The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-29
CAME TO RICHMOND.

larged in order 10 accommodate the
crowds of people who fockcd 10 hear Dr.
Newton
CAME TO RICHMOND.
He was warmly beloved not only by his
own people. but by old and Young Of
the entire community. in September,
1881 he accepted the call TO the Monu-
mental church. Richmond. where his la
lois. in the face Of many discouraeing
circumstances, have been richly blessed.
and where (as in his former homce) he
has become more and more beloved Is
he has been better known.
In the councils q the diocese and In
the conventions OF the General Church.
Of which he has been fer good many
years ncmter Or. Newton has always
taken prominent stand. and cxertcd
great influence His clear Judgment. high
character. and sound churchmanship Won
the confidence Of 10th clergy ana laity.
from, the EXTREMIST low churchman TO
the most pronounced r.tuaiist las has
been evidenced bv the expressions Cf sat
iefacticn al his election 10 the episCopatc.
that came from all parts Of the United
states. as truly a. his genial tempe and
svtnpathctic disposition won the love Of
those who have been brought into closer
contact with him in private life.
striking Circumstance in regard TO
Dr. Newtons election 10 the assistant
bshopric was his having been called 10
the high Office from pastoral work within
tho diocese.
Through all Of the varied tccncs end
circumstances of his maiuror years. Dr.
Newton never once laid down the har-
ness Of serious lifc work. which be as-
sumed M the end OF mis- school and col
d. 81 tII
the dav he received his diploma until tho
dav he was ordained 70 the ministry, and
he retained the rcctorship If his parish
until the day OF his conservation TO the
bishopric.
A peculiar relation between Bishop
Newton and his successor at Monumental
church. may very nttingly find mention
here. Bishop Newton preached his first
sermon as rector of Monumental church
on the fifteenth Sunday after Trinity in
1854 and his successor. Rev. Fenncr ).
stickney. entered upon his duties 40 the
same church on the fifteenth Sunday af-
ter Trinity ia 1S9i
HIS CONSECRATION
His ordination took place or Wodnes-
dav morning May le lS9i. al Monumental
church. Tho ceremony. which lf the
most imposne of all tho rites or ine
Protestant Episcopal Church, was the
most impressive church service witnessed
in Virginia up to that time Right HeF.
Francis NJ Nhttlc. -. ID. bishop of the
diocese. presided. Right Eov Thomas l..
Dudley. ID. D. bishop OF Kentucky, who
was i'm his ao,h0od member Of the
Monumental Sundays hool. and who is
considered one of the most brilliant
preachers in the Episcopal church,
preached tho sermon. Bishop Randolph.
Of the diocese of Southern Virginia. and
EishoD Pcterlin. Of West Virginia, were
the "consccratorg. while Bishop 'apers.
Of South Carolina. and Bishop jackson,
Of Alabama. were the prosecutors.
In addition TO these six bishops the
following clergy took part IN th. oerc-
monies. Rov. Kinlock Nelson. D. d.. Of
the Theological Seminary of Virginia,
Rev. o. ". Nelson. Of Warronton. Nt-,
{cvs John Is. Mason Hartley Carmi-
chael. and Evnrard Meade. of Richmond
and Rev. j. VI. Randolph, OF Henrlco
county
IT'S WORK As BISHOP
on Monday May DIST. just few days
after his ordination. Bishop Coadiuior
Newton started ont on his fret Visitation
of Che diocese Since tnat time up 10
almost the day wnicn was 20 Dee the last
most earnest laaorers for The advance
mcmt and spreading of tho kingdom OF
Christ and hc has been "a great asslst-
ant TO bishop Whituc
During the recent session of the hnis-
copal Council. at Frcderick-nurs. Bishop
Newton in bis annual fopori gave ih'
following summary Of bis labors during
the past twelve months.
Ni-uations. l2s CONTRIBUTIONS WfIle.
81: colorod. lc Total 55r Orina iion
services @: persons ordained. b. churches
consecratod 4. other services ,i
THE NESTIN ACTS.
At a called meeting OF the Nestry oi
Monumental church, held Friday. March N
1891. the following expression OF their love
and esteem for the late Bishop Newton.
and profound SORROW at his dcccase was
ordered 10 be spread upon the record
OF tho church. and copy Of the same
Greeted 10 De- sent 10 his family.
we are called on 10 mourn the de-
parture of our late Bishop Coaoiufor,