The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-10
THE NEW PREACHERS.
Warm Welcome Is Extended Them by
Their Respective Congregations.

Warm Welcome - tfNl'"u'" '"'' ~
Their Respective Congregations.
There are now no empty pulpits In
Richmond. The Methodist ministers ap-
pointed TO charges IN this city by the
late Methodist conference, have all got
ten settled here and will preach in their
respective churches to-day
Rev. Joshua s. Hunter Of Trinity
church. arrived from Danville Friday,
and received a cordial reception. He was
met by a committee ct the train and es-
corted TO the parsonage at the corner OF
Twenty-sixth and Broad streets, wnere
everything was ready, even to a hot ON
ner on the table. and everything possible
was done TO make him feel welcome and
at home Mr.. Hunter is already wei
known in Richmond being a brother OF
Mr.. Charles T.. Hunter, Of this city, and
frequent visitor here.
Among the important charges held by
Mr.. Hunter i'm past years are Centenary
Iynchburg; Mt. Vernon in Danvine from
which he came to Richmond and church
es in Norfolk and Suffolk Mr.. Hunter
has an interesting family, and is IN the
prime of his powers as preacher. lie
will preach his Introductory sermon TINS
morning
Rev. Travers J. Taylor, the new pastor
who succeeds Rev. Or. Judkins at Laurel
Street arrived Friday night and was
followed yesterday by Mrs. Taylor ana
children. They were met by a committee
from the congregation and received at
the parsonage, 4O6 south Laurel street by
a delegation Of ladies and everything was
in readiness when they arrived. Mr..
Taylor will be introduced to his con-
eregation from the pulpit for the first
time this morning. Those who have al
ready met him are greatly pleased with
his genial manner and intelligence.
Much Pleased with Him
Rev James w. Moore. the new pastor
of the beautiful little st. James church
at the corner OF Marshall and Twenty
ninth streets, will preach at II A. NJ on
~ Finished Work" and at 1870 j. NJ
on az Multiplying Church" Mr.. Moore
preached for the first time last Sunday
and already his congregation are greatly
pleased with him. A welcome service
and soclable were given in his honor
Friday night which was very large
~ attended and proved most happy
affair. In the audience were ministers
and Law members of other denominations
who were present to join with the mem
bers OF the church in extending 10 the
ambassador of Christ the hand Of Chris
tian fellowship, and God-speed in his new
field.
The exercises We're opened with sing
ing by a selected chorus under the leader
ship Of Mr. r. NJ. S. Valentine, and pray
er by Rev. DR.. Gammon, Of the Presby-
terrain church. This was followed by
brief address Of welcome by Mr.. William
e. Woody of the board Of stewards, in
behalf Of the members and congregation
Of st. James. and remarks by Mr. A. b.
Cheatham on behalf of the Sunday school.
Rev. Mr.. Moore replied in the most fe-
Ncitous and pleasing manner, giving un-
mistakable evidence Of his ability TO make
an off-hand speech with TIE same ease an
grace that characterize his preaching.
Refreshments were served by the Ia
dies of the church, and altogether the
evening was one not only Of pleasure,
but destined TO bring pastor and people
closer together, and thus insure more
harmonious work in the cause of the
Master. Mr.. Charles c. Crump and sew
eral others lent addition pleasure to
the occasion by some excellent singing.
Rev. Mr.. Nash. of the Episcopal church;
Rev. Mr. Cannon, of the Presbyterian
church. Rev. Or. George II. Ray, and
Rev. Mr.. Linney were present