The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-10

bama in this city has brought quite 2 1 number of representatives from different parts of the State. The lines of those fortunate enough to attend could not have fallen in a pleasanter place. There is courtesy and hospitality peculiar to the people who live in what is known as 'the Black Belt" and these qualities are to be found here in most abounding measure. AS noted in the special telegrams al ready published in The Advertiser there
 are several things that. will make this
 notable meeting of the Diocesan Coun-
 ell. On the call of the roll of the clergy on the first day, 1t developed that all but four were present, and on the second
 day all were here. Among them must
 be named Rev. w. A. Stickney, D. D.,
 Rev. J. M. Bannister, D. D., Rev. R. H. Cobbs, D. D., and Rev. J. A. liar rison, D. D. Dr. Stlckney and Dr. Ban- mister were serving parishes during the incumbency of Bishop Cobbs, the first at Greensboro. and the latter at Marion, and other points adjacent. pr. Bannister is now, as he has been since 1861, rector of the Church of The Nativity at Hunts vile. pr. Stickney is too feeble for act i've work and is living gracefully and quietly at his home in Faunsdale. pr. Cobbs was called to Greensboro when quite young man and for over forty years has been the rector of the church there. When the late Bishop Barnwell was called from Trinity Church here to St. Pauls Selma, nearly twenty-five years ago. he was succeeded by Dr. Harrison, who is still the faithful shepherd of a devoted flock. Rev. T. J. Beard D. D., who has been in the active ministry more than half a century is veritable St. John. having charges as far west as Liv- ingston, and as far east as -Opelika When one sees the work of this consecrated man and the great labor he has to undergo, the need for more workers is vividly brought to light.
 The veterans, however, are not confined to the ranks of the clergy, for Capt H. A. Tayloe drove over from his home at Galiion, a few miles distant, and was present when the Council organized. He Is nearing the century line, and can look back upon his long life with infinite sat isfaction for it is marked all along with good deeds. He has been a member of every Council that elected Bishop in the diocese, and member of nearly ev- cry annual meeting from the days when 1t. was only missionary ground to the present More than fifty years ago he was engaged in the work of raising an endowment for payment of the Bishops salary, which was the nucleus of what Is now known as the Bishops Fund. He received royal welcome from the mem- bers of the Council when he came in last "Wednesday.
 MT. F. B. Clark, now one of the dele gates from St. Mary's. Birmingham, more >ehan half century ago was a member of the Council, then and for many years representing in part Christ Church, Mo bile. Df. Allison of Carlowville, where for over fifty years the Rev. F. B. Lee labored so successfully, is another of the veteran laymen who have devoted many years to good work for the church,
 Those who listeped Wednesday night to the earnest words of MT. J, H. Fftts of Tuscaloosa, when he was ap- pealing for a quadrupling of the amount raised for missions. would not clsss him among the veterans. He Is full of the fire and zeal of youth, yet he is a vete- ran whose work will be remembered in the long years to come. His heart has been set upon seeing the Bishops Fund reach the amount originally intended, and his wishes are about to be realized With the cash we'll invested and the real estate which can be converted into money, there is virtually $50,0OO in the fund. He has been faithful to his trust and zealous in good works
 The mention of Dr. Allison and MT, Lee brings to mind the fact that in pro- portion to population a larger number Of Episcopalians can be found at Car lowville than any other place in Ala bama. It Is small village in Dallas County, but in point of membership, the church there compares with towns of several thousand inhabitants The peo- pie speak with deepest affection of the HaintlY who he cultivated the church ground in that community. He has gone to his reward. but his work stands as e monument to his memory.
 The majority of the clergy now are comparatively young men, full of zeal and piety They are aggressive and ready to do the work assigned, and more when 1t can be done without neglect of regular duties.
 Bishop Beckwith has demonstrated the wisdom of selecting him for the head of the work in this diocese. It is less than hve months since he was consecrated at St. Johns Church, Montgomery, yet in that time he has been over a great part of the State and has visited many of the most inaccessible points His ad- dress was full of encouragement and good advice. About $50 persons have been confirmed by him in the short time since he entered upon his work He is lmbued with the missionary spirit. and hopes to carry the work into many places that have never been reached by a representative of the Episcopal Church. He has the faculty of work and of in- spring others to do the same.
 Trinity Church attests the llberality and loyalty of the Episcopalians of this place It is of brick and in the form of a cross. The windows are beautiful memorials and everything connected with it is in exuuis- ite churchly taste, It will seat several hundred. The congregation Is as large as any in the city.
 Demopolis has more than doubled Its population and business in recent years. During years of depression when other points in the State were at a standstill or falling behind. Demopolis was slowly but surely forging ahead. It must have easily population of 1000 people, and the white portion thereof cannot be sur passed anywhere in the United States. The homes at once strike the visitor as the abiding places of culture, gentleness and refinement. It would delight the soul of the most passionate devotee of flowers to see the grounds which are attached to Demopolis homes. There are some beau uful specimens of architectural skill here and homes which can be called veritable poems in brick and wood
 There Is a farming country contiguous to Demopolis which in some measure ri- v1s the valley of the Nile for fertility toric Sumter. just north and between the Bigbee and the Warrior, which unite one mile from the town, is the famous fork Of (YFapnp