The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-31
MAY COME HERE.
Richmond Would BE Likely Site for the
urphanagc- g.ous News.


It is thought probable by some that the
local Presbyterian churches will unite IN
an effort to have the orphange TO be es-
tablished by the Synod of Virginia located
In this city. Such q movement has not
yet taken shape, but will probably be one
of the matters of the near future.
a site in this city, it is judged. would
prove more generally satisfactory than
one in any other place. The location
would be central and. moreover, it would
be prominert-that is, directly In the
line of travel and hence the orphanage
would be constantly before the people.
Situated away OF in some out-of-the-
world town the church people would be IN
danger of forgetting all about Its eNis-
t-ncc.
The Foreign Mission Board of the
Southern Baptist Convention, with head
quarters in this city. has decided that
the term of service for the missionaries
in Africa shall be three years. After
working that long they will be permitted
to go elsewhere to rest and recuperate for
Il while. This action by the Board Is ia
ken in view of the malaral climate of
Africa. To stay longer than three years
there would mean a breakdown or death.
The English Government, which has
many employees there, allow them to leave
after much shorter term of service than
this.
Miss Claudia J. White has discontinued
her connection with the Board as mis-
sionary. She will work in California;
among the Chinese.
Miss Carrie Bostick will sail for Can
ton China, on November Odd. She will
be accompanied by her father. The First
Church, Greenville, S. c., has undertake
en- the support Of Miss BoStick.
The Rev. L. NJ. Duval writes of his safe
arrival in England, on his way to Africa
Rev. w. W. Sisk, of Clopton-Street
Baptist Church. Manchester, is being
mentioned in an official way In connec-
ton with the Randolph Street Baptist
Church. of this city. the pulpit of which
will be vacated on January 18th by Rev.
L. L. Tuttle.
The Rev. james E. Cook, who has been
called to the Second Presbyterian Church,
of Selma. Ala, will visit that field on
November 10th. It is thought that he will
accept.
The meeting of the Baptist Social Union
been postponed until the same time
next week. Instead of simple business
meeting of the male members of the
Union. to be followed by addresses. it
has b EN- decided to invite persons both
gentlemen and ladies not members of the
Union to join in the meeting which will
be a Baptist rally for Richmond and Vi
auditorium of the Grace-Strect BAPTIST
Church. The subjects and speakers re-
main unchanged
A meeting of East Hanover Presbytery
will be held this morning at the
Second Presbyterian Church, of this city.
The Moderator. Mr. George P. Hawes
will preside. The chief business before
the body will b the reception of DR. A.
L Phillips. who has recently taken up
his work here as superintendent of Sab
bath-School Work.
The opening of the winter departments
Of tho Methodist Institute. at Nineteenth
and Main Streets, Tuesday night was made
the occasion Of delightful entertain
ment by the WomaDs Home Mission So
cieties for the people of the community.
They also served coffee and sandwiches
to the two hundred who came.
Mrs. A. L. Stratford this city, has
prepared a most unique chart. illustrat-
ing the work Of the Baptist denomina-
ton in the State. The chart shows q
ship hailing the waves and representing
the State of Virginia. The sails show
first the great principles upon which the
denomination is founded and then the va
rious works growing out of them.
The Presbyterian Sunday-School Union.
composed of the officers and teachers OF
all the SUNDAY school, or Richmond and
vicinity and the pastors OF all the church,
es. will meet tomorrow right at the First
Church to arrange for the Sunday
School Institute to be held In this city
November 26th and 9th.
The Rev. r. 3. Essleston, the new
pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church.
of this city will be publicly installed on
Sunday afternoon next at o'clock. An
interesting programme OF exercises has
been arranged.