The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-27
Others Are Expected to Take Similar
Action at the June Meeting.
PERFECT PEACE NOW PREVAILS.
Rev. MIR. Scmmes. Who is out oYtne
City, Expected Back Day. when
His Decision May BE Made
known-Thc Letter of Res
ignation Which Was
Written by Him.

There is every probability that Rev. Mr..
Thomas Scmmes. who some time ago ten
dered his resignation as rector Of ST. An
drews church, will be induced to with
draw the same and remain in charge OF
the church.
It is gratifying to be able to state that
the affairs Of the church have been har-
moniousiy adjusted, and that the rector.
who is universally respected and esteemed
Will remain in this community and carry
ON the work, which has prospered under
his care.
VESTRYMEN RESIGN.
A called meeting OF the yestry Of the
church was held a few nights ago. at
which time the following membcrs hand
ed in their resignation:
Messrs. p. H. Baskerville. registrar OF
the vestry: George A. Barksdale. senior
warden and treasurer Of the church, aud
George ,. Perrini junior warden. The
vestry then proceeded to consider the re-
sgnation Of Rev. Afr. Semmcs. rector or
the church. and a resolution was offered
asking him TO reconsider his action and
accept "A recall 10 the church
This resolution was adopted by vote
of six ont Of the eight vestrymen present
ar the meeting-two not voting at all and
one beinG absent
1t is understood that the three latter
will resign before the regular meeting In
June.
MR.. SEMMES ABSENT
Rev Mr.. Semmes was out OF the city
last evening. when a reporter called at
his residence. and it IS not absolutely
known whether he has decided 90 remain
IN charge OF the pulpit
Some Of his friends. however. say that
they are sure that be will remain. az he
is much attached 10 his congregation and
they to him.
Mr. Semmes g. expected 10 return homo
some time to-day. and his decision may
boz made known tomorrow.
10 is hoped that the extensive beneyo-
lent work IN connection with the church
win be- taken up again. and thus perfect
peace be restored 10 the congregation.
MIR. SEMMES' RESIGNATION.
The letter in which Air Semmos ten
derod hi resignation Is as follows.
easter Monday. April 30, 1899.
To the Wardens and Nestry Of 81. An'
drew's church. Richmond. Va:
Dear Brethren ln the IOrd-l am very
sorry TO say 90 you that necessity appears
to Dee laid upon me % give mp my charge
OF ST. Andrew church. which you en-
trusted 10 me two years ago. ana here
with hand you my resignation, 10 take
cneot May gist. unless am compelled To
give up sooner.
81 regret this move as there seems 10 he
much cncOurag cement in the work In many
directions growing harmony more men
attending the services. and "a promising
outlook IN the work among the young
peoplo of the church and schools.
Several reasons induce me to take this
step. after much anxious prayer ana
thought. and am walking by all the
light / have at present. and pray that {
may be in the right. although All men
may err. even those upon whom the Holy
Ghost has come.
"l will do AN in my power to help you
in any way while am here. and viii do
am { can to further and prepare the work
for my leaving. 7 commend you 10 the
Fathers care and 10 the grace OF orr
Lord Jesus Christ
"AGecti0nately and sincerely,
Your rector and brother.
THOMAS sEMMES."