The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-15

OF his passorate About this time, how
ever. the condition OF his wifo's health
made a change of climate a necessity
and his congregation gave him three
months leave OF absence. IN order ihat
he might come South with Mrs. Guthrie.
Meeting with Mr.. w A. tliginbotham
fellOw-Canadian, then manager Tor
Richmond OF tho sun Life Insurance
Company OF Canada, Mr.. Guthrie re-
solved TO come direct TO Richmond, and
from there TO proceed To other points IN
the South. He had several letters OF in
PRODUCTION 10 Rev. Or. Hoge. which. upon
his arrival were duly presented, his OBJ
ject being 20 enlist the advice and IN
iuence OF Dr. Hoge in regard to the Sc
curing OF settlement somewhere in the
South. Mr.. Guthrie preached twice at
the Second church and once tn the First
church, and was offered by Or. Hoge
position as his assistant for a term OF
three months. at the conclusion OF which,
II both parties were satisfied, some per-
manent relationship would be entered
into. In April, Just before Mr.. Guthrie =
term as assistant came 20 an end.
delegation from tho First church. Bal
tmore, visited Richmond, and invited
him to preach there as candidate-thcy
being without pastor through the re-
nloval of DR.. Jere WitherspOon 70 Rich
mond
TWO FLATTERING CALLS.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Guthrie's term
he had two calls IN his possession-one
from the Second church, Richmond, 10 be
co-pastor. at salary Of $500 year.
and the other from the First church, Bal
timore, TO be pastor, at a salary OF $500
no fras nj and
months holiday every summer Having
become attached TO the Richmond con-
gregation. and having a deep personal
regard for DIR. HOge Mr. Guthrie accept
ed the former "call" perfectly satisfied
that this was the right thing for him 70
do. The "call' being formally presented
80 him through the Presbytery Of East
Hanoyer-of which body Mr.. Guthrie be-
came a member on presentation Of his
certificate from the presbytery OK Bruce,
Canada-arrangements were made TO In
stall him as cO-pastor with DR.. Hoge. Of
the Second Presbyterian church, OF this
city.
RELATIONS WITH DIR. HOGE.
His relations with Or. HOge were most
sympathetic and cordial and during his
comparatively short residence in Rich
mond he has won the high regard OF
many outside the congregation Of the
Second church. His personality Is sim
guariy winning, and the impression
Witch he gives is Of gentle direotness.
quiet strength, and deep spirituality lie
IS essentially a Liberal. and his SYM
pathies are ready and broad In a lecture
Oh Philanthropy which he delivered
before the Woman's College. his position
as regards all questions which concern
his fellowman was clearly indicated in
that beautiful portion which held up 20
gentle yet incisive criticism the sO-called
philanthropy which starts on it's way
with good intent toward the Elapsed
massed." In this he made a plea for true
brotherlness between man and man. This
spirit IS very apparent In him and would
Indicate a potent and growing influence
wherein his life may lie. lie is an adj
mirabe preacher. and adds 20 his other
gifts a singulariy mature judgment for
one Of his years.
His youth appeals 10 all and In the re-
sponsib'e position to which he has been
called Il has a special eioduence. "Called
and chosen" IN an extraordinary sense
he has been. ard a special benediction.
II would seem. must set aside and marx
the solemn service Of this afternoon.