The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-20
ABOUT THE SEMINARY.
ALMOST CERTAIN THAT 1T WILL
BE BROUGHT TO RICHMOND.
Major Ginter's Generous Gift Its Adlni-
rabie situation-synodso of Virginia and
North Carolina to Convene Tuesday.

d. Robert p. Kerr In speaking yes
,erday Of the chances OF the Union Theo-
ioeical Seminary being removed to Rich
mona, said that he confidently believed
that the two synods OF North Carolina
ana Virginia, which latter one embraces
me State of West Virginia, Will endorse
| 'ne action of the Board of Directors,
when they meet next Tuesday, in Fay
etteville. N. c., and Charleston. W. Va,
respectively.
Ihere was nothing but cordial una
nimity and hearty enthusiasm among
the members of the Board over the pro-
posed removal" said DR.. Kerr, "and
TINS was very gratifying to me. indeed.
there being but one dissenting vote"
matter OF great interest to Richmond
Is the fact that this institution expends
now the amount of 5000 yearly i'm its
present neighborhood. 1t has lately
been bequeathed valuable real estate IN
the city of Minneapolis, of the present
value of $500. which is likely to largely
increase in value In the near future.
NEW PROFESSOR yLTcTED.
The Board Of Directors OF the Seminary
has lately elected the Rev. q. y. Strick-
Ter. ID. D., of Atlanta, Ga. formerly OF
Virginia, one of the most distinguished
divines in the South, 10 the professor
ship OF theology, and IT is believed that
he will accept the position. The best
evidence Of the business-like and practi-
cal turn OF the whole proceedings in Dam
Vile, was the fact that the Board au-
thorized the Executive Committee. as
soon as the synod shall have approved the
proposed removal, 10 appoint a building
committee 10 proceed at once 10 arrange
for the erection OF the buildings.
MAJOR GiNTTR's GIFT.
The tract of land given by Major Gin
ter as site for the Institute, is situated
opposite "Laburnum," the country resi-
dence OF Mr.. oJseph Bryan, not far from
that OF DR. Hunter Mcclure. and in sight
OF ''Westbrooke," the country home OF
Major Ginter. Rails are now being laid
for line OF electric cars. which Will
pass in front OF the Seminary, and the
Richmond Traction Company Will ex-
tend its line nearly TO that point. The
tract of land is a beautiful one, and is
about the size Of the Capitol Square.
Electric lights will be introduced in
the vicinity, and there is little doubt
that the building OF homes In that To-
cality will receive freshened impetus
from the presence Of the Union Theo-
logical Seminary.
THE MISARYs FACULTY.
The faculty Of the Union Theological
Seminary is as follows:
The Rev. Walter w Moore, d. d., LII.
and Literature; the Rev. Charles G, Hers
D., Professor of the Hebrew Language
man, ID. d., LII. d., Professor OF Bib
lical Literature and Interpretation OF the |
New Testament; the Rev. Thomas Cary |
Johnson, ID. D., Professor OF Ecclesias-
teal History and Polity; the Rev. Thorn |
as r.. English. ID. D.. Professor Of the |
English Bible and Pastoral Theology; |
the Rev. Clement X. Vaughan, ID. D., |
Professor of Systematic Theology.
Or. English is the chairman OF the |
faculty. The number Of students at !
tending the session of 1S9i-95 was seven
ty, coming from the States of Virginia.
which claimed twenty-five, and North I
carolina. sending twenty young men, and I
the other States represented were Ala
bama, Arkansas. Florida, Georgia, Ken
lucky. Louisiana, Maryland, South Caro-
ina. Tennessee, Texas. West Virginia.