The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-07
HAPPENINGS ON SUNDAY.
NEWS FROM THE CITY CHURCHES.
Items OF Interest to tho Various Denoml-
nntions In Kichmo nd-Sacred Ser
vices in the sanctuaries.


The Joint celebration OF the thirty-third an
niversary Of the Sunday school and Children's
day at Broad street Methodist Episcopal
church Sunday was carried out in tho most
attractive style. and tho entire affair was OF
the highest order. The musical programme
was especially fine. The grand organ. pre-
sided over 10y Miss Julia Henn.ng was ac-
companied 10y select band OF six pieces and
a full choir OF excellent voices. The effect
was very inspiring, aud when accompanied by
the SUNDAY school and the entire congrega-
tlon IN singing Praise God from whom all
dressings How there was an excellent full
ness OF tone. rarely heard
The singing Of Mrs. John Briggs and Miss
Grace Henhing was especially sweet. and the
selections by the girls OF the school did great
credit 10 the training Of their teachers.
Master Robert Hunter about SIX years Il
age made the address Of welcome with perfect
composure and fine effect. and won the hearts
OF all present.
Atrio composed Of little girls. Mabeth Rus
sell, Lillian bowman and Nary Lizzie Hob
son. sung and acted Gospel II the Flowers
ana each rendered her part with much grace
and sweetness.
The Rotations and songs were of an IN
usually high Character Tho closing scene.
where nineteen little girls formed pyramid
Of flowers and emblematlcaily acted and sung
as they were perched on high. made beauti-
full picture OF infantile loneliness and inno-
cence. The floral decorations were as taste
fnl rs they were elaborate, and the altar and
chancel gained the admiration of every eye.
one OF the most unique and beautiful features
of the occasion was the bringing in the
sheaves. when six young girls. having taken
up the collection IN boxes made IN Imitation
OF sheaves and covered with wheaton heads.
marched 10 the chancel rail and placed their
boxes ~ the harvester does his shock OF grain.
The entire entertainment was Of the most de-
lghttul character and should give much
qualification 10 Mr. +. I. Minor superintend-
ent, and the teachers as it did pleasure 10 the
immense audiences. which filled every part OF
the church The school now has 456 scholars
on it, roll and will have their annual picnic
at Providence Forge June 18th.
The Baptists.
Rev Dr. Hatcher preached the baccalau-
reate sermon before the young ladies Of the
Richmond Female Institute at his church
Sunday. The faculty and young ladies OF
the school marched 10 the church IN BODY
and occupied the centre tiers OF seats present
ing picture as lovely as II was rare. Inc
sermon has been much discussed since a.
peculiarly appropriate and mastery address
Inc new DhDLlsL CluIcu AZ Ddit'h iIS'b 49,
was dedicated Sunday with interesting anu
appropriate ceremonies The opening ser
vices were conducted by Or. W. W. Ian
drum. 4 number OF other ministers were
present. and with Professor Harris took part
in the services. A large number OF persons
attended. and those who saw the building iof
| the first time were much pleased Win ~ ap-
/ pearance and proportions. Rev. Il. L. Cham-
bers Of Richmond College Is at present sup,
plying this charge Ile will be succeeded
! September lst by Rev. DR.. X. II. Pit, VINO
Will by that time have become resident OF
the Heights. Tho deacons Of the church are
/ Messrs John H. Rogers and William NJ
! Luck. Mr. H. Lee Lorraine Is the church
| clerk. Mr r. X. Sands ID the superintendent OF
the flOurishiug Sunday school Inc new
/ church starts out with large and jealous
membership and with bright prospects Tor
very successful future.
Among the ministers present at the Baptlst
preachers weekly meeting sunday were
/ the following visitors j. IS. PTut. ". W.
! Reynolds. j. b. Dickinson, +. IS. Hatcher,
| ". NJ Jennings, aud also Professor Ponde1-
ter Tnvior the newly elected president OF the
Jeler Female Institute al Bediof CITY.
Rev. j. b. Pruit preached Sunday at Ran
/ d0lph-street Baptist church.
Rev J.. 4. DadIuun preached the annlyer-
sary sermon before the Dung Mems Mission.
ary Society OF Gracc-street Baptist churcn
SUNDAY night. Mr.. Dadmun, who until re-
Gently Was the assistant State secretary OF the
Young Mems Christian Association, IS fast be-
coming a remarkable preacher and his ser
mon Sunday night was listened To with in-
tense interest BY tho large congregation
present.
The Sunday evening services in Christ Epis-
copal church have been changed for the SUM-
mer from T.. VI y +. NJ. The evening
services Oh Wednesday will be continued as
usual at =. NJ.
Rev DR.. T. c. DashieN will hereafter
/ ofhciato aiOne at the services 40 st. Mark =
! church. the Rev W. b. Williams having de-
! clGed TO hereafter give ali his time TO tho
reformatory at Laurel station Services will
be held al the institution twice on Sundays.
! in the morning and evening. The Nednes-
day evening services Will be continued in ST.
Marks church during the summer.
At Monumental church the services on Sun
day afternoon will hereafter be held at 8
! o'clock instead of Z. VI.
At st. Johns Episcopal church Rev. c. r..
| kuyk preached an eloquent sermon on Sun
! day morning in the absence of Rev. Or. Bur
| ton. who had been called 10 Cleveland, O.,
on some family affairs Rev. DR.. HOdgson.
Of the University Of the South. administered
the Holy Communion. Or. HOdgson Is q
brother OF Mr. Joseph II. Estes OF this city
! whom he IS visiting.
E
Johns church have been discontinued for the
summer
At Grace Episcopal church the regular
meeting of the Brotherhood Of 81. Andrew
will be held on Wednesday evening. On next
| Saturday 81. Barnabas Day services will be
held at 1870 A. NJ.
Notes.
Rev Dr. Pitt Sunday preached the CON-
| mencement sermon before the SOuthsde
| Female Institute at Burkeyle worry large
/ and appreciative audience were present.
Children day was celebrated in interesting
/ style NJ the Seyenth-street Christian church
! Sunday and very attractive programme was
rendered. Mr. j. h. Durrett the superinten-
| dent Of the Sunday school made short adj
dress, alter which the pastor, Rev. Jabel
| Hail spoke briefly. AZ the close OF Mr.. Hall.
remarks well known gentleman now nearly
/ eighty years OF age, protested religion. The
collection was Tor foreign missions and n nice
! sum WAS raised
The Presy byterisn pastors of the city had q
very pleasant conference yesterday morning
Rev. DR.. Kerr was warmly welcomed back
from MS visit 20 the General Assembly at Hot
! Springs. Ark All the ministers reported fine
meetings Sunday Rev. }. Calvin Stewart
OF the Church OF the Covenant, had eighteen
additions 10 his church.
Gone to Mount Vernon.
Governor Mckinney and Colonel John Bell
/ Riuuar faff LAST eVeuipu for Washinnfon from