Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1888-11-29
METHoprsrs JoYoUs.
celebration of Fheir Centennial
Jubilee ut Newark.

specihl Correspondence OF Gszette and Journal
NEWARK, Nov. 26.--The centennial
MeLnodlsm, from the Organization OF
oecll circuit to the present, began Its
celebration services here in the M, Il.
Church yesterday morning. Despite the
cold, biustery weather, the large audience
room was crowded and many were forced
TO stand.
Great preparations had been made for
the Occasion by the committee OF arrange
ments, consisting OF Charles q. King, II.
.. Goldey and O. 3. Oonwell of Newark
tJnurch, and j. T. Williamson, William
hennady and William II. Smith OF Wesley
Church
Inside the chnncel rail many Towering
end choice plants were arranged. dust
above tho pulpit the figures "17S5-iss8"
were placed.
The choir, under the leadership Of II.
.. Goidey, rendered excellent music.
At q. NJ. the reunion Of the Sunday
morning class was hald. Tho Rev. q.
W. Lybrapd, who preached Ia Cecil cir.
emit in 1912, had charge. His remarks
were interesting. Mr.. LybYand ia now
rather feeble bat his mental faculties are
bright.
The centennial sermon was delivered at
10 30 O'Clock by the Rsy. j. Hepburn
harBis, d. ID. He took his text from the
Acts OF the Apostles. The discourse was
listened to by the immense multitude
with strict attention. It WAS Interesting,
inhtruct,Ye and scholarly effort,
Az l.30 p. M. ohildrsn's meeting was
held, with Mr.. Goldey in charge. This
was an interestiug feature OF the services.
The centennial love feast was conducted
by the Revs. A. X. Street aud G.. w.
Lybrand.
There was prayer and praise service
at . O'Clock in charge of the Rev. T..
Snowden Thomas.
The Rev. Jacob Todd, d. d., delivered
the evening sermon. He took for his tex.
III. Peter, III, 4: "And saying, where is
thu promise OF his coming for since the
fathers fell asleep; ell things continue as
they were from the beginning OF the
creation The sermon was o mastery
effort, full of happy illustrations aud in
teresting throughout. The house was
crowded although tho night was anything
but pleasant. .E3jff iffg,
The programme for to-dasis interest
ing. III
lo-night's exercises will consist of de-
votionai exercises by the Rev. t. II.
Haynes, and addresses by She ReVs. 4.
Snowden Thomas, W. L. Brswell ard W.
Il. y. Murray, PHI d. ~ y
The Revs. I. III. Haynes, 7. A. r..
0'BFien, I. anowden Thomas and G. W.
Lyb9and are present.
NEwARK, Nov. 27.-The second days
| services OF the centennial of Cecil circuit
began yesterday morning In the NJ. e.
Church Of . O'clock. This Rev. j. l..
| Houston conducted the devotional SER
vices, lasting about one half hour. Tie
historical sketch OF Cecil circuit was
given by the Rev. N. M. Browne, the
| pnator in charge.
Next followed interesting historical
sketches as follows Bethel Church, Rev.
Akbury Burke; Christiana, Rev. b. f.
Priua; New Castle, Rev. e. L. Hubbard,
PHI. D.; North East, Rev. j. B Quigg;
Delaware City, Rev. O. +. Sheppard;
Elkton, Rev. Charles Hill; Oecilton, Rev.
e. O. Atkins; Hopewell, Rev. j. Jones;
Port Deposit, Rev. j. P. Otis; 81. Georges,
Rev. j. Warthman; Newport, Rev. j. D.
O. Hanna; Elk Neck, Rev. 2. II. Miller.
This portion of the programme consumed
the whole morning. The sketches were
entertaining, giving short synopsis Of
the work at each church.
Great preparation had been made for
the entertainment of the visiting ministers
and others. Covers were laid for over O
hundred, and fully this number took
dinner.
The afternoon exercises began with
devotional exercises, led BY the Rev. w.
l. Boswell, following which was the re-
union of former pastors, in which about
rs ministers participated. This service
was conducted by the Rev. W. w.
McMichael. The Rev. j. r. Williamson
| gave short reminiscenoe Of this circuit,
which was listened to with marked atten.
ton.
at 8. 80 O'Clock historical sketches were
read as follows: Charlestown eircuit, the
Rev. I. B. Hunter; Wesley, William II.
Smith, Rising Sun circuit, the Rev. L.
Jewell; Zion circuit, the Rev. q. Il.
Hynson; Mt. Pleasant, the Rev. Fred H.
McKinsey; Cherry Hill, the Rey. T.. A. II.
0'Brien; Hockessin, the key. julius
Dodd; Red Lion, the Rev. o. s. Walton;
Chesapeake City, the Rev. e q. Nelson;
SasssfraD, the Rev. W, Sheers. Supper
was prepared for many and the hospi-
tslity of the people, Of Newark was sp-
preciAted.
The exercises Of the evening began
with devotional exercises, led by the
Rev. 4. II. Haynes, who was
located here from 1853 to 1885.
The Rev. L. Snowden Thomas, tue
junior preacher of Cecil circuit, made
some interesting rsmarks. Cecil circuit
| in Ia49 was in charge of O. j. Crouch and
w. L. Boswell. To this the Rev. Mr..
Boswell referred. Methodism of today
within the bounds of Cecil circuit was the
! theme of the Rev. W. Il. S. Murray, Phi.
d. Several resolutions were adopted,
one of which thanked the people of this
| town for the kind hospitality shown.
The celebration OF the centennial was
most pleasant and the attendance was
large.
The Rev. N. NJ. Brownesfurnished the
following for publication:
The Methodist centenary suggests some
historic facts In connection with this re-
| ligious body. John Wesley, the founder OF
this organization, was born June l7th. 1903.
On his fathers side he was descended from
long line OF active, Intelligent and pions
ministers of the Church OF England. His
mother was the daughter OF DR.. Annesley,
an eminent minister. Hls father was rector
of the parish in Epworth, where he con-
tinued until his death. The large family OF
children with but scanty means Of support
were we'll cared for by the mother, who
especially devoyed herself to the religious
and intellectual training OF her cons. At
IS years OF age John entered the Charter
House school in London. From this time
he diligently pursued his studies until ne
passed his university course at Oxford. At
"a he received ordination and acted as
curate for his father. About this time he
gathered about him number Of thoughtful,
earnest young men, among whom was his
brother Charles and subsequently the
eloquent and Jealous Wakefield. In 1875
he sailed for Georgia and became lnis-
eienory 10 oartain colnnfsts and Indians