The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-05-26
Has the Best of
Words for
Hawaii.
NO DISSENSION
IN THE CHURCH
More About the Rev. Henry B.
Restarick. the Bishop.Elect
of Honolulu.
Especial to the Advertiser.)

| ~ AN FRANCISCO, May 17.-Hawaii
has a staunch friend in Bishop
= Nichols Of the Episcopalian
church. who returned on the steamship
Ventura last Wednesday after a So
journ in Honolulu. The distinguished
cleric cannot speak too highly of the
beauties of the scenery, the hospitality
of the people, and the deep religious
sense which stirs them.
He has high hopes of the future. not
only of Hawaii. but of the church in
the Islands, which he represents so alb
ly here. He says that all traces of acri
mony or dissension are washed out and
that the Episcopalian church In Ha-
waii starts with sure foundation. and
With blessed and enthusiastic MEM
bsrship.'
The Bulletin publishes a portrait of
Bishop Nichols and the following:
Bishop William Ford Nichols return
ed from Honolulu on the Ventura this
morning. About two months ago Bish-
op Nichols sailed from here on mis-
sion of great Importance. He was es-
pecially delegated to receive the Ha-
waiian church into the Episcopalian
church of the United states.
Ever since the establishment of the
first mission on the island the Anglican
mother church has been the head OF
the governing power. Since the Islands
have been annexed to the United States
change has been contemplated. Not
until the first week in April did the
transfer Of authority from England to
the United States take place.
The entire Hawaiian press has de-
voted a great deal of space to the visit
of Bishop Nichols.
There have been numerous comments
on the significance of his visit to the
Islands SO well did Bishop Nichols
conduct the ceremonies of transfer and
so tactfully did he adjust the existing
between opposing factions
of the church that his visit will long
be remembered. Bishop Nichols while
in Honolulu was the recipient OF atten-
tions and hospitality such as the ISL
and people delight in extending to viS-
itors of note
The greatest good that resulted from
the bishops visit was the harmonizing
of the different church parties. In the
last years there have been two distinct
sets of worshippers in the Episcopalian
church at Honolulu. From time to time
publicity has been given to the causes
for such a state of affairs. There have
been revolts against the authority of
the aged Bishop Willis and hard feel
iugs among the younger clergyrnen
Bishop Nichols, during his short stay.
adjusted matters to the satisfaction OF
the clergy and church members The
to the congregation at st. An
drew's cathedral in Honolulu was one
OF the most impressive services held.
Bishop Nichols expressed deep regret
at leaving his new-made friends in Ha-
wall and confirmed class of thirty
men and women A very beautiful
choral service was given. Bishop Will
lis and Bishop Nichols stood within the
altar space throughout the service
Lessons were read by the Rev. Mr.
Thompson of Hamakua and the Rev.
Canon Kitcat. Rev. Canon Macintosh
presented the candidates for confirnIa-
ton. At the close Bishop Willis invok-
Ed the blessing. Accounts of the visit
have been received and have been most
gratifying to the people OF California,
to whom the absence OF their distin-
yuished bishop has been deprivation.
The Call says:
The Right Rev William Ford Nichols
returned Wednesday from Honolulu,
where he went in March as the repre-
Of the presiding bishop Of the
Protestant Episcopal church to take
,ver Jurisdiction OF the Anglican
,hurch in Hawaii. The ceremony took
place on April 1st.
The house of Bishops in Cincinnati"
aid Bishop Nichols yesterday lin the
middle Of April elected the Rev. Henry
3. Restarick, rector OF st Pauls
.hurch in San Diego, to be the bishop
Il our church in the islands, his see be
ng known as the Missionary District
f Honolulu. After accepting the trans
er with the cooperation or the clergy
md laity the affairs OF the church so
ar as possible were adjusted 70 the
,e.v relationship and Bishop-elect Re
,t;irick. who has signihed his accept
lrca Of the election. viii find a wide
,pnrrtuu:ty and warm welcome when