The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1905-08-25
President Elected.

tees Of Hampden-Sidney College held
Ia Richmond Wednesday afternoon
the Rev. j. Gray McAllister was un
animOusly elected President OF tia,
College and signified his acceptance
Mr.. McAllister expects TO enter upon
the work at the opening Of the APP
preaching session.
The outlook il bright for much
larger attendance Of students than for
several years past, and with wise
energetic and progressive young lead.
er, rs We believe Mr.. McAllister to he,
the prospect is very encouraging.
Rev. James Gray McAllister il a ma
tive Of CovingtOn, Va, where he was
born, November p, 1872, the son Of Mr..
\. A. aud Mrs. J. f.. McAiister He is
the nephew Of Mr.. w. NJ McAllster,
Of The Warm Springs aud cousin to
former Governor James \. Beaver, of
Pennsylvania.
He received hi, higher education Al
Hsmpden-Sidney College. where he
graduated with honor Ia June, 1874.
la August 1894, lac founded the Bath
News, n paper Of Warm Springs, Va,
which he edited until October, 1885.
He then became presiding manager Of
the Central Presbyterian, in which
position he continued until October
1898. At the end Of that time he en-
tered the Union Theological Seminary,
where he graduated with high distinc-
ton in May, 1899, receiving the Hoge
Memorial Fellowship for l9Ol-l9O2, AZ
ter which he spent yearin post-gradu-
ate studies.
lie WAS then called tO the passionate
Of the new Presbyterian Church ut
Farmville, which he held from Sep
TENDER 1908 to september 1904. In the
midst Of ministry Of growing power
he was called to the adjunct professor
ship Of Hebrew in Union Theological
Seminary, which relationship he will
continue until September 1900 II
was only on condition that Mr.. Me
Allister would take the acting presi-
dency ofthat institution that DIR. Moore
president, would consent To take a
years absence in travel through Eu-
rope, such was the latter's confidence
and trust in the young mans ability
In this position he showed rare
ability, and his work has met with the
strongest approval Of the faculty and
Of the students.
He married May, 1904, Miss Meta
Russell, OF Winchester, Va.
In referring to the election and his
due appreciation Of the honor and dig
nifty bestowed on him by the board,
Mr.. McAllister said to the Times
Dispatch reporter;
"rhe presidency Of Hsmpden Sid
ney College was offered me by the
committee, To whom had been deliver
ell the power OF selection, more than
one month ago. After earnest and
thorough consideration, have enlist
ed, by conference and correspondence,
the aid Of friends in whose advice !
have the fullest confidence, | have sc-
cepted the offer, subject to my release
by the Union Theological Seminary.
"Inasmuch as the seminary, while
not officially, is vitality interested in
the welfare Of the cOllege-the institu-
ton that feeds it more students than
shy Other-I anticipate that the board
Of trustees OF the seminary, acting
through its Executive Committee, will
readily grant me this release.
81 did not seek the position; indeed,
the suggestion Of 1t by a member OF
the Committee OF Selection came as q
surprise to me aud his overture, in
formally made, was AT first declined
outright, shrinking as did from un-
iertsking such responsibility.
"Nor was the position sought for
ne by anyone else. This to my GER
ain knowledge.
"rhe history and the prestige of the ,
College, the wisdom and c0nsecrated
zeal with which for years its affairs
nave been guided and carried forward
" board and by executive, the tho
ough work Of the men who fiji its ,
hairs, the enthusiastic aid of the
Ilumni and Of many other valued
riends lead me to the belief that this
work To which ! now devote myself :
annot out he successful" ,