Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-15

brothers. DR.. George T., is in Rome ana
bos for wears been I'm charge of Baptst
missions i'm Italy. The other bFother'
Dr. Charles T.. is the accomplished presl-
d.r+ of NVake-Forest College. North caro-
rna The subject Of this sketch was euu-
cated at Richmond College. the unlVer-
sitv of Virginia, and the southern Dap
tist Theological Seminary. and mas ira
velled extensively in Europe when q
hox, he enlisted i'm the Confederate army
as q private. but soon commissioners 40
chaplain Of the Tenth Virginia O"N@i. -
he did some OF his first preaching. re
has been successfully pastor AT Cupep1i !,
VVilmineton y. c.: Lexington, Va, ana
salem. During his pastorate at LeAiils
ton he was in Intimate association VIII.
the hundreds Of young men gathered
there at the Virginia Military institute
and nj Washington and Lee University
| from all over our southern land ana
! acted for one year as professor al lnte-
rim of Moral Philosophy in Washlhsl on
| and Lee University. He has Deeh lor
! several years a trustee of the southern
Raptist Theological Seminary. president
of the Virginia Baptist Historical society
and a trustee OF Hollins Institute he
has lectured on the platforms OF seVerai
Chatauquas, and is the author OF seVerai
publications, among which are Inc llle
OF DR.. Cornelius Tyree" and "A cate
chism Of Bible Doctrine"
WORK FOR VIRGINIA ORPHANAGE.
About two years ago, while pastor at
Salem. DR.. Taylor was called upon by the
trustees of the Baptist Orphanage of Nir-
ginia TO 20 out for awhile through the
State in the interest Of this great charily.
To be convenient to all sections OF the
Commonwealth, he has made Richmond
his headquarters and with his 1apily
has boarded AT the Langley. There has
been great blessing on this agency A
large number Of churches ana sunday
schools have been led 10 fall into line sup
porting the institution, and handsome
amounts secured for better equipment. Dr'
Tavlor intended to give up this work
some months ago. but at the request OF
the trustees agreed TO continue until the
meeting of the General Association, which
convenes the middle Of November. when
he expected TO enter again the pastorate.
A few days since a very unexpected and
urgent call came from Georgia, calling
him TO the general SUPPLEMENTARY or
the BAPTIST Orphans Home, Of Georgia,
TO be located at Hapeville. beautIul
suburb Of Atlanta. lie has just returned
from that city after an interview win
such men as Governor Northern, Hon.
porter King. Rev. Drs. Mcdonald. Lam
drum Broughton. O'Kelly, Messrs. Alb
hort J. NJ. Green, Adair, Dunson, and
others and certain "elect' ladies deeply
interested in the enterprise. II is under
stood that Dr. Taylor will go about the
1st of next month. The position Is one
of great Importance and prominence.
While he will be known as president or
general superintendent he will not nave
charge Of details pertaining TO the farm
ing. housekeeping. etc. of the institution,
hut will be expected 10 represent II
through the State of Georgia. visiting as
sociations. churches, and individuals IN
the interests Of what is destined TO be a
great and far-reaching charity. For tho
present. at least. he and his family will
make their home in the city Of Atlanta.
While Virginia loans 10 Georgia for
awhile. it is hoped that after time Or.
TAYLOR will return to the State Of which
he is such a loyal and enthusiastic son.
TRIBUTE OF THE linden.
The Atlanta Christian Index OF TINS
week SAYS: "Dr. Taylor possesses III
large measure that wisdom, energy, deep
spirituality and rich sweetness OF as
position which characterize the disllh-
guished family TO which he belongs. me
experience gained in his connections Win
the Virginia Orphanage. together with
his qualities of heart, eminently III MIN
Cor the position to which he has been
elected we know no man in all the
south TO whom we would rather entrust
the temporal and spiritual interests OF
the orphans. we hope DR.. Taylor can see
his way TO accept the call. Our people
will love him, and he will love them"