Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-30
GLAD TIME FOR CHILDREN.
They and Leaguers Have the Day al
st. James-Other Church News.

Everything about St. James Methodist
church Sunday betokened an air OF
youth and freshness. The chancel and
pulpit platform OF the church was lastly
decorated in the colOrs of the Epworth
Leag0e--white and yellow-while hand
some palms and bouquets of daisies added
to the simplicity and beauty of tue en-
bellshments. A striking and artistic
feature was large Maltese croSs Of yell
low and white, the handiwork of one OF
the young ladies of the league.
The children's-day exercises at 10 A.
NJ, were conducted. mostly. by the chill
dren Of the primary department of the
school. under the direction of Dr.. F. w
Stiff, the superintendent of the school
and were very creditable. Rev. Mr..
Beauchamp. the pastor. made a short
and practical talk on Purity of Thought
and Words" and administered the rite
OF baptism to some of the scholars who
recently professed conversion.
At In the afternoon the church was
filled with the members and friends Of the
Epworth leagues-the occasion of the
spring rally of the young people. The
admirable programme, consisting Of ad-
dresses from Messrs. l.. G.. Crutchfeld
and 5. Ia Morgan: solos by Miss Ezra
Ellington and Captain Frank Cunning
ham, and recitations and chorus singing
by the leaguers. was faultlessly rem
dered and much enjoyed.
AT p. NJ. the church was again crowd
ed 10 give a fitting fms TO a day so re-
plete with innocent and profitable enjoy
ment. Addresses were made on this oc-
casion by Messrs. John Garland Pollard
and Frank l.. Wells, and delightful music
rendered by Misses DOza Mitchell
Gill, and Woodward. and the Epworth
League choir. TO Mr.. Z. w. Bandy is
due much credit for the preparation of
the excellent programmes and the sue
cess of the services.
RECEPTION TO MEMBERS
Last night the leaguers rendered the
members and friends of the church a
reception and social entertainment, which
was largely attended and proved plea
surable TO all present Among those TAX
ing part were quartettes, from Laurel
Street and Clay-Street Methodist
churches; Miss Mamie II. Pegram. Mrs.
w. N. Yeamans, and Messrs A. b.
Caldwell and j. Harvey Simpson. Re ,
freshments were served, followed by
social commingling OF young and old.
There were also interesting young peo-
pies celebrations at Laurel-Street and
l
Appropriate programmes were rendered |
at each church, and the exercises made |
notable by the large congregation attend !
Ing them.
THE DEATH-ROI-L CALLED.
a very tender and impressive service |
was held at the Grace-Street Baptist |
church Sunday morning. the occasion be- |
Ing the twentyfourth anniversary of DR.. |
Hatcher's pastorate. Dr. Hatcher preach |
ed short sermon, reviewing the work |
done and the results of the past year. and |
what had been accomplished /
In the whole of his stay with his people. |
An exceedingly impressive part of the !
service was the pastors calling the roll |
OF those who had died during the year.
DR.. Hatcher paused after each name and |
made brief and tender comment on the |
life OF the person. The whole service was |
calculated 10 draw the pastor and people !
closer together
The annual meeting OF the church was |
held IN the afternoon, and matters Of in
ierest especially TO the members we're dis
'ussed; also, reports of standing commit
ices were submitted
PRAYER FOR DIR. MDONALD.
The usual Baptist Ministers Conference
Was held yesterday at the Second Baptist
'HuiNH' NiCc-fTesluent InOfnnll pleSlu-
ng, In the absence OF DIR. Hatcher. who
s In Louisville. Pastor Deane, of the |
3lacksburg Baptist church, was present,
md gave an encouraging report of his
work. In the Southwest. He preached in
'etersburg at the West-End church Sun
lay. and ran over 10 meet the Richmond
'astors. Dhe president OF the conference
vas instructed to write TO Rev. Dr. Nc
Donald. long pastor Of the Second Baptist
hurch. this city. and now Of Atlanta. as
urins him OF the sympathy of this con-
erence I'm the recent death of his son. A
rayer for his comfort was offered.
SERVICES OF GOSPEI.-WAGON.
Rev. George +. Williams. with the Cos
el-wagon, conducted two interesting SER
ices on oregon Hill Sunday, at which
luch interest was manifested This work
! carried on by voluntary contributions
rom the people OF all denominations A
lumber OF persons have kindly given Mr.. !
VILLAINS small amounts OF money to bear
he necessary expenses Of these meetings.
vi that they may continue their beneh- !
eat influence further support IS needed.
ROUTINE BUSINESS TRANSACTED.
The Board OF Directors Of the Metho-
list Sunday-SchOol Society met al the