Morning journal and courier., 1884-03-03
Church Notes.

Specially Interesting Services at North Church - Another Large Addition to Calvary Baptist Church-Twenty-ntns More New Members-Nevv Members at Humphrey Street Church Other Churches
 The occasion of Dr. Hawes' last com- munion with the North church as it's pastor yesterday was one of tender and fearful re- membrance and deep regret. The services as usual, began with the organ music as the congregation entered and took their seats All stood up with the pastor while the organ and choir led in singing the doxology, and repeated together the Lords prayer. After responsive reading the ffty-second lesson of the hymn book and prayer, the text was given out, Acts 4, 22: For the man was above forty years old on whom this miracle of healing was showed Briefly relating this miracle of healing the impotent man laid at the gate of the temple called 'sBeautiful' to ask aims of those who entered, the pastor called attention to the conduct of the people in ''glorifying God" The age of the man so instantly and perfect ly healed, openly before so great an assem- ply, strikes us now as the same facts did the 'captain of the temple. the chief priests and the sadducees." Truly notable miracle! It speaks to all and thousands are converted unto God. The obstacles in the way of conversion to those i'll mature life, the speaker said, are more numerous and much harder to overcome than those in the way of the young. Doctrinal questions and long habits of belief affect the young hardly at all, as is clearly proved by the more nu- merous conversions of those in early life The sermon seemed throughout to apply closely to the ordinance of baptism, receiving members into the church and the Lords supper which followed. The inno cence of the little child receiv- as baptized with water, and the pastors hand standing between her parents before the communion table spread with the bread and wine, was an effective scene The tender reception of the pastors little son, Edward s. Hawes, into the church seemed 8 new thread uniting the pastor and the church. It seemed impossible to realize the fact men, tioned in the prayers and farewell exhorta- tions of Dr. Hawes that pastor and people could be separated so soon. His impressive words and eloquent, feeling manner will be ! long treasured memories of his ten and half years' pastorate.
 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH. There was another specially and deeply in- teresting service at Calvary Baptist church I yesterday forenoon, when twenty-nine more new me .nbers were added to the church. It I was a communion service. The pastor, Rev. [ Mir. Samson, preached deeply affecting and | impressive discourse, suitable to the solem- ! mites of the hour and occasion. The text | was, Ephesians 2nd chapter and 8th verse. | ''For by grace are ye saved through faith; l and not of yourselves; it is the gift of
  filled to overfowing. The revival interest at l the church continues and in all since the | New Year opened seventy persons have been | added to the church. The special evening l meetings continue again this week, every \ evening except Monday and Saturday. THIRD CHURCH.
 Rev. MT. Dennen preached at the Third church yesterday afternoon, his subject being regarding importantly in prayer. The dis course was earnest and impressive, and con- tained much calculated to instruct and en- courage the believers.
 HUMPHREY STREET CHURCH.
 At the Humphrey street Congregational church yesterday morning unusually interest ing exercises occurred in the admission to the | church of many persons, the fruit of the re- cent revival services at the church.
 Entertainments.
 THE AMERICAN.
 Sid c. France will present his emotional drama, ''Marked For Life,' at the American Theater this week, supported by his own company.
 SELECT READINGS.
 Prof. Hubbard will present one of his best programmes of select readings at the First M. E. church this evening. There will be large audience present and fine entertain ment is assured.
 ASTRONOMICAL LECTURE.
 Pref c. A. Young. of Princeton college, will lecture on recent studies of the sun at High School hall, Friday, March 7th. Tickets may be had at the bookstore for 50 cents The lecture will be one of great value.
 EsMERALDA.
 Mrs. Burnett's successful play will be pre- scented at CarIrs Opera House Friday and with matinee this week. The con- pany is an exceedingly strong one, and the play as performed by them will be a rare dramatic treat.
 NEIL BURGESS.
 At the New Haven Opera House Thursday, Friday and Saturday with Saturday matinee MT. Neil Burgess will present his wonderful success, vim, lntroouc1ng ms patent re- l volving stage, gorgeous scenery and other novelties.
 UNCLE SAM.
 The Webber Opera company rendered the opera Uncle Sam at CarIls Opera House Sat urday evening and created much amusement for the audience, which was fair one and composed mainly of young men. The opera will be given again this evening and there promises to be much sport. The company are working hard on the opera and will give a smoother rendering this evening than on previous occasions Manager CarIl will pre- sent the lady members of the company with $1OO this evening.
 Fancy Roller Skating.
 party of forty ladies and gentlemen, the