Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-01
Hammond and BENTLEY.

THE MEETINGS YESTERDAY AND TO-DAY
The ehildIen's meeting was held yesterday
afIeTn Don in DR.. Mobiles church, corner 9th
and G streets southwest. 1t was fairly at
terded and very interesting, quite number
remaining at the inquiry meeting.
The Congregational church was crowded
last night, large number being attracted
by the subject on which Mr.. Hammond had
been announces TO preach, viz: "The Divin-
ity Of Christ" Several hymns, led by Mr..
Bentley, preceded the exercises proper, and
prayers were offered by DIR. Noble and Mr..
Dodge. Mr.. Hammond read portion OF the
thirteenth chapter Of the Acts OF the Apes
ties and made remarks on communications
IN the daily papers charging that ne had said
that they had s'bulIy meetings." He could
hoods should be published. He would pray
for these men, that their hearts mi CHIT be
turned After Mr.. Bentley had sung a num-
Der of hymns, Mr.. Hammond preached from
Mark xv:34-"My God, my Go1, why hast
thou forsaken me?" and for. over an hour
claimed the attention of his audience, clos
ing with an appeal TO the unconverted. The
inquiry meeting after the sermon was con-
Iinued to a late hour.
THE MEETING THIS MORNING
was well attended. and gOOdly number OF
eleTgymen were present on the platform.
The exercises were begun by singing dear
Saw Jour, Open Wide the Gate" Mr.. Ham,
mond read lumber or requests for prayer,
among them one for a brother, an an xious
friend, for the prisoners In the city Jail. for a
mother anxious TO come to Christ, for the
cities Of Harris burg, Pittsburg, Lancaster,
4
Thee" was then sung.
THERE Is A DEVIL.
Mr.. Hammond then read end commented
y bon the ooth chapter OF Isaia, containing
SenDacheib's insolent message to Hezekiah.
He said that the devil was continually try
ing TO discourage christians from working
walls, and be frequently came as an angel of
light 10 Christians and led them astray or
out OF light into darkness. A minister told
him hat washington was a poor city TO
come 10. because the people of that city were
given only 10 balls, parties, and theater
going. as a general thing, and that it would
be impossible TO make any impression on
their hearts. Some people do not believe in
personal devil; even some protested Chris
tians assume there is no devil; but If they
would only read their Bible they would find
there IS devil. Martin LutheI believed in
devil These meetings were growing better
and better. Between 500 and Loo persons
fered by DR.. Noble and Mr.. Pendle, and the
hymn al need Thee every hour" was sung.
A large number OF requests were read by
BT Hammond, and earnest prayer was then
offered in behalf OF the subjects of request
He read several letters which melted the au-
dience to tears. The meeting was then re-
solved into
IA PRAISE AND INQUIRY MEETING"
and number spoke, two thanking God
that they bad been able TO give up drinking
and smoking and chewing. Another thanked
God that he had been saved from a drunk
ards grave; another that they were forget
ing denomIBational prejUdices. "Blest be
7.
McDougal, United states consul at GIas-
gov, referred 10 Mr.. Hammond efforts there
where the people were prepared for the
Moody and Sankey meetings. A large num-
Der made remarks; some through the minis
tiers Young converts, anxious inquirers,
and those who will work, were called on 10
YOU" was sung. Mr.. Hammond offered
special prayer for them. after singing the
hymn, 10. the Loving Jesus Standeth.7
Mr.. Hammond remarked that meeting for
men exclusively Will be held at the COngTe-
gatiOnal church to GIT, and a ladies' meet
Ing at the Calvary Baptist church this even
ing. An open air meeting viii held az n
O'Clock to morrow. corner OF 1tn street and
Pennsylvania avenue.
THE VIRGINIA CONFERENCE OF the VI.
T. Church has made the following appoint
ments for the Riehmond district, which
cent to this District: A. j. Porter, Presiding
Elder; Richmond. j. y. Otis; Norfolk, J. 3.
North and z. II. Vaughan; Portsmauth, r.
Alexandria. w. C.. Webb; Falls Church, j..
=. Bezer. Vienna, j. NJ. Stephenson; Hern-
don, w. T. Schooley; Leesburg. II. Clement;
bangh; Berryvillo, c, w. Ball and j. Il. Felt
net; Manassas, e. King, Accotink, j, f.
Evans; falmouth, q. w Pullen.
LIFE AssURANCE.-We would advise all
surance during these troublous times TO con-
suit the President Life Assurance society
OF New York. Their branch Office IN this
.
Fox a Co., 1903 Pennsylvania, IS manage.
although established but few weeks has
we understand, been quite successful In OBJ
tanning policies-the new system adopted By
the society receiving the hearty approval OF
all who carefully examine IT,
MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued 10
Albert Lewis and Kate Bowie, Jas. &. SUI
6ers and Jennie Green, George Mitchell and
FANNIE Payne. w. III. Turner aud Mary r..
Barnes; Lewis Young and Georgianna Lacy.
Dote OF Slr1ax county. Va; Caas. II. Bis
ehon and J0stina Nohl.
ANorHKR VICTIM OF COAL OIL-Last
night a colored girl, named Susan Thornp-
son, ABOUT 10 years old, residing on z street,
between I'd and 81 southwest, was terribly
burned BY the explosion OF a coal oil lamp.
which she was attempting 10 dl while light
cd, ard II Is feared she cannot recover
OIL PAISTINGS--A gentleman abol.
leaving the city has collection OF superior
oil paintings 81 ThOmss Dovling's auction
rooms. which he will sell very cheap before
departing IN examination of them IS de-
siTeC.