The Washington herald., 1907-10-01
GATHER IN RICHMOND
Assembling of EpiscOpalianS
for Great Convention.
MANY BISHOPS TO BE THERE
Sessions VIII Begin Tomorrow
Morning. hat Already City Is En-
Bishops Special VIII Arrive This
Afternoon from Washington.
:pecIaI to The Washington Henld.

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Richmond. Va, Sept 9G.-Visltors TO
the triennial Episcopal convention, which
meets In this city on Wednesday, be-
gan to arrive this morning. and every
train coming into the city to-day and
tonight bas brought its quota.
Practically all the bishops OF the
church. and many Of the most promi-
nent laymen, who have been attending
the Brotherhood of st. Andrew conven-
ton in Washington, VIII arrive to-mor-
row afternoon. A special train. TO be
known as the bishops special" VIII
bring the Bishop of London and other
foreign bishops. and J. Plerpont Nor
gan. of New York
While the convention proper will not
convene until Wednesday morning, the
church in which the opening session is
to he held will be formally dedicated
tomorrow morning. The services will
be conducted by Rev. George W. Peter
kin. Bishop OF West Virginia. There
will be a procession of clergymen to the
church in their vestments. All local min
listers Will be in the parade.
During the sessions of the convention
Mr.. Morgan viii have as his guests
Bishop Lawrence, OF Massachusetts,: /:
Bishop Doane of Albany, N Y, and
Bishop Greer. OF New York City. Mr.
Morgan has been granted permission TO
operate two automobiles while In Rich
mond
noes NOt Co % CborIntsa.vgfIa
Warren P. Taylor. chairman of the
transportation committee. to-day received
a telegram from Bishop Gibson 20 the
effect that it had been found advisable
for the bishop of London 90 give up his
contemplated trip to the University Of
Virginia, at Charlottesville. where he
was scheduled to deliver an address TO
the students Bishop SatterIee, of Wash
ington. d. c.. and the bishop Of Canada,
will be in the party with the bishop Of
London.
At the rectOry Of St Phillips parish
this morning Rev. Charles T. SOmers
said he had no knowledge as 10 when
Bishop Ferguson, Of Africa. the only ne
gro bishop IN the convention, will ar
rive In the city, nor where re will stay
during the convention. He has made
no demand for quarters on the general
committee. Il IS presumed that he will
be entertained by the rectory. each men,
Der Of the congregation of St Phillip s
being eager for that honor.
The three week session Of the conven-
tion will be marked by three social func-
tions, two receptions In honor OF the
Bishop Of London and reception in hon
OF Of the visiting delegates. Bishop Glib
son. Of Virginia, viii be the guest OF
| honor on the three occasions.
First Reception Tonight.
/ The first reception will be held on
! Tuesday night, and will be attended by
/ the local vestrymen and other guests
The second reception will be held on
/ Thursday night and will be in honor of
the members OF the house of bishops,
The third, the largest Of the three recep-
tions. Will be in honor Of the delegates.
A notable feature of the convention will
| be the presentation services TO be held in
/ Bruton Church. Williamsburg, Va, Octo-
Der ). when a Bible and Iectern will be
/ presented TO BTUtOn parish. The Bible Is
gift Of King Edward. and Will be pre-
sented by the Bishop of London. The
/ lectern, a gift Of President Roosevelt.
will be presented by the Bishop of Wash
ington The gifts will be accepted in be-
half Of the parish by Bishop Gibson, Of
Virginia.
An excursion viii be given to James
town Island on October L, when the dele
gates will be the guests Of the Diocese OF
Virginia. Holy communion viii be Oh
served in two Of the local churches on the
morning of each working day during the
convention. The opening service of the
convention will be held Wednesday morn
ing in Holy Trinity Church. and will be
preceded by the procession Of bishops.
Admttance 10 the service will be granted
only to the visiting delegates, members of
the womans auxiliary, and bishops The
house of bishops will hold its session in
the Virginia house of delegates and the
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