The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-07-10
THE GLASS
ALL THERE
Interesting and Remarkable
Gathering of Ministers.
GRADUATESOF SAME YEAR
Out of the Glass Of T thirteen All Living
and Actively Engaged in the Minis
try-Church Services and Re.
ception Afterwards-Notes.

The service at st. Johns Episcopal
Church in Hampton last night was ut.
tended by a large congregation, com.
posed not only OF members Of that
church. but Of all the churches OF
Hampton. says the Hampton correspond.
ent OF the Newport News Press.
The service consisted OF the regular
evening service OF the Episcopal Church,
and was conducted by Rev. G. -. Bryan,
the popular and highly appreciated rec
tor OF that historic organization. Mr..
Bryan was assisted in the service by the
visiting clergymen. members OF the class
which graduated from the Theological
Seminary at Alexandria twenty-five
years ago, OF which there arc thirteen
engaged In the ministry.
The only departure from the regula r
evening services last night WAS the addi-
tion Of special prayers for the ministry
Special music was rendered and tile
event will be regarded as one OF Interest
md pleasure not only TO the rector and
his guests, but to the entire congrega-
ton.
THE ADDRESSES.
Two addresses were made during the
service. each very appropriate to the
occasion. After the usual service Rev.
C. 3. Bryan, in few we'll chosen and
very happy words, introduced his friend
and classlnate. Rev. P. p. Phillips. OF st.
Paul's Episcopal Church, Alexandra.
Va. who spoke on THE Privilege OF thu.
Ministry" After referring to the great
honor and the privilege. which comes
to the man who is called Of God into
the ministry. he gave himself to refer
ences OF the great and high privileges
which come alone to the man OF God
as he mingles with those whom lie
rerveB in their every day life. He. spoke
OF the opportunities which come alone
to the man OF the ministry to rejoice
with those who rejoice and to weep with
those who weep. Like the physician,
he declared, he was one OF the few en-.
titled to see within the walls OF the
chamber where death hovers around thu
bed OF the patient. as the time drew nigh
when the loved one should depart, and
when he was permitted to comfort those
who watch and wait with words OF love
and OF comfort.
And again. said Mr.. Phillips. the min
lister In his Office is blessed Of all mon
with the love. the confidence and the
esteem of those TO whom he ministers.
There is a union, fellowship. that
this sweet relationship can realize and
appreciate.
NEED OF,THE MINISTRY.
Rev. Frank Page, rector of st. Johns
Epiepopel Church, BROOKLYN. New York,
was introduced by Rev. Mr.. Bryan. After
thanking the rector for his happy words
he spoke on The Need OF the Minis
try" He is a very pleasant speaker,
and spoke al some length on this
topic. The principal thought which
ran through the entire talk was the
need Of manly men in the ministry to-
day. He spoke Of the very high esteem
in which the young man in the his
try from the Old Dominion and from
Maryland are held In the North. the West
and away down South.
The Importance OF proper home train
ing was given special attention, and he
attributed rapid strides made by Virginia
boys to the fact that they were Instructed
in youth and raised up by consecrated
mothers
After tho conclusion OF the service
the congregation repaired to the parish
house. where reception was rendered
the visitors. This part OF the programme
was entirely informal. and during the
pleasant hour that followed the mem
hers OF the congregation introduced them
lelves to the visiting clergymen
Among those present were Chaplain
Barry. OF Fortress Monroe: Chaplain
Henry w Jones, OF the AIonongahela;
Rev. A. G. Hopkins Jr., pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church: Rev. DR.. A. b.
Woodfin, pastor the Hampton Baptist
Church; Rev ], L. Rosserj pastor OF
the West End Memorial BAPTIST Church;
Rev. Z. T, Dodson. pastor OF the River
pfau, pay{ict Church