Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1899-11-14
SKETCH OF THE NEW BISHOP.

watt was born in Port Royal. Va, and
received his education at the Virginia
Military College at Blacksburg. He
graduated in theology at the Virginia
Theological Seminary, in 1884, with
honors. He entered at once upon his
duties as assistant to Rev. Charles Min
negerode, rector of st. Paul's Church,
Richmond, Va, He remained in this
position for three years, when he accepted
the rectorship OF ST. Peters Church, at
Norfolk, Va, where he was engaged for
period of about six years. In 1898, upon
unanimous call of the vestry, he accepted
the rectorship of Zion Episcopal Church
in this place. On July 90, 1899, he was
elected Bishop coadjutor for the Diocese
of West Virginia by the Episcopal Con-
vention, which met at Clarksburg.
Mr.. Gravatt became one of the most
popular rectors ever in charge of Zion
Church. He is universally beloved in
the community by those of his own creed,
as well as others. As preacher he is
strong and impressive, and his sermons
are regarded as eloquent and instructive.
In manner heis dignifed, yet always gen
tie and kind, and his considerate Chris
tan conduct has won for him the esteem
and love of all those with whom he has
been associated. While lisa great loss to
his congregation to be deprived of his
services, yet his presence will still be with
them, as he will continue his home in this
place.
From 5 to 7 o'clock in the evening the
vestry of the parish gave reception in
the parish building to the newly conse-
Grated Bishop Coadjutor, the visiting
clergy, and the congregation of Zion
Church. The new Bishop was rendered
the warmest congratulations During
the reception refreshments were served
by the ladies of the congregation.
Guests were assigned homes for this
meeting as follows:
Rt. Rev. F. NJ Whitt!c with Mr.. ". O
Norris; Rt. Rev. J.. w. Burton and Mr.. l..
N. Blnekiord, with Mr.; Joseph Trapncli; Rt.
Rev. II. Y. Sat crlec, Key. thomas Packard
and Rev. II. F.. Cotton. with Hon. Geo, Il,
Vending; Archdeacon B. NJ. Spur, Rev in
cob birmingham, Rev. Dr.W H. Neil on Miss
iNceu uuu Mrs buLN r Win Col. John L, Gill;
sou; RI. Rev. Geo. w. Petcrkiu. Mrs. Peter
kin and daughter. Rev e. f. Marshall and
Rev. j. s. Douglas. with Mrs. Amber: Rt.
Rev, G. G Penick, with Maj. T.. II. Mcdonald;
Rev. q. A. GibbCu aud Rev. w p, ChriSlnan
With Mr.. David Howell; Rev. Osburn Iuplr
Rev. DIR. K. ID. Ro Ter aud Mr.. N. F. Thomas,
with Or. Vim. Neill Rev. G. E. Wuodson and
Rev w. d. Smith, with Mr.. Samuel Howell:
Rev w. II. Burkhart, with Mr.. b. g, WASH
ington; Rev. i. c. Jet, with Mr.. II. l.. Pow
al; Rev. DIR. S. A. Wallis aud Mr.. Crook, with
Mr.. Joseph Crane: Rev. Mr.. Cooke, with Mrs
Julia Alexander; Rev. HarrvKlomau and Rev.
Edward Tenn lc,with Mrs. Margaret Aisouith;
Rev. q. j. s. Muyo aud Rev. e. e. Pearson,
with Mrs. Eliza Perry; Rev. s. s. Ware, with
Miss Margaret Brown; Rev. Edward Wall,
Rev. DIR. :. S. Moore and Rev. l.. X Mason
with Judge Frank Brckwith; Rev, Dr. Arthur
LLOYD aud Rev. DIR. b. ID. tucker. with Col.
II. P. Chew; Rev. j. j. Gravatt and sis.
ter, and Mr.. Jones. at Reclory; KIT Rev. Robert
Gibson, with Rev, DIR. a. T.. Hopkins; Senator
Matthews, with MIR. j. VI. Mason. Jr; Rcy.
Bergman Green, with Mayor George Wash
gton; Rev. a. j. Willis, with IDr. jas ".
hanson; Rev. Geo. F. Bragg and Rev WIN,
b. Tunnel, with Rev. J n. Deaver
The very efficient reception committee
was composed of Messrs. Joseph Trap
neil, W. S. Kennedy, David Howell,
Chas. A. johnson, A. G. Wynkoop and
Jno. NJ. Howell.