Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-17
APE FINE INSTITUTIONS

Dr Coke Smith. of Norfolk, spoke
~ tho roport and made an eloquent ard
earnest appeal for higher education.
DR.. smith called on Bishop CRANBERRY
for "A speech and that gentleman respoiiu-
ed In a short address, In which ne men
toned the Methodist institutions IN VIZ
rlnia by name, and made an appear III
their behalf. The Bishop said that these
educational enterprises were admirably
equipped for their work, and all that they
needed now was proper support Bisnop
CRANBERRY called upon Bishop Galloway,
and the presiding Bishop responded WIN
much earnestness. He believed IN tho-
rough religious education, as well a. IN
secular education. He believed In the
education OF men 10 IT them Tor the du-
ties OF citizenship, and be believed IN The
higher education OF woman. referring 10
the fact that General Grant had said that
he cared not where they buried him, so
Julia" was by his side. he said Julia
was his wife. and she was the product
Of Methodist seminary" The higher
education of woman makes her more and
more fit for discharging her high ana
noble duties everywhere.
WESLEY AS A SCHOLAR.
In conclusion Bishop Galloway said that
Wesley was n scholar. and that the Me-
thodist Church has always insisted upon
high mental attainmen,s In her preachers.
$50. If we wish 10 keep up with the ira
dtions OF our great Church. he conclud-
ed. I'VE must educate our children. We
stand for liberal educatir' Bishop
was followed by Rev. Mr. De Shazo and
Mr. Peatross. who made practical talks
along the same line.
Or. Peterson offered a series OF reso-
buttons, providing for the simpiiication
of the programme on the occasion ot
chidren's-day celebrations. especially, and
other details OF the Sunday-school work
of the Church. These resolutions pro-
voked much discussion, and were finally
Withdrawn.
About this time the confusion ard con-
versation among the visitors became so
pronounced that the Bishop was obliged
to suspend business, and to suggest that
while he was glad to see every one pres
ont. he begged to suggest that the church
was scarcely the place for that sort OF
thing. and stopped the proceedings Till
the audience quieted down.
FOR 4 SUMMER RESORT.
The secretary presented the following.
which was promptly adopted.
RICHMOND VA. November JIG. 1885.
To the Bishop and Members OF the Nir-
gnia Annual Conference:
Whereas, we believe the time has come
for "A southern Methodist resort, similar TO
ocean Grove. y. j.. where our people
may enjoy all the privileges OF yearly
camp-meeting;
whereas. we believe that the sooner
steps are taken TO the end, the greater
will be the advantage TO on. Church. and.
Whereas there are no financial obliga-
lions whatever 10 be assumed by the
conference.
Therefore. we earnestly request that a
committee be appointed TO look into this
matter and recommend a place and name
for such a resort. and report 20 the con-
ference at the earliest possible date.
The paper was signed by Revs. a. q.
Brown, James o. Moss. w. +. Branin,
William w. Smith. L. $. Paulett' 6. T.
Armistead. John W. Davis, John L.
clarke. w. +. Judkins r. A. Compton,
S. s. Lambeth. Levi ID. Travers. X. VI.
Chandler. George W. Wray, Thomas @
Pullen. J. r. Martin. w. c. Walden
Richard Irhy, r. }. Barham, j. Q. Rhodes.
O. Littleton. William =. Wright, and
j. A. Proctor.
Some further business o. an unimpor'
tant character was disposed Of, the us.
announcements Of meetings were mao,
and conference adjourned until 9@C
O'clock tomorrow morning.