Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-28

our brother has always been leader IN
the cause Of education. He has been the
wise counsellor. the comforting fricnu'
and the energetic and enthusiastic guide.
Whether called upon TO address the stu
dents to collect funds. 10 plan course
Of instruction, TO quiet delicate ana
annoying antagonism. or to arouse pub
lie interest I'm the cause he loved. he was
always the same fearless. safe, and sue
cessful champion OF Christian education.
ION former occasions. when IL was ru-
mOred that Dir. Landrum might leave
Richmond. tried to present reasons why
he should remain; but this time his de-
clsion had been made public several days
before / heard OF II. / did not attempt
10 express my regrets because there was
mingled with them a strong resentment
at his going Did he suppose there was no
more work here for him TO do? Did he re-
gard us as unappreciative OF his efforts or
unworthy OF his services? These aues-
lions troubled me. But I am satisfied
this evening that such complaini1gs are
baseless, and that our friend and brother
goes at the imperative call OF duty. In
common with sister institutions, Rich
mond College mourns our common loss,
and prays that God viii send us-not
man TO take his place-that. Is. in our
hearts, at least, for him alone-but one
10 carry on MS NOik LOT tNe IleSalllB VI
the city and the glory Of God"
HIS UNFAILING SYMPATHY.
DR. Wilingham spoke earnestly of Or.
Landrum's unfa.ling sympathy with the
great cause Of foreign missions. at does
not matter so much" said the Doctor.
where a man lives as how he lives; not
so much the locality which claims him as
the work he docs"
Dr. Willineham was full of JOY that,
as the beloved pastor was going from
Richmond 10 Atlanta. he would have the
opportunity there. as here to lead
great. aggressive church into larger,
nobler conventions Of this great work.
Dr. James Nelson. in words few, but fit.
thankfully acknowledged Or. Lanlrums
Invaluable support in the work OF the
Woman's College. 1--WE shall sorely miss
him." he said.
ALWAYS a sTAUNCH FRIEND.
DIT. r. II. Pitt was next called upon.
and responded. He said he was not asked
TO speak for anybody or any cause I'm
particular. and therefore he would speak
for himself.
"But how can I speak Of my personal
regard for the friend whom we honor2"
he asked. There are some things a fell
low does not care TO publicly eX-
plot, even before so sympathetic an au-
NltIct as lNlS. his BOOu man OF NuplH
we are thinking has helped me I'm many
ways. particularly In three: He has
helped me to broader views OF men and
things. Such work as / have been doing
for the past eight years has an ininity
Of detail and absorption in 1t, and II IS
narrowing and dwarfing. Contact with
his spirit has often lifted me out Of this
drudgery.
His loyalty has toned me UP on the
same line. our brother Is true friend
lie stands by those whose cause he
espouses through evil as well as good
report. Nothing i'm his life and chara~
Ter has been more attractive than this
Ieal-hearted folk are not a bit too numer-
ous in n tickle and selfish world. i
must also speak Of his faithfulness. He
has not always been fa Of praise. lie
has Disseminated He has sometimes re-
buked and corrected. But he has done
so with so much affectionate admiration
that II left no sting"
"Rut as the children sing. It's all over
now When the news first came to me
that Iandrum was going felt as II
had had a blow at the base Of my brain.
have been in a sort of dumb distress
ever since / suppose I ought to feel
somewhat the spirit Of the familiar lines:
"Others shall sing the song.
Others shall right the wrong.
Finish what / begin.
And all / fail Of, win.
What matter /, or they,
This or another day,
So the right word be said,
And life the sweeter nader
"Rut II matters much to me that our
brother is going away 10 another CITY
and another field. Richmond falrest Oh
cities, will not be quite the same 10 me
IL,
DR.. Pitt was much affected as he spoke
as were also Dr. Landrum. and others.
ACTIVE AND BROAD-MINDED
Rev. L. r. Thornhill, d. D., described
Dr T.andrum as a man and minister VINO
could diligently and successfully cultivate
his own field in his great church. ana az
inc same time actively cooperate in the
work of the denomination. He mentioned
bis valuable services on boards and COM
mittees his sympathy with every strus-
cling enterprise. In conclusion, ne pau
the following tribute TO the Secohu
church: -, -, D,.
"Our blessing shall so with him. But
~ &c inst TO say that all the praise LOT
his extensive usefulness IN our genera
work is not due to Dr. Landrum' lie Will
with all his heart, sanction my dct III
aecribins a large share of this praise 10
boen a narrow man, how could he nave
remained so when in constant contact
o-,th a neople at once so conservative SO
thorouebly attentive to their own analls'
and vet so broad-minded, so generous %
constantly interested in an our ueholii'i -,
tion work? The blessings OF our uou 10
mon this brave body OF Christian worn,
ers and may her example shine unto an
her sisters. tin they, too, shan lnii'"''
ber on. for more of her spirit
GOOD-BY-NOT FAREWELL
DR. II. W., Battle, of Petersburg then
eaid eood-by on behalf Of virginia pap
tis,s in a choice address. lie sald'
AS one standing without the inner
circles of Richmond and yet within the
Iorger circle Of the State l nave peen
ostsed 10 saw word on this tender, sa-
cred and Affecting occasion III VIII DC
nine bv the courtesy Of the committee
40 bld farewell TO Dr. Landrum' on De
balf Of Virginia Daptists. Never ulu
-, renreseut a more appreciatiNe nor
noblor constituency. Their appreclatiVe-
pess is shown in the history OF those loui
| teen wears. the recollection OF WITCH
an, snre YOU. my honored brother must
ever fondly cherish. Virginia Bap'is's
/ have within this period, conferred upon
Won nv brother the highest hohors "nu
most affectionate. considerations Wi'nlh
49, nouer 10 bestow. And no faise TO
-, ~ delicacy shall deter me from say
! ans. in this presence, that you nave iieNiS
! deserved them. e.,o.,a and
lyon have been the constant frleno anu
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