The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-16
SOME RELIGIOUS NOTES.
Condensed News In the Churches Gen
orally.

orally.
The official statistics Of the Wesleyan
Methodist Of England show total mem
bership OF 427. 100 az against 424,V52 last
year. The new members received num-
Der A. 1ss. while there are e. 1873 on trial.
There are 6S, l25 junior members ana 1ol
candidates.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union OF
America holds its third International
Convention at indianapolis July lath-
10th. Among the persons who VIII De
present and make addresses are Presl-
dent John H. Chapman, the Rev a. j.
Dickinson. OF Selma, Ala; =. $. Henson,
=. D., Of Chicago: ii. NJ. King, b. j.,
II Providence. r. l.; General 4. j. Nor
gan. w. NJ Lawrence. ID. j.. OF Chicago;
George c. Lorlmer, u. D.. Of Boston,
Norway Williams. Esq, Of New loTk,
and DR.. A. c. Dixon. Of Brooklyn.
Christian people in Pittsburg arc jubI
liant over the veto by Governor Pattison
of the bin TO repeal the act OF 1855 i'm
posing a Ane Of twenty-five dollars for
each violation Of the Sunday law Of 1894
Ia Allegheny county Governor Patti
son Ia his message traces the increase
Of the penalty and urges that II was es-
tabiisted by the highest authority and
kept upon the statute books IN recogni-
uon of a sound public sentiment; that
there Is no popular demand for rs, re-
peal, and that the conditions are such
as 10 call for It's continuance.
The Young Mems Christian Association
Of Yale University has done wise thing
In issuing an open letter to all who have
friends about 10 enter college, inviting
the cooperation Of teachers, pastors and
parents in introducing to them all new
students. They desire to extend a cor
dial greeting 20 such. welcome them
so the best lie Of the place, and do every
thing In their power to assist them dur
ing the first week Of college life In form
ing the right kind Of new associations
and receiving proper Impressions. The
letter Is signed by William II. Salmon.
president, and Henry T. Fowler, general
secretary.
With a view TO uniting Christians Of
all denominations and associations into
a working body for the promotion of
work I'm sociology, arrangements have
been made for meeting at Chautauqua,
10 be held July 10Th and 20th, for forming
an American Institute Of Christian So
GEOLOGY. II WILL be along much the same
line as ire Christian Social Union in
the United States and Canada, which has
already done much. under the presi-
dency OF Bishop Huntington, 10 interest
people in the application Of Christianity
to the social and Industrial problems Of
the day The principles are In general
% 10 claim for the Christian law the Ill
innate authority TO rule social practice;
(2) to study together how 20 apply the
moral truths and principles Of Christian
ity to the social and economic difficulties
Of the day, 81 10 present Christ In prac-
teal life as a living master and king
the enemy Of wrong and selnshness
the power OF righteousness and love
Among those interested in the movement
are Bishop Vincent. the Rev. Washington
GLADDEN.. Professor II. T. Ely president
James Brand. the Rev. Sydney Strong,
and the Rev Or. Heron. II IS desired
that ~ wide cooperation ms possible
may be enlisted so as 10 secure effective
organization and the widest influence.