The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-18
TALKED TO BY THE BISHOP
Local Ministers and Others Lis
tea to Earl Cranston.
GIVES MUCH GOOD ADVICE.
Tells of the Recent Presiding Elders
Meeting in Spokane. Discusses
Missionary Debt. DweIls Upon His
Assignment to the Orient and
Pays the Preachers of the Pacific
Northwest Many Compliments.

A memorable session OF the Seattle
was held al Grace church yesterday II
was rendered especially enjoyable by the
presence Of Bishop Earl Cranston. the
wives Of the pastors and official members
OF Grace church. After the disposal of
number Of minor items Of business Bishop
Cranston was introduced ana made an ad-
dress of especial interest TO those present.
He characterized the company as the "in-
ner circle'' OF Seattle Methodism and said
that he felt ne could discuss some things
there that he could not mention in a more
public meeting. He told about the recent
presiding elders convention in Spokane
described his Eastern trip. made some in
teresting and pointed suggestions about
the duties and privileges Of preachers
wives. discussed the missionary debt and
dwelt feeiingIy upon his assignment to
the Orient. He spoke highly OF the cour-
age and loyalty OF the pastors In charge
o. the churches OF the Pacific Northwest,
and said he felt that they would carry for
ward the work along all lines. While re-
Orient the bishop was deeply moved and
considerable feeling was exhibited by his
listeners.
Al the close OF the bishops remarks Rev.
W H. Selleck presented the following
resolutions:
whereas. We. the members of the Seat
tie Preachers Meeting. their wives and
visiting friends nave enjoyed the pres
e2ce and address OF Bishop Earl Cranston
at our meeting this morning, and likewise
the inspiration Of his counsel as resident
bishop during the past two years: there
Resolved That we extend to our be-
loved resident bishop our sincere thanks
for mis- labors with us in the past. for his
sDhftng tax 10 Us this hour; Also
nj while In the appointment Of the bish
OBS he Is assigned for work in our. great
mission fields in the Orient. we will pray
Gods richest blessing upon him. that his
health and the health of his family may he
preserved and that MS work in the future
may he the greatest work Of his life: and
still ask that his love for our work and his
prayers may still arise to God for us who
now bid him Godspeed.'
After the resolutions were read a num-
her of the preachers spoke feelingly of the
regard in which they held the bishop as
a man and brother and the sense of per-
son@l loss which they felt In his assign
menf to China. The resolutions were
| adopted ny rising vote. Bishop Cranston
was greatly moved by the evidences of es-
| TEEN In which he was held by the Seattle
| preachers. His eyes flied with tears ami
/ his voice tremhied with emotion as he re-
| piled TO the resolutions. lie was taken
/ completely by surprise. In conclusion. he
| said II think a great deal more Of what
| YOU said about hrotherliness than do OF
! what you said about bishop
1 After the adjournment Of the meeting
/ lunch was served by the ladies of Grace
| church. and an hour was passed In ex-
| changing greetings among the preachers
| and their wives