Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1885-04-02
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 80 for time. A general invitation is
extended to all.
A large religious convention began in
Emroria, 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 PEG.
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 Kaneas Confer
ence of the Evangelical Association held
near Atchison a few days ago, q 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. II. Seymour. says: De-
ceased has for q 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.
Manhattan Mercury: At the Congreea.
tional church recently, after services
there was church business for which the
members were requested to remain, "but
not until all the friends and strangers
have peen cordially greeted" said the
pastor. This cordiality at the Congrega-
tional church is commended by all who
attend that place of worship, and by it
many are drawn to the society, and after
q time won to the church. To all
churches We would say, "Do thou like
wise."
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 q 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 (U. S.
a:e expected to see thatal adhere strictly
to the above rules.
Larned Chron0scope: Last Sunday was
happy day for the Baptist people who
have labored 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 sufocation by those interested in the
ceremonies. The following is frame,
36x6O, with 70 feet ceiling. 1t 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
rich carpet, and the chancel provided
with handsome altar vestments. The
building is surmounted by a neat spire
go feet in height. The ceremony of ded-
ication MAS 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 as organ.
ist. There being q deficit unprovided
amounting to S2,oseSs. subscriptions
were called for and obtained to the
amount $2Ol1.50 our people responding
noblyas they always do. The American
Baptist Home Mission Society donated
$500 towards the building of the church
through their agent Rev. Connolly.