The Washington herald., 1907-09-14

During the past summer several i'm
portant parishes of the Episcopal Church
have fallen vacant by the removal of
their rectors TO other fields
OF these, the most important from every
point of view is the call of Rev c. r.
Stetson, priest I'm charge Of the Chapel of
the Good shepherd. 10 be one of the
clergy of Trinity Church, New York. the
foremost parish in the United States of
America, II not I'm the world. There is,
in fact, nothing quite like Trinity parish
anywhere else. Il is unique. Mr.. Stetson
is therefore % be congratulated on his
appointment Ii causes. however, no sur
prise TO his friends. for he has well
earned his promotion to higher and more
responsible work
He goes to fill the position formerly
held by the Rev. J. Nevett Steele, Oc-
tober l.
The Rev. George c. Groves, jr.. rector
OF King George parish, Prince George
County. is also going 20 New York. Mr.
Groves IS recognized as a good worker
and strong speaker.
Epiphany Chapel has also fallen vacant
by the transfer of Rev. G. Freeland Peter
to the position of first assistant at EpIph-
any Church. 1t viii be hard to fin the
vacancy thus created. for Mr.. Peter IS
one of the younger clergy from whom
much can be looked for. There is also
vacancy i'm the position of second assist
at at Epiphany, which will probably be
hued on Dr. McKim's return TO the city.
Ascension parish, Washington, Durham
parish. In Charles County 81. Matthews,
Hyattsville. Prince GEORGE County. and
St Johns parish Prince George and
Charles counties, with its parish church
at Accokeek and its chapel az Pomonkey
and Indian Head. are also vacant par
ishes.
Rev. Mr.. Thomas Returns.
The Rev W. J. d. Thomas diocesan
missioner. who has been abroad. has re-
turned to his work, and last Sunday
helped Rev. MT kirkpatrick at Coling-
ton. which vas Mr.. Thomas former par
ish. Rev. Mr.. Carter. rector of st. An
drews. who has also spent the summer
abroad, is not yet home. but is due Sep
tember %
Rev J. Homer Dice is another for
whom Europe has had strong attractions
this summer. Rev. DIT, Harding, rector
Of St PauTs, Is at Brevard, y. c.; Rev.
ArCudeaCou Williams is at Sweet
Springs W. Va, Rev. George +. Dudley
has come back from Ocean City, and is
at work again. Rev. Dr. Cotton Smith is
still at Ipswich. Mass. where he has a
cottage. Rev. DIT. De NrieS has been
back some time from New York. and his
annual trip with bis choir boys 10 their
g..
Mary County, Nd, where the boys /
always have a fine time boating, swim /
ming, grabbing, and ishing.
Opportunity has been taken 10y the /
summer vacation to make several altera- /
tlons in the Sunday school rooms az 4
Epiphany whereby more class room can I
be had and more suitable arrangements 4
made as 10 st8irWays and entrances
throughout the building
Many Bishops To BE There
50 far hfty-six bishops have signifed !
their intention of being present at the
ceremonies connected with the laying of +
the corner stone OF the Cathedral at St /
AIban. II Is desired 10 have these bishops /
as well as other visiting churchmen, suit 3
ably entertained in the homes of ou~
people The Rev, George +. Dudley is I'm /
charge of the hospitality committee. /
which has this matter in hand, and no /
doubt the committees efforts viii Dee
abUndantly successful. Mr. Dudley being .
q good organizer
At ST. Johns. Georgetown, Rev. G. W.
IT. Troop, from Montreal. Canada, has
been in charge since September 1. and
from latest accounts is a very desirable
addition 20 the clerical force OF the city
His father is the rector of St Martins
Church, Montreal. the church of whIcn
Canada's foremost orator Bishop DU-
moulin, was once rector.
Rev. J. ". La Mothe October ] lays
down his work at Epiphany 10 go South.
his new field being in New Orleans. He
viii be much missed at Epiphany and In
the general church life Of the city.
A meeting Of the clergy will be held
to-day at 10 o'clock at Bishop SatterIee's L
residence to conssmmate the arrange
ments for services Sunday, September, %.