The Washington times., 1906-03-24
Solemn Ceremonies and
Procession at Pro-
Cathedral.

Members OF the Episcopal clergy in
Washington and OF the diocese OF
Maryland, together with a congregation
which filed the Pro-Cathedral Church
of the Ascension. today assisted in
commemorating the tenth anniversary
OF the consecration OF the Rt Rev
Henry Y. Satterlee. Bishop Of Wash
ingtOn. The occasion also served 10
commemorate. the tenth anniversary of
the organization Of the diocese Of
Washington
The chief figures in today's celebra-
tion were Bishop Satterlee and Bishop
Paret. head Of The Maryland diocese
About them were grouped the Episco-
pal clergy. gowned in cassock and sur
plice.
Promptly at IL o'clock the choir en-
tered the church from the vestry room
singing Jesus Christ Be Praised"
First came the boy chOristers. and be
hind them the young women. wearing
black gowns. surplices and student
caps. Following the choir was the
clergy, composed of sixty-six Episcopal
ministers. Behind them came Bishop
Paret. walking alone. and then Bishop
Satterlee.
The clergy walked half way up the
length Of the church and formed an
aisle through which Bishop Paret and
Bishop SattePlee passed Members of
the clergy took seats in the front pews
on either side of the main aisle
Tribute to Satterlee.
After Inc repetition OF the Lords
Prayer the Tea Commandments were
repeated and responded to by the choir
Tl- Tt a
followed by Bishop Paret. who read the
gospel of the day. At the conclusion OF
tie Creed a hymn was sung and Bishop
Paret began his sermon II was a
historical resume of the administration
and the efforts and results of Bishop
Satterlee. Bishop Paret paid glow
ing tribute to Bishop Satterlee. who
has devoted so much of his time to up
building the church and spreading its
doctrines throu2out the diocese
In addition TO the large number 0f
visiting clergymen who came to Wash
inSton to participate in the services the
standing committee of the diocese of
Maryland came over to Washington in
a body to offer their congratulations TO
Bishop Satterlee. The standing commit
tee of the diocese of Washington pre-
sented to Bishop Satterlee an address
which was read by the president of the
committee. the Rev DR. Randolph H
McKim. The address was as follows
Right Reverend Father in God:
The standing committee begs TO ex-
press TO you on behalf Of the clergy
and laity of the diocese of Washington
their hearty fluctuations upon the com
Dletion of the tenth year of your epis-
copate. We rejoice in the restoration
of your health and pray that you may
long be spared to continue your labors
among US. and TO preside over the des-
TIMES of this diocese.
We deem il meet to bear our testi-
mOny on this occasion. to your patient
and unwearied labors on behalf of your
clergy and your people from the day Of
your conservation to the present hour
Thanks for Cathedral.
But there is another matter for
which not only are we but the whole
chrueh is deeply indebted to You: We
refer to your indefatigabIe labOrs for
the establishment of the Cathedral Of
st. Peter and ST. Paul We may CON
graduate you not only on behalf of
your own diocese but on behalf of the
whole church. and of Christian people
all over the land, that by the blessing
of God 'On your nerServering efforts the
last dollar of debt upon that splendid
site, forty acres in extent, has been
paid. and the way thus opened 10 prose-
cute successfully the great enterprise
of erecting at the Capital of the United
States "A cathedral which shall give
fit expression TO the majesty OF the wor-
ship of Almighty God
That God may continue to bless YOU
in your house and in your diocese and