Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-05


most popular platform speakers IN the state, and
hia orations on Hon. Jefferson Davis and Gone
raj Joseph T. Johnston. which wero delivered IN
this city, were both masterpieces OF eloquence.
The congtesasion of t'rove-Avcnuc church
will not for the present take any steps 70 nli the
vacancy caused by his resignation.
a Call Extended Rev. Preston Nash.
Rev. Preston a. Nash. rec;or OF Christ church.
this city, has Just recoiyed very iattering call
20 Trinity, the loading Episcopal church OF Hunt
ington. w. Va Mr.. Mash has not yes fully de-
cited whether or not he win accept the call 70
Huntington, though the Bishop OF that diocese Is
very anxious 70 have him do 80. Hs looks with
great consideration upon tho claims Of his peo-
ed 70 thcm. As yet Mr.. Nash has not communi-
Gated the news OF his call 70 his congregation.
Mr.. Nash has been rector OF Christ church fifteen
months. ana has done good work hore.
The Installation and Other Baptist Notes
An immense throng OF people filled venable-
Street Baptist church Sunday afternoon at $3.50
O'Clock 70 witness the installation OF Rev. Baylus
Cadc, the new-cected pastor. Every available
inch of space IA the edinco was crowded.
Rev. ]. 4. Tucker presided. DR.. Pitt, the
former pastor, delivered the address Of wolcome
on behalf OF tho church. while Dr. Landrom
made the address Of welcome on behalf OF the
Baptists Of Richmond, and also delivered the
charge % the church.
Rev w. t. Wright made the charge 70 the new
pastor, and Rov. Preston Nash spoke on behalf
OF other denominations
Rev Messrs. George T. Williams and J. o.
Kirk took part In tho devotional exercises. Mr.
Csdo preached morning and night most accept
ably.
DR.. Whitfield has had forty-three additions 70
tho membership OF the Fulton church as result
of the recent meetings held by Rev. w. w.
Smith. The revival Is stlll going on with un-
diminished interest
Both the morning and night eeryices at the
Second church were largely attended. At the
former Dr. Lnndfum delivered an exceedingly
plffving diaeofIroQ - WnTship.N while Qf night
he preached upon "William Carey the Father
and Founder OF Modern Missions" The latter SER
mon was OF especial interest and held the close
attention Of tho audience. IL was the first OF
series of sermons on tho "Baptist Fathers"
which DR.. Landrum will deliver. Next Sunday
night his subject will be "Roger Williams, the
Father OF Religious Liberty"
Professor II. II. Harris, OF Richmond College,
made an interesting address at the First
church Sunday night on the religious condition
Of the world. tie explained his remarks With
large colored map and pointed out the results ac-
complished by southern Bapiists In their mis-
sion work.
Rev. j. q. Hutson, Of Pinc-street, received
nine BY lettor Sunday. while Rev. W. l. Wright
OF Leigh-Street, received I'VE. The latter also
received three for baptism and baptized Eve,
while he gave tho right hand OF fellowship TO
fifteen.
Rev. Mr. Underwood preacnod at Randolph
Street church Sunday morning and received five
by letter. It was the first communion season In
OF fellowship was given 20 the entire member
ship. The Sunday-schoOl Of this church was
filled 20 overfiowine sunday morning. and occu-
pied two private residences Ia addition 10 the
temporary quarters.
Rev w. p. Hines, OF West-yiew Baptist church,
gave the hand Of fellowship TO one Sunday.
Dr. Hatcher rcappeared In his pulpit on SUM-
day after his ten DAYS absence In North Caro-
lima, and was greeted by great audiences In the
morning his theme was Christian fellowship,
and the sermon was heard by responsive and
fearful congregation. The Doctor spoke enthu-
sinsticaily OF the great revival at Wake-tOrest
College. In the evening hts sermon was on the
conversion OF Matthew, and at the close a num-
ber Of new membeIs were received into the
church.
Among the Methodists.
Sunday was n day of especial interest in the
Methodist Church, aud large congregations at
tended all the services. One member was re-
ceiyed on certificate at Broad-Street. aud. at
Union Station. where the revival continues this
week, thirty-nine we're received on profession oil
faith and three on certificate.
Bishop Granbery preached Sunday morning
and night at Iloward's-Gr5ve. Two were re-
celved ON profession OF faith and one on certif-
cate.
DR. Paul whitehead, presiding older Of the
district, occupied the pulpit Of Denny-Street
sunday night. There were four additions
Three new members we're received at Cente-
merry and one at Lauro.-Streot
Meetings viii be carried on this week at Clay
Street church.
DIR. sledd preached an able sermon at Cente-
nary church Sunday morning from ii. Timothy,
H., q" Bat the Word OF God is not bound"
Paul, the speaker said, was at this time prls-
oner at Rome. his crime being preaching the
Gospei. The snackles with which he was bound
did not. however, fetter Gods Word, for 1t
would have free course and be glorlned. Dr..
Sledd discussed mis- subject under two hcads-
first, what tho Gospel is and, second what Is
here affirmed OF IL.
The Oih-Market Church.
Sunday was "red-lettor day" In the history
OF the Old-Market church. IL was the second
anniversary Of its organization. In the morning
the pastor, Rev. L. h. Turnbull, delivered 20 a
large congregation q historical sermon, In which
transpired during tho year. At the cioeo OF tho
aerm IN the sacrament OF the Lords Supper Was
administered. Three new members werD re-
ceiyed At night the hall was 1iled
with large aud interested audience.
Tho pastor read the reports for the year, which
indicated a steady, healthy growth. This church
does not connne iBoli strictly 70 church lines In
It's work. but has branched out into reading
room, seWing-schoOl, and kindergarten, all OF
which are doing an excellent work and meeting
q felt need. DIR. HOge, who originated the move
ment several years ago which has materialized
IA the church, delivered a most interesting
address, IN which he related how he
began preaching in the hail and ex-
pressed his gratitude and appreciation
at the progress Of the work. Mayor Elyson
spoke OF the happy influence the work was
having upon that section Of the city In eleyating
its moral tone, greatly improving the peo-
pie as citizeus, diminishing crime, and saving
the children.
bright aud useful career lies before this
church, which will soon enlarge its influence 10y
erecting its church building on the corner OF
Nineteenth and Franklin streets.