The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-12-03
FINE AUDIENCES
IN TENDANCE
Addresses at Union Theological
Seminary Were OF "a High
Order,
JOHN RICE AND MOSES H0GE
Lives OF These Noted Prcsby-
terians Declared to be All
Inspiration.

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Tho opening session OF the eastern d.
vision OF tho Y. Nj. G. a. OF Theological
se,ninarles was attended by q splendid
audience which filled Watts Chapel at
Union Seminary yesterday afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock. a. representative assembly
OF delegates were present, and they and
the speakers and other visitors were given
a cordial welcome to Richmond aud tho
seminary community.
Rev. j. Ross Stevenson, u. d., of Now
York, presided and opened he confer
cncc. s.sy5
President Walter w. Moore delivered
pirate manner, with especial emphasis
upon the lives OF two great adeis iii the
forward movement of the nineteenth cen-
tury In religious, and, particularly, mis-
sion work III the South. Rev. DR.. John
Holt Rice, the founder anu former presi-
dent OF Union Theological Seminary, aid
a pionecr in the greaa work of home aud
foreign missions, and Rev. Dr. Moses ID.
Hoge whose services in securing Cron
abroad during the blockade In 1851 Go. q
vast number of Bbles for the soldiers
of tho South should be an inspiration to
every lnborer in tho splendid effort. now
being made to send the gospel toanl the
world. 7ta
Iii closing. IS DR.. Moore reverted TO
DR.. Rice and impressiyely recalled this
Christian noblenlan';s dying message to
the ministerial student message which
seemed especially appropriate at his
time: Never let zeal for active service
interfere with private DEVOTION.
No Word Wasted.
Dir. Moore was followed by Mr.. Robert
T.. Speer, of New York, secretary Of the
Board of Foreign Missions Of the North
Grn Presbyterian Church. Mr.. Srecr is
without an equal as a speaker TO young
men along the line of spiritual ideals.
Not one word Of his splendid address Of
three-quarters OF All hour was wasted
upon his audience, composed so largely
of theological students and ministers OF
the gospel. His wonderful personal mag
netism is noAdoubt explained by the in
tense spiritual life for which he is noted.
Tho basis OF his address was Hebrews,
12:i, and his message was a. gem OF con-
else simplicity and noble aud practical
spiritual ideals for the regulation Of the
life and thought OF the man who is run
ming the Christian race and who should
run stripped Of every weight. with the
eye fixed upon tho great ideal of all
worthy effort--Jesus Christ.
In the evening. from $50 to 1850, a re-
ception was rendered the visiting gentle
men III tito Seminary Library building.
and theological students from many of
the northeastern seminaries were given
o most hearty welcome by their brethren
of the South and their fair lady friends.
| many Of whom graced the occasion ny
their presence.
Evangelizing the World.
At o'clock last night, MI. John r..
Mott, of New York. secretary of the
f;o,, n n n
! audience that filled the Seminary audi
forum. Mr.. Mott represents an organ
ization Of Worldwide dimensions, com
posed of eleven national and International
societies. with a membership of over 1o0,-
600 students In all parts Of the world,
and OF all Christian denominations. lie
has Travelled extensively among these, and
is welding Il powerful influence in the
strengthening of the forces for THE
| CHARACTERIZATION of tho World in this Gem
eration, This was the subject Of his
address on last evening and his appeal
in, behalf of the Importance and power
of such a. movement when adopted as a.
wa tchword, not only by official organ
ization, but especially by each Individual
Christian worker at home and abroad,
was deeply impressive In its cloquencc,
e;rncstncss and strong spiritual tone.
At 1880 o'clock yesterday Mr.. Mott en-
tcrtained at luncheon at The Jefferson
seventeen prominent ministers and Semi
nary and university presidents. The spc-
cial object Of this gathering was to dis
| cuss and advise concerning the growing
need for more young men In the minis
tcrial ranks and how this need may best
be supplied. The tone OF tho discussion
was most satisfactory and definite results
arc expected along tile line indicated.
To-day's. Programme.
This morning and afternoon conferences
will be held to consider problems Of spc-
clul interest to ministers and theological
students These conferences begin at 9
a. NJ. and continue throughout the day
with short ntermissons. They viii be
led by Mr.. Mott, Mr.. Harlan Z. Beach and
DIR. IIotchkiss.
Tonight at O'Clock REV. Or. .. Clay
'rilley, Of Winston a lem, n. c., Will speak
| at tho Seminary on "Colorcd t.vangcllzu-
| ton"
Il Tho invitation to the Richmond public
to attend these splendid meetings is re-
| peatcd
a large number OF delegates from sem
lnaries In Pennsylvania, Maine New Jer-
sey, New York, Massachusetts. Tennes-
| see and Kentuck.g are IN attendance and
others are arriving on every train.
| observation-disclosures
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