New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1876-09-26

regular attendants voluntary s performed upon the
organ, and hymn, possibly selected from the Unitarian
fail to take notice that the music is exquisite This and
The floral decorations Of the ectun show that here the
aesthetic haInOnies well observed though rendered
subordinate to the main purpose Of the hour Inc
preacher rises and receives close attention The boOk
which he usually reads is compiled from the sacred
Sacred Anthology" work arranged by Moneure ID Con
way, In whose London chapel liberal service also -
held Mr. rockingham begins to read in tones that at
irst somewhat abOred or muthed but speedily at
tract and hold the his voice, despite few peenlar
ties OF articulation having quality and distinction OF
its own. His chief effort is to convey the fun meaning
Of the aneient Scriptures This is from the Hnduj Or
This Is from the Chinese;" afterward This is rom
Persian I" or again, This Is rom the Christian New
TeStamentl; thus giving no precedence IN authoIiy 70
any selection, but yauing each for It's beauty Wsao
Alter the reading Of this unusual character the doors
opened TO admit another hrong OF people, VINO sea
themselves In time for the prayer The speakers voice
rises in invocation 10 the Supreme Source OF Law a1
GOOdness-an address which IL an aspiration poem VI
reverence, worship, and acknowledgment, but never
by any chance, petition TO listening ruler Ior
es of human brotherhood are remembered; the noble
souls that have sought truth in the past aud suffered
Of the liberal faith must love and cherish aud
whose example Il is a holy ambition to Initiate. -.
moments during Che admission of new multitude oI iate
Corners who arrive for the purpose OF listening 70 un
unique DISCOURSE An air Of mutual acquaintance per
ades the congregation, noticeable than III 0Iher
churches but there arc many strangers, aIIacteu Iy
the reputation OF the preacher, aud disposed 10 We
sharply critical Of what they hear:
AS he stands with his snewy but light ana gr1ceIiGl
glr guart from the desk, you see that, although ms
discourse may have been carefully prepared Is 70 DC
Spoken not read; YOU relze thai II cannot nav oy
literally mcmorized, and you study the play 81 ms
features as he begins, without flaw or impeachment 10
speak and think while on his feet" I is remarkable
pece ofneectua oratory, exciting the surprise OF cut
tured listeners Commencing without text but vita
ne announcement of theme he continue for hour
or more 10 pour out stream OF thoughts in language
nearly compass as EmCrSOus prose, YET 50 Cca tht
even his Youngest auditors are persuaded by its charm
~ his thought 70 EgelFOlS Tor close
ness and wisdom bat II Is arranged upon logical sy stem
which is absent the epgrammatlc essays o. The
Concord cage Frothinghans method Is synthetic; be
pays gard the framework and order OF ms DISCOURSE
At times his expressions highly pOehcal, and he
warns into eloquencc Of looks, speech, and gesture
What the teachers call elocution Is against NM MS
voice. in spite Of himself plays him tricks ana occasion
INV word is naudble at tue close OF sentence. But
be is al imbued with his theme, forces hearers 10 Keep
pace with bH and holds them to the end Every face IA
directed toward him; Young and old hang upon his lips
absence OF Ordinary platform tricks this is say i-
umph of pure reason at the close IL You feel that
SrnNi t,ot y,otbinc car, be more Fascinating than
c study OF so fine and an intellect thus brought
into play. There is no mental hnpoycfishnent; the
ana 10 digestion
OF the personal traits which eudcar Mr. rockingham TO
great troop OF friends in the choicest circles OF New
York society," The writer speaks in tone OF quiet, but
cordial, appreciation. conscience and sincerity make
him strong and clear. One vino listens to him for tEe
first time might accuse him of lacking that ndcnahc
quality termed magnetism. But be Is N truth both mag
netc and humane full OF practical charities and ex-
qUtiyeiy sensitive 10 the friendship Of those whom he
respects and loves. In private o he is delightful, and
by his sweetness EumOr, conversational tact and power
the meter OF general delight TO him in hs home Is
privilege indeed. Here, and among the groups OF lis
select acquaintance, be is the flower OF courtesy ann
companlOnshp--a gentleman Of the most refined and
genuine school," Mr. Charles W. ElotPs paper on
Household Art the Ccutcrnia in the racest sy
Of that quaint writer Astounding in curious episodes a.
well as apt suggestions, The novice IN Reading Shakes
peare" win find store Of useful councils on that subject
by MI Grant White, Of entirely practical character
and without trace OF subtle refinement controversial
aSperity