The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-05-20
THE EPISCOPALIANS
CENTENNIAL CEIERRATTON.-
AN INTER ESTING OCCASION.

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS
AN INTERESTING OCCASION.
Our Correspondent, an Intelligent and
Earnest Delegate to the Convention.
writes an Interesting and Spicy Ac-
count.
Especial Cor. of STATE CHoN1CLE.1
TARBoRo, N. c., May live may
begin by explaining that which at first
sight seems an anomaly. The journal
OF this convention will show that it is
the seventy fourth annual convention of
the Diocese of North Carolina, while we
claim to be celebrating the centennial of
our church in the State. The explana-
tlon i IA the word DIOCESE. One hun
dred years ago there was no Diocese, be-
cause there was no Bishop, but in 1890
a few devoted and brave clergymen
assembled in convention at Tarboro, to
consult together for the welfare and ex-
tension OF their church, and especially
to adopt measures to secure the cOnse-
Grafton of Bishop, without whom the
Episcopal church would be misnomer
and could hope for no continued exist
ence
In thinking and hearing of the devo-
ton Of this little band of A D. 1890,
one is inclined to wish that his lot might
have been cast among them, that his
children's children might look back with
loving pride to the part he had borne in
this military effort to establish our church
in this Dear Old State, but this
desire is quickly dispelled as
we glaCce around this crowded
assembly, and acknowledge gratefully
the smile of recognition from kind
friends, men and women, and the beau
| fulsgirls for which Tarboro is and ever
| has beec, and ever will be, Justly re-
nowned. No, We have no regrets, that
we are not centenarian, butt thank
God that our lot is cast in 80 pleasant t
surroundings.
The Pleasant Reunion.
The sevanty-fourth annual convention
of this Diocese presents fuller attend
ance than usual, many doubtless coming
to enjoy the pleasure Of meeting tne
brethren from East Carolina, from,
waom, unhappily, We are separa d by
the unwlse action Of the convention
held il Charlotte some years ago. How
warmly We appreciate now what blessed
thing 1t is for brethren to dwell to-
gether in unity aud how earnestly We
long to undo The act of separation.
The Officers of the Convention.
T .1o, ~ IT,
copal address gives details of much ani
laborious work throughout his EXTENDED
field of labor DR.. Marshall is elected
president of the convention, Rev. Mr.
Higgs, secretary, and Mr. Charles E
Johnson, treasurer. All Of these gentle
men are so earnestly qualified for thei
position that We hope no change may b'
necessary for many years to come.
Some of the Leading Men.
While to every member Of the Con
vention our heart goes out with warmes
love. space forbids that we mention NOR
!. than those whose long service have en-
deared them to all. Thus we name wit
, feeling of reverence Rev. Jos. B. Che
) shire, who for fifty years has effectivel
labored as rector Of this Parish, and i
now its Rector Emeritus, reaping
bountiful harvest of loving devotion
which is his due, and which his peopl
, are honored in bestowing.
Next We mention DR.. Aristides Smith
whose genial face beams kindly affectio
on all who approach him; again, Re,
William S. Pettgrew, by whom W
are carried back in thought to the olde
time, and to the excellent gentleman
, his kinsmar who was elected the frs
,, Bishop Of North Carolina, but owing I
complications with the mother churc
of England, could not secure his COZ
secration.
Rev. Jarvis Buxton is also present,
, we trust he will continue to be for ma,
years yet to come His devoted recto
: ship OF forty years q: trinity Churc
u Ashevi!le, is now followed by his a
) ceptanoe Ct the position Of Rect
= Emeritus Of that Parish, which he
u we'll deserves.
= Prominent Clerical Delegates.
' Of the laity we mention nj
4 Richard H. Smith, of Scotlar
d Neck, most devoted son Of /
' church, respected and beloved Of a
: Mr.. Jo>eph B Batchelor, Mr.. Rioha
il II. Battle, of Raleigh, DR.. Kemp 2. Bs
tie, Of Chapel Hill, Col. ". Il. S. Bur
ID wyn of Henderson, as among those me
,e distinguished
I'd The WOmen's Work.
ID The good women of our State are a.
al we'll represented by Mrs. John VILE
O. of Charlotte, Miss Patton of Ashevil
and others, who accord warm welcol
'g to the National leader Of this depa
n ment Of church Work-Mrs. Twyng
in New York, who visits the convention
- Delightful Pleasures.
GU The routine business of the convention
: dispatched more speedily than usual, a
a. on last evening the first of the centenn
ass meetings was held, the convention
u' East Carolina having adjourned fir
- "a Greenville and come hither to part
=; ~ pate therein. How charming it is OF
" more to see the beloved faces of our
u friends Rev. n. Colin Hughes, DR..
oo G. DeRossett, Bishop Watson and
as Of his devoted band of laborers; and
ng excellent address of welcome delive
- by Hon. F. Phillips, went to the ne
" w of every person in the crowded cong
re. cation.
op Col. WaddeIl's Address.
~, ~ A most interesting address was 8
~, - made by Hon. A. NJ. Wadd
.oy his subject being "Tho Church and