, 1872-12-08

and, as g. conQ1tl00 precedent to her &C
ceptance Of him, Mr. Ebert had to re-
nounce Christianity and become a believer in
Judaism. He submitted to the rite OF circum-
cision about two weeks ago, and was formally
accepted as child Of Israel before the mar
riage."
The seventh anniversary Of the Methodist
Church Extension Society WAS celebrated at the
Arch Street Methodist Episcopal Church, Phila-
delphia, Nov. 81. The report Of the Treasurer
was read, from which it appears that the total
receipts Of the year, from all sources, was $110,-
153.09 total Disbursements, $98, ,57.19; 1eay-
ing balance On hand Of S11, ,605.90. Drafts
have been issued in aid Of churches, reducing
this balance to 81, 455.9 .90; and applications hare
been granted, for which drafts have been issued,
which would oVerdraW the present cash balance
to the amount Of $13, ,909.10. Besides this,
there are applications on file amounting to
$55, ,2s5.
The New York Sun OF Nov. 20 sa
st. Stephens Roman Catholic Church through all
this month Of November has been scene Of thrilling
interest The Jesuits have been there holding mis-
Bion or {as Presbyterans would call it, pfotracted
meeting. Day aftcr day, night utter night; In sun-
shine or in rain in weather cheery Or chilly from five
In the morning until eleven at night this great church
tho most capacious in the city, has been thronged,
:, It is strange sight, at IN the morning, amid
the silence and darkness, to the brilliant light Of
windows. upon throng, mostly Of laboring nan,
who, before paItaking Of their frugal
o rs found I'd on fhe ess ths hess &
they arc met by much greater throng, composed
largely o. women old and young, coming to the next
mass: a seven oeoeE eas5 hour in Its turn
in the evening the church is again packed.
Tho first two weeks Of the mission Was devoted en-
trely to women and il anybody wanted to attend 8
WoInan's Convention, there vas the place. No men
we're allowed. Five thousand women confessed their
sins and received the paternal benedicton, Go and
given to men but nany Of them are prevented by
their employuens from attending church in the day
time, women are then also admitted.
McQuaid, CaVaier Ge1inas, Du Brcst, and Renau, Ill
Jesus hare been hearing confessions until IL O'Clock
ut night beginning at 8 il the morning. They were
aided in this fagung duty by the secular priests the
secular clergy Of St. Stephens Church, DR.. McGynn
and bis four assistants Of whom the young and pleas
ant Father Lynch had charge Of tho beautiful
monia1s Of "the forty hours."
This mission VII end next Sunday; Every Sunday
With its . ssvsn services draws its a persons and
The officers OF the different branches Of the
Evangelical Alliance have issued their annual
programme Of topics for the week Of prayer, e1-
tending from Jan. S, 1878, to the 18th. The
following are the subjects selected: !.
Sunday, Jan. 5:-zsermons. Subject: The foan- u
dation security, and universal extension OF the
Christian Church.
Monday, Jan. 6.-Deyout acknowledgement. Re-
Hes' and 70 he b T pfoyaent and sp
blessngu to ourselves confession OF sin
r., Tuesday, Jan. Il Prayer: FoE Christian 1;ls n
truth clearer manifestation Of the unity IN the faith
for ministers, missionaries, and erangelists.
Wednesday, Jan 8.-Prayer: For families; for
sons and daughters Of Christian par
sRa on s'f tse 0ssas On and dome aspss
Of she Church Of God" for schools, colleges and
unvsrsihes TOR children at sea In foreign lands
for young men in business and professions; for SER
Yaufs, and for Ill in sickness and tribulaton. :,
Thursday, Jan. s.-Prayer: for Kings, and all IN
authority for the maintenance Of peace; for increase
OF righteousness for the spread Of religious liberty
for the growth Of sound knowedge TOR canten1nent
cernment Of Gods hand in National judgments !;
and for the removal Of intemperance immortality and
! the sine which are "a reproacb to any people,"
Friday, Jan. 10.-Prayer: For mankind Tor the
circulation Of the Holy Bcrptures, and the spread Of
pure literature, for the overthrow Of III forms Of
Of Christ; for al prisoners and caphYeH and for
the incresae Of that kingdom which is "rghteouaneas
peace and joy IN the Holy Ghost.''
Saturday, Jan. 11.-F1ayer: For Sunday Schools;
for missionary tract and other religious socaties for
the raising up and sending forth Of 1nofere
into His harvest :" aud for the removal OF hindrances
to the spread Of the Gospel aud the conversion Of the
world,
Sunday, Jan. 1o.-Sermons: Let tho whole earth
be filled Nth His glory. Amen, aud amen."