Wilmington daily commercial., 1872-02-19

AT Grace NJ. L. Church, in the morning, the |
Annual Missionary sermon was preached and the |
Missionary collection taken up. The reconcilia-
ton, by the pastor of the two theological views
in regard to relgion-that it is innate within
man, and that it is communicated to man-was
harmonious and complete, and was scholarly
effort.
Rev C. ]. Crouch, of the Philadelphia Con-
ference, filed the pulpit of st. Pauls M. L.
Church, in the morning. He preached a very
fine discourse from I'd Peter, Sd chapter and 9th
verse.
At the Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, Rev
G.. w. Fowell delivered sermon, in the morn
ing, ON the History Of the Theatrical Drama
taking for his text the words &c, lis only have
l found, that God hath made man upright, but
they have sought out many inventions. "-Ecle-
siastics 7c., 29v. He said man was originally en-
dOwed with God-like nature but ss his nature
became more and more depraved, he - sought
ont many inventions, for the qualification Of his
carnal desires. The theatre was one of these
inventions. The discourse embraced complete
review Of the progress OF theatrical perform
ances from the time Of the erection Of the first
permanent structure for theatrical purposes in
Greece, 1876 b. c., to the present day. He said
the French was the first modern nation to revive
the theatre. Theatres were commenced in Lon
don in 1876 in this country, at Williamsburg
Va, in September, 1872. Mr.. Folwell took strong
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81 born of idolatry, and fostered by superstition
There was good attendance. and the discourse
was listened to with close attention.
MIR. Folwells evening discourse was founded
upon the following, from LIST Corinthians - Be
not deceived evil communications corrupt good
manners The general argument was that thea
tres in their tendencies, were pernicious-lead-
| ing the young astray by their excitements, cor
rupting good morals. mocking virtue nurturing
| vice, the school in which the young contract
| habits which eventuate in their incarnation in
| prisons, the enemy of piety, and the engenderer
of absolute habits. To maintain this view
quotations were read from authors, ancient and
modern, christian and infidel and the preamble
and resolution of the Continental Con-
| gross, denouncing theatrical entertainments,
| horse racing and gambling, was read to show the
feeling in which they were regarded by our faith
ers of the revolutionary period.
At Central Presbyterian Church, Rev. Samuel
| Is. Bell, ID. d., of Lyons, New York. preached
both morning and evening. The attendance was
very good at both services. In the morning,
| Mr.. Bell preached very impressive sermon from
the word Eternity, Isaiah Sc, 15y,
At olivet Presbyterian Church, in the morning
the pastor, Rev. A. j. Snyder stated that next
Sunday he would preach his farewell sermon, and
sever his PASTORAL relations with the church un.
less certain matters were conducted differently
in the future. He stated that his salary for the
past six months remained wholly unpaid, ant
that his pecuniary affairs were in very embar
rased condition. He also stated that the con
gregation did not wholly sustain those friendl,
relations which should always exist between
church and pastor.
Rev. Coca. Latimer, OF Calvary P. E. Church
preached both morning and evening to large
congregations. In the morning he delivered
! highly Interesting and edifying sermon from tn,
words " And truly the Son of Man goeth as i
was determined but woe to that man by whom
/ he is betrayed" AT the morning Sunday Schoo
of this church, there were 2l3 scholars present t
whom Mr.. Latimer delivered lecture, detailing
to them the importance Of attending Sundn
Schools, and the many good results to be attaine
thereby. This church and schools under it's care
are all in tlourishing condition.
The annual missionary anniversary Of tn
Union NJ e. Sunday School was held yesterda
afternoon in the main audience room of tn
church. Though no extended preparations wer
made, the exercises were of an unusually in
pressive and interesting character. The must
for the occasion was unequaled and rehecte
great credit upon the school and superintendent
/. VIM ID. Pickles. The platform and choir gal
lery were handsomely decorated with flower
and evergreens. by Edwin Goodwin. Addresses
were made by Revs. J. ii. Lightbourn Robt W
Is Todd, of st. Pauls M. Il. Church, Jacob TODD
of Grace NJ. f. Church, and other minister
The yearly missionary collection was $421.0 a
excess over last year Of $4,000.
In the evening Rev. Mr.. Lightbourn preacl
ed his yaledictory sermon. He said that he ha
not done all the good which he expected to a
compllsh, but he had preached to the best of h
n ability. The debt Of "a ,625 had been cancelle
= by subscriptions amounting to $4,000, and IL
missionary collections had been augmented
1921 for this year, without last evenings cole
~ tons. He said he should report to Conferent
~ 7G conversions.
At Scott NJ Z. Church, Rev. Mr.. Chatham b
d final adieu to his congregation. He referred
the knowledge which he possessed that his mi
stry had not been entirely satisfactory to all h
- flock, but he had nevertheless attempted to
IA his whole duty and was conscious that he III
to performed it, His parting adieus were spoke
to a congregation bathed in tears.
Rev. Chas. Hill also took final leave Of IL
- congregation which worship at Asbury last CIV
90 ming. He reviewed the spiritual work accor
plished since he became pastor Of the Churc
and stated that nearly three hundred perso
mr. had been taken into the Church on probatio
of whom about two hundred had been admit
to full membership.