Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-10-29


necton between the general body and the Pro
testant Episcopal Church. He said that the
assistance which the Church received from the
efforts OF the brotherhood could not DO over
rated: that strong. active young men were ALSO
lutely necessary in order TO uphold the hands OF
the clergy, ana to perform duties beyond inc
work Of the latter, and for success In the spread
OF Cnrists kingdom there must Do two separate
powers working In harmonious accord-one on
the part OF the rector. the other from the Efforts
Of the lay.
Major Stiles was followed by tho General Sec
rotary, j. w. Wood, who IL pointed way ex-
planned that the General Convention OF the Epis-
copal Church was the Church legislative, the
Church congress, the Church speculative, and
the ~. Andrews Brotherhood represented the
Church aggressive.
EXPERIENCE OF THE PRESIDENT.
The President then made an interesting talk,
relating his experience in becoming a member
Of the Church. He said that for along time ne
was kept out Of the Church because he could see
nothing for him TO do save TO attend services
Finally some one sent him n batch OF literature
dealing with the brotherhood. lie saw from
this how useful the laymen could be and AZ once
1oinsd the brotherhood. lt was great poWerln
inc hands OF tue clergymen TO have IN their
churches young men upon whom Ihey could cali
70 perform work beyond the reach OF the minis
ter.
ers lacKed sympathy, kindness and self-sacri-
flee until they became interested IN the salvation
OF their fellow-men. He attached grave IND
DOrtance TO the indifference with winch tne ave
rage church member regarded the religious con-
dition of men at large. Interesting speeches
were made by Mr.. John l.. Alfriend, OF norfolk;
Rev. L. NJ. Stires, OF West Point; Rev. Mr.. kuyk
lin an amusing talk. which caught the ear oil the
entire audlence); Mr.. II. NJ. Castle, of Norfolk:
A. X. Fenton. of Alexandra, and others.
TO HOLD ANNUAL COUNCILS.
DR.. Mcbride offered the following:
ResoUed, That we recommend that an am
nuaI council OF the brotherhood be held, to be
fspyn al pf q oh n Diocese
GINA and that Of West Virginia"
The resolution was referred TO the following
committees Rev. X. j. Mcbride, II. NJ. Castle,
Major Robert stiles, Rev. John p. Tyler, Rev..
>. Moore and Mr.. j. W. Wood.
The appropriate Work Of the Brotherhood
was announced by the president as the next
subject for discussion, ami a general account OF
Virginia chapters, together with some idea OF
their work, their prospects, and the legitimate
limits OF the efforts of the chapters followed, ana
talks were made by DIR. Mcbride, Mr. Barton
Meyers of Norfolk, and others.
At 2 o'clock a delightful luncheon wns served
by the ladies OF the different Episcopal churches
In the city. The central table represented
cross the ensign Of the brotherhood, and on each
side OF this were other tables laden Win most
tempting repast.
THIS entertainment was given by all the Epis-
cOpal churches in the city, and was under the
control Of a committee Of ladies' from each
church. as follows: st. Psul's, Miss Lily Plea
eants (chaumbn); 81. James, Miss Annie BAH:
Monumental, Mrs. Rahm; Christ, airs. Burton;
81. Johns Miss Weddell: Moore Memorial, Mr..
Schtpu: Meade-Memorial, Miss Wood; Grace,
Mrs. George West; Emmanuel, Mrs. Joseph
Bryan.
The hall was beautifully decorated.
CHAPTERS IN THE COUNTRY.
The afternoon session was called 20 order at
$3.50 with the second vice-presldent, Rev. r. NJ.
Stires, OF West PJint, III tho chair After hymn
Rev. MIR. Bryan led In prayer. resolution
sending greetings TO Bishop White, and ex-
pressing qualification on his return TO his do
cese, was read and adopted Some routine bust
uess was then disposed OF, after which the sub
iect OF County Chapters was announced, ana
Rev. T.. l.. Goodwin, OF kadfOrd, made an address
In which he explained the special advantage OF
having chapters in tho country, and showed
very clearly how necessary 1t WAS 10 have young
men 70 build up the parishes when rectors we're
obliged 20 ride from ten 10 fifteen miles 20 reach
some Of their parishiOners Mr.. GOODWIN
speech was a clear proof of the speakers knowl-
edge OF this subject, and he made some fine
points in regard 10 organizing and strengthen
ing chapters in rural districts He was followed
by Mr. W. G. Sturgis, of New Haven, on the i'm
porlance OF the Bible class and Scripture read
| ing Mr.. #. w. Wood, OF New York, In brief
| talk on the amount of good that may be accom-
plished by country chapters Rev. j. r. Mason
Rev. MIR. Bryan, Mr. Roosevelt Page, and others,
| who discussed the topic IN an interesting ana
Several of the rectors OF the city also TOOK
active part in the meeting. Among these we're
| Revs. G. X. kuyk and John Is. Newton, VINO
made encouraging talks.
The meeting then adjourned until S:l1.
EVENING SESSION.
| The announcement that DR.. Mcbride, OF Lex
| ington, and Major Stiles of this city, would ad-
| dress the convention on the "RelaIions OF the
| brotherhood 10 the General Cause and Church
| o. Christ and 20 Christian Union last night
| brought out quite a large audience. The de-
| yotonal exercises were conducted by Rev. Scolly
Moore of Parkersburg, W. Va. resolution to
the effect that the convention heartily endorsed
Aud us 'r(tG
| To subscribe for the same was adopted, after
when the President called upon Or. Mcbride
| to address tho audience DR.. Mcbride has repu-
tation all over the State as pulpit orator, ana
his hearers on this occasion were by no means
| DISAPPOINTED. go,
| DR. McBride's illustrations were skilfully
/ drawn, his language peculiarly effective, ana his
| final appeal TO the young men Tor harmony and
unity in the work Of Christs cause as iorcible as
| 10 was earnest. .
| Major Stiless talk was brief, but exceptionally
well directed. In language beautiful and pa
| thelic he cited instances in which the bonds OF
| Christian union had drawn men OF duerent re-
igious feelings closer together IN inc WORK OF inc
| general cause, and closed with high tribute 70
! the convention, In which be believed there was
| as uiucn genuine Christianity as in any organi-
| cation OF similar nature on earth.
| Mr. William G. Sturgis of New Haven, con-
| Quoted a sample Blble-ciass, when evoked close
attention on the part OF the audience. The SER
| vice was opened with prayer, ana the teaclera
| exposition Of the passage selected was Doll
! clear-cut and simple
| To-day holy communion Will be celebrated al
| A. NJ, aud four business sessions Will be held
during the day--at $3.50 A. NJ, when the Bro
| thernood and City Evangelz1ton Will be the
| subject for discussion; at 1850 i. NJ, Wner
| Ways and Means" will be conslderedi at r
| NJ luncheon will be served by the ladies In the
| building and at $3.50 +. N. attention viii be d.
rected to the General Conference on inc sate
| OF the brotherhood in virginia" Az SD y: NJ NJ
| reports from delegates TO the Boston convention
| will occupy the body IN the Young MeAs 0hIls
4 tian Association Hall
In the Churches Tomorrow.
Bishop wingneld. OF Northern California, viii
| preach at ST. Johns Sunday morning. Inc
| BISHOP has a fne reputation as preacher. The
| congregations Of Christ church and OF Meddel
| chapel will unite at st. Johns az z. NJ. IN Q
| meeting IN tho interest OF the Brotherhood OF ~
| Andrews. Mr.. Wood, the general secretary OF th'
! organization, whose headquarters ere IN New
| YORK will make the address. Though younl
| man. he has unusual gifts as an organizer hho
| manager OF this most promising orgahllallou
An especial invitation is extended 70 young ~ ~
| 70 attend and hear OF TINS sroab hO'oiuen
| among their class.
SUNDAY afternoon at 4 O'Clock part OF th,
delegates TO the convention OF the BrotperhoOc
OF st Andrew will assemble at Moors' y eulor ~
church. where several prominent leaders III tn'
| movement will deliver addresses Ihts inoes
ing viii be ander the auspices OF Moore-Memo
rial Chapter, and the public are invited 90
MIR. Lewis 4. Hte, VINO is located az NO ou'
east Marshall street, Is now in charge OF th'
mission In this city OF the New Jernseiel
| Church. This mission, which IVES organlzei II
February last, has its rooms az 10. east SlS!
street, where they have good library ana mol
their services. -, T.,
Tbs young ladies OF tho Richmond Femaie !, IN
stitute will attend tho Broad-street Methodis
| church tomorrow night DIR. Tudor VIII preaci
an appropriate sermon. TIE seats IN tue centre
| OF the church will be reserved Tor me youhi
ladies', but the sides Of the church ana the gai
leries will be open to the public
Rev. Il. W. Jones, OF Bedford City, wiz preacl
Mt ST. Marks church Sunday morning ~
o'clock. At night this congregation VIII pr9Da
biy unite In the service at ST. Paufs. heV
James Grammer, d. d., will ofnclate A. urac'
church morning and evening.
"Mgy Go to tho Theatre ?" wiz Do the suu!eo
NJ the speclal DISCOURSE 70 be delivered to-mor
row night by Rev. X. II. Bennett, paS1or Y
Washing, on-Street Methodist church.
| Al Howard s-Grove Methodist church to-mot
row morning Rev. DR.. II. f. Johnston wiii pieaS,
! a special sermon upon the theme, F" heaven
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