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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
a SERMON on PULPIT And STAGE"
THE REV. N. b. THOMPSON THINKS THAT MUCH
CAN BE LEARNED FROM THE THEATRE

THE REV. N. D.. THOMPSON THINKS THAT MUCH
CAN BE LEARNED FROM THE THEATRE.
The sermon delivered last night at Grand Opera
House Hall by the Rev. n. Il. Thompson was ex-
tremey interesting TO the good-sz audience which
listened TO him and appreciated his remarks His
subject Pulpit and Stage,n ably handled, and
he was frequently interrupted By applause. lie SAID
that tho stage was eevatng In many ways In moral
sense Ministers could not denounce the theatre IN
loss they there, and continued:
The best and most sensible people attend the theatres
and thew think and act for themselves The Church
the only means TO good. II the motive of men is TO
leave impression for good they are In the line oil
Aonorsbls calling. matter what they do The charge
shas theatre Is public pesthouse is denied by the
demand Of the public for payhouses and plays cannot
Claim absolute purity for the neither can claim
absolute purity for the pulpit There are pure men In
both ealngs The stage is elevated the same as the
puipdt L. by honorng their calling and winning char
scter and name. The charge that the stage ii
trod by unreigious people cannot be sus
IA going to church and being sanctmoniOus man with
Is religious And character is not confined
TO any one walk IA life Only extreme bgots make this
assertion While tho minister talks the actor demon
The preacher can take many lessons i'n the
actor he has the stand in the theatre
and learn While the theatres crowded the church
is comparatively empty and this is because, while the
preacher In stereoyped the actor teaches In
way that appeals to man The Bible is read TOO much
Ike sehoolboys essay, while the actor reads his lines
In such manner that he thoroughly understands the
character he impersonaes and presents it as it should
be presented To the question, is the theatre I'm
morAr / always reply 1t always depends upon the
character Of the theatre" And the same Of preachers
those whom / pray you may never listen to-
Mr. Thompson said that he had listened TO some
plays H. at had given him lasting impression Tor gooo
The Bible not the only teacher though the best
The theatre was also good teacher.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
BEGINNING THE TOBoGGAN SEASON.

The formal opening Of the coas'ng season at the
Essex County Toboggan Club. In Orange, took placs
on Saturday evening and was thoroughly successful
affair. The slides brilliantly lighted by ten
electric arc lights On either side was row OF
torches set twentyfv feet apart Outside OF these
were huge bonfres. and between them crimson fires
burned. The first tOboggans were sent down at
40, containing the officers Of the club and the
other the slide committee amid discharge OF fireworks
and loud cheers from the assembled crowd.
There were about 500 guests present, among them
being Mr.. and Mrs. John Firth. Mr.: and Mrs. Edward
p Hamilton. John sprague, +. l. Hall, Dr. ana Mrs
George l. Herbert, Frank Lyman, Or. G. b. Bowling.
DR.. Frederick ~ Levy John Jacob Astor, r., Air.
and Mrs. C. II. Gregory Miss Rockfellow, d. A. Van
horne, Dr. Valentine Mott. Mr. and Mrs. William J.
Clark. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry A. Potter the Misses
Bowers and Mr. and Mrs G. B. Yardley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
THE SUNDAY NEWSPAPER DEFENDED.
VIEWS OF THE REV. d. B. TYLER-IF HE WE'RE
AN AUTOCRAT.

VIEWS OF THE REV. D. j. TYLER-lf lie "H'H
AN AUToCRAT.
"The Sunday newspapers do not violate inc iour'h
commandments and ] am not sure that any harul
would be done II they did" so said the Kew b.
3. Tyler, in his sermon last night at inc Church
OF the Disciples Of Christ in West tiity-sNth-st
Mr. Tyler continued, in substance Tho sunday
nevspapcrs have come TO stay. In the famlilar
words OF a wellknown gentleman, It is condition
and not theory that confronts us. IL were an
autocrat there would be no Sunday papers, put
take one and read It, II l were an autocra' there
would be only ono sort OF churches, ard that Nhd
would be orthodox from my point OF view but
am not an autocrat and perhaps 1t IS Just as wen
for the world. The Sunday papers do not stahd
alone Like the weekday papers, they are woven
into the warp and wool Of our life, and the social
system must be rcvolutionized before they VIII go.
Some say they violate the Divine law. But ID
the first place, the fourth commandment refers 10
the seventh day and not tho first and, In the second
plare IL was never binding upon anybody except
The Jews and in the third place, the Decdosuc Mas
abolished By Christ. and nowhere docs nc chJuon
obedience TO the fourth commandment Inc Sunudy
newspapers are not, then, sinful OF necessity 1cl
wish thew we're more pure and dealt more WIN reSus
culture Since all the ministers combined oouiun
abolish them II they tried, think It IS wiser 10 Try
10 improve them than to condemn them"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
AFFAIRS IN BROOKLYN
GOLD WEATHER AT THE NAVY

A.
aJaclp Frost is out In the cold, SO lar as 'no
Navy Yard Is concerned. Frost was deiesa'oo
short time ago by the dispenser OF patronage LOT he
Kings County Democracy to act for Bit furey
until the latter should recover from his indisposo
A few days ago Frost went to the Navy faru anu
ted himself before one Of the officers attached
TO tho yard with demand to give work 10 some
Of the laborers who had been summary d'sm'ssea
Immediately after the election. "Who are you' any
way?' said the officer.
81 am Mr. Frost, the representative OF Mr. rurey,
who looks out for his men here at the Navy iar'
said Mr.. Frost, with a sclfimportant air Ill, -.
Well you get out Of this office Just as quicn ar a
nature VIII permit you TO- and don't you aate ov ,o
into II again without my permission, ana AZ no ,n
70 command me what i shall do and shall not do'
said the officer. -. A.. oe,cer youId
not long be duty there but ihat no s.cnhenson
himself detached, as did Pay Director stcpnenson,
after he had insultcd Timothy j. Campbell prssent,
Congressman, but not the elect me Siuce n Frost
bcon detached UP to last night, nor has MI. fros'
boon seen I'm the Navy Yard since.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
JERSEY CITY

Mrs Annie Ward, OF No. 500 Henderson-st, was
arrested on Saturday night in Charles A. Fursts dry
goods store In Newark-ave. for shopftng. One Of
the clerks thought the acting suspiciously
and watched her. He her remove some articles
from counter and place them IN a basket IIs
caused her arrest and when the officer examined her
basket he found five hand satchels, two woolen caps,
a childs dress and some smaller articles.
John Riddleberger, alias John McDermott, alias
Liverpool jack was arrested yesterday, accused
Of breaking into a private stable in Ocean-ave. He
was once the leader of the famous Border Gang
and served time for killing policeman in Hester-s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
NEWARK.

The Thistle Football Club will play its third round
football match with the Caledonians under associa-
ton rules to morrow.
Notice received Saturday by Benjamin
Atha, OF the firm Of Benjamin Atha Co., that Patent
Examiner Cook had decided in his favor upon tho
patent for casting solid steel ingots The priority Of
invention is claimed by his former partner John IL
lngworth. whose lawyers will appeal the case. The
patent is said to be worth 81 100000 and has been
long in litigation.
Governor Green will review the 1st Regiment next
Friday night and distribute the medals and prizes
the successful magksmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
RUMoRED SUIT FOR BREACH OF PROMISE

Boston, Dec. 81 (speclaD.-Mlss Catherine Teresa
McEnery, of Lowell has given notice 10 John III.
Burlck Of action against him to S75 900
I'm breach Of promise suit. Both well known
Miss McEnery, It IS understood has engaged Cen
eral Butler 10 conduct her Prentiss Webster,
ESQ., OF General Buffers firm. said TO Globc- re-
porter hat It was true that notice OF the above
character had been served and that the will DO
entered for trial at the February Of the Superior
Court. No declaration has been filed. Miss No
Emery is one of the daugh ers OF Hugh Nc Emery
one Of the Oldest Irish residents OF Lowell. She
says she has been keeping company with the defendant
for t!rty-ive years. She is now more than fifty
years o, age. The defendant, John H. Buttrick, Is
member OF he firm of L. H. Buttrlck q Co.
druggists He Is we'll connected and wealthy and Is
descended from the early settlers OF New En- gland
was much sought aher nv tho rIsinS von, n' sou,
Lowell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
srAsoNABLE MUSIC IN THE CHURCHES.

Christmas services with special music Will DO neio
in many churches tomorrow morning. ana the eiaoo
rate programmes show that much time has oeel 10
voted to preparations for the occasion But num-
Der Of churches had their special music and decoraons
yesterday. At Plymouth Church the decorations "o'o
,mnIs and effective and the quartet and chorus sang
Christmas anthems and hymns. Dr. Abbotts sermon
was upon the birth Of Christ. At Dr. storrss Cnurca
OF the Pilgrims the decorations were EXPENSIVE duu
The Supdav-schooI banners were displayed amid the
Christmas greens. Dr. soTs preached to the children
of the sunday school, and they attended ID pody
Tho choir In the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
rendered Christmas music.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
TO WITNESS HILLS INAUGURATION

Kings County will be well represented at the In
aur1iratl,n of Governor Hill next week. As Brooklyn
Democrats will not want to go to Washington next
March as they did in 1884, they propose to make the
most of the present opportunity of going to Albany
for fear 1t viii not again. The Kings County
.,rrocrailc club and tho Con ttutOn Club are making
arrangements to go with full compliments OF their
ii li.,,, oi.cr lJcmOcIass viii Join win
Them. The 18Th Regiment under Colonel Austin VIII
a,sO attend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24

The new Roman Catholic Church of the Immacu-
alto Conception, One hundred and hffcth-st. and
1hird-ave was blessed yesterday by Arch
bishop CoTlgan In the presence OF a
large congregation, which increased
~ the presence Of many persons from the neighbor
NC parishes. Tic solemn mass was celebrated by
he rector, the Rev. John Il. Lelbfit2, c. =. II.
There were two sermons one I'm Engl sh and the
other I'm German. The former was preached by the
Rev Augustine J. McIneTey, G. =. H., rector OF
he Church of Our Lady OF Perpetual Help, Boston
and the other by the Rev. Francis Schnattgen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
rryprRtycE SOCIETY LECTURES.

stephen ". Wright presided al the meeting Of the
American Temperance Union in Chickcring Hall yes
terday. After the usual service Of song, the Rev Dr.
l. b. Leonard, missionary secretary Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. delivered address, presenting
the usual arguments for prohibition.
II was expected that many Good Templars would
attend Yesterdays meeting Of the Metropolitan TEN
perance Society I'm the Masonic Temple but only
Few of them made their appearance Addresses were
made by Dr. Mann, Of the g. ". c. T., and j. NJ.
~tearns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
e LONG ISLAND.

Bleckwcnn is fast dsposng of large number OF lots
at auction for unpaid Improvement assessments. On
Saturday thirty three lots, the property of the Union
College Company, brought S30.279 %. tho amount Of
the assessments. OF this number twenty-nine were
bought in by The college.
OZONE PARK.-The Church OF the Epiphany will
be Grated tomorrow. The Rev. Mr.. Jessop, Of
the Garden City Cathedral will take charge of the
parish
SAG HARBOR.-The Oldest inhabitant OF this vii
lagc, Mrs Nancy Lowen, entered her Tooth year on
Thursday. The old lady is the widow of Cap tain Will
lam Lowen, who died nearly fifty years ago. She is
hale and hearty, and her mental faculties are good,
though she has Of late years been exceedingly deaf
STATEN ISLAND.
FOUR CORNERS-The American Athletic Club win
have a Christmas Day run at this place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
DESIGNATION OF THE REV Mr.. CRAFTS

The Rev. Wilbur i. Crafts, Of this city, resigned
his pasorae yesterday TO accept the position OF field
secretary in the American Sabbath Union, which
recently met at Washington. General O. o. Howard
has also accepted n position the Executive Com
mittee, and the Rev. DIR. Macarthur has become a
vlce-president An effort will be made 10 organize
a state Sabbath Association In al the States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS
DIED RATHER THAN LOSE HIS LEG.
STRANGE SUICIDE OF RAILWAY EMPLoYE


John T. Trainor carpenter employed IN the SHOPS
~ IN. Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Company ia Hobokcn ended his own life late on
Saturday night because he preferred death rather
than the sacrifice Of one Of bis LEGS. Tranor found
IL necessary TO make his way across Inc traces 70
his shops to complete some work While crossing
the road his foot was caught In the rails. lie made
an attempt TO release his foot, but be found that
the heel Of his shoe had become firmly wedged Do
tween the rails.
His efforts TO release himself were without avail
While he was held fast he looked around ana TO his
dsmay saw train approaching at full speed on tho
track where his foot was caught Then his Efforts
30 release himself became frantic. lie tugged and
pulled but the leather would not give way, and the
frog whore he was caught held him firmly. In do
SPAR he tried unlace his shoe, but In this he also
failed. The train laundering on, and 1fainor
became frantic.
He exorted all his remaining strength to releas::
himself and save his leg, but the fatal frog he'd
its grip upon the shoe and the leather could not
be torn apart When the train was within hundred
yards OF 1ranor he gave up in despair lie wac sern
10 turn his face upward and there was puiul LOOK
in his eyes He clasped his hands above his head
and then desperately threw himself In front OF The
engine The wheels cut his body 10 pieces Trainor
was unmarried The funeral expenses VIII be de-
frayed by his fellow workmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
NO PROFIT IN MIXING G0SsAMERS

Boston, Dec. 80 (speclaD.-The Sterling Rubber Com
rany. controlled by George A. Plummer, has gone
mt OF business. II had mandatory at Alst0n.
here It made large quantities Of cloth. At No. 70
ummcr-st Il made this clio into gOssamcIs. Tho
ctiremcnt OF thu company f. due to the fact thai
prices are too low for profit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24

,.aa.,shp of the Child Of Bethlehem COD no r os
became man, lie was babe, chla: Inc s oUsg,
Embraces tho Mount of TransnEurauon and
AMI calvary, but also bethlehem ana Nahsrc'n "
Capcfnaurn . 49,. ,,, christian blood and
,,a,an aneccdents and Christian belief, and look q,
~ story of fethlehcm as any DINER b,oryi a',
1Y.yr ! am overwhelmed with the Thought that
a. a. not divine IL is so perfect that he who lhNente
a. &c himself tho divine among men: Inc Buudnis.
tolls me / must lose myself 10 ma oou INC 1n
. . me- that must come with offerings and sacrnce
a. the Majesty OF Heaven; the Greek shows He me
ncrfection of beauty in Apollo or venus anu o,s
me worship them; but the Gospel leaus me pach
The Child and bids me be a man, ana mus shah
sec God
THE DANGER WHICH WE MUST AVOID.
A danger threatens us to-day, in making 100 mucn
y, children. The little boy who said, when asked
60 no had any brothers or sisters No, am the only
children we've got" fairly represented the tendency OF
tbo modern cild to take charge Of the family Ihefe
&, danger I'm unduly exalting the child, making hln
on when he is a child, but there Is no danger On
~ aitinp the Christ child-in clngng 10 tne s5aIc5
obe nfe tbe humanity of our Lord Angels ana Mag5
,,unrdering Shepherds and adoitng heavenly most.
devout simeon and aged Anna, thought .lc Dap ,
unworthy of their worship and their gifts anu lhci
fealty. , ia honee ~ tho race
centre tonight around the cradle OF the con VI aS
The world lies I'm wlckedness Isaiah aiSw 10 i' ~
nict,,re when he made the wolf, and leopard, INC
lion and bear, The asp and c0ckarlcc, SCI lot" 'o
nosstons and apperies and tendencies OF men mn
arc vile base sensual naught but divine grace can
tran orrr tlIcm. and this grace comes 10 Us M
I'm the garb OF little child. Lct us nov ~ rn
mntn bethlehem. and sec this thing which Is COME
TO pass which the Lord hath made hnowh un'o u.s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
KILLING HIS WIFE AND HIMSELF.

Syracuse, N. Y, Dec. e3.-william Crossley, an
engineer, shot and killed his wife and then himself
tonight. He lived about hour. They had been
married year, and had lived apart for six months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
FoRcEp 10 HOLD rHEIR GAMEs IN THIS CITY

Philadelphia, Dec. 23.-The schuyllSlll Navy Ath-
lec club, which had contemplated giving an athletic
entertainment at the Academy OF Music, embracing all
the prominent features OF such an exhibition has
been warned by the Director OF Public Safety Mr.
Stokccy, that no would not allow such an entertain
ment TO BIO held sparrng and fencing are always
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24

WHITE PLAINS.-The trial of Frank Brouty. for
the murder of Constable Thomas Woods at Mt Vernon
last summer Will probably be concluded to-day before
Judge Cullen. All the testimony is in and counsel
will begin this morning summing up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
vIRGINIANs TO VISIT HARRISON

Richmond Va, Dec. go SpecaD.-The first dele
CATION from Virginia to visit President-elect Harrison
Will leave here this week headed by Colonel William
Lamb, former Mayor of Norfolk The committee
consists of personal friends Of General Malone whom
they will commend TO Mr.. Harrison as candidate or
his Cabinet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
ALONG THE SOUND.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.

ANSONIA.-A Catholic church. to cost $1o5.Oo0 Il
be built here in the from plans prepared By
a Brooklyn architect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24

prominent features and to these features no DIRECTOR
took particular exception MAYOR Ii'i e saa aSt
COMMUNICATION OF this decision the club VIII MAKE a.
oeuoents to hold the entertainment In Now York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
AN EFFECTIVE PLAN TO HELP A CHURCH.

Nearly year ago. Mrs. A. L. Reynolds hit upon .
plan for the sundayschool OF the First Presbyterian
Church Of Mount Vernon TO assist in the construction
OF tho new building. She gave TO each member .
new penny of 1888, with the suggestion 10 invest
In such a way that 1t would bring in substantial
return as a Christmas gift. Each one made returns
yesterday, and when the envelopes were opened some
at first made purchases Of material from which thcy
made articles and sold them and them as the purchasing
nower Increased they extended the quantity and
Quality OF their purchases OF material and so increased
their profits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
FUyERAL OF OLIVER pITsOY

Boston, Dec 23.-The funeral of Oliver Dison took
place at Trinity Church this afternoon and In keeping
with the chasacter and standing Of deceased, WAS
attended by . large representative gathering.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24
STATEN ISLAND,

FOUR CORNERS.-The American Athletic Club viii
have Christmas Day at this place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-24

During holiday week, General Harrison VIII
suspend his afternoon receptions, which have
hitherto been held between and o'clock OF
each day 1t is the Generals desire to give at
tention to important and pressing matters and
his friends and the public generally will there
fore see the necessity of his having command OF
all his time for this one week at least
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-19
Youthful Wisdom.

The Minneapolis Tribune tells this
story: 1t is related of two little girls
of eleven and thirteen years of age that
they were late in going to school, and
when about half way the storm arose
and they turned back. After wandering
about while they came to straw stack.
The older girl dug out the straw as far
as she could. She then put her siste,
in ahead of her and crowded in after
her. She took of their shoes, and when
their feet grew cold, she rubbed them
briskly. The younger girl fell asleep.
but the elder kept awake and continued
the rubbing process when necessary.
The parents gave up their children as
lost, but early Friday morning, after the
storm had subsidized, the girls, none the
worse for their experience, made their
way home, and it is needless to say there
was great Joy and rejoicing in that
house. A wise head is sometimes found
on very young shoulders.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-05-19
Bartholdf,s Great Work.

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