, 1908-04-30

| WIN TlNeT, we nave iOtS uhu al
erecting a small church. There arr
other evidences of progress, but l viii
not go further into detail, nor do
feel it wise to refer individually t.
the labors of our missionaries. excep
that we have, l believe, a most conse
Grated, capable and devoted set o
men, who cannot fail to accomplish
good work if they remain with theil
field.
Two Earnest Workers.
REV. John Roberts and Rev. Sher
man Coolidge are still laboring, as yor
know, among our Shoshone and Arap
ahoe Indians. 1t is a noble work, and
lin it they deserve and need the hearty
sympathy of their fellow-workers in
the district, as well as the church
outside.
l do not believe any of us can real
ize the importance of these little be
ginnings, and what it means to organ
ize work in the various little communi
ties hat are springing up in this great
country. 1t may sometimes seem a
discouraging work, but who can tell
as we SOW the seed which one will
prosper or whether they will not all
grow alike? Let us seek to be con
tented in our labors, thankful to dc
the little things, and to work on know
ing that no Christian minister or
layman, having faith in the truth OF
God and believing in the church
vr-b;nb Cbrict a-taJ1iyha1 unrlyin- II,
love and patience, can fail to obtain
the final reward.
Taking Bright View of Things.
Let us all do our best, taking the
optimistic view, and being assured
that in the upbuilding of the church in
this great and new state. with its in.
%teresting people and its vast resources,
we shall not labor in vain in the Lord
but that We shall reap in due season if
we faint not. | want to do all in my
power in your behalf, and desire to
promote all that is for your good. /
certainly need and will heartily well
come your Christian sympathy and
prayers that l may accomplish as
much as possible in laying firm and
deep the foundations of faith in Jesus
Christ and His church, SO that all
that goes into the upbuilding Of Wyo-
ming may stand. through the ages for
the good of humanity and the glory. OF
God"
Spoke to the Clergy.
At the conclusion of the written part
of his address, Bishop Funston talked
to the clergy, assuring them of his
great interest in anything that per
tains to their welfare and of his
willingness at all time to aid in any
way in his power. He also empha-
sized to them the necessity of wit
Messing daily to the power of their
religion by the earnestness and
s%traightness of their lives. This part
of his address was received by the
men present with the greatest evil
dence of approval and appreciation.
Reports From Parishes.
Mr.. Thornberry of Rawlins was
elected secretary and the bishop an
nounced the various committees, ac-
counts of which have previously ap-
neared in these cOlumn The differ
ent clergy beginning with Dean Bode
then gave brief accounts of their work
and at noon adjournment was had for
luncheon at the bisbop's house. the
ladies of the cathedral again proving
charming bostesses. Previous to that
the members of the ~onvocatio were
photographed in from of the cathedral.
At the meeting Yesterday afternoon
in the interests of the Woman's aux.
iliary the various marshes through
their rectors or representatives
pledged $50 for the work.
Named Trustees.
Among the important things done at
this mornings session of the
tion was the appointment of he trus-
tees of the district. DIR. Rafter was
named for the O yeafs' term. Dean
Bode for two wears. Mr.. TaIiaferro of
Rock Springs for three years and Mr..
Burrage of Laramie for n year.
These trustees will be INCORPORATED
and will hold all the property of the
district
District Finances.
The bishop %reported that there was
between 5000 and s4OO in what is
known as the Wyoming clergy fund.
s7OO tn sSOO in the aged and ipfirm