The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-06-14
A NOTABLE EVENT.
Ordination of Rev. j. T.. King to The
Priesthood.

To the Editor: One of the most
notable events that has occurred in
the church history of the Negroes OF
Raleigh was the ordination of Rev.
J. e. King, rector of st. Ambrose
p. E. Church, to the high office of
Priest last Sunday morning. Mr..
King has had charge of st. Ambrose
for more than six years d-;ring which
time the church has grown and pros
pered as never before, and is now a
recognized power for good amont
the colored people of this communi-
ty. 1t is propagating sound, substan-
tial practical, everyday Christiani-
ty, and is endeavoring to make the
great precepts and principles of the
Bible effective in the homes and lives
of it's people. The elevation of it's
rector therefore, to the Priesthood
attracted general and deep interest,
and for quite while has been look
ed forward to with pleasant antici-
patton.
The ceremonies began at eleven
o'clock Long before that hour the
church was densely packed, many be-
ing unable to gain admission. Among
the audience were many of our most
prominent white people. The visiting
clergymen were Revs. w. M. Jack
son, of Calvary church. Charleston;
J. w. Perry, Tarboro; p. =. Aston,
Charlotte: G. II. Male. Oxford; A. b.
Hunter and IL. B. Delany, st. Angus
tines.
1.-THE church's one foundation
Is Jesus Christ the Lord -
was the professional hymn and was
rendered with fine effect by the joint
choirs of ST. Ambrose and ST.
Michaers and All Angels Church,
Charlotte. These in vestments, pre-
ceding the clergy and the Bishop
formed a most imposing procession.
The ordination sermon was preach
ed by Rev. j. H. M. Pollard, and was
one of great power, polntedly appro-
pirate to the occasion.
Rev. A. b. Hunter was presenter
The solemn and impressive ordina-
ton service of the Protestant Episco-
pal church was conducted by Rt.
Rev. Jos. B. Cheshire, Bishop of the
Diocese, after which the Holy Com
munion was celebrated.
The music was a special and most
pleasing feature of the occasion, and
the visiting choir, under Capt. Still,
leader and Prof. Cochran, organist,
received the wei deserved encomi-
ums of the large congregation. The
colored people are naturally good
singers but on this occasion they dis
played high artistic culture.
Inc evening SeINlCe COllSlSltu VI
Evening Prayer and addresses by the
visiting clergymen. These were Of a
congratulatory character and en-
couraged the hope of great results OF
| the church work in Raleigh. Rev
| j. e. King responded, returning
thanks for the kindly sentiments ex-
pressed and the deep interest evinced
in his pastorate and the work he has
undertaken.
Rev. J. H. NJ. Pollard presided.
| Rev Mr. King begins his ministry
as Priest under the most pleasant and
promising auspices. During his pas.
torate in Raleigh he has so conduct.
ed himself and has shown such
genuine zeal in the Masters service
as to attract to him the best senti.
ment of the best people of the CAPT
tai city. Regardless of race or de-
nomination they rejoice in the great.
er opportunity and prospect thai
open before him and bid him hearty
| God-speed.
The offerings for the day are to be
| devoted to the church building fund
and the cancellation of some indebt.
edness. The amount realized was
$345.47.
| c. N. HUNTER