The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-06-09

high tribute - HIN Ter las wonder
state had for the Bishop. Ne pad .
nigh tribute TO him for the wonder
III! WORK he has accomplished IN up
building the church and OF opening
up new fields.
Then the Rev = W. s. Stryker.
rector OF ST. Matthews, took the floor
and after paying u tribute 20 the
Bishop. on behalf OF the congregations
OF St Matthew's and 81. Lukes -.
presented him with the handsome
ring. Following the eloquent talk
made by Mr.. Sryker. in presenting the
ring TO the Bishop. was deply moved
and his every movement showed his
appreciation for the tribute paid 70
him. With a few brief and able re-
marks he extended his thanks and
best wishes to all.
Resolutions Adopted.
Following the addresses. Rev.
Stryker introduced the following reso.
luton. Which was unanimously adopt.
ed; Resolved. That this thirty-sourth
annual council OF the diocese OF West
virginia, record It's deep appreciation
OF the words and spirit OF the address
OF the bishop. which expresses his
grateful Acknowledgement OF Gods
blessing OF love and Of the diocese
formerly of the bishops gratitude be
cause OF the ability 10 render valuable
service in the eXtTa-diOcesan and for
elgn fields during the 30 years OF his
Episcopate We. the members OF the
council, hereby express our firm con
Nlction that under the wise devotion
and seltsacriiicing leadership Of our
beloved diocesan the church at large
has been benefited and strengthened
and that his administration. ability
and statesmaulike attitude in all that
he has done are recorded by all whose
Interest in church work is intelligent
and real
In our own state and diocese we
know that We have "A true father in
God, beloved by all and distinguished
for his uDusual qualities of mind ana
heart. As the first bishop OF West
Virginia. he has laid enduring power
In all that makes for the upuft OF
man and FOR righteousness Of life. As
the founder OF the Sheltering Arms
hospital. he has placed in our midst
lasting memorial 20 his belief in
Christian ministration 10 the physical
own chief shepherd. he has the place
Of honor and affection ~ our own
hearts Few IN the diocese look back
with him beyond The generation which
this year completes. bat many there
are who have come to manhood and
Womanhood during his eriscopate who
this day know and love him as a man
who loves and serves his fellows with
all his heart.
We congr1tIlatc him upon the com
plefion Of generation .n the Eplsco-
pate. and Wee pray thar God keep rs
ever grateful for tho Gift OF His
servant 20 ms and bless and preserve
him 20 MS for many moro days 10
come. Signed Rev J.. =. Strytor.
Roy. j.. ST. spur. Rcv o.. J.. Thomp-
SON. j. : Alfr,orf and g. J.. Thomp-
son
Because of The lengthy celebration
OF the anniversary of Bishop Peter
kin'5 conservation. fhc business ses-
sion o. Tho council scheduled 20 be
called 20 order shortly after o o'clock
did NOT rails" up until hear %. and as a
result. 10 was nearly o'clock before
the business session adjourned The
afternoon was spent tn hearing the re-
ports ~ fhc committee and transact.
ing other routine matters.
The committee on pension and re
lief ~ CLERGY widows and orphans
mad" short ropor' In the Episcopal
church g fund OF tiis kind has been
raised for the benefit OF the widows
~ Tho CIor-twon and clcrgymen
stricken down lu flr prime OF llfc
The report of 'hc permanent fund
committee. Which d. composed of j..
=. Browne. % N Amber and d. IT,
Moss. 1851. fH0u made The report
showed thaf ihc committee has col
locfcf some >.ft-1. with tho irtrr
cst .lrrsouanfs aggregated nearly
$4,000. T.r if OF bonds. stocks
fhe to---1I Banking d. Security CO.
for Pho acrn"r' of 'his committee ag-
rrerate- S.~Ng3.o
Report Of other committees showed
That rho offerings for the past year
were s't.-- >p Two hundred and
ervrrty.Drc unrr confirmed during the
r0-' year ir fhi- state there are 4a1
Sunday -rhor. f.1.l.r-. teaching Be-
900 Irpi' lu f.r past year % largo
number hn.r boon iaut sod. and az
present fhrrD arr 't.l baptized under
fhe car. o' flr bishop
Morning Session.
f"rrr- prayer ana sermon opened
f-a '0HnI day.. session af So NHf-
chow yesterday morning go Il.Hu
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