Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-30

snort 9istnhce trom tho church, beaded by
Rev Father Maguire, President of George.
town College,; Rev. Father Jamison, Of Trim :
tty Church, Georgetown; Rev. Father O'Cal.
iaenan, OF this city,. and the choir OF
no Ghers ~, Coiegs Upon arriving at the
Mcguire offered up prayer, after which he
blessed the stone, and after prayer it was put
IN Its place. Father Mcguire then delivered a
very eloquent discourse, saying they were as
sembled for the performance of an important
religious duty, the laying Of q cornerstone for
me foundation OF Christian church, the most
important event that could occur; and it was
gratifying to all, as Christians to see q corner.
stone laid to q temple to be dedicated to God.
without religion there is no happiness on
earth, no matter how many houses you may
own, or how much land you may amass. with
out religion life will be miserable The speaker
SAID his hearers may not understand Latin, in
which language the ceremonies had been con.
Quoted, but he wished they did. Latin was
not used to keep them in ignorance, but that
the solemn service of the Catholic Church may
not undergo any change.
He wished eli could understand Latin, and
explained the ceremonies Of laying the stone
IN English. The Gross he said, is the em blsm
under which the church saiis-it is the hope
OF the world, for Christ died upon it to save
all. The Christian Churchlovss that emblem.
and as 1t Will save the world, 1t should be
venerated. The stone is blessed, because it is
the symbol OF Christ, as He is the foundation
OF the church. God does not need any temple,
for the world is His temple, and we can wor-
ship Him in the field under the broad canopy
Of Heaven, because He is there and every
where; but in special places He has designed
70 nave certain temples erected, and hence He
shows His special love to man. Solomon, he
said, built temple to God at His express will,
and the very dimensions of that temple were
marked out by God, and the vestments named
The OBJECT OF the present church is to spread
religion, and even Protestants have literally
given money to aid In its construction, and
the reverend gentleman thanked them heartily,
and said the money thus given was deposited
in the bank of God
He then referred to the history of the Cath
olc Church, and hoped the children of the
land would be trained up and religion taught
them in order that their souls might be saved
II the church saved one soul, 1t was more i'm
porant than saving the whole world, for what
does ii profit man IL he gain the world and
lose his own soull He next referred to those
who had been brought up 10 hate the Catholic
Church, and said they were mistaken when
they asserted that it had been established for
the Irish; for Americans and others We ere fast
becoming converts. The speaker alluded to
The Sisters of Charity, who went for ward to
the war. undergoing every privation and risk
ing their lives to save the defenders of the
country, and their heroic deeds IN those irving
times was one of the causes why the people OF
the United States now had faith in the Church
and were coming within its folds.
The church fronts on the Rockville turn
pike and the old military road, and will have
a front OF 80 feet, running back 80 feet The
nelgnt Will De 70 ieet with l6 feet from floor
10 ceiling. The church will be frame struc-
ture with gothic windows and doors, and
when completed, will add much to the beauly
o. that thriving section Of the country. Mr..
Joseph W. Harry. carpenter, is the contractor
Tor the building. and the frame work is already
up, and the structure will be comp eted In
the course OF month. at a cost OF about s., 800
The Dung Catholic Friends Society, and a
large number OF persons from this city and
Georgetown, were in attendance.
THE JRwIsH NEW YEAR The Jewish New
Year (562s) began with the setting OF the sun
Is 81 aya mt
1t Is followed by the holidays, which are scrn-
pulously observed by the Israelites in all parts
OF the world. The services in the synapogups
on this day are of most solemn and imnrassive
character, and are usually of great length
The prayers offered to the great Jehovah are
those of gratitude for the INN umerable blessings
bestowed upon His people during the past
year, and supplicating their continuance
during the coming year. 1t is also customary
in this country for the Rabbi to deliver an
ADDRESS at the conclusion of the regular SER
people in the United States.
Ihis festival is considered among the Israel
ties the most important Of the festivals in their
calendar. A peculiar feature of the service TO-
day will be the blowing of the sho1har. which
is followed by confessions and prayers appro-
pirate TO the day. On Rosh Hashana, New
year according to Jewish tradition, the Gre
ator decides who is to live and who to die dur
Ing the year, and the orthodox synagogues had
direct reference to this belief. In some Jew
ism places OF worship the men wear shrouds,
congregations, where innovation and religious
reform are making rapid progress In all OF
the large cities where there are synagogues the
rites are faithfully carried out.
On next Wednesday week the Yam Kippur,
the Day of Atonement, is the day on which
every adult, male and female. totally abstains
of one evening until sunset Of the following
day, remaining in their places Of worship, the
strictest OF the Sect until the end OF the festi.
Val; while others return to their homes at
a vnQ ONo rlr fho
morning Constant prayers and confessions
OF sins are made during this season. Ali youths
that are 10 years OF age are required to abstain
from food on the day Of atonement, as well as
those OF more advanced years. Children under
this age, only abstain for half day.
ELECTION OF OFP1CERs.-At the stated meet
ing of Western Mission Division No. IL. Sons
Of Temperance, held at the Hail on the corner
OF Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street, on
Saturday, the following were elected as off,
GERS Tor the quarter commencing October LIST,
Benson, w A; G. A. Whitcomb. z. S; Gray
Son Raymond, A. Z. s.; Charles J. Stoddard,
s.; James Raney, Treasurer; J. F. Harding,
Georss wiIson, ass,stans tondDeto9
Thompson, l. s.; J. Hanley, o. S. Lady off,
GERS: Love. Miss Mary Watt; Purity, Miss
Sothoron; Fidelity, Mrs G. A. Whitcomb;
ductor, --; Sentinel, Mrs. Thompson.
MARINI's OPENING SoIREE DANsANrs, on
Friday night, at his Academy, Temperance
Hall Building, was a superb affair indee1,
being attended by one OF the most fashionable
and richly dressed assemblages ever gathered
IN this city. The hall, es refitted at great
expense. Is probably the finest Ia this part Of
the country, and, with Its elegant decorations,
affords style OF room for fashionable balls and
parties much needed here. The hall now con-
meets conveniently with fine supper room,
and the other arrangements for the accommo-
dalton Of guests have been made very COM
plete. Marni opens his school most success.
fully, having the large number OF AZ pupils to
commence with.
ISLAND SABBATH SCHooL.-The regular
meeting of this Union, composed OF the Evan
gelical Sunday Schools in the Seventh Ward
was held in the Seventh street Presby terrain
Church. Mr.. T. X. Gray presided, and Mr..
George g. Hercus acted as secretary. During
the meeting the schools sang several hymns In
fine style and Mr.. johnson, Superintendent of
Calvary Baptist Church, after short address
Introduced Mung Shaw Loo, q native Bur.
mese. who entertained the Union BY describing
the manners and customs OF his people. Rev.
DR.. Hamilton, of Ryland Chapel, made q feel.