. Reminiscences. ^ ^fxAvoumM MISSIONARY SECRETARIES.} XIX. A glance at my predecessors in the Mis-sion Rooms will be afforded. Dr. E. was a Virginian, large, portly, andgraceful to the last degree. If you hadpassed him on the Strand in London, youwould have stopped and inquired his name,nationality, and profession. He was fond oftailor-made suits, fine carriages, and latedinners. The Doctor was always ready tospeak. He spoke with ease, fluency, andpower, but said nothing new or as he remained in office for along time, I infer that the results of his la-bor were
. Reminiscences. ^ ^fxAvoumM MISSIONARY SECRETARIES.} XIX. A glance at my predecessors in the Mis-sion Rooms will be afforded. Dr. E. was a Virginian, large, portly, andgraceful to the last degree. If you hadpassed him on the Strand in London, youwould have stopped and inquired his name,nationality, and profession. He was fond oftailor-made suits, fine carriages, and latedinners. The Doctor was always ready tospeak. He spoke with ease, fluency, andpower, but said nothing new or as he remained in office for along time, I infer that the results of his la-bor were satisfactory. The last time I sawhis shining face he was presiding elder ofthe Louisville District. It is a dull bishopthat does not know how to let us downgracefully. Dr. W. E. Munsey was elected by the Board of Missions to succeed Dr. Sehon. He was the mere fragment of a man, but he was a blazing fragment. His person was (113) 114 REMINISCENCES. inconsequential, his dress abominable, hismanners simple; but he spoke wi
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