Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-16
DEBT OF THE CHURCH
wAss-MeErlNo, SEVERAL SPEECHES,
AND A COLLECTION.
odd-Feiiows Hold Memorial Services la
Fuiton--sunday-scho Associations
Meet--fssief Religious Items.

There was a large mass-meetiug nero NJ
the Denny-Street Methodist church Sum
aay night The singing by the choir was
epirited and the exercises were intsresting
throughout.
The pastor, Rev. ]. w. Woodward,
stated that the object Of the meeting was
20 take into consideration the financial
condition Of the church, specially in re-
gard 70 debt with which it had been
burdened ever since IL was erected, apd
which was bearing interest. and for the
security of which the church was IN bonds.
He had invited several brethren from other
churches 10 be present. and he would call
ON these 10 say some words OF encourage
mont TO his people. He hoped something
would be developed that would result in
asting good.
After another hymn the meeting was ad-
dressed by Messrs. T. l. ID. Walford, II. III.
Whitlock, A. L. Lumsden. and A. l.. West
in short. spirited speeches, which were very
cordially received by the audience and
which seemed to give much encourage
ment and satisfaction. The speakers as
sured this people that they had the SYM
patty and affection OF the other Methodist
churches of our city, and that there was a
spirit among the churches to aid and sus-
tain those who were doing all they could
20 sustain themselves, and that while they
had no authority 70 speak for any organi-
cation yet they believed that II this con-
gregation will put themselves in line and
do what they can 10 lift this debt, the
other churches of the city will come TO
their help and supplement what they
could not do and relieve the church of its
burden.
After the speaking Is subscription OF S45O
was raised and the meeting was closed by
HYMN of praise by the choir and congre-
CATION, and benediction by the pastor.
THE ELDER BROTHERS CONDUCT.
Rev. DIR. J. Wiley Bledsoe preached to
large congregations at each service gun
day at Park-Place church. AT night ne
PREACHED the last of his series on the
narahIe of the Prodigal Son. The subject
was the conduct Of the elder brother. His
character was beautifully and striklngly
portrayed by the speaker and greatly en-
loved by the people. Much interest has
been shown IN these sermons, as evlnced
by the crowded congregations and words OF
approval.
ENTERTAINED HER sUSDAY-scHooL CLASS.
Sunday morning the closing exercises OF
the Beth Ahaba Sunday school TOOK place;
In the afternoon Miss Ray Brill, one OF
the efficient corps of teachers, rendered
her class daisy party" much TO thelr
qualification and delight. They were sum
moned 70 attend upon miniature INVITA-
tions in the corner OF which was nano-
painted daisy. The table and rooms were
handsomely decorated with daisies and
ivy, besides which the table was well sup
Piled with the other requisites OF party.
The children were well pleased with this
mark of attention from their teacher, ana
EXPRESSED the desire that she might always
teach them.
METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL SOCIETY.
The june meeting of the Methodist Sun
dAy-School Society was held Sunday at 3:3O
O'Clock Y. Nj. az Central Church, Man
chester.
Mr.. c. W. Hunter presided, with Mr.. A.
J. Gary ss secretary. 3,
Very encouraging reports were received
from all of the schools. There were some
very beautiful EXERCISES by the children OF
the infant class. Interesting addresses
were made by Rev. z. A. Peterson ana
Nessrs. Il. L. ID. Walford, Robert Il. Rich
ardson, and Gilbert j. Hunt. The next
meeting will be held with the Fifth-Street
Church IN Manchester.
BAPTIST sUNDAY-sChooL ASSOCIATION.
The Baptist Sunday-SchOol Association OF
Richmond and Manchester held its monthly
meeting Sunday afternoon with the East
End church, whose people in their new and
spacious quarters seemed prepared 10 meet
any emergency President Elicit presided.
After delightful opening song the asso-
ciation was led in prayer by Superlnten-
dent Carter. OF the Pine-Street church. Inc
monthly reports which followed showed
no sign of abatement in the steady IN
crease IN average attendance. They also
abound In interest otherwise, the CONVEX
sions reported by Howard's-Groye and
Clay-Street churches being particularly
gratifying