The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-02
CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
It Has Been Thoroughly Renovated and Is
Quite Complete.

1t ms Been Thoroughly henoNatcu anu IL
Quite Complete.
Perhaps tho neatest looking church on
Church Hill is at present Christ Episcopal
church. at the corner of Twenty second and
yenable street. Through the lmunificence of
some personal friends Of Rev. Preston Nash
the rector Of the church. the building has
undergone most thorough renovation with
out any expense to the congregation. Tho
outside Of the brick edfce has been panteda
bright red while the sandstone cOpngs have
also been touched uD. The building, which
has been erected after the cathedral style.
with transepts. etc. is the pride of the con-
gregation. who consist largely OF well-to-do
mechanics and other thrifty residents or that
section Of the city.
The interior Of the church has been entirely
repainted and frescoed in an artistic manner.
The chancel especially has been greatly
beautihed by the iudicious appliance of soft
tints of various cOlOrs which are very pretty
and entirely ecclesiastical. Some handsome
pieces Of fine, polished oak furniture that
have been ordered from New York city
greatly add TO the fine appearance OF the
chancel which is separated from the body OF
the church by An elegant brass communion
rail. Several new candelabra have been put
in the places of the old ones and they are
destined IL set on the interior to great adj
vantage in the evening.
The vestry-rOom. which but few months
ago. when Mr. Nash took charge OF the
church had rather neglected appearance.
has been carefully oyerhauled. thanks 10 the
untiring efforts Of the ladies' of the church,
the walls and ceiling have been reprinted, the
floor has been covered with new carpet in
bright colors and new furniture has been
provided for the comfort Of the rector and the
yestry.
All the several rooms of the building are
under the direct supervision of the ladies' and
everything is kept by them in beautiful order.
The yestry themselves are inspired to keep
abreast 10 the desires Of the times and are
making strenuous exertions to build rec
tory.
Ever since Mr. Nash has entered on his new
duties in connection with the rectory OF
Christ church the interest Of the congrega-
ton has been on the increase the attendance
has become larger and the individual MEN,
bers show Il great activity III the various
branches of the church work.
The original Christ church was what was
then known as the Old Pinapple church on
Grace street After the burning down Of the
old church building Christ church was trans
ferred to Washington street. and finally from
there TO its present location. The cOngrega-
ton al present numbers go communicates.
who are thoroughly organized. number OF
organizations within the congregation have
taken hold of the various branches of the
church work The Kings Daughters are do
ing some very good work under the guidance
of Mrs. Burton. The Ladies' Sewing Society
with Mrs Walters at the head, is showing
great activity in other directions. Another
society is called the Parish Helps and con-
sists entirely of young ladies.
Among the young men % the congregation
the chapter Of the Brotherhood of st. An
drew il the most prominent organization
Mr. s. L. Williams is director OF the chapter
and takes a deep interest in It's welfare. The
chapter is but young for it has only been
organized since Mr.. Nash has been at the
head of the church. but its members are full
of zeal and energy. and promise TO
do q great deal in the interest of the
spreading of the kingdom of Christ among
young men. There is another organization in
existence called the Cadets Of st. Andrew. Its
members are Young boys, who are being pre-
pared for the work to be done by the MEM
bers of the Brotherhood. and as soon as they
reach the required age they will become MEM
bers of the chapter.
All the affairs of the church are carefully
looked after by the yestry. who are headed
by Mr. Robert Friar senior warden, and Mr.
j. l.. Stephenson, junior warden. The Sun
day school il in very fourishing condition,
and has ut present over 200 scholars. Mr.
Thomas Pondexter is it, superintendent
The SUNDAY school room. while one or the
prettiest in this city. has almost proven t. be
too small for the great number Of children
and it is the intention TO have the room en-
larged next fall
The choir Of the church is composed Of
young ladies and gentlemen Of the congrega-
ton, and is one of the sweet voiced choirs Of
the city. It's director is Mr.. A. Motherhood.
The services at Christ church this evening
will be chiefly in the interest of the Brother
hood Of ST. Andrew and the chapters of St
James Monumental, Moore Memorial and st.
Paul's church have been invited TO attend the
services. Mr.. John II. Griffith, IT., of Washing
ton and Lee University. who is a very earnest
worker in the cause of the Brotherhood. will
make an address on the occasion.
Rev. Mr.. Preston Nash. who s doing all in
his power TO promote the interests OF Christ
church, succeeded the Rev. Mr.. Funston rs
rector Of the church on December !, 1880.