The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-18
Reception rendered the
Bishop C0adjutOr.
DINNER in PYTHIAN HALL.
Speeches by Rev. Mr.. Law, Judge
StinesS and Bishop Mcvlckar.
VERY ENJOYABLE OCCASION.

Right Rev. William n. McVickar,
Bishop Coadjutor OF the Episcopal diocese
OF Rhode Island, has received many marks
OF esteem since ne assumed his duties in
this state, but it Is doubtful II any Of
them have been surpassed by the recep-
ton rendered to him last evening. by the
Brotherhood Of the Church OF the Epiph-
any, In the large hall of the Kniahts OF
rythias building, at Elmwood. From s
o'clock to $3.50 O'Clock, the members OF
the organization gathered in the lower
hall, where they met Bishop MoVickar.
and then repaired to the upper hall, wher re
an elaborate dinner was served by Caterer
Lyman.
1t was 9:55 O'Clock when President
Field called the meeting to order, and,
after few words OF welcome TO the
guests, he introduced as the toastmaster
Rev. Henry Bassect iector OF the Church
OF the Epiphany. Mr.. Bassett spoke briefly
OF the good accomplished by brotherhood
wors In the large cities OF the country,
and than expressed his pleasure In being
able Go welooms the bishop as auest OF
the club, after which he introduced al the
first speaker Rev. Marion Law, rector CT
st. Fauls Church, Pawtuoket.
REV. Mr.. LAWS ADDRESS.
Rev. Mr.. Law, in speaking OF brother.
hood work In New York city, said that
his experisnca covered only period of
nve years. but he had be0n able to gain an
insight into the system, but IL might DO
better than it was. The difficulty was on
account OF the social side, for at the meet
tnas there would be wealthy men and
working men ana the oifort TO bring
them together on one common ground
N fni ifxHo thA ,uIt tk.~r e-ox
were tn attend one meeting week. but
excuses were easily made to be elsew here.
Then the st. ndrew's Brc ctherhood came
in, and this seems to solve the problem.
The speaker tnen explained the work OF
st. Andrews Brotherhood, and said one
tho meetings too long. . ...-
JUDGE STINESS' REMARKS.
Hon. John II. Stiness OF the Supreme
Court, was the next speaker, and, AS
usual, his remarks we're very Interesting.
He said he had been asked TO say soma
thing upon "How the laymen should
treat the bishop" but he had concluded
that he was not able to define any rule
for the government OF the laity In shis
direction. he believed that the laynen
had shown tonight taat they know how
20 treat the bishop. In most OF the par.
ishes there are too many directors aud too
who are looking about for things To COM
plain OF. and .oftentimes little fire kim
dlsth big flame. The trouble and bur-
Den or ofiice may be easily avoided II peo-
pie will simply remember what the par
ish and church are for;if peopls will bar
In mind that they 60 to church to wor-
ship God, and not to be amused by music.
lie wished to lay down two thoughts. In
the first place the bishop should' not be
bothered by the lalty with petty things,
and In the second place they should con-
suit him about important things These
were points we'll worth remembering.
BISHOP COADJuTOR SPEAKS.
The toastinast then introd uced Bishop
McVickAr, who, after thanking the mein-
bers of the brotherhood for the honor con-
ferred upon him. said that he had besn
struck by the fact that if the bishops
were not spoiled by the kindness OF the
laity It would bs quite remarkable. Bish-
op McViokar then SAID:
II want to call to your mind the fact of
what these mestings mean. They are the
intimation Of changes which have swept
over the times and which give to such
meetings and clubs that stand back of
them reason for existence, and make
them "a feature OF the day In which we
live. remember the time when there vera
no suoh meetings as this But We live In
days when people take up work from all
quarters. The minister today has to know
a little about everything, including bill
liards and pool, IL not the mixing OF
drin ks.> 50 TO speak, In the manner OF
men. lie has got to be many sided man. |
There never was time for work for |
young men as there IL TODAY. We live In |
days when upon tho fidelity and loyalty |
and enthusiasm OF young men the battle |
and the campaign must depend. IL is for |
you to be ready to do the work that Goo |
and Gods ohuroh has given you to do /
Loyalty, and II you will let your bishop |
The remarks OF Bishop McVickar were
very warmly applauded, and, after q mu.
steal selection, the meeting was declared
Adjourned, it having been. perhaps, the
most successful and most largely attend