Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
rWENTY-FIFTH YEAR
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF
Nm. MARTINS PAsroRArE.
rirst Presbyterfan Church Of Dam
VILE Throased with Members of
All Observation-Disclosures Trib-
utes to the venerable Divine.

pANvILLE, VA. February 2.-4pe-
clai.)-Rev. DR.. Alexander Martin, pastor
Of the First Presbyterian church OF Dan
Vile, came here in November. 1863, from
Charlotte county. Va. He mas spent
twenty-five years as pastor OF the churcn'
and no man is more endeared TO peo-
nile than he is to those who compose his
congregation, and he Is beloved by the
members OF every denomination In NO
yember, 1894, the twenty-flfth anniversary
of his pastorate should have been cele-
brated, but the Doctors bad health at
that time and other causes prevented II,
and SO 1t was arranged that 1t should
occur on Wednesday evening, January
go 1895.
The church edifice had been tastefully
and beautifully decorated with evergreens.
cedars, and potted plants. On the wall
In the rear Of the pulpit, in silver charac-
tiers framed In evergreen, were the dates
lS69-1S94. Beneath a red-shaded lamp at
the pulpit was an easel on which rested
q magnificent floral horseshoe. In the GEN.
tire OF which were embedded the figures
Is.
BY o'clock the handsome edifice was
filled with people, members Of all the de-
nomins tons; all the city pastors were
also present. After singing "All Hall the
Power OF Jesus Name" prayer by Rev.
Dr. I. n. Whaley, and a solo, Rev. w.
II. Doggett made a short but feeling adj
dress to the pastor. An address on be-
half Of the ofiice-bearers and member
ship of the church was also read.
A FEELING TALK.
Dr. Martin responded to these express
sions OF love and good will In a feeling
talk. He spoke OF the early history of
his pastorate and paid feeling tribute
to the memory OF those officers and men,
bers Of the church who have passed over
the river. He gave a few facts taken
from the history OF the church. In 1863
there were 40 communicates. and the
amount of money raised for all purposes.
exclusive Of pastors salary, was $3.50.
Two churches, Shelton Memorial and
Franklin-Street, have grown out Of the
First church. and yet the number OF
communicates now is $50. and the amount
raised last year for purposes other than
pastors salary was 1876. He paid a
grand tribute to the women in their de-
votion to the church. and made a touch
ilS dIu5iOh do " ANid-
lions with other ministers.
A beautiful letter from Rev. DR.. NJ
d. Hoge. OF Richmond. was read, In
which. for himself and the Presbyterian
preachers OF Richmond and Manchester,
was rendered Christian greetings.
All the ministers present then made
talks. after which the benedicton was
pronounced and the congregation invited
into the lecture-room, where refreshments
ere served.
The Doctor was presented with a box,
which was said to contain nice little
sum. as a testimonial from his people.
1t was the happiest event that has
taken place in Danville this year.
PAGE-ROSSER.
On Wednesday morning at IL o'clock,
at the residence o. Mrs. r. W. White,
on Grove street Miss Annie Elizabeth
Rosser, of this city, eldest daughter
OF Mr.. @. G. Rosser, OF Richmond, was
united in marriage with DR.. Robert l..
Page, of Batesvlle, Albemarle county.
Va. Besides relatives OF the contracting
parties. few Intimate friends were
present 10 witness the celebration of the
ceremony. The parlor had been draped,
and the blinds and curtains drawn to
darken the room. Light from pink
tlai ihoasy " lAC
drapery.
As the wedding march was begun on
the organ by Miss Jennie Taylor the
bride and groom entered the parlor, ac-
cOmpanied by Mr.. W. G.. Page, brother
of the groom. as best man, and Miss
Fannie Rosser sister OF the bride, as
maid of honor. They were met BY Rev.
p. Il. Thames. who united the two loving
hearts in a most impressive manner.
The trCe wore a handsome brown and
green mixed cloth travelling dress, and
cerried La France roses. The groom
formerly lived In Danvile. and is a Sue
cossful prac;icing physician in Aloemarle.
He IS very popular here. where he has
many friends. as well as elsewhere.
The bride for several years had been
one OF the leading teachers in the graded
schools and Is very energetic in church
work.
Among those who attended the mar
rage were Hon. John 5. Harris, of Abe
marie; Misses Mollie T.. Page. and Mary
Moon, of Batesyille.
DR.. and Mrs. Page left on the 1la5
train for an extended northern tour.
REVENUE RAID.
Mr.. 4. NJ. Williams. Deputy Collector
Of Internal Revenue. has just returned
from q very successful raid through
Graysoa, Carroll. Pulaski. and SInyth
counties in Virginia. and Allegheny. Sur
~, and Ashe counties in North Caro-
lima In five days seven distilleries and
hundreds OF gallons OF liquor were de-
stroyed. number of arrests made many
miles traversed. and not a gun fired or
a man hurt. Mr. Williams captured
beautiful pistol and holster.
Cards ar. out for the marriage OF Miss
&. ~ Mrs II
Wylle. to Mr. Edwin NJ. Patterson. on
Wednesday evening, February 9th. at $50
o'clock, at Shelton Memorial church. Ne
apolis.
A GERMAN.
on Thursday night swell german was
given by Mr.. John w. Boswell, at which
were ladies' from Lynchburg, Norfolk,
Reldsville, and Dayton. o. Mr. Boswell
led the dance with Miss Gray Morehead.
of Spray, n. c. The ladies' from other
cities were Miss Annie Henry, Of Norfolk.
who wore a lovely pink MORE dress;
Miss Tucker Clark. OF Lynchburg. pink
silk and black velvet: Miss Luck Cooke.
of Charlottesville. white organdie, with
green satin trimmings; Miss Gertrude
Scoville, OF Lynchburg. black satin and
green chiffon; Miss Gertrude Mckenny,
of Dayton, O., yellow satin and accor-
deon-plaitsd chiffon; Mrs. r. VI. Pannill,
OF Lynchburg Nile-green satin. with
sable-fur trimming; Miss Gray Morehead.
OF Spray, N. c., white organdie. trimmed
with green ribbon. Messrs. X. III. Pannill.
Charles Owen. ]. NJ. Miles, r. Colston
Blackford, Charles Hammer. and John
Hey, OF Lynchburg. were also present
Refreshments were served during the
evening.
Mr.. James Z. Scheduled will begin a
ten-days' meeting in Martinsvlle to-mor-
row. A tabernacle has been built for the