New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-14
WHAT A CITY PASTOR SEES.
ITEMS OF PERSONAL INTEREST TO
CHURCH PEOPLE

The immersion. or. he would doubtless cal II,
the baptism Of the Rev. DR.. Arthur T. Pierson,
has called forth a great deal Of comment here and
abroad. The Examiner says editorally: "The
more learn from the English papers both Bap-
list and undenomnationai evangelical of the recent
baptism Of Dr. A. T. Pierson by Dr. j. A. Spur
geon, and especially as we review the address OF
DR.. Plerson that occasion. the more we are
amazed. and the profoundly we feel that the
Baptist denomina ton has little occasion to feliciate
itself on this recent accession. II Dr. Pierson had
been baptized at Northfeld where he has home.
or in Philadelphia. where he has lived for many
years and II he had made no aiiusion to the Metro
with heartfelt rejoicing 10 the ranks Of the bap-
to DR.. J. A. Sturgeon, for many years the associate
pastor Of his eminent brother for baptism II Dr.
propriate 1t would have been altogether fitting that
he should state the reasons which led him 10 his
dress was almost entirely devoted to expressing
his love Cor the Tabernacle Church. I'VE pro-
force h,s personality upon The MetroPolitsn Taser,
w the f1 Mr. m
passionate at the Tabernacle has been greatly
Church. Which viii always be associated with the
honored and sacred memory Of Charles II. Spur
geon."
The Allen Street Memorial Methodist Church. in
Rivington-st.. is carrying a successful work this
winter Under the guidance Of its energetic pastor
the Rev. Horace W. Byrnes. and his associates
fifty persons have Joined the church on probation
since January /. Few churches OF that denomina-
ton. or of any denomination. can report better re-
suits during this period 1t should be said that this
church. half G dozen blocks east OF the B0wery. Is
IN the midst OF the population that by the average
New-York is termed Hebrew" and therefore 1t
Is district from which the churches have moved.
The success OF the Allen Street Church. which has
neishborhood. shows what can be done in downtown
districts with sIss snr flesh ND s1d b blood and G ~
ripled at least 1t may be added that 1t was In this
@ a G not nearly nj the room and
this after 10000 invitations had been placed In the
homes In the nelghborhGod ana the ne, c1nsresations
Faithful hand TO hand work. and not great services
reach this class of people
The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church Is making
a contribution of $4,000 the Million Dollar Fund.
started by the last General Assembly to pay off the
debts of the Boards.
public meeting in the interest OF Baptist city
missions will be held in the Madison Avenue Baptist
Church next Thursday evening when DR.. Sanders.
DR.. Macarthur and others Will speak.
THE Congregatio nalist" has celebrated the
pletion of eighty Of continuous newspaper life
by issuing sixty-four-page number. replete with
notable articles and historical material OF excep-
tonal interest Since the life Of the paper covers most
of the century the appropriateness Of reviewing its
main events and movements is apparent. Bishop
J. f. Hurst summarizes the general progress OF
Christianity. Professor Albert Bushnell Hart de-
scribes the political moves and counter John
Eaton writes of the educational advances OF the
century. The Rev. Dr. Theodore l.. Cuyler treats
OF the evolution of temperance reform. Professor
Winston Walker summarizes the progress OF con-
gregationalism distinct denomination Miss
Frances j. Over treats OF the remarkable gains ac-
cruing 10 women result OF the agitation and
education OF the century. score OF prominent
editors state what in their opinion should be the
ideals Of religious journalism The Congregations
alist is the continuation OF The Boston Recorder.
founded in 1916 by Nathaniel Wills. hitherto un-
published picture OF whom appears on the cover
page of this anniversary issue II therefore claim
priority in the field OF religious Journalism. both as
respects this country and Europe.