The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-28

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THE r. #. BOOTH co. Ithaca, y. Y.
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ton has by resolution commended 70 the
generous assistance Of our churches
throughout the State the enterprise of
building a new house Of worship at
Blacksburg 10 meet the imperative needs
Of our cause I'm that town. the seat Of the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute. and,
Whereas the pastor Rev. J. Il. Ed
wards pursuant to this resolution. has
made canvass of our Richmond
churches which. though gratifying. has
been necessarily hurried and partial,
HEARTILY ENDORSED.
Resolved. That we. pastors heartily
endorse his undertaking, and that We
will, by personal influence among our peo-
pie. supplement his work. encouraging
them 20 make liberal contributions TO this
object"
The conference decided that on account
of the need OF aid i'm building churches in
Richmond and Manchester that hereafter
applications from outside these cities
would be discouraged until this local need
was removed
ON motion Of Or. George Cooper, con-
CALCULATIONS OF the conference were ten
dored the congregation of Fulton Baptist
church on the generous manner in which
they responded 10 the call for money TO
pay OF the church debt.
ct was decided by the conference that
a union Thanksgiving service Of the Bap-
fists of the city should be held at the
First church on Thursday. At this meet
ing short talks will be made by Regs. b.
Caben Hening. NJ. Ashby Jones. ana Prof
$. G.. Mitchell. Of Richmond College.
fri d. q. LIN 10
held at Pine-Street church Thursday
morning, at which DR.. Derieux will
preach.
Broadlus Memorial church will also
hold a special service on that day
Or. William Z. Hatcher will preach TO
the Students of the Richmond Theoogi-
cal Seminary and Hartshorn College.
Drs. w. A. II. Lamb and J. d. Haw-
thorne viii go TO Bowling Green on
Thanksgiving Day TO dedicate the new
Baptist church at that place.
Methodist Ministers.
The first meeting OF the Methodist
preachers meeting Of Richmond and
Manchester, since the annual conference,
was held in the lecture-roOm Of Centenary
Methodist church Yesterday morning AT
1890 o'clock There was large attend
ance OF the ministers and the officers
Of the meeting for the coming conference
year were elected as follows:
President, Rev. j. G. Reed: Vice-Presi-
dent. Rev x. r.. Gayle; Secretary, Rev.
o. H. SpoOner, Assistant Secretary. Rev.
L. p. Betty.
There were present at the meeting two
of the newly-appointcd ministers to the
city Rev Dr. Samuel 4. Steele and Rev.
q T. j.. Smith. Tie other new pastors
are expected TO arrive during the week.
special union THANKSGIVING service az
all Methodists OF Richmond VIII be held
at Centenary Methodist church Thursday
morning at II o'clock. The sermon on
this occasion will he preached by Dr. 5.
A. Steele.
Free From Debt.
The Fulton Baptist church. one Of the
handsOmest edi1ces in the East End, Is
, now free from debt
The Rev b. Cabell Hening. pastor of
the church. announced a week ago that
he would have rally day service on
sunday, the object being 10 bring the mem
bers and friends of the church together
TO formulate plans for raising the amount
necessary 10 pay OFF the Indebtedness.
To say that the people responded to his
call would be too tame an expression.
The spacious house was taxed to its ut.
singing by the excellent choir.
Mr.. Hening then spoke upon the sub
jet Infamous Roguery." and held the
attention Of the audience Tor half an
hour.
FINE MUSIC.
Solos were sung by Mr.. Lloyd Reams,
baritone and Mr.. Albert Samuels. first
tenor. with full chorus. Mr. Hening
then had the deacons take up the collec-
ton, and when the Finance Committee
had counted the heaping plates Of money
II was found that the amount was suf-
icient 20 defray the Indebtedness.
Mr.. Hening in an eloquent speech
thanked the congregation for their kind
ness and the noble manner in which they
had responded to his call.
The Fulton Baptist church should be
proud OF their energetic pastor and the
successful manner in which he managed
the subscription.
Mr. Hening desires especially to thank
those who were not members Of the
church for the liberal manner in which
they assisted him and says that he will
ever remember them Cor their Kindness
and Is exceedingly grateful for their help.
The amount raised was Sl,15l.
Preach To Veterans.
Rabbi f.. y. Callsch preached 10 the
veterans at the Sellers Home Sunday
afternoon.
Every seat in the chapel was occupied.
ana many persons had to stand inthe
aisles A number We're unable 10 get
into the building.
Dr. Calisch delivered mastery dis
course.
Hanucah Services.
Hanucah services were held sun
dav al the Sir Moses Montiiiore Syna-
gogue. Examinations from the Hebrew
and Sunday-School work were part OF the
programme.
Rev. Or. r. Grossman delivered an eio-
quent lecture. explaining the meaning OF
the word Hanucah, which was very IN
terest.ng
Mr. Henry fiutxler made a short talk
lie has always been known as good
speaker. but he surprised his hearers sun
day with his bright historical lecture.
lie also spoke highly OF DR.. Grossman
and the fine work done in so short time
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