The Washington herald., 1913-04-26
EPISCOPAL.

In circular letter dated April q, 1913,
addressed to the Reverend Clergy OF the
Diocese Of Washington, Bishop Haroihs
says:
"Re,iab,e press information that an APP
neal has been made by the Chinese gov
eminent to all the Christian churches IN
China to set aside April "a as day Oh
prayer that China may be guided TO
wise solution of the critical problems De-
setting her. This appeal was distributed
broadcast by telegraph to all the Gov
ernors and high officials within whose
Jurisdiction Christian communities are 10
be found The representatives OF tne
provincial authorities are instructed 10
attend the services. This is saio 10 pc
The first time in the history OF the ~orio
that such a request mas corhe ifo" :"
n-Christain nation.
In consequence the Bishop sets forth a
speciaI PRAYER for use on Sunday. Aprh
" A. D. 1913, at all services IN the
churches of this diocese.
30 Lord God Almighty, whose name
only is excellent in all the eartn, anu
thy love as wide as the world look GOWN
from Heaven, we earnestly beseecn tnee'
and pour out the abundance of thy mer-
cy unon the Republic of China. GIVE
the leaders wisdom ard patience IN es-
tablishing free and stable lnstitutions'
guide the people to choose Tor once
strong and virtuous men apt ana meet
as well to restrain as to hearten ana en-.
courage: inspire the nation with 1aitniui
purpose to do justly, to love mercy, ana
70 walk humbly with thee. And bring
them all to acknowledge thee, and thee
only. as Lord and God, and to ind their
true freedom in thy service; that SO
righteousness, and peace, and JOY, may
abound among them for all generations
and they themselves may attain citizen-
shin in thy Kingdom eternal In the
Heavens We implore these blessings up
on This new republic for the love Of
thy Sor, our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ Amen"
At four o'clock of the afternoon OF
sunday. April q (Rogation Sunday
special service of prayer for China VIII
be held in the Bethlehem Chapel OF the
Cathedral. A sermon will be preached
Inv the Rev Arthur NJ. Sherman. OF
Hankow. China, on the new Chinese He-
public and the outlook for religion and
civilization in China.
The Cathedral open-air services VIII De-
gin this year, as usual, with service on
Ascension Day. May !, at p. m. Right
Rev. Ethelbert Talbot, DID,, Lib
Bishop of Bethlehem. will be the preacher
For the Sundays following, speciai
preachers are announced:
Nav 4-Rev Henry Lubbock, DID,. rec
tor of Zion and st. Timothy's. New YORK.
May 11-Rev. Herbert Shipman, rector
of the Church of the Heavenly Rest, New
York.
Nav 2eRev w. A. McClenthen, rector
of MI. Cavalry Church. Baltimore. Nd.
June Rev Robert J. Johnston, rector
Of the Church of the Saviour, Philadelphia,
Pa.
June sHRev. Samuel S. Drury, Lid.
rector of st. Paurs School, Concord
N. H.
June Is, .. 2s-Rev. Robert J. Johnston,
rector of the Church of our Saviour,
Philadelphia.
July 6-Rev. Richard W. Hogue. rector
Of the Ascension Church. Baltimore, Md.
July 1s-Rev Howard E. Thompson, of
Woodbury., N. j.
Univ ao-Rev. Charles Fiske, DID,. rector
of the Church of st. Michael and All An
GELS Baltimore. Nd.
August 3l-Rev. Joseph P. McComas,
DID,, rector OF St Annes Parish. An
napolis. Md.
September Z, IA, q, 2s-Rev. Herbert
Parrish, rector Of St Luke's Church,
Baltimore, Md.
On May Y, at 2:so p. m, the spring
meeting Of the Archdeaconry OF Waning
ton will be held at the residence Of Bishop
H2rQ1nK, l4Vf 0aSooCAAAcSteo <ANOesS" $50
Archdeaconry consists not only Of clergy,
but of appointed lay delegates, who are
generally appointed by the rectors Of
the parishes, one for every clergyman
entitled to attend.
On Wednesday, May z. at 10 a. m, the
eighteenth annual convention will be held
in st. Stephens Church 1t VIII begin as
usual with a celebration Of the holy COM
munion at 10 a. m.
About $50 clerical and lay delegates have
a right to sit and vote in the convention.
which is the legislative authority of the
diocese, just az the general convention
is of the national church.
The following are the officers of the
convention. or Of the diocese: Secretary
OF the convention. Rev. Arthur s. Johns.
40 @ Street Southeast. Washington;
chancellor of the diocese, Mr.. Charles II.
Stanley, Laurel. Nd: treasurer Of the,
diocese, Mr.. W. H. Singleton, LIE Droit.
building. Eighth AZ r Streets Northwest.