Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1882-11-03

Boswoilh Smith Of Kentucky, Charles Petit
Mcllvainc of Ohio and George W. Doanc Of
New Jersey, aud these Bishops were con
secrated on the same day In ST. Paul's cha
pei, Trinity parish, New York One OF the
four, the venerable Bishop Smith still sur
wives.
Rev DR.. Bailey then compared a, somt
length the characters of Bishop Griswold ant
Bishop Hopkins and continued Bishop
Hopkins was received with loya
heart by the diocese and his ability and
character were our pride. The speaker ther
referred to some of Bishop Hopkins.
public acts-his efforts in the direction
of establishing diocesan school his att
tude on religious controversies and his pub
locations in respect to them; his participa
ton in the Lambeth council, etc. In 1866
on Bishop llopknss death, our present be
loved diocesan wasgiven US. Fourteen years
have passed, many of them of business de
preston and encouragement, of great poiili
cal and social excitement, and of religious
ferment. None of these things have disturb
ed our harmony aud brotherly love 10 thi.
diocese. In this time the church has extend
ed its field. The people have learned to give
largely and literally.
The number of the clergy sprang from . II
1911 to 13 in 1882, 90 in 1863, and 80 N
1889. The number of parishes grew from
in 1911 to "a In 1882, 40 in 1868 and As il
1889. The number Of commandments wa,
1862 in 1882, 1881 in 1868. and 1883 in 1882
There were no church buildings in 1871 IA
in 1882; 81 in 1868 and 43 in 1882. The val
nc Of these buildings was $4,000 in 1882
$3.50, 900 in 1868 and $327 900 in 1899. There
was rectory in 1882. 12 10 1868 and Ism 1889
and the value Of these buildings was S150t
in 1882 S2j, 900 in 1868 and S49, 900 in 1889
The amount contributed for missions was
nothing in 1911, perhaps 1925 IN 1882, S119l
in 1868 and (incuding $4,000 given by the
$3.50 in 1882.
These years Of unchanging faith devotion
and service have attracted the attention OF
those around us. All about us we see mrta.
ton and change. The one steadfast church
therefore attracts attention. Such being tho
case, let us be found constant and true. Our
warfare is not against the beliefs around US
1t is against the prncipalties of darkness
against spiritual wickedness in high places
GIFTED, faithful, steadfast, what may We
not accomplish! May the God of David bt
~ith us and help us!
At the close of the sermon the celebration
of the Holy Communion was proceeded with
AItefhOOns
At three o'clock in the afternoon the clerg,
delegates and visiting friends paid respect
full call on Mrs. Hopkins, the widow Of TIN
late Bishop, at Rock Point,
AT five o'clock there was evening prayer
at the church. The service was read by TIN
Rev. Messrs. II. NJ. Denslow, NJ. p. Stick
ney and +. W. Smith, and the benedictioI
was pronounced by the Ri. Rev. Bishol
Niles. The musical programme was as fol
lows:
voluntary on Hymn. Now from The Altar" Il.
Bishop hopkins.
PROFESSIONAL LYNN 2o.. "Tlc Churru- one Fcun
datiOn."
rsalter, chan, I'd, the sth Selection.
Hymn 335, "Abde with Me-
PROFESSIONAL Hymn 49, "Je,isalem the Golden
Tidngs," by Bishop Hopkins.
The Reception.
The pleasant parlors of the American
House were filled in the evening with
gathering of about one hundred who after
short time spent in social manner, adjourn
cd to the dining-room below, where Min
Host Drew had prepared bountiful supper
When full Justice had been done TO thi:
Bishop Bissrll raped the company to orde
and congratulated all concerned ON the sue
cess of the very pleasant anniversary. Ii
then introduced Bishop Williams of Quebec
who said:
thank you for your reception and for tn
kind words which your Bishop has spoken
for me. 1t gives me pleasure TO be presen
as representative of the Canadian church
When think Of the sympathy existing he
tween the church of the United States an,
the church Of Canada ] rejoice. Upon III,
head was laid the hands of Bishop liupkin
when was consecrated, and was ais
present at the last sad rites con
ncctcd with his death We have me
to-uay on this memorable occasion to celt
brate an anniversary, and the day is on
never 10 be forgotten. 1t is most fitting tina
We should pass over the church's history
consider its progress and talk abou, thos
great and good men who are SO dear to us ]
Is good for us TO do so, for We therein recog
ME- the communion of saints. We are on
army of the living God, and at his comnan,
we bow. rejoice that on this occasion III
permitted to be one of you.
Bishop Bissel then pleasantly introduce,
Bishop Niles, Of New HAMPSHIRE, who said
1t gives me very great pleasure to hav
been here to-day and to have joined in III
very Interesting services. 1t is u good cX
ample for us and does US good to have sucI
a steadfast neighbor as the diocese of Yer
mont We have no ,dissensions and 1t is goo
and pleasant to dwell together in unity.
think in the first place that it is wholesom,
for lis all to do honor to man at once 81
great and good, as was the first Bishop o
N.rnnpt I nj lnunI To g
character, attachments and standing anon
men. am also extremely gratified at tn
excellent showing and steady growth of tn
diocese of Vermont. We can thank God an,
take courage. believe that the influence o
the church is out of all proportion to ii
numbers and IL is astonishing to comprehen
its growth. 1t must surely increase.
Bishop Bissell then spoke of DIR. j. Ii
Hopkins, of Williamsport, Pa, as one VIII
did not dwell in Vermont, who was not on
of the clergy, and who was sometimes feare
us his work was to divide dioceses. We hav
no such fear and, therefore, am pleased /
introduce him. DIR. Hopkins said:'
Bishops are regarded by some as neces
sary evil, aud the fewer of them the better
do not think SO, and, therefore, call m
work multiplying bishops instead Of dividin
dloceses. The speaker then gave some &C
count OF the old churches, ancient forms O
music and books aud an amusing description
OF the first forms of stained glass seen i
churches, closing by expressing his gratitica
ton at finding this diocese so prosperous.
Bishop Bissel. introduced Rev. +. w
Smith of Woodstock, as one of the clerg
who have done hard work in good service
and asked him to give some account Of TN
early history of the church.
Mr. Smith said that he had been servin
the church for quarter of century an'
spoke of Chittenden, Bronson, ClapI
Mansur, Batchelder, Putnam, Spooner an
Hicks, of the difficulties they had to cncouu
ter in those primitive times aud Of the BRAY
way in which they surmouuted all obstacle.
He expressed a hope that the addressc
of the Bishops might be gathered togethe
for convenient reference.
Bishop Bissell then said that the churc
could not have grown to its present propoI
lions were il moi for the work Of muny lay