Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-16

Howard's-Grove church reported 10 con-
versions for the month and Clay-Street
reported 2 conversions for the month.
The address of Rev. George Cooper, ID;
D., was an admirable one, and none failed
TO appreciate the truth and force of his re-
marks. Among the clergy present were
Rev. DIR. William L. Hatcher, Rev. j. Nj.
Frost, ID. D., Rev. j. o. Kirk, Rev. MIR.
Tucker, Rev. George Cooper, ID. D., Rev.
Mr.. Hines. Rev. Eldridge Hatcher. The
benediction was pronounced by Rev. DR..
Frost, after which the meeting adjourned
till the second Sunday in July, which occurs
with the West-View church.
IN THE BAPTIST CHURCHES.
Twelve persons were baptized at the
Howard's-Groye church Sunday. Last
Sabbath was the second anniversary of the
house of worship. and its membership has
now increased 10 eighty-one from begin
ming Of eighteen.
Rev. DR.. William f. Hatcher has re-
turned to the city, and preached to good
congregations Sunday at the Grace-Street
Tabernacle.
Rev. Theodore Whitfield. pastor Of the
Fulton church, baptized one person.
The Four Mile-Creek Baptist church will
be dedicated next Sunday.
The ladies of the Pine-Street Baptist
church have decided to have their house of
worship painted.
Rev. J. I. Tucker baptized six persons at
the East-End church.
Anniversary services were held at the
Venable-Street church, and interesting re-
ports from the different organizations and
societies connected with the congregation
were read. These showed much Improve
ment, and the audience, which was large
one, was greatly encouraged. At night
Rev. DIR. Pitt gave the hand of fellowship
TO nineteen.
Rev r, n Thonb;l ,,osto, Of Tho Rain
bridge Baptist church, Manchester, gave
the hand OF fellowship to tour Sunday.
CHURCH NOTES AND PERSONALS.
Rev. 4. i. Dudley. a student of Rich
mond College, will be ordained at Waver-
lev Baptist church, Sussex county, next
Friday morning at IL O'clock Rev. DR.. A.
X. Dickinson and other ministers of this
city will take part in the exercises.
Rev. j. 4. Whitley, of Norfolk, was in
the city yesterday "a route for the Ran
dolph- Macon commencement.
Rev. Howard 0sgood, ID. d., the profes-
sor Of Hebrew in Rochester University,
with his two beautiful daughters. are visit
ing points Of interest in Virginia. He has
been invited 10 be present at the COM
meneement Of Richmond College.
MISSIONS AND coLPoRrAaE
When asked by DISPATCH reporter yes
terday as 10 the Baptist outlook Rev. DIR.
n. L. O4ChiubOu bAiu. OQe Oh tue points
we are going to emphasize tins summer Is
the importance Of raising twice as much
money Tor State missionsand colportage as
We have heretofore raised. The meetings
OF the district associations which com
mence soon Will afford us a good opportu-
nliy 70 do this. l have to-day been talk
ing the matter over with Mr.. William
hllyson, who as corresponding secretary of
,ne board has charge OF the whole matter
We shall strike for not less than 49,. 900. I"
Inc hrst Of these associations
Dover which includes the Richmond
CHURCHES, begins at Newport News next
oDD-fEIIows' MEMORIAL SERVICES.
UNITY Lodge. No. SO, !. O. o. f., held its
hhnuai memorial service at the Fulton
bapus. church Sunday afternoon at 4SO
ihe day set apart for the holding of At
exercises to the memory Of lis dead by
Unity Lodge Is June 9th, but for good res-
sons - was postponed till Sunday--nve
days later this year. This service WAS In
COMMUNICATION Of all the deceased mem
beers OF the order. but referred more esue-
cisiiy 70 the memories Of Judge Edward