Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-03-20
ST. MARKS NEW RECTOR.
words Of Esteem and Love From His Former
Pensioners.

The Wellsboro Gazette of March has q
very cordial mention, of Rev. A. w. Snyder
who will assume the rectorship of st.
Marks church in this city the second Sun.
day after Easter, April 9Th. 1t says:
Rev. A. w. Snyder having accepted =
call from St. Marks Episcopal church at
Augusta, Mahe, will leave here with his
family the latter part of this month. We
greatly regret to have Rev. Snyder and
bis estimable family, depart from our
midst. During their residence here they
have made friends of everyone, have
gained the love and esteem Of all, and
Wellsboro will be truly sorry to lose such
desirable people. Waffle here Mr.. Snyder,
has been earnest in the Masters work and
his able sermons will leave lasting effect
upon all who heard him. Sincerity of pur-
pose, pure Christian department and amia-
bility characterize his every action. May
success attend him in the larger field before
hin. Mrs. SDyder's aid in works of good
ness will he felt as loss all around, but
will be continued in her new home.
Below we print Rev. Mr.. SDyder's letter
of resignation and the resolutions adopted
by the vestry of St. Paurs church.
WELLsBoRO, Pa, Feb. 10, 1894.
To the Wardens and Vestrymen of St.
Paul's Church, Weilsboro
GENTLEMEN Some time since l re-
ceived call to the rectorship of St. Marks
church, Augusta, Maine. After long de-
liberation and no little hesitation l feel
moved to accept it. therefore resign the
rectorship of St. Paul's church, Wellsboro,
my resignation to take effect on Tuesday
10 Easter-week. l need not say that do
this with much regret, and pain even.
1 have the most cordial good will
to everyone in the parish and in the
place. have been veiy happy in my work
here, and Lresign it with unfeigned. regret.
In doing so however find comfort in know
ing that you can easily find some good man
to minister to you in holy things, for you
can invite him to beautiful town, to an
usually pleasant rectory, to kidd people
and to prosperous, united parish.
Let me thank you for the harmony that
has characterized our ttfioial relations.
The creditable way that you have joined 10
every effort for the strengthening and en-.
larging of our work ii amply witnessed to
us in the Parochi N Endowment, in the
founding of Willow He'll School for girls,
in the large subscription in hand for new
church edifce and in our well ordered vested
choir. never expect to have pleasanter
home than have found among you, or that
[ will ever have to do " it'll kinder or more
considerate people. EFEf
May Gods blessing be ever ON you and
and yours, and on the people of this parish,
who are all so dear to me.
am most respectfully yours,
A. w. SNYDER.
WELLBoRo, Pa, March 3, 1894.
Rev. A. w. Snyder, Wellsboro, Pa:
DEAR SIR AT a meeting of the vestry
of S.. P4uls church, iisWellsboro, held this
evening, the following minute has been
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Rev. A.. w. Snyder has ten
dered his resignation as rector of st. Pauls
church, therefore be it
Resolred, that we accept the same with
deep regret and hereby express our appre-
citation of the efficient service rendered by
him to this parish of the wisdom and
energy shown by him in founding and con-
Quoting our parochial school; il establish.
ing our vested choir; in advancing the
project to build new church and parish
house, and in founding an endowment fund.
Resolved, That we pray for Gods bless
ing on his labors in his new field of action
and that he may realize his best and hottest
anticipations, and that we will ever cherish
Mr.. Snyder's memory as that Of ripe
scholsr, kind friend and true minister.
Yours most respectfully,
WALTER SHERWOOD,
Secretary pro tenn.