The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-10-18

and refinement of the adherants to the
Presbyterian faith. There arc now
gathered in Roanoke the flower of the
ministry and laity of this great denomi-
nation in the two Virginias.
Below are brief sketches of the lives
of members of the Synod and these
sketches will be published from day to
day, giving the readers of THE TIMES,
along with full reports OF the proceedings
of the Synod, much valuable information
about the men who compose it.
The Moderator.
Rev J. w Roscbro, d. D., the moderator of the
Synod, wae born in Western North Carolina in
1Si7. He was educated at Princeton, N. J. where
of his class lie subsequently received thcologf-
cal training Mt the Union Theological Seminary,
Va, and was licensed to preach by tho LcxiI gton
Presbytcry, and was pastor of Massey Creek
Church in the Valley of Virginia for eight and n
lie then took charge Of tho church in Lewis
burg, W. Va where he labored FOR two years,
ne IN Of She he IS
still pastor. AS presiding officer Dr. Roscbro is
grcai s lie presents himself With and
every member OF the synod. AS preacher he
ranks among the first in the land Is quiet and
unassuming and greatly beloved by all who know
him.
Rev. Alonzo Rice Cooke.
The subject Of this sketch is of the Rico
family, which has furnished many able di-
vines to the church and this gentleman is an
other star. Rev. Alonzo Rice Cooke was born in
Guam s ygH Hne s ahS thN H
yersity, the University OF Texas and Union
ehSfH an at
accepted. After four years pastorate, he re-
signed and spent year In the University Of
completing the post graduate course under that
Psychologist OF worldwide reputation. Prof. r.
A. Dabney
called to the wayncshoro, Va. church. and has
been pastor there for five ,ycars, during which
800, the contributions from ST. leo, So 200 year,
aud the Sunday school scholars from sc TO $50.
Several chapeis have been built in the neighhor-
hood directly through the efforts OF the church
OF which no is pastor, the moves being started
and carried to completion by him In addition
to his other labors he teachcd senior philo sophy
in the Valley Seminary, and is the author OF
subjects.
nc has declined several invitations to import
ant positions in educational institutions that he
may continue his favorie work. preaching the
gospel. He is au eloquent preacher and persist
the hearts OF young and old who know him n.
Although young man, his reputation as minis.
ter and pastor, as we'll rs scholar, is very high
Elder w. H. Bryan
was born in CoyingtOn Va, Noycmb Der 11tb
1924 and attended the village school till the age
Of twelve years. when he was PLACED in a school
then pastor of the Presbyterian Chnreh of his
native town. When he Reached tho age of Gt.
teen gears, his father placed him in the store of
he lived until his death in 1915. His old friend
and employer,D. q. Wise, offered him partner.
partnership he went into business for himself
at the Healing Springs, Bath county, Va, and
late war between the States whes he left his his
family in Botctonrt county under the of his
service othls country rhe cloec of the war
found him back again at his old place. -
Elder Peter seaher
yas l born in theKngaom Of Mtolbnrg
year 1882 aud lived in Bedford county, Pa, from
1892 to 1910. lie is a self-madc man.
Henry Darlington Alexander
was born ut Princeton, n j.; Of yirginian
was ne R crop James on sVSa His
ID. D., for n number of years professor OF Latin
and bellies lcttrcs in the College Of New Jersey;
terian Church, New York; then professor Of
church history and poity in the Princeton Theo-
logical Seminary; then paster OF the Firth ave-
nuc and Nineteenth street church, New York
Ills mother was daughter of the late George
the late Governor William Cabeil, Judge OF the
Court of Appeals. The subject OF this sketch
and by private, teachers. Among his teachers
were his grandfather. the Rev. DR.. Archibad
Alexander uhe Princeton thcologiau), Mr. j. j.
Grcenough Of Ne. York, the Rev. Dr. l. Add.
con W Alexander, the commentator, the late Dr.
Cattell; afterwards president OF Lafayette Col
lcge, Princeton.
The subject OF this notice was graduated At the
College OF New Jersey in 1851. AFTER n year OF
study ana recreation: spent partly in New York
logical course. During this interval he attended
certain clinics in New York and certain medical
and other lectures in the University OF Virginia
where his uncc, the late James l.. Cahcli, NJ d..
winter were devoted chiefly to reading physi-
oogy and psychology and ttcnding class lectures
Mr.: Alexander entered Princeton Seminary in
1922 1922 ana received its diploma in the spring OF