Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-03
PASTOR FIFTY YEARS.
Plans Progressing for The Celebration Of
Dr.. Hoge'S anniversary.
REcErrroS AT THE TEMPLE
Individuai Masons Generously Con-
tribute TO ray the Required Rent
The Purse of Gold-Features OF
the Occasion-souvenirs

Tho several committees having charge
OF the celebration Of the fiftieth ami
versary Of Rev. DR.. Moses ID. Hoges
pastorate Of the Second Presbyterian
church, which will take place on the 9th
OF this month, are actively engaged III
their work. The purse OF gold to DC
presented to the Doctor Is rapidly attain
ing large proportions. and IT Is expected
that all subscriptions will be paid In py
the Goth.
The programme for the anniversary re-
ception is In charge Of committee oi
ladies OF the church. This committee met
Friday afternoon and appointed se'erai
subcommittee. The ladies have several
plans as to details in view. but VIII not
make them public yet They desire "
conform strictly to DR.. Hoge's wishes III
the matter, and the committee VIII "ee'
again next Friday afternoon 10 uane
their final arrangements. III mas how.s,,
been decided that the reception WIZ ar
place on the evening OF the Zth n VI.
Masonic Temple, and IT Is probable tna'
this will be followed by banquet
A MASONIC TRIBUTE
When the ladies expressed desire .ha'
the reception take place at the Masonie
Tamnie n was suggested by some OF
the prominent Masons in the CITY Una.
the public hall and banquet-room OF tnat
magnificent building should be tenueIeu
for the purpose There is a rigid RUE that
the building shall not be rendered Tree vi
rent for any purpose, but Mr.. Charies "a
Nesbitt. secretary of the Masonic hoihe'
in furtherance Of the suggestion iihIlie-
diately prepared and circulated the io'-
lowing paper: .,,,, y,
1.-THE undersigned Masons OF the Guy Vi
Richmond hereby agree to contribute one
dollar each towards paying 'he ien' %
the Masonic Temple for the use OF 'ne
friends of the Rev. Moses ID. Hoge,
ID. d., February q, 1895. on the occa-
sion OF the celebration OF the hftieth an
niversary of his ministerial laDors IN
our city. We do this as Masons, In re-
cognition of the liberal and cathoilc
spirit which has always been shown oy
that distinguished gentleman.
The requisite fifty dollars TO pay the
rent of the hall was raised IN shor'
time, and without the least difficulty,
and Mrs. James Peasants, who repre-
scented the ladies in the matter. was
promptly Informed that the Temple was
at her disposal for the purpose named.
Masons of all denominations OF religious
belief cheerfuly united in this testimonial
of respect and affection. and none were
more ready to contribute than those OF
the Isrealitish faith. and especially those
Of DR.. Calischs congregation.
HANDSOME SOUVENIRS.
A happy idea, originating with the ladies
was the getting UP OF souvenirs or the
occasion These souvenirs are exquisite
silver and gold spoons. the work on which
was done by Tiffany. of New York. on
the handle of each spoon is a relief por-
traiture of DR.. Hoge. Below this on the
handle are the words. REV. Moses ID.
Hoge, 1si5-ls95." On the reverse side OF
the handle Is engraved Second Presby-
terrain church. Richmond, Va" A good
many of these beautiful mementos have
already been taken by friends Of DR..
Hoge.