The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-07-24

loyal congregation and kind friends,
not only was the sum raised, but plans
were laid for the remOdellng of the
rectory.
| New Church Building.
The new church building was con-
secrated with elaborate and adequate
ceremony, by Bishop MillSpaugh, De-
| cember 10, 1909.
| Bishop Millspaugh has always had
the very best interests of ST. Simon's
very near his heart, and without his
care, generosity and episcopal guild
ance in special sense, the congrega-
ton would not have been what it is
today.
The Rev. George Gilbert Walker
the present priest in charge, began
his incum bency in October, 1912. He
was educated at Columbia, and the
General Theological Seminary, New
York city. In 1913 Washburn college
master of arts Mr.. Walker also has
the degree of PHI. B., as well as that
of associate in arts of the University
| of London, England. Within the
| church he is a priest associate of the c,
| B. S. and the G. L. c.. A close student
| of ethical and religious problems, a
| dignified and positive speaker, the
present incumbent of this congrega-
| ton has made himself felt as an in
tellectual and social force among his
! people.
Rectory Remodeled.
The priest and people, zealously and
have been able to complete the fund
and to remodel the rectory, a pretty
little dwelling next the church.
Officers of the Church.
Following are the officers of the
church and of the societies and clubs:
Senior warden, James H. Guy, attor-
ney at law; Junior warden and clerk
of vestry, A. NJ. Thomas, attorney;
county clerk; Thomas Bright, contrac-
tor; T. B. Martin, M. D.; treasurer,
A NJ. Thomas; assistant clerk, Mrs. S.
G. Watkins; Sunday school teachers,
choir, Mrs. J. NJ. Wright, Miss Clifford
Roach, Mrs. Frank Hodges, Miss
Sosetta Grant, Mrs. Ina Grant. Miss
Title Jones, Mrs. George G. Walker,
and Master Thompson: president of
Women's Guild. Mrs. NJ. E. Young;
president of S. Mary's club, Mrs. T. p.
Martin; president of Mems club, the
Mrs. James H. Guy; president of
Women's Auxiliary; Mrs. Thomas
Bright; president of Altar Guild, Miss
Lena Thompson; director of s. Marys
Juniors, Mrs. L. P. Martini; Mrs. J. NJ.
Ferguson, secretary-treasurer WON
ems AUXILIARY; Mrs. George G. Walker.
secretary 8. Marys club; Mrs. NJ. z.
KuykendaH, treasurer s. Marys club;
Mrs. Paul Jones, vice president S.
Mary's club; Walter Jones. secretary
treasurer Mems club; Mrs. Watkins
secretary Women's Guild; Mrs. ]. NJ.
| Wright, treasurer Womens Guild;
church organists, Mrs. John Ferguson
and Mrs. George G.. Walker.
! These clubs and societies have done
and are doing efficient service for the
maintenance and progress of the par
| ish.
S. Simons has a loyal and devoted
congregation, who stand and work to-
gether always for the good of the peo-
pie and of the church.
/ The services of this church are rit-
ualistic, dignified and catholic, all the
services being choral except early
morning eucharist.
This parish is a factor in the growth
| of the community
| Other Kansas Churches.
| The other Episcopal congregations
of colored people in Kansas are: At
Wichita, S. Augustine's: Leavenworth,
s Philips, of which the Rev. George
G. Walker is in charge, and at Kansas
| City, Kan, Ascension.
/ June Is the Rev. George CT. Walker
married Miss Madeline Beck of Wa
mego, Kan, a graduate of the State
! Normal school