The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-05-17
CHURCH-GOING PEOPLE.
SERVICES WHICH THEY ATTENDED.
Sunday rs IL Was Passed In Richmond.
Chiidrcn's Day CcIebrated-Notes from
tho Various Denominations.

On Sunday afternoon tho anniversary OK.
ercses Of the Episcopal Sunday schools of
Richmond and vicinity were held. In conse-
quence of the large mem bership and the great
attendance expected. the exercises took place
at St. Pauls and St. james churches All tho
Sunday schools east of st. Paul's met at that
church. while those west of ST. Paul's as
sombled at St. James church. Colonel Hob
son was in charge Of seating the congrega-
ton at 81. Pguls and Mr.. T. A Arthur at St
James. The exercises were conducted at st.
faufs church by Mr.. Thomas Potts. the pres
ldeut OF the union. while Rev. John H. Mason
took charge OF the servic. nj St James church.
In both churches the same programme was
executed. Ii consisted of beautiful singing.
recitation Of the creed. reading OF psalms.
the lesson. the collect and prayers Rev.
Preston Nash made the address at II. Pauls.
while Rev Mr.. Williams assistant rector OF
~. PauVs. spoke at ~. James church. The
exercises were full u interest and highly en-
ioyed by very large audiences.
Rev. Dean Carmichael. OF Montreal,
brother Of Rev. Hartley Carmichael. rector of
II. leuls Episcopal church. preached at that
church on Sunday morning and evening lie
Is o most impressive preacher and his sermons
are characterized by originality of treatment
religious ferver and dramatic beauty.
Bishop Randolph preached 10 "A large con-
gregatiOn at st. james church Sunday morn
ing.
Rev. William Munford delivered an elo-
quent sermon at the same hour at Moore
Memorial church.
CBHDRES's DAY.
The Children's day celebration at Centenary
Methodist Episcopal church Sunday after
noon was one OF the most comnlete and sue
cessiul ever held in this city. The rendition
of the musical programme throughout was of
an excellent character. and tho chorus singing
by the children indicated careful training.
Bringing IN the Sheaves.' sung and acted by
the infant class. was particularly good. The
building OF the celestial temple was beautiful
iy executed and made an interesting tabeau.
The temple was supported by thirteen col
umns. denominated Truth" "Meekness'
Patience" Honesty" Wisdom" Faith
lance" Forgiveness" Industry" and
Path"
Cbildren's day was appropriately observed
at the Wesleyan Mission Sabbath school,
Twenty ninth aud Clay streets. yes terday af-
ternOOn. The exercises consisted of recita-
lions and singing by the scholars and most
pleasing and instructive address by Rev. DR..
Peterson.
TIE ELLYsoN MEMORIAL TABLET.
The Sunday schOOlroOm OF the Second
Baptist church was filed TO overlooking Sun
day morning. The unyeiling of the Ellys0n
memorial rabiet at 10 o'clock was the mat
ter of absorbing interest Rev. DR.. Landrum
presided and the following programme was
carried out: l. Singing by the school. 2
Prayer by Assistant Superintendent Walter
Bowie: ,. address by Jackson b. Wood.
I. Singing by the school 5, Presentation of
the tablet by II. ~ Starke and unyeiling Of
il 10y Stiles Huot Eilyson: 6. Singing by the
school. T. Address by G. K. Robins; & Sing
ing by tho school; .. Benediction.
Among those in attendance were many Of
the oldest members OF the church. who had
been scholars under Mr.. Elyson. aud their
descendants Tor two generations. The exer-
cises were full OF interest and very impress
siye.
The ceremonies were in charge Of the fol-
lowing committee: Mr.. II. NJ Starke. Mr..
W. j.. Robins, Miss Sye Roberts. Miss Fan
HE Blake