Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-07
SHUT UP ON SUNDAY.
CHURCHES OPPOSE OPENING THE
WORLDS FAIR ON THE SABBATH.
Friends Unite I'm the Movement-orgnn Tor
Grove-Avenue-sunda
Unions Meet, &c.

The churches of Richmond, through
their pastors, have taken steps looking TO
uniting with the religious bodies of other
cities in protesting against allowing the
exhibition-grounds ID be opened on tho
Sabbath.
The ministers conference of the four
denominations yesterday appointed repre-
sen;atives to a general COMMITTEES. which
will make arrangements for public mass
meeting 10 be held at DR.. Hoges church
next Sunday afternoon in connection WITH
this matter. This committee Will meet at
the Young Mems Christian Association
Hall this afternoon to perfect arrange
ments for the Sunday gathering, at which
addresses will be made by the representa-
tives Of the various denominations.
Messrs. Turnhull and Cannon represent
the Presbyterians in this matter and DR..
Landrum and Rev. S. G. Clopton the Bap-
fists.
THE FRIENDS ACT,
At the Friends business meeting yester-
! day morning the following minute was en-
| tered on record:
This meeting has heard with great re-
| greet that il is the intention OF the Commls-
/ sioners Of the Worlds Fair. to be held in
| the city Of Chicago in 1892. to open the
/ gates for the admission of visitors on the
I Sabbath day. As humble followers OF Him
whose death aud resurrection ever nal
/ lowed that day, we enter our solemn pro-
test against this proposed desecratlon OF
| it,"
The clerk was directed to forward copy
OF this minute 10 the Commissioners from
| Virginia.
PRESBYTERIAN sUSDAY-scHooL UNION.
The Presbyterian Sunday School Union,
/ Mr.. J. ID. X. Sleight. president, and Mr.
| James W.Gordon, secretary, enjoyed large
and delightful meeting in the Church OF
| the Covenant" Sunday afternoon.
The exercises were conducted by Mr.. X.
| II. Gillian, ce-presideDt, and the singing,
| led by the organ and church choir was
/ spirited and appropriate, opening with
up TO the Bountiful Giver of Life"
! Prayer was offered 10y Rev. l.. b. Turnbuu
and a portion of Scripture read by Mr..
/ Gillian.
The reports from the various schools
were hopeful, and the seasons work seems
! opening well.
Mr.. Lewis, from Emmanuel school; Mr.
Craig, of the Third; Mr.. Parsons, of tho
| Fourth: Mr.. Gordon, of Grace-Street;
| Major Clemons of the First. and DR.. Curd,
of Old-Market, all gave good accounts of
| the work IN their respective schools.
Rev. l.. Il. Turnbull captiyated every
| part Of his audience with his bright and
| sparkling talk on Five One Things"
| President Slelght made few closing re-
marks. and the benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. L. b. Turnbull.
THE FRIENDS SERVICES.
Mr.. David f. Sampson preached three
| times on Sunday at the Friends meeting
/ house on Clay street. His afternoon talk
was mainly for members of the society.
/ and was very instructive along the lines Of
/ their belief.
| At each of the other meetings others also
| spoke in words of exhOrtation and counsel.
| The services were much enjoyed by all who
attended them, and regret was expressed
| that more were not present.
Mr.. Sampson at the meeting yesterday
morning preached very fine discourse on
| the work and individuality OF the Spirit.
/ The sermon was concise and exhaustive,
/ and was listened 10 with close attention by
/ the congregation.
Mr.. Sampson has consented TO remain
/ few days longer in the city and VIII hold
meetings tonight and tomorrow night IN
| their Westinghouse ut o'clock. IO-mor-
/ row night his subject will be THE Bible"
and his mind being we'll stored with infor-
nation in regard 10 this Book Of Books. he
/ will add new interest to the subject. The
meetings are greatly enjoyed by all who
attend and il is the wish of the members
OF the society that their friends and Others
| should have the privilege Of hearing these
/ truths a. presented by this gifted minister.
THE HALF-YEAR's MEETING.
At the business session of the half years
meeting held yesterday morning much
routine work was done. The returns show
/ A lively interest in spiritual matters
amongst the membership generally and
deeper concern for holier living.
The following representatives were APP
pointed TO the ensuing yearly meeting,
which convenes in Baltimore early next
month: John Pretlow, William II. Plea
SAINTS. Alfred X. White, }. ID. Pretlow, Dr.
j. J. Hawkes., John I. Raiford. Mrs. judith
A. Crenshaw. Mrs. NJ. j. ID. Pretlow, Miss
Margaret f.. Crenshaw, Mrs. h. Z. Har-
wood and Mrs. Mary j. Cook.
The answers 10 the queries from the va
rious monthly meetings were read and
summary made up to forward to the Baiti-
more yearly meeting.
GRovE-AvESUE BAPTIST CHURCH.
At this church on Sunday the pastor,
Rev. Dr. S. A. Goodwin, preached morning
and night to large and attentive congre-
cations. the one at night being specially
so. At the close of the morning service
there were two professions of faith, one
candidate was received for baptism, and
three members received by letter:
After the congregation had been dis
missed church meeting was held Tor the
purpose of deciding as TO the expediency
| of at once putting an organ IN the nam
auditorium of their new house OF worship,
I IL was decided TO do this at once. Nolun-
tary subscriptions for this purpose were
then received, aud in less than fifteen
minutes the total amount necessary for
! the entire expense to within $3.50 was
raised. Deacon A. l.. Phillips and L. II.
Elicit. ESQ. leading of with $500 each.
| The new house of worship il rapidly APP
preaching completion. and its dedication
/ will occur some time III the near future.
PARK-PLACE CHURCH.
The services at Park-Place were attended
| by full house morning and evening. The
pastor, Rev. j. Wiley Bledsoe, preached Mt
/ both hours. In the morning his SUBJECT
was The Obligations of Religion Not Out
of Harmony with the Just Demands of
/ Social, Domestic, or Business Life" The
sermon. which was able and earnest, was
/ followed by the administration OF the
/ Lords Supper. At night the subject
| chosen was "lndistinct Spiritual Nlsion,"
as illustrated by the case of the blind man
| of Bethsaida, who, receiving touch OF the
/ Divine hand. looked up and said. see
men as trees walking" 1t was heard with
profound interest and attention by the
/ large company present The singing, under
/ the leadership Of Professor Shaw, who has
/ been recently chosen organist and musical
director, was very fine. He has recently
organized chorus which will, no doubt,
| furnish excellent music at every service.
SCHOOLS N THE COUNTIES.
The regular monthly meeting of the
! Sunday-School association of Henrico and
Hanover was held with the Wins church
! last Sunday. Inspiring talks were made
by the president Of the Association, MIR. j.
b. Winston, Mr.. Tompkies, and Others.
Reports of the several schools were as
| follows.
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