Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-11
CHRISTIAN PEOPLE TO PROTEST.
Mass-Neeting at Dr. uoee's Church To-
Morrow-Othcr Religious Items.

Morrow-Othcr Religious Items.
Arrangements have been perfected for a
meptiuT of the citizens of Richmond 10
unite in the movement against the opeen-
inc of the Columbian Exposition IN Chl-
cngo. lSg2. on the sabbath.
The meeting will he held in DR.. Hoge's
church tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock.
Brief addresses will be made by Rev. Drs.
Hogc. Newton, and BlcdsOe. Mayor Ely
son has been invited TO preside.
A movement SO important and vital 10
The best interests OF our country should
call forth the cordial and hearty endorse
ment Of all our citizens.
rHE FRIENDS MEETINGS.
Mr.. David T.. Sampson Is still preaching
doliphtful sermons at the Friends meet
{ur-house, CLAY street above First. To-
dqv there Will bc only one service, Bible
readinp at 4 o'clock IN the afternoon. To-
morrow he VIII preach at II IN the morn
ing aud at o'clock at night. He Will also
rontluct the services at the Male Orphan
Asylum al 4 O'Clock IN the afternoon. His
sermons are powerful eXpositons of the
portions of Scripture which they are IN
tended 10 illustrate, and are always full OF
interest.
MR.. sANPsoN's WORK.
Mr.. Sampson is the general superin-
tcndcnt of the Blue Ridge mission. ms
Institution is situated in Patrick comfy,
Va. about ten miles north OF Mt. AIRY,
\. G.
The people here are very ignorant and
poor and unable 10 afford their children
even the advantage OF common-schooi
education.
Nr. sampson was attracted TO them by
Yaaaon of this condition. secured the and
of philanthropic individuals, and estab-
lshed the school. lie met with many
diNiculties and had heavy obstacles 70
overcome, but through It all he has work
cd up the roll register 20 over a hundred
and has an average attendance OF more
than fifty.
he mission IS supported entirely by vol
untorv contributions, with the exception
OF a small pittance received from the State
rcbool fund. IL Is under the care of a COM
mittee of Friends from the North Carolina
yearly meeting. The school Is graded,
with two teachers. and seems to bo doing
much good.
Mr.. Sampson has given much of ms time
for the last SIX years 20 TINS WORK, when
Irs so near his heart. and 20 the further
auce OF which he Is bending all MS ener-
gles.
II is exceedingly interesting 20 hear him
sneak of n. and il may be that before he
leaves the city he will give our people tht
benefit of more extended notice OF the
work being accomplished there.
MISSIONARY NETTING.
A stirring missionary meeting under the
direction Of the Richmond Protestant
Episcopal Missionary Society VIII be held
H. Memorial Episcopal church, Oh
Laurel street. Sunday night at 3 O'Clock
Short addresses on missionary topics VA
be delivered by Rev. Pike Powers, d. ~;
Rev. Lewis William Burton, and rev. D. ID
tunsten. All are invited
The quarterly meeting OF the Executive
Committee viii be held at st. james lee
ture-roOm Monday evening at O'Clock
BUSINESS Of importance. All the cleries
aud lay members of the committee ar
urged TO attend.
orHER RELIGIOUS ITEMS
DIR. Hatcher, Of tins city, and Rey. IL
*. Acree, Of Petersburg, will exchang'
pulpits on Sunday.
Several Richmond diyines, among then
Drs. Hatcher aud kyland and Professor III
ii. Harris, will take part in the ordination
to-day at County Line Baptist church, II
Caroline county, OF Rev. Mr.. Corr TO tn
work Of the Gospel ministry. Mr.. Corr i
graduate of both Richmond College an
the Southern Theological Seminary, and
young minister OF promise.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT Tns Y. NJ. c. A.
Tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock at tn
Young Mems Christian Association ther
will be meeting especially for boys. Ihi
will be the first Of d series Of boys meet
ings 10 be held every sunday afternoon
These meetings will be brief, spirited. an'
interesting and are designed " AFFORD tn