The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-14

WI ~" VI IHe CnurCn laSC night. A
large attendance was out and much in
terest was manifested in the various re-
ports.
Miss Daily presided at the organ, and
after tho singing of familiar HYMN,
Rev. w. f. Hill offered prayer.
The reports of the various Sunday
schools were first received, and are as
follows: First Church-C. w. Thomas,
superintendent; 226 scholars and II
teachers.
This report showed the school to be
in a fiourishing condition and full of
interest.
The report of Mr.. Charles Pilsbury.
superintendent of the Bethany Sunday
school, was read next and created pro-
found establishment. No one was pro-
pared to receive the splendid news
which Mr.. Pilsbury brought in. He
spoke like one who has reaped rich
laurcls, but took none of the work on
himself. Mr. Pilsbury said the enroll
ment was 21l. There were fourteen
teachers besides the other officers. The
school was prosperous and since its
organization over 700 members had been
enrolled.
The report of Mr.. Charles Graves,
superintendent of the Melrose Sunday
school, was very gratifying. This
school was organized in January and
now has l3S scholars and IL teachers.
This promises to be one of tho strongest
schools in the city. Admirably located
In growing section, it is only q ques-
tlon of time whom rich harvest will be
reaped.
The Vinton Sunday-school is under
the inriS0iC tiOn nf
Prof. w. N. Painter, the superintend-
ent, made good report. This school
was organized in March, but so rapid
has been its growth that the member
ship now reaches 76 scholars and 8
teachers.
This closed the report of the Sunday
schools More than $50 scholars were
reported and several thousand dollars
OF missionary money.
The report of the deacons was ready
byeMr. J.-W. Shields. The. total col.
lections for the year amounted to
S4,575.S9.
The report of the session was next
read: This body is composed of the
pastor and elders. They report on the
spiritual condition of the church. Capt.
K. Is. NORMAN, tho secretary, stated
that 70 persons had been added to the
church during tho year. There were
81 deaths in the congregation IL of
which were communicates.
Captain Norman spoke of the
crowded condition of the church. and
advised that moro commodious accom-
modations be provided for. The
spiritual condition of the church had
been greatly strengthened, and the work
was being extended throughout the city
and vicinity. The total membership
tod
with the resident membership, amounts
to 900.
The Young Peoples Society reported
through the secretary, John Hart.
Sixty-hve members were enrolled. The
secretary said the society was ina flour
ishing condition, and was a great helm
to young men.
The Ivy Club is composed of little
boys and girls of the church. They
made good report. 1t was interesting,
too, and all the older members felt
proud of them. They have n member
ship OF 30. Miss Gussio Tcaford is the
president and Miss Nellie Dunlap vice
president. The object of the club is to
train the children in church work.
The Louise Missionary Society, organ
lied in 1890 in memory Of Miss Louise
Daily, is composed of the larger girls.
The officers are Miss Alpha Feather
stone, president; Miss Bessie Gold,
secretary, and Miss Manic Trent, treas
urcr. They have membership Of 80,
and raised Si55 during the year for mis-
sionary services.
The report of the Ladies' Aid Society
was listened to with much interest. The
officers are: Mrs. Thomas Lewis, prcsi-
dent; Mrs. Sarah Doughcrty, vice-presi-
dent; Mrs. e. Ii. Stewart, secretary and
Mrs. j. c. f. Bell, treasurer. They
have sevcnty-SiX members and reported
the total collections during the last
five years at 81, l7G.75.
Then followed an interesting incident.
1t Will be long remembered by the con-
gregation and that too with pride. Mr..
D. IL. Skinker chairman Of the building
committee arose and said that the SPLEEN
did church in which they now worshiped
was fully paid for.
He took paper from his pocket, and,
holding it up to the congregation, said
1T was the deed Of trust which they had
all been laboring so assiduously to paw
Off. lie then placed tho document in q
waiter on the communion table. Mr.. j.
W. Shield went forward, and, striking
match, applied 1t to the now useless
document. A bright flame shot up for
an instant, and as it died out the entire
congregation applauded.
a vote OF thanks was rendered Captain
Norman, Major Lewis, Mr.. s. b.
Hanpt and the heirs OF Col. d. l.. Hous.
ton for money loaned and contributed
to the new church. This was done by
vote, and it was unanimous.
Another pretty scene followed. Mr..
William Welsh arose and in happy
speech presented Mr.. Skinker with a