Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-12
REV. WILLIAM MEADE CLARKE.

REV. WILLIAM MEADE CLARKE.
cuss in any of it's phases for he had not
been able to reach any conclusion. The
rector. who Is exceedingly popular with
the congregation of st. James church. re-
ceived many calls last night from men,
bers of his flock. 1t was a spontaneous.
emphatic. and very hatterng protest
against his departure, and one gentleman,
who is a prominent member Of the con-
gregation, said that while Mr.. Clarke has
not fully made up his mind whether or
not TO accept the appointment, he be-
leved that he was very strongly disposed
to yield 10 the wishes OF his congrega-
ton, so forcibly and affectionately ex-
pressed. and remain with his present
charge
ELECT TWO PROFESSORS.
The lot fell upon Mr. Clarke at a called
meeting OF the trustees. held at 81. James
church on Thursday. The meeting was
attended by Right Rev. Bishop Whittle,
presiding: Right Rev. Bishops A. NJ. Ran
doIph and George w. Peterkin, and Revs.
DIR. S. S. Moore, DR.. j. j. Lloyd, r.
Philip. Or. y. ID. Tucker, Colonel A. Her
bert. Judge r. S. Garnett, Messrs. ID. ii.
Baker. Julian n. Baker, and Joseph
BRYAN. The board was in session for
several hours. holding morning and af-
ternoon sessions. Besides the election OF
Mr.. Clarke to the professorship as stated
above. the board elected Rev. h. w.
Nlcou, ID. D., now professor in the Phila-
delpha Seminary, to the Chair Of Sys-
tematic Divinity.
The meeting Of the board was absolutely
harmonious, and one Of the members
stated that the deliberations were con-
Quoted with the greatest care. The cleo
tions will go into effect on July LIST, unless
one or the other, or both of the gentle
men decline the distinguished honor thus
conferred.
MAY ALSO BECOME DEAN.
1t is the general belief that Mr.. Clarke
will If he accepts the professOrship, be
appointed dean of the seminary. This is
not a foregone conclusion, and was not
even mooted to Mr.. Clarke when he was
formally notified of his election on Thurs
day night but the vacancy exists, and
Mr., Clarke's talents are so highly re-
garded that his fitness for the position
formed one OF the topics OF discussion at
the meeting of the trustees.
Rev. william Meade Clarke was called
TO his present charge i'm September, 1895
1t was the second call extended to him
from Richmond, the first having been
sent from the Monumental church. Mr..
Clarke was induced to refuse the first
call at the earnest request of the congre-
CATION of ST. Georges church, in Frede-
ricksburg, where he was ministering al
the time. The second call To the same
field was irresistible, and Mr. Clarke came
here TO succeed Rev. John X. Mason.
He soon won the esteem and affection
of his congregation. while his marked
ability and scholarly attainments com
manded general attention. Mr.. Clarke is
a native of this State, having been born
i'm the southern portion of it. and mas lvec
nearly all his life within its borders lie
was educated at the University OF Nir-
ginia. and holds the degree of Master OF
Arts.
Rev. DR.. Micou is also a southerner
and has many friends in this State, espe-
cially in Essex county. He is ven
learned man and in full sympathy with
the Virginia school OF churchmon.