The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-04

ner! is there ANYTHING better" SAID 4fsop
is not the tongue the organ of truth and tn,
are founded, justice administered. thesorrow
fu comforted. the hayward pursuadod, ant
the dying consoled. ~
Well, said Xspthus, Tomorrow thi:
same company shall dine with me again To.
day you have given us the best thing TO-
morrow provide for US the worst" 4 sor
again set forth before the guests tongue
lor, SAID he. 1t 10 the instrument of strife
and contention. the source of division and
war 1t 10 the organ of error, of lies, of cal.
jimmy and blnsphemy."
Religious Notes.
The arrival Of General Booth has been the
occasion OF numerous enthusiastic receptions
and has given a strong impulse to revival
ism.
1t is said that the Rev. Charles F. Sweet
of the Diocese of Massachusetts, will be the
editor of the manuscripts left by Dr. John
Henry Hopkins.
The oldest church building in New York
State is said to be st Paul's Mount Vernon.
This church has never been closed but once
since 1t was built, that being in 1854.
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Among the Sunday evening preachers at St
PauPs Cathedral, London, England, during
August was the Rev. J. b. NASSAU. a eolored
clergyman of the Diocese of Springfield.
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Professor Winschied, of Leipsic. member
OF one Of the most noted Catholic families of
the city. has announced his conversion to
Protestsntism. The immediate occasion was
the exhibition of the holy coat at Treves.
The Professor could not accept the authenti
city of the garment and his conscience would
not allow him to support q church that would
permit such an exhibition.
AT the Church Congress- to be held in the
city of Washington on November 1920. in
elusive, the Hon. George i. Edmunds, LIZ d..
will be president. the Bishop Of MARYLAND
having declined. Among the writers and
speakers announced are the Bishops Of Penn
sylvania and West Missouri. and Drs McCon-
mel Iiegenfu,s, Alsop. Norwood, Mulchahey.
Shinn, Arthur Brooks. Bsttershall and ID.
Parker Morgan. with others. The opening
service will be at the Church of the Epiphany.
the assistant bishop of Virginia oelebrant.
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Several of the Presbyteries have taken ac
ton with reference to Union Theological
Seminary. The Huron Presbytery recon-
mends its theological students not to attend
Union Seminary. The Presbytery of Zanes-
vile advises all candidates under its care to
pursue their theological studies in other the
illogical institutions where destructive bibli-
cal criticism is not taught. Iowa City Pres
bytery gives similar advice to its theological
students.
At the opening OF the Andoyer Theological
Seminary last week. Professor j. T. Tucker
delivered an address on the attitudeot the
pulpit toward the results of critical inyestiga-
tons OF the Scriptures. He held that the
critical investigation must go on. 1t has
given the world more than il has taken away.
Christ was not theological but historical
person. A revelation wrought out in and |
through history must be interpreted in and |
through its historical setting This is the |
principle. Spiritual principles from wrong |
data cannot be authoritative.
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A curious return has just been printed at |
Berlin. 1t shows how often German regimen
tai colors were struck in action during the |
of 1864. 1866 and 1870 and also how
many officers. non commissioned officers and |
men were killed while carrying the colors.
The memory of these losses is preserved in
very touching manner. Every staff that has
been clasped in action by dead soldiers
fingers is encircled by silver ring. on which
IS inscribed the mans name and these words:
Died hero's death with this color in his
hand"
The Rev. w. w. Page. ID. D.. has left the
of Harlem Presbyterian church to
DIN the Protestant Episcopal Church, and
'ome of the papers are announcing il as "a
change of faith" There is not tho slightest
,hange of faith involved. only change of
relations man can honestly
BASS from the Presbyterian TO the Episcopal
church with not the least change of faith,
imply because he has come TO prefer the
Episcopal method of church superintendency.
egarding all church government as merely O
natter of expediency; and DR.. Page said as
much IN his farewell sermon.
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The Edinburgh Medical Missionary Society
viii celebrate It's jubilee in November. A
ubilee-offering is called for of 10000 10 en-
BILE the Society TO extend its work. The OBJ
ects contemplated are.
'First-to provide enlarged accommoda-
ion for the carrying on OF the greatly in
reased operations of the Livingstone Memo
ial Medical Missionary Training Institution
D Edinburgh. At present there il accommo-
ation for only thirteen students. Ii is pro-
osed to provide room in the institution for
I least thirty.
"Second-At the solicitation of the various
iisslon Boards. the directors have resolved
o receive women students for training as
nlly qualified medical missionaries Sepa-
ate premises must. therefore, be provided for
heir instruction IN practical dlspensary work:
LIKEWISE O suitable residence"
The address of the Society is SO George
quare, Edinburgh, Scotland.
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In view of the fact that Discovery Day. Dc
ober 18th, falls this year upon Sunday. the
an Republic Congress executive committee
ave requested preachers and teachers every
where to take As the special subject of the
lay the words from Leyiticus XIV, 10: Pro
lain liberty throughout all the land to ali
he inhabitants thereof" There are the
lords cast in the bell of Independence Hall
Philadelphia. that was rung on July 4. l776.
n the adoption by the Centennial Congress
the Declaration of Independence. IL is
lso requested that the subject matter of
srmons shall be the Discovery of America
hat the result has been to the world and its
romise for the future. Copies of such ser
IONS are also requested by Mr. w. O. Nc
lowell, 40 Spruce street, Newark, N. j..
pcretary of the committee. for fling and
reservation.
The denunciations Of the Dreibund bv tbe
apal organs in Rome. the Osseryatore Ro-
Iano and the Monteur de Rome. the latter
ublished in French. charging thatthe OBJ ,ect
the union of Germany. Austria and Italv
as the maintenance of the status ono IN
ONE has met with q decided nrotest ,
,roughout the Catholic press of Germsnv
he editors and politicians Of Fatberland
ave again demonstrated that while thew are
bod Catholics they are determined 10 bs
BOD patriots also Especially have thu nj
RANGES of the Catholic parliamentsrian ,
aorlsmer- Alsts clear ring. and the author.
les in Rome have made haste to declare
at the expressions of these papers were NOT !
~ II. mot i.