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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

D. NJ. Dixon, of Sussex, n. j., was
instantly killed and w. S. Mccoy and
Morris Davis, merchants, also of
Sussex, were badly injured near Mid
dlesex, N. Y, yesterday afternoon
while on their way in an automobile
to the Goshen races. A tire blew
out and the car ran into a fence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

The remains of the late Mrs. Helen
Whittlesey Carter, former resident
of Alexandria, who died in New York
were brought here today and buried
in Bethel Cemetery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

The Lady Maccabes of this city will
be rendered watermelon feast by
Mrs. Permar, at Mount Vernon to-
morrow night at s o'clock. Between
25 and 80 members of the order will
leave on the 1850 train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

One of the most common ailments
that hard working people are afflicted
with * lame back. Apply Chamber
lain's I.inimcnt twice Il Gay ana mas
slr.. the parts thoroughly at each .ap--
nlicltion. and you win get quick relief.
For sale by all dealers. iu'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

A carrier pigeon was caught at the
postoffice this morning by ]. B. Hop
kins. Upon one of its legs was a
band with "B. B. 431" upon it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

The Christ Church and the Grace
Church ball teams vii meet at the
Ball Park tomorrow afternoon at 5
o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

The Children's Home will be op-
ened on Thursday evening as usual
at 1880 p. m., for the meeting of the
w. C. 7. U.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21
Local Brev.it e S

Three sergeants will be elected at
the meeting of the Board of Police
Commissioners tonight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

The Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union will meet at he Childrcn's
Home tonight on Duke street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

One Of the most extraordinary we'd
ding gifts ever presented to a bride
is a 300-pound wedding cake given to
Miss Mamie Morgenstein by her faith
er, Bennett Morganstein,a baker of
Philadelphia. Among the ingredi-
ents in the cake are 100 pounds of raj
sins, 100 pounds of currants, 30 dozen
eggs, Is pounds Of sugar and 20
pounds of butter. 1t stands 6 feet
high and is arti&ticaliy decorated.
Mr.. Morgenstein and his two sons
spent two weeks making the big
confection. They say it will last
without crumbling or melting for 20
years. Miss Morgenstein was mar
ried last night.
In a fight that followed an attempt
by Sam Wood, 80 years old, farmer,
to kidnap Ethel Manahan from her
home on a farm near Belle Plane,
Kansas, yesterday. James Thomp-
son, 16 years old, was killed; Matt
Manahan. father of the girl, was IA
tally wounded, and Gaylord Manahan,
16 years old, son, was hurt, but not
seriously. Wood spared young Man
ahan's life when the latter agreed TO
drive him away from the farm. WOOD
was overtaken by posse near ms
own farm. He ran from a cornlleiu
into the road and fired three bullets
into his breast. He was taken to
Rello Plaine fatally wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

One chair is ample during court
chin brt after marriage five-room
flat may seem too crowded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

IN evidence unexpectedly strength
oned By the testimony of Sam Schepps
and "Jack" Ze!ig, the East Side Ne"
York gang leader, the grand jury
Yesterday reindicted Lieut.. CharleS
Becker. for the murder of Herman Ro-
senthal. and handed down also the eN-
nected indictments against six of his
allcped tools, including the four gun
men accused of actually doing the
shooting. They are "Gyp the Blood
and Lefty Louie" who are still at
large, "Dago Frank" Cirofici, and
"Whitey" Lewis, now in the Iombs;
Jack Sullivan, who is alleged to have
piven the murder signal" and WIZ
liam Shapiro, driver of the murder
car"
Glove-cleaning with gasoline cost
the life yesterday of Mrs. Charles T.
Thedford, the young wife of wejl-to-
do coal dealer of New York and the
burning of the apartment where she
lived. With her clothes ablaze, Mrs
Thedford rushed to the telephone to
sound an alarm. The apartment
switch-b board operator barely heard
the cry of Help, help" succeeded by
silence. Those who responded some
minutes later found her husband, who
had unexpectedly returned for lunch,
fighting to get into the apartment,
himself on fire from the flames shoot
ing into the hallway, and raving be-
cause he could not reach mis- screaming
wife. He was dragged to safety. Mrs.
Thedford's charred body was found IN
her room by firemen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

In the Corporation Court today a
final decree was entered in the case
of Beulah May Sisson Redburn VS..
Thomas E. Rcdburn, granting a di-
vorce to the plaintiff from the de-
fendant on the ground of desertien.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

FIoWERS-See our display. The
Kramer Floral 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

Some men don't amount to any
more than straw vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

Deputy Marshall Robey yesterday
seized five tons of apple jelly con-
signed to an Alexandria firm by a
New York Company for alleged viola
ton of the pure food laws. The
case will come before Commissioner
Garnett on the 9th proXimo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

One hundred dollars e day CLEANED
from the pockets of young men VINO
like to spin their girls over waXed
floor in waltzes and two-steps, has
shown the Cleveland, Ohio city au-
thorities a way to increase municipal
receipts, so the present dance hall con-
Quoted by the city is soon to be one
among many. The dances cost but
three cents each, and it has surprised
the officials to find that there is so
large daily net profit as 500. 1t is
said that the expense of the entire
park system can be betrayed through
municipal dance halls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

The delegates and others who will
attend the State Firemen's Conven-
ton at Roanoke on the 2Sth instant
will leave here on the 9th at 9:l7 a.
m. The Reliance Company at their
meeting last night made final arrange
ments for sending their representa-
tives to the convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-08-21

WEATHER REPORT
Probably fair tonight and Thurs
dav; not much change in temper
ature; light variable winds, mostly
westerly.
Tomorrow High tide, 2:2S 4.
m.; 3:1G p. m.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14

Ann Withers Leslie. of williamsburg.
Va, married hrsi an Ensllshman named
Moore. then t'renchman. Pierre Co
vair sent by Mr.. Gallego OF Richmond.
as supercarso to Spain, and never heard
OF afterwardi then to a German named
Meyers and last to John Leslie. uf
scotland, grandfather OF james Blair.
OF Richmond, who writes. My mother's
nurse. Lefty Ford, used to say the night
OF the burning of the Richmond Theatre
Ann Leslie said to her husband. Come.
let's go to the play. He however, re-
manned at home, and she went. accom-
panied by her two sons. William Lewis
Meyers ana Andrew Leslie. also a
said OF her that she was one OF the
handsomest. II not the most striking
looking. women that attended the ser
vices at the Capitol under Parsons
Buchanan and Blair"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14
BURKEVlLLE

tSpecial to The Times Dispatchl
Burkcvilc Va, July i3--Dr Talley,
Of Petersburg. was a visitor at DR..
FowlkesS on sunday.
Miss Jean Agnew is in Amelia on
a two weeks visit
Miss Mamie ID. Hughes is in Rich
mond
DR.. and Mrs Fowlkes are spending
the week at Natural Bridge
Miss Grace Woodhouse has returned
from Victoria.
J. l. Bradshaw, Mrs. NJ p. Bradshaw.
Mr. and Mrs. Woodhouse ana Miss Grace,
Woodhouse are at Virginia Beach at
the Baptist encampment
Miss Laura Agncw is home from
Richmond
willie
Miss Halle l. Hughes is in Rich
mond.
w. l. Bell, of Richmond, spent sun,
day with his family
II. H. Hyland OF Pittsburgh, Pa. is,
at Hotel Wilson
T. II. May is in Chicago.
Professor iortin has returned to
Trinity College
Mrs. j II. Boswell and Miss Elizabeth
Rostick are visiting in Petersburg.
The Womens Missionary Society OF
the Presbyterian Church meets With
Mrs. George Scott on Monduy, July Is.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14
CAPE CHARLES

Especial to The Times pispatch.1
Cape Charles. Vn., July lS-Miss
Mary Scarburgh. of New York city. IS
spending several days at tho home OF
MIR and Mrs. w. T.. d. Williams. on
Monroe Avenue.
Mrs Francis and Clara Eeatty. OF
Altoona. Pa. and II Bowers. OF All
toona. Pa. are visiting at the home of
II. n. Beatty. on razewep Avenue.
j. D. King and e. c. Young are spend
ms few days in Philadelphia
Mrs Phelps Of Washington p. C.. is
visiting her sisters Mrs J. 5. McNIath
and Mrs Upshur Wilson.
Mrs. Tunnel ana daughters. Mrs.
Rose and Harriet formerly OF this
place, now OF Baltimore. are visiting
Mrs Herbert Nottingham.
y. l. Williams. OF New York city. IS
spending his vacation with friends at
this place
Mrs. q. L, MorrNsop, OF philadelphia,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14
PEARSON Blair" RIchmond, Va.

all he had 10 do and TO look after. he
and Mrs. blair were always mindful
of the obligations OF hospitality.
The rnrSon's Dinner Pnrty.
The description Of Ii dinner party given
by this worthy couple TO which Parson
Buchanan invited himself and at which
John Mutter, Mr.. and Mrs Thomas
Rutherford. Colonel and Mrs Adams
and MIR and Mrs. Munford were pres
cnt. affords an excellent idea Of what
constituted Il good menu In the early
eighteenth century. There was a
iirst-rate bowl Of toddy made from old
. cogniac. with slight dash OF madeira ;
there was roast turkey, a leg OF NUT
ton. all the vegetables the winter sea
son afforded and. for dessert. a large
bow OF calves'-foot Jelly blanc mango
representing a nest full OF eggs and a
dove brodlng on It's nest: cake q potato
pudding baked very brown and beau
tiful and iced. with basket of lus-
cious oranges. Mrs. Blair was toasted
as the most notable houselseeper in
the world, the good cheer was matched
ny wit around the board. and
SO in converse. grave ana gay.
They passed the pleasant hours away"
sIcet of Hnrbecuc Club.
There was on Parson Buchanan q
farm delightful spring at which the
Barbecue Club OF Richmond and the
volunteer military companies OF the
city We're formerly accustomed to hold
their celebrations in summer Parson
| Blair and Parson Buchanan were hon
orary members of tho Barbecue which
also included in it's membership list
such men as Chief Justice Marshall
l)r John BrockenbrouSh. president of
! the Bank of Virginia for many years.
John Wickham. an eminont Richmond
jurist: DR. William Foushse Thomas
! Richie. his son-in-law; William Writ.
Attorney General OF the United states
| Phiip X. Nicholas Daniel Call. Thomas
| fnthcrfoord. Charles Ellis. Major
James Giobon. William Munford. DR..
! Peter Lyons Colonel John Amber.
John Harvie and James Brown. Jr..
! second state auditor
story of meeting Of the Barbecue
! Club In tho day OF the Parsons puts
| Nfr Marshall at the head ard AIR.
! Wickham at the foot OF the table
around which members gathered to en-
10y good food and good fellowship.
! When the dinner was over Parson
, Blair PLAYED anoits with Mr. Marshall
ana parsou Buchanan remained with
/ friends who preferred after dinner
I converse. The quot game was tic
music and singing put a finish on the
celebration. Mr Rutherford offered as
Il last toast:
The present moment is our ain.
! Tho noist We never saw"
and then the club. in fine humor dis
| perscd.
AFTER the Turning of the Theatre.
The two parsons mournod with tho
| living for the dead when the Rich
! mond Theatre was burned. December
20. 1871 When the dead were buried
in common grave. on the spot where
memorial monument now stands
| Parson Buchanan 1t was. who read tho
service for the dead with Parson Blair
standing by his side and taking part
in the impressive ceremonies
.s Tribute. OF Enquirer.
Parson Buchanan lived TO reach his
e1EhlteIs 3essa the RlqinlInpSl En-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14
as "Pnrson buchanan
REV. JOHN BUCHANAN.
Remembered and beloved in Richmond

BleniGuhain. county Of Aye. Scotland.
whose motto was Amo Probes
hrs. BIHir's Ancestry and Family.
Parson Blair was fortunate enough
to WIN FOR his wife Mary winston.
daughter OF Geddes Winston, OF Han
over. and grand-caughter. through her
mother. OF Samuel Jordan o. Buck!ng-
ham county. whose seven beautiful
daughters were. as married ma!dens.
Mrs William Cabeu. q Union Hill.
Nelson county. Mrs. John Cabell, OF
buckingham. M.s. Hugh Rose. OF Am
herst; Mrs Irvine. OF buckingham!
Mrs Wyatt, OF Lynchburg. Mrs. Hun
ter OF Sew York and Mrs. Winston.
OF Hanover
samuci Jordan's son. Colonel John
Jordan. was wounded in the war o.
1872. and was Atterward serseant-a,-
arms n the House Of Delegates
Mrs BARS sister Re5ecca was
welded 10 William Radford. OF Couch
land OF the other sisters. Sarah De
came Mrs. Thomas rutherford; Mar
saret. Mrs. John Adams. Martha. Mrs.
Henry S Shore. Samuel Jordan
Winston was unmarried and DR.. VIII
Ham W Inston's wife was a Miss Shell
ION, member or family well known
IN the counties OF Hanover and Louisa.
the old Winston home in Hanover had
been named by Gcddes Winston and
Mrs. winston. Laurel Grove Because
, through the avenues and approaches
TO the house and all abou, it, there
| We're hundreds Of wild laurel trees.
WIN their evergreen. glossy leaves
, and pure white Mowers. constantly
emitting delicious fragrance and oaus-
Ing the atmosphere which pervaded
the cheerful rooms TO be filled with
delicate perfume Mrs winston n
her rich black silk gown and thread
cambria and lace neck handkerchi Fl
was typical Virginia matron. of the
old regime After the dispersion of
the family at Laurel Grove by the
marriage Of the Winston daughters
the father and mother. in their turn
removed 10 Richmond and spent THEN
declining years with Mr and Mrs
/ Thomas Rutherford
Hic6mond WeIntivcs.
Mrs Blair thus had many relatives
around her IN Richmond her brother
in-law Henry &. shore. being Mayor
of Richmond and recorder as well as
Captain of the Richmond Blues. Aro-
Their brother in-law. Or. John Adams
Of church Hill. was the builder Of
the handsome house sold to the Van
Lews and wrongly designated "a tins
Van Lew Mansion Mr. and Mrs
liadford had a home on Grace Street
where Mr. Thomas NJ Rutherfoord's
| '''Ns7' tft'A p 'hlaN' ltoN 0NhiN 4NS II
boy MIR Radford had gone to hear
Patrick Henry speak AT XIanovcI
court house. Fired by the great ora
tors eloQuence he. against his moth
er's wish ran away and Joined the
Revolutionary army.
! He and several comrades we're can.
iured by Tarleton's raiders and sent
as prisoners to England Here they
! endured a dreary confinement in tn,
Tower or London Finally the Ameri-
cans escaped, crossed the English
Channel and in France were helpec
and sent back to Virginia by Lafay
cite. who proved an exceedingly kline
| friend in time Of need.
Kindly Feeling Among sects.
As has already been nent!oned thor.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14

was much kindly feeling n Richmond
among different secis at the begin
ming Of the nineteenth century As
early 1890. the vestry of Henrico
Parish passed resolution permitting
the church wardens to allow minis
tiers OF other denominations TO preach
IN country churches in the daytime.
when not occupied By Dr.. Buchanan.
provided they do not leave them open
or iniure them
Like true apostles" declares George
Wythe MunfOrd. these Two lived and
abored together" till the close OF lie
John Buchanan wrote TO Parson Blair:
Come 10 my house. We Will not dis
cuss Apostolic succession. but we Will
unbend the bow"
Blair "and We viii sharpen arrows.
not against each other. out against
common foe
The Gallery Choir.
In the old gallery OF the Hall OF the
House Of Delegates sat the choir
whose voices led the congregation on
, tho ALTERNATE sundays OF the two
Parsons y letter pennsd in verse
from Parson Blair urging his revcr
end brothers return from stanton.
Va. shows tnat the latter played an
important part in choir achievement.
Now let Fitzwilson take the viol
And sound prelude TO the trial:
Let Southgate tune melodious throat
And Slagrove Join his sweetest note.
In counter-tenor let McKerves
DO for a friend the signal service
| To wait note may reach tine ear
OF Daplincs. and enchant him here.
Make him forthwith his steps retrace.
And take his own part in the bass.
Which is the scale though low deprest,
Is the support OF all the cest.'
George Wythc Munford's Opinion.
George Wythe Munford ranked Rev.
John Buchanan rs the best reader Of
the Episcopal church service ne had
ever heard and goes on 10 say % him,
One Of the charms of the good par
sons manner and conversation was the
| perfect simplicity with which ne spoke.
the freedom from restraint. the off
band. cordial way that unlocked any
barred door that might keep timid peo-
pie at distance 1t * the An where
hae We been? an what hae We been
dom. an what for did ye ma write tin
US? STYLE. showing an interest ~
each individual as attractive as 1, was
| Kind. II was pleasure to mark the
reverence with which he knelt when
| he invoked Gods blessing on himself
! and his congregation. 1t was 10Y &c
ear him In his distinct. harmonious
tones proclaiming. The Lord liz in His
Holy Temple. let all the earth keep
| silence before Him.
| rnrson blair. Friend md Cofnhorer.
1T is equally pleasure to recall
the scenes In which tho friends anc
colaborer OF this good man moved. To
sec him in private. cncircled by hi.
large and interesting family. his
| daughter, Elizabeth Blair afterward
| Mrs. Joseph H. Mayo: his sons. Thomas
Blair, John C. Blair Samuel Jordan
| blair and James Blair. Gathered
around these were friends and neigh
bors, hosnitabic. social and kind en-
Toying together free and unrestraincd
: ntsrcopraA Congregations blessed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14

all ne had 10 do and TO look after he
and Mrs. nlair were always mindful
/ of the obligations OF hospitality.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14
"Lnurcl Grove the home Of GcddcR
Winston. Hanover county. Va, ten 2
miles from Richmond.

"Lnurcl Grove" the home of Gcddcs
Winston. Hanover county, Va, ten
miles from Richmond.
is visiting her mother. Mrs. John Conf
gon.
Miss Irene Kent. Of Girletree. Md. is
visiting Miss Carrie Rostein
Mrs Maddox Of Florida, is visiting
her brother Rev. Richard Dodge. at
the Arlington Inn.
Frank II Moore spent a couple OF
days in Norfolk tie carly part OF tho
week. visiting friends
Mrs. David Davis has returned homo,
from "a visit to friends in Pittsburgh,
Pa
The annual pony penning on Chinco+
league Will be held ON July 81 and 20.
as heretofore. The islanders are maxi
ing great preparations for this event.
which Is the gala time OF the year with
them. Many OF the people from thla
and Accomac counties go to the island
to Witness the roundup OF the ponies.
which are allowed TO roam in Wild
state all the year on the lowlands OF
the island
Mrs. Molary Taylor and. daughter.
Mrs. Macbeth femphtl and little son..
Robert of Macon. Ga. are guests at
tho Arlington Inn
Samuel d. NAPLES. formerly OF this
place now of Philadelphia. is spending
his vacation here.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14

with two such ministers had every
reason Ia be thankful The two loved
one another like Jonathan and David
There was scarcely day IN which
they did not meet, either at their own
houses OF at those OF friends with
whom they mutually associated"
The lives OF Tho Two Parsons" are
associated intimately with all that ar
fected vitality the lives OF the people IN
Henr!co Parish and adjacent com
munlties. IF the services OF one pas
tor could not be obtalned. either at a
funeral or a wedding a christening or
the consolation to be rendered around
q sick and dying bed the other was
appealed to with perfect confidence"
Their diaries record many interesting
incidents connected with family events
that are still memorable. because of
their Importance to those who have
followed the chief actors In these
events.
How Wedding Fees Were Paid md Re
There is a pretty little story in con
| nection with the disposition OF Par
son Buchanan's wedding fees. telling
now the groom. at the marriage Of
Francis Leiper. paid his fee in gold
pieces, which were given back next
day by the parson "a wedding pres
ent to his little Fanny" Al another
time. when MIR Meredith. OF Hanover.
had given Parson Blair a fat turkey
! as fee, he sat down and inditcd tho
following note TO his brother parson:
Dear Brother received to-day as
marriage fee an elegant turkey. You
are so obstinate that you will not take
unto yourself a rib. know YOU can
not eat "A whole turkey by yourself
come and eat it with me Will help
YOU to side bone. or a hug me
close and so. perhaps remind you of
your duty
Waiting the Sick.
That Parson Buchanan though ne
remained unmarried had high con
ception OF tho duty of ministering to
the sick is evident from many stories
that have come down from authenti,
sources regarding the baskets of de-
! licacies, Jelly and wine bread and
chicken, that ne bore about with him.
and dispensed with comforting words
| to those sorely in need of spiritual ana
| material help. rarson Blair was FOND
of fishing, so much so. that a sermon
I OF his or the subject has been frequent
/ l. quoted ia part or IN whole. as Illus
I rating the parsons habit. in the midst
Of pleasantly and temporal affairs. "a
lead the mind to reflection on the
greater pleasures OF the world to come.
! Tcnchcr ~ Wen A. Preacher.
Pnrson Blair not only was a spiritual
leader OF a congregation. He was very
| successful as a teacher Of a school for
boys. Among his scholars was Joseph
Tate. later 10 become Mayor of Rich
| mond: Bcdloe Dunscomhc, Jack VIII
hanson and lad named Thorn, who
was the mischief-maker Of the group
and gave his patient instructor much
room for the exercise OF patience and
forbearance Some years afterward
Parson Blair was appointed principal
OF female seminary in Richmond. and
devoted part OF his time and talents
to training young women for the i'm
portant duties of lite
That Parson Blair was busy man
j is not TO pc denied. but In the midat 0,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-14
Parron HAIRS Death.

Parson Blair survived his friend un-
til January TO- 1928. when he too was
numbered with the dead in the bosom
OF a community where h. had been
known and loved for thirty years.
The Rev j. Blair Hoge oniciated at
Parson Blair's funeral and a tablet,
with an Inscription written by the late
Hugh Blair, Parson Blair's grandson,
was placed 10 the right OF the pull
pit in Grace Street Prcsbyterian
Church. The inscription says.
In memory OF the Rev. John d.
Blair FIRST pastor Of this church a
man without guile. OF cultivated in
tellect. gentle manners. sound tn
christian doctrine and eminently be
loved. Born October IS 1850 died
January 10. 1928" The late Hugh
Blair was the son of James Blair and
Isabella Leslie Blair. Fills family sim
live In Richmond. So do James Blair
and Miss Anne Blair. grandson and
granddaughter of Parson Blair who
left otherwise. wide and most eN-
tensivc connection in Virginia and out
side Of It,
Referring to the fellowship Of kin
dred minds as exhibited in the lives
Of Parsons Buchanan and Blair. "it
is quite possible to maintain tho unit,l
Of the spirit In the bonds of peace.
without The slightest abatement Of
loyalty 10 doctrinal standards and
forms Of worship. according 10 the
motto: In necessary things, unity, ina
doubtful things. liberty, in All things,
charity"