Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-28

hv that distinguished divine IN the series
OF meetings he k holding here There
were ten conversions and sixteen were re-
calvcd FOR baptism into the church. The
crowd was SO large that hundreds had 10
be turned away from the church-doofs.
and when the regular service was over
nearly every one remained IN his CT her
seat for the after-mecting.
COST NOT LESS THAN $4,000.
Last night when asked by a Dispatch
reporter what the proposed new church
would cost. Or. Hatcher replied that he
could not tell about that as yet lie said
this would largely depend upon what his
people could do. They were set first,
Ola paying every dollar they owed. and,
according 20 what he could now see. they
would be able 10 raise probably $1,000
toward building the new house OF wOr-
ship. He felt that the kind friends OF
the church were going 20 help In this
matter, as ne had been urged on every
side not TO build an inferior edifce. lie
said ne hoped that a new building TO
cost not less than $4,000 could be erected.
I'm the meeting at the Second Baptist
church last night n very humorous Incl
dent occurred II VIII be remembered
that the sermons Of Dr. Broughton, pre-
pared iu the past four years. We're burned
in the G"ace-Street church FIRE and that
the handsome Bibles of that minister
were also destroyed These facts were
published and Dr. Brcughton last eve
ming remarked 90 his audience that while
his Bibles had been destroyed. some good
friends had sent him I'm n new supply
lie had already received four very hand
some editions. and they were still coming
in Tie said ne would like for some one
now TO send him a new supply of ser
mons. y,h,reupon the ianitor OF the Sc
cond church, who was standing near him
replied. Or. Landrum's got a big black
n1N-full OF sermons over there. Guess
he'll give you as many Of 'cm as you
want" The incident caused quite a
ripple Of laughter
SYMPATHY AND HELP.
Letters Of sympathy and proffcrs Of AID
continued 20 pour I'm upon pr. Hatcher
yesterday Every mail brought him
large batch of sympathizing messages
from an parts OF Virginia, and from cities
and towns I'm other States. The Doctor
was much rratidci at a most sympathetic
note ho received from Rev. Or. Hartley
Carmichael rector % ST. Paufs church
rendering TO his congregation the Use OF
that splendid house Of worship. Or
Hatcher had already received, besid.s
those referred % in yesterdays Dispatch,
similar tenders Of their churches from tho
authorities OF ST Marks church. Grove
Avenue Baptist church. Pinc-S'rcct Bap-
fist church. ana from th" official repre- enc
tatiy ~ several other h0arcs az worship
iu This city. Many az the churches have
sent resolutions. expressing great SYM
and it4 pastor iu their bereavement ana
almost every pastor in the city has either
called 20 SEQ Or. Hatcher or written him
since The calamity of Tuesday. Firms
and individuals have forwarded checks
and contributions 20 aid iu rebuilding the
burned structure at once.
WILL ACKNOWLEDGE CONTRIBU-
TONS
The Dispatch viii acknowledge publicly
through rs columns any donations sent
o. 70 for this cause. and such contribu-
tons viii De- promptly turned over 10 the
proper authority. I'm this connection tn
following was received last night:
Richmond. Va. February g. 1896.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
in view OF the direful calamity that has
bcfallen the congregation OF the Grace
street Baptist church. 1T al the people
Of the city and state who can deter
mire 10 help these Christian people re-
build tleII house OF worship. Let u- CON
slider that what we do I'm this matter w
go 10 unto the Lord. Let there be "a public
contribution started al once | am sure
the Dispatch VIII not object 10 receiving
th- contributions and making ac-
Acknowledgement thereof from time To- time.
PEESBYTERIAN.
Mr. Jaco5us. proprietor Of The Boston
clearinghouse. yesterday offered TO civ.
Oh the rebuilding fund 10 per cent. of ali
bis cash collections in his business dur
ing an of next week. This was gladly ac-
ceptoi by Dr. Hatcher.
BAPTIST MINISTER'S To MEET.
The following important announcement
explains Itself.
"It being evident that the Baptist pas
Tors desire To- take some action I'm regard
to th. calamity that has befaieu our
sister church before our regular meeting
ou Monday next, ] take occasion o sus-
sest that We meet in our usual place OF
m,etiug-Secoud Baptist church-on this
Fralp morning at - NJ. where We
can formulate some plan for united ac-
ton. GEORGE COOPER.
Pastor FIRST Church"
MONEY FOR THE FIREMEN.
Chief W. c. Fuller yesterday received
Tho following. which was highly apprc-
ciat,l hv himself and his excellent de-
pertinent.
Afr vs.. @. Fuller. chief Of the Richmond
I'rc Department city:
Dear Chirf.-Plelse accept the enclosed
check OF go. MS am expression of our
appreciation ~ the efficient service $50
toroIcauy rendered us to-day by your
department.. Kindly tender o. each one