The morning call., 1893-05-07
THE RELIGIOUS WORLD.
Items of Interest to Members Of
MANY Denominations.

Many Denominations.
One of the most notabls features of the
reign of Emperor William is the extraor-
dinary impulse which has been given during
the last few years to the building of churches
in various parts of the empire. In Berlin
alone no less than twenty-sx new churches
have either been erected or commenced since
the accession of Emperor William.
The Chicago Israelite prints a protest
against the conduct of those Jewish bridal
parties that march to the altar to the strains
of the wedding March" in "Lohengrin."
The writer SAYS that the music of an anti
Semitic like Wagner should not be used by
Jews in the celebration of their sacred
functions.
Among the manuscripts OF the Boreia
Museum, copies of which have been sent to
Chicago. is letter of Nicholas V to two
Irish Bishops in regard to sending mis-
sionaries to Greenland. The letter was
written in las, forty-fOur years before the
discovery of America.
Favorable notice is taken in the Jewish
press OF the work done by the Jewish Alll-
ance of California. which, at its recent meet
ing held in San Francisco, reported having
found employment during the year for l34
refugees, all of whom are now self-sustain-
ing.
The determination of our Government to
demand that Corea cease to persecute mis-
slonaries in her realms Will serve to recall
the case OF Father Josea, who was brutally
matreated bv mob at kinchien some time
ago and barely escaped with his life.
The Presbyterian minister OF Ecelefechan,
CarlYle'S native place, excused himself re-
Gently for not sending III a report on "lhe
religion and morals" of his parshoners on
the ground that there is neither religion
nor morals in the district"
M0nsignor Lasagna of the Salesian Con-
Rregation. Titular Bishop of TripOli, left
Genoa on Monday. April 8. for South Amer
lea, with forty missionaries of his cougre-
CATION. The Bishop Was coGsecrated only
two months ago.
The Dutch wing of the Salvation Army
has their so ial work now on a solid basis.
a slam post IS in tlourishing condition and
two shelters for women and children have
been opened. The workshop accommodates
1850 people.
The Sultan Is showing a disposition more
and more favorable to the Catholic church.
He has just conferred one of his choicest
decorations on Mgr PeaVe, the Latin
Patriarch of Jerusalem. This prelate is an
Italian.
Archbishop Kenrick of ST. Louis, since the
death OF Nlcar-General Brady, has assumed
the entire work of the archdiocese. Though
81 years old he is said to be strongly opposed
to the appointment OF a coadjutor
The London police officials recognize the
efficiency of the Salvation Army INQUIRY
agency. They brought forty cases to Com
missioner Cadman in one week.
Bishop John IL Vincent will sail for
Europe on May 20 to hold conferences OF the
Methodist Episcopal church in Switzerland
Germany, and elsewhere.
The Congregational church at Compton
has such an increase Of congregation that
some begin TO talk Of a need of enargipg
their house OF worship.
The thirtieth international convention of
Young Mems Christian Associations will be
held IN indianapolis, Ind, May 1O-14
Rabbi Solomon Schindler the new editor
OF the Jewish Chronicle of Boston, is a
liberal thinker and fearless writer.
The Pone's replies TO the English, Irish
and Scotch pilgrims will be published in a
volume in Lain and English
The National Baptist anniversary will be
held at Denver, Colo. May 22-3D
There are 100000 Norwegian Lutherans
in the United States.