Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-03
all on their knees cOnsecrated themselves

all on their knees consecrated themselves
to the service of God.
IL was at L. NJ. he spoke to the men
at the mems meeting at the Young Men
Christian Association. The subject was,
"The Young Man and His Company
His talk was a plain business talk or
about forty minutes, and took hold Oh the
men. which was evidenced by the TACT
from the many warm, encouraging words
he received one young man on his knees
gave his life TO the service OF God.
Mr.. Williams at S =. M gave his noted
talk. "The Last Romp with the Ilger,
in Old-Market Hall. At the close OF TINS
service quite a number asked TO be
prayed for
He will again deliver this lecture to-
morrow night In Central Methodls'
church. Manchester.
Sunday morning many requests came 10
him from fathers and mothers and friends
asking him to see loved ones ana ask them
10 come TO Christ.
RALLY-DAY AT EMANUEL.
sunday was rally-day at Emmanuel
church. and 1t was marked by large con-
gregations and services Of unusual in
terest. The attendance in both the morn
ing and afternoon Sunday schools was
b. Clarke. Of the Sunday-School Associa-
ton. addressed the morning school
along practical lines. and Professor C. II.
Winston made an interesting address in
the afternoon.
Rev. Mr. Harrisons sermon at II o'clock
was I'm the nature of call Of the church
TO duty and active work through the
fall and winter. There was one addition
to the church upon profession, and two
persons requested the pastor to get letters
from country church that they
might join Emmanuel. Young Peoples
mass-meeting was held at night and
fine address was made by Professor j.
Rufus Hunter of Richmond College. The
church was crowded and all enjoyed this
address. which emphasized the impOr-
tanoe of training young Christians for
the highest and best service.
GET OLDER ONES INTERESTED.
Sunday morning at the Second Baptist
church was turned over to the interests
Of the Baptist Young Peoples Union.
The usual morning worship was not held.
The object OF the meeting was to get
the older members Of the church in
terested in Baptist Young Peoples Union
work. The exercises were very interest
ing and there is every reason TO believe
that much towards the desired end was
accomplished.
Addresses were made by MI. John Gar
land Pollard State president of the u.
Y. p. T.. Hon j. Taylor Ellyson. and
DR.. w r. L. Smith pastor Of the church.
BRIEF CHURCH NOTES.
Rev. r. Finley Gayle preached, as usual,
at Laurel-Street Methodist church sun
day In the morning he preached a SER
mon appropriate TO the sacrament of the
Lords supper. At night he preached on
Manhood" to a large and attentive con
gregation. The discourse was an excel
lent one.
The Baptist ministers had their usual
conference yesterday morning. Officers
for the coming year were elected. DR..
Hatcher was reelected president. and
Rev. j. A. Sullivan secretary. DR.. Mercer
read a paper before the conference
Rev. G. f. Williams held service in the
penitentiary Sunday morning He was
assisted by Messrs. Rock and Sheriff, of
the Richmond College Young Mems
Christian Association. There were ten
requests for prayer three conversions.
and at the close Rev. Mr.. Williams
baptized one convict ia the cell fountain.
In the afternoon there were two services
from the Gospel-Wagon, in which Mr..
Williams was aided by Mr.. l.. L. Wood.
Many non-church-goers were preached to.