1887 Church News
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The Princeton Press, Sat., Mar. 19, 1887: At the recent communion of the Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church five persons were received into membership. Six others have since united with the church, making eleven in all, ten of whom were received on profession of their faith in Christ. Many of them are members of the Sabbath School. The church is encouraged. |
The Princeton Press, Sat., Mar. 26, 1887: There will be preaching at the Colored Baptist Church at their place of meeting, on Witherspoon St., to-morrow at 11 A. M., 3 P. M., and 8 in the evening. The pastor and Rev. Mr. Harris will officiate. The church has been holding extra meetings, and a good degree of interest has been developed. | |
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The Princeton Press, Sat., April 30, 1887: The A. M. E. Conference closed its session on Tuesday in Trenton. Bishop Wayman announced among the appointments, that of Rev. J. C. Ayler, to the Princeton Church, in place of Rev. G. M. Witten, who is sent to Camden, where in addition to his charge he will be presiding elder of the district. |
The Princeton Press, Sat., June 18, 1887: A speech by Rev. Junius C. Ayler, subject : "A bird's eye view of seven languages," will be delivered at the A. M. E. Church, Thursday, June 23d, '87, at 8 P. M. Admission, 20 cts. Refreshments afterwards. | |
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The Princeton Press, Sat., June 18, 1887: Childrens' [sic] day was observed in the Sabbath School of the Witherspoon St. Presbyterian Church. The programme was that prepared by Dr. Worden. Recitations were well rendered by Maggie Vansant, Martie Onque and Clara Schenck, and a most excellent address on "The Importance of Christian Culture and the Conversion of the Young" was delivered by S. J. Onque, a student of Lincoln University, now home on his vacation. The collection was $5.63. |
The Princeton Press, Sat., June 25, 1887: Rev. J. C. Ayler's lecture on Seven Languages, last Thursday evening, attracted an anusually [sic] large crowd. It was a masterly effort, and an intellectual treat. He electrified and swayed his audience with rare oratorical powers. He will lecture by request, on the same subject, Wednesday, June 29th, at 8 P. M., at the Witherspoon St. Presbyterian Church. The citizens of Princeton are invited to go out and hear him. Admission 20 cts. | |
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The Princeton Press, Sat., July 30, 1887: The Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church will have an excursion to the sea shore on Wednesday, August 10th. The excursionists will visit Ocean Beach, Ocean Grove, Asbury Park, and Long Branch, as their inclinations direct. Fare for round trip, $1.50. Children under 12 years, half-price. Train leaves Princeton at 7 in the morning. |
The Princeton Press, Sat., Aug. 13, 1887: The Harvest Home of the A. M. E. church will be held in Mrs. J. Olden's woods on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Grand Concert at 8 o'clock. | |
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The Princeton Press, Sat., Aug. 13, 1887: A colored Methodist camp meeting for two Sundays will be held at Little Rocky Hill, near Kingston, in William Gulick's woods beginning Sunday next. |
The Princeton Press, Sat., Aug. 13, 1887: Rev. J. C. Ayler of the A. M. E. church will deliver his lecture "A bird's-eye view of seven languages," in the church on Witherspoon street, Thursday evening, August 25th, at 8 o'clock. | |
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The Princeton Press, Sat., Aug. 20, 1887: Rev. J. C. Ayler will lecture in Asbury Park on the 25th inst., instead of Princeton. |
The Princeton Press, Sat., Sept. 3, 1887: The season for Harvest Homes will not close until one is held on the grounds of the Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church on Thursday of next week, lasting through the afternoon and evening. Dinner, refreshments, and enjoyment will be offered to all. At 8 o'clock, p. m., several artists will give a concert in the church, to which 20 cents will be charged as an admission fee. | |
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The Princeton Press, Sat., Sept. 10, 1887: The Harvest Home of the Witherspoon St. Presbyterian Church held in the church grounds Thursday last, was a complete success and netted a handsome sum. A large number partook of the dinner which a committee of ladies prepared. There was an abundance of tempting dishes. The concert in the evening was very well attended. |
Miss Sarah J. Craig, the sweet songstress of New York City, trilled the song of the Nightingale and several other choice productions. Miss Florence Spencer also of New York, sang to an appreciative audience. Mrs. Alice Harwood and Son sang in their usual pleasing manner and added very much to the general success. Mrs. Jones the pianist resumed her accustomed place. | |
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The Princeton Press, Sat., Sept. 10, 1887: A humorous and musical entertainment by the talented young men of Princeton, will be given on Friday evening, September 16, in the A. M. E. church. Admission, 10 cents. |
The Princeton Press, Sat., Sept. 24, 1887: There will be a meeting of the colored men of Princeton, on Wednesday, September 28, at 8 o'clock in the A. M. E. church to consider the feasibility of establishing a young men's religious society here. | |
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The Princeton Press, Sat., Sept. 24, 1887: Rev. Wm. L. Francis, of Stonington, Conn., will lecture next Thursday evening in the Bright Hope Baptist Church, on "Wealth and Education ; the present necessity of the black man." |
A constitution was drafted and committees chosen. It is now proposed to rent suitable rooms and establish a reading room to which all young men will be welcomed at any time during the day or evening -- and at stated times to hold religious and social meetings. The object of the association as stated in the constitution is to promote the moral, mental and social interests of the young men of Princeton. A second preliminary meeting will be held on Tuesday evening of the coming week at 8:30 P. M., at the Witherspoon St. Pres. Church. It is earnestly desired that all the young men will attend this meeting as important matters are to be discussed. | |
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The Princeton Press, Sat., Oct. 1, 1887: As was announced in last week's PRESS there was held a meeting of the colored men of Princeton last Wednesday night to discuss plans for the formation of a Y. M. C. A. This meeting was well attended and a large number expressed their sympathy with the movement and promised support. | ||
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The Princeton Press, Sat., Oct. 1, 1887: The Rev. J. C. Ayler, pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal church, is a lecturer and author as well. He recently delivered in his own church, and elsewhere, this summer, a lecture entitled "Bird's eye view of seven Languages." This and two other lectures, in a condensed form, he has on solicitation, published in a small quarto of forty pages. The titles of the other lectures are "Solution of the Negro problem ; and Scholars are made not born." These all display considerable ability and application. |
Mr. Ayler is evidently a man of reading, observation and thought. It is very interesting to note these presentations and discussions in one of the negro race. They are rare, and have a value which does not belong to the same made by us. While with all Mr. Ayler's statements and conclusions, we might not agree, we perceive much that is valuable and useful in this exhibit. It forms a study for us all. Beyond this notice, we cannot go this week; but when more leisure affords, we may find interest in a detailed examination of at least one of these discourses. | |
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The Princeton Press, Sat., Nov. 19, 1887: The Sunday school connected with the Bright Hope Baptist church kept an anniversary festival on Thursday evening. There was singing and recitation by the children ; and afterwards a distribution was made, to all, of candies, fruit, ice cream and cake. |
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The Princeton Press, Sat., Dec. 24, 1887: The Rev. E. G. Cooper, of Philadelphia, is expected to preach in the Bright Hope Baptist Church to-morrow. |
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