The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1913-06-06
Remarks of Rev. F. E. McManus

The following remarks were made by
Rev. F. E. McManus on Sunday last:
"Nine wears since the pastoral care
of this congregation passed to my min
istrv. The amount of good | may have
accomplished or the errors | may have
committed will not be fully known I'M
til that great dav when the secrets OF
all hearts shall be disclosed But one
thing you will pardon me for saying,
and that is, that my insuficiency for
duties with which | have been charged
can never be understood or felt halt SO
clearly by any one as by myself and
connot be regretted more keenly by
any soul as by my own. Whatever
success has blessed my labors here, has
been made possible by loyal andIwllI-
''As parish our history is briet. 1t
tells us that the establishing of our Ho-
ly Church here, one hundred and three
years since, was accomplished in peace
fitness and harmony. No contentious
have arisen throughout those long
years to disturb our hopes and prog
ress. No root of bitterness has sprung
up to spread its poisonous influence ov-
er our pc ace snd devotion. From the
first day | entered upon my duty here,
to this very hour, our relations as pas.
tor and people have been blessed OF
God, and for all this nv heart is very
thankful, for my 'lot is fallen unto me
in fair ground, yea, haye goodly
heritage.
ct is a goodly heritage, indeed, for
with the constant loyalty OF our vestry,
the board of advice-or cabinet OF the
Rector, | have been. able to do many
things, which could not have been done
otherwise. A body of men devoted to
the Church and its needs and POSSIBLE
tiles. No legitimate request has ever
been recorded as refused, which ever
made, Indeed, have yet never asked
ANYTHING and had it refused. And this,
not because the vestry wished to follow
the way of least resistance but because
the vestry felt it to be their duty to help
the rector in his work and duties. To-
dav | publicly thank the members OF
the vestry, and hope our future rela-
tons shall be as in the past. Then to
the LADIES' Association, owe as SIN
cere and as deserving praise. Forto the
women of the Church we owe spirit
of perseverance and accomplishment !;
and | appreciate all which the ladies
have done To its president we owe a
debt of gratitude for the initiative and
carving out of church work. The
President of the Ladies Association
and the Treasurer and Secretary have
for a number of years given time, tai
ent, LOYALTY and devotion to the cause.
Quoting Montague literally:
Good and loyal women do not run in
bakers dozens. =
1.-The Young peoples Trinity Guild
and all others who have l4bored both to
beautify this sanctuary and help the
poor, l now thank. | cannot close my
remarks without making one more ret
ence and l do hope the gentleman will
pardon me for making it, | just can
not help it :
Our Church Treasurer who for
a number of years past, has given time,
ability, integrity and earnest careful
ness to the administration of the
church's funds. Never, during my min
istry have | have found him other than
strict business man, but withal a
courteous and conservative gentleman
To him l take pride to extend my con-
fdence, and pray that his ministrations
shall continue as in the past, for in MI.
w. S. Hill we have a most capable Off
Ger.
"Let me here end this discussion, but
before closing it may interest you to
know that oficiated at 1872 Baptisms !;
O. persons were confirmed; 81 couples
were married and II Buried, The total
receipts for nine years are SI4,229 81