Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-10-19
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a letter from him, stating that the pre-
siding Bishop has notified him to ar
range for November Sd as the time Of the
conservation. Rev Mr.. Gravatt, rector
Of Holy Trinity. is now awaiting a letter
from DR.. Gibson to that effect and
giving other information relative TO the
approaching conservation services.
Rev. Mr.. Jones preached at the Monu-
mental church on Sunday to large con-
gregations. on the first Sunday in
November the new rector of that old
church, Rev. William A. Barr, will de-
liver his first sermon there commencing
his pastorate on that occasion.
The Episcopal Glorious met at noon
yesterday at St. Pauls church, and
heard the usual weekly reports from the
Episcopal ministers Of the city.
News Among the Baptists.
The Second Baptist church, Tefinlshed
and made new on the inside, was thrown
open for the reception of the congrega-
ton on Sunday, and to say that he mem
bers of the church were well pleased with
the changes wrought is but mildly ex-
pressing their pleasure. The church has
been repainted both outside and in. The
ceiling and walls have been refrescoed,
and new pews have been added. AS 1t
now stands, the Second Baptist church
Gated to divine worship in the city. Rev.
j. NJ Sitter, ID. D., of Grocer Seminary,
preached there both morning and eve
ming Sunday to large congregations. ard
announced that for the next few weeks
ne would preach at night a series Of ex-
postulatory sermons on the Epistles TO
the Romans.
The Baptist ministers at their confer
ence Yesterday morning discussed the pro-
gress and growth Of the Baptist Young
People's Union work in Virginia, and also
the relation of the pastor to his Baptist
Young Peoples Union organization. Mr..
j. Garland Pollard, state president spoke
before the ministers, and while it seemed
to be the sense of all who spoke that the
union should give plenty of work to the
preachers, no definite action was taken.
The following officers were elected by
the Baptist Young Peoples Union Of
Grace-Street Tabernacle Sunday: Mr. j.
c. Kellogg, president; Mr.. ID. f. Craig,
vice-president; Mr.. J. Grant King, re-
cording secretary; Miss Emmie Sands,
corresponding secretary; Miss Ida
Thompson, treasurer; Mr.. G.. c. Durham,
chorister; Mr. j. r. Scruggs, assistant
chorister; Miss Alma Atkisson, Tianist;
Miss Julia Trainham, assistant pianist;
Master Aubrey Cosby, librarian; Herndon
Perrin and j. c. Motley. collectors.
Rev. j. r. Harrison is assisting Rev.
DR.. John Pollard in revival meetings at
Glen Allen Baptist church. The building
was packed to the doors Sunday night,
and great interest WAS manifested. Rev.
DR.. A. j. Barton, assistant secretary of
the Foreign Mission Board, preached for
Mr.. Harrison at the Fulton Baptist church
at both services on Sunday.
rrbo Sunday school of Iclgn-Strppt BaD-
fist church held a rally Sunday morning,
at which 800 officers, teachers, and schol-
ars were present Addresses were made
nv Mr.. John Garland Pollard and Mr..
Gary. president OF the Methodist Sunday
School Society, who was present There
was one baptism at the church at the
night service.
Rev. Dr. A. b. Dunaway preached at
Emmanuel church al both services on Sun
day. and was heard, as he always is,
with pleasure and profit. Rev. ii. c.
Smith. of Martinsville supplied the pulpit
of Barton Heights church.
nrief Notes from other Churches.
Rev. f. II. Rawlings conducted revival
services at Clay-Street Methodist church
on Sunday morning and evening. On
both occasions the congregations were
large. and five additions were made to
the church.
"Tippling" was the subject discussed
at the mems meeting of the Young Mems
Christian Association Sunday afternoon.
DR. w. Il. Hatcher was the speaker OF
me occasion, and handled his subject In
an exceedingly practical and helpful way.
He was greeted by the largest attendance |
At these meetings. perhaps, in the six |
months. The boys meeting was add |
dressed by Mr.. r. c. Harris, and the |
lrst meeting of the Workers Training |
lass. conducted at 3 o'clock by General |
secretary Mckee, was marked also by |
good attendance
Evangelist C. II. Leavitt, Of North Caro-
ina. who has been conducting a revival
or some time past at the Fulton Apos-
olic church. bears striking resem- |
lance TO Corbett, the pugilist He Is
moreover. very direct and emphatic In
ais delivery, calling a spade a spade
md making vigorous attacks on sin I'm
m its forms. On Sunday Mr. Leavitt
reached on the Destruction Of Sodom
nd Gomorrah" Sunrise meetings are
old every day by the evangelist. assisted
t,oe,o, nanghofty.