The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-15
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him. During the Civil War. While not
a soldier, MIR. Pollard was frequently
at the front. carrying clothing and
provisions to the soldier boys OF his
congregation and the country round
about.
In 1870 DR.. Pollard moved to Balti-
more to become pastor OF the Lee
Street Baptist Church OF that city. AT
the installation services the distin-
guished DR.. Richard Fuller delivered
the charge TO the young pastor and
was his colleague In the work for
many years In Baltimore. Here he
labored for ten years with marked
success, and left n strong church.
which had previously been weak and
torn with troubles. His successors at
this church were DIR. H NJ Wharton.
f. NJ. Poteat, z. Y. Mullins and Yves
ton Bruner. a call from the Leigh
Street Church OF Richmond brought
him back to his native State Here
for six years he wrought with efsec-
tiveness and success. greatly endear-
ing himself to the community. till In
1856 he was elected to the chair OF
English at Richmond College, succeed
ing the lamented DR. A, B. Brown
Worked for Education.
The cause of education was very
near MS HedTt ana ne was always ac-
rive for its advancement He was in
these years a member of the Phllo-
logical Society OF this country. and
always attended Its sessions AS i
lifelong student, his acquisitions were
large and valuable in history lltera-
ture and theology. and these resources
We're given freely to the cause OF
humanity.
He served the college for fifteen
years In this capacity, until the sum-
mer OF 1901. when he resigned 10 take
up the quieter and less strenuous
duties of passionate In the county of
Caroline. He min!stered to the
churches OF Bowling Green and Upper
Zion on alternate Sundays, and soon
became force for religious and social
upl!ft In this community which will
not soon be forgotten.
In 1905. while preaching on a Sun
day morning. he was stricken with
paralysis, and was soon compelled to
lay aside active service. Since that
time ne has made his home in Rich
mond, whore the larger part of his
active life was spent, and where were
hosts of friends TO love and honor him
In his last years OF Ill health Sor-
rows and Joys were strangely mixed
In his life, but the greAtest sorrow
that came was the ono that took him
from active service. for his was an
earnest nature to whom work and
service to others was a Joy.
In these last years of, waiting, pa
thence and faith were exemplfed. and
have left heritage to those who love
him.
Led Active Life.
His was an active careei his
heart and hand were ever H5ady for
the uplift OF the fallen. the enlighten-
ment OF the masses. and for the re-
moval OF barriers that hindered the
progress of religion and morality. and
III this cause he served others and
loved not himself. It was given to
him to see more clearly than some
others the truth, and he was always
IN the advance guard for Its defense
When others were holding back and
fearing. he boldly attacked the strong
holds OF evil and was at the front de-
tending the banner OF truth. He lived
to see the final triumph OF many
causes which he was first to espouse
and labor for. He was the author of
the document which petitioned the
Legislature TO adopt the anti-duelling
act, and was also pioneer In the
cause of local option when 1t was con-
sldered ultra even TO think of leCis.
lation In regard to the liquor traffic
He was able and coura geous in debate
when aroused on any question, hut
while firm in conviction. he was large
In sympathy. and genial in social bear
Ing. His was life strong in love
fruitful in service. and II may be said
of him that he lives still In the hearts
OF thousands of friends, who honor
him for the strength and purity OF his
earthly career.
He leaves wife and eight children
two sons and six daughters. They
are Mrs. G. Harvey Clarke, Mrs j. W.
Wills. Mrs. Willard T.. Cox, Hon. John
Garland Pollard. OF this city, DR.. Ed
ward 3. Pollard. of Chester, Pa. Mrs
r. L. Truman. OF Atlanta; Mrs c. p.
Smoot. OF Caroline county. and Mrs
r. H. McCaslin. OF Bowling Green. Ky.
They were all in the city for the cello
bration OF their parents golden ami
versary of the wedding on July .. and
so were with him to the last He
leaves two brothers-Hon. II. r. Pol