Evening journal., 1907-06-06

acts during the years is as follows
Number Of persons baptized Adults
4, children II, total .............. 10
Number OF persons confirmed dn-
cluding 1S2 i'm Delaware) ........523
Number of marriages ..!........... ls
Number Of funerals ........,,...'..
Number of priests ordained .....'
Number Of celebrations of the Holy
Communion ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .4V-
Number of sermons and addresses,
dncmding confirmation addresses) 309
Number of services Of benediction
Tho year has been marked by some
notable improvements in our church
buildings. 81. Johns Church Will
mington. has received the gift OF
beautiful altar and reredos from menu
bers of the parish at large, and from
the family Of the late honoured and
beloved senior warden, Mr.. Francis
Gurney dupont an artistic memorial
chancel- window. Another much es-
teemed Senior warden, Mr. Il. Tatnah
Warden. has been commemorated in
his parish-church, st. Andrews, Will
mington, by the erection of a handsome
triptych, with painted panels and Mr.
William Luke. former member OF the
parish has presented in memory Of his
wife an organ of superior quality The
whole of the chancel and its sides have
been wainsooted with carved oak pan
elings and a bishops chair Of remark
fable beauty has been added, besides
ehoir-stalls of IKE character.
st. Marks Church, Millsboro and 81
Philips Church. Laurel have been hand
somely repainted and ie-carpeted. Christ
Church. Dover and ST. Paurs Chapel
Camden, have provided themselves with
new organs, and in the former parish the
rectory has been repainted. A recently
confirmed member Of Calvary Church,
wilmington. has made and presented a
/ suitable ltany desk, and some bsautful
hanglngs have been donated. To St.
Peters Church, Smyrna. Mr.. Morris L.
/ Cloth.er, Of Philadelphia, has presented,
| in memory of the Rev Alexander q. Cum
Minis, native and for many years resi-
dent of the parish peal of four power
/ fut and sweet-toned bells. which 1 had
the privilege lately Of blessing at mem-
orablo service. The congregation whose
guests We were to-day have generously
shown their interest Ia such things by
repainting the church and parish build
inga by capretns the church throughout
and by other improvements which rank
there properly amongst the best in the
diocese.
| II Is gratifying also to note the consid-
cradle enlargement and vestlng Of the
cho.rs belonging to the parishes of ST.
I Andrews Church. Wilmington; Calvary
Church. Wilmington, and All Saints
Church. Delmar.
The annual meeting Of our Diocesan
Sunday school Institute was held in Sea-
ford and was marked by unusual interest
and enthusiasm, owing largely to the
I hearty cooperation of the rector and his
people. The meetings of the Woman's
Auxiliary have been characterized by
| their wonted unity and fervour while the
anniversary of the junior branch was
marked by even unwonted ardour and
/ prohtab,eness
Place OF the Church
In closing. i venture to add a few
words upon another subject of great grav-
ity, that Of conserving not only the peace
Of the world, but also the peace Of the
church This peace is being constantly
disturbed by the Introduction of what is
arrogantly and enormously styled new
theology, as though there could be any
theology deserving the name that has
been reserved for the discovery Of oul
own generation.
A great deal Of that which IS most val.
luable would be available for the real
benefit of mankind If people would cnly
appreciate the fact that the Church q
Christ was founded by Her Divine Head
and has been continued by His grace and
blessing, for the very purpose of healing
the world of an its disorders and ills; and
that there Is absolutely nothing new IN
the way of rational and lawful remod es
that may not always be found in heI
complete repository.
That the church and these disorders end
ills exist side by side. does not at ali
prove either that she herself is Indifferent
as to their existence, or that she is pow
erless against them. 1t only proves tha
her members have not used right tn
means wherewith they may. in loyalty q,
her accomplish even greater results than
are claimed by the most enthusiastic fol.
lower of some human propagandist, or OF
some man-born vagary. II is high tlm'
. that her members should thus recognizs
the Incompatible gifts and faculties that
she possesses and their bounden duty q
rely upon the faithful use Of them er,
they allow themselves TO be drawn away
from her faith and practice.