Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-21
RELIGIOUS NEWS NOTES.
Resolution or Sympathy for Charles
ton Sufferers, Rc.


ton Sufferers, Ae.
At the Baptist Minister'S Conference
yesterday morning attention was called
to the grave and serious disaster which
overlook the Baptist churches in
Charleston in the earthquake, and the
following, offered by DR.. ]. William
Jones, was unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That this Conference sx-
press its deep sympathy with the Bsp-
,ist churches of Charleston in the injury
to their houses of worship sustained 10
the recent earthquake, and pledge our
hearty cooperation in all efforts to raise
q liberal contribution for repairing the
damage.
DR.. Cooper was authorized to CON-
municate with Rev. Mr.. Stakely, pastor
Of Citadel-Square Baptist church, and
arrange, il possible, for him to visit this
city in the interest Of the damaged
churches. If be comes due notice will
be given through the Dispatch.
SOLDIERS HOME AND SALVATION
ARMY.
Sister Phebe the evangelist con-
Quoted the services at the Soldiers
Home Sunday evening. The chapel
was crowded, and the outside attend
ance was very great. The sermon was
s powerful one, and was highly enjoyed
by the veterans and all in attendance.
The male orphan choristers sang some
very sweet hymns, and Mamie Trshern
sang one of her best solos.
The Salvation Army tent was packed
Sunday evening and night, and there
was marked improvement in the order
maintained. Several converts were re-
ported as the result Of the services yes
terday.
FIRST PREsBYTERIAN CHURCH.
At the First Presbyterian church
vast thropg gathered to hear the first
sermon Of the returned pastor, Rev. R.
p. Kerr. Besides his own people,
crowds Of other denominations and
churches from sll parts Of the city and
Manchester found q welcome in the au-
dience. Rev. A. NJ. Christie read the
opening Scripture and Rev. W. T.
Richardson, D. d., offered prayer. Du-
ring the collection Miss Bracewell sang
with sweet effect One Day Nearer
Home" while the other singing during
the services was strictly congregational,
in which the whole audience joined
most heartily.
Mr.. Kerr chose for his text |. Co
rintbisns j., %, 23-" For the Jews
require 4 sign, and the Greeks seek
after wisdom, but we preach Christ
crucified." twas a grand Gospel SER
mon, delivered with all the old-time
fervor Of this gifted preacher, who
seems to have lost none of his power
with men, but whose ringing tones and
striking thoughts held the rapt attention
Of his hearers to the end.
REV. r. C. CAVE CALLED.
At a large meeting of the members
Of the Seventh-Street Christian church
held Sunday afternoon Rev. Mr.. Cave
was voted a unanimous call to become
their pastor. In his last brief pastOrste
of this church Mr. Cave attracted many
warm friends and admirers not con-
nected with the Christian dehomina-
ton, who would be delighted at his re-
turn. Earnest, eloquent, and logical,
be commands the attention Of all and
exerts large influence for good where
ever located.
METHODISTS.
The Methodist Preachers Meeting at
Broad Street yesterday morning was at
tended by the presiding elder of the
district and all the pastors Of the city,
except Rev. ii. C. Cheatham, pastor Of
Union Station.
Rev. Paul Whitehead, D. D., pre-
siding elder, preached at Psrk-Plsce
church at ii A. NJ. Sunday, and at the
Laursl-Street church at night. Rev.
William E. Evans, pastor Of Park
Place church, preached in Williamsburg
morning.
The congregations in the city churches
Sunday were notably larger by reason
Of the presence of many persons who
have been spending the summer out Of
the city.
The Preachers Meeting resolved
hereafter to have special subjects for
and to spend less Of the
time of their meetings in giving out
lines Of the sermons of the preceding
day.
The subject for discussion next Mon
day Is 1.-The Second Coming Of Christ
with Reference to the Doctrine Mil
lennium."
Mr. Wright, pastor Of the Laurel
Street church, is working hard to Sc
cure the seats and other furniture for
bis church in time to have the formal
dedication before the assembling of the
Annual Conference, in November.
Mr.. Evans expects to have the Park
Place church dedicated about the 10th
Of November. Most of the furniture
of this church is in place except the
organ, and that is expected in time for
he dedication.
Rev. George W. Wray was in the
,ity yesterday on his way to Baltimore,
whittier he is going to recruit his
strength, which has been impaired by
services in reviysl-meetings |
IN his circuit.
BAPTIST NOTES.
The Baptist Minister'S Conference re.
convened yesterday morning. There
.as quite q fair attendance Of the min
sters, and the reports from the various
were cheering.
At West-Main-Street Baptist church |
,ne was baptized during the week.
One person was received by letter at
Venable-Street church Sunday.
At Grace-Street Baptist church Sum-
10y night five persons we're baptized.
At First Baptist church Sunday |
morning the Lords Supper was admin
stored and the right hand Of fellowship |
vas given to five persons.
At the Ashland Baptist church one
vas received by letter Sunday morning
md at night one was received for bsp- |
ism.
Rev. S. C. Clopton will, by request, |