Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-01
TWO IMPORTANT EVENTS
Occurred In the Religious World Sum
day at Washington.

Il Washington, Sept. 30.-Sunday wit
messed events here of general inter-
est to the religious world at large and
especially to the Episcopal church.
The first and chief Of these events
was the laying of the foundation stone
OF the Cathedral of Saints Peter and
Paul. at Mount st. Alban, Wisconsin
avenue. The other was the great open
air service on the same grounds under
the auspices of the international con-
vontiOn of the Brotherhood of st. An
drew, which brought to a close the con-
vention which has been in session here
for the past week. The corner stone
laying was under guidance of the Epis-
copal church Of America. With he
fitting ceremony and solemnity. the
foundation stone of what promises 10
equal in point of architecture and out
lay the most magnificent cathedral in
tn" world was laid at noon.
1t was notable occasion, made more
so by the presence of the President of
the United States and the Bishop of
LONDON
The attendance numbered from %. 01Q
| to 3""A0 people, far ovcrtaxins the ca
pacity of the amphitheatre.
Right Rev. \. f. Wilmington Ingram.
| the lord bishop of London. delivered the
sautation: Bishop Sattcrlee of the do
ccse of Washington. performed the Ger
emony of laying the foundation. stone
| and a. dozen bishops. including Right
| Rev. Robert Goldman. bishop of Maine
| also participation in the exercises.
The ceremony began with the process
sion Of 900 choir. boys followed by the
hiShnyoS 10 fln rhoy
| ter, the cathedral council and the Ma
| rine Rand playing Menttelssohn's
FLYNN Of Praise" which was sung by
| the choir as the procession marched in
| and took their seats. Bishop Satterlee
| foundation. stone. The trowel vas the
one used in laying the foundation stone
| of the Capitol building and the gavel
| was one used by George Washington.
| President Roosevelt then spoke brief
by saving IN part:
| Il have to say but ono word of greet
ing to- you today and to wish you good
| speed in the work begun this noon. The
salutatiOn is to be delivered by our
guest. the Bishop of London. who has a
right to speak to us because he has
! shown in real life that he treats high
office as high office should alone be
! treated, either IN church or state and
above all, in democracy such as ours,
simply . chance@to render service. II
office is accepted by any man for its
own sake and because of the honor it
/ IS felt to confer he accepts it to his own
| harm ard to the infinite harm of those
| whom he ought to serve. Its sole value
comes in the state, but above all its sole
| value comes. i'll the church, if it is
seized by the man who holds it as Civ
ing the chance to do yet more useful
work for the people whom he serves"
| Following the address of the Presi-
dent The Bishop of London delivered
the salutation
! Turning towards the President the
| bishop thanked him for his presence
| He also expressed his thanks for the
burning words Of cncoura cement and
inspiration of the President which. he
said, would send him back across the
seas insrir'l for his WORK.
| The bishop then referred to the Cam
tcrhury anben or pulpit. which he
brought over as a gift to the cathedral
Il come" he said, ''as the successor
of st. Augustine's champion. Miletus.
! to bring YOU from the old diocese Of
| London. Of which you one day We're n
part u message OF love and good speed"
! Referring to the gift Of the shrine the
bishop asked:
| "Why do we value so much these
| historical links? First. because ours is
historical religion. Our religion con-
! SjsHs in belief that az a certain time
. =; certain nllrc. at 2 little stand on
.h.* cartl's surface, the Son OF God