The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-26
FIRST MEMORIAL SUNDAY.
ReY. Dr.. HoSes Tender Tribute to the
Southern Soldier.
MALE ORPHAN ASYLUM ANNIVERSARY.
Trinity Church seventS-SN 'o"'' "-
other Church Notes OF
Interest.

The celebration of the first annual memo
rial Sunday bv tho Hollywood Memorial Asso-
citation was observed Sunday the exercises
tak;ng Mace in DR.. Hoge's church. The
ooeotino was advertised TO begin at 1870 O'Clock
In the Afternoon. but it was o'clock oeioie Ine
services commenced. The church was crowded
The seats on either side Of the middle aisle
,,.ra rosorved for Lee and Pickett Camps and
the Ladies' OF the association, and when they
,oorcbed in every seat was filed. Nearly all
90 tho veterans were in their uniforms ana
tho ladies wore the badge of the ASSOCIATION.
The nulpit wa occupied by the pastor OF th9
church who conducted all the exercises anu
made the address,
DOxOLOGY SUNG.
The services were opened with the long
metre doxOlogy. after which the wnolG c Vn-
precation united IN repeating Ihe LoIu
PRAYER DR. HOge then announced the hynh,
INV Faith Looks Up 20 Thee. ana after tha1
was spng the Doctor read one OF the psalms;
feryent prayer was then followed by Vocal
solo. after which the congregation sung
Nearer Ny God, 20 Thee" r
DIR. Hoge based MS remarks upon par Oh
the 9Th verse of the 18th Psalm: Inc
Righteous Shall Be in Everlasting I'emenl-
brance" He spoke of the desire OF nearly
all men when the eye begins 10 grow uiIu AZ" M
described the righteous man as one
who represents God and reflects the
Divine Image, and those men
he said would always be in everlasting re-
membrance. He dissented TO the stateInen'
made by some one that a desire TO be reinem-
bered was an infrmity of a noble mind 10
seek to perpetuate a godly name the DOCTOR
declared was hallowed and praiseworthy
aim.
PROVED BY SCRIPTURE.
He quoted Scripture TO prove that this same
desire 10 be remembered was manifested by
those in the earliest days of the human race.
The Doctor spoke in the most respectful
serrns OF the men who fought for the south,
and declared that he almost felt like fighting
himself whenever he met Confederate
with an empty sleeve. He said that the men
who composed the armies of the Conted-
eracy, and especially the army OF North
ern virginia were the very best
material and the most pious men who ever
fought under any flag. They were men who
had no mercenary motives, but who fought
for home and for loved ones. For culture
refinement and piety they have never before
toned proudly the ministers church
members, theological students and professors
who laid down lives OF ease and shOuldered
arms for their country's protection, and de
clared that never was there baser statement
than that the worse the man the better the
when history Of the struggle should be
written by some one guided by facts
and with a pen dipped In the tOun-
tain of truth. He dwelt long upon the
religious influence in the army. the piety Of
many of the commanders, and the love which
nearly all the men had for the word of God.
The Doctor concluded with a prayer, and
after the hymn THY Days Are Gliding Swift
ly By" the congregation was dismissed with
a benediction.
Forty-Sxth Anniversary.
The forty-sixth anniversary Of the Rich
mond Male Orphan Society was celebrated at
the First Presbyterian church Sunday after
noon at o'clock. A large congregation was
present and the exercises were begun by the
singing of the doxolOgy. A fervent prayer
was then offered by Mr.. j. d. X. Sleight and
chorus was sung by the orphan boys.
Dr. w W. Parker then made his annual re-
port as president of the society. and IN 1t he
stated that at the beginning of the year end
ing Sunday there were tfty-three orphans IN
the asylum; since that time nine have been
admitted. four boys have been returned TO
their friends. the terms of two boys have eX-
pred and they have left the asylum, and three
have been found homes with reputable people,
thus making ffty-three inmates Of the asylum
at present.
As soon as DR.. Parker had concluded a cho-
rus was rendered by the orphan girls from an
other asylum and this was followed by an
dor of the BrOad-street Methodist church.
After q solo by Captain Frank w. Cunning
ham and choruses the benediction was pro-
nOunced
The asylum at the present time looks beau
tiful 10 is surrounded by prettily arranged
grounds. and the sweet scent of honeysuckle
and roses fills the air long before the gate IS
reached. The walks are clean, the grass is
like huge green carpet, and the trees are
lovely. The garden is IN a 1Ourshlng condl-
fruit. Those who have never visited fireplace
can have no idea of the loveliness Of the view
from every point. They know nothing of how
neat and clean are both grounds and build
lngs and, worse than all, they know nothing
of the care and responsibility Of the hOnOred
head of the instltutIOn-Mrs Joseph X. Gill.
The place is doing an excellent work, but
funds are greatly needed. The asylum Is 10y
no means self-sustaining, and 1t is only by the
greatest energy that the ifty-odd boys who
are now inmates can be properly fed and
clothed aud educated, at least in the rudi-
ments Of the English language.
Everything about the place shows that the
management is in live hands, and Mrs. Gall
deserves a great deal of credit for such sue
cessful supervision This is known by her
good works, and her services in behalf of or
phan boys have passed into a household
word.
lat the meeting Sunday DR.. w. w. Parker
WAS reelected president, and Mr.. Robert F.
1bcndfdSOn secretary, ana All OF the Olu
Board of Directors were also reelected.
At the Young Mems Christian Association.
The meeting for boys at the Young Mems
Christian Association on Sunday afternoon
was well attended and Mr. w w. Smith de-
Lyered a very interesting address.
AT the meeting for young men at 10 o'clock
l0S young men We're present The meeting
was very enthusiastic and it WAS conducted by
Mr. James S. Atkinson, the assistant secretary
Of the Association. Part Of the singing was
executed by quartet consisting of Captains
Frank Cunningham w. Kirk Matthews and
Messrs Galpn and Lehman. Mr.. Charles w.
Hunter, Jr., sang solo and the chorus sing
ing was led by Mr. S. w. Mowry
At the close OF the meeting Secretary Cand- |
lish took charge of the Bible class, the men,
bers Of which later in theafternoon adjourned |
TO an upper room where tea was partaken Of.
AT this occasion Mr. b. M. Quarles repre-
scented the board of directors.
Missionary's Sermon.
The pulpit of the First Presbyterian church |
was filed Sunday morning by DR.. III. Nj. |
Woods. missionary TO China who is III this |
country on a short visit IL was an interesting |
and eloquent talk. and was greatly enjoyed |
by'his hearers. His subject was Missions"
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