Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-15
HUnOR AND PATHOS
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as follows:
Resolved. That It is the sense Of this
meeting that at present IL is not cXpcdi-
ent 20 make any change either in the
number or iE the boundaries of the pre-
siding elders districts OF the Virginia
Conference,
The substitute was rejected by a vote OF
10 TO II. The original resolution was then
offered. and was defeated. The delegates
took no further action in the premises
There has been little or no discussion Of
,hc subject among the ministers in the
ordinary gossip OF the conference. 1t does
not seem 10 be j matter of great concern
10 thcm. The fate that similar PROPOSE
;io;.s have met before the conference does
not seem TO Justify the opinion that the
oishop and his council viii take any ac-
=lior in TIE matter.
Trip to Ashland.
The members OF the conference accom-
panied by many ladies. and large party
;. invited guests. visited Randolph Macon
College al Ashland yesterday afternoon
They left on a special train at 3 o clock
rom Elha Station. and returned to the
-ity at $50.
Arriving at Ashland. they were met at
the depot by the student body of the col
- +,
where special exercises were held. Presi-
sent r Z. Blackwell presided over the
meeting that was devoted largely to
srousins interest in the additional en-
5owmcnt FOR the college. Bishop John c.
Cranberry welcomed tho visitors, and
stirring addresses were delivered by Pres
dent Blackwell, Bishop w w Duncan.
md Rev. W. Is. Beauchamp. Bishop
Duncan was very fclicitous IL his remarks
70 the students. His Wit and references
to college life won the approval of the
students. He urged upon the conference
10 assist the college trustees and ofca!
agents to meet the generous offer of Mr..
john r Branch to give 100000 if S2o0.oo
were raised by the college
Rev Mr.. Bcauchamp spoke in behalf
of the alumni. His remarks were along
the same lire as those OF Bishop Duncan.
President Blackwell spoke for the coll
lege and asked the conference TO aid
she cause in every way they could No
definite action was taken in the matter.
as the occasion was taken only to bring
the matter to the attention of the con-
ference.
The visitors were escorted through the
new labora tories Of the college by the
senior German class. The modern chem
teal. physical, and physiological labora-
tories. under the direction of DR.. Hall
Cantor and DR.. A. c. Wishtman. were
revelations to many of the conference,
who had studied at the college in the
DAYS when scientific apparatus was a
minor affair in comparison with the clas-
sizes
In the college chapel the students
sRiivened the meeting with their college
oonEs- The trip was thoroughly enjoyed
Sy the conference.
Icthodism and Sailors.
Rev. r. L. Steele. chaplain OF the Naval
Sailors Rest at Hampton. was accorded
The privileges of the rostruln yesterday
10 speak in behalf Of the Virginia Ma
Tire"s' Friend Society. His remarks on
the subject were very interesting He
stated that the objects of the society was
20 reach tho $1,000 sailors who come TO
the Virginia ports annually.
Mr.. Steele said that converted sailor
was the best missionary that could be
gotten. Next month a large crew of Las
cars viii reach. Newport News. where
they viii have TO remain for {. month.
A According TO the contr1 ct with the men.
ihcy cannot be taken north OF d certain
latitude. and efforts will he made to
convert these sailors. to the Christian
faith IS they are properly heather. The
speaker said that many East Indian
crews come TO the Virginia ports. and
many Japanese seamen annually land
there. The society viii endeavor to pro
flde comforts Tor these people. and preach
Christianity to them during their stay in
port.
The society has now in operation the
Naval Sailors Rest at Hampton Mer-
chant Sailors Rest at Newport News.
The Floating Harbor in Hampton Roads,
and Allow and Aloft," a periodical for
The seafari!3s classes.
The conference passed g resolution com
Iuendins the work OF the society. and
Bishop Duncan thanked Rev. Mr.. Steele
Tor his talk.