The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-06-02

He resigned in 1892. The Rev. Ben
jamin Hutchins began his rectorship
on Sept. 2, 1882, and resigned April
8, 1883. He was followed by the
Rev. George c. Drake, who was in
charge Of the parish from 1888 to
IS42. The Rev. VIM. H. Bournes sue
ceeded Mr.. Drake in Dec. I84a and
continued in charge until June, 1874.
The Rev. Samuel T. Lord came next,
in Feb, IS4s, and resigned June,
1916. He was Immediately succeed
ed by the Rev. A. A. Marple, who
held the rectorship until Sept, I848,
when the Rev. Joel Rudderow entered
upon duty here and remained from
IS4S to 1858. The Rev. Henry Tul.
lidge, ID. D., was then called to the
rectorship and continued until Nov.
1857. He was followed by the Rev.
A. M. Weily, from March 1859 to
Feb. 1860. In August, 1860, the
Rev. ]. A. Russell became the Rector
A., and continued until Dec. 81, 1861.
January S, 1868. the Rev. Thomas H.
Cullen took charge of the parish and
stayed until 1870. He was followed by
the Rev. John Hewitt, who remained
until 1877. He was succeeded by the
Rev. Louis Zahner, who continued
until the Autumn of 1886, and in
December of the same year, the pres
ent Rector, Uhe Rev. VIM. c. Lev
erett) assumed the care of the parish.
1t is a simple thing to pen this list
of names and dates. But could we
read between the lines, what a record
it would be of toll and sacrifice, Of
blessings and of Joys
Time would fail me to tell the good
things accomplished here by my hon.
ored predecessors. The memory of
their work survives in the grateful
hearts Of the people, and its record is
on high.
But it may not De out Of place for
|me to mention what the congregation
has done during the last six years, of
which l am personally cognizant.
Let us 60 back for moment to 1886.
The first thing which was attempted
after my coming, was the liquidation
of debt of about thousand dollars,
which was an obstacle to progress.
This was soon accomplished and, in
my judgment, the prompt action was
the step that opened the way to all
that followed. Then came a renova.
tion of the church building, repairs up
on the roof, re-painting of the walls
and the introduction of steam. heating
apparatus.
A fund, which had been begun some
years before, was now augmented by
the efforts of the ladies' and supple
mented by the men of the congrega-
ton and the parish house was built.
An addition not for show, but for ser
vice, to be what it has proved to be,
work k-shop for the parish. The Sun
day School room was furnished
throughout by the thoughtful liberality
of one parishioner, Mrs. Hester Bar
ton, and by other gifts the various
needs were supplied and the machinery
was made complete. The tower of
the church was finished by Mr.. John
G. Freeze, and peal Of bells given by
Mr.. Paul f. Writ. The vested choir
was introduced under the direction of
Mr.. George E. Elwell, and the choir
stalls and necessary outfits were pro-
cured
By the energy of Mr.. George S.
Robbins and the cooperation Of those
inspired by his zeal, the artificial stone
pavement was next laid about the
whole church property. After brief
breathing space it was resolved that
the interior of the church building
should receive due attention. And
within the past few months all the
woodwork has been re-dressed, the
walls and ceiling have been colored,
new carpets and cushions and kneel-