Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-19
AT THE CHURCHES.

Churches.
 The brilliant weather yesterday presented no obstacle to church going, but in fact every lnducement 10 little exertion, and the most of the churches were in consequence filled at each preaching service, and the congrega- tions were much larger than usual.
 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH.
 Large congregations were at the services at Calvary Baptist church yesterday morning and evening. In the morning the pastor preached a sermon of deep interest on the refining influences of aff1iction to the Christian. It was ikened to the refining of gold, and it's purification from dross. Pros perity attached one to the world; afhiction drew the heart and mind, especially in the case of the believer, towards the future and the great beyond Then, too the home cir cle is invaded; loved ones are taken away; 8 shadow comes over the household and the good Father smites, but smites in love and tenderness. The sermon also had pecu- liar fitness owing to the losses by death from the congregation of Mir. Ed ward J. filling, Miss Jerome and in view of the recent loss in the pastors immediate family. In the evening the pastor eloquently spoke of Joseph in Egypt, taking for his text Genesis, Al, Al: "And Pharoah said unto Joseph, see I have made thee ruler over all the land of Egypt" The story of Joseph's life was vividly told and it's lessons vividly impressed upon the minds of the hearers in apt and ready language and with beautiful similes and illustrations. The choir sang finely and the new tenor, MT. Mann, sang to much advantage. An evenings entertainment is to be given Wednesday at the church, for which varied programme is being devised, with solo by MT. Mann included therein. UNITED CHURCH SERMON BY REV. -LLEwELLYN
 FRAT.
 Rev. Llewllyn Pratt, D. D., of Hartford, at the United church morning services yester- day, preached from text Eph. vi, IT, ''And take the helmit of Salvation, and the sword of the Spirit which is the sword of God. :" The whole chapter was read for the opening scripture reading, with fervid clearness and emphasis, making the meaning thoroughly understood. In connection with the chapter, the last part of Luke's gospel was read. sThe power of the word of God'' was the subject of the sermon. The speaker showed how mighty was this word of God in breaking down the great Roman empire. It was done not by earthly might or power, but simply by the word of God, which was proclaimed even in the early ages of the Christian era far and wide, through the world. This same word in every renewed heart has more or less of this same all conquering power No merely worldly eloquence and wis dom has such power but the word of God goes from the heart. and lips of Christ's disciples with renewing power, regenerating and illu- and sin darkened into mission work of the gospel of Christ in this day and gener- ation was cited, as showing how e'His word has gone forth unto all the earth" and is working redemption from the debasing po- wers of unbelief and sin. Fervent prayer c.. of !, American Board of Foreign Mis- sions, and on all other Christian societies, of different denominations, and for the church congress to be held this week in our city. The singing by the full choir was animated and inspiring. Missionary hymns were sung. Also at the Sabbath school after the church service led by the cornet and other instruments of mu- sic. A truly eloquent fve-minute appeal WAS made to the school by female teacher from Fisk university, Nashville, Tennesse, for help to educate the colored youth of the South who need advanced education to lead and teach their people, composing so import ant a large and powerful portion of the nation The superintendent very ftly seconded her east one scholarship, $50, for the Fisk uni versity. The orphans, with their happy faces, good behavior and neat dresses, filled conspicuous place in the gallery and in the school. Before the sermon letter was read from T. T. Munger, D. D., accepting the call ,f the church to be it's pastor. It was lis 5ened to with much qualification by all. held in the chapel this evening, led by MT. Potter.
 AT BAYFIELD, CHAPEL.
 Rev. E. E. Blakeslee preached at the Bat tel chapel morning service in exchange with Dr. Barbour. Subject, Freedom From 5in"-a powerful interesting discourse.
 COLLEGE STREET CHURCH.
 The Rev. Dr. McLane preached yesterday morning from Isaiah, 62nd chapter, 1st verse, tFor Zion'B sake will not hold my peace and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest until the righteousness thereof go forth as bright ness and the salvation thereof as 8 lamp that ourneth." The sermon was an unusually excellent one and the pastor held the undi- vided attention of his audience which was an large one. He urged the impor- tance to the Christian of whole hearted, zeal ous work The musical part of the service was finely rendered by the quartette and chorus, the response after the prayer, sung by the quartette unaccompanied deserving special mention.
 TRINITY M. E. CHURCH.
 At Trinity M E. church yesterday morning the pastor, Rev Dr. Peck, preached an able discourse to large congregation, selecting as the basis of his remarks, First 5:21. "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good" In the evening Dr. Peck delivered the third of his courses of lectures on amusements, his subject being tThe Full and Final Showing of the Thea ter." There was 8 very large congregation present.
 CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
 The morning sermon of Rev. Mrs. Hama ford was in reference to the many mansions of the Fathers house and the love which welcomes the returning prodigal. In the evening the subject was Falling into Gods Hands," and while the memorable nature of divine law was acknowledged the nearer was admonished to fear nothing but sin. Suffer ing follows or accompanies sin at all times, in all worlds, but grace conquers sin and grace is to be all-conquering at last, so that none need fear to fall into Gods hands.
 At the close of the sermon MT. Thomas Cayton of Hampton Institute, Virginia, was introduced and gave 8 very in- teresting account of the good work being accomplished under Gen. Armstrong's direction at this institution; work in which the Indians as well as the negroes are bene- fitted. MT. Cayton is fluent speaker, and at times eloquent, so that it was pleasure to listen to him and he was thus good rep resentative of those who are being educated
 
 noble educational enterprise in those who heard him. At the close of the meeting he to receive subscribers for the paper published at the institution, stThe Southern which many well known writers are contributors, among them Miss Alice Bacon, of this city, and Miss Elaine Goodale, the poet, who is also one of the Hampton teachers. ....
 Funeral of the Late Mrs. Hotchkfss.
 The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. A. P. Hotchkiss took place from the residence of the late Mrs. Charles Peterson, No. 77 Olive street, at o'clock yesterday af- ternoon. Rev. MT. Lines, assisted by the Rev. Mir. Camp, both of St. Pauls church, oficiated and General s. B. Merwin acted as master of ceremonies. The bearers were: N. D. Sperry, James G. English, T. A. Tut tie, Henry E. Pardee, H. B. Bigelow, M. B. Newton, Robert A. Beers and A. Heaton Robertson. The interment took place in the family lot in the Grove street cemetery.
 A COLD HATH.
 West River te Catch a
 Prisoner.
 The police were recently notified of the escape of John Gurkle, from the