Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-02
ANECDOTES OF POTTER
Incident at the Episcopal Blshs ops Admittance to Manila.
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 Coin on Him-When He Was Too
 Late to Preaeh-Pitisd by an Aged Negroes.
 An officer of the United States army on his return from the Philippines told this story on Bishop Henry Goldman Potter, the well known Episcopalian churchman:
 When the bishop went out to Manila few years ago, on his arrival at the islands he was confronted by formi- dable list of about thirty questions, which each person who sought admit tance to the port was required to an- swer to the satisfaction of the gov- ernment officers. The list, prepared by Uncle Sam chiefly for Chinese and native Filipinos. was nevertheless sub- mited impartially to all corners.
 Gravely the bishop, as became his respect of forms. wrote down his name, age, occupation, place of birth. He did not even smile as he wrote "No' op- posite the question, Have you any oplumy
 But the last question was too much. A look of mock pain crossed his fea- lures.
 Must I answer thisr' he asked ths examiner.
 The examiner nodded.
 And in the space opposite Are yon polygamist?" the bishop gravely wrote Not yet"
 It is a well known fact that Bishop Potter disapproved of the reckless givs ing of aims. He. had sharp censure for the kind of giving that fosters crime and deceit He believed in savs ing aims for the deserving needy.
 Somebody relates the story of the bishop being stopped by street beg gar one evening as he was hurrying home. He had never been in too much of hurry to stop when he thought he might be of use, so he paused, even though he was hungry man and din. ner was awaiting him long way ofr.
 What's the troubleg he asked the man.
 ''Can you help poor blind man to . nights lodgfu':' began the usual whine. T haven't a penny in my pocket, sir"
 The man was hearty specimen, with E patch over one eye, the other being closed. The bishop turned his glance for an instant, and when he looked back he saw in one quick instant the hitherto closed eye of the beggar giving wise wink to a friend who stood be. side him.
 The bishop dived into his pocket and brought forth a bogus coin that had been passed on him a little while be- fore
 "Don't you think if I give you thIs my aims will suit your afiilctionY he said.
 When Bishop Potter was first elected bishop he used often to preach fin St. Thomas church in New York, where be was great favorlte. As it was not always possible for him to fix his ap- pointments so as to be present at the beginning of service, it was arranged that whenever he found 1t possible to be present he was to come in at any. time in the service and preach. 0n8 day, however, he was later than usual. The preacher for the day had already ascended the pulpit. and as the bishop appeared in his vestments at the chan- eel door In full view of the congrega- tion the choir was singing as the hymn before the sermon:
 Too late, too late! Ne cannot enter nowr'
 A broad smile spread over the faces of the congregation as the bishop, tak- ing in the situation, retreated as quiet iy as possible to the vestry room.
 A few years ago Bishop Potter per- formed an ordination ceremony Iyk Staten Island and, as is customary fn such occasions, wore a small red ho3d at the back of his surpiice.
 An old negro woman was In the com gregation as an interested listener. After the ceremony her mistress. who was also present. asked her what she thought of It.
 Well" she replied In a hesitatiuR vay, Il liked his speech fust rate. but I feel mighty sorry for dat man. ' guess be amt got no woman to tend to him, has hey' she asked.
 On being assured that the bishop was given every possible attention. she rs- piled positively:
 ''Now, knox better dan dat, cause one time when be turned round sav dat de back of his coat was busted and his rcd undershirt was showin' through"
 Not SO long ago Bishop Potter told the following amusing story on him self: "when one has lived for years in America without any special title fn ordinary conversation said the bishop. 1t is not easy 10 become netrs. toned to being hailed ss 'nT lgud whenever any service ls rendered During my various trips to Eurors forad fl frs1uoxQfi,fa frs rt nnwur f,nrm rw