The morning call., 1892-03-13
THE RELIGIOUS WORLD.
Brief Notes From Chapel, Church an


Brief Notes From Chapel, Church and
Synagogue
Father Weston, retired Baptist mission
airy, who WAS never molested by Indians
during the wars and massacres, died few
days ago at Steiacoom, WASH, aged 81. He
formerly resided on the Narrows. west of
where Tacoma now Is, and was Il skilled
blacksmith.
Rev. G. n. Flanders. pastor of the First
Congregational Church at Martinez has
rendered his resignation. TO take effect the
10th OF this month. MIR. Fla nders has been
connected with the church for the past
three years aud leaves It in flourishing
condition. Only the fact That for the past
few months his voice has been falling
prompts the resignation.
Rev. u. Fay Mills, the successful evange-
list who through the winter has been con-
Quoting meetings In different parts Of this
State, began series of meetings in Port
land, Oregon, last week.
Owing TO the prevalent influenza the good
Catholics OF Washington and Oregon are
not called upon this year to preserve the
customary rigor Of the Lenten fast
Rev. William III. Judge, 5. j., who has
been laboring as missionary CT the Cath
ollie Church in Alaska for some time past
has issued ia pamphlet form all account of
the past years work In the country of the
Yukon. The book appears under the aus
pieces VI lie tlsiSSiOu Is
doing a great work, but the fathers meet
with much opposition from the native
doctors or medicine men, who have the
people completely under control.
Rev. Campbell Coyle, the newly elected
assistant pastor Of the First Presbyterian
Church Of Oakland, although young man,
is said to be an eloquent and gifted
preacher, and one of the most earn es
workers in the denomination. He is ex-
pected on this Coast to assume his duties
about April 1.
The Methodists of Ventura dedicated a
new church building there last Sunday,
which they have erected this ywinter, to-
gether with comfortable chapel, besides
substantial additions to their parsonage
The church. with furnishings. chapel and
sents a total cost of S65S1 A. The new
church is handsome and effective struc-
ture.
A new Methodist Church, to cost in the
neighborhood OF 100000. is to be built at
Tacoma.
The PRESBYTERIAN General Assembly.
which meets at Portland. Oregon. in May
next. will deal with the great question con-
corning which the church has been in sus-
pense for several years past, namely, the
propriety of making some revision of the
confession in order to bring IL more In har-
mouy with modern ideas, especially en- the
questions of election, the salvation of un-
baptized infants aud the fate of the he athen
to whom the doctrine Of Christ was never
preached.
ST. Vince nts Hospital. the new structure
now building by the Catholics uf Portland,
Oregon. is to cost 100000.
The Jesuits OF San Jose will open new
college in that city in August next.
Twelve thousand dollars will be expended
in making additions to and improving the
Church Of st. Mary, Stockton. Cal. REV.
Father Copnor. PASTOR. The work will begin
in few weeks.
Rabbi Sessler, the Eastern doctor who
comes to minister TO the First Hebrew con-
gregation In Oakland. is expected to arrive
for Purim. He Is 80 years old, married, and
of Hungarian nationality.
The Young Helpers Society, an organiza-
ton composed of Jewish young ladies, in
tend giving fair and dramatic entertain
ment on the 18th of March. in the vestry-
rooms of tile synagogue. for the benefit CT
the INDECENT Jews of Oakland and vicinity.
The Jewish people Of Tacoma aremoving
actively in the matter of building a syna-
gogue there. Three thousand dollars has
already been subscribed aud the work is
going on bravely.
The Episcopalians OF Rosedale, Kern
County, although small body not over
burdened with this worlds goods. are erect
ing church.