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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
Miller & Rhoads.
HEAVENS In DECEMBER.
u4SSES or BODIES as DISTIN-
GUIsHED From THEIR VOLUMES.
The Moon aud Her Motions Our Faithful
satellite without an Atmosphere
About Consultations.

MANY things are believed because they
have been asserted by the learned wgose
authority cannot be doubted. and there
are comparatively but few persons who
are intellectually competent 10 compre-
bend that which they are told to believe
In astronomy. In a country IN which
much attention is paid 10 popular educa-
ton, only few adults would DOUBT the
motion OF the moon around the eartn'
and that OF the latter around the sun, be-
cause every book on GEOGRAPHY asserts
that fact Indeed. 20 deny Il would likely
be attributed TO the grossest ignorance
or 10 that kind OF blind fanatcism that
attaches 10 every word IN the Blbie the
importance Of "a scientiuc TACT. Stii the
most OF those who would dlsdalnluilN
smile at a denial or even doubt OF the
motion Of moon and earth around tfeir
respective primaries experience some CIT
nculiy I'm fathoming the fact thorough y.
~ must indeed be confessed thar With
out a knowledge Of analytical mechanics,
and especially that part OF II which
treats OF central forces. the whole matter
cannot be thoroughly understood. Many
a person who would Indignantly repu-
dia;e any skepticism In regard 10 the
truth OF common astronomical facts Will,
after all feel perpleXed az explaining
th0m- ..., 49,.
Tho attraction which the sun exercises
over the earth and the moon. and that
m The earth over the moon viii not DC
denied. but " appears almost paradox
cal fact that al the TIME o, new moon;
when the moon Is between the earth and
me sun and Is twice as powerfully at
tracted nv the sun a. by the earth she
Aces not fail into the sun. As reearcs
mis- uo.nt We contne ourselves 10 the re-
s.ark. ibst Ut tho time OF new moon the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
"The Always-Busy Store"

satellite would certainly fall into the sun
We're not these three bodies free 10 move.
The earth is attracted by the sun almost
as powerfully as the moon ana ooth iall
towards the sun together, but are pre-
vented from falling into II by other
forces. which, combined with the force
of grdNitation, produce the clllplcii Shape
Of the orbits Of both earth and moon.
The mutual attraction OF the diherent
members OF our solar system Is IN us
rigorous treatment a difficult subject. re.
curing all the potency OF mathematical
analysis, but despite this diincullN as.
tronomers have al least In its practical
working mastered the subject Anterior
10 the discovery of Newton's great law
Of gravitatiOn and the previously discOv-
cred great laws OF keDler, all these dis
turbances. or. 10 use a technical expires
sion. pcrturbatiOns presented inSuperahle
difficulties. Next 10 the sun. the moon
that lights up our nights during tho
greater portion of each month, Is of spc-
cial importance and interest 10 Us terres-
trial inha bitants Being in comparison
with the planets. not TO mention the al
most inconceivahle distances OF the fixed
stars in close proximity 90 us our saf"i-
lite is in regard to It's physical properties
better known TO us than any other OF the
celestial objects with one exception.
MASSES or PLANETS.
70 seems strange. though 81 Is never
theless true, that We are better able 10
determine the masses of the incompar-
ably remoter planets. Mercury and the
asteroids excepted. than that OF our near
neighbor the moon. Here we must warn
thc reader not TO conform the mass of
body with it's volume The mass OF Tn.
body depends upon its density, and so II
~ quite possible that a body OF greater
volume NAV have smaller mass tnau
another body ~ less volume The hnlk
Of Jupiter Is rather more than 1900 times
LAT 81 the EARN but as mass rs eniy
SIG times that Of the earth since me den
sty OF Jupiter is only about one-iour,h
that OF the earth. Whenever "a planet IS
encircled by a satellite the determination
Of is mass is "A comparatively easy task,
whereas the problem OF the determina-
t.on OF the mass of body unaccompan-
led by "A satiillte presents great difficult
ties and can be solved only by accurate
observations OF the perturbations pro-
duced by other planets, task by no
means easy.
This difficulty attaches TO the mass of
the moon and for this reason the oiffer-
eut statements IN regard TO II range
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
Miller g Rhoads.

from l-7j 10 l-S5 OF the earth's mass the
average of which is l-S1
There is an old belief. though a totally
erroneous one. that the moon in her dit
feront phases eNerts an influence upon
the atmospheric conditions Of the earth
that is. upon the weather. Some people
will stick To this idea with a tenacity
worthy OF q better cause. The only in
huence our satellite produces upon the
earth is beyond some disturbances OF
terrestrial magnetism. the tides. Any
weather predictions based upon the
phases Of the moon or the CONJUNCTION
Of planets are either an Intentional al
tempt at imposing upon credulous and
superstitious people OF a proof or the
grosscst Ignorance. ,
SATISFACTORILY ANSWERED.
The question whether the moon has an
otrno-phere or not has satisfactorily been
answered According 10 laplaces nebu-
lar hvpothcsis of which we snail speak
more ~ length I'm our next article, The
moon once formed part OF the same
mass as the earth and must. therefore,
have had an atmosphere. but II certainly
has disappeared. Several reasons have
been assigned for this disappearance Of
which the most plausible Is that IN cool
ing. the atmosphere has partly been Alb
sOrhed by the lunar rocks ana partly has
receded into the immense cavities pro-
ing no atmosphere. the moon can have
no water. unless Il is In an indssoivably
frozen state. II is a popularity Of our
moon and probably Of the moons of other
planets that she performs one reVOlu-
ton about the earth in the same time in
which she makes one revolution on her
axis. This. as the reader will readily
comprehend after little reflection. is the
very reason why we see only one face OF
the moon and never the other Some do
not understand and some even deny that
a motion Of this kind can be correctly
called rotation.
Let "A person move in the circumference
Of a circle always and when he has
made one complete circle he Will at
once see that his own body has turned
around once on its axis or in other words
performed a rotation. This Is precisely
the same with the moon. Another effect
OF this equality OF the times or a rota-
ton OF the nof n on her axis and
revolution about the earth consists in
the TACT that, viewed from the moon the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
The London Punch.

Punch, Inc celebrated London comic
fsfrnnl. is indnhfnd 20 Douglas Ierr"id.
the wit, for its title There was in London
H. lsil d club known as the "Rationals
fafterWard as the owls ,, which num-
bsred the most famous painters and liter
ateurs OF the day among 10 number me
Insignia OF tine club was q FOOLS cap. ana
each member wore such a head covering
during conciave. The club had for its
object sociability and good fellowship
The idea Of a comic paper was preached
ard the title The Pen and the Palette
was suggested. Mark Lemon and Lemon
Rede were both members of the club and
sac on evening with the others over
glass OF hot water. whisky and sugar
The subject OF the comic journal was
again brought up. Jerrold suggested that
as they already had two lemons and
also the other necessary ingredients for
a good glass Of punch. that II would
be "A waste or time 10 look further and
fare worse. The title was unanimously
agreed upon.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
Beautifully Boxed
Stationery-Cheap.

Inexpensive gifts of usefulness
and beauty.
We can only mention four or
five sorts.
Paper by the pound, too. Star
Linen I5c. pound, and others.
Our Special Papeterie, nicely boxed. each
box contains - sheets paper and y en-
veiopes, cream. blue and lavender regu-
lar 15c. goods. at Toe. box.
For the Childrcn-4 sheets paper and
p envelopes. put mp in bOok-shape boxes,
Boys and Girls Juvenile Series. laven-
der and rose tints, regular l'c. goods at
10C box.
Rich Azure Tinted. Plain, Satin Finish
Court Square Paper. beautifully boxed
q sheets paper and p envelopes for re-
fned correspondence, regular 5sc. pack
ages. at pc.
Large boxes. containing As sheets paper
and 4S envelopes. tinted white and blue
Royal Crushed Nellum, court square, reg
ular 3gc. grade at Pos. box.
one pound boxes. containing 90 sheets
Paper and 90 Envelopes-plain and ruled
satin finish, l5c. box.
Richly boxed Real Irish Linen-ruled
onlv-2f Sheets Of Paper and "A Envei-
opes. special 1jc. box.
Highly Finished Wood Boxes, brass
trimmed. contain Is sheets Of paper and
q envelopes, ruled l5c. box worth 25c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

Bulb Toys. very funny, Soc, 15c., and
Sc. each.
Musical Toys. Dozens OF different kinds,
Zoe MP TO Sl.m.
Tin Ranges. Kitchen outfits, Sail
Boats. Steam Boats. Trains and others,
&C. up TO zoe.
Grace Hoops. 19c. and 39c. set
GAMES.-All Of the old favorites and
the seasons newest, at the very lowest
prices.
A. Il. c. Blocks. 1Oc. up to 75c.
Building Blocks. from 1Oc up.
DOLLS-At &C.. 1Oc.. l9c.. 25c., &c.. 39c.
Soc, 6jc., sc. 75c.. Sc, 500, Sl.25, $50
and SOCIAL told, at least three hum
dred different styles.
At 25c. 14-inch. Kid Body iointcd. Bisque
head and hands curly blonde hair,
stockings, sleeper-a beauty.
At 75c. 1sinch. patent head, arms. and
legs. cloth body blonde hair-special. =
other styles al 2jc.
Special at 5Oc. ls-nch. jointed Kid
body. fine 3isque head and arms. shoes
and stockings, sleeper with curly blonde
hair
Dressed Dolls Fine Bisque head and
arms. jointcd. shoes and stockings, hat
dress. and under garments. l6 other
styles at 50c.
Al 75c-The best line in the city. Here
IS one style. 20-inch. fine jointed Kid body
Bisque face and arms. with shoes and
stockings. sleeper. long curly hair p
other styles al 15c.
At N.eo-The best assortment I'm the
South-l7 different styles-hcre is one:
% i-2-inch. extra grade. iointed. Kid body
Dolls Fine Bisque head and arms. shoes
and stockings. long flowing hair sleep
err She's a beauty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
Xmas Gift-Giving
Mems Neckwear.

The completest lines. The
newest shapes. The best silks.
The richest designs. The best
values.
The men-folk appreciate neck
wear-you can'tpick a poor tie in
the lot.
Mems New Holiday Neckwear In an
the new designs and shapes. the new
Imperial narrow four-in-hands. plain and
flowing end tecks. also the new puff and
ascot price soc.
Mems Neckwear at &c. this the best
line of 2jc neclSwear in the city all the
new shapes-band bows. tecks four-in-
hands and club ties made in the very
best manner, price PC.
Mems NCCkwcar at lJc.. band bows
club ties. four-in-hands and tecks You
must see this line. There is not a sin
gle iie IN the lot worth less than 25c.,
price i5c
Mems Fine Tecks. Band Bows. Four-in-
hands and Club Tes-all the neweset
effects-plaids stripes and fancies, regu-
lar % C. grade, holiday price. 2jc
An Elegant Line Of Boys Superb Wind
sor. extra heavy silks. I'M an the choicest
effects plain, plaid, stripe and fancy. ex-
ira good quality. with plain and hem
stitched ends holiday price. &c each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

Magic Lanterns 29c.. 42c.. Soc, Soc. 81,
Il 30 s225. $50 500. 80 20, up TO $500
Mechanical Toys-Galloping Donkey
Horse Races. Bicycle Races. Circus. and
dozens Of others. at 25c. mp to $i.25
Kaleidoscopcs, beautiful effects &C., lOc.
and i9c. each.
Trumpets Of all sorts, kinds and shapes,
from Sc. up 10 SOC.
full line OF Toy Pianos from l0c. up To-
81 80
Immense assortments Of Tin Toys
Horses and Wagons. Carts, Animals OF all
kinds. &c., 1oc., l5c.. 19c. up TO Coo.
Doll Carriages. S9c.. SOC, 15c.. mp 10 S2.a9.
Highly Polished Oak Tables, with
drawer. 800 each.
Chnirs. Desks Hobhy-Horses. Shoe
Files. Wagons. Buck Boards Beds, Tooi
Chests. Chinoniors. Side-Boards. Wash
Stands. Bureaus. Ironing Boards. Ten
pins. and every other conceivable kind
OF wooden toys at the very lowest posi-
china Tea Sets and Toilet Sets from
SC. up to $500.
Brittanla Tea SETS l9c. and 25c
Pop-Guns. Percussion Guns. the Greco.
moor Guns. and others. &C. up to 81 IN.
Soldier Police. Firemen. and Drum Ma
jors Outfits DC, 50c, Toe, and 800
Steam Toys Of all good sorts. 25c. up 20
$50
Drums 1oc.. DC. 39c. Soc. and 7jc.
Iron Toys-best grade made-Strect
Cars. Freight Trains. Passenger Trains,
Locomotives. COnestoga Wagons. Surries,
Banks Of all sorts. Ranges. Fire Engines.
Fire Patrols Hose Carts. Hook and lad
der. Fire Chief. OX-Cart, Express Wa
gons. Steamboats,. Police Patrols. Prices
range from 1Oc mp 10 sl9S each.
Doll Trunks. 1Oc.. l9c., 2jc., S9c., 4oc.,
and SEC. each.
Boxes containing Twelve Assorted Toys
ali splendid-5Oc and Si.0O a box.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

Bonnet or Velvet Brushes. whisk shape.
long soft bristlcs. handsome designs. &C..
Csc. Sl.S9. sl.59. sL9s and S3Go.
Hair-Brushes. large size. beautiful sterl-
ing back and handle. !23s and $3.50.
Tooth Brushes. sterling handles. IL
and 6-inch. 39c.. 59c.. &C.. and sl.ls. finch.
$3.50 and sL9S.
Infants Brushes. sterling handles. Ssc.,
Soc, Sl.l9 and Sl.19.
5-inch Whisks. with 1-2 inch chased
sterling handles. enclosed In sterling
mounted leather case, csc.
Babys Rattle. large celluloid balls. with
handsome sterling handles. SOC. Csc.
7-inch Dressing Combs. handsome sterl-
ing backs SOC.
Moustache Combs. in sterling casa
opens like pocket knife. 19c.. SEC, CSC.
Sl29.
Manicure Sets-Cuticlc. File and Glove
Hook. sterling handles. SOC. set.
Stationery Set-Seal. Eraser. and En-
velope- Opener sterling handles 75c., Sl.29
and SlS9 per set.
Brilliant Cut-Glass Pungcnts. with
hinged sterling tops. glass stopples. with
ring for Chatelaine, IA and inch, Csc,
Sl29. sl.39.
1-2 inch Fancy Shape Cut-Glass Pun
gents. hinged sterling tops, with Chate-
iaine ring. Sl59.
Sterling handles. steel blade Cuticles.
&c, SEC. Soc. and 69c.
ii inch Files. with If inch sterling
handles. 1ic.; l IL inch Files with l u
inch sterling handles, l9c.
3inch Files, with finch sterling han
dies. Csc. Sl.l9. sl.69. SloS.
Mems Nail Files. in rich chased sterling
Nail Polishers with sterling backs and
upright sterling handles soc. and CSC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
Ladies Kid Gloves.
Christmas Thoughts.

Selling good, dependable Gloves
cheap appeals to every economical
woman.
You know the goodness of Our
Gloves-you know they're the
best to be had at the price, else
you wouldn't continue. to buy
here.
Ladies' 4-Button and 2-Clasp Gloves.
with both black and self color stitching
on the back. made Of fine select skin.
every pair guaranteed. in all OF the new
shades of Red Brown. Black Tan. and
light evening shades only SlO1.
Ladies heavy Pique Walking Gloves.
very stylish and durable for general wear.
heavy stitching on the back; regular Si.25
value. our price 81.
Ladies' 4-Button and Fosters Patent
Hook Kid Gloves. with both wide and sim
gle stitching Of black and self color. made
OF the finest French Kid. in Black. Rms
set and Tans; regular sl7j value our
price. $50.
4-BUtton Kid Gloves. made of soft and
elastic skins. stitching on the back, an
eXc"llani Glove. only ljc
Tho Clementlna Glove. made OF fine
French Kid. very soft and elastic. fine
finished seams; Fosters patent hook. in
black only, 1925.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05

Richmond Souvenir Spoons Goid BOWLS
with dainty handles PC.
q. T.. christian EndeavoD Spoons, goio
bowls. handsome handles, IS, 80, 50. Csc.
and si19
Chow-Chow Spoons. gold bowls, Empire
and Bead decoration. CSC.
IL inch Salad Spoon. handsome shape
large gold bowl with Puritan design,
sterling handle. S2l9.
Very handsome, brightly polished. plain
Sterling Napkin Rings, with rich bead
decorations. SL79
Very rich. gold bowl Tea Strainers'
handsome Filgree decorations. Sl69
Pickle Forks hand-chased gold pronss'
rich sterling handles. $L9
Bon-Ron boxes. hinged, with chatelaine
ring, Si39
Bon-Bon longs. gold claws, rich sterl-
ing handles. SLID
Richly embossed sterling Egg Timers
ton bottom and frame Of sterling, $l69
81 inch Peppers, rich cut glass. chased
sterling tops. 69c.
ia inch Salts. brilliant cut glass. steri-
ing tops. 69c
I.etter-Openers. pearl blades. sterling
handles n. ~ and pc.
Lctter-Openers and Paper Knives. stSel
blades. sterling handles. %, 80, 80, 60. 49,
CSC. and Sl.l9.
Desk Knives and Erasers. steel blades.
sterling handles. %, 80, 50, 90. 50, Csc. and
sl9S
Pretty Glass lnk-Stands. ii Inches
square. with sterling tops.9Sc.
Sterling Silver Pencil-Hoders. with
pen. pearl handles. pc.
Sterling Seals with silk tassels, iic.
s-inrh very handsome Sterling Seals, 50
and 6gc.
4-inch extremely handsome Sterling
Seals. Sl9s.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
"The Always-BuSy Store"

earth would always be seen I'm the same
point OF the heavens, so that there is 10
rising of the earth above nor setting
below the h0riZ'n. This seems perpiex-
ing To- some but 10 IS really not so very
dlnicult at apprehension. 10 seems
strange. though II is true that IL the
whole visible hemisphere were filled Up
with full moons the light emitted would be
only one-eighth OF what we receive from
the sun while the whole amount OF heat
transmitted by the moon 10 the earth is
only the eighty tnOusandth part of mo
heat We receive from the SAN. 30 that
the temperature OF our air Is not precep-
tibiy increased by She moon.
ASPECT or THE HEAVENS.
The aspect OF the Heavens during the
December evenings is very fine AT about
: or 9 O'Clock IN the evening we see on or
near the meridian the considerations Per
scus Aries. and Cetus besides some
smaller consultations of no significance.
Pcrseus is Il fine constellation. ia some
manner connected with the Great square
OF Pegasus Looking somewhat towards
the west We notice al once "A large square
of four stars-the square referred TO-
Drawing a straight line in a Northwestern
~ direction from the northw stern cor
nor Of the square. the extremity Of that
line is marked by line second magnl-
tude star-the brightest In the c0nstella-
ton Perspus. At q short distance south
OF 10 there u situated one OF the most
remarkable OF that class OF stars called
variable IL is called Algol which
with a few small stars near IT, forms
that part OF Perseus called Medusa's
Head. Directly below Perseus a magnih-
cont star Of the first magnitude cannot
fail 10 attract the behOlders attention.
This is Capeila. in the constellation Aui-
riga or rthc Charioteer. II forms. with
five rather conspicuous stars. an irregular
YrIntf la. 10.
~ Algol in Perseus TWO stars az shore
distance from each other form The princ-
nal portion OF Aries or the Ram now the
recond of the twelve consultations OF the
zodiac that belt across the Heavens.
Oithin which the sun. moon and all the
nIanets perform their annual Journey.
South OF Aries is seen large constelia-
,icr which. however. has not one star
mt may he called conspicuous. This
consolidation j. called Cetus or the
Whale. The beautiful constellation Tau
rus, with the rsmarAable groups OF the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
Leather Goods
Christmas Giveables.

Choosing from an almost endless
assortment makes Xmas shopping
a pleasure.
You've never seen a better show
ing of Leather Goods in Richmond!
We mean it-NENERl
Nor priced lower-IMPOSSI-
BILE
NOTE. leather novelties nicely
boxed for gift'giving.
NJ ems Extra Grade coin Purses-tan,
red and black. 39c., i2c.. ana soc.
The now-stylc Leather Belts. with two
mink heads. i'm tan and black, 69c.
Ladies Genuine Morocco Belts. with
large mink heads t1.,9.
Mems Cigar Cases in black seal red
and tan morocco. $l59
Tho very richest Card Case and
Memo. Book Of black seal, very hand
some. Si59 and S1.gS
Mems Bill Books of real elephant skin,
elegant quality &l9.
Cigarette Cases Of natural Alligator,
$40
Ladies' Combination Cases with com
partmcnts for change notes, stamps and
car tickets. real seal. SOS.
Elegant Opera Bags. with richly Jew
elled tops and handsome silk bags.
SOS
Real Alligator Combination Cases, rich
sterling trimmings Sis.
Magnificent Dark Red Combination.
Cases. handsome sterlinS and jewel trim
med A69
The very handsomcst black seal Com
hnaiion Cases with elegant sterling
mornings. N8 .
Ladies' Genuine Seal Chatclaine Bag
now patent lock- with leather strap. value
SOS. 20 sell for 500.
Ladies' Real Alligator Chatelaine. with
outside and inside pocket. lined through
Win chamois skin, special price. sos.
Genuine Morocco Leather Combination
Case. color old blue very stylish. price,
I19.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-05
"The Always-Busy Store
~ THE CUURCUES.
Rev. DR.. smith To be Installed Other Di-
vine Services.

vine services.
Rev. w. r. l.. Smith, the new pastor
OF the Second Baptist church. viii preach
his first sermon this morning at IL
o'clock. In the afternoon al
O'Clock the recognition or installation SER
vice will take place. TO which the public
IS cordially invited. 4 committee Of
which Mr.. w. b. Freeman Is the chair
man, have arranged an attractive pro-
gramme. consisting OF addresses by u
number OF the Baptist pastors 0f the city,
and Rev. DR. Hoge. In consequence OF
the installation service ina the afternoon
there will DO 10 preaching at night.
Rev. DR.. j. b. HutsOn will preside and
the following programme will be rem
dered:
Professional Orchestra. Doxology.
Invocation by Rev. l.. Il. Thornhill, ID.
-
Hymn No. 800, announced by Rev j. s.
Dill. ID. ID.
Prayer by Rev. I. NJ. Mercer, d. ID.
Greetings from Christians OF an De-
nominations, by Rev. Moses ID. Hoge, ID.
ID.
Address OF Welcome on Behalf Of Bap-
lists OF Virginia. By Rev. r. II. Pitt. ID. ID.
Welcome on Behalf OF Ministers Com
ference of Richmond. by Rev. j. 9. Hiden.
Anthem, by tho choir
Nciconc on D'hdfl 81 the S''"nu pap
list church, b. Rev. X. j. Wlllingham.
ID. ID.
Response, by Rev. w. II. l.. Smith. ID.
ID.
Hymn No. 40l. announced by Rev. Geo.
Cooper ID. ID.
Benediction. by Rev. j. r. Harrison.
There will be a Sunday school rally at
Asbury Methodist church this afternoon
at $50 o'clock.
Rev. W. b. Beauchamp Will speak on the
relation OF officers and teachers 10 the
Sunday school DIR. 4. y. Potts will de-
liver an address on The Relation OF Par
cnts TO the School" and Rev. :. G. Hatch
er will talk TO the children. All friends
OF the school are cordially invited 10 At
tend.
Rev. VIM. CabeIl Brown. a missionary
70 Brazil, Will make an address at ST.
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Miller & Rhoads.

James Episcopal church this after
noon at o'clock, to which the public Is
invited
Rev. Walter PIERCE. III. d.. pastor Of
the Church OF the Messiah, New Orleans.
La, viii preach again morning and
evening to-day at the Unitarian church,
30 north Fifth street.
Mr.. PIERCE was expected 10 have left
for his charge last week. but circum-
stances have been such that he is ena-
bled 10 stay one, and probably two. more
weeks with tho Richmond congregation.
Rev. n. Finley Gayle. the newiy-ap-
pointed pastor OF Laurel-Street Methodist
church. will preach to-day. morning and
evening.
Rev. I. NJ. Mercer will celebrate his
third anniversary as pastor OF tho West
View Baptist church to-day. and viii
preach a sermon appropriate to tho occa-
sion at the morning service.
During his pastorats here the debt on
tho church has been reduced about 500.
and the membership largely Increased
and strengthened. The contributions to
religious and benevolent objects have
been considerably increased.
Rev. H. w. Claybrook, OF KIlmarnock.
Va, minister OF most excellent gifts.
will preach at Barton Heights BAPTIST
church this morning at II o'clock.
The Rev. Jere Witherspoon. ID. o.. PAS
tor-elect os Grace-Stseet Presbyterian
church, will tako charge Of his pulpit to-
day. and VIII preach both morning and
night
The subject OF the sermon az ne New
Jerusalem Mission, IL west MARSHALL
street. this morning at II O'clock.
will be The Tree OF Life The fibia
class meets AT p. NJ.
There viii be the usual services to-day
az the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton.