Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-01
In THEIR NEW HOUSE.
OPENING OF RE LscTuse-RooM OF
THE 0RAcE-srRgeT CHURCH.
Mornins sermon By the Pastor and spe-
ciai Services st N,ght-Ths Csssr-
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vance 81 AAyent~Other hOtets
Sunday was grim and stormy day, and
tho bulk OF the ehufch-gcing people OF
Richmond remained within thor own
gates during che entire day. preferring the
comfort OF the frcside to walking through
The SNOW. At number Of the churches
no night services we're held. But the peo-
pie OF the Grace-Street Baptist church
showed that they did not mind the wealth
ar. II was tho day foF opening the beauti-
ful basement OF thor new house OF wor-
ship. and the mere devoted and courage
Gus OF them were set on being present.
Not the cutting wind. nor the beating
snow, nor the blocked and icy streets
could keep them back. They turned out
IN large numbers, and found The new room
supeTbly furnished, well warmed. ana the
pulpit dressed m flowers according 70 the
faultless taste Of Mr. J. ii. Harvey.
THK SUNDAY SCHOOL.
At O'Clock the Sunday school met;
When the count was made II was found
that there we're 1893 present--a noble turn
AZ II o'clock about 800, persons were
present They filled the room about two
thirds full and consisted largely OF gentle
men, though there were nj least 100 ladies'
IN the congregation. Rev. DIR. George II.
knesd, en- honored Baptist minister from
fluyanna county. was present ana TOOK
part in the services morning and evening.
Rev. w. +. Hines. Of the West-View
church, was also present.
AN INTERESTING SERMON BY Oh. HATCHER.
DR.. Hatcher, the pastor. preached the
sermon. He stated at the close OF the ser
vice that he did not deliver the discourse
that he had prepared for the occasion. but
that he would preach II on next SUNDAY
morning His theme was Worship" and
the discussion was heard with wrapt
and fearful attention. Indeed, the audi
ence seemed at times 10 be completely
Fubdued. Their Joy on entering the new
house was deep and grateful, ana tney
manifested il by the eagerness with Wnich
they listened, the ardor with which they
sang. and the generous alacrity with which
they gave their money.
SEVERAL BRrER ADDRESSES.
At night there was another large con-
gregntiOn, and the pulpit was occupied by
quite number of ministers.
DR.. Hatcher presided, and interesting
addresses were made by Rev. w. y. Hines,
Rev. IS. G. Clopton. Professor Ii. IL. Harris,
Dr. Curry, and Hon. J. L. Ellyson. These
talks were brief. but apt, earnest, and I'M
pressive. The audience was bright and
responsive. The singing was excellent.
The opening anthem Yves inspiring and the
duet BY Messrs. Leftwlch aud Watkins was
very fine.
WIFE THE CHRISTIANS.
At Seventh-Street Christian church the
audience Sunday morning was good con-
sidering the weather The pastor, Rev.
Jabez Hall, is still confined to the house
with la grippe, and the pulpit was filed
by Rev. A. r. Moore, editor OF the Mission
dgY Weekly. There was no service ~ night.
The Y. p. S. @. j.. Society OF Marshall
Street Christian church held its annlyer-
sary services on SUNDAY at p. 81. The
exercises were conducted by the president.
The anniversary address was delivered by
Rev. A. r. Moore. Members of the socie-
ties of Seyenth-Street and Third church
were present, and aided song and prayer
This society is prosperine, and begins ITS
second year with bright hopes.
The meeting of the COwardin-A Avenue
church in Manchester, conducted by the
pastor, Rev. j. Spencer, closed on Sun
day night. Tho interest throughout was
good aud there were several additions to
the church.
Rev. G. T.. Moore, pastor Of the Christian
church in Ashland, spent Sunday in the
city. He has just closed his years work
there. He was recalled for another year.
but the church has not been able to pre-
vail upon him 20 remain. Mr.. Moore
leaves Richmond tonight for his old
home, Bourbon county, KY, where he ex-
poets to spend some time with his aged
parents. His friends in this state nope TO
see him again located in Virginia.
The Third Christian church bad services
both morning and evening, and the audi
ence in the morning was surprisingly good
cOnslderiug the dav. The young peoples
prayer-meeting at o'clock is one of the
most attractive and interesting features OF
the evening services.
ADVENT SERVICES IN EPISCOPAL cHURCHTs.
Advent services were observed in oil the
Catholic and Episcopal churches of Rich
mond on SUNDAY, and though the weather
was extremely disagreeable there were fair
congregations.
The services at st. Paul's were conduct
ed by Rev. Mr.. Carmichael, the rector,
who preached amost interesting sermon.
The music was beautiful and appropriate
At the Monumental Rev. Dr. Newton
officiated in the morning. The text was
from Titus H., iS-" Looking for that
blessed hope" and the sermon was one Of
force aud interest. He dwelt at length
upon the second coming Of Christ, aud
concluded with an appeal TO all TO be pre-
pared for that coming. A special oollec-
ton was taken up for Charitable pug
poses.
Tho attendance both at Sunday school
and at church at St. Marks was very en-
couraging despite the unprecedented Sc
verify of wind and snow. The singing,
and in fact all the worship, was spirited.
The sermon by DR.. Dsshiell was on the
Ilth verse OF the 18th chapter of st, Luke
1.-The son OF man is come TO seek and to
save that which was lost" There was
special Offering appointed for the day and
IL was very good. though OF course greatly
diminished by the enforced absence. OF
many of the congregation. Next SUNDAY
there will be opportunity offered Tor all
a 80 % I'D a a
their Offering. which is for very impor-
tant purpose.
Rev. Lewis w. Burton preached Of st.
Johns church Sunday morning and eve
ming The special mission service which
was 70 have been held at night was post
poned on account of the severe weather.
Rev, Dr. Newton, who was TO have deliy-
cred the address, was informed by the rec
tor of the church that il was impractiea-
BILE to have the mission-meetlng at that
time.
AT TEE CATHEDRAL.
A fairly large congregation filed 81. Pc
ter's Cathedral SUNDAY morning and the
solemn advent services were fully OBJ
served. Rev. Father Tierney said the mass
and the sermon was delivered by Very
Rev. Friole, V. q. He gave very clear
and effective exposition of the advent sea-
son as expcunded by the Church, and
stated that yesterday was the beginning OF
the ecclesiastical year. The preacher de-
scribed the various seasons and dwelt at
length upon the devotional significance at
taching TO them. He spoke upon the APP
propnate observance Of advent aud the
DAYS intervening between II and Christ
mas. A Christian recollection, no said,
should characterize the faithful as pre-
paration for the great festival at which the
birth of Christ is 70 be- celebrated.
The other Catholic churches observed
the day with the regular advent services.
THE PREsDYTKKIANs.
DR.. Hoge occupied his pulpit both morn
ing and afternoon. In the morning CON-
munion was administered and there was @
sermon appropriate 10 tae occasion. SeYe-
raj persons were received into the church.
In the afternoon Dr. Hogepreached on the