Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-01

many sore trials, tbs Columbia Institute.
Through all dangers and giclssitudes It bas,
for 8 period Of thirty years or more, given
to the daughters Of the land an eminently
Christian education. At no period Of its
existence has it done more thoroughly good
work than at the present time, and we
challenge the closest comparison of It with
any school in the United States. The
large experience Of its excellent and learned
Rector. the Rev. George Beckett-the real
home life which is impaired to the
school by the maternal oversight of
Mrs. Beckett-the high character and
accomplishments of the teachers--give as
surance to parents and guardians that the
highest type of Christian virtue and admo-
milton, Joined to secular training andrela-
tionship. can be had within our own bord-
ers, in a region of country distinguished
alike for the beauty Of its landscape, the
healthfulness of its situation and the re-
finement of its people.
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH
though not a diocesan institution, was To-
Gated in this State and thus W thin my
Epis copal jurisdiction should enlist the
cordial support of both clergy and laity.
The Board of Trustees ask for an Offering
from erery parish in all the ten
diOceses engaged in buildi g this
great church university, on the third
Sunday in Advent. / regret to say that
there are parishes in this diocese which have
never yet responded to this appeal. l stu
cerely hope that all will, In time, come to
understand that in no other way can they
themselves be so strengthened as by sus-
tanning this excellent school. Thus far the
university Is all that we could ask. .
THEDIED IN CHRIST.
During the past year, our Heavenly
Father has visited this diocese severely in
the removal from the militant church to
that Jerusalem which is above, which is
the mother of us all, number of our
prominent laity. Among these it is my sad
duty to enumerate the late John Roberts
and his excellent wife; Gen. r. S. Ewell
and his wife; and o 9 whose dear pres
ence Is recalled to US in the history of the
parish in which we are now assembled
Mrs. Frances B. Fogea Mr.. and Mrs.
Roberts were very strong supporters and
warm friends during the whole period Of
my rectorship Of the Church of the Advert.
As the Senior Warden of the parish, he
performed all the duties of his position
faithfully and with an eye single to Gods
glory. think Of him and of bis beloved
consort as of those to whom belongs that
beautitude: "Blessed are the pure in
heart" In the death of Gen. Ewell and
Mrs. Ewell, society has been deprived of
two most valuable members, and the
Church Of two faithful and devoted chill
dren. Mrs. Ewell was one Of the most
gifted women l have ever known. To a
mind at once vigorous, original and COM
prehensive, were joined those graces Of cul-
ture which add loveliGess to female charac-
ter. Lieut.. Gen. Ewell was distin-
guished as q soldier. He gave himself
heart and eOul TO the cause of the South,
and on many field won lsurels that will
never fade. Since the close of the civil
war he had devoted himself to the peaceful
pursuits Of agriculture in Maury county
At the time of his death, he was President
of the Board of Trustees Of the Columbian
Institute. He was man Of marked abil-
ity, singularly pure character, decided con-
victiOns and great earnesLness. In his
death we lament the loss of the patriot, the
hero, the friend and the christian.
The death Of Mrs. Fogg was unexpected.
In the enjoyment of her usual good heath the
evening previous to her death, there was
nothing to indicate that with the next rising
sun her soul would wingits flight