The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-03
RfCHHOND fiIRJCIs.
Bishop Payne Colored Divinity Church
AT Petersburg needs Assistance.

The weekly meeting Of the Richmond
Glorious was held, as usual, in the vestry-
room, Of st. Paurs church. at noon yester-
terday. Among the visitors was Rev.
| W. a. r. Goodwin, of ST. johns chuich,
| Petersburg, a nephew OF the rector oil
St Johns church in this city.
Rev. H. s. Fariand, who has been
| regular attendant OF the meetings OF
the Richmond Glorious during his stay
| i'm this city as assistant rector OF 81.
paul'd church, was sadly missed Tor
the FIRST time. having accepted a can
as rector OF St. Johns church, in Ports
mouth. where ne preached FOR the first
time last Sunday.
Rev. G.. G. Abbitt. rector Of St. Marks
church. was elected TO succeed Rev Mr..
Farland as secretary of the body In
| his absence. Rev. Mr.. Nash acted as
secretary for that meeting.
Rev. Z. r. Nugent announced that
there was great need for volunteer teach
ers in the Sunday school al st. Luke's
chapel, and asked the various ministers
| present 10 make an announcement 10
| that effect 20 their respective organiza-
| tions.
Rev. W. A. r. Goodwin OF Petersburg.
who is a professor In the Bishop Payne
Colored Divinity School. i'm that city. APP
peared before the Glorious on behalf OF
that institution which he said was in
good condition. The only thing needed
was money. Unless the school was
properly maintained. the students would
have 10 be sent North for their educa-
ton. The income of the school last
wear was about $1,000. while the expenses
run ND TO Sc. 800 and the institution was
now In debt. and would be compelled to
sell bonds. which had been given to 1t
as a donation Unless the Church rem
dered some efficient assistance. IL would
be only a few years before the school
would have 10 be- closed and the scholars
| sent TO Washington.
Rev. r A. Goodwin. OF this city, ex-
planned that the bonds referred to were
part Of an endowment Of $4,000. in Geor-
gia Pacific railroad bonds. and that the
deficiency Of the institution amounted to
about $4,000.
\ general conversation onsued. and the
entire subject was thoroughly discussed.
There are now seven scholars i'm the
school, and one more is expected.
Rev. L. r. Mason offered the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved That this Glorious sincere
" endorses the value Of the
work done at the PAYNE Divinity School,
at Petersburg, i'm elevating the negro race
and thereby advancing the interest of
the white race. with whom they live.
Resolved second; That we. the mem
hers OF this body. will endeavor substan-
TALLY 10 evince our interest in. and en-
dorsement Of. this work. by making an
annual contribution 10 IL from our sew
eral congregations"
The resolution was adopted and signed
by the ministers present.
Rev. w A. r.. Goodwin agreed upOn the
suggestion of one OF the ministers pres
ent. 10 come TO Richmond at some time
in the near future and explain before
union meeting of the Episcopal con-
grogations the workings of the school
and it's achievements.
Rev !. j. Gravatt called attention
20 the fact that on next Monday the
Ministerial Union will hold its monthly
meeting in the parlor Of the Young
Mems Christian Association. and that
on that occasion Rev. r.. A. Goodwin. Of
ST. Johns church. in this city, will de-
liver an address
The congregation Of ST. Marks church
has decided 10 establish "A vested choir
for It's services. but II win be about two
months before the new choir win enter
upon its duties
on Thursday. December 10Th from
=. NJ. 10 10 =. M. a social entertainment
VIII he given nv All Saints Chapter
Of the Brotherhood Of St Andrew in the
Sunday school-room Of that church N the
members Of the other chapters of the
Brotherhood in this city and vicinity.
Rev. Preston Nash Is delivering n So
rles Of sermons on Church History" In
Christ church. on Sunday nights. dur
ing Advent. These sermons are illus
trated by the stereopticon. and are at
tracing large congregations. The next
sermon viii include a period Of five hun
dred years beginning with the Saxon
invasion. Seats free. and friends invited.