The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-01
s.avocating congregational singing win be appre-

ciated by them.
u Y9 %. say the people take little. 4 any part
while they lose all interest in them save
that which springs from being entertained
greet that congregations should allow few singers
10 DO all the singing. Singing Is praise, and should
De participated in by all the people. A Few years =
ago was placed In very ridiculous position In
quartet choir. II happened that two members OF
the choir were absent. and 1t devolved upon rne
Otner member and myself to do the singing. ms
| nrst hymn commenced
Lord, how delightful tbs to see
whole assembly worship Thec
and although was paid, felt 1t was wrong 70 De
In such position 1t Is very pleasant to hear Jour
singers sing some OF the lovely compositions OF tue
| great masters; but who ever looks upon II as
praise 10 God Who ever in the congregation feels
chat he has as 1t were. approached the
Great Maker, through the singing or quartet
te gallery No one would ever .hnK a ar the
grandeur OF the singing OF large congregation.
Success uepends great deal upon the people tak.
an elevating influence in the harmonies set i0rtn
| from q mass OF voices. The people sing at DIT.
Surgeons Tabernacle, London. and where more
successful churches than theyY WHAT IN wanteu
are congregational rehcarsas, and II possible, re-
hearsas OF the same tunes and hymns IN the week
that will be sung on the following Sunday. II the
subject is taken up by the HERALD have no doubt
as to the result. s. w.
A Religious Reception at Flushing, l.. L.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
The interesting ceremony OF reception took place
in st. Joseph's Convent chapel, Flushing, May 90
at three p. NJ Six young ladies received the veil
from the Right Rev. DR.. Loughlin, assisted by
several clergymen. The scene in the chapel was .
beautiful one one portion Of the edfce being filled
with tine darkly yelled religieuses. who with bowed
heads and clasped hands, beSOught blessings on
the aspirants, while the other contained the pupils
OF the academy, robed In white, whose youthful
countenances exhibited the interest and impressive
ness, incident on seeing one OF their number con-
70 God Tho oil cnff ha Hpa Ct
selection, the "Tantem Ergo" being particularly
well rendered. The ceremony closed with benedic-
ton. PUPIL.
The Established Church Pulpits-Oc.
casional Preaching by Non-Conformist
and Missionary Ciergymen Denied
The American and Scotch Episcopal
Churches-Dcbate In the House OF Conn
mons-nIr. Gladst0nc's Views-Dr. Liv-
ingstone a Pulpit Orator.
A debate very recently took place in the House
Of Commons on bill to confer authority on in
cumbents Of lvings with the consent of the bishop
to allow persons not in communion with the
Established Church, TO preach occasionally in the
pupits Of that Church. The proposition has been
laid before Parliament on former occasions, but
majority was always found against it, There
Is so much energy and activity among
the various nOn-conf0rming bodies, and so
much desire among many persons In the Estab-
lished Church to hear their speakers, that the
change 1t was urged, would be useful and accept
able when carried out under proper regulations.
The Church buildings in question being the prop
erty OF the nation, and not owned by portion less
than one-half OF the population, the proposition
was accordingly supported on grounds Of wisdom
ana justice. The tncumbents. it appears, have
been free since 1910 to invite to their pulpits and to
join in the services cergymen VINO belong to the
EPISCOPAL CHURCHES OF AMERICA AND OF SCOTLAND.
The Irish Episcopaian ministers have been always
welcome, and 1t has been frequently said even by
the London Times that 1t Is relief to listen to one
OF these clerical orators in contrast with the mon
otcnous and vapd style Of too many Of their English
brethren. But should clergyman OF the Establish
mcnt desire to get the assistance OF q minister OF
the Established Church OF Scotland, or the Free
member OF the English Established Church. or II lie
wished his congregation to hear any
AMERICAN OR GERMAN MISSIONARIES
it was found that act allowed in the colonies was
prohibited by law in England. The interesting fact
came out that to preach IN the churches IT Is not
earliest ages OF Christianity men who were not or
dained either deacon or priest were allowed by
authority of bishop to deliver dscourses to the
not a priesty office or sacridcial junction any
more than reading the Lords Prayer. Mr.. Cow
reason on earth why a man OF knowledge, intelli-
gence and experience should not be allowed to ad-
dress people In church II 1t were thought bene-
fetal. MIR. Thomas Hughes asked IL
DOCTOR LIVINGSTONE,
the eminent missionary, were staying VIZ q
In asking that celebrated man to O1iciate in the
pulpit The Established Church was department
OF State, and Parliament could regulate 1t as much
as any other department OF State. In opposition
1t was said that there never was church that adj
mtted hostile preachers , to its 81 and
daughter OF the Established Church in England,
the same rule existed There have been exccp-
lions, however. The American and Scotch churches,
though not having exactly the same prayer books,
have yet the same creed IN the main.
MR.. GLADSTONE
came out boldly against the measure The Non
conlormsts were Indifferent on the subject. which
may account for the Premier's course. He &C
knowledged the good intent OF those who brought
the bin forward IL had been rejected last year,
and 1t ought not to be called up again, thus vast.
ing valuable time. The rights OF minoritIes were
were also entitled TO protection. 1t was proposed
to permit addresses to be delivered in places Of
worship OF the Established Church by persons who
would be placed under no limit or responsibility
whatever They were TO be subject to nothing be-
fOrehaId, and II they chose to present what they
knew to be odious and detestable to the congrera.
ton and opposed to its laws as religious
community they were to be subject to no reproof.
or course the opposition OF Mr. Gladstone settled
the fate Of the bill and desire was expressed to
withdraw 1t, IN accordance with his wish. This
would not be allowed and on division SO votes out
OF 252 were recorded for its passage There was no
great feeling IN its favor, but fears expressed
that some strong-minded women from the United
States might get into the church, while Others held
that If Mr.. Gladstone himself Mr. Disraeli, John
Bright, Spurgeon, or Henry Ward Beecher were
81.
what crowds OF all classes would press to listen to
their words
Catholicity at the North Pole-Interview
with n Missionary i'm Lnpland-Estab-
lishmcnt of the North Polar Mission
The Ciimate-Thc Inha bitants.
Father Dumahut, Apostolic Missionary in Lap.
land, is at present staying in this city, the
guest OF the Redemptorst Fathers in Third street.
In an interview with HERALD reporter the fol.
lowing conversation took place.
REPoRTER-Father, l have called on you, in the
interests of the readers OF the HERALD to learn all
about the Catholic missions in Lapland and some
interesting facts about that land of eternal frosts
and SHOWS.
Father DUMAHrT-lt will give me much pleasure
to supply the great journal which you represent
with brief sketch OF the labors of the Catholic
missionaries in Lapland. of whom am an humble
representative liz this wonderful country II mav