The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-25
Religious Notes.

which has been practically extinct since
the death Of Bishop Colenso in 1863, has
been revived 10y the appointment to that
see Of the Rev. Arthur Hamilton Bayne.
Of Greenwich. England.
The trustees of Andover Theological
Seminary have elected the Rev. Theodore
G. Pease OF Maiden, Mass. TO succeed
| Professor Tucker I'm the chair OF sacred
rhetoric. Mr. Pease graduated at Har-
ward i'm 1870, and at Andover Seminary In
1850. He was pastor at West Lebanon
y. H.. for four years, and since 1854 has
been in Maiden.
At the request OF the board OF managers
Of the American Sabbath Union. George
| S. Mott ID. d. chairman Of Sabbath OBJ
| servance committee of the Synod OF New
Jersey. has accepted the position OF act
| ing president of the Union for the present
10 supply the vacancy occasioned by the
death Of the late Colonel Elliott +.
| Shepard.
Meetings for college students will be
| held during the present season at North
| field. Mass. and Lake Geneva, Wis, the
| one formerly held 1t Knoxville, Tenn,
| being omitted. The sessions at North
| field will be from July LIST to July l2th,
| and among the speakers will be Professor
Drummond, DR.. Henry Van Dyke Of
New J Olhs iTDitSooi Va ~ . 'fAND'N't VI
Hartford; Hon. W. c. y. Breckenridge. OF
Kentucky, and others. Mr.. Moody will
preside. and the Bible classes will be
conducted by Messrs. Robert T.. S9eer
and James McConaughy. The convention
at Lake Geneva will be from June 22d to
July ID and among the speakers will be
Or. John A. Broadus. Of Louisville. Ky;
Professor Graham Taylor Of Chicago
and Professor George S. Burroughs, OF
Wabash College. Eminent speakers from
Great Britain are also expected. In addi-
ton TO these there will be an international
conference Of college young women to be
held at Mortified, June 22d to 29th. Prac-
tical methods of Christian work among
the young women I'm colleges win be con-
sidered, and various other timely themes.
Among the speakers will be Miss Ger
aldine Guinness. Of London; Mrs. Gibbon,
OF Scotland Miss Grace Dodge and Mrs.
Cambridge. Of New York; Major Whittle,
the Rev. George G. Needham and Or. H.
Clay Turnbun, of Philadelphia. The in
vitation embraces college young women,
members Of young peoples societies and
young womens Christian associations.
and all concerned in the various lines Of
Christian effort among young women.
The new building of the French Young
Mems Christian Association. in the most
opened and dedicated on the 7th Of May
A French architect visited this country,
and. after examining n number Of the
best Association buildings prepared in
New York tho plans for the building
under the supervision of the most ex-
perienced Association men. The opening
exercises called together more dis-in-
guisned company than has probably ever
attended q religions gathering In Paris
Ar1 Of no
Bank Of France presided. and delivered
the opening address. President Carnot
prevented from being present by other
engagements. sent letter OF regret, az
did Lord Dufferin. the British AInbassa-
dor and The Swedish Minister. Among
the distinguished gentlemen on the plat
form were NJ. BardouX. vice-presldent OF
the senate; NJ. Barley. ex-minister OF
marine: NJ Jules Sicgfrled. sx-minister
Of commerce. NJ. Leon Say ex-minlster OF
finance; NJ. Lefevre, senator; and many
others Nearly all wore the decoration
OF the Legion OF Honor. and made
most distinguished looking company. Mr..
George Williams, OF London. founder OF
the Young Mems Christian Associations
was present as were representatives from
Lyons. Geneva and America. The lead
ing Protestant ministers Of Paris as
sisted The hall was crowded 10 over
for inspection. Addresses were delivered
by NJ. Andre. Mr.. George Williams, NJ.
Leon Say. NJ Burscariet. president OF
the Association. and Pastor Soulier a
letter was read from Mr.. James stokes
of New York 10 whom the Association
LARGELY owes its building regretting ms
inability to be present. and congratula-
ting the Association on. the possession
of n building so elegant and complete In
all it's appointments. The cost OF the
building and lot was 100000. OF this
s,oo,nt Mr.. James Stokes and his Family
contributed $4,000. and the same amount
was raised among French contributors
NJ. Andre giving $4,000 as the first sub
scripton. leaving a debt of $4,000 TO be
provided for. The Association, before
entering the building. had a membership
OF 400, and had what in America would |
be considered a good "all round Associ-
alton work. as active in it's religious as
In it's other departments.