The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-02-26
AN ENEMY IN THE CAMP.
HE DELIVERED A SPEECH NOT on
THE PROGRAMME.
Tho PFesbyterisns Who We're Discussing
the Removal of tie Seminary Had
Big Surprise.

/ i"c A"oSs-HlcttlHS Oh tTeSDyteTlanS and
othtfs, at the First Presbyterian church
last night, would certainly convey the
| inn ressioE that those Interested I'm the
| proposed removal of Union Theological
Seminary to this city, are tremendously
] in earnest. and mean 10 succeed.
DR.. Kerr was the first speaker. and
( after showing, in brief statement. the
| importance of ali friends of the Presby-
terrain Church, and OF evang ,l!cal reli-
! gion, as well as all who would like TO see
Richmond centre of theological learn
Ing, combining their efforts In the great
undertaking, introduced he Rev Dr. W.
". Moore, OF the Seminary, who, ne
marks in response to The urgent request
of the Richmond committee.
u.Y ADVANTAGES.
Or. Moore set forth, in his well-known,
terse and eloquent style. the great all
vdntases Of city location for an III
situation that is to train men to work
among men. and predicted an immense IN
crease bf influence and usefulness IL
this famous institution shall be trans
ferred 10 Richmond If Richmond Is TO
have the seminary. it Will he necessary
for the people here TO inaugIrate the
movement with the offer Of command
ing site, and a large donation Of pecu-
Liary assistance
Or. Moore was followed by Judge b. Y.
Wexford. and Judge George L. Chris
tian. who made eloquent and stirring ar
guments for the establishment of the
seminary IN the capital
Dr. Hatcher was called upon. and made
telling address. advising the Presby-
tesians of Richmond TO embrace the
splendid opportunity offered them at this
time, and said he considered Richmond
an ideal place FOR a theological semin-
airy. and the Baptsts would give the
Theological Seminary hearty welcome
here.
sURPaIsF.
Just as Or Hatcher took his seat and
the bcnedictiOn was about TO be pro-
nounced, an elderly gray-bearded gentle
man arose in the rear OF the church, ana
said that he begged leave to differ with
the brother: that he was a Presbyterian
for Presbyterians, and represented no
city or circle Of churches" and that
he was opposed to the Seminary being re-
moved to this city. city seems to be
a magic word. which has fired the inn
agination OF all the movers of the Semi
nary to great deeds of action. Here the
speaker with dramatic gesticulations,
STROBE into the aisle and faced his as
founded audience. who were so complete
ly taken by surprise that they were al
most speeches. with Woudcrment. The
speaker seemed to be a stranger TO all
present. but grew eloquent and fiery. as
he advanced down the aisle, and launch
ed forth into a discourse about the adj |
vantages of the country over the city. |
He referred to the homes OF historical |
personages and Institutions IN the coun- !
try and the preference OF the Savior Of !
mankind Tor the country.
Each person asked his neighbor who |
Is he?' but no one could answer. Muir
murs Of dsapI ROTATION could be heard all /
over the building. All Of the speakers IN I
the pulpit. DIS. Kerr. Moore. Cooper.
Canon and Fair. We're so taken abaok by |
the bombsheii thrown in the camp of !
the conference Of friends that they lost
all power Of action, and were mute with
silence.
FIRST TO RECOVER.
Or. Kerr was the first to recover him
self and quickly advanced to the front
ana DICED the pardon Of the gentleman |