Evening star., 1901-09-19
HIS OLD CHURCH.
Impressive Services Held I'm Metro.
pOlftan This Morning.

Impressive to the highest degree were
the memorial services at the Metropolitan
NJ. E. Church, which was President Nc
Kinley's church during his official residence
in Washington. The late Presidents pew
was draped in black and the vacant space
brought many sad thoughts to the minds
of those who observed 1t. This pew was
set aside during the administration of
President Grant, who first occupied 1t.
The pew bears a plain, simple plate Our
President" and has always remained for
the use Of the chief executives.
Two simultaneous services were held in
the church. This was rendered absolutely
necessary by the immense attendance
When the church proper was filled to over
flowing the lecture room was used for those
who could not enter the main body. The
lecture room was also filled to its capacity.
The same ministers and speakers officiated
at both places, Bishop Warren and Dr.
Crawford speaking twice, the latter ad-
dressing the congregation in the lecture
room, while Bishop Warren spoke from the
pulpit, and vice versa. The main services
were presided over by Rev. DIR. H. r.. Nay
lor, assisted by DIR, Hugh Johnson of Bal
timore, former pastor of the church. In
the lecture room Rev. George B. Teach
presided.
The Opening Prayer.
The opening prayer was offered by DR..
Johnson, who spoke feelingly of the death
of the President of his beftting and shin
ing virtues. of his greatness, of his love
for the good in this world DR.. Johnson
offered thanks to the Almighty for the
magnificent work that had been done by
the late President in conducting the affairs
of the nation and in uniting the people OF
all sections. His touching references to
the Christian conduct and fortitude Of the
wounded and dying President caused
audible Sobbing throughout the immensely
crowded edifce The consolation and
blessings of heaven were asked for the
lonely widow, and strength and wisdom
from on high for the new President. DIR.
Johnson prayed for the eradication of an
archy by righteous laws. and spoke most
pathetically of the great sorrow and loss
that had fallen to the church. DIR. john
son was a personal friend of the departed
chief executive and his whole heart poured
forth it's sad feelings In his fervent prayer
to the Great Ruler of all men and all
things.
The Music.
The music in the main services was rem
dered by the choir, composed OF Miss Elz-
abeth Wahly, soprano; Miss Matte E.
Gray, alto; Mr.. Herbert D. Lawson, bass;
Mr.. Perry B. Turpin, tenor and director;
Mr.. A. P. Tasker, organist. The music in
stand,' splendidly rendered by Mr.. Tur-
pin, and the anthem 20, Lamb of Cod"
also a duet by Miss Wahly and Miss Gray
and quartet by the choir
Most of the hymns sung were those liked
by the dead President. who was fond Of
good singing.
Before the addresses were made DIR. Nay
lor referred to the sorrow Of all at the
absence of DR.. Bristol. the pastor of the
church, who is in London DR.. Naylor
said that Mrs. Bristol had this morning
received a cable message from DIR. Bristol
telling of his sadness of heart and his in
tense regret that he could not be here.
A glorious tribute to the dead President
from Bishop Cranston was read by DR..
Naylor. Bishop Cranstons estimate OF
President Mckinley was gem of elc-
quence and English.
RishOp Warren's Address.
The leading address was delivered by
Bishop Henry w. Warren of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. whose home is in
Denver Bishop Warren, in beginning,
spoke of the special sorrow of the Metro
politan Church. the members Of which had
been accustomed to seeing the dead Presi-
dent worship in earnestness and quiet dig
nifty among them and testify his confidence