Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-16
MEETING OF PRESBYTERIAN ELDERS
They Decide That II IL Advisable TO Cali
Convention.

An adjourned meeting of the elders or
the several Presbyterian churches IN TINS
city and vicinity was held last night al Ihe
Grace-Street Presbyterian. churen. Inc
Hon. W. w. Henry presided and Mr. b. u
Wherry acted as secretary.
4. X. Sleieht. ". G. Preston, j.. II. Gull
linewortb. James Gordon, X. B. Somer-
vile. Gervas Storrs. w. II. Craig. >. +.
Ward, W. w. Henry. r.. L: GLASGOW
George l.. Christian. Robert Gillian
George Watt, L. G. Pleasant. Is. c. Wherry.
J W. Sinton. James Lyons. Nj. i. SMITH
III. Fitzceralc of Manchester. G. ID. Larus. l.
c. Morton of Staunton, Charles Munce,
Judge II. +. Blair Of Salem, va, Hug1
of Manchester. Robert Whittett, Joseph
r. Blair. Calvin Wilson, Z. A. Lorraine. NJ
NJ. Gillian. j. IL. Blair, B. X. Welltord,
Judge Ed. GRAY, G. r. Barksdale, Dr.
Kerr of the First church, and Key. L.; B.
Turnbull of Old market. The Rev: j. L.
Gammon. of the Third church, of tins
city. and Rev. L. W. McCorkle, OF Clifton
Forge, Va, were also present.
CALLED TO ORDER.
The Moderator in calling the meeting 10
order requested Rev Mr.. Cannon TO open
the proceedings with prayer.
The Moderator then announced tnat the
first question for discussion would be Is
II Desirable 20 Hold Convention OF ~;
ders Of the Synod OF virginia ana caiieu
unon Mr.. Il. G.. Morton. OF Staunton, to
open the discussion, as he was looked upon
as the father of the movement.
Judge Wexford moved that the elders
convention be held. >.
Nr AIunce seconded the motion, and in
n aneaoh expressed the hope that the meet
inc would vote TO call the convention.
DIR. Kerr, in speaking TO the motion, SAID
| he never had but one opinion III regard 10
| the matter. and that was that the conven-
| tion should be called, but If he had ever
| had any doubt on the matter II would nave
been dIssipated by seeing such meeting
as the present SIr. 1urnbull also ex-
pressed ms hearty sympathy with the
| movement. He had no doubt OF Its sue
Mr. Cannon favored convention. but
| thoupht il would be mistake 10 allow
| ministers TO attend. for they would taik
| the elders down.
Mr.. Morton said the elders would never
| have consented 10 the convention II u
did not meet with the approval OF the
ministers. and so tar as he knew all the
ministers looked forward 10 the conven-
tion as promising good results to the
elders and the Presbyterian Church.
| Mr. Watt said he came 10 the meeting In
| favor of this movement, ana hoped ~
| would be a permanent organization II
| WAS certain to do good.
| Mr.. Somerville suggested that those who
| spoke conine themselves to the question
| whether wo shall hold convention.
Mr.. Sleight called for the question.
| IN TIRE AFFIRMATIVE.
The question was carried III the afhrfna
| tive.
| ;nvited the convention to assemble IN Rlch
mond and Mr.. Preston heartily seconded
tho motion. and Judge Wellfords motion
'Indre Wexford moved that com
mi,tae of seven be appointed TO deslg
nate the time and place for holding thu
| convention and issue an invitation u
elders of the Church in the Synod Oh VIZ
ginia. A.. Az, .,
meeting of Richmoni elders, anu couIc
| only invite the convention hcio "'Hou
fixing the time. -
Mr. Gillian offered the following as
substitute for Judge Wellford's motion
and 1t was adopted; -,
| Whereas. it has been suggested oy eiu
ers from different portions OF the State ina
a convention Of the elders OF the SYNOD
VIRGINIA be held and whereas, the elderi
of the city of Richmond ia meeting assem-
bIed have determined that 1t IS wise U
hold said conv ention, and tnat II Is best .
bold it in the city OF Richmond
therefore, be 1t
PesoIred. That the meeting of elders d,
hereby extend cordial invitation 10 al
the elders in the Synod of Virginia t
meet in Richmond at = church. on tn
-day of -, 1892. to hold said conyen
tion.
A motion of Mr.. Gillian. that commit
tee of nine be appointed TO carry out n
above resolution By selecting time an
place and issuing invitations requesting
each session to send at least one delegat'
and make all other arrangements for hoiu
ing the convention, was adopted.
Judge Christian moved that the elder
Of Richmond, Manchester. and FAIRFIELD
hold these meetings once year and
committee of three be appointed by tn
Chair 10 determine time and place
The meeting then adjourned.