Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-16
EASTERN LUNATic ASYLUM.
Reorganization of tho Board and inspec-
ton Of the Institution.
fCorrespondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
WIrIJAMsBuga. April 10, 1890.

fCorrespondence OF the Richmond Dispetch.l
WILLIAMSBURG, April 10, 1890.
The regular quarterly meeting OF the
BOARD of Directors of the Eastern Insane
ASYLUM was held today in the executive
building of that institution. At this meet
ing the members recently appointed by
Governor Mckinney presented themselves
aud were given seats at the board tao,e'
They are DIR. p. A. Irving. of Farmville; -.
G. Richardson, of Richmond; Charles r.
Goodwin. of Nottoway Courthouse;
Thomas z. Watkins, Of Charlotte Court
house. and A. j. Montague, of Danville
In view Of the fact that u majority OF the
members are Of recent appointment, whlch
makes this BODY a new board. reorganiza-
ton was effected, and Colonel water o H.
TAYLOR was unanimously reelected presi-
dent, and Hon. ID. G. Richardson, OF hlcn-
mond, president pro tenn. 3,
The Executive Committee is composed
of Messrs. Taylor and Richardson anu
Captain McCracken, of Fredericksburg.
The board made close inspection OF the
institution and your correspondent was
informed by Director Higgins. OF Rich
mond, that the asylum was found in Its
usnsl good condition. After examining
the books in the Office of the Cashier the
gentlemen Of the board returned to their
respective homes on the late trains.
THE EPISCOPAL coSvocATIoS.
The Convocation of Norfolk assembled
this morning in Bruton-Parish church and
was organized by electing Rev. u. ID.
Tucker. of st. Paul's church, Norfolk.
president, with Rev. l.. W. Gravatt, of st.
Peters church, Norfolk. as secretary. The
Rev. @. j. s. Mayo, of St. Pauls, Newport
News. preached the opening sermon froM
Hebrews, 18th chapter and the 25th verse :
Wherefore He is also able to save
them to the uttermost that come unto
God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to
. make intercession for them" Among
the other ministers noticed in attendance
were Rev. +. b. Brown. OF Berkiey; VINO
read the morning service; Rev. A. ;: LLOYD.
of Norfolk: Rev. w. u. Lea, of Glouces..
ter. and Rev. Charles 4. Woodson. of
Franklin, Southampton county. Quite
number Of members and visitors are ex-
pected on the evening and morning trains.
suNpAY-scHooL INSTITUTE.
The Sunday-School Institute of the Con-
vocation Of Norfolk, comprising the teach
ers of the Episcopal Sunday schools in the
Norfolk district, will assemble in Bruton-
Parish Episcopal church here Thursday
morning next, 18th instant. The follow
ing is the programme of exercises;
10 A. M.-Holy Communion; address by
Rev. B. ID. Tucker. of ST. Paul's church,
Norfolk, on Conservation ofSunday-School
Workers.
Ills A. M.-The Relation of Teachers to
the Government of the School; paper by
Rev. +. f. Reese, late rector OF Trinity
church, Portsmouth. Va.
lis Il. M.-Bible-C Glass Teaching; paper
BY Mr.. Jacob Hefelhnger, of st. Johns
church Sunday school. Hampton, Va.
las p. M.-Model Lesson (intermediate),
Miss Laura +. Tileston. principal of Miss
1ileston's Select School. Hampton, Va.
2:15 p. M.-Grading the Sunday School ;
paper by MIR. S. p. Wigg. Trinity church
SUNDAY school, Portsmouth, Va.
ai5 p. M.-Closing exercises.
Teachers and friends are requested to
PROFOUND written questions on Sunday
school work for the Question-Box, which
will be found near the door of the church.
Rectors and Sunday-school superinten-
teachers the Importance of attending the
sessions of the institute.
In the County Court to-day Judge Isaac
Christian, of New Kent and Charles City.
presided during the hearing of certain
cases.