The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-28
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
OF METH0DISM.
Yesterday Devoted to That Very In
teresting Subject,
DISTINGUISHED MEN HEARD.
Addresses by Rev. James Atkins, Capt.
John Lamb and Others - Love
Feast" Last Night-Epworth
League Meeting.
DISTINGUISHED MEN HEARD

The Methodist tentelnldl ptopeT VIZ
tually closed last night with the love
feast" at Broad-Street church, as to-
day will be given up to the Epworth
League. when some distinguished speak
ers will be heard.
Yesterday was notable from the pres
ence here Of Rev. James Atkins Of Nash
Vile, Tenn, editor Of the Sunday-School
literature Of the Methodist Church, who
delivered two most eloquent and admira-
bic addresses on the subject Of the sun
day school Tho entire day was given
I'D 10 the discussion OF that theme, and
the dscourses proved of the greatest in
terest and value.
CAPTAIN LANES ADDRESS
The first address was delivered at II
o'clock yesterday morning by Captain
John Lamb. a most enthusiastic member
OF the Methodist church. who spoke for
more than an hour on the Sunday school.
/ lie treated the subject I'm a practical in
/ teresting manner. and was accorded close
attention.
THE sunday School as an Educator"
was the subject Of Rev James Atkins.
who followed Captain Lamb. Or. At
.
remarks were fun of interest. His long
/ connection with the nursery Of the Church
peculiarly fits him 10 speak on the SUBJ
ject. and his remarks were most helpful.
20 the teachers especially.
The afternoon session was begun at $3.50
| O'Clock. when Mr.. Gilbert J. Hunt made
an address on MY Experience as a SUI
perintendent" Mr.. Hunt spoke with
feeling. lie has long been connected with
Sunday-school work. and his utteranccs
were listened IA with close attention.
DIFFERENT SCHOOLS
"The Old-Time School and the New"
was the subject OF Rev. James Atkins,
who came after Mr.. Hunt. The charm
Of Mr. Atkins lies I'm his originality. lie
takes old ideas and presents them i'm new
and attractive form. He was given the
closest attention.
4 Sunday-school experience meeting.
led by Rev. Charles j. Bane, pastor of
Union Station church. followed, and
proved OF great benefit to the congrega-
tion.
At o'clock last night a very large
I congregation assembled AT Broad-Street
church for Love Feast" The Old
hymns were sung. a perfect flood Of
melody arousing the feelings OF those
present Short addresses were delivered
and fervent prayers offered.
PROGRAMME TO-DAY.
To-day will be given up 70 the
| Epworth League, and the programme Will
be as follows:
Clay-strect church-State President
| Rev. W y. Beauchamp, presiding.
Morning lo0O-SonG and prayer ser
vice Us minutes)
1OI5-Words of Welcome-by state
President Bcauchamp.
I0:20-Address. League Sentiments'-
! Rev ". c. Starr. d. D
I0.35-"The Gibraltar OF the league
| Mr.. j. Frank Tiller
lO:5O-"Where Should Discoura gements
Begin REV Harry Burruss.
1l.o1-"The Topic Card Value and
Use"-Mrs. q. NJ. Smithdeal.
uIo-"The Country League"-Rey Por-
| ter Hardy.
11:25-"League Literature'-Nuss Nellie
| d. Spence
u:lO-"The Ultimate Purpose Of the
| League'-Rev. j. NJ Latham.
I2.OO-Address. Subject. "The League
| ane the Church"-Rev. W l.. Edwards
j. D.
1:00-Announcements and adjournment.
Afternoon-3.30-"Va and Place Of
the Missionary Committee'-Miss Wal
| ford
3.l0-How 70 Work the Missionary De
! partment.
3.N-Student Missionary Campaign.
4:o5-"Alissionary CONSCIENCE" Rev. +
| IT. Rawlings.
4.2O-"Missionary Culture: Means and
Yalue"-Rev. W. n. Atwill.
4:35-'Aiissionary study Class or Cir
/ Gle"
4:i5-"The Holy Spirit in Missions
Rev b. NJ. Beckham.
.5.O0-Adjournment.
Virginia League and Ko-
/ roan Mission"