Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-04-04
KANSAS CHURCHES.

Items Of All Kinds Concerning Them.
Garnet Plaindealer: The pastor of the
First Baptist church is holding special
meetings in the church every evening
during this week, and will continue to
do so for time. A general invitation is
extended to all.
A large religious convention began in
Emporia, March "a, presided over by
Dwight L. Moody. the well known Evan
gelist. At the morning exercises the
large rink building on Eighth avenue
was packed with not less than ], 200 peo-
pie. Mr.. Moody delivered stirring
opening address, and Prof. Towner and
wife sang several hymns to the delight
of the audience.
At the meeting of the Kansas Confer
ence of the Evangelical Association held
near Atchison few days ago, resolu-
ton was adopted "That we deem it
necessary, as guardians of the youth Of
our church, to warn our people, and es-
pecially the young, to stay away from the
new invention of the devil known as the
skating rinks," which is resulting in the
moral and physical ruin of thousands of
men, women and children of our land"
The Norton Courier, in announcing the
death of Mrs. R. III. Seymour, says: De-
ceased has for number of years been
prominently identified with the business
interests of this place, and was doubtless
known to more persons in the county
than any other women. For some time
she, With her husband, was engaged in
mercantile pursuits, but for the past year
has been in the hotel business.
Abilene Reflector: The ladies of the
Lutheran Missionary Society will give a
Social and "Mum Reception" at the resi-
dence of Mrs. John Johntz, Tuesday
evening. Refreshments and admission
to the "Mum Reception" 80 cents. The
following are some of the rules observed
at the reception: All entering the room
are expected to maintain perfect silence;
the first who speaks will be fined fifty.
cents, and each succeeding speaker will
be subject to a fine of twenty-five cents
and entitled to ticket for refreshments.
They will also be allowed to talk and
to make others talk. No writing allowed.
Those who refrain from talking during
the entire evening will have their re-
freshments gratis. Two detectives CO. 81
are expected to see that all adhere strictly
to the above rules.
Larned Chronoscope: Last Sunday was
q happy day for the Baptist people who
have 1abored long and earnestly to build
for themselves church. The pretty lit
tie edifice was finished at late hour
Saturday night, and at eleven O'Clock on
Sabbath morning was crowded almost
to suffocation by those interested in the
ceremonies. The following Is frame,
36x6O, with 70 feet ceiling. It is lighted
by beautiful stained windows by day,
and unique japanese chandeliers by
night. There are three doors for exit
and entrance. The floor is covered with
q rich carpet, and the chancel provided
with handsome altar vestments. The
building is surmounted bya neat spire
60 feet in height. The ceremony Of ded-
ication Was very impressive, Rev. Con-
nelly, of Atchison, preaching the dedica-
tory sermon, assisted by Rev. Collins, Of
Dodge City, Rev. Mr.. Allison, Of Pawnee
Rock, and Rev. McAuley, resident pas
tor. The services were ably seconded by
the choir, consisting of double quar-
tette, with Mrs. E. W. Lawrey a. organ
list. There being . deficit unprovided
for in the payment for the building
amounting to $2,03e69, subscriptions
Were called for and obtained to the
amount SOIL so our people responding