The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1909-10-21
A GREAT MEETING
Dr.. McDanlsl's Address at Baptist
Church.
SPLENDID SINGING---FIhE RECEPTION

One Of the greatest audiences that
ever crowded the Baptist church
gathered there Tuesday night and filled
the spacious auditorium until there was
not a space of standing room available
in gallery and in aisle.
Seated on the pulpit were DIR. j. Gar
nett King, who presided and who did 1t
with ease and grace; DR.. Geo. w. Nc
Daniel, of Richmond; DR.. X. j. Nc
Bryde, DR.. III. II. Barber, Mr.. Geo. d..
Rowe, president of the Baraca Glass;
Rev. John X. Rosebro, and the pastor
Of the church, Rev. r. Aubrey Williams.
Promptly at 8 o'clock the services
commenced with an organ solo, spien-
didly rendered by Mrs. Mary Quinn
Hicks. Capt. S. j. Quinn led the con-
gregation in two fine old church hymns,
assisted by his choir.
The musical part OF the program was
distinct feature. From the opening
y trio to the closing quartette II was
magnificent The Virginia male quar-
tette, Messrs. Phillips, White. Watkins
and Jones, sang two selections and to
those who were there il was treat.
Their voices harmonic perfectly and
every word is distinctly audible. Mrs.
w. F. Mcneil sang solo, besides sing
ing in a trio and duet This lady thrill
ed her audience, for she had voice of
unusual sweetness, great power and
wonderful range.
One of the most attractive pieces was
a duet by Mrs. A. P. Rowe and Mr..
Chas. Wright.
DIR. McBryde offered a fervent and
uplifting prayer. 49,,
Mr.. Geo. d. Rowe, in little speech
that was really fine, welcomed the
great crowd.
The address of DR.. Mcdaniel on ''The
Call of Christ to the Laymen of To-
day" was a great appeal to men
TO come and be of service to Jesus
Christ He spoke of the call that men,
not simply preachers, had to give their
time, their talant, their means TO the
cause of Christ. He reinforced what
he had to say by examples from the
Scriptures and in reference to Luke,
the beloved physician, as a layman, he
paid a touching and beautiful tribute to
that splendid Christian physician, the
late DR.. j.. Edward Tompkins. He re-
| ferred 10 the business men OF today
who were consecrating themselves to
the service Of Christ, giving their time,
their business judgment and their
means.
After the benediction, which was
pronounced by Rev. Jno. X. Rosebro,
the aftermeeting was held in the lee
ture-room. To this service only men
were invited and the men crowded into
the room until it was filled. The deco
ration of this room was a dream OF
beauty. The Baraca class colors Of
blue and white we're to be seen every
where, draping the pillars, swinging
from girders and from ceiling. Be
meath beautiful canopy the Freder..
icksburg Orchestra was gathered and
played On the platform was the word
''Welcome" in large letters, forming
an arch, and beneath which were
grouped flowers, potted plants and
palms; altogether it was very beautiful.
Mr.. B. P. Willis presided, and 1t was
done finely. Rev. II. H. Barber made
the opening prayer. The quartette and
the soloists, Mrs. Mcneil and Mrs. Rowe,
sang again to the perfect delight OF the
men and short addresses were delivered
by Mr.. G. r. Swift, Mr.. w. L. Bran
nan, Mr.. ]. w. Adams, DR.. j. +.
Thompson on topics assigned. These
gentlemen acquitted themselves admir-
ably. ,
While the orchestra played, Is Of
Fredericksburg's most charming young
ladies served refreshments OF cream
and cake to the men. This was in
charge of Mrs. w. L. Brannan and
Mrs. r. A. Williams, assisted by
several ladies of the church, and it was
done in fine style and with great ease.
Altogether the Baraca Bible Class
is to be congratulated upon this service,
which was carried out without hitch.