Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-09
THE DISCIPLES TABERNACLE.
Last Day of the Meeting-Bitten by
Il COpperhead.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA, August s.
Especial yesterday was the last day Of
the Disciples tabernacle meeting at
Gordonsville. The day opened fine, and
in consequence about 1900 persons were
in attendance. and all anticipated a plea
SAINT and profitable day. The cool breezes
swept through the large pavilion. and
with the accessories of numerous barrels
of ice water every one managed TO keep
quite comfortable.
The Sunday school was conducted by
the Rev. Mr.. Cooke, of Richmond, who
very eloquently and ably impressed upon
his audience the necessity Of the Holy
Spirit in the Christian life, and the
means Of acquiring II. At IL o'clock the
Rev. Mr.. Bagby, Of Washington, preach
ed a very fine sermon.
The singing at all the services was led
by large choir under Mr.. Thompson, Of
Spotsylvania. Solos were sung by Messrs.
Thompson and Reinhardt of Richmond.
An organ and piano were used for ac-
compartment.
At II o'clock n recess was taken Of
two hours and a half, which was de-
voted TO social interminging and the
discussion of the excellent bill of fare
section.
At 23O o'clock Mr.. Cooke preached.
Just as he entered upon his sermon the
distant rumble of thunder announced the
coming storm, and people began to get
very apprehensive. No one had expected
rain and no one had come prepared for
It, The congregation began to diminish
by twos and threes; vehicles ratified
away and persons afoot began 10 make
rapid steps. The pavilion was large, but
It would not have sheltered one half the
people from a driving storm. The ladies
were anxious about their hats, and the
men were troubled about-their high col
lars and neckties and, so the audience
was rapidly depleted. A large number,
however, determined 10 stay through the
service, and. fortunately, the storm was
lighter than expected, and they were not
greatly incommoded.
After the service the communion was
administered.
The location Of the tabernacle is n beau
tiful one. The land is high, with a
large grove of original oaks; two fine
springs gush out Of the hillside; the main
building is very substantial one, COW
cred with tin, and with a seating CAPACITY
of 1900 there is room for all booths
HCCtSSdIN loI supplying subsistence du-
ring encampment. AS it is intended TO be
permanent, a portion of the land will be
cut into lots and disposed of 10 the
churches, upon which will be built cot
tages for the use of their respective rep-
resentatives at the annual meetings. The
whole arrangement has been eminently
successful. and shows that sagaeious
minds have been behind ii all
Mr.. ]. y. Wood OF Bonneville. was BIT
ten three times Saturday night by a
copperhead moccasin. and is said TO be
in critical condition.
Mrs. Charles Perley and Miss Rosa I.
Gleason have returned to the city after
a months visit to relatives in Atlanta.
Ga.
The Rev Thomas Needham, the evan
geist. preached at both of the services
a the Baptist church yesterday.
The pulpit of the Episcopal church was
filled yesterday by the Rev. j. b. Dunn.
of Suffolk.
On Wednesday night Sol Bloomberg,
Esq. Of Richmond Grand Regent of the
State will pay jefferson Council. No. 7f
Royal Arcanum. an official visit Other
prominent members are expected A BAN
quet will be given at the jefferson Park
Hotel.