Evening Star Newspaper, May 4, 1929, Page 9

CATHEDRAL MEET * S TURSDAY Annual Session of Associa- tion Will Be Held at Mount St. Alban’s. Nation-wide interest in the - building of Washington Csthedrai will be indi- cated Thursday, when men and women of prominence from cities throughout the country gather on Mount St., Al- ban for the annual meeting of the Na- the Canadian Minister to the United States, Vincent Massey; Dr. Willlam Holland Wilmer of Johns Hopkins Uni- versity and Dr. Willlam C. Sturgis, for- mer educational secretary of the de- partment of missions of the Protestant Episcopal Church, will be the speakers. Representatives of National Cathedral Association committees in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Utica, Indianap- olis, Dayton, Providence and other im- portant cities throughout the East and Middle West are expected to report on the activities carried on in these com- munities in behalf of the edifice in the Capital. Other ceremonies planned in connection with the annual meeting Pprovide for an all-day series of events. The program includes the dedication “ of the altar in the Chepel of St. Joseph of Arimathea, reports of committees and association officers, addresses by the Ca- nadian Minister, Dr. Wilmer and Dr. Sturgis: a buffet luncheon on the cathe- dral grounds, a tour of the cathedral and its assoclated institutions and the Jaying of the corner stone for the Lower School of St. Albans, the National Ca- thedral Schoal for Boys. 1 The Nationsl Cathedral Association is a fellowship of contributors to and workers for Washington Cathedral proj- ect. It was founded more than 30 years ago to evoke interest throughout the country in the need for & great church structure in the National Capital. To- day it has active committees in upward of 200 cities and its thousands of mem- bers include residents of every State. KENDALL BAPTIST CHURCH TO LEAD MISSION SERVICE Bupt. Bennett and Wife Will/ Leave Tonight for Lancas- ter Convention. The services at the Central Union Mission, 613 C street, Sunday ‘evening will be in charge of the Kendall Baptist Chureh, with H. H. Coulter of that church delivering the sermon. Others among_the churches repre- sented by the Central Union Mission that will wnd“k‘l:( ser\ilru Sntfi;eeflr(nl:; 1 each evening nex et et Christian Endeavor of ed Church, Monday; Grace Reform Rhode Island Avenue Methodist Prot- the Hoge class Tuesday: estant Church, % _ych South, Mark's _Lut ‘men’s Bible class of rn_Presby- terian Church, Friday. and the Vaughan class of Calvary Baptist Church, Satur- day. superintendent of the mission, Jn;‘;:es. lr!:neu. and Mrs. Bennett will Jeave tonight for Lancaster, Pa., ‘where they will be speakers at the fifteenth annual convention of the International Union of . Mr. Bennett's Wpls T e o, caarse of the Mrs. Bennett, who is cl 's Emergency Home of the 3 WHAT HILKIAH FOUND IN ‘THE TEMPLE. 2 Chronicles xxxiv.1-33. Golden text—"“Thy word is & lJamp unto my feet, and light unto my path.”—Psalm, cxix.105. President Hoover's appeal in his re- cent speech before the Associated Press for the observance of law and obedience to the Constitution sounded a note sim- flar to that of Josiah, when Shaphan brought to his attention the “Lost Book of the Law.” that Hilkiah found when he was restoring the temple. He dis- covered it when he was about to pay off the workmen engaged in work of restoration under his supervision. The record in Second Kings places the find- ing of this book of the nation’s ancient faith preceding the inauguration of Josiah's reforms. In all probability the work of restorating the Temple, the de- struction of all idolatry and the crusade against all forms of iniquity had been started some time before the finding of not completed for some.time afterwar day. Reformation takes a lifetime. The recovery of the “Lost Word of Jehovah” gave a spiritual force to the movement that Josiah had commenced, with the result that it was brought to a successful conclusion. Reforms must have spirit- ual backing to win. It was a great day in the nation's history when the faithful priest dis- covered the lost roll of the law. The seroll contained without doubt the whole of Deuteronomy. It may have con- tained the whole of the Pentateuch or & part of it in addition to the essential portion of the law contained in Deuter- onomy. Books were few in those days and the discovery of the sacred manu- script created a great sensation. We do not know how it was lost. It may have been hidden during the persecu- tions of Manasseh to prevent its de- struction. In all probability it was the copy of the law that was required 1o be placed in the ark of the covenant. Just as the discovery of manuscript coples of the Bible have virtually given us a correct text of the Sacred Scrip- tures, so the discovery of the “Lost Word” must have corrected the errors that had been transmitted from mouth to ear as generation after generation on from one to the other God’s w. One of the miracles of history is the way that our Lord has preserved for us His word. Hilkiah, the priest, who had over- sight of the restoration of the Temple, was busy trying to carry out his knowl- edge of God’s word when he was guided Providence to discover the “Lost ‘Word” in the place where it was hidden in all probability during the stormy period when the prophets were perse- cuted, the Temple neglected by heathen- izing party that was seeking to crush out the true worship of Jehovah. Every person who uses all their knowledge of God's revelations to men receives a larger knowledge of the Lord. If we neglect the study of the Sacred Scrip- tures we will become careless concern- ing our lives, indifferent to the needs of others, and it will not be long before we will reap she results of our neglect of the Holy Bible. Results of the Discovery. The Bible possesses unique power over men. Josiah, when he heard the words of God read, rent his clothes. He was filled with dismay, distress and despair, The King's spiritual attitude of mind enabled him to understand the Children’ Central Union Mission. will speak on “Proper Care of Children.” SEMINARY DAY SERVICE. Special Program Announced at United Brethren Church. v day will be ol to- morrow at the Memorial United Brethren Church, North Capitol and R streets. All the members and friends of the church will take the privilege of contributing to the local quota for ‘Bonebrake Seminary at Dayton, Ohio. Dr. 8. B. Daugherty, will “Meeting importance of its message. He recog- nized the full meaning of the law and its application to him as the nation's chief and the people’s peril. He had sought for larger knowledge of Jehovah and was helping forward the work of restoring His Temple so that true re- ligious worship of Jehovah could be re- sumed by the nation. He had sought to destroy idolatry and had opened a cam- paign to influence the people to obey God and worship Him. Disturbed by the spiritual outlook, Josiah summoned Huldad, the prophet- ess to advise him concerning the teach- ings of God's word. She declared that the prophecies concerning Jerusalem would be fulfilled and history testifies to the fact that they were literally ful- filled. In view of the king’s repentance and desire to save the nation, she pre- n | dicted that he would enjoy a reign of Churches of Asia.” ‘will lead the C. E. meeting. DR. TILLMAN TO PREACH. Program of Services at Wesley A M. E. Zion Church. The pastor, Dr. Henry D. Tillman, will preach tomorrow at 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. at John Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, Fourteenth and Corcoran streets. The Women's Home and For- eign Missionary Society of the District will have a special service at 3:30 p.m. Stewardess Board No. 2 will be hostess at a treasure hunt at the par- sonage, 1342 Q street, Monday evening. Rev. J. W. Bundract will preach under the auspices of Stewardess Board No. Rev. Young of preach Priday evening. SENATOR KING TO SPEAK. ‘Will Address Bible Class at Local Church Tomorrow. Senator Willlam H. King of Utah will address the Harrison Bible Class of Conj s Street Methodist Protestant Church, 1238 Thirty-first street, tomor- row morning, 9:45 o'clock, in the audi- torium of the church. His subject will be “What Hilkiah Found in the ‘Temple.” Prof. Elmer L. Kayser, the teacher of the class, will have charge of the les- son give a short talk on it. Wil- liam N. Payne, jr., will preside. Chinese Center's Radio Program. The Chinese Christian Center meet- ing each Sunday evening at Trinity Episcopal Church, Third and C streets, will broadcast & Chinese program to- morrow from 9 to 9:30 p.m. over Sta- tion WJSV. N. K. Gardner, superin- tendent, will tell briefly of 'the work and influence of the Chinese Shnday schools. el B M Theosophists List Lecture. “The Trheosophical Movement” is the subject of a free lecture tomorrow at $:15 p.m. at the United Lodge of The- osophists 709 Hill Building. Seventeenth and I streets. “White Lotus day” will be observed Wednesday at Comm;nion Meditation Theme. At the Metropolitan Baptist Church tomorrow morning “These Things Have I Spoken” will be the theme of the communion meditation by Pastor John Compton Ball, and in the evening an “ascension service” will be held, when he will speak on “The Glory of the Ascended Christ.” Free to Lecture on Hoover. Representative. Free will deliver an address on “Herbert Hoover, the Man.” tomorrow at 7:45 o'clock at the Metro- politan Presbyterian Church, Fourth and B streets southeast. “The Radiant Life” Is Subject. Dr. B. H. Melion, pastor of the Ninth Bureet Christian Church, Ninth and D sireets northeast, will have tomorrow as peace. Recognizing the nation's peril from their lawlessness, Josiah sum- moned all the elders of Jjudah and Jerusalem for a great assembly of the people to hear read the word of God that had been discovered in the rub- bish and ruins of the temple. When the law was read to them in the house of Jehovah they joined hands with the prophets, priests and politiclans in a covenant with God and one another to keep His law and do His will in all things. Their determination to meet the requirements of the recently discovered book of the law resulted in the re-estab- lishing of the worship of Jehovah in the temple at Jerusalem, the complete destruction of all the heathen shrines, the offering of sacrifices for their sins and the observance of the greatest pass- over ever held under the patronage of & king followed as an evidence of their y God's will and to do His work will be law abiding and prosperous. Green in his “History of the English People” traces the results that followed the reading of the Bible by the people of Great Britain after the King James version gave to them a translation of the Bible in the speech of the people of that day. The marvelous influence of this popular translation of the Bible over the English-speaking world has made its production one of the greatest events in history. It molded the speech, inspired the literature, shaped the social life and framed the theologi- cal thinking of all the English-speaking nations. Influenced American Life. ‘We owe directly or indirectly to the reading of the Bible every reform or advancement that we have made and contributed to the cherished possession of civilization. ~ Civil and religious liberty both came into being as a result of the study of the Bible. Our fathers who landed at Plymouth were led here by the decision to seek a land where they would be free to obey the teach- his morning subject ““'he Radiant Iife” and in the evening his topic will be *“Zhe Open Road.” “God’s Law,” and the entire work was | Drastic reforms are never secured in a | STAR. WASHINGTON. D. U,” BATURDAY. MAY 1 1929 Sunday School Lesson Dr. Hugh T. Stevenson. | ings of the Bible and do God's will. | | They were told as they were about to | | sail to expect that new truth would | | break forth from its sacred pages. Our | Revolution against Great Britain can | be traced to the study of God's sacred | | word. A sermon preached by & humble | | pastor upon the theme, “Democracy | Christ’s Government,” was published & political tract upon the eve of the | | Revolution. Thomas Jefferson has been | credited with being indebted to the | policy of an obscure Virginia Baptist | church for his conception of our Na- | | tional Government. The germ from | which sprang the Union of the States | was ‘presented to James Otis by the | Rev. James Mayhew, who found it in | | his study of the Scriptures. Our system | | of Government. was forshadowed in lhc‘ experience of the Jews fully 3,000 years before the first settler landed at James- ; town. { Our domestic, civil and educational | institutions are a result of Bible read- | ing by our people. During the very | height of the Revolutionary War the first American Congress made an ap- propriation side by side with an ap- propriation for the purchase of gun- powder for the importation of 20,000 coples of the Bible. Webster has well said of our nation that “if we abide by | the principles taught in the Bible our | country will go on prospering and to prosper, but if we neglect its instruc- tion and authority no man can tell how | sudden a catastrophe may overwhelm us and bury all our glory in profound ob- scurity.” Let us return as a people to studying God's word, so that we may shape our course as a nation by His truth. The reformation that followed the reading of the recovered word of the law saved for & short time people and Jerusalem. The nation learned for the first time of the love of God as the chief ground of His dealing with His people, the love of God as the ground | of their service for Him, the spiritual | character and free choice of that service | were urged upon the nation with all the | force and authority both of God and | | their king. The recovery of truth dis- | covered in reading the lost copy of His | word caused a rebirth of the nation under Josiah. Our President is seeking in his great program to make us a law- abiding and loyal nation, which can only be accomplished by the spiritual force that comes from reading and meditating upon the truth of the Bible helping us at this hour so that we can say with the psalmist, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and light unto my path” Let us remember that we are called to be doers of the word and not hearers only. K Let us hide God's word in our minds and hearts so that it may direct us in doing His will, Bible Questions Of the Day By Harlow R. Hoyt. WHAT HILKIAH FOUND IN THE TEMPLE. Questions, 1. Who was Josiah? 2. When and where did he live? 3. What work did he institute when he came to the throne? 4. How were funds raised for this task? 5. What discovery was made in the temple? 6. What was the Book of the Law? 7. What was done with the Book of the Law? 8. Who was Huldah and what part did she play at this time? 9. What action did Josiah take? 10. Were his reforms maintained? Answers. 1. Good King Hesekiah was succeed- ed by his son, Manasseh, a weak idolater. Amon, Manasseh’s son, suc- ceeded his father. Amon was assassinated by his own attendants, leaving his son, Josiah, as his successor. > 2. Josiah ruled in Jerusalem. Born 646 B. C., he became king at the age of 8 years. His great reformation began in 622 B. C. 3. Josiah eliminated idolatry, de- stroyed heathen aliars, and _restored the worship of Jehovah. Then he turned his attention to rebuilding Solo- mon's Temple, which had fallen into decay through neglect and disuse. 4. The Levites, who had charge of the temple property, were sent out through Israel and Judah to collect funds for temple repairs. The money was placed in the treasure room of the temple. 5. Hilkiah, the high priest. had charge of the temple. Going to the treasure chamber to bring forth funds, 6. The Book be the transeript of the laws which Jehovah gave to Moses. It probably was the Pentateuch as it came from the hands of Moses self. 7. Hilkiah gave the Book of the Law to Shaphan, the scribe. He took it to Josiah and read it to him. 8. Josiah consulted Huldah, the prophetess, as to what he should do to escape the wrath of Jehovah. She urged him tc renew the covenant of Moses and see that the laws and com- mandments were kept. 9. Josiah summoned the people from Judah and Jerusalem, especially the elders, and renewed the covenant in the Temple of Solomon. > 10. The reforms of Josiah were maintained until his death. He reigned 31 years, and died, at the age of 39, slain in the battle of Megiddo by the Egyptians. Jeholakim, his son, came to the throne and the people reverted to idolatry. : “TWILIGHT” IS TOPIC. Rev. Henry B. Wooding, pastor of the Eckington Presbyterian Church, North Capital street corner of Florida ave- nue, will speak tomorrow at 11 o'clock on the topic “Twilight.” In the even- ing at 8 o'clock the theme is “The Manliness of Christ.” The monthly meeting of the teachers and officers of the Sunday school will | be held Wednesday evening. Famous Churches of the World il i athedral, Oxford, England. UILDINGS devoted to religious services have occupled the pres- ent site of Oxford Cathedral for at least 12 centuries; for, though records are somewhat vague as B to exact dates, they seem to indicate | that a church was bullt here some- where between the years 720 and 740 Didan, one of the Kings under the Hej tarchy. It was built for his daughter, Frideswyde, who subsequently became a nun and passed the remainder of her days within its shadows. The church was under the rule of the Benedictine monks for perhaps three centuries. The nucleus of the present cathe- dral wns commenced late in the tenth century by King Edgar, and was erected a little to the south of the old church. It was dedicated to the daughter of Di- dan, St. Frideswyde. It suffered early after its birth, however, for in the year 1002, Ethelred became apprehensive of the power of the Danes in his kingdom and determined to rid himself of their presence. A large number of them structure was bombarded, the roof and much of the interior burned and much of the exterior wall area defaced in the resulting conflagration. Later repairs restored it to its for- mer beauty and it was given to the rule of Augustinians, who were in charge for almost five centuries, until their sup- pression in 1525. During these years and also during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the edifice was greatly enlarged and somewhat altered, though it is now, as it has always been, in form, rich late Norman structure. ‘The greatest changes were made per- haps by Cardinal Wolsey, who destroyed the west front and nearly half the nave when he built his Cardinal College, now Christ Church. Further. desecration and alterations were fortunately stopped in 1529 when Henry VIII seized the funds designed for the purpose. COMMUNION SERVICE WILL BE OBSERVED Bishop Freeman to Administer Rites at Semi-Annual Pro- gram Tomorrow. The semi-annual corporate com- munion service of the Continental United States Diocesan Girls Friendly Society will be observed tomorrow and the G. F. 8. of Rock Creek parish will attend the service at 8:30 am. in a body. The rite of confirmation will be administered by Bishop James E. Free- man. About 35 boys and girls have been receiving instruction during the past two months by the rector, Dr. F. J. Bohanan. The bishop will preach the sermon and after the regular service there will be 8 communion service. Dr. Bohanan will be in the chancel and it is expected Rev. Joseph Fletcher, rector emeritus, canon and librarian of the ‘Washington Cathedral. will be in the chancel and assist in the services. The church school session will be at 9:30 o'clock. ‘There are more than 400 little girls representing 56 churches in Washin, ton and other churches in nearby Ma: land, known as the Girls Friendly So- ciety, candidates of the diocese of ‘Washington, meeting this afternoon at St. Paul's Church, Rock Creek. The society of the Ascension Church will give a play, after which they will all assemble together and participate in a play. The Girls Friendly Society will meet Monday at 7:30 pm. and the Senior Brotherhood of St. Andrew will meet Monday at 8 p.m. The Senior Daugh- ters of the King will meet for the elec- tion of officers and delegates Wednes- day at 7:30 p.m. PETWORTH M. E. CHURCH. Reception of New Members Will| Feature Service. Holy communion and reception of new members will be held at Petwortn | M. E. Church tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock. The pastor's communion medi- tation is upon “Deferred Fellowship.” At the evening service, 8 o'clock, new officers of the local Epworth League will be installed by the District officers. The pastor, Rev. 8. E. Rose. will preach the second sermon in a series on “Familiar Faces,” the topic being “The Elusive Face.” A program is arranged for Thursday evening. “How We Got Our Bible” will be discussed by the pastor, and the ‘deaconess will give a story of one of the great hymns of the church. besides a special feature that is provided for each evening. “The Deadly Cigarette.” “The Deadly Cigarette” will be the subject of a rally meeting conducted by Dr. Clarence True Wilson, eral sec- retary, Methodist Episcopal Board of Temperance, and Dr. B. G. Wilkinson, dean of theology, Washington Mission- ary College, tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Arcadia Auditorium, 3132 Fourteenth street. At 7:15 o'clock there will be a ymedical demonstration on “Nicotin conducted by experts from the Wash- ington Sanitarium. WHAT HILKIAH FOUND IN TEMPLE /\LW" Fouh the temple of was sadly n Several years’were 27 Jatish Jawen d once mog O‘;‘l\:nt lected spent in repairing i1t snd many workinen labored. " “ When Hilkiah, the. hlph :nest went to the resslre chamber to bring money to pay waitin crowéhgk cam of tf\:pfawct‘vfi 5 Jehova)-;\flhad Nich iven o oses. . MODERNISM FORMS BASIS OF SERMON Dr. James Miers Will Preach Twice at Fourth Presbyterian Chureh. At Fourth Presbyterian Church, Thirteenth and Fairmont streets, to- morrow morning Dr. James Miers will speak on “Modernism and the Birth Stories of Jesus.” At the evening “It Is Honor to Whom Honor Is Due.” The Christian Endeavor Society will have its fellowship tea at 6 o'clock and at 7 o'clock its regular meeting, under the leadership of Vernon Hill. The special study classes on church history and the book of Hebrews will be held in Kelly Fall from 7:30 to 9:30 o'clock Wednesday evening. At the yer and song service at 8 o'clock Thursday in Kelly Hall, Dr. Miers will speak from “Paul's Epistle to the Romans.” ‘The adult Bible class gave a dinner ‘Wednesday evening in recognition . of the sixty-seventh birthday anniversary of the teacher, Frank L. Middleton. ‘The dinner was in charge of George B. Jackson, who was assisted by other members. Harvey B. Gram, president of the class, acted as toastmaster. Brief remarks were made by the presi- dent, Willlam E. Andrews, Arthur Middleton and Alton B. Carty. A large basket of red carnations was presented to Mr. Middleton by the class, Mr. Andrews making the presentation speech. Mr. Middleton recited a number of experiences on numerous trips to Eu- rope. Mr. Middleton has just completed 45 .years of religlous work, having taught a Bible class most of that time, and still teaches every Sunday morning. HOLY NAME MEETING. | Society Hopes to Regain Prestige for City. In an effort to bring back to Wash- ington the prestige it held some years ago, the Holy Name Society, with the election of John F. McCarron as arch- diocesan president of the see of Balti- more, will hold a meeting next Thurs- day night at 8:15 o'clock in the parish hall of Holy Trinity Church. Presi- dent McCarron will make an address. Members of the Holy Name Soclety in the District and friends are invited to attend the meeting . Takoma Park Baptist Church. At the Takoma Park Baptist Church, Rev. William A. La Rue, pastor, will preach tomorrow at 11 o'clock on “Tri- umphant Faith.” Communion and re- | ception of members. The subject at 8 | o'clock is “Achieving Personality.” N Temple Baptist Church. The Temple BnPtL!t Church, Tenth |and N streets, will observe communion service at noon tomorrow. In the morn- ing the pastor, Dr. T. E. « /orde, will have as the subject of his sermon “Love” and in the evening “The Secrets of Your Heart.” Sunday School Less II Chronicles 34:1-33 Bl sge . to Shaphan, thg osiah ri i,who in Ccaiffn tfic elders of JuYah and Jerusalem, Josiah Wwent to the house of Jehovah and made & covenant to keep the com- mand ments and the statutes. .« Josia?'ekg:k% this I ¢ did his paaglhlye L w h, :hmu.f‘ oLt ifn having sought refuge in the church, the | service at 8 o'clock his subject will be | 5 Piney Branch road and Aspen street, | Dr.S Question. What did Christ mean when he said to St. Peter, “Upon this rock I will build my church?” Answer. Varjous explanations have been suggested of this difficult passage, which occurs only in St. Matthew's Gospel. In Aramaic this saying would contain a play on words: “Thou are ‘Kepha’ and on this ‘Kepha’ I will build my church.” The reference may have been to the great confession: “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” which the apostle had just made. The basic fact of the Lord's Messiahship was to be the immovable bedrock on which His ecclesia would stand secure. Metaphorical expressions of a similar character are found in the New Testa- ment. St. Paul calls St. Peter, St. James and St. John “pillars.” In the letter to the Ephesians we read of the foundation of the apostles and prophets on which the church is built; but the saying in St. Matthew confines the dis- tinction to St. Peter alone. Many modern scholars think that it is unlikely that Jesus designated the group of disciples who followed Him a “church,” since he preferred the ex- pression “the Kingdom of God,” a title which presupposed the kingdom's sepa- ration from the ecclesia of Israel. The saving breathes the spirit of a later time when the church had become uni- versal, but it gave St. Peter an acknowl- edged leadership in the apostolic col- lege. Question. ligion based upon certain events in time and if these could be disproved would not that religion disappear? Answer. I do not think so. Les- sing’s well known distum that “events | of time cannot prove eternal truths” is against your position. The justification for the religious events you have in mind rests upon other grounds apart from the recordings of history. Time | is transitory and its annals are a pass- ing show. Our coneeptions of ultimate reality go beyond these shifting sands. Effectual knowledge of eternal truth depends on our actual present experi- ences of it, and not merely upon its his- torical records in past events. Lessing therefore indicates a point of view which postulates that what- ever happens in time must be viewed in its true perspective as related to the eternal truths by which men live. But there is no need to fall back on this [ "\ Religious %e'stions, DISCUSSED BY . Parkes Cadman. doctrine, which is. nevertheless, the inner citadel of religion. So far as Christianity is concerned, its apologists do not claim independence of history. On the contrary, they are aware that to do so would reduce the Christian faith to an esoteric philosophy. The universal revelation of God in Christ is linked to what has actually happened as men's souls are linked to their bodles. It took iis rise on earth in the historic Jesus, and its course can be clearly traced from His day to the present hour. No religion can evangelize the people if it ignores the facts of time and space, and historic Christianity has never ignored these elements. Question. Is there any prophecy in the Old Testament regarding the ap- pearance of the star over Bethlehem in connection with the birth of Christ, and if not, why did the wise men associ- ate a star with His nativity? Answer. Numbers, xxiv.17 reads: “There shall come forth a star out of Jacob and a scepter shall arise out of Israel.” Orthodox exegetes were wont to connect this passage with the beauti- ful story of Bethlehem's “star led wiz- ards.” In so doing they were sustained ful story of Bethlehem's “star-led wiz- sees believed that a conspicuous hero'’s advent was heralded by the heavenly bodies. - So they assoc ated the con- quering career of Alexander the Great with the influence of & particular star appearing at the time of his birth. You may recall what a liberal use had been made of this belief by poets, romanti- cists and orators for many centuries. There are 110 references to the stars and their relation to humin destiny in Shakespeare alone, and o a recent soeech Mr. Rudyard Kipl\ig paid his respects to this ancient tradition, which has inspired countless writers by its his- toric associations. ‘The spiritual interpretation of the | incident related n the second chapter of St. Matthew's Gospel, refers to the magnetic attraction of Jesus for Jews and Gentiles alike. They were to be drawn to the brightness of His rising, who was great David's greater son. ‘The “wise men” deserve their title because they foresaw infinite possibili- ties in the small beginnings at Bethle~ hem. Their gifts symbolized the hom- age due to Mary’s child from all hearts to which God's honor and man's re- demption are alike ~dear. DR. WILFLEY’S TOPIC “THE TWOFOLD LIFE” Sermon on Nature, “The Woodland Path.” At Vermont Avenue Christian Church tomorrow morning Dr. Earle Wilfley's subject will be “The Twofold Life” and in the evening he will deliver his nine- teenth annual nature sermon, using as a subject “The Woodland Path.” “Le Rendezous” is the name of a newly organized group of young people of college age who meet each Sunday evening at 6 o'clock in Annex 2, third floor of the church. The officers | elected, who will be installed tomorrow evening, are: Miss Mary Cramer, presi- Miss Janet Jackson, vice presi- d Miss Vesta McClelland, secretary, and Oscar C. Mitchell, treasurer. The Woman's Council will meet Tuesday at 11 o'clock, when Mrs. Fan- nie M. Foster, president, will preside. The “May party” of the church, which was to have been held last Wed- nesday, has been gstponefl to Tuesday evening, May 7. . W. 8. Abernethy, pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church, will give a short address. A program has been planned under the chairman- ship of E. Braithwaite. If the weather permits, the event will be held at 1407 Massachusetts avenue terrace, one of the properties of the National City Christian Church. Following the regular midweek meet- ing Tuesday evening the Church School Workers’ Council will meet. PLANS TWO SERMONS. Gospel Tabernacle. Rev. Harry L. Collier will preach twice tomorrow at the Full Gospel Tab- ernacle, North Capitol and K streets. At 10:45 a.m. he will speak on “Where Is Thy God?” and at the evangelistic service at 7:30 pm. on “The World's Richest Ring. He will speak at the divine healing service Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. on “These Signs Shall Follow, and at the Pente- costal =rvice Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. on “Is the Baptism of the Holy Ghost & Definite Experience?” Thursday at 7:45 p.m., Bible study; Friday at 7:45 p.m., Young Crusaders. HOWARD U. SPEAKER. Dr. R. S. Smith of Yale Will Make Chapel Address. The speakers at Howard University "Chapt’l tomorrow will be Dr. Robert Seneca Smith and Horace Bushnell, | professor of Christian nurture in Yale University. Dr. Smith received his undergraduate theological and graduate training in | Yale University. After serving in pas- torates at Montclair, N. nd Pough- keepsie, N. Y., he was called to the chair of Biblical literature in Smith College. Subsequently he accepted the professorship in Yale University. Dr. Smith is the authof “Fundamentals for Daily Living” and “The Use of the Old Testament in Current Curricula.” “A Man's Job,” Sermon Topie. Dr. George O. Bullock’s topic at the Third Baptist Church, Fifth and Q streets, at 11 a.m. tomorrow is “A Man's Job.” At 3:30 pm. he will preach at the Mount Airy Baptist Churcg. on At Evening Hour, Pastor Will Giv:l Rev. H. L. Collier Will Speak at| Byg DR. DARBY TO PREACH ON LEADERSHIP CALL Will Conduct Service Tomorrow Morning at Old First Pres- byterian Church. At the 11 o'clock service of the old First Presbyterian OChurch tomorrow morning Dr. William L. Darby, secre- tary of the Washington Federation of | Churches, will speak on “The Call for Christian Leadership.” Because of Dr. Patterson’s absence from the city the regular evening serv- morrow. Church school will be held at 9:30 am. at both the old church and the chapel, Massachusetts avenue and Thirty-sixth street. The children of the chapel school will celebrate May day tomorrow morning by May baski to the Home for Incurables. One hundred and four baskets have been made by the children, so that each atient will receive one filled with lowers. As they are hung on the door of each room the children will sing for the patients of the home. The John Brittan Clark church school class will present a play Friday evening entitled “The Lady of the Moon” at 8 o'clock at the old First Presbyterian Church. | DAUGHTERS OF THE KING HOLD COUNCIL MEETING Thirty-third Annual Session Con- vened April 25 at St Stephen’s Church. The thirty-third annual council of S e o e EingLar s g a 3 X Ap;g - 'phen’s Church e council was opened at 10 am. with & “quiet hour” conducted by Rev. Calvert E. Buck. The holy eucharist was celebrated at 11 am. by Rev. George F. Dudley, rector, assisted by Rev. Enoch M. Thompson, Church of the Nativity; Rev. J. Manley Cobb, Trinity, Takoma Park, and Rev. F. Bland Tucker, St. John's, Georgetown, The business session of the council was formally opened with the prayers of the order, followed by roll call and appointment of committees. Luncheon was served in the parish hall. At 2:15 p.m. a short memorial serv- ice was conducted by Dr. Dudley in memory of those members of the order who died during the past year. Mrs. Charles F. Roberts, Emmanuel | Chapter, Anacostia, was elected presi- dent; Mrs. R. A. Menefee, St. Agne Chapter, first vice president, and Mrs. Herbert I. Arnold, St. Alban’s Chapter, re-elected treasurer. ‘There will be a visitation of the Daughters of the King to the Chapel of the Atonement, Grant street north- east, May 6, at 8 p.m. 1 CROSS TO BE SUBJECT. Dr. John E. Briggs to Preach at Fifth Baptist Church. Dr. John E. Briggs will preach on “The Descent From the Cross” tomor- Tow morning and administer the Lord's Supper at Fifth Baptist Church, At night the service will be in the| interest of young people, conducted by | Dr. Briggs and faculty and students of the Columbia Bible Training School and four B. Y. P. U. socleties of the church. Harlowe R. Hoyt Walter Scott ice at the chapel will not be held to- | 9 3500 DELEGATES AT BIBLE MEETING District Representéd in Con- vention at Baltimore Be- ginning Today. Special Dispatch to The Sta: BALTIMORE, May 4.—Approximately 3,500 delegates, representing 14 States, the District of Columbia and the Dominion of Canada, are attending the sixth annual convention of the Na- tional Federation of Men's Bible classes, which opened a two-day session here this afternoon at the 5th Regiment Armory. The convention opened with a con- cert and song service. Addresses of welcome were delivered by Gov. Albert C. Ritchie, Mayor William F. Broening, . E. D. Stone, pastor of -Hampden Episcopal Church, Oregon Milton Dennis. A feature of the convention was a parade of its entire attendance through the main streets of the city previous to the opening of the meeting in which prizes were awarded five out-of-town delegations making the best appear- ance. Silver loving cups will also be award- ed as prizes in an exhibit of class pub- licity to be held in connection with the convention. Visiting _ religious leaders will be guests tomorrow of Baltimore Bible classes and at 2 p.m. the closing rally of the convention will be held at the_ Armory. RECTOR PARKER SPEAKER AT ARCHDEACONRY MEET Preaches Sermon at Opening Serv- ice, Held Wednesday at Broad Creek Church. Rev. Clarence Prentice Parker, rector of St. John's Church, Bethesda, deliv- ered the sermon at the opening service of the Southern Archdeaconry of Maryland, which convened Wednesday at Broad Creek Church. : A meeting of the Boy Scouts and troop committee of Bethesda Scouts with a special committee from the ves- try of 8t. John's was held Friday eve- ning in St. John's Hall. The G. P. 8. held a candidates’ party Saturday at Rock Creek Church, Washington, D. C. ‘The Diocesan Woman'’s Auxiliary will meet in St. John's Church May 10 a.m. The rectgr will be assis the administration of the holy euchar- ist by Rev. A. M. Sherman, principal of Boone College and dean of the- Boone Divinity School, Wuchung, China. Dr. Sherman will preach this service. Box luncheon will be 1 pm. The business session of the Diocesan Auxiliary will be held at 2 pm. There will be a G. F. 8. Members™ party at Trinity Church, Third and C streets southeast, next Tuesday at 8 g.:l. ‘The Senior Group G. F. 8. of thesds, under the direction of Mrs, F. E. Middleton, will give a benefit din-' ner at the parish hall May 9 from 5:30 8 The G. F. S. is scheduled and 7, at ted in May pole dance will be staged on the lawn at St. John's Church. ‘The fortnightly benefit movie of the Guild-Auxiliary will be held May 8 at' the Bethesda Theater. 2 Services at St. John’s Church tomor- row will be as follows: Holy com- |munion, with sermon by the rector: vesper service, 4:30 p.m. Services of intercession for healing will be Priday. at 10 o'clock. The rector will officiate’ at the holy eucharisty Thursday at 7 pm. “FRUITS OF idEDITATION."f Rev. W. M. Michael’s Sermon Will Precede Communion. “The Fruits of Meditation” will be the subject of the address preceding holy - communion at Brightwood Park Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Wal« ter M. Michael pastor, tomorrow at 11- o'clock. “The Simplicity That Is in Christ” will be the evening topic. Com-- munion will be given at this service also for the benefit of those who cannot attend the morning service. A reception will be given Monday at 8 o'clock by the Sunday school board to the students at Rust Hall who teach in the Brightwood Park Sunday school. “Our Busy Ladies’ Aid,” a play, will be presented Tuesday and Wednesday evenings by 25 young people of the church under direction of Homer Smith. -— DR. IDA SCUDDER SPEAKS. Two Addresses Listed for Head of South India College. Dr. Ida Scudder, missionary and head of Vellore Medical College in South India, will speak at a midday luncheon meeting at the Y. W. C. A. and at & mass meeting at the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church the evening of May 14. Her subject will be “The Daughters of India Answer Mother" India.” Dr. J. R. Sizoo will preside. ' ‘The local committee in charge of the mass meeting.is headed by Mrs. William, PF. MacDowell, and also includes repre- sentatives from the various churches; women's clubs and other organizations, ADDRESSES SCHEDULED. | Rev. Paul P. Faris of Mission to Lepers Gives Program. Rev. Paul P. Faris, associate secretary of the Mission to Lepers, will speak to- orrow in the following churches: All Saints’ Protestant Episcopal and Chevy Chase Presbyterian during the Sunday school period; at the vesper service of the Columbia Bible Training School a2 4 o'clock, Christian Endeavor Societies of the Park View Christian and the ‘Wallace Memorial United Presbyterian Churches. ‘The meetinugs are held under au< spices of the Washington Auxiliary, Mission to Leper: S LITERARY PROGRAM. Christian Endeavor Society Will Present Entertainment. At the services of Lincoln Congrega- tional Temple tomorrow morning Rev. R. W. Brooks will speak from the theme “The Acid Test of Christianity.” The Christian Endeavor Society will present & literary program at 6:45 p.m. At 8 p.m. a special service will be held under auspices of the usher board. Dr. Moses R. Lovell, pastor of Mount Pleas- ant Congregational Church, will speak on ;‘Bl( Business and the Christian Ideal.” Wi{l A-ddteu Xum_tnl. “The Whispering ' Campaign” is the subject of the address by Rev. Solomon N. Vail before the Presbyterian Minis- ters' Association of Wasl and Vicinity May 6 at 11 o'clock in the New York Avenue sbyterian Chureh. Rev. E. Hez Swem’'s Theme. “A Story—A Very Smart Thing Said by & Young Man,” will be related by Rev. E. Hez Swem tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at Centennial Baptist Church, followed by several baptisms. The 11 Aé"c‘locl miorning sermon subject is “The "