Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-08
THE CATHEDRAL PROJECT.
ITS Scope and Prospects Outlined mt q
Conference Last Night

BISHOP PAREr MAKES An INTERESTING STATE
MESr-IHE CHARACTER OF THE PROPOSED
INSTITUTION AND TIE MONEY REQUIRED
POSSIBLE DIVISION OF TIE DIOCESE FINANCE
COMMITTEE.
A meeting Of persons interested in the
Episcopal Cathedral project was held last
evening at the residence Of Mr.. Herman h
viele. I722 Connecticut avenue Since the
action of the committee appointed by Bishop
Paret to select a site was announced there has
been no meeting of the friends OF this great
enterprise.
The meeting last evening was called by the
committee appointed to select site and was
for conference Bishop Paret. whose energy
aad zeal have given strong impetus to this
movement. was present and also the following:
Rev. c. H. Douglas. Rev. T. H. Mchlnl, rev.
Nelson Falls, George lrEesdell Hoii- Joha A.
KAsson, Charles G. Glover. II. N Nlcle hobt-
Reyburn. MD, James Lowndes. John 4.
Armes, Charles J. Bel. Charles hinE. J. u.
Winner, Gen =. v. Benet. Thomas Hyde John
i. Beal. Frederick Is NeGulre, Henry
Z. Davis, IL l.. Naggaman. H. Ross feIry,
seymour W Tuloeh. Lawrence SANDS; heN; a
Floridus Steele. Rev. John II. Elliott, Rev. Jas.
W. Clark Rev. Alfred Harding. Rev hilbert
+. Williams Rev J. H. REGISTER Iheo. W.
Noyes, samuel Slater, Geo. i. Dunlop, Tracy
l. Jefords.
Az ADDRESS BY BISHOP rARET.
Bishop Parct made stirring address, in
which lie gave an outline OF the enterprise
and Of what was proposed to be done in the
near future. First he sketched the history of
the movement and then coming down TO the
time when the site was selected he spoke
OF the various offers of land which had been
made with much generosity by individuals.
He mentioned n tract of land in the Petworth
subdivision. comprising thirty acres. which was
offered as an absolute gift, through Lawrence
Sands. representing the owners. This ground
adioined the Rock Creek Church property and
n perpetual lease of eight acres OF the church
grounds was offered by the church authorities in
addition 10 the tract given by the Ietworth
owners. This offer, the bishop said, was
q liberal one and it caused other offers to be
made which were also liberal He referred to
the sites offered on Massachusetts avenue
extended, on Woodley road near the Ten
Rock Greek near Mount Pleasant and other de-
sirable locations After . careful consideration
Of ali the advantages and disadvantages
the committee had finally selected the
site at the junction Of the Wood
lev and klingle roads He had ap-
proved this choice aud subsequently in
order to test fui timer the wisdom
OF the selection he had written to prominent
men in the eastern section of the city. whose
opinions were of value. and without a dissent
ing voice their opinion was that the choice was
a wise one Mr.. bishop has also been assured
by Lawrence Sands. the representative of the
Petworth tract that he cordially approves OF the
action of the committee and considers their
choice as the very best that could have been
made under the circumstances
WHY NOT IN THE CENTER OF The CITY.
Reference was made by the bishop TO the
query go often heard as to why the catheral is
not to be located in a thiekly populated section
of the city. There we're several reasons. he said,
why such a location was not selected, but II
would be sufficient to state that experience has
shown that a cathedral In a city destroys
one or two parish churches near II, and
that it saps the resources and impairs the
usefulness Of others little further
moved, and that such location Is consequently
apt TO create jealousies and dissatisfaction
in existing organizations The site selected
not only avoids these difficulties. but provides
for the future, when the cathedral and its con-
Meeting institutions viii be built. In coming
years the probable growth of the city will bring
the cathedral site in the midst of city popula-
ton. while for the present the transportation
facilities already provided and those that are
in contemplation will make the location quickly
accessible from all parts of the city.
WHAT TIE CATHEDRAL IDEA Contends
The bishop spoke of the erroneous idea en-
tertained Of a cathedral as being merely mag
nificent church structure. Ii would be this.
but that was not all The cathedral was the
bishops church is plan, around which cluster
institutions Of learning and mercy. 1t Is not a
church building without endowment 1t Is not
educational institutions without church 1t
Ii not one of these. but all
In the near future the bishop thought that it
would be necessary to erect only a small por
tion Of the cathedral. where. however. services
could be held. About this structure could be
grouped other buildings which might be needed
TO- the various Institutions connected with the
cathedral
THE MONEY NEEDED.
As TO the money needed the bishop said that
not less than three millions would be required
TO carry out this grand scheme. The fund that
was thought necessary for the proposed cathe-
dral in New York city is tve millions.
while the Methodist University expects 10 raise
. fund of ten millions. tie believed
that there would be great difficulty IN Sc
curing this amount. and as soor as the people
of Washington had shown their interest and
earnestness by making n handsome contribu-
ton then subscriptions would be invited from
all parts of the United States Ii was proposed
to build up this enterprise by degrees. and only
the interest Of the endowment fund would be
expended On the basis OF an endowment fund
of three millions the yearly income would be
between $50 90 and 200. 600 and it would not
be necessary TO spend more than that each year
In building.
A DIVISION OF THE DIOCESE.
The fact that the bishop of this diocese had
now an episcopal residence and library in Bal
timore alluded to by Bishop Paret Ii
might be thought. he said. that the starting Of
movement which was likely to result IN To-
eating bishops residence IN this CITY might
give rise 10 dissatisfaction in Baltimore. In
talking over this phase of the matter
with members of the standing committee
he found that the representatives of Baltimore
upon that committee were pleased with the
thought that the church in this city was grow
ing and prospering. and that no jealousy what
ever was likely TO be excited in that citv As
soon II was shown that the District and the
adjoining county parishes had the willing
ness and ability TO support a bishop
n division Of the diocese wo.ld be made and
he would gladly give his consent TO such a
division In CONCLUSION the bishop made a
vigorous and eloquent appeal IN behalf OF the
cathedral project.
WAYS AND MEANS.
In the discussion that followed the bishops
remarks it developed that the first practica
step 10 be taken was TO adopt means TO secur,
the funds needed to purchase the addltiona
ground 70 complete the donations already an
nounced- The amount Immediately requires
for this purpose would be about $50. 900.
Was anticipated that no difficulty would be me
In raising this amOunlnln Washington
The following named were designated as
committee ON finance. TO solicit local contribu
tiors. dc:
Rev. Randolph II. McKim. chairman; Rev