The morning call., 1892-09-19
NEW TRINITY CHURCH.

memory OF the three deceased rectors of the
ehurch-Rev. Favel Scott Mines, Rev. c.
B. Wyatt and Rev. DR.. III. w. Beers. The
windows near the chancel were also pref
tily decorated with traceries of evergreens.
Bishop Nichols Officiated and was assisted
by several of the local clergy. The sermon
by the Bishop was chiefly review of the
history of the church.
The music was under the direction of the
organist Ii. J. Stewart II included the
TIE Deum and Jubilate. Fl. j. Stewart; COM
muniOn service, Sir John Stainer, with
selections from Weber's Jubilee Cantata"
for the offertory. The regular choir OF forty
voices was strengthened By the accomp ami
ment OF an efficient orchestra.
After the regular service the communion
was partaken of
In the afternoon at $3.50 o'clock the cere-
monv of laying the cornerstone of the new
Trinity Church, corner of Bush and Cough
streets, was performed by Bishop Nichols.
An mmenee number of people had con-
gregated to witness the interesting and im-
pressive proceedings.
The clergymen who participated in the
ceremony besides Bishop Nichols were:
church; DR.. I. B. Spaiding. St.
Johns; John Gray, Church of the Ad-
vent; r. c. Foute, Grace Church; DIR.
Peters; w W. Bolton. St. Mary's; Frank
H. Church. St Luke's; (. B. Church, ST.
Johns; Hobart Chetwood, Trinity; George
Wallace and DR.. Brewer. San MateO; L. L.
Randolph. Alameda Giles EastoD, Berke-
ley; r. c. Young. Chinese missionary; Mr..
Capwell, Oakland, and Mr.. Kelly, San
Joaquin Valley.
The vestrymen present were: Major W.
B. Hooper, General Houghton, Sampson
Tams. w. H. Taylor l.. c. Abbott. S. P.
Holwsy and w. L. Chalmers
The choir was also present under the di-
of ho Cd
at small organ improyised for the occa-
sion.
After the singing Of a psalm and prayer,
c. S. Gibbs, one of the oldest members OF
the congregation, read the notice Of deposits
made in the cornerstone. which included
Bible, common prayer-boOk, hymn book,
Early Days of My EDiscopate," by Bishop
Nichols. the diocesan journal, pictures OF
the old and new Trinity Church, silver coins
of 1892, copies of the Pacific Churchmhn and
the city newspapers.
Major Hooper then stepped forward and,
addressing Bishop Nichols, said: "As
senior warden. l have much pleasure IN
presenting you with this trowel on behalf
Of the yestry and congregation of Trinity
Church"
The trowel. which is of silver and with
an ivory handle, bears the following inscrp-
ton: "In the name of the Father, and OF
the Son, and OF the Holy Ghost, Amen.
Presented to Right Rev.W. ID. Nichols, DID,.
at the laying Of the cornerstone of Trinity
Church, September Is, 1892" In the center
ls circle with triangle and the words
Trinity Church, San francisco, Ca"
Bishop Nichols fittingly acknowledged
the presentation, and after the cornerstone
had been laid in its place the Bishop. strik-
ing the stone three times with hammer,
said: I'm the name of the Father and 0 [
the Son and of the holy Ghost, Amen, [ lay
the cornerstone of an edifice to be here
I'D hut sla arf IL a..
be devoted to service of Almighty God.
''Other foundation can no man lay than
that which Is laid, even Jesus Christ. who
is God over all, blessed for evermore, in
whom we have redemption through his
blood, even the forgiveness of sins-Amen.
Il congratulate Trinity parish upon the
favorable promise OF this, its new hOase of
God. The project of building a stone church,
which has been your ambition since 1851,
will now be early realized"
Bishop Wingfeld was introduced and
delivered brief address upon the deep and
solemn importance of the occasion. The
ceremony had not only material signifi-
cance but spiritual significance as well.
what does the stone rest upon? What
does the Church Of Jesus Christ rest upon?
The Apostles Creed i believe in God the
Father is the most magnificent hymn
man can utter in the presence of the
agnostlclsm and infidelity OF the present.
While we may rear the grandest temple
1t will not prosper unless we have not only
faith but brOtherly love. l want to see this
church missionary church.
IL had the good fortune to be rector OF
Trinity Church, and the hearts of its people
are always close to me. | will always pray
for the prosperity of the church. and |
praise God for the opportunity of address
ing yOu."
Bishop Nichols closed the ceremony by
pr0nouncing the benedjction.
The cornerstone bears the inscription:
Trinity Church. the first Protestant Epis-
copal church on the Pacific Coast; founded
1649 This edifice erected 1892"
The site Tor the new church cost Sos, 600.
and the building when complete will cost
$4,000.