Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-04-30
ELDERS CON ENTI0N
The THIRD AND LAST DAYS PRO-
CeEDiNGS OF THE BODY.
Topics Disoussed--an Interesting stnte-
mcnt-Rev. Dr. Hoge speeds the
Parting Guests.

Tho session OF the Elders Convention YES
torday morning was opened with devo-
tional exercises conducted by Elder Il. j..
Norman.
Topic No. @, " The Eldership and Foreign Re-
laiions.' was discussed bg Elders j. T. fiizgcr-
aid. d. Y. Wexford, II. l.. Hover, w. ID. sam
mors, 7. s. Preston, W. H. Morrison, Rogers,
william Withrow, and James r. Kyle.
When Mr.. Withrow. who Is the Oldest member
OF the body, was on tho floor be made state
inent Illustrating what gront results can no"
from email beginning. which Was exceedingly
intefc sting lie said that when he was hrst mar
red. ABOUT 1872. he and his Vife used 10 Walk
some defiance from their home 20 a log cabin
at the Rockbridge Baths and conduct sunday
school.
A coy NAMED TAYLOR.
Among the scholars In the school was boy
named Taylor, who g. now the celebrates mis-
si0nary bishop q the Methodist Chwch. ~ -
rather coincidence thai the MaynesbOr0
church, IN which Mr. Nithrow Is an elder. ~ one
OF the greatest mission churches In the synod:
Elder j. = Preston read a paper on " The re-
lation % the Ruling Elder 70 the Deae o., as de-
lined IN the Book Of Church order, aud the next
subject, "The Place OF a Ruling kidor in inc
Presbyterian system, was takcn up by apecial
invitation. Rev DR.. T. y. Kerr led the discussion.
and was followed by Elders David Iumphries,
g. g. Grattan, Rev. VI. ID. Hoge and hiGer 81 u
Byrd
The resolution against keeping the Chicago
Exposition open on sunday was adopted anu
the convention took recess uniii oclOiA'
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Attic afternoon session tho question OF having
Othor SINH ar conventions Of the elders o tfc
synod Of Virginia was considered, and there was
a general expression OF opinion thht NC DISCUS
sions had been 80 plea ant AMI helpful 10 tho-e
who have attended that there shoald be other
SESSIONS IN the future. motion LOOKING 10 thiH
end was offered by Captain /. &. Norton ana
substitute proposed by Colonel >. !. lilsethli
was adopted. which refers the question 70 a COM
miitoe. who II they shall deem it expetient that
they be held, shall appoint the time ana
place. This committee is 10 consist V' "lc
elder from each prcsbytefy Of the synoI, 20 DC
appointed by the moderator after the adjourn
mcni.
\ resolution Of thanks for entertainment Of
fored by Captain X. T.. Norman was adoPted'
10 this Dr.. Hoge responded as follows;
Brcnren OF The Convent D.-Asit was NJ lhe IN
vffafion Of TO srsziOa % IN second PfcsD7t' rlan
church that You bed the meeting JUST l,th'-
mating in this building, ana as Wcleohcl you
al vOur coming. so now on the eve OF your 40
iounment | wish most cordially 10 express
qualification that yoL accepted our ihNiihil"h'
and that you have prosecuted your lapui5 Nlla
such harmony IN Your discus lous anu WIN sl'D"
unity in the conclusions % which you nave conn.,
/ trust that your Temporary soiOurh IN tne
homes Of the Prosbyt ran people OF lhls CITY
has been as agreeable 80 you - u ha- Dech
iltl-nu 10 those NilNtr pr it''f'' 10 i+'t'
entertain you, and That YOU Will carry 10 your
homes only happy memories u your hriei stay
ir Richmond, and that the result 81 these sr.-
aions VIII be seen in the renewed activity WIN
which you continue 10 discharge the Work To
which the great Head Of the church has called
you.
desire especially to express the pleasure we
feet that among our guests or TINS 0ch-l'n wa
tho venerable Elder William Nthr0w, OF
Waynosboro', who Will next month enter upon
the Sjth year of his age, whose i3hg ne hHs
been spent in tho service OF the Chufch' WHO
has for fortv-segcn years been The cicrk 81 the
SESSIONS OF the WqynesDOfO church, ana whose
devotion 20 the interests Of Zion has brought
him % this convention 10 participate IN us pro
ceodmgs, with a sympathy IN IL aims ahd To-
suits unsurpassed 10y any Of ~ MONITORS
Those that lie planted In the house OF mo
Lord shall flourish ia the courts OF our Coz.
rhey shall bring forth fruit IN old age. Tor they
stand bv the river where their lcat shah not
wither and their fruit shall not tai.
TIE CLOSING HOUR
Tho last hour was spcnt In devotional exer-
cises The moderator called upon ar. John :.
Muuce 20 conduct these Services saying That Il
was becoming that the young elder VINO opened
the discussions should lead these closing cXer-
c.ses Several fcrrent prayers were offered aud
a number Of short. pointed addresses were mace,
an Of n deeply spiritual tone. This closing hour
was q season Of delightful privilege 10 the men,
bers OF the convention.