Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-23
SPECIAL SERVICES ON SUNDAY.
City Missionary Society-Dr. jackson al
81. Pnurs--other Notes.

81. Pnurs--other Notes.
Rev. DR.. Peterson preached both morn
ing and night TO full congregations. The
sermon at night was specially adapted to
the Christmas season. His text was
taken from Paups Epistle 10 the Ro-
mans. thirteenth chapter Let US walk
honestly az IN the day: not IN rioting and
drunkenness.' Subject, How Should
the Christian Spend the Time Set Apart 70
Celebrate the Advent Of the Son OF God p
He said that the conduct OF every Chris
tian durinc this Joyous period should be
such as viii honor God and benefit man.
kind. The Christian cannot sacrifice his
consistency and bis principles By allowing
himself to 10 drawn into the vortex OF SIN
ful indulrences He cannot afford 10 m
dulpe in that which VIII be an example of
evil and may start many of the young on
the road 20 ruin. But the Christian may
be and should be glad in his heart as he
celebrates the gTegt event which gave the
world q Saviour; should spend ~ IN
cheering the hearts of the reedy by timely
cifts. Make melody in his own heart and
home. AZ he remembers the temporal and
spiritual blessings that he has received
from a loving Heavenly Father. Make 1t
season OF Joyous yet devout meditation
with thankfulness.
The anniversary meeting of the Baptist
CITY Missionary Society was held SUNDAY
afternoon at the Second Baptist church.
Mr.. J. b. Montgomery presided the at
tendance WAS larger than at any previous
meeting held this year.
Reports showing the good financial condition
and bright outlook OF the society were read.
An effort win be made 70 secure lady biolo-
readers for the future who can visit different
families In the city and read the scriptures 10
them.
Rev. 4. c. Clopton, aud Mesers. Kvan Snead aud
Josiah Ryland made interesting addresses ~ MO
meeting concerning the work and needs OF the
society.
IsrERBsTISG sERyICEs AT ST. PAULs.
ST. Paurs church wea crowded sunday ot me
merning service, n having been previously an
nounced that Niles Mario Docca, the eminent
prima donna, would sing
Tho rector Of tho church. Rev. Mr.. Carmichael,
was absont, having exchanged pulpits Win hev'
DIR. Jackscn, assistant bishop-eiect OF Alabama
Rev. Mr. Trotman, assistant rector OF u
Pauls, began the services, after rhich Dr Jsos-
son preached powerful aud eloquent sottnon
on tho treasury-Dox. bis toIt being "fhe
widows Aits."
Imnediately after the sermon came tho offer
tory. ani as soon as she eilvor plates had parn
distributed Miss Decca sang "Come Inou
Fount Of Every Blessing" Bveey word OF 'he
beautiful and familiar hymn wAs clearly enun-
cia.ed, nnd The song5tress's execution vas NUT
less Every ono present Was delighted with We
singing Of Miss Decch and with tho eAcolb,n'
sermon OF Dr. Jackson, which was one OF MS
most powerful efforts. The collection was infSe'
DIR. TUDOR on THE PUScH-BowL.
Rev. DR.. whitehead, the presiding elder OF the
new district formed At tho last Conference'
prearhed 90 largo congregation AZ Broad
street Methodist church sunday morning. 1919
discourse was listenod 10 with marEed at'en-
ton.
Al night ,he vast auditorium was tilled-au de-
nominasous having been attracted by the an
nouncsmen; that Dr.. Tudor, the pastor, would
proach upon the 4" Christrnes Punch-BoNI." he
took as his text Galatians ~, -, ana
spoke II tho punch-bosl as almost 0Osesete'
lis nTrnignment OF tho liquor trafflc was In
tense. Ho pictured the ruin wrought ny the a's
OF alcohol, paid a high tribute 20 Richmond anl
% HIS people for tbclr soberness aud attention 10
things mOral, commended tho Governor and
Mayor for thor Obt3erYancos AMI views upon mo
subject and delivered ono OF the most IN
pressiye and convincing addresses upon
the subject Of tomperance ever near. u "
this city He spoke OF tho dangers 70 when
society is exposed and urged the ahOltiou of
punch aud eggDog during the coming iestiYit'es.
Dr Tudor called upon Christians ana members
Of the Church 70 place themselves upon niSrsr ,l.
plane aud properly observe tho day as the bifsh-
ipion Methodist services will be held In this
church. commencing at II A. al. Sermon by Or.
L. A. Peterson, pastor Of TRINITY churcn,
OTHER CBUECa NOTES.
Tho flrON9-AV0uns BApll7t cuutNu uAo o',h
the recipient OF several beautiful and costly
presents but OF all received nom 10 more highly
sppreciAted than no beautiful silver com
1ntpion service. consisting OF large tnnkard
aud a half dozen RoDiots, which was presented
yesterday morning bY ono OF the young lady
members Of tho church.
DR.. Bledsoe preached an EXCELLENT sermon on
Christm gifts at Fark-Pl8ce church sunday
night After referring 20 tho merchants ptepa-
ration for Christmas and tho unlYersal custom
OF besi0wing gifts he said AS every tother and
mother know what 20 give each ot their chill
dren, 80 tho Heavenly Father givoo eoch what Is
most needed. He spoke Of the Bible as one
grand picture-geiery Of promises and assu-
rances, On every phge OF which ~ gift 10 msp-
kind and refaTrod 20 Gods gift Of HIS son ss tho
grestsrt Of oil gifts.
Or. Landrum ~ the evepinR service az the
sccOnd Baptist church preached TIE second OF hls
sories OF aoTmcns on ihe example OF our Lord.
Ills subject was Jesus IN society and the dis
course was greatly enjoyed by the large consEs-
gaton present
"The Resurrection Body" vas the subject
upon witch Dr. Frost preached ~ LeiEh-oiroei
church on sunday night ono OF The best sermons
that uo has delivered since no came 10 klch-
mond. The discourse Was interesting nnd 10
etruc;iyo throughout, aud AZ times truly olo-
Quent.
In many OF the churches the sermons aud mu-
sic had special reference 10 the approaching fes-
tiyas. and the congrega atiOus throughout tho city
wero large.