New York, 1895
Jamaica Church Notes.
The Rev. William Bottome, rector of Grace church, occupied the pulpit in St. George's church at Hempstead on Sunday evening.
The Sunday school of the Baptist church held children's day exercises Sunday evening. The exercises embraced choruses and recitations. Short addresses were made by the Rev. Mr. Daniels and Daniel Roberts of Floral Park.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Burglary in a Catholic Church.
New York, 1895
It was discovered on Monday that sometime during Sunday night burglars paid a visit to St. Joseph's Catholic church on Lefferts' avenue, Morris Park. They gained an entrance by forcing open the door of the vestry room at the rear of the church. They blew open the safe, which was in the vestry room completely wrecking it, but got nothing for their trouble. Father Maguire had all the money at his home. Nothing else was disturbed. The burglars left behind them a quantity of powder, a dark lantern, and a jimmy.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
It was discovered on Monday that sometime during Sunday night burglars paid a visit to St. Joseph's Catholic church on Lefferts' avenue, Morris Park. They gained an entrance by forcing open the door of the vestry room at the rear of the church. They blew open the safe, which was in the vestry room completely wrecking it, but got nothing for their trouble. Father Maguire had all the money at his home. Nothing else was disturbed. The burglars left behind them a quantity of powder, a dark lantern, and a jimmy.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Sunday School Has Ice Cream Festival
New York, 1895
Notes From Aqueduct.
The M. P. Sunday school held their annual ice cream and strawberry festival on Friday evening.
Mrs. W. E. Blandy will preach on Sunday evening in the M. P. Church. Subject, "The Joys of Summertime." Song service at 7.30. You are invited.
Mrs. Milville, the mother of Charles Milville, of Centreville avenue, is dangerously sick, having burst a blood vessel, and is not expected to recover.
The Centreville avenue M. P. Sunday school will unite with the Woodhaven Presbyterian Sunday school on Saturday 29th, and go by the steamer Crystal Stream and barge Columbia to Iona Island, on the Hudson, leaving Ozone Park station at 8 A. M. Tickets, adults 75 cents, children 40 cents.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Notes From Aqueduct.
The M. P. Sunday school held their annual ice cream and strawberry festival on Friday evening.
Mrs. W. E. Blandy will preach on Sunday evening in the M. P. Church. Subject, "The Joys of Summertime." Song service at 7.30. You are invited.
Mrs. Milville, the mother of Charles Milville, of Centreville avenue, is dangerously sick, having burst a blood vessel, and is not expected to recover.
The Centreville avenue M. P. Sunday school will unite with the Woodhaven Presbyterian Sunday school on Saturday 29th, and go by the steamer Crystal Stream and barge Columbia to Iona Island, on the Hudson, leaving Ozone Park station at 8 A. M. Tickets, adults 75 cents, children 40 cents.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Kimber Preaches at Little Neck
New York, 1895
The News of Richmond Hill.
The Rev. Joshua Kimber occupied the pulpit in Zion Episcopal church at Little Neck on Sunday morning.
The public schools in the Richmond Hill district will close for the summer vacation on Friday, the 28th.
Joel Fowler has been elected president of the Richmond Hill branch of the Western Savings and Loan association.
The Rev. M. M. G. Dana, of Lowell, Mass., occupied the pulpit in the Congregational church on Sunday evening.
The Sunday school of the church of the Resurrection held Children's Day services in the church on Sunday evening.
Miss Bessie Jones, daughter of Col. William A. Jones, was one of the graduates at Packer Institute in Brooklyn last week.
Agnes Weysmach of Vine street, while feeding a cat was badly bitten on the hand by the animal. Dr. Scovil cauterized the wound.
The Rev. Mr. Bryan, rector of the Church of the Resurrection, has decided not to accept the call as Almoner to the Garden City Cathedral, and the vestry of his church have unanimously voted to increase his salary from $1,200 to $1,500.
A meeting of the tax-payers of the village was held in the Congregational church last evening for the purpose of considering the advisability of issuing bonds for road improvements and other purposes.
Preparations are being made for a grand celebration on July 4th. There will be a parade in the morning of the fire department and boys' brigade. It is expected that the Hon. Richard C. McCormick will deliver the oration. There will be fireworks in the evening.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
The News of Richmond Hill.
The Rev. Joshua Kimber occupied the pulpit in Zion Episcopal church at Little Neck on Sunday morning.
The public schools in the Richmond Hill district will close for the summer vacation on Friday, the 28th.
Joel Fowler has been elected president of the Richmond Hill branch of the Western Savings and Loan association.
The Rev. M. M. G. Dana, of Lowell, Mass., occupied the pulpit in the Congregational church on Sunday evening.
The Sunday school of the church of the Resurrection held Children's Day services in the church on Sunday evening.
Miss Bessie Jones, daughter of Col. William A. Jones, was one of the graduates at Packer Institute in Brooklyn last week.
Agnes Weysmach of Vine street, while feeding a cat was badly bitten on the hand by the animal. Dr. Scovil cauterized the wound.
The Rev. Mr. Bryan, rector of the Church of the Resurrection, has decided not to accept the call as Almoner to the Garden City Cathedral, and the vestry of his church have unanimously voted to increase his salary from $1,200 to $1,500.
A meeting of the tax-payers of the village was held in the Congregational church last evening for the purpose of considering the advisability of issuing bonds for road improvements and other purposes.
Preparations are being made for a grand celebration on July 4th. There will be a parade in the morning of the fire department and boys' brigade. It is expected that the Hon. Richard C. McCormick will deliver the oration. There will be fireworks in the evening.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 8.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Rubinstein's Religion
1895
Born a Jew, Baptized a Christian, but Still an Unbeliever.
Although a Jew by birth, Rubinstein was baptized when a mere infant, and, as religion is a necessity in Russia, was forced, when residing there, to follow the prescribed forms once a year at least. But in reality he had little sympathy with the religion of the priest. The question of the hereafter had for him a fascination and a certain awe; but, although he went so far at times as to profess a belief in annihilation after death, yet it is to be doubted if Rubinstein himself really knew what he did believe. He certainly had his full share of Jewish skepticism, but at the same time was full of superstition — a sure sign, at least, that he could not have believed in nothing, since he feared something. He would never set out on a journey on Friday, neither would he, unless forced by circumstances, mention any of his undertakings before they were accomplished — a superstition which I encountered only the other day in Paderewski.
In his physiognomy Rubinstein had nothing whatever of the Israelite. He resembled Beethoven strangely, and for this was laughingly dubbed "Van II" by Liszt. It is worthy of notice and stands greatly to his credit that in Russia, where it is better to be born a dog than a Jew, Rubinstein, despite his baptism, never sought to deny his Jewish origin. In a certain way he was even proud of it and always boldly acknowledged it.
He was an ardent patriot and loved Russia with heart and soul, working unceasingly for the musical future of his country, having devoted the best part of his life to this cause. Without doubt he did for musical Russia more than any other man, and the best conservatory in the world today — that of St. Petersburg — owes its existence to his enthusiasm and the lavish gifts of money he made from time to time. He was curiously proud of this work, and he said once to me: "When I am dead, all that I care men should remember me by is this conservatory; that they should say it was Anton Rubinstein's work." — Alexander McArthur in Century.
Born a Jew, Baptized a Christian, but Still an Unbeliever.
Although a Jew by birth, Rubinstein was baptized when a mere infant, and, as religion is a necessity in Russia, was forced, when residing there, to follow the prescribed forms once a year at least. But in reality he had little sympathy with the religion of the priest. The question of the hereafter had for him a fascination and a certain awe; but, although he went so far at times as to profess a belief in annihilation after death, yet it is to be doubted if Rubinstein himself really knew what he did believe. He certainly had his full share of Jewish skepticism, but at the same time was full of superstition — a sure sign, at least, that he could not have believed in nothing, since he feared something. He would never set out on a journey on Friday, neither would he, unless forced by circumstances, mention any of his undertakings before they were accomplished — a superstition which I encountered only the other day in Paderewski.
In his physiognomy Rubinstein had nothing whatever of the Israelite. He resembled Beethoven strangely, and for this was laughingly dubbed "Van II" by Liszt. It is worthy of notice and stands greatly to his credit that in Russia, where it is better to be born a dog than a Jew, Rubinstein, despite his baptism, never sought to deny his Jewish origin. In a certain way he was even proud of it and always boldly acknowledged it.
He was an ardent patriot and loved Russia with heart and soul, working unceasingly for the musical future of his country, having devoted the best part of his life to this cause. Without doubt he did for musical Russia more than any other man, and the best conservatory in the world today — that of St. Petersburg — owes its existence to his enthusiasm and the lavish gifts of money he made from time to time. He was curiously proud of this work, and he said once to me: "When I am dead, all that I care men should remember me by is this conservatory; that they should say it was Anton Rubinstein's work." — Alexander McArthur in Century.
Universalist Church Calls Pastor
New York, 1895
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religions Bodies Throughout the Island.
Rev. Mr. Keene of Southold Universalist church has accepted a call to the church at Hyannis. Mass.
Zion church, Little Neck, celebrated on Sunday its sixty-fifth anniversary. Bloodgood H. Cutter is believed to be the only person living who was a member of the parish at the time of its organization and is still a member. Mr. Cutter delivered an historical address. Rev. Joshua Kimber preached the morning sermon.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religions Bodies Throughout the Island.
Rev. Mr. Keene of Southold Universalist church has accepted a call to the church at Hyannis. Mass.
Zion church, Little Neck, celebrated on Sunday its sixty-fifth anniversary. Bloodgood H. Cutter is believed to be the only person living who was a member of the parish at the time of its organization and is still a member. Mr. Cutter delivered an historical address. Rev. Joshua Kimber preached the morning sermon.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
MOSQUITOES AND KEROSENE.
New York, 1895
Entomologists Don't Think Much of Parson Long's Plan.
Entomologists do not take much stock in the plan of the Rev. John D. Long of Babylon, for exterminating mosquitoes by sprinkling kerosene from a watering pot on the surface of waters where the larvae of the insect are found. One authority said:
"Everybody knows that nothing is more fatal to insect life than kerosene; so if all the mosquitoes or mosquito eggs in the country could be sprayed with it we wouldn't be troubled long with the little pests. But that, I should imagine, would be a difficult result to accomplish.
"It is stated that the Rev. Mr. Long poured some kerosene on a small pond, and afterward the mosquitoes disappeared. That may be quite true, but I think that it was a summer breeze, blowing away from the pond that banished the insects, and not the kerosene.
"You know that at the seashore if a breeze is blowing off the land mosquitoes will swarm along the beach. On the other hand, if the breeze is coming in from the sea, there will be no mosquitoes on the shore.
"The trouble with the kerosene theory of extermination is that it must be limited. It is true that mosquitoes breed on water, but if the breeding ground be a large body of water it would be difficult to pour a sufficient quantity of oil on the troubled waters."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Entomologists Don't Think Much of Parson Long's Plan.
Entomologists do not take much stock in the plan of the Rev. John D. Long of Babylon, for exterminating mosquitoes by sprinkling kerosene from a watering pot on the surface of waters where the larvae of the insect are found. One authority said:
"Everybody knows that nothing is more fatal to insect life than kerosene; so if all the mosquitoes or mosquito eggs in the country could be sprayed with it we wouldn't be troubled long with the little pests. But that, I should imagine, would be a difficult result to accomplish.
"It is stated that the Rev. Mr. Long poured some kerosene on a small pond, and afterward the mosquitoes disappeared. That may be quite true, but I think that it was a summer breeze, blowing away from the pond that banished the insects, and not the kerosene.
"You know that at the seashore if a breeze is blowing off the land mosquitoes will swarm along the beach. On the other hand, if the breeze is coming in from the sea, there will be no mosquitoes on the shore.
"The trouble with the kerosene theory of extermination is that it must be limited. It is true that mosquitoes breed on water, but if the breeding ground be a large body of water it would be difficult to pour a sufficient quantity of oil on the troubled waters."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
CHURCH RENT ASUNDER.
New York, 1895
THE REV. MR. SPEARS OF COMAC INSULTED AND DEFIED.
A Christianless State of Affairs Brought to Light in the Presbytery of Nassau — A Trustee Who is an Unbeliever — The Treasurer Throws Up the Books.
The Presbytery of Nassau held its Summer meeting in the chapel of the Presbyterian church at Jamaica on Tuesday. The Rev. J. Howard Hobbs was chosen moderator, and the Rev. A. G. Russell, stated clerk, recorded the proceedings. The attendance was small.
The Rev. P. D. Oakley's historical report of the Presbyterian church in America, which was read at the fall meeting of Presbytery, and who also wrote a history of the Jamaica church, in which he claimed that it was the oldest Presbyterian church in America, and which was denied in public print by the Rev. Mr. Kerr, of the Hempstead church, caused considerable discussion.
Mr. Oakley claimed that he had been misrepresented in the article published by Mr. Kerr.
Both of the articles were read from the papers in which they were published; and Mr. Oakey explained those portions alleged to be incorrect by Mr. Kerr. He said: "If I live to see Saturday of this week I will be 79 years of age, and I have been a member of Presbytery for 40 years. If Presbytery lay this matter on the table, it will be a blot on my character as a minister. I wish to clear my skirts of what has been stated incorrectly in Mr. Kerr's article."
The Rev. Mr. Kerr said he did not wish to do an injury to Brother Oakey. He was perfectly willing to let the matter rest with Presbytery. He had tried to uphold what he believed, and so long as he lives, unless there is better evidence than that brought by Mr. Oakey, he shall believe that the Hempstead church is older than the church at Jamaica.
The matter was referred to a committee to report at the next meeting of Presbytery.
The Rev. P. W. Cutler, of the Brooklyn Presbytery, who was present, was invited to sit with Presbytery as a corresponding member.
The Rev. Mr. Spears, of Brentwood, and having charge of the church at Comac, said that he had been appointed chaplain to the New York City insane asylum at West Islip, but he should remain in charge of the church at Brentwood, and asked that his pastoral relations with the church at Comac be dissolved. Things have not been pleasant at that church.
"I tried to have the hour for the afternoon service fixed for 4 o'clock, instead of 3 o'clock, but no action was taken. At a Congregational meeting I tried to direct the meeting, but was told that I had no business there. I then tendered my resignation which was ignored, and I was told that the trustees would attend to it. The chairman of the meeting was not a member of the church, and the meeting was illegal."
Much of the trouble has arisen at the annual meeting. Three of the members would meet and elect a trustee, and keep no record of the meeting. Presbytery should know how some of its churches are run. The law as to the holding of church property has been ignored by the trustees. There is but one male member of the church, and he is an elder. I am told by men in that congregation that Presbytery has nothing to do with them.
Elder Wickes — "Yes, that is so, and I shall leave and go to some other church."
The Rev. Mr. Spears — "I do not wish to go back to that church. It has become distasteful to me. The men do their dickering and trading before coming to church, and before the 'Amen' is said are at it again. I wish the Comac church to know that they must abide by the rules of Presbtery, and that they cannot insult the ministers."
The pastoral relation between the Rev. Mr. Spears and the church at Comac was dissolved, and the Rev. Mr. Carter, of Huntington, will declare the pulpit vacant on Sunday. The Rev. Messrs. Carter and Mallman, and Elder Woodhull Sammis, were appointed a committee to investigate the affairs of the church.
Mr. Spears inquired if the Comac church was responsible for his salary. The treasurer had turned the books over to him, and had resigned.
The moderator said that all personal considerations will be held in abeyance until the committee have investigated and reported.
The Rev. Mr. Spears asked, "What shall I do with the church books? The trustees refuse to come to the church, and one of them is an unbeliever."
The moderator — "You being the head of the church, and clerk of the session, must take charge of the books."
The committee on the Whitestone church recommended that aid in the sum of $300 for one year be given, and it was so ordered.
Owing to the small attendance consideration of the report of the committee to general assembly was deferred until the fall meeting.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
THE REV. MR. SPEARS OF COMAC INSULTED AND DEFIED.
A Christianless State of Affairs Brought to Light in the Presbytery of Nassau — A Trustee Who is an Unbeliever — The Treasurer Throws Up the Books.
The Presbytery of Nassau held its Summer meeting in the chapel of the Presbyterian church at Jamaica on Tuesday. The Rev. J. Howard Hobbs was chosen moderator, and the Rev. A. G. Russell, stated clerk, recorded the proceedings. The attendance was small.
The Rev. P. D. Oakley's historical report of the Presbyterian church in America, which was read at the fall meeting of Presbytery, and who also wrote a history of the Jamaica church, in which he claimed that it was the oldest Presbyterian church in America, and which was denied in public print by the Rev. Mr. Kerr, of the Hempstead church, caused considerable discussion.
Mr. Oakley claimed that he had been misrepresented in the article published by Mr. Kerr.
Both of the articles were read from the papers in which they were published; and Mr. Oakey explained those portions alleged to be incorrect by Mr. Kerr. He said: "If I live to see Saturday of this week I will be 79 years of age, and I have been a member of Presbytery for 40 years. If Presbytery lay this matter on the table, it will be a blot on my character as a minister. I wish to clear my skirts of what has been stated incorrectly in Mr. Kerr's article."
The Rev. Mr. Kerr said he did not wish to do an injury to Brother Oakey. He was perfectly willing to let the matter rest with Presbytery. He had tried to uphold what he believed, and so long as he lives, unless there is better evidence than that brought by Mr. Oakey, he shall believe that the Hempstead church is older than the church at Jamaica.
The matter was referred to a committee to report at the next meeting of Presbytery.
The Rev. P. W. Cutler, of the Brooklyn Presbytery, who was present, was invited to sit with Presbytery as a corresponding member.
The Rev. Mr. Spears, of Brentwood, and having charge of the church at Comac, said that he had been appointed chaplain to the New York City insane asylum at West Islip, but he should remain in charge of the church at Brentwood, and asked that his pastoral relations with the church at Comac be dissolved. Things have not been pleasant at that church.
"I tried to have the hour for the afternoon service fixed for 4 o'clock, instead of 3 o'clock, but no action was taken. At a Congregational meeting I tried to direct the meeting, but was told that I had no business there. I then tendered my resignation which was ignored, and I was told that the trustees would attend to it. The chairman of the meeting was not a member of the church, and the meeting was illegal."
Much of the trouble has arisen at the annual meeting. Three of the members would meet and elect a trustee, and keep no record of the meeting. Presbytery should know how some of its churches are run. The law as to the holding of church property has been ignored by the trustees. There is but one male member of the church, and he is an elder. I am told by men in that congregation that Presbytery has nothing to do with them.
Elder Wickes — "Yes, that is so, and I shall leave and go to some other church."
The Rev. Mr. Spears — "I do not wish to go back to that church. It has become distasteful to me. The men do their dickering and trading before coming to church, and before the 'Amen' is said are at it again. I wish the Comac church to know that they must abide by the rules of Presbtery, and that they cannot insult the ministers."
The pastoral relation between the Rev. Mr. Spears and the church at Comac was dissolved, and the Rev. Mr. Carter, of Huntington, will declare the pulpit vacant on Sunday. The Rev. Messrs. Carter and Mallman, and Elder Woodhull Sammis, were appointed a committee to investigate the affairs of the church.
Mr. Spears inquired if the Comac church was responsible for his salary. The treasurer had turned the books over to him, and had resigned.
The moderator said that all personal considerations will be held in abeyance until the committee have investigated and reported.
The Rev. Mr. Spears asked, "What shall I do with the church books? The trustees refuse to come to the church, and one of them is an unbeliever."
The moderator — "You being the head of the church, and clerk of the session, must take charge of the books."
The committee on the Whitestone church recommended that aid in the sum of $300 for one year be given, and it was so ordered.
Owing to the small attendance consideration of the report of the committee to general assembly was deferred until the fall meeting.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Stopped the Sunday Games.
New York, 1895
The steamer Aurora landed a picnic party at Stimmel's pavilion at Whitestone on Sunday. Several smaller parties entered the village by train. Foot ball and bowling matches were carried on in the afternoon, and there was music also. The Good Government club with several deputy sheriffs put a stop to the music and games. In order to get into the ground they were compelled to climb a high board fence.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
The steamer Aurora landed a picnic party at Stimmel's pavilion at Whitestone on Sunday. Several smaller parties entered the village by train. Foot ball and bowling matches were carried on in the afternoon, and there was music also. The Good Government club with several deputy sheriffs put a stop to the music and games. In order to get into the ground they were compelled to climb a high board fence.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Honors for Deacon Crawford.
New York, 1895
Deacon John W. Crawford is one of the pillars of the Flushing Methodist church. He won a bicycle at the Mercury wheel club raffle, and shortly afterwards returned it because of conscientious scruples. He has been re-elected president of the Epworth league. This is his sixth term. Mr. Crawford is also a village trustee and a prominent mason.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Deacon John W. Crawford is one of the pillars of the Flushing Methodist church. He won a bicycle at the Mercury wheel club raffle, and shortly afterwards returned it because of conscientious scruples. He has been re-elected president of the Epworth league. This is his sixth term. Mr. Crawford is also a village trustee and a prominent mason.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 21, 1895, p. 1.
Friday, August 15, 2008
ARE YOU GOING
New York, 1895
To the Christian Endeavor Convention at Boston?
The National Christian Endeavor Convention will be held in Boston July 10th to 15th. There will doubtless be a goodly party of Queens County Endeavorers to attend those most interesting meetings. In a circular on the subject the Rev. F. I. Wheat, of Woodhaven, President of the Queens county union, says: "If each society could have at least one representative there it would be of great benefit to their work, and it is hoped that such may be the case. Make an effort in your society, and make an effort to go yourself.
"It is desirable that the trip be made as comfortable and inexpensive as possible, and to this end it is greatly to be desired that all the Queens County delegates and their friends travel together. Thus we shall be with acquaintances and those with whom we are associated in the endeavor work. And if we go in sufficient numbers we can have a car to ourselves, protected from over crowding, via. N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. The car will accommodate sixty persons, and if we get a party of forty we can have the extra space to keep cool in.
"The ticket for the round trip is $5.00, precisely the same as by the special excursion steamer Rhode Island, which will be greatly crowded, and requires changing from boat to train en route. Our trip will be continuous and by daylight all the way."
If the Queens County party go in company as above described, the entire expense will be:
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 5.
To the Christian Endeavor Convention at Boston?
The National Christian Endeavor Convention will be held in Boston July 10th to 15th. There will doubtless be a goodly party of Queens County Endeavorers to attend those most interesting meetings. In a circular on the subject the Rev. F. I. Wheat, of Woodhaven, President of the Queens county union, says: "If each society could have at least one representative there it would be of great benefit to their work, and it is hoped that such may be the case. Make an effort in your society, and make an effort to go yourself.
"It is desirable that the trip be made as comfortable and inexpensive as possible, and to this end it is greatly to be desired that all the Queens County delegates and their friends travel together. Thus we shall be with acquaintances and those with whom we are associated in the endeavor work. And if we go in sufficient numbers we can have a car to ourselves, protected from over crowding, via. N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. The car will accommodate sixty persons, and if we get a party of forty we can have the extra space to keep cool in.
"The ticket for the round trip is $5.00, precisely the same as by the special excursion steamer Rhode Island, which will be greatly crowded, and requires changing from boat to train en route. Our trip will be continuous and by daylight all the way."
If the Queens County party go in company as above described, the entire expense will be:
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 5.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Long Island Baptists Meet.
New York, 1895
The summer session of the Long Island Baptist association opened in the Baptist church at Hempstead on Tuesday morning. There was a large attendance of pastors and delegates from churches in the association. The session was called to order by the moderator, the Rev. Dr. Kelsay, of Brooklyn, and after the opening devotional exercises the sermon was preached by the Rev. William Jessup Scholar.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
The summer session of the Long Island Baptist association opened in the Baptist church at Hempstead on Tuesday morning. There was a large attendance of pastors and delegates from churches in the association. The session was called to order by the moderator, the Rev. Dr. Kelsay, of Brooklyn, and after the opening devotional exercises the sermon was preached by the Rev. William Jessup Scholar.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Rev. Peterson Lays Cornerstone
New York, 1895
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church of Middle Village, the Rev. D. W. Peterson, pastor, laid the cornerstone of a new school on Sunday. Addresses were made in the German language by The Rev. G. C. Berkemeier, and in English by the Rev. J. B. W. Haas.
Bishop Littlejohn will confirm a class in St. Ann's church, Sayville, the latter part of this month.
The new mission chapel at Lynbrook was dedicated Tuesday evening by the Rev. A. McNichol of Brooklyn.
H. W. Meyer, of Glendale, is about to erect a handsome church in that village in memory of his daughter, who died a short time ago. The building will cost $30,000.
The Rev. Walter Irving Steckel, in charge of St. Timothy's Episcopal church, Brooklyn, was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Littlejohn at the Garden City Cathedral on Sunday morning.
At the annual meeting of St. George's church, Hempstead, Augustus Denton and Thomas H. Clowes were chosen wardens and B. Valentine Clowes, George W. Earle, Birdsall Post, Bergen R. Carman, J. W. B. Van De Water and J. H. Van Nostrand vestrymen.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran church of Middle Village, the Rev. D. W. Peterson, pastor, laid the cornerstone of a new school on Sunday. Addresses were made in the German language by The Rev. G. C. Berkemeier, and in English by the Rev. J. B. W. Haas.
Bishop Littlejohn will confirm a class in St. Ann's church, Sayville, the latter part of this month.
The new mission chapel at Lynbrook was dedicated Tuesday evening by the Rev. A. McNichol of Brooklyn.
H. W. Meyer, of Glendale, is about to erect a handsome church in that village in memory of his daughter, who died a short time ago. The building will cost $30,000.
The Rev. Walter Irving Steckel, in charge of St. Timothy's Episcopal church, Brooklyn, was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Littlejohn at the Garden City Cathedral on Sunday morning.
At the annual meeting of St. George's church, Hempstead, Augustus Denton and Thomas H. Clowes were chosen wardens and B. Valentine Clowes, George W. Earle, Birdsall Post, Bergen R. Carman, J. W. B. Van De Water and J. H. Van Nostrand vestrymen.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Cornerstone Laid
New York, 1895
News in Brief.
The cornerstone of the new Presbyterian chapel at Southampton was laid last Saturday.
A monument is to be erected in Bridgehampton to the memory of the soldiers of the late war and the war of 1812.
Miss Libbie Skillman, daughter of ex-Judge Skillman, of Roslyn, has returned from a four months' sojourn abroad.
The woman's missionary society of the Presbytery of Long Island contributed $1,269 to home missions and $1,142 to foreign missions during the year.
Miss Martha Combes, daughter of Dr. A. C. Combes, of Newtown, sailed for Europe. Miss Combes will remain abroad until next October.
H. W. Meyer of Glendale, who has sailed for Europe, will on his return erect a handsome church in that village, in memory of his daughter. The building will cost $30,000.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
News in Brief.
The cornerstone of the new Presbyterian chapel at Southampton was laid last Saturday.
A monument is to be erected in Bridgehampton to the memory of the soldiers of the late war and the war of 1812.
Miss Libbie Skillman, daughter of ex-Judge Skillman, of Roslyn, has returned from a four months' sojourn abroad.
The woman's missionary society of the Presbytery of Long Island contributed $1,269 to home missions and $1,142 to foreign missions during the year.
Miss Martha Combes, daughter of Dr. A. C. Combes, of Newtown, sailed for Europe. Miss Combes will remain abroad until next October.
H. W. Meyer of Glendale, who has sailed for Europe, will on his return erect a handsome church in that village, in memory of his daughter. The building will cost $30,000.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Children's Day Observances.
New York, 1895
Children's Day was celebrated in many churches on Sunday. In the Methodist church, Jamaica, the exercises were held in the evening by the children under the direction of the superintendent of the school, George W. Burnham, and his assistant, Alfred H. Beers. The platform was handsomely decorated with flowers. There was singing and recitations by the children, and an address by the pastor, Rev. H. H. Beattys.
A children's service was held in the Presbyterian church, Jamaica, Sunday morning, the children singing appropriate hymns. The sacrament of baptism was administered by the pastor, who also delivered an address.
The Sunday School of the Reformed church, Jamaica, held its anniversary Sunday evening in the church. The pulpit was decked with potted plants and cut flowers. William H. Statesir, superintendent of the school, presided. The exercises opened with a voluntary by Miss Irene Brinckerhoff, organist. The school entered the edifice singing the processional "Gladly Marching 'Neath God's Banner." The program embraced a number of hymns, responsive readings, a scripture lesson and exercises by the infant class. Addresses were made by the Rev. Mr. Stockwell, Rev. Mr. Tilton, and Nathaniel Croswell.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Children's Day was celebrated in many churches on Sunday. In the Methodist church, Jamaica, the exercises were held in the evening by the children under the direction of the superintendent of the school, George W. Burnham, and his assistant, Alfred H. Beers. The platform was handsomely decorated with flowers. There was singing and recitations by the children, and an address by the pastor, Rev. H. H. Beattys.
A children's service was held in the Presbyterian church, Jamaica, Sunday morning, the children singing appropriate hymns. The sacrament of baptism was administered by the pastor, who also delivered an address.
The Sunday School of the Reformed church, Jamaica, held its anniversary Sunday evening in the church. The pulpit was decked with potted plants and cut flowers. William H. Statesir, superintendent of the school, presided. The exercises opened with a voluntary by Miss Irene Brinckerhoff, organist. The school entered the edifice singing the processional "Gladly Marching 'Neath God's Banner." The program embraced a number of hymns, responsive readings, a scripture lesson and exercises by the infant class. Addresses were made by the Rev. Mr. Stockwell, Rev. Mr. Tilton, and Nathaniel Croswell.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Salvation Army.
New York, 1895
Brigadier Evans and Central Staff will visit Jamaica on Wednesday evening next, A grand enrollment and swearing in of recruits will take place in the Town Hall, at 7.30 o'clock, and also the presentation of colors. Adjutant Dannon, the "Spurgeonic Bostonesian," Ensign Marsh and others will be present. Doors open at 7.30 P. M.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Brigadier Evans and Central Staff will visit Jamaica on Wednesday evening next, A grand enrollment and swearing in of recruits will take place in the Town Hall, at 7.30 o'clock, and also the presentation of colors. Adjutant Dannon, the "Spurgeonic Bostonesian," Ensign Marsh and others will be present. Doors open at 7.30 P. M.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Rev. Butler Transferred
New York, 1895
Jamaica Church Notes.
Rev. W. H Butler has been transferred by the A. M. E. Conference from Philadelphia to the Allen A. M. E. Church in Jamaica.
Isaac U. Hyatt, Morris M. Fosdick and Nathaniel C. Hendrickson have been reelected trustees of the Presbyterian church for a term of three years.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Church Notes.
Rev. W. H Butler has been transferred by the A. M. E. Conference from Philadelphia to the Allen A. M. E. Church in Jamaica.
Isaac U. Hyatt, Morris M. Fosdick and Nathaniel C. Hendrickson have been reelected trustees of the Presbyterian church for a term of three years.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Rev. Byrt's Last Sunday
New York, 1895
Morris Park Notes.
The Rev. Mr. Byrt of the Methodist church will occupy the pulpit for the last time on Sunday, the 23rd. In the morning he will deliver an historical address and in the evening preach his farewell sermon.
John H. Graynor, of Spruce street, private secretary to Hon. Perry Belmont, is at Newport.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Morris Park Notes.
The Rev. Mr. Byrt of the Methodist church will occupy the pulpit for the last time on Sunday, the 23rd. In the morning he will deliver an historical address and in the evening preach his farewell sermon.
John H. Graynor, of Spruce street, private secretary to Hon. Perry Belmont, is at Newport.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Sunday School Festival
New York, 1895
Notes from Aqueduct.
The M. P. Sunday school will hold their summer festival on Friday, June 21.
Rev. W. E. Blandy and his wife are visiting the Rev. James Cody at Inwood.
The Rev. W. E. Blandy will preach in the Centreville avenue M. P. Church on Sunday at 7.30 P. M. subject, "The Ideal Circle."
The Union Sunday school held their summer festival on Saturday a week ago. Newton Bergen, superintendent, and C. E. Hendrickson, superintendent of the M. P. Sunday school and a number of others were in attendance. It was a success.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Notes from Aqueduct.
The M. P. Sunday school will hold their summer festival on Friday, June 21.
Rev. W. E. Blandy and his wife are visiting the Rev. James Cody at Inwood.
The Rev. W. E. Blandy will preach in the Centreville avenue M. P. Church on Sunday at 7.30 P. M. subject, "The Ideal Circle."
The Union Sunday school held their summer festival on Saturday a week ago. Newton Bergen, superintendent, and C. E. Hendrickson, superintendent of the M. P. Sunday school and a number of others were in attendance. It was a success.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, June 14, 1895, p. 8.
Hindooism and Islamism
1895
That the 280,000,000 inhabitants of the continent of India should ever become one nation is so wild an improbability, and, even if possible, a matter of so many centuries, that its assumed realization cannot be made the basis of practical politics, for Hindooism and Islam show no signs of decay, and the antagonism between their followers is on the increase.
In the traditions of history, one of the most powerful elements of national sentiment, the pride of the one is the shame of the other. The Mussulman glories in Aurangzeb. The followers of Gobind Singh and Sevajee detest his memory. Intermarriage is impossible and is a sin oven among the myriad castes of Hindoos. There is no historical example of such a miracle as the amalgamation into one nation of such a multitude of diverse elements, and if it is to be effected the first steps have yet to be taken. — National Review.
That the 280,000,000 inhabitants of the continent of India should ever become one nation is so wild an improbability, and, even if possible, a matter of so many centuries, that its assumed realization cannot be made the basis of practical politics, for Hindooism and Islam show no signs of decay, and the antagonism between their followers is on the increase.
In the traditions of history, one of the most powerful elements of national sentiment, the pride of the one is the shame of the other. The Mussulman glories in Aurangzeb. The followers of Gobind Singh and Sevajee detest his memory. Intermarriage is impossible and is a sin oven among the myriad castes of Hindoos. There is no historical example of such a miracle as the amalgamation into one nation of such a multitude of diverse elements, and if it is to be effected the first steps have yet to be taken. — National Review.
Mohammedan Tree Worship
1895
To a certain degree the inhabitants of all Mohammedan countries are worshipers of the tree known as the date palm. One of the prophet's most supreme and binding injunctions is, "Honor thy paternal aunt, the date palm, for in paradise was it created and from the very heap of dust out of which Adam's body was formed."
The Mohammedans also have a tradition to the effect that when Adam and Eve were driven from the garden they were allowed to take with them a date seed, and that from that single seed sprang all the date trees now known. By some admirable providence the original date seed was planted, and the tree grow where the temple of Mecca now stands, and from its trunk was hewn the cradle which often lulled the infant Mohammed to sleep. The Mohammedans declare that all prayers are fulfilled which are made with the knees pressing upon palm wood or with the same kind of wood in the hand. — St. Louis Republic.
To a certain degree the inhabitants of all Mohammedan countries are worshipers of the tree known as the date palm. One of the prophet's most supreme and binding injunctions is, "Honor thy paternal aunt, the date palm, for in paradise was it created and from the very heap of dust out of which Adam's body was formed."
The Mohammedans also have a tradition to the effect that when Adam and Eve were driven from the garden they were allowed to take with them a date seed, and that from that single seed sprang all the date trees now known. By some admirable providence the original date seed was planted, and the tree grow where the temple of Mecca now stands, and from its trunk was hewn the cradle which often lulled the infant Mohammed to sleep. The Mohammedans declare that all prayers are fulfilled which are made with the knees pressing upon palm wood or with the same kind of wood in the hand. — St. Louis Republic.
Hope
1895
Though scattered far the flock may stray,
His own the Shepherd still shall claim—
The saints who never learned to pray,
The friends who never spoke his name.
When shall his gathered church rejoice
His word of promise to recall—
One sheltering fold, one Shepherd's voice,
One God and Father over all?
Dear Master, while we hear thy voice
That says, "The truth shall make you free,"
Thy servants still by loving choice,
Oh, keep us faithful unto thee.
—Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Though scattered far the flock may stray,
His own the Shepherd still shall claim—
The saints who never learned to pray,
The friends who never spoke his name.
When shall his gathered church rejoice
His word of promise to recall—
One sheltering fold, one Shepherd's voice,
One God and Father over all?
Dear Master, while we hear thy voice
That says, "The truth shall make you free,"
Thy servants still by loving choice,
Oh, keep us faithful unto thee.
—Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
New Chalice
New York, 1895
A new sterling silver chalice and paten of handsome design and workmanship have been presented to the Church of the Redeemer at Merrick.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 5.
A new sterling silver chalice and paten of handsome design and workmanship have been presented to the Church of the Redeemer at Merrick.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 5.
Sunday Bicycling Editorial
New York, 1895
The Rev. Dr. Cooper of the Church of the Redeemer at Astoria takes a sensible and at the same time a liberal Christian view of the Sunday bicyclist, and if all clergymen would do the same there would not be so many empty seats in the churches. The man who goes to church on his wheel may be quite as devoted to worship as the man who goes there grandly in his coach, and the cycler should have the preference, for he is not depriving other men of the opportunity to worship God on Sunday by keeping them at work grooming horses and driving them.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
The Rev. Dr. Cooper of the Church of the Redeemer at Astoria takes a sensible and at the same time a liberal Christian view of the Sunday bicyclist, and if all clergymen would do the same there would not be so many empty seats in the churches. The man who goes to church on his wheel may be quite as devoted to worship as the man who goes there grandly in his coach, and the cycler should have the preference, for he is not depriving other men of the opportunity to worship God on Sunday by keeping them at work grooming horses and driving them.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 4.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Religious Societies are Busy.
New York, 1895
The first two weeks in June will be busy with religious societies. Three important conventions having been announced to be held during that time. The first is the convention of the North Side Sunday school association of Suffolk county, which will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 4 and 5, at Northport. The following week, on Thursday, the convention of the North Brooklyn district Epworth league will be held at Riverhead. The third event is the twenty-fifth convention of the Queens County Sunday school association, in the Presbyterian church at Newtown, Wednesday, June 5.
Episcopal Convention.
The twenty-eighth annual convention of the Episcopal diocese of Long Island began Tuesday at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, and continued yesterday. One hundred and thirty clergymen and laymen from Brooklyn and Long Island towns and villages are present. The Bishop presided.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
The first two weeks in June will be busy with religious societies. Three important conventions having been announced to be held during that time. The first is the convention of the North Side Sunday school association of Suffolk county, which will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 4 and 5, at Northport. The following week, on Thursday, the convention of the North Brooklyn district Epworth league will be held at Riverhead. The third event is the twenty-fifth convention of the Queens County Sunday school association, in the Presbyterian church at Newtown, Wednesday, June 5.
Episcopal Convention.
The twenty-eighth annual convention of the Episcopal diocese of Long Island began Tuesday at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, and continued yesterday. One hundred and thirty clergymen and laymen from Brooklyn and Long Island towns and villages are present. The Bishop presided.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Rev. Elias Crane Dead.
New York, 1895
The Rev. Elias Crane, a retired Presbyterian clergyman, died on Sunday night at Elizabeth, N. J. He was born in Jamaica and was 68 years old, He was a graduate of Princeton College. During the war he served as chaplain in the Christian Commission, afterward serving for eight years in the chapel at the New York Navy Yard. His brother is John M. Crane, president of the Shoe and Leather Bank, whose home has always been in Jamaica.
Queens County Endeavorers.
The spring convention of the Union Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor was held at Hempstead on Tuesday afternoon. The first session began at 3.15 o'clock, when the Rev. C. C. Pierce delivered the address. Percy J. S. Ryan of New York presented a report on the junior work. Dr. H. A. Stimson made the chief address at the evening service.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
The Rev. Elias Crane, a retired Presbyterian clergyman, died on Sunday night at Elizabeth, N. J. He was born in Jamaica and was 68 years old, He was a graduate of Princeton College. During the war he served as chaplain in the Christian Commission, afterward serving for eight years in the chapel at the New York Navy Yard. His brother is John M. Crane, president of the Shoe and Leather Bank, whose home has always been in Jamaica.
Queens County Endeavorers.
The spring convention of the Union Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor was held at Hempstead on Tuesday afternoon. The first session began at 3.15 o'clock, when the Rev. C. C. Pierce delivered the address. Percy J. S. Ryan of New York presented a report on the junior work. Dr. H. A. Stimson made the chief address at the evening service.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Church Dedication at Dunton.
New York, 1895
The First Congregational church of Dunton, which was organized last October, was dedicated Tuesday evening. There was a council of ministers of the Congregational society in the afternoon, at which the church was formally recognized and admitted.
There was a large attendance at the dedicatory exercises in the evening. The services opened with an anthem by the choir under the direction of George L. Powell, followed by the reading of the minutes of the council. The sermon was preached by the Rev. J. C. Roberts. The prayer of recognition and dedication was made by the Rev. E. H. Byington. The right hand of fellowship was given by the Rev. W. T. Stokes, and the charge to the people by the Rev. Howard Billman.
The new church will seat 300 people and is at present under the pastoral care of E. E. Stewart, an evangelist. It is free of debt.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
The First Congregational church of Dunton, which was organized last October, was dedicated Tuesday evening. There was a council of ministers of the Congregational society in the afternoon, at which the church was formally recognized and admitted.
There was a large attendance at the dedicatory exercises in the evening. The services opened with an anthem by the choir under the direction of George L. Powell, followed by the reading of the minutes of the council. The sermon was preached by the Rev. J. C. Roberts. The prayer of recognition and dedication was made by the Rev. E. H. Byington. The right hand of fellowship was given by the Rev. W. T. Stokes, and the charge to the people by the Rev. Howard Billman.
The new church will seat 300 people and is at present under the pastoral care of E. E. Stewart, an evangelist. It is free of debt.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Prium Accepts Call
New York, 1895
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
Rev. Walter B. Prium, of Crozer Seminary, has accepted a call to the Babylon Baptist church.
Bishop Littlejohn visited St. John's church, Long Island City, Sunday afternoon and confirmed a class of 26.
A site has been purchased at Sayville for a new Catholic church, and work upon the edifice will be started at once.
The ordination of the Rev. William S. Ballou will take place in the Universalist Church at Huntington on Tuesday evening.
The woman's home and foreign missionary society of the Presbytery of Long Island will hold its annual meeting in Bridge Hampton on Wednesday and Thursday next.
Another memorial window has been placed in All Saints' church, Great Neck. It is given in memory of the late Harry Messenger and his wife, Rosa, by their five surviving children.
Last Sunday was a day of rejoicing for Patchogue Congregationalists. The occasion was the celebration of the second anniversary of the dedication of the handsome church. One of the interesting events of the morning was the contribution of $1,300 toward the church debt.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
Rev. Walter B. Prium, of Crozer Seminary, has accepted a call to the Babylon Baptist church.
Bishop Littlejohn visited St. John's church, Long Island City, Sunday afternoon and confirmed a class of 26.
A site has been purchased at Sayville for a new Catholic church, and work upon the edifice will be started at once.
The ordination of the Rev. William S. Ballou will take place in the Universalist Church at Huntington on Tuesday evening.
The woman's home and foreign missionary society of the Presbytery of Long Island will hold its annual meeting in Bridge Hampton on Wednesday and Thursday next.
Another memorial window has been placed in All Saints' church, Great Neck. It is given in memory of the late Harry Messenger and his wife, Rosa, by their five surviving children.
Last Sunday was a day of rejoicing for Patchogue Congregationalists. The occasion was the celebration of the second anniversary of the dedication of the handsome church. One of the interesting events of the morning was the contribution of $1,300 toward the church debt.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Methodist Church Building One Year Old
New York, 1895
Morris Park Notes.
The Methodist church celebrated its first anniversary of the dedication of its new building on Sunday. Rev. A. W. Byrt preached the sermon.
The official board of the Methodist Episcopal church accepted the resignation of the Rev. Mr. Byrt as pastor. He will go to the church at Patchogue on July 1.
The announcement of the lecture on "The Salvation of the Republic," to be given by the eloquent Paulist Missionary, the Rev. Father Doyle, in St. Benedict's Church, Morris Park, Sunday evening next, has awakened wide spread interest. A concert will precede the lecture at 7.30. Father Doyle is the Catholic clergyman who appeared before the students of the Union Theological Seminary a few months ago and addressed them at the invitation of the Rev. Dr. Briggs.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Morris Park Notes.
The Methodist church celebrated its first anniversary of the dedication of its new building on Sunday. Rev. A. W. Byrt preached the sermon.
The official board of the Methodist Episcopal church accepted the resignation of the Rev. Mr. Byrt as pastor. He will go to the church at Patchogue on July 1.
The announcement of the lecture on "The Salvation of the Republic," to be given by the eloquent Paulist Missionary, the Rev. Father Doyle, in St. Benedict's Church, Morris Park, Sunday evening next, has awakened wide spread interest. A concert will precede the lecture at 7.30. Father Doyle is the Catholic clergyman who appeared before the students of the Union Theological Seminary a few months ago and addressed them at the invitation of the Rev. Dr. Briggs.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Sunday School Observes Anniversary
New York, 1895
Jamaica Brevities.
The Sunday school of the Reformed church will hold its anniversary the second Sunday in June.
The Rev. Mr. Watkins, of Allen African Methodist church, is attending the annual conference of the denomination at Albany.
The members of Jamaica Post G. A. R. attended memorial services in the Methodist church Sunday evening. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. A. Beatty, who preached an eloquent sermon.
The Rev. Charles Daniels, pastor of the Baptist church, and his wife were tendered a house warming Thursday night by the members of his congregation. The parlors were filled with their friends.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Jamaica Brevities.
The Sunday school of the Reformed church will hold its anniversary the second Sunday in June.
The Rev. Mr. Watkins, of Allen African Methodist church, is attending the annual conference of the denomination at Albany.
The members of Jamaica Post G. A. R. attended memorial services in the Methodist church Sunday evening. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. A. Beatty, who preached an eloquent sermon.
The Rev. Charles Daniels, pastor of the Baptist church, and his wife were tendered a house warming Thursday night by the members of his congregation. The parlors were filled with their friends.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 8.
Friday, August 1, 2008
CHURCH INVITES BICYCLISTS.
New York, 1895
May Go in Their Riding Togs, and Their Wheels Will Be Cared For.
Sunday bicyclists will be welcomed in the Church of the Redeemer in Astoria, of which the Rev. Dr. Edmund D. Cooper is rector. It is the leading Episcopal church in Long Island City. The church was well filled Sunday morning when Dr. Cooper began his address on the subject of inducing young men to attend church.
"Young men," he said, "if you must ride bicycles on Sundays, come to church, no matter if you are attired in riding costume. We will make you welcome, and I will make arrangements to have your wheels taken care of during services. Two sons of a communicant of this church went bicycling last Sunday. Before leaving, their mother told them not to return until they had been to church. They arrived at the church door here dressed in bicycle costume shortly after services began. Their wheels were taken care of, and they were escorted to the rector's pew, and it pleased me to see them there. Do not stay away from church Sundays because you ride a bicycle. Bring the wheel to church with you."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 1.
May Go in Their Riding Togs, and Their Wheels Will Be Cared For.
Sunday bicyclists will be welcomed in the Church of the Redeemer in Astoria, of which the Rev. Dr. Edmund D. Cooper is rector. It is the leading Episcopal church in Long Island City. The church was well filled Sunday morning when Dr. Cooper began his address on the subject of inducing young men to attend church.
"Young men," he said, "if you must ride bicycles on Sundays, come to church, no matter if you are attired in riding costume. We will make you welcome, and I will make arrangements to have your wheels taken care of during services. Two sons of a communicant of this church went bicycling last Sunday. Before leaving, their mother told them not to return until they had been to church. They arrived at the church door here dressed in bicycle costume shortly after services began. Their wheels were taken care of, and they were escorted to the rector's pew, and it pleased me to see them there. Do not stay away from church Sundays because you ride a bicycle. Bring the wheel to church with you."
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 31, 1895, p. 1.
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