The Washington herald., 1913-03-29
EPISCOPAL.

Emmanuel Church, in Anacostia, has
announced to his vestry that, owing TO
his advanced years and weak condi-
tion. he will be compelled to give up
the active work of the parish and send
in hts resignation unless an efficient
curate TO assist him in the growing
work Of the parish can be secured.
The statement made in the press
announcing the unconditional resigna-
ton of Mr.. Davenport was unauthor-
lied and incorrect. 1t Is hoped indeed
that ways and means will be found to
retain Mr. Davenport as rector for some
years to come. To him practically all
the parochlal improvements are due.
and. most of all. the building of the
handsome stone church.
The Washington Glorious met on
Tuesday. March 25, at / D. M, at the
New Ebbitt House, when the hosts Of
the occasion were several Of the cler-
gy. The speaker was the Rev. DIR. G.
II. McGrew. whose subject was The
Church and the Name"
The Rev. Walter Lowrie, rector of
st. Paurs American Church in Rome.
has been in Washington this week, and
while here he lectured on Constantine
the Great: the Transformation of the
Roman Empire from Paganism to
Christianity"
The Rev. Mr.. Lowrie is away from
Rome Tor one year. He left the "Eter-
nal City" November /, last. bv which
time he had, been rector Of 81. Paurs
nearly six full years. Speaking of this
year or absence. Mr.. I.owrie says: The
custom OF the Sabbatical year has be-
come very general in the teaching pro-
iession- The custom grows space, as
II Is found to increase the teachers ef-
hciency. Why should it not be extend
ed to the clergy? No doubt II would
prove as wholesome as in any other
branch OF the teaching profession. In
Rome. at all events, where the congre-
CATION is Tor the Ilost part transient,
there are no such obstacles to its ap-
phcation as in a parish where the pas
tors usefulness depends upon old ties
of intimacy. On the other hand, there
is special reason for countenancfng
the custom here, in the fact that
through long absence the pastor is in
danger of losing touch and sympathy
with the normal church life at home
a touch which can be maintained only
by working at home in the working
season."
Ascension Church is closing one Of
the most successful years in its his
tory, and the rector Rev. ]. Henning
Nelms. d. D.. is much encouraged. He
has not been at all well for several
weeks past, but Is now practically
himself again. The Easter Offering
WAS 20 per cent larger than il has ever
been before. Also the Christmas offer
ing was a marked Improvement on
that of previous years. The rector is
now having the advantage of the co.
operation of Rev. W. Edward Calen-
dar. who has been helping him infor-
mally for some time. but will next
month become one of the clergy of the
parish. II is expected that this asso-
citation of Mr.. Calendar in the work of
the parish will still further set for
ward its prosperity and effectiveness
The Rev. Canon F. ]. 3. Alnatt
professor of divinity in the University
of Lennoxville. Quebec. and canon of
the Quebec Cathedral, is a guest at the
rectory OF the Ascension parish Canon
Alnatt was one of the professors of DR..
Nelms in his course of study for the
ministry, and ever since Canon Alnatt
has been periodic visitor to the
home Of DR.. and Mrs. Nelms. He re-
mains In the city until Saturday
morning, when he returns to Quebec
The prisoners aid department of the
diocese of Washington will hold a
meeting at the residence of Mrs. JSnin,
IL Lafayette Square. on Monday even
ing. March 81. at s o'clock. This or
ganization has not been holding as
many meetings this winter as hither-
to. and it is therefore hoped that the
members will turn out in force for
this meeting. There will be several
interesting addresses made and a re-
port of the work by Mr.. Massie, the
agent of the society. This is the first
of a series of meetings which 1t is
proposed to hold at different houses,
and the public is cordially invited to
attend.
The Church Congress in the United
States has sent out its programme to
the clergy and others interested of
the thirty-first session. which will be
held in Charleston, S. c., April IA. in
elusive. The Congress has never met
so far south before. except in 1907,
when il met in New Orleans. The un-
usual historical interest, both civil and
ecclesiastical. which characterizes
Charleston, as we'll as the proverbial
hospitality of the people and time Of
year when the city is at its best, COM
bine to make it an ideal place for the
gathering. 1t is hoped that the atten-,
dance will be large and as representa-
tive of the country and of the mind of
the church as the programme itself is.
The appointed writers and speakers
come from many parts of the country
which avoids all possible danger OF
provincialism, and according to Gus
tom, Is equally representative of vary
ing phases and shades of thought in
the church.
1t cannot. perhaps. be said that the
programme contains many well-known
names. which is to be regretted. We
are glad, however. to note the name Of
Rev. Reese F. Alsop, ID. D., as speaker.
DIR. Alsop will be in the city over Sum-
day on his way to Charleston, as the
guest Of his brother. Mr.. E. B. Alsop,
and while here he will preach in St.
Thomas Church.
A silver tea for the benefit of the
Episcopal Eye, Ear. and Throat Hos
pital was given at the residence Of
Mrs. Clement Wright Huske, 1927 Wyo-
ming Avenue last Wednesday after
tai, while considered to be under the
the Episcopal Church. is open to all
comers. the majority OF its beneficiar-
les being other than members of the
Episcopal Church.
The Right Rev. G. Mott Williams, d.
D., Bishop of Marquette. sailed for Eu-
rope on March 25, by the Holland
American steamship Potsdam. His ad-
dress while on the continent viii be
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