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which God had placed in her power. She
wanted this school building to be more than
simply beautiful outside to be also a mod
eru and thoroughly equipped educational
institution in all respects. That is what
she was minded to do. and that is what the
bishop of Washington, said Dr. Douglass
is minded to carry out
Mrs. Hearst had realized that there were
mothers and fathers in Washington who
could give their children only the surround
ings of boarding houses. 1t seemed hard to
her that the lawmakers of the land gather
ing here with their families, should deprive
their children first of home and then of
school. This condition would be remedied
when the Hearst School for Girls is in op-
Grafton DR.. Douglass said that as he rode
down Pennsylvania avenue on his way to
the church he saw that stately Inscription
carved in stone in the new city post office
Ammo Domini'-the year of Our Master
Whose Master? 1t should be realized that
there are people growing up right here in
our midst who would be put to 1t to an
swer that question. Such people must be
Instructed.
DR.. Douglass. In closing his address,
warmly congratulated the bishop of Wash
ington upon the progress of the cathedral
enterprise
Bishop Paret's Remarks.
Bishop Paret of Maryland was then in
troduced to the audience by Bishop Satter-
lee He also was known to every one pres
ent, as his diocese formerly included the
city of Washington, and he was the head
of the Episcopal Church in this vicinity
Bishop Paret spoke of the solemnty of the
act in which those who were laying this
corner stone were engaged.
He said that no one easily realizes what
Will come out of the days proceedings. 1t
was the beginning of a grand undertaking.
which will influence the coming ages
Bishop Paret said that he had realized the
responsibility which the cathedral project
would impose upon the bishop of Wash
ingtOn in future years. This fact had in
huenced him in making his choice between
the bishOprics of Maryland and Washing
ton when the moment had come to him He
felt that he had reached the age allotted
to mans greatest usefulness, and he did
not want to overShadOw the noble enter
prise with his old age.
Bishop Paret said he recalled the first
meeting of those who were afterward the
trustees of the cathedral undertaking. He
had told them that II within fifteen years
he could see the first corner stone laid he
would be amazed; If within twenty-five
years he should see the first building erect
ed ne would be astonished. But his prophe-
cies had not been fulfilled The work was
now well under way, and he hoped it would
go forward surely until brought to compile
ton. He admonished the clergy to help
the bishop of Washington and share his
responsibilities and labors.
A Nation of Founders.
Rev. DR.. Mackay-Smith. rector of ST.
u.
said that Lord Bacon assigns the first place
among great men to founders. This nation
is essentially a nation of founders, and the
Episcopal Church takes first rank among
the founders. The church had laid the
foundation of the episcopate of Washing
ton 1t had also laid the cathedral founda-
ton. There was difference of opinion as
to how many cathedrals there should be in
this country. There Is no doubt however,
that there should be one in this, the chief
city of the nation, if for nothing else than
10 emphasize the separation of church and
state The third foundation which the
church had laid was this one of the cathe-
dral school.
Bacon had also written said Dr. Mackay-
Smith. that little learning inclineth a
man to atheism, but much learning brings
him back to religion. Education, therefore,
is the watchword of the times and the
greatest work which can be done in this
direction is the education of the mothers of
the future generations. DR.. Mackay-Smfth
spoke feelingly of the influence of women
in spreading religion. and said that the
light of the Gospel would have been with
held from many a hearth and home of the
world If it had not been for the women.
The ceremonies OF the church were con-
cluded with hymns and prayer and bless
ing by the bishop.
Corner Stone Formally Laid
The bishop then entered carriage and
was driven to the cathedral grounds to
formally lay the corner stone. He was ac-
companied by Bishop Paret and Rev. DR..
Douglass also by Rev. DR.. Elliott Rev.
DIR. Mckim. Rev. DR.. Mackay-Smith, Rev.
DR.. Harding, Rev. DIR. John Chesley, Mr.
A. s. Browne, Mr.. C. H. Stanley and Mr. ].
c. Bancroft Davis. the standing commit
tee appointed by the diocesan convention
to attend the ceremonies.
The party reached the site of the Hearst
school. corner Of Tenleytown and Woodley
lane, about 8 o'clock. Here a large crowd
had assembled in anticipation of the service
of song and music. which would have
been rendered had 1t not been for the in
element weather of the morning. The box
containing the relics was placed in the
corner stone after the bishop had explained
the contents, the stone was laid In position