Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-03-20
IN NANsEMOND's CAPITAL.
Religious News of Interest-MOve'
ments of Her Citizens.

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! SUFFOLK, VA, March 19.--lSpecial)-
! The death of Rev. George c. Vanderslice
| d. D., of Richmond, while not unexpected
| caused deep regret among our people, he
| having for four years been pastor OF the
Main-Street Methodist church, Suffolk.
| In referring TO his death, the Dispatch
truly said that it would be sad news in
the various sections Of the State where
he had labored in his high calling. DR..
Vanderslice was very popular in Suffolk,
and, though dead, he yet speaketh, for
the memory of his good deeds, his godly
conversation and his tender ministrations
is treasured in many hearts, and while
recalling them, the moistened eye and
quivering lip attest the depth Of affection
which our people had for this sainted
minister. And this bond Of affection was
reciprocal, for DIR. Vanderslice requested
that his remains should be buried here
and in our beautiful Cedar Hill Gene
terry his body will to-day be deposited
and his last resting-place will in the DAYS
TO come he visited with sacred pleasure
by many in whose hearts the memory of
his whole life will be treasured as the
SAVIOR Of a understanding sacrifice
at the Main-Street Methodist church each
night this week. Bishop j. c. CRANBERRY
preached on Thursday and Friday nights.
his sermons being logical, clear-cut in
spring, and convincing eXpositions of the
Gospel plan of salvation. Ii was indeed a
spiritual feast to hear this sweet-spirited
man of God unfolding his message as a
herald of the cross" and setting forth
the love Of Christ, rather than the terrors
of the law. The pastor, Rev. w. Il. Green
will conduct services tomorrow. and on
Monday Rev Il. NJ. Beckham, OF Rich
mond, will come TO Suffolk and assist in
the meeting throughout the week.
\ BAPTIST REUNION.
\ reunion of the members Of the First
Baptist church was held on Tuesday
night, and was both pleasant and profit
able After interesting literary and musi-
cal exercises, the ladies served refresh
ments free, In response to a request for
silver offerings for the liquidation of the
church debt, the ladies received about
So
meeting was held last Tuesday night
for the purpose of organizing a camp
Of Sons of Veterans. Sixteen names were
enrolled, and on Monday night, March
list. meeting will be held for the pur-
pose OF erecting permanent organiza-
tioH dhu lpf the election or onicerS.
Mr. Lee Britt went to Richmond yester-
day to attend the funeral OF his father
ln-law. Rev. George G. Vanderslice, d. ID.
Hon j. f.. Booker arrived home yester-
day from Baltimore, where he had been
attending the annual session Of the |
Grand Lodge OF Maryland, Ancient Order !
United Workmen. AS foreshadowed In |
the Dispatch several days ago, he was |
elevated 10 the position OF Grand Master |
Workman
Councilman John h. Norneet. ]. Walter ]
dosier, and w. N. McAnge spent last |
Thursday at High Point and Greensboro,
\. c.. inspecting the electric-light plants
II those places. with view 10 getting in
.ormation upon which to base a report
o the Town Council as TO whether IL
$ expedient for the town 10 put In an
'iectric-light plant. They may visit Will
on' N. C., within the next two weeks.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Miss Matte Primer arrived home to-day
rom Baltimore, where she had been for
everal days. She was accompanied by
iiss Edith Wickham, OF Frederick, Nd,