The morning times., 1896-04-28
THEIR JUBILEE OF SONG
Thirteenth Anniversary of ST.
Marks Episcopal League.
MANY GUILDS In UNISON
beautiful Services Attended by Thou
sands at the Church of the Ascen-
sion = Picturesque Procession of
Clergy and Choristers-A Mastery
Sermon by Bishop Satterlee.


ceiepration OF the Thirteenth Annual Festi-
val OF st. Marks Frienily League attracted
an imn neuse congregation last evening to
the Ch2rch OF the Ascension. This rcljs-
lous Observance has always been ia occa-
sion or great interest among the Episco-
pal Church congregations of the District,
but the assemble ye last night far surpassed
ln numbers any that has heretofore wit
messed the exercises. This was cue Der
haps in great part to the fact that Bishop
Satterlee was 10 deliver the address.
Besides this eature, there WAS a CON-
bination OF themuSical talent of the churches
In The District 10 give voice To the Joy
business or the event, and u procession (
the choristerS and OF the clergy. che of
the most attractive cereiL onials of the
Episcopal Church.
The choirs participating were those OF
Ascension, ST. Johns. st. Paul's, st.
Stephens, ST. Marks, st. James aud of
Our Saviour Churches, the latter being of
Brookland.
The superb music was directed by Mr..
Francis E. Cramp, the organlst bring Prof
John Theophil. The following gentlemen
had the direction Of the various church
D.
Leod. Prof. James Caulfield. DIR. John E.
Parker. Mr.. Louis NJ. Lester, SIR. H E.
SALESMAN.
PROCESSION OF THE CLERGY.
The procession was an extremely beauti-
fui ana suggestive part OF tue program, it
being the opening feature. The components
of the line Were The clergy in their usual
sanctuary robes, black and white. and the
-ftn fE-t.
about 200 in number; the boys being
arrayed in black. which was sharply and
harmonioussF accented with white surpiices.
the head OF the line d large golden cross
was borne
The line filed down the main aisle, the
choristers ana clergy singing the process
sional hymn, Forward. Be Our Watch
word Each OF the churches represented
was marked as 20 place in the procession
by banner. which gave the line n semi
military effect. Reaching the sanctuary the
clergy entered. The chorister seats in the
sanctuary We're filled and also a large
reserve Non OF the pewS TO the right and
left of the main aisle. The scene presented
by this section OF the vast auditorium was
very striking.
After The professional hymn, the ser
vices proceeded III usual form. the chanting
of the Lords prayer being particularly
effective, rs was the singing OF the Magni-
ficat in by the combined chorus After
the apostles creed. the anthem, Saviour,
When Night Involves the Skies was
ma gnificrnriy sung; baritone solo, with
chorus of tenCrs ensemble.
Rev. Dr. Elliott rector of the Church of
the Ascen,ion. made the report OF the
league on behalf OF its officers. This in
Guided 4 brief review of the past work of
the league. Or. Elliott made the announce
ment that the fund for the st. Marks
scholarship would hereafter, on the ad-
vice of the bishop OF Nevada and Utah. he
transferred TO the Indian school mission
funds.
WELCOMED THE BISHOP.
DR.. Elliott also took occasion. on behalf
of the lea que. to say few words of warm
welcome to Bishop Sattcrlce, whom he
addressed in person. thanking him for his
interest in the league. and expressing his
conviction thatSuch interest would be MAIN
tanned.
The treasurer's report showed the re-
ceipts for the year to be S281.10. and gave
an itemiZed statement of the manner in
which that amount had been expended.
Bishop Satterlee preached an excellent
and forcible sermon, taking rs his theme
that part of the vision of st. John of
Patmos in which he spoke of the song
figure OF speech to indicate a countless
multitude. The bishop discussed this theme
from the point of view that the writer
sa W in this vision the hosts of the redeemed.
and also from the view that it described
a new experience in the history OF Gods
people. Tho sermon was worthy OF the
immense congrc cation. hundreds of whom
were content to stand in the aisleS. crowd
the galleries. and even remain to the close
in the veStbule OF The church.
BEAUTIFUL MUSICAL PROGRAM.
Tie offertOry anthem, Il viii sing of Thy
power, Rlusic by Sullivan, was sung with
marked feeling and devotional spirit by
Air. james G. Naylor, the soloist ard as
Sistant rector ofthc Church or tie Ascension.
who, with Rev Clarence NJ. Bispham, rector
of ST Micbacl's and AuAngelS', were heard
with pleasing effect throughout the musical
part of the program.
The musical effects were heightened and
well rounded by tie ladies OF the various
cboirs, who assisted in the celebration
st. Mark League. while largely repre-
sented in tie District of Columbia, iSaniuter-
state association, asst has branches in North
Carolina and Missouri.
The following are eitsofficersandthenam names
and location OF the guilds of the District
League:
Rev. John H. Elliott, S. T.. d., president;
Miss Eliza Wilkes, organizing secretary;
Miss Mary c. Dashell, corresponding Sec
retary; Miss Weisel, treasurer. Guild
Of the Holy Child, St.-John s parish: Guild
of Earnest Workers, Ascension parish;
Chidren's Guild, ST. Paul's parish: Trinity
Parish, Trinity parish; ST. Johns Parish,
Georgetown. d. c.; Emmanuel Guild, An
acostia, D. c.