The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-12
REV, WIN. MEADE CLARKE
CHOSEN TO FILL a CHAIR IN THE
EPISCOPAL SEMINARY.
Rev. DR.. u. w. Micou, of philadelphia,
Also Elected TO Bc Professor in tho
Institution az Alexandria.

Tho Board OF Trustees of the Protest
ant Episcopal Theological seminary as
sCmblco In St James Episcopal church,
al Fifth and Marshall streets here Thurs
day and elected Rev. William Meade
Clarke, rector Of ST. James church, TO
nl the Chair OF Church History. Ethics
and Apologotics IN the Theological Semi
nary al Alexandra. AT the same meet
ing the Board elected Rev. Dr Y. W.
Micou. now professor in the Episcopal
Theological Seminary In Philadelphia, TO
M the Chair Of Systematic Divinity al
The Seminary in Alexandria.
THE MEMBERS PRESENT.
The Board met Thursday morning. Tho
following members were present RI
Rev. =. ~ white. who pre-
sided over the deliberations Of the
body. Ri Rev A. VI. Randolph,
RI. Rev. George W. Petcrkin. Rev DIT.
s. s. Moore. Rev. Dr. J. J. Lloyd Rev.
T. Phillip Kevs DR. Beverly ID. Tucker.
Colonel A. Herbert. Judge r. S. Garnet,
Mr.. j. IL. Baker. Mr.. Julian T.. Baker,
and Air. Joseph Bryan
Tho Board was IN session for several
hours during The early part Of the day.
and adjourned about O'Clock 10 recon
vcnc at 4 o'clock.
The deliberations Of the body were
conducted in the most careful and har-
noni0us way.
10 is not as yet known whether or not
either Of the gentlemen elected will ac
CDpt the positions. The elections 90 info
effect July 1rt. next. IL win probably be
several DAYS before fl is known what the
decisions of Che gentlemen elected will be-
REACHED so DECISION.
SIR Clarke was seen ut 81. James
church yesterday morning and stated
that DEE bad been notified Thursday night
of DIS election.
He declined TO discuss the matter be
youd go say that De had not formed any
conclusion regarding the question, and
did not know when he should reply TO
thf Board
The dean OF The Seminary IS always
chosen from among the professors. but
there ls no precedent as 10 the selection
of Tho occupant OF amy particular chair
There was no mention OF the subject as
service as dean in the notification 60 Mr.
Clarke. although many believe that in
case OF dis acceptance Of the professor
snip this would follow.
MR. CLARKE VERY POPULAR.
Rev William Meade Clarke Is "a native
Nirnnian. HE was born In the southern
part of the State and lived most OF his
life in the Old Dominion. He was edu-
Gated az tho University of Virginia. Mr.
Clarke is about forty years of age. He
be- married and has several children. Be
fore coming to Richmond ne was rector
Of ST. Georges Episcopal church in Fred
oricks burg. whore he was greatly beloved
los his church and congregation. Before
the late Rev. j. 5. Suckney was called 10
Monumental church in this city Mr.
Clarke was called TO the charge. but his
church 800 Fredericksburg persuaded him
to remain there
lie came 90 Richmond last September a
ass pastor OF ST. James church, and since
his residence in Richmond he has made
many warm friends. both in his own
congregation and in other churches. who
will deeply regret 90 see him leave.
a LIE RNED MAN
Rev. Dr. r. W. Micou. is "a Southerner,
having been born boz North Carolina. He
has "a wide relationship I'm Virginia espe-
dallv in Essex colnty. pr. Alicou is
very learned man. and is in fun sympa-
Thy with the Virginia school of Church
men.