Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-04
HEAR NEW PASTORS.
REV. MessRs. MERCER AND WHITLEY
PREACH THEIR FIRST SERMONS.
Dpeuipg Services II the Holy Trinity
Oar mfnistsrs in 1snncssee--Ths
Orpkanage Work.

OF West-view Baptist church. preached
IDS FIRST sermons there Sunday filing the
pulpit both morning and evening. Large
congregations were present at both ser
Vices, and the sermons were learned and
beautiful expositions OF the Gospel HIS
text In the morning was from Colossians.
l., 18th and 18th: Whom we preach. warn
ing every man. and teaching every man
IN NH wisdom: that we may present every
man perfect In Christ Jesus: whereunto
I also labor. striving according TO His
working. which worke,h In me nightly"
AT night the text was Exodus. xxxili..
18th: For wherein shall IL be known
here that and thy people have found
grace in Thy sight? is II not In that
Thou goest with us? So shall we be sepa-
rated, and Thy people. from all the peo-
pie that are upon the face OF the earth"
There were no special services In con-
ncction with the welcome accorded the
new pastor: but next Sunday installation
services win be held. commencing at $3.50
o'clock Rev. DIR. William Il. Hatcher
will preside and Mr.. Robert M. Smith.
one Of the deacons Will deliver an adj
dress OF welcome on the part of the con-
gregation. The Violet Society will. on
Thursday OF next week. tender a re-
ception 10 the pastor and congregation
MR.. WHITLEY AT BROAD-STREET.
At Broad-Street Methodist church Sun
day Rev. ]. T. Whitley. newly appointed
20 that pastorate. preached two splendid
sermons. The discourse in the morning
was devoted 10 the duties OF the Church
and pastor. AT night his text was from
Matthew. xvii, ed: What shall i do
then with theeg
The preacher gave a recital or the trial
OF Christ, and most of the discourse was
IN answer to the question. What VIII
you do with Christi II was an earnest
appeal alike 10 the Christian and the
sinner. and received the close attention of
the audience. A number of the members
of the other Methodist churches were
present. and n cordial reception was ten
dered the new pastor.
OPENING OF HOLY TRINITY.
The formal opening OF the Church OF
the Holy Trinity, the beautiful edifice on
Laurel street between Main street and
Floyd avenue, took place Sunday morn
ing The services were conducted by
Rev, Mr. J. J. Gravatt- the rector. who
came here from Hampton little more
than n year ago to succeed Rev. Dr.
Sprigg, resigned. Every pew In the
pretty house OF worship was filled. ana
the congregation was quite a fashionable
one. Bishop Newton preached the sermon,
which was an able and forcible discourse
upon building OF the Temple OF Goa. In
his conclusion the Assistant-Bishop spoke
Of the beauty and magnihcence OF the
church, and Of the indefatigable energy
expended by both rector and congregation
In its erection. Holy communion was
celebrated after the regular service. This
church Is one of the handsomest In the
Wcst-End
THE MISSIONARY MEETING.
At night the regular monthly meeting
OF the Richmond Protestant Episcopal
Missionary Society was held at the
Church OF the Holy Trinity. The attend
ance was so large that many persons
were unable to gain admission and re-
turned home. Nearly all the Episcopal
clergy Of the city were present. The SER
vices were conducted in very Impressive
manner by Rev. DIR. John X. Mason and
Rev. Messrs. J. Y. bowman and Pres
ton Nash. Rev. +. S. Stickney. rector or
Monumental church. preached the SER
mon which was full of interest, giving
much instruction concerning missionary
work. The benediction was pronounced
by Bishop Newton. The meeting was one
OF the most successful the society has
ever held.
BISHOP MENTIONS VIS1TATIONS.
Assistant Bishop Newton returned to
the city Saturday, having finished his WIS.,
itations In Tidewater. He Is looking ex-
ceedIngly well. and speaks in pleasant
terms Of the people among whom he has
been stopping during the past two weeks.
He confirmed several classes during his
absence, the total number being about
thirty.
The meeting Of the Glorious yesterday
was quite largely attended. The usual
reports from the clergymen were re-
ce.ved. and Mr.. Gravatt reported the ar
rmgements made for the holding of the
ministers conference. which has already
been printed In the Dispatch.
The choir OF ST. Pauls church has been
reorganized for the winter, and 1t now
contains the names of several leading
singers OF the city. who are new acquisi-
lions TO that musical body.
OUR PREACHERS IN TENNESSEE.
The Baptist and Reflector, of Nashville,
has the following account of DIR.
Hatchers work in that city:
The meetings at the First Baptist
church. of this city, in which Pastor
Frost is being assisted by DR.. w. r..
Hatcher. are daily growing in interest.
DR.. Hatcher Is preaching some Very plain.
practical, earnest. old-fashioned Gospel
sermons. which are making deep impress
sions upon his audiences The congrega-
lions are constantly increasing. 1t lis
hoped that this week will see a great otit-
pouring upon the church and the com
munity. and that many souls will be born
into the Kingdom OF the Lord. DIR.
Hatcher's coming to Nashville has been
a benedction to- the Bapusts Of the city.
lie is great preacher. we'll as a
genial, whole-souled man." DR.. Hatcher
will return for services in his church
next Sunday.
Rev. Dr. Landrum Is in Knoxville,
Tenn, where he is assisting Rev. r. IL.
AGREE in the conduct OF protracted
meeting. Mr.. AGREE was at one time
in Lynchburg. and later was in Peters,
burg. DR.. Landrum will return Sunday.
WORK OF THE ORPHANAGE.
Rev. George ]. HOLIDAY. superintend-
ent Of the Baptist Orphanage, at Salem,
preached at Grace-Street church Sunday
morning and at Barton Heights at night
AT the latter place he gave q very in
teresting account OF the work being done
by the institution of which he has con-
troll. There were, he said, fifty-elght chill
dren in the orphanage. who were being
trained In various ways. The institution
is now being supported by the Baptist
churches of the State, and costs about
500 per month. 1t was his aim and am
billion 10 make II sef-sustaining, and
every effort TO this end was now being
made. In the course of short time a
cottage. TO cost $1,000 OF 5000, Will be
erected by Messrs. Schmelz Brothers,
of Hampton. This cottage will have
room for the accommodation OF fifty boys,
and as soon as 1t is completed the other
building will be turned over for the ex-
elusive use of the girls. Considerable
machinery has been donated 10 the In
stitution. and the board have In view
the erection OF an Industrial building.
At the annual meeting OF the Pine
Street Baptist Sunday school, held Sun
day afternoon. the following were elected
for the ensuing term: III. s. Carter, super
intendent: w. l.. Snyder. first assistant
superintendent; ID. H. Bottoms, second
assistant superintendent; William Daniel,
secretary; G. 4. Hill, assistant secretary;
William III. Hill. librarian: Robert S.
Trower, Walter c. Hill. and John X.
Hooper. Jr.. assistant librarians: J. w. II.
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