The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-18

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church. Petersburg, which he also served
four years.
Then he went 20 Suffolk which was
greatly strengthened and a branch church
built in East Suffolk. lie was just serv-
ing the fourth year OF his pastorate at
Union station where there have been 3tj
conversions under him.
HIS CHARACTER
DR.. Vanderslice was a man OF strong
common sense He was a diliEent stu
dent oulck I'm his perceptions and meth
odical in hts modes Of thought. He saw
the truth clearly and knew how to pre-
sent forcibly.
Or. Vanaerslice was converted az
meeting i'm Trinity church. this city.
March g. ISG. while yet in his teens. He
was licensed TO preach NJ a quarterly
conference held for Lexington Circuit
March 6. 1853. and was appointed as as
sistaut to Rev William Cannon on Bed
ford Circuit. From that time TO the mo-
mont of his death nc labOred IN the vine-
yard of hls Master with undated zeal
I'm 1862 DIT. Vanderslice married Miss
Petit. OF Amherst county. who survives
him with eight children. They are Mrs.
Lula Britt. Of Suffolk; Samuel p. Van
derslicc. Il Young lawyer OF the same
city. Mrs. ". t.. DcatOn. Of Roanoke;
DR.. George x. Vandcrsiice, Of Phoebus;
Granbcry T. Vanderslice, OF the Mer-
chants National Bank. this city; and
Misses Kate o.. Mary V, and Grace u.
Vanderslica. OF Richmond.
lie ls also survived by his wife. and
leaves one sister. Mrs. john Powell OF
Paducah. Ky.
GREAT REVTVALS
Under Dr. Nanderslice's ministry there
were exceptional revivals. and he rank
ed among ministers near the summit for
evangelstlc influence. There were f66 adj
dltlons during his pastorate in Manches-
ter where two other churches were built
to take care OF the overflow. There were
nearly the same number OF converts dur
ing his service at Centenary. Lynchburg.
and during his tenn IN that city Trinity
church was built. In Matthews county
under his minlstratiOn 40 were converted
at one meeting. Park-Place church has
recognized his valuable work In its behalf
bv placing his likeness among its pastors.
DR. Vandersllce was a good. earnest
purehearted man. and his death is a
grievous blow 10 the Methodist church
I'm Virginia.
His energy and aptness In conducting
enterprises drew attention 10 him ana
caused him to be Ovcrworked. He was
the secretary and treasurer of the Broth
erhood of his Conference for many years.
He gathered and dsbursed thousands OF
dollars TO widows and orphans OF minis
ters. lie was "A Jealous and bright Ma
son. ranking high in the order.
SANCTGFTED GRIT.
Or. Lanerty In his pen-portraits Of
preachers. sketched DR.. Nauderslice: He
b. the embodiment OF sancuhed grit. lie
knows no such word as fail He would
.-.f.. .r,es sgrouF An "a desert Ho Il an
inspiration 10 others. II he should walk
around an old tumbed down church, then
'ook al he congregation, somebody would
find heart 10 subscribe part Of the lum-
ber' for new building at once. He seems
"a sort Of reserve corps for emergencies
He has capacity for push. Men believe
I'm him. His features were large, step
firm. the picture Of robust manhood.
He announced his message with au-
thority-as an embas sadOr. not in doubtful
phrases. lie did not let the garlands
around the bugls mufilc its shrill note
His de'iyerances were not the dulcet
pleasings OF the lutte. They were mighty
TO pull down the strongholds Of Satan
Dr. Vanderslice was open. direct almost
brusque. There was no obscurity in his
utterances. His manner was frank. above
suspicion. inviting confidence"
Dr. Nanderslice had been a sDlendid spe-
cmen Of sturdy health--not sick for thir-
~ years. He literally collapsed from
over exertion.
When his death became known last
night friends gathered at the house from
all parts Of the city 10 comfort the be
reaved family Several Of the children OF
the deceased have already arrived and
others are expected to-day. Union Sta
ton church will scarcely be adequate 10
contain the throng that viii gather this
afternoon to pay last tribute Of respect
10 his memory.