Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-01-07
FOR HOME MISSIONS.
THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE EPIs-
coPAL SOCIETY LAST NIGHT.
Interesting Addresses Made by Evange-
lists Meade, Norwood, and Funstcn--
Week of Prayer. Services. &C.

lists Meade, Norwood, and Funstcn-
Week of Prayer. Services. &C.
A very good congregation was gathered
in Grace church last night for the third an
niversar meeting of the Richmond Pro-
testunt Episcopal Missionary Society.
Nearly Ill the clergy Of the city Episcopal
churches and the Rev. B. NJ. Randolph. OF
Henrico county, and the Rev. Martin John
ston. of Powhatan, were, present many of
them sitting In the chancel. Bishop Whit
tie presided and Bishop Randolph read the
service.
FREE PROM DEBT.
Tho annual report was read by the Rev. Lewis
". Burton Tho society Is out OF debt, all the
obligations duo on January !, 1891, having
been paid, and there Is s5i in the treasury
toward the appropriations falling due April lst
next During the year since Bpipn-
any, 1890, the society has expended
brazilian missicns, $500; for Christ church,
Richmond, $50; for Rev. Bergman Green. mis-
sionnry az Brazil $50; for Amsrican Cnarch
Missionary Society for expenses OF anniversary
meetings held In Richmond. $l4ia and for e1-
psnses OF the Executive Committee Tor print
ing, 81, making a total OF s1,5iai5.
To meot those expenses funds wore provided
Dy pledges from various hfnunteu chutcues ouu
by general collections TO the amount OF 33 VI,
which, with the balanccof $y3S.19 at the begin
ming OF the year, January 8, 1880. make sl.stsiA
Thus balsnce Of s5l, 40 above stated, remains
for the beginning OF this year.
THREE EvASoELIsTs SPEAK.
Brief but most interesting addresses were
delivered by the three evangelists. Each
began by describing the district of the dio-
cese assigned TO him, and dwelling upon
ito taaoulfor amir, tual moods
The Rev. Everard Meade showed how as
the result of dearth of clergy the laity
had been moved to exert themselves TO
their own great benefit and the upbuilding
of Christ's church. He praised tho society
for its earnest activity. and bade IT. In the
language of a converted savage who knew
only those two words of English. Go on!
Go on Go on."
The Rev. ]. J. Norwood showed the ne
cessity Of supporting diocesan missions,
for the reason that ont of the forty-one
candidates for the ministry in this diocese
thirty-one of them come from the vacant
country churches. and he described the
extreme poverty that prevails throughout
all the rural districts of Virginia. He ex-
horted the members not only to give to
missions. but also 10 try personally TO save
one soul at least this year.
THE BOOMING SOUTHWEST.
The Rev. Mr.. Funsten gave very
practical view of the exact condition OF
material interests in the booming
Southwest. showing by comparisons with
the territory and population of Switzer-
land and Ireland how great q feature lies
spread out before that part of the country.
He felt that there was room Tor tho Epl5co-
pal Church there, and O need also which 1t
could peculiarly meet; yet he had to con-
fess that its efforts were not coordinate
with the opportunity as there were only
IL clergyman for the 100000 population.
All the addresses were pointed. logical,
earnest. and practical. and delivered with
considerable fervor. They impressed the
congregation with the fidelity and the
ability Of these men, who are also among
the most self-sacrifcing and laborious of
tho clergy.
Bishop Whittle prefaced tho offertory
with a powerful appeal for the prayers and
aims Of the people. The congregation lis
tened to his cogent arguments with acute
attention, and it was evident that his re-
marks had created a profound impression.
Those most interested in the society felt
that this was altogether the most telling
anniversary meeting which the society has
held.
Week of Prayer.
The third meeting in observance Of the
"Week of Prayer" was held last night in
the Second Presbyterian church. After
the singing of the "DoxOlogy" q PRAYER OF
invocation was offered by Rev l.. b. Turn
bull, followed by the hymn. Come, Thou
was read by Rev. DR.. Hoge, and prayer
offered by Rev. James Little. II Love
Thy Kingdom. Lord" was next sung, and
DIR. Hoge announced that at tho meeting
on Wednesday night collection would be
taken mp to defray the expenses of Rev.
DR.. Du Bose on his recent visit among us.
Rev. J. G. Stewart, one of the appointed
speakers for the evening, was detained by
urgent pastoral duty. and the only address
on the occasion was made by Rev. Dr.
| Fair, pastor of the Grace-Street church.
DB. FAIRS ADDRESS.
The Unity of Gods People" was the
grand theme of tho speaker, and was ham
died with tenderness and power. He
argued not for organic union OF all denomi-
nations but that Gods people should feel
that they were but divisions of one grand
army. The unity for which Christ prayed
was not outward union but spiritual union
in which Christians of every name
may labor for the upbuilding of Gods
kingdom. Mems love OF country
unity all hearts in times OF national
peril. and so in spiritual life. Men may
differ in their views of certain points OF
lOlltys oha
but in lovo for one common Saviour all
true Christians unite most heartily. The
speaker ayerred that the unity. concord.
and love Of the early Church led to. more
conversions at that time than all the
preaching Of even Christ himself. Let us
cultivate the spirit of love for the brethren
and pray for the coming Of the day when
all shall be one in Christ.
The address was followed with prayer
l., @ n.,a.I,n on1 40 CLOSING
hymn, Heavenly Father, we Thy chill
dren gather round our risen Lord" and
the benediction by Rev. DIR. Fair. The SER
vices tonight will be held at Grace-Street
church and addresses will be made by Rev.
DR.. Hoge and Rev. James Little.
Revival Meetings.
Rev. ]. =. Hutson will begin O series of
meetings tonight at Pine-Street Baptist
church and will be assisted by Rev. j. K.
Harrison. of Glade Spring, whose preach
ing in Manchester recently was blessed
with.such wonderful results.
Nightly services are beng held TINS week
at both the Leigh-Street Baptist and
Broad-Street Methodist churches.
Christian Endezvor.
Mr.. j. W. Baer, OF Boston, who Is the general
secretary Of the United Society OF Caristiaa In.
dsayor, win DO Ia the city nexs Thursday and at
s:i5 p. NJ. will deliver an address q. Centenary
Methodist church upon the work that this grand
organlzation IA accomplishing among the young
people OF our churches all over the land. Mr..
Baer IL thoroughly familiar with the work and Is
an active, enthusiastic worker In this branch OF
gious labor-namely. utilizing tbe early years
otths younger Christians and binding their heario
an1 hands together that they may become strouE
and steadfAst laborers In the Masters vineyard.
An Interesting programme has been arranged
aud q pleasant a. we'll ss profitable timo Is anti
oipated.
Taken Suddenly Ill.
The ambulance was called yesterday at