The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-08-10

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fifth Of which amount has been paid. It Is
intended to erect very soon on this lot q
chapel, which will be so built as to become
part OF the future church edifce. Rich
mond aid societies have been organized
among the ladies OF many Of the congrega-
lions. The work is In o hopeful condition.
The missionary Is encouraged, and feels con.
fidcnt that in a short time the First English
Lutheran church of Richmond will become
scif-sustaining. The Synod have the fullest
confidence in the ultimate success Of his eff
forts.
MISSIONARY MEETING.
On Saturday night several interesting i'd
dresses were delivered on the missionary
work Of the Church in Virginia and the
South. The speakers were Rev. w. s. Bow
man, ID. D., Of South Carolina; Rev. DR..
Bittlc, Of Salem; and Rev. W. C. Schaeffer,
OF Richmond. 1t appears that the Church
is fully alive to the wide field calling for its
attention in the southern States.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
On Sunday morning Rev. Professor w.
Il. Yonce, OF the Southwest Virginia Synod,
preached in the Lutheran church; after
which the communion was administered.
In the morning Rev. DR.. Bowman
preached in the Disciples church, and at
night Rev. r. &, Holland, Of Shepherds
town, W. Va, delivered q discourse in the
Presbyterian church.
ORDINATION.
On Sunday night, after an able discourse
by Rev. d. f. Bittle, d. D., Messrs. w. Y.
Clync and A. NJ. Smith were solemnly set
apart to the work Of the ministry by the i'm
position OF hands, and in accordance with
the liturgical forms Of the Luthern Church.
EDUCATION.
In 1S43 the Virginia Synod established q
high-school near Mount Tabor church, in
Augusta county. In 1S47 it was resolved to
move this school to Salem, Roanoke county,
and in 1853 the ''Virginia Collegiate Insti-
tutc," rs 1t was called was chartered by the
Legislature under the name OF Roanoke
College. The Board OF Trustees named in
the charter was made seli-perpetuating, thus
removing the college from under the con-
troll OF any ecclesiastical body. And although
the Synods Of Virginia and Southwest Vir-
ginia have no voice in the government OF
the college, yet, owing to the origin of the
institution and the fact that candidates for
the Lutheran ministry receive their literary
training there, it is customary for President
DllllC " luC VI liI
to these two Svnods.
From his report Just made it appears that
Roanoke College had an attendance last ses-
sion OF III students, distributed as follows
Virginia, IS; Texas, "a; Mississippi, II !;
West Virginia, II; Tennessee, 10; Mary
land, Alabama, and Louisiana, 6 each Ken
lucky and Georgia, each; South Carolina
and Illinois, each; and North Carolina
and Ohio / each. 1t appears also that the
attendance is annually increasing, and that
only the three State inStitutions-thc Uni
versity, Military Institute, and Agricultural
Collcgc-had a larger number OF students
last session than Roanoke.
President Bittlc paid high tribute TO the
influence OF the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION Of the College in maintaining the
Christians character Of the institution with
out any element OF Scctarianism. The stu
dents OF the College have choice among five
churches and Sunday schools in Salem, and
every argument is used to get the young
men to attend one OF these.
President Bittle reported the financial
condition OF the College as improving.
The Staunton Female Seminary was re-
ported in Il prosperous state. Rev. Pro-
lessor J. l. Miller, the principal, is Il mem.
Der of the Synod, though the body has no
power to lcgislatc for the school. The Semi
nary has been in existence six years. 1t Is
growing gradually into favor, and gives
promise OF great and extended usefulness.
EDUCATIONAL MEETING.
Last night addresses were delivered BY
President Bitle and Professor Dreher, OF
Roanoke College, and Rev. N. r. Min.
Mich, OF Staunton. President Bittle spoke
on the subject of increasing the library and
museum OF Roanoke College, his desire
being to make them the largest in the South.
The library now numbers about 14,00C
volumes, and the cabinet OF minerals and
curiositieS over II, 900 specimens.
ENTERTAINMENT.
With the hospitality characteristic OF Wiz
ginians, the citizens of Strasburg have en-.
tertained the members Of the Synod and
visitors in the most cordial manner. They
leave with most pleasant recolectlons OF
their visit.
NEXT PLACE OF MEETING.
synod adjourned to-day ut y NJ. to meet
in Salem Church, Augusta county, in ALL
gust, 1877.
PUBLIC ADDRESS.
Hon. W. II. Rutfner will deliver an ad,
dress on " Education " tonight in the Pres
byterian church. SIGMA.