Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-15

NestCIdAy
"Rcr. JGbcz Han and others:
Correcting OF Disciples received. The
Virginia Methodist Conference returns
Christian greeting and prsys the divine
blessings upon your labors in the Lord
"W. i. TuLRT,
"P. a. PETERSON"
THT COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION.
The Chair appointed Rev. G. s. Lone
and Rev. l.. a. Cutler delegates to the
convention in North Carolina.
Hon II. II. Power offered q resolu
hon chat we protest against the Co
lumbia Exposition opening their doors
on Lords day, and that a copy Of these
resolutions be sont 20 the president Of
the Exposition" Adopted without dis
cussion.
ORPHiNAGE AND SEMINARY.
The Committee on Ways and Means
made favorable report Of both the
Young Ladies' Seminary and the orphan
age and recommended that a committee
he appointed 10 report upon the practi-
cablhty OF location and other necessary
steps. The Chair appointed for the
O. 5. Long, and Rev. George r. Nc
Gee. Rev. William West and Rev.
David Robinson doth colored) were in
yitel by the Chair TO present this cause
among their own race and were listened
70 with much interest
Rev. Jabez Hall moved that the
EyangolizinS Board aid these colored
brethren III their efforts TO preach tho
Gospel.
Rev. Mr.. Dudly, of the Baptist
Church, being present was invited TO
participate in the deliberations Of the
body and responded in pleasant man
uCr.
J. L. Hill offered the following:
Rcsoircd. That we put upon record
our unyielding opposition to the saloon
and al it's cOucomItaut evils, and pledge
our personal efforts TO use all honorable
means for its overthrow, and that We will
consent 20 nothing short OF Its uncondi-
tional surrender.
CONVENTION IN ALLEGHENY CITY.
The following delegates were elected
10 the General Convention which assem-
lles in Allegheny City, Pa, October
4G, 1871 RCv. l.. A. Cutler, Rev. Jabez
Hall, Ecy. T.. b. BaRby, Rev. &. s.
Long. and Row. J. ID. Hamker.
Rev. j.. A. Cutler mado an appeal in
behalf II Rev. Il. II. Perry, a preacher
who has rendered valuable service to the
Disciples in the State, but is now an in
valid. a sufficient amount was raised to
doiray his expenses at the Retreat for
the Sick.
THANKS TO ALL.
Rev. w. J. Cooke moved that all the
delegates and visitors of the convention
tender their unboundod thanks TO the
members Of the Christian churches OF
Richmond, and 90 the Lutheran church,
and all who have contributed 10 their
pleasure and comfort also, to the rail
roads and the press for courtesies ex-
tended.
Icv. Jabez Hall then introduced Mrs
Dr. Gerauld, Of Cleveland, Ohio, who
made an earnest address on Woman's
Work IN the Church, and spoke particu
larlv Of the children's work, for the chill
dlen OF to-day are the Church Of to-
morrow.
Adjourned for supper.
a SLIGHT MIsTABA
The reported proceedings in yoster-
days DRPATvH Of the Virginia Chris
tian Missionary Society should have been
chat the recommendations from the Com
mittee on Ways and Means were for
Cvangelizing in the State, and not for an
orphan school, the discussion Of which
did not come up until yesterday.
Night Session.
After three days Of successful work tho
Disciples closed their convention eXer-
uses last night in feast of the happlest
enjoyment The evening was devoted
to she Young Peoples Society of Chris
tan Endeavor from tho Methodist, Pres
iyteran, and Disciples churches. The
church was so crowded that many had to
10 turned from the doors. Tho pulpit
was very beautifully decorated with
loral offerings formed into various de
0igns, displaying tho genius and taste of
tho committee. Mr. Durrett, president
Of tho Young Peoples Society OF Chris
tan Endeayor Of Seventh-Street Chris
tsn church, presided.
Tho music was exceedingly rich, COM
lng tom so many voices, and that rem
dared by the quartetto was particularly
good Rev. l.. A. Cutler read passage
ri Scripture and Rev. w. Il. Nanhook
cGcrnd an appropriate prayer
ADDRESS by MIR. TYLER.
The popular pastor of the Seventh
Street church, Rev. Jabez Hall, In a
yery humorous and witty introduction
presontel Rev. j. n. Tyler, of Cincin-
natl, O., who was the former pastor OF
the church. Mr.. Tyler began 10y tracing
the Young Peoples Society Of Christian
Endeayor movement from Its be-
ginning until to-day, when il numbers
100000 members from all parts OF the
country. lie plainly set forth the chef
pccuharities Of the movement and said
sit makes Christ Jesus absolutely
supreme over each individual life" lie
readl extracts from the constitution, and
said that the opening Of tho constitution
contained the foundation plank Of Chris
tan union. Objects were mastery
answered, and the speaker said
The whole was simply band
If workers put TO praying and q
prayer meeting set 20 work. II blends
prayer and work and develops the young
people into true men aud women in
Christ Jesus. The whole address was
flu Of enthusiasm with wholesome
humor thrown IN here and there, and
Was listened to with close attention.
HATFULs OF QUESTIONS.
MIR. Tyler then requested the ushers to
pass through the audience to collect any
questions that any one might wish to ask.
Several hatfuls were collected and
answered by Dir. Tyler
While the questions were being col
locted Rev. Mr.. Hall gave bis testimony,
and said that the first society organized
in Virginia was in the Soventh-Street
church, and as a pastors aid he said
there was nothing lkeit in all the world.
Its practical good is manifest.
The exercises were closed by solo