New York, 1895
A good story is told of Mgr. Mioland, the predecessor of Cardinal Desprez in the archbishopric of Toulouse. He was passing one day through the pig market when a man shouted at him, "There are only priests and pigs in this place." The abbe, as he then was, stopped and said to the man, "My friend, are you a priest?" "Not I," returned the other. "Then," said the abbe, "you naturally are the other thing." — London Globe.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Among the Churches
New York, 1895
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island
Edward J. Coles, of Hempstead, has been awarded the contract to build a Catholic church at Northport at a cost of $15,000. The size is 40x104 ft.
The contract for building an extension to Bethany Congregational church at East Rockaway has been awarded to William Curtis, who will commence work at once. The extension will be 20 feet wide and 25 feet long and will be placed on the north end of the building.
The trustees of the Methodist church at Bayside have adopted a strange means of cutting down the current expenses, which they say are too heavy, by deciding to do away with the parsonage, for which they pay a rental of $800 a year. In order to do this they want a minister without the encumbrance of a wife and family.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 2.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island
Edward J. Coles, of Hempstead, has been awarded the contract to build a Catholic church at Northport at a cost of $15,000. The size is 40x104 ft.
The contract for building an extension to Bethany Congregational church at East Rockaway has been awarded to William Curtis, who will commence work at once. The extension will be 20 feet wide and 25 feet long and will be placed on the north end of the building.
The trustees of the Methodist church at Bayside have adopted a strange means of cutting down the current expenses, which they say are too heavy, by deciding to do away with the parsonage, for which they pay a rental of $800 a year. In order to do this they want a minister without the encumbrance of a wife and family.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 2.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Methodist Pastors Assigned
New York, 1895
The Methodist conference, in session at Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday announced the following appointments of ministers for Queens county: Presiding elder, Rev. George Van Alstyne; East Norwich, James Robinson; Flushing, George L. Thompson; Glen Cove, Henry Aston; Jamaica, Harry H. Beattys; Jericho circuit, Alexander McNichol; Long Island City, First church, J. Rippere; second church, E. Cunningham; Newtown, W. W. T. Duncan; Oyster Bay, W. C. Steele; Sea Cliff, W. H. Lawrence; Whitestone, J. J. Moffit; Woodbury and West Hills, Harry Scofield; Baldwins, James Coote; Freeport, F. W. Hannan; Hempstead, J. W. Maynard; Lawrence, J. A. MacMillan; Floral Park, C. B. Tinker; Morris Park, A. W. Byrt; Ozone Park, R. F. Norton; Rockville Centre, F. W. Crowder; Springfield, W. W. Gillies; Unionville, C. P. Christopher; Woodsburg, William Platts; Great Neck, Joseph Baird.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
The Methodist conference, in session at Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday announced the following appointments of ministers for Queens county: Presiding elder, Rev. George Van Alstyne; East Norwich, James Robinson; Flushing, George L. Thompson; Glen Cove, Henry Aston; Jamaica, Harry H. Beattys; Jericho circuit, Alexander McNichol; Long Island City, First church, J. Rippere; second church, E. Cunningham; Newtown, W. W. T. Duncan; Oyster Bay, W. C. Steele; Sea Cliff, W. H. Lawrence; Whitestone, J. J. Moffit; Woodbury and West Hills, Harry Scofield; Baldwins, James Coote; Freeport, F. W. Hannan; Hempstead, J. W. Maynard; Lawrence, J. A. MacMillan; Floral Park, C. B. Tinker; Morris Park, A. W. Byrt; Ozone Park, R. F. Norton; Rockville Centre, F. W. Crowder; Springfield, W. W. Gillies; Unionville, C. P. Christopher; Woodsburg, William Platts; Great Neck, Joseph Baird.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Easter in the Churches
New York, 1895
Special Music to Swell the Glad Tidings of the Resurrection.
There will be special Easter music in all of the village churches on Sunday, and sermons appropriate to the occasion will be preached by the several pastors. High mass will be celebrated at St. Monica's Catholic church, and at St. Mary's Catholic church. At the latter church the music will be under the direction of the Sisters, and at St. Monica's under the direction of Miss Julia Flannigan.
The following program of music will be given at the Reformed church under the direction of J. W. Jones, chorister, and Miss Irene Brinckerhoff, organist:
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Special Music to Swell the Glad Tidings of the Resurrection.
There will be special Easter music in all of the village churches on Sunday, and sermons appropriate to the occasion will be preached by the several pastors. High mass will be celebrated at St. Monica's Catholic church, and at St. Mary's Catholic church. At the latter church the music will be under the direction of the Sisters, and at St. Monica's under the direction of Miss Julia Flannigan.
The following program of music will be given at the Reformed church under the direction of J. W. Jones, chorister, and Miss Irene Brinckerhoff, organist:
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Presbytery of Nassau Meets
New York, 1895
The Presbytery of Nassau began its annual spring meeting at Hempstead on Tuesday. Rev. J. Howard Hobbs, of Jamaica, was elected Moderator, and Rev. A. G. Russell, of Oyster Bay, Permanent Clerk. An impressive address was made by the retiring Moderator, Jonathan Greenleaf, of Whitestone.
An important feature was the examination of Auville Fletcher, a graduate of Union Theological seminary, by the Presbytery. Mr. Fletcher passed his examination with high honor and will be presented with a license.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
The Presbytery of Nassau began its annual spring meeting at Hempstead on Tuesday. Rev. J. Howard Hobbs, of Jamaica, was elected Moderator, and Rev. A. G. Russell, of Oyster Bay, Permanent Clerk. An impressive address was made by the retiring Moderator, Jonathan Greenleaf, of Whitestone.
An important feature was the examination of Auville Fletcher, a graduate of Union Theological seminary, by the Presbytery. Mr. Fletcher passed his examination with high honor and will be presented with a license.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Church Notes
New York, 1895
The Rev. Harry H. Beattys, appointed to the pastorate of the Methodist church, will occupy the pulpit on Sunday.
The rite of confirmation was administered in St. Paul's Evangelical church on Sunday morning to a class of six young ladies, the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Hartig, officiating.
At the annual meeting of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school the following officers were elected: George W. Burnham, superintendent; A, H. Beers, assistant; Geo. T. Watts, secretary; Richard Rhoades, assistant; William Walley, treasurer; Chas. Acker, librarian; Everett Clerke, Lester Clerke, Eugene Beers, assistants; David Vail, pres., Mrs. A. H. Beers, vice pres. of finance society; C. P. Walley, pres., A. M. Morrell, sec. and treas. of missionary society; Miss Emma Barnes, pianist.
Easter Decorations
Residents of Jamaica and vicinity are cordially invited to visit our store, No. 70 Fulton street, and inspect our elegant stock of blooming plants for the Easter trade. On Friday and Saturday a choice lot of cut flowers, roses, carnations, lilies, violets, etc., will be shown. We give special attention to church decorations. Please order early. J. B. Cooper, No. 70 Fulton Street, opposite Hardenbrook avenue.
Epworth League Convention
The spring convention of the Epworth league chapters in the Brooklyn south district of the New York east conference will be held in St. Mark's church, Rockville Centre, on Tuesday, May 7. There will be three sessions.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
The Rev. Harry H. Beattys, appointed to the pastorate of the Methodist church, will occupy the pulpit on Sunday.
The rite of confirmation was administered in St. Paul's Evangelical church on Sunday morning to a class of six young ladies, the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Hartig, officiating.
At the annual meeting of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school the following officers were elected: George W. Burnham, superintendent; A, H. Beers, assistant; Geo. T. Watts, secretary; Richard Rhoades, assistant; William Walley, treasurer; Chas. Acker, librarian; Everett Clerke, Lester Clerke, Eugene Beers, assistants; David Vail, pres., Mrs. A. H. Beers, vice pres. of finance society; C. P. Walley, pres., A. M. Morrell, sec. and treas. of missionary society; Miss Emma Barnes, pianist.
Easter Decorations
Residents of Jamaica and vicinity are cordially invited to visit our store, No. 70 Fulton street, and inspect our elegant stock of blooming plants for the Easter trade. On Friday and Saturday a choice lot of cut flowers, roses, carnations, lilies, violets, etc., will be shown. We give special attention to church decorations. Please order early. J. B. Cooper, No. 70 Fulton Street, opposite Hardenbrook avenue.
Epworth League Convention
The spring convention of the Epworth league chapters in the Brooklyn south district of the New York east conference will be held in St. Mark's church, Rockville Centre, on Tuesday, May 7. There will be three sessions.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 8.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Farewell Dinner at Bayside
New York, 1895
Mrs. J. W. Ahles, of Bayside, entertained at dinner Tuesday evening the Rev. Petro S. Mesney, late rector of All Saints' church, his brother, and the Rev. H. W. Waller, of St. George's church of Flushing. The dinner was a farewell to the Rev. Petro Mesney, who accepts the rectorship of the church of the Nativity in New York city.
Burglars in Grace Church
Burglars broke into Grace church, Jamaica, on Wednesday. They effected an entrance by cutting out the glass in one of the windows, which prevented the ringing of the burglar alarm. The thieves broke the locks of the contribution boxes, which were empty. They packed up the surplices worn by the choir boys but were evidently frightened away.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Mrs. J. W. Ahles, of Bayside, entertained at dinner Tuesday evening the Rev. Petro S. Mesney, late rector of All Saints' church, his brother, and the Rev. H. W. Waller, of St. George's church of Flushing. The dinner was a farewell to the Rev. Petro Mesney, who accepts the rectorship of the church of the Nativity in New York city.
Burglars in Grace Church
Burglars broke into Grace church, Jamaica, on Wednesday. They effected an entrance by cutting out the glass in one of the windows, which prevented the ringing of the burglar alarm. The thieves broke the locks of the contribution boxes, which were empty. They packed up the surplices worn by the choir boys but were evidently frightened away.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Among The Churches
New York, 1895
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
Sunday was a day of rejoicing for the pastors and people of the First and Second Presbyterian and Methodist churches of Huntington. Special communion services were held in each place of worship and the number uniting with them was over a hundred. At the M. E. Church, the Rev. H. Q. Judd, pastor, seventeen were taken in, some on probation and some to full membership. At the First Church there were thirty-five men who united by confession of faith. At the Second Presbyterian church, the Rev. B. V. Putnam, pastor, fifty-one names were added to the roll. Of this number forty-nine were by confession of faith, one by letter and one by reinstatement. This large increase in the church ranks is due to the revival meetings which have been held for the past two months.
The vestry of St. George's church, Flushing, have presented to Zion church, Douglaston, the handsome large pulpit which was until recent improvements used at the Flushing edifice.
Rev. G. C. West, of Providence, R. I., has been assigned to the pastorate of St. John's Episcopal Church of Long Island City.
The Presbytery of Nassau will meet at Hempstead on Monday, April 8.
The Rev. L. T. Griffin preached his farewell sermon as pastor of the East avenue Baptist church, Long Island City, on Sunday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
Sunday was a day of rejoicing for the pastors and people of the First and Second Presbyterian and Methodist churches of Huntington. Special communion services were held in each place of worship and the number uniting with them was over a hundred. At the M. E. Church, the Rev. H. Q. Judd, pastor, seventeen were taken in, some on probation and some to full membership. At the First Church there were thirty-five men who united by confession of faith. At the Second Presbyterian church, the Rev. B. V. Putnam, pastor, fifty-one names were added to the roll. Of this number forty-nine were by confession of faith, one by letter and one by reinstatement. This large increase in the church ranks is due to the revival meetings which have been held for the past two months.
The vestry of St. George's church, Flushing, have presented to Zion church, Douglaston, the handsome large pulpit which was until recent improvements used at the Flushing edifice.
Rev. G. C. West, of Providence, R. I., has been assigned to the pastorate of St. John's Episcopal Church of Long Island City.
The Presbytery of Nassau will meet at Hempstead on Monday, April 8.
The Rev. L. T. Griffin preached his farewell sermon as pastor of the East avenue Baptist church, Long Island City, on Sunday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
A Minister's Misfortunes
New York, 1895
The Rev. H. C. Glover returned to his home in Cutchogue Wednesday evening with empty pockets. He was on his way home through Long Island City with $50 in cash and $94 in checks in his pocket. During his journey some light fingered rogue relieved the minister of his pocketbook. To make matters worse the thief also got away with the Rev. Glover's return ticket, and the loss was not discovered until he had reached the depot.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 5.
The Rev. H. C. Glover returned to his home in Cutchogue Wednesday evening with empty pockets. He was on his way home through Long Island City with $50 in cash and $94 in checks in his pocket. During his journey some light fingered rogue relieved the minister of his pocketbook. To make matters worse the thief also got away with the Rev. Glover's return ticket, and the loss was not discovered until he had reached the depot.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 5.
Among the Churches
New York, 1895
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island
A legacy of several hundred dollars has been left to the Sea Cliff M E. church by the late Mrs. Mary McCartney.
The Catholic society at Northport has purchased the house and grounds adjoining the church plot. The house will he remodeled and will be occupied by Father Fitzgerald.
The parish of St. George's, Flushing, is historic. It owns a charter from King George, accounted so valuable that it is committed to the care of a safe deposit company in New York. To the parchment sheet is appended a great seal as large as a box of blacking.
The Methodist church in Oyster Bay, although organized in 1833 was never incorporated. During the building of the new church this fact became known and Dr. Steele, by his own personal effort attended to the matter and secured the result immediately, making out the papers, getting orders from the courts, and filing them. The Dr. speaks very highly of County Clerk Sutphin, who receipted a thirty dollar bill and presented it to the clergyman for the good of the cause; and also of John Fleming, who made a liberal donation of services for like reasons. — Pilot.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 5.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island
A legacy of several hundred dollars has been left to the Sea Cliff M E. church by the late Mrs. Mary McCartney.
The Catholic society at Northport has purchased the house and grounds adjoining the church plot. The house will he remodeled and will be occupied by Father Fitzgerald.
The parish of St. George's, Flushing, is historic. It owns a charter from King George, accounted so valuable that it is committed to the care of a safe deposit company in New York. To the parchment sheet is appended a great seal as large as a box of blacking.
The Methodist church in Oyster Bay, although organized in 1833 was never incorporated. During the building of the new church this fact became known and Dr. Steele, by his own personal effort attended to the matter and secured the result immediately, making out the papers, getting orders from the courts, and filing them. The Dr. speaks very highly of County Clerk Sutphin, who receipted a thirty dollar bill and presented it to the clergyman for the good of the cause; and also of John Fleming, who made a liberal donation of services for like reasons. — Pilot.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 12, 1895, p. 5.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Country Church, Winter Evening
1895
[Congregation, with the Old Hundredth ready for the parson to give out some dismissal words.)
Good Old Parson (not at all meaning rhyme) — The light has grown so very dim I scarce can see to read the hymn.
Congregation, taking it up, to the first half of the "Old Hundredth:"
The light has grown so very dim
I scarce can see to read the hymn.
Pause, as usual. Parson (mildly impatient) — I did not mean to read a hymn. I only meant my eyes were dim.
Congregation, to second part of "Old Hundredth:"
I did not mean to read a hymn.
I only meant my eyes were dim.
Parson (out of patience, etc.):
I didn't mean a hymn at all.
I think the devil's in you all.
—E. FitzGerald's Letter to Fanny Kemble in Temple Bar.
[Congregation, with the Old Hundredth ready for the parson to give out some dismissal words.)
Good Old Parson (not at all meaning rhyme) — The light has grown so very dim I scarce can see to read the hymn.
Congregation, taking it up, to the first half of the "Old Hundredth:"
The light has grown so very dim
I scarce can see to read the hymn.
Pause, as usual. Parson (mildly impatient) — I did not mean to read a hymn. I only meant my eyes were dim.
Congregation, to second part of "Old Hundredth:"
I did not mean to read a hymn.
I only meant my eyes were dim.
Parson (out of patience, etc.):
I didn't mean a hymn at all.
I think the devil's in you all.
—E. FitzGerald's Letter to Fanny Kemble in Temple Bar.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Dr. Poulson's Good By
New York, 1895
HIS FAREWELL WORDS SPOKEN IN THE METHODIST CHURCH.
Timely Expressions that Will Linger in the Hearts of His Congregation — A Union Service and a Reception in His Honor — A Case of Silver for Mrs. Poulson.
The Rev. Dr. Thomas L. Poulson preached his farewell sermon as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Jamaica on Sunday morning. He took his text from Second Corinthians, XIII: 11 — "Finally brethren." He spoke as follows:
This chapter is the language of Paul in the conclusion of his second epistle to the Church at Corinth. It is appropriate to the circumstances under which we are assembled on this occasion. We have met for the last day in a public church service in the relation of Shepherd and flock. It becomes our privilege therefore to exhort you in the affectionate words of the Apostle. We desire to improve the opportunity by calling your attention to that peculiar feature in our economy as a church by which the pastoral office of the speaker in this charge is to be dissolved.
It is pacific. It is not the result of discontent on the part of the minister with his people nor of displeasure of the people with the minister. In other systems of church polity such separation is often occasioned by unrest or dissatisfaction in one or both of the parties.
It is anticipated. It is known beforehand, by contract. It is therefore expected. We are thus prepared for it. We mutually agree to it. Other systems have no legal limit to the engagement between pastor and church, and therefore its termination is often unexpected and strained. Ours being for only one year at a time, with the privilege of five, the change can be amicably effected at the end of any annual term.
It is disinterested. The change is really made by extraneous authority, and not by the pastor or the society. So that the responsibility of the transfer of appointment is lifted from the shoulders of both the charge and the incumbent, and therefore more likely to be free from any suspicion of selfish or unworthy motive on the part of the directly interested parties in the case.
It is mutually afflictive. Both preacher and people usually regret it. This objection is often urged against our system by others. Persons say, "We do not like this frequent changing, for just as we become well acquainted with the pastor and his family, we have to part with them." We sometimes feel this way ourselves, and doubt the wisdom or propriety of the plan. If the method has not very great advantages in other directions, this objection is cogent and serious.
ADVANTAGES OF THE SYSTEM.
It is therefore our purpose to glance at some of the advantages of the system. There are others than those we notice; but we consider only the salient ones.
It is the primitive and scriptural mode. Itinerancy was practiced by the priests and prophets of the ancient church from the very beginning. Christ and the Apostles itinerated. On this point there can be no question.
It always provides a field and a supply. Each minister has a place and each charge a minister. It is not always so with other systems. In them are numerous vacant pulpits and unemployed ministers. But under our system the churches always have pastors, and ministers always have places.
It furnishes each locality with the greatest variety of style and talent. Variety is evidently God's order. This essential spice is found everywhere and in all things. Men are naturally fond of novelty. Observation teaches that churches tire under a long continued pastorate. By the itinerant system a constant variety is maintained. Our preachers are new all the time. Sons of thunder and sons of consolation thus alternate. Once in a while it affords a weak place the benefit of a strong man whom it could not otherwise secure. It wields an influence which is more effectual in reaching all classes in a community. No one minister can hope to attract and profit all the people. Hence many attend the ministry of one who will retrain from listening to preaching of a different style. Each minister is usually profitable to a certain class of hearers. Thus, in course of time, by the itinerancy, all are more likely to be reached and suited.
It energizes the ministry. An itinerant preacher has no time to lose in a given place. Knowing he can stay but a limited time, he is more apt to go to work promptly and earnestly. Chalmers said: "Methodism is Christianity in earnest." The world generally admits the itinerant ministry to be the most earnest, active and laborious.
This method is calculated to promote a more faithful and fearless presentation of the truth. An itinerant preacher, not being dependent on the local church for his appointment is not tempted to the same degree as a minister in other circumstances, to shrink from the performances of his duty from fear of the critical and fault finding. Those who are dependent for place and living on the choice of the societies which they serve, naturally have more reason to respect the captious preferences and predilections of their parishioners, in assailing worldliness and in besieging consciences.
As a rule periodical changes in the pastorate add greatly to the success of the ministry. A new arena often imparts renewed vigor to one's powers. All things being equal, the minister is more successful by occasionally entering new fields. If he were to labor with the same people all his life, he could not possibly accomplish the measure of results he may achieve in a briefer time, by changing once in a while. It avoids the possibility of dull and listless monotony in tone and treatment. It is a remarkable record for a settled minister to receive in church membership five hundred persons in ten years, or a thousand in twenty years. But it is not an uncommon experience for an itinerant minister to average one hundred a year. We have known one Methodist preacher to receive on probation over three thousand in thirty years. It seems as if this result could not have been wrought under any other system.
The itinerancy has been an evident benefit to the church at large. Other denominations were planted in this country with the Colonies. Some came here with them. Whereas Methodism is just a little over a hundred years old in the United States, and yet it outnumbers any of the others. We have more members, more churches, and more property. We are supposed to be the most wealthy, as well as the most numerous. This phenomenal growth is doubtless due largely to the itinerancy. If, with so recent a beginning, we have done so much, what may we not do in the future, if faithful to our opportunities? THE OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED
This state of things imposes certain obligations. The church should not expect or require the same methods from all ministers. It is well that we are not all alike in manners and methods. Each minister has his peculiar personality, talent and way of working, which for the most part constitute his efficiency. All are proficient in some things, but not always in the same things. Some excel as pastors; others as preachers. Some understand business and manage the temporalities successfully; others can only attend to the spiritual interests. Some build up believers, but do not extensively awaken the unsaved; others the reverse. Some are expert in all departments, but rarely.
Let every minister be content with his own God-given weapons, cultivating and using them to the utmost. Let the church be satisfied with the pastor as he is, for the term of service for which he is appointed, in order that he may be at his best. Form no unfavorable opinion from first impressions. Sometimes this has been done, with subsequent regrets. Become acquainted with the pastor and his family as soon as possible. Go see them. Do not wait for them to call on you. Treat them considerately. Never speak evil of your minister. This injures you and the church. He will hear it and it will make him unhappy, and necessarily curtail his usefulness. If you have any fault to find with him, tell him to his face, kindly and privately.
If the pastor is but a man, as we believe, treat him as you do other men, and expect no more of him, from a human view-point. Sustain him in his plans. Some one must be leader. You have made him such. He is therefore the rightful captain. Follow him in lines of work, as well as in his school of instructions. Work with the pastor, and not against him. How is he to succeed without your help? A drawing minister is not more important than a drawing and holding church.
THE DUTIES ENJOINED.
Be perfect. Not absolutely, but relatively. This world and its inhabitants are sin-scarred, and cannot possibly be absolutely perfect until all the wounds are healed, which will not be while the reign of evil continues. The best human characters who have ever lived were imperfect in judgment and conduct. We cannot hope for better results. But we may be, we must be, as Christians, perfect in submission to God, in faith, in motive, and in love. Christ came into this world to make perfect men, so far as possible under fleshly trammels. The work of the ministry is declared by Paul to be to so preach, warn and teach, "that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus."
Be of good comfort, that is be contented, be animated, be encouraged, be strengthened. Cultivate an optimistic disposition. A hopeful spirit fringes every cloud with silver. Do not conclude that the world and the church are going to atoms because Tammany rules, or because there is so much wickedness in high places. The world is better to-day, and the church sways a wider and more potent sceptre than ever before. The great Proprietor himself declares that "all things work together for good to them who love the Lord." What more could be desired to make a man comfortable, even in adversity? The famous author, Samuel Johnson, once said that "where there is no hope there can be no endeavor." Then be stimulated to heroic effort to be useful, and thus insure happiness along the way.
Be of one mind. Adopt Augustine's wise motto, "In essentials unity; in nonessentials liberty; in all things charity." The strength of union is proverbial. However divided as to methods, be indissolubly united in soul-saving. Let the one prime object of the church's existence be uppermost in your minds, and cement you into inseverable oneness of aim and action. Such unity makes the forces invincible.
Live in peace. The whole warring world is sailing peaceward. Shall the church anchor in the offing? Peace means quietness, tranquility and harmony, the very opposite of strife, anger and confusion. Peace in the church includes two indispensable factors, affectionate union among the members and confidence in the standard-bearers. All differences must be settled by peaceful arbitration. Paul reveals the secret of the prevalence of this temper among the membership, when he counsels the individuals to "let the peace of God rule in your hearts." In the announcement of the advent of the founders of the Christian system, the sacred historian declares that the crowning effect of that transcendent event would be "on earth peace."
Pursuing the course thus plainly outlined will insure the unfailing presence of the God of love and peace, which is essential to the successful prosecution of a religious life.
REFLECTIONS UPON THE SITUATION.
To-day ends five years of service in this charge by the present pastor, the longest term hitherto held by any predecessor in this pulpit. While these eventful cycles have not been so fruitful as we desired and hoped, still they have not been altogether in vain in the Lord. We have had the pleasure of witnessing many conversions at these altars, and of holding effable communion in this sanctuary with the people of God. We do not recall a word or act during our pastorate here which was not prompted by a sincere desire to promote the welfare and salvation of the church and community.
Pardonable pride naturally swells the breast of one who is permitted to contemplate any great service he may have been enabled to render his fellowmen. Who can fully appreciate the complacency that must have possessed Wellington at Waterloo, or Washington at Yorktown, or Grant at Appomattox? Sir Christopher Wren will never be forgotten while St. Paul's Cathedral survives. Michael Angelo will be remembered by lovers of art while the ceiling of Sistine Chapel endures. The name of Franklin will appear high on the roll of fame while the lightnings of heaven continue to play about the habitations of men. But the delicate duty of chiseling character and directing destiny of individual men is infinitely above the sublime importance of purely temporal achievements, and its issues will appear when the glory of civilizations shall have forever faded from the memory of man. The imperishable names of Paul, Chrysostom, Wesley and Simpson, as character builders, will be heralded in the New Jerusalem endless ages beyond when the material mound and monument builders of earth shall have been long since forgotten.
We had rather be the instrument under God of saving one soul from death than to have been the designer of the superb Brooklyn Bridge, or to have been the author of the immortal Proclamation of Emancipation. If our ministry here has assuaged a sorrow, or eased a pain, or lightened a burden, or healed a wound, or comforted a heart, or saved a soul, then our monument shall stand above the magnificent shafts that commemorate earthly valor and virtue, when they shall have crumbled in the fires of the last day. We are content that the invisible results of these years, which cannot be tabulated by human arithmetic, shall be properly credited in the archives of Heaven, as incorruptible treasures laid up in that unfailing Savings Bank.
This spiritual work is not confined to the moral renovation and eternal reward of the individual who may be rescued. A saved soul means something here and now for the betterment of this world, a better citizenship, broader culture, more important discoveries, more useful inventions, sweeter family life, purified society, abolished poverty, and every other thing that makes for human improvement and refinement.
We count it an inestimable honor to have been favored with the privilege of laboring in this vineyard. Around open graves, in chambers of sickness, at the marriage feast, by the family altar, in the worshipping congregation, friendships have been formed which shall never be broken. From the paradise of memory of these hours we shall never be evicted by the relentless landlord, Time. We leave you at that mile stone, where the poet's sentiment is true,
We have a room where no one enters,
Save ourself alone,
There sits a blessed memory on a throne,
There our life centres.
Let it ever be known that this church is not in any sense a mere guild for social and literary purposes, but a divine institution for the spiritual conservation of society. Nor is it simply a cult for the delectation of its members, but an aggressive force for the moral uplift of humanity, to antagonise everything that is impure and hurtful to men, and to advocate and enforce the Christian religion in all its multifold applications to the regeneration of the race, as the sovereign remedy for the intolerable ills of life. Those whose names are on its roster have voluntarily assumed the responsibility of active service in the irrepressible conflict that is inevitably waged between its avowed principles and vice in all forms. May it continue, both individually and collectively, as an uncompromising challenge to the audacious encroachments of sin, whether in private or public.
"Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.
"When we asunder part,
It gives us inward pain,
But we shall still be joined in heart,
And hope to meet again."
There was a union service in the evening as a compliment to Dr. Poulson, whose relations with the pastors and people of all churches have been exceedingly pleasant. There were addresses by the Rev. Mr. Hobbs of the Presbyterian church, the Rev. Mr. Daniels of the Baptist church, and the Rev, Mr. Tilton of the Reformed church. There was special music for the occasion. Mrs. E. J. Johnson of Hollis sang a solo, "Abide With Me." Mr. Taylor rendered a cornet solo, "Angels Ever Bright and Fair." J. Fletcher Watts presided at the organ.
Monday evening a parting reception was given to Dr. Poulson in the chapel. There was a large attendance. There were addresses by Colonel Fleming, Rev. J. Howard Hobbs, B. Frank Wood, John C. Acker, Joseph H. Stansbury, and Charles S. Tabor. Clifton Clerke sang a solo, Henry Clerke and George W. Burnham rendered a duet, and Dr. Poulson brought the exercises to a close with a few parting words.
Mrs. Poulson was presented with a case of silver by the Ladies' Aid Society and the Epworth league.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Note: The paragraph that starts with "Be of good comfort..." says "be contended" instead of contented. That doesn't sound right to be, but I'm noting it here in case it's some kind of old usage of language that has actual meaning in the context.
HIS FAREWELL WORDS SPOKEN IN THE METHODIST CHURCH.
Timely Expressions that Will Linger in the Hearts of His Congregation — A Union Service and a Reception in His Honor — A Case of Silver for Mrs. Poulson.
The Rev. Dr. Thomas L. Poulson preached his farewell sermon as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Jamaica on Sunday morning. He took his text from Second Corinthians, XIII: 11 — "Finally brethren." He spoke as follows:
This chapter is the language of Paul in the conclusion of his second epistle to the Church at Corinth. It is appropriate to the circumstances under which we are assembled on this occasion. We have met for the last day in a public church service in the relation of Shepherd and flock. It becomes our privilege therefore to exhort you in the affectionate words of the Apostle. We desire to improve the opportunity by calling your attention to that peculiar feature in our economy as a church by which the pastoral office of the speaker in this charge is to be dissolved.
It is pacific. It is not the result of discontent on the part of the minister with his people nor of displeasure of the people with the minister. In other systems of church polity such separation is often occasioned by unrest or dissatisfaction in one or both of the parties.
It is anticipated. It is known beforehand, by contract. It is therefore expected. We are thus prepared for it. We mutually agree to it. Other systems have no legal limit to the engagement between pastor and church, and therefore its termination is often unexpected and strained. Ours being for only one year at a time, with the privilege of five, the change can be amicably effected at the end of any annual term.
It is disinterested. The change is really made by extraneous authority, and not by the pastor or the society. So that the responsibility of the transfer of appointment is lifted from the shoulders of both the charge and the incumbent, and therefore more likely to be free from any suspicion of selfish or unworthy motive on the part of the directly interested parties in the case.
It is mutually afflictive. Both preacher and people usually regret it. This objection is often urged against our system by others. Persons say, "We do not like this frequent changing, for just as we become well acquainted with the pastor and his family, we have to part with them." We sometimes feel this way ourselves, and doubt the wisdom or propriety of the plan. If the method has not very great advantages in other directions, this objection is cogent and serious.
ADVANTAGES OF THE SYSTEM.
It is therefore our purpose to glance at some of the advantages of the system. There are others than those we notice; but we consider only the salient ones.
It is the primitive and scriptural mode. Itinerancy was practiced by the priests and prophets of the ancient church from the very beginning. Christ and the Apostles itinerated. On this point there can be no question.
It always provides a field and a supply. Each minister has a place and each charge a minister. It is not always so with other systems. In them are numerous vacant pulpits and unemployed ministers. But under our system the churches always have pastors, and ministers always have places.
It furnishes each locality with the greatest variety of style and talent. Variety is evidently God's order. This essential spice is found everywhere and in all things. Men are naturally fond of novelty. Observation teaches that churches tire under a long continued pastorate. By the itinerant system a constant variety is maintained. Our preachers are new all the time. Sons of thunder and sons of consolation thus alternate. Once in a while it affords a weak place the benefit of a strong man whom it could not otherwise secure. It wields an influence which is more effectual in reaching all classes in a community. No one minister can hope to attract and profit all the people. Hence many attend the ministry of one who will retrain from listening to preaching of a different style. Each minister is usually profitable to a certain class of hearers. Thus, in course of time, by the itinerancy, all are more likely to be reached and suited.
It energizes the ministry. An itinerant preacher has no time to lose in a given place. Knowing he can stay but a limited time, he is more apt to go to work promptly and earnestly. Chalmers said: "Methodism is Christianity in earnest." The world generally admits the itinerant ministry to be the most earnest, active and laborious.
This method is calculated to promote a more faithful and fearless presentation of the truth. An itinerant preacher, not being dependent on the local church for his appointment is not tempted to the same degree as a minister in other circumstances, to shrink from the performances of his duty from fear of the critical and fault finding. Those who are dependent for place and living on the choice of the societies which they serve, naturally have more reason to respect the captious preferences and predilections of their parishioners, in assailing worldliness and in besieging consciences.
As a rule periodical changes in the pastorate add greatly to the success of the ministry. A new arena often imparts renewed vigor to one's powers. All things being equal, the minister is more successful by occasionally entering new fields. If he were to labor with the same people all his life, he could not possibly accomplish the measure of results he may achieve in a briefer time, by changing once in a while. It avoids the possibility of dull and listless monotony in tone and treatment. It is a remarkable record for a settled minister to receive in church membership five hundred persons in ten years, or a thousand in twenty years. But it is not an uncommon experience for an itinerant minister to average one hundred a year. We have known one Methodist preacher to receive on probation over three thousand in thirty years. It seems as if this result could not have been wrought under any other system.
The itinerancy has been an evident benefit to the church at large. Other denominations were planted in this country with the Colonies. Some came here with them. Whereas Methodism is just a little over a hundred years old in the United States, and yet it outnumbers any of the others. We have more members, more churches, and more property. We are supposed to be the most wealthy, as well as the most numerous. This phenomenal growth is doubtless due largely to the itinerancy. If, with so recent a beginning, we have done so much, what may we not do in the future, if faithful to our opportunities? THE OBLIGATIONS IMPOSED
This state of things imposes certain obligations. The church should not expect or require the same methods from all ministers. It is well that we are not all alike in manners and methods. Each minister has his peculiar personality, talent and way of working, which for the most part constitute his efficiency. All are proficient in some things, but not always in the same things. Some excel as pastors; others as preachers. Some understand business and manage the temporalities successfully; others can only attend to the spiritual interests. Some build up believers, but do not extensively awaken the unsaved; others the reverse. Some are expert in all departments, but rarely.
Let every minister be content with his own God-given weapons, cultivating and using them to the utmost. Let the church be satisfied with the pastor as he is, for the term of service for which he is appointed, in order that he may be at his best. Form no unfavorable opinion from first impressions. Sometimes this has been done, with subsequent regrets. Become acquainted with the pastor and his family as soon as possible. Go see them. Do not wait for them to call on you. Treat them considerately. Never speak evil of your minister. This injures you and the church. He will hear it and it will make him unhappy, and necessarily curtail his usefulness. If you have any fault to find with him, tell him to his face, kindly and privately.
If the pastor is but a man, as we believe, treat him as you do other men, and expect no more of him, from a human view-point. Sustain him in his plans. Some one must be leader. You have made him such. He is therefore the rightful captain. Follow him in lines of work, as well as in his school of instructions. Work with the pastor, and not against him. How is he to succeed without your help? A drawing minister is not more important than a drawing and holding church.
THE DUTIES ENJOINED.
Be perfect. Not absolutely, but relatively. This world and its inhabitants are sin-scarred, and cannot possibly be absolutely perfect until all the wounds are healed, which will not be while the reign of evil continues. The best human characters who have ever lived were imperfect in judgment and conduct. We cannot hope for better results. But we may be, we must be, as Christians, perfect in submission to God, in faith, in motive, and in love. Christ came into this world to make perfect men, so far as possible under fleshly trammels. The work of the ministry is declared by Paul to be to so preach, warn and teach, "that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus."
Be of good comfort, that is be contented, be animated, be encouraged, be strengthened. Cultivate an optimistic disposition. A hopeful spirit fringes every cloud with silver. Do not conclude that the world and the church are going to atoms because Tammany rules, or because there is so much wickedness in high places. The world is better to-day, and the church sways a wider and more potent sceptre than ever before. The great Proprietor himself declares that "all things work together for good to them who love the Lord." What more could be desired to make a man comfortable, even in adversity? The famous author, Samuel Johnson, once said that "where there is no hope there can be no endeavor." Then be stimulated to heroic effort to be useful, and thus insure happiness along the way.
Be of one mind. Adopt Augustine's wise motto, "In essentials unity; in nonessentials liberty; in all things charity." The strength of union is proverbial. However divided as to methods, be indissolubly united in soul-saving. Let the one prime object of the church's existence be uppermost in your minds, and cement you into inseverable oneness of aim and action. Such unity makes the forces invincible.
Live in peace. The whole warring world is sailing peaceward. Shall the church anchor in the offing? Peace means quietness, tranquility and harmony, the very opposite of strife, anger and confusion. Peace in the church includes two indispensable factors, affectionate union among the members and confidence in the standard-bearers. All differences must be settled by peaceful arbitration. Paul reveals the secret of the prevalence of this temper among the membership, when he counsels the individuals to "let the peace of God rule in your hearts." In the announcement of the advent of the founders of the Christian system, the sacred historian declares that the crowning effect of that transcendent event would be "on earth peace."
Pursuing the course thus plainly outlined will insure the unfailing presence of the God of love and peace, which is essential to the successful prosecution of a religious life.
REFLECTIONS UPON THE SITUATION.
To-day ends five years of service in this charge by the present pastor, the longest term hitherto held by any predecessor in this pulpit. While these eventful cycles have not been so fruitful as we desired and hoped, still they have not been altogether in vain in the Lord. We have had the pleasure of witnessing many conversions at these altars, and of holding effable communion in this sanctuary with the people of God. We do not recall a word or act during our pastorate here which was not prompted by a sincere desire to promote the welfare and salvation of the church and community.
Pardonable pride naturally swells the breast of one who is permitted to contemplate any great service he may have been enabled to render his fellowmen. Who can fully appreciate the complacency that must have possessed Wellington at Waterloo, or Washington at Yorktown, or Grant at Appomattox? Sir Christopher Wren will never be forgotten while St. Paul's Cathedral survives. Michael Angelo will be remembered by lovers of art while the ceiling of Sistine Chapel endures. The name of Franklin will appear high on the roll of fame while the lightnings of heaven continue to play about the habitations of men. But the delicate duty of chiseling character and directing destiny of individual men is infinitely above the sublime importance of purely temporal achievements, and its issues will appear when the glory of civilizations shall have forever faded from the memory of man. The imperishable names of Paul, Chrysostom, Wesley and Simpson, as character builders, will be heralded in the New Jerusalem endless ages beyond when the material mound and monument builders of earth shall have been long since forgotten.
We had rather be the instrument under God of saving one soul from death than to have been the designer of the superb Brooklyn Bridge, or to have been the author of the immortal Proclamation of Emancipation. If our ministry here has assuaged a sorrow, or eased a pain, or lightened a burden, or healed a wound, or comforted a heart, or saved a soul, then our monument shall stand above the magnificent shafts that commemorate earthly valor and virtue, when they shall have crumbled in the fires of the last day. We are content that the invisible results of these years, which cannot be tabulated by human arithmetic, shall be properly credited in the archives of Heaven, as incorruptible treasures laid up in that unfailing Savings Bank.
This spiritual work is not confined to the moral renovation and eternal reward of the individual who may be rescued. A saved soul means something here and now for the betterment of this world, a better citizenship, broader culture, more important discoveries, more useful inventions, sweeter family life, purified society, abolished poverty, and every other thing that makes for human improvement and refinement.
We count it an inestimable honor to have been favored with the privilege of laboring in this vineyard. Around open graves, in chambers of sickness, at the marriage feast, by the family altar, in the worshipping congregation, friendships have been formed which shall never be broken. From the paradise of memory of these hours we shall never be evicted by the relentless landlord, Time. We leave you at that mile stone, where the poet's sentiment is true,
We have a room where no one enters,
Save ourself alone,
There sits a blessed memory on a throne,
There our life centres.
Let it ever be known that this church is not in any sense a mere guild for social and literary purposes, but a divine institution for the spiritual conservation of society. Nor is it simply a cult for the delectation of its members, but an aggressive force for the moral uplift of humanity, to antagonise everything that is impure and hurtful to men, and to advocate and enforce the Christian religion in all its multifold applications to the regeneration of the race, as the sovereign remedy for the intolerable ills of life. Those whose names are on its roster have voluntarily assumed the responsibility of active service in the irrepressible conflict that is inevitably waged between its avowed principles and vice in all forms. May it continue, both individually and collectively, as an uncompromising challenge to the audacious encroachments of sin, whether in private or public.
"Blest be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.
"When we asunder part,
It gives us inward pain,
But we shall still be joined in heart,
And hope to meet again."
There was a union service in the evening as a compliment to Dr. Poulson, whose relations with the pastors and people of all churches have been exceedingly pleasant. There were addresses by the Rev. Mr. Hobbs of the Presbyterian church, the Rev. Mr. Daniels of the Baptist church, and the Rev, Mr. Tilton of the Reformed church. There was special music for the occasion. Mrs. E. J. Johnson of Hollis sang a solo, "Abide With Me." Mr. Taylor rendered a cornet solo, "Angels Ever Bright and Fair." J. Fletcher Watts presided at the organ.
Monday evening a parting reception was given to Dr. Poulson in the chapel. There was a large attendance. There were addresses by Colonel Fleming, Rev. J. Howard Hobbs, B. Frank Wood, John C. Acker, Joseph H. Stansbury, and Charles S. Tabor. Clifton Clerke sang a solo, Henry Clerke and George W. Burnham rendered a duet, and Dr. Poulson brought the exercises to a close with a few parting words.
Mrs. Poulson was presented with a case of silver by the Ladies' Aid Society and the Epworth league.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 8.
Note: The paragraph that starts with "Be of good comfort..." says "be contended" instead of contented. That doesn't sound right to be, but I'm noting it here in case it's some kind of old usage of language that has actual meaning in the context.
Rev. Dr. Poulson
New York, 1895
With the departure of the Rev. Dr. Poulson as good a man has gone out of the town as ever came into it. He has been for forty years an active servant of God, and has delivered one thousand sermons and addresses. His work in Jamaica will perpetuate his memory. He baptised 20 adults and 71 children, performed 71 marriages, and 200 persons accepted Christ in his church. He carries a grand record from this to his new field of labor.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 4.
With the departure of the Rev. Dr. Poulson as good a man has gone out of the town as ever came into it. He has been for forty years an active servant of God, and has delivered one thousand sermons and addresses. His work in Jamaica will perpetuate his memory. He baptised 20 adults and 71 children, performed 71 marriages, and 200 persons accepted Christ in his church. He carries a grand record from this to his new field of labor.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 5, 1895, p. 4.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
He Kept the Watch
1895
"I was at Old Orchard one time and attended one of the meetings led by Rev. Stephen Merritt," said a Lewiston gentleman to a Lewiston Journal reporter. "After a short address the people were invited to lay their jewels on the altar for missions. Women wept as they tore off earrings, bracelets and gold rings. Diamonds were given freely. Mr. Merritt himself placed a gold watch on the altar. Finally up rose one man with a ponderous frame and slowly pulled from his pocket a shining gold watch. It was worn, but was still a handsome thing. He held it in the palm of his big hand as he looked at it. 'I have lost that watch,' he said. 'It has been all over the world with me.' Like Mary's little lamb, it was always with its owner. It was the parting gift of a dying mother. To part with it would be like the giving up of a brother. 'Yes, I love it, and I'm going to keep it,' and he sat down like a stone, with never a particle of humor in his face."
"I was at Old Orchard one time and attended one of the meetings led by Rev. Stephen Merritt," said a Lewiston gentleman to a Lewiston Journal reporter. "After a short address the people were invited to lay their jewels on the altar for missions. Women wept as they tore off earrings, bracelets and gold rings. Diamonds were given freely. Mr. Merritt himself placed a gold watch on the altar. Finally up rose one man with a ponderous frame and slowly pulled from his pocket a shining gold watch. It was worn, but was still a handsome thing. He held it in the palm of his big hand as he looked at it. 'I have lost that watch,' he said. 'It has been all over the world with me.' Like Mary's little lamb, it was always with its owner. It was the parting gift of a dying mother. To part with it would be like the giving up of a brother. 'Yes, I love it, and I'm going to keep it,' and he sat down like a stone, with never a particle of humor in his face."
The Largest Cross
1895
The Evangelist says that the largest cross in the world now stands in Drake's bay, North America. Over 300 years ago the celebrated Sir Francis Drake landed in this bay, and his chaplain, Francis Fletcher by name, preached the very first English sermon ever heard in that region. To commemorate this event Bishop Nichols of California and the late George W. Childs caused a large stone cross to be erected on the spot, a cliff standing 300 foot above the sea. The cross is 57 feet high, of blue sandstone. Several of the stones in it are larger than the largest stone in the pyramid of Cheops. This splendid monument can be seen far and wide and is literally a sermon in stone.
Not In Their Set
"You must be very careful to have nothing to do with those bacilli," said a germ mamma to her small daughter.
"Why, mamma?"
"Because we belong to the very exclusive artificially propagated bacilli, while they can lay no claim whatever to culture." — New York Sun.
Memory
John Bunyan made himself very popular among his people by remembering them all. He said a face never left him.
The Evangelist says that the largest cross in the world now stands in Drake's bay, North America. Over 300 years ago the celebrated Sir Francis Drake landed in this bay, and his chaplain, Francis Fletcher by name, preached the very first English sermon ever heard in that region. To commemorate this event Bishop Nichols of California and the late George W. Childs caused a large stone cross to be erected on the spot, a cliff standing 300 foot above the sea. The cross is 57 feet high, of blue sandstone. Several of the stones in it are larger than the largest stone in the pyramid of Cheops. This splendid monument can be seen far and wide and is literally a sermon in stone.
Not In Their Set
"You must be very careful to have nothing to do with those bacilli," said a germ mamma to her small daughter.
"Why, mamma?"
"Because we belong to the very exclusive artificially propagated bacilli, while they can lay no claim whatever to culture." — New York Sun.
Memory
John Bunyan made himself very popular among his people by remembering them all. He said a face never left him.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Where the Money Has Gone
Where the Money Has Gone
New York, 1895
Rev. Augustus Ross, pastor of the A. M. E. Church at Glen Cove, who was called before the elders to account for the disappearance of $200 confided to his care, has announced that the money was used in paying the running expenses of the church.
The money was raised by the women of the congregation to help erect a parsonage. The women are angry because the money has been spent. Mr. Ross says the money was spent at the direction of the church trustees.
St. Paul's Church Dedicated
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal church in Oyster Bay was dedicated on Sunday with impressive ceremonies. Three services were held. Dr. Andrews, bishop of the New York East conference, preached the sermon. In the afternoon a platform meeting was held, beginning at 3 o'clock, at which the Rev. Dr. Couch made the address, and the Rev. T. B. Aston of Glen Cove, and the Rev. John Robinson of East Norwich and others spoke. In the evening the Rev. Dr. Van Alstyne, presiding elder of the Brooklyn North district, preached.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 1.
New York, 1895
Rev. Augustus Ross, pastor of the A. M. E. Church at Glen Cove, who was called before the elders to account for the disappearance of $200 confided to his care, has announced that the money was used in paying the running expenses of the church.
The money was raised by the women of the congregation to help erect a parsonage. The women are angry because the money has been spent. Mr. Ross says the money was spent at the direction of the church trustees.
St. Paul's Church Dedicated
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal church in Oyster Bay was dedicated on Sunday with impressive ceremonies. Three services were held. Dr. Andrews, bishop of the New York East conference, preached the sermon. In the afternoon a platform meeting was held, beginning at 3 o'clock, at which the Rev. Dr. Couch made the address, and the Rev. T. B. Aston of Glen Cove, and the Rev. John Robinson of East Norwich and others spoke. In the evening the Rev. Dr. Van Alstyne, presiding elder of the Brooklyn North district, preached.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 1.
Whitestone Church Members Unite
New York, 1895
Union services of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches of Whitestone are to be held, at which the merits of the different candidates to be voted on at the coming village election will be discussed. The Rev. James J. Moffit and the Rev. Jonathan Greenleaf are at the head of the movement. An effort was recently made by the churches to suppress the liquor traffic in the village, and the principal officers to come under the scrutiny of the union services will be the excise commissioners.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 1.
Union services of the Methodist and Presbyterian churches of Whitestone are to be held, at which the merits of the different candidates to be voted on at the coming village election will be discussed. The Rev. James J. Moffit and the Rev. Jonathan Greenleaf are at the head of the movement. An effort was recently made by the churches to suppress the liquor traffic in the village, and the principal officers to come under the scrutiny of the union services will be the excise commissioners.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 1.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Among the Churches
New York, 1895
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The new rectory of the Church of the Ascension at Rockville Centre has been completed.
The Rev. E. J. Curtis intends to sever his connection with the Good Ground Methodist church.
Rev. Samuel Smith will sever his connection with the M. E. Church at Lawrence at the close of the conference year.
The Rev. Petro S. Mesney, rector of All Saints' church, Bayside, has resigned to accept the rectorship of the Church of the Nativity of New York City.
The congregation of the Westhampton beach Methodist church has extended to the pastor, the Rev. B. F. Reeve, a unanimous call to remain another year.
Plans are out among the various south side contractors for figures for building the new church for the colored people at Bay Shore, which will be a free gift from C. R. Roberts, of Oakdale.
At a special meeting of the Southampton Presbyterian church, plans were adopted for a chapel and extension and authorizing the trustees to apply to the building a legacy amounting to $10,000 left by Miss Harriet J. Rogers.
At the morning service on Sunday in the Bayside Methodist church the Rev. Arthur Crosly announced his resignation as pastor, to take effect March 31st. The affairs of the church have been in a very bad condition. For over a year there has been a division in the church. At that time there was a good sized rumpus raised over a quilt contest. As a result several of the wealthiest members withdrew their support and have never attended the church since. The funds to meet the running expenses could not be raised by those remaining. Concerts and socials and finally an advertising scheme have been necessary to raise the pastor's salary.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The new rectory of the Church of the Ascension at Rockville Centre has been completed.
The Rev. E. J. Curtis intends to sever his connection with the Good Ground Methodist church.
Rev. Samuel Smith will sever his connection with the M. E. Church at Lawrence at the close of the conference year.
The Rev. Petro S. Mesney, rector of All Saints' church, Bayside, has resigned to accept the rectorship of the Church of the Nativity of New York City.
The congregation of the Westhampton beach Methodist church has extended to the pastor, the Rev. B. F. Reeve, a unanimous call to remain another year.
Plans are out among the various south side contractors for figures for building the new church for the colored people at Bay Shore, which will be a free gift from C. R. Roberts, of Oakdale.
At a special meeting of the Southampton Presbyterian church, plans were adopted for a chapel and extension and authorizing the trustees to apply to the building a legacy amounting to $10,000 left by Miss Harriet J. Rogers.
At the morning service on Sunday in the Bayside Methodist church the Rev. Arthur Crosly announced his resignation as pastor, to take effect March 31st. The affairs of the church have been in a very bad condition. For over a year there has been a division in the church. At that time there was a good sized rumpus raised over a quilt contest. As a result several of the wealthiest members withdrew their support and have never attended the church since. The funds to meet the running expenses could not be raised by those remaining. Concerts and socials and finally an advertising scheme have been necessary to raise the pastor's salary.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
Dr. Poulson's Farewell Sermon
New York, 1895
The Rev. Dr. Poulson will deliver his last sermon in the Methodist church, this village, as pastor next Sunday morning, his five years allowed by the constitution of the church having expired. In the evening the Presbyterian, Baptist and Reformed churches of the village will participate in a union farewell service. On Monday evening, in the chapel, a farewell reception will be tendered the pastor and his estimable wife. The public are invited to attend.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
The Rev. Dr. Poulson will deliver his last sermon in the Methodist church, this village, as pastor next Sunday morning, his five years allowed by the constitution of the church having expired. In the evening the Presbyterian, Baptist and Reformed churches of the village will participate in a union farewell service. On Monday evening, in the chapel, a farewell reception will be tendered the pastor and his estimable wife. The public are invited to attend.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 29, 1895, p. 8.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Spurgeon on Smoking
1895Most of the stories about the late Mr. Spurgeon have been told, but here is one which appears in Mr. Adderly's magazine Goodwill which may be new to many:
Many years ago I met the late Mr. Spurgeon, who was a great smoker, at the supper table of a friend. Over our pipes he said: 'Once a pious lady took me to task about my smoking and said, "Do you read anything in the Bible about smoking?" "No," I answered, "but we do read of the people passing through the valley of Baca" (Psalms lxxxiv, 6, Bible Version).' "
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Injured While in Sunday School
New York, 1895
A peculiar accident occurred in the Methodist Sunday school at Hempstead on Sunday while service was being held. A high wind caused the inner shutters to break loose from their fastenings and fall upon the heads of several of the children. Thomas Tydeman was struck by one of the shutters and rendered unconscious. After several stitches had been taken in a wound in his head the boy was removed to his home.
St. George's Church Endowed
St. George's Episcopal church of Flushing has received an endowment in the shape of a business block, including the site, valued at $30,000. William H. Ewbank, one of the oldest members of the church, delivered on Friday to the trustees the deed conveying the property. He is to retain the use of the property during his lifetime. The block is located at Main and Amity streets, and consists of four stores. A number of years ago Trinity Church corporation donated to St. George's two lots which are now valued at $80,000.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
A peculiar accident occurred in the Methodist Sunday school at Hempstead on Sunday while service was being held. A high wind caused the inner shutters to break loose from their fastenings and fall upon the heads of several of the children. Thomas Tydeman was struck by one of the shutters and rendered unconscious. After several stitches had been taken in a wound in his head the boy was removed to his home.
St. George's Church Endowed
St. George's Episcopal church of Flushing has received an endowment in the shape of a business block, including the site, valued at $30,000. William H. Ewbank, one of the oldest members of the church, delivered on Friday to the trustees the deed conveying the property. He is to retain the use of the property during his lifetime. The block is located at Main and Amity streets, and consists of four stores. A number of years ago Trinity Church corporation donated to St. George's two lots which are now valued at $80,000.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
Disturbed Services in a Church
New York, 1895
Charles Rogers, formerly a clergyman, was arraigned before Justice Osborne, in Moriches, Wednesday morning, on the charge of disturbing services in the Methodist church Sunday night. Rogers fell from grace several years ago. Recently he has been wandering about Long Island, soliciting aid and evincing a desire to reform.
Pastor Dallgiel asked that the offender be discharged, on condition that he leave the place. Rogers professed penitence and was permitted to leave the court on the condition that he find another abiding place.
Jamaica Church Notes
The Rev. William Phraner occupied the pulpit in the Reformed church on Sunday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
Note: The pastor, Dallgiel. It looks like that is his last name, but I can't find anyone else of that name, so it might be wrong.
Charles Rogers, formerly a clergyman, was arraigned before Justice Osborne, in Moriches, Wednesday morning, on the charge of disturbing services in the Methodist church Sunday night. Rogers fell from grace several years ago. Recently he has been wandering about Long Island, soliciting aid and evincing a desire to reform.
Pastor Dallgiel asked that the offender be discharged, on condition that he leave the place. Rogers professed penitence and was permitted to leave the court on the condition that he find another abiding place.
Jamaica Church Notes
The Rev. William Phraner occupied the pulpit in the Reformed church on Sunday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
Note: The pastor, Dallgiel. It looks like that is his last name, but I can't find anyone else of that name, so it might be wrong.
Jury Rebuked By the Judge
New York, 1895
George C. F. Fisher, of Newtown, formerly a clergyman and at one time a lawyer, was acquitted in the County Court at Long Island City on Tuesday, of the charge of falsifying a certificate of nomination in connection with the spring election last year. The certificate was that of the citizens and tax-payers party. It was charged that Fisher, who organized the party, added twenty-five signatures and also the names of certain candidates.
Town Clerk John T. Robinson testified that when Fisher filed the certificate he had added the names. Charles J. Sneller testified that he saw Fisher writing the names.
When the verdict was brought in Judge Garretson declared that it was palpably inconsistent with the evidence.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
George C. F. Fisher, of Newtown, formerly a clergyman and at one time a lawyer, was acquitted in the County Court at Long Island City on Tuesday, of the charge of falsifying a certificate of nomination in connection with the spring election last year. The certificate was that of the citizens and tax-payers party. It was charged that Fisher, who organized the party, added twenty-five signatures and also the names of certain candidates.
Town Clerk John T. Robinson testified that when Fisher filed the certificate he had added the names. Charles J. Sneller testified that he saw Fisher writing the names.
When the verdict was brought in Judge Garretson declared that it was palpably inconsistent with the evidence.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
What Has Become of the Money?
New York, 1895
The members of the Zion A. M. E. Church of Glen Cove, during the past fall and winter, raised $200 with which to complete the parsonage. The money is said to have been given to the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Ross, for safe keeping. At a recent meeting of deacons and elders, a call was made for a report upon the parsonage fund, and a document was produced which stated that the money had been turned over to the pastor. That gentleman astonished his parishioners by declaring that he did not have the money.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
The members of the Zion A. M. E. Church of Glen Cove, during the past fall and winter, raised $200 with which to complete the parsonage. The money is said to have been given to the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Ross, for safe keeping. At a recent meeting of deacons and elders, a call was made for a report upon the parsonage fund, and a document was produced which stated that the money had been turned over to the pastor. That gentleman astonished his parishioners by declaring that he did not have the money.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 1.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Among the Churches
New York, 1895
Doings of the Various Religions Bodies Throughout the Island.
By the will of the late Sarah Allen the Reformed church at Manhasset will receive $200.
A certificate of incorporation of the First Methodist church of East Hampton has been filed.
Rev. Canon William Henderson, of Montreal, has accepted a call to St. Mary's church on Shelter Island.
The new St. Paul's Methodist church at Bay Shore will be dedicated Sunday, Bishop Andrews preaching in the morning.
A call has been extended by the Methodist church at Sea Cliff to the Rev. L. K. Moore, pastor of the church of Southampton.
The Rev. William Ross, of the Methodist church Elmont, has announced to his congregation that he will not be a candidate for the pastorate the coming year.
The Presbytery of Long Island will meet in Southampton on the 9th day of April, and the installation of the Rev. Richard S. Campbell as pastor of the Southampton church will take place.
The rumor that an effort is to be made to have a coadjutor appointed to Bishop Littlejohn of the Protestant Episcopal diocese is denied by the members of the standing committee of the diocese.
The Congregational society at East Rockaway has decided upon plans for an enlargement of the church. An addition 20x25 feet will be built. This action is one result of the withdrawal of resignation by the Rev. T. S. Braithwaite, the pastor.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
Doings of the Various Religions Bodies Throughout the Island.
By the will of the late Sarah Allen the Reformed church at Manhasset will receive $200.
A certificate of incorporation of the First Methodist church of East Hampton has been filed.
Rev. Canon William Henderson, of Montreal, has accepted a call to St. Mary's church on Shelter Island.
The new St. Paul's Methodist church at Bay Shore will be dedicated Sunday, Bishop Andrews preaching in the morning.
A call has been extended by the Methodist church at Sea Cliff to the Rev. L. K. Moore, pastor of the church of Southampton.
The Rev. William Ross, of the Methodist church Elmont, has announced to his congregation that he will not be a candidate for the pastorate the coming year.
The Presbytery of Long Island will meet in Southampton on the 9th day of April, and the installation of the Rev. Richard S. Campbell as pastor of the Southampton church will take place.
The rumor that an effort is to be made to have a coadjutor appointed to Bishop Littlejohn of the Protestant Episcopal diocese is denied by the members of the standing committee of the diocese.
The Congregational society at East Rockaway has decided upon plans for an enlargement of the church. An addition 20x25 feet will be built. This action is one result of the withdrawal of resignation by the Rev. T. S. Braithwaite, the pastor.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 22, 1895, p. 8.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Father Connell Seriously Ill
New York, 1895
The Rev. E. J. Connell, pastor of St. Rose of Lima church at Rockaway Beach, is seriously ill at St. Mary's hospital. The Rev. Thomas Horan has been placed in temporary charge of the church.
Gambling Houses for the Young
Whitestone has now work for its crusading ministers. Two Chinese laundry gambling dens have sprung up in the heart of the village, half a block from the jail. They are chiefly patronized by minors.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
The Rev. E. J. Connell, pastor of St. Rose of Lima church at Rockaway Beach, is seriously ill at St. Mary's hospital. The Rev. Thomas Horan has been placed in temporary charge of the church.
Gambling Houses for the Young
Whitestone has now work for its crusading ministers. Two Chinese laundry gambling dens have sprung up in the heart of the village, half a block from the jail. They are chiefly patronized by minors.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
Praying Band Starts a Revival
New York, 1895
The Methodists of Jamaica commenced a revival Monday night. The services are held under the auspices of the praying band, which was organized fifty years ago. The meetings will be held every night this week. The old praying band consists of Isaac B. Remsen, Thomas W. Cleary, original active members, and John Selover, John C. Acker and L. M. Wood, honorary members.
Jamaica Church Notes
The Rev. Dr. Poulson will probably be assigned by Conference to the First Place church in Brooklyn.
The next pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Jamaica will probably be the Rev. Harry H. Beattys, now pastor of the church in Greenport.
The Rev. Dr. Thomas L. Poulson, of the Methodist Episcopal church, will terminate five years of service with that church at the end of the present conference year.
At a meeting of the congregation of the Baptist church on Friday evening, the Rev. Charles S. Daniels was called to the pastorate. Mr. Daniels has been acting pastor of the church for several mouths.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
The Methodists of Jamaica commenced a revival Monday night. The services are held under the auspices of the praying band, which was organized fifty years ago. The meetings will be held every night this week. The old praying band consists of Isaac B. Remsen, Thomas W. Cleary, original active members, and John Selover, John C. Acker and L. M. Wood, honorary members.
Jamaica Church Notes
The Rev. Dr. Poulson will probably be assigned by Conference to the First Place church in Brooklyn.
The next pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in Jamaica will probably be the Rev. Harry H. Beattys, now pastor of the church in Greenport.
The Rev. Dr. Thomas L. Poulson, of the Methodist Episcopal church, will terminate five years of service with that church at the end of the present conference year.
At a meeting of the congregation of the Baptist church on Friday evening, the Rev. Charles S. Daniels was called to the pastorate. Mr. Daniels has been acting pastor of the church for several mouths.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 8.
A Job Well Done
New York, 1895
The Rev. Dr. Poulson will terminate his pastorate of the Methodist Episcopal church in Jamaica with the assembling of Conference this year, and the official board of the church has put on record expressions of the joy it has found in his ministry and the sorrow that will be felt at parting with him. We believe that the people of Jamaica of whatever belief will heartily regret the departure of Dr. Poulson. His has been at all times the conduct of a gentleman and the deportment of a true clergyman. His mission has been to preach a pure Gospel, to minister to the sick, to help the needy, and in all these works he has won the love and esteem of the people. The parish that secures the services of such a man of God will have abundant reason for self-gratulation.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 4.
The Rev. Dr. Poulson will terminate his pastorate of the Methodist Episcopal church in Jamaica with the assembling of Conference this year, and the official board of the church has put on record expressions of the joy it has found in his ministry and the sorrow that will be felt at parting with him. We believe that the people of Jamaica of whatever belief will heartily regret the departure of Dr. Poulson. His has been at all times the conduct of a gentleman and the deportment of a true clergyman. His mission has been to preach a pure Gospel, to minister to the sick, to help the needy, and in all these works he has won the love and esteem of the people. The parish that secures the services of such a man of God will have abundant reason for self-gratulation.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 4.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Salvationists Too Noisy
New York, 1895
The parades of the Salvation Army at Flushing are objected to by the citizens. They are described as noisy. The citizens declare that a bass drum and two cornets do not make harmony. Unless the parades are stopped some of the Salvationists may find themselves in jail. A protect has been made to the Town Board, asking that the nuisance be abated.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
The parades of the Salvation Army at Flushing are objected to by the citizens. They are described as noisy. The citizens declare that a bass drum and two cornets do not make harmony. Unless the parades are stopped some of the Salvationists may find themselves in jail. A protect has been made to the Town Board, asking that the nuisance be abated.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
Offers to Build a Clock Tower
New York, 1895
The Rev. Dr. Alexander Mackay Smith, on behalf of the children of the late Mrs. Ellen Ward, has communicated to Supervisor Denton of North Hempstead an offer to erect a stone tower and clock in the centre of the park on the west side of the village of Roslyn, provided the town will grant permission and make provision for keeping the clock in running order. The offer includes a memorial tower of artistic design, surmounted by clock and chimes, at an expense of $7,000.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
The Rev. Dr. Alexander Mackay Smith, on behalf of the children of the late Mrs. Ellen Ward, has communicated to Supervisor Denton of North Hempstead an offer to erect a stone tower and clock in the centre of the park on the west side of the village of Roslyn, provided the town will grant permission and make provision for keeping the clock in running order. The offer includes a memorial tower of artistic design, surmounted by clock and chimes, at an expense of $7,000.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
Victory for the Clergymen
New York, 1895
Edward Margolies has decided not to fight the ministers of Whitestone any longer, and will not attempt to open a saloon. The preachers claimed that Margolies was not moral enough to run a saloon. They successfully fought him, and last week the Board of Excise refused to give him license.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
Edward Margolies has decided not to fight the ministers of Whitestone any longer, and will not attempt to open a saloon. The preachers claimed that Margolies was not moral enough to run a saloon. They successfully fought him, and last week the Board of Excise refused to give him license.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 15, 1895, p. 1.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Will Give Up St. Ann's Church
New York, 1895
The parishioners of St. Ann's Episcopal Church at Bay Side are tired of struggling to keep the church on a sound financial footing, and will soon give up the attempt. The church was organized several years ago.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 4.
The parishioners of St. Ann's Episcopal Church at Bay Side are tired of struggling to keep the church on a sound financial footing, and will soon give up the attempt. The church was organized several years ago.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 4.
This Dominie is A Terror
New York, 1895
A Slungshot in his Sleeve and a Razor Hidden in his Boot.
Edward Hicks, who was arrested for throwing stones at a Long Island railroad train at Wantagh, made a confession when arraigned before Justice Seaman which implicates his father, who is a colored clergyman. The youth said he was forced to throw stones at the train by his father and do other violent things. Last December, he said, his father compelled him to place stones and ties on the railroad tracks to wreck a train. He alleged that the clergyman had stolen a number of articles from the neighbors, and told where they could be found. A search warrant was issued and the stolen property was found under the minister's bed. The old man was arrested and brought into court. When he came to the room the youth shouted: "Look out for him! He's got a knife and razor."
At this point the minister made an attempt to leave the court. He was stopped by officers and searched. A slungshot was found hidden up his sleeve and a razor in his boot. The clergyman carried a large knife in his belt. The preacher was sent to jail to await examination.
The boy, who is 16 years old, was committed to the house of refuge. In making a statement to the justice the clergyman admitted that he had spent two years in prison for bigamy.
Justice Seaman sent Hicks to the county jail for six months.
Note: "Slungshot" is the word used in the article, twice. Original article about Edward Hicks throwing the stones.
Robbed the Charity Boxes
Thieves broke into St. John's Lutheran church at College Point Friday night and robbed the contribution boxes. The boxes were torn from their fastenings.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
A Slungshot in his Sleeve and a Razor Hidden in his Boot.
Edward Hicks, who was arrested for throwing stones at a Long Island railroad train at Wantagh, made a confession when arraigned before Justice Seaman which implicates his father, who is a colored clergyman. The youth said he was forced to throw stones at the train by his father and do other violent things. Last December, he said, his father compelled him to place stones and ties on the railroad tracks to wreck a train. He alleged that the clergyman had stolen a number of articles from the neighbors, and told where they could be found. A search warrant was issued and the stolen property was found under the minister's bed. The old man was arrested and brought into court. When he came to the room the youth shouted: "Look out for him! He's got a knife and razor."
At this point the minister made an attempt to leave the court. He was stopped by officers and searched. A slungshot was found hidden up his sleeve and a razor in his boot. The clergyman carried a large knife in his belt. The preacher was sent to jail to await examination.
The boy, who is 16 years old, was committed to the house of refuge. In making a statement to the justice the clergyman admitted that he had spent two years in prison for bigamy.
Justice Seaman sent Hicks to the county jail for six months.
Note: "Slungshot" is the word used in the article, twice. Original article about Edward Hicks throwing the stones.
Robbed the Charity Boxes
Thieves broke into St. John's Lutheran church at College Point Friday night and robbed the contribution boxes. The boxes were torn from their fastenings.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Among the Churches
New York, 1895
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The congregation of the First church of Southold held a large meeting on Tuesday for the purpose of electing a pastor. This church was organized here on October 21, 1640. From 1851 to 1892 it was under the pastoral care of the Rev. Dr. Whitaker. It has now voted to call the Rev. James B. Freeman of St. Paul, Minn., to be its pastor.
The New York East Methodist conference, which embraces all Long Island, will meet at Stamford, Conn., on the 3rd of April, and will be presided over by Bishop Warren of Denver.
The religious revival which has been in progress at Babylon since the first week of January, ceased Monday evening with a monster song and praise service in the Presbyterian church.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The congregation of the First church of Southold held a large meeting on Tuesday for the purpose of electing a pastor. This church was organized here on October 21, 1640. From 1851 to 1892 it was under the pastoral care of the Rev. Dr. Whitaker. It has now voted to call the Rev. James B. Freeman of St. Paul, Minn., to be its pastor.
The New York East Methodist conference, which embraces all Long Island, will meet at Stamford, Conn., on the 3rd of April, and will be presided over by Bishop Warren of Denver.
The religious revival which has been in progress at Babylon since the first week of January, ceased Monday evening with a monster song and praise service in the Presbyterian church.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Church Notes
New York, 1895
At the communion service in the Methodist church on Sunday morning three persons were received into membership by letter and two on probation.
The Wesley praying band of New York conducted services in the Methodist church on Sunday evening and have had charge of the meetings every evening during the week.
The annual meeting of the woman's missionary society of the Presbyterian church will be held in the chapel on Clinton avenue this evening. Miss Holmes, of Syria, will make an address.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
At the communion service in the Methodist church on Sunday morning three persons were received into membership by letter and two on probation.
The Wesley praying band of New York conducted services in the Methodist church on Sunday evening and have had charge of the meetings every evening during the week.
The annual meeting of the woman's missionary society of the Presbyterian church will be held in the chapel on Clinton avenue this evening. Miss Holmes, of Syria, will make an address.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 8.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Mr. Whitehouse Not Found
New York, 1895
He Has Often Before Hidden Himself for Days at a Time.
Thomas Whitehouse, of Cold Spring Harbor, who mysteriously disappeared on Friday morning has not been found. People have searched in woods and barns, and in all vacant houses, but they can find no trace of him. He is about 70 years old, five feet and three inches in height, and wears a full beard. He is not married. He was born in England and when a young man he came to New York. He shipped on a whale ship and went on three voyages. After the last one he came to Cold Spring Harbor, where he has made his home for the forty years since, with Capt. William Bingham.
He received two fortunes from England. The first one he took with him to sea, and his companions stole not only the money but all his clothes. When he received his second fortune he gave some of it to friends to keep for him and some of it he put in a trunk that he hid in a vacant barn. This was stolen.
Mr. Whitehouse was eccentric. He would hide things, and often he would hide himself until he was nearly starved. When on board a vessel he would crawl down the hold and hide himself. About two years ago he hid in a barn for four days. It was thought he must be hiding this time, but every place has been searched.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
He Has Often Before Hidden Himself for Days at a Time.
Thomas Whitehouse, of Cold Spring Harbor, who mysteriously disappeared on Friday morning has not been found. People have searched in woods and barns, and in all vacant houses, but they can find no trace of him. He is about 70 years old, five feet and three inches in height, and wears a full beard. He is not married. He was born in England and when a young man he came to New York. He shipped on a whale ship and went on three voyages. After the last one he came to Cold Spring Harbor, where he has made his home for the forty years since, with Capt. William Bingham.
He received two fortunes from England. The first one he took with him to sea, and his companions stole not only the money but all his clothes. When he received his second fortune he gave some of it to friends to keep for him and some of it he put in a trunk that he hid in a vacant barn. This was stolen.
Mr. Whitehouse was eccentric. He would hide things, and often he would hide himself until he was nearly starved. When on board a vessel he would crawl down the hold and hide himself. About two years ago he hid in a barn for four days. It was thought he must be hiding this time, but every place has been searched.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
Prisoners Plead Not Guilty
New York, 1895
Among the prisoners arraigned before Judge Garretson Tuesday afternoon was John Kinney, of Newtown, who pleaded not guilty to an indictment accusing him of grand larceny. Emile Anton and Joseph August both pleaded not guilty to indictments of assault in the second degree. Frank Wilson said he didn't disturb the meeting of the Salvation army at Flushing.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
Among the prisoners arraigned before Judge Garretson Tuesday afternoon was John Kinney, of Newtown, who pleaded not guilty to an indictment accusing him of grand larceny. Emile Anton and Joseph August both pleaded not guilty to indictments of assault in the second degree. Frank Wilson said he didn't disturb the meeting of the Salvation army at Flushing.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
Against A Disorderly Saloon
New York, 1895
A Methodist Clergyman Insulted at an Excise Meeting.
The war against the alleged disorderly saloons of Whitestone by the clergy and numerous other villagers is now thoroughly under way. Sunday night the Rev. James J. Moffit, pastor of the Epworth Methodist Episcopal church, at the conclusion of his sermon on "The Home" requested his people to remain in their seats. He went among them and requested them to sign a paper which he read to them, and nearly all of them did so. It was a protest against the granting of a saloon license to Edward Margolies. In the complaint Margolies is charged with having kept a place of bad character. It is said that he catered to boys and violated the excise law.
The protest, with fifty signatures of prominent villagers attached, was presented to the excise commissioners at their meeting in Flushing Monday afternoon, by the Rev. Mr. Moffitt and the Rev. Jonathan Greenleaf of the Presbyterian church. The clergymen were confronted by Corporation Counsel Lewis W. Ensign and W. S. Overton on behalf of Margolies.
Ex-Judge Overton told the board that Margolies was a man of better character than the minister who had handed in the protest, meaning the Rev. Mr. Moffitt.
The protest was received, and a hearing of the case was set down for Wednesday morning.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
A Methodist Clergyman Insulted at an Excise Meeting.
The war against the alleged disorderly saloons of Whitestone by the clergy and numerous other villagers is now thoroughly under way. Sunday night the Rev. James J. Moffit, pastor of the Epworth Methodist Episcopal church, at the conclusion of his sermon on "The Home" requested his people to remain in their seats. He went among them and requested them to sign a paper which he read to them, and nearly all of them did so. It was a protest against the granting of a saloon license to Edward Margolies. In the complaint Margolies is charged with having kept a place of bad character. It is said that he catered to boys and violated the excise law.
The protest, with fifty signatures of prominent villagers attached, was presented to the excise commissioners at their meeting in Flushing Monday afternoon, by the Rev. Mr. Moffitt and the Rev. Jonathan Greenleaf of the Presbyterian church. The clergymen were confronted by Corporation Counsel Lewis W. Ensign and W. S. Overton on behalf of Margolies.
Ex-Judge Overton told the board that Margolies was a man of better character than the minister who had handed in the protest, meaning the Rev. Mr. Moffitt.
The protest was received, and a hearing of the case was set down for Wednesday morning.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 8, 1895, p. 1.
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Jamaica Church Notes
New York, 1895
William H. Statesir has been elected superintendent of the Reformed church Sunday school.
The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church had charge of the church service Sunday evening. Rev. Judson Swift of New York City addressed the congregation.
Rev. George E. Tilly occupied the pulpit in the Powers street Methodist church, Brooklyn, on Sunday evening.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
William H. Statesir has been elected superintendent of the Reformed church Sunday school.
The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church had charge of the church service Sunday evening. Rev. Judson Swift of New York City addressed the congregation.
Rev. George E. Tilly occupied the pulpit in the Powers street Methodist church, Brooklyn, on Sunday evening.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 8.
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