Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-26
REV. J. r. HARRISON.

REV. ]. r. HARRISON.
upon his duties. It is hoped he Will
preach his first sermon on the second
Monday in May, II not before. The Full
ton church and the Baptists OF Richmond
viii. give the new pastor most cordiai
welcome.
LONG A FAMILIAR PICTURE.
Rev. J. r. Harrison has been for years
a familiar figure among the virginia
Baptlsts. He was born In Franklin
county. Va, I'm 1892, OF Irish parentage;
entered the ministry at the age Of "a
and since that time has been busily at
work. He has been State missionary,
occupying some OF the most difficult fields,
particularly I'm the southwestern Sec
ton of the State. In this capacity ne
has done a work Of great value. Besides
this. he has done great amount OF
evangelistic work. Thousands and thou
sands Of people have professed CONVEX
sion under his ministry, and there Is
scarcely any section Of Virginia in which
ne has not exercised his admirable gifts
for this variety of Christian labor. He
has also been greatly interested In the
educational work of his denomination,
particularly in that connected with the
Dlanting and development OF the South
west Virginia Institute, which was first
located at Glade Spring and was subse-
quently removed TO Bristol, Va. a few
years ago Mr.. Harrison severed his con-
nection with the Southwest Virginia In
stitute, and returning to the pastorate,
settled at East Radford, Va. His brief
ministry there was signalllzed by large
number Of accessions to the church. Leav-
ing East Radford. he went far
West. to the town OF St. Joseph, Mo-,
where he has been for about a year. Mr..
Harrison is a man OF fine physical pow
ers. rugged, and forceful as a speaker,
pleasant and affable in manners, and az
fectiOnate In disposition. His preaching
is instructive and stirring. and marvel
lously effective 1t is safe to say that
his ministry will be largely attended at
the very outset, and that he will do n
great work among the Fulton people. His
return to Virginia will crafty a great
host of his friends.
HELD MANY MEETINGS HERE.
In Mr.. Harrison's work as a revivalist
he has come repeatedly to Richmond. In
January, 1881, he held great meeting;
indeed. a wonderful meeting, at the Pine
Street Baptist church In this city.
lust before that he had held a re-
markable meeting in the cambridge
street church, Manchester In the. two,
sornething like seven hundred persons
made profession Of faith. Some years ago
he held a fine meeting at Nenable-Street
church, Of which Rev. r. II. Pitt was then
oastor. which resulted in number Of ad-
ditlons. He has also held other meet
ngs I'm Richmond Mr.. Harrison has
been twice married. His second wife
was a Miss Capi,aine of this city. The
health of Mr.. Harrison and his family
has not been good in the far West, and
Of ind ant. hot
ied him TO return to Virginia.
MAsONs WENT ON A STRIKE.
The briclSmasons on the Apostolic
church went on strike last Monday morn
ing at 9 o'clock. Their wages had been
promised them at o'clock. The pay
master did not materlalize at that hour
and az he was not yet I'm sight at 3
O'clock the masons quit work. AS soon
as Mr.. Batencourt. the church treasurer,
heard OF the action of the workmen. he
gave them their money and discharged
them. Before paying the men of he re-
auired each to give him a receipt showing
that payment in full had been made. Mr.
Batencourt hired a new force and the
building operations were resumed later in
the day. The brick work is almost fin
ished, and the immense auditorium will
be ready for worship in about six weeks.
AN IcE-CREAM SUPPER.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Fulton
Baptist church, gave an ice-cream sup
per and entertainment Thursday evening
az the home OF Mrs. A. G.. Brayley, on
williamsburg avenue. Quite a hand
some sum was realized for the church.
The rooms were tastefully decorated
with potted plants and cut-howers, and
illuminated by lamps with colored shades.
which cast a soft light over the
brilliant assemblage Of young ladies and
gentlemen, who enjoyed themselves TO
their hearts content The piano playing
OF little Miss Bertha Washer. the solo,
bye, Baby Bye" by Mrs. Brayley. and
the vocal and instrumental music rem
dered by the East-End Musical Club.
were much enjoyed. The success Of the
supper was due largely to the indefati-
gable efforts of Mrs. JEFF Powers, presi-
dent; MRS Laura Harrison. treasurer;
Mrs. Kneuster, secretary; Mrs. A G..
Braylex and Miss Pearl Meyers.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Bryant gave a
charming party on Cemetery Heights
Friday evening in honor OF the sth birth
day Of their little daughter, Hattie. The
bright little guests were Minnie Scott,
Zoda Kemp, Gertrude Ashley, BESSIE
ChaIkley, and Ho,lie Ferrand. Orman
Smith, Jessie Pettis. Edgar Williams
Master Hazlewood, Master Kemp, George
Scott, and Willie Sawdon (of Washing
ton, ID. CO. All Of the little girls were
dressed In white. except little Hattie,
who was dressed in blue, trimmed in
white. The table was laden with the best
of everything that could be had. All
sorts of games we're participated in by
the little folks. Miss Bessie Bryant pre-
sided at the organ. and rendered some
elegant music.
OTHER EAST-END ITEMS.
Mrs. C. II. Norman. who has been with
her sister. Mrs. Carter on Nicholson
street. through the winter, returned TO
her home, In Chatham, Va, with her hus-
band last week.
Mr.. w. s. Lovelace. brother OF Mrs.
George u. Barksdale, who has been
taking lectures on dentistry at the Uns-