The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-02-13
wo,.oa,.s suuday.school Society.

The regular monthly meeting OF the Me-
fhodjst SUNDAY School Society OF Richmond
and Manchester was held at Union-Station
church SUNDAY afternoon at 3 o'clock-A.
T.. West (presidenD in the chair. c. +.
Rady and James L. Riddick secretaries:
Tie meeting was opened with singing
by Union-Station school and prayer by
Rev. T. r. Wise, OF the Virginia Confer
ence.
MIR. II. Wiley Davis, superintendent OF
demonstration school, made very glatliy-
ing and encouraging report OF the condi-
ton Of the school. The Indictment wea-
fher has interfered with the average attend
ance, but the roll Of the school is larger
than for some time past. The school has
a corps of efficient officers and teachers, a
good library, and flourishing infant
class.
Rev. s. S. Lambeth addressed the meet
ine-subject, "Character." He called at
tenfion to the difference between repula-
ton and character; a man may have fair
reputation and yet be devoid OF true
character. All men are not what they seem
to be; all young persons forming charac-
tiers for good or evil. He then proceeded
TO show the effect OF seemingly insignificant
words, thoughts, and acts IN the formation
Of character BY the grace OF God good
character is in reach OF every man. He
urged the teachers to strive to impress the
minds and hearts OF the scholars with this
truth. so rs to lead them TO endeayor, by
Gods help, to build up character that
will give them happiness in this life and
eternal life in Heaven
Mr.. Robert T.. Richardson, OF Centenary
church, addressed the meeting-subiect,
"Remember Thy Creator" He quoted
this passage Of Scripture, and proceeded
to show why, when. and how the young
should remember their Creator. The Sum
day school is safe place to learn duty,
and the young who will heed the advice
and counsel Of the Sunday-schoOl teachers
will find later in life that Gods blessing
rests upon them in all the walks Of life.
Rev. b. L. Woodward. former pastor OF
demonstration church, spoke OF the growth
OF the Sunday school, and expressed his
qualification and thanks to God for this
great blessing. He was especially pleased
10 hear that the officers and teachers were
striving to measure up to the obligations
assumed. He spoke also Of the great issues
depending on the faithful performance of
duty in Sunday schools, and urged them
all to be faithful to the end.
Rev. i. A. Peterson also addressed the
Bpst Idl III
Christian Work" He referred to the great
want Of the Sunday schools IN the line Of
teachers, and stated that the reason why so
many do not work in this department OF
the Church is that they do not lay their
plans so as to get the time to attend to this
work. He deplored the want OF patient,
persevering, earnest teachers in all the sun
day schools, and urged the adult members
OF the church TO come forward and help on
ihis glorious work.
The exercises were interspersed with |
excellent singing by the school of Union
Station church, led by Mr.. Robert S. Val |
entine, assisted by Mr.. George Voelker, |
Jr., on the cornet, and Mr.. John III. FriSch-
korn on the organ. Mr.. Frank Cunning |
ham sang beautiful solo, entitled "Jesus, |
Lover OF My Soul" The school sustained !
its reputation for superior singing. The |
church was crowded with an attentive and |
audience.
The following is summary Of superin-
tendents' reports for January: