Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1878-11-18
CHICAGO CHIMES.
4 Notable Event-A Good Work
of the Christians Week OF
Prayer In the Wicked City,
The Amusement Season.
eath of Mr.. Judd.

Prayer In the Wicked City,
The Amusement Season.
|eath of Mr.. Judd.
tSpondence of the Register.
CHICAGo, November IA.
that report can the recording angel
noting down OF the cities dOings to-
:ht? If, like the "Devil on the stick, "
querist could soar over house-tOps
I'd familiarize himself with the ways OF
ne inmates, it might not seem neces-
airy to make the above interrogation.
Bat a. aerial prodigies are not in vogue
now, the correspondent must depend for
news upon daylight observation and the
fund of the daily press.
One OF the notable events OF the past
week was the fiftieth anniversary OF the
marriage of Father Kent, Chicago'S
oldest missionary. The affair was cele-
brated by golden wedding, and recep-
ton which was held in the First Pres
byterian Church Parlors; and
it must have delighted the
heart OF the good old man
To behold the concourSe OF friends that
welcomed him. 1t is indeed golden
harvest to reap after long season OF
seed sowing Father Kent has been EN-
gagged in active Christian work fer over
twenty years in Chicago, and is the
founder of the Rail Road Chapel, which
he vet visits'daily to attend to the wants
OF the many poor people who apply to
him.
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton opened fine new library and
reading room at their rooms on the 18th
inst. The initial movement Of the asso-
citation was taken in 1851 by Il number
of prominent Christian men, and it has
maintained steady growth during
twenty-One wears, and the present
wear witnesses its greatest prosperity.
The employment bureau, so ably
superintendent by Mr. Hitchcock, an
earnest and true Christian, who for
wears has been identified with it, furn-
ishes employment for thousands of men
and bows all over the country yearly.
In proclamation recently, Governor
Cullum appointed the 18th ultimo for
Thanksgiving day.
This week will be observsl the world
over as Il week OF PRAYER for young men
and number OF prominent divines
have been invited to lead the noon
PRAYER meetings held in Farwell Hall
here.
1t will he too bad not tn say good
word for the young ladies too. for the
accusing spirit flying 10 Heaven :
Chancerv," with record of their sins,
tear will meet with Il frown
from the Omnipotent unless accompa-
MED by the prayer OF the Saints who are
ordained to mediate between things
here below and the Judge at the great
white throne. But of these girls l
shall say more in my next letter.
Miss Emma Roenfield, q young Chi
cayo lady, is meeting with great success
As an opera singer, in Italy. She Is en-
gagged at salary, for the Theater OF
Pavia, during the Carnival season, AMI
takes the part of Gilda in Rigoletta.
This is a much-coveted honor, and a
great privilege, considering the high
rank OF the theater.
The opera season is fairly upon
us. and the old iavoritcs, Kellogg
and Cary, are again on the role,
and have the honor of inaugurating 1t.
! "Faust," Aida" "Traviata and Mig
non" are billed for this week. Mile.
/ Maria Lila Maria Won Elsmerl, Il
: Young lady born in Illinois, and whose
, almost heroic struggles against most
every species of trial has elevated her to
! the first rank amongst prima-'lonne, was
! also expected here with the Strakosch
opera troupe, but some difference with
! her manager, it is believed, will result
/ i'm An entire dissolution of their inter
ests.
People who fled the pestilence in the
south and have been domiciled here
are becoming restless and whole cal
loads are returning home. The Illinois
! Central trains to New Orleans are daily
laden with returning refugees.
Same fears were expressed after the
great fire at Cape May, that it would
have a disastrous effect on Insurance
I COMPANIES in the East, many OF which
have Interests here; but there
! seems little ground ior apprehension
us but one local company he Traders
has agencies i'm either of the cities
where the companies are situated thai
are the heaviest losers.
There were one hundred and twenty
five deaths in the city last week, anC
three new cases of yellow fever were
reported.
I g Hon. Norman b. Judd, President
Lincoln's Secretary to Berlin, breatheo
his last Oh the 10th inst. Deceased has
been sufferer for about two
wears. He was prominent
man to the time of his death, besides
tru. citizen, and his loss Is felt ny
large portion of the community. Inc
funeral obsequies took place on the 18Th
instant. at the Fourth PRESBYTERIAN
Church. Among the pail bearers were
Hon. {. L. Farwell, Judge Glover
! Judge Wilson, and Judge Blodgett.
! The National and international Con
vention for the promotion OF American
commerce convened Yesterday morning
1 in Farwell's Hall. Among the member'
from the South was Mr.. Mowrie, the
President, from Kentucky.
! The Mexican Minister lis at the Palm
or House, and committee was appoint
eel to wait upon him and escort him I,
the Convention.
Space forbids more this time.