The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-29
NEW PASTOR
EXPECTED SOON.
Rev, NJ. Ashby Jones to Take Charge
of Leigh Street.
DR.. J. WILLIAM JONES ON WAR.
uc Saws II is Preferable to Some
Tbinrs-Two Sermons on Temper
ance-Connrmation Class EN-
nmincd-Rcvivai Services.

Tho new pastor Of Leigh-street Baptist
church. Rev. NJ. Ashby Jones. Is expected
10 arrive in Richmond from Dardstown'
XIV. at $50 o clock nex Thursday after
noon. end Will be met at the depot by a
spccial committee appointed for the pur-
nose. as well as members Of the oonsre-
gallon.
Next Friday night at S o'clock a meet
ing viii be held at the church. at which
time Mr.. Jones viii be made acquainted
with his flock.
AT 3 o'clock next Sunday afternoon the
new pastor will be received by the en-
tire congregation with appropriate cere-
monies. ana win enter upon the discharge
Of his duties.
CUBA SHOULD BE FREE.
Rev. Dr. j. WIN. Jones conducted the
services at Leigh-Sircct Baptist church
Sunday. In bis opening prayer he al
lrded TO the condition of Cuba, which he
declared should De freed. lie deprecated
war but said that there were occasions
upon which war might be preferable to
Other things.
In his discourse. tie ola var chaplain
used as an illustration the terrible con
dition Of affairs ln the island.
Rcv. j.. r.. Harrison delivered an eio-
ouont sermon sunday night at Fulton
rartist church. taking for his subject I'm
temperance." He pointed out that there
arc yearly 10000 deaths from the use
of intoxicants, onc-fourth Of which are
the church was crowded and Mr..
Uarrieon's discourse was heard Win
close attention.
ROY. Mr.. sewell. OF Chickahominy MIS-
sion. filed the pulpit Of Rev ;. -
Hatcher at Denny-Strcct church Sunday
nirbt His subject was "Intempcrance
Aroinst Common Sense lie handled
the question ably and IN an interesting
Instead Of the usual services at ST.
pauls church Sunday. a series or
short addresses were delivered 10y the
yestrv Of the church calling attention 10
the condition and needs OF the chuieh'
At Venable-Street Baptist churFcn
there was "A rally OF the 3. Y. j.
T.. Addresses were Delivered by MI 5lI
MONTAGUE. Prof. r.. j. kellogg ana i'7V'
7 s Din. An attractive musical pro-
! cramme was rendered.
THREE SERVICES HELD.
Sunday was "a busy day al the FIRST
Raptist church. Three services Were
held each followed by an inquirer meet
ine. Larce congregations heard the
preacher. Rev. +. Hez. SVEN, WIN great
interest. His morning subject was tne
Christians promised perfection no the
Wrenose of Christ. I'm the afternoon the
| second coming of Christ with All lts sus-
gostiycncss. iu the evening escape from
sing consequences in Christ. Deep inn
prcssions were made by the sermons.
Many parsons expressed interest ana
Welded themselves 10 tho better life.
These special services Will De continued
during this week on og"h night.
The growing intereg II each night or
last week and Of yesterday gives as
surance of large congregations and q
great work. Services will also be held
on the afternoons Of to-day. Wednes-
day and Thursday at fD o'clock. on
"wednesday afternoon the preacher will
rercat by request OF many who were
unable 10 hear &c the sermon on Future
R"ecognltion of Loved ones After Death
and Resurrection. IT is Scriptural and
COIN If comfort for surviving ones. TO
IN theeo services a cordial welcome will
be given.
CONFIRMATION CLASS EXAMINED.
qho examination Of the confirmation
class OF 81. Johns German Lutheran
church took place az the church huld
ine. corner Eighth and Marshall streets
sunday afternoon az 4 o'clock. IN the
presence of q large congregation ana
proved 10 bc very successful. The eandl-
dates werc twelve young ladies and six
young men. as follows;
Misses Elizabeth Won y. R0senegk.
Minnie Schmidt. Emma Pursens, Nan
ME Frommer. Catherine Flick. Annie
Prick Elslo Brauer. Annie Mcneil. Fan
els Kolle. Lizzie Woln. Rosa Gipperick'
Hattie Fndcrs and Willie Grimmcl ]. Fred
die Hasten. Freddie pochler. Willie hoss,
Herman Zank. and Carl Hitler.
The confirmation Of the class VIII take
place ON next Sunday. Palm Sund0y. and
IL will be conducted by Rev. Pau J.
Mcneil. y T., the pastor Of the church
ON the following Thursday. Maundy
Thursday. and The members OF the class
will celebrate their first holy communion
on Easter Sunday.
TWO REVEALS.
Immense crowds attended The revival
services a tthc Grace-Strect Baptst Tab
crnaclo Sunday. Or. Hale vas heard
with profound interest. and his sermons
moved the people greatly. Sunday night
it was "a scene not 20 De forgotten, when
"a great number OF persons came forward
10 make their christian confession.
Meetings will continue through the
week daily. DIT. Hale preaching az 4 u.
NJ. and S j.. NJ.
The revival services being conducted by
Rev. Or. Tudor az Centenary church for
the past three weeks will be continued
during this week.
Many conversions and editions 70 the
church have resulted from these meet
ings. Tho public are cordially invited.
Strangers are welcome.