Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1888-11-16
WEEK OF PRAYER.
THREE MEETINGS ON LAST SUNDAY.

4 IthhE M YIN AAol
The special services of the Young Men g
| Christian Association opened most ausplc-
iously on Sunday morning, at ol5
| A. M, with conservation meeting con-
Quoted by the General Secretary. 1t was
simply season of earnest heart searching
and humble prayer that the workers who
| attended might be made useful in the ac-
| tive service Of the week. There was
large gathering of young men for so early
| an hour.
The second service of the day was held
at 400 L. M, in the Association Hail.
Subject: "Have you seen Him 20 John l.,
%. The hall was crowded to its utmost
capacity, every seat being occu pied. aud
many standing up for whom 10 seats could
be found. A great deal of very spirited
singing was introduced, as in all the servl-
ces of the week. A large number OF gen.
tlemen took part ia the meeting, max
ing brief remarks. Among whom were
DR.. Halves. Dr.. Mcfarland, Mr.. VIM A..
Burke, Capt G.. e. Gooch and Mr. e. L..
Edmondson. A most affecting incident
was the offer of Mr.. G. e. Child to spend
an hour or more preparatory to each meet
ing, on the street inviting young men to
ly seconded by DR.. s. II. Henkel and 9TH
ers who were touched by his simple but
heartfelt remarks, and large volunteer
committee was organized at the close OF
the meeting. It was hard to close the
meeting on time, there were so many who
desired to participate, but it was closed
only minute or two past The hour. One
young man requested the prayers of the
Association.
On Sunday night the First Presbyterian
church was crowded. MIR. Guy Cochran
presented statement of the condition of
the local work, showing most encJurag-
ing state of affairs-no debt on current ex-
penses. ST., 500 in assets toward erection
Of the new building, which is to cost
$21 500. He thanked the Ladies Auxilia-
ry for their faithful services, stating that
already 5000 of the So 900 needed had
been raised by them. He was followed by
Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss, who, in an elegant
address. made very complete statement
of the wonderful growth of the Young
Men g Christian Association throughout
the State. After that Capt. McIlhany
made clear and concise statement of the
work Of the International Committee. fol-
lowing which collection was taken up
for the COMMITTEES. realizing $25 90. AL
together this meeting was fitting closing
for one of the brightest and most successful
days in the annals Of the Association.
MONDAY NIGHT.
The second days services opened with
the hall full of young men. A deeper
spirit of devoutness and earnestness was
manifested than even at the Sunday meet
ings. Full fifteen minutes before the time
for opening, a large number of young men
we're already gathered together and the
extra time was spent in learning some
new music. This had marked effect in
improving the singing, which was better
than at any previous meeting. The sub
ject was "CurIous. Serious, Saved;"
Luke 10. l to 10 inclusive. The time
6CCuOu dlIOSCuuCl UOO SbOlG3 Ouv siC NlOCV.
ing was close promptly at S:45.
There were five requests for prayer,
and deep conviction apparently upon all
those present who were not Christians.
An after-meeting was held to which all
but a few stayed in which the way to be-
come Christian was clearly stated by
several workers. when the meeting closed
with prayers for those seeking Christ, by
Drs. Mcfarland and HAYES.
TUESDAY NIGHT.
7 he service was very largely attended,
considering the attractions and distrac-
lions outside. The subject was drifting.
Acts "a, "a to 81. The interest seemed
we'll sustained and even increasing. There
were two requests for prayer. A propo-
sition was made to request business men
to close their stores early on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday evenings, so that
clerks might be able to attend the re-
naming services.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
Notwithstanding the severe rain large
audience of young men assembled.
The interest still seemed to be increasing
and large number spoke upon the topic,
''Dwellers in Darkness" Jno. 3, 10, 20.
Au after service for Christians only was
held at g. Is O'Clock to pray for the future
meetings. During the day petition was
circulated at the leading retail houses re-
| questing to close at 7.45 on Thursday and
| Friday evenings.
THURSDAY NIGHT.
| The house was crowded and an unusual
interest shown. Lesson, Prov. vi Is I;
| Neh. xiil-26; l Cor. x-13; "The
danger thoroughly understood but not
avoided" Drs. Halves, Mcfarland,
Nelson and others present participated in
the meeting. Five young men requested
the prayers of the Association. Tonight
| the services will be continued. Ill young
men are invited.
i The County Pcorhouse.
The Board of Supervisors Of. Augusta,
met at the County Poor-house and farm.
on the 18th inst, and made thorough
examination Of the premises. The build
ings were found in good repair, the in.
mates comfortable and we'll provided for
in every particular. The farm in all its
sppurtenances is in excellent order. The
fences good and feds under The best Gull
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