The morning news., 1891-11-19

name Of the Rev. Robert C. Fouts be
brought forward as that Of proper person
to fill the existing vacant Office of bishop Of
Georgia, "he would not receive two votes
from either order in a convention called
upon 20 elect a successor to this episcopate. y
The reason given, by the ICON
spicuous member" OF the clergy re-
ferred 70, for this assumed certain
rejection OF nomination Of the Rev
R. c. Foute 10 the bishopric, being a differ
ence Of opinion said to have existed at one
time, between Mr.. Foute and the Iamented
Bishop Beckwith. In this connection one Is
reminded OF the injunction, possibly quite
applicable to the conspicuous member Of
the clergy referred to.
HE that is without sin among you, let
him first cast a stone"
There can be no doubt Of the high estima-
tion in which the Rev. r. c. Foute Is held
in California; in evidence of which may |
ask you to publish the accompanying article
from California newspaper. Respectfully,
CHURCHMAN.
REV. ROBERT @. FoUTE
Is the well-knownland popular rector Of
Grace church, who succeeded the Rev.
DIR. William Platt to the pastorate. Mr..
Foute, as his name would indicate, is OF
good, distinguished Dutch ancestry He
himself is citizen of the United States.
he came 20 San Francisco from southern
charge. At once he was received into the
hearts and lives Of his parishioners. who
hold him in affectionate esteem. In appear
ance he is large, heavily built man with
q large, round head firmly set uron his
massive shoulders without the intervention
Of much neck. His motions are all quick.
nervous. betrayiag the active brain and the
excitable temperament of the man. When
he walks he fairly throws himself along
hurls himself into car, and rusbes through
doors and portals. Even in the chauceI this
peculiar characteristic Of the man is 10 be
observed. There is no chance for any one
60 indulge In quiet, comfortable, ecclesi-
astical nap while Mr.. Foute is conducting
the service or preaching the sermon. There
has been some adverse criticism concerning
his reading of the prayers from those who
prefer a droning style OF petition to
an earnest, vigorous entreaty tor
divine aid and encouragement. But
certain it is that whatever preiu-
dice one may entertain concerning the
preachers mannerisms, they soon vanish be-
fore his earnestuess and his intellectual
ability. No preacher In San Francisco can
more eloquently, more logically, nor with
more insight into the spiritual condition Of
his people than can the Rev. K. G. Foute
His sermons are models of their kind ard
from the moment Of his impressive delivery
OF his text, which by the way, he always re-
peats with even more impressiveness that at
the first reading, until the final ascription
with which he closes TIE sermon, he en-
chains the attention and the interest of all
his hearers
The attendance at Grace church is con.
Stautly increasing. drawn thither either by
the reports OF Mr.. Foutes eloquence or once
having heard him the desire to hear him
again.
In his pastoral relations to his people. Mr..
Foute is all that could be desired. Those
who have had occasion to call in his services
during times of great aff1iction speak of him
with love and gratitude. Ofa deeply sym-
pathetic nature, his heart always responds
TO cry OF distress or to the evidence of
suffering. No one could be more constant
In his attendance upon the sick. And to
ms credit be 1t sail that to those strangers
IN this city who may need him in his ca
pactty Of Gods minister, be is
equally attentive and helpful. Not only is
Rev. K. G. Foute, a man of great intellect
uality and devoted to his holy calling, but
In the social life of his church he is recog-
nized as an elevating and helpful character.
he believes in mingling with his people on
all their planes Of existence. Consequently
lt Is usual and welcome sight to meet Mr..
Foute and his charming wife at receptions
and teas. No society man can be more
agreeable and courteous than is the rector
OF Grace church in his social capacity.
Besides being favorits pulpit orator and
popular man, Mr.. Foute fills position in
the diocese of California which will entitle
him TO more than ordinary mention as time
goes on. It was through his persuasive
force and logical argument that DR.. Mich
OILS yielded and decided to accept the post Of
assistant bishop of California. The noted
Phlladelphian had refused to allow his name
to be placed In nomination before the Epis-
copal convention, which had met to select
an assistant TO the Rk Rev. Will
lam Kip In accordance with his expressed
desire to share the responsibilities of his
molly office. Mr. George c. Gibbs, the
senior warden OF Grace church, recognising
Inc needs Of the diocese, and being 10th to
lose the opportunity Of securing the SER
vices of DR.. Nichols, decided that the beet
Interests Of the cause demanded that they
should not be intrusted to a letter, no
matter how eloquentiy worded. but that
they should be presented in person by a man
who had them at heart The Rev. r. c.
route was chosen for this important mis-
sion, and early last Lent he departed for
the east, the generous layman assuming the
entire expenses of the trip.
MIR. Foute spent a week with the newly
elected dignitary and then returned to San
HlahclSCo, bringing with him DIR. Nichols
assurance that positive answer should be
received by the diocese at a certain date.
Inc reverend gentleman reserved the right
70 make known his decision first to his own
congregation.
= AS may readily be understood, it is to
rev. H. Z. Foute that the diocese is in
oebted that Bishop Nichols was induced to
cnange his negative into an affirmative.
a. ne nrst OF the union Lent services of
Ene Episcopal church was held at st.
JJQhn,s church with sermon delivered by
Mr. Foute. He spoke fore bly, upon tho
SUBJECT OF bad books, which he con-
tders one of the greatest evils OF
the times. He made strong point
against the popular sensational novel,
Wnlon works III secret, corrupting cur
, women and young girls, giving them
rover IDEAL OF womanhood, a vulgar con-
ception OF life, loose notions of propriety
s anu Iaxity OF thought. The worse of it is,
enese oooks are SO cheap that boys and girls
can and do read them. 1T would be worse
man .a fanaticism," said Mr.. Foute, in closing.
:. 10 say that there are no good novels. And
~ ~ is impossible to prevent people from read
ing novels, let the preacher and uoraIist