The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-02
THE LEAGUERS'
UNION MEETING.
Literary Young MethOdists Of Rich
mond in Session
HAVE MANY PLEASANT FEATURES
The First OF Its Kind in Richmond
Centenary Decorated With the
Leagues Colors, Gold and White
The Social Hour.

Richmond's Epworth Leagues held their
FIRST union literary meeting last evening
at Centenary church.
The idea Is not a new one, but ideas
whether new or old require brains. push
and that rare and peculiarly American
quality Of "gumption' TO back them or
they forever remain only ideas.
This happy combination Of qualities was
found in Miss Mamie Pegram. the presi-
dent OF the literary department Of the
Richmond League and TO her primarily
Is que the tnanKs OF me seven or elgnt
hundred Souls VINO gathered and enjoS ed
last evening, as guess ana participants
OF the nrst literary session OF tie city ;
Epworth League.
DECORATION.
The church was decorated for the even
Ing with the League colors. gold and
white. draped with a dizziness distinctlvely
feminine. IN scarf and streamer, about
the chanccl walls.
The League president. Mr.. T.. w.
Bandy. occupied the chair. and with him
upon the platform were seated Rev. Drs.
Tudor. starr and other ministers.
In the body Of the church tho represn-
tatves or tho various branches Of tho
League were noted by the display OF ren-
nants bearing each the name OF its
branch
Rev Il. NJ Beckham opened the eXer-
cses proper with an eloquent tnvoca-
ton Of blessings divine In which ne took
occasion to offer thanks for the leagues
development and progress.
Mr.. and Mrs. Minor, Of Broad-Street
League sang together. and the pleasure
rendered, in their happily blending voices.
was evidenced I'm the sincere applause
that marked the close Of their selection.
Miss Rosalie Pettys, Of Asbury. next
recited the "Starless Crown" Her eff
fort the strangest Of. wonders seemed
not. as i'm the case Of many, another
ecciesiastic reading 90 imbue her au-
dicnce with q sombre and lOng-faced So
lemnity. but instead. from the counte-
nance Of the listeners. there shone light
Of wondering pleasure. tinged with some
thing Of hOpe-woudcr and hope Of the
coming. and pleasure at the words just
gone. Miss Petty's elocution. too. was
distinct departure from cOnventionality,
and vastly pleasant 10 hear.
MUSICAL NUMBERS.
Mr. T. H. Cloves solo coming next
was received with high favor. His selec'
ton WAS Jerusalem. composition that
Little Miss Nellie CLAYTON. OF Central
church. Manchester advocated missions
in a manner whose sincerity was elo-
qucntly borne ont in the childish treble.
She was rewarded with applause.
"Beulah Land" by UniOn-Station rep
resentation. Jed by Mr.. George smlther
the congregation joining. was sung next
Rev. Or starr. Of Broad-Street, told
Of his idea Of Heaven, and reduced tho
celestial residence 20 a tangible basis.
Mr. Lee Crutchhcld gave Aunt Chart
tvs Conversion with AN the dialectic
dellciousncss of me "nigger nanny he
impers0natcd.
Rev. quincy Lee Morrow. Of Maryland
who is 10 speak I'm Richmond churches
on temperance subjects in the next few
days. was introduced and gave short
address.
Mr. W Montgomcry's fine baritone was
displayed to good advantage I'm his selec-
ton. which came next.
DR.. Tudor closed the exercises with
brief remarks In life wontedly pleasant
manner and the meeting resolved itself
into a social hour