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THIS CHURCH MUSIC DRAWS BIG CROWDS .> BRASS BAND DISPLACES YHE REGU LATION CHOIR. 'Why the First Methodist Church of Chien- CO Finds Band Music Useful—The Pastor Aims to Make the House of God aa At tractive as the Theater. [Special Correspondence.! Chicago, Dec. 24 —The First Metho. Aist cHurch of this city, the Nestor of Methodist organizations in Cook coun ty. has flung aside the mantle of ortho doxy and substituted for its regulation ■choir a gorgeously uniformed brass band, and a military band at that. The purpose of this singular action, -as it is termed by members of other con gregations, is stated by the Rev. James P. Brushingham, the church’s pastor, to be merely an indication that the Methodist church is keeping firm step in the march of progress and realizes, so says Mr. Brushingham, that in order to hold its place it must make the .church services as attractive as the ■worldly amusements. Here over his own signature Mr. Brusbingham states the whys and wherefores: Our band that we have in church is only one feature of the campaign which we propose making in the down town district of Chicago to make our Sunday services popular in the sense that they shall be a counter influence to the vaudeville shows and variety theater* that surround us in the same block. Since the band and other musical features -were made part of our church programme our ■audiences have increased fourfold. For this reason we expect to continue along the same lines in making ofc services attractive to the -public. While our present band is accomplishing the purpose for which we engaged it my real idea of a band is to have one which consists of a mixed orchestra and a few brass pieces, secur ing the very best talent possible, and making -the complete organization a permanent feature in our Sunday services, particularly the even ing services. The auditorium of our church will seat about 1,200 persons, and when well filled the loud music these instruments of brass create seems in no way inappropriate to the surroundings, especially when it becomes an accompaniment to what we call gospel Bongs. As I have said, the band is but one of the features we propose to introduce. We have Just decided upon a brilliant serres of Electric lights to be placed upon the outside of the building in the same fashion in which the places of amusement seek to attract patrons. J. P. Bhushingha.m, D. D., Pastor First M. E. Church. The brass band which Dr. Brushing ham has utilized is composed of the old er pupils of the Graham school, located at 445 Emerald avenue, Chicago. The I ill"| {WSL-lm '’iWAlyff ‘L Awilw i II ilk ' vFmPI Wf #1 w W /fl W™ WIL ill > I Ji/ THE CHURCH BAND. leader of tta musicians is Mr. W. E. Watt, the Graham school’s principal Their labors are not considered as a contribution to the church’s welfare, bbt are given on a purely business basis. The church pays the band so much per service, just as each member of the or chestra of a theater is paid for every night that he plays. The members of the band are clothed in a very handsome uniform of dark blue, plentifully adorned with gilt braid, while gorgeous “frogs” in front serve to make their appearance even more spectacular. The caps the boys are similar to those which adorn the heads of the members of Sousa’s band, except in the case of the snare drummer, who wears a cap like one of Uncle Sam’s soldiers. fc During service in the church the band Rs stationed on the rostrum formerly oc ’cupied bv t.l;e chrir, whvh is situated ® MOTHER’S FRIEND takes married ; women through ; the whole period of pregnancy in safety and com i fort. It is used externally and it relaxes the muscles so that there is no dis comfort It prevents and relieves morning sickness, headache and rising breasts, shortens labor and preserves the mother’s girl- ish form. $1 a bottle at druggists. Send for a Free n si copy of our illus- V Ji trated booklet about MOTHER’S FRIEND. ,na Bradfield Co., Mlut», Sa. directly*behind' the pulpit". From this point the music sounds in a volume which fills the old edifice to overflow ing. It has not been considered neces sary to confine the selections played by the musicians to the old orthodox hymn tunes, and while they have not yet played “There’ll be a hot time in the old town tonight” they have very near ly approached it. In fact, so lively have the selections played become that at a recent service, when an air in waltz lime was given, the audience applaud ed and cheered heartily. Neither was this demonstration frowned on by Dr. Brushingham, for his eyes sparkled with good humor as he stood up by the pulpit and said: “I don’t wonder you feel like cheering. That is the kind of music the people all want, and that is what we must have. ” At that same service, when about half way through his. sermon, Dr. Brushing ham turned to the young men in the bright uniforms behind him and re marked, “I must hasten toward the close of this sermon, for when I finish these boys are going to give us some more music, and I am anxious to hear them play again. ” To thoroughly appreciate what a re markable innovation this introduction of a brass band into the church referred to is, it must be understood that the First Methodist church is one of the pi oneer institutions of Chicago. It is lo cated in a business block, situated at the corner of Randolph and Clark streets, but among its sommunicants are many of those whose names are prominent in the list of those who have made Chica go’s history. -It has always been considered a con servative of the conservatives, never leaning toward the exuberance of Meth odism sometimes apparent at the so called “revivals” of that church. In its Itaid old quarters the congregation has met ever since the fire which leveled Chicago in 1871. Before that for many years the church was in existence,' and it was noted for retaining the customs of its forefathers, as it were, almost in their entirety. One of the customs of the Methodist church, as everybody knows, is that the stay of a minister with one congregation is limited, and so it has happened that with the occupancy of the pulpit by the younger generations of Methodist min isters, the strong tendency toward or thodoxy hitherto apparent has gradually lessened, until with the advent of Dr. Brushingham the new school, that w'Jch .believes in fighting fire with fire and 'making'th<s’church as attractive as the theater, wrought a great change in the customs of the First church. It is Dr. Brushingham’s intention, so he says, to continue'the introduction of novelties which will attract the flotsam and jetsam of humanity which vacil lates between the church and the thea ter, just as the independent vote swings from political party to party. W. H. Gibbon. J. A. Perkins, of Antiquity, O , was for thirty years needlessly tortured by physicians for the cure of eczema. He' was quickly cured by using De- Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve the famous healing salve for piles and skin dis eases. -Curry-Arrington Co. Advice of the Critic. “At your request,” said the kindly critic to the young author, “I have read your book from beginning to end. ’ ’ “So good of you,” returned the young author. “And now I want you to feel that you can speak frankly and tell me just what you think about it. I suppose you saw a great deal in it that you would change if it were left to yoq. ” “No-o, ” replied the kindly critic thoughtfully. “On the whole I think I may say,there was very little.” “Reallyl” exclaimed the young au thor delightedly. “Do you know I had an idea you’d tear the whole book to pieces, figuratively speaking, of course. I can’t tell you how pleased I am. But of course there are some changes that you would advise relative to the publi cation of a second edition. What are they? ' “There’s only one that’s of much im portance,” explained the critic. “And that?” said the young author inquiringly. “Why, that’s where the hero jumps from the yacht into the ocean to save the heroine from drowning.” “Is it. too, thrilling? Wouldn’t v.ou THE HOME TRIBUNE SUNDAY. DECEMBER 26. 1897. ■Mu ww Before Retiring.... lake Ayer’s Pills, and you will sleep better and wake in better condition for the day’s work. Ayer’s Cathartic Pills have no equal as a pleasant and effect ual remedy for constipation, biliousness, sick headache, and all liver troubles. They are sugar-coated, and so perfectly prepared, that they cure with out the annoyances experienced in the use of so many of the pills on the market. Ask your druggist for Ayer’s Cathartic Pills. When other pills won’t help you, Ayer’s is THE PILL THAT WILL havtfhiih juSip after Her?” inquired the young author anxiously. “No, it’s not too thrilling, ” was the reply, “and of course I would have him go in after her; but, you see, they’re both rescued. I wouldn’t have that.” “You—you wouldn’t have them res cued?” “Certainly not. Let them both drown.” “But this happens in the first chap ter —almost the first thing in the book. ” “Precisely. That’s just when it ought to happen. ” —Chicago Post. Don*t be persuaded into .buying lini ments without reputation or merit — Chamberlain’s Pain Balm costs no more, and its merits have been proven by a test Os many years. Such letters as the following, from L. G. Bagley, Hueneme, Cal., are constantly being received: ‘ ‘The best remedy for pain I have ever used is Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, and I say so after having used it in my family for several years.” It cures rheu matism, lame back, sprains and swell ings. For sale by Curry-Arrington Co, A Wise Mule. ■' Among our pack mules was one who on a fishing trip several years before had visited this very locality iu which we were encamped, but she had come the previous time the straight route over the mountains. What was our amazement one morning to find this mule gone and with her two of her comrades, whom she had evidently led astray. Hunt high and hunt low, we could not find them, and after wasting several days in this fruitless search we set out for home. Upon arrival there we were surprised and delighted to find that the mules had preceded us. The old mule had at once recognized her previous camping place, changed though it must have been by the severe storms to which this region is subject, and had determined in her wise old head to strike out for home immediately with out waiting for the formality of carry ing a pack, and this she and her com panions, ill advised but evidently not misguided, did, not following the trails for we had carefully inspected them, but beading through the dark and con fusing forests, guided by the old mule, as straight as though directed by tbc unswerving needle of a magnetic co;.: pass.—Charles Dudley Rhodes, (J. ts. A., in Lippincott’s. Bow to Prevent Pneumonia. At this time of the year a cold is very easily contracted, and if left to run its course without the aid of some reliable cough medicine is liable to result in that dread disease, pneumonia. We know of no better remedy to cure a cough or cold than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. We have used it quite extensively and it has always given entire satisfaction. —Olagah, Ind. Ter. Chief. This is the only remedy that is known to be a certain preventive of pneumonia. Among the many thousands who have used it for colds and la grippe, we have never yet learned of a single case having resulted in pneumonia. Persons who have weak lungs or have reason to fear an attack of pneumonia, should keep the remedy at hand. The 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by Curry-Arrington Co. • _____ A Frenchwoman's Funeral. The Paris correspondent of the Lon don Telegraph, writing of a funeral re cently held in an interior town of France, says the dead woman had been in easy circumstances and bad long been beset by the odd ambition to be buried in pomp and splendor and with the ac companiment of a large crowd. With this end in view she bequeathed to her principal tenant, a steady going green grocer, the greater part of her fortune, consisting of about $15,000, on the ex press condition that she should be in terred in state, the hearse being drawn by six horses caparisoned in the trap pings of woe, with all the usual adjuncts to match. Not content with this pre caution, the worthy dame, when she perceived that her end was nigh, left legacies not only to a variety of chari table ipgtitutions, but also to the fire- men ot tne piacd? tu the local *banS aua to the gymnastic clubs of the district. All these societies were, of course, represented with becoming gratitude at the obsequies, which in scrupulous ac cordance with the wishes of the de ceased benefactress of the lucky green grocer and the charitable and other in stitutions, were on a magnificent and, indeed, colossal scale, seeing that up ward of 6,000 persons belonging to all classes of society followed her mortal remains to their last resting place. An Up Stall's Blacksmith Shop. As is well known, the Baldwin Lo comotive works are located in the heart of the city of Philadelphia, where real estate is valuable. This condition of things leads to a great many details in the construction of the works which would not be thought of under different circumstances, although, as very often happens after one has accommodated himself to circumstances in this way< the result is found to have no disadvan tages, but, on the contrary, is found to be positively advantageous. One of the features of the Baldwin works, which is a blacksmith shop, steam hammers and all, is located on the second floor. This shop does what the Baldwin works call the light work. It does not do the forging or other heavy work, although the work done is, as already intimated, suf ficiently heavy to call for steam ham mers. The entire shop contains 37 forges, served by two fans, which are driven by electric motors. A complete system of exhaust piping for carrying away the smoke is provided, which, to gether with the very liberal window and skylight area and elevated location, results in the cleanest and lightest shop, when the number of fires is con sidered, that we have ever seen.—Amer ican Machinist. 4 Her Identification. “There,” she said as she finally got the check properly indorsed and handed it to the paying teller, “I’d like to have the money, please.” The young man scanned it carefully and then looked at her. “Is there anything wrong with it?” she inquired apprehensively. “No, I’m sure it’s all right. Only we have our rules here, and before we can let you have the money you will have to be identified. ” “But the friends I am visiting took a trip out into the country with my mother this morning.” “Then you will have to wait till to morrow. ” “But I need the money to do some shopping with this afternoon. ” “I’m very sorry. ” “It’s absolutely necessary to be iden tified?” she asked plaintively. “Absolutely. ” “Well, I suppose I can manage it. Will the bank be open for an hour?” “Yes.” “Then I’ll hurry home and put on my evening gown. It’s a great deal of trouble, but it’s the only way, and I’m glad I happened to think of it.” “I don’t quite understand. ” “Why, I have a strawberry mark on my right shoulder, and everybody who has read anything at all knows there isn’t any better identification than a strawberry mark.”—Washington Star. An Innocent Sufferer. 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One-third Off for cash- I have on hand 8 consignment of fine grade Guitars and Mandolines that must bs closed out by January Ist. I offer them at one-thjrd off for cash. Buy one for Christmas, A $15.00 Guitar for $lO 00 A 12.00 Gnitaj for 800 JOE VEAL, 205 BROAD ST. during 1898 will present to its readers a faithful pictorial repre- F scntation of the world s most interesting and important news. F t THE NEWS THAT becomes history £ A HK'l National and Inter- The Weekly will continue to participate 2 dJB F F national Politics in the great political events of our coun- 4) TH XxWtFtW Social and Economics try# . will treat of the social and eco- X \ \ > 3/ Questions Domicquestions, and of the development 1 / / F F ?! / | n L e i,| a i r n u„.i,. of the mid d |e wst. Its special corre- \£/JF "T / F d Industrial Enterprise spondent in the Klondike region will trace a S. R. Crockett Literature the story of the great gold discoveries. 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