Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-11-27
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p. Kerr, y d., preached 10 q large congre-
CATION al / A. NJ. fOrceful and eloquent
sermon from Revelations H., 10; 81 know
Thy works and whore thou dwelest." At
NIGHT q solemn and impressive scene was
presented IN a joint communion service OF
all the PRESBYTERIAN churches Of Richmond
and Manchester. This union celebration OF
the Lords supper !, observed annually by
these churches, and the one held In the
First church on Sunday night was deeply
enlOyed by all present. The congregation
filed the body Of the church and the gall
lorics we're devoted 10 spectators. On the
platform were Rev. Drs. Read, Richardson,
Campbell. and Kerr, with Reys. ;. X. VIM,
j. c. Stewart, j. G. Han, and K. II. Howl
son. An appropriate chant was beautifully
rendered by the choir as 4 voluntary, io>
lowed with Scriptural readings by Dr. Rich
ardson and prayer By Rev. j. G. Stewart.
Rev. S. X. VIM. OF Petersburg, made an
address, in which be dwelt most tendcrly
upOn the peculiar characteristics and -igni-
fcancc OF the ordinance, after which Or.
Kerr extended a hearty welcome TO all Chris
tians present Oi every name and denomiua-
ton 90 participate In the sacrament, as II was
the Lords table, sixteen elders selected
from the various churches distributed the
elements, and just at The close OF the dlSiri-
button the congregation Joined ia q sweet,
low "6hisper song using the words OF
Wesley's dear Old hymn, "Jesus, Lover OF
Ms SOUL"
After a closing prayer by Rev. G. II. Read,
u. d., the whole audience united In singing
"Ble-t be the Tie that Binds" and the bene-
dicion vas pronounced by Rev. K. X. Howl
son.
The beauty Of the First church and the
comfort Of the worshippers at night has
been greatly enhanced by the addition Of an
uncommony beautiful reflector, gwen by
the Cleaners Society, and lighted for the
first time on this memorable occasion.
sUNDAY.scHooL OFFICERS.
Alta meeting Of the Board OF Directors Of
the Methodist sunday school Society OF
Richmond and Manchester held at Broad
street church sunday afternoon, at which
Mr.. Robert T.. Richardson, the president,
presided, with Charles =. Rady, Esq, secre-
tary, some time was spent in the c0nsidera.
ton Of plans for the extension and mlinte-
nance 81 the SUNDAY schools OF this deuomi-
nation, and the following officers were
elected Robert +. Richardson, president;
John Morton, I. +. Minor, 4. W. Pember-
ton. William +. Nash, Charles II. Haskcr, j.
4. Brown, II. &. Osterbind, j. X. Perdue,
4 o
castle, ;. N. Sulhyaa, A. 3. Cheatham, J. &.
Gentry, j. W. BlantOn, yice.presidents
Charles z. Rady, secretary; A. l.. Lumsden,
assistant secretary; L. l.. ID. Walford, trea-
surer. Visiting Committee A. l.. West
(chairmanl, j. L. Heath, W. d. Toler, and
Colonel Thomas Whitehead.
PRESBYTERIAN sUSDAY.sCHOOL UNION.
This union held is regular meeting Sun
day afternoon in the Third church-Mr. J.
ID. X. Seight, president, ln the chair, and
Mr.. K. II. Gillian, secretary.
large audience Of children, teachers. and
friends filed the house, aud after an opening
song prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Wick
ham. A portion OF Scripture was read by
Rev. r. X. HOwisOn, followed by singing
and brief yerbal reports from the superin-
iendenis, showing all the schools TO be in a
healthiu and growing condition. Ten
schools are now members Of the union-Falr-
field, superintended bY Mr.. George Watt.
JT., being enrolled at this meeting. The re-
ports from this new school aud that OF Mr.
l.. l.. Campbell, superintendent Of the West-
minister Mission, were iul Of interest aud
bright with hope for future growth.
Rev. J. C.. Hall, Of Manchester, addressed
the meeting on " Enthusiasm" and urged
iss special need in the Sunday.schOOl work.
His address was bright and attractive. and
thoroughly enjoyed by young aud old.
Rev. j. G. Stewart followed on the subject
OF " Hearts," sud most happily Impressed
upon his hearers, especially the children, the
importance Of keeping the heart pure and
clean
At the close Of Mr. Stewart's address glad
surprise was given the meeting by touch
ing duet, "God be With Thee Til We Meet
Again, sweetly rendered by two little sis
tiers. Alice and Mamie Clark.
The meeting closed with the hymn,
owen Work Till jesus Comes" and the
benediction by Rev. K. Il. HowisOn.
MEETINGS AT THE YOUNG nES's CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION.
One hundred and twenty-five men were
present at the mems meeting al the Young
Mems Christian Association on sunday.
Mr.. II. o. Williams, the State secretary, gave
an earnest talk on "sowiDg Wild OATS"
TIE large male chorus, under direction OF
Mr.. r. :. NJ. Valentine. added greatly to the
hesrtlpess OF the singing, which was ex.
ceptionSliy good. Alr. Haddon Watkins
sang t@o solos very sweetly and imrressiyely.
About 800 people attended ths union meet
ing at Puk-Plaee church at night, where ths