New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-08-27

even the hearse was not allOWeu 10 enlcr thc
town, so that the casket had to be carried
through the streets, and placed in the hearse
on the outskirts of the village VI course
bathing on Sunday, except at very cary n0ur
In the morning, is out OF the question. Inc
main business OF life is going TO religious meet
ings and listening to hel-fire preaching. ms
may be all right but it looks very uncomfort-
able and unnecessary to an outsider ocean
Grove is not place, therefore, to attract people
who are not fanatical. Few on this side OF
heaven can live up to it. And l nave been
assured that many of the leading spirits In u
now regard its restrictive policy as great
mistake Comparing the two places, Asbury
Park and Ocean Grove, 1t may be said that III
Ocean Grove religions superlatlve quantity
IN Asbury Park 1t is comparative quantity.
Whether or not there is such a thing as posi-
tiSe religion in all this fanfaronade, | will
leave to the ministers and the churches"
The chairman Of certain classes in science in
London is the Rev. ). Headlam, a clergyman Of
the English Church Recently he allowed Mr.
Bradlaugh and Mrs. Besant to impart certain
scientific instruction in the Hall OF Science
under his control, and his action IN this matter
has drawn forth a strong letter from the Bishop
Of IOu don, who fails to see that hereto and
intidel is capable of teaching even the rudi-
mel t. of physical science Mr.. Headlam an
swers in cau+tic letter, from which the fol-
lowing extract Is taken II, as your lordshlp
says, my craftsmanship of these science classes
is TO be brought before Parliament, Tear 1t VIII
he only one more proof of how the COnserva-
tive party are anxious to catch ut every little
opportunity for hitting Mt Mr.. Bradlaugh as q
means to damage Mr.. Gladstone for 1t would
be absurd tC say that my action IN the matter
is worthy Of the attention OF the great council
Of the nation. But in any case could hardly
expect your lordship to defend me. Defence,
my lord, is about the last thing which | myself
especially, and any priests who 20 il little out
OF the ordinary way in trying to ietch the
wanderers home to the flock, have learned TO
expect from their bishops. For the widest
extravagances of the Salvation Army your
lord ships have plenty of defence, but Tor an
enthusiastic priest wet blankets and buckets OF
cold water are the very best we can hope Tor
In regard to French missions in this city the
Rev Peter Letellcr writes: There arc 1000
rench-Canadians III this city. We want To-
reach them all, if possible, with the Gospel
truth Their ears now can he gained 10 listen
freely To the preaching Of evangelical pastors.
! The power of the priesthood l. waning every
day. There is a widening intelligence among
our French Canadians who come To reside III
the States of the CulCn, ana growing love OF
spiritual freedom among them. lhty nav Q
been imposed upon so much by their priests III
Canada, that they come to conclude that the
Romish Church il a pure humbug, money
making institution. What Is wanted Is the
prayer, the sympathy. the cooperation ana the
generous gifts of Christian people. ne WORN
is grand the cause is noble and holy; the call
Is urgent. Who viii come to orr help W no
will come to the rescue of these scores OF
perishing and diving souls ? Let us, Christians
of America, let us give freely to our worthy
Brother Seguin all he wants 10 make MS enter
prise of teaching his brethren, the Roman Gath
Ollie French people, real and grand success
committee Of wOrlingmen waited upOn the
Lord MAYOR of London recently for the pur-
pose of submitting to his consideration reSO-
luton asking his support anu cOuntenance 20 a
movement having for its object the opening Ot
It. Pauls Cathedral free TO the public CIe
day IN each week. At present, 1t was stated,
the greater part of the building was practically
closed by the imposition OF fees which were
OuIte beyond the means of the artisan class.
In reply. the Lord Mayor expressed bis hearty
approval of the object IN view, and offered to
communicate with the Dean and Chapter on
the subject.
The Spiritualists are now holding their ninth
annual camp-mcetlng at Lake Pleasant, Mas.
Scores of mediums are present. and alleged
spirit phenomena take place daily at hundreds
of seances Ii said that the speaking TINS year
is of n very high order. Henry Riddle, OF this
CITY. recently addressed AN immense audience on
the " Mission of Spiritualism." 1t Is SAID 10 DC
the largest gathering OF long-halred men ano
short-haired women IN the country.
The Old Swedes' Church. Wilmington, Del
which has been closed for several months past
during which time it has undergone extensive
repairs and Improvements, was recently re,
oprned. An appropriate sermon was preached
by the rector, the Rev. IL. Is. Martin.
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