The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-04-13
THE FOOL SAITH
THERE IS NO GOD
ONE THOUSAND PEOPLE HEAR
STRONG SERMON BY REV.
MIR. HoLCOmB.
THE SINS OF MEN
GREAT REVIVAL SERVICES AP-
PEAL TO MEN, WOMEN AND
CHILDREN. IN PETERS
BURC--oTHER NOTES
Nirginian Bureau,

Weather conditions have no effect on
the attendance of the Holcomb re-
yvai services, Despite the rain there
were approximately 1909 men. wo-
men and children al Washington
Street church last night. After BRIG
song service, prayer by Rev. A. l.:
Franklin and solo, THE Ninety and
Nine" by DR.. Herbert Talley. Mr..
Holcomb announced his text. What
must I do to be saved2 Repentance
toward God and faith in Jesus Christ.
Following are some of his utter
ances.
Cody repentance brings humility;
worldly repentance bring humiliation
Judas sin was no greater than Pc
ters; the difference was Judas re-
pentance was toward men, while Pc
ters was towards God"
There are two kinds of faith,
head faith and a heart faith
"A head faith neither saves nor
damns"
Head faith is the the assent of the
mind. heart faith is the consent Of
the soul"
intellectual difficulties about re-
igion mean difficulties In the intel
icct"
He drew a distinction between the
head and the heart and said that God
saith. The fool hath said In his
heart there Is no God" because the
fool has no head, There were nine
conversions.
Mr., Holcomb will preach tomorrow.
both morning and night, In Wash
ington-Stre church and at o'clock
in the afternoon will speak to men
only on The Sins Of Mem Evan
gellstic services, the pastor preach
ing, will be held at both services in
the Second Baptist church. The even
ing service viii handle the overflow
from the Hofcumh meeting
Rev. Tiilman Arrives,
Rev. Charlie y. Tillman, OF Allan
ia, who with Rev, l.. b. Bridges liz 10
conduct "a series OF revival meetings
at Market Street NJ. T. church. ar
rived in the city yesterday, and held
conference with stewards Of the
church last night MIR. TilIman is a
song writer OF national reputation. and
VII have charge Of the music during
the revival, and Will organize a chorus
choir 10 lead the singing. Mr. Bridges
VIII arrive today. and will preach at
botn morning and evening service to-
morrow.
Bowling Season Closes.
Members of the Petersburg Rowling
academy cel1 brated the close Of tn,
bowling season last night with an ele-
CANT banquet at the Shirley hotel
from to II o'clock. President n l..
Fters, presided. and acted as toast
master Nearly every member OF tho
association was present MANY rn
srets were expressed at the absence Of
Mr., George A. Fitx, Jr, a member
VINO has recently been confined To his
nome on account of sickness srha
locai academy has been victorious
curing the season over organizations
In both Richmond and Washington
ana the enhership feel enthusiastic
over their sccomp i!shments
during the evening fyua ba~aeoyv,,
loving cups we're presented, one to
president Ffers. for his high average
IN bowling inscribed as follows, pre-
scented to f. l. Fiers by Petersburg
bowling association. for highest five
game total: 247. gas 25A 24S e5s.
total. 1,2597 The other bore the fall
lowing inscription: Presented 10 Ed
ward Orion TalmaRe hy the PETERS
h9re bowling association season. 1919
THIS was in recognition Of Mr.. Tai
mage valuable services as secretary
Of the association
Five Liquor SELLERS Arrested.
FIVE arrests We're made at Emporia
Greenesville county this week for IL
IeRal uquor selling; four negroes are
held for trial unable to furnish bail
ana one white man. who gave bond
he arrests were made on information
gained by detective, who had been
nj work secretly for some time The
names of witnesses were gained In
the same manner
Funeral of MFR. Hudgins.
The funeral of the late George ".
Hudgins took place at the grave in
Blandford cemetery at IL o'clock this
morning. Rev. A II. Love officiating.
The following acted as pallbearers.
Messrs. John A. wilkins, J. w. Holt.
w w Andrews. George l. Rose, w
ID, Adams, and William Wilson There
We're many floral tribute from friends
of the deceased, who was we'll known
and highly esteemed by wide circle
of friends
Services at Grove Avenue.
EVangelistic services have been
conducted al the Grove-Avenue Pres
hyterian church during the week by
Rev. J. A. Mcclure. The attendance
upon the services has been especially
good, The services will be continued
through next week.
Quarterly Meeting.
The regular quarterly meeting of
the membership of the Second Pres
hyterian church will be held at the
close OF the morning service tomor-
row. The annual reports of the
church will be read before they are
forwarded To East Hanover presby-
tery. All departments show gains,
HHu tHt tHhiCH CitEtS the year free
of any Indebtedness.
Postal Business Increases.
The increase of business In the Pc
tersburg postoffice has been very
marked In the last few months. An
increase of 53,271 pounds OF mail
matter handled In shown in March OF
this year over October of last year.
Interest i'm Postmastership.
A question much discussed today Is
who Will be the successful candidate
for the local postmastership. 1t had
been reported that Congressman Wat
son would, SO far as he is concerned,
settle the question today. but nothing
has been heard from him at this time.
The appointment is conceded to either
Mr.. r.. T.. Barham or Robert G. Bass
Return From Wedding.
DIR. r.. A. Martin and Mrs Martin.
accompanied by Hon. E. p Buford,
Commonwealth attorney of Bruins
wick county. arrived in she city this
morning from Wilmington, N. c.,
where they had been to attend the
marriage of a daughter of Bishop
Strange. The marriage was a bril-
liant affair.
Mr. Boisseau Ill
The many friends in this city of
Mr.. Thomas Fl. Boisseau learned with