The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-22

England. His Lordship was the centre
of attraction for the splendid reputa-
tion he bears among men we'll Informed
in matters concerning the Episcopal
church in England had been enhanced by
his prominence at the great convention
OF tho Brotherhood of st. Andrew recently
neld at Buffalo, to which he brought the
greetings of the English members of this
earnest and worthy organization.
Z One could not look long at Bishop Tai
lot without noting tho earnestncss OF
the man. tho thoughtful cast of his coun-
tenanoc, some distinotivetraits Of scholar
ship and also unfailing indications Of a
kindness of manner that were not hedged
in by any unnecessary dignity of position.
he is lluent speaker and we'll under
stands that eloquencs which not only cap
tivates men, but holds them conquered for
IL has earnestness and manhood back of il.
The speaker has n happy fancy and is
always fresh and convincing.
ORGANIZED CHURCH WORK.
There was short business meeting
previous to the dinner and shortly after z
o'clock the party entered the dining hall.
The blessing was invoked by Archdeacon
Tucker and reasonable amount OF time
was devoted to the menu. Then Prcsi.
dent Stiness raped for order and an
nounced the topic for discussion: /:
Organized Church Work for Laymen in
England aud America" Before speakin ing
upon the topic, Judge Stiness congratu-
lated the mem bcrs Of the club on their
resumption OF meetings in a very pleas
ant way and then he said that most of US
recognize the necessity of activity IN busi-
ness life but have been satisfied with only
routine work In regard to our religious
duties, being satisfied if tho church SER
vices were attended and an effort made to
lead good life i'm our particular business
or profession. One of the most oncouraR-
ing signs Of the times, the speaker said,
was the recognition OF our duties to
others nnd:to this work Of assisting others
society was forcing all good men. God
has put his church into the world In order
that mon may, through 1t, obtain his sal
vatiop. Most churcnmcn are satisfied to
stand behind the rector. quito n distance
behind at, that but in the church in this
country and in England il is becoming
recognized that an important branch of
our life duty is to work for the church.
Highly as l believe in prayer, and do
believe in It, j think action is needed to
watt our prayer to heaven and active
work on tho part of Christians is nccss-
sary to bring that kingdom of God that
we 80 constantly pray may come.
We have with us tonight, continued
Judge Stiness, one who has graciously
come as our guest. and who is tho repre-
sentative from England Of great or
ganization an organization which was
formed In this country and which does,
in tho simplest and most practical man
ner, work for the church. tho Brother
hood of So. Andrew. Right Rev. Bishop
Talbot of tho diocese OF Rochester
BISHOP TALBOr'S ADDRESS.
All tho Nom bcrs or the club and guests
rose at the Gloss Of Judge Stinoss' address
and gave the bishop warm greeting.
Bishop Talbot thanked tho mem bcrs of
the club for their cordial greeting. and
said that ho came not only 90 speak but
10 listen. You gentlemen sitting quietly
around these tables speak TO me, for you
this gathering shows that there IL very
strong feeling ana desire to benefit tho
ohurcb. Your club brings men into closer
union. aud. even apart from your work
IN the church, cannot fail c. DO - benefit
G. H.
We SON metimcs desire assistance. SAID
his lordship but looking from the things
we are familiar with 10 other things and
places. few years ago tbefo was no
o-qanlked churoh work In England. True,