The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-04

rousual Services HeId-Tbe Christa-
..1,hians- -ChiIdren's Day in the Pres
b,terian sunday schools Church Notes.
,oc,u Items of More or Less Interest.
Yesterday might be termed doubtful
day AS far aS the weather was concerned.
II seemed to be uncertain whether TO rain
or clear of. and witlal there was chilli
Nos about il in marked contrast TO the
heat Of few days ago, and which made
sligbt fires by no means uncomfortable.
Notwithstanding all drawbacks, how
over the streets were filled with church
gocrs. and the usual large congregations
gathered at the various houses of wor
Shin. As a rule the pulpits were filled by
the rerular pastors, and the only church
news Of any unusual interest was the
following
THE CHRISTADELPHIANs.
Mr. Alexander Pockie Of Baltimore, a
member Of the Church of the Chrlstadel'
phians, preached twice yesterday. HIS
first sermon was at II o'clock in the
morning at Central Hall, which is on
Fifth street over Smiths carriage factory,
a
nieat he preached at Cersley's Hall in
Manchester There were present at eacb
preachinG a large congregation.
Observation-Disclosures is religion OIL
no mean numbers and is an oiishoOt of 'he
religious body founded by Dr.. Alexander
Campbell, and represented in Richmoud
b. the congregation who worship on the
corner of Grace and Seventh streets, ana
In t,yo other churches, one et the head OF
Marshall street. and one on Church Hill.
This was in turn an oiIshoot from the
new.school Baplis'. The difference be-
tween all lies in certain technical matters
Of religion
The last time a CbristaGelphianp preach
ed i'm Richmond. was in the church on
Mayo street, commonly known as The
TBiyersalisl church. No service is held
there. rs there are, ,as far rs knOwn,nO Tn
iyersalsts in Richmond, though there are
q few Unitarians.
.ySIYFRsARY OF THE LADIES AID soCI-
ETY..
The Ladies Aid society at the Baptist
Mission Chapel at Il0ward's GrOVe, just
bev0nd the northwestern portion OF the
chanel AT 4.30 o'clock Yesterday evening.
The annual sermon was preached by Rev.
George Cooper, ID ID, pastor OF the First
Baptist The afternoon was pleasant,
and large attendance was the result.
THE WHITE CROSS BROTHERHOOD.
The brancl. of the White Cross Army
connected with Grace-street Baptist
Isl1 ipf m
church Yesterday afternoon at o'clock.
No one was admitted except men and
youtbs over the age OF 16. The great
object of the White Cross Brother
hood, which has branches all over the
world, is to promote pure morality among
men and the strict observance of the
Seventh Commandment Though society
Of not many years duration, it has ac-
complished much good, and will accom-
plish much more rs time passes and he
army grows in numbers and influence.
The speakers were Rev DR.. Hatcher,
pastor Of the church, and Dr. VI. l..
James. each of whom made stralgh,ior-
ward earnest talks. The ubiquitous
Captain Frank Cunningham was present
and sang feelingly several choice selec-
lions
CHURCH NOTES.
Yesterday was children's day at the
Banbrilee street Baptist church in
Manchester, and was appropriately and
instluciiyely celebrated at the church in
the afternoon.
Rev " L. Judkins, pastor of Centen'
AIRY Methodist. and Rev. W L. Evans,
pastor of Park-Place Methodist church,
EXCHANGED pulpits last night. This is The
beginning of plan among the Methodist
preachers of the city TO have all the con-
gregaiions hear all the several pastors
occasionally without the congregations
having TO 90 away from their own
church
Yesterday morning the congregation OF
Pne-street Baptist church listened to
regular preaching in the main audito-
rum Of their church for the first time.
Rev Joshua B. Hutson preached, and the
church. one Of the largest in the city, was
crowded
The quarterly sermon before the Mis-
si0uary Society of the Leigh street Bap-
iisl church was preached last night by the
pastor, Dr. ;. A. Goodwin.
An interesting meeting was held yester-
daT In the hall of the Young Mems Chris
lian Association 1t was led by Mr.. Nj.
Dickie. who soon leaves for Brazil in the
interest Of the Board of Foreign Missions
Of the NJ F. Church South. lie gave an
interesting and instructive talk to the
young men present.
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