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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27
Catholic Church cs.

At st. Matthew's Church, corner of Fif-
teenth and II streets, high mass was held at nino
n. m. yesterday but owing to the Ill health of Rev.
Francis A. Boyle, pastor of the church, no sermon
was preached. The music was by the junior choir
OF the church and the sweet young voices gave al.
most as much satisfaction to the large congregation
as the well trained voices ofhe regular choir Dur.
ing the whole day the church was opened for ad e
mission, and the transept was thronged until dusk
closed in with crowds OF worshipers of the Cath
Ole faith, whose prayers for the departed soul of
our dead President were as earnestly offered before
the shrine as II General Garfield was member Of
their own faith.
At ST. Patricks Church high mass was per.
formed, but here as ut st. Matthew'S Church, no
sermon was delivered. Rev. Jacob Ambrose Wal
ter, the pastor, was celebrant of the mass.
At Sc. Aloysius' Church high mass was celebrated
at half past eight u. M, by Rev. Father Ciampi, s..
j. An immense congregation was present.
At St Peters Church, Capitol Hill, mass was cele.
brated at eight q. m.
AT st, stephens In the First Ward, Rev. Father
McNally celebrated mass at nine a. M. and mass
was celebrated at ST. Dominics Church, on the
Island, at the same hour All of the religious
ediices were thronged with sympatheue Wor-
shippers
The Catholic churches throughout the city re-.
manned open all day long for special devotion OF
the people, and large numbers of every congrega-
ton knelt before the affairs and offered up their
silent prayers for the dead President
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27
In MEMORIAM.
A DAY OF HUMILIATION AND PRAYER.
Remembrance or the Funeral Services OF General
GARFIELD Acknowledgment Exercises In
All the Churohes-Thc Lessons
Drawn from His Life.

The services at st. Johns Church yes
terday morning were well attended President
Arthur entered by the side door and took the sec
ond seat near the altar, The services consisted OF
special collects for the President aud all in au-
thority, with special selections from special Offices
and the De profunds. Rev. John +. Potter
who is in charge Of st. Johns parish during the
absence of the rector, Rev W. A. Leonard, who is
IN ETirope conducted the services On sunday
and Rev Mr.. Potter preached q discourse on the
death of the late President. The text was from
Madthew XII Saa%Seek ye first The Kingdom Of
The duty of the Nation, based upon Gods re.
vcaled Will" The sermon closed with these
words 1t is fitting and right on this day that
few wordsshou be said cOnccrninghim for whom
we all mourn. Yet what can be said other than has
been uttered by great and good men who knew
him well aud Of which you all have read and are
cognizant2 Truly have his life and character been
aetuated by the principle taught us in the words
OF the text This fact Is shown In every condition
has in turn called forth a just recognition from
millions of people. Prayers have been offered to
the Throne of Grace that he might be spared all !;
dwell in eternal peace. Our prayers have been
answered. He granted him II prolOngaton Of life
and has taken him unto himself aud we have len
unto us noble example Of oil those virtues which
demonstrate the character of true manhood.
We have the same divine prccept and the same
Christian principle to guide and regulate our
words, thoughts, and actions, and when our earthly
duties are finished may we, one and ali, like him,
truly merit and receive the praises of our asso
;lSn IN the journey Of life and the eommsnda
faithful servant"
President Arthur W II attend 81. Johns regularly.
number of the former Presidents have made 81.
Johns their church, and for some time they had
what was known rs the Presidents pew. This pew
e {. ma large prayer. book, with the words
pew when IL has been selected.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27

Mr. III. Semken has returned from an
extended European trip.
Senator Vest, of Missouri, and General
Armstrong, U. s. A.. are at the Farquier White Sui
phur Springs, Virginia.
Mr.. George Cowie, chief of the Diplo-
matte and Consular Bureau, who has been con-
fined to his bed, Is somewhat better.
The committee on procession of the
Yorktown celebration win meet in the National
Hotel tonight at half-past seven o'clock.
Mr.. Byron Somes left for New York yes
terday afternoon, to remain during the State cam
psign. He goes TO take the position OF managing
editor ofe new Republican morning paper
The theatres were closed last night, but
will be open to.night-the comic opera Patience
q The oRerR h0Te ana MT Snd MIS- George s.
Excursion tickets will be sold during
October, November, and December from Washing.
ton to the Atlanta (Ga) cotton exposition at s26,
good TO return within thirty days from date OF
purchase.
George Alfred Townsend arrived here
last Friday evening in charge Of q private case OF
govt, but despite this afictlon he Is meandoring
about the city, and Is doubtless sending oil num-
berless columns Of descriptive matter OF the city
he loves so well,
DIR. Woodward is laboring almost in
cessantly In making up the complete record of the
treatment and general history Of the Presidents
case from the date OF the shooting until the hour
of the death of General Garfield DR.. Woodward
says II will take some time TO complete the work,
probably more than month.
Tomorrow at the Church of the Epi-
phany, at twelve o'clock, Lieutenant Albert G,
Berry, OF the United States navy, is TO be married
to Miss Lillian, elder daughter Of Judge a. L. Mer-
riman, OF this city Lieutenant Berry is in service
on the Dispatch and the Secretary of the Navy has
| granted him one months leave OF absence, eom-
| mencing with tomorrow.
A gentleman who visited the District
jail yesterday morning witnessed an interview be.
tween the warden and the assassin and states that
the latter laughed heartily over some remark
made by the warden. The visitor also says that
| "the Infamous" watched him like hawk, and
| finally backed up against wall, so that he might
not be attacked in the rear as he attacked the dead
| President
The Waugh Gospel Temperance Society
met last evening in business session at the church
The following are the officers for the ensuing siN
months; S, II. Walker, presidents R. c. Stevens
| vice president, and Benjamin 4. WEIGH, secretary
| Regular evening meetings on the fourth sunday
| in each month are TO be added 10 the usual sur
| day afternoon services now held. Next sunday
AFTERNOON will be devoted 10 a prayer service
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27

The union memorial services at the
Metropolitan Church were very largely attended,
the spacious auditorium being well filed The
congregations connected with Wesley Chapel, Me.
mortal Church, and North Capitol Street Church
united in the services. The several pastors occu-
pied seats in the pulpit. The service was begun
with some appropriate hymns rendered by the
quartete choir Selections from the Scriptures
were read by Rev. Mr. Hammock the pastor of
the Memorial Church, Rev. Frank Havenner, the
pastor of the North Capitol Street Church, Of
tered n fervent prayer. An address of very
interesting character was made by the Hon. Hiram
Price Commissioner OF Indian Affairs, who spoke
teclingly of the deceased President, with whom he
had served in Congress. He referred to the strug;
giles of his early manhood aud how hehad reached
the high emnencc by his own untring exertions
and said the young could emulate his example and
take courage from his success. He was followed
by Rev. Mr.; Mckinney, pastor of Wesley Chapel
who said TINT his death was mystery to Chris
tians who had united in prayers for his recovery
but II was Gods will. Rev DIR. Baer the pastor oi
the Metropolitan Church. also made an address
and brought the services to u close by reading the
service for the dead
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27

A union service was held Mt the Con-
gregational Church ut two p. m, a crowded con-
gregation being present. Prayers were offered by
Rev. DR.. W. W. Hicks, pastor of the Tabernacle
Church, South Washington Rev. DR.. Domer OF
the Lutheran Church Rev. Franklin Noble. col
lego classmate of President Garfield and Rev. DIR.
Collins, of Pittsburg, Pa. Eloquent remarks were
made by Judge Reynolds, First Auditor of the
Treasury; Rev. DR.. Fauncc, pastor OF the Il Street
Baptist Church; Judge Beardsley, Fourth Auditor;
John NJ Langston, United States MiniIcrtO Hayu
and Rev. DR., Rankin, the pastor of the Congrega-
tional Church. Many Of the addresses contained
interesting personal "reminiscences of the dead
President, and the prayers, while referring ton
derby TO him who has been taken away, were also
fcrvent in behalf Of President Arthur, that he
might have wisdom and power from on high Ia
faithfully and conscicntiously discharge the
duties Of his office. Professor BiSchotf presided NJ
the organ. bust engraving OF the dead President
was hung in front OF the pulpit, In full view of the
congregation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27
WILLARD,S HOTEL.
improvements that Have Been Made
Preparatory TO Re.Openiug.

Our reporter had look at the reno
waited Wizards Hotel yesterday through the cour-
tesy Of Messrs. Douk and Jack Harris Of the Office
force en- pdssdnt The Office force is not yet Or
ganlzed for the coming season, but our reporter
"guesscs" that Mr. Douk will be behind the
cashiers window and Mr.. Harris at the counter.
The old counter Of the main office has been moved
to the rear end Of the rotunda, where the west
half is devoted to the work Of the book-keeper
and cashier, and the east half which extends clear
across the rotunda, Is devoted to the use Of the
rooming clerks and tho aununcator The TO.
tapda walls and ceiling have been elegantly re-
painted, and the quadruple lights on the six main
columns in the rotunda are fitted with a
circle Of prlsms, which multiply the lights. To the
right of the rotunda the billiard room has
been enlarged by tealing away the partition and
adding the ladies' card room, and now, instead of
three five tables will be placed in the room, Two
doors and two windows open from the billiard
room into the grand reception and promenade
room, which leads to the dining ROOM This latter
room is being fitted with new mirrors and furni-
ture, ana when THE REPUBLICANS representative
looked In yesterday huge rolls Of Wilton carpeting
was waiting OH the floor TO be laid in place. The
dning-room has been handsomely painted on
wall and ceiling, and the windows have been
heavily draped. II is by oil odds the handsomest
dning-room OF any city south of New York
Above stairs all the rooms and parlors are being
rehtted so that when the hotel opens on Thursday
IL will be practically new place.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27
Assembly Church.

At this church a union service was
held. the Central Presbyterian Church, Rev. Dr.
Pitzer, uniting with It, the pastor occupying the
pulpit, with the Rev. Dr. Little of the Assembly
Church. The services opened with prayer by Dr.
Little followed by the'dirgc, Rest Spirit, Rest,
which was finely rendered by the choir, assisted
by members of the Rossini Choral Society, under
the direction of Mr.. +. d. Tracy, Miss Ellis taking
the solo and Mr.. Waldecker presiding at the or
gan. The forty.second Psalm was then read re-
sponsiyely, and the choir sang the chant,
"And God Shall Wipe Away all Tears u
known hymn. Nearer My God, to
Thee" by the choir aud congregation. Rev.
DR.. Little then read the Presidents proclamation
and appropriate passages of Scripture, and Rev
DIR. Ptzer offered an impressive prayer. Dr. Pitzer
delivered an eloquent address upon our great
drawn frnm a. liz was fniiowed Nv Dr Iittle in
few well chosen remarks upon our duty TO ouI
new ruler md to ourselves.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27
The Columbian University,

TIME BOYS ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL HIGH
l. SCHOOL begins It's fourteenth year on the 18th OF
September In Dr. Sunderlands Church, north session
room Sec circulars Mt bookstores for the opnonso OF
some of our well.known citizens with regard TO It's
merits. For an Interview with the principal or other
information address, Lock bog 5a5; ,,,
nu25-im j. w. HUNT, Principal
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27
YORKTOWN CELEBRATION.
The CARNIVAL Feature Abandoned, mt An
HlIuninatIon, Ac., TO ne Given.

The dining-room of the National Hotel
was filled last evening with members Of the citl-
zens committee, who had met to agree upon a
plan OF celebration in honor Of the French guests
Of the Nation at the approaching Yorktown Cen
tennial. Among those present were Commissioner
Dent, @. r. Dawson, James Lansburgh. N. Demon
geot George Sheldon, F. X. Ward Horatlo Brown
ing, J. c. Ergood, q. W. Cochran, Colonel J. G..
McKibben, W. II. Hoover W. II. Morrison, II. f..
Baker. Levi Woodbury., Judge IT, II. Blackburn,
w. s. Hoge, William Dickson, NJ I. Weller, J. NJ.
Waters, and Samuel Cross. Considerable discus
sion ensucd over proposition that the celcbra-
ton here be abandoned, but Mr. William Dickson
turned the tide by offering the following resolu-
ton, which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the celebration TO be given in
honor of the foreign guests who will visit the Cap
itol during the Yorktown Centennial ceremonies
consist of a civic- and military procession, an II.
Elimination of Pennsylvania avenue display OF
fireworks, and appropriate music
by the adoption of this resolution II was stated
that the carnival features OF the celebration were
eliminated, and the most captious. could not
find fault with the programme agreed upon,
Besides, tho latter plan would commend
itself to the citizens and merchants of the
District as a most fitting tribute to the honorcd
stood by the United States when they needed
friends. A subscription list was opened for funds
TO defrny the expenses, and the following sigma
lures were obtained Commissioner Dent, sl00 c.
q, Glover. 500 T. X. Ward, 500; C0lonelJ q Me-
Kibben, s5Oi w. H. Morrison, $50; Levi Wood
bury, S5Oi Browning & Middleton, Slj; James
Lansburgh, s25 weller& Ropetti, $50 J. q. Ergood
Benzingor 500 Hill & Duvall, $40; Beavans &
Shaw, $40; Mr.. Rosenhein, So and miscellaneous
subscriptions amounting 70 sIl The chairman
announced that 500 had been subscribed by the
meeting, whereupon motion to adjourn pre-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27

This church, where the late President
used to worship held impressive services. the
Presidents pew was heavily drar-d in mourning,
and an easel, bearing picture Of General GARFIELD,
with deep border of black around the frame was
placed in front. Mr.. William II. Schell conducted
referring to the Christian communion the church
had enjoyed with the deceased and tcstifying to
the confidence the congregation had In the intcg-
rity and Christianity OF James A. Garfield. Elder
II. Russell, of Missouri, offered fervcnt prayer.
and also spoke eloquently OF the occasion and the
lamcntcd statesman for whom they mourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27

This congregation held a service at
their synagogue, corner Of Sixth and streets, at
four p M As this is the orthodox Hebrew church,
no music was chantcd. Rev. s. samuels, pastor,
read the prayers in Hebrew and Mr. A. s. Solo
mons delivered an address, in which he referred TO
parallel tragedy committed 22iO years ago upon
Gedelzeh, son Of Natrana, king of Mezpah VINO
was high priest of great talentgnd influence heir
TO the throne, to whom the children OF lsrael
looked forward as one Of great promise 70 them
He was assassinated by kinsman through
Jealousy, and the anniversary of his death, which
has since been annually observed by the true
church, singuarly enough took place yesterd ay,
and was a day OF fasting and prayer
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27

Nationally. M. Graves, Wheeling,
West Virginia; J. b. Davis, Richmond; W. II.
Bennett. Philadelphia; H. r. Stevens, Cleveland !;
c. Il, Clagett, Thomas Clagett, G. Fowler, Mary!
land: Q. X. Williams, New York; J. W. Foster,
Leesburg, Virginia; II. r. Garden. Virginia, l. w.
Sturdy, U.s. NJ. J. II. Faunce, Philadelphia.
ELbia.-Hon. Eppa Hunton, Virginia
Joel johnson, Louisville. KY. Colonel H. f. Clark,
U. s. A.; J. Pratt, New York; L, ]. r. Page, Nor
folk, Va; J. A. Sherman, New York; Hon. George
II. Bigelow, Vermont; Augustus standinger,
Brooklyn, n. Y. G. NJ. Dustin, Alabama; o. c. SEQ
willie, Cleveland, Ohio.
Riggs.-G w. Gregory, Boston, w. p.
Stokes, A. Lowry, II. Honson, II. Smith, Philadel-
phia; L. Holiday; George Riggs, New York; ID.
Wilson, Paisley, Scotland; w. r. Patterson, Bel
fast, Ireland; L. +. Osborn, Cincinnati; L. Gas
kin, Troy, ~.
Metropoiiidn.-A. S. McDade, Philadel-
phiaj W.. Moore, Norfolk, ya Joseph Brewer
New Orleans; Edward Cohen, Richmond; II. j.
Rogers, New York. william II. Seaman, Leetsdale,
Pr. A. +. Seaman, Allegheny, Pa; j. s. Seaman,
Pittsburg, Pa.
81. James.-T. P. Parish, Virginia Will
lam Van Blarconc, New York william II. Hobyer
Philadelphia, Pa; J. H. Barlow, Virginia; John +
Colby. New York DR.. G. +. Taylor, Baltimore, Nd;
Charles L. sugel, Richmond, Va
81. Marc.-George Blackston, Baltimore;
W. +. Dougherty, Pennsylvania; II. Lindsey Mad
dox, Rockville Nd; J. r. Moore, Philadelphia; L.
c. Dallam, J. c. Atkinson, C. DalGm, Charles E
Dallam, Kentucky.
Imperiah.-W. Weaver, Cincinnati; II
B. Pullman, J. II. Rennie, Richmond; b. W. Klee.
backer FordS Opera A. McEachern, Canada.
Wormley'S-G. Blayne, New York; w
d. lie Due, Hastings, Me- G. W. Mckee, u s. A,
w. II. Bronson, U. s. N.
Arlngton.-S. w. Knevals, r. S. Ran
som, NJ, b. Blake. c. Artois, New York.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27
~. John. German evangelical church.

Ono OF thtmost interesting was
preached at this church, located on Four.0nd.a.
half street southwest by its gined pastor. Rev, j.
sallnger lie had chosen for his text these words
from H. Kings, ILL.,, IS: DO you not know that a
prince and great man Is slain this day in Israel
. And all the people was afraid" The ser.
mon was rcplcte with touching illusions to the
private aud public career Of the late President
Garfield and to the grici.slrickun wife and mother,
In celebrating the thoughts suggested by the
cloquenCG in hls appeals TO his hearers TO profit
In their everyday life by the shining
trious dead The deductions drawn by the speaker
from the words Sand all the people was afraid"
were particularly appropriate and full of deep
thought. The music rendered by the very ell.
Client choir. together with the melOdious chanting
OF the congregation, rendered the service one OF
the most impressive OF the many held that day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27
MORE EXCELLENT SCORES.
The National Rifles at Benning's Range
Yesterday.

A number of the members of the Ma
tlonal Rifles visited Benning's yesterday afternoon
to participate IN the popular subscription match.
The weather was excessively hot, producing n
strong mirage on the range, and causing the
Precipitation to flow in streams down tho faces Of
the contestants; but Notwithstanding this they
pounded away as though life depended upon the
ginning to the end. The conditions OF these
matches are: Two hundred yards, standing, Off
hand with regulation military rife, loaded with
The army regulation ammunition, re.entrles UNI
limited seven shots allowed for each entry. As
there We're many entries and re.entries, below is
given the leading scores only OF those who reached
and inward.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27
rh.,czcr A. M. r.. Church.

At this church, in Georgetown, an inn
pressivc service was held at eleven o'clock. The
pastor, Rev. J. NJ. Cargill, delivered an eloquent
discourse, taking his text from the flnh verse Of
the nineteth Psalm. So pathetic were some Of his
references to the sad event which the services
commemorated that many of his audience were
moved to tears. Remarks were also made by Mrs.
Lydia Queen, of Pennsylvania, and Mr.. Pluto Lee.
Miss Julia Thomas presided at the organ.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27

Appropriate services were held at this
church. Rev. MILFORD Downs, the pastor, Major
Add D. Welch Messrs. Matchett, owen 7. Edgar
and others delivered addresses, Rev. Mr.. Downs
in his prayer, implored Gods blessing on the new
President and asked that the widow and family
of the deceased President be comforted, and that
his mantle fall on his children, and that his life
may be the sacrifice by which every section of the
country is to be brought together. The pulpit was
handsomely draped In mourning and q fine pic
turo Of the late President was displayed.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27

Grace Church congregation united in
the service at HNmline Church at eleven o'clock.
The church was heavily and tastefully decorated
in mourning A festoon of black hung behind the
platform. and In the centre was the monogram, ~
A. c." and above II the words of Scripture quoted
by the deceased, GOD reigns,' and below I'm
memoriam." The services consisted of appropri-
ate selections by the choir, led by Mr. George G.
Harris, and appropriate remarks were made by
the pastor Rev. s. NJ. Hartsock, Major H. A. Hail.
DIR. s. NJ Merrill, Rev. Mr.. Kraft aud others.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27
Foundry church.

Alarge congregation assembledat eleven
n m. in Foundry NJ. f. Church, and the meeting,
led by the pastor, Rev. W. f. Ward, was full of In
terest. Very appropriate addresses were delivered
by b. II. Stinemetz and r. n. Tilton, members Of
the charge, and earnest prayers offered by Revs.
ID. II. Locke and A. J. Myers, Commissioner Nor
gan, and l.. L. Simpson. The services were inter-
sperscd with singing, led by DIR. Peck. The SER
mon of Rev. Mr.. Ward on Sunday was most inn
pressivc and eloquent, his text being taken from
the first verse of the ninety:seyenth Psalm, and
his theme being, 1.-THE Lord Reigneth."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27
Fourth Street M. II. Church.

A large congregation assembled at the'Fourth
Street NJ. L. Church, East Washington, at haf.past
two O'Clock, and the services, under the direction
of the pastor, Rev. G. " Ieech. were very impress
sive Addresses were delivered by Mr.. Leech, Rev.
Richard Enfnons and others. The church IVES
handsomely draped. A portrait Of the late preSi.
front OF the pulpit and behind 1t other trimmings
were of black bunting, tastefully set off by peat
ings of white satin,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27

Appropriate commemorative services
were held at the synagogue at two p M, the pastor,
Rev. l.. Stern delivering an eloquent funeral SER
mon, eulogzing the life and character Of President
Garfield. The prayers Of the ritual which were
read, and the musical selections were peculiarly
suitable. Among the latter was beautiful hymn,
entitled Memory of the Dead, the music of which
was By Rev. A. Kaiser, of Hanover Temple, Balti.
m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-09-27

The services at this church were par
ticipated in by II large congregation. The funeral
sentence, al am the resurrection and the life"
opened the exercises and, instead Of the Venite,
the anthem of public burial service was chanted,
after which prayer was offered, and most nppro.
PIRATE sermon was preached by the rector, Rev.
Thomas q. Addison, the subject being biography
of the late President or rather review OF his life
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