Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-28
REY. cAkIER HELM JONEs.

Y.
came rather more suddenly than was
expected. The committee who had peeh
charged with the duty of recommend
ing a pastor did not reach tnal decl-
sion until late Saturday night, ana had
notices given out Sunday. both In the
sunday school and before the sermon
of the congregational meeting after the
communion service to receive their re-
port.
There is practically no doubt Of DR.
Jones's acceptance. Members of the com
mittee had been in correspondence win
him for some time as his name was ue-
ing fayorably considered, and letter re-
ceived Yesterday, which was written ne
fore the call was extended. gave very en-
couraging indications that he would
invited, come back 10 the home OF ms
boyhood. Hon. ]. Taylor Elyson' cnair-
man of the committee, went TO LoulsVlhV
recently and had a talk with Dr. Jones
who said il the call was extended him he
would give il his careful consideration
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE.
The committee appointed just after the
resignation of Dr. Landrum TO recon
mend his successor consisted OF Messrs'
J. d. Crump. Jackson B. WOOD, W. -
Vhitehurst. William Elyson, II. -.
EfaTke. j. j. AlOnldEuff ~ - 4
W. T.. Tanner. George B. steel, Nillanl
II. Gray. j. B. Montgomery, w. c. Prld-
Iv A II. Robins, j. l.. Sutherland. wal
ter Bowie. Nat. Frazier, W. G. Mercer
George c. Jefferson, John A. Gilmore
W n Pooth. w. r. SmOot, Sol. Cutch1ns'
II w. Shelton, Ernest NJ. Long, ,. Whlle
Harris. and j. Taylor Eiyson tchair~
mani.
The committee have from time to time
had before them for consideration the
names Of many distinguished minister
I'm this and other States, but the decision
10 recommend DIR. Jones was reached
with spirit OF heartiness ana unanlmity
When Mr.. Ellyson rose to make the re-
mort of his committee TO the congre-
rational meeting there was deep interest
manifested. He made a most appropriate
address. in which he paid a high tribute
IN Mr.. Jones's ability. and concluded by
offering a motion that a call be extended
| to him. The motion was I'm turn seconded
bv Professor II. r.. Gaines. Of Richmond
| College: Dr. II. j. Willingham, secretary
| of the Foreign Mission Board, and Mr.
Joseph b. Montgomery. and being put
| 10 a vote. was unanimously carried, the
| entire congregation rising out OF respecI
10 the young divine. Mr.. Ellyson was
then instructed to communicate the call
| TO DR.. Jones, which he did by wire and
| by letter.
| II DR.. Jones accepts, as there is every
| reason TO hope he Will, despite the
| earnest efforts Of the Louisville people
/ 10 persuade him 10 remain at Mcferran
| Memorial he will be the first native Vir-
| glnian who has ever served the Second
church as pastor.
| SKETCH OF DIR. JONES.
Rev. Carter Helm Jones ID. d., IS the
| eldest son of Rev Dr. j. William Jones
| the widely-known Baptist divine and
southern historian. He Is only 30 years
old, but is an able and eloquent preacher
and especially popular with young men
He was born at Oakley, in Nelson cOuh-
| ~. va. and when quite young came
with his father TO Richmond, where he
! received his early education. During his
| residence here he attended the church
OF which he has now been called to be
| come pastor. He attended Richmond
College. where he won high distinction
| He graduated there in Latin, Greek, Eng
lish. and French, was active in the lite
| rary societies. and took high rank as z
| debater Having decided 20 enter tbs
ministry, young Jones went To th'
Southern Baptist Theological Seminar,
al Louisville. KY, where he graduated
| with high honors. one OF bis early pas
torates was that at Elizabeth. n. j.
| where for some time he hlled the pulpl
Of the First Baptist church, and wa
| greatly beloved by his congregation. Al
afterwards accepted the pastorate Of tn
First Baptist church Of Knoxville. Tenn.
where he remained several years. AM
did a splendid work He resigned thi
pastOrate 20 become pastor OF tn
McFerran Memorial Baptist church
Louisville, and for several year
he has served there with grea
acceptabilty. and the people have be
come greatly attached to him. He IA
declined many calls to larger fields.
GIFTED AS A SPEAKER.
AS an indication Of the esteem in whicl
his pulpit abilities are held IL has beei
the custom 10 assign him TO one or IN
eading pulpits in whatever city IN
Southern convention has met during re
cent years. He breaches entirely withou
| notes. is unassuming In his pulpit man
ners, and is largely conversational IN ~
| style One OF his peculiar gifts Is his I'D
| fuence over young men, and II mas Gee
| noticed In all his charges that mafhe'
| increase in their attendance Is result
| his preaching. This has been the case !
| Louisville. his church being the one u
that city most popular with the STUDENT
| at the seminary.
Dr. Jones comes OF family OF preach