The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1900-08-17

This column has been generously
donated by the editor for the use of
the various churches of the city. I
shall do my best to fill it each week
with bright and spicy items of in
terest to the public generally and
the church-going people particu-
larly. Matter for this column, to in
sure publication, must be in the
hands of the editor not later than
Wednesday evening, each week.
c. r. OATEN,
Editor Church Colum n.
Rev. r. C. Fugard, assistant rec
tor, will conduct the regular SER
vices in St. Paul's Episcopal Church
next Sunday, morning and evening.
The hre-scar in the shape of a
charred space on the back end of the
Presbyterian Church, has this week
been removed, coat of paint hav-
ing been applied.
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Rev. L. I. Belden, NJ. A., rector of
St. Paups Episcopal Church of this
city, goes to Two Harbors to con-
duct divine services next Sunday.
He also spent Tuesday of this week
at Tower and Wednesday at Eveleth,
attending to parish duties.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ.
f.. Church met with Mrs. E. D. Par
melee at the Franklin, Wednesday
afternoon. Refreshments were serv-
ed, and very enjoyable time was
spent. A bus was provided for the
conveyance of the ladies from the
city.
The Episcopal Guild will meet
with Mrs. Freeman next Wednesday
afternoon.
The usual services will be held in
the Methodist Church next Sunday.
The pastor will preach at both SER
vices. The Epworth League meets
at 7:l5 p. M, and the Sunday School
at noon.
The rain last Sunday evening
came at very inopportune hour,
and was doubtless the cause of the
somewhat small attendance at all
the churches. Since the fire the
congregations in all the churches
have been more or less unsettled,
but we hope that now, normal, and
even improved conditions will
quickly prevail.
The lawn social at the Episcopal
rectory last Thursday evening was
a very pleasant event. Although
the day had been threatening yet
the evening was almost perfect, and
a large number took advantage of
the fact to spend it at that ideal
spot for such an event. The lawn
was prettily decorated with Chinese
lanterns, and although it was too
wet to be used to serve refreshments
on, yet ice cream, coffee and cake
were partaken of in the house.
There was also a select program of
music, which was thoroughly en-
joyed by all. The proceeds were
quite large.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church wish to call your special at
tention to their supper, to be given
Wednesday evening next, in one of
the vacant stores in the new Opera
House block. Supper will be served
at six o'clock and until all are serv-
ed. All you can eat of everything
that's good, for % cents.
Rev. DR.. Forbes Will preach in the
Methods Church on Thursday ev-
ening, August 3Oth.
The Presbyterian parsonage has
been greatly improved in appear
ance by the application of new paint.
In city of our size there is no
reason why there should not be
much closer utilization between the
churches in their work. It has been
suggested to the writer that the
preachers should take the initial
step in this direction by forming
themselves into local association.
Let them meet for the discussion of
local social and religious questions.
What do you think about it?
Rev. Hanson, pastor of the Swed-
ish Lutheran Church, is one of the
busiest preachers in town. He trav-
els the whole range" in the inter-
ests of his church. The local church
building is receiving a fresh coat
of paint.
The Democratic press is telling
the people that the Mckinley pros
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