Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-19
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A regular meeting Of the Missionary
Society Of the Bainbridge-Street Bap-
tist church was held at 3 O'Clock Sun
day afternoon. The attendance, con-
sidering the condition Of the streets,
was very good.
Mr.. Emmett Waugh. Of the Clopton-
Street chapel, was elected president IN
the place Of Mr.. Charles Scharp, de-
clined. Mr.. Waugh is an earnest and
devout Christian young man, and will
make a working member as well as
good presiding officer Of the Society.
Judge b. a. Hancock made most
admirable address. After few anus
ing and witty Introductory remarks he
announced as his subject L" Euthusi-
asm." He said that what all people
and churches need is enthusiasm, and the
kind of enthusiasm desirable is that
which comprises the three elements OF
knowledge, faith, and love. lie en-
larged on each of these necessary quail
ties, and altogether made fitting and
profitable speech. Mr.. Hancock is :
jealous Sunday-school man and plea
SAINT speaker. and is always heard here
with enjoyment and satisfaction.
The January term Of the Hustiug
Court commenced yesterday. There
was a grand jury summoned, but, there
being nothing for it to consider, It wa
only called and Immediately adjourned
for the term. The day was consumed
in the disposition Of civil business. Mr.
A. c. Atkisson qualified as admins
traitor on the estate Of the late Ajax
Gary. The court will be in session all
the week.
At recent meeting ofthe Missionary
Society of the Baptist Church COM
mittee consisting of Rev. L. r. Thorn
hill, DR.. T. p. Mathews, and Rev. DR..
Hatcher was appointed to select the
ministerial student at Richmond Col
legc which said Society will un-
dcrtake to educate. They have per-
formed their duty in selecting Rev.
Mr.. Williams from Smyth county.
Mr.. Williams was over here, AMI
preached an excellent sermon at the
Baptist church Sunday morning. Every
body was pleased with him. lie has
spent two years at a seminary in an
other State. and after completing his
course at Richmond College will go to
the Southern Baptist Theological Semi
nary. This society proposes to bear
the expenses Of Mr.. Williams both at
Richmond College and at the Seminary.
The funeral Of the late Mrs. Mary j.
Nunnally. who died in Richmond Satur-
day, took place from the Central Ne
thoGist church yesterday morning, The
number in attendance attested the
esteem in which deceased was held.
Rev. Dr. Richardson, OF Richmond
preached at the Presbyterian church
here Sunday morning. After the ser
mon a church-meeting was held 10 take
action with regard to the pastor, Rev.
T. =. Epes, going to North Carolina.
The matter will be further considered at
a meeting Of the Presbytery to be held
at Or. Reads church next Friday. Mr..
Epes has made a very favorable impress
Son here, and our people will be 10th
to give him up.
A concert will lie given at Cersley's
Hall Friday night for the benefit cf the
library fund Of the Meade-Memorial Sun
day school. The principal singers will
be Misses Dora Denzler and Leila Bal
lowe. and Mcssrs. Frank Cunningham
and Marshall Ramos.