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Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
RELIGIOUS APPOINTMENTS.
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REV. G. Il. JAMES, Pastor.
trvington. First and Third Sundays. IL A. NJ
second and Fourth sundays, night
white Stone. First aud Third sundays L. NJ
Secono and Fourth Sundays.llA. M
Fleets Island. second sunday, y. IA.
Third Sunday night.
Poplar Neck. Fourth sunday. Il. NJ.
BAPTIST.
REV. 4. w. CLAYBRooK. Pastor.
IrvingtOn, Second and ourthSundays 3:3OP. NJ
First and Third Sundays, T.. NJ.
preaching or Prayer neetingl
Wicomico. First ana Third SUNDAYS II A. NJ.
ktlmarnOck, Second aud SOurth Sundaye Al
a. NJ.
Blun Point Chapel, Fourth Sunday T:;0 2. NJ.
REV. G. Y. BRADLEY. Pastor.
White stone, First and Third SUNDAYS at II
"A. NJ; Second and Fourth sun
Fleets Island, second and Fourth Sundays at
II n. NJ; First and Third sun
days y. IN.
PRESBYTERIAN.
REV. J. 5. W AssUM. Pastor.
weems. First and Third Sundays IL A. NJ. and
100 4. NJ.
METHODIST PROTESTANT
REV. Il. a. HOLLAND, Pastor.
Wicomico. First and Third Sundays at $50 p.
NJ; Second and Fourth Sundays at
II A. NJ.
Smyrna First and Third Sundays at IL A. NJ.
SIMPSONS Wharf. School House, Second and
Fourth Sundays at $50 j.. NJ.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
HEATHSVILLE.

The weather in this section now
is very hot and dry and tho it is an
ideal time for threshing still its not so
advantageous TO all other vegetation.
Most of our farmers have. finished
with their wheat and are now busily
tending corn and other trucks. Some
express doubts whether they'll fin
ish the absolutely necessary work on
their farms before camp-meeting,
which, by the way, is nearly on us.
The camps this year, however, prom
ises to be one of great success.
Dr.J. j. Wicker, of Baltimore, and DIR.
Broadus, of Isle of Wight, Va, are
expected to conduct the meetings
at Kirkland. Both these divines have
statewide regulations.
The camp meeting committee is
meeting today tuesday on Kirk
land grounds making final arrange
ments for the camp which begins on
the thirteenth of August.
The Jr. .. u. A. NJ. hold weekly
meetings here and are growing not
only in numbers but also in interest.
This order is a noble organization
and worthy the attention of all our
people.
Miss Bertha Burgess, of Fairiields,
visited several days of last week here
IN the village-the guest of Mrs. John
Hall.
Miss Joe DeShields has returned
after spending a week in Lancaster.
Miss Bessie Mitchell returned last
Sunday morning from Baltimore to
spend sometime here.
j. b. Cralle and mother came down
from Washington last week. The
former will soon return; the latter
expects to spend the summer.
We note that "H. G. D." and sew
eral associates in the study of law
had a lamp to narrowly escape ex-
ploding in their room at Richmond
college few nights ago. By the
bravery of one of them the lamp was
hurled out of the window and a
fire avoided.
We learn that the sad vacancy in
Cured by the recent death of Rev.
w. a. Street will be filled by Rev. +.
L. Poulson, of Accomac. Mr.. Poul-
son has been for several years a stu.
dent of Richmond College and, know
ing him well, can say he is young
man of excellent worth and am sure
will do serviceable work in his new
field.
The Democrats of this county will
elect delegates to the Congressional
convention here on Monday next
(court-day). DESMOND.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
Westmoreland &C.
EMNIERTON.

We are glad to learn that Squire
Lyel! is little better.
Children Day services at Jerusalem
Baptist church Sunday week called
out large crowd. The singing was
excellent. and the speaking by the
children varied and good. Little
Misses Georgia Schools, niece of Rev.
Geo. Schools, and Anna Allison are
worthy of special mention, as few
grown persons could have spoken
better. The pastor, Rev. Richard
Edwards, gave an able and earnes.
address on the benefit of Sunday
school to community.
Mrs. Josephine Savin, of Rehobeth
Church, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Jas. jenkins.
Oscar Lemoine, of Baltimore, is
spending week or two with his sister,
Mrs. Is. b. Griffith.
MoLLIE BAwN.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
A Woman Jumps Overheard.

When the Bay Line steamer Geor-
gia from Baltimore arrived at Old
Polnt Thursday, Captain Amy re-
ported that a handsomely dressed
young lady, about 20 years of age.
jumped overheard in the bay at night
and WAS drowned. She had written
a letter and msiled it Just before
leaving Baltimore stating that her
father had refused to let her marry
the man she loved. She was seen to
walk to the stern rail, raise one foot
to the seat aud leap into the water
directly over the propeller. Capt.
Almy turned his boat about. search
lights were brought into play and
every foot of water was closely
scanned, but without avail. Miss
Mary kuenzle, of Newark, N. j., is
believed to be the Young woman.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
DOWNINGS-FIRE.

The old homestead of g. II.
Bryant was destroyed by fire last
Wednesday night about ID o'clock.
The fire originated from defective
flue. The loss is about $500.
Miss Julia Bryant has returned
from Baltimore, where she has been
for treatment to her eyes. They are
much improved.
Russell Lumpkins has gone into
partnership with his brother at
Farnham.
Harvey Brilliant has accepted a
position as clerk for w. A. Simmonds.
G. w. Barracks foot, after having
undergone two operations, is much
improved.
Farmers are very backward in
their corn.
A great quantity of clover hay was
damaged during the heavy rains in
June.
The fence law has passed in this
county and now every farmer will
have to keep his stock fenced. It's
a good thing this law has passed.
Jno. NJ. Lyell has been to Balti-
more after cans for the season. Toma-
toes are very late.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Whitaker,
of Lancaster, were visiting in this
section last week.
William G. Harrison has accepted
a position as clerk Tor Geo. ii. Smith,
Miskimon.
Miss Addie Northern, of Balti-
more, has been visiting relatives in
this section. CLYDE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
WICOMICO CHURCH.

Most of our farmers have finished
threshing wheat and report u good
yield. Capt. p. o. Lewis realized
100 bushels from q acres.
Tom Ball, Jr., the census enumer-
ator, was in this locality last week,
Little Reamy, the son of Frank
Edward, fell FROM cherry tree last
Wednesday and broke his arm.
Mrs. Geo. Pitt is visiting relatives
in our locality.
Juo. M. Gressitt was seen here
recently.
S. S. Russell has returned from
North Carolina, where he has been
visiting.
Mrs Ida Cameron celebrated her
10th birthday on the 25th of last
month. Those present spent a most
pleasant evening. BURK.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
RAINSWOOD.
VENUS.

There was quiet wedding at the
home of Mrs. Jane Walker Thurs
day, June 2Sth, when Mrs. Jane
Walker was led to the altar by George
Bourton. Rev. w. G.. Burch perform
ed the ceremony.
Mrs. Samuel Lewis fell from a
cherry tree and hurt herself very
badly recently.
Miss Lulie Lewis and Joseph Con-
nellee are still very sick.
John b. Warwick and daughter
left last week for Washington for
med cal treatment.
The home of j. III. Sheet was made
glad not long since by the appear
ance of fine boy. RED TAPE.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
WHITE STONE.

Mrs. Annie McGregor, of New York.
is visiting her parental home near here.
Alvah James, a reporter for Bradstreet
81 Dunn, Baltimore, is spending a week
with his grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
James, Sr.
Miss Mollie Wagner is visiting friends
in Baltimore.
We are glad to report Val Brown, who
was badly injured week before last at
Bellows & Squires factory, as much
improved.
Carleton Hathaway has returned from
William and Mary College. Williams
burg, where he has been the past session.
Little Joe Davis, of Palmers. while
playing in boat fell and struck on a
boat hook, which penetrated his chin,
inflicting painful though not serious
wound.
Mrs. w. G. Foxwell is slowly recover
ing from her fall.
Mr.. Garnett and little son are extreme
ly i'll. We hope they may soon be bet
ter. MRS. j. II. Cosby's little child is
also very SICK.
Rehearsal for both choirs at the Baptis:
church Thursday night and Saturday
night at the home of ]. r. Ingram.
The 4th passed very quietly at this
place.
The NJ. L. church is a thing of beauty
both inside and out. The ladies to-day
"Wednesday put down their new carpet.
Clarence Walker and bride came down
on their bridal tour last Friday. They
will return TO Baltimore Thursday.
My Myl! what a quantity Of paint and
whitewash is being used all around this
place and vicinity. Everybody is trying
to dress up their homes and surroundings
before the delegates arrive.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
CAUGHT ON THE FLY,

Jas. t, Lowry, of Fredericksburg, was
on steamer Richmond Tuesday enroute
to Baltimore.
Mrs. Rev. Z. +. Hall and children, of
Orange, have returned from a visit TO
relatives at Montross.
Rev. L. Z. Northern, of Mathews
county, has accepted call from the
Phoebus Baptist church.
Hon. w. A. Jones and Capt. J. H.
Wheaton left last Saturday to attend
the Kansas City Convention.
A postoffice, to be called Boer, has
been located near Wheaton, Lancaster
county, with A. S. Mitchell as post
master.
1t is learned that Dr. W. S. Christian,
of Urbanna, aud Miss Alice Woodward,
of Saluda, will be united in wedlock on
the 10th of this month.
Capt" r. G. Shenton, LIST officer of
Steamer Richmond, has bouncing little
has named Mamie Mcdonald.
The City Council Tuesday morning
elected MIR. Marion G. Willis to fill the
term of Mayor of Fredericksburg, expir-
ing July 1, 1902, and made vacant by
the death of Mayor Rowe.
Among those from our vicinity re-
ceiving degrees at William and Mary
College, Williamsburg, we note f. S.
McCandlish, of BIiddlesex, and o. b.
Marsh, OF Northumberland.
James Wilson, of Northumberland 4
county, while working on the dredging
machine at Fredericksburg last week
was overcome by heat and for some
hours was in serious condition.
Rev. f. J. Richardson, pastor of the
Baptist churches in Middlesex, returned
Saturday from Berryville, Va, where he
had gone to attend the funeral of his
father, Mr.. Webster Richardson, prom
incnt druggist of that city.
The following were seen on steamer
last Saturday returning from Baltimore:
T. Jerome Downing and Sheriff E. w.
Garland, of Richmond county; w. G.
Palmer and Clifton Powell, of Middlesex;
Virginius Towles and Samuel Coulbourn,
of Lancaster; E. ". Kriete, Mrs. Ferry
and daughter, Miss Mary, of Essex. The
latter had been TO Baltimore to attend
the obsequies of Miss Ferry's grand
mother.
Richmond county in mass-meeting
Monday elected the following as dele
gates to the Congressional convention
which meets in Fredericksburg, July Goth.
w. y. Morgan, j. +. CROUCH, w. G.
Wallace, Fred Downing, DIR. Z. A. Mid
dleton, II. e. Davenport, John n. Lyell,
+. w. Pinckard, DIR. L. G. Mitchell, +.
N. Hutchinson, j. Il. Lumpkin, T. c.
Marks, II. c. Wexford, Joseph w.
Chinn, jr.
W. It. Coulbourn and family removed
to Baltimore on Monday. AS previously
announced in these columns the large
fruit and oyster commission house of j.
J. Underhill 81 Co., in Baltimore, has
been bought out by Coulbourn Bros, of
Wheaton, and Capt. w. T. Coulbo urn
will on August LIST assume management
Of the business. The business will be in
corporated and continued under the
name of j. j. Underhill s. Co.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
KILNIARNOOK.

Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Garnet, of
King and Queen, are the guests of their
daughter, Mrs. f. w. Claybrook.
Wilbur +. Davis was In Baltimore
last week to bid "sood bye" to his brother,
f. A. Davis, who shortly leaves 10 spend
some months in Europe.
Miss Bonnie Cross, of Weems. is this
week visiting her friend, Miss Lillian
Cralle.
We are glad to state that Mr.. J. q.
Cralle is able TO be out again.
Miss Willie Ye-by, who has been at
tending school in Baltimore, las returned
to her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T, VERIFY are visiting
their son, l.. l.. VERIFY
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
is 1T RIGHT.
For an Editor TO Recommend Pat.
ent Mediciness

From Sylvan Valley News, Brevrad. N. g.
II may be a question whether the editor of
anewspaper has the right 10 publicly recon-
mend any OF the various proprietary medi-
cines which flood the market, yet as n pre-
Ventive of suffering we feel II n duty TO say "A
good word for Chamberlan's Collie Cholera
used this medicine In our family for twenty
years and have always found it reliable. In
many cases dose OF this remedy would save
hours of suffering lille n physician is awaited.
We do not believe in depending implicitly ON
any medicine for a cure, but we do believe
that IL a bottle of Chamberlan's Diarrhoa
Remedy were kept on hand and admit aistered,
at the inception ofan attack much suffering
might be avoided and in very many cases the
presence OF physician would not he required.
Al least this has been our experience during
the past twenty years. For sale by Il. }.
White Stone; w. IL. Harding * Bro Weems'
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06

Great Summer sale of Schwartzman
Bros, of Baltimore, who run their
sale at White Stone few months age
have just opened there again with
fresh line consisting of the finest
stock of mems and children's cloth.
ing and the best line of shoes ever
put on the market, 10 go at whole.
sale prices. How can we do itg Well
We are overstocked and we need the
money and room to get in our Fall stock
consequently goods go at any price. The
entire stock has got to be sold by the 10th
OF August and we can afford to sell goods
at wholesale prices and you get the ad
vantage of them.
Come and be your own Judge. If YOU
have any goods 10 buy and want to get
nearly 81 worth for 81, you must come
soon or you may be too late.
SCHwARTZMAN Bros
White Stone, Va
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
LANCASTER'S BOARD OF
HEALTH.

The Board of Health of Lancaster
county organized ct Lancaster g. III. on
the 9th day of June, 1900. Present, j.
w. Chowning, president, VIM Chiffon
and Doctors w. ]. Newbill and f. w.
Lewis, the fifth member, DIR. H. j. Ed
monds, being absent. +. w. Lewis was
elected Secretary. 1t was ordered by the
Board that the following circular letter
be sent to each physician in the county
and the same be published in the county
papers.
DEAR DocToR:-Your hearty CO. oper
alton is hereby asked by the above
Board of Health in all their duties rela-
tive TO the maintenance of our public
health; in the control and eradication of
all infections, contagious or epidemic
diseases that may appear in your section
of the county, in the proper isolation of
all suspects of the more serious of the
exanthemata and in the prompt estab-
lishment of proper guarantees when
and where necessary.
In order that our Board of Health
may be what was expected of it in its
organization-the guardian of the county
health-and In order that we may act
promptly and efficiently in all cases where
the public health is threatened, it is
absolutely necessary that We have repor.
ted promptly to us all contagious and in,
fictitious diseases occurring in any part
of the county. Without prompt re
ports keeping us in cognizance of exist.
ing diseases in our midst we will be un
able to maintain the state of public
health that is especially desirable anC
necessary in our county's present era o.
prosperity. We trust therefore that yov
will report promptly all contagious dis
eases and all matters requiring our at
tention in your practice, and render u
all the aid you can in the proper manage
ment of the same.
Yours very truly,
| BOARD OF HEALTH OF LANCASTER Co
| +. w. LEWIS, Secretary.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
Virginia Gold Mining.

DIR. Q. III. Kuper brought here
this week 1880 worth of gold taken
from the Gold Belt of the Wilder
ness in Orange. 1t was the result of
two weeks sluice washing, panning
and milling by party of five. The
Company will commence operations
IN few days on the property of Mr..
Jas. L. Jennings, of Orange. This
mine promises heavy percentage of
gold from the ore already gotten out.
Tile Free Lance.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
Board of Supervisors.

AT recent meeting Of the Board of
Supervisors the question of dog-tax for
Lancaster county was much discussed
but action on this important law was
postponed to next meeting.
The Board declined to accept any of
the bids received for fire-proofing the
clerks office or to take any action in
regard to the matter. Nothing else OF
interest took place.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
Northumberland 20
COAN.

The wheat crop in this neighbor-
hood this summer has been excep-
tionally good. The growers, who are
trying to profit by last years exper-
ieEce in holding wheat, are pushing
TO set it in for an early market.
The largest quantity ever put in these
warehouses was here for shipment
last Monday-1.255 bags-or more
than 2,5OS bushels, for every man
filled his sacks as full as they could
be tied.
The smallpox scare has about ter
minated, although reports are still
being rumored that there are new
cases with us.
VENUS.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
ENGLAND AND THE BOERS
More About the Pig-Sticking
Which the English are En-
gagged in.

Commandant Dewett, with 5000
men and three guns, is moving north
east in the Orange River Colony. 1t
is understood that he and Comman-
dant-General Botha entered into a
compact that neither would surrender
so long as the other was in the field.
The total losses of the British in
South Africa to date, exclusive of
sick and wounded, have been 29,7O6.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
HeathsVille Court.

The VIRGINIA CITIZEN, Freder-
icksburg Free Lance and Northern
Neck Mutual Fire Association will
be represented at Heathsville Court
next Monday by Mr.. Fred l..
Wagner. Those desiring to settle
their insurance assessments may do
so with him and are requested to
bring their assessments with the
money. Hunt him up and subscribe
to the CITIZEN, THE Free Lance
and have your dwelling, furniture
and barn insured in your home COM
pany.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
Lancaster County,
MILLENBECK.

Steamboat men say that our new wharf
agent, Jno Tapscott, is a fine one, and
that his arrangement of packages during
the pea season. was the best of any along
the river.
Yirginius Towles was in Baltimore
last week on business.
Mrs. II. b. Motley, of Bowling Green,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Il. f. Eubank,
at Ottoman
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
JoTTINGs FROM RICHMOND co

Call it Protection, or any other name,
Public aid is pauperism all the same.
As for the public need or welfare,
No one gives that a thought or care;
Even the Presidency, once unsought,
Is now by politicians sold and bought.
The contract now, will distinctly provide,
How they shall all the offices divide;
IL is also but fair TO admit the fact,
That usually both sides fulfill the con-
tract.
Stonewall District had w. Il. Bal
derson, their popular miller, on the
sick list last week but he is now well
and out again.
The popular Waddington family
are away from the heat and dust of
Baltimore and are rusticating at their
summer home at MAYORS.
Miss Kate Broadus has shown the
light of her countenance to her many
friends, having paid several short
visits to friends IN the district.
MARSHALL DISTRIct.
Menokin church was instructed
and entertained by an able sermon
last Sunday from it's efficient pastor,
Rev. II. s. Monds; the result being
a large donation TO the starving in
India.
j. r. Lyons is quite ill, but his
many friends hope for his speedy re-
covery.
Miss Sophia Northup is in Wash
ington getting change of scene and
diet in hopes of receiving benefit.
The little infant boy of +. U. Nor
thup is very i'll, but 1t is hoped the
good nursing received and able med
ical treatment of Drs. Segar and
Douglass, will bring him around.
Mrs. Betty Hall and McSydnor
Belfeld have city visitors enjoying
their hospitality.
Wheat crops have turned out more
than at one time was expected.
G. Homer Lyons and DIR. Il. A
Brown both came from Wilmington
in const Quence of the sickness of j
r. Lyons. DR.. Brown returned OF
Thursday leaving Homer still will
his father.
Il. S. BellieId took Il trip to Balti
more to purchase of a new en-
CINE and has returned and expect
his engine Saturday.
WASHINGTON DISTRICT.
James Settle ut Sharps is showing
how things can be pushed and hi
skill and energy are such that Il sue
cessful season OF Sharp's Gamer
can be coniidentially expected.
slack" Hanks is as lively and ge
NAL as ever aud it is hard to tel
that such u thing as bad humor eve
enters into his composition. He
not as fat as his brother, Il. r., bu
is just as jolly.
FARNHAM DISTRICT.
j. M. Lyell, ESQ.,, is busy arrang
ing for a large output Of came,
goods, his intention being to devot
his whole time to wood and canning
An outdoor life will be beneficial t,
him and we all hope for his full an,
complete success.
M. q. Lewis is getting in shape t
run the horse lot at Marvin Grove.
The county has no fence law ex
, cept in Stonewall district. Thi
,, will allow US time saved from fen
. cling to go out and aid in the cleo
: ton of Bryan.
/, To my mind Bryan's election is
necessity to us now, for if nothin
is dore to stop the policy of tn
present administration our pensio
list will be so large that it will vii
tually be that every well man will b
carrying two pensioners on his bach
Free speech, Free silver and HON
: policy will come to us if we elect on
4 ticket and so say we all in
FARNHAM.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
Wheat and Corn Lower.

A rush of liquidation, together
with short selling, caused sharp
slump IN wheat last week, and al
though there was some recovery to-
ward the end, the close was weak,
80 under previous price of so.
Corn was firm. but under the in
tiuence of the wheat weakness closed
lower, at 423. Oats also closed lower,
at 24b.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
Meeting of Pension Board,

Confederation Board for Lancas-
ter county met at Kilmarnock June 80,
1900. Present, VIM. N. Cundiif, Andrew
Hardy and J. VIM. CEowning.
The applications of Mrs. Mary E.
Ashburn, Mrs. Sarah Ann Bryant, Chas.
III. l.. Jeffries and Griffin III. Lewis were
considered and approved.
WIN. N. CUNDIFF, Chairman.
j. VIM. CHowNINo, Clerk.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06

Tomorrow Saturday at A p. m. the
voters of the several precincts in the
county viii assemble TO elect delegates
and slternates to the Congressional con-
vention. The precincts are entitled to
delegates as follows; Irvington 2, White
Stone 2, Fleets Island 1, Kilmsrnock /,
Courthouse 9, Litwalton 2, Ottoman l..
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
An Epidemic of Diarrhoea.

Mr.. A. Sanders, writing from Cocoanut
Grove. Fla, says there has been quite an
epidemic of diarrhCea there. Tie had severe
attack and was cured by four doses of Cham
berlan's Collie. Cholera and Darrhua Rem
edy. He saws he also recommended IL TO others
and they say it is the best medicine they ever
used. For sale by 7. J. Willing & Co..
lrvingtOu; G.. w. Sanders. White Stone: W.
IL. Harding & Bro, weCms.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-07-06
Wheaton Entertainment.

The Fourth passed off gloriously here
There was game of base ball here In the
afternoon between the Lebanon and
home teams resulting in victory for the
home team by a score o: 80 TO 6. After
the game supper was served and then
there were addresses by Revs. 5. p
Stump and w. G. Hammond and Jos. w
Chinn, Jr, $s2.3S was realized for the
Emmanuel Episcopal church.