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GRACE CHURCH.
The Rev. II. G. Potter ON Amounting
the Feet OF Jesus.

The Rev. III. G.. Potter ON Amounting
the Feet Of Jesus.
There was q large gathering OF fashionable
church-going people at Grace church yesterday
morning TO listen to the Rev. II. c. Potter, who
preached brief sermon on the lessons taught
by the Holy Week. The usual elaborate services were
celebrated, and the music was exceptionally fine.
But general gloom pervaded the church, owing
to the dull, sombre character OF the weather and
the poor light which Is always characteristic OF
that stained glass edifice. The fashionable wor-
shippers are beginning to abandon the down town
churches, and while Grace church suffers with the
rest 1t is evident from the grand tot,ettes, and fine
carriages belonging to the congregation, that
there Is still highly aristocratic ele
ment clinging to the great Episcopal sanctuary.
IL is almost useless for the stranger 10 VISIT
Grace church, If he go there in the hope OF par
tcipating In the services or or listening 10 Tue dis
when obtainable they are beyond the reach VI the
reverend rector's voice.
DIR. Potter rected from ST. Matthew
THE STORY OF MARY
amounting the feet oil Jesus, and proceeded 10
describe now TINS act OF love aud devotion eNhDieu
that noble heart possessed by woman. III was an
immortal exhibition OF gratitude, OF humility,
before the prosecuted and suffering saviour. There
was true fervor and sublime affection In that act
In amounting the feet OF JesuS-those feet which
were nailed TO the cross by His cruel prosecutors
In the midst OF His matchless career on earth. He
admonished his hearers 10 derive from this Incl
dent described by the Apostles the proper lesson
the lesson OF gratitude for the blessings and COM
forts vouchsaied them here below. What
A GLORIOUS EXAMPLE
IL was In those dark days oil the world to find this
almost solitary act showing love for the Redeemeri
Let them apply thiS history TO their own daily lives
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ieU 70 rnem tnc probabilities are against any
change as men advance In years.
ORDINATION OF DRAGONS.
The Bishop, at the close Of his sermon. ordained
+. Roden, j. Ripper, G. +. Miller, r. Watt, +. Bell,
J: II. Battersbee. G. Finer, / J. Lansing, J. Il.
Ham, p. Chandler and J. s. Wilson deacens in the
Methodist Episcopal church, by the imposition Of
hands and the ntterance OF the words t. each.
Take thou authority to perform the office OF =
deacon in the Church OF God In the name of the
Father, and OF the Son, and OF the Holy Ghost.
Amen. He then placed the open Bible in the hands
OF the deacons and said to each one, 'Take thou
authority TO read the Holy scriptures In the Church
OF God and to preach the same" The class was
called up by Dr. Grswod, and stood around the
altar, and was by him presented to Bishop Merrill
az mt candidates for the office OF the ministry.
some Of the young ministers were deeply moved
by the impressiveness OF the solemn occasion, and
many OF the audience, too, were visbly allectea.
In the afternoon the sacrament OF the Lords sup
per was administered, and IN the evening the
Missionary Anniversary was held, at which DIS.
Rust, Reid and others delivered addresses. This
evening the ladies oil the church will give their
pastor, Rev. w. w. BOwdsh, a reception, IN which
the members of the Conference win participate
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A FOREIGN MINISTER'S TROUBLE.
From the Washington star.

TFTon UHe washington SlHT.I
On the LIST of January last a Foreign Minister In
this city, who has an American wife, ana who
represents OF the '.efete monarchiesn Of
Southern Europe, rented a handsome residence on
s,,m OF $4,000 adjoining the house rented ia n
vacant lot owned by Philadephian. who recently
concluded to build, and with that view engaged q
number OF workmen to eXcavate for the iounda-
tons. In so doing II was necessary to run fence
between the minister's residence and the vacant
lot and this seems TO have so annoyed the minister
that he notified the agent rom whom he mad
rented the property that he considered the con-
tract violated, and should vacate the premises on
the LIST proNimo, when he would pay four months
rent first deducting q bill for damages which ne
proposes to make out on account OF the injuries ne
has sustained from the building operations adloin-
ing his residence. The upshot OF the matter IS tat
the agent from whom the minister rented the
property will be forced TO allow the latter TO ACT as
Judge and jury in the matter and accept Whatever
he Is offered In the way OF rental as no civil pro-
cess can issue against representative OF foreign
government
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ST. JAMES CATHEDRAL.
Celebration OF Palm sunda y


Palm Sunday was, doubtless appropriately cele-
brated in every Catholic church throughout the
length and breadth of the land yesterday, but in
none perhaps with more fitness than at St.
James, Cathedral, Brooklyn, and thither hundreds
OF devout worshippers wended their way to partic-
pate in concentrating our LORE ana Saviour's
trlumphal entry into Jerusalem from Mount Olvet,
1--WE days before the crucifxion. Every one seemed
deeply impressed with the solemnity OF the 0cca-
sion, and listened with marked attention to the
words Of wisdom and eloquence which Iel from the
lips of the officiating clergymen, the Very Reverend
Fathers Kelly and Turner. Sprlgs Of evergreen, in
imitation OF palm, were distributed among the
congregation, in accordance with the time
henored custom.
The Rev. Father Kelly preached the SER
mon. After briefly sketching the history
mind did eur Lord suffer Tor u.s. and we arc
called upon in our prayers and meditatlons
to think OF these things aud become better men,
better Christians Where is the heart so devoid OF
days would have no eifectY Think OF the triumph
OF to-day and the ignominy OF the next Ave days.
The same streets that witnessed His triumph wit
messed his lgnominy the same WINDOWS rom
midnight hour, and the occupants, satisfied that 1t
was some criminal going 10 MS just doom, retire1
so their sleep. This Is picture OF the world. This
IL Is that should teach 10 dstrust the world and
even to doubt those whom we have no reason to
doubts Think OF Jesus rs He walked III the garden
az twilight .
UNDER THE OLIVE TREES,
praying that his mission might be felt by every one.
Abandoned by mis- friends yet, wnen He diSc0v-
cred that IL was the will OF His father He re-
conciled We will leave Him there till Good FRI
day; but remember that our sins have Frustrated
Him. Beg Him TO pardon US; beg Him to remem-
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LITERARY CHIT-CHAT.

M. HIpPEAU has completed his old French CLOS
sary, Of which the first part was published in 1885,
"SLAvE CATCHING IN THE INDIAN OCEAN. Rec.
ord OF Naval Experiences" is the title Of new
work in the press by Captain Colomb, R. N.
LoNGMANs have nearly ready new work BY
Lord Dunsany, entitled "Gaul or Teutons Consider.
atoms as to Our Allies of the Future"
Mr. JOHN FORSTER Is in bad health, and the third
and last volume of his ellie Of Charles Dickensn
is likely to be delayed some time
DIR. GEORGE SCHwEINFURrH, the celebrated ira
veer will shortly bring out his new work, the re.
suit OF three years. travel and adventure In Gen.
trail Africa 1t will form two volumes and will be
illustrated by about one hundred and thirty wood
cuts.
THE Athe10qtn says that there is some prospect
OF revised edition OF the Encyclopedias Britain
MICA. This is good news, the information in the
last edition the eighth Is q quarter Of q century
old.
THE FOLLOWING large prices for French books
were obtained at Paris auction sale last months
"Essais de Montague" first edition, 1880, est;
"Alain Chartier," 1920, f44 champion des
Dames,n 1880, f3e; "Euvres de Bari" vols,
EST 1ss. ; "Euvres de Pierre Corneile," vols.
1e44-'47, elsa the same, 1e4s, vos., fs4 a.
"Moliere, lie Marriage Force" first edition, cas-
.Guvres de Racine" 1872 vols, EDS 49,; "Chro-
niques de st. Denis. 1514, f82; "Froissart and
Monstrelet," 1505-'l2, fs4; "Euvres de Moiiere,"
1866, vols, ESQ.
LORD MAcAULAY thus wrote to Henry s. Randall
In 1s57:-
Inever uttered word nor wrote line .indicat-
ing an opinion that the supreme authority In q
State ought to be entrusted to the majority OF ct
zens told by the head. / have long been convinced
that institutions purely democratic must, sooner or
later, destroy liberty or civilization or both Your
constitution Is all sail and no anchor Either some
Caesar or Napoleon VIII seize the relns Of govern
ment with strong hand, or your Republic will be
as earfully pundered and laid waste BY barbartans
In the twentieth century as the Roman Empire was
in the fifth, with this dnference-that the Huns and
vandals who ravaged the Roman Empire came
from without, and that your Huns and Vandal3
win have been engendered within your own coun-
thy by your own institutions.
And this man was called 'lioerar' thinker and
hiaf0rinn
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THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE.

The Grand Conference In October Next
The Preliminary Meetings.
A meeting in behalf OF the Evangelical Alliance
was held in the South Reformed church, corner OF
Fifth avenue and Twenty-frst street, last evening"
and, despite the inclemency OF the weather, large
congregation was in attendance. The services
were opened by the PASTOR Rev. Dr. Rogers, with
the usual religious exercises, after which he intro
duced Mr.. VIM. E. Dodge, President OF the American
branch OF the Alliance. He said that the Execu-
tive Committee had thought IL important, before
the meeting OF the General conference to take
place In october next, that series OF preliminary
meetings, OF which this was the first, should be
held, in order that the attention OF the people
might be aroused
Addresses were also made by the Rev. Drs. Prime
and Crosby, but no definite action was taken.
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The Conduct Of the Captain, the Crew
and the Company Criticised.
CONFIRMATION OF CHURCH CANDIDATES
The Death Penalty and the Murderer
Nixon Discussed by DR.. Wild.
The Pastor Of the East Reformed COngresa-
ton Sanctifying New Structure.
TIE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE

the weather yesterday was not particularly con-
genial to the tastes Of individuals who were antici-
pating enjoyment Of the clear skies and sunshine
characteristic Of budding Spring, which did not ap
pear The day was overcast and damp and the
churches were rarely full, Notwithstanding that
the ceremony OF the palm has for every strong
interest and attraction. The subject Of the Lords
triumphal entry into Jerusalem engrossed the at
tenton Of the pastors of Episcopal and Catholic
churches and also that of the Rev. Mr.. Frothing-
ham, Of Lyric Hail. The terrible fate of the Attain
tic was referred to in many OF the sermons and
prayers OF the day. and lessons OF great moment
were drawn from the disaster.
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SECOND AVENUE METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH

Univcrsalfsm Demolished without Com
trovcrsy, but by an Exposition OF the
Visions OF tho dination
Of Deacons by Bishop Merrill.
Yesterday morning Bishop Merrill preached In
the Harlem church in which the New York East
Conference is holding its annual session. The
church. though large, was crowded. The Bishop
chose his text from Revelations XIII, LILLE that
is unjust let him be unjust still he that is filthy,
let him be filthy still; he that is righteous let him
be righteous stin, and he that is holy, let him be
holy still.n There here, said the Bishop, four
specific classes, Though In reality they comprise
only two-the good and the bad the saved and the
lost. All the blessings Of the Gospel look to the
producing OF moral changes in man. This Is its
design, so that the unjust may become Justified
and the filthy may become clean. And 80 long as
men are under the Gospel there must be the posi-
bility OF this change through the Astounding
mercies OF Gee. The Bishop then reviewed the
several visions OF the Apocayptc seer, pointing out
their peculiarities and their references to
THE PROGRESS OF THE CHURCH
and OF the world, that his hearers might more fully
comprehend from the contexts the important
bearing Of the text, He briefly referred 10 the
events which are to transpire under the several
visions OF seven SEALS seven angels with vials and
seven more with trumpets and the Apostle, having
seen time ended and the AFFAIRS OF TINS lie wound
mp the Gospel ceased to be preached, the Judg-
ment set and the deau, small ans great, standing
before Ged, and the new Jerusalem coming down
from God out oil Heaven, then ne declares tnat ne
that is unjust let him be unjust STILL and he that Is
0Ithy let him be filthy STILL and he that Is right
GUS let him be righteous still; and he that Is hely
let him be holy still.n The time TO effect moral
changes has then past, and the holy Will be fixed
in holiness and the filthy in their hlthiness.
therefore, he urged that we should proclaim that
this IL the period Tor moral improvement and that
the Gospel is the power OF God IN this lie unto sal
vafion The Bishop also gave few brief refer
ences to show the impressibility OF chiuhood anu
sha tncreaalng hardness OF the human heart as the
years pass by SO that conversions of the aged are
yomnaratiyely rare. For their characters are
formed. and while the POSSIBILITY VI cnanse ~ nsu
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ST. THOMAS, CHURCH.

Confirmation by the Right Rev. Bishop
Pottcr-FOur Of the Congregation Lost
on Board the Atlantic-sermon by the
Rev. DIR. Morgan-Implicit Obedience
the Duty OF All Christians.
The loss of the Inflated Atlantic, with four of the
members OF st. Thomas church, cast an air OF
gloom among the worshippers at that church
yesterday morning, In spite OF the gather
ing together Of some seventy candidates
for the purpose OF confirmation by the
Episcopal Bishop OF the diocese, the Right Rev.
Horatio Potter. The following are the names of
the four members in question Mr.. Merritt, his
vile and his sister, and Miss Scrymser.
THE SERMON.
The text chosen by the Rev. DR.. Morgan for his
sermon was, "He humbled Himself and became
obedient un to death, the death OF the crossn
from Second Corinthians Obedience, said the
venerable pastor, is the crucial text in Christians
life, and in the example OF our blessed Lord and
Saviour he had noble example OF implicit sub
mission to the Divine will, with its memorable de-
mands. During the coming week, my brethren
we shall have brought back to our memory the
anguish OF the Son Man in fulfilling the behests
OF His Heavenly Father. Christ humbled Himself
that He might be ransomed from eternal DEATH
and found for US In the Father what we could never
find in ourselves-a Saviour OF mankind. The law
Oh obedience which prompted our saviour must be
followed by His disciples. God demands ODE
dlence. Contrast the bleeding victim on the
accursed tree with the sacrifices made by
the majority OF protesting Christians and ponder
over the difference between real and a senti-
mental recognition, and by the drops of blood
which fell from our Saviour body methinks can
hear Him say, "ls 1t for such offerings that bore
your sufferings and suffered an igneminious death
| upon the crosssn Let the deep and incessant
PRAYER be part or your faith in Jesus Christ; let it
run through your retired life and be part and par
eel OF your very existence, and in doing you will
be strengthened and sustained by Gods right arm,
| which Will help you fight the good fight.
| CONFIRMATION
The venerable Bishop Potter then administered
/ the Impressive rite OF confirmation to upwards Of
seventy candidates, aged from fifteen 10 sixty up
| wards oil forty being girls and women.
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VIOLENCE IN WILLIAMSBURG.
sanguinart Fight Between . Father
and SOu-Au Attemp ted Parrfcide.

and SOn-An Attempted Forrhchues
At about three O'Clock yesterday afternoon, while
Officer Teae, Of the Fifth precinct was passing the
residence 226 North Sixth street, Williamsburg, he
heard cries OF "Murderi, issuing therefrom. On
entering the house he found young man covered
with blood and acting in violent manner, and
an old man standing erect fiourishing hickory
cane, as il in self.defence. The officer took both
men to the Fourth stree, station house. where 1t
was ascertained that the prisoners were father
and son, Robert Mailer, ST., and Robert MAILER.
Jr. The house from which the prisoners were
removed was the residence OF the father,
and the son. while crazed with liquor,
broke into it and assaulted him with
a knife, threatening to kill him. The old gentle
man fearing his life to be in danger seized the
hickory clue and with 1t struck him several blows
on the head INJECTING severe scalp wounds from
which the blood moved prousey.
The woud-be parricide had his wounds dressed by
n surgeon and was detained by the police. His
father was allowed to depart on his parole, his
action being evidently Iustifiabe.
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in order that they mighe prepare themselves for
their meeting with their Maker. Let them apply
IL to their relations one with another; to their do
nestle concerns Of their households and to their
dealings at large with the world. There was Q
future opening for all or them, and II was proper
and timely that they should consider these In
cidents the closing life OF Jesus. in order that
they might appreciate their Importance In viewing
His character and also the character OF Mary.
Gratitude was their duty, and the reverend gen.
tlenan urged his congregation to remember 1t not
only as duty, but as the natural gift OF every hu-
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DEATH AT THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE.
Fatal Result Of n Terrible Acciden

Fntal Result Of . Terrible Accident.
On Friday last Peter Cope, German, only twenty
years of age, while at work on the Brooklyn
Bridge, foot OF Roosevelt street, had one OF his
legs caught in a rope attached to the ma
chinery and terribly fractured and lacerated.
The injured man was forthwith removed to the
Centre Street Hospital, where Professor Hamilton,
and DR.. Fuhrer, surgeon In charge, amputated
the limb. The shock to the system from loss Of
blood resulted In death, which occurred at half
past ten O'Clock yesterday morning. Coroner
Herman was notified, and will hold an inquest on
the body this morning. Deceased lived at No. 94l
Eirst
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AMERICAN PACIFIC COAST SURVEY.
From the Panama Herald, March ISL

From the Panama Herald, March ISL
The United states steamship Narragansett, q. r.
Dewey, commander has been ordered to proceed
to the Pacific coast to make survey from Laguna
de Jermnos to the northern boundary OF the United
States. This expedition is expected to be OF great
service to navigation tnasmuch as that coast Ia
very imperectly known. Skilled photographic
officers will accompany the expedition After COM
petng this survey the Narragansett will i0tn the
Portsmouth In the West Indies
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SEVENTH AVENUE METHODIST EPISCOPAL
CHURCH.
The Rev. DE-. wild on Capital Pun
ishment-Nixon's Condition and App

The Rev. DE. wild on Capital Pun
ishment-Nix0n's Condition and APP
prehensiop-The Ocean shipwreck.
Dr. Wild, of the Seventh avenue Methodist
Episcopal church, Brooklyn, preached sermon
yesterday morning from John vii 80 :-"And We
shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you
free.n After brief Introduction the reverend
doctor proceeded in substance as follows:-
Men often fail to appreciate what they have not
earned, or put proper estimate upon that which
cost them nothing. Suffering frequently leaves the
victim clothed with mercy. Struggle and conquest
are apt to beget faithfuness, and human expert
ence enables us to judge righteously and deal
mercifully. Our own failures and shortcomings
bid us be charitable with others, while knowledge
witnesses against our neghbors whs commit any
grave or heinous offence Liberty should follow
IN THE WAKE OF TRUTH
as naturally as light In the path OF the sun. To
catch the DRIFT OF an authors meaning. to perceive
after weared labors the solution Of a problem, is
like the first streak OF light upon the horizon.
Used In spiritual sense, the very fact of knowing
truth Is light and freedom, while ignorance OF IT IS
servlle bondage Unless we we know srd from scrip
to man, and how in consequence He
suffered for it on Calvary, we cS cannot be con,
comprehend 1t. There are people who take pleas
ure In unrighteousness. What do men feel whose
People are wont to think in these days that almost
the worst calamity In this weird Is poverty, and
yet, comparatively speaking men are almost as
much cramped and restrained when rich as their
poor neighbors.
THE POOR MAN BORRows TROUBLE
about the wants OF to-day, and tAe rich man is
worried about bank notes and stock exchanges.
1t is the spirit OF the man. after ALL that deter
mines his condition. What truth will neal broken
heart like this verse: "All things shall work to-
gether for good to them thatlove G0dy" The legion
vi aching hearts whose idols were shattered
IN THAT TERRIBLE WRECK,
the many des0late homes that are mourning for
their loved ones have found, methinks, their only
CLEAN OF comfort In that blessed promise. Not
only they that mourn but those led captive by
sin may find freedom II they will. The weapon
which
carried did not prove a friend, but an enemy, and
there are more crimes and difficulties occur from
that practice than from any other. 1t Is q low
stock oil trust that needs to defend itself in that
way Look at the criminal since the law has con-
demned him The streng man Is reduced to the
weakness Of child. He trembles In every joint,
and II Is but liquid that he can sip now. Say that
there is no restraint in capital punishment II he
was sentenced to State Prison for life ne would
want beef every meal and relish It, too. Nothing
but the fear of going into the presence OF living
Ged could so unnan him. And yet for him there
is pardon beyond the death that awaits him. IL he
will but believe that God can save to the utter
most all those that come to him.
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Der us In His father's kingdom. Beg OF Jesus Cd
soften your heart and mediate on the dread events
OF this week. All sinners are his executi0ners Let
us endeaver to cleanse our hearts through His pas
sion. These thoughts will soften religious
sibilities, will console US and smooth our pathway
in this world and brighten our prospect in the
neXt.
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take in all the family OF mankind. The sermon
was continued and closed with practical rehec-
tions on the need OF living that there should be
the beginning OF eternal life planted here.