Evening journal., 1890-05-23
RED Lrrrer DAY.
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DELAWARE CRY, May 23.-Y yesterday
was red letter day in the calender of
of Christ Church parish. Right Rev.
Leighton Coleman, bishop OF the Epis-
copal Church in the diocese Of Delaware,
accompanied by the following members
Of the clergy arrived on ethe 9. 80 q. m.
train: Rev p. b. B.Leightnsr Of Emmanuel
Church. New Castle; Rev. II. Ashton
Henry Of Trinity Church, Wilmington;
Rev. Alexis DUPONT Coleman, son OF the
bishop Rev. Martin B. Dunlap of Old
Swsdes Church of Wilmington; and Rev.
Mr.. Eckel Of Stanton.
At 1890 the ceremony Of the Institu-
tion Of Ministers, prescribed by the p. K
Church OF America, and established in
the General Convention of 1904 was
performed for the first time In this
parish, and the Rev. Henry l.. @. Brad
don instituted as rector.
The service opened with morning
prayer, followed by the institution and
Holy Communion.
During the singing of the opening
hymn the procession Of priests and
bishop, preceded by the bishops son
bearing the pastoral staff. proceeded up
the eastern aisle TO the chancel and altar.
Morning prayer was opened by Rev. Mr..
Henry the Rev. Mr.. Lightner reading
the first and the Rev Mr.. Dunlap the
second lessons Rev. Mr.. 'Eckel closing
the morning prayer. The bishop then
performed the ceremony Of institution in
a most impressive manner. assisted as
necessary by the senior warder, who
presented the keys OF the church Then
followed an address by the bishop, which
was listened to with intense interest by
the large congregation present. and was
eminently appropriate to the occasion.
The morning closed with celebration Of
the Holy Communion. The bishop was
the celebrant and was assisted by the
rector.
Immediately after the morning services
lunch WAS served by the ladies at the
restory, after which an informal re-
ception was given for the bishop and
visiting clergy, which was largely at
tended.
At 7.30 p. m, the church was again
opened to an overflowing congregation
and the sacramental rite of confirmation
administered to class of FIVE young la
dies by Bishop Coleman Evening
services was begun by Rev. Alexis
DUPONT Coleman who also read the
psalms. The lessons we're read by Rev.
Mr. LightRer, evening prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Dunlap. The sermon.
by the Rev. Mr.. Coleman was
beautiful and instructive, and de-
livsred in most pleasing manner. 1t
was based upon the thirtieth verse Of the
one hundred and fourth Psalm. After
the sermon the rector presented his class
for confirmation. After an address to
the newly canfrmsd class the bishop
pronounced the benediction. and thus
ended an evsatful day. The church was
handsomely decorated with fragrant
flowers, and everything passed smoothly
and pleasantly.
William Simmons, Republican esnd'dnts
for sheriff was In town on Wednesday
looking after his interests in Red Lion
hundred He will receive but few votes
here as the leaders, who are all Higgins
men, are working for Gould. Very little
interest is taken thus far, and the pros
pests are that light vote will be pollsd.
Mr.. NJ. w. Hibshman kas placed some
very attractive signs on the front of his
store TheyIwere executed by Mr.. Alex
ander Roxbsrg.
Captain r. McMunn OF the steamer
Thomas Clyde was in Wilmington yes.
terdAy. The Clyde has been at the Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth's shipyard for
several weeks. undergoing thorough
renovation, and is now in excellent con.
dition for the excursion season, which
will open In few weeks
Senator Donohoe OF Wilmington, was
in town on Wednesday.
Mr.. Simeon Lore OF Augustine Pier,
was in town to-day. Mr. Lore has made
many improvements at the pier and ex-
poets the coming excursion season to be
one OF the most successful he has ever
had, several large excursions being al
ready booked.
The M. E. Sunday school will make
their annual excursion TO Beverly Park,
on Friday, June 8, on the steamer
Thomas Clyde.
Miss Lidie Brsdway Of Atlantic City is
visiting here this week.
Mrs. George +. Brady and Miss Clara
Brady Of Middletown, Mrs. c. @. Corbit
of Philadelphia, aud Miss Annie Gill at
tended the institution services at Christ
Church on Thursday.
The barges and schooners which lined
the canal here on both sides, since Tues
day, owing to tho blockade caused by the
OA a NJ lnO IhltFOhQ
bridge over the canal left. yesterday. The
steam tugs and teams will be busy for
several days towing the delayed boats
through.
A novel sight incident to the train
wreck was the steam tug @. G. Ash tow
ing floating freight and cattle cars to
cove one mile below the bridge, out Of
the way
Edward Dsvanny, formerly Of Fort
Delaware, visited friends here yestsr-
day.
A. !. Swan is having his residences on
Clinton street repainted
The most successful nhad season ever
known here is drawing to close, the
catches for the past few days have been
light. This week will close the season
Sturgeon have lbeen plentiful the last
few days and prices hold good. the roe
sturgeon bringing %. Several boats
caught betweed $50 and 800 worth Of
nish each Yesterday. Forty boats are
hshing for sturgeon fron here at pres
emit.
MANY NEW DWELLING HOUSES.
sale Of Seats New Opea-sAtisnsa VITA
Mis Rsssra.
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