Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1914-04-16
LONG AND FAITHFUL SERVICE
Resignation Of Rev. March Chase as
Rector Of Trinity Parish.

On February Is. last, while in New
Orleans Rev. March Chase sent the
following letter to the Wardens and
Nestrymen Of Trinity Church of this
city:
New Orleans, La. Feb. Is, lat
To the Wardens and Nestrymeu of Trinity
Church. Mineral Point Wis
For some time have felt that ought to re
sign the rectorShip of .ouv parish, which /
now do.
After an active rectorship Of ~ years | feel
too old to discharge its duties, and ask you TO
accept this resignation in the spirit i'll which it
is offered, to take effect at Easter, which dav
will practically complete my X years rs rector
Of your parish For another reason fix upon
this day, t. Z; in hope that the Rev Mr.. Phillips
will consent to remaiu until after Easter, when
will return to say Farewell. Il thank you and
to surrender the rectory.
1t is very hard for me t. write this fatal word
resignation, which sewers me from a rcctorship
fun ot pleasant associations and mcmories; but
it has to he done. am yours faithfully
NJ. CuAsE, Rector.
On February 90 vestrv meeting
was held, when Mv Chase's letter OF
resignation was read. The following
resolutions We're then introduced, and
on motion We're unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the resignation of Rev. March
Chase of the Rectorship of Trinity Church he
and the same is hereby accepted. to take effect
ut Easter, lali.
In accepting this resignation. this vestry
acknowledges the long service of Dean Chase,
extending over period of nearly thirty three
years, during which time the parish has been
blessed with peace and prosperity, We regret
that our Rector has found it necessary to take
this step.
We, rs "A vcstry, bear willing testimony to his
kindness of heart and sterling qualities and
will ever hold him III grateful Remembrance as
one of the purcst of mon aud faithful Chris
tan minister. He proclaimed the doctrines of
the Church ably and fearlessly, and was con-
stant in his efforts to promote peace and good
will among all his people In leaving this Par
iSh he will Jake with him the love aud affection
of every one of his parishioners
In acknowledgment of our appreciation of
Dean Chase'S long and faithful service rs Rec
tor of this Parish, the Treasurer is hereby di-
rected to pay him at Easter 1914 II sum equal to
three months salary.
Rev. Mr.. Chase preached his fare
well sermon at the 10 80 o'clock service
on Easter Sunday morning. During
his long rectorship he has been held in
the highest esteem by the people of
Mineral Point. A man of gentle ma
ture, and of great kindness of heart,
those who knew him best loved him
most. He has the honor of having been
Rector of a parish for longer period
than any other Episcopal Clergyman in
| Wisconsin; which surely speaks well
for both Rector and Pensioners.
AT the Sunday School service in the
evening Mr., Chase addressed the child
ren. He spoke to them earnestly and
tenderly of the great joy and comfort
which the resurrection of Christ
brought to the world.
Mrs. Chase accompanied Mr.. Chase
here, and they are guests of the Gundry
family. They will make their home
in Winnetka, H.. where Mr.. Chase
will continue in the ministry of the
Church.