The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-20
NORFOLK LOCAL ASSEMBLY
or tho brotherhood OF ST. Andrew
Holds mn Interesting Mccrln,

The members of the Local Assembly
OF inc brotherhood of St. Andrew had
peen looking forward with q great deal
of interest for several days to the ouar-
terly meeting OF that body. which tnol,
place ut the parish house of Trinity
church. Portsmouth, last night. The
suD1ect-"How can the Brotherhood OF
st. Andrew best prosecute work among
seamen in Norfolk Harbor?"--was one
OF interest To every brotherhood man in
the two cities. and the result was an
attendance of about fifty men. eager 10
discuss the work and its needs
ihe meeting was opened with short
devotional service. led by Rev. John
Lloyd. of Lynchburg, in which the
men present Joined in manner that left
no doubt of their carnestness.
After the service the Rev. j. B. Fun
stem, rector of Trinity parish, very
happily welcomed the assembly in few
well chosen remarks, impressing upon
the men present the great Importance of
grasping the opportunity for work pre-
scented by the presence OF so many sea-
men in our harbor. He then introduced
as the first speaker of the evening Rev
Arthur Lloyd. of ST. Luke's
Mr.. Lloyd is veteran Brotherhood
man and such is his power that a ma
tional convention Of the order is never
allowed TO pass without one of his talks
HIS address last night. however, was n
peculiarly strong ana effective one He
said. in substance. that il the Brother
hood In and around Norfolk was TO be
power for good in the community its
work must be done quietly and by per-
sonal effort; that while the committee
work might be necessary feature nf
chapter life. Brotherhood men mus.
never lose sight of the fact that the
best and most effective work was. done
by influencing the man with whom we
come in daily contact. He also urged
In ba fol IN, M
most effective manner brotherhood
men individually and Brotherhood
chapters must work in unison. and
should frequently gather for corporate
devotion and discussion of methods Of
work. He urged. in conclusion that the
life of the Brotherhood man should be
such as 10 enable his brother man "a see
in him Divine power and thus be
brought within reach of the power OF
the gospel
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Lloyd's adj
dress the meeting was thrown omen 10
all who desired to discuss the question
before the assembly This subject was
taken UP and handled in detail. by mem-
hers of st. lakes. ST. Peters and
Trinity Chapters. The discussion re-
rcaled a great deal of interest on the
part Of the men in the subject. and
| from The manner in which methods were
| suggested and plans formed the future
works and results Will, nn doubt. show
that the meeting last night gave n
strong impetus to the work ~ re-
suit Of the meeting las; night Trinity
Chapter has arranged 10 push vigorously
its work among seameN. and, if the
plans formed last night are followed up
and the work grows as rapidly a It has
done in the past, very soon no sailor can
say that he was in Norfolk harbor over
Sunday without an invitation to church
At the close of the discussion mo-
| ton was carried appointing ST. Peters
| church. Bramhleton, as the next place
Of meeting Of the assembly.
The meeting was closed with a bless
| ing by Rev. John Lloyd, and after n
few moments informal conference the
| assembly adjourned.