New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-18
BISHOPS IN THE BRONX
DrS. Potter and Greer Urge More
4ctiue Work for Church.

About two thousand persons attended the recep-
ton given by the Protestant Episcopal churches
in The Bronx 10 Bishop Potter and Bishop Coadju-
tor Greer IN the Second Battery Armory Bath
Eate-ave.. One hundred-and-seyenty -sevcnth-
St. last night Charles G. F. Wahe. who
chairman OF the committee which arranged the re-
ception. presided. The master OF ceremonies
William J. Gray. The churches that took part
the Church OF the Advocate Grace Church.
Church OF the Holy Faith. St James's Church. ST.
Mary's Church, St. Margarets Church. Church OF
the Mediator. St Paurs Church. St. Stephens
Church and St. Simeou's Church
A choir of hundred and nifty voices. recruited
the several churches. and under the direction
Of VIII Z. Reeves, sang. Mr.. Reeves was assisted
by Fred L. AIosser and Miss r. T. Duhridge. The
accompanies were John Worth and Fred L,
Mosser.
Bishop Potter, escorted by Mr. Wahle. and Bishop
Coadjutor Greer. escorted by Health Commissioner
Darlington. marched 10 the platform while the
choir sang Onward, Christian Soldiers"
Mr.. Wane. in welcoming the Bishops to The
Bronx. spoke OF the need OF Episcopal
churches in the borough. Although It was larger
In area and population than many cities OF Ameri-
ca and Europe. It possessed cathedral build
ing such as It's size and Importance warranted no
declared. To carry on its share of the work Of
the Church additional facilities were needed, and
he offered the cooperation Of the local churches
to the Bishop Coadiutor in his announced effort to
upbuild the Episcopal Church In the district
Mr. Wahle then introduced Health Commissioner
Darlington. who spoke for the laity of the Dor
ough. Dr. Darlington said that The Bronx will
Ing work but that IL needed intelligent direction
10 guide and direct its usefulness. In the warfare
for the Church in this diocese. said DR.. Darlington
The Bronx was the strategic point. Below the Har-
lem River. said he. done the reapng; above H.
the sowing. Missions IN stores and back rooms did
well in places. but in The Bronx there should
be an enlargement and extension of existing par
ishes he urged.
Bishop COadjutor Greer the next speaker. was
greeted warmly He spoke OF the meeting as one
OF great significance and promise and said that 1t
in The Bronx. a community of homes. where
/ great problems would be solved and battles fought
and won. He continued:
Let the people Of this city be once persuaded
that the Church is to be established here then the
Church would proceed to victory. If this grand
! old missionary Church is 20 become what Ii is
destined TO be. the Church OF the American people
then must lag. but all take n hand in spread
ing the spirit OF God. The saloon is In The Bronx
and in the city; let the Church OF God come here
also.
The Rev. John Campbell. of the Church of the
Mediator, spoke on behalf of the Bronx clergy and
welcomed the presence Of the bishops as an indi-
cation that the relations between the Church lead
and The Bronx to become closer and the
power of tho Episcopal Church locally enlarged and
strengthened
Bishop Potter who was the last speaker, told
OF the progress made by The Bronx. The meeting
showed. he said. what could be done with proper
Iaclntles and with enthusiasm In the daily battle
Tor the Church. The community. he said. should
cultivate public conscience prompted by the spirit
Of Christ.
Following the speaking there was a reception bv
the bishop and bishop coadiutor. Earlier In the
evening Bishop Coadjutor Greer was the guest OF
the reception committee at dinner at the Schnorer
Club. One-hundred and-sixty- third-st. and Eagle
ave.