Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-02
ARE HARD WORKERS.
nEpFoRD CITY Is PROUD OF HER
CORPS OF PASTORS.
A Successful and Very Ludfcrous
Entertainment by Home Talent
The Doiugs of the Social Clubs
Personals and Briefs.

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fractions and advantages, among then
her splendid water-supply, weil-pave'
streets, superior elcetrlc-lights, mt
schools, healthful climate. and beautiiu
scenery; but OF nothing is she more
proud Of than her talented and eincleh'
corps Of ministers now in charge OF th'
four Protestant churches. who by then
own zeal stimulate their focks to earnest
and effective cooperation In the Master
cause. Rev. T. W. Jones. OF ST. Johns
Episcopal church, is a preacher Of great
power, and original thought, often soaring
TO heights OF rare beauty and eloquence
He has had charge OF the church for the
past eight years. BY his broad-minded
views and minjstratlons TO all who are In
trouble. irrespective of denomination. he
has ondeared himself to the entire COM
munity. This church numbers about 20
communicates.
The Methodist church has the largest
membership. having S45 names enrolled
upon its books. During the past week
several improvements have been MADE
in the interior of the church that make
it more commod!ous. The rostrum ana
chancel have been extended, allowing
space in rear of the pulpit for the organ
and choir. This arrangement renders the
music more effective. Rev. j. I. Whitley
the pastor of this church, Is an able
preacher a splendid pastor, and an eie-
CANT gentleman, who has already I'M
pressed himself upon his church and the
people of our town.
oh. In, MT
membership is the Baptist, which num-
bers 300 Although Rev. W. S. Royal has
only been In charge about a year, he
has won very firm hold upon the af-
lection and confidence of his church, and
Is respected and admired by all who come
in contact with his Christian walk and
conversation" The steady increase OF
his church gives evidence Of his faithful
ness.
Not quite six months ago, Rev. r. b.
Egglesto of Gordonsville, was called
to the pastorate Of the Presbyterian
church. Young, ardent, and earnest, with
the delightful warmth OF manner peculiar
TO the inhabitants of Lower Virginia, he
is already recognized as factor for GOOD
in the community. his earnest sermons
producing much fruit. His church has
a membership Of &c., having gained forty
two since ne TOOK charge.
In connection with Church zeal come the
efforts Cor Church funds. 1t may be
said that perhaps no place Of the size OF
Bedford City has so literally patronlzed
all manner of entertainments for Church
and other benevolent purposes.
SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT.
On Thursday night one Of the largest
and most fashionable audiences that has
ever assembled in the Opera-House filed
IL TO oyerfiowing, the occasion being the
OF the District School,
under the auspices OF the Randolph So
,iety. OF the Episcopal church. Though
hastily gotten up, the affair was grand
success. AL the characters. of whom
here were thirty-hve, were taken by home
alent The stage was perfect picture
IF an old field schOol-house, with It's
ough. high, backless benchss. old water
,ucket, and real gourd, and all OF the
,ther paraphernalia Of such place. Mr..
\ c. Moore, as sehoomaster, sustained
lis part 10 perfection. obeying literally
he Injunction in regard to non-"sparing
he rod" The scholars, composed or
gentlemen and ladies of the highest social
nd business dignity, surpassed descrip-
ion. The queer old dresses. long-sleeyed |
.prons sun-bonnets, and funny shoes or |
he girls We'd in righteousness with the |
atched pants held up by Old time gal |
uses" and brogans with white strings OF |
he boys, and made a picture that would /
ave convulsed an archOrite with mirth !
Zach character was so well sustained as |
% display the characteristics OF the i
cholar.
SOME OF THE CHARACTERS.
Mrs. ]. w. Gish, as Susan Crowfoot.
d long checked apron buttoned in the
ack. and hair arranged in two long |
laits. with an immense bucket Of coun-
~ snack" was irresistible.
Miss Minnie Nichols. "the pretty girl"
lho tried to propitiate the teacher with /
miles and apples, was excellent.
Miss Mary Mosley as the giggler;
iiss Myrtle Dinarddus. In her compost
ion on spring: Misses Rosalie Smith
nd Miss Cora Blamire, before the school
GARD as applicants for the place Of
aacher. acted so well one might fancy
hey were ito the manner born"
Messrs. James Blamire. John Judd,
'iatt Brightorle, Harry Wilson, Ed
ard Burks. Preston and Jack Oliver
andered their several characters mimi
ably. but the fun eliminated in "Slm"
Mr.. James NJ. Berry,, the bad boy, who
'as finally made TO stand on the Ounce
lock.
Mr.. Hugh Thomas. the infant prodigy
years, whose ample proportions
ere arrayed in kits and skirt waist,
nd whose countenance assumed a most
old expression as he sat in a small
lild's chair munchng a stick of candy,
rought down the house.
The entertainment was repeated at a
OF MIC |
allied for the good cause for which
was given.
OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS.
Friday night a church soclabe was
ven at The manse for the benefit OF
lie Presbyterian church. A delightful
lening was spent, and a neat sum was
ided 10 the treasury OF the Ladies' Aid
)ciety.
The Baptsts will have an entertain
ent next week. Tonight Professor S.
Ford gave an entertainment at Ran
,lph-Macon Academy in behalf of the
terests OF the Methodist church.
afternoon the Thursday Club |
sembled in the beautiful parlor Of Mrs.
Sumter Smith. which. together with
e hall was resplendent with beautiful
I'd fragrant growing plants The ex-
ciscs were devoted to the study OF the
lthor. Oliver Wendell Holmes.
A paper on the life and writings OF the
AutocraV was read by the hostess.
hich was a gem OF composition. dwelling
'on the beautiful, genial nature OF the
ritter with strong effect The "Cham-
red Nautilus" was read by Miss Mag
e Kasey. and 1.-THE Deacon's Master
ecc." by Mrs. f. S. Gregory. After this.
oh member gave quotation from his
etry In addition TO this. there were
'enty questions presented on folded
rds IN the answers TO which the letter
or its sound. was the keynote. Mrs.
W Gish was the fortunate winner Of