The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14

young men Of the city, and offer such induce
nents as will cause them 10 visit the rooms,
and awaken q desire 10 do all they can TO ex-
tend the usefulness Of this Association.
On Sunday afternoon the boys meeting
from 10 and the young mems from 10
were we'll attended. and those present were
repaid by the musical attractions present ana
the well-timed and well-cOmpOsed addresses
by Messrs George b. SydDor, Q. Werner and
others.
Mr. Candlsh. the new secretary, seems Dc
termined 10 infuso new life into tins organiza-
ton, and Will spare no pans or trouble 70
make all yonng men, both resident and yisi-
tors, perfectly Mt home.
At the close Of the mems meeting Sunday
Secretary Candlsh took charge Of the Bible
class. which was attended by about thirty-fiye
members.
Alto o'clock the members Of the class re-
paired to an upper room, where tea was
served.
Among those present at the tea were Mr. ).
w lravers. president of the Associations Mr..
John r. West Of the Board Of Directors.
State Secretary II. 0. Williams. and DIR. W.
". Landum. Of the Second Baptist church.
The affair was very much enjoyed 10y all,
and It was long after 2 o'clock before the
party d!sbanded.
At st. Marks.
Large congregations were present at both
services at ST. Marks Episcopal church sun
day, the pastor, DR.. Dashiel, preaching each
time
I'm the morning his text was from Matthew.
2G4l. Watch and Pray, and at light from
Romans. 1917 Faith cometh by hearing
The missionary services there tomorrow
evening will be specially interesting There
will be reports from the Piedmont congfe-a-
ton. including many interesting traditions
relative 10 the old Pohick church.
Beth Ahaba Rabbi.
There has been no decided move yet rs 10
the selection of a rabbi for Beth Ahaba syna-
gogue.
have the matter IN charge. are corresponding
with several prominent divines. and 4 Is eN-
pected that ~ "a short time several of them
Will come here and preach trial sermons, but
further the committee have not acted. Hon.
William Lovenstein IL chairman OF the COM
mittee.
In Cntholic Churches.
At st. Peters Cathedral Sunday High Mass
was celebrated 10y Rev. T. Nerney.
An eloquent sermon on the good shepherd
was delivered by Rev. +. fn0n.
At the end of the mass Right Rev. Bishop
Van de Nyyer gave his blessing.
The choir under the direction Of Colonel
C0wardn. rendered fine music. Nicgauds
pleasing mass IN honor of St Joseph was sung
before the sermon, Noni Creator by Cinlio.
and at the ofertory a grand Ave Maria by
Dudley buck was given by Mrs. Cowardin ~
most creditablc manner
Mr. Leonard who j. an able organist and
good musician, played grond march at the
close.
At st. Mary's church Sunday morning a
solemn high mass was celebrated by the Ben
ediclne fathers. at which the members of the
Sodalty received Their Easter communionln
body. All were present
Everything had been done 70 make this
Occasion q feast-day for the Sodality.
The affairs were handsomely decorated.
4 beautiful statue Of the Blessed Virgin had
been placed in front Of tine high altar and was
surrounded 10y numerous candles and sweet,
fragrant flowers.
The choir rendered devotional music in
pleasing style
II afforded q most edifying. imposing APP
pearance when the Socialists approached the
altar t. receive the Bread of angels
During the reception Mr.. Cha.. Mossmer
rendered tie beautiful Ave erune, by ii.
Miller in an artistic manner.
Mr MfssmeT possesses a charming tenor
voice. lie mastered the difficulties of the
piece and sang IL with great feeling and taste.
In the afternoon NJ O'Clock solemn yespcrs
took place AZ which Right Rev. Bishop Van
de NvvcT was present
He addressed the Socialist with eloquent,
inspiring words, prmslug their zeal ana en-
couraging them 10 continue in pietv and
sanctity Afterwards bee gave benedlction
with the Blessed Sacrament the whole con-
ereeation cnanted that solemn German hymn.
"Gros-er Gott. D." in mighty chorus. The choir
also rendered good music
ST. Mays church proved again too small
on this occasion for the large attendance.
The necessity of q larger new church Is felt
more and more.
new ediGce VIII surely be erected if ST.
Mary's parish remains under the same man.
agement A liberal church member has
already promised 5000 toward q new German
Catholic church.
Church Notes.
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