and Jocelyn streets, Chevy Chase, D. C., was lald yesterday afternoon in the presence of Bishop Willlam F. MoDowell of the Methodist Episcopal Church, other church officlals, members of the con- gregation and friends. The tone was cemented into place by Most Worshipful Charles F. Rob- erts, grand master of Masons of the District of Columbla, assisted by members of the Grand Lodge, all carrying the symbols. of the order. Congratulates Church. The ceremonies opened with a hymn, followed by Invocation offered by J. Phelps Hand, district superin- tendent. The gathering then joined in responsive scripture reading at the conclusion of which Bishop Mo- Dowell made a brief address con- gratulating the church on the faith- fulness and perseverence that had enabled it to prosper through so many years. Singing of the doxology and bene- diction by the pastor, Rev. ‘Fred Coombs Reynolds, concluded the ex- ercises. The corner stone marks the first unit of a complete .modern church plant. The initial unit is to be used for Sunday school purposes and so- cial activities. Englixh Gothie Style. The structure is to be of English Gothic architecture, built of stone. The first floor will provide separate rooms for the children's department: the Sunday school, cleak room: secretary’s office, women's parlor and kitchenette, The second floor will provide an assembly room with a seating capac- ity for 500 persons, a platform equipped for presenting entertain- ments and pageants, and a kitchen. A pipe organ will be. installed In for gifts and yourself. ‘This picture shows Charles ¥. Roberts, Grand Master of Masons, of the District of Columbia, Iaying the corner stone of Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church, being erected on Conmecticut avenue, Chevy Chase, the assembly room, where the regu- lar church services will be held un- til_the auditorium s bullt. Frohman, Robb & Little, Boston architects, who designed the National Cathedral, planned the structure, and the Boylé-Robertson Construction Company is the bullder. The Wesley Church formerly was located in the old Wesley Chapel at Fifth and F streets. German missionary socleties are to resume their full work in Kast Africa and are reported to have been invited by the Scotch Free Mission to take over part of the work there. $3.98 Corduroy Robes, $2.98 Smart and warm robes of embossed or wide wale corduroy, fashioned with long collar and side tie. a berry, rose and orchid. About 100 in this lot—so purchase now Sizes 38 to 50. Second Floor Wisteria, copen, cran- gt c by cadplead ot ot st oot e g . b | The Most Ext —in the most remarkable assortment we have ever been able to pre sent at any price bordering upon this. Don’t confuse these with gar- ments made to sell at a price. yles—more of ofhers; but that’s because these were made to sell for much more and the maker only had a few of each on hand. Long-sleeved dresses, short, elbow and 34 lengths or no sleeves at all. Ribbons, laces,. emubfoideries, contrasting fabrics, , fur, taffeta, D. C. ALBANIAN REVOLT DENIED ROME, December 13.—Official de- nial was made at the Albanian lega: tion here yesterday of reports pub- lished by some of the newspapers of an Insurrection in northern Albania. “Such news {s groundless,” it was declared; “perfect tranquility prevails throughout Albania.” The belief was expressed that the reports were circulated by those who aimed to put Albania in a bad light on the eve of discussion of Albanihn interests before the League of Na- tions, man; Maude A, Freeman, Grady P. Oakley, Wiillam N. Schaefer. Cylinder _press—John M. Davis ‘chairmpn; ‘T..W. Cadick, vici cn-xr.[w toan;: C. X. Brands, Willlam J. Brewer, William Busey, Samuel M. Darragh) Henry G. Milans, Thomas P. Moore, Prank ‘Waltkart, D.'S. White, : Finadce—Wiliam _ John Eynoh, chalrman; Frank P. Howard, vice ‘] chairman; Joseph D. Ashby, Charles Full Committee List Appoint- ed by President 0. T. - -Wright. TH President ‘0. T. Wrlght of thé Ty pothetae of Washington hgs ‘#n- nounced standing committees’ of tite organization for the ensulng yéar, as tollows: 3 Entertainment—8. ‘Perey -, Oljver; chairman; William 'N,.Schaefer,. vice chairman; P, M. Becker, jr.t James D. Bligh, Dan V, Chisholm, Chgrles.F. Crane, Will “Dunn, W. A. Edelblut. Charles Edwards, Kar] V. Eiker, Leo E. Eynon, Oscar Fauth, Thurstos L. Ferris, Cornelius Ford, Charles Gunp, Frank P. Howard, E. W. Huggyely, George B. Kennedy, Thomas L. Mabre; Sydney Oliver, R, A.vPackwoed, Car- roll "C. Ross, Frank . ‘Rowges, Franc E. Sheiry, Allen Smythe, H. R, Etaaford, H. & C- Stiles, James 2 yan, Tennyson, Lewis. 'rn'iy'e:-; Benton Webb, = Audit—Samuel M. Darragh, chair man; George McClosky, vice. chair- man; Joseph D. Ashby, Willlam N. Freeman, Joseph L. Shaw. Credits and " collections—Henry G. Milans, chairman; P. M. Becker, § vice chairman; A. H. Brewood, Wil- liam J. Brewer, Frank Dunn, Mauge A. Freeman, Willlam N. Freeman, W. C. Heingarten, B, H. Howard, H- R. Livingston, J. McNell, Thomas' P. Moore, A. W. Noack, J. H. Ransdell, R. F, Simmons, Charles Sudwarth, Frank Waikart, Oscar Webb, E, D, Willlams. Apprenticeship—Robert Mc P.. Mi- lan®, chairman; Robert Helner, vice chajrman: Byron S. Adams, Willlam J. Brewer, Maurice L. Brewton, H. «C. Cooper, linger Murnan, Henry Rule, Will B. Shaw, Charles L. Smith, Har- ry R. Stanford, Cedric Wood. Trade matters—William John Ey- non, chairman; Frank P. Howard, vice chairman; John P. Dunn, How- ard S. Fisk, E. O. Griffith, Maxwell L. Jones, W. Seton Kent, J. W. McNeil, J. H. Newell, Fred Paxton, Charles H. Potter, H. 1 Rothrock, Frank W. Rowzee, George A. Simonds, H. C. C. Stiles, O. T. Wright. Daplicators — Willlam N. Freeman, chairman; Harry C. Bates, vite chair- | enatrmany F. Crane, 0. T. Wright. Legislative Committee. 7: Legislative—George H. Judd, chair- man; B. H. Roberts, vice chairma: J, Harry Cunningham, W. Seton Kent, H. C.°C. Stiles; James A. West. Membership—R. Packwood, John P. Ruppert, vice chairmani Joseph D. Ashby, T. B. Blandy, W. H. Brewton, Graham Clem- ents, W!'B. Crossam, Frank Dunn, Thurstén L. Ferris, Willlam N. Free- man, Fred H. Gauss, Don Grifith, E. F. Gruver, Maxwell L. Jones, Frank B. Keyes, Charles F. Lanman, H. R. Livingsten, Unger Murnan, Willlam N. Schaefer,’Al. L. Tennyson, Roger W. Wheéler, Bernard Wagner. Industrial relations (closed shop di- vision)—Frank . P. Howard, chairma {Robers McE. Milans, vice chairma Joseph D. Ashby, S8amuel M, Darragh, Robert Heiner, John M. Ransdell, W. W. . Rapley, Gmorge A. Simonds, Charles L. Smith, Roger W. Wheeler. vision)—+B. H. Roberts, chairman, John McQueen, vice chairman; Charles ¥. Crane, William John Eynon, Franc. E. Sheiry. Publieity and advertising: Howard . Fisk, chairman; Robert Helper, vice chairman; Joseph Aukward, Harry Bates, C. A, Brewton, ‘Maurics L. Brewton, W. J. Connolly, Lee E. Eynon, William N. Freeman w 'Hill, M. B. Hooper, Frank B. Keye Will L. King, Ralph Lee, Floyd Mc- Cord, J. Wi McNell, Harry J. Miller, Joseph H.' Newell, Carrol C. Ross, John P. Rippert, Will B. Shaw, Oscar Webb, Roger W. Wheeler, £, D. Wil- lams. Insirance Committee: Insurance: W. Baton Xent, chair- man; Franc E. Sheiry, vice chairma Joseph D. Ashby, Lee Baumgarten, Clarence B. Bright, William John Eynon, George H. Judd, W. W, Rap- ley, Joseph L. Shaw, Charles Sud- warth, Educational Charles F. Crane, chairman; George B. Kennedy, vice chairman; R. M. Burton, C. H. Cooke, John H, Davis, Willlam D, Davis, Wili Dunn, Lee E. Eynon, A. Ginberg, Wil- liam Gribbin, Robert Heiner, Frank P. Howard, E. W. Huguely, Otis H. Johnson, Ralph Lee, E. A. Merkle, Harry J. Miller, Floyd McCord, Syd- ney Oliver, Carroll C, Ross, Frank W. See Our Full Page Advertisement on Pagel7. Also Advertisement in Post g Industrisl relations (open shop di- Rowztej - John ' P.! [Rogp Toomey. Cost: Joseph In illiam N, Fr M. Becnrfl iz Samupel M. Dafragh; Sker, Waring E. Evans, Robert McP. Mi- lans, Harry J. Miiler, George J. Me Closky, J. Ransdell, .Frank v Rowzee, O. T. Whight. Platen or job. press: Charles Mil- ler, chairman; Maurice L. Brewton, vice chairman; C. A. Brewton, W. 1. Brewton, -Charles ¥, Crane, John p. Dunn, Cernelius Ford, George B. Kennedy, S. Percy Oliver, R. A. Pack- wood, 8. Percy Oliver, R. A. Pack- Sheiry and James C. Wood, | Machine composition: Maxwell Jones, chairman; Roger W. Wheeler. vice chatrmani’' R. M. Burton, Wi liam Gribbin, E, O. Grifiith, Charl Gunn, J. B. McQueen, Thomas Moore, C. E. Nicholson, * Sydney Ol ver, Charles L. Smith and D. White. [ A Bookbinders’ Group. Bookbinders: E. F. Gruver, chair- m™an; Lee Baumgarten, vice chair- man; William John Eynon, John Hodges, George A. Simonds and H. ¥ Warneson. Paper dealers: Al L. Tennyson |chairman; Frank T. Parsons, vice |chairman: R. P. Andrews, Harry C. Bates, James D, Bligh, E. E. Darby, Charles Deahl, Frank . Harper, Frank P Howard, Charles Koch, W. W. Lancery, R. E. Mathers, Guy Norwoo., I W. Sorrell, H. R. Stan ford and D. 8. White. Photo engravers: H. C. C. Style arles Lanman, vice Edward L. Anderson, J nningham, Cornelius Ford and J. B. McQueen. Electrotypers: chairman; Frank B. Keves, vice chal i Charles A. Brewton, H. L. Mc- Queen, Charles Sudwarth. Printing in public sekools: Byrbn S. Adams, chairman; George H. Judd | vice chairman: Maxwell L. Jone Ralph Lee, Charles H. Potter, Charl, Sudwarth. The recently elected officers of tha Tpothetae are as follows: Presid O. T. Wrigh vice president, Samuel] M. Darragh: recording secretars Robert Heiner; treasurer, W. W. Ka ley; executive secretary, Ben F. Dur Board of directors: Thomas V Cadick, Charles F. Crahe, Samuel 3 Darragh, John H. Davis, Willia | John Eynon, Willlam N. Freeman, Ed ward F. Gruver, Robert Helner, Frank P. Howard, Edward W. Hugue-| ly, George H. Judd, Robert Mok Milans, 8. Percy Oliver, Ralph A Packwood, W. W. Rapley, Franc } heiry, Charles F. Sudwarth, Rogg . Wheeler, O. T. Wright. W. Huguely, W Satisfaction First Since 1859 PALA(E .810-818 Seventh Street $1.50 Costume Slips, $] Fine quality sateen, in copen, gray, tan, navy and- black. Well made and fintshed im the simple straightline effects that prevail this season. Sizes 36 to 46. Second Floor Specially Purchased for the Spectacular Sale of the Year---a Sort of ‘Wind-Up Affair Every dress in this lot was made to sell for $12.50 to $22.50— and only by dint of long, tedious and difficult discussion were we - able to purchase these dresses at a concession. Buy for gifts—for your family ‘and relatives and save enough on the purchase price to add another gift to your collection,. raordinary FEvent of the Year 100 SMART DRESSES Worth $12.50, $16_, $19.75 and $22.50 N v »7 > - - Street, Afteriwon, Sport, Business and Party Dresses True, we have only a few of some st Sises 16 to 44 and 42Y; to 52V, beads, braids, metal galloons, soutache, buttons and divers. other ornamentations are noted. Velvet Canton Flat Crepe Satin-faced Canton Georgette Charmeuse So quickly did the previous 1,000 sell—that we had to make a special trip to thé market to : buy all we could get to supply . the ° unprecedented demand Mothers buy these for. their children and women buy them : zr gifts to other people’s chil-- en. 4 £ Rmmhdmznl‘im; 1, 2 and 3 years. Attractive styles—in Dutch ef. linene - and n” colors and some uare neck, t: ~conl bloomers. Fabrics— Satin Bengaline Poiret Twill Irfiported Striped Jersey Plain Flannels Striped Flannels $1 Rompers and Creeper 2 with white waists and colored 'with applique in nursery motifs. cojargd, collars and Botany Flannels Hairlines Wool Crepe Jacquard o Chenille Plaid - Cashmere Flan- - nels it Second Floor. _1,000Silk Undergarments Black Navy Brown Tan Gray:- Henna Colors— Cocoa Tangerine . Peach Rose Pink- Mocha The first 600 we had were sold in record time and we immediately ‘reordered on these numbers, to give those who didn’t share in this ‘great value-giving event an oppor- tunity to supply their gift and per- sonal needs at savings. Nightgowns Envelope Chemise Rosewood Shutter Green Powder. Blue Sand : Sepia Pumpkin T $1.98 - Bloomers ; 'Step-in Drawers [ Crepe de Chine and Radium Silk Undergarments, in pink, blue, orchid, green and peach; attractively trimmed with laces, ribbons and medallions, some with da_in!* 1o F R e i bod frigiings, SV v