The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-08-07

or THE MIDDLE DISTRICT BfPTIsT
ASSOCIATION.
DIR. II. Bxgby Preached Fine Intro
ductory Sermon Many Delegates Pres
ent-Other News-Personals.
MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TINES.
No. 1921 HULL STREET. BEATTIE BLOCK.

MANCHESTER BUREAU RICHMOND TIMES.
No. 1921 HULL STREET. BEATTIE Block.
At 10 o'clock yesterday morning, the
one hundred and twelfth session of the
Middle District Baptist Association. which
comprises twenty-six Baptist churches.
met in annual session at Stockton-street
Baptist church. Mr.. John S. Taylor, OF
Chesterfield. moderator. called the meet
ing TO order. and Mr.. J. HaslIins Hob
son. OF PoVhatan. recorded.
The privilege OF seats in the body was
extended to the following visiting breth-
rem:
Rev. A. f. owen, ID. D., of the Foreign
Mission Board; Rov. X. W. Crdlin, Of the
Southside Female Institute; Rev. J. a.
Barker. Rev. W. p. Hines. Rev. J. w.
Harris, c. w. Batchclder, y. Young. DIR.
james Nelson president Womans Col
lege). DR.. \. +. F'lippo. of the American
Baptist Publication society; Or. Pollard.
Of Richmond College. Rev. J. J. Hurt,
DR.. Josiah Ryland. NJ. Jones, OF Dover
Assoca ton: and Rev. Mr.. Hayes. OF the
The first half-h was devoted 10
perfecting the organization Of the body,
after which the pastor Of Stockton-Strcct
church. Rev. ". l.. Hurt, made a btet
but cordial address Of welcome.
on motion OF Rev. l.. II. Thornhin, a
committee OF three was appointed TO pro-
vide for night sessions. instead Of after
noon. This change was 10 enable persons
who could not leave their places OF bust
ness in the afternoon to attend. rms
proposition was sustained by approving
speeches from Mr. W. W. Baker and Rev.
!. r. Bagby, and Il committee, con
sistlng OF Messrs. W. W. Baker, l.. X.
Thornhil and j. u. Williams. was APP
pointed TO arrange the matter. The
election OF officers was then gone into.
and the present officers were reelected.
Rev. John r. Bagby, of Powhaian
county then led the Association IN devo-
tional exercises. preaching an eloquent
sermon from the text. Nevertheless, az
Thy word we will let down the net
Luke Xii. 9 Before the sermon, the
entire congregation joined in singing
the hymns. Jesus. lover Of my soul,
and Nearer, my God TO Thee" The de-
votiOnal exercises were concluded at 1870
o'clock. and an adjournment was taken
until o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At O'Clock. the afternoon session be-
gan. The report OF the Sunday School
and Bible Board was adopted, after a
lengthy discussion. Those taking part
were Rev. J. r.. Parker, Dr. .. +. FhPpo,
OF Roanoke: DR.. Will.ngham, Of Rich
mond. and Or. A. r.. owens, OF Ports
mouth The session was closed with de-
votional exercises.
NIGHT SESSION.
The night session was held in Balm
bridge-Street church. The report Of the
committee Of the Salem Orphan ASYLUM
was received and adopted. Rev. Or. W.
T.. Hatcher was present. and spoke az
some length on the subject. The re-
port shows that this institution Is in a
nourishing condition; has sixty scholars
and they are building new cottage, and
also erecting a builing for machinery TO
be used as a mechanical school.
The report OF the State missions was
made by Mr.. j. A. Tilman. Of Powha-
tan. which recited that in 1873 there were
but TWO missions: now there are seventy
eight. and about Si0,if5.e5 is expended
each year. Those speaking on this
subject were Rev. W. Il. Haight. OF
swansboro. and Mr.. William Ellyson,
OF Richmond.
4 resolution was submitted by Roy. l..
r Thornhill. which was adopted, that
committee be appointed TO ascertain II
this Association could not contribute 500
for state missions, and report Thursday
morning.
on motion Of Mr.. W. \. Baker, tho
meeting adjourned until tomorrow al
9.15 O'Clock.
Among the familiar faces in attend
ance are Rev. j. b. Williams, Of SKIN
quarter. Va; Rev. John r. Basby,
Messrs. j. b. Watkins. Milton McLau-
rens. \. A. Rudd. and Robert c. Wood.
of Midlothian. Mr.. George Hurt, OF row
hatan.
The missionary society will hold
meeting tomorrow evening at CloQton-
Street church AT o'clock. Rev, DR.. 4.
T.. owens OF Portsmouth. and Key. Mt.
Wulingham will deliver addresses.
Mr.. ". $ Goode formerly Of this city.
now of Powhatan. is visiting In the city.
Mr.. +. d. Wilkinson, II Powhatan, IS
visiting friends here
OTHER NEWS.
The funeral Of Mrs. Cogbill whose
death occurred recently. was held Mon
day afternoon. al Chester. She was well
known. both i'm Manchester and Chester
field. and large number Of her friends
attended the last rites. She was Sis
ter Of Mr.. A. l.. Winfree. Of Chesterfield.
II is stated that corporation has been
formed. which will apply to the Board
OF Supervisors OF Chesterfield county az
their next meeting. for right Of way FOR
an electric line to Petersburg, direct from
Manchester By way of Chesterfield Court
house and Matoax Applications have
been made at previous meetings OF the
board by companies represented by Mr..
TalcOtt. Of Richmond, and Mr.. John {.
Robertson. Of Petersburg, but there mas
been some obstacle In the way OF their Sc
curing the desired franchise. and thls
company which IL is said viii now apply
has no connection with the other con-
Germs. The citizens Of Chesterfield are
said 10 heartily favor the scheme.
Delegates will leave Manchester this
morning 10 attend the annual meeting
of the East Richmond District Conference
of the Methodist Church, South. which
convenes at Bellamy's church. Gloucester
county. The following will go;
Central church-Rev. ". ". Lear.
Messrs D. J. Weisiger, J.. II. Betty and
G. Scott McRae.
West-End church-Rev. !. ". Stin,
Walter b. Taylor. and w. d. Toler. The
conference will be in session the balance
OF the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Reams. OF Perry
street left yesterday morning 10 visit
friends and relatives IN. Baltimore and