New York, 1895
Anderson Smith, deacon of the colored church at Roslyn, had a row with Benjamin Jenkins, one of the church members, over the ownership of a bridle. Smith was struck on the face by Jenkins and a deep scar was the result. Jenkins was arrested.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
CONVICTED OF ROWDYISM.
New York, 1895
A Riverhead Youth Broke Up a Salvation Army Meeting.
On the evening of May 30 Seymour Anderson created a disturbance at a meeting of the Salvation Army in Riverhead. He was intoxicated, and his conduct was such that the meeting was broken up. He was arrested the next day. At his trial on June 22 the jury disagreed, standing four to two for conviction. A second trial was had on June 29, and the jury found him guilty. He was defended by Surrogate Petty.
The defense was an absolute denial of the intoxication and disturbance. The defense also claimed that the Salvation Army was not assembled for "religious worship," as contemplated by the statute; that they had no legal right to hold meetings in the street, and that the court of Special Sessions had no jurisdiction in the matter. A motion to dismiss the complaint on the latter ground was denied, and Justice Stackpole sentenced Anderson to sixty days in the county jail and to pay a fine of $20.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
A Riverhead Youth Broke Up a Salvation Army Meeting.
On the evening of May 30 Seymour Anderson created a disturbance at a meeting of the Salvation Army in Riverhead. He was intoxicated, and his conduct was such that the meeting was broken up. He was arrested the next day. At his trial on June 22 the jury disagreed, standing four to two for conviction. A second trial was had on June 29, and the jury found him guilty. He was defended by Surrogate Petty.
The defense was an absolute denial of the intoxication and disturbance. The defense also claimed that the Salvation Army was not assembled for "religious worship," as contemplated by the statute; that they had no legal right to hold meetings in the street, and that the court of Special Sessions had no jurisdiction in the matter. A motion to dismiss the complaint on the latter ground was denied, and Justice Stackpole sentenced Anderson to sixty days in the county jail and to pay a fine of $20.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
New Chapel at Southampton.
New York, 1895
A Presbyterian chapel is being erected at Southampton. The cornerstone was laid on Wednesday. This is one of the oldest church societies in the state, the first church having been established in 1640.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
A Presbyterian chapel is being erected at Southampton. The cornerstone was laid on Wednesday. This is one of the oldest church societies in the state, the first church having been established in 1640.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Want Pastor Chockley to Resign.
New York, 1895
Pastor John Chockley, of the North Baptist church of Flushing, who has had a number of rows with his congregation, is again in hot water. The members complain that the minister does not preach to them often enough, and is frequently absent delivering lectures on single tax. They will hold a meeting and an effort will be made to compel him to resign.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Pastor John Chockley, of the North Baptist church of Flushing, who has had a number of rows with his congregation, is again in hot water. The members complain that the minister does not preach to them often enough, and is frequently absent delivering lectures on single tax. They will hold a meeting and an effort will be made to compel him to resign.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, July 5, 1895, p. 1.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Rev. Todd Sailing for Europe
New York, 1895
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The Rev. Henry A. Todd, of Corona, will sail for Europe on the steamship City of Rome next Saturday.
At a meeting of the vestry of St. Luke's Episcopal church, Sea Cliff, the resignations of Warden Cox and of Vestrymen Speed and Geissenhamer were accepted.
Rev. Jay N. Taft, of New York City, has received a call to the First Congregational church at Orient, where he has been preaching temporarily for several weeks.
The Rev. G. W. West, rector of St. John's Episcopal church, Long Island City, celebrated the twenty-first anniversary of his ordination as a priest on Tuesday.
On Sunday the Methodists of Patchogue celebrated the fifth anniversary of the dedication of their handsome brick church. At the same time they dedicated a fine new organ.
Rev. Frank B. Upham, pastor of the Bushwick avenue church, has been appointed secretary of the Long Island Epworth assembly, in place of the Rev. W. P. Ferguson, resigned.
A council was held in the First Baptist church at Babylon on Wednesday to consider the propriety of ordaining to the work of the ministry the pastor-elect, Walter B. Pimm. He was found worthy and was ordained at once.
After the close of the Catholic service at Sayville Sunday afternoon, a meeting was held to take action upon the building of the new church. Among the prominent men present were the Hon. Robert B. Roosevelt, Col. Glassen, Mr. McNamel, Dr. Bourke, John Morgan, Dr. Vigne, E. C. Burns and William Horn, who decided that the new church be built immediately.
The twenty-fifth anniversary of St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal church at Rockville Centre was celebrated by a three days' jubilee, commencing last Friday with a love-feast, conducted by the Rev. Charles S. Wing. An address was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Wilson, of Freeport. There were special services all day Sunday, the Rev. C. P. Corner, of Vineland, N. J., preaching the morning sermon. In the evening there was a union service, in which the village churches united. Dr. Samuel F. Upham, of Drew Seminary, preached the sermon. The ceremonies were concluded Monday evening with a reception to the church officers.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 2.
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The Rev. Henry A. Todd, of Corona, will sail for Europe on the steamship City of Rome next Saturday.
At a meeting of the vestry of St. Luke's Episcopal church, Sea Cliff, the resignations of Warden Cox and of Vestrymen Speed and Geissenhamer were accepted.
Rev. Jay N. Taft, of New York City, has received a call to the First Congregational church at Orient, where he has been preaching temporarily for several weeks.
The Rev. G. W. West, rector of St. John's Episcopal church, Long Island City, celebrated the twenty-first anniversary of his ordination as a priest on Tuesday.
On Sunday the Methodists of Patchogue celebrated the fifth anniversary of the dedication of their handsome brick church. At the same time they dedicated a fine new organ.
Rev. Frank B. Upham, pastor of the Bushwick avenue church, has been appointed secretary of the Long Island Epworth assembly, in place of the Rev. W. P. Ferguson, resigned.
A council was held in the First Baptist church at Babylon on Wednesday to consider the propriety of ordaining to the work of the ministry the pastor-elect, Walter B. Pimm. He was found worthy and was ordained at once.
After the close of the Catholic service at Sayville Sunday afternoon, a meeting was held to take action upon the building of the new church. Among the prominent men present were the Hon. Robert B. Roosevelt, Col. Glassen, Mr. McNamel, Dr. Bourke, John Morgan, Dr. Vigne, E. C. Burns and William Horn, who decided that the new church be built immediately.
The twenty-fifth anniversary of St. Mark's Methodist Episcopal church at Rockville Centre was celebrated by a three days' jubilee, commencing last Friday with a love-feast, conducted by the Rev. Charles S. Wing. An address was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Wilson, of Freeport. There were special services all day Sunday, the Rev. C. P. Corner, of Vineland, N. J., preaching the morning sermon. In the evening there was a union service, in which the village churches united. Dr. Samuel F. Upham, of Drew Seminary, preached the sermon. The ceremonies were concluded Monday evening with a reception to the church officers.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 2.
Dr. French to England
New York, 1895
Flushing Personals.
Otto Drellich of Flushing returned Saturday from a two months' visit in Europe, where he had gone for the benefit of his health.
Dr. J. Albert French, pastor of the Congregational church of Flushing, sailed for England on Wednesday, accompanied by his wife. They intend to make a cycling tour to the various points of interest in North Wales and Oxfordshire. They will be gone two months.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 2.
Flushing Personals.
Otto Drellich of Flushing returned Saturday from a two months' visit in Europe, where he had gone for the benefit of his health.
Dr. J. Albert French, pastor of the Congregational church of Flushing, sailed for England on Wednesday, accompanied by his wife. They intend to make a cycling tour to the various points of interest in North Wales and Oxfordshire. They will be gone two months.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 2.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
A New Church for Babylon.
New York, 1895
Babylon contractors are estimating on plans for the new church to be erected by the Methodist society. The building is to cost about $12,000 and is to occupy the site of the present structure, which is to be removed to the rear and converted into a Sunday school room.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 1.
Babylon contractors are estimating on plans for the new church to be erected by the Methodist society. The building is to cost about $12,000 and is to occupy the site of the present structure, which is to be removed to the rear and converted into a Sunday school room.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 1.
RECTOR DE CORMIS FORCED OUT.
New York, 1895
A Claim of Deception in All Saints' Episcopal Parish.
The Rev. Louis DeCormis, rector of All Saints' Episcopal church, Great Neck, has resigned. His resignation was accepted at once by the vestry. This action was taken by the rector, after a pastorate of nine years, because of friction between himself and some of the vestry. Mr. DeCormis went to Great Neck in 1886. He brought such vigor into the management of affairs that he gathered a strong and wealthy congregation about him. A beautiful stone church was erected.
Everything went well until a month ago. Then a petition was circulated, asking the pastor to do more parish work, especially in the way of establishing a Sunday school. Many of the members and particular friends of the pastor signed this petition, being led to believe that it was the desire of the rector. George Hewlett was most active in getting signers to this paper. After the members had all been solicited, a meeting of the vestry was held Wednesday night, and a resolution was passed asking the Rev. Mr. DeCormis to resign. He refused. Mr. Hewlett said a large majority of the parishioners had signed a petition for his removal. Mr. DeCormis demanded to see the petition. Then he resigned.
When the petition was presented for signatures, it is claimed it asked for the establishment of a Sunday-school. Now, it reads to ask for the resignation of the rector. As soon as these facts became known, a stir was made. The friends of the pastor declared they had no such intention, and they started out to ascertain who was responsible for the turn things had taken. The people who have been put in a false light are starting another petition asking the vestry to reconsider their action, and also asking the Rev. Mr. DeCormis to remain.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 1.
A Claim of Deception in All Saints' Episcopal Parish.
The Rev. Louis DeCormis, rector of All Saints' Episcopal church, Great Neck, has resigned. His resignation was accepted at once by the vestry. This action was taken by the rector, after a pastorate of nine years, because of friction between himself and some of the vestry. Mr. DeCormis went to Great Neck in 1886. He brought such vigor into the management of affairs that he gathered a strong and wealthy congregation about him. A beautiful stone church was erected.
Everything went well until a month ago. Then a petition was circulated, asking the pastor to do more parish work, especially in the way of establishing a Sunday school. Many of the members and particular friends of the pastor signed this petition, being led to believe that it was the desire of the rector. George Hewlett was most active in getting signers to this paper. After the members had all been solicited, a meeting of the vestry was held Wednesday night, and a resolution was passed asking the Rev. Mr. DeCormis to resign. He refused. Mr. Hewlett said a large majority of the parishioners had signed a petition for his removal. Mr. DeCormis demanded to see the petition. Then he resigned.
When the petition was presented for signatures, it is claimed it asked for the establishment of a Sunday-school. Now, it reads to ask for the resignation of the rector. As soon as these facts became known, a stir was made. The friends of the pastor declared they had no such intention, and they started out to ascertain who was responsible for the turn things had taken. The people who have been put in a false light are starting another petition asking the vestry to reconsider their action, and also asking the Rev. Mr. DeCormis to remain.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 1.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Special Services
New York, 1895
Notes from Aqueduct.
There will be special services on Sunday evening at the Centreville Avenue M. P. Church. All are invited.
John Tranter, Jr., of England, is paying a visit to this country and is staying with his uncle, Rev. W. E. Blandy.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Notes from Aqueduct.
There will be special services on Sunday evening at the Centreville Avenue M. P. Church. All are invited.
John Tranter, Jr., of England, is paying a visit to this country and is staying with his uncle, Rev. W. E. Blandy.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
As a Memorial of Her Mother.
New York, 1895
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bergen, of Freeport, have presented to the Presbyterian church the chapel and lot adjoining. The chapel was built as a memorial to Mrs. Elizabeth Carman, mother of Mrs. Bergen. After services in the Presbyterian church on Sunday a special service was held in commemoration of the presentation. The Rev. K. P. Ketcham, pastor of the church, thanked the aged couple for their munificent gift.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bergen, of Freeport, have presented to the Presbyterian church the chapel and lot adjoining. The chapel was built as a memorial to Mrs. Elizabeth Carman, mother of Mrs. Bergen. After services in the Presbyterian church on Sunday a special service was held in commemoration of the presentation. The Rev. K. P. Ketcham, pastor of the church, thanked the aged couple for their munificent gift.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Collections for Hospital
New York, 1895
Jamaica Church Notes.
The collections taken at the different churches for the Emergency Hospital are as follows: Methodist $50, Reformed $40; Presbyterian $35, German Catholic $18.
At a meeting of the trustees of the Presbyterian church held Monday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President. George L. Peck; secretary, Robert W. Higbie; treasurer, Isaac U. Hyatt.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Church Notes.
The collections taken at the different churches for the Emergency Hospital are as follows: Methodist $50, Reformed $40; Presbyterian $35, German Catholic $18.
At a meeting of the trustees of the Presbyterian church held Monday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President. George L. Peck; secretary, Robert W. Higbie; treasurer, Isaac U. Hyatt.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Monday, September 1, 2008
PASTOR BYRT'S FAREWELL.
New York, 1895
He Will Be Succeeded at Morris Park by the Rev. Mr. Laass.
The Rev. Arthur W. Byrt concluded his labors with the Morris Park M. E. Church last Sunday. He delivered an historical address in the morning and in the evening preached a farewell sermon.
Monday night a reception was tendered him which was largely attended, not only by Methodists but by many citizens of other denominations. Addresses were made by the Rev. Henry W. Bryan, the Rev. Joshua Kimber, the Rev. Howard Billman, the Rev. Mr. Miller, the Rev. William Ross, and the Rev. Dr. D. W. Couch. Counselor Sanders spoke in high terms of the appreciation of the church for the work the pastor had done among them. A most complimentary resolution was received from the board of trustees of the village, and a letter full of generous expressions of regard for Mr. Byrt from Father McGuire of St. Benedict's Catholic church. The young people's Friday night class presented the pastor with a handsome gift. During the five years of his ministry he has built up churches at Ozone Park and Morris Park, the church at Morris Park being valued at $15,000, and having but a small floating debt. Its membership is now 185.
The Rev. Gustave Laass, of Centre Moriches, is to succeed Mr. Byrt at Morris Park the first Sunday of July.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
He Will Be Succeeded at Morris Park by the Rev. Mr. Laass.
The Rev. Arthur W. Byrt concluded his labors with the Morris Park M. E. Church last Sunday. He delivered an historical address in the morning and in the evening preached a farewell sermon.
Monday night a reception was tendered him which was largely attended, not only by Methodists but by many citizens of other denominations. Addresses were made by the Rev. Henry W. Bryan, the Rev. Joshua Kimber, the Rev. Howard Billman, the Rev. Mr. Miller, the Rev. William Ross, and the Rev. Dr. D. W. Couch. Counselor Sanders spoke in high terms of the appreciation of the church for the work the pastor had done among them. A most complimentary resolution was received from the board of trustees of the village, and a letter full of generous expressions of regard for Mr. Byrt from Father McGuire of St. Benedict's Catholic church. The young people's Friday night class presented the pastor with a handsome gift. During the five years of his ministry he has built up churches at Ozone Park and Morris Park, the church at Morris Park being valued at $15,000, and having but a small floating debt. Its membership is now 185.
The Rev. Gustave Laass, of Centre Moriches, is to succeed Mr. Byrt at Morris Park the first Sunday of July.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Disbrow Rents Cottage
New York, 1895
Morris Park Notes.
Mr. Disbrow, of Astoria, has rented the Post cottage on Liberty avenue for the summer.
John Davis has contracted for the erection of a $3,000 cottage on his property on Johnson avenue.
At the Morris Park M. E. Church Sunday evening Rev. A. W. Byrt preached his farewell sermon prior to taking charge of his new field at Patchogue. Monday evening a reception was tendered to the retiring pastor and his family. The new pastor, Rev. Gustave Laass, will commence his labors on the first Sunday in July.
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Diphtheria is prevalent in College Point. Numerous cases have been reported to the board of health within the past few days.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Morris Park Notes.
Mr. Disbrow, of Astoria, has rented the Post cottage on Liberty avenue for the summer.
John Davis has contracted for the erection of a $3,000 cottage on his property on Johnson avenue.
At the Morris Park M. E. Church Sunday evening Rev. A. W. Byrt preached his farewell sermon prior to taking charge of his new field at Patchogue. Monday evening a reception was tendered to the retiring pastor and his family. The new pastor, Rev. Gustave Laass, will commence his labors on the first Sunday in July.
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Diphtheria is prevalent in College Point. Numerous cases have been reported to the board of health within the past few days.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Minister Taken Suddenly Ill
New York, 1895
The News of Richmond Hill.
The Richmond Hill tennis club opened their new grounds on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fowler are spending the summer at Sea Cliff.
The Richmond Hill public schools close to-day for the summer vacation.
Dr. Wells and family have returned to their residence on Hillside avenue for the summer.
Miss Pasche of Hampshire, England, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Breckenbridge of Lefferts' avenue.
Judge R. S. Picket, of New Haven, will deliver an address in the Congregational church on Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Colson, who have been visiting friends in Canada for several weeks returned home on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ring arrived home from their wedding tour on Friday and moved into their new cottage on Jefferson avenue on Saturday.
The postmaster general on Wednesday issued an order relegating the Richmond Hill postoffice from the third class to the fourth class. The order takes effect July 1st.
The Richmond Hill Council, Royal Arcanum, will be instituted and the officers installed at Association Hall on Saturday evening. The council will start with 40 members.
Closing exercises of the public schools will be held to-day. The exercises at the Linden, avenue school will begin at 9.15, at the Hillside avenue school at 11, and at the Johnson avenue school at 2 o'clock.
The mission band of the Church of the Resurrection held a festival on the grounds of Mrs. O. B. Fowler on Saturday at which there was a good attendance and a neat sum was realized for the mission.
The fourth of July will be an interesting day at Richmond Hill. In the morning there will be a firemen's parade of the Morris Park, Chester Park and Clarenceville departments. There will be fireworks in the evening.
The new building in course of erection by Joel Fowler for a store, offices and public hall, on the corner of Jefferson avenue and the Brooklyn and Jamaica road, is partly in frame and will be ready for occupancy by the middle of August.
Rev. Mr. Valentine was to have officiated in the Church of the Resurrection on Sunday morning. As he was about to commence his sermon he was taken suddenly ill and was obliged to give up. Rev. Mr. Bryan officiated in his stead. In the evening there was a musical service by the boy choir.
The Rev. Henry B. Bryan, who was recently appointed Almoner at the Cathedral, Garden City, and tendered his resignation as rector of the Church of the Resurrection, and afterwards recalled it, the vestry increasing his salary from $1,200 to $1,500, has again tendered his resignation and will enter upon his duties at the Cathedral on August 1st.
At a meeting of citizens held in the Congregational church on Thursday evening it was decided to call a meeting of the tax-payers of the village to vote upon the question of bonding the village for $50,000 for improvements, $40,000 for roads, $8,000 for a village hall, and $2,000 for payment of the costs of incorporation.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Richmond Hill.
The Richmond Hill tennis club opened their new grounds on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fowler are spending the summer at Sea Cliff.
The Richmond Hill public schools close to-day for the summer vacation.
Dr. Wells and family have returned to their residence on Hillside avenue for the summer.
Miss Pasche of Hampshire, England, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Breckenbridge of Lefferts' avenue.
Judge R. S. Picket, of New Haven, will deliver an address in the Congregational church on Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Colson, who have been visiting friends in Canada for several weeks returned home on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ring arrived home from their wedding tour on Friday and moved into their new cottage on Jefferson avenue on Saturday.
The postmaster general on Wednesday issued an order relegating the Richmond Hill postoffice from the third class to the fourth class. The order takes effect July 1st.
The Richmond Hill Council, Royal Arcanum, will be instituted and the officers installed at Association Hall on Saturday evening. The council will start with 40 members.
Closing exercises of the public schools will be held to-day. The exercises at the Linden, avenue school will begin at 9.15, at the Hillside avenue school at 11, and at the Johnson avenue school at 2 o'clock.
The mission band of the Church of the Resurrection held a festival on the grounds of Mrs. O. B. Fowler on Saturday at which there was a good attendance and a neat sum was realized for the mission.
The fourth of July will be an interesting day at Richmond Hill. In the morning there will be a firemen's parade of the Morris Park, Chester Park and Clarenceville departments. There will be fireworks in the evening.
The new building in course of erection by Joel Fowler for a store, offices and public hall, on the corner of Jefferson avenue and the Brooklyn and Jamaica road, is partly in frame and will be ready for occupancy by the middle of August.
Rev. Mr. Valentine was to have officiated in the Church of the Resurrection on Sunday morning. As he was about to commence his sermon he was taken suddenly ill and was obliged to give up. Rev. Mr. Bryan officiated in his stead. In the evening there was a musical service by the boy choir.
The Rev. Henry B. Bryan, who was recently appointed Almoner at the Cathedral, Garden City, and tendered his resignation as rector of the Church of the Resurrection, and afterwards recalled it, the vestry increasing his salary from $1,200 to $1,500, has again tendered his resignation and will enter upon his duties at the Cathedral on August 1st.
At a meeting of citizens held in the Congregational church on Thursday evening it was decided to call a meeting of the tax-payers of the village to vote upon the question of bonding the village for $50,000 for improvements, $40,000 for roads, $8,000 for a village hall, and $2,000 for payment of the costs of incorporation.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 28, 1895, p. 8.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Bottome Occupies Pulpit
New York, 1895
Jamaica Church Notes.
The Rev. William Bottome, rector of Grace church, occupied the pulpit in St. George's church at Hempstead on Sunday evening.
The Sunday school of the Baptist church held children's day exercises Sunday evening. The exercises embraced choruses and recitations. Short addresses were made by the Rev. Mr. Daniels and Daniel Roberts of Floral Park.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Church Notes.
The Rev. William Bottome, rector of Grace church, occupied the pulpit in St. George's church at Hempstead on Sunday evening.
The Sunday school of the Baptist church held children's day exercises Sunday evening. The exercises embraced choruses and recitations. Short addresses were made by the Rev. Mr. Daniels and Daniel Roberts of Floral Park.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Burglary in a Catholic Church.
New York, 1895
It was discovered on Monday that sometime during Sunday night burglars paid a visit to St. Joseph's Catholic church on Lefferts' avenue, Morris Park. They gained an entrance by forcing open the door of the vestry room at the rear of the church. They blew open the safe, which was in the vestry room completely wrecking it, but got nothing for their trouble. Father Maguire had all the money at his home. Nothing else was disturbed. The burglars left behind them a quantity of powder, a dark lantern, and a jimmy.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
It was discovered on Monday that sometime during Sunday night burglars paid a visit to St. Joseph's Catholic church on Lefferts' avenue, Morris Park. They gained an entrance by forcing open the door of the vestry room at the rear of the church. They blew open the safe, which was in the vestry room completely wrecking it, but got nothing for their trouble. Father Maguire had all the money at his home. Nothing else was disturbed. The burglars left behind them a quantity of powder, a dark lantern, and a jimmy.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Sunday School Has Ice Cream Festival
New York, 1895
Notes From Aqueduct.
The M. P. Sunday school held their annual ice cream and strawberry festival on Friday evening.
Mrs. W. E. Blandy will preach on Sunday evening in the M. P. Church. Subject, "The Joys of Summertime." Song service at 7.30. You are invited.
Mrs. Milville, the mother of Charles Milville, of Centreville avenue, is dangerously sick, having burst a blood vessel, and is not expected to recover.
The Centreville avenue M. P. Sunday school will unite with the Woodhaven Presbyterian Sunday school on Saturday 29th, and go by the steamer Crystal Stream and barge Columbia to Iona Island, on the Hudson, leaving Ozone Park station at 8 A. M. Tickets, adults 75 cents, children 40 cents.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Notes From Aqueduct.
The M. P. Sunday school held their annual ice cream and strawberry festival on Friday evening.
Mrs. W. E. Blandy will preach on Sunday evening in the M. P. Church. Subject, "The Joys of Summertime." Song service at 7.30. You are invited.
Mrs. Milville, the mother of Charles Milville, of Centreville avenue, is dangerously sick, having burst a blood vessel, and is not expected to recover.
The Centreville avenue M. P. Sunday school will unite with the Woodhaven Presbyterian Sunday school on Saturday 29th, and go by the steamer Crystal Stream and barge Columbia to Iona Island, on the Hudson, leaving Ozone Park station at 8 A. M. Tickets, adults 75 cents, children 40 cents.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Kimber Preaches at Little Neck
New York, 1895
The News of Richmond Hill.
The Rev. Joshua Kimber occupied the pulpit in Zion Episcopal church at Little Neck on Sunday morning.
The public schools in the Richmond Hill district will close for the summer vacation on Friday, the 28th.
Joel Fowler has been elected president of the Richmond Hill branch of the Western Savings and Loan association.
The Rev. M. M. G. Dana, of Lowell, Mass., occupied the pulpit in the Congregational church on Sunday evening.
The Sunday school of the church of the Resurrection held Children's Day services in the church on Sunday evening.
Miss Bessie Jones, daughter of Col. William A. Jones, was one of the graduates at Packer Institute in Brooklyn last week.
Agnes Weysmach of Vine street, while feeding a cat was badly bitten on the hand by the animal. Dr. Scovil cauterized the wound.
The Rev. Mr. Bryan, rector of the Church of the Resurrection, has decided not to accept the call as Almoner to the Garden City Cathedral, and the vestry of his church have unanimously voted to increase his salary from $1,200 to $1,500.
A meeting of the tax-payers of the village was held in the Congregational church last evening for the purpose of considering the advisability of issuing bonds for road improvements and other purposes.
Preparations are being made for a grand celebration on July 4th. There will be a parade in the morning of the fire department and boys' brigade. It is expected that the Hon. Richard C. McCormick will deliver the oration. There will be fireworks in the evening.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Richmond Hill.
The Rev. Joshua Kimber occupied the pulpit in Zion Episcopal church at Little Neck on Sunday morning.
The public schools in the Richmond Hill district will close for the summer vacation on Friday, the 28th.
Joel Fowler has been elected president of the Richmond Hill branch of the Western Savings and Loan association.
The Rev. M. M. G. Dana, of Lowell, Mass., occupied the pulpit in the Congregational church on Sunday evening.
The Sunday school of the church of the Resurrection held Children's Day services in the church on Sunday evening.
Miss Bessie Jones, daughter of Col. William A. Jones, was one of the graduates at Packer Institute in Brooklyn last week.
Agnes Weysmach of Vine street, while feeding a cat was badly bitten on the hand by the animal. Dr. Scovil cauterized the wound.
The Rev. Mr. Bryan, rector of the Church of the Resurrection, has decided not to accept the call as Almoner to the Garden City Cathedral, and the vestry of his church have unanimously voted to increase his salary from $1,200 to $1,500.
A meeting of the tax-payers of the village was held in the Congregational church last evening for the purpose of considering the advisability of issuing bonds for road improvements and other purposes.
Preparations are being made for a grand celebration on July 4th. There will be a parade in the morning of the fire department and boys' brigade. It is expected that the Hon. Richard C. McCormick will deliver the oration. There will be fireworks in the evening.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Rubinstein's Religion
1895
Born a Jew, Baptized a Christian, but Still an Unbeliever.
Although a Jew by birth, Rubinstein was baptized when a mere infant, and, as religion is a necessity in Russia, was forced, when residing there, to follow the prescribed forms once a year at least. But in reality he had little sympathy with the religion of the priest. The question of the hereafter had for him a fascination and a certain awe; but, although he went so far at times as to profess a belief in annihilation after death, yet it is to be doubted if Rubinstein himself really knew what he did believe. He certainly had his full share of Jewish skepticism, but at the same time was full of superstition — a sure sign, at least, that he could not have believed in nothing, since he feared something. He would never set out on a journey on Friday, neither would he, unless forced by circumstances, mention any of his undertakings before they were accomplished — a superstition which I encountered only the other day in Paderewski.
In his physiognomy Rubinstein had nothing whatever of the Israelite. He resembled Beethoven strangely, and for this was laughingly dubbed "Van II" by Liszt. It is worthy of notice and stands greatly to his credit that in Russia, where it is better to be born a dog than a Jew, Rubinstein, despite his baptism, never sought to deny his Jewish origin. In a certain way he was even proud of it and always boldly acknowledged it.
He was an ardent patriot and loved Russia with heart and soul, working unceasingly for the musical future of his country, having devoted the best part of his life to this cause. Without doubt he did for musical Russia more than any other man, and the best conservatory in the world today — that of St. Petersburg — owes its existence to his enthusiasm and the lavish gifts of money he made from time to time. He was curiously proud of this work, and he said once to me: "When I am dead, all that I care men should remember me by is this conservatory; that they should say it was Anton Rubinstein's work." — Alexander McArthur in Century.
Born a Jew, Baptized a Christian, but Still an Unbeliever.
Although a Jew by birth, Rubinstein was baptized when a mere infant, and, as religion is a necessity in Russia, was forced, when residing there, to follow the prescribed forms once a year at least. But in reality he had little sympathy with the religion of the priest. The question of the hereafter had for him a fascination and a certain awe; but, although he went so far at times as to profess a belief in annihilation after death, yet it is to be doubted if Rubinstein himself really knew what he did believe. He certainly had his full share of Jewish skepticism, but at the same time was full of superstition — a sure sign, at least, that he could not have believed in nothing, since he feared something. He would never set out on a journey on Friday, neither would he, unless forced by circumstances, mention any of his undertakings before they were accomplished — a superstition which I encountered only the other day in Paderewski.
In his physiognomy Rubinstein had nothing whatever of the Israelite. He resembled Beethoven strangely, and for this was laughingly dubbed "Van II" by Liszt. It is worthy of notice and stands greatly to his credit that in Russia, where it is better to be born a dog than a Jew, Rubinstein, despite his baptism, never sought to deny his Jewish origin. In a certain way he was even proud of it and always boldly acknowledged it.
He was an ardent patriot and loved Russia with heart and soul, working unceasingly for the musical future of his country, having devoted the best part of his life to this cause. Without doubt he did for musical Russia more than any other man, and the best conservatory in the world today — that of St. Petersburg — owes its existence to his enthusiasm and the lavish gifts of money he made from time to time. He was curiously proud of this work, and he said once to me: "When I am dead, all that I care men should remember me by is this conservatory; that they should say it was Anton Rubinstein's work." — Alexander McArthur in Century.
Universalist Church Calls Pastor
New York, 1895
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religions Bodies Throughout the Island.
Rev. Mr. Keene of Southold Universalist church has accepted a call to the church at Hyannis. Mass.
Zion church, Little Neck, celebrated on Sunday its sixty-fifth anniversary. Bloodgood H. Cutter is believed to be the only person living who was a member of the parish at the time of its organization and is still a member. Mr. Cutter delivered an historical address. Rev. Joshua Kimber preached the morning sermon.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religions Bodies Throughout the Island.
Rev. Mr. Keene of Southold Universalist church has accepted a call to the church at Hyannis. Mass.
Zion church, Little Neck, celebrated on Sunday its sixty-fifth anniversary. Bloodgood H. Cutter is believed to be the only person living who was a member of the parish at the time of its organization and is still a member. Mr. Cutter delivered an historical address. Rev. Joshua Kimber preached the morning sermon.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
MOSQUITOES AND KEROSENE.
New York, 1895
Entomologists Don't Think Much of Parson Long's Plan.
Entomologists do not take much stock in the plan of the Rev. John D. Long of Babylon, for exterminating mosquitoes by sprinkling kerosene from a watering pot on the surface of waters where the larvae of the insect are found. One authority said:
"Everybody knows that nothing is more fatal to insect life than kerosene; so if all the mosquitoes or mosquito eggs in the country could be sprayed with it we wouldn't be troubled long with the little pests. But that, I should imagine, would be a difficult result to accomplish.
"It is stated that the Rev. Mr. Long poured some kerosene on a small pond, and afterward the mosquitoes disappeared. That may be quite true, but I think that it was a summer breeze, blowing away from the pond that banished the insects, and not the kerosene.
"You know that at the seashore if a breeze is blowing off the land mosquitoes will swarm along the beach. On the other hand, if the breeze is coming in from the sea, there will be no mosquitoes on the shore.
"The trouble with the kerosene theory of extermination is that it must be limited. It is true that mosquitoes breed on water, but if the breeding ground be a large body of water it would be difficult to pour a sufficient quantity of oil on the troubled waters."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Entomologists Don't Think Much of Parson Long's Plan.
Entomologists do not take much stock in the plan of the Rev. John D. Long of Babylon, for exterminating mosquitoes by sprinkling kerosene from a watering pot on the surface of waters where the larvae of the insect are found. One authority said:
"Everybody knows that nothing is more fatal to insect life than kerosene; so if all the mosquitoes or mosquito eggs in the country could be sprayed with it we wouldn't be troubled long with the little pests. But that, I should imagine, would be a difficult result to accomplish.
"It is stated that the Rev. Mr. Long poured some kerosene on a small pond, and afterward the mosquitoes disappeared. That may be quite true, but I think that it was a summer breeze, blowing away from the pond that banished the insects, and not the kerosene.
"You know that at the seashore if a breeze is blowing off the land mosquitoes will swarm along the beach. On the other hand, if the breeze is coming in from the sea, there will be no mosquitoes on the shore.
"The trouble with the kerosene theory of extermination is that it must be limited. It is true that mosquitoes breed on water, but if the breeding ground be a large body of water it would be difficult to pour a sufficient quantity of oil on the troubled waters."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
CHURCH RENT ASUNDER.
New York, 1895
THE REV. MR. SPEARS OF COMAC INSULTED AND DEFIED.
A Christianless State of Affairs Brought to Light in the Presbytery of Nassau — A Trustee Who is an Unbeliever — The Treasurer Throws Up the Books.
The Presbytery of Nassau held its Summer meeting in the chapel of the Presbyterian church at Jamaica on Tuesday. The Rev. J. Howard Hobbs was chosen moderator, and the Rev. A. G. Russell, stated clerk, recorded the proceedings. The attendance was small.
The Rev. P. D. Oakley's historical report of the Presbyterian church in America, which was read at the fall meeting of Presbytery, and who also wrote a history of the Jamaica church, in which he claimed that it was the oldest Presbyterian church in America, and which was denied in public print by the Rev. Mr. Kerr, of the Hempstead church, caused considerable discussion.
Mr. Oakley claimed that he had been misrepresented in the article published by Mr. Kerr.
Both of the articles were read from the papers in which they were published; and Mr. Oakey explained those portions alleged to be incorrect by Mr. Kerr. He said: "If I live to see Saturday of this week I will be 79 years of age, and I have been a member of Presbytery for 40 years. If Presbytery lay this matter on the table, it will be a blot on my character as a minister. I wish to clear my skirts of what has been stated incorrectly in Mr. Kerr's article."
The Rev. Mr. Kerr said he did not wish to do an injury to Brother Oakey. He was perfectly willing to let the matter rest with Presbytery. He had tried to uphold what he believed, and so long as he lives, unless there is better evidence than that brought by Mr. Oakey, he shall believe that the Hempstead church is older than the church at Jamaica.
The matter was referred to a committee to report at the next meeting of Presbytery.
The Rev. P. W. Cutler, of the Brooklyn Presbytery, who was present, was invited to sit with Presbytery as a corresponding member.
The Rev. Mr. Spears, of Brentwood, and having charge of the church at Comac, said that he had been appointed chaplain to the New York City insane asylum at West Islip, but he should remain in charge of the church at Brentwood, and asked that his pastoral relations with the church at Comac be dissolved. Things have not been pleasant at that church.
"I tried to have the hour for the afternoon service fixed for 4 o'clock, instead of 3 o'clock, but no action was taken. At a Congregational meeting I tried to direct the meeting, but was told that I had no business there. I then tendered my resignation which was ignored, and I was told that the trustees would attend to it. The chairman of the meeting was not a member of the church, and the meeting was illegal."
Much of the trouble has arisen at the annual meeting. Three of the members would meet and elect a trustee, and keep no record of the meeting. Presbytery should know how some of its churches are run. The law as to the holding of church property has been ignored by the trustees. There is but one male member of the church, and he is an elder. I am told by men in that congregation that Presbytery has nothing to do with them.
Elder Wickes — "Yes, that is so, and I shall leave and go to some other church."
The Rev. Mr. Spears — "I do not wish to go back to that church. It has become distasteful to me. The men do their dickering and trading before coming to church, and before the 'Amen' is said are at it again. I wish the Comac church to know that they must abide by the rules of Presbtery, and that they cannot insult the ministers."
The pastoral relation between the Rev. Mr. Spears and the church at Comac was dissolved, and the Rev. Mr. Carter, of Huntington, will declare the pulpit vacant on Sunday. The Rev. Messrs. Carter and Mallman, and Elder Woodhull Sammis, were appointed a committee to investigate the affairs of the church.
Mr. Spears inquired if the Comac church was responsible for his salary. The treasurer had turned the books over to him, and had resigned.
The moderator said that all personal considerations will be held in abeyance until the committee have investigated and reported.
The Rev. Mr. Spears asked, "What shall I do with the church books? The trustees refuse to come to the church, and one of them is an unbeliever."
The moderator — "You being the head of the church, and clerk of the session, must take charge of the books."
The committee on the Whitestone church recommended that aid in the sum of $300 for one year be given, and it was so ordered.
Owing to the small attendance consideration of the report of the committee to general assembly was deferred until the fall meeting.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
THE REV. MR. SPEARS OF COMAC INSULTED AND DEFIED.
A Christianless State of Affairs Brought to Light in the Presbytery of Nassau — A Trustee Who is an Unbeliever — The Treasurer Throws Up the Books.
The Presbytery of Nassau held its Summer meeting in the chapel of the Presbyterian church at Jamaica on Tuesday. The Rev. J. Howard Hobbs was chosen moderator, and the Rev. A. G. Russell, stated clerk, recorded the proceedings. The attendance was small.
The Rev. P. D. Oakley's historical report of the Presbyterian church in America, which was read at the fall meeting of Presbytery, and who also wrote a history of the Jamaica church, in which he claimed that it was the oldest Presbyterian church in America, and which was denied in public print by the Rev. Mr. Kerr, of the Hempstead church, caused considerable discussion.
Mr. Oakley claimed that he had been misrepresented in the article published by Mr. Kerr.
Both of the articles were read from the papers in which they were published; and Mr. Oakey explained those portions alleged to be incorrect by Mr. Kerr. He said: "If I live to see Saturday of this week I will be 79 years of age, and I have been a member of Presbytery for 40 years. If Presbytery lay this matter on the table, it will be a blot on my character as a minister. I wish to clear my skirts of what has been stated incorrectly in Mr. Kerr's article."
The Rev. Mr. Kerr said he did not wish to do an injury to Brother Oakey. He was perfectly willing to let the matter rest with Presbytery. He had tried to uphold what he believed, and so long as he lives, unless there is better evidence than that brought by Mr. Oakey, he shall believe that the Hempstead church is older than the church at Jamaica.
The matter was referred to a committee to report at the next meeting of Presbytery.
The Rev. P. W. Cutler, of the Brooklyn Presbytery, who was present, was invited to sit with Presbytery as a corresponding member.
The Rev. Mr. Spears, of Brentwood, and having charge of the church at Comac, said that he had been appointed chaplain to the New York City insane asylum at West Islip, but he should remain in charge of the church at Brentwood, and asked that his pastoral relations with the church at Comac be dissolved. Things have not been pleasant at that church.
"I tried to have the hour for the afternoon service fixed for 4 o'clock, instead of 3 o'clock, but no action was taken. At a Congregational meeting I tried to direct the meeting, but was told that I had no business there. I then tendered my resignation which was ignored, and I was told that the trustees would attend to it. The chairman of the meeting was not a member of the church, and the meeting was illegal."
Much of the trouble has arisen at the annual meeting. Three of the members would meet and elect a trustee, and keep no record of the meeting. Presbytery should know how some of its churches are run. The law as to the holding of church property has been ignored by the trustees. There is but one male member of the church, and he is an elder. I am told by men in that congregation that Presbytery has nothing to do with them.
Elder Wickes — "Yes, that is so, and I shall leave and go to some other church."
The Rev. Mr. Spears — "I do not wish to go back to that church. It has become distasteful to me. The men do their dickering and trading before coming to church, and before the 'Amen' is said are at it again. I wish the Comac church to know that they must abide by the rules of Presbtery, and that they cannot insult the ministers."
The pastoral relation between the Rev. Mr. Spears and the church at Comac was dissolved, and the Rev. Mr. Carter, of Huntington, will declare the pulpit vacant on Sunday. The Rev. Messrs. Carter and Mallman, and Elder Woodhull Sammis, were appointed a committee to investigate the affairs of the church.
Mr. Spears inquired if the Comac church was responsible for his salary. The treasurer had turned the books over to him, and had resigned.
The moderator said that all personal considerations will be held in abeyance until the committee have investigated and reported.
The Rev. Mr. Spears asked, "What shall I do with the church books? The trustees refuse to come to the church, and one of them is an unbeliever."
The moderator — "You being the head of the church, and clerk of the session, must take charge of the books."
The committee on the Whitestone church recommended that aid in the sum of $300 for one year be given, and it was so ordered.
Owing to the small attendance consideration of the report of the committee to general assembly was deferred until the fall meeting.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Stopped the Sunday Games.
New York, 1895
The steamer Aurora landed a picnic party at Stimmel's pavilion at Whitestone on Sunday. Several smaller parties entered the village by train. Foot ball and bowling matches were carried on in the afternoon, and there was music also. The Good Government club with several deputy sheriffs put a stop to the music and games. In order to get into the ground they were compelled to climb a high board fence.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
The steamer Aurora landed a picnic party at Stimmel's pavilion at Whitestone on Sunday. Several smaller parties entered the village by train. Foot ball and bowling matches were carried on in the afternoon, and there was music also. The Good Government club with several deputy sheriffs put a stop to the music and games. In order to get into the ground they were compelled to climb a high board fence.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Honors for Deacon Crawford.
New York, 1895
Deacon John W. Crawford is one of the pillars of the Flushing Methodist church. He won a bicycle at the Mercury wheel club raffle, and shortly afterwards returned it because of conscientious scruples. He has been re-elected president of the Epworth league. This is his sixth term. Mr. Crawford is also a village trustee and a prominent mason.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Deacon John W. Crawford is one of the pillars of the Flushing Methodist church. He won a bicycle at the Mercury wheel club raffle, and shortly afterwards returned it because of conscientious scruples. He has been re-elected president of the Epworth league. This is his sixth term. Mr. Crawford is also a village trustee and a prominent mason.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Friday, August 15, 2008
ARE YOU GOING
New York, 1895
To the Christian Endeavor Convention at Boston?
The National Christian Endeavor Convention will be held in Boston July 10th to 15th. There will doubtless be a goodly party of Queens County Endeavorers to attend those most interesting meetings. In a circular on the subject the Rev. F. I. Wheat, of Woodhaven, President of the Queens county union, says: "If each society could have at least one representative there it would be of great benefit to their work, and it is hoped that such may be the case. Make an effort in your society, and make an effort to go yourself.
"It is desirable that the trip be made as comfortable and inexpensive as possible, and to this end it is greatly to be desired that all the Queens County delegates and their friends travel together. Thus we shall be with acquaintances and those with whom we are associated in the endeavor work. And if we go in sufficient numbers we can have a car to ourselves, protected from over crowding, via. N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. The car will accommodate sixty persons, and if we get a party of forty we can have the extra space to keep cool in.
"The ticket for the round trip is $5.00, precisely the same as by the special excursion steamer Rhode Island, which will be greatly crowded, and requires changing from boat to train en route. Our trip will be continuous and by daylight all the way."
If the Queens County party go in company as above described, the entire expense will be:
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 5.
To the Christian Endeavor Convention at Boston?
The National Christian Endeavor Convention will be held in Boston July 10th to 15th. There will doubtless be a goodly party of Queens County Endeavorers to attend those most interesting meetings. In a circular on the subject the Rev. F. I. Wheat, of Woodhaven, President of the Queens county union, says: "If each society could have at least one representative there it would be of great benefit to their work, and it is hoped that such may be the case. Make an effort in your society, and make an effort to go yourself.
"It is desirable that the trip be made as comfortable and inexpensive as possible, and to this end it is greatly to be desired that all the Queens County delegates and their friends travel together. Thus we shall be with acquaintances and those with whom we are associated in the endeavor work. And if we go in sufficient numbers we can have a car to ourselves, protected from over crowding, via. N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. The car will accommodate sixty persons, and if we get a party of forty we can have the extra space to keep cool in.
"The ticket for the round trip is $5.00, precisely the same as by the special excursion steamer Rhode Island, which will be greatly crowded, and requires changing from boat to train en route. Our trip will be continuous and by daylight all the way."
If the Queens County party go in company as above described, the entire expense will be:
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 5.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Long Island Baptists Meet.
New York, 1895
The summer session of the Long Island Baptist association opened in the Baptist church at Hempstead on Tuesday morning. There was a large attendance of pastors and delegates from churches in the association. The session was called to order by the moderator, the Rev. Dr. Kelsay, of Brooklyn, and after the opening devotional exercises the sermon was preached by the Rev. William Jessup Scholar.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
The summer session of the Long Island Baptist association opened in the Baptist church at Hempstead on Tuesday morning. There was a large attendance of pastors and delegates from churches in the association. The session was called to order by the moderator, the Rev. Dr. Kelsay, of Brooklyn, and after the opening devotional exercises the sermon was preached by the Rev. William Jessup Scholar.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Rev. Peterson Lays Cornerstone
New York, 1895
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church of Middle Village, the Rev. D. W. Peterson, pastor, laid the cornerstone of a new school on Sunday. Addresses were made in the German language by The Rev. G. C. Berkemeier, and in English by the Rev. J. B. W. Haas.
Bishop Littlejohn will confirm a class in St. Ann's church, Sayville, the latter part of this month.
The new mission chapel at Lynbrook was dedicated Tuesday evening by the Rev. A. McNichol of Brooklyn.
H. W. Meyer, of Glendale, is about to erect a handsome church in that village in memory of his daughter, who died a short time ago. The building will cost $30,000.
The Rev. Walter Irving Steckel, in charge of St. Timothy's Episcopal church, Brooklyn, was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Littlejohn at the Garden City Cathedral on Sunday morning.
At the annual meeting of St. George's church, Hempstead, Augustus Denton and Thomas H. Clowes were chosen wardens and B. Valentine Clowes, George W. Earle, Birdsall Post, Bergen R. Carman, J. W. B. Van De Water and J. H. Van Nostrand vestrymen.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church of Middle Village, the Rev. D. W. Peterson, pastor, laid the cornerstone of a new school on Sunday. Addresses were made in the German language by The Rev. G. C. Berkemeier, and in English by the Rev. J. B. W. Haas.
Bishop Littlejohn will confirm a class in St. Ann's church, Sayville, the latter part of this month.
The new mission chapel at Lynbrook was dedicated Tuesday evening by the Rev. A. McNichol of Brooklyn.
H. W. Meyer, of Glendale, is about to erect a handsome church in that village in memory of his daughter, who died a short time ago. The building will cost $30,000.
The Rev. Walter Irving Steckel, in charge of St. Timothy's Episcopal church, Brooklyn, was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Littlejohn at the Garden City Cathedral on Sunday morning.
At the annual meeting of St. George's church, Hempstead, Augustus Denton and Thomas H. Clowes were chosen wardens and B. Valentine Clowes, George W. Earle, Birdsall Post, Bergen R. Carman, J. W. B. Van De Water and J. H. Van Nostrand vestrymen.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Cornerstone Laid
New York, 1895
News in Brief.
The cornerstone of the new Presbyterian chapel at Southampton was laid last Saturday.
A monument is to be erected in Bridgehampton to the memory of the soldiers of the late war and the war of 1812.
Miss Libbie Skillman, daughter of ex-Judge Skillman, of Roslyn, has returned from a four months' sojourn abroad.
The woman's missionary society of the Presbytery of Long Island contributed $1,269 to home missions and $1,142 to foreign missions during the year.
Miss Martha Combes, daughter of Dr. A. C. Combes, of Newtown, sailed for Europe. Miss Combes will remain abroad until next October.
H. W. Meyer of Glendale, who has sailed for Europe, will on his return erect a handsome church in that village, in memory of his daughter. The building will cost $30,000.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
News in Brief.
The cornerstone of the new Presbyterian chapel at Southampton was laid last Saturday.
A monument is to be erected in Bridgehampton to the memory of the soldiers of the late war and the war of 1812.
Miss Libbie Skillman, daughter of ex-Judge Skillman, of Roslyn, has returned from a four months' sojourn abroad.
The woman's missionary society of the Presbytery of Long Island contributed $1,269 to home missions and $1,142 to foreign missions during the year.
Miss Martha Combes, daughter of Dr. A. C. Combes, of Newtown, sailed for Europe. Miss Combes will remain abroad until next October.
H. W. Meyer of Glendale, who has sailed for Europe, will on his return erect a handsome church in that village, in memory of his daughter. The building will cost $30,000.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Children's Day Observances.
New York, 1895
Children's Day was celebrated in many churches on Sunday. In the Methodist church, Jamaica, the exercises were held in the evening by the children under the direction of the superintendent of the school, George W. Burnham, and his assistant, Alfred H. Beers. The platform was handsomely decorated with flowers. There was singing and recitations by the children, and an address by the pastor, Rev. H. H. Beattys.
A children's service was held in the Presbyterian church, Jamaica, Sunday morning, the children singing appropriate hymns. The sacrament of baptism was administered by the pastor, who also delivered an address.
The Sunday School of the Reformed church, Jamaica, held its anniversary Sunday evening in the church. The pulpit was decked with potted plants and cut flowers. William H. Statesir, superintendent of the school, presided. The exercises opened with a voluntary by Miss Irene Brinckerhoff, organist. The school entered the edifice singing the processional "Gladly Marching 'Neath God's Banner." The program embraced a number of hymns, responsive readings, a scripture lesson and exercises by the infant class. Addresses were made by the Rev. Mr. Stockwell, Rev. Mr. Tilton, and Nathaniel Croswell.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Children's Day was celebrated in many churches on Sunday. In the Methodist church, Jamaica, the exercises were held in the evening by the children under the direction of the superintendent of the school, George W. Burnham, and his assistant, Alfred H. Beers. The platform was handsomely decorated with flowers. There was singing and recitations by the children, and an address by the pastor, Rev. H. H. Beattys.
A children's service was held in the Presbyterian church, Jamaica, Sunday morning, the children singing appropriate hymns. The sacrament of baptism was administered by the pastor, who also delivered an address.
The Sunday School of the Reformed church, Jamaica, held its anniversary Sunday evening in the church. The pulpit was decked with potted plants and cut flowers. William H. Statesir, superintendent of the school, presided. The exercises opened with a voluntary by Miss Irene Brinckerhoff, organist. The school entered the edifice singing the processional "Gladly Marching 'Neath God's Banner." The program embraced a number of hymns, responsive readings, a scripture lesson and exercises by the infant class. Addresses were made by the Rev. Mr. Stockwell, Rev. Mr. Tilton, and Nathaniel Croswell.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Salvation Army.
New York, 1895
Brigadier Evans and Central Staff will visit Jamaica on Wednesday evening next, A grand enrollment and swearing in of recruits will take place in the Town Hall, at 7.30 o'clock, and also the presentation of colors. Adjutant Dannon, the "Spurgeonic Bostonesian," Ensign Marsh and others will be present. Doors open at 7.30 P. M.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Brigadier Evans and Central Staff will visit Jamaica on Wednesday evening next, A grand enrollment and swearing in of recruits will take place in the Town Hall, at 7.30 o'clock, and also the presentation of colors. Adjutant Dannon, the "Spurgeonic Bostonesian," Ensign Marsh and others will be present. Doors open at 7.30 P. M.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Rev. Butler Transferred
New York, 1895
Jamaica Church Notes.
Rev. W. H Butler has been transferred by the A. M. E. Conference from Philadelphia to the Allen A. M. E. Church in Jamaica.
Isaac U. Hyatt, Morris M. Fosdick and Nathaniel C. Hendrickson have been reelected trustees of the Presbyterian church for a term of three years.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Church Notes.
Rev. W. H Butler has been transferred by the A. M. E. Conference from Philadelphia to the Allen A. M. E. Church in Jamaica.
Isaac U. Hyatt, Morris M. Fosdick and Nathaniel C. Hendrickson have been reelected trustees of the Presbyterian church for a term of three years.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Rev. Byrt's Last Sunday
New York, 1895
Morris Park Notes.
The Rev. Mr. Byrt of the Methodist church will occupy the pulpit for the last time on Sunday, the 23rd. In the morning he will deliver an historical address and in the evening preach his farewell sermon.
John H. Graynor, of Spruce street, private secretary to Hon. Perry Belmont, is at Newport.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Morris Park Notes.
The Rev. Mr. Byrt of the Methodist church will occupy the pulpit for the last time on Sunday, the 23rd. In the morning he will deliver an historical address and in the evening preach his farewell sermon.
John H. Graynor, of Spruce street, private secretary to Hon. Perry Belmont, is at Newport.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Sunday School Festival
New York, 1895
Notes from Aqueduct.
The M. P. Sunday school will hold their summer festival on Friday, June 21.
Rev. W. E. Blandy and his wife are visiting the Rev. James Cody at Inwood.
The Rev. W. E. Blandy will preach in the Centreville avenue M. P. Church on Sunday at 7.30 P. M. subject, "The Ideal Circle."
The Union Sunday school held their summer festival on Saturday a week ago. Newton Bergen, superintendent, and C. E. Hendrickson, superintendent of the M. P. Sunday school and a number of others were in attendance. It was a success.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Notes from Aqueduct.
The M. P. Sunday school will hold their summer festival on Friday, June 21.
Rev. W. E. Blandy and his wife are visiting the Rev. James Cody at Inwood.
The Rev. W. E. Blandy will preach in the Centreville avenue M. P. Church on Sunday at 7.30 P. M. subject, "The Ideal Circle."
The Union Sunday school held their summer festival on Saturday a week ago. Newton Bergen, superintendent, and C. E. Hendrickson, superintendent of the M. P. Sunday school and a number of others were in attendance. It was a success.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Hindooism and Islamism
1895
That the 280,000,000 inhabitants of the continent of India should ever become one nation is so wild an improbability, and, even if possible, a matter of so many centuries, that its assumed realization cannot be made the basis of practical politics, for Hindooism and Islam show no signs of decay, and the antagonism between their followers is on the increase.
In the traditions of history, one of the most powerful elements of national sentiment, the pride of the one is the shame of the other. The Mussulman glories in Aurangzeb. The followers of Gobind Singh and Sevajee detest his memory. Intermarriage is impossible and is a sin oven among the myriad castes of Hindoos. There is no historical example of such a miracle as the amalgamation into one nation of such a multitude of diverse elements, and if it is to be effected the first steps have yet to be taken. — National Review.
That the 280,000,000 inhabitants of the continent of India should ever become one nation is so wild an improbability, and, even if possible, a matter of so many centuries, that its assumed realization cannot be made the basis of practical politics, for Hindooism and Islam show no signs of decay, and the antagonism between their followers is on the increase.
In the traditions of history, one of the most powerful elements of national sentiment, the pride of the one is the shame of the other. The Mussulman glories in Aurangzeb. The followers of Gobind Singh and Sevajee detest his memory. Intermarriage is impossible and is a sin oven among the myriad castes of Hindoos. There is no historical example of such a miracle as the amalgamation into one nation of such a multitude of diverse elements, and if it is to be effected the first steps have yet to be taken. — National Review.
Mohammedan Tree Worship
1895
To a certain degree the inhabitants of all Mohammedan countries are worshipers of the tree known as the date palm. One of the prophet's most supreme and binding injunctions is, "Honor thy paternal aunt, the date palm, for in paradise was it created and from the very heap of dust out of which Adam's body was formed."
The Mohammedans also have a tradition to the effect that when Adam and Eve were driven from the garden they were allowed to take with them a date seed, and that from that single seed sprang all the date trees now known. By some admirable providence the original date seed was planted, and the tree grow where the temple of Mecca now stands, and from its trunk was hewn the cradle which often lulled the infant Mohammed to sleep. The Mohammedans declare that all prayers are fulfilled which are made with the knees pressing upon palm wood or with the same kind of wood in the hand. — St. Louis Republic.
To a certain degree the inhabitants of all Mohammedan countries are worshipers of the tree known as the date palm. One of the prophet's most supreme and binding injunctions is, "Honor thy paternal aunt, the date palm, for in paradise was it created and from the very heap of dust out of which Adam's body was formed."
The Mohammedans also have a tradition to the effect that when Adam and Eve were driven from the garden they were allowed to take with them a date seed, and that from that single seed sprang all the date trees now known. By some admirable providence the original date seed was planted, and the tree grow where the temple of Mecca now stands, and from its trunk was hewn the cradle which often lulled the infant Mohammed to sleep. The Mohammedans declare that all prayers are fulfilled which are made with the knees pressing upon palm wood or with the same kind of wood in the hand. — St. Louis Republic.
Hope
1895
Though scattered far the flock may stray,
His own the Shepherd still shall claim—
The saints who never learned to pray,
The friends who never spoke his name.
When shall his gathered church rejoice
His word of promise to recall—
One sheltering fold, one Shepherd's voice,
One God and Father over all?
Dear Master, while we hear thy voice
That says, "The truth shall make you free,"
Thy servants still by loving choice,
Oh, keep us faithful unto thee.
—Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Though scattered far the flock may stray,
His own the Shepherd still shall claim—
The saints who never learned to pray,
The friends who never spoke his name.
When shall his gathered church rejoice
His word of promise to recall—
One sheltering fold, one Shepherd's voice,
One God and Father over all?
Dear Master, while we hear thy voice
That says, "The truth shall make you free,"
Thy servants still by loving choice,
Oh, keep us faithful unto thee.
—Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
New Chalice
New York, 1895
A new sterling silver chalice and paten of handsome design and workmanship have been presented to the Church of the Redeemer at Merrick.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 5.
A new sterling silver chalice and paten of handsome design and workmanship have been presented to the Church of the Redeemer at Merrick.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 5.
Sunday Bicycling Editorial
New York, 1895
The Rev. Dr. Cooper of the Church of the Redeemer at Astoria takes a sensible and at the same time a liberal Christian view of the Sunday bicyclist, and if all clergymen would do the same there would not be so many empty seats in the churches. The man who goes to church on his wheel may be quite as devoted to worship as the man who goes there grandly in his coach, and the cycler should have the preference, for he is not depriving other men of the opportunity to worship God on Sunday by keeping them at work grooming horses and driving them.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
The Rev. Dr. Cooper of the Church of the Redeemer at Astoria takes a sensible and at the same time a liberal Christian view of the Sunday bicyclist, and if all clergymen would do the same there would not be so many empty seats in the churches. The man who goes to church on his wheel may be quite as devoted to worship as the man who goes there grandly in his coach, and the cycler should have the preference, for he is not depriving other men of the opportunity to worship God on Sunday by keeping them at work grooming horses and driving them.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Religious Societies are Busy.
New York, 1895
The first two weeks in June will be busy with religious societies. Three important conventions having been announced to be held during that time. The first is the convention of the North Side Sunday school association of Suffolk county, which will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 4 and 5, at Northport. The following week, on Thursday, the convention of the North Brooklyn district Epworth league will be held at Riverhead. The third event is the twenty-fifth convention of the Queens County Sunday school association, in the Presbyterian church at Newtown, Wednesday, June 5.
Episcopal Convention.
The twenty-eighth annual convention of the Episcopal diocese of Long Island began Tuesday at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, and continued yesterday. One hundred and thirty clergymen and laymen from Brooklyn and Long Island towns and villages are present. The Bishop presided.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
The first two weeks in June will be busy with religious societies. Three important conventions having been announced to be held during that time. The first is the convention of the North Side Sunday school association of Suffolk county, which will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 4 and 5, at Northport. The following week, on Thursday, the convention of the North Brooklyn district Epworth league will be held at Riverhead. The third event is the twenty-fifth convention of the Queens County Sunday school association, in the Presbyterian church at Newtown, Wednesday, June 5.
Episcopal Convention.
The twenty-eighth annual convention of the Episcopal diocese of Long Island began Tuesday at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, and continued yesterday. One hundred and thirty clergymen and laymen from Brooklyn and Long Island towns and villages are present. The Bishop presided.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Rev. Elias Crane Dead.
New York, 1895
The Rev. Elias Crane, a retired Presbyterian clergyman, died on Sunday night at Elizabeth, N. J. He was born in Jamaica and was 68 years old, He was a graduate of Princeton College. During the war he served as chaplain in the Christian Commission, afterward serving for eight years in the chapel at the New York Navy Yard. His brother is John M. Crane, president of the Shoe and Leather Bank, whose home has always been in Jamaica.
Queens County Endeavorers.
The spring convention of the Union Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor was held at Hempstead on Tuesday afternoon. The first session began at 3.15 o'clock, when the Rev. C. C. Pierce delivered the address. Percy J. S. Ryan of New York presented a report on the junior work. Dr. H. A. Stimson made the chief address at the evening service.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
The Rev. Elias Crane, a retired Presbyterian clergyman, died on Sunday night at Elizabeth, N. J. He was born in Jamaica and was 68 years old, He was a graduate of Princeton College. During the war he served as chaplain in the Christian Commission, afterward serving for eight years in the chapel at the New York Navy Yard. His brother is John M. Crane, president of the Shoe and Leather Bank, whose home has always been in Jamaica.
Queens County Endeavorers.
The spring convention of the Union Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor was held at Hempstead on Tuesday afternoon. The first session began at 3.15 o'clock, when the Rev. C. C. Pierce delivered the address. Percy J. S. Ryan of New York presented a report on the junior work. Dr. H. A. Stimson made the chief address at the evening service.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Church Dedication at Dunton.
New York, 1895
The First Congregational church of Dunton, which was organized last October, was dedicated Tuesday evening. There was a council of ministers of the Congregational society in the afternoon, at which the church was formally recognized and admitted.
There was a large attendance at the dedicatory exercises in the evening. The services opened with an anthem by the choir under the direction of George L. Powell, followed by the reading of the minutes of the council. The sermon was preached by the Rev. J. C. Roberts. The prayer of recognition and dedication was made by the Rev. E. H. Byington. The right hand of fellowship was given by the Rev. W. T. Stokes, and the charge to the people by the Rev. Howard Billman.
The new church will seat 300 people and is at present under the pastoral care of E. E. Stewart, an evangelist. It is free of debt.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
The First Congregational church of Dunton, which was organized last October, was dedicated Tuesday evening. There was a council of ministers of the Congregational society in the afternoon, at which the church was formally recognized and admitted.
There was a large attendance at the dedicatory exercises in the evening. The services opened with an anthem by the choir under the direction of George L. Powell, followed by the reading of the minutes of the council. The sermon was preached by the Rev. J. C. Roberts. The prayer of recognition and dedication was made by the Rev. E. H. Byington. The right hand of fellowship was given by the Rev. W. T. Stokes, and the charge to the people by the Rev. Howard Billman.
The new church will seat 300 people and is at present under the pastoral care of E. E. Stewart, an evangelist. It is free of debt.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Prium Accepts Call
New York, 1895
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
Rev. Walter B. Prium, of Crozer Seminary, has accepted a call to the Babylon Baptist church.
Bishop Littlejohn visited St. John's church, Long Island City, Sunday afternoon and confirmed a class of 26.
A site has been purchased at Sayville for a new Catholic church, and work upon the edifice will be started at once.
The ordination of the Rev. William S. Ballou will take place in the Universalist Church at Huntington on Tuesday evening.
The woman's home and foreign missionary society of the Presbytery of Long Island will hold its annual meeting in Bridge Hampton on Wednesday and Thursday next.
Another memorial window has been placed in All Saints' church, Great Neck. It is given in memory of the late Harry Messenger and his wife, Rosa, by their five surviving children.
Last Sunday was a day of rejoicing for Patchogue Congregationalists. The occasion was the celebration of the second anniversary of the dedication of the handsome church. One of the interesting events of the morning was the contribution of $1,300 toward the church debt.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
Rev. Walter B. Prium, of Crozer Seminary, has accepted a call to the Babylon Baptist church.
Bishop Littlejohn visited St. John's church, Long Island City, Sunday afternoon and confirmed a class of 26.
A site has been purchased at Sayville for a new Catholic church, and work upon the edifice will be started at once.
The ordination of the Rev. William S. Ballou will take place in the Universalist Church at Huntington on Tuesday evening.
The woman's home and foreign missionary society of the Presbytery of Long Island will hold its annual meeting in Bridge Hampton on Wednesday and Thursday next.
Another memorial window has been placed in All Saints' church, Great Neck. It is given in memory of the late Harry Messenger and his wife, Rosa, by their five surviving children.
Last Sunday was a day of rejoicing for Patchogue Congregationalists. The occasion was the celebration of the second anniversary of the dedication of the handsome church. One of the interesting events of the morning was the contribution of $1,300 toward the church debt.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Methodist Church Building One Year Old
New York, 1895
Morris Park Notes.
The Methodist church celebrated its first anniversary of the dedication of its new building on Sunday. Rev. A. W. Byrt preached the sermon.
The official board of the Methodist Episcopal church accepted the resignation of the Rev. Mr. Byrt as pastor. He will go to the church at Patchogue on July 1.
The announcement of the lecture on "The Salvation of the Republic," to be given by the eloquent Paulist Missionary, the Rev. Father Doyle, in St. Benedict's Church, Morris Park, Sunday evening next, has awakened wide spread interest. A concert will precede the lecture at 7.30. Father Doyle is the Catholic clergyman who appeared before the students of the Union Theological Seminary a few months ago and addressed them at the invitation of the Rev. Dr. Briggs.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Morris Park Notes.
The Methodist church celebrated its first anniversary of the dedication of its new building on Sunday. Rev. A. W. Byrt preached the sermon.
The official board of the Methodist Episcopal church accepted the resignation of the Rev. Mr. Byrt as pastor. He will go to the church at Patchogue on July 1.
The announcement of the lecture on "The Salvation of the Republic," to be given by the eloquent Paulist Missionary, the Rev. Father Doyle, in St. Benedict's Church, Morris Park, Sunday evening next, has awakened wide spread interest. A concert will precede the lecture at 7.30. Father Doyle is the Catholic clergyman who appeared before the students of the Union Theological Seminary a few months ago and addressed them at the invitation of the Rev. Dr. Briggs.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Sunday School Observes Anniversary
New York, 1895
Jamaica Brevities.
The Sunday school of the Reformed church will hold its anniversary the second Sunday in June.
The Rev. Mr. Watkins, of Allen African Methodist church, is attending the annual conference of the denomination at Albany.
The members of Jamaica Post G. A. R. attended memorial services in the Methodist church Sunday evening. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. A. Beatty, who preached an eloquent sermon.
The Rev. Charles Daniels, pastor of the Baptist church, and his wife were tendered a house warming Thursday night by the members of his congregation. The parlors were filled with their friends.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Brevities.
The Sunday school of the Reformed church will hold its anniversary the second Sunday in June.
The Rev. Mr. Watkins, of Allen African Methodist church, is attending the annual conference of the denomination at Albany.
The members of Jamaica Post G. A. R. attended memorial services in the Methodist church Sunday evening. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. A. Beatty, who preached an eloquent sermon.
The Rev. Charles Daniels, pastor of the Baptist church, and his wife were tendered a house warming Thursday night by the members of his congregation. The parlors were filled with their friends.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Friday, August 1, 2008
CHURCH INVITES BICYCLISTS.
New York, 1895
May Go in Their Riding Togs, and Their Wheels Will Be Cared For.
Sunday bicyclists will be welcomed in the Church of the Redeemer in Astoria, of which the Rev. Dr. Edmund D. Cooper is rector. It is the leading Episcopal church in Long Island City. The church was well filled Sunday morning when Dr. Cooper began his address on the subject of inducing young men to attend church.
"Young men," he said, "if you must ride bicycles on Sundays, come to church, no matter if you are attired in riding costume. We will make you welcome, and I will make arrangements to have your wheels taken care of during services. Two sons of a communicant of this church went bicycling last Sunday. Before leaving, their mother told them not to return until they had been to church. They arrived at the church door here dressed in bicycle costume shortly after services began. Their wheels were taken care of, and they were escorted to the rector's pew, and it pleased me to see them there. Do not stay away from church Sundays because you ride a bicycle. Bring the wheel to church with you."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 1.
May Go in Their Riding Togs, and Their Wheels Will Be Cared For.
Sunday bicyclists will be welcomed in the Church of the Redeemer in Astoria, of which the Rev. Dr. Edmund D. Cooper is rector. It is the leading Episcopal church in Long Island City. The church was well filled Sunday morning when Dr. Cooper began his address on the subject of inducing young men to attend church.
"Young men," he said, "if you must ride bicycles on Sundays, come to church, no matter if you are attired in riding costume. We will make you welcome, and I will make arrangements to have your wheels taken care of during services. Two sons of a communicant of this church went bicycling last Sunday. Before leaving, their mother told them not to return until they had been to church. They arrived at the church door here dressed in bicycle costume shortly after services began. Their wheels were taken care of, and they were escorted to the rector's pew, and it pleased me to see them there. Do not stay away from church Sundays because you ride a bicycle. Bring the wheel to church with you."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 1.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Epworth Leagues Show Prosperity
New York, 1895
The sixth anniversary of the founding of the Epworth league was celebrated at the Methodist church in Patchogue on Sunday. The three local societies have a membership of about 600, divided as follows: Senior league, 410; intermediate, about 60, and junior, about 130. Tne reports of the three secretaries and treasurers show a prosperous condition. All are free from debt with a good balance in the treasury. More than $150 had been used in the past year for charitable purposes.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
The sixth anniversary of the founding of the Epworth league was celebrated at the Methodist church in Patchogue on Sunday. The three local societies have a membership of about 600, divided as follows: Senior league, 410; intermediate, about 60, and junior, about 130. Tne reports of the three secretaries and treasurers show a prosperous condition. All are free from debt with a good balance in the treasury. More than $150 had been used in the past year for charitable purposes.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Blessed a Statue of the Virgin
New York, 1895
At three o'clock yesterday afternoon, the statue of the Virgin and Child was blessed in St. Mary's German Catholic Church, Jamaica, the Rev. Father Zeller, pastor. The services consisted of a vesper service, followed by a sermon in German by the Rev. Father Hanselman, and a sermon in English by Vicar General McNamara, who afterwards dedicated the statue. The benediction followed the dedication of the statue. The statue was then carried from the altar to the street, the priests chanting the Litany of the Blessed Virgin, after which it was hoisted to its place in the steeple over the Shelton avenue entrance to the church. The statue is over 8 feet in height and was imported from Paris.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
At three o'clock yesterday afternoon, the statue of the Virgin and Child was blessed in St. Mary's German Catholic Church, Jamaica, the Rev. Father Zeller, pastor. The services consisted of a vesper service, followed by a sermon in German by the Rev. Father Hanselman, and a sermon in English by Vicar General McNamara, who afterwards dedicated the statue. The benediction followed the dedication of the statue. The statue was then carried from the altar to the street, the priests chanting the Litany of the Blessed Virgin, after which it was hoisted to its place in the steeple over the Shelton avenue entrance to the church. The statue is over 8 feet in height and was imported from Paris.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Sunday School Convention
New York, 1895
The twenty-fifth annual convention of the county Sunday school association will be held in the Presbyterian church at Newtown on Wednesday afternoon and evening, June 5. Following is the program:
Convention called to order by Dr. Charles H. Ludlum, president. Reading scriptures, prayer, minutes of last convention, treasurer's report, appointment of committees, nominations, resolutions, auditing, place of next convention; appointment of delegates to state convention, Saratoga, June 11-13; greeting to the convention, the Rev. J. E. Mallmann, Newtown; response by the president; report of town secretaries, Hempstead, Oyster Bay, Jamaica, Long Island City, Flushing, North Hempstead and Newtown; report of secretary woman's mission aid, Mrs. J. J. Davies; "The Work and the Worker," led by Dr. J. S. Cooley, Glen Cove; an informal discussion of Sunday school difficulties, experiences and methods; exhibition of the sand map, by Miss Juliet E. Dimock, Elizabeth, N. J.; questions for the question box.
Evening session, 7.30 o'clock — Anthem, reading scriptures, prayer, election of officers, introduction of president-elect, address, the Rev. B. B. Tyler, D. D., New York, subject, "The Present Position of the Bible and Its Perils;" question box, Mr. Isaac O. Hendrickson, Jamaica; reports of committees, resolutions and remarks, parting words by the president.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
The twenty-fifth annual convention of the county Sunday school association will be held in the Presbyterian church at Newtown on Wednesday afternoon and evening, June 5. Following is the program:
Convention called to order by Dr. Charles H. Ludlum, president. Reading scriptures, prayer, minutes of last convention, treasurer's report, appointment of committees, nominations, resolutions, auditing, place of next convention; appointment of delegates to state convention, Saratoga, June 11-13; greeting to the convention, the Rev. J. E. Mallmann, Newtown; response by the president; report of town secretaries, Hempstead, Oyster Bay, Jamaica, Long Island City, Flushing, North Hempstead and Newtown; report of secretary woman's mission aid, Mrs. J. J. Davies; "The Work and the Worker," led by Dr. J. S. Cooley, Glen Cove; an informal discussion of Sunday school difficulties, experiences and methods; exhibition of the sand map, by Miss Juliet E. Dimock, Elizabeth, N. J.; questions for the question box.
Evening session, 7.30 o'clock — Anthem, reading scriptures, prayer, election of officers, introduction of president-elect, address, the Rev. B. B. Tyler, D. D., New York, subject, "The Present Position of the Bible and Its Perils;" question box, Mr. Isaac O. Hendrickson, Jamaica; reports of committees, resolutions and remarks, parting words by the president.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Sunday Wheeling Criticised
New York, 1895
The Rev. W. P. Ferguson, in his remarks to the Methodist Sunday school at Patchogue on Sunday afternoon, severely criticised Sunday century runs participated in by cyclists from neighboring cities. He says that these runs to Patchogue are a nuisance and a desecration of the Sabbath.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
The Rev. W. P. Ferguson, in his remarks to the Methodist Sunday school at Patchogue on Sunday afternoon, severely criticised Sunday century runs participated in by cyclists from neighboring cities. He says that these runs to Patchogue are a nuisance and a desecration of the Sabbath.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
The Bishop's Visitations
New York, 1895
On Sunday Bishop Littlejohn will visit St. George's at Flushing in the morning, St. John's at Long Island City in the afternoon, and Calvary church, Brooklyn, in the evening. On the following Sunday, June 2, Grace church at Massapequa.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
On Sunday Bishop Littlejohn will visit St. George's at Flushing in the morning, St. John's at Long Island City in the afternoon, and Calvary church, Brooklyn, in the evening. On the following Sunday, June 2, Grace church at Massapequa.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Veterans to Attend Church
New York, 1895
Jamaica Post, G. A. R., will attend services at the Methodist church on Sunday evening, the 26th, at the invitation of the pastor, Rev. H. H. Beattys, who will deliver a Memorial Day sermon. All veterans are invited to attend the service with the Post.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Post, G. A. R., will attend services at the Methodist church on Sunday evening, the 26th, at the invitation of the pastor, Rev. H. H. Beattys, who will deliver a Memorial Day sermon. All veterans are invited to attend the service with the Post.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Vested Choir Anniversary
New York, 1895
Jamaica Church Notes
The anniversary of the vested choir in Grace church will occur next Sunday, when the music sung on the opening day will be repeated. Master Holt will sing "The Holy City."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Church Notes
The anniversary of the vested choir in Grace church will occur next Sunday, when the music sung on the opening day will be repeated. Master Holt will sing "The Holy City."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
An Enjoyable Vesper Service
New York, 1895
A vesper choral service at the Reformed church, Jamaica, Sunday night, attracted a large congregation, members of other churches forming a large part of the gathering. The chief feature of the program was Mendelssohn's cantata, "Hear My Prayer," a composition of exceeding beauty that had never before been heard in the village. Mrs. Wilkes, the solo soprano of the choir, achieved remarkable success in rendering the solos, which are very elaborate and exceedingly difficult, and the other parts and the chorus were admirably sustained. Mr. John W. Jones, the musical director, is to be congratulated on his choir reaching the point that makes the rendering of such a work possible.
Miss Irene Brinckerhoff, organist, made two valuable contributions to the program. The prelude was Schumann's magnificent "Pictures from the Orient," a delightful bit of tone coloring, and Guilmant's majestic "Grand Choeur," both of which she rendered with much finish.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
A vesper choral service at the Reformed church, Jamaica, Sunday night, attracted a large congregation, members of other churches forming a large part of the gathering. The chief feature of the program was Mendelssohn's cantata, "Hear My Prayer," a composition of exceeding beauty that had never before been heard in the village. Mrs. Wilkes, the solo soprano of the choir, achieved remarkable success in rendering the solos, which are very elaborate and exceedingly difficult, and the other parts and the chorus were admirably sustained. Mr. John W. Jones, the musical director, is to be congratulated on his choir reaching the point that makes the rendering of such a work possible.
Miss Irene Brinckerhoff, organist, made two valuable contributions to the program. The prelude was Schumann's magnificent "Pictures from the Orient," a delightful bit of tone coloring, and Guilmant's majestic "Grand Choeur," both of which she rendered with much finish.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Pastor Matthews Ordered to Leave
New York, 1895
Woodhaven and Ozone Park News.
The elders of the Pilgrim Congregational church at Brooklyn Hills have ordered the pastor, Francis Matthews, to leave the church. They charged him with spreading stories about the church, and demanded his resignation. Mr. Matthews is a lay preacher and has not yet been ordained. He was charged with making his sermons personal and not preaching the gospel. Other more serious complaints were made against the minister. Mr. Matthews remained silent, and his wife defended him. The elders, not being able to reply to the woman, left the church after ordering the pastor to send in his resignation. Mr. Mathews says the charges against him are false, and that he will remain. He defies the church officials.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Woodhaven and Ozone Park News.
The elders of the Pilgrim Congregational church at Brooklyn Hills have ordered the pastor, Francis Matthews, to leave the church. They charged him with spreading stories about the church, and demanded his resignation. Mr. Matthews is a lay preacher and has not yet been ordained. He was charged with making his sermons personal and not preaching the gospel. Other more serious complaints were made against the minister. Mr. Matthews remained silent, and his wife defended him. The elders, not being able to reply to the woman, left the church after ordering the pastor to send in his resignation. Mr. Mathews says the charges against him are false, and that he will remain. He defies the church officials.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 8.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Salvation Army Jubilee
New York, 1895
At the Salvation Army barracks on the Rockaway road, to-night, there will be a grand jubilee and musical festival, and the admission fee is only 10 cents. Adjutant Hicks, the Harrisburg Torpedo, and Staff Captain Walton, the Hallelujah Hieroglyphic, will conduct the meeting. Captain Chapin and a host of other blood washed warriors will be present. Everybody welcome and a good time assured.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
At the Salvation Army barracks on the Rockaway road, to-night, there will be a grand jubilee and musical festival, and the admission fee is only 10 cents. Adjutant Hicks, the Harrisburg Torpedo, and Staff Captain Walton, the Hallelujah Hieroglyphic, will conduct the meeting. Captain Chapin and a host of other blood washed warriors will be present. Everybody welcome and a good time assured.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
Quaker Bi-centennial Meeting
New York, 1895
On May 29 the Society of Friends will celebrate at Flushing the bi-centennial of the New York yearly meeting. The celebration will be held in the old Quaker meeting house, which has been standing 200 years and is still in excellent preservation.
The selection of Flushing as the place for the celebration is appropriate, considering the fact that there were for a long time more Quakers there than at any other place in the state. As long ago as 1620 Quaker meetings were held in the open air at a spot near the site of the present meeting house.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
On May 29 the Society of Friends will celebrate at Flushing the bi-centennial of the New York yearly meeting. The celebration will be held in the old Quaker meeting house, which has been standing 200 years and is still in excellent preservation.
The selection of Flushing as the place for the celebration is appropriate, considering the fact that there were for a long time more Quakers there than at any other place in the state. As long ago as 1620 Quaker meetings were held in the open air at a spot near the site of the present meeting house.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
News of the Churches
New York, 1895
Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Church — A New Pastor at Southold.
The Patchogue Methodist church has called the Rev. Arthur W. Byrt of Morris Park to succeed the Rev. W. P. Ferguson. Mr. Byrt will go to Patchogue with the record of successes at Morris Park and Ozone Park. He is now serving his fifth year at Morris Park. He will assume his new charge on July 1.
The Rev. Joseph Speers, of the Brentwood Presbyterian church has been appointed chaplain to the New York City insane asylum at Central Islip. He will remain as pastor of the Brentwood and Comac Presbyterian churches.
The woman's home and foreign missionary society of the presbytery of Long Island will hold its annual meeting at Bridgehampton, Wednesday and Thursday, June 5 and 6.
The Rev. C. H. Wilson, of Sag Harbor, preached his one thousandth sermon in the Presbyterian church Sunday evening.
At an adjourned meeting of the ecclesiastical society of Bethany Congregational church of East Rockaway, Friday night, it was decided to withdraw as a mission and to stand in the future upon its own footing as a church.
The semi-annual convention of the Christian Endeavor union will be held at the Presbyterian church, Hempstead, on May 28, afternoon and evening.
The Presbyterians at Southold have recently completed the remodeling and enlarging of their historic edifice at a cost of $12,000.
The diocesan convention of the Episcopal church will be held in the cathedral at Garden City on Tuesday.
The Methodist Episcopal society of Hempstead will spend $15,000 in improving their church building.
The Rev. James B. Freeman was installed pastor of the Presbyterian church at Southold last evening.
The new Episcopal church at Queens is about completed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Church — A New Pastor at Southold.
The Patchogue Methodist church has called the Rev. Arthur W. Byrt of Morris Park to succeed the Rev. W. P. Ferguson. Mr. Byrt will go to Patchogue with the record of successes at Morris Park and Ozone Park. He is now serving his fifth year at Morris Park. He will assume his new charge on July 1.
The Rev. Joseph Speers, of the Brentwood Presbyterian church has been appointed chaplain to the New York City insane asylum at Central Islip. He will remain as pastor of the Brentwood and Comac Presbyterian churches.
The woman's home and foreign missionary society of the presbytery of Long Island will hold its annual meeting at Bridgehampton, Wednesday and Thursday, June 5 and 6.
The Rev. C. H. Wilson, of Sag Harbor, preached his one thousandth sermon in the Presbyterian church Sunday evening.
At an adjourned meeting of the ecclesiastical society of Bethany Congregational church of East Rockaway, Friday night, it was decided to withdraw as a mission and to stand in the future upon its own footing as a church.
The semi-annual convention of the Christian Endeavor union will be held at the Presbyterian church, Hempstead, on May 28, afternoon and evening.
The Presbyterians at Southold have recently completed the remodeling and enlarging of their historic edifice at a cost of $12,000.
The diocesan convention of the Episcopal church will be held in the cathedral at Garden City on Tuesday.
The Methodist Episcopal society of Hempstead will spend $15,000 in improving their church building.
The Rev. James B. Freeman was installed pastor of the Presbyterian church at Southold last evening.
The new Episcopal church at Queens is about completed.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
A New Edifice But No Harmony in Newtown
New York, 1895
Presbyterians Have a Spirited Row and Almost Come to Blows
Notwithstanding the impressiveness of the ceremonies attending the recent dedication of the Presbyterian church at Newtown, and the apparent harmony that marked that event, it is now feared that the dissensions that are known to have long existed between the pastor, the Rev. J. E. Mallmann, and his friends, on the one side, and a faction that opposes his ministry on the other, may have disastrous results. The collections have fallen off and now there has been an open rupture in the board of trustees. This occurred Wednesday night at a meeting in the residence of Chairman Scheper, which was called by the anti-Mallmanites. The trustees present were Messrs. Morgan, Hardgrove, Proctor, Hoflinger, and Clerk Hathaway.
The meeting had just begun when Trustee Morgan accused Trustee Scheper of being in a scheme to sell a certain part of the church ground. Morgan contemptuously referred to his pastor as "that fellow" and "Mallman" and declared that the majority of the trustees were against the scheme to part with any of the church property. Chairman Scheper declared that Morgan's remarks were highly insulting. He told Morgan to desist, and failing to get order Mr. Scheper ordered Morgan out of his house and threatened to use force if necessary. Some of the cool headed trustees tried to secure order, but failed, and Morgan marched out of the house before a constable, who had been sent for, arrived.
The meeting then broke up.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
Note: They have Rev. Mallman's name spelled with two n's in one place. Sometimes it's with one n, as in an earlier article of mine and with two n's, also in an earlier article of mine.
Online, I found a couple of outside references to Mallman, a book for sale that was inscribed to him. The book was by Edwin W. Rice, D.D., called "Our Sixty-Six Sacred Books: How They Came to Us, and What They are."
In the description it says adds this about Mallman, again with his name with one n and once with two n's!:
Philadelphia American Sunday-School Union 1893, Fourth Edition Hard Cover Signed by Author Good 159 pages, index; black and white illustrated with facsimiles of early Bibles; Inscribed and signed by the author, to Rev. J.E. Mallmann, in Lake George, N.Y. Aug. 28, 1895; expounding and interpreting various biblical historical topics in early forms; a good association copy between Edwin Wilbur Rice (1831-1929) Congregational clergyman, editor, author and with the American Sunday School for many years and J.E. Mallman, minister from Shelter Island, Long Island, New York and author of Historical Papers on Shelter Island and its Presbyterian Church 1899...
At abebooks.com, as of today, there is a copy of Mallman's book, "Historical Papers...," with the author field having it Mallmann (with two n's.) So maybe that's the way he spelled his name, but who knows!
Presbyterians Have a Spirited Row and Almost Come to Blows
Notwithstanding the impressiveness of the ceremonies attending the recent dedication of the Presbyterian church at Newtown, and the apparent harmony that marked that event, it is now feared that the dissensions that are known to have long existed between the pastor, the Rev. J. E. Mallmann, and his friends, on the one side, and a faction that opposes his ministry on the other, may have disastrous results. The collections have fallen off and now there has been an open rupture in the board of trustees. This occurred Wednesday night at a meeting in the residence of Chairman Scheper, which was called by the anti-Mallmanites. The trustees present were Messrs. Morgan, Hardgrove, Proctor, Hoflinger, and Clerk Hathaway.
The meeting had just begun when Trustee Morgan accused Trustee Scheper of being in a scheme to sell a certain part of the church ground. Morgan contemptuously referred to his pastor as "that fellow" and "Mallman" and declared that the majority of the trustees were against the scheme to part with any of the church property. Chairman Scheper declared that Morgan's remarks were highly insulting. He told Morgan to desist, and failing to get order Mr. Scheper ordered Morgan out of his house and threatened to use force if necessary. Some of the cool headed trustees tried to secure order, but failed, and Morgan marched out of the house before a constable, who had been sent for, arrived.
The meeting then broke up.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 24, 1895, p. 1.
Note: They have Rev. Mallman's name spelled with two n's in one place. Sometimes it's with one n, as in an earlier article of mine and with two n's, also in an earlier article of mine.
Online, I found a couple of outside references to Mallman, a book for sale that was inscribed to him. The book was by Edwin W. Rice, D.D., called "Our Sixty-Six Sacred Books: How They Came to Us, and What They are."
In the description it says adds this about Mallman, again with his name with one n and once with two n's!:
Philadelphia American Sunday-School Union 1893, Fourth Edition Hard Cover Signed by Author Good 159 pages, index; black and white illustrated with facsimiles of early Bibles; Inscribed and signed by the author, to Rev. J.E. Mallmann, in Lake George, N.Y. Aug. 28, 1895; expounding and interpreting various biblical historical topics in early forms; a good association copy between Edwin Wilbur Rice (1831-1929) Congregational clergyman, editor, author and with the American Sunday School for many years and J.E. Mallman, minister from Shelter Island, Long Island, New York and author of Historical Papers on Shelter Island and its Presbyterian Church 1899...
At abebooks.com, as of today, there is a copy of Mallman's book, "Historical Papers...," with the author field having it Mallmann (with two n's.) So maybe that's the way he spelled his name, but who knows!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
A Statue of the Holy Virgin
New York, 1895
The remodeled Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in Jamaica, will be the scene of an interesting ceremony on Thursday, the 23d inst., the feast of the Ascension of Christ. On that occasion a large statute of the Virgin Mary, with the holy Child, will be dedicated, and placed in the niche turret over the church front. The Rev. Father Zeller has made extensive preparations tor the event. He announces that Vicar General McNamara will perform the ceremony.
The statue is a fine piece of art, a "Regina Ceoli," eight and one-half feet high. It was imported from Paris.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
The remodeled Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in Jamaica, will be the scene of an interesting ceremony on Thursday, the 23d inst., the feast of the Ascension of Christ. On that occasion a large statute of the Virgin Mary, with the holy Child, will be dedicated, and placed in the niche turret over the church front. The Rev. Father Zeller has made extensive preparations tor the event. He announces that Vicar General McNamara will perform the ceremony.
The statue is a fine piece of art, a "Regina Ceoli," eight and one-half feet high. It was imported from Paris.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Pastor and Elder At War
New York, 1895
The Presbyterian Church at Newtown May Have a New Head.
For the past few months there has been a row brewing in the Presbyterian church at Newtown. It culminated Thursday night in a severe criticism of Rev. J. E. Mallman, the pastor, by Elder John H. Prall, which is likely to result in the withdrawal of the pastor. The row was caused by the failure of Pastor Mallman to read a letter at the dedication services, sent by Rev. George H. Payson, a former pastor of the church for nine years.
The late John G. Payntar at the time of his death gave $75,000 for the erection of a new stone church. This church was dedicated Sunday with impressive ceremonies. When the will was made, Rev. Mr. Payson was made one of the trustees for the construction of the church, he being at that time pastor. Later when he left the church Rev. Mr. Mallman was put in his place.
While the church was being built Mr. Mallman, it is said, quarreled with the widow of the donor of the money about the plans of construction. This angered the widow and she remained away from the services. Rev. Mr. Payson also remained away.
The fact that these two persons were not present made considerable gossip. A few days ago Elder Prall received a letter from Rev. Mr. Payson. He said that he had not been treated properly in regard to the dedication services and that he had sent a letter to the preacher telling of his interest in the flock and his love for the Christian brethren of Newtown. He added that this was not read and that it put him in a false light.
Elder Prall immediately called a session of the elders, and they requested that Rev. Mr. Mallman read the letter at a fellowship meeting of the Presbytery of Nassau held at the church Thursday night. The dominie replied that he would do nothing of the kind.
The elders waited until the close of the meeting, and ample time was given the preacher to read the letter. Then Elder Prall got up in his seat and asked the pastor to read the epistle. Rev. Mr. Mallman again refused. Then the elder told the whole story and concluded by reading the letter he had received from Rev. Mr. Payson.
There was a silence when the preacher arose in the pulpit to explain why he did not read the letter. He contented himself with saying that the sacredness of the house and the reverence he had for the services prevented him from making a reply.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
The Presbyterian Church at Newtown May Have a New Head.
For the past few months there has been a row brewing in the Presbyterian church at Newtown. It culminated Thursday night in a severe criticism of Rev. J. E. Mallman, the pastor, by Elder John H. Prall, which is likely to result in the withdrawal of the pastor. The row was caused by the failure of Pastor Mallman to read a letter at the dedication services, sent by Rev. George H. Payson, a former pastor of the church for nine years.
The late John G. Payntar at the time of his death gave $75,000 for the erection of a new stone church. This church was dedicated Sunday with impressive ceremonies. When the will was made, Rev. Mr. Payson was made one of the trustees for the construction of the church, he being at that time pastor. Later when he left the church Rev. Mr. Mallman was put in his place.
While the church was being built Mr. Mallman, it is said, quarreled with the widow of the donor of the money about the plans of construction. This angered the widow and she remained away from the services. Rev. Mr. Payson also remained away.
The fact that these two persons were not present made considerable gossip. A few days ago Elder Prall received a letter from Rev. Mr. Payson. He said that he had not been treated properly in regard to the dedication services and that he had sent a letter to the preacher telling of his interest in the flock and his love for the Christian brethren of Newtown. He added that this was not read and that it put him in a false light.
Elder Prall immediately called a session of the elders, and they requested that Rev. Mr. Mallman read the letter at a fellowship meeting of the Presbytery of Nassau held at the church Thursday night. The dominie replied that he would do nothing of the kind.
The elders waited until the close of the meeting, and ample time was given the preacher to read the letter. Then Elder Prall got up in his seat and asked the pastor to read the epistle. Rev. Mr. Mallman again refused. Then the elder told the whole story and concluded by reading the letter he had received from Rev. Mr. Payson.
There was a silence when the preacher arose in the pulpit to explain why he did not read the letter. He contented himself with saying that the sacredness of the house and the reverence he had for the services prevented him from making a reply.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
A Vesper Choral Service
New York, 1895
A vesper choral service will be given in the Reformed church, Jamaica, on Sunday evening, the 19th, at 7.30, and for the first time in Jamaica will be sung Mendelsohn's great cantata "Hear My Prayer." This noble work is a rare treat to all lovers of good music. The solo will be sung by L. P. Wilkes; the other numbers to be sung are the "Gloria" from Farmer's Mass, a duet for tenor and bass, "Jesus Lover of My Soul," sung by Messrs. Jones and Hardenbrook, and an anthem, "The Lord is My Shepherd," arranged by Leo Kopler. Miss Irene Brinckerhoff will preside at the organ. J. W. Jones will conduct the singing. A short address will be given by the Rev. Edgar Tilton, Jr., the pastor. On Sunday evening, May 26, the "Inflammatus," from Rossini's "Stabet Mater" will be sung.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
A vesper choral service will be given in the Reformed church, Jamaica, on Sunday evening, the 19th, at 7.30, and for the first time in Jamaica will be sung Mendelsohn's great cantata "Hear My Prayer." This noble work is a rare treat to all lovers of good music. The solo will be sung by L. P. Wilkes; the other numbers to be sung are the "Gloria" from Farmer's Mass, a duet for tenor and bass, "Jesus Lover of My Soul," sung by Messrs. Jones and Hardenbrook, and an anthem, "The Lord is My Shepherd," arranged by Leo Kopler. Miss Irene Brinckerhoff will preside at the organ. J. W. Jones will conduct the singing. A short address will be given by the Rev. Edgar Tilton, Jr., the pastor. On Sunday evening, May 26, the "Inflammatus," from Rossini's "Stabet Mater" will be sung.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Christian Endeavor Rally
New York, 1895
The semi-annual convention of the Jamaica union of the Christian Endeavor was held at the Baptist church, Thursday evening. The attendance was large. Morrell Smith, president, occupied the chair, and Miss Corinne Stillwell, secretary, kept the minutes. The proceedings opened with a song service, after which a Bible lesson was read and prayer offered by the Rev. Charles Rutherford, of Springfield. The convention was welcomed by the Rev. Charles S. Daniels, pastor of the church. Rev. W. G. Bassett made an address on the religious and social benefits conferred upon the church by the Christian Endeavor movement.
The "open parliament" was conducted by Mrs. Frank I. Wheat, of Woodhaven, and the consecration service by Mr. Eckert, of Richmond Hill.
Miss Lizzie Styles contributed a soprano solo and a quartet comprising Miss Styles, Miss Bodge, Mr. Erdman and Mr. Hardenbrook sang a selection with pleasing effect. Miss Bartow acted as piano accompanist.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
The semi-annual convention of the Jamaica union of the Christian Endeavor was held at the Baptist church, Thursday evening. The attendance was large. Morrell Smith, president, occupied the chair, and Miss Corinne Stillwell, secretary, kept the minutes. The proceedings opened with a song service, after which a Bible lesson was read and prayer offered by the Rev. Charles Rutherford, of Springfield. The convention was welcomed by the Rev. Charles S. Daniels, pastor of the church. Rev. W. G. Bassett made an address on the religious and social benefits conferred upon the church by the Christian Endeavor movement.
The "open parliament" was conducted by Mrs. Frank I. Wheat, of Woodhaven, and the consecration service by Mr. Eckert, of Richmond Hill.
Miss Lizzie Styles contributed a soprano solo and a quartet comprising Miss Styles, Miss Bodge, Mr. Erdman and Mr. Hardenbrook sang a selection with pleasing effect. Miss Bartow acted as piano accompanist.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Was His Dog Poisoned by Some Angry Church Member?
New York, 1895
Rector Niles Has His Way
A St. Bernard dog three foot high, weighing about two hundred pounds and valued at $300, which was in the care of the Rev. Mr. Niles of the Church of the Ascension at Rockville Centre, was poisoned Sunday night. The animal belonged to a brother of the rector, and it is generally believed that the poisoning was done by some enemy of the rector, and many connect the poisoning with the recent troubles between the rector and the choir and young people's society.
Several months ago the choir objected on social grounds to several new members whom the pastor introduced. Then the pastor disbanded the choir and introduced a boy choir, which is now furnishing the church music. The next trouble was with the young people's society of which the pastor was president. They had raised $335 for a church organ and wanted to wait until they could purchase a fine one, but he insisted on using the money they had on hand to secure an instrument at once. A conflict arose, and last Tuesday night, at the monthly meeting, the rector disbanded the young people's society. They refuse to be disbanded and will not submit. So there is war all around and the young people and the old choir promise to make things warm for Mr. Niles. The poisoning of his brother's dog is taken as the first attempt at retaliation.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Rector Niles Has His Way
A St. Bernard dog three foot high, weighing about two hundred pounds and valued at $300, which was in the care of the Rev. Mr. Niles of the Church of the Ascension at Rockville Centre, was poisoned Sunday night. The animal belonged to a brother of the rector, and it is generally believed that the poisoning was done by some enemy of the rector, and many connect the poisoning with the recent troubles between the rector and the choir and young people's society.
Several months ago the choir objected on social grounds to several new members whom the pastor introduced. Then the pastor disbanded the choir and introduced a boy choir, which is now furnishing the church music. The next trouble was with the young people's society of which the pastor was president. They had raised $335 for a church organ and wanted to wait until they could purchase a fine one, but he insisted on using the money they had on hand to secure an instrument at once. A conflict arose, and last Tuesday night, at the monthly meeting, the rector disbanded the young people's society. They refuse to be disbanded and will not submit. So there is war all around and the young people and the old choir promise to make things warm for Mr. Niles. The poisoning of his brother's dog is taken as the first attempt at retaliation.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Rev. Phraner Preached Sunday
New York, 1895
Jamaica Church Notes.
The Rev. William Phraner occupied the pulpit in the Reformed church Sunday evening.
The dedication of St. Mary's statue will take place May 23. The Rev. P. F. McNamara will officiate.
The Rev. J. Howard Hobbs is attending the Presbyterian General Assembly at Pittsburg, Penn., as a delegate from the Presbytery of Nassau.
The Rev. Edgar J. Tilton and Ditmars Eldert have been appointed delegates to the General Synod of the Reformed church, which meets at Grand Rapids, Mich., June 5.
Ascension Day falls on Thursday, May 23. The full choral service, with anthems, will be sung at Grace church in the evening. The following Sunday will be the first anniversary of the boy choir, and they will then repeat the music which they sang on the opening day. Master Holt will sing "The Holy City," which was originally given by Master Frank Sims, of St. George's church, Brooklyn. Master Holt is developing, in the estimation of his friends, into an exceptionally fine soprano.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Church Notes.
The Rev. William Phraner occupied the pulpit in the Reformed church Sunday evening.
The dedication of St. Mary's statue will take place May 23. The Rev. P. F. McNamara will officiate.
The Rev. J. Howard Hobbs is attending the Presbyterian General Assembly at Pittsburg, Penn., as a delegate from the Presbytery of Nassau.
The Rev. Edgar J. Tilton and Ditmars Eldert have been appointed delegates to the General Synod of the Reformed church, which meets at Grand Rapids, Mich., June 5.
Ascension Day falls on Thursday, May 23. The full choral service, with anthems, will be sung at Grace church in the evening. The following Sunday will be the first anniversary of the boy choir, and they will then repeat the music which they sang on the opening day. Master Holt will sing "The Holy City," which was originally given by Master Frank Sims, of St. George's church, Brooklyn. Master Holt is developing, in the estimation of his friends, into an exceptionally fine soprano.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
St. Joseph's Church Improvements
New York, 1895
The News of Queens.
The grounds about St. Joseph's church have been graded and otherwise improved.
Creedmoor is to have a Methodist chapel. John Klein has donated ground for the building.
The members of the Reformed church have improved their property by grading and widening the sidewalk leading from the chapel to the railroad.
Rev. Joseph S. Motoda, P. H. D. lectured in costume at St. Joseph's church on Tuesday evening on the customs and manners of the Japanese people, for the benefit of the church building fund. The ladies of the Girls friendly society served tea after the lecture.
The following officers of the Reformed Sunday School have been elected for the ensuing year: Superintendent, Townsend Hendrickson; assistant superintendent, Benjamin Bergen; secretary, Irving J. Kelsey; treasurer, Peter C. Hendrickson; librarian, C. Cyril Hendrickson; assistants, Clarence Hendrickson, William Nichols and W. A. Kissam; organist, Miss Maud Hendrickson.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Queens.
The grounds about St. Joseph's church have been graded and otherwise improved.
Creedmoor is to have a Methodist chapel. John Klein has donated ground for the building.
The members of the Reformed church have improved their property by grading and widening the sidewalk leading from the chapel to the railroad.
Rev. Joseph S. Motoda, P. H. D. lectured in costume at St. Joseph's church on Tuesday evening on the customs and manners of the Japanese people, for the benefit of the church building fund. The ladies of the Girls friendly society served tea after the lecture.
The following officers of the Reformed Sunday School have been elected for the ensuing year: Superintendent, Townsend Hendrickson; assistant superintendent, Benjamin Bergen; secretary, Irving J. Kelsey; treasurer, Peter C. Hendrickson; librarian, C. Cyril Hendrickson; assistants, Clarence Hendrickson, William Nichols and W. A. Kissam; organist, Miss Maud Hendrickson.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 8.
Catholic Church of Woodside
New York, 1895
A purchase of eight acres of a portion of the old Riker estate has been effected by the Roman Catholic church of Woodside. A church building to cost $10,000 is to be built.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 4.
A purchase of eight acres of a portion of the old Riker estate has been effected by the Roman Catholic church of Woodside. A church building to cost $10,000 is to be built.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 4.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Society of Friends' Meeting
New York, 1895
The bicentennial of the establishment of the New York yearly meeting of the Society of Friends, will be held in the old Friend's Meeting House in Flushing on Wednesday, May 29th. It will be particularly interesting to the members of the society as well as to the descendants of those who have been members of the society. The exercises will include an historical sketch of the society from its formation down to 1828, by James Worth, of Mt. Kisco; an address by Marianna Chapman, of Brooklyn, on the "Position of Woman in the Society of Friends;" an essay by Aaron A. Powell, of New York, on "What the Society of Friends has accomplished in philanthropic work," and a poem by Mary S. Kimber, of New York.
The W. C. T. U. Building
Work was begun Monday on the Woman's Christian Temperance union building at the Chautauqua grounds, Point o' Woods. The building will contain twenty-five apartments, kitchen, dining rooms and assembly halls.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 1.
The bicentennial of the establishment of the New York yearly meeting of the Society of Friends, will be held in the old Friend's Meeting House in Flushing on Wednesday, May 29th. It will be particularly interesting to the members of the society as well as to the descendants of those who have been members of the society. The exercises will include an historical sketch of the society from its formation down to 1828, by James Worth, of Mt. Kisco; an address by Marianna Chapman, of Brooklyn, on the "Position of Woman in the Society of Friends;" an essay by Aaron A. Powell, of New York, on "What the Society of Friends has accomplished in philanthropic work," and a poem by Mary S. Kimber, of New York.
The W. C. T. U. Building
Work was begun Monday on the Woman's Christian Temperance union building at the Chautauqua grounds, Point o' Woods. The building will contain twenty-five apartments, kitchen, dining rooms and assembly halls.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 1.
Won't Argue with Socialists
New York, 1895
The Rev. John Baumeister, pastor of the Reformed church, who started a crusade against Sunday desecration, has declined a challenge from the College Point section of the Socialistic labor party, for a public discussion of the state Sunday law.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 1.
The Rev. John Baumeister, pastor of the Reformed church, who started a crusade against Sunday desecration, has declined a challenge from the College Point section of the Socialistic labor party, for a public discussion of the state Sunday law.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 17, 1895, p. 1.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Meeting of the Epworth League
New York, 1895
A Large Gathering of Young Christians at Rockville Centre.
The Epworth League convention held in St. Mark's Methodist church at Rockville Centre on Tuesday was one of the largest gatherings of religious people ever seen in that village. Delegates were present from all parts of the island.
The morning session opened with devotional exercises. After roll call, which showed thirty-five chapters were represented, the Rev. James S. Chadwick, of Brooklyn, spoke on the "Quiet Hour." His remarks were followed by a consecration service.
The afternoon session was opened by the Rev. R. W. Jones, of Brooklyn. A series of papers on the "Epworth League at Work" were presented. Many of them gave excellent suggestions to the older as well as the younger members of the league.
Cornelius S. Loder read a paper on "Spiritual Work." John J. Holden read a paper on "Bible Study." Presiding Elder Wing gave an interesting talk on the purposes of the Epworth summer assembly which is to be held at Point of Woods in July. Miss C. A. Teale gave an address on social work.
The evening session opened with devotional exercises conducted by Edgar McDonald. The address was by the Rev. Emory J. Haynes, D. D., of New York.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
A Large Gathering of Young Christians at Rockville Centre.
The Epworth League convention held in St. Mark's Methodist church at Rockville Centre on Tuesday was one of the largest gatherings of religious people ever seen in that village. Delegates were present from all parts of the island.
The morning session opened with devotional exercises. After roll call, which showed thirty-five chapters were represented, the Rev. James S. Chadwick, of Brooklyn, spoke on the "Quiet Hour." His remarks were followed by a consecration service.
The afternoon session was opened by the Rev. R. W. Jones, of Brooklyn. A series of papers on the "Epworth League at Work" were presented. Many of them gave excellent suggestions to the older as well as the younger members of the league.
Cornelius S. Loder read a paper on "Spiritual Work." John J. Holden read a paper on "Bible Study." Presiding Elder Wing gave an interesting talk on the purposes of the Epworth summer assembly which is to be held at Point of Woods in July. Miss C. A. Teale gave an address on social work.
The evening session opened with devotional exercises conducted by Edgar McDonald. The address was by the Rev. Emory J. Haynes, D. D., of New York.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Church Notes
New York, 1895
Charles Jerome Coleman, of New York, began his engagement as organist of the Presbyterian church on Sunday. The church at present is without a choir.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
Charles Jerome Coleman, of New York, began his engagement as organist of the Presbyterian church on Sunday. The church at present is without a choir.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
War Songs by Boys
New York, 1895
A very entertaining program of war songs has been arranged by Professor Hopkins for the entertainment to be given at the Town Hall on the evening of Decoration Day by the boy choir of Grace Church. The veterans are to be present in a body. The full program is as follows:
Jamaica Post, G. A. R., has accepted an invitation to be present. Tickets at 50 cents may be purchased of members of the choir. Friends of the choir who have war souvenirs or trophies are invited to lend them for the purpose of decorating the hall.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
A very entertaining program of war songs has been arranged by Professor Hopkins for the entertainment to be given at the Town Hall on the evening of Decoration Day by the boy choir of Grace Church. The veterans are to be present in a body. The full program is as follows:
Jamaica Post, G. A. R., has accepted an invitation to be present. Tickets at 50 cents may be purchased of members of the choir. Friends of the choir who have war souvenirs or trophies are invited to lend them for the purpose of decorating the hall.—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
Christian Endeavor Convention
New York, 1895
The tenth semi-annual convention of the Christian Endeavor union of the town of Jamaica was held last evening in the Baptist church. Addresses were made by the Rev. Messrs. Rutherford, Daniels, Basset and Wheat, and Miss L. E. Thorne.
Sunday School Anniversary
News of Hollis
The Reformed Sunday school will hold its anniversary on Sunday evening. In addition to a very interesting program, Prof. Wiske and the choir of the Queens Reformed church will render some choice music.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
The tenth semi-annual convention of the Christian Endeavor union of the town of Jamaica was held last evening in the Baptist church. Addresses were made by the Rev. Messrs. Rutherford, Daniels, Basset and Wheat, and Miss L. E. Thorne.
Sunday School Anniversary
News of Hollis
The Reformed Sunday school will hold its anniversary on Sunday evening. In addition to a very interesting program, Prof. Wiske and the choir of the Queens Reformed church will render some choice music.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
Pastor Asked to Leave (Maybe)
New York, 1895
Woodhaven and Ozone Park News
Francis Matthews, the lay pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational church at Brooklyn Hills, says that the deacons of his church have not asked him to resign. On the other hand, Deacons Sprague, Glover and Velsor say that they asked the preacher to get out. They also add that he agreed to do so providing that they would withdraw a petition asking for his resignation, because it might injure him in his business. The pastor also denies that he is a scolding preacher, and that he ever preached at the members of his congregation. Deacon and Mrs. Velsor say that the clergyman was in the habit of preaching about card parties at people's homes, and severely criticising them. While he did not name the offenders, he left an impression as to who the people were. The row in the church started soon after Mr. Matthews took charge of the spiritual welfare of the flock. He was dissatisfied with the way the ladies' aid society of the church was run, and called the members to account for it. This angered the women, and one by one they left the church.
Organ Concert
The organ concert under direction of Howard Watson at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening was a success. Prof. Triglar rendered some excellent selections on the violin. Among the others who took part were Prof. Cadmus, Frank Von Neer, Miss Hornby and Mrs. Chas. Comstock.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
Woodhaven and Ozone Park News
Francis Matthews, the lay pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational church at Brooklyn Hills, says that the deacons of his church have not asked him to resign. On the other hand, Deacons Sprague, Glover and Velsor say that they asked the preacher to get out. They also add that he agreed to do so providing that they would withdraw a petition asking for his resignation, because it might injure him in his business. The pastor also denies that he is a scolding preacher, and that he ever preached at the members of his congregation. Deacon and Mrs. Velsor say that the clergyman was in the habit of preaching about card parties at people's homes, and severely criticising them. While he did not name the offenders, he left an impression as to who the people were. The row in the church started soon after Mr. Matthews took charge of the spiritual welfare of the flock. He was dissatisfied with the way the ladies' aid society of the church was run, and called the members to account for it. This angered the women, and one by one they left the church.
Organ Concert
The organ concert under direction of Howard Watson at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening was a success. Prof. Triglar rendered some excellent selections on the violin. Among the others who took part were Prof. Cadmus, Frank Von Neer, Miss Hornby and Mrs. Chas. Comstock.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 8.
R. H. Stevens' "Breeches" Bible
1895
A well preserved edition of the "Breeches" Bible, published in 1586, by Christopher Barker, printer to Queen Elizabeth, is in the possession of R. H. Stevens of 44 Clinton place, this city. The volume has come down through successive generations from his ancestor.
This celebrated translation of the Bible owes its name to the use of the word "breeches," instead of "aprons," in the seventh verse of the third chapter of the book of Genesis. The work is printed in old English black letter type and is still in its ancient binding, with brass bound corners. In addition to the Old and New Testament, with references and foot notes, it contains a calendar, printed in red and black, a complete prayer book, summary, catechism, "two right profitable concordances," dated 1578, and all the Psalms set to music.
The music for the Psalms was composed by Thomas Sternhold and John Hopkins. The staff notation was printed in a primitive way. The "Solefaying" system is referred to in an introduction to the Psalms as "a system intended for the more perfect reading and rendering of music." — New York Herald.
Pyrophone
A musical instrument, the pyrophone, has been invented, which extracts all the tones of the scale from gas flames.
A well preserved edition of the "Breeches" Bible, published in 1586, by Christopher Barker, printer to Queen Elizabeth, is in the possession of R. H. Stevens of 44 Clinton place, this city. The volume has come down through successive generations from his ancestor.
This celebrated translation of the Bible owes its name to the use of the word "breeches," instead of "aprons," in the seventh verse of the third chapter of the book of Genesis. The work is printed in old English black letter type and is still in its ancient binding, with brass bound corners. In addition to the Old and New Testament, with references and foot notes, it contains a calendar, printed in red and black, a complete prayer book, summary, catechism, "two right profitable concordances," dated 1578, and all the Psalms set to music.
The music for the Psalms was composed by Thomas Sternhold and John Hopkins. The staff notation was printed in a primitive way. The "Solefaying" system is referred to in an introduction to the Psalms as "a system intended for the more perfect reading and rendering of music." — New York Herald.
Pyrophone
A musical instrument, the pyrophone, has been invented, which extracts all the tones of the scale from gas flames.
Wine and Intemperance
New York, 1895
The Agricultural Society should not have decided to eliminate home made wine and jelly from its list of premiums. They are no more productive of intemperance than the use of wine in church services, and the churches show no disposition to do away with the juice of the grape. The society should not be moved so easily by the sentimental appeals of a few persons who have become fanatical on a particular subject. The interests of the general public should be the standard of action.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 4.
The Agricultural Society should not have decided to eliminate home made wine and jelly from its list of premiums. They are no more productive of intemperance than the use of wine in church services, and the churches show no disposition to do away with the juice of the grape. The society should not be moved so easily by the sentimental appeals of a few persons who have become fanatical on a particular subject. The interests of the general public should be the standard of action.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 4.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Gambling Craze Keeps Up
New York, 1895
Despite the sermon of Rev. George L. Thompson, of the Methodist church of Flushing, the raffles for wheels go merrily on there. Rev. Mr. Thompson has announced that he will have more to say on the subject next Sunday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 1.
Despite the sermon of Rev. George L. Thompson, of the Methodist church of Flushing, the raffles for wheels go merrily on there. Rev. Mr. Thompson has announced that he will have more to say on the subject next Sunday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 1.
Sunday Bicycle Riding
New York, 1895
Pastor George Adams, of the Methodist church of Babylon, read the young women of his Sunday school a lecture on the evils of Sunday bicycling. It has been the habit of a number of the attendants to leave the school early on Sunday and take a spin on their wheels. Last Sunday Rev. Mr. Adams warned the pupils to remain in school during the entire session. He also spoke about the evils of being on the street and encouraging Sabbath breakers by attentions. The young folks remained in their seats until the school was dismissed, and then a number went for a ride. On his way home from the school the preacher met a number of his flock riding bicycles.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 1.
Pastor George Adams, of the Methodist church of Babylon, read the young women of his Sunday school a lecture on the evils of Sunday bicycling. It has been the habit of a number of the attendants to leave the school early on Sunday and take a spin on their wheels. Last Sunday Rev. Mr. Adams warned the pupils to remain in school during the entire session. He also spoke about the evils of being on the street and encouraging Sabbath breakers by attentions. The young folks remained in their seats until the school was dismissed, and then a number went for a ride. On his way home from the school the preacher met a number of his flock riding bicycles.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 1.
No More Wine Jellies
New York, 1895
Wine and wine jellies are to be excluded hereafter from the exhibits and the premium lists at the fairs of the Agricultural Society. This step was decided on at the last meeting of the directors of the society in deference to the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of the county, who presented a memorial to the directors requesting the exclusion of the articles named. The law forbids the sale of intoxicating liquors on the grounds of the society and the memorial called their attention to the inconsistency of offering premiums for prescribed articles which were tasted by the judges.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 1.
Wine and wine jellies are to be excluded hereafter from the exhibits and the premium lists at the fairs of the Agricultural Society. This step was decided on at the last meeting of the directors of the society in deference to the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of the county, who presented a memorial to the directors requesting the exclusion of the articles named. The law forbids the sale of intoxicating liquors on the grounds of the society and the memorial called their attention to the inconsistency of offering premiums for prescribed articles which were tasted by the judges.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 1.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Trying to Oust Their Pastor
New York, 1895
The troubles of the Huntington African M. E. Church will probably end in the disbandment of the organization. The members are just now protesting against the re-appointment of Rev. J. D. Jackson for another two years. Rev. Mr. Jackson came to the church some time ago to fill the place of Rev. Mr. Taggart, who ran off with $300 of the church money.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 1.
The troubles of the Huntington African M. E. Church will probably end in the disbandment of the organization. The members are just now protesting against the re-appointment of Rev. J. D. Jackson for another two years. Rev. Mr. Jackson came to the church some time ago to fill the place of Rev. Mr. Taggart, who ran off with $300 of the church money.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 1.
Baumeister Wins His Fight
New York, 1895
Rev. John Baumeister, who started a crusade against the Sunday concerts at College Point, has won his fight. At the meeting of the village trustees Tuesday night they decided to prosecute all saloon keepers who have music in their places on Sunday.
Warned to Stop His Crusade
In Friday morning's mail Rev. John Baumeister, pastor of the Reformed church at College Point, who has started a crusade against Sunday concerts, received a letter warning him that if he did not cease his fight he would be tarred and feathered.
Beer Goes All Right
BUT BANDS OF MUSIC MUST NOT PLAY ON SUNDAY.
A Queer Crusade Started in College Point by Clergymen of the Reformed and Catholic Churches — Hurdy-Gurdies and Base Ball Also Interdicted.
College Point is a great place for picnics, and a good part of the town is devoted to enticing beer gardens and halls, where beer flows freely seven days of the week with the approbation of everybody, ministers included. In the summer time large parties of thirsty New Yorkers go there to fish and sail and dance and drink, to the great profit of the town, or that part of it that sells beer.
The ministers and other good people don't object to this, but they do object to the bands and hurdy-gurdies, dancing and baseball games, and, headed by Pastor Baumeister of the First Reformed church and Father Schumach of the Catholic church, they have begun a fight against these things.
There is no law and order league in the village at present. There used to be one, but when an amicable agreement was made with the retail liquor dealers' association by which the latter were allowed to sell as much beer as they wanted on Sundays if they would suppress the boisterous spirits of their New York guests, it died a natural death.
The agreement was lived up to until Easter Sunday, when there was a baseball game and an amateur theatrical show in spite of the protests of Pastor Baumeister. He warned the village trustees that such a show was a desecration of the Sabbath and contrary to the penal code, but all he got in return was the prevention of a repetition of the show on the following Sunday and an anonymous letter threatening him with a coat of tar and feathers, which, he says, didn't frighten him, however.
Thinking that the disposition of the trustees was unfavorable to a quiet Sabbath, he informed them that if any bands or hurdy-gurdies were heard within the limits of that place on a Sunday, he would go before the Grand Jury and tell all about that theatrical entertainment and make it hot for some one.
The liquor dealers and their friends say there have never been bands and hurdy-gurdies in the past, and they don't know what the pastor is driving at, because they intend that there shall be none in the future. They think the zeal of the minister, who is a young man, has carried him somewhat out of his depth, and because he has gone so far he feels that he must go further in order not to be inconsistent.
Pastor Baumeister said to a reporter on Sunday:
"All we want is a quiet Sunday. We allow the saloon keepers to sell beer on that day and say nothing, but we are going to take measures to prevent them from disturbing us at worship, and we think they will, if not warned in time. This town is losing its best people on account of the Sunday crowds, and we want to put a stop to it, if we can. I have my congregation behind me, and also the unqualified support of Father Schumach. We're going to have an improved police force and lots of good things before we stop; but we won't object to Sunday liquor selling."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 1.
Rev. John Baumeister, who started a crusade against the Sunday concerts at College Point, has won his fight. At the meeting of the village trustees Tuesday night they decided to prosecute all saloon keepers who have music in their places on Sunday.
Warned to Stop His Crusade
In Friday morning's mail Rev. John Baumeister, pastor of the Reformed church at College Point, who has started a crusade against Sunday concerts, received a letter warning him that if he did not cease his fight he would be tarred and feathered.
Beer Goes All Right
BUT BANDS OF MUSIC MUST NOT PLAY ON SUNDAY.
A Queer Crusade Started in College Point by Clergymen of the Reformed and Catholic Churches — Hurdy-Gurdies and Base Ball Also Interdicted.
College Point is a great place for picnics, and a good part of the town is devoted to enticing beer gardens and halls, where beer flows freely seven days of the week with the approbation of everybody, ministers included. In the summer time large parties of thirsty New Yorkers go there to fish and sail and dance and drink, to the great profit of the town, or that part of it that sells beer.
The ministers and other good people don't object to this, but they do object to the bands and hurdy-gurdies, dancing and baseball games, and, headed by Pastor Baumeister of the First Reformed church and Father Schumach of the Catholic church, they have begun a fight against these things.
There is no law and order league in the village at present. There used to be one, but when an amicable agreement was made with the retail liquor dealers' association by which the latter were allowed to sell as much beer as they wanted on Sundays if they would suppress the boisterous spirits of their New York guests, it died a natural death.
The agreement was lived up to until Easter Sunday, when there was a baseball game and an amateur theatrical show in spite of the protests of Pastor Baumeister. He warned the village trustees that such a show was a desecration of the Sabbath and contrary to the penal code, but all he got in return was the prevention of a repetition of the show on the following Sunday and an anonymous letter threatening him with a coat of tar and feathers, which, he says, didn't frighten him, however.
Thinking that the disposition of the trustees was unfavorable to a quiet Sabbath, he informed them that if any bands or hurdy-gurdies were heard within the limits of that place on a Sunday, he would go before the Grand Jury and tell all about that theatrical entertainment and make it hot for some one.
The liquor dealers and their friends say there have never been bands and hurdy-gurdies in the past, and they don't know what the pastor is driving at, because they intend that there shall be none in the future. They think the zeal of the minister, who is a young man, has carried him somewhat out of his depth, and because he has gone so far he feels that he must go further in order not to be inconsistent.
Pastor Baumeister said to a reporter on Sunday:
"All we want is a quiet Sunday. We allow the saloon keepers to sell beer on that day and say nothing, but we are going to take measures to prevent them from disturbing us at worship, and we think they will, if not warned in time. This town is losing its best people on account of the Sunday crowds, and we want to put a stop to it, if we can. I have my congregation behind me, and also the unqualified support of Father Schumach. We're going to have an improved police force and lots of good things before we stop; but we won't object to Sunday liquor selling."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 1.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Libelous
1895
Is it unlawful to quote Scripture? Yes, in some cases and for some purposes.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that a grand jury in Ohio indicted a man for sending a slanderous postal card to one of his debtors. The objectionable matter consisted of three Biblical quotations:
"Owe no man anything."
"Let us walk honestly."
"Many days and years shall ye be troubled."
The grand jury, it appears, did not admit the right of a man to call his neighbor a thief, even in Scriptural phraseology.
Is it unlawful to quote Scripture? Yes, in some cases and for some purposes.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that a grand jury in Ohio indicted a man for sending a slanderous postal card to one of his debtors. The objectionable matter consisted of three Biblical quotations:
"Owe no man anything."
"Let us walk honestly."
"Many days and years shall ye be troubled."
The grand jury, it appears, did not admit the right of a man to call his neighbor a thief, even in Scriptural phraseology.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Unfortunate
1895
How often our most innocent speeches "gang agley," leaving us with no resource but that of making the best of a bad matter!
A certain Scotch minister is wont to relate how, having been out all day visiting, he called on an old dame well known for her kindness and hospitality.
After some conversation she began getting out her best china and whatever delicacies were at hand to honor her unexpected guest. As he sat watching the preparations his eye suddenly fell on four or five cats devouring some cold porridge under the table.
"Dear me, Miss Black," he observed, "what a number of cats! Do they all belong to you?"
"Na, na, sir," was the innocent reply, "but mony a time I say that a' the hungry brutes in the parish come tae me, seeking a meal o' meat."
Then the good woman bethought her and in her embarrassment nearly dropped a teacup. — Youth's Companion.
How often our most innocent speeches "gang agley," leaving us with no resource but that of making the best of a bad matter!
A certain Scotch minister is wont to relate how, having been out all day visiting, he called on an old dame well known for her kindness and hospitality.
After some conversation she began getting out her best china and whatever delicacies were at hand to honor her unexpected guest. As he sat watching the preparations his eye suddenly fell on four or five cats devouring some cold porridge under the table.
"Dear me, Miss Black," he observed, "what a number of cats! Do they all belong to you?"
"Na, na, sir," was the innocent reply, "but mony a time I say that a' the hungry brutes in the parish come tae me, seeking a meal o' meat."
Then the good woman bethought her and in her embarrassment nearly dropped a teacup. — Youth's Companion.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Husted Candidates for Pastorate
New York, 1895
Among the Churches
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The Rev. J. N. Husted, of New York City preached in the Presbyterian church at Manor on Sunday as a candidate for the pastorate.
Rev. R. M. Edwards has been elected rector of Grace church, Riverhead, to which church, together with the Church of the Redeemer at Mattituck, he has ministered since November last.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 8.
Among the Churches
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The Rev. J. N. Husted, of New York City preached in the Presbyterian church at Manor on Sunday as a candidate for the pastorate.
Rev. R. M. Edwards has been elected rector of Grace church, Riverhead, to which church, together with the Church of the Redeemer at Mattituck, he has ministered since November last.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 8.
Concert of War Songs
New York, 1895
The boy choir of Grace Protestant Episcopal church in Jamaica will give a concert of war songs in the Town Hall on the evening of Decoration Day. The program will be very entertaining. Jamaica Post will be present.
Presbyterian School Anniversary
The twenty-first anniversary of the Sunday school of the Presbyterian church, Jamaica, was held Sunday evening and the church was well filled. The pastor, the Rev. J. Howard Hobbs, made an address, and Secretary Benjamin W. Vandervoort submitted his report. The school numbers 331 members. Mrs. J. S. Ostrander of Brooklyn gave the principal address of the evening. The music was conducted by Charles J. Coleman. The Reformed church united with the Presbyterians on this occasion.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 8.
The boy choir of Grace Protestant Episcopal church in Jamaica will give a concert of war songs in the Town Hall on the evening of Decoration Day. The program will be very entertaining. Jamaica Post will be present.
Presbyterian School Anniversary
The twenty-first anniversary of the Sunday school of the Presbyterian church, Jamaica, was held Sunday evening and the church was well filled. The pastor, the Rev. J. Howard Hobbs, made an address, and Secretary Benjamin W. Vandervoort submitted his report. The school numbers 331 members. Mrs. J. S. Ostrander of Brooklyn gave the principal address of the evening. The music was conducted by Charles J. Coleman. The Reformed church united with the Presbyterians on this occasion.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 8.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Unexpected
1895
A few years ago, when "Hold the Fort" was one of the new and popular hymns, the superintendent of a Sunday school took a great dislike to the song. After hearing the story readers may be disposed to think that his antipathy was not without reason.
It was at a children's day exercise of the Sunday school. The arrangements were for the whole school, headed by the superintendent, to make a triumphal entry into the church, in which the audience were already seated. Accordingly a hundred or more boys and girls formed in line, each class headed by its teacher, and carrying banners marched in at one of the side entrances. As they marched they sang "Hold the Fort." The superintendent, smiling and perhaps a little pompous, led the way.
At the moment of entering the church they were beginning the second stanza, which runs:
See the mighty host advancing,
Satan leading on.
The audience was quick to appreciate the ludicrousness of the situation, and a ripple of amusement went through the church. Several in the procession stopped singing and smiled. The awkwardness of his position dawned on the superintendent, and he turned very red. Some of the children, seeing their elders smiling, laughed outright.
A complete breakdown was imminent when one of the teachers began to sing "Onward, Christian Soldiers." This was immediately taken up by the whole school, and a fairly successful entry was made. "Hold the Fort" has never since been a favorite with that Sunday school. — Youth's Companion.
A few years ago, when "Hold the Fort" was one of the new and popular hymns, the superintendent of a Sunday school took a great dislike to the song. After hearing the story readers may be disposed to think that his antipathy was not without reason.
It was at a children's day exercise of the Sunday school. The arrangements were for the whole school, headed by the superintendent, to make a triumphal entry into the church, in which the audience were already seated. Accordingly a hundred or more boys and girls formed in line, each class headed by its teacher, and carrying banners marched in at one of the side entrances. As they marched they sang "Hold the Fort." The superintendent, smiling and perhaps a little pompous, led the way.
At the moment of entering the church they were beginning the second stanza, which runs:
See the mighty host advancing,
Satan leading on.
The audience was quick to appreciate the ludicrousness of the situation, and a ripple of amusement went through the church. Several in the procession stopped singing and smiled. The awkwardness of his position dawned on the superintendent, and he turned very red. Some of the children, seeing their elders smiling, laughed outright.
A complete breakdown was imminent when one of the teachers began to sing "Onward, Christian Soldiers." This was immediately taken up by the whole school, and a fairly successful entry was made. "Hold the Fort" has never since been a favorite with that Sunday school. — Youth's Companion.
Interesting Baptismal Service Celebrated
New York, 1895
Among the Churches
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The First Baptist church of Babylon has extended a call to the Rev. Walter B. Pimm, a Crozier seminary student.
The Rev. Paul Houghtaling, pastor of the Congregational church at Sayville has tendered his resignation, to take effect August 1st.
The Rev. Wilbur P. Ferguson, pastor of the Patchogue Methodist church, has accepted a call to the presidency of the Centenary Collegiate Institute at Hackensack, N. J.
The Rev. Eugene J. Donnelly, rector of St. Michael's church, Flushing, sailed Saturday morning for Genoa. He will be gone about six months. His parishioners presented him with a purse of $700.
The first confirmation service within the year took place at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City, on Sunday. Bishop Littlejohn, who returned from his vacation last week, officiated, and a large class was presented.
An interesting baptismal service was celebrated at the Baptist church in Patchogue. The Rev. Frank P. Stoddard of Strong place Baptist church, Brooklyn, assisted the Rev. Richard Hill of the local church in baptizing nine converts. Rev. Mr. Stoddard preached the sermon.
The new Presbyterian church at Newtown was dedicated on Sunday. The Rev. William M. Paxton preached the dedicatory sermon. The pastor conducted the office of dedication. At the afternoon service there was a fellowship meeting at which the Rev. J. Howard Hobbs, of Jamaica; Rev. Edward M. McGuffey, of Newtown; Rev. Charles K Clearwater, Rev. W. W. T. Duncan, Rev. F. W. Hock and the Rev. A. H. Todd made addresses. The Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler, of Brooklyn, preached the sermon in the evening. The church has been built and furnished with a fund left by the will of the late John Goldsmith Payntar, of New York, a former resident of Newtown.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 2.
Among the Churches
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The First Baptist church of Babylon has extended a call to the Rev. Walter B. Pimm, a Crozier seminary student.
The Rev. Paul Houghtaling, pastor of the Congregational church at Sayville has tendered his resignation, to take effect August 1st.
The Rev. Wilbur P. Ferguson, pastor of the Patchogue Methodist church, has accepted a call to the presidency of the Centenary Collegiate Institute at Hackensack, N. J.
The Rev. Eugene J. Donnelly, rector of St. Michael's church, Flushing, sailed Saturday morning for Genoa. He will be gone about six months. His parishioners presented him with a purse of $700.
The first confirmation service within the year took place at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City, on Sunday. Bishop Littlejohn, who returned from his vacation last week, officiated, and a large class was presented.
An interesting baptismal service was celebrated at the Baptist church in Patchogue. The Rev. Frank P. Stoddard of Strong place Baptist church, Brooklyn, assisted the Rev. Richard Hill of the local church in baptizing nine converts. Rev. Mr. Stoddard preached the sermon.
The new Presbyterian church at Newtown was dedicated on Sunday. The Rev. William M. Paxton preached the dedicatory sermon. The pastor conducted the office of dedication. At the afternoon service there was a fellowship meeting at which the Rev. J. Howard Hobbs, of Jamaica; Rev. Edward M. McGuffey, of Newtown; Rev. Charles K Clearwater, Rev. W. W. T. Duncan, Rev. F. W. Hock and the Rev. A. H. Todd made addresses. The Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler, of Brooklyn, preached the sermon in the evening. The church has been built and furnished with a fund left by the will of the late John Goldsmith Payntar, of New York, a former resident of Newtown.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 2.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Misunderstanding Over Social Gayeties
New York, 1895
The News of Richmond Hill
At a service two weeks ago last Sunday evening the Rev. Mr. Bryan, rector of the Church of the Resurrection, owing to some misunderstanding as to his remarks during his sermon the Wednesday evening before Easter that he did not approve of card parties and other social gayeties during lent, said that he had under consideration his resignation as rector of the church. The Richmond Hill Club, of which Mr. Bryan is a member had held several card parties during the Easter season. Some of the members took the remarks as a reflection upon the club, and this reaching Mr. Bryan's ears he concluded that they were the sentiments of his congregation. Members of his congregation called upon him and asked him to reconsider his action and he received many letters from persons outside of the church to the same effect. Sunday morning, before beginning his sermon, he declared that he had misjudged the sentiments of his congregation and had reconsidered his intention to resign. Mr. Bryan has been the rector of the parish a little more than a year and during that time has done much toward building up the church, being an indefatigable worker.
Jamaica Church Notes
The tenth semi-annual convention of the Jamaica local union of Christian endeavor will be held at the Baptist church on Thursday, the 9th, at 7.45 P. M. Among the speakers will be the Rev. W. G. Bassett of Union Course, C. S. Daniels of Jamaica, and Frank I. Wheat of Woodhaven.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Richmond Hill
At a service two weeks ago last Sunday evening the Rev. Mr. Bryan, rector of the Church of the Resurrection, owing to some misunderstanding as to his remarks during his sermon the Wednesday evening before Easter that he did not approve of card parties and other social gayeties during lent, said that he had under consideration his resignation as rector of the church. The Richmond Hill Club, of which Mr. Bryan is a member had held several card parties during the Easter season. Some of the members took the remarks as a reflection upon the club, and this reaching Mr. Bryan's ears he concluded that they were the sentiments of his congregation. Members of his congregation called upon him and asked him to reconsider his action and he received many letters from persons outside of the church to the same effect. Sunday morning, before beginning his sermon, he declared that he had misjudged the sentiments of his congregation and had reconsidered his intention to resign. Mr. Bryan has been the rector of the parish a little more than a year and during that time has done much toward building up the church, being an indefatigable worker.
Jamaica Church Notes
The tenth semi-annual convention of the Jamaica local union of Christian endeavor will be held at the Baptist church on Thursday, the 9th, at 7.45 P. M. Among the speakers will be the Rev. W. G. Bassett of Union Course, C. S. Daniels of Jamaica, and Frank I. Wheat of Woodhaven.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 8.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Rev. Baumeister
New York, 1895
The Rev. Mr. Baumeister of the Reformed church in College Point makes the open declaration that he does not object to the open sale of liquor on Sunday, but he does protest most decidedly against music, dancing and ball playing. There is no law forbidding music on Sundays, or even baseball, but Mr. Baumeister makes a law for the occasion at the same time that he consents to the violation of a positive inhibitive statute against liquor selling. The inconsistency of his position is too ludicrous to be considered seriously. It would make a merry skit on the variety stage.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 4.
The Rev. Mr. Baumeister of the Reformed church in College Point makes the open declaration that he does not object to the open sale of liquor on Sunday, but he does protest most decidedly against music, dancing and ball playing. There is no law forbidding music on Sundays, or even baseball, but Mr. Baumeister makes a law for the occasion at the same time that he consents to the violation of a positive inhibitive statute against liquor selling. The inconsistency of his position is too ludicrous to be considered seriously. It would make a merry skit on the variety stage.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 3, 1895, p. 4.
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