Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-01-29
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The New York Examiner, a religious paper,
(BaptisD burlesques the practice of advertis.
ing sermons, &c, by giving the following forms
Tor the use OF clergymen who have not vet
learned this great metropolitan improvement.
Inc Rev " -, having labOred seven
months with great acceptance as pastor of the
church In -, last Sabbath preached his fare
wen discourse. There was scarcely dry eve
in the house, so deeply wore all effected by the
rupture of ties which had been so long acq uir-
ing strength After the sermon commendatory
resolutions were passed and ordered to be pub
llshed IN three papers. A little girl then
stepped forward, and in behalf of the pew.
holders, with neat address, presented to the
retiring pastor a silver tooth-pick, accompanied
by the names of the donors, and the amount
each contributed, to % show himself friendly
and the recipient, with evident emotion, re-
sponded In an eloquent manner. 1t was an
occasion not soon to be forgotten
The Rev. DIR. -, having recently returned
from his European tour, will next Sabbath even
ing, in his own pulpit, give account of the
Ragged Schools in London, and, as an illustra-
tion, will exhibit two or three ragged boys,
similar to those which he saw in the school ne ar
the famous g Coal Hole" Tickets to the lee
ture, five cents, for the benefit of the Sabbath
School
The Rev. -- will next Lords day
evening entertain the public with graphic
sketch of his late excursion i'm John Brown s
Track, " northern New York. By the advice
OF his physician, he accompanied hunting
party into the depths of that wonderful forest.
and his narrative will doubtless be very inter
esting. He will exhibit the skin of a wolf
which he shot, and the club with which he
killed an unknown animal. Come early ifyou
want good seat
The Rev. DIR. - will preach in his own
place tomorrow morning, and administer the
20 nf han 10
converts, the oldest of whom is - years, and
the youngest. The choir, under the direc-
tion of that distinguished vocalist, Mr.. -,
VIII sing two select pieces, and will give a fuu-
tasiz on the organ. The public are invited.
The Rev. Mr.. -, late a missionary in Asia
VIII preach Tomorrow evening in the church
After gospel sermon, he will put on the cos
tune OF the tribe among whom he has labored,
and sing one of their national songs Tickets
ten cents, for his Mission
The Anniversary of the Sabbath School will
be held next Sabbath evening. Several weeks
have been devoted to preparation and a rich
entertainment is expected. The services will
be pr yers, reading the Scriptures, the Secre-
tarys report, singing, addresses, dialogues m
Costume, and a mock wedding. Miss = will
preside at the piano. A collection will be taken
up to pay the expenses of the decorations.
The Ladies Mitten Society will hold a ba-
zaar next week, commencing on Monday, in
- Hall, the avails to be appropriated to the
purchase of mittens for poor children Many
OF our first ladies are engaged in the self-deny-
ing enterprise. large variety of curious ar
ticles will be for sale, and every one who pur-
chases dollars worth will be entitled to an
ice cream. There will be an address by some
clergyman every evening except Friday, when
there will be exhibited an old folks party, a
genuine take-of of the olden time. Remember
the poor bare-handed children.-N. Y. En-
0WIRPr.