Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-28
SERMON TO JUNIORS.
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED FOR
THE UNION SERVICE ON SUNDAY.
OTHER ITEMS FROM OYER The JAMES.
Mr.. Alley and Miss Williams Welded
Last Evening-WfII Enlarge Firth
street Methodist Church-Newsy
Notes md Personals and Briefs.

Every ARRANGEMENT has been completed
for the service 20 be held Sunday, which
the members of the Junior Order United
American Mechanics will attend III
body. The Committee on Arrangements
had their final meeting last night at the
hall ~ Davis Council. The exercises VIII
no held at Leader Hall Sunday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. Rev. James o. BaococK'
of Danyille, will preach the sermon ana
will be assisted in the services by Kew
w E. Hurt. of Stockton-Street Baptist
and Rev. George II. McFaden, or Fifth
street Methodist churches. The choir
Of Finh-Street church will have direc-
ton of the singing. and 1t Is also ex-
nected that Mr.. W. j. Morrissett, cho-
rister of Clopton-street church, Will sing
All the Junior councils Of Manchester
will assemble at Anderson's Hall Sunday
afternoon at o'clock. Liberty Councii.
Of Swansboro'. and the Daughters OF
Liberty have been cordially invited 10 DC
present at Anderson's sHall at tnat nour'
and go with the councils Of Manchester
to the hall Of services.
Mr. 8 w. Cooling received letter
from Rev. Mr.. Babcock yesterday thank
inc the order for the honor done MIN,
and accepting the invitation TO denver
the sermon before the body. he VIII
reach the city to-day for that purpose
and will attend the meeting of New South
Council tonight
MARRIAGE LAST EVENING.
Mr.. Walter F. Alley and Miss Lula S.
Williams, well-known young people OF
the central section OF the city, were mar
rIed AT the residence Of the bride, on
Hull street between Sixth and SeVentr
last evening at 1880 O'Clock. Inc cere-
mony was performed by Rev. W. w
Lear. pastor of Central Methodist cnurcn'
After the solemn rite very enjoyaDie
reception was rendered the happy young
couple. at which were many OF tneit
friends. The bride Is young lady oil
many charms and attractive qualities
while Mr.. Alley is young mechanic OF
many sterling qualities.
Rev. ]. A. Rood gave his lecture. pas
sion Play" last night at Central Metn'-
dist church, and pleased large audience
MUST HAVE MORE ROOM.
Steps are being taken TO enlarge Fifth
Street Methodist church, work round
TO be necessitated on account OF the IN
creased size of the congregations wnich
flock TO that house OF worship every sun
day morning and evening. There is at
present a vestibule to the church. The
partftiou between this and the main audi
ence-room will be taken down and gal
leries built partly around the sides. This
Improvement will enlarge the seating ca
paclty TO accommodate d hundred people
or more.
The present church was built only q
few years ago, and ii was thought at tha'
time to be large enough TO accommodate
the CONGREGATIONS for many years 10
come. but not so. The former cnurch,
that one which the present succeeded
was moved TO the rear. and Is now used
az a lecture-room. In few years, even
In shorter time. perhaps, one or the
largest and most handsome church edi-
fees will supplant the present modest
hut neat structure, because the worship
pers at this place from Sunday 10 sun
day Will demand II.
Mr.. Thomas r. Erwin and MISS Lula
r. Walton. two young people OF this city
were welded at the residence or MI. Il
w. Adkins. No. 407 Seventh street. Rev
]. A. Spencer, pastor OF Cowardin-Avenus
christian church. performing the cere'
mony. Both young people are very popu'
lar. and their friends extend sincere wish
es for a calm and prosperous voyage
through life.