The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-17
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Ceremonies nj the Church of the Holy Trim
ity-Bisbop Dudley speaks

| Al o'clock yesterday afternoon, the
hour appointed for the cornerstone lay
ing Of the church of the Holy Trinity,
the rain was so threatening that 1t prom
ised TO interfere seriously with the cere-
monies. but after waiting while the
rain abated, and a large crowd gathered
about the unfinished front of the church.
Dove Lodge of Masons. accompanied by
officers Of other lodges, arrived about
$40 O'Clock. and the Observances com
menced by the singing Of hymn NO. 4Sl,
Bishop Newton presiding.
Rev. j. y. bowman offered prayer,
and the beautifully impressive ceremonies
of laying the cornerstone was performed,
Right Worthy l.. r. Christian, ID. ID. q.
Nj. presiding.
ON th. platform. extending on one side
of the foundation from the present church
building 10 the street were stationed the
choir. a number Of ministers, officers OF
the church. and the officiating Masons.
The programme included several hymns,
which were sweetly sung by the choir.
As soon as the copper box. fitting the
cavity in the stone. was placed in posi-
ton. the cornerstone was lowered IN
place and the corn Of nourishment. the
wine Of refreshment, and the oil OF Joy
were poured upon the stone and the
working tools were presented to Mr.. II.
r. -. Myers, Jr.. who is experimenting
the work. Rev. J. j. Sravatt, rector OF
the church. then approved the work OF
the lodge. and received il from the Grand
Master closing the impressive ceremonies.
The box which was deposited in the
stone contained a prayer book, hymnm'
copies of the Southern Churchman, The
y. e Diocese
OF Missions. The Times, Dispatch, and
state a sketch Of the church and its
several auxiliary societies, the names of
its former pastors, the choir the vestry,
the sexton. a copy OF the bylaws Oh Dove
Lodge, and other articles.
At the close of the Masonic ceremonies,
Bishop Dudley, Of Kentucky, was intro
duced as the orator of the occasion by
the Grand Master.
Bishop Dudley said he did not intend
10 make an address but wanted TO speak
Il few words of congratulation.
Said he: 81 now speak where | used
to play bail in a field that at that time
seemed to belong to nobody in partcu-
lar and now / glance around upon the
beginning of a magnificent church, being
built to the memory of man whom the
people Of Virginia cannot forget, and who
built up the Protestant Episcopal Church
in Virginia from nothingness TO great
ness"
He then paid an exalted tribute TO
the three rectors who had held pastorates
over the church. Rev. Robert Gibson, the
first rector now Of Cincinnati, he said.
was true and loyal to Christian religion.
He said he knew the man and believed
that there was no more faithful exponent
of the Lord Jesus Christ. These and
other expressions of warm regard for the
Cincinnati minister were construed by the
ministry and laity Of the church present
as a vindcation of Mr. Gibson in regard
to the attack made upon his orthodoxy
by Rev. H. Il. Lee, of Charlottesville, in
the council which elected the assistant
Bishop. Mr.. Gibson's having been one of
the names placed in nomination
His remarks created quite fiutter OF
interest
He then referred in feeling terms 20
DR.. Sprigg, and also to the present rec
tor. Rev. ]. j. Gravatt.
His closing remarks concerning the in
fluence and hope of the church were pc
culiarly eloquent and powerful. The SER
vices closed with the doxOlogy and bene-
diction.
As is wei known, the church of the Holy
Trinity, which is being enlarged by
magnificent addition. is a memorial to the
late Bishop Claiming Moore. and when
complete win be one of the handsomcst
church edilces in the South
A number Of preach OF other demon
nations were present ana Rev. George
Cooper offered the prayer IN the Mason
ic programme