The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-01-23
MEETINGS OF THE Er1scopAn) CRY ,l1ss1ox-

MEETINGS OF TIE (EPIscoPAL) Cry MISSION
AEY AsscCIATIos.-On Sunday night there
was very large congregation in attendance
mt St. PauFs church, the occasion being an
interesting meeting in the interest of the City
Mission Association. In the chancel were
the Rev. DR.. Haight, Of New York; Rev.
Charles Minnigerodc, D. D., Rev. T. G.. Da-
shell, Rev. Joshua Peterkin, D. D., Rev. R.
II. Baker, Rev. 81. s. Kepler, and Rev.
Charles B. Cook, Of Petersburg. Bishop
Whittle, assistant bishop Of the diocese, was
one of the congregation, but did not
30 into the chancel. A part Of the usual
other appropriate devotional exercises were
substituted. The services were opened by
the choir singing the 258th hymn.
At the conclusion of theseryices, DR.. Min
nigerode addressed the congregation and
spoke Of the Importance Of the work OF the
City Missionary Association; Of the various
plans adopted in other States; of the Sunday
schools here and their improved condition
during the past year Of the increase in the
number Of children attending, and the effi-
ciency with which they have been taught;
and how fresh courage should be taken when
such evidences of prosperity and success are
eyinced. He said that there were four paro-
chial schools, with 300 children who were
being instructed, and alluded to the incalcu-
liable advantage of this method and the large
number of families who were reached through
these 300 children. The speaker then noticed
the publications of the Society and their in
crease, and among others he spoke Of the lit
tie volume containing the life of General
Lee, which he said would soon I've ready for
distribution. He also mentioned the distri-
button of tracts, which is being continued
with good results. DR.. Minnigerode con-
cluded by speaking of the Visiting Commit
tee, and the Work Depository which has re-
Gently been established on Main street, and
which is in connection with the City Mis-
sionary Society; and of its thorough organl-
zation and the good results which must flow
from il.
At the conclusion of DR.. Minnigerode's re-
marks Dr.. Haight, of New York, was intro
duced, and addressed the congregation, in
the outset alluding pleasantly to the days OF
his boyhood and his recollection of the pic
lures of the old Monumental church and the
burning Theatre. He could not feel that he
was stranger, but that he did feel the diff
cuties which surrounded him In the per-
Torrance Of those duties which had brought
him to Richmond. 1t was gratifying fact,
said the speaker, to know that the Episcopal
churches of the United States had given $780,
600 more this year for Foreign Missions than
last. Aiiuding, also, to other facts connected
with this subject, DR.. Haight then directed
his remarks to the city missions, and said
that this was the fftieth year of the mission
ary work. 10 insure success in it, however,
there must he personal cooperation; money
is very important, said he, but it is not all
that is needed. lie concluded by saying that
the offering Of the churches last year for mis-
Sionary work was over fire millions of dol
lars, and urged his hearers to continue to la
Dor in the good cause.
DR.. Peterkin followed, only to thank DR.
Haight, however, for his very interesting adj
dress. At the conclusion Of bis remarks &
very large collection waS taken up, the doX
oloey sung, the benediction pronounced by
DR.. Minnigerode, and the congregation dis
missed.
Another meeting in the interests Of tht
City Missionary Society was held at st. Paul
church last night. A large congregation wa
in attendance, and heard with marked attcn
ton al instructive md entertaining addres
from Rev. Dr. Knight. The preliminary dc
votional exercises were brief. DR.. Haigh
gayc an extended account of the work of tn
Church in the cause of missions, spoke of til
revival Of interest in this department G
Christian work, and urged upon his hcarcr
the duty Of doing ali in their power to haste
the time when ltc sun OF Righteousness sGa
shine upon al lands and peoples, and vi e
ali shall know the Lord from the least unit
the greatest.