Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-16


Mr.. Garrison leaves Marshall-Street De
cause he does not foresee growing and
promising future for the church in its
present locality.
This edifce is located at No. 9l9 1-2 west
Marshall street. 1t is very difficult 10 get
the people who live south of Broad street
10 go north Of Broad to church. This fact
limits the territory from Broad street 10
Leigh. Mr.. Garrison does not think 1t
possible for any minister TO accomplish
any great work under the circumstances.
The official board Of the church agrees
with him, but does not see It's way clear
now to move to another section OF the
city.
When Mr.. Garrison came to Richmond
il was understood between the Cfhciai
Board and himself that as soon as possl-
Bile the church would change its location
All have striven TO this end. The church
went so far not long ago as 10 get an OPP
tion on a lot in the West End. A deal
came very nearly being consnmmated.
The church lacked $500 Of the amount
needed. and il was thought best 10 wait
awhile longer. They did not think they
ought to take the risk and the burden OF
the debt. Mr. Garrison does not censure
them at all. but felt that he could not
remain longer. The church at DanViile'
XIV, sent him at this time most urseAt
call and he sent back a message that he
would accent.
There has never been the slightest far
I'm the pastoral relations OF TINS chuich'
Despite unusual obstacles, the congrega-
lions have been large, and the church
membership has constantly grown. MT.
Garrison said yesterday morning: III
tbera is the slightest hard-feeling towards
the pastor from any member, or towards
anv member from the pastor, l know no.
thing Of it,"
HIS WORK HERE.
Mr. Garrison came to Richmond four
wears and a half ago from Roanoke va.
The Disciples of the city soon recognized
In MIN a forcible speaker tender ana
faithful pastor. and a safe and conserva-
tivo leader. The ministers of the city
were not slow in approaching him. ON
more than one occasion ministers OF other
denominations have manifested pre-
t,rences for him. When the union SER
vice was held here last spring and all
evangelical denominations took part
Rev. Mr.. Garrison was chosen TO speak
as the representative OF his denomina-
tion. Rev. II. II. Sweeney, Ii. D., when
pastor of the Seventh-Street church,
learned. in his short stay. to esteem Mr..
Garrison very highly. He recognized in
him a valuable man 10 his denomination.
Durine Mr.. GarrisOn's pastorate between
125 and $50 persons have been added TO
the church membership. Under his lead
ership the Sunday school, and ali the
organizations of the church, have Hour
ished The members OF the church'
TOO. have worked together in perfect har-
monv and full sympathy with their con-
secrated leader. This church realizes
fully what a loss it and the cause Of
Christianity in Richmond sUstains when
Mr. Garrison and his gentle wife, who
has been a helpmeet for him in so many
WAYS. leave the city.
THE NEW FIELD.
The friends of Mr.. Garrison Will he
clad 70 learn that, since he must go, ne
GOES TO q prosperous field. Danville Is a
CITY of about 5000 inhabitants, situated
in tho very heart Of the beautiful State
90 I[entuclxv. II Is a college town. The
air its citizens breathe is the AR OF cul-
ture and refinement. The church 70
which he will minister has about 400
members and is perhaps the foremost
and wealthest church OF the place Inc
field Is unlimited. =. III, -
For Mr.. and Mrs Garrison. IL Will be
IKE going back home. Both are natives
~ L<entucky. Mr.. Garrison is in ais
th,rties He was educated at the Ken
t,ckv University. His first charge was
a. tbo home State The next was In
Poanoke. Va. lie ministerod in Roanoke
four wears. did a fine work. and In the
Midst Of II was called to Richmond. Now,
he has finished his task here and the
people at home want him.
ne will present his resignation at the
morning service tomorrow. IL must
needs be accepted