Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-06-14
REV. Mr.. KIRK RESIGNS
HE sURRESDERs THE PAsToRATE
OF HowARD's-GROvE CHURCH.
The MINISTERIAL UNION MEETS.
Interesting Session of This BODY
Rev. Mr.. Garrison on the Cuban
War--Rev. Mr.. Barr breaches to
Pythinns-0thcr Services.

The members OF Howard s-Grove Bap-
list church. Paramount. will be called
upon 10 act upon very grave and Sc
rious matter next Sunday-the resigna-
ton OF their pastor, Rev. James q. Kirk.
Rev. Mr.. Kirk on Sunday, June 5th.
greatly surprised many of his congrega-
ton by presenting his resignation, which
was read by Deacon Atkins. a commit
tee. consisting OF deacons and several
other members OF the. church, was APP
pointed at that time to consult with Mr..
Kirk in regard to his action. This COM
mittee makes its report next Sunday,
when the mass-meeting of the church is
held The resignation, II accepted viii
take effect later in the summer.
Rev. Mr.. Kirk has been pastor at
Howard's-Grove about six years, having
come to Richmond from a large country
field. He is safe preacher and deeply
pious and consecrated man.
MINISTERIAL UNION MEETING.
The Ministerial Union OF Richmond and
Manchester held its monthly meeting at
the parlor OF the Young Mems Christian
a good attendance of preachers of all
Protestant denominations Of the two
cities.
Rev. j. Calvin Stewart, chairman Of the
committed appointed to look after the
spiritual needs Of the soldiers while at
Camp Lee, made his report for the COM
mittee. He said that going vigorously
10 work, they managed 10 get up tent
and placed Bibles and good literature for
the soldiers to read The report was
adopted and recorded upon the unions
minutes.
Rev. w. a. Barr. rector of Monumental
church, read paper before the union,
which was discussed and freely praised.
The Baptist Ministers Conference was
short and no business beyond the rou-
tine transacted. The body adjourned at
II 80 to attend the Ministerial Union.
MR.. GARRISON ON CUBA.
Rev. II. c. Garrison preached a SER
mon at Marsh6ll-Street Christian church
Sunday night on Cuba and the Brother
hood of the Nations"
The speaker began by pointing out some
Of the evils OF war: ]. 1t lays a heavy
burden of debt on the nation. which
means an increase in taxation, and falls
heavily on the poor.
q 1t lays a heavy burden of anxiety
on millions of hearts whose loved ones
have gone into the perils of the conflict,
3. 1t must necessarily entail great suf-
fering and loss of life.
4. II has a terribly demoralizing infu-
ence over those who go and those who
stay, turning loose the darker passions
Of mankind
After pointing out that there are greater
evils than those of war, and showing
that In past ages God has used the sword
for accomplishing things that could not
be accomplished without it, the speaker
raised the question:;
What is the meaning of this war? He
stated-l. That II is not war for the
conquest and acquisition OF new territory.
Our government is thoroughly committed
on that point.
2. 1t is not for hope of material gain of
any kind.
3. IL is not a vengeance on account Of
the destruction Of the Maine. With all
possible emphasis, the sentiment express
ed in Remember the Maine" which the
New York Journal aud World are striving
TO make the war-cry OF the nation, was
denounced as essentially vicious and Of
the devil.
4. This is war for conscience's sake,
and not for revenge. While unworthy
motives have their place and their infu-
ence, the final step was not takep till
the conscience of the nation spoke.
I'VE are fighting for liberty" said MT.
Garrison; mot our own, but that of cur
downtrodden neighbors. Does any ask
what right have we to interfere in the
affairs of Cuba? The answer Is: This
reign of oppression has been at our door.
and there is no one else TO interfere. We
must take our place among the nations
of the world and bear our share OF re-
sponsibility for the worlds good govern
ment. A citizen may not refuse TO have
a part in the affairs of his city and he in
nocent If there is misgovernment. No
more may we. as a nation. decline TO take
our place in the community OF nations"
REV. MR.. BARR TO PYTHIANS.
Rev. William A. Barr preached a spe-
cial memorial sermon before the Pythian
InA 0nG nf Monumental
Sunday morning. The church was crowd
ed and the service was very interest
ing one. The sermon dealt with the
fatherhood Of God and the brotherhood
Of man. Mr.. Barr said the Spaniard was
as much our brother as are the Virgin
ians, and then touching upon the war
question, he said: without saying aught
OF the wisdom of the war we are now
engaged in, il could never have been
without the consent and approval of the
Christian people. The war was begun for
Christian purpose, and Tor that pur-
pose il was approved OF by the CHRISTIAN
people The straws now blowing seem 10
indicate that there has been change OF
policy, and that we are preparing 10
wage war OF conquest, rapine, devas-
tation, and revenge. II this be the fact,
the Christians must put an end to IT, or
see that the original purpose is main
tanned"
OTHER SUNDAY SERVICES.
The Baptist Sunday~School Association
held its June meeting at Pine-Street
church, with good attendance, excellent
reports, and interesting exercises. Mr.. j.
s. Bethel made a speech on "Old-Time
Sunday Schools" and Mr.. Henry l.. Car
ter on "The Modern Sunday School"
The next meeting will be held at Balm
bridge-Street church, Manchester
The exercises attending the meeting Of
the Methodist Sunday-School Society at
Barton Heights were bright and interest
ing. The songs and Rotations by the
children were particularly entertaining.
The reports showed the schools to be in
good condition. Centenary reported ff-
teen conversions, and Little Trinity two
DR.. Tudor made a fine address.
The Young People Of Emmanuel Baptist
church had fine meeting Sunday night,
with a large congregation. Nessrs. Hill
Montague and J. NJ. 5. Leach and Rev.
Or. X. H Pitt made brief addresses, and
solos bv Mrs. G. NJ. Smithdeal and Mr..
Haddon S. Watkins added greatly TO the
interest of the occasion. There were
three additions TO Emmanuel church sun
day morning.
Rev Or. w. d. Powell. the distinguish
ed Mexican missionary, preached at
Grace-Street Tabernacle Sunday morn
ing, and at the Second Baptist church at
night.
EFFECTS OF THE STORM.