The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-09

Or. Hoge then proceeded to demonstrate
the main point under discussion by an
argument based on the following propo-
sltiOns:
First That facilities Of education are
such as We're enjoyed al no former period
OF the world.
Second. Never was the popular heart
so filled and fired with the love OF lib
erty civil and religious. or more deter
mined to maintain both.
Third. Never was the world as free as
now from the baleful superstitions which
once enslaved the intellect and filled the
minds Of men with debasing and ground
less fears.
Fourth. Never were phlanthropic insti
tutiOns so numerous; never as much UNI
dertaken and accomplished for the tenn
poral and spiritual welfare of all classes
in society.
Fifth Never was there a time when
all denominations lived and labored to-
gether in such harmony as now, when
the fierce and bitter controversies which
once vexed the world were so suppressed
or when all good men were so banded
together for the maintenance OF the vital
truths which are not only common TO all,
but are the best of all.
Sixth. DIR. HOge said. as he was adj
dressing company of citizen soldiers, he
would add that never was there time
when there was such a growing aversion
10 a war and such a desire TO substitute
arbitration for the sword in the settle
ment Of international disputes He re-
marked that since the year 1915 there had
been seventy cases OF successful arbitra-
tion, thus preventing, In all probability,
that number of desolating wars.
There was moral element IN the
spectacle recently presented by the gath
erng of the war vessels in Hampton
Roads. There Is a menace In the very
equipment Of an ironclad. While lying
quietly at anchor we cannot forget the
suppressed power of destruction lurking
in it, But the fleet came on no hostile
intent IL came not 10 lombard city
or to blockade a port, but 10 take part
I'm a celebration Of the victories Of peace.
II is true the roar Of its guns was
heard afar. but IL was only the thun-
derous announcement Of amlty and good
will.
4 few days after when the uniformed
and armed soldiers of different Euro
uean Governments marched through the
rrinc ipal streets Of the city Of New York,
it was not the march Of an invading foe
hut Of mer on a holiday parade, well
coined by the shouts Of citizens greeting
their guests.
And when President Cleveland. at the
opening Of the Columbian Fair invited
the representatives Of the nations Of the
world to witness the new recognition Of
thu brotherhood OF the race and the
growth and progress Of human cndeavor
In the direction OF higher civilization"
it was an appropriate illustration when
he touched the button that set all the
str4r In - IA
symbol OF the awakening OF the forces
which in all time TO come should influ-
ence the welfare, the dignity, and the
freedom or mankind
In conclusion, Dr. HOge said he would
not assert that there was any inherent
law of progress in the worlds cOnstitu-
tion, physical or Intellectual, but he did
believe that the higher influence Of reii-
gion. inwrought by divine grace in the
souls OF men and made practical power
I'm their lives, gave full assurance Of the
law of progress and continuous develop
ment ordained by an overruing Provi-
dence which would enable humanity ulti-
mately 10 reach the goal intended for it
in time and in the eternal future.
For that coming era Of truth, love and
righteousness ple whole creation groans
and travails in pain; for il all good men
pray and labor; and with one consent we
may unite in the adorng invocation OF
Milton: Come forth out OF thy royal
chambers. Prince Of all the kings Of
earth; put on the visible robes Of thy
majesty: take no that unlimited sceptre
which thy Father hath beGueathed TO
thee for now the voice Of thy bride
calls thee, and all creatures sigh to be
redeemed"
The services closed with the singing OF
the hymn. "Aff Hail the Power Of Jesus
Name"
At $50 r. VI. last evening the Blues
assembled at their armory In fuii-dress
uniform, and accompanied by the mem
bers of the Association marched 10 Mayor
Ellyson's residence. at No. 10 east Frank
lin street. 20 partake Of the hospitality
Of the chief magistrate Of this city. The
lower floor Of the elegant residence was
tastefully decorated for the OCCASION
and FOR several hours the spacious rooms
were crowded with the visitors.
In the front parlor Mr.. and Mrs. }.
Taylor Elyson. Miss Mamie Ellysoa
and Mr. william Ellyson received the
guests In the most cordial manner, ma
made everyone at once feel at home.
Immediately after the introduction OF
the visitors to the hosts the doors OF
the dining-room were thrown open. where
an elegant supper. arranged by FORESTER,
the caterer, was i'm waiting
Just before leaving Colonel John Bell
Bigger stepped TO the front TO briefly ex-
press the thanks OF the visitors. lie
spoke as follows:
Your Honor,-On behalf OF the Rich
lnond Light Infantry Blues Association
OF which I am the vice-president. boH
my acknowledgements for the honor or
this reception. | regret that our president
ia not here himself TO evidence his APP
nreciation. but his sorrowipg heart IL
TOO much clouded by affection for him TO