The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-08
DIR. R. P. KERR ON
THE CONFERENCE
Gives an Interesting Account of the
Great Meeting.
CHRISTIAN UNITY ASSEMBLY
Animal Memorial Service Held at
Leigh Street Baptist Church.
Missionary Society Meets.
Religious News.
CHRISTIAN UNITY ASSEMBLY


5tay evening at O'Clock, DIR. Kerr
preached TO a large congregation on the
Gate meeting OF the EcuneilIcaI Confer
sence of Foreign Missions held in Carnegie
uIaal, New York, OF which he was a
erenIoer, lie said an part:
This WAS probably the greatest meet
ting OF Christians ever held. AN evangei-
tcaa denominations participated, sending
G5,0o0 delegates, of whom 100 were mis-
ssionaIaes, and there must have been
E0,ooo visitors. From ten TO twelve meet
Sngs per day were held in Carnegie Hall
e12i adjacent buildings, agsreSaunS prob
sbly 1000 in attendance per day. .Ali
svere pervaded by a sublime faith in the
Triumph OF the gospel There was no
snew theology ventilated, but all agreed
In the old doctrines of the church. II was
pathetic and inspiring 10 see and hear the
odd veterans of missions as they told OF
stheir tolls. dangers, failures and sue
Eesses.
-.E1-President Harrison, who was hon
sorary president made several addresses
OF great eloquerrce and power. Among
Sotller things he said: What the church
needs is conservation and the baptism of
the Holy Ghost We are one church be-
fcause we have one Lord and one Book,
Tand have never known any other cause
that could hold fifteen thousand people in
meetings at enc place for ten days.
f.Foreisn missions are now a recognized
Eouce in the great agencies of the world
TOR the uplifting of mankind
DIR. Kerr drew a striking picture of the
great assembly at the end of the closing
meeting. joining hands ITO sing BLESSED
BE the Tie That Binds and then after
prayer and the beneiiction, going their
1seneral ways to work for God in far
EWay fields all over the earth
UNION MEETING.
The AcadEney of Music Sunday after
noon at i O'Clock presented a scene long
80 be remembered. For the second time in
the history of Inc city, the Christian re-
Sidents of Richmond gathered together in
one name, enthusiastically disposed to-
sFards Christian unity
DR. r.. p. Kerr, as chairman of the
Conlmittee, presided, and Rev. c. A Marks
read the scripture lesson. REV j. c.
Reed and DIR. Carey L. Morgan both
offered prayer
The following hymns, old and familiar.
but dear TO the hearts of every member
present, were sung: Nearer My God To
Thee ..All Hail the Power of Jesus
Name Jesus Lover of My Soul and
others.
The singing was led by Mr.: Charles II.
phillips and was joined lin heartily by the
whole audience.
Under the general head of Christ
fle following were the topics and speak
ers:
THE Divinity and Humanity of Christ
by the Rev. C. n. Van Houten; Christ,
the Head and King of the Church, by
she Rev. r. a. Goodwin; Christ the Sin
Bearer by Rev. Harry Mfnnick; Christ,
the Basis OF Christian Unity" by Rev.
M. tAshby Jones; Christ the Oliver OF
the Holy Ghost by Rev. IS. a. Steel,
%. ID.
They emphasized the fact that Christ
is the Father of Christian Unity, and that.
denominational differences were of minor
Importance, that being children of "a
common father they had aims in life IN
common.
Ilr. Kerr mentioned the fact that this
movement had been taken up in other
cities and that the attempt had found
universal favor lie expressed hope that
che time would come when these meetings
would be held in every city in the coun-
try
ANNUAL SERVICE.
IA splendid audience was in attendance
at the annual memorial service of othe
Oakwood Memorial Society, held II $50
O'Clock Sunday night at Leigh Street Bap-
fist Church.
This was the first service OF its kind
ever held III a church by the Society, and
proved great success.
Rev. R. A. GOODWIN, of St Johns Church.
presided and Rev. DIR. James P. Smith,
chaplain of Lee Camp. offered prayer,
and read the Holy Scripture lesson
Lee Camp, Pickett Camp, Veterans from
the Home, and representatives of the
HOLLYWOOD Memorial Association were
present. Mrs. Montgomery Brown and
Capt. T. W. Cunningham sang several
solos. Key. NJ. AsiIby Jones preached
the annual sermon, which was greatly en-
5cyed.
Rev. George W. Clarke celebrated his
second anniversary as pastor of the Bar
Ton Heights Baptist Church. The ladies
had the pulpit beautifully decorated for
the occasion.
President F. w. Boatwright, Of Rich
snond College was present, and spoke
with great acceptance to the sunday
school.
The quartette-Messrs. Norman Allen,
=. P. Scruggs, A C. Harlowe and c. C.
Durham. from Richmond College, sang
two selections which were greatly en-
1oyed.
This church has had fifty-two acces-
sions in the last two years, and its pros
poets for future growth are Very en-
courasing.
AT a mass injecting Sunday night in tho
interest of The church debtsoTer 500 was
subscribed which amount viii probably
reach $1,000 in a few. days.
ELECTED OFFICERS.
The annual business meeting OF the
Young Mems Missionary Society OF Sec
onu ls2istlSta Shufcfi5 WIS ilteu souiisas
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock. The following
officers were elected for the ensuing Year:
Nessrs. A. A. Booth. president. j. B.
Ferneyhongh. vice-president, j. S. James.
Secretary. T. Jenner Snit1ler, treasurer;
and John Marston, auditor. 3
Rev. w. w. Sisk will preach the bae-
calaurcate sermon before the West Point
Male Academy on Sunday, May 10Th.
Rev. DIR. j. B. Hawthorne. in his ser
syY spf
rernarks, printed some time ago. by Felix
Adler. He refuted the statement made
by Adler that Christ was not a necessi-z
fy TO the world. and that there had been
others who had done as much good for
humanity as He. He said that if through
Christ were not the only way to Heaven
then Christ himself was an impostor.
One hundred dollars has been raised and
sent 10 the starving people OF India by
sMessrs. Wiley and Stiff. They are en-
scouragea to believe that $3.50 can be Sc
cured. when their purpose is well known
There are TWO points ~ ilic,a many have