Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-06-19
The EpiscopaI Council.

Editor Reeister-Complying with your
request. submit few notes concerning
the recent meeting of the Council OF the
Episcopal Church in West Virginia.
The opening session was held in ST.
Iohn's Church, Charleston Rev. K.
Douglass Roller, rector, on Wednesday
morning, June 4, the Rev. Harry B Lee,
Jr., OF Weston, preaching the sermon.
In the afternoon Bishop Peterkln read his
annual report to the Council. After CIV
ing a summary of his work during the
wear, he spoke at some length in earnest
opposition to the proposition to change
the name of the Protestant Episcopal
Church. Later ringing resolutions in op-,
position TO such change were committed
10 the Deputies from West Virginia to the
General Convention. to be presented al
its meeting to be held in New York IN
October. Less than half dozen voted
were cast against the resolutions.
On the nights OF Wednesday and Thurs
day. respectively, meetings were held IN
the interests of diocesan and general mis-
sions. II was gratifying to learn OF the
earnest calls from all parts OF the State
for the regular services OF the Episcopal
Church. Many of them must be denied
for the want OF men and money. =,
Rev. DR.. w. Cabell Brown, OF Brazil,
spoke of the wonderful work being done
by our church in that field. He stated
that on the eve OF his departure lady
had donated her house; and when asked
its value she replied that ii had been val
ued at $4,000.
will not consume your space by going
into details. Beautiful luncheons were
served by the ladies on each day except
Saturday, when the Council enjoyed a
picnic at the Sheltering Arms Hospital at
| Hansford, among the miners. Saturday
night Governor and Mrs. Hatfield gave a
reception to the Council and members oil
ST. Johns congregation, the Bishops OF
the diocese and their wives assisting the
hosts in receiving.
Two anniversaries were commemorate
ed at this session. To the Rev. DR.. Rol-
Ter was presented two pieces OF silver
service as a mark OF appreciation OF LIS
TWENTY five wears OF efficient service as
secretary of the Council, and OF the uni
form courtesy and consideration SHOWN
at all times. Rev. p. N. Mcdonald was
he spokesman on this occasion.
t Bishop Peterkin having completed n
35th wear of service as Bishop OF the Dl-
ocese, there was presented to him by the
clergy suitcase for his robes and a
Book of Common Prayer. The Rev:
George A. Gibbons is the only Episcopal
clergyman now resident in the Diocese
who took part in its organization, and TO
him was given the honor of presenting
the Bishop with the testimony OF the deep
affection of his clergy. The Bishops
heart was so full that he could speak only
a few word in response.
On Sunday night Bishop Peterkln de-
livered, as is his custom, closing charge
to the Council, and stranger could moi
fail to be impressed by the warmth OF al,
lection existing between the Bishop and
the clergy. l..
The Council accepted the invitation to
hold its next meeting in Trinity Church,
Shepherdstown, extended by St. An
dreW's Parish through the rector. The
members of the Council who were here
at its last meeting in Shepherdstown ex-
pressed their warm appreciation OF the
hospitality then shown.
Faithfully yours,
| W. w,