Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-05
THEY WELCOME Him.
INTERESTING SERVICE IN HONOR
OF INCONSISTENCIES PASTOR.
REV, MR,SWEEHEY TO YOUNG BAPTISTS
He Delivers a Captivating Address
n. the CITY Unions Quarterly Meet
fpr-rhree Glasses ConHrmed--Ob-
servance of Holy Weck-Notes.

sunday afternoon dt d y ciONh NV ~
Ashby Jones was extended a welcome OF
the part OF Virginia. Richmond, othe
religious denominations. and Leigh
Street Baptist church as he now enter
upon the pastorate of this the seconC
largest church of that denomination II
the city. The congregation, representing
every section OF the city and every de
nomination. filed the entire house, many
standing throughout the service. The
exercises, which progressed according tC
the programme, which has appeared II
these columns, were characterized by ap
propriateness, brightness, and vigor TO
degree.
Rev. DR.. j. S. Dill presided with ease
and grace. Rev. II. L. Quarles con-
Quoted the devotional exercises. DIR. j.
C. Hiden was presented to make the
welcoming address on the part of the
State. and was exceedingly bright and
happy I'm his remarks. Peculiar to DIR,
Hiden, the scholarly divine cut right and
left, much to the amusement Of his audi
ence, also giving bits of advice which dld
not fail to provoke smile.
DIR. Cooper spoke very appropriately In
welcoming Mr.. Jones to the city, and
the address of Rev. Charles r. Hyde
pastor of the Third Presbyterian church,
on the part of other denominations, was
a gem. He referred to the time when
even in Virginia the Baptists were not
welcomed, but declared that now times
had changed and the day was approach
ing when UNCONVENTIONAL lines would fade
away and unity Of purpose would rise
up, filling the earth He said the Metho-
dists were like the rugged mountains.
the Episcopalians like smiling valleys
the Baptists like the great, restless ocean,
and finally declared that he might say
but would not. that the Presbyterians
were as the depths of blue arching above
The simile ocoasioned much amusement.
Most impressive Of all was the splendid
address of DR.. j. William Jones, father
of the incoming pastor, on behalf OF
Leigh-Street church. a scene, not to say
dramatic, but exceedingly beautiful and
impressive. was witnessed by the vast
when the white-haired ia
Their walked across the platform. and,
the paternal blessing.
DR.. Dill then presented the pastor. who
spoke for himself. He declared that
though DR.. Hidden wanted 20 call him an
from his babyhood up he had
sat at DR.. Hiden's feet and listened 70
and laughed at his stories, to say no
thing about how many times he had
heard them before He was exceedingly
grateful to his brother (Rev. Mr.. HYDE
for the cordial welcome. one Of the
fairest of sights was that he witnessed
some while ago. He was standing on
the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. His
eyes went up 10 the serene blue arch
above and followed il on and on until
finally il sank down into the restless --.
He did say ocean" no doubt, but the
people had caught the thought, and in
the poorly-suppresse merriment which
the word was lost
The meeting closed with benediction
by Rev. Joel T. Tucker, Of East-End
Baptist church. The music, with which
the service was interspersed, was espe-
,ially good, and included a voluntary by
he choir and a solo by Mr.. Haddon S.
Rev. Mr. Jones preached his initial SER
mon at Leigh-Street Sunday morning.
The church was crowded and the dis
course was an exceptionally fine one,
rom the words, For we preach not our
selves, but Christ Jesus. as Lord" The .
lew pastor addressed the Sunday school
sunday morning. preached 10 another /.
arge congregation at night, held a re- /
,epton after the church meeting last /
light. and after the prayer-meeting to- /.
morrow night a half hour will be given |
o bringing the pastor and his people to- |
.ether.
Ir. Sweeney to the Young Baptists. |
The quarterly meeting OF the Baptist |
iOung peoples Union Of Richmond and |
Manchester, held at Calvary church Sun
lay afternoon, was one OF the most IN |
eresting In the history of the organiza-
ion. The church was crowded. and the /
ervice was inspiring. The reports were
cry gratifying, and the responses made
" the unions were more varied than
sual. Randolph-Street Union won the
anner. showing an average per cent. OF
?, while Emmanuel Union. which had
ed II for three quarters, came second,
With IS per cent The music was an at
ractive feature of the service In addi-
ion to the congregational singing there
iere solos by Captain Frank Cunning
am. Mr.. Haddon s. Watkins, and Mr..
,Verton Sale.
Rev. Il. It. Sweeney of Seventh-Street
hristian church made the address OF
he evening. which was bright and capu-
ating Mr.. Sweeney expressed pleasure |
I hearing prayers offered for peace. and
said he was in favor OF an
.nglO-SaXon alliance. There was no
anger. he said. OF war ever occurring
etween such nations as England and
ret about their furs," he said. "and the
len may take il up, but there Will be no
ar. The two countries are too far ad-
anced i'm Christian civilization for that"
Ir. Sweeney made an earnest plea for
ne young people 10 give their lives TO
srvice in the Masters cause.
Classes Conhrmed-HoIy Week.
Confirmation services were held on
lnday I'm three Episcopal churches and !
st. Johns German Evangelical church.
light Rev Bishop Whittle confirmed !
candidates at St Johns !
lurch after the morning service: at the
me hour Bishop-Coadiutor Gibson con-
'med a class Of eighteen at ST. Paul's !
nd after the evening service at Holy |
rnity the same prelate laid hands on |
xteen candidates. The service at St |
,hns Evangelical took place in the
orning. when eighteen confrmants pre-
nted themselves.
During Holy Week services will be
I'D in all Catholic Episcopal and I,uthe-
r. Carmichael Will deliver a course OF
dresses on the Words and Works OF
lrist." At the First English Evangeli-
i church. besides the regular night
rvices. services will be held Wednes-
iy and Friday evenings, preparatory
the administration OF the holy COM
union on yesterday.
Brief Church Notes.
Sunday was a memorable day with Tho
people at the tabernacle.
lirty persons united with the church
Id quite a number Of others made their