The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-27
CHURCH NEWS.
Anniversary of the Newman Church -
Other Intelligence.

Other lntelligence.
The 250th anniversary of the Newman
Congregational Church of East Provi.
dence. will take place soon, and com
mittees have been appointed to make
arrangements for an appropriate celebra-
tion. In 1860 the church observed its
2OOth anniversary. although it should
have been held seven years earlier. The
celebration was on July 4, and loo
people partic pated. The celebration was
largely due TO the efforts of Mr. New
man, descendant of the Rev. Samuel
Newman, the frSt pastor OF the church,
and monument was dedicated to his
memory. The church is the mother of
about fifty churches.
Strong efforts are being made TO nav
the S3, 700 debt of st. George's parish,
Central Falls. A month ago $500 was
offered If $1,000 additional could be
raised in the year. This has already
been secured The last 500 of the entire
debt has also been promised, leaving
Sl,SO0 10 be provided for
AT st. Stepien's Church last night the
second in the series OF Lenten musical
services WAS held. "Stabat Mater" by
Madame De Grandral, was presen ted
under the direction of w. G. Rhodes.
The choir was assisted by Madame Ba-
rata Morgan, soprano; Mrs. c. w.
Beebe, alto; John H. Mulvey. tenor. aud
william A Potter baritone. The ac-
compartments were furnished by w. II.
Arnold at the organ aud Miss Marion
Mosher at the piano Selections from
Councils "Morss ct Vita" will be rem.
dered next Sunday evening
A new society has b,en formed under
the direction of the Rev. j. c, Walsh.
in connection with the Holy Name
Church, to be known rs the Holy Name
INSTITUTE. Its object il literary and
physical. The club mum bers twenty-five
members with William j. Doyle AS presi-
dent.
Thn regular m citing OF the Universal
ist Club OF Rhode Island will be held at
Tillinghas's tonight, at o'clock The
Rev. l. II. Codiington OF West Somer-
vile, Mass, Will speak on "rnc = ort OF
Universalism the Times Demand"
DIR. j. W. Webb of St. Paurs NJ. f
Church will begin another series of
special sermons very soon.
The Rev j. III. Larry, pastor of the
Free Congregational Church, preached
last evening uron Might Scene, of tIe
Bible" Ths church is soon TO CELEBRATE
its fiftieth anniversary. a novel feature
OF worsh p az that church is singing at
the rorning service by the PASTORS
choir" composed of the children of the
congregation. There are two little vio.
hnists in this choir ana young eornet
player.
A good sized congregation att ended the
services at the Church of the Saviour yes.
terday. The Rev. Arthur Denfield ofiici-
ated. In the evening the rector gave an
address on Church Work"
The Rev. Henry Bassett, deal OF the
Providence Colvocation, OH isiated at the
Church OF the Epiphany at morning and
evening services, and IN the afterno IN
gave "A lecture on Combination " toa
large class OF young pc jple.
Grace Church was we'll filled yesterday
at all the services The rector, the Rev.
Charles II. Babcock, oflicated A series
Of special musical services are being held
every sunday evening, followed by an
organ recital by Prof. Sprague.
AT St. James's Church, Broad way and
Courtland street, at the evening servi ce
at 7s}0 o'clock, the house was crowded TO
tnS'1iOors e. hear the RI. Rev. Ethslbert
Talbot, ID. d., missionary bishop OF wy
oming aud Idaho.
ST Andrews Mission, Mt. Pleasant.
under the rectorsuip OF tbs Rev. Joseph
NJ. Hobbs. is doing excellent work ia that
field.
At Sc. paurs Church. Smiths Hill. the
communion at the morning service, and
IL tue evening, gave the second i'm tle se-
ries OF addresses on "rhe Prayer Book. "
At the Church OF TIE Ascension the
Rev A. {. Hardy, Jr, curate OF st.
Marks Church. Riverside. oCiciated ia
exchange with the rector, the Rev. &. l..
Preston.
The Rev. #. IA. Cocroft, rector OF the
Church of the Messiah, conducted the
services at 81. Peters Church, Manton,
last evening.
Services were conducted by the Rev.
George X. Spink at St. Mary's Church
yesterday
Lenten services will be held tomorrow
afternoon and evening Hs follows: All
saints Memorial Church. o'clock
Christ Church, 1:s5 o'clock Grace
chnrch, o'clock -. Andrews Church,
; O'clock; ST. Ausgarius' Church, s:45