Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-16
Laurel-street Methodist church Sunday

Mr.. A. G. Osterbind, superintendent
of Laurel-Street school, made q very
interesting report Of the condition oil
the school. The school is very large
nearly full to its utm ost capacity and
still growing. The teachers are earnest
and prompt in the performance Of their
duty. This school is considered one OF
the most progressive in the Methodist
Society.
Mr.. j. d. X. Sleight addressed the
meeting on the Importance of Attend
ing to the Kings Business" lie en-
forced the subject with many we'll
chosen illustrations from the Bible.
lie urged the children to learn early in
life that the chief end of life is to glorify
God and enjoy him forever. As the
"King's business requires haste" he
urged immediate action. The address
was calculated to do q great deal OF
good. -,
Rev. j. B. Laurens, who is well
known as Uncle Larry" Of the Me-
thodist " Rosebud Missionary Society,""
also addressed the meeting-subject,
"Promises of the Bible for Children"
lie spoke Of early conversion and its
blessings and advantages-of the beau
tiful sight presented to the world in
the life and character Of Christian
child, and earnestly invited all thecon-
gregation to become Christians.
The superintendent monthly reports
were very gratifying, showing an in
creased attendance and increased per
centage.
Rev. W. Z. Evans, Of Park-Place
church, offered fervent and deeply
impressive prayer for the recovery OF
MIR. Robert Z. Richardson, an officer of
this Society, who is very i'll in Peters
burg. The prayer was heartily re-
sponded to by the entire congregation.
The next meeting will be held at
Central Methodist church, Manchester,
the second Sunday in April.
THE OLD-MARKET HALL.
The Sunday-night meetings at the
Old-Market Hall continue with evident
ly increasing interest. The capacity OF
the hall is largely increased since the
late repairs, and even now it is scarcely
adequate to hold the large congregation
which assemblies there. Additional
seats are put IN each week and prompt
" filled to the utmost. Last Sunday
DR.. Hoge preached to about 1900 at
tentiye listeners, commencing at : p.
NJ. and closing promptly at Q p. NJ.
The choir is assisted by an amateur
orchestra comprising the following
members: Messrs. F.. 5. Anderson and
A. Blenner. violins Z. W. Smith and
J. L. Fitz, leading cornets; c. f. How
ard, second cOrnet; ID. j. Buckley,
clarinet; W. II. Cowardin, flute; and
F. X. StOyer, trombone. This organl-
zation adds materially to the interest
Of the evening, and the credit of its
formation is due to Mr.. Anderson, who
has spared neither time nor labor in
bringing its members together. Others
will join this week.
\ service of song, in which all are
expected to participate, commences at
7:30, and the brief half-hour it con-
sumes is much enjoyed.
Governor Lee and wife and Mrs.
StSnewall Jackson attended the SER
vices last Sunday night.
CATHOLIC ITEMS.
Right Rev. Bishop Keane began his
series of Lenten discourses Sunday
night at st. Peters Cathedral upon the
Parallels of Christ. His text was taken
from the 18th chapter Of St. Matthew.
1t was very strong sermon, exhibit
ing deep thought and study, and he
showed great feeling in his many beau
tlful illustrations. There was very
large congregation present, including
many non-CatholicS.
Rev. DR.. d. j. 0'Connell, president
elect Of the American College in Rome,
preached at the Cathedral Sunday morn
ing, and after his sermon be bade the
congregation feeling farewell and adj
ministcred his blessing. DR.. O'Con-
nell left yesterday for Baltimore, and
will probably sail thence this week for
Rome to assume his official duties there.