The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-05-27


ed 1t privilege and an honor to be permit
ted to stand as the representative OF the
Young Mems Christian Association Con.
vention of North America to return
thanks to such welcome az had
been given them. L1ngusge failed him
he could find no fit words in which to
acknowledge the eloquent welcome which
bad fallen from the lips of the Virginian,
the Christian gentleman, who had represent
ed their kind hosts on this occasion. He
would say to his Christian friends, one and
all, that these Christian workers thanked
them from the heart, and regarded all these
kindly greetings and cordial welcomes as
tribute to the Master whom they served.
He had been struck with the beautiful .har-
mony and unity Of all be had seen and heard
on this inspiring OCCASION, The passages
OF Scripture which had been read, the mlny
joyous faces before him, all animated by one
spirit, and the beautiful notices, all taught
the same lesson. They were brethren united
in the same faith and engaged in the same
blessed work. His eloquent brother had re-.
minded them that they were soldiers,
and he gazed on that beautiful cross OF
flowers, and then up TO that exquisitely-
wrought crown, and would leirn from them
the lesson, Z" AS true soldiers under the Cap
tain of our salvation, we must bear the cross
that we may at last wear the crown" As
he looked Oh those beautiful shields he was
reminded of the shield of faith, and pray ed
that they might 60 forth armed with that
shield, that faith might strengthen their
hearts aud nerve their arms for the conflict
He thanked them for the sweet songs, the
eloquent words, the fair faces, and the cor
dial greetings with which they bad honored
the occasion. But he begged that their kind
hosts would give them their prayers as well
as their hospitality-that in bringing tne
Young men OF America to Christ they might
have the guidance and blessings OF the Holy
Spirit. He again, in the name OF those be
represented, thanked the people for then
generous hospitality and Warm-hearted greet
ing. :,
Major Hardie's address was in excellent
taste, well delivered, and produced a tlnt
impression.
The congregation then rose and Joined
the choir in singing Ito Old Hundred) LAS
senlbe at this great command"
Mr.. Potts chairman of the committee
then came forward. and in behalf of the
ladies presented beautiful bouquets to Judge
OuId and Major Harde. The latter returned
thanks n few eloquent and fitting words
The benediction was then pronounced bJ
Rev. DR.. Joshua Peterkiu, Of ST. James
(EpiscopaD church.
TIE MUSIC.
Too much credit cannot be given to Major
| Tanner for his excellent taste in the musica
| selections which he made. 1t has rarely
| been the case, if ever before, that Rich
mond audience was favored with such 6
| treat: and the OCCASION will no doubt lingel
long in the memory of all who were ena
| bled TO gain access to the church. The open
ing chorus. " The Lord is Great" was sung
with spirit and fervor which could not be
eXcelled. 1t IS by composer (Rh'Shlnl
whose music ranks second to none, and II
was a fitting selection for such gathering
The welcome.hymn was peculiarly apprc'
priute, and was rendered IN superb style
Rossin's grand chorus, =" The God of Israel,
! fairly thrilled the vast audience, while the
closing hymn, Assembled at Thy Great
| Command" sung 10 the familiar tune o.
sod Hundred" made the building fairly
tremble. Imugiue it, all who were not there
being surg by two thousand voices led by
a superb organ and a well-trained orchestra
| Surely the impreSsveness of that hymn VII
never be forgotten in Richmond.
| THE BANQUET.
| The guests were then escorted to Associa
ton Hall, where the ladies (under the man
| agement of Mrs. Henry A. Wise. Jr., anc
her ussisants) had spread magnificent ban
uuet. The tables extended the whole length
of the hall, were beautifully decorated, anC
eroaned beneath their load Of all OF the
luyures and delicacies of the season.