Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-05-03
BERK LEY news AND ADVERTISEMENTS

Neihoer, 1888. to November, 1889. He
was a thorough. methodical business
man. as we'll as dlgnified christian
gentleman, and very popular in his
cnurch and community. During his
passionate the church building was mod
ernized at cost of $4,000. which en-
ure sum was, by his financial ability
ana management. cancelled in full. The
membership also largely Increased. He
Is always cordially and affect!onately
greeted when he appears among his old
ilock. Rev. w. c. Walden served the
cnarse two years from November,
| 1857. to November, 1891. He held two re-
viyals during his passionate. one OF
Wnich was of unusual interest and
power. His preaching was of high,
intellectual order. and was greatly en-
1oyed BY his congregation. Rev. II.
L. wilson served the charge one year
from November, 1891. to November.
ls92. During that time he proved HIM
SELF most interchangeable pastor and
earnest preacher. He was exceedingly
popular and very much beloved, and
the church prospered under his minis
Try. Rev. Geo. w. WraY served the
charge two years from November. 1892.
10 November. 1894. He was an able and
attractive preacher of the Word, fluent
and forcible in his delivery, and preach
ed to the pleasure and satisfaction OF
the church. He drew large congrega-
lions and has many friends among the
people.
We are looking forward to an adj
vance along our lines in the erection Of
a large and modern church. God speed
the work.
The Sunday School connected with
the church was organized about two
months before the church. with a men,
oership of forty in all. We now num-
DER. including South Norfolk school.
ABOUT four hundred. III. r. C. Walker
wes-'its first, and for ten consecutive
years, its Superintendent. He died
three years since, in full faith of a glo-
rious immortality.
There is a Rosebud Society. a Wo-
| mans Missionary Society, Epworth
League, and Cottage Prayer Meeting
| ana Young Mems Aid Society connect
eu With the church. The Young MEMS
Aid society is an active vigorous pow
CT IN the church. Its meetings are fire.
Huenhy messed by the conversion OF
souls. and many who were needy have
oesn heiped through this channel.
hut TINS history would not be COM
pIete ala we not mention that active.
earnest band of church workers known
10 us as the Woman's Aid Society. For
SearS inns society, by its personal work,
Nos oeeh potent factor in the affairs
OF our church. The furnishing and
TenoVating of the parsonage has been
tneir special care. and on very many
occasions when the church was in
,naanciai straits: this society came for
ward TO its help and relief. Within
the past year. through their efforts
our church has been painted witho,,t
oeautihed and refurnished within. an
op1ect rair to look upon. About 81 oo0
was spent on this work. The presi-
uent OF this society. sister +. e. Hunt
er. though physically weak, is exceed
t hSy ac' MM church work, and
means. has 6 bssated very mn ,er, amu
~ the great success of the society. she
is GEAR TO us all. and when She icovns
| us 10 move to her Fathers hons
apoVe. she will still be affectionateIv
remembered. The church owns good
ao,,, parsonage, we'll furnished and
equiPpcd: also, good building lot in
rear OF the church. The outlook for.
future development and continued use.
iuihess is most encouraging.
Or. Geo. II. Ray, our present nastor
nus oeen with us during the present
conference wear. He is to n morl,aa
aesree most energetic, tireless M a.
LOT; an exceedingly earnest preacher
sn'r,. e,M"Ys oeenly concerned for the
saIvation of souls. We pray thai HE
stay with us may be blessed 70 hi, 10
our eternal good. '''' anu
or the twenty-three men,nars .,o
formed the original church orrapiyao
ion. twelve viz: Julia Diggs. Snsnn
tJ ayne, Giizapeth Branigan, Frances
1i Twitr, fahny Winingder, Rebecca
snn EihIna Dougherty. Rebecca Jack
son. II. V. Moore, II. B. 6. Wallsar
Mary L. Walker and Enos cntb am
are now In Heaven. Susan F. Jonns
IN Norfolk; Eliza Thomas. in ports'
mouth: Emily r. Walker In So,'tt
Nortoik, and Eliza Berkeley. lula 6
Ntooe' .. Rogers, Mary z. Rogers
W. I -; DaIpy, NJ. c. Keeling, Sallle
w, W.. Aeeiing' susan e. Walker, in Berl-
. s;o~ a., tue nving looking forward to
sIorlous reunion in our Fathers man
sion above man
Rev. Chas. H. Hall. who f,ed,oo.o
church. and Rev. William McGee Tie ire
second pastor, are also in heaven ond
rev rev. w. f. Robbins, its third nasior.
Ihus the church has come dow
rnn these years Of joy and scr
aoW; ,Hrough sunshine and shadow
sulced and directed by that unerrine,
40 mat controls the universe. and
IN inns. our silver anniversary. with
slad' grateful hearts. we Join orr hands
ana give hearty thanks to the Gnd We
worship and adore for all hjs marcias
toward us, and pray that the Great
Head OF the Church my bles and nros.
per all our efforts for the glory OF Cod
1'u 'he soou Oh our fellow-man.
We love Thy Church, 0 Lord.
~, the House of Thine abode
w W,, Hn4 ITs our BLESSED Redeemer bought
win his own precious blood.
For her our tears shall fall.
For her our prayers ascend
~ sri mer . our cares and tolls be given
In toiiS ana cares shall end"
Cfpra fbo oto,.