Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-01

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clergy.
on motion Of Rev. Mr.. Goodwin the
nomination OF DR.. Newton was made
unanimous.
Judge T. IL. II. Wright then made an
earnest speech urging the laity to con-
firm the action OF the clergy with one
voice. lie paid a glowing tribute TO Or.
Newton.
THE LAITY CONFIRMS.
Major Il. Taylor Scott moved that the
secretary be empowered to cast the unani-
nous vote OF the laity for DR.. Newton.
This was seconded. but the plan was
abandoned ana the nominee was confirm
81 by ballot and his certificate duly
signed.
Dr Newton was formally notified Of his
election by committee OF two clergymen
and one layman appointed by the prcsi
dent and was escorted to the platform,
whore he accepted the high honor con-
ferred upon him by the council in brief
feeling address. lie alluded to his kindly
relations with the beloved diocesan and
his personal friendship with the clergy.
In expressing his appreciation OF the
honor he declared that aid he not believe
his election 10 be under the influence of
the Holy Ghost no earthly inducement
could prevail upon him to accept He con-
clude1 his address with few personal al
lusions 10 himself but with an earnest
prayer for Cod blessing upon the Church,
The people and the institution Of the dio-
Cese, and prayed for the spirit OF br)ther'y
love 10 be manifest among all wfO call
thcmgelves Christians
4 committee. consisting Of Rev. DR..
Carmichael, Rev James GTammor. Mr.. Jo-
seph Bryan, and Mr.. Williams. MS ap-
pointed - wait upon Bishop Whttie and
notify him Of the election OF Dr. New
ton.
The committee returned and reported
That Bishop Whittle had no communica.
ti0ns 70 submit to the council. but sent
! bis cordial affection to the Assistant
Bishop.
The thanks Of the council were rendered
TO the ladies' Of al the Episcopal churches
Of the city for the elegant aud bountiful
dinner served 20 the delegates.
After the transaction Of quite number
of uuimp1rtant routine matters, the coun-
cn adjourned sine die.
SKETCH or DIR. NEWTON.
Rev. Dr. John j.. Newton was born IN
1910 in VI estmorciand county at tho old
family homestead. and IS the son Of Hon.
Will,ulhhy Newton. who was a member
oi tho Virginia Legislature, and after
wards a member Of Congress. His mother
was Miss BroCkcubrough. daughter of
Judge BrOckcnbrough. formerly of thr
supreme Court or Appeals. \ rather un-
usual coincidence s. the fact that Or.
Newton was married in Monumental
+ church. Dr. Newton graduated with th"
degree ~ NJ. -. al the Medical Collce"
of Virginia when quite young. and soon
afterwards entered the service Of the
/ Confederate army under General \. =.
I .Uff.-
/ scqucntly made surgeon, In which ca
pacity he served throughout the war.
| Aftor the surrender ne practiced mcli-
/ cine in Westmoreaud county for several
I years. ana then decided 20 prepare for
/ me clergy. His first parish was at Tap
Uahaunock, I'm Essex county. which she
( took charge of on the day he was or
daincd. From 1appahannook he went 10
ST. I.ukc's church. in Norfolk. where n
served eight years with satisfaction 10
/ the entire congregation. which reluctantly
| gave up their beloved rector when b" as
/ sumef charge Of Monumental church. IN
| This city. nine years ago.
/ During his connection with Monumental
| church Dr. Newton has made many warm
| friends and has won the highest esteem
and affection Of the entire congregation
! and OF the community by his earnest
| work. kindly. sympathetic disposition,
/ nigh ability as a preacher. and consecra-
! tion and devotion to the cause Of Christ.
COUNCIL NOTES.
Rcv. John : Lindsey, Of Boston, Mass.
and Rcy. Mr.. Hunter. Of Raleigh. y. CO
/ were i'm Attendance upon the council.
! The lads who acted as pages during the
sessions Of the council were Masters
Thomas McAdams. Graham Carmichael,
ToIu Eoiuhardt j. PODe Nash, and --
Newton $50
The bishops letter TO the children has
been mailed TO the rectors and Sunday
school supcrlntcndcnts Of all our churches.
and the Mite-Box Committee request that
an orders be sent TO Mr.. W. II. Curtes.
II Governor street. Richmond. Va. 1t is
hoped that every Sunday school In the
diocese will use the mite-boXes during
/ Lent in the Sunday schools.