The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-18
CHRISTIAN LITERATURE.
An INTERESTING MEETING HELD
~ NfNCHESTER.
Services in Memory of Mr.. Christlan-han-
chester Council TON sht-sunday
Sermons Personals.

Manchester. at the Manchester Pres
bytorlan church. was a most interesting
occasion. and although the weather was
extremely cold. a Goodiy crowd was an
attendance. This was the first rally Of
this Kind ever held I'm this city, and is
success was largely due TO the efforts Of
Mr. W. }. Morrissett who for some
months past has been training a chorus Of
nifty voices The following programme
was rendered. and was much enjoyed:
1. Voluntary. =. Hymn. choir: =
Prayer. 4. 500 by W. j. Morrissett; -
Scripture lesson. Hymn. choir, !. Re
port of General Superintendent OF LIT
craturc. II. y. Smith. =, Double maie
quartetfc. =. Address. Christian Rcspon-
sibility." Rev. Beauchamr' lu' htma'
choir. H. Address. Workers Rev. }. n.
Spencer. D.. Hymn choir. ~. Benediction.
IN MEMORY or MR.. CHRISTIAN.
Memorial services in respect TO Rev.
William n. Christian were held sunday
afternoon at Central Methodist chnrch;
There was "a NCsr large Attendance ahu
the singing ana addresses were OF very
affecfins. mature. Addresses were made
by Rev. W M. Lear Rev. Df. - T.
Thornhin Mcssrs. 5. r. owens, N II.
owens. Marceiius McGrnder d. Il, i eI-
due and Mr.. Pcrdic These gtnutnl,h
spoke in the highest praise Oh MI Ohils-
4 special meeting Of the Manchester
Council
the question of the establishment OF
Gas plant in this city. recOmmcndauoh
will be presented by the committee OH
Light which met saturday niSnt
Al The meeting OF Joseph =. Johnston
Camp OF Confederate Veterans last Fiji
dav night complimentary resolutions were
unanimously passed endorsing 'oihia"t
II Jordan for the position OF Keeper OF
Tho museum OF the Ladies Auxiliary OF
the Society for the Preservation OF w
ginia Antiquities. Sir. Jordan. wnhe en-
paged in the Confederate services, re-
ceived serious wound, Whnl 20" cDh-
pels him TO use .ulrn
SERVICES SUNDAY.
Interesting services were held at Fifth
Street Methodist church Sunday az il
A. NJ and I.3O l.. N. by the pastor. Key
! q. BabcOck. In the morning he preach-
ed Oh the Christian tNamhc.
At Central Methodist church sunday
there were three interesting services hcid
At II A. Nj. Rev. W. w. Lear preached
an excellent sermon on 'Iel the tlad
Iidings.' At 100 the revival service "an
held bv the pastor. subject. Nv hat Is
There i'm "a Nance The revival viii con-
tinue every night this week.
lent sermons ON "Christs Mamlns, AT
C0Wardin-Avonue Christian church sun
day.
a good sermon al the Presbyterian chuIth
, Sunday morning.
AT Meade Memorial church the usual
interesting services Were held.
Rev. Dr. Willngham preached am able
sermon Sunday morning at Bainhfldse
Street Baptist church. After the sermon
twelve persons who mad been converted
during the meetings joined tle cnulch.
At NIGHT Rev. i. r. Thornhil -. -
occupied the pulpit ana preached 10 q
crowded congregation. The ordinance OF
baptism was administered 90 four persons.
Rev Dr. Dill preached last night, and
m meetings will be continued through
m February term Of the Hustngs
Court began yesterday morning. only UNI
important civil cases were disposed OF.
ne Grays met at the armory sunday
affSnoon and. under command or Lieu
tena!t Burkert went over 70 Richmond
10 take part I'm the reinterment OF the
remains of Colonel Lewis r. Williams.
The Grays carried over large humpei'
and t(clr appearance was highly COM
pnmcnted ly number OF thermometers.
The soldiers anticipate having good
time tonight. After business meeting
q supper viii be served.
At The meeting of oak Grove Mission
school Sunday the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year Suoerin-
tendent Nr. l.. w. Cheatham' Assistant
Mrs O. W Williamson. Treasurer Mfs.
Rosa Rcams Secretary. Mr.. John Con-
way. Librarian. Mr.. Whlam Mallory
Chorister Mr.. Lee q. Ellington; Organ
list. Miss Corie Brewer.
BRIEF MENTION.
The marriage of Miss Helena Morris
sett and Nj. r.. Paul Dismukes of Az
custa. Ga. will take place this afternoon
at $50 o'clock at Meade Memorial chufch.
Miss Lottie Evans has returned from "a
Aiessrs. ". j. and II. Greeley Carter
have returned from visit 30 New YORK
city.
Liberty Council No 10. Of Swansboro,
IS now eight years Old ana that ann
Versary will be celebrated tonight Prom
inent members Of the State Council VIII
he i'm attendance. and other members OF
the order have been invited 10 be present
and deliver addresses \ fine supper VIII
be served after adjournment. prepared 10y
W. c. clements and a. A. Alars.
Conway. the little son OF MIR. j. A.
Burke. is improving in health after
Rev. ". p. ConstaN. preached at both
services al ClOntOn-Street church sun
day. Mr.. Constable was listened 10 with
rant attention throughout. At night the
severe weather interfered considerably
with the attendance. though all who went
were amply repaid The subject was the
Enquiry Of Thomas and the Answer OF
Jesus
Mrs. Z. j. Moirissctt. Of swansboro.
had narrow ESCAPE Sunday, when, by
some means. her apron caught ire, and
hut for the timely presence or her hus-
band. might have resulted seriously. MIS-.
Norrssett very fortunately escaped In
Iuflc-.
The death Of Mr. Henry Barker has
caused much regret i'm this city and
Chesterfield, where ne was we'll Known.
For q number Of years Mir. Barker re-
sided In Chesterfield. about five miles from
this city. and was one of the best citizens
Of the county. His wife died several years
ago.
Mrs. Is. T.. Br9nsford. Of Pocahontas.
s. the guest OF Mrs. Joseph W. Bronaugh.
Jr on Porter street.
Mrs w rs. white, who has been quite
sick. is Improving.
Mr. Mosby pulliam LETT yesterday morn
Ing for Newport News. where he viii en-
rage in business.
Miss Mabel Winnie. o. Porter street has
returned from an extended Nieit TO Bal
timore.
Mr.. Robert T.. Porter Is able 90 be out
after several eays irdisposiion.
Or John W. BroduaN returned Sunday
morning from Atlanta. Were hc went 10
walt on Dr. j. X. Ellis Of Richmond.
who was recently married ina that place.
The Explanation.
"Wen. OF an the lmpudence, Asking
u'c TO help you because YOU have three
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