Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-09-04
Quarterly Meeting at Antioch.

| Ifitnus anu mao the pleasure VI lOTiniue
many new acquaintance before the
hourfor service At IL o'clock the Rev.
VIM. Burr, the model presiding elder
of the Tennessee Conference, deliver
ed an interesting and forcible sermon.
After che service was concluded the
audience, without distinction. were in
vited TO partake of the choice viands,
etc., which the generous people of that
circuit had brought in well filed bssk-
cts and spread out under the stately
trees that cluster around the building.
The evening was spent by the officials.
Reys. Burr, Goodloe, Swift. Lowe, and
the stewards, in attending to matters
pertaining to the church. A good
showing was made in the financial and
spiritual condition of the circuit.
Late in the afternoon We were invit-
ed TO the residence of Mr.. Henry Lyle
to spend the night. A drive of a
mile brought us to his place. where we
were cordially received and soon made
to feel at home. With his excellent
farm and capacious, comfortable build
ings, and the beautiful surroundings,
with q most amiable, domestic wife.
and interesting, intelligent children
our old friend, Mr., Lyle, should be
happy man. If such thing as happi-
ness is to be found during our proba-
tionary state of existence. Good fare,
pleasant converse and some excellent
vocal music, made the time pass quick
ly aud pleasantly until the hour for re-
tirement. Sunday morning was ush--
cred in by an unclouded sun, and after
partaking of a most excellent break
fast, some fifteen or sixteen from this
house made ready to attend the meet
ing. Right here we take occasion to
return thanks to this kind family for
the unstinted hospitality extended to
Rev. Mr.. Mcbride, ourself and son.
Such kindness cannot soon be forgot
ten, and 10 return we wish them unin-
terrupted happiness and prosperity
through future life.
When we arrived at the church we
found very large audience already
assembled. and at the appointed hour
Rev. Mr.. Burr preached one of the
best sermons of his life. Sacrament
was then administered, fully two-thirds
of the vast assemblage partaking,
among them we're large number of
young people, who are putting on the
harness to take the places made vacant
in the ranks, from time time, by the
veterans in the cause ofGod. 1t was a
beautiful sight to behold-and is an
earnest that the cause of religion will
still be fostered at old Antioch, sa-
cred spot, where scores and hundreds
have been converted. and where the
shouts of a host of new born souls
have assembled to heaven in years
gone by. Many sainted ones now rest
on the hill near the church, who are
only awaiting to be carried on the
snowy pinions of an angel band to their
home beyond the stars.
A sumptuous dinner was again fur
nished, when the house was again
densely packed by an eager throng TO
listen to the very interesting sermon on
Faith, delivered by Rev. Mr.. Mcbride.
It was orthodox to the core; and in
the delivery this young minister ex-.
hibited talent of high order.
We were consigned to quarters for
the night at the residence of Mr.. Drake,
in sight of the church, where we re-
ceived every kindness that could be
desired. Here we met lady friend,
the widow of now sainted Methodist
preacher, whom we had not seen for
twenty-five years. Our stay at this
house was pleasant, for We number
the members of this family among our
oldest and best friends. We attended
church again at night, accompanied by
several members of this kind family.
Miss Mollie will please accept our
thanks for guiding us over the rocks
and creeks. She proved herself fully
capable of assisting some worthy young
gentleman in his career over the rough
places of life-and we hope none buta
worthy one will ever have that honor
conferred upon him. Rev. J. NJ. Swift
preached at night, when a call WAS
made for penitents. Three young Ia
dies and three young gentlemen pre-
scented themselves at the altar for
prayer. The prospect was good fora
interesting protracted meeting. Rev.
Mr.. Swift, has been doing some good
work on that circuit lately, assisted by
Rev. L. Lowe. At meeting held by
him at Locust Grove, recently. some
twenty-five additions were made to
the church. He is a Jealous, christian
man, and is doing good work in his
Masters cause.
We started for home Monday morn
ing in company with Rev. Mr.. Burr,
and quiet drive of two aud half
hours landed us with the loved ones
at home. Long may the citizens of
the Southside live and prosper.
STEWART CoLLEGR.-The fall ses-
sion commenced last Wednesday.
Pupils are coming in from various
quarters-many were on hand the first
day. Let all who intend to enter do
SO as early as possible. The prompt at
tendance of pupils gives an impetus
to the school that makes everything
move off smoothly. The faculty is
full and competent-all the advantages
offered by any first institution are to