The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-23
IN THE CITY CHURCHES.
Some of the Subjects To-day and Who
VIII Discuss Them.

This afternoon at 3 O'Clock in the
Association parlor, the Boys Gospel
Arov uill meet in regular session. A.
ter an interesting opening song service,
Mr.. T.. A. Arthur Will speak to the
boys.
Rev. II. u. Rawlings viii address the
Mems Meeting In the Association parior
at 4 O'Clock. This viii be the next 10
the last OF the practical talks TO young
men. the series closing with the last sun
day In October. The theme for the az
ternoon will be Condemnation ana
Mr.. Rawlings win have some very IN
teresting things TO say on this SUBJECT.
The Workers Bible Training Class VIII
meet In the blue room at 5:l5 O'Clock IN
charge Of General Secretary Mckee. ana
the Gymnasium Bible Study Club VIII
meet In class room No. at the same
hour. IN charge of Physical Director
Graham. Young men are cordially n
vited TO enroll themselves as members
OF either class.
The Rt. Rev. Thomas A. Jaggar, Bishop
of Southern Ohio, will preach at st
Paul's church this morning and evening.
Rev. L. Nj. Cmer, who has been pastor
of the Third Christian church for the
past iye years, and who recently de-
clined the call OF that congregation 10
serve them another year, viii preach MS
last sermon at that church to-day.
During MIR. Omer's pastorate there he
has accomplished splendid Work. The
membership of the church has been
greatly Increased, and every department.
of the church has belen permanently
strengthened Tie Is greatly beloved by
his congregation. and much regret Is e1-
pressed at his decision. As Christian
gentleman and able preacher he is held
in the highest esteem by the people OF
the city.
Tonight at Calvary Baptist church
the pastor. Rev H. A. Bagby,
Will preach the last Of the series OF ser
mons on the question, rs the word
Growing Better or NorseY rms ser
mon, unlike the preceding ones VIII 0eal
with the world outside OF the church,
and will doubtless be the browning effort
OF this young. but brilliant, theologian.
a feature OF the service, which deserves
especial mention, will be solo by Miss
Rosa NJ. Sweeney, vocal Instructor OF the
Woman's College.
At the First Baptist church, DR.. Cooper
will preach in the morning on Life and
ITS Nourishment," a sermon TO those OF
little strength 10 hold out In the eompe-
tition OF life.
In the evening his subject viii be
what Is Faith and HOW to get H..
The night service has been for several
weeks past OF more than usual interest
Miss Bette Booker, soprano Of the choir.
has delighted her many friends recently
with her singing.
DIR. Smith, Of the Second Baptist
church, Will give series OF lectures on
Palestine, on alternate Sunday evenings,
beeinning to-day. Three years ago
the Doctor visited the Holy Land, and
can speak with that zest and enthusiasm
which come from personal observation.
Ills first discourse viii be on the subject,
"From Damascus 10 the Upper Jordan
DR.. WitherspoOn, who has been absent
from the city for a few days has re-
turned. ana will occupy his pulpit to-
day. His subject for his morning
discourse will DO THE Kings Business"
and at night he will, by request repeat
a sermon that mas been highly compli-
menied and done much good--subjeet,
"The Unnamed Laborers."
Rev. NJ. Ashby Jones. pastor OF Leigh
Street Baptist church. and Rev. {. X.
Hyde pastor OF the Third Presbyterian
church, Will exchange pulpits this morn
ing,
There Will be a missionary mass-meet-
ing IN Mozart Hall to-day az L.
M, at which Bishop Hare, bishop TO the
Indians. and Bishop Brewer, OF Montana
viii speak. All are cordially invited.
Rev DR., z. r. Sweeney has returned
20 the city and will nh his pulpit to-day
at both morning and evening services.
Rev. S. 5. Laws, u. D., late Of Theo-
logical seminary, Of Columbia, s. c., Will
preach at the Church OF the Covenant.
6orner Park avenue and Harrison streets,
to-day at IL A. NJ. and 5 i. NJ.
Or. Hoge Will preach to the soldiers
II the Odd-Fellows' Hall, next 10 the
MECHANIC Hotel. at o'clock this after
noon. Mr. Haddon Watkins will sing
nolQ.
Rev. Mr. Kinard. who has been nomi-
HatoA 70 succeed Rev Mr.. Moorehead as
04afor OF the FRS, Evangelic9l Lutheran
&hurch, will Ill that pulpit to-day.
& {jr /. NilAQn JSu4r Wal pfeaen az tho
nhspel OF the Soldiers Homo to-day
i "a 'cIock =. NJ. Not Only the veterans.
I'm the public generally arc cordially in
s{fnd IL attend this service
Ilfe AMI Advent Christian Church.
+, - Reservoir street, preaching Sunday
~ a A. A. and T. NJ Morning sub
i 11c<, <@The Late War with Spain and It's
& sonanction with the Word OF God"
Xyening. A subject OF importance 10
Ez<5[ Mats free
a SUNDAY Prince Poniatowskis
eo1P Will be rendered at the high mass
y. ~. At the offerteEx an AVE