The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-05-06
NEWS. FROM. THE CHURCHES
THE FIRST SUNDAY IN MAY IS 4L-
 WAYS AN INTERE ONE.

THE FIRST SUNDAY IN MAY IS AL
 WAYS AN INTER ESTING ONE.
 New Choirs Are Engaged in Many of the
 Churches Members Taken Into
 the Various Churches Yesterday-The
 Beautiful Day Brought Out Large
 Congregations.
 While large gatherings at Dwight
 Place church are not an uncommon
 usual-the pleasant weather, new sing
 CTS and communion season perhaps con-
 tfibuting to this result. There was 4oo
 who partook of the communion, the in-
 dividual communion cups showing
 readily the number There were nine
 teen additions to the church, of which
 fifteen were by profession of faith. It
 was interesting to see among these so
 many young people between the ages
 of twelve and twenty. The pastor has
 been. making special efforts for this class, and with faithful Sabbath school work is bringing much fruit. Churches
 may grow in numbers from faVorable
 location, in a growing part of the city,
 or special talents of pastor, and all ot this may occur without any conver- sions, by removals of Christian people people from one locality to another, and no gain in the aggregate, of church membership. Dwight Place church has shown for many years, both under the pastorate of the late pr. Twitchell and late Dr. Leete, in its large additions of membership, an unusual number of
 'profession of faith" which is the best test of usefulness Dr. Leete has had a weekly gathering of class of about thirty of the young people of his church, between the ages of twelve and fifteen, giving a series of ten lessons, in what he called the pastors class" The pu- pills were furnished with typewriter copies of questions and answers, Scrip ture references, and short prayers. This was complete and connected course of religious instruction, adapted to the age of the pupils. The writer has care fully examined the subjects and ar rangement under such heads as "Being tempted and shining" Being Chris tian," Showing that we are Chris tians," "How Christians grow" Max ing ourselves useful" ''The secret of a happy life," and others of like import As there is nothing sectarian in these lessons, I commend them to all instruc- tors of the young in religious themes and hope they may be published, and have wide field of usefulness. II seems to me, that they fill place in form and matter, in religious instruction of the young, that has not thus far been occu- pied. If published as catachisrn, or in tract form, the expense would be small.
 There is always more or less interest in churches at this time of the year, when the usual changes are made in the musical departments. At Dwight place H. B. Whitaker, who has served so &C., ceptably as organist for the last two years, remains in the same position. Seymour Spier, who has been tenor there for some time, is re-engaged, and is to be musical director. Miss Florence Mae Loomis, soprano, having returned to the city, Is engaged in the position she occupied a few years ago, when she had many warm admirers. Her sing ing yesterday showed she has been inn proving during his absence. Warren w. Williams, bass, and Miss Bailey, from Middletown, as alto, will no doubt maintain the good reputation they have had so far. The annual assign n1ent of seats in this church is to be made this afternoon and evening The outlook in this line is favorable. The D1u,,nI1fh Trinity Methodist, three strong churches, with church plants, and fairly | strong in financial means, ought to sup ply the religious needs of that part of the city, and will succeed in proportion l to the zeal and sacrifice of their mem bers and supporters.
 The following were made members of | the church by profession of faith:\ Her bert Lewis Beardsley, Helen Wetmore | Beecher, Albert Dennis Blakeslee, Har- old Law Blakeslee, Delos Judson Bris- tol Phoebe Elizabeth Eliot, Amelia 1 Louisa Harcke, Bernard Elliot Henra- l han, M. D., Howard Blakeslee Leighton, Florence Isabelle Miller, Ella Lena Small, George Washington Small How ard Lemont Smith, Mrs Eunice Luce Waterman, Irene Louise Zahn.
 By letter-Miss Catherine Crosby, Mrs. Sarah E. Hoyt, Miss Caroline E. Morrow, Mrs Charles H. Small
 Two babies received the rite of bap- .ism.
 The ladies of the Woodmont chapel will have another of their fine suppers n the chapel next Thursday evening A large party will go from this city and the public are invited.
 The annual social Of the senior de- oartment of the Sunday school of the United church took place in the chapel ast Friday evening. A very pleasing was arranged for the oc- "a sion by some of the young ladies of he school. The programme consisted ,f vocal and Instrumental selections, md also a flower drill, which was ar 'anged by Miss Elfrida Cutting. laughter of Mrs Cutting of Whitney, yflle. There weHe fourteen young girls n the drill and the various movements If the drill were very we'll executed. Zach young lady wore a white costume Ind carried pink carnations. There was ] large audience present, and refresh nents were served after the entertain nent. The junior department of the chool held their entertainment Satur- fay afternoon in the chapel
 The Rev. pr. J. D. Adams will speak t the Epworth M. E. church prayer meeting Tuesday evening, and conduct he First quarterly conference at the