The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-10-04
ANNIVERSARY EXERCISES,
Goodman Church Observes the Third Year
ofits Existence With Special Services.

dbALS VhO VI SOuhHAuL
NJ. Il. church were held in the pretty little
ediflce at Fourteenth and DUPONT streets
When the morning worshipers assemb
led to take part In the love feast, which
marked the opening of the exercises; they
found That tho altar place had been taste.
fully decorated with potted plants and
ferns. The decoration was extended tG
other parts Of the cdiiice and not for long
time had the interior presented n prettier
appearance.
Rev. John France, the pastor preached
the morning sermon, taking his text from
Deuteronomy 2 3. His remarks were
relative to the truth Of Methodism and
after offering statistics of tho present con-
dition of the church, gave the history OF
Aethodism in Wilmington, abstracts from
which are here given:
'ln 1866 or 1777 the first Methodist meet
ing was held by Chaplain Thomas Webb
of New YORK, under trees near what IS now
Eighth and King streets. In 1875 society
was organized on Water street and was
known as Asbury. In the samo year q
building was erected on the property at
Third and King streets now occupied by
the REPUBLICAN, Printing and Publishing
Company. Until 1905 the cclored people
occupied the gallery of Asbury, when they
erected Tor themselves the Ezion Church
on tho site it now occupies Next came
st. Paul's in 1916 which was known rs the
silk stocking church, because Of Its pew
renting system. There was some opposi-
tion against the church but 1t has with.
stood 1t all and to-day stands bulwark in
the great work Of salvation.
'Mt. Salem in 1913 was the next and nt
its corner stone laying ] was present. I
was also its first pastor. Union lates 1850
several years before 1t had an unfortunate
beginning on Shipley street and the work
died out, hut in 1850 Andrew Manshiy or
ganized the society and bought q property
at Second and Washington streets. In
1865 the present sito Was purchased and q
new building erected. Scott in 1862:
Braudywine in 1855; Epworth in 1869;
Grace in 1866; Madeley in 1871; Silver
brook in 1886: Wesley in 1887; Harrison
Street and Goodman followed"
Regarding Goodman Mr.. France called
on Millard L. Toft to read a brief nara
tive which began with the organization Of
tho sunday school in 1883 III the building
at No. 1897 Scott street. The first sermon
was preached by Rev. J. Il. Bryan OIL July
29. OF the same year. Mr.. loft then told OF
the successful pastorates Of Revs. Alfred
Scott and William L. White which
brought him to the present building which
was dedicated OH December 30, 1894 Tae
cost Of the building and lot was Sa573 Is on
which there yet remains u mortgage of
$3.50.
There Is also foating debt of 1850.
Mr. TOft also referred to tho paslorate of
Rev. W. G koons and to that of M.
France during which the church has re-
celvol many new members, both on pro-
baton and by certificate. He voiced the
sentiment of all that the organization had
accomplished. n work to be proud of and
closed by. remarking that there was
great and bright future for Cookman.
In the evening DR.. l.. Il. Barrett preach.
cd tho concluding sermon on the words Of
tuxt: Where now is the God of Elijah"
An augmented choir under tho eHder.
ship Of Prof. Heathcoa5 rendered excellent
music at all the services. During tho day
a collection of $l35 was raised, Charles aud
William Boaaenkopf contributing largely.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIvERsARY.
The seventh anniversary of the Harrison
Street M. K. Sunday school was celebrated
handsomely decorated with flowers, with
a beautiful vase in the foreground contain
ing seven American silk flags. The exer-
cises were in charge Of HuberG A. Roop,
assistant superintendent, one of the found
ers of the school. After responsive read.
ing Of the first Psalm, the pastor. Rev. II.
r.. Coursey, led in PRAYER, followed by
singing Coronation. An interesting al.
dress on the origin of the school by Rev
Jabez lIodson, tho first PASTOR brought 10
mind many tender memories of its early
history. Iu .
q Howard l. George, the first superinten-
dcut, briefly reviewed its wonderful growth
from 40 members In small room in u pri.
vute house. to its present beautiful church
home, and 500 members.
Hon. II. G. Conrad spoke words Of on
commencing their uutiring
zeal, aul urged them to continue with the
same oarnestness in elevating the moral
tone of the community aud leading people
to live pure and holy lives.
A large audience was present, who wore
we'll pleased with the exercises. The sing
ing.was excellent, as every person present.
had sheet with the hymns printed upon
IT, at the bottom of which was the follow
ing cheerful invitation:
"Please take this sheet home with you.
Como next Sunday. We are glad to see
you ut any time. just walk in-the door
Is not latched, and every chair is free. We
know you will enjoy the services" -.
ANOTHER GREAT DAY AT AsBURY.
Z. Yesterday was another great day at AS.
bury NJ K Church, Mrs. Van Cott spoke
to crowded house last evening. -Four
adult persons wero at the altar, throe of
whom professod conversion. Mrs. Van
Cott VIII speak each evening and after.
loun .hls week except this afternoon. Mrs.
]. A. Fitch will sing ogain ut As5ury
Church at an curly day.
THE FLORENCE MISSION.
Mr.. Crittenton of New York City, the
Ounder Of the famous Florence Mission of
his country, will begin segios Of Il non.de.
1ominational rescue mission services at
sbury church, Nov. 1ith. AT the Close
,f the series Of meetings he will found a
tlorence Rescue Mission. Mr. Critenton
perls S75.Dl in this work euch year.
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