The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1883-11-14
In America.
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dredlh anniversary Of the birth OF Luther was eel
ebrated in becoming manner at the First Presby-
Omeivenee of Rockville: Rev John NJ Bisbop' Of
ROckfeld Dr. Joseph r. Tuttle. of Wabash Col
lege: Hon. r. p. Davidson. OF Lafayette: Rev. Wm.
and and others S s. Ai'' nun -"'-'N' W. AA""A'
NEW YORK, Nov. 1o.-Exercises commemorative
Of the birthday of Luther were held in many
schools attached TO the Lutheran Churches in this
city to-day. Hymns were sung and addresses
made.
TO night there was large gathering at steinway
Hall. Appropriate hymns were sung and passages
of Scripture read The memorial Grafton was de-
hyered by Rev. DR.. James w. Seiss. OF PhIladel.
phla. who gave biographical sketch OF Luther
and his works.
The Orangemen celebrated the event by assem-
bling in Lyric Hall, where, after Luther hymns
had been sung, the lecture was delivered by Rev.
Mr.. Lloyd. on the Life Work of Luther"
I,be-S The eongTegaIon1 & Of the German Evangelical
bration OF the anniversary tonight
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10-A grand Luther matt
nee was given in the Academy of Music this after
instrumental mnsic was led by the Germania or
chestra and the vocal music by chorus which in
eluded nearly thousand school children. After
dish, German and English
Boston, Nov. 1Q-The Lutheran anniversary was
observed this afternoon under the auspices of the
Massachusetts, Historical Society. Rev. Dr. Fred
erick II. Page delivered an oration The celebra-
ton will be continued at Music Hall tomorrow
den Society and friends. The occasion will also
be observed by the various Churches throughout
the State.
READING. Nov. 10-The jubilee commemoratng
the birth OF Martin Luther. and for which extens-
i've preparations have been made, was abandoned
on account OF rain this morning. -Four thousand
children were TO have participated.
Martin Luther was born on the 10th of Novem-
Der. l4S3 of humble parentage, at Eisleben,
Saxony. There was little remarkable about him as
boy. Others were as studious and capable and
when ne attended the University of Erfurt, it is
studies than Is many young c0llegian OF to-day
But ne was conscientious student who wanted
an original knowledge of all things and there was
a mighty energy and determination about him
which could not be put down when once aroused.
he was brought up nnder pious, but very severe
discipline, the effects OF which shown in his
after life. IL is said that at school he was once
logged fifteen times in a single forenoon. He
tories" and the teachers '-tyrants and task
masters" While at school in Marsefeld he, with
his companions. had to beg his bread by singing
from house TO house in the neigh boring village.
1t Is Gods way, ;" he said, .of beggars TO make
men OF power just as he made the world of moth
ing" he spent one year az the franciscan school
IN Magdeburg, and then sent to the Latin
school at Eisenach. IL was here that Ursula Gotta
a wealthy and liberal lady, whose sympathy had
been aroused by young Luther's musical talent
and his devotion to the Church, took him into her
home and supported him until he was prepared to
enter the University Of Erfurt I'm 1901. He gradu-
aied in 1SO5 Master OF Arts His father. who, In
the meantime, was able 70 assist him. intended
him for the legal profession, but the sudden death
OF an intimate friend In duel. and bis own mar
row escape from death, first by a serious illness
and then by lightning, which struck with terrific
force on the ground near his feet. the road be-
tween Erfurt end St0tterbelm, strongly excited
his religious feelings. and filed him with so vivid
sense Of bis vanity OF the world, that he re-