Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-11

Of this diocese in 1912, and held the
Office of bishop and rector of Trini-
ty at the same time until 1863.
when he was succeeded az rector of
Trinity by Rev. DR.. Phillips Brooks who
was settled over the parish in November,
1869. The church edifice was then on Sum-
ner street. and was the first of the gothic
buildings erected in this country. Ii was
destroyed by the great fire of 1872, and for
period the parish worshipped in Hunt
lngton Hall until the completion of the
present magnificent edifice, which will
contain within It's walls next Wednesday
probably the most notable congregation
ever gathered there, when its present rec
tor will 10 consecrated as bishop.
The conservation of DR.. Brooks will be
an event OF unusual interest, not only to
Episcopalians, but also TO Christian people
of all shades of religious belief, for Mr.
Brooks has. without the seeking, uncon-
sciously become 80 identified with the reli-
gious life OF Boston, has become so In
grated into the hearts of the people that no
single church is large enough to monopollze
his influence. The event will be significant
because of the worldwide reputation of the
man who will then be made the head OF
the Episcopal Church of this State. The
broad and catholic spirit Of DR.. Brooks,
his kindly, generous, philanthropic
nature hts single-minded purpose to do
the will of the Divine Master. aud his en-
tire absorption in the cause of Christiani-
ty and the uplifting of poor humanity have
all combined 10 give him. place in the
affections of the people which IS not often
accorded TO great men. and at the same
time have won for him the respect and es-
TEEN Of strong UNCONVENTIONAL men.
HEIsA GREAT WORKER.
DIR. Brooks is so modest, so retiring. and
a L. l. tbat rot tva
" few people, outside of the small number
who know him intimately, have any sde-
auate conception OF the amount OF work
done by him from day TO day. De is one
of the busiest men In Boston. In fact.
ono who knows his habits of work IS at
loss TO conceive Of more industrious man.
From early morning often till late at night
hrs work goes on, seven days in the week.
Mr.. Brooks has never been willing TO en-
pioy secretary. although few men IN
any walk of life have greater neea OF
assistance in attending TO their CORE
spopdence. DR.. Brooks is scrupulous TO
the last degree in answering letters. he
never uses postal cards for any purpose.
He receives letters and cards on oil sub
iects from all parts of the world and the
writer invariably receives q neat. care
fullv-vritten note in reply. Fond mothers
(ana they are not confined to the Episco-
pallan fold whose sons are leaving mono
10 make for themselves place and O name
In the busy city, write 10 Or. BROOKS ana
ask him TO keep an eye on their boys,
little knowing what q multitude OF cares
rest upon the broad and massive shoulders
of the rector OF Trinity.
A friend who knows DR.. BROOKS quito
we'll entered his study one forenoon. BE:
fore the great preacher lay heap OF
opened letters. Turning IN his chair he
said Among all those letters which 1
have answered or shall answer not one
appertains to my parish. All are IRON
people outside the bounds OF Trinity, ana
most of them from people outside OF Bos-
ton. They are on all sorts OF subjects,
and several contain urgent appeals for
money!" Dr. Brooks is greatly over
worked man, and but for his fine physique
and his robust health he would long ago
havs succumbed to tho burden which has
gradually increased from year to year
Harvard College made heavy draft on
the time of Or. Brooks since he accepted
the work of one Of the college preachers
there. During the period allotted 10 nm
he has gone TO the college every morning
NJ and remained till noon, and on Sun
day has preached in Appleton chapel. Or.
Brooks has for the last fifteen or twenty
years preached somewhere three times
every Sunday during the winter.
JOLLY AND FRIENDLY.
When does Mr. Brooks write his SER
,nonsY A difficult question 10 answer. tie
never. like most literary men. shuts him.
self mn and refuses to sec callers at GER
tom hours of the day. The wonder 10
tIat he does not. He ia always willing TO
orant an audience to the most humble
caller. and not few needless calls are
made upon him daily. lie uses no iabor-
saving device. He is a type, OF the
largest, broadest. most pene'oient hu.
manity, and has the keeaest interest
in oil that - calculated to upliit. he
th;nt. 81 the whole human being, and
studies him in all his various phases. Not
witbstanding his dignity, his grandeur
and bis lofty aspirations. Mr.. Brooks isex-
tremely Jolly and friendly on social occa-
s;ons. He is easy and agreeable IN pis
manners IN the presence of ladies, but MS
meanest enemy if the good man has one
would never accuse him OF oeihS
ladies' man." On the contrary, Mr.
Rrooks treats woman IN the same
frank, open manner he woniu IL nc
were talking with man, when
alwavs gratifying TO the intelligent
woman. who is at once placed at her pest
IN his society. Mr.. Brooks never married.
The oossips saw that ne met with disap;;
no;ntment early III life which confirmed
b,n, in his bachelor life. Rut, whether
this be true or not, Mr.. Brooks has been
singularly free from the petty annoying
scandals which not infrequentiy attach 70
great preachers. His life Is 50 open, 30
trsnsnarent. so entirely free from guile
49, the brayest and meanest quidnunc
has never dared to venture on the DOMAIN
of Boston's greatest preacher.
WELL KNOWN IN ENGLAND.
EnClond-
in fact. he is better known there than any
=, living American clergyman. This
v v';desnread reputation brings. with 1t a
hrrden of which probably few OF his
Osr;shiopers have any conception. Scores
ps unfortunate Englishmen find their way
~ the home of Phillips Brooks. Men
" have seen better DAYS, men OF
,;tayarv reputation, who for some cause
have become poor. and who are
stranded in Boston, 60 straigntway
% the pastor OF Trinity church, ana they
are rarely turned away empty.nandeso'
When in England on one occasion MI
Wrnot. met on some social occasion gen.
.,a,nan known IN literary and social cir
eiss He was introduced to him and knew
nm only as he might know many others.
Ifterward this gentleman arrived IN boston
A nLan IN health. He called on Mr.. Brooks.
LIZ ssw that the man, while not In need OF
,~'acnniary assistance, was Ill ana ana need
Er;.ndlv attention which could not % pur'
t nhs.ed py gold. Mr.. Brooks was busy;
Hc Is always busy, but nc acc9mpaniso
sns. ~ Ebosrd his steamer. and taking night
y o. arrived in Boston in time to attend
" II: duties on Sunday at Trinity. Hs
70 IN under no obligations to tho English;
Wa uI Ne was moi even we'll acquainted
@,th him, but impelled BY the spirit q ne
wsster he went about his woSk st ana sne
number Of those who she~ sn :" .n ~ ' nUs
dent can 10 counted on the nnss" VI oH'
hand.