Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-06
ABOUT HE CHURCHES.
Departure of Rev. Mr. Inglis-Services at
the Various Places OF Worship To-Day.

the Various Places OF Worship To-day.
Quite an interesting event occurred at
The Chesapeake and Ohio depot on Friday
night. As it was made known that the
Rev, Charles Inglis would leave at the con-
clusion of the services at Old-Market Hall
for New York the large choir, headed by
MIR. III. Kemp, who, by the way, IS also OF
English birth, assembled at the depot and
sang as parting hymn
"Qod be with you till we meet again."
at the close of which Mr.. Inglis responded
preach to-day at Sing Sing, n. Y, and will
sail for England on Wednesday next,
carrying with him the prayers and best
wishes of all who met with him while in
this city.
HIS GOOD WORK HERR.
During tho meetings at Old-Market Mr..
Inglis well sustained the reputation that
preceded him.
livery, his apt and striking illustrations,
his importunate and pathetic appeals, and,
above oil, his clear and forcible exposition
of Scripture rank him as leader among
preachers.
In private he is genial, social, and in
structive. During his brief stay In our
city be made many friends, who Will
give him cordial welcome whenever ne
on his visit 10 this country next year.
Mr.. Inglis expressed himself as greatly
pleased with our southern people, whom
he met tor the first time and from whom
he was the recipient OF many social atten-
tions.
Thanks are due the large choir, under
MIR. Valentine, who rendered sweet music
at all the services and added much 10 the
enjoyment Of the meetings.
Mr.. Inglis's preaching at the Old-Market
was blessed by the salvation OF many,
while others have been profoundly I'M
pressed with the truth, the fruit OF which
will be gathered after many days.
The usual services will be held in Old
Market Hall to-day at IL A.. VI. and s
p. 81. and the SUNDAY school meets at
$50. Every one Is welcome TO these SER
vices.
ADDRESS BY REV. DIR. NEWTON AT ST. JOHNS.
The service OF intercession for missions
which was announced for last Sunday
night at ST. Johns but omitted on account
OF the weather, will be held there to-
night at s o'clock. 1t promises 10 be
very interesting, as Rev. DIR. Newton will
make an address on the Domestic Missions
OF the Episcopal Church, giving an &C
count Of the late annual Missionary Coun-,
Gil held in Detroit. This meeting at st.
Johns is held under the auspices of the
Richmond Missionary Society. A similar
meeting und0r the same auspices Will be
held at Grace church tomorrow night IL
will be addressed by DR.. Powers on
Diocesan Missions
srEcIAL SERVICES AT oRAcE-sTEEET BAPTIST.
Hundreds of the Grace.Street people
were kept awag from their new church on
last Sunday by the violent snow-storm.
To-day they will have their first opportu-
nifty Of worshipping in their splendid new
basement-room, which with its handsome
glass, new carpets, comfortable assembly
chars, and softly-tinted walls is attrac-
tive indeed. Services appropriate 10 the
opening Of the new house will be held this
morning and also tonight, and ample seats
have been provided 10 accommodate the
crowds.
Y. c. A. SERVICES
The regular meeting for boys will be held
In the directors room OF the Young Mems
Christian Association this afternoon at 3
O'clock. Dir. William T.. Fitzgerald will
\ conduct the meeting.
= AtA O'Clock the young mems meeting
will be held ia the library and reading.
room. Mr.. Z. r. Dadmun. assistant State
secretary, will make an address. Mrs. j. IL
Knowles viii sing solo, aud Mr.. Shepherd
Webb will preside at the piano. Mr.. Ho
race 4. smith will act as musical director
A large attendance is expected.
uLSxss PREVENTED rHEIR COMING.
A letter was received from Rev. A. Syden.
stricken and wife, stating that il was i'm.
possible for them TO appear at GTace-Street
Presbyterian church yesterday ia conse
quence Of the illness Of their child Mrs
sydensiricker will address the Woman'i
Missionary Society Of East Hanover Pres.
bytery on some future date.
oTHKs RELIGIOUS MArrrRs
Rev. W. J.. Wright, pastor OF Leigh
street. Baptist church. viii III his pulpit
this morning and tonight. The specia
meetings which have been In progress FOL
GONE days past viii probably be continued
this week. ~
Rev. Or. Cooper, pastor OF the, Frs
Baptist church. will deliver tonight th'
Arst Of series Of four sermons on rFae
tieal Greed Of Life aud How 10 Get II.
Dr. Bledsoe will preach ct the Park
Place church to-day ~ II A. NJ ana Dr
A. q. brown IL II. M.
At the Tbird Christian church heV' Il