The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-28
BRA I7ltl,EION,

The union meeting of the Lower Dis
tiict of the Portsmouth BIptist Asso-
citation will convene with The Park
Avenue Baptist Church to-day at 10
O'Clock a. m. The following progra mme
has been arranged for the occasion:
Introductory sermon, DR.. w. +.
Fisher.
The following topics will ;hcn be dis
cussed.
The Office and Work OF the Holy
Spirit" Rev. J. ]. Hall. ID. D.
systematic Beneticencc," Rev. C. w.
Duke.
An Exegesis of Luke. 24:47, y b
Walker.
The Importance of the Prayer Meet
ing to the Church." Rev. NJ. r. Whar-
ton, D. d.
What Led Me to be n Christian"
Rev. S. S. Robinson.
The Claims Of Our Dcnomina tional
Boards Upon Our Members" Rev. \. l..
Owen, d. d.
SHOULD Baptist Churches Retain in
Their Membership These Who Make
Sell or Use as n Beverage Intoxicating
Liquors." Dr.. w. +. Fisher.
"T'he Sunday School," Rev. T. B.
Hatcher.
There will also be five minute talks;
by others. Exercises will continue unt
Sunday.
1t is sincerely hoped thai: this session
OF the union will be largely attended by
churches within the bounds of. the
Union.
Visiting brethren will also receive n
cordial Christian greeting
Entertainment will be provided for all
delegates.
The regular monthly meeting Of Nc
Kendrae- Dpworth League will take
place tonight at 7:45 o'clock. There will
be church socia bic to follow, 10 which
the members of the church and con-
Sregation are cordially invited.
kim Hall last night was the scene OF
an attractive concert by the Big Four
for benefit Of McKendrec, according 20
the programme published in these COL
umns yesterday. Mr.. Hugh Steele did
his part we'll.
Mr.. Roland Cachelin and Miss Bertha
NJ. Clenan were married al the Memo
rial Chpstian Temple at o'clock
Wednesday night. 1tcv DIR. ]. p. Bar
rctt, the pastor of the church. onciat-
Ing. 1t was n quiet wedding, only 4
few friends witnessing the ceremony.
1sy request, the Old Maids Convention
will be repeated at kim Hall Friday
nlSp. LOT DcHclll OF IQrR Avenue Zap
list Church.
The local board met last night in
regular monthly session. In the absence
OF the President, Mr.. Jcvnigan, on mo-
ton Of Mr.. c. ]. Jones, was made chair
man pro- lem. The following other
members were present: MeSHrs. Blunt
ing, Spann, Whitchurst and Sterling.
Secrrtlry.
The minutes Of The last meeting were
read ana approved.
Mr.. Dunbar made complaint that
drainage of his wifc's property. on Rail-
road avenue, had been INSTRUCTED by
filling done by Mr.. c. d. Cake on his
lot, on Charles street. On motion, the
matter was referred 20 the Street Com
mft;cc
MIR. Cake asked the board to fill the
ditch on Charles street opposite his
brick block. On motion. referred to the
street Committee. with power 10 act
.undcr advisement of The city engineer
as to lines for grading that whole sec
ton Of the street.
The Street Committee reported side
walks and streets In good condition: also
contract properly signed with Mr.. Faith
erly to remove garbage. Attention was
called to proposition by the Norfolk
Street Railway Company with regard to
paving 3rambleton avenue. each party
to do their part, respectively.
On motion. the Street Commit Ice ~ as
| authorized to do work at the corner of
clay and Brown avenues as arranged
with reference to Charles street.
b!lis were allowed. and the Board