Smyrna times., 1907-05-15

and morning prayer was said by the
Rev. Mr.. Gilreath. The vested choir
sang excellently'under the direction of
| Mr. Janney. Mrs Helen Whelen Far
low sang as the offertory solo "The
Shepherd, Mr.. Janney also singing
solo part
Bishop breaches Sermon on stewardship"
Bishop Coleman preached strong
sermon on Stewardship" taking his
text from ST. Peter 4-1O. After ex-
planning the difference between steward
ship and prOprietorship, showing by
the former that what we have is by the
will of God, he spoke of the spirit of
| giving and the ministering unselfshly
to others. can illustration of true ap-
probation of the unselfshuess of our
Blessed Lord" said the good Bishop,
sis afforded us in the voluntary and
generous gift to this parish by one
living outside it's fold, this very gift
manifesting the donors sense of his
stewardship. Even in his presence 1
ought not to be debarred from renew
ing the expressions already made of
the grateful sense of his kindness and
our fervent prayers for Gods contin-
ued and abundant blessing upon him
and all who are near and dear to him.
The same sense of stewardship was
realized by my dear brother in whose
narae and memory this peal of bells
has been given by his friend and his
son S friend. 1t was my privilege to
know him when we were priests near
each other in what is now known as
the diocese of Central Pennsylvania,
and l we'll know his loyalty to the
church in which he was minister as to
her doctrine, discipline and worship
and many can testify to his earnest de-
sire that others through his ministry
should share in the manifold grace of
God" Continuing the Bishop alluded
to the history and significance of bells
from which be drew some helpful
lessons. Following the sermon the
Bishop confirmed class of six and in
addressing them drew lessons from the
bells.
Rev Cummius Gives a Polished Discourse.
In the evening the Rev. A. G. Cum
Minis, of POughkeepsie, N. Y, son of
the late Rev. A. G. Cummins, in whose
memory the bells were donated,
preached a scholarly and polished SER
mon on ''The Development of Christian
Character" taking his text from II
Corinthians, 6: 1-2. There was large
con gregation present who were de-
lighted with the splendid discourse and
were especially pleased to hear the
former Smyrna boy. Derrickson Cum
mIrrs, of Philadelphia, formerly of
Smyrna, lay reader, took part in both
services. Special music by the vested
choir and the solo singing of Mrs.
Helen Whelen Farlow were also feat
Ures of the day.
| DNoLttpltVu VI tu@ DEllb DTOuLE
Over a century ago, this arrange
ment of four bells was installed at
Saint Mary's Cambridge, England, and
later at the House of Parliament,
whence the name, Westminster Peal"
They have rapidly grown into favor for
Churches and notable public buildings
in England and the United States
ST. Agnes Chapel, Trinity Parish, New
York, is said to have the largest peal
in existence. The pattern weights and
tones of the Smyrna peal are as follows:
1900 lbs, pattern key of G.; $50 lbs,
pattern key of c; 400 lbs, pattern key
OF D; 300 lbs, pattern key of E. The
"TenOr, or largest bell of the peal is
inscribed as follows:
The CUMMiNs CHIME.
Ring out sweet bells, the hymns of hope and love
Dispel the earths grim grief and dTear despair
May men, . Christ, Thy blessed spirit share,
Zen in their mortal guise immortals provel'
On the opposite side,
These bells are given to
ST. Peters Church,
Smyrna, Delaware,
by
Morris l.. ClOthier
in memory of his friend
: Alexander GrisWOld Cummins
Born 1S3O-Died 1904
The beautiful bronze tablet which
occupies prominent place on the righ
wall of the vestibule on entering the
D church, is beautifully chased, the de
Hign being frame of oak leaves anC
acorns within which is the followin.
u inscription:
To the Praise Of God
I and
= In AfectiOnate Memory of
II the Reverend
ALEXANDER GEIsWnLD CUMMINs. A. NJ L. L. B