The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-14

Iogy'' and on Inspiration are not ac-
ccpfable In this latitude. The ministers
adjourned 10 meet the Ministerial Union
at the Y. NJ &. A.
At Grovr-Avcnue Baptist Church.
sunday was an especially interesting
day az Grovc-Avenue Baptist church.
The congregations were unusually larke'
morning and night. In the morning. III.
Hiden's text was from the 10Th ShaP'ei
OF First Corinthians. % and fth verses
and the sermon was compact anu
Scripturai discussion OF the aues'io"'
What is the Gospel?' ,,,,..
After the sermon, Hon. j. Taylor Fly
son. corresponding secretary OF the ECU
cation Board. spoke in behalf of the
ministerial students under TIE PATRONAGE
Of that Board. and a collec'ion was
taken for that object
In the afternoon, at the missionary
meeting of the Young Peoples ohioh'
Mr.. VIM. Ellyson and Rev. Harry Bagby
smoke earnestly on missions.
At night Dr. Hiden preached on
Isaiah. IS: q The sermon was a discus
sion OF '@rhe Wastefulness Of Goddess
Life"
Though the protracted meeting OF
Grove Avenue closed several weeks ago,
tho revival spirit is still manifesting IT.
self under the regular services OF the
sanctuary. Four persons were baptized,
three others were received for baptisin'
and one Joined the church by experience
on Sunday.
Ministerial Union Elects Officers.
The Ministerial Union. composed OF the
Protestant ministers OF Richmond ana
Manchester held It's monthly session yes
terday in the parlor Of the Young Men
Christian Association. President j. Cal
vim Stewart in the chair.
After devotional exercises. which were
esnec,olIy lively and spirited the sec
rotary read the minutes of the last meet
ing.
Rev. DR.. Witherspoon. Rev. r. F. Gayle
Rev. Drs. w. r. l.. Smith. j. B. Taylor,
7 YIN ZONES. Revs. sydney Peters and
| Thomas Semmes ere elected members.
Rev. DR.. ]. c. Hiden was elected presi-
dent Of the Union for the coming war
and the following vice-presidents were
| elected: Revs j. s. Dill, X r. Gayle
Thomas Semmes. G. II. Hyde, il. J.. Gar
rison. =. Menzel and j. a. Moehean-
Rev I, NJ Omer was elected secretary
| and treasurer.
Bishop Penick presented report fro~S
the Committee on Organized Charity
| and spoke on the report. He thinks that
much of the money spent In so-called
charity here. goes TO the wrong people.
| a running debate ensued on tramps and
professional bcggars: and Bishop Penicks
address was postponed TO the meeting In
January, as the hour for adjournment had
arrived.
Request for the Infant Glass.
, Through n beques, ~ the late Mrs. s. II.
Halves the infant class OF the Second
Presbyterian church Is now drawing the
interest on the sum Of $1,000
The bequest was made I'm order that
the infant class. in which Mrs. Hawes
took an active interest. and did much FOR
it's growth and welfare. might have a
fund with which 10 purchase religious
literature OF various kinds suitable Tor
the little ones
CAPTAIN John A. Coke and Mr.. Edgar
| d. Taylor were made trustees for the
management Of the bequest.
Methodist SUNDAY School Society.
The regular notify meeting Of the
Methodist Sunday-sc hool Society Of Rich
mond was held at Denny-Street church
Sunday afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock: a. J.
Gary president. and Chas. p. Rady, sec
rotary.
The meeting was opened with prayer
by Rev. S. c. Hatcher. after which in
| teresting exercises were given by the
| school.
Interesting ana appropriate duuieSH'S
were given by Mr. A. J. Gary. president.
| and bv r. s. NJ. Valentine. the former
! president.
| The report from Denny street school
was very encouraging. and showed
| large increase.
Second Baptist Church
Rev w. r. l.. Smith ID. D.. the new
pastor OF the Second Baptist church.
| earnestly requests that all Of the young
| people Of the church and Sunday school.
/ and particularly the children, will meet
him in the basement OF the church this
afternoon at 4 o'clock.
DIR. Smith preached two fine sermons
I Sunday. which were listened to with
great pleasure by very large congrega-
lions. At the night service three young
| ladies were baptized.
The Doctor is rapidly taking hold OF
the affections of the Second church .eo-
J pie.
West View Baptist Church.
At 7:i5 o'clock this evening the Viole'
Society OF the West-View Baptist church
will hold public meeting at the church.
Addresses will be made by interesting
speakers and special music will be rem
dcrcd by some Of the best talent in the
city. Voluntary contributions are asked
Of those who attend. the funds 10 he de-
voted 10 making the house OF worship
more attractive.
The following Is the programme ar