The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-11-20
CHURCH NOTES.
LAST OF MRS. Cos1sToCK's MEETrNGs-1N-
TEREsTING SERVICES ON sUNDAY-BAP-
TIsMs, ADDITIONS, .&c.-M OF
: LEIGH-sTREET MISSIONARY SOCIETY, &c.

LElGH-STREET MISSIONARY sOClET1, &C.
At the Monumental church Sunday after
noon Rev. Mr.. Roller, Of Hanover, read the
service, and Rev. Mr.. TjdbaIl, OF: Ports
mouth, preached The ladies OF the Monu-
mental propose to have supper in few
days in order to aid in paying off the church
debt. .s-..,s l,,.Fgf1
Rev. Charles Morris, OF Ashland, filed
the pulpit OF st. Johns church Sunday
morning and evening. His sermon In the
forenoon, from the text bright and Morn
ing STAR" was specially interesting and in
structive, and evinced an carnestness and,
depth OF thought which promise good re-
suits from bis future labors.
There was no meeting OF Methodist
preachers yesterday owing to the absence OF
many Of the clergymen who are attending
the Conference at Lynchburg.
Mrs. Elizabeth L. Comstock preached at
the Friends Westinghouse at II A. NJ.
and at Union-Station Methodist Episcopal
church at 7:30 P. NJ. on Sunday. On each
occasion the house was filled to its utmost
capacity. The sermon in the morning was
most powerful one, portraying the good
ness and protection Of the Lord rs exempli-
fed in numerous selected instances in the
olu i tuaI uISlG NoS IIOU SOuJ
sdcred so powerful as the other, but seemed
to give great satisfaction to the large au-
dience present. 1t was founded upon the
text, "Jesus Of Nazareth passeth by" Just
before she arose the choir lad sung the
popular hymn known by that name, and,
catching up the words and spirit OF the air,
she spoke beautifully upon the subject for
about an hour. Just at the conclusion Of
the services young lady in the choir very
sweetly sang as a solo the favorite hymn
known as '.Ninety-and-Nine." This is the
last public meeting which Mrs. Comstock
will hold in this city at present. She leaves
this morning for Tennessee, but expects to
return here during the winter to continue
her mnistrations.
At the Second Baptist church there have
been pleasant meetings during the past
week. The congregations have been large
and the interest decided. Six persons have
been received for baptism, others have man.
ifested interest, and there is every prospect
Of an interesting revival. Meetings so on
this week at 7:30 P. NJ, with preaching by
the pastor, Rev. Henry Mcdonald, D. D.
At the First church the pastor (Dr. War
ren) gave the hand Of fellowship to two per-
sons at the communion in the morning.
There is hopeful state OF things in this
congregation, and series OF meetings will
be begun on Wednesday night. Rev. j. r.
Harrison is expected to preach on Thurs
day night and for some nights afterwards.
At Fulton church the pastor (Rcv. j. NJ.
Butler) baptized one at night, making six
| baptisms and three rcStorations as the result
OF the recent interest in this congregation.
At Nenabe-9treet church at night the
pastor received one person for baptism.
AT Sidney church the meetings have been
going on during the past week with increas-
ing interest. The congregation was very
large Sunday morning, and at night the
house was packed to its utmost capacity,
while large numbers went away unable to
tind standing room. Five candidates have
| been received for baptism, two received by
| letter, and one restored. There have been
some fifteen professions Of conversion, 4
number OF others have presented them
selves for prayer, and the prospects brighten
for very general revival in that whole
section OF the city. The meetings go on
this week. Rev. j. R. Harrison, OF Roa-
noke, has continued to do the preaching
with great earnestness, and with wonderful
power. He will preach there until Thurs
day night.
At Leigh-Street church the revival the
pastor, Dr. Garlick, doing the preaching
Embarrassing interest. During the week
six persons were baptized, and Sunday
night the ordinance was administered to
twenty-one others. This makes ninety-two
baptisms in all; ten others have been re-
ceived for baptism, and there have been
perhaps fifty other professions Of cOnyer-
sion. There were twenty-five inqmrers
Sunday night. The meetings go on this
week. The congregations are as large as at
any time during the meeting, and the in
terest, so far from abating, seems constantly
on the increase.
Sunday afternoon Rev. j. r. Harrison
made an address to the Young Mems Mis-
sionary Society, which stirred every heart
and made profound impression.
At the Grace-Street Baptist church, the
pastor Dr. Hatchery being sick, the pulpit
was filled in the morning by Rev. j. Nc
Manaway, and at night by Rey. q. W. Ri
gan 1.-TWO ministerial students Of Richmond
| College), both OF whom preached admirable
sermons, which were very acceptable TO the
congregation. ,...: .........
In the afternoon at 81 O'Clock, at the
| Leigh-Street church, the regular monthly
meeting of the Missionary Society OF the
church was held-Samuel A. Allen (presi-
dent) in the chair, and Savage Smith Sec
retary. .tf's ~ I-..-,
|. After the usual religious exercises, re-
ports from the standing committees were
received and properly disposed Of. The
reports show that the Society is doing a
vast deal OF good, and is in fourishing
condition. Il. + -. !; H. - -. ::
Rev. j. R. Harrison, the evangelist, made
brief address, in which he gave counsel
to the many young converts, and told them
| how they could accomplish great good in
an humble way. .''.'
Rev. Harvey Hatcher briefly alluded to
touching incident that had occurred since
his entering the church, and then delivered
a fervent prayer in connection with that
circumstance. ..5.+tll ,.a!tt.-t/-.i& :n,r
Just before closing the exercises Rev. Mr.
Garlick rather surprised the large congre.
CATION by stating that he had been called on
to perform duty that was not part OF the
regular business of the Society. He then,
in few well-chosen remarks, on behalf OF
fifty young men OF the church, presented to
Rey.TJ. r. Harrison valuable and service
able overcoat and other articles, which
were rendered as a token Of love and atec-
ton.
Mr.. Harrison, with deep emotion and in
only few words, accepted gratefully the
presents, and, after returning his heartfelt
luoihcs PiCASCu uiuioClA w mCaA .luSiu wv
in the Masters cause. ...:.s is'se a-,,5..'sr1,
On the conclusion OF the meeting the
large congregation passed before the altar,
and one by one took the hand Of Mr.. Har-
rison as token OF the esteem in which be
is held by the people OF the hill. And thus
closed lone OF the most pleasant meetings
the Society has held. - 5 IT. -, :.
Rev. DR.. A. 4. Dickinson returned yes
terday from brief visit to Southside Vir-
o;n;o cp,d.us bo nroachad Tho dof4;oator,y