Evening journal., 1918-05-15

something worth while. rather than
living long and doing nothing. Now
we have chance to fling ourselves and
all we have into the accomplishing OF
great task for the nation and for
mankind.
THE compactness OF Delaware makes
! possible special concentration OF
energy; and our dmInutive common
wealth has been making this possibility
actual. Delaware headed the states in
It's proportionate work for the Red
Cross last June. in It's work for the
Liberty Loan In more recent months
This was due not only TO the special
generosity OF some Of our rich men and
the unusual activity Of our civil lead
ers. These put us over the top In an
alrplane; but even without their aid
tho people OF the State stil went over
The top, well In advance Of most
others. This was due 10 our taking
advantage Of a comparatively small
area and small numbers TO get
all our people into action. State pride
and local rlvalrles had something to do
with II. These are not the highest mo-
lives; but they need not be disparaged,
N they keep alive ambition for the best
things. We can not think too much OF
trying to add TO the diamond luster
OF that flrst star In the upper left hand
corner OF the flag; II Is quite leglti-
mate for Smyrna 10 be determined not
10 be outdone by MiddletOwn, and for
Kent and Sussex TO be denantly reso-
Lutte that all chief hOnors shall not go
to New Castle. There must be some
thing more than this; but let us not
hesitate to enlist local pride in a good
cause. Dehware has done well. That
we have a perfect right TO remember.
But we must also remember that Della
ware has special opportunities for do
| Ing well and possibilities OF doing bet
ter. Past achievements are no excuse
for slaekenlng OF effort, merely an in
centlve 10 unbending energy and per-
sistent work In various ways we have
good reputation 10 live mp to; let MS
better II. Let us waste no time in com
placent boastlng over past achieve
ments either our own or OF those into
whose labors we have entered Let US
keep our eyes fixed on things ahead
intent always on tho duty OF sober
irresistible advance We must be alive
and alert, aligned with the hosts OF
God against the myrmdons OF the
Devil, following our Lords example in
His warfare against powers OF sin. Our
nUNN ~ lHU lIUMl hit his EQHs anu
brothers. So may we be.
I'VE see Jesus, who was made a lit
tie lower than the angels for the suf-
fering OF death, crowned with glory
and honor that lie by the grace OF
God should taste death for every man.
For II became Him, for whom are all
things, and by whom are all things, in
bringing many sons unto glory, TO make
the captain Of their salvation perfect
through sufferings. For both He that
sanctlneth and they that are sanctlncd
are all Of one; for which cause He Is
not ashamed to call them brethren. "
((Heb. II: 9-ii.)
Wherefore seeing we also are COM
passed about with so great a crowd
OF witnesses, let us lay aside every
weight, and the sin which doth so
easily beset US, and let as run with
patience the race that Is set before us.
looking unto Jesus the author and fin
isher Of our faith: \Nh0 for the 10y
that was set before Him endured The
cross, despisng the shame. and Is set
down at the right hand OF the throne
OF God" Heb. xii ~
The bishop referred to the clerical
changes which had taken place in the
diocese, notably the Geath Of the Rev
John Leighton Mckim, on March 20,
after AS years OF ministry In Delaware: /:
the resignation Of the Rev. Elhebart
n. j. Andrews, Of Milford; the rosigna-
tiOn OF the Rev. Charles Thacher
/ pfeifer, OF Laurel; the reception Of two
new rectors, the Rev. William Henry
Darbie. OF ST. Luke's, Seaf0rd, and the
Rev, Howard Gibson England, OF Cal
vary Church, Wilmington the transfer
Of Chaplain Walter Marvne from Fort
/ dupont to Fortress Monroe.
Among the improvements noted by
the bishop during the past year. were
the reduction Of the debt on Emmanuel
Church, Wilmington. by 1850; the
presentation TO Christ Church, Christ
lana Hundred, OF a mosaic altar and an
organ, in memory OF Mrs. Mary Pauline
Foster dupont the gift to 50. Johns.
Wilmington, OF $4,000 for the enlarge
ment OF the parish house. Also a new
organ has been presented TO Ascension
Church, Claymont, by her children in
memory Of Mrs Emma Adelaide Lodge.
and ST. Marks Little Greek, has been
enlarged by the addition OF a chancel
and vestlbulc
Under the head Of Vacancies"
Bishop Klnsman said
milford. Milton, Delaware City and
Laurel need clergy and the dimeultins
OF supplying them call attention TO the
depletion In the ranks OF the ministry
and the dearth of candidates for holy
orders Of which we are hearing much
at this time our own diocese affords
examples OF the lack OF inducement 10
men In holy orders, one OF the things
90 be considered in dealing with these
general questions ] refer not 20 money
hut 10 opportunities for work. Money
we must consider; but that Is not the
chief thing No man who wishes to
make money will under any circum-
sances. think OF undertaking ministerial
work. No clergy receive large salaries,
few even moderate stlaries; and all OF
/, them have official responsibilities which
Involve tho expenditure OF a good part
OF what they receive. our small par
ishes do not offer a living wage. OF
the four ! mentioned, one offers $3.50,
: one $500, the other two less Even with
= The care Of a Mission added, this makes
I no suitable provision for a man with
! family, with the cost OF living what
, II now Is. The average salary paid a
Y rector OF our down-State parishes is
s about sl5 a month A High School boy
7 OF ordinary ability, can, with few
months IN business college. step into
= positions paying more; at the present
. rate Of war wages, many men doing
e the simplest kinds OF manual labor are
Y getting more than double the amount
? The Clergyman IN otto1ffv for fhf- T..