Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-18

terry was constituted with prayer by the
Moderator.
There were present, Drs. Hose. Read
Kerr, and Fair. and Rev. Messrs. stew
art, White. and Buchanan, and Messfs
II. b. Somerviiie. Of the Grace-stre.'
church, and Thomas whittet. OF the fsrs'
church. Rev. c. N. Van Houten acted as
temporary clerk.
This meeting was called to consider
the subject of a reorganization OF West
minister church, IN the West End, ana
the securing OF Rev. Charles NJ. Chumbiy
as pastor
A pefition from ffty-two members OF
IN, Prssbyterian churches OF the CITY
residing in the vicinity OF the Westni,h-
stcr chapel was read. r~nr"stne thN
presbytery to organize them INTO
church.
ON motion the request was granted and
a commission. consisting Of Dr. her,, 40
chairman. with Rev. J. &. stewart, rev
w. 3. Buchanan, Judge Is. Il. "eIiloiu,
and Mr.. r. Is. Someryille, were appo'n'eu
10 organize a church as requested
The commission was requested to meet
ne.t suuuay afternoon at o'clock at
the Westminster chapel Rev. Dr. heii
was appointed to preach the sermon oi
the occasion.
The presbytery then adjourned TO meet
at Westminster church on FRIDAY. jun
18th. at 10 o'clock A. NJ. The presoyter.
adjourned with prayer by Rev. D. W
Stewart.
Feast of Corpus Christi.
The feast OF Corpus Christi was OBJ
served In all OF the Catholic churches
Sunday. At the Cathedral h'gh mass
was celebrated at 1890. very rev
Father Frioli officiating. An able ahp
elonuent sermon was preached py rev
Father Ahern on the Holy Eucharist.
The music was of the usual hish oruei
and Rosewig's mass was sung ny tne
choir In admirable style. with MISS NINA
Randolph at the organ. After the mass
there was a procession OIL the biesssu
Sacrament. in which the children OF the
nor,sh narticipated. and the ceremonies
were brought to close win the pehe-
dicton.
Solemn vespers were sung In the eve
ming.
At st. Mary's church the usual ser
vices were held In the morning, with
high mass at 1890 at which Father VIII
libald officiated There was no sermon
After the mass there was a solemn pro-
cession. the officers OF all societies con-
nected with the parish wearing the re-
galias OF their orders. Twenty-four niue
girls daintily dressed In white ana oiue'
and the forty-two altar boys TOOK part
The girls carried baskets OF flowers. sol
emn vespers were sung In the afternoon.
Active preparations are being made at
this church for the confirmation to be
held Sunday, June GOTH At the O'Clock
mass next Sunday fifty-two children VIII
make their first communion. An elabo-
rate musical programme Will be rendered,
a feature OF which will be large orches-
ira, composed of young ladies OF the
Benedictine Institute, which viii accom-
pany the choir, augmented for the occa-
sion. and play an overture.
In the Christian Churches.
The usual monthly meeting OF the
Young Mems Missionary Society Of
Seventh-Street Christian church. was held
in the church parlor Sunday afternoon
at 4:30 O'Clock. The regular routine
business was transacted. and plans were
adopted with a view to increasing the
of the organization. The
society is getting ready for more vigo-
rous work than ever next fall. Inc
meeting was briefly addressed by the
pastor. Rev. Jabez Hall, on the obliga-
lions of Christians in prosecuting mis-
sionary work.
At the Seventh-Street church Sunday
htN. JdptZ nan pitdNHNN W WV o
congregations.
In the morning he took as his subject.
1.-THE Holy Spirit, as the Promise OF
the Father" giving an account OF the
mental. moral, and spiritual effects made
manifest upon those who receive Him.
At night he spoke on CHRIST as the
Christians Friend"
Rev ii. c. Garrison preached at both
services at the Marshall-Street church.
taking as his subject in the morning,
1.-THE Possibilities of Human Nature"
and in the evening speaking with force
and eloquence on the parable to the work
ers in the vineyard.
The pulpit at the Third Christian
church was filled by Rev. l.. NJ. Omer,
who delivered an erudte and powerful
sermon in the morning on Rightly Di-
vidng the Word OF Truth" and preach
ing to large congregation at night
with Paul Before Felix" as his theme.
ChiIdren's-Day at ~. James.
A large congregation. which filled the
ediice to overlooking, gathered at 81.
James Methodist Episcopal church Sun
day afternoon. the occasion being the cele-
bration of Children's-Day. The pulpit
platform was prettily decorated with flow
ers and potted plants-the most noticeable
piece being a large double ladder made OF
evergreens and flowers, and surmounted
by wreaths and a star.
The interesting exercises consisted OF
recitations by some of the scholars, sing
ing of duets and chorusss, special fea-
ture entitled Service of Song and Flow
ers,' and an address by Rev. w. Asbury
Christian. His subject was Drawing, or
Influence" and In his talk he used as All
object lesson a magnet and some large
and small nails. The speaker contended
that every one. both young and old,
possessed more or less drawing power. and
exerted an influence either for good or
evil He was severe on the boys who
loaf around street corners, smoke cigar
cites, and curse and swear. and said the
bad tendency of both boys and girls was
due TO the influence Of the elders and the
companionship to which they were drawn.
Special Meeting mt COrinth.
A special meeting of the Methodist Sun
day School Society of Richmond was held
at Corinth church. near Fair Oaks. Sun
day afternoon. Mr.. II. S. NJ. Valentine
presided, and by request Mr.. a. j. Gary
acted as secretary.
The meeting was opened with singing
by the school and prayer by Rev. J. Il.
Eure. OF Randolph Macon College. The
superintendent of Corinth made an encour-
aging report of the school and paid a de-
served compliment to the officers and
teachers. many Of whom had to walk
several miles through all kinds of wea-
Their. but were always found in their
places He also urged Christian workers
TO rally TO the help Of this school Misses
Lizzie Hare and Viola Diacont sang very
sweet solos. Interesting addresses were
delivered by Rev. n. c. Scott, pastor of
Corinth Messrs. Adam Diacont and IT
l.. ID. Walford The singing by Unlon-Sta-
tion choir was decidedly the best ever
heard in this building and added much to
the pleasure Of the occasion. In fact, the
entire programme was well rendered. and
much enjoyed by the large crowd present.
To Form a Mission school.
Sunday school in connection with the
meetings being held in the Baptist mis-
sion tent on Thirty-second and Marshall
streets Will be organized next Sunday
morning. Rev. DR.. Din. OF Venable-
Street church, preached in the tent Sun
day afternoon TO a large congregation.
and after the service Mr. Josiah Ryland.
Jr.. president of the Baptist City Mis-
sionary Society, announced that by
authority Of the society a Sunday school
would be started. and called for volunteer
teachers. Ten or twelve ladies' and gem
tlemen offered and We're requested to re-
port next Sunday morning at 9:l5 o'clock.
Rev l.. r. Thornhill, OF Manchester. IL
preaching at the tent this week.
The annual meeting OF the Barton
Heights Baptist church was held on Sun.
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