Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-27

menis Of its members on the occasion
OF the httieth anniversary OF the pasto-
1t "a by the infinite grace OF God that
DIR. Hoge has been permitted to NIL out
fifty years of pastofate. and win one con-
ert CATION. the Second Presbyterian con-
gTegation of the city Of Richmond. Though
connected with one congregation, Dr'
Hoge belongs TO all men. The halt cen
tory Of his ministry has been hiied win
earnest and fruitful work. done IN tne
service OF God and for the happiness
of man. through all which time the DIS
tingushcd iubilate. while never Tor
moment untrue to his own CONVICTIONS,
yet has so served the community al large
that the followers Of all faiths nave en-
joyed the fruits OF his scholarship, ms
elCquence. his broad and generous sym
pathy: and ii Is hereby
Resolved. That Congregation Beth
Ahaba most heartily Joins In the jubilee
celebration given in honor OF Rev Dr;
NJ -. Hose. and through hs boara OF
OF the noble and uDceasng labor when
DR. Hoge has performed. not only ior ms
own congregation. but for the city OF
Resolved. That +, tenders to Dr. Hoge
this EXPRESSION OF these sentiments. with
the heartfelt wishes for his continued
health and strength. and the deep anu
earnesi PRAYER that he may be spared
for many. many years 10 prosecute the
noble work in which he is engaged.
(SeaD
EDWARD N. GA AI4lStlf. ltdbDi
NOSES MITLHISER. President.
WILLIAM LOVENSTE1N. Secretary
William Iovenstein. Isaac Held, and
Jacob Edel. Committee.
SENATOR I,OVENSTEIN'S REMARKS.
In performing his office. Senator Loven-
stein said:
DR. Hoge: We are here as the Board or
Managers OF the Congregation Beth Ana
ba OF this city to tender to you the Ieso'
lutions adopted by the board, ana "hlch
. lie, n n IN
hut Of those of every member or our con-
eregation. We can assure you, my dear
Sir that while we are representatives OF
another faith, there are no citizehs Oh
this city who more heartily join In con
gratulations to you on having reached the
Gftieth year of the pastorate OF your
church. and are proud OF belrg resiuehts
OF the same city which you have graced
30 long with your many acts OF kinhnesN'
love, and affection. ] cannot at this time
dctain this vast cOncourse who desire 10
pay their respects TO you, but as we nave
expressed In those resolutions. we WISH
You many more years OF usefulness anu
honor In this community.
Dir. HOGE REPLIES.
Dr. Hoge was visibly touched, and in
Honored Sir.-No one could have
presented these resolutions as the
ton more pleasing to me than one
who has been honored so many years
by the people OF this city with positions
OF trust and honor. the duties or whlcn
have been discharged by you so faith
fully qs to merit the peoples continued
confidence. can assure you that thls
mark OF esteem on the part OF your
congregation has deeply touched my
heart. and will be cherished by me
through life | have travelled in all
countries. and visited all the great cities
of the world and in each library there
is n book which bears the impress OF your
II beaten
and guide to all faiths. You nave
been pleased TO state that you are repre-
sentaIives of another faith than my own.
| can assure you that this but makes the
compliment the greater. and more highly
appreciated by me. 1t will be cherished
by me during my life and shail always
be placed in conspicuous place IN my
home | thank you deeply ana sincerely
for this mark OF your esteem.
ARRIVAL OF THE MILITARY.
Ere this ceremony was over the milf
tary. consisting of the First Regiment.
the Howitzers the Stuart Horse Guard.
and the Blues had arrived. and were
making their way into the building. and
the crowd was absolutely sufocatng.
Every part of the Temple that was open
was literally jammed, thousands who
came TO the doors turning hack despairing
of gaining admission. The deacons OF
Grove-Avenue Baptist church succeeded
In reaching the canopy In body. but the
officers OF several other congregations who
were there 10 pay their respects were
unable TO do so. Doctor Hoge stood the
ordeal OF hand-shakng wonderfully. and
had word for each and every one pre-
sented.
Governor and Mrs O'Ferrall descended
TO the reception-room after the private
banquet. and for a time held quite a
ievee. Later they went TO another enter
tainment, but al 10 o'clock the Governor
returned. and, accompanied by the resi-
dent members of his stan in full uni
dorm. formally paid his respects to DIR.
Hoge. In speaking OF the reception late
last night the Governor said IL was the
grandest affair OF its character he had
ever witnessed. General Phillips and stan
were also presented TO DIR. Hoge In a
body.
The number OF persons who actually
succeeded In getting into the Temple was
variously estimated at from 1000 TO l5.oOo. |
The music during the reception was fur
nished by the Howitzer Band,
Features of To-day.
This morning the two purses-the one
-aised by the Ladies'. Benevolent Society /
II the church, and the other collected by |
he gentlemen of the church-will be
Iuietly presented to DR.. Hoge at his
esidence.
Tonight there will be at the church the
eligious observance OF the semi-centen-
iia,. when Dr. Hoge vii! preach an his
oric sermon. reviewing the fifty years
Z his pastorate. In the services he Will
e assisted by ministers OF several other
and prior TO the service
special musical programme will be rem
cred. under the direction OF Professor
'hilow, the organ!st