New York, 1895
Among the Churches
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The First Baptist church of Babylon has extended a call to the Rev. Walter B. Pimm, a Crozier seminary student.
The Rev. Paul Houghtaling, pastor of the Congregational church at Sayville has tendered his resignation, to take effect August 1st.
The Rev. Wilbur P. Ferguson, pastor of the Patchogue Methodist church, has accepted a call to the presidency of the Centenary Collegiate Institute at Hackensack, N. J.
The Rev. Eugene J. Donnelly, rector of St. Michael's church, Flushing, sailed Saturday morning for Genoa. He will be gone about six months. His parishioners presented him with a purse of $700.
The first confirmation service within the year took place at the Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City, on Sunday. Bishop Littlejohn, who returned from his vacation last week, officiated, and a large class was presented.
An interesting baptismal service was celebrated at the Baptist church in Patchogue. The Rev. Frank P. Stoddard of Strong place Baptist church, Brooklyn, assisted the Rev. Richard Hill of the local church in baptizing nine converts. Rev. Mr. Stoddard preached the sermon.
The new Presbyterian church at Newtown was dedicated on Sunday. The Rev. William M. Paxton preached the dedicatory sermon. The pastor conducted the office of dedication. At the afternoon service there was a fellowship meeting at which the Rev. J. Howard Hobbs, of Jamaica; Rev. Edward M. McGuffey, of Newtown; Rev. Charles K Clearwater, Rev. W. W. T. Duncan, Rev. F. W. Hock and the Rev. A. H. Todd made addresses. The Rev. Theodore L. Cuyler, of Brooklyn, preached the sermon in the evening. The church has been built and furnished with a fund left by the will of the late John Goldsmith Payntar, of New York, a former resident of Newtown.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, May 10, 1895, p. 2.
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Easter Song Services
New York, 1895
As Rendered In the Various Village Churches.
Artistic music, a profusion of flowers and large congregations marked the Easter festival in the Jamaica churches.
The Rev. J. Howard Hobbs preached an Easter sermon at the Presbyterian church in the morning. In the afternoon the Sunday school held a pretty service in commemoration of the day.
The services in the Reformed church were unusually attractive. The floral display was superb, and the music under the direction of Prof. Jones, assisted by Miss Irene Brinckerhoff as organist was the finest ever heard in the church.
The Easter services were attractive at the Baptist church. The Rev. Charles S. Daniels, pastor, preached an appropriate sermon. The pulpit platform was garnished with flowers.
The Rev. Father Dennison officiated at St. Monica's Roman Catholic church. The Easter music was by a choir of young people with Miss Julia Flannaigan as organist.
The congregation of Grace P. E Church are congratulating themselves and their rector, the Rev. Dr. Bottome, on the raising of the church debt of $1,600, which was wiped out by the Easter offerings.
Sunday morning's Easter service was particularly impressive, the music being rendered by the vested boy choir, under the direction of Choirmaster Frank E. Hopkins. The solos of Southwick's "Te Deum," by Harry Read, William H. Clarke and Clifton Clerke were particularly effective, and the clear soprano voice of Curtis Holt was heard with fine effect in the solo, "On the Cross." At the baptismal service in the afternoon fourteen children were christened.
The Rev. Henry H. Beattys began his pastoral duties at the M. E. Church, and was received with great cordiality by a very large congregation. He is an eloquent and forceful preacher. The service was marked by good music, directed by W. S. Taylor, with J. F. Watts as organist.
Baptist Pulpits
Two Baptist pulpits have become vacant. The Rev. J. E. Raymond has closed his pastorate at the church at Babylon, and the Rev. L. T. Griffin has resigned from the pastorate of the East avenue church at Long Island City.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 19, 1895, p. 2.
As Rendered In the Various Village Churches.
Artistic music, a profusion of flowers and large congregations marked the Easter festival in the Jamaica churches.
The Rev. J. Howard Hobbs preached an Easter sermon at the Presbyterian church in the morning. In the afternoon the Sunday school held a pretty service in commemoration of the day.
The services in the Reformed church were unusually attractive. The floral display was superb, and the music under the direction of Prof. Jones, assisted by Miss Irene Brinckerhoff as organist was the finest ever heard in the church.
The Easter services were attractive at the Baptist church. The Rev. Charles S. Daniels, pastor, preached an appropriate sermon. The pulpit platform was garnished with flowers.
The Rev. Father Dennison officiated at St. Monica's Roman Catholic church. The Easter music was by a choir of young people with Miss Julia Flannaigan as organist.
The congregation of Grace P. E Church are congratulating themselves and their rector, the Rev. Dr. Bottome, on the raising of the church debt of $1,600, which was wiped out by the Easter offerings.
Sunday morning's Easter service was particularly impressive, the music being rendered by the vested boy choir, under the direction of Choirmaster Frank E. Hopkins. The solos of Southwick's "Te Deum," by Harry Read, William H. Clarke and Clifton Clerke were particularly effective, and the clear soprano voice of Curtis Holt was heard with fine effect in the solo, "On the Cross." At the baptismal service in the afternoon fourteen children were christened.
The Rev. Henry H. Beattys began his pastoral duties at the M. E. Church, and was received with great cordiality by a very large congregation. He is an eloquent and forceful preacher. The service was marked by good music, directed by W. S. Taylor, with J. F. Watts as organist.
Baptist Pulpits
Two Baptist pulpits have become vacant. The Rev. J. E. Raymond has closed his pastorate at the church at Babylon, and the Rev. L. T. Griffin has resigned from the pastorate of the East avenue church at Long Island City.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 19, 1895, p. 2.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Methodists Get Pastor
New York, 1895
News of Hollis
It is with pleasure that the members of the Methodist church welcome the Rev. T. F. Clark as their pastor for another year.
An Old Folks' concert will be given on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the M. E. Church. The young folks have been rehearsing for some weeks for the occasion under the leadership of Mr. Hull of Brooklyn. A very interesting program is promised.
The members of St. Mary's guild assembled at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Nagle Tuesday evening, expecting to spend the time in sewing, as usual, but found that a surprise had been prepared for them by Mrs. Schultz, consisting of cake and ice cream. The little ones enjoyed the treat very much.
Mrs. A. P. Weidman and son are visiting friends in Pittsburg, Pa.
Mrs. Stein, who purchased a house on Carpenter avenue, has moved into it.
Hollis now lets her light shine. The street lamps were lighted Monday evening for the first time.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 19, 1895, p. 8.
News of Hollis
It is with pleasure that the members of the Methodist church welcome the Rev. T. F. Clark as their pastor for another year.
An Old Folks' concert will be given on Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in the M. E. Church. The young folks have been rehearsing for some weeks for the occasion under the leadership of Mr. Hull of Brooklyn. A very interesting program is promised.
The members of St. Mary's guild assembled at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Nagle Tuesday evening, expecting to spend the time in sewing, as usual, but found that a surprise had been prepared for them by Mrs. Schultz, consisting of cake and ice cream. The little ones enjoyed the treat very much.
Mrs. A. P. Weidman and son are visiting friends in Pittsburg, Pa.
Mrs. Stein, who purchased a house on Carpenter avenue, has moved into it.
Hollis now lets her light shine. The street lamps were lighted Monday evening for the first time.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, April 19, 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
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Among The Churches
New York, 1895
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The First Congregational Church at Roslyn was admitted to fellowship Thursday by a council of clergymen and laymen. The society was organized less than a year ago, and last fall dedicated its new edifice, which was erected at a cost of $10,000.
The Catholic children at Willets' Point are assisting to collect funds for the erection of a new Roman Catholic church at Bayside. They have raised enough money with the contributions of the residents to insure the laying of the corner stone early in the spring.
The dedication of the new Presbyterian church of Newtown village, which was to have taken place last Sunday, had to be postponed on account of the discovery that a number of steam pipes had burst. As soon as the damage can be repaired, arrangements for the dedication will be made.
St. John's Lutheran church at Ingleside, Flushing, was dedicated Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Leo Konig, president of the New York State synod, preached, and he was assisted in the services by the church pastor, the Rev. A. E. Schmitthaener. The church is a frame building finished in natural woods. The auditorium was filled Sunday, and the day was a glad one in the history of the congregation, representing as it did the successful culmination of years of struggle. Several years ago a handful of the German element of Flushing with no church of their denomination in the village were in the habit of meeting and journeying together to attend services on Sunday at Corona or Jamaica. Additions were made to their number, and finally a little colony of twenty secured the free library for meetings and called as a minister the present pastor. He set about the work of erecting a church, and in October, 1894, the cornerstone of the building dedicated on Sunday was laid.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 2.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The First Congregational Church at Roslyn was admitted to fellowship Thursday by a council of clergymen and laymen. The society was organized less than a year ago, and last fall dedicated its new edifice, which was erected at a cost of $10,000.
The Catholic children at Willets' Point are assisting to collect funds for the erection of a new Roman Catholic church at Bayside. They have raised enough money with the contributions of the residents to insure the laying of the corner stone early in the spring.
The dedication of the new Presbyterian church of Newtown village, which was to have taken place last Sunday, had to be postponed on account of the discovery that a number of steam pipes had burst. As soon as the damage can be repaired, arrangements for the dedication will be made.
St. John's Lutheran church at Ingleside, Flushing, was dedicated Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Leo Konig, president of the New York State synod, preached, and he was assisted in the services by the church pastor, the Rev. A. E. Schmitthaener. The church is a frame building finished in natural woods. The auditorium was filled Sunday, and the day was a glad one in the history of the congregation, representing as it did the successful culmination of years of struggle. Several years ago a handful of the German element of Flushing with no church of their denomination in the village were in the habit of meeting and journeying together to attend services on Sunday at Corona or Jamaica. Additions were made to their number, and finally a little colony of twenty secured the free library for meetings and called as a minister the present pastor. He set about the work of erecting a church, and in October, 1894, the cornerstone of the building dedicated on Sunday was laid.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, March 1, 1895, p. 2.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Among The Churches
New York, 1895
Doings of the Various Religions Bodies Throughout the Island.
The convention of the Hempstead Town Christian Endeavor union will be held in the Presbyterian church at Hempstead on Wednesday evening.
The Presbyterians of Southampton are trying to raise $3,000 to defray the expenses of enlarging their church and building a chapel.
The Rev. Clarence True Wilson, who has been stationed at Sea Cliff for two years, has decided to spend one year in California for the benefit of his health.
City and Island has a portrait of the Rev. William M. Willett, A. M., the Nestor of Long Island Methodist pastors, the eldest among the elders, having traveled the Suffolk circuit in 1823.
Children of the late Henry Corwith of Chicago have presented a new rostrum back, costing $700, to the Presbyterian church at Bridgehampton. They have also offered to build an organ gallery.
The members and congregation of Bethany Congregational church at East Rockaway are not disposed to accept the resignation of their pastor, the Rev. Thomas S. Braithwaite, and Monday evening by a unanimous vote it was decided to request the pastor to withdraw it.
The closing services in the old church building that for over one hundred years has been the spiritual home of the First Presbyterian society of Newtown were held last Sunday. In the morning the pastor, Rev. J. E. Mallmann, preached a historical discourse, covering the period of the Society's existence from 1652 to 1895. The dedication of the new church will take place next Sunday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 22, 1895, p. 2.
Doings of the Various Religions Bodies Throughout the Island.
The convention of the Hempstead Town Christian Endeavor union will be held in the Presbyterian church at Hempstead on Wednesday evening.
The Presbyterians of Southampton are trying to raise $3,000 to defray the expenses of enlarging their church and building a chapel.
The Rev. Clarence True Wilson, who has been stationed at Sea Cliff for two years, has decided to spend one year in California for the benefit of his health.
City and Island has a portrait of the Rev. William M. Willett, A. M., the Nestor of Long Island Methodist pastors, the eldest among the elders, having traveled the Suffolk circuit in 1823.
Children of the late Henry Corwith of Chicago have presented a new rostrum back, costing $700, to the Presbyterian church at Bridgehampton. They have also offered to build an organ gallery.
The members and congregation of Bethany Congregational church at East Rockaway are not disposed to accept the resignation of their pastor, the Rev. Thomas S. Braithwaite, and Monday evening by a unanimous vote it was decided to request the pastor to withdraw it.
The closing services in the old church building that for over one hundred years has been the spiritual home of the First Presbyterian society of Newtown were held last Sunday. In the morning the pastor, Rev. J. E. Mallmann, preached a historical discourse, covering the period of the Society's existence from 1652 to 1895. The dedication of the new church will take place next Sunday.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 22, 1895, p. 2.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Among The Churches
New York, 1895
Doings or the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The ladies of the Lucien Memorial M. E. Church at Kings Park, have presented the church with a new organ.
Rev. B. F. Parliman, pastor of the Shelter Island Presbyterian church, has tendered his resignation, to take effect on May 15.
The Rev. J. E. Raymond has resigned the pastorate of the First Baptist church at Babylon, the relation to be severed April 1.
During the absence of the pastor, the Union Evangelical church of Corona will be supplied by the Rev. Henry A. Todd, of Brooklyn.
The Rev. F. A. MacMillen, of the Episcopal church in Brentwood, has accepted a call as assistant to the Rev. Edgar Cope, rector of the Church of St. Simeon.
For a year there has been preaching service in the Greenlawn Presbyterian church on alternate Sundays only. Arrangements have been made whereby there will be preaching every Sunday. The pulpit will be supplied by students from Princeton seminary.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 15, 1895, p. 2.
Doings or the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The ladies of the Lucien Memorial M. E. Church at Kings Park, have presented the church with a new organ.
Rev. B. F. Parliman, pastor of the Shelter Island Presbyterian church, has tendered his resignation, to take effect on May 15.
The Rev. J. E. Raymond has resigned the pastorate of the First Baptist church at Babylon, the relation to be severed April 1.
During the absence of the pastor, the Union Evangelical church of Corona will be supplied by the Rev. Henry A. Todd, of Brooklyn.
The Rev. F. A. MacMillen, of the Episcopal church in Brentwood, has accepted a call as assistant to the Rev. Edgar Cope, rector of the Church of St. Simeon.
For a year there has been preaching service in the Greenlawn Presbyterian church on alternate Sundays only. Arrangements have been made whereby there will be preaching every Sunday. The pulpit will be supplied by students from Princeton seminary.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 15, 1895, p. 2.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Among The Churches
New York, 1895
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The Rev. John M. Davis of Brooklyn has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Baptist church at Greenport.
The Rev. I. T. Stafford will continue in charge of the M. E. Church at Sea Cliff during the remainder of the conference year.
The Salvation army and the Methodist Episcopal church at Sea Cliff have joined forces, and a revival is being conducted at the chapel.
The Rev. Mr. McVay will take charge of the M. E. Church, Cold Spring Harbor, until conference, the Rev. Mr. Bennett having resigned.
The Rev. Henry Aston, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Glen Cove, received a unanimous invitation to return for the third year.
The Rev. Mr. Braithwaite of the Bethany Congregational church at East Rockaway has accepted a call to the Pennsylvania avenue Congregational church of Brooklyn.
Another religious society has sprung into existence at Oceanside as an outcome of the revival meetings which have been conducted there for several weeks. It will be known as the Beulah Mission society, and undenominational.
The Rev. Samuel W. King, pastor of the Congregational church at Bay Shore, preached his farewell sermon as pastor Sunday evening. The Rev. Mr. Granger, of Brooklyn, will fill the vacancy at Bay Shore until a permanent pastor is called by the congregation.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 8, 1895, p. 12.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The Rev. John M. Davis of Brooklyn has accepted a call to the pastorate of the Baptist church at Greenport.
The Rev. I. T. Stafford will continue in charge of the M. E. Church at Sea Cliff during the remainder of the conference year.
The Salvation army and the Methodist Episcopal church at Sea Cliff have joined forces, and a revival is being conducted at the chapel.
The Rev. Mr. McVay will take charge of the M. E. Church, Cold Spring Harbor, until conference, the Rev. Mr. Bennett having resigned.
The Rev. Henry Aston, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church of Glen Cove, received a unanimous invitation to return for the third year.
The Rev. Mr. Braithwaite of the Bethany Congregational church at East Rockaway has accepted a call to the Pennsylvania avenue Congregational church of Brooklyn.
Another religious society has sprung into existence at Oceanside as an outcome of the revival meetings which have been conducted there for several weeks. It will be known as the Beulah Mission society, and undenominational.
The Rev. Samuel W. King, pastor of the Congregational church at Bay Shore, preached his farewell sermon as pastor Sunday evening. The Rev. Mr. Granger, of Brooklyn, will fill the vacancy at Bay Shore until a permanent pastor is called by the congregation.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 8, 1895, p. 12.
Jamaica Church Notes
New York, 1895
The Rev. Francis Hill of Hollis occupied the pulpit in the Methodist church Sunday morning.
Last Sunday four persons were received into membership in the Methodist church by letter, and two on probation.
The Rev. Dr. Poulson of the Methodist church will exchange pulpits Sunday with the Rev. Dr. Couch, of Brooklyn.
Judge John H. Pierce, of Minneapolis, will speak on "Temperance Work and the Keeley Cure as a Factor Therein," in the Methodist church Sunday evening next.
The union meetings which have been held by the Presbyterian, Methodist, Reformed and Baptist congregations for the past four weeks, were brought to a close in the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening with a communion service, at which all of the pastors spoke.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 8, 1895, p. 12.
The Rev. Francis Hill of Hollis occupied the pulpit in the Methodist church Sunday morning.
Last Sunday four persons were received into membership in the Methodist church by letter, and two on probation.
The Rev. Dr. Poulson of the Methodist church will exchange pulpits Sunday with the Rev. Dr. Couch, of Brooklyn.
Judge John H. Pierce, of Minneapolis, will speak on "Temperance Work and the Keeley Cure as a Factor Therein," in the Methodist church Sunday evening next.
The union meetings which have been held by the Presbyterian, Methodist, Reformed and Baptist congregations for the past four weeks, were brought to a close in the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening with a communion service, at which all of the pastors spoke.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 8, 1895, p. 12.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Jamaica Church Notes
New York, 1895
A meeting for young men will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the lecture room of the Presbyterian church.
Union services have been held during the week, and will be continued this evening in the Presbyterian chapel on Canton avenue. Sunday evening the services were held in the Presbyterian church. The Rev. Dr. Poulson, of the Methodist church, preached the sermon.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 1, 1895, p. 12.
A meeting for young men will be held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the lecture room of the Presbyterian church.
Union services have been held during the week, and will be continued this evening in the Presbyterian chapel on Canton avenue. Sunday evening the services were held in the Presbyterian church. The Rev. Dr. Poulson, of the Methodist church, preached the sermon.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 1, 1895, p. 12.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Among The Churches
New York, 1895
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The new Lutheran church at Ingleside, Flushing, is nearly completed.
The Rev. G. W. Bartow, of St. Paul's church, Woodside, was elected permanent rector of that church.
The Rev. David Post, late of Woodside, has accepted a call from the Baptist church of Sandy Creek, N. Y.
A summer resident of Good Ground has presented the Methodist church with a handsome communion set.
The Rev. W. G. Webb, rector of Christ church, Port Jefferson, terminated his connection with that church on Sunday.
The Rev. James Noble, formerly pastor of Holy Trinity church, at Greenport, has gone to Guthrie, where he will engage in missionary work.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Nostrand have presented the Epworth M. E. Church, Whitestone, with two handsome silver contribution plates.
Rev. B. F. Parlaman, of the Presbyterian church on Shelter Island, presented his resignation at the conclusion of his sermon Sunday morning.
A gold watch and chain was presented to Father Siegellick, of St. Margaret's church, Middle Village, by the Monte Casino Council of Brooklyn.
The growth of the Congregational society at Rockville Centre is attested by the fact that on February 13 a recognition and installation service will be held.
Services are held by the Catholics of Woodside every Sunday at the Ariel club house. The services are largely attended and there is a fund toward erecting a building.
At the annual meeting of the Corona Bible society the Rev. W. J. Peck was elected president; Mr. C. D. Leverich, vice president; R. A. Nafis, secretary; Earl Lee, treasurer; Mrs. Thomas Howard, custodian.
The Holy Name society connected with the Catholic church of Our Lady of Sorrow, in Corona, his hired the building opposite the church and is arranging to have it fitted up as a club-house for the young men of the parish.
Since the return of Father Doran to St. Mary's church in Roslyn, the beautiful altar has been made more attractive by the addition of large statues of the blessed Virgin and St. Joseph. These were imported and are the gift of Father Doran to the church.
At the Glen Cove Methodist Episcopal church, the Rev. Henry Aston is closing his second year. The presiding elder is delighted with the work of the church, and says it has not been in such a prosperous condition in ten years. The official board gave Dr. Aston a unanimous vote to return another year.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 1, 1895, p. 2.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
The new Lutheran church at Ingleside, Flushing, is nearly completed.
The Rev. G. W. Bartow, of St. Paul's church, Woodside, was elected permanent rector of that church.
The Rev. David Post, late of Woodside, has accepted a call from the Baptist church of Sandy Creek, N. Y.
A summer resident of Good Ground has presented the Methodist church with a handsome communion set.
The Rev. W. G. Webb, rector of Christ church, Port Jefferson, terminated his connection with that church on Sunday.
The Rev. James Noble, formerly pastor of Holy Trinity church, at Greenport, has gone to Guthrie, where he will engage in missionary work.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Nostrand have presented the Epworth M. E. Church, Whitestone, with two handsome silver contribution plates.
Rev. B. F. Parlaman, of the Presbyterian church on Shelter Island, presented his resignation at the conclusion of his sermon Sunday morning.
A gold watch and chain was presented to Father Siegellick, of St. Margaret's church, Middle Village, by the Monte Casino Council of Brooklyn.
The growth of the Congregational society at Rockville Centre is attested by the fact that on February 13 a recognition and installation service will be held.
Services are held by the Catholics of Woodside every Sunday at the Ariel club house. The services are largely attended and there is a fund toward erecting a building.
At the annual meeting of the Corona Bible society the Rev. W. J. Peck was elected president; Mr. C. D. Leverich, vice president; R. A. Nafis, secretary; Earl Lee, treasurer; Mrs. Thomas Howard, custodian.
The Holy Name society connected with the Catholic church of Our Lady of Sorrow, in Corona, his hired the building opposite the church and is arranging to have it fitted up as a club-house for the young men of the parish.
Since the return of Father Doran to St. Mary's church in Roslyn, the beautiful altar has been made more attractive by the addition of large statues of the blessed Virgin and St. Joseph. These were imported and are the gift of Father Doran to the church.
At the Glen Cove Methodist Episcopal church, the Rev. Henry Aston is closing his second year. The presiding elder is delighted with the work of the church, and says it has not been in such a prosperous condition in ten years. The official board gave Dr. Aston a unanimous vote to return another year.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Feb. 1, 1895, p. 2.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Among The Churches
New York, 1895
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
St. James' church, Newtown, has been newly cushioned throughout.
Since the re-building of St. George's Episcopal church, Flushing, and the introduction of a boy choir, the congregations have increased.
The Presbyterian congregation of Newtown is making arrangements to move into its new edifice February 1. It is a memorial to the late John Goldsmith.
The officers of the Union Evangelical church of Corona have granted their pastor, the Rev. W. J. Peck, a leave of absence for a trip to Egypt. Dr. Peck has been nearly fourteen years pastor of this church.
The officers of the Union Evangelical church of Corona have granted their pastor, the Rev. W. J. Peck, a leave of absence for a trip to Egypt. Dr. Peck has been nearly fourteen years pastor of this church.
The official board of the Methodist Episcopal church at Baldwins has requested Presiding Elder Wing to use his influence toward assuring the return of the Rev. James Coote to the pastorate for another year.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 12.
Doings of the Various Religious Bodies Throughout the Island.
St. James' church, Newtown, has been newly cushioned throughout.
Since the re-building of St. George's Episcopal church, Flushing, and the introduction of a boy choir, the congregations have increased.
The Presbyterian congregation of Newtown is making arrangements to move into its new edifice February 1. It is a memorial to the late John Goldsmith.
The officers of the Union Evangelical church of Corona have granted their pastor, the Rev. W. J. Peck, a leave of absence for a trip to Egypt. Dr. Peck has been nearly fourteen years pastor of this church.
The officers of the Union Evangelical church of Corona have granted their pastor, the Rev. W. J. Peck, a leave of absence for a trip to Egypt. Dr. Peck has been nearly fourteen years pastor of this church.
The official board of the Methodist Episcopal church at Baldwins has requested Presiding Elder Wing to use his influence toward assuring the return of the Rev. James Coote to the pastorate for another year.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 12.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The News of Richmond Hill
New York, 1895
Ground has been broken for the new cottage for the Rev. Joshua Kimber on the corner of Division street and Hillside avenue.
Mr. Mowbray will deliver his lecture on "India," for the benefit of the parish fund of the Church of the Resurrection, in Assembly Hall on the evening of February 12th.
The Rev. Henry B. Bryan of the Church of the Resurrection, administered the sacrament of holy baptism at St. John's memorial church, Ivanhoe Park, on Sunday afternoon.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 12.
Ground has been broken for the new cottage for the Rev. Joshua Kimber on the corner of Division street and Hillside avenue.
Mr. Mowbray will deliver his lecture on "India," for the benefit of the parish fund of the Church of the Resurrection, in Assembly Hall on the evening of February 12th.
The Rev. Henry B. Bryan of the Church of the Resurrection, administered the sacrament of holy baptism at St. John's memorial church, Ivanhoe Park, on Sunday afternoon.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, NY, Jan. 25, 1895, p. 12.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Affairs of St. Monica's Church
New York, 1895
Contributions Have Been Liberal and Exceed the Expenditures.
It cannot be said that the people who attend St. Monica's Catholic church are not liberal in their contributions for the support of worship, for during the fiscal year just closed their offerings aggregated $6,973.49. This seems to be quite extraordinary, because the congregation that used to worship at St. Monica's has been thinned by the establishment of St. Mary's church, which seems to have outgrown St. Monica's parish in the last few years. The report of St. Monica's rector shows the expenditures to have been $6,491.66, so that there is a balance in the treasury of $481.83. The church is in debt $14,500.
To the Editor of the Long Island Farmer:
The report of the financial condition of St. Monica's church, which was read to the congregation at Sunday morning's masses, is not a correct statement, unless the statement of last year was incorrect. I see by last year's (1893) statement that a balance of $872.82 was left at the close of the year's business. If that was true the money must have gone amiss, for the balance is not carried into this year's (1894) account, and therefore is not accounted for at all. * * Taking the accounts for the two years jointly, there should be a balance of $1,354.65.
I also notice in this year's report that the church property is insured for $327, and that the premium paid was $252. This cannot be true, and I should advise the church bookkeeper to issue a revised statement. EXAMINER.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1895, p. 12.
Contributions Have Been Liberal and Exceed the Expenditures.
It cannot be said that the people who attend St. Monica's Catholic church are not liberal in their contributions for the support of worship, for during the fiscal year just closed their offerings aggregated $6,973.49. This seems to be quite extraordinary, because the congregation that used to worship at St. Monica's has been thinned by the establishment of St. Mary's church, which seems to have outgrown St. Monica's parish in the last few years. The report of St. Monica's rector shows the expenditures to have been $6,491.66, so that there is a balance in the treasury of $481.83. The church is in debt $14,500.
To the Editor of the Long Island Farmer:
The report of the financial condition of St. Monica's church, which was read to the congregation at Sunday morning's masses, is not a correct statement, unless the statement of last year was incorrect. I see by last year's (1893) statement that a balance of $872.82 was left at the close of the year's business. If that was true the money must have gone amiss, for the balance is not carried into this year's (1894) account, and therefore is not accounted for at all. * * Taking the accounts for the two years jointly, there should be a balance of $1,354.65.
I also notice in this year's report that the church property is insured for $327, and that the premium paid was $252. This cannot be true, and I should advise the church bookkeeper to issue a revised statement. EXAMINER.
—The Long Island Farmer, Jamaica, N.Y., Jan. 11, 1895, p. 12.
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