Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-21
READY FOR MOODY.
The Committees Have a Heating and
Make Final Preparations,
BUILDING PERFECTLY SAFE.
your Experts Declare That II IL Amply
strong and sccure-fail Outline
Of the Arrangements.


Mems christian Association yesterday af-
tcncon.
The meeting was called 20 order by
NV. Or. Hatcher. chairman. at whose
r.1ucst Rev DR. Ray led in prayer. MIR.
gharL.s =. Rady was elected secretary.
ur Hatcher stated that the announce
mont that Nj. Moody would be here and
,.r,m nee hts series Of meetings on Sun
a.v night was premature. The evange-
.., could not be here until Monday eve
MINK. aud would open his first service
~ Inc tabernacle at 7SO o'clock that
f..ht. which would be the time for the
services to commence on succeeding
L.hts also.
nJILpING COMMITTEES REPORT.
nr Hatcher then called for the reports
~ committees. and DR.. Landrum, from
... Committee on Building. reported that
t.e committee had selected a plan and
I.t up "a tabernacle TO seat 600 persons
. tlo corner Of Main and Fifth streets.
OHIO use OF the lot was donated by the
Nl-ors. and a permit obtained from the
council 20 erect tabernacle. The com
r.tt." gave the contract to MIR. Writ 4.
herman. and he had made an excellent
.. ~ work. The committee secured 7e5
Chairs from The Exposition and 500 from
-.r UaNron. The Electric Light Com
r.ry agreed to give all the light needed
tf hl'r pricc-about $50. He thought the
ara.e expense FOR building. lighting. clean
..- aud watchmen would be about $500.
.. committee advertised for proposals
90 sccupy the building after the meeting.
. ,1lsct 10 rent the same on adyanta-
G.us terms. as consent has been given to
DO i1c building remain until the 18th of
H.g BE referred 10 the rumor that the
t4.-ruIcle WAS not strongly built, and
SOD tl8t four Of the best builders In the
.. Dad examined il thoroughly and pro-
...nc.j 10 absolutely safe and two Of
t..m Mr.. T. whey Davis and another
Il said hat 10 was unnecessarily strong.
ID. -lll that Mr.. Moody visited the tabcr-
l-.. "a route for Norfolk ana tried its
acoustic qualities and expressed himself
,- t-hiy pleased. lie spoke and read pas
..-s from the Bible. and could b. heard
distinctly all over the house. IL Will be
l-ttsd by Thursday night and the choir
Du practice there.
ANOTHER ENTRANCE.
Nr West moved that the report be
mmiitcd in order that the committee
Oh .lt look into the matter Of having an
additional entrance TO the tabernacle
made on Main street.
ur Landrum explained that the builders
were not In favor OF this. as the steps
would have To be extended over the side
walk. TO make recess door would di-
uinish the seating capacity Of the build
INK.
The report was adopted.
MATTER OF FINANCE.
Mr. Cuningworth submitted the report
Of the Finance Committee. which was
accepted. The report sets forth tha1 It
will be- necessary 10 have about $50n.
The committee expect to raise 1000 at the
meetings. and assessed the several de-
nominations A.,Oo-Baptists, $1,000; Meth
odists a,VlO. Presbyterians d,c0. Ep.sco-
pAliaus. 500 and Christians, $3.50. The
committee viii send letters to prominent
citizens. asking contributions. Ihe
amount 10 b. raised will he expended
thus. BuiIling $500. entertainment, N'yc;
in, iientals. x.Vn
pr. Cannon stated that overflow meet
iucs would be held at the Second Presby-
terrain and second Baptist churches and
IN. Young Mems Christian Association II
necessary.
ENTERTAINMENT.
Or Tudor. from the Committee on En-
D % t.
had done all that was necessary.
Br. Cooper. from the same committee.
reported that Mrs. Atkinson. Of the Lex
ircton Hotel. had offered TO entertain
N,-srs Moody and Sankey while they re-
manned in the city free Of cost Mcssrs.
Bliss. Jacobs, ard Ntedham are al this
hotel at reduced rates. Mr.. Needham VII
hereafter be the guest of DR.. j. Han
Moore.
ON motion Of Rev. Mr.. Van Iiouten the
action of the committee was approved.
RESERVED SEATS FOR GIRLS.
DR. Nelson. Of the Baptist Female In
.tI-ute. INQUIRED II reserved seats could
l. secured for his pupils, ana suggested
that reserved seats also be set apart Tor
n. orphan girls.
Dr. Hatcher stated that the Committee
Oh I-sh,rs would endeaVor TO make pro-
visions FOR al female schools.
Nr SwinefOri said he would endeaVoI
&, provide the necessary tickets Tor the
schools II the principals would nouiy MN
Dr Cooper moved. and it was adopted
,lat the heads Of female educational in
.utuuous whose pupils will attend the
MEETINGS i'm body De requested 10 no
49,, the chairman of the Committee on
FISHERS Of the fact an hour in advance
~ th, meetings.
TD SEAT THE CROWDS.
The Committee on Ushers. through
ft.r chairman. reported that they had
t.i several meetings. had sent circular
letters 70 all the churches, and all had
f.-iunded There viii b. chief usher
,.h, will be in charge of the other ushers'
trranreInents had been made for meals
FER usncrs and for police surveillance at
th- tabernacle.
On motion Of DR. Tudor the Committee
o. Entertainment were instructed 10 pro-
,lle means for conveying Mr.. Jacobs
.-cn point 10 point TO attend and sing
al ne preparatory meetings
~. question Of providing a carriage for
S'-srs Moody and Sankey after each SER
y..~ was left 20 the Committee on Enter
'...w nj
COMMITTEE on PRINTING.
Ur Young from the Committee on
Nrlntinc reported that his committee had
ttI cards tickets. and badges printed for
..e.ia workers. and expected TO get out
STEERS and other matters next week.
Tle committee and pr Hatcher compli'
'.cntcd the newspapers for their work
:. calling attention 10 the meetings, and
helping to create interest i'm them.
Tickets TO the platform will be sent 10
Iny iCitns and others. The committee
"lI furnish platform tickets TO resident
ministers for visiting ministers.
IIr, tudor expressed the opinion that
'hr Entertainment Committee would have
ta-lr hands full, as the city would be
t-h 81 visiting ministers
THE MUSIC.
Dr. stewart. chairman OF the Music
'.'nmlitce. reported encouraging progress.
il- choir would consist OF 200 voices
detrimental music Will be provided
N.fh probably a fine cornetist to help lead
tre singing. The hymn-books will be sod
ir me uSheIs one hour before the meet
.res. and after Mr. Moody commences 10
preach hey VIII be on sale at the doors
Ihc members OF the choir are expected
iH provide themselves with books.
IT, Hatcher said he had an applica
zion frora the colored people 10 have
Mr Moody preach for them, and the
Committee on Building thought OF offer
nr the tabernacle for colored congrega-
lions ON Sabbath mornings. If MIR. Moody
had no objection.
In's suggestion was approved.
Mr Needh9m invited all the committees
90 meet him al the preparatory meetings.
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