St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-06-05
MEN WHO LOVE WORK.
Much Business Transacted by the
Episcopal Diocesan Council.

Much Business Transacted by the
Episcopal Diocesan Council.
Yesterday was one of the greatest
days the Episcopal church has seen in
this city. Early the people of st. Pauls
parish were astir to look after the needs
of the council. The rector, Frank r.
Milspaugh. had made all arrangements
for the entertainment of guests at the
homes of his people and at the hotels.
In good time the clergy and laymen
began to assemble. The former were
a study. There was the well-placed rec.
tor, fat and 11ourishing, who did not
appear anxious to enter paradise yet.
There was the man of books and philos-
ophy, as grave as a judge. There was
the sturdy missionary, who came from
the village ''way back" North. looking
like a man who knew wire fences and
billiards.. And there was the young
deacon, who is to astonish the world.
But one thing they had In common,
earnest purpose and enthusiasm.
Morning prayer was said at 9 a. m. and
at TO-. The clergy met at 1125 Hennepin
avenue. The roll of clergy was called,
the deacons, in order, taking their
places first, then, in order. the priests
followed. Bishop Gilbert brought up
the rear, the last in all church process
sions being the place of honor. The
vested choir led to church, when a
hymn was sung which thrilled all who
heard 1t. Litany was read by Rev. Mr..
munion Office, the kyries were sung
Rev. Mr.. Gilfillan read the epistle, Rev.
E. E. Bill, d. D., read the epistle. and
Rev. John White read Bishop Gilbert's
address, as he was not we'll, it was a
record of a years work, which set al
example to every clergyman present.
He had preached nearly every day.
travelled necessarily, and engaged in
ali kinds of labor. Happy is a church
whose chief pastors can show such
service. The communion ended, recess
was taken for lunch. All kinds of
dainties were provided. The clergy
may not gettoo much cash, but they get
plenty of smiles, and the best food ex-
quisitely served. And they did ample
justice to it, and praised the ladies Tor
their excellent lunch.
At 2 p. IN. sharp the council was called
to order, First came the roll call, then
Bishop Whipple In c%anonicals gave his
address. He looked care-worn and sad.
Years have told upon him and sorrow
udC lC1t ITO t1oSOO Oh lie LluulJ OIOW.
but he had not talked five moments ere
it was evident his voice had not lost it's
power to charm, his mind none of it's
power to think, or his heart that breadth
of holy love which have made him one
of the most marked men in his church
aud age. With rapid glance he reviewed
the late convention in New York, put
in strong strokes for the oneness of
man in the gospel, independent of race,
color, or position. Then called atten-
ton to capital and labor. and made a
royal appeal to rich men to consider the
toiler as a brother, and by kind and just
treatment to make him a friend. This
the gospel will demand, it was worthy
the mar and hour. Then he told what
death had done to friends of the
diocese this last year, and one by one he
named them with a characterization fe-
licitous indeed, which brought tears to
many eyes and memories of other days
to many hearts. The bishop left, to 20
to the bedside of his wife, who has for
months been at deaths door. She has
been to him for fifty years as a blessed
angel.
Rev. A. D. Stone is the secretary, Mrs.
Holbrook the treasurer of the Episcopal
fund; FL. P. Hoppin. treasurer of the
mission fund. The different commit
tees were appointedf for the regular bus
mess of the council and diocese. The
reports read showed that the church