Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-23
Program During Visit of
Archbishop Of Canterbury.
RECEPTION A FEATURE
HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY
MORNING IN PRIVATE CHAPEL.
Services at st. Johns Church at IL
O'Clock-Evensong at Mt.
St. Adams.

Randall Davidson, archbishop of Canter-
bury and Mrs Davidson, who left Mount
Desert Island. Me, last evening after
visit there of a week, are not expected to
arrive in this city until the evening on ac-
count of a railroad wreck. The archbishop's
party is travelling on a special train routed
by way of Portland Worcester, Albany
and Philadelphia.
Word has been received here that the
special arrived at Albany at 1:2O pm. 1t is
expected to leave Jersey City at 3:15 pm,
and In that case will reach here between s
and pm.
Upon arrival here the archbishop and
Mrs. Davidson will go directly to 14OT Mas
sachusetts avenue, the residence of the Rt
Rev Henry Y. Satterlee. bishop of Wash
their visit In this city.
The program for the entertainment of the
English primate includes a drive Saturday
morning with Bishop Satterlee to the va
rious points of interest about the city and a
call on President Roosevelt; a reception
under the auspices of the Churchman'S
League of the District of Columbia
between and O'Clock Saturday after
noon. at the COrcoran Gallery of Art, ad-
mission to be by card only, and a dinner
by President Roosevelt Saturday evening.
when number of high government Off
Gals will be among the guests.
Sunday morning early holy communion
Will be celebrated by the archbishop in the
private chapel of Bishop Satterlee, and at IL
O'Clock the archbishop will officiate at the
services at ST. Johns Church, 18th and II
streets northwest. At 3 pm. will be held the
special evensong at Mount st. Adams at
which the English primate will deliver an
address
The archbishop will probably go to Mount
Vernon Monday morning as the guest of a
government official. He will leave for New
York Monday afternoon.
Sir Mortimer Durand. the British am
bassador. will probably not entertain the
archbishop, was first supposed. The
ambassador will arrive in Washington this
evening from the summer embassy at
LenoX and spend the next few days at the
embassy here. Lady Durand and Miss
Josephine Durand will not accompany him,
and it is for this reason that he will very
likely not entertain the distinguished WIS.,
itor. The ambassador will be present at
the dinner given by the President and Mrs
Roosevelt in the White House in honor OF
the archbishop and his distinguished wife
Saturday evening. Sir Mortimer is expect
ed to return to Lenox Monday.
To Be Met at Depot.
The visitors will be met at the Pennsyl-
vania railroad station, 9th street northwest,
by the standing committee of the diocese
OF Washir gton, representing Bishop Satter-
lee. This committee ranks next after the
bishop in authority. The members who will
De present are kew. LIT. Alfred ftdTulllS Vi
st. Paul's. who will act president in the
absence from the city of Rev. DR.. Mckim
OF the Church of the Epiphany; Rev. DIR. t.
]. Packard of Christ Church, Rockville
Md: Rev. r. P. Williams of Trinity, the
al chdeacon of Washington; Charles II.
Stanley. j, Holdsworth Gordon and Melville
Church. The two chaplains to the bishop.
DR.. Devries of St. Marks and DR.. Brate-
nahl of st. Adams, will also be at the sta
ton, together with the diocesan treasurer
W. II. Sir gleton; the diocesan secretary,
Rev. A. s. Johns, and Lewis j. Davis, repre-
senting the Churchman's League. This
evening will be devoted to rest after the
long railroad journey.
Reception Committee.
The following committee of the Church
mans League has been requested to act
in the receiving capacity at the Corcoran
Gallery of Art tomorrow afternoon: Judge
Bundy. Maj. Richardson. Mr.. Salter, Mr..
T. P. Meyer, Mr.. j. H. Taylor, Col C.
Clay Mr. A X. Paris, Mr. r. S. Chew.
Mr.. Melville Church, Mr.. w. Corcoran Hill.
Mr.. t. o. Ebaugh. Mr.. Chas. w. Craig,
Mr.. II. l.. Rust. Mr.. G.. l.. Nicholson, Mr..
" H. Singleton, Mr. E. B Hay Mr.. Edw:;
McCauley, Mr.. William Wheatley, Admiral
Elfridge. Commodore Fitch Col Wood
ward. Gen. Gillespie. Mr.. William Stone
Albert Mr. Arthur T. Brice. Commander
don. Pay Director l.. A. Frailey, Admiral
Endicott Mr.. F. W. Hackett Judge C. c.
Cole and DIR. w. P Young
The directors of the art gallery will also
assist in the welcoming of guests. Mr..
Lewis Davis has charge of the reception ar
engagements.
The bishop of Washington and his two
chaplains. DR.. Devries and Mr.. Bratenahl.
VIII present the guests by name to the
archbishop. who will stand near the head
of the main stairway on the second floor of
the building. A limited number of admis-
sion cards for the reception may be secured
Frar, ID
northwest.
1t has been learned that the British am
bassador, Sir Mortimer Durand will pre-
sent the English primate to the President
tomorrow morning.
Considerable excitement and no little anx-
tety were aroused among the Episcopal
clergy of the city when they learned The
meager details current this morning of the
accident to the archbishop's special 1t was
a great relief to know that it was not a
serious one. but it is felt to be very for
tunate that II should have occurred 20 mar
the pleasure of the trip.
Special Service Sunday.
The principal event of the visit will be
the special service Sunday afternoon on the
site of the Cathedral of SITS. Peter and Paul.
Mount st. Adams This may even reach
larger proportions than did the big open-air
services at the same place last fall All
diocesan male choirs and all the clergy OF
ceSSlon. The music is to be led by the full
Marine Band and it is said the musicians
VIII be attfed In cassack and Gotta for
the nonce, their scarlet and gold uniforms
temporarily eclipsed.
The marshal of the day will be Rev. AL
fred Harding, and he and a crucifer bear
Ing a massive cross. will lead the process
sion. AT intervals in the procession other
crosses Will be borne.
After the bishops will come the arch
bishops. vested in the full robes of the
primate of England. These are rich, with
embroidery and lace. and the dominant note
Is scarlet On mis- head he wears the quaint
miter OF the archbishops of Canterbury
Four trainbearers hold up the long train
OF his beautiful gown, and a chaplain car
rying the pastoral staff or cross precedes
him. The eyensong will be held in the hoi-
low just below the Little Sanctuary, If the
weather is cool. where stands the huge
wooden cross. with the woods as back
ground
The choirs will be grouped together while
platform VIII accommodate the arch
bishops. bishops and other speakers.
Should the day be warm. IL is probable the
eYensong may be sung around the famous
peace cross. In case of rain Convention
Hall. 9th and l. streets, Will be utilized
The archbishop will make few remarks
ana give The blessing. Bishop Doane of AL
pany VIII preach the sermon after Bishop
Satterlee'S address of welcome
The service will be public and not only
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