Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-14
The washinsssn Cs.v.ca.ien.

The Washiastsn Csnvecatisn.
Last evening, the Washingtou Con vocation,
composed of the Protesisut Episcopal minis
listers Of the District. assembled 1t the Church
Of the Epiphany, t9. nerr 18th strest,) every
portion OF which was filled, all the Episcopal
churches OF the District being represented
The Con vocation was presided over bv Bishop
Whit neham, and there were present Rev. Mr..
OF Christ Church; Rev. DE- Pinkney, OF Ascen.
sion; Rev. J. Lewis, Of St Johns: Rev. Mr:
Addison. or Trinity; Rev. A.; Hoimead. OF
Grace Church, and others. The preliminary
services were conduceds by Revs. Messrs.
Pinkney, Lewis, and HoImead, after which
Rev. Dr.. Olds assembled the desk and addressed
the assembiage, stating thst it is nearly two
years since the hrst public service OF tho Con.
vocation was held, on which occasion the
spiritual destitution Of the Federal city was
spoken of, as we'll as the slethfalness OF the
noaate growth with the increase of population
OF the city. On that occasion $4,000 was
called fer to erect in the north, west
ana east portion; portions 90 OF 1.-the the city plain
effort three new congregations. Less than one
third OF the sum called for had been entrusted
to them. and yet through the impetus given
side il nearly completed and will soon be
opened. and that in the west end is undouot.
eddy secured and will soon be begun. These
to accomplish the work at the west end. Christ
Church parish embraces all that portion OF the
city lying east Of the Capitol, and Trinity em.
braces All that part east OF 7th street and west
cover at least half the city. For more than
forty years theee bounds have remained with.
out change, and these two churches are for the
accommodation OF five square miles OF the
city, with population of forty thousand. 1t is
proposed by convocation to begin its third
work by mission In this District on y apltol
Hin, not far east, or northeast, Of the Capitol.
They design, on the original plan tor such
missionary work, to erect in some eligible
spot, at q cost not exceeding So 500, q tempo
rary wooden chapel, to accommodate three or
to work to gather the surrounding population
to the services thus provided, and so to form
the nucleus for strong permanent organiza-
ron: AZ the conclusion OF the address he an
nounced his text Proverbs. Sd chapter, 9th
verse, Honor thy Lord with thy substance,
and with all the fruits of thy iRcrease;" from
which he urged the claims of the Church on
the congregation. E--.
Rev. J. V. Lewis briefly urged the impor-
lance of prompt and liberal response to the
appeal which had been made, and congratu-
lated the convocation on the bright future and
the success attending its efforts in the past.
The church at the north end Of the city was
fixed fact, and the indications at the west end
were very hopeful.
ing that in the absence of a bishop here the
ministers had formed q convocation to DELHI
crate on tho wants of the church. They had
felt that the city required direct effort. and
some OF the results were apparent. After al.
luding to the church already erected in the
north end of the city, and the church In the
west end. he urged that the amount should be
raised by the spontaneous gifts of the people.
Bishop Nottingham addressed the convo-
cation and the congregation, expressing his
qualification at being present at this couvoca-
now twenty seven years since he had been
elected bishop, and during that time he had
seen considerable progress in the Church. At
that time there were but four Episcopal
n "a Tim vryhi nh he,
been increased to twenty, built on proper
principles. The work OF the convocation
tends to increase the number Of churches, and
ne would e1hort them to renewed efforts to
spread the gospel.
The collection was lifted and Judging from
the well-flled platters it twas literally re.
sponded to; after which the congregation was
dismissed.
FOURTH PREsBYTERIAN CHURCH.-The ex-
ercises at the Fourth Presbyterian Church, oh
street. last evening, were veryiin teresting, be-
ing the occasion OF the Sabbath School concert
given by the Sabbath School connected with
opening prayer by Mr.. Leapold; singing of the
''Sabbsth School Volunteer Song" by the
school; recitation OF scripture texts by the
Infant class, followed by a song from the same
Mr.. Franc: singing of the hymn entitled, The
Saylor'sjT hrone," by the school, q recitation
by Mr.: Styles class, in answer to questions
asked t BY hun the answers showing the poten,
OF the song entitled, 'Who is my Neighbour"
and the piece entitled "My Home is There
singing Of the piece commencing with the
words, sour days are passing swiftly by" by
class of boys and girls who also gave recitl-
tons to show the application of biblical para
biss; nking by the school OF the piece entitled
two verses of the piece enutled "Let Me Go"
MI. Leapold's claes gave q recitation OF bib.
lical texts; as also Miss Bassetts class, The
Superinten dent, Mr.. Bassett, introduced to
m 1.on yvhn mr.
to speak of the benefits derived from Sabbath
schools, referring to his country, Burmah,
where there were few Christian Sabbath
Rious instruction to pursue their own course
Parents, he said, should be truly grateful thai
they lived In a christian land, where their
children could enjoy the blessings of chris
tianity and attend tie Sabbath school, and
that children should learn to realize the bless
ings they ENJOY He then spoke briefly Of the
customs of the phabitants Of Burmah exbib.
iung portion OF their costume by putting on
their turban and robe, and repeated the Lords
prayer in his own language, a. also sang a
few verses of hymn; after which the school
sang the piece entitled 'sSinging and Prasing
Forever" and the audience was then dis
missed after singing the doxology.
ST. PAUL's LUTHERAN CHURCH-MonthIy
Sabbath School Concert.-After q brief suspen.
zion of the monthly concert Of prayer OF che ST.
Paul's Lutheran Church Sabbath School. the
exercises were again resumed last evening.
He CuuICu was well ul1eQ VIII Lu6 tcdcQefS,
scholars and friends, and the pulpit was &C.
cupied by the Rev. Drs. Butler and Magee,
and Reys. Messrs. Officer, Tustin and Kemp.
The services commenced by singing " From
Green lands Icy Mountains" folio wed by an
appropriate scriptural lesson. entitled, -" What
Jesus Said,'' which was read by the pastor.
The by mn, Stand up for Jesus" prayer,
and lesson from Isaiah followed successfully;
the duet and chorus. "He shall feed his
Flocks,'' being next executed by Messrs.
Finckei and Reiss in a sweet and most accu-
rate manner.
Next followed the reading OF the monthly
report by Mr.. F. w. Pratt, secretary OF the
Sabbath School. which gave q good exhibit of
the character. conduct, and attendance at the
and the amount o: money contributed by the
classes was Sl1329. Honorable reference for
Punctuality and zeal In the Sabbath school
cause was made Of 9 number OF young ladies
and gentlemen.
Interesting addresses were made to the
children BY DR.. Kemp. Of Baltimore. Rev. Mr..
Meeee, Of the same city, and Rev. Mr.. 0Mcer,
of Washington.
AFTER the rendition by Miss Finckell OF the
hymn sour Mission and remarks by DR..
Butler, the pastor. the benedicton was pro.
nouncsd BY Rev. Mr.. Tustin, and the school
vas dismissed.
PKRsoNAL.-Among the arrivals Of promi.
nence at the Seaton House are Gen. N. w. Our.
~ Df New York. and Hon. Saml H. Berry, of
Afylano. ....Hon. Chas H. Sheriff., OF New
York; John Thompson, Of Philadelphia; U. p.
Myers, OF KY, agent Of Thayer's circus; ID. S.
BELL, of Vermont; Robert Mccoy and VIM. T.