The New York herald., 1870-02-21
CHRIST CHURCH.

The Edifice and the. Worship There-The
sNew NEinister''-The Administration of
Baptism--Instructive Discourse by Rev. DIR.
w. l.. Bancroft.
THIS church. situated at the corner OF Clinton and
Harrison Streets South Bro0klyn--a very gentee, II
not aristocratic nelghborhood- long been place
wherein has assembled week after week, congrega
ton that for wealth and social distinction has but
few equals II any superors. In our nelghborng cty
where costly editces, high priced clergymen and
ruinous extravaganza in the pomp ana luxury OF
apparel are 80 garnaly apparent Full thirty years
has this church been erected and although costing
but S2s 600 viii to-day rank in beauteous simplicity
with most Of its neighbors. The building Is very
large, while It's lofty tower reaches very great
height. The interior arrangement is quite attractive,
but there Is no attempt at display to the
sacrifice or comfort OF the hearer. In summer
deep growth Of ivy clings 10 the bold sides OF the
building. which lends additional attraction to the
rich dark brown stone OF which it is constructed,
and gives psasanter charm to the elegance OF the
large windows enriched by stained glass. Three
ministers have supplied its pulpit, being severay
DR.. stone, DR.. Garfield ana Dr. W. L. Bancroft the
latter gentleman being now in charge. THIS pastor
was called TO Christ church in November last, from
the Theological Seminary in Cincinnati and his ad-
vent among the congregation seemed 10 create re-
gous zeal ervid IN Its nature tnat the church Is
~ prcseHJ Ou TOuu W huCCcsS tuut
devouL and jealous christian Will be luly satlsned.
| The congregation 40 not owe dollar ana are
now supporting two mission schools with
| liberal hand. Among the prominent w0rsnppers
constant IN attendance here are Charles stanton,
| tue senior warden; George A. JARVIS HuRh Alien,
John ]. Van Nostrand, y. X. Marvin ana family,
| Charles II. Marvin, George Marvin, son-in-law OF
Van Nostrand; DR.. Mcclellan, John NJ. Taylor, Mrs.
| Nicnoas Luqueere twhose husband gave the con9re-
cation the ground upon which the church IL oulit,
Hugh Boyd, Il. Daily, Mrs. Dr. Dodge Lewis motifs,
4 Charles ii. Juds0n, Alexander Mum, +. q. lrow'
| bridge W. b. Kendle, Mrs. I. A. Hunt and daagn-
ters Mrs. Slipper and son, the latter tne eSSaDoain
school superintendent Neremah knlgnt ana family,
/ MI. Oakley and Mrs. John Cox and daughters
DIR. Bancroft, who has here acnleved IN SO snort
tune SO much in ministerial lapors, 10 IN the
I prime OF lie, being about forty years OF age, OF
! impressive and dgnIfled appearance Wnlch ls cal
| cuated nj once to win the respect ana esteem OF
| elOaucnce and that he wleids them with great
| power will not be questioned by most OF those
who have heard him. His voice Ia strong, rich ana
4 melodious, his enuncauon remarkably distinct and
| ms action graceful to degree which is In keeping
| with his earnest WORDS
! Yesterday afternoon the large congregation as
| san,bled At the usual nour and wniie the toilets
IF me ladies were unique and elegant IN many IN
| stances they were not OF that character thai sng
ges the idea OF fashion running riot or that SOCIAL
| sxIrayaganCe with them has become social evil,
| affectlng their general prosperity. The services
were more than ordinarily interesting by the admin
| istration or baptism to an adult. Tne ceremon-
| les were very Impressive ano quite lengthy.
| ur Bancroft made the event tue basis or his
| extemporaneo discourse or 'lesson.' He did not
| select a text but prefaced his remarks Win the
sentence tnat 80 seldom 10 adult baptism found TO
occupy . place In the Christian world thai the
occasion OF tts ADMINISTRATOR before nem a. sna'