The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-02-01
SPEAKERS DISCUSS
MISSION MOVEMENT


Il feel very much at home in the
midst of our Episcopal brethren" said
the Rev. DR. J. y. Latham. pastor of
Centenary Methodist church, speaking
from the pulpit, as 1t were. Of Bishop
Gibson. of the Virginia Episcopal do
case at the supper given by the laity
Of the Episcopal church of Richmond
in honor of the delegates to the do
cesar council, which met In St. JameE
church Wednesday morning to elect a
successor To Bishop Coadtutor Arthur
y Lloyd resigned.
1t was Mr.. oliver ]. Sands. chair
man of the OCCASION. who extended the
Invitation to Dr. Latham to speak fro
the pulpit of the bishop. when the lat
ter very aptly offered the suggestion.
Sometimes, continued the Method
ist divine, I'VE get mixed up IN our
services and don't know whether we
ought to be sitting down or standing
up, go similar is our manner of wor-
ship TO that OF the Episcopal church
Might Be Different.
DIR. Latham went on to say that had
George III been smarter sovereign
than he was there might not be a
United States to-day, and II the Bish-
op of London had been wiser there
ever, he was thankful there is Unit
ed States to-day and that there IL
Methodist church.
John Wesley. he said. though the
founder of the Methodist church, did
not actually sever his relations with
the original church. showing how
closely the two were allied In priu-
ciple.
DR.. Latham then referred to Wes-
leys work as a missionary, and in so
doing got down TO the topic of mis-
sions, which was the theme Of the ad-
dresses allotted 10 the various speakers
of the evening.
He told of the great work his church
is doing In the foreign field and also
at home. The Virginia Conference, he
had reason TO hope. would give AZ least
$4,000 this year toward missions
abroad.
Mcdaniel Applaudcd.
The Rev. DR. George w Mcdaniel,
pastor of the First Baptist church,
speaking for the Rev. Or. W. j. Will
iEnghani.' @fio Was, dissent, was~aHotfier
OF those assigned to tell what other
churches are doing"
In the three minutes time allotted
him Or. Mcdaniel spoke briefly, yet
pointedly, stressing the work being
done by his denomination. The Bap-
lists. he said. had undertaken seven
papal and heather fields, and the
work was being pushed i'll a most sat
isfactory manner.
... Pr, Mcdaniel .enliyened his talk
with an anecdote or two. and was
very roundly applauded as he resum-
ed his seat.
The Rev. d, Clay Lilb; d. D.. pas
tor of Grace Street Presbyterian
church, who is regarded as one of
the leading mission experts in the
country. presented some solid facts
regarding missions. and the laymens
predicting ultimate victory
for the cause of Christ and evangeh-
cation of the world.
Mr.. Branch Tafas.
How we feel about it," was the
topic assigned to Mr. John p. Branch
and several other laymen. Though
allotted three minutes. Mr.. Branch
spoke for more than a quarter OF an
hour. However. his speech proved to
be one of the features OF the evening.
He laid particular emphasis on the
Importance Of giving freely to mis-
sions.
Send all the money you can to for
algn missions" he urged. but at khe
same time don't forget those at
home
Mr.. Branch insisted that more
money should be allowed preachers
for their work.
Mr.. James w. Gordon and Mr.. n.
c. Scott spoke briefly of work in their
respective churches.
Handing Down Traditions.
Bishop Gibson was the first speaker |
81 the evening. He said.
mo son of a Virginia clergyman /
was ever born who does not recognize |
that he is simply handing down ira
iitions from our ancestors when he |
snters the fight for the Improvement |
and establishment OF more and bet
Ter missions. The connection with the |
past makes the present strong. The |
fact OF the age In feeling concerning |
proves ita permanently, 1t Is |
4 movement which should be extend |
ed and solidifed. for II has accom- |
piisned great good.
'''''i grievs TO hear II said that the
church is an institution for women and
children, and not for strong men; II is |
the greatest of great things for men.
THE movement for which this great
of men Is working must he, 4
carried into all Of our parishes by
men No man can say how this Is to
be done. The fact that a parish IL
urban makes II easier. The fact that |
a parish is rural makes IL more DIM
cult. But 1t must be done in proper |
ton. Strong men make strong |
parishes; strong parishes make strong
dioceses. and strong dioceses make a |
vigorous and powerful religion"
Work Rcyoiutionixed.
Bishop Gibson was followed by the |
Rev. w. u. smith, ID ID. Ar Win