Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-15
Mr.. BARR Is CALLED.
THE GIFTED SUFFOLK MINISTERS
WANTED AT MONUMENTAL.
NATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION.
He VIII Let the Church Have His
Answer In n Few Days-was Once
Presbyterian Preacber-A Fias
Man and nm Orator.

Rev. William A. Barr, rector OF st.
PauPs Episcopal church. OF SUFFOLK. Va.
and one Of the most gifted clergymen In
the Diocese OF Southern Virginia, will
probably be the successor OF the latN
lamented Rev. Fenner s. Stickney. rector
of Monumental church here.
Mr.. Barr was In Richmond Monday
night and spent several hours In consul
tation with members OF the vestry Of
the Monumental. and while he would
not give a decided answer as to whether
he would accept the call recently rendered
him by that body. II Is believed that no
is favorably impressed with the outlook,
and that he will in few days write his
formal acceptance to the committee In
charge OF the matter OF selecting a pas
tor.
HE is A FINE PREACHER.
Mr.. Barr Is about IS years of age. 'and
is a preacher of fno natural gifts. He
Is an orator and logcian, and presents
his arguments I'm the most attractive and
convincing style. He was brought up
in the Presbyterian Church. and became
a Presbyterian minister, but some years
ago adopted the doctrine of the Episcopal
Church, and soon afterwards entered its
ministry. MIR. Barr accepted call to
st. PauPs church, Suffolk, only . few
years back, and he has done a fine work
there. He has greatly endeared him.
self to the members OF his congregation.
Several members of the vsstry OF Monu-
mental church a few Sundays ago went
up to Nelson county, where Mr.. Barr has
been preaching this summer, to hear u
sermon by the minister they wished for
their rector, and they were charmed With
Mr.. Bars preaching.
Rev. Mr. Barr Is spoken Of MS man
who is delightful personally. He Is pos
sessed of a fine presence, vigorous cone
stitution, and well-balanced mind He
married a Miss Stringfellow. daughter
of Rev. Frank Strngfellow, the noted
Confederate scout
THE MATTER UNDER ADyISEMENr.
The Dispatch last night received the
following telegram from its special corr
respondent at Suffolk:
REV w. A. Barr, the popular rector
OF st. PauPs Episcopal church. of SUI
folk, arrived home at 1910 o'clock to-
night from Richmond. where he had been
conferring with the yestry OF Monument
tai church relative TO call which
had been extended 10 him some two
weeks ago to accept the rsctorship OF
that church. The Dispatch representa-
tive interviewed Mr.. Barr Immediately
upon his arrival, and was very cordially
received The reverend gentleman stated
that he had not arrived at decision
with reference TO the Monumental rec
torship. but had the matter under con-
slderatlon He lntlmated that his an
swer would be given within week.
'Mr. Barr and his family are very well
pleased with Suffolk. where they are
Justly held in the very highest esteem
but their many friends here fear that
Richmond or some other prominent city
will entice them away, as the talented
rector is constantly receiving fatterins
calls to other and more lucrative fields.
So far these have been declined. as he
is not a seeker after prominent position
or large salary, though his talents ara
such as 10 command both. II the Monu-
mental secures his services she win gain
a fine gentleman and splendid preach
or. while Suffolk will be loser 10 that
extent"