The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-12-11

! his entire congrega ton: During his
pastorate III Richmond, DIR. Rudd has
done splendid work, and has made
for himself host of warm friends
throughout this entire community.
The regular monthly meeting
of the Richmond Baraca- Philathea
! Union was held last night In the
Hanover-Avenue Christian Church,
and was largely attended. At the con-
clusion of the business session of the
unio a short address was made by
the Rev. George w. kemper, pastor
of the Haover Avenue Church.
The Rev DR.. II. Fl. Barber, OF
Trinity Church, Fredericksburg. who
has been holding a mission this week
I with the congregation at the Holy
Comforter, was given "A luncheon by
the men of that congregation at the
Business Mems Club on Thursday.
Short talks were made by DIR. Bar
der and the rector the Rev. A. V. Col
ston, Mr. W. ~. Hardwick acted as
toastfnaster.
I The mems Bible class of Monument
Methodist Church gave their annual
banquet Thursday evening In the lee
ture room of the church. A large
number OF the one hundred and fifty
odd members were present. with their
wives and sweethearts, and the occa-
sion was marked by good fellowship
and enthusiasm from beginning to
end, a most pleasing musical pro-
gram was rendered by delightful Or
chestra while the repast was being
served. Mr.. j. Lee Davis. chairman
of the entertainment committee. intro
duced Mr.. w. Fred Richardson, presi-
Tay1f ~ ,.ya xx-hn org f-ir w
flied the role OF POSTMASTER. A most
feature of the occasion was
the presentation Of handsome low
ing cup by the class to their retiring
teacher, Mr.. s.. l. Thomas. Mr.
Thomas, who is general secretary Of
the Railroad Y. NJ. c. A., has labored
earnestly and successfully with the
class for three years past but owing
to the Increased demand upon his
time at the association. due to the
very large increase in membership
through the recent campaign, he felt
that he must retire as teacher Of the
class The presentation was made in
a most fitting speech by Professor j..
H Saunders, principal OF the Binford
High school. and Mr.. Thomas re-
sponded feelingly ina few happy
words These--eocial features are i'm
portant factors of successful class.
greatly enhancing individual interest,
cooperation and better organization
They are strong ties IN the bond or
human brotherhood. and should re-
ceive our heartiest support and en-
courag cement.
The December meeting OF the Rich
mond Epworth League Union will be
held Tuesday, the 14th. in West End
Church. Hull Street. at SIS +. NJ
The special feature OF the program
will he debate, Resolved. That the
Leadership of Moses Excelied the Wis
dom OF solomon" For the aftirma-
tive Mr.. Rhodes. of Monument Chap
ter. and Mr. Creekmore, of Union
Station. will speak. The negative VIII
be upheld by Mr.. Dunford. president
OF Central Chapter. and Mr.. Blunt. OF
Park Place. The newly organized
union choir will sing. ..-.~a4....
Mr.. George L. kerns. 8 student OF
Union Theological Seminary. will coma
duct the morning service at Third
PRESBYTERIAN tomorrow. The pastor.
Rev. ri. j.. williams. will preach at
night.
The pulpit Of Emmanuel Baptist will
be occupied at both services tomor :
row by the Rev. DR.. j. Fl. carroll. or
Texas
Our Symbolic American Flag" will
he the subject discussed by the Rev
u r. johnson In an address before the
Daughters of America at Venable-
Street Baptist Church tomorrow night.
At the morning service DIR. Johnson
will give a second sermon on the
lChristian Warrior"
The Rev, w. A Ayres. who has
been conducting very successful re-
vival meeting at Broadus Memorial
Baptist for the past two weeks, will
occupy the pulpit OF that church at
both services tomorrow. DR.. Ayres.
who came to Richmond a few months
ago. to accept the position of secre-
tary of the Baptist Council, has just
accepted call to the passionate of tho
First Baptist Church. Newport News
During his brief stay in Richmond he
has made quite a large number of
friends, who are loath to give him
mp TO his new work.
Shall the Wicked Be Resurrected?
VIII the Risen Body BE Like the Pres
ent Body 2" will be the interesting
subject discussed at the evening SER
vice or Calvary Baptist tomorrow by
the pastor, Rev. Garter A. Jenkens.
This win be his Attn sermon on the
series he has been preaching to large
congregations ON Our Experiences
Byond the Grave"
The Rev. DIR. s. G. Hatcher, of Ran
tiolph- Macon College, win occupy the
pulpit of Trinity Methodist tomorrow
morning and Fairmount Methodist to-
morrow night.
The Rev. j. Il. Oyler Will preach at
both services at Grace Methodist tSol-
diers' Home Chapel) tomorrow.
After faithful service OF fourteen
years, the Rev. II. c, Combs has re-
signed as field secretary of the vir-
ginia Christian Missionary Society OF
the Disciples Of Christ in Virginia.
and on January l will again enter
the regular pastorate. having accepted
a call to the Park View Christian
Church. Portsmouth. DR.. Combs
came to Virginia from Macon. Ga.
where he was pastor OF the First
Christian Church of that city for sew
eral years. Although making HIS
homo In Richmond, his work has
n kan him ali a1ae thA RfAfa aANh