The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-04

working quietly but very efectually IN every
nortion Of the State. building up the Sabbath
school cause by establishing undenomina-
tional societies. -
Mr.. West then introduced Mr.. Thomas
Potts. of the executive committee, who TOOK
as his subject The Great Uestitutlon OF our
State Spiritually, and the Urgent Need TOT
Immediate Help"
10Y while the people in tho mountain regions.
and indeed. all over the State are suffering
for the bread and water of life tie also
cave a graphic account of the work OF tho
State evangelist. Rev. Noah b. Wickham.
who WAS for many years engaged as mis-,
sionary for the American sundayiSchool
Union He has dono good work In the past
few months. principally i'll the Southwestern
part of the State Mr.. Potts urged co-opera-
ton and liberality o. carry on the grand WORK.
Rev. Dr. Tudor. of Broad-Street Methodist
Church. WAS then introduced. and made an
excellent address on tho " Duty and Privilege
OF Helping Others" He contrasted in very
earnest and forcible manner the great differ
ence between the man who is governed by
selfshness and the nOber and better man who
sacrifices self for the good Of the community:
He said the Virginia state denominatlona
Society, is a noble organization; and IL dong
work that no single denomination
could accomplish. II is a very necessary as
we'll as q very labOrious work. and they
should receive the hearty cooperation and
prayers Of all Christians. The work of this
society is Christian work in its highest and
noblest sense. He earnestly invoked the
divine blessing upon the society.
Rev DR.. Hall. ofthc seventh-Street Christian
church was no1t introduced and made an
earnest appeal IN favor of sending the great
and precious Word Of God to the desti-
tuto thousands all over our land. He
book from which to select the
reading lessons in all our schools, thus giving
the children daily instruction in the text, at
least. Then he advocated establishing Sab
bath schools in every locality. and said: Plant
Sunday school and you revoutiOnize the
community: churches are built and "A work
is begun for eternity.
He strongly commended the undenomlna-
tonsl feature of the Virginia State Society,
and urged NIL TO oin il and help.
Rev. n. b. Wickbam. the State evangelist.
was not able to reach the city in time 10 take
part in the meeting. as expected. but Will be
here in few DAYS and will call on the good
Christian people for financial help 10 aid in
this grand work.
The meeting was very pleasant and sue
cessful one.
The Baptists.
Rev ]. @. Hiden, Of Eufaula, Ala preached
at the First Baptist church Sunday morning,
and will continue 20 fill that pulpit avery
Sunday morning during the absence of the
pastor. DIR. Cooper, for the month Of August.
Mr. Hiden is spending the summer in Orange
county.
Rev J. s Felix, D. d., pastor If the First
Baptist church of Lynchhurg. preached to
fine congregation at the Second Baptist
church. and the impression made upon his
hearers was in keeping with his reputation as
q pulpit orator.
Rev. j. T. Tucker. pastor Of the East End
Baptist church. preached 20 splendid audi
ences morning and evening
For Boys and Young Men.
The meeting for boys was held in the psr-
lor OF the Dung Mems Christian Association
At o'clock on Sunday afternoon Mr. John
n Griffith. Jr. led .bs meeting and made an
interesting address Mr. " T. FITZGERALD
also gave brief talk. which was eagerly lis
tened 10 by the boys.
At 4 o'clock the meeting for young meE was
hsld in the librarY and reading room. II was
by far the largest meeting held on Sunday for
some time past and 1875 young men were in
attendance 10 listen 10 the words uttered by
the Rev. DR. j. \ Fair who conducted the
meeting. If it had not been for the revival
meeting going on ct Centenary church vt the
same time where the state Sunday school
Association was in session the attendance no
doubt would have been still larger
Mr.. HaddOn :. Watkins sang two solos
which we're highly appreciated and M d.
johnson also sang solo. Mr. NJ +. Willis
presided over the organ and Dir Shepherd
NeDD llhyel the piano accompaniment.
At o'clock thirrv-seven meulbers Of the
bible class assembled TO listen to Secretary
Candlish who. IN very interesting and in
structive manner, e1pounded the lesson Of the
day At the close Of the class about twenty
five Of the members retired 70 the visitors
room. where tea was served
At the young mems meeting next Sunday
afternoon Professor Horace Smith. the new
gymnasium instructor OF the Association. will
lead the singing.
The gymnasium mas been thoroughly over
hauled and Is at present IN first-class condition
There will be some changes made in the ar
rangement of the lockers in the dressing
room. and their number will be considerably
increased.
The bowling alleys have also been repaired
and are in very good shape.
Church Notes.
Rev. J. D. X. Sleight secretary Of the
Presbyterian Committee Of Publication. left
yesterday for Sag Harbor n. Y for months
vacation.
Rev Jobez Hall has returned from his yacs-
ton. and Sunday preached TO a large cOngre-
gntion at the Seyenth-street church. There
will be no night services at this church until
September.
Rev A. II. Moore. newly elected editor Of
The Missionary Weekly preached at Marshall
street church Sunday. lie will continue %
fill this appointment until the return of the
pastor. t. a. Cutler, now on vacation
NeY. T.. y. ROTIhoU. OF MtIIiSNllltt UllcQ
the pulpit at the Third church morning and
evening
Rev l. J. Spencer. Of Cowsrdin-avenue
church. Manchester has returned from Cliff
ton Forge where he mas been holding rSvlyai
services and preached 10 large congregations
Sunday.
On Thursday night next. Rev. w +. Jud-
kins. d. D.. will deliver an address at Cente-
nary church before a mass meeting Of Young
Peoples Societies Of Christian churches IN
this city. in which no will give an account OF
the great Institutional convention OF this
society at Minneapolis. where he attended
as a delegate from this city. This convention
was the largest fimilar gathering which ever
took place in tho United States. and this lee
ture will prove of unusual interest TO any one
who hears it.
Dr. Hoge. pastor of the Second Presbyterian
church. of Richmond left tho city Saturday
for Baltimore and other points for stay Of
some weeks.
He conducted tho services morning and
evening. Sunday at Associate Reformed
church. corner OF MarylAndavenne and Pres
ton street. in that city. of which Rev. Way
land d. Ball ia the pastor.
The services, both in the morning and even
ing, were attended by large congregations.
In the Courts.
Chancc,7y Court Judge S. b. Witt presided
in the Chancery Court to-day and Mr.. J. N.
Ryan qualified before him as executor Of the
estate of Mr.. Charles McCarrick, deceased.