The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-01-16

JAN YAK 10. 1871.
CHURCH NoTEs.--Ata the 8 First Baptist
church the pastor (ReYs i. ". q Warrer)
preached i'm the morning and ReY.s'J.sZ.
Tyler at night. Good congregations were
present at both services, It, is a matter
gratifying to the people Of that church
that the egations are increasing espe-
eially at night, In the afternoon q meeting
was held By, the Sunday school for. election
throughout, and Professor Z. 81. Winston
two assistant 4 sriperintendents; also, o
registrar was appointed. ..t s.l.-e
| At the First Baptist church ON Saturday
night was celebrated the thirty-ffth anni-
versary of the young mems prayer-meeting
OF that church. p The meeting was intensely
interesting Two were present who assist
ed in originating the -meeting-Mr. r. II.
Bosher and Mr.. w. G.. cambridge 5!e.5
The Second Baptist church have been for
tunate in securing temporarily the services
of Rev. j. l.. M. Curry, DID,, as a supply
for their pulpit. On Sunday large crowds
attended his ministry, morning and night.
He will continue. to preach for this church
for some weeks; to- come. Rev. Henry
Med Of Kentucky, whom they have
called as pastor, has not yet signified his &C
ceptance.' 5H:+H b'sa 80 :. .s>sas Es.i t.,fis
|. At Grace-Street Baptist church, owing to
the. indisposition Of the pastor, DIR. J. B.
Jeter, D! D., preached in the morning, and
Rev. Harvey Hatcher preached at night.
DR.. Jeter took for his text, g The Lord is
my. light and my salvation; of whom shall
IGbe afraid ?"-the first text he ever
preached from in the city Of Richmond,
which was fifty-three years ago.
At Sidney Baptist church there was
preaching at II O'Clock. by the pastor, Rev.
Harvie Hatcher. At the communion SER
vice three persons were received into the
full fellowship Of the church.
A prize was recently given to young
lady in Leigh-Street Baptist Church Sum
day school who has attended the school
every Sunday for seven years.
/ At Fenable-Street Baptist church three
persons were received into full fellowship
OF the church. The Sunday school elected
their officers in the morning: L. FL. Fray
ser. superintendent; w. Reems, assistant
Atkinson, secretary. Mr.. William Fl. Will
liams, former assistant. superintendent,
withdrew from this school few weeks ago
on account OF other imperative duties. He
took leave of the school with fearful regret,
alike on his part and on theirs. He had
been connected with the school four years,
and has left the record of his faithfulness
and efficiency on the hearts Of the school,
After the election of officers several prizes
were awarded the scholars. They were pre-
sented in graceful and fitting speech by
Rev. G. Fl. Ryland. One prize was spe-
cially noticeable-giyen to boy about ten
years Of age for being present every Sab
bath but one for three and half years.
at the Third Presbyterian church on Sun"
day eight persons were received, hVe on
profession Of faith and three by letter..
At the Monumental church on Sunday
morning Mr.. John Tyler, treasurer OF the
Benevolent Society OF the church, read a
statement OF the condition Of the society,
and showing that the contributions OF the
congregation to the poor of the church
during the year had been seVenty-five dol
lars. He also stated that the only business
meeting Of the Sunday school for the year
would be held tonight for the election OF
officers, &c. -. r,.r
| The pastor, Rev. DR.. Woodbridge, read a
series OF resolutions adopted by the vestry
Of the church condemnipg whispering and
other misbehavior III the; church by visit
OIS uuIlilS CufiHe. acIS1SS, duU th1te ASA So' :
ter an officer OF the law would be stationed
in the church with instructions to remove
any person who might interrupt the SER
vices by any misconduct. ,s.3 ~
There was largely increased attendance
at the Old Market Hall on Sunday after
noon. Rev. Alexander 81. Sands preached
an interesting sermon on the words Come
unto me all ye that labor and are heavy la
den, and will give you rest. !" The attend
ance on these meetingsis very encouraging.
They will be held every Sunday from to 4
O'Clock. ....q s.,,fi.,,.s.
At Trinity Methodist church Rev. d. r.
| Wills, presiding. elder, preached in the
morning, and Rev. W. E. Judkins at night.
| AT Union Station church Rev. E. Booker
preached morning and night. n
| At Manchester Methodist Rev. George G..
Vanderslice preached and received two per-
sons on profession. .ssg% :.
At Nicholsen-Street Methodist. church
Rev. Paul Bradley preached in the morning
and Rev. c. W. Petherbridge at night.
At Park-Place Methodist church Rev. DR..
| Edwards, the pastor, preached morning
and night to good congregations. !Prepara-
tory movements are on foot for the build
CATION. ), The outlook is encouraging for a
rapid growth and development Of church
prosperity at Park Place. 4. - g@HHc
| At Broad-Street Methodist church Rev.
s. A. Steel preached morning and night to
fine congregations. In the morning one
person was baptized. @ = - y.
At Oregon Methodist Episcopal church
the pastor, Rev. 6. NJ. Wright, preached in
the morning. AT night the Rev. Robert
A1mistead preached, and one person was
receiyad by certificate.
|: At St. Andrews chapel on Sunday the
Right Rev. f. M. Whittle, bishop OF the
diocese, administered the rite Of confirma-
tion to a class Of thirteen persons-three
gentlemen and ten ladies. .':
BAPTIST iSUNDAY-ScHooL ASSOCIATION
The Baptist . Sunday y-School Association
held its monthly meeting with the Leigh
Street church on Sunday afternoon-J. b.
Watkins, yice-president, in the chair, and
S. S. Carter secretary pro tenn.