Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-21

Is a native or England, ana mas nved IN
China ten years. DR.. Kerr gave him a
most complimentary recommendation.
and upon motion Rev. j. Calvin
Stewart was appointed TO conduct the
examination. After the examination,
which appeared In every way sat'sfae-
tory. Mr. Lewis was turned over to his
pastor. DIR. Kerr, for instruction. until
the presbytery meets again In April next.
DR.. starr 10 Young Men.
Rev DIR. Starr, Of BroCd-Street church,
preached Sunday night the first OF a
series OF sermons TO young men, ana
took his text from First Peter, ILL.,, D,
BE courteous"
He spoke of the necessity for common
poiteness I'm all the walks OF lie, anu
told OF many instances where fortunes
had been the result of courteous actions
and among other things said:
1.-The Rev. Mr. Wofford. OF South Caro-
lima, was Chesterfield I'm manners. and
enlisted thereby the friendship of thou-
sands. When he resolved to endow the
college which bears his name, he found
a vast educational constituency ready
to support the enterprise. When asked
20 explain his personal conduct toward
all. he replied: First, Never omit a KIND
word when 1t Il proper to speak 1t. Sc
cond Never draw a line OF distinction
between those who are equally worthy
OF bestowmen, of public favor. Third.
Never think that one act of ciyility IS
enough to satisfy conscience. but. re-
peat that kindly act as often as occa-
sion may require Fourth. Watch Tor
OppOrtunities 20 show the world that
you are a Christian gentleman
DR.. STAIRS subject next Sunday n'ght
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Brief Notes About the Churches.
At the conference Of Methodist minis
tiers yesterday communication was
read from the Junior order United Amer
lean Mechanics, requesting that The mn
listers recommend the use of the Bible
I'm the public schools Of the State. The
communication was laid over for future
consideration.
Rev. H. T. Sweeney, OF Columbus. lnd.,
a man Of wide reputation and unusual
gifts. preached a fine sermon at seven'n-
Street Christian church Sunday morning.
At night he addressed the Young Men
Missionary Society, and delivered dis
course OF exceptional ability. Mr.. Leo
T. Wheat presided at the organ In the
evening. and Captain Cunningham sang
very eweetly.
Rev. Mr.. Hyde, OF the Third Presby-
terrain church. announced on SUNDAY
that on Sunday. February %, the sacra-
ment OF the Lords Supper will be cele-
brated. and on Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday nights preceding that date
he win preach on special subjects apph-
cable TO that ceremony. on "Wednesday
and Thursday nights his subjects VIII
be Excuses"
Mr.. J. W. Fizer, VINO leaves for New
York Wednesday morning for the pur-
pose Of entering Simpsons Evangeiical
School. will deliver his farewell message
at Union Gospel Mission tonight.
Sunday being the Feast OF the hoiy
Name OF JESUS, fitting services were held
I'm all the Catholic churches. At the
Sacred Heart church at the Z O'Clock
mass was witnessed one of the most
impressive scenes i'm the history Oh TINS
church. over 200 members of the Holy
Name Society received holy communion
i'm a body. The mass was celebrated by
Bishop Van de Vyver. who at the con-
clusion of the service spoke In words
of praise to the members and seemed
deeply Impressed by the large lumber
present. The Holy Name Society is com
posed of young and old men from an
the parishes of the city. and Is caretuiiy
looked after by Rev J. Il. OReilly, pas
tor of the Sacred Heart church.