Daily tobacco leaf-chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-26
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.
DR.. West Winds Up His Years Work
for the MeJhodists.

for the MeThodists.
Sunday closed DR.. Vests confer
ence year as pastor of the Methodist
church here, and before preaching the
IL O'Clock sermon he reviewed,
briefly, the years work. He was
gratified with the result, but he
thought if his health had not failed
him during the summer more would
have been accomplished. During
his sickness, however, he had sue
ceeded in giving his congregation
the best preachers in the State, and
he was certain his flock had not suf
fered for the want of sound, eloquent
sermons. DIR. West explained that
the conference collections were be
hind, a small amount, and asked for
a donation. More money was made
up in ten minutes than needed. The
minister was somewhat feeble and
told his congregation he would not
attempt a regular sermon. He read
chapter in Isiah, however, and be
fore he concluded his remarks the
congregation thought he had preached
a good sermon. The central thought
was that man should get in the
road that leads to eternal happiness
and stay there. Shares would beset
him at every side, but he should
press steadily and surely forward.
Serve God with all your ability, for
this is what he requires of a man.
DR.. Vests talk was full of fire and
had a good effect on his hearers.
A brother preacher wrote not long
since asking DIR. Vests condition.
The reply was: 81 will meet you at
Phillippi," meaning the annual con-
ference which convenes in Nashville
Wednesday, DIR. Vests many
friends will be glad to know that he
is able to attend conference and that
there is much more good preaching
in him yet.
AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Yesterday at the morning service
Elder A. M. Growden preached a
practical sermon on "Applied Chris.
tianity," which was listened to most
attentively by large audience. In
response to his invitation eight per-
sons came forward.
In the evening the house was full
from pulpit to doors, when he preach
ed on "Second Childhood" Prof.
Girod conducted the singing, to the
delight of all, singing the solo, "Con.
slider the Lilies" A beautiful duet
was rendered by Miss Buford and
Mr.. Stratton.
Tonight "Three Burning Cues
tions" will be the subject of the ser
mon. The solo "DeW of Mercy"
will be sung. Baptism at close OF
sermon. A cordial invitation to all.
The protracted services at the
Presbyterian church are drawing
large congregations and DR.. Morri-
son is doing some fine preaching.
The service at II O'Clock yesterday
was well attended, and in the even
ing special services, for men only,
were held, with fair attendance.
DR.. Morrison made an interesting
talk at this service and the male
quartette rendered some excellent
music. The meeting will continue
at 1880 p. m. until further notice.
AT the Cumberland church an in
teresting service was held in the
morning, conducted by the pastor,
Rev. J, w. Sullivan. The hour of
service last night was given up to
the Ladies' Missionary Society. The
exercises were conducted by the
president Of the society Mrs. Maggie
Rudolph. Reports of the years
work were submitted. These were
supplemented by several interesting
papers on mission work, recitations
and songs. A large and appreciative
audience was present and enjoyed
the exercises. These ladies deserve
the consideration of all people.
Rev. A. U. Boone preached to
good congregations at the Baptist
church both morning and evening.
There was no preaching at the
Episcopal church, DR.. Pettis being
absent in st. Louis.
Regular services at the Catholic
church by Rev. Japes, the pastor.