The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-13

counted worthy to serve before Thee IN my
Heavenly kingdom, who ivest and reignest with
the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever.
Amen
The Chaplain. dreamed, and behold
ladder set up on the earth, and the top OF IL
reached to Heaven"
The Bishop.-Let us pray,
Grant, Lord, that all who shall dwell in this
house may. be ever mindful of the duty OF
prayer, and of thine appointed ministry OF an
gels; that as they do ascend to thy presence
bearing the prayerful desires of all loving
hearts, SO they may return with thy ever ready
and most merciful response; through Jesus
Christ Our Lord. Amen.
THE CORRIDORS. OR SLEEPING APARTMENTS.
The Chaplain--''I Will lay me down in peace
and take my rest, for it is Thou, Lord, only that
makes me dwell in safety"
The Bshop-Let pray.
Hear us, O Lord, Holy Father Almighty. Ever
lasting God, and vouchsafe to send Thy Holy
Angels from Heaven to cherish and defend Thy
children through the hours of darkness. For
Christ sake. Amen.
THE WARDS.
The Chaplain. THE Lord healeth those that
are broken in heart and giveth medicine to heal
their sickness. -
o Lord Jesus Christ, Who art the True Physi-
clan and the Heavenly Medicine, be gracious
unto Thy children who may be here called to en-. IN.
and docile and bless the means ad-
ministered for their cure Stretch
forth Thy right hand upon them, that restored
gratefully: though Thy merits, who with the
Father and the Holy Spirit, reignest one God
for and ever. Amen.
RETURNING THE ENTRANCE OF THE CHAPEL.
The Chaplain" Behold how good and joyful
thing it is, brethren, to dwell together in
unity
The Bshop.-Let us pray
o LORD Jesus CHRIST, who by the mouth of
Thy Prophet hast said Praise the
the bars of Thy. gates and hast blessed Thy
children within thee; we beseech Thy mercy
that Thou wouldst make peace in ell the borders
Of this Hospital lar and t that & the & Holy Spirit may may
may praise Thee in voice, heart and work, who
art with the Father and the Holy Spirit, One
God world without end Amen.
THEN AT THE ALTAR.
The Chaplain--"O Lord think Thou upon Thy
congregation whom Thou hast purchased and
redeemed of old.
Con, hear we beseech Thee our prayers and
grant that the benediction of this house may
abide inviolate; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
THE BENEDIcrIoN.
At the conclusion of these services
| Congratulatory exercises where held in
| the Mems ward. Bisnop Starkey, was
| the first speaker. He referred in touch
| ing terms to DIR. Abercombie, the origina-
| tor of Christ Hospital and said, ITO his
assiduity, large heartedness, untiring
labor, and devoted piety, we are indebted
| for this happy occasion. God rest his
| Soul. He referred also to the aid rendered
DIR. Abercombie, by ''good. old DIR. Put
| man." and said, g God rest his Soul'
| He spoke in r~aise of the noble women
| who had so successfully prosecuted the
work, and said, when they and we
| shall have passed away, their noble work
\ will still live"
Bishop Quintard offered his heartfelt
! congratulations, and after referring to
the parable Of the ''Good Samaritan, and
| speaking of the Masters work while on
! earth in alleyiating and caring for the
sick and afflicted, said :-s"These hospitals,
orphanages and kindred institutions are
| in the line of Christ's work" believe
| that in the giving of a cup of cold water
| to the thirsty, there is more of real
| Christianity than in score of we'll
| rounded pulpit utterances. This is the
| Masters work, and it will be rewarded
| by Him.
| GOVERNOR GREEN'S SPEECH.
/ Governor Green was received with ap-
| plause. He referred to the fact that the
| State organic law prohibited any fnan-
| cial aid by the State to institutions like
| tuition adds new dignity to the city, county
and State, and the State regards them
| with tenderness; as evidences of increas-
| ing prosperity and higher civilization =
| He congratulated the workers and the
city in which SO noble an institution has
| been completed, and urged all to assist it
! to the end that there the afflicted may
| ever be enabled to find relief
| GOVERNOR ABBETT's REEAHKs.
| Governor-elect Leon Albeit was
! warmly received. He spoke Of his pleas
ure in listening to the eulogies pro-
nonnced upon DIR. Abercrombie Said
he:-'I sat for years under his ministra-
tions, and knew him we'll. A purer, bet
ter Christian, in my judgment, never
lived" He referred to his sweet disposi-
tion and aniability of character to his
earnest labors to secure the success of
Christ Hospital, and impressively said
"If spirits are permitted to
work here, am sure that Or.
Abercrombie gazes upon this scene with
JOY" He paid an eloquent tribute to the
| ssglorious women,' without whose aid
Dr. Abercrombie's work could never have
been accomplished, and said he knew
they would not cease their labors until
golden showers were so poured upon
Christ Hospital that its ability to care fol
all who sought its aid should be guaran-
teed. He ended with urging general as
sistance to the hospital treasury.
MAYOR CLEvELAND'S CONGRATULATIONS.
Mayor Cleyeland made a characteristic
speech. He commended the work; con
gratulated the Guilu upon the success oi
The work, and added his tribute to the
unselfish labors of the women who had
accomplished such great results
The Rev. Mr.. Stransbury, vice presi
dent of ST. Barnabas Hospital, Newark
was followed by the Rev. Cornelius Brett
of the Bergen Reformed Church, in 6
brief speech in which his commentator
of the work, and congratulations on its
success, were eloquently presented. More
eloquent was his touching allusion to his
"once dear friend and co-laborer, DIR
Putnam" and his references to the work
being accomplished in the Masters
name.
The Rev. Mr.. Hathaway and the Rev
DR.. Suydam also delivered brief con
gratulatory addresses.
The afternoon was given up to socia
reioicings over the event of the day. Tht
distinguished visitors were entertained
at dinner The building will be open tt
public inspection for three days.
A Thieving Little Nomad.
Mike McInery, nine-year-old, whose
parents live at No. 220 Erie street, is al
incorrigible. He has been away from
home for several months and is littlt
thieving nomad. Policeman Donnova1
arrested him in a lot on Thirteenth
street last evening. He had in his pos
session can Of Biscuits, which he hat
stolen from grocer's wagon. and twt
a.. u. III =.