Evening journal., 1903-06-03
MANY CHURCHMEN
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A. stankey, d. D., Bishop of Newark. A
friend of my own dear father, when they
lived together in Philadelphia. Bishop
siaankey had known me an my life. This
fact may have made him more free TO
call on me frequently for that aid in the
discharge of his Episcopal duties which
was rendered necessary by his advancing
years, and which for a number Of years I
have given him so gladly
while other deaths have occurred, Il
feel that sure that shall not be thought
unmindful of any If l particularly men,
tion those Of Mrs. Chamberlain, of St
Annes Church. Middletown; Mrs. Henry
A. DUPONT, Of Christ Church, Chrstiana
hundred; Mrs. william ]. Ralph, Of st.
Marks Church, Little Creek; Mrs. p. c.
Pennel, Of st. Paul's Church, George
town; Mrs. Isaac II. Ubil, OF Christ
Church, Delaware City.
These ALL with a variety of gifts and
opportunities were Of such value in their
several parishes and in the case of Mrs.
Chamberlain, particularly by her labors
in connection with the Women's Auxiliary
to the diocese and the church at large.
that feel a sense of want as miss them
from their accustomed places.
Indeed this is one Of the really sad ex-
periences of a bishop as from time to
time he makes his visitations throughout
his diocese. Here and there in almost
every parish and mission station he misses
year by year, one and another upon whose
kindly greetings and sympathy and
efficient cooperation he had relied and
whose places are not always filled by those
who are left behind, and yet to whom the
duty and privilege of supplying this lack
ought to be clearly evident.
How often, as / go over In my mind the
men and women who have been such help-
ers and have been called to their rest, do
| long for that thirst of Gods glory and
the welfare Of his church which would
compel others equally well situated. TO
forsake their Incidence and selnshness and
make their lives equally useful and equal
ly honored both of God and man.
1T is always a great pleasure to me to
note the various improvements during the
year in our church buildings. The good
women of St. James Church, Stanton
have recarpeted that ancient building.
Trinity Church, Wilmington, has pur-
powerful organ.
"At Millsboro the church property has
been enclosed with a neat and substantial
iron fence. The work of restoring the
venerable building Of Prince George. Days
boro, has been carried forward satisfact-
orily."
The bishop referred to many other inn
provements Of the different churches Of
the diocese and ito the Day Nursery and
Hospital in this city and told of contem-
plated improvements in Lewes and Sea-
ford. He complmented the Woman's
Auxiliary Brotherhood of ST. Andrew, the
Daughters Of the King and the Girls
Friendly Society upon the good work done
during the year. Regarding the retirement
Of Mrs. Charles Z. McIlvane as president
Of the frst named society was deeply re-
gretted by the bishop.
Archdeacon George c. Hall was COM
mended for the manner in which he hand
led the Episcopatc Endowment Fund rails
ing almost $4,000. The bishop said: 81
feel that the diocese is under great obliga-
tons TO him for the ready and cheerful
and efficient manner in which, in the
midst of his already very busy life. he full
hlled the urgent request made of him."
The following is a summary of the Of
hclal acts Of the bishop during the year:
Number of persons baptized during the
year, adults. 8; children, %; total, %.
Number Of persons confirmed Qncluding
81 IN Delaware) Isl.
Number of marriages, II.
Number of funerals s.
Number of deacons ordained, ..
Number of priests ordained ].
Number of corner stones laid, ..
Number of services of benediction 3.
Number Of celebrations of Holy Com
munion. 90.
Sermons and address including addresses
20 confirmation classes. 366.
~ have been asked TO call the especial at
tenton of the diocese to the coming
missionary council OF the church IN the
city Of Washington, d. c.. during the
month Of October 1t bids fair on account
OF the allied gatherings TO be one of un-
usual interest and 1 earnestly trust that
many of the clergy and laity of Delaware
may make It convenient to attend its ses-
sions and to catch the enthusiasm which
is sure to be awakened by so representa-
tive and important an assembly from all
parts of the church"
"The corruption has been more fragrant
within the past few years. SO common and