The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1894-11-24
AMONG THE CHURCHES.
rEethodi.t Episcopal.

AMONG THE CHURCHES.
Methodist Episcopal.
The Rev. j.. c. jackson, pastor of the
Hedding NJ. E. Church, Will preach a
special sermon to the members of Com
pany B, Fourth Regiment, tomorrow
night.
A pleasing apron and necktie sociable
was held last night at the Linden Ave
nue. M. E. Church, under the auspices
of the Social Committee, Miss May Say
bolt, chairman, and Literary Committee,
Miss Ida Lewis, chairman. of the Ep-
worth League. AS the proceeds are to
go towards purchasing a set of guide
Tags for General o. O.. Howard Com
church, a large number Of young people
turned out and a most enjoyable time
was had by all. The feature of the
evening was a spelling bee, the pastor,
the Rev. c. F. Hull, acting as the peda-
goSues Those present were scholars.
The class was divided into two sections,
each section occupying one side of the
room. When any. of the scholars
missed a word they had to drop out
and take a back seat. Those who did
not go to the rear were Miss Ida Lewis
and Miss Myra Hull, the pastors daugh-
spelling correctly every, word on the list
which Pastor Huh had prepared.
The Rev. G. n. Meade of the Union
rendered his resignation. to accept q
charge in Ionea. Mr.. Meade will be
greatly missedJ as he is universally
respected by the people, and has made
a very successful pastor.
Miss Annie Schlumpberger, who died
upon the street from heart disease, and
was buried from the German NJ. E.
Church, Union Hill, this week, had been
a teacher in the Sunday School for 81
years, and was one of the original char
ter members of the congregation. She
lived in Union Hill for f~ifty-three years,
and was known to half of the town.
Simpson M. e. Church,, Central I'VE
nue., win give an entertainment Thanks
giving Eve.
Baptist.
Recognition services will be held in
the North Baptist Church on Monday
evening next, when the new pastor of
the church will be formally introduced
to the congregation.
Thanksgiving services will be held in
the Summit Avenue Baptist Church to-
morrow. In the morning. the people
will unite to give a special ThanksgiV-
ing offer. The Jr. o. U. A. NJ. will at
tend church in a body at the evening SER
vice. The ladies of the church are busy
preparing for the grand fair and fes-
tival of holidays to take place on De-
cember 4, 5 and G..
The Baptists of North Hudson have
established a mission at Gutenberg. Rev.
r. Rabe is the father. The mission will
hold a rally tomorrow. Mr.: richard
r. Green has been invited to deliver the
address. A choir of volunteers will assist
in the singing.
A grand rally of Christian Endeavors
will be given under the auspices of the
Temperance Committee of the Bergen
Bautists Society at the Bergen Baptist
Church, December 49,. The Rev. A. Z.
Dixon of Brooklyn will talk on the sub
ject of temperance.
supper of the Salem (colored Baptist
church will be given on Thursday evening
next at the church, No. 131 Union street.
Presbyterian.
The two lights fair and supper held
under the auspices of the Ladies' Soci-
ety of the Claremont Presbyterian Church
came to a close last night. The fair was
q big success, and a handsome sum was
realized for the benefit OF the church
fund. The ladies worked like beavers.
and they received valuable assistance
from the members of the Senior and
Junior Y. P. S. c. E. connected with the
church. The attendance last night was
very large. The young, ladies' who had
charge of the various tables were:-
Fancy table, Senior Y. P. s.. c. E.
Mrs. B.. Atchison, Chairman; Misses Z,
Stratton, B. Delran, E. Campbell and r.
Cave.
A-prons-Misses M. Dickson, Aggie
Tweedy and T. McYeoman.
Groceries-Misses A. Dickson, M. Row
land and c. Crawford.
Jack Horner PieaEmily Atehison;
Fancy Table, Ladies' Society-Mrs. c.
i. Dani Rinst T3caa 5eas,asn Mrs; NIL =; e e.
Bidweli, Second vice-President; Mrs. Nc
Geown, Mrs. Gregory, Mrs. MeGimpery, 3
Mrs. Norris, Mrs.d Highams, Mrs. Nc
Kaig, Mrs, Melton, Mrs. Halliday, Mrs
R. Garretson, Miss Laura Garretson,
Misses Belle Atchison, Florence Fermier,
Daisy Highams and Edith ~Arrowsmith.
Wilson, Alice Heard and Edith Craw-.
shaw. -
FlowerszMiss Mary Weathered.
NotionS-Misses Ethel Robinson, Belle
Smart and Edith Embletom.
The Young Peoples Society off Chris
tan Endeayor Of the Westminster Pres.
byterian Church 4hs ,d gay q tb seci Pras,aa last LAS
Mr.. A. Alberts. No. % levitt avenue.
A New England supper was given in
the Summit Avenue United Presbyterian
served from 6 to s P. M. A large crowd
was present. The Ladies' Missionary So.
ciety, however, showed their ability to
ply their wants. Shortly after s O'Clock
the musical and literary exercises began.
The programme was opened with a
STAR and who Will over the Down.
We're ably rendered by the following
ouartette:-Mrs. Sherard, Soprano; Miss
Kidd, alto; Mr.. Alfred Evans, tenor; Mr..
Williams, bass. Miss Lydia Evans fur
nished the Instrumental accompaniment,
and did it well. Miss Agnes Harrington
recited Taking the Picture" which was
followed by an encore. Mr.. Wood a
'Tll Stick to the Ship, Lads and was
encored. Messrs. Austin and Burgess
favored the audience with a banjo and
guitar duett. which carried the house by
storm and was encored. Mrs. Robinson
sans robin Adair" and also another
selection. Mr.. Hegenlon gave an instra-
| mental selection with much skill. "Good
| Night was given with much taste and
power by the following quartette;-Mrs
/ Bailey, tenor; Mr.. Brewster. bass. Miss
Edith Graft recited The Widows Light.
"Upperson's Wife," followed with Tit
for Tat as an encore. Also ...Merica's
Convarshun' and George Washington
as an encore. Miss Graft In her facial
expression, gesture and attitude showed
herself at home on the platform and won
the hearts of all. Mrs. Lahey favored
the audience with two piano solos, the
! latter Of which. 1.-THE Battle of Manas-
sas,'' was given by special request, and
made afitting finale to a programme that
had not one poor part in it. Mr.. Robert
Stewart efficiently aided in several piano
| accomplishments.
The Sunday school of Westminster
| proShutapian Church in at.ro n uipr fnr -.