Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-28
REV. Mr.. FuNsTEN's FAREWELL.
He Is Presented with a Communion Ser
vlce-Other Religious Items.

He Is Presented with Communion Ser
vice-Other Religious Items.
Rev. James B. Funsten, who several
weeks ago rendered his resignation as
rector of Christ Episcopal church in or
der that he might accept an appointment
by the Bishop to do the work of an evan
0eiist in the southwestern section of the
State. preached his farewell sermon Sun
day night.
The service was very impressive one,
and while the congregation was not q
very large one those who we're present
we're deeply affected. Had not the rain
| been falling almost in torrents the
church would have beon crowded, as
many members of other denominations
desired to be present.
Preaching mt Venable-street Baptist
church was dispensed with, Rev, Il. IL.
| Pitt, ID. d., suggesting to those OF his
people who braved the elements to come
out that they go up to Christ church and
unite in the farewell service. This they
very gladly did. all being pleased to show
courtesy to a faithful minister for whom
they entertain great respect.
GIVEN A COMMUNION SERVICE.
Mr.. Funsten preached very thought
| ful sermon. and at its close took Occa-
sion to express his thanks to the church
and congregation for the uniform kind
ness and consideration which had been
shown him during his pastorate at this
place. lie felt deep regret at having to
leave people with whom his associations
had been so pleasant, but he felt that his
| duty was in another field.
When Mr.. Funsten concluded Mr..
! Tucker, member of the vestry, took
Mr.. Funsten by surprise, and on behalf
of the congregation presented him with
very pretty little silver communion
service. This Mr.. Funston received
with cordial thanks.
Mr.. Funsten left yesterday for Caro-
line, where his wife is visiting, and IN
few days will leave for the counties of
the southwestern part of Virginia. he
has done a good work at Christ church,
and has won the affection not only OF his
own congregation but OF the people OF
other denominations. He is particularly
well fitted for the character OF the work
which he now goes forth to do In the
name of his Master.
Rev. Preston Nash, who for several
years has been the assistant rector of st.
James church, succeeds Mr.. tunsten,
and possesses eminent qualifications
both as a pulpit orator and a pastor.
AN AFFECTING SCENE
Mr.. B. L. Cooke is the teacher OF o
large Bible class in the Sunday school
of the Venable-Str Baptist church.
On Saturday morning Mir. Phillips, O
member of his class, who came from
Amelia county, but had resided here for
some time, died. Sunday morning his
body was borne to the Richmond and
Danyillo depot en- route to Amelia. Mr..
Cooke and forty-five of the members OF
his class went to the house whore Mr.
phillips died and in body escorted his
remains to the depot. The scene was q
rare and very affecting one.
WITH THE BArrIsTs
Rev. DR. Z. Il. Eaton, OF Louisville,
editor of the Western Recorder, will be
in this city during the session OF the Bap-
tist General Association.
The Virginia Baptist Historical So
ciety has secured tho use oi the First
Baptist church for their annual meeting
TO be held the Friday night OF the
session of the General Association-No-
vember l4th.
Professor l.. B. Teft preached at the
Hartshorn- Memorial College Sunday
night.
At the weekly meeting OF the Baptist
Pastors Conference yesterday morning
Rev. DIR. w. w. Landrum read an In
terestipg sermon on "Christ-his Sell
hood, sacr;fce, and Satisfaction. Inc
conference appoints one OF its members
every month TO prepare sermon 10 pt
read to tho meeting.