The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-12
THE DOVER'S ACTION.
Much Satisfaction Felt Oyer lite
I;"iouS News

Much satisfaction is felt here at the
conservative manner in which the Dover
BAPTIST Association handled the knotty
problems placed before it, especially that
concerning liquor dealers in the churches.
The resolutions adopted will probably pro-
vide for a settlement Of the whole matter
in due course Of time.
ii is thought that these resolu-
tons will give satisfaction to all
parties a committee OF nine plckeu
members with year or more TO accom-
plish their work can but proceed Judi-
ciouslv and fraternally. and in this man
ner cooperation by the churches VIII be
secured
Up to Tuesday the Southern Presbyte-
rian Foreign Mission Committee had
heard nothing further from its mission
aries in China. 1t telegraphed them 10
take no risks.
Rev. DIR. a. f Dickinson is still absent
from thu city, seeking rest ana strength.
Hi; condition at the present time IS
greatly improved.
The movement TO raise money to bul!d
a .nlanse for Rev w. C Buchanan at
Takanatsu. Japan. undertaken by the
Presbyterian Ladies Missionary Societies
OF the city. is progressing satisfactorily.
Mrs. p z. Kerr is treasure OF the fund,
which is now about one-fourth OF the
amount needed. Mr.. Buchanan, who is
in this country on d vacation, expects
TO return in August TO his field of labor,
Rev John S. Watkins, D. d, pastor of
the First Presbyterian church of Spar
tanburg, S. c., one Of the most eminent
divines of the State. is in Richmond
visiting friends. en- route for Saratoga,
where he will spend his vacation.
Rev. ". w. Sisl1 Will help DR.. j. r.
Bagby in a. meeting at Sandy Creek, in
~ n in IlI1N
Rev j. r. Harrison. who has been quite
sick for ten days is better, although still
confined TO his bed.
DR.. f. p Kerr is busily engaged with
his new book, will the Bible Live; Or
Living Questions of the Church. 1t will
evening discourses which he is now
delivering and which will be completed
after two more sundays. The subject
for his discourse next Sunday night will
be How Shall We Pray, that Our
Prayers May BE Answered."
DR. w r. /. Smith. Dr. William o.
Hatcher, j. r. Montgomery, the Rev. NJ.
Aslby Jones. A. e. Cardwell. Mesdames
r. Il. Epps and NJ A. Hunter left yes
terdav for Cincinnati To attend the Bap-
fist Young Peoples Union Convention,
which VIII meet to-day
a business meeting Of the EpwOrth
League of 81. James Methodist Church
was held Tuesday.
E w. Bandy was reelected president;
Miss Mildred Stubs. first vice-pres!dent;
Mrs. Ella Stubs. second vice-president.
and Miss Addie Wnlford. third vice-pres-
dent
Rev. W. c. Buchanan and family, of
Takamatsa. Japan. who have been here on
their vacation for the past year, expect to
return 70 their field Of work the last of
this month. Mr.. and Mrs. Buchanan have
made many friends while here, and will
eaye behind them many pleasant memo
riee They have been untiring in their e.
forts to rouse a deeper interest in the
cause OF missions while here. and they
havs made addresses in most OF the
churchea in the city, irrespective OF &c
nomination.
Mi Buchanan and family have been
obliged 10 live in a very uncomfortable ma
tive house. with the mos utSaltafE sur
rnundings. suffering much discomfort ana
distress in consequence.
Tho Womau's Foreign Missionary Union
of East Hanover Presbytery. realizing the
vital Importance Of their having COM
Portable and heaIt1ful home. have under
taken % build them a house in Takamatsa,
81 be called Tho Prica Memorial Manse.
in loving memory OF Mrs. Sarah Minor
Price The founder of the Union The sum
needed for this building is only Sl,2t1, ana
the ladies' have collected over SEC. Con-
tr!butions Tor thia work vii! be most CRATE
fully received and can be sent to Mrs. II.
7. Kerr. No. 4l6 West Grace street.
Mr.. Buchanan vii preach on Sunday
morning, July 18th, al II O'Clock at the
Church of the Covenant, and in the even
int. at SIS. the same place. There will be
held a farewell service, wishing them god