The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-08-08
LOCAL MATTERSg
CHURCH NOTES.

, sunday lasC was u uay DeauLllul 10 l}hnCiQ
from an ice-house window, but as a day to
60 to church 1t was as about rs trying on
ones Christian proclivities rs any day we
have ever passed The breezes that stirred
avaiIed but little, and one felt in the sultry
condition Of the atmosphere as though he
had washed in mucilage and forgotten to
wipe himself with Il good towel. Mever-
theless, our good people turned out to wor-
ship in full force. We give below accounts
Of services OF special note: +
EPISCOPAL.
At St. Pauls in the morning the services
were conducted by Rev. Pike Powers,
assisted by Rev. Kinloch Nelson. No ser
vices at night.
At the Monumental divine service at II
A. NJ. Morning prayers read by the Rev.
Mr.. Hammond, and the communion service
by the Right Rev. 7. y. Dudley, D. D.,
Ill. D., Bishop OF Kentucky. The grand
old church was filled to overlooking
galleries and body OF the church were
crowded, benches were placed in the
aisles, and a large number in the
Sunday-school room. The eloquent Bishop
"a native OF Richmond) preached from
James--1st chapter, 2Gth verse-and de-
livered one of his best sermons on the
"Life and Character Of Christians" The
sermon throughout was full OF clear and
wcll-digested points bearing on the duty OF
active Christians. The charm of voice pos
sessed by Bishop Dudley, and his graceful
actions in the pulpit, make him popular
preacher.
The choir was volunteer one, arranged
for the service, and reflected credit on the
several voices. The church will not be
open for several Sundays. The new choir,
with Leo. 2. Wheat, Esq, rs organist, will
begin the first Sunday in October.
Moore Memorial chapel was filled to over
flowing in the evening to hear Bishop Dud-
ley preach most eloquent discourse from
the 9th chapter OF Luke, verses 80, GO, G1,
and G..
PRESBYTERIAN.
At the Second church Rev. Mr.. Staples
filled the pulpit on Sunday morning at II
O'Clock, DR.. Hoge being confined to his
house by q sharp attack OF sickness. 1t was
pleasing to hear yesterday that his condition
was improved.
At the Grace-Street church Rev. Mr.. Scott,
of the Third church, Church Hill, preached
in the afternoon.
At Pine-Street one was received by letter
in the morning, gave right hand OF fellow
ship to three, baptized two at night, and re-
ceived one other for baptism.
At Leigh-Street two persons were re-
celycd into fellowship at the communion.
At the Second church Rev. J. E. Haw-
thorne preached instructive and eloquent
sermons morning and night.
METHODIST.
At Centenary church DR.. Edwards preach
ed Sunday morning from I. Timothy, ILL.,,
16: "God was manifest in the flesh" The
subject was '' 1he Divinity of Jesus Christ"
The sermon was followed by large COM
munion. At P. NJ. the Doctor preached
from Matthew viii, "a. After next Sunday
| the night service will be resumed instead OF
the afternoon service. ....
At Broad-Street church Rev. a. S. Steel
preached in the morning and night. His
| text in the morning was taken from Mark
xiv, $3.50. AT night from Luke XXll.,
54-G2. .. ...... ~ ... ...e ,,..
At Clay-Street Rev. P. A. Peterson Off.
ciatcd at both morning and evening service
He preached in the morning on The GoSpe
of Peace, from Romans ", 10; and al
night on Seeing Face to Face, from [. Cor,
xiii, y. After the morning sermon the
Lords Supper was administered. Prayer.
meeting services will be held every nigh,
during the present week.
Rev. Bishop D. S. Doggett. D. d.,
preached at Trinity church in the morning
The congregation was large and deeply I'M
pressed by his eloquent and powerful dis
course. The sermon was followed by n large
communion service.
Rev. 4. C. Bledsoe, the pastor, having re
turned to the city, preached Sunday night