Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-26
THE RELIGIOUS WORLD.
Or. Goodwin -DfscipIes' Con-
veBtion-speeial Sunday
Services, Ac.

has accepted call TO Leigh-ctreet Baptist
church, of this city, to Oil the vacancy
caused by the resignation OF DR.. John Pol.
lard. Dr. Goodwin's reputation as pulpit
orator is widespread, and he Is recognized
as one OF the most eloquent ministers in the
Baptist denomination. He is also faithful
! pastor and earneet worker. Since his con-
noctiOn with the Danville Baptist church
the membership has largely increased.
Principally through bis efforts the Baptlsts
0f Danyille have built one OF the finess
houses Of worship in the South. He will
be an acquisition not only to the pulpit
orators Of the city, but to the entire commu-
nifty. This call has been accepted IN pre-
ference 10 one extended about the same
time from northern State, call greatly
more advantageous pecuniariiy, Dr. Good
WIN preferrIny 10 labor IN his native State.
Dr. GOODWIN resigned his charge 10 Dan
Vile Sunday.
DISCIPLES CONVENTION.
A State convention OF the Christian
Church Of Virginia will be held at the Sew
epth-Strect Christian church November ID,
lih. and 9TH. II will be attended not only
BY the mort prominent ministers and lay.
men Of the Church in the State, but very
distinguished Christians from all parts Of
the state will be present.
oID-HARKET HALL MEETING.
Old-Market Hall was crowded Sunday
night. Rev. DR.. HoCe opened the services,
after which Rev. W. +. G. Gregory preached
.n sccep. able sermon on " The Publican and
the PhaIisee." There were some fifty
voices in the choir, and the singing Was
very spirited.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
The First Baptist church wa. crowded
10 its fullest capacity Sunday night Mr..
Leo Wheat presided at the organ, and the
music Of the evening was OF a very high
order. Jesus, Lover OF My SOUL" by the
choir, before the opening service, was rem
dered in the best style.
Rev. DR.. Cooper preached from Esther,
w., IA. The sermon was in aid OF the
Young Ladies' Nj sionqry Society. and was
an able and eloquent presentation OF it,
claims TO popular Sympathy and support.
The theme was Especial Providence" and
seldom has there been heard more salts
factory sermon. Before the ofertory Mrs.
A. c. Doggett sang "COme, Heavenly
Dove" and during the collection Captain
Frank Cunningham sang " While the Days
are Going By" A handsome I'm was real
izcd for the supper; Of the special mis- ion
st Canton, China.
METHODIST NOTES.
The balmy weather Of the Indian summer
was inviting on sunday, and its effect was
seen in large congregations thronging the
churches.
The Methodist pulpits were generally
filed by the regular pastors.
Rev. {. i. Lyford, OF Syracuse, \. Y,
preached at Broad-Street church at night.
Mr. Harry Golden Texas Harry con-
Quoted the services at Fiitb-Street church,
Manchester, morning and night, in the alb
sence Of the pastor.
AT LauTel-Slieet church, Of the morning
service, five persons were received on pro-
fession Of faith and four were baptized. At
night one was received for baptism. The
revival services at this church will be con-
tinued every evening this week. Services
begin at go O'Clock.
At Union Station one was received on
profession Of faith.
At Broad-StIeet church revival services
will be continued this week. The pastor
viii be assisted by Rev. {. 7. Lyford, OF
Syracuse, \. \.
Only six Of the regular pastors were
present at tie Methodist Preachers Meet
ing Yesterday morning. Rev. {. i. Ly-
ford, Of syracuse, y. Y, member OF The
New England Conference. Methodist Epis-
copal Church, North, who il here for the
winter seeking benefit 20 bis health, was
present. He was welcomed in the follow
ing resolution, passed unanimously:
.'RcSOiUed. That We welcome to our
midst Rev. {. p. Lyford. Of the New Eng
laud Conference, Methodist Episcopal
Church, who j here seeking the benefits oi
a mildtr climate, and tIat We bereby Invite
him 10 STARE our pulpit minlstations aud
associate with Us ~ our Preachers Meet
ing
Tie regular subiec. for discussion was
uoStpoucd, and the meeting listened 10 an
interesting account by Mr.. Lyiord Of what
be lad heard and seen aud learned Oi Nor
moni>m during four-years' residence in
Utah. The facts were deeply interesting.
and It i the purpose oi the preachers 10
arrange a. soon A. practicable FOR mass
meeting 10 be addressed by Mr. Lyiord on
this subject.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Rev. Nr. Csye will begin his dutie, as
pastor % Seventh. street Christian church
he first sunday in November. There were
no services Ut this church sunday.
Tie attendance at both the GOspel-tent
services on Strecker's Hill and the Saliva
tion Army were very largc. At each place
the tents were packed in the evening, and
at night there were many outside. Perfect
order was maintained at both places.
the Soldiers Home Rev. Or. Landrum
conducted the services, and his sermon was
greatly appreciated by the large audience.
He alluded touchingly 10 the recent sad
death Of &. II. Jones. who died oi injuries
received while fringthe presidential salute.
The singing by the Male. Orphan choristers
was very fine.
The nenrico Baptist Sundly-Sehool A.
socialion-L. II. Je'er. pr idelt-met sun
day at tie new boUse Of worship a. Noi tn
Run church. Addresses were n 'e by
Rev. j. T. Betty and MrSsrs. Jo' Z.
Broaddus, J. Taylor Ellyson. and William
Ellyson. The meeting was interesting, in
stluctlyC. and profitable.