Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-03-20
A BISHOP AS WAITER.
ANNUAL DINNER TO THE INMATES OF
THE LITTLE SlST ERS' HOME.
Organization Last Night Of tho Prcsbyte'
risn Union-Addresses by Mission
aries to the Soudan.

Thefeast 81. Joseph was celebratedyes-
terday by services in the Catholic churches
and by dinner to the aged people who
are under the care of the Little Sisters OF
the Poor in the Home ct the west end OF
Floyd avenue.
People OF every sect responded to the
appeals Of the Sisters for donations Tor
this occasion, and handsome dinner con-
sisting of fish. oysters, creams. wines
salads, etc, was spread before the inmates.
PERSONAL.
Among those present were Very Rev
Bishop Van de Vyver, Nicar.General FIJI
yoli. Fathers Tierney. Donohue, Herman,
McCarty, Wilderbold. and 0udo.
Alderman Capers and many other we'll
known citizens were also present.
THR CLERGY AS WATERS.
It is the custom upon these occasions for
the clergy to act rs walters. This was done
yesterday. and each Of them donned
large apron and proceeded 10 render him;;
self useful. The Bishop acted as head
waiter.
WELCOME.
Mr. Lawrence Murphy. an inmate Of the
Home. addressed the company III appro-
mud the early history of the institution,
when sixteen years AGO little band OF SIS
ters, with no kuOwlege of the English
tongue. come to this country to organize
the Home which has now grown to such
importance aud usefulness. He dwelt par
ticuarly upon the kindness Of the Bishop
at this time when they 80 needed assist
ance and support.
The Bishop responded in happy and feel
inc remarks. and assured hia hearers that
he felt even more interest IN their welfare
than ever before.
AN ALDERMAN spEAKs.
After this Major James II. Capcrs made q
few remarks. and said that though not n
Catholic. vet he felt the deepest interest in
the welfare Of this institution, and he had
often noticed the gratitude with winch
| even the smallest donations were received.
Mrs. Sarah Ryan. an aged inmate OF the
| house, and for many years blind, also
made an address expressive of the gratl-
| tude which all the inmates felt towards the
! Sisters. at whose hands they had never re-
ceiyod else than the greatest Kindness and
consideration.
The Home has one hundred inmates at
present-fIty of each sex.
Presbyterian Union.
An immense congregation gathered last
night IN the First Presbyterian church,
representing the various churches Of ths
| denomination in Richmond. Judge b. Il.
| Wexford Jr, presided over the meeting
and Mr. B. G. Wherry acted as secretary.
Professor n. B. ClApp rendered with
rare power and beauty Beethoyen's grand
"Marche Religieuso" as an organ yolun-
| tary. followed by the opening hymn, On
ward, Christian Soldier" and prayer by VI.
! NJ. Gillian, Esq.
The presiding officer briefly stated the
! object OF the meeting 10 be the Organlza-
! tiOn OF Presbyterian Union, he chair
man OF the committee TO prepare business
] for this meeting presented a constitution
and bylaws. which were seconded IN a
warm, ringing speech by Rev. Dr. Kerr
| and unanimously adopted.
oFFIcEBs CHOSEN.
| The following officers were elected to
serve for the ensuing year: Rev. }. G.
| Stewart. president: Presidents, the
| pastors of the Presbyterian churches OF
| Richmond Manchester. and HenrlcO {;
! Treasurer. Mr.. J. n. CuilinwOrth. EXecu-
| tive Committee ". c. Preston, .. Q.
| Owens. j. p. Word, J. W. Slnton, J. NJ.
Lewis. George Watt. Henry Fitzgerald,
| together with the president and ylce-presi-
dents.
REV. Mr.. RosEBRo's ADDRESS.
! The congregation then joined IN singing
"Rescue the Perlshing." followed by Rev.
| J. W. Rosebro. ID. D.. of Petersburg, IN an
Impressive and hopeful address, IN which
! ne congratulated his brethren of Rich
mond upon the spirit which now seems TO
| animate the Presbyterians of the city and
| upon the progress which has marked their
| Ownward progress in recent months. lie
/ dwelt upon tho great responsibility resting
upon Gods people '~t only for the eXten-
| sion OF denOnlnatiOnal lines, but Tor the
advance of Christ's kingdom IN tins great
and growing city. and closed with the hope
that this new "union" might be richly
blessed and prove ;he means OF great and
lasting good in this community
COOPERATION.
After another hymn, ~ Love Thy King
dom, lord" Rev. M. d. Hoge, ID. d., ad
! dressed the meeting on Cooperation
Tho speaker rejoiced in the power of the
pulpit in Richmond, not only in his OWL
denomination, but in every other denopl-
nation of this city. In glowing. Stirring
words the distinguished speaker set forth
the beauty and power of cooperation II
Christian work among Gods people. lie
painted rare pictures from nature III Illus
! tratlOn of his theme. Next he drew from
the pages of sacred writ facts and hgures
| beautifully grouped together, 10 sustain
! the woudrous power of Christian union
And now. in these later days, new
force has como 10 the front, IN the
so-called "lay element" IN our churches
| MANY portions of our old Commonwealth
are springing into notoriety and prosperity
/ bv the development Of buried wealth. and
, brethren. there is now q world Ot undo
yeloped wealth among our Presbyterlar
churches. which needs TO be aroused and
utilized. Processing Christians must b,
! awakened and carry their religion wltL
! them through the week. and let II per
meate their daily avOcations o, brethren
let this meeting mark the beginning Of {
new era in Christian work IN Richmond
and with listening ears we may hear q
voice saying: Prom this day will bless
thee
At the close of DR.. Hoges address the
! congregation united IN the coronation
| hymn. PRAYER was offered by Kew. pr
Fair aud the benediction pronounced by
Rev. Dr. Campbell.
The Soudan Pioneers.
A most interesting meeting will be helC
at the Young Mems Christian Assoclatiot
tonight by three young men from th'
West who avevOlunteered as missionaries
10 Africa. They belong to a purity %
seven who expect 10 sail April Isl Tor Tar
Soudan. They will be pioneers III misslof
work in that dark country. For severa
months past they have been visiting the
cities and colleges Of tins country ant
holding meetings IN the interest OF theii
great work. The tour has been made a.
their own expense. they never allowing
collection TO be taken up. Their meetlnS'
have resulted in much good. That 70
night is for men only, and the hall will NJ
I Doubt he crowded.