Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-19

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folk; Miss Mccormick. Berryvilie; MISS
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beriake. Miss Evalyn Berkeley, Miss
Mary p. Miller. Miss Annie Depraschild.
Miss Minnie Mccoy. Miss Elizabeth NC
Cue, Miss Elizabeth Fauntleroy. Miss
Lucille Kilby. Miss Ann Cochran, Miss
May Crowie. Miss Peachie Williams,
Miss Lena Bell. Miss Kate Eichelberger.
Miss Maria Ransom. Miss Charlotte RAN
son. Mrs. Kate Kilby. Mrs. Hattie b.
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Taylor,
Mrs. Charles d. Mccoy. Mr. and Mrs.
James Ker. Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
p. Bell. Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Mccoy:
DIR. A. Repn. Raleigh. N. c.; Mr. Ben
jamin Blackford, Mr.. J. Mcdowell. Nc
Cue. Mr. J. Martin Perry Mir. Will
liam b. Walker. Mr. William 'B. Trout.
Sproul. Mr.. Frank Anschutz. Mr.. j.
Frank Tannehill. Mr.. Berkeley Minor.
Jr., Mr.. George w. Britain. Mr.. Ro-
bert N. Blackford. Mr. Murray Hill
larry. Mfr. Fitzhugh Elder. Mr.. Frank
w. Bell Mr.. J. Lewis Bumgarduer. Mr..
r. r. Rodes Nelson, Mr.. Joseph A.
Glasgow. Mr.. Roger B. Atkinson. Mr..
John B.. Ransom. Mr.. Thomas W. Atkin-
son. Mr.. Claude worthington. Mr..
James II. Woodward. Mr.. Teller Clark.
Mr. Lawrence w. III. Peyton. Mr.. T.
Peyton Brown, Mr.. Rudolph Bumgard-
ner. Mr. William Cooke. DIR. J. s. Horseley.
Mr.. Percy Wilson. DR.. N. r. Morrison.
and Mr.. William Tyree, Jr.
A HEARTY RECEPTION.
The Rev NJ. l.. Wood. who arrived
with his family this week to assume the
pastorate of the Staunton Baptist church.
vacated a few weeks ago by the Rev.
w. j. r. Cox, now OF the Seventh Bap-
tist church. Baltimore, was given a
hearty reception last night. when he was
installed in his new charge. The ceremo-
MES were interesting, and attracted a
large congregation of Baptists and their
friends. The services were begun with
a Scripture reading and prayer by the
Rev. III. G. Ferguson, moderator. on be-
half of the congregation; the Rev. J. II.
Taylor delivered graceful welcoming
address, and the Rev. Robert G.. Jett,
rector of Emanuel Episcopal church,
warmly welcomed Mr.. Wood on behalf Of
the other denominations of Staunton.
The Rev. b. II. Dement, and the Rev.
w. T. Jones each made timely addresses.
after which the new pastor. Mr. Wood,
who is young man Of easy, affable ad-
dress. made thoughtful and pleasing
response to those welcoming him.
MIR. WOODS REMARKS.
In the course of his remarks Mr.. Wood
said he was before three tribunals--the
tribunal of the Church. the tribunal Of
the people, and the Superior Court. or
the Court of Last Resort. of which God
is the judge. Mr.. Wood declared he was
a citizen Of Staunton. and that he had at
heart the interests of this city. He came
to this charge as the servant Of God, and
hoped to make a success of his ministry
here, and earnestly requested the warm
cooperation of his congregation.
Mr.. Wood Is the guest of Captain w.
H. liable until he goes TO the Baptist
parsonage. A pound party for the new
pastor is being arranged
The Daily News to-day publishes a call
to the Democratic voters of Staunton,
signed by over l60 Democrats, urging a
mass-meeting Monday night at Columbian
Hall, to test the sentiment Of the city
Democracy as to whether or not a pri-
mary election for city officers should be
held
The City Committee has already deter
mined to hold primary, and the result
of this meeting Monday night Is looked
forward to with much interest.