Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-01-02
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New-yeAR,s OBSERVANCE.
PASTORAL Receptions. ssnday-school Cele-
brations, Presentations, Sc.


brations, Presentations, Sc.
The closing of the banks. freight dep5ts,
public offices. and many other large places
yesterday, but there was little Of what
could be called celebration of the day be-
yond the CHEEKY Happy New Year 10
you," which friend felt bound to greet
friend with. There was very little calling.
none, indeed, of the ceremonial sort which
for twenty years was in vogue in Richmond,
but the holiday was availed of to a conside-
rable extent for visiting.
Some OF the prominent features OF the
day. together with one or two that are the
aftermath of Christmas. are noted below:
DIR. HArcHEI's RECEPTION.
Truly DIR. w. +. Hatcher's residence ON
west Grace street was on last evening the
scene of unwonted beauty and pleasure.
The ample .parlors and library had been
tastefully dressed in flowers and ever
greens under the skilful direction OF Mrs.
John Parker. Mrs. Harvey, and their fair
helpers. The dming-room was not only
beautifully decorated under the direction
OF Mrs. Van Buren, Mrs. L. J. Todd. Mrs.
Judge Witt, Mrs. Professor Harris, Mrs.
William Carneal. and Others, but the rich-
est provision in the way Of meats, coffee.
chocolate, tea. creams. cakes. and various
OLDtf QtlCdtltS was futuc lOT tut NUM-
dreds OF persons who came 10 call
on the Doctor. From 2 =. Nj. until 10
at night cheerful stream of people
flowed into the brightly illuminated house
and mingled in the social enjoyment of the
occasion. Until nearly midnight throngs
of young people filed the parlors and halls
and participated in the social festivity of
the evening. 1t was known that in addi-
tion TO Its being the pastors reception ,t
~ 1,.sar .f ia
marriage. and many persons outside OF his
own congregation called in to tender 10
him and his wife Their congratulations. IL
was not intended to be silver wedding
and II D gifts were expected, but neverthe-
less many friends sent elegant silver tokens
in testimony of their loving regard.
A pleasant episode OF the evening was
the coming of the Baptist ministers of the
city to call upon DIR. Hatcher and bis faui-
ily. They had previously met and passed
resolutions expressing their high esteem
for the character and work alike OF the
Doctor and his wife, and had appointed
their president. Rev. J. h. Hutson, to bear
their greetings, which he did in tender and
fitting terms. DIR. Iandrum also presented
a copy of the paper adopted by the minis
tiers, after which DR.. II. A. Upper led IN
prayer. la addition TO their congratuls-
tions the Doctors ministerial associates
Sent MIN DttuiAut dhA ANst-
" silver present. Quite number of other
ministers called mt different times during
the reception and paid their respects.
On Sunday night. Just before taking his
text, DIR. Hatcher remarked that he de-
sired call from every member OF hls
church on Wednesday and that as II twonld
be the twenty-hfth anniversary of his
marriage, he felt impelled to ask his pe0-
pie TO commemorate the event by starting
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largement and Improvement of their house
of worship. He named $4,000 as the sum
which he would be glad for them to sub
scribe az New-Year's Offering. At 10
o'clock last night the subscription was
counted, and found 90 amount to 81, ,2l5.
This sum Ia given by only few OF tho
church members, and will be largely in
creased by the gifts of others. The Doctor
expressed himself as gratefully surprised
by the spontanety and enthusiasm with
which his people responded 10 his request
1t has not yet been determined what
changes will be made in the church build
inc. but the dominant feeling of the con-
gregaton is in favor of increasing the seat
ing capacity and in adding in every way to
the comfort and dattractiyenesso of the build
Ing. The church is admirably located, mas
ample grounds. and contains the largest
membership of any white church IN the
".
the hope that arrangements could DO maue
to begin the improvements during the
spring, and that the work could be CON-
pleted during the next autumn.
1t orght to be added that the arrange
ments for the Doctors reception were well
nigh perfect. Skilful ushers were on duty
az every point and handled the crowd IN
an easy and satisfactory. manner. Every
| visitor was presented 10 the pastor and ms
I g., an1 1aHioa ap1 npnflamDn EllGlV
waited in every room to greet and enter
tain the visitors 80 long as they chose 10
remain.
DIR. cooPER's RECEPTION.
The New Years reception given by DR..
Cooper to the members Of his church snd
congregation at his residence from IL Nj. TO
10 p. NJ was a delightful occasion 70 oil.
from noon TO almost midnight the rooms
were filed with happy friends. whose greet
ings TO the pastor were most cordial. Inc
parlors were beautifully furnished with
choice flowers. Mrs. Cooper was aided IN
receiving by Miss Florence Vanfieet ana
Miss Ida Vanfieet Of Williamsport, Pa. !;
Mss Mary NJ. Luce. of Goochland Court
house: Miss Annie GoOdloe, of Alton !:
Mrs. w. s. Forbes, Miss Sophie Bosher.
Miss Salle Hammer, and Miss Sarah Gwath-
mey, of the church. Several courteous
young gentlemen aided the pastor, Inc
dining-rOom tables were laden with tine
choicest fruits and cakes. Merry cheer
reigned through the parlors all day long.
The Baptist ministers of the city called IN
n body on their fellow-pastor. The Mayor
of the city aud many other distinguished
visitors from other churches called and Of
fered hearty New-Year's greetings TO the
happy pastor Of the old First church.
MooRE-MEMoRIAi. ENTERTAINMENT.
There was quite large gathering at
Moore Memorial church Tuesday night TO
witness the Christmas celebration OF the
Sunday school. Addresses were made by
the pastor. Rev. Dr. ID. +. Sprigg, and the
superintendeut, Mr. Roosevelt Page. The
bows and girls were made happy With lots
of nice things. .,
The tree was tastefully decorated with
wax-candles and beautiful and giistenins
ornaments. and in the background was q
brilliant star artistically gotten up. Much
credit is due the committee Of ladies, of
which Mrs. Marslliot was chairnan.
THE vEsABIE-srRRET sUsDAY-scHooL.
The audience-room of tho Venable-Street
church was packed last night at 1880
o'clock when Josiah Ryland. Esq, super
intendent OF the Sunday school, called
upon the pastor, Rev. X. II. Pitt. to lead IN
The secretary. w. II. Knauif Esq read a
report showing an increase over last year
OF five in the average attendance Of teach
ers and of sixty-one in that of scholars.
and announced that there had been during
the year forty-seyen conversions In the
school.
The treasurer. Mr. H. L. Cooke. reported
that SiI4.G6 had been raised by the school
during the wear.
The opening speech was made By tho
SUPERINTENDENT in q few well-chosen Words
after which the children gave their part OF
the entertainment. Master Cullen San
bridge Pitt recited little topical poem IN
which various persons and features OF tho
school were touched of. A beyy OF little
pirls sang very sweetly the Santa Claus
ChorusD; four of the boys gave an inter-
esting dialogue; Secretary Knauh re ,ited
Dutch poem; another dialogue entitled
Aunt Prue and Her Niece" was rendered !:
the little girls again sang, and this part of
the exercises closed with Santa Ciauss
Goodnight" All the exercises were inter,
spersed with music. Then the .good
things were distributed Literally ana tho
folk went home. -,
The occasion was unanimously voted the
best in the history Of the school and tue
committee in charge. of which George ID.
Pearrnsn. Esq, was chairman, deserve
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