Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-08-10
WILL CLOSE TO-DAY.
MIDDLE DISTRICT ASSOCIATION
WILL END A FINE MEETING.
TWO ROUSING SESSIONS YESTERDAY,
Foreign Missions the Interesting
Theme Last Nigbt-Discussions En-
toyabIe-Sfafe Missions and Edu-
cation To-Dny--Manchester News.

This session Of the Middle District As
ISOLATION at the Clopton-street Baptist
church, swansboro'," said a gentleman
yesterday, 'fs one Of the very best ever
held by that body" This seemed to be
the sentiment Of everybody when the last
meeting Of yesterday closed at 10 o'clock
last night
The second day was crowded with busi-
ness, good speeches, and tender devotion
al exercises. The third and last day or
this memorable meeting is to-day.
Three sessions were held yesterday. The
morning meeting began at 9:45, with de-
yotional services, conducted by Rev. J.
IL. Harrison. The first business fea-
ture Of this session was the re-
port of Dr. Alfred Bagby, as a
delegate from this association 10
the last session Of the Southern Baptist
Convention. Judge Il. A. Hancock the
moderator, was unanimously chosen to
represent the association in the next
meeting Of Southern Baptists.
Judge Hancock announced at this point
the Committee on Finance as follows:
Messrs. j. y. Lester, NJ. McLauren, and
J. T.. Davidson.
NEXT MEETING AT ARBOR.
The Committee on Place for Next Meet
ing was also appointed and embraced the
following: W. w. Baker, 4. J. Green,
and X s. Wells. They reported that they
had selected Arbor church, Amelia coun-
ty. as the next place Of meeting. and
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with Rev. Ia. Green alternate.
Dr. T.. X. InOrnnill read a letter from
Rev. a. Barlow Rudd, of Porto Rico, and
he was requested to respond by letter IN
the name Of the association.
The reports on the state of the Churcn
were most encouraging, and showed a
large increase in the various contribu-
tons Three churches I'm the association.
however, were reported as being without
pastors-viz.: Clopton-Street, Gill-Grove,
and Powhatan
The report also stated that there was
q marked Improvement in the church and
cottage prayer-meeungs. 1t urged that
the churches pay more attention to the
training of young men through prayer
meeting for usefulness in public services
and general club work. There was most
gratifying Improvement in Womans Mis-
sionary work.
DR.. William e. Hatcher addressed the
association on the reports from the
churches, and expressed himself as very
much encouraged at the work being done.
and saw a bright prospect ahead. Te
hoped that IN future each church would
be more fully represented at the meet
ings.
AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
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held at the Oak-Grove Baptist church
This service was well attended and
proved decidedly enjoyable and profita-
be 1t was the hope Of many that they
could hear DR.. w. II. Whitsitt, but this
was not 10 be. However, one of the
strongest and best beloved ministers I'm
this association--Rev. l.. r.. Thornhll.
ID. D.-preached. and a better or more
thoughtful sermon has rarely been heard
in this city. DR.. ThornhilPs subject was
1.-THE Race Runner"
Foreign Missions" was the subject at
the evening hour, and a rousing meeting
was held. A great crowd was in atten-
dance. After devotional exercises, an IN
teresting paper on the subject for the
evening was read by Mr. Selden Bates.
Of Manchester. This was discussed by
Revs. S. NJ. Sowell, st. George Abrams.
! and DR.. r. j. Willingham.
Mr.. j. y. Watkins read a paper on
How TO Train Young People" and Rev.
]. e. Hicks discussed it. With this ad-
! dress, a song and the benedictiOn, fine
and exceedingly profitable session closed.
THE WOMAN'S AUXILIARY.
The Woman's Auxiliary of this asso-
citation has also held a fine meeting. Miss
Estel Rudd, the presiding officer, was
absent on account of the Illness Of her
sister, and Miss Hutson. president Of the
Central Committee, presided. The Clop-
ton-Street choir was present, and led the
singing, and the singing Of the sun
beams" Of Clopton-Street church was
much enjoyed.
Miss Imogen Gregory was chosen sec
rotary.
The roll-can Of societies showed TWEEN
ty-seven societies and eight bands in the
association.
The discussion Of Sunheams' work was
led by Mrs. G.. +. Williams, band super
lntendent. DR.. Wilingham gave prac-
ttcal talk on 1.-THE Women Of Heathen
Lands and our Duty as Women TO
Them" Miss Gwathmey spoke on
"Roxes for Frontier Missionaries and
the Orphanage." Miss Hutson drew
many practical points from Missionary
Vowels," and the meeting closed WIN
PRAYER. The question-boX was quite an
interesting feature, conducted by MISS
Bruce. 49, q
The session will close to-day. The eX-
ercises will begin at 9:i5, as yesterday
with devotional song and prayer.
state missions Will be the first impor-
tant tonic on which reports will be made
and then ministerial education Will be
taken I'D. Reports on these two impor-
tant branches Of Christian work VIII De
interesting. and enjoyable discussion Is
likely. 800 ,,,,c
The citizens who live on Cowardin ave-
nue between Pocahontas and Semmes
streets are much delighted at the pros
meet of having brick sidewalks in front
of their houses to take the place or Gin
ders.
The City Engineer Captain bipscomp,
has been noting the incroachments OF
nrivate property on this street between
these points. ana as soon as II can DC
arranged for the city to have the whole
street work OF paving will pegin.
John Chapel the little son OF MT. T. X
chanel of Granite. had his thigh rac-
tured while at play Tuesday evening re
was attended by DR.. Ingram, OF this city.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Miss Alice Reed. OF this city, is visit
ing friends In Chester
Mics Bessie =. Bevill IS spending her
vacation In Crewe.
Miss Ada Gallyon IS spending the sum-
mer at Chase City. She Will remain until
the middle OF October.
Mrs II. A. Bowen is detained at her
residence at Woodland Heights, by ILL
ness