Evening journal., 1902-01-07
NOTES OF THE CHURCHES

In St. Andrews P. e. Church
on next Thursday afternoon the regu-
lar meeting of the WOman's Auxiliary
Of that church will be held In the lee
ture room.
-. Beginning last night, Presbyter-
ian churches of this city will observe
the week of prayer provided in the
church rules. Last night all the
churches united in a service in Central
Church; tonight they will worship in
East Lake Church; tomorrow night,
First Church; Thursday night, Han
over Church and Friday night, Rodney
Street Church
The Rev. William Frederick
Lewis. Of Rodney Street Presbyterian
Church. went to Port Penn yesterday
and conducted funeral services over
the body of the Rev. John Willis. who
died there suddenly on Friday of heart
disease. He originally came from the
vicinity of Mr.. Lewis birthplace in
England, and once he requested the
latter to conduct his funeral services.
THE Rev. w. e. Avery will par
ticipate in the reOpening exercises Of
the Elkton NJ. E. Church next Sunday.
"A meeting of the United Circles
of Kings Daughters will be held at 100
| West Eighth street tomorrow after
noon. All Kings Daughters are in
vited to be present. Arrangements
are being made by the United Circles
for an entertainment to be given in
the near future at the New-Century
Club for the benefit Of the Home for
ncurables.
Bishop c. c. McCabe whoa Chap
lain McCabe, has preached in this city
/ frequently, and has many warm friends
here. has sailed for South America, to
be gone six months, during which
time he will visit the many Methodist
missions in Brazil. Ecuador and other
South American countries.
i ...On account Of a leak in the boiler
lOf Delaware Avenue Baptist Church,
the regular meeting Of the Wilmington
Bible Union last evening was held in
the lecture room of West Presbyterian
lChurch at Eighth and Washington
streets. at 745 o'clock
"A handsome brass eagle lecturn
has been placed in Old Swedes Church.
The lecturn is of antique brass, the
eagle being a fine specimen, and very
natural in appearance. The standard
rests upon a base bearing a finely
wrought lion at each point. there being
-four lions in all. The lecturn is a me-
mortal to Thomas Budd Bradford and
lis given by his mother, Mrs. Helen
Rogers Bradford. The designer and
maker is the firm of j. & r. Lamb, of
New York Accompanying this beau
tiful gift to the church is a handsome
Bible. Oxford edition.
MANY Italians are attending the
mission being conducted for them by
the Rev. Father Umberto Rocchi and
Father Dougherty. Services are held
in the morning at O'Clock, and every
evening at 745 o'clock.
.Ebenezer NJ. Z. Church. in Mill
Greek hundred of which Lawrence NJ.
Whiteman is a member, has passed
resolutions declaring that his reputa-
ton for truth and veracity was assail-
ed unjustly in the case of John Lynn,
and assuring him Of their confidence
and respect for his word and honor.
The resolutions are signed by the
members Of the official board Of the
church
&C.. The usual monthly meeting of the
Florence Crittenton Home will be held
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock in the
home, No. 9l7 West Ninth street.
Revival services began in St.
Paul's NJ +. Church Sunday night, and
Will continue as long as interest is
manifested in them. Last night there
was song service and the Rev. w. T.
{ Hammond made an address.
! Two young women missionaries
. from Gods Bible School and Mission
5 airy Training Home, in Cincinnati
: Ohio, will give farewell messages in
l Alliance Hall. No 610 Adams street
t on Thursday evening Of this week. al
1 7.45 o'clock service. Africa is the mis-
sion field to which these young women
e are now on their way
= Mrs. Knapp, the superintendent OF
, the Bible School already referred to
2 and wife of the late NJ. w. Knapp
editor of Gods Revivalist is ac-
companying the young women as faI
4 as New York. and will also take part
2 in the services.
s This is the 10th birthday Of the Rev
Dewitt Talmage.' and the fact arouse:
much interest among church goers
particularly Presbyterians here. Many
Wilmington people have heard DR.
Talmage.. as he has preached severa
times in West Church here. He is a
|. present enjoying good health and il
Y engaged in lecturing and in literar,
work.