Evening journal., 1919-10-23
RECEPTION FOR
BISHOPS TONIGHT
High Prelates Will Be Wei
coined by Governor and
and Mayor
BISHOP BURT TO
MAKE RESPONSE


Bishop William +. Anderson. Of Gin
cinnati, was welcomed by his col
leagues at this mornings session Of
tie Board OF Bishops Of the Methodist
Episcop Church in the United states,
in conference this week at St. Paul's
Methodist Episcopal Church in this
city. Bishop Anderson reported TO the
bishops his observations on conditions
i'm Norway. sweden and Denmark, as
he had found them upon his recent
visit 90 those countries. lie was only
able 10 attend one session Of the con-
ference of bishops. as he had to looNe
Wilmington for New York. lie VIII
sail this week for Europe, where he
viii visit France, Italy and Greece in
the interests Of the forward movement
Of Mclhodsm. and will study conditions
in those countries.
Bishop Earl CranstOn, who is wei
known in Wilmington, as he has pre-
sided over Wilmington Conference in
he past, arrived at the Bishops Con
ference this morning to attend tle
board meeting.
The second mornings session began
at 10 o'clock, concluding at f2.lo
O'Clock. Bishop Luther b. Wilson, sec
.etary for the sessions, stated that this
morning had been taken up with rou-
tine administrative matters, with moth
ing Of special interest 10 the public
decided upon
Following luncheon at the Hotel
dupont, where the bishops are guests,
The business sessions were resumed at
2.30 o'clock. The sunday school room
OF IT. paul's Church has been we'll ar
ranged FOR the meetings, with desks
and chairs in scmi-circular disposal
Dr. Carlisle l.. Hubbard, pastor Of It.
paul's Church. and many Of the Meth-
odist ministers Of the city, frequented
the corridors and parlors OF the church
ills morning 10 greet the bishops and
offer any services within their power.
Bishop Wilson stated this morning
That the assignments OF bishops 20
preside over the various conferences
during the year will not be made until
the last. day OF the meeting Of the
board OF bishops. Local interest is
Keen over the matter Of the bishop who
VIII preside over Wilmington Confer
cnce next spring.
Regular campmeeting weather was
bestowed upon the bishops today but
The warmth Of their reception at -.
paul's and the bright cheerfulness OF
The golden and white chrysanihemums
decorating the parlors made the out
side rain Of little account
The big auditorium OF. the church
ha, been simply but beautifully deco
rated With palms and chrysanthemums
for The big public reception 10 be held
here tonight in honor Of the visiting
prehtes. Prominent above The pulpit
i, a large American flag The church
viii accommodate 1900 persons The
reception Is open TO The public
Governor John q. Townsend. Jr.. Will
Welcome the distinguished churchmen
On behalf OF the state OF Delaware. The
Governor will be introduced by the
Rev Or. Robert Watt. superintendent
n Wilmington District. Mayor William
r.. Taylor viii extend The welcome Of
the city OF Wilmington. On behalf Of
Wilmington Conference. c. lIardesty.
q trustee Of St pauIs VI. +. Church. I
will speak Of The pleasure and honor
felt by this conference in acting as
hosts TO The board OF bishops.
Bishop William Burt. Of Buffalo. will
respond 10 the address OF welcome. as
spokesman for The guests Of honor.
Also on the reception program viii
1e DR.. W. Il. Mowhray. superintendent
II Dover district: Dr. Vaughan :. Col |
ins. superintendent Of Salisbury dis
rict, and Dr. w \. Wise, superinten- |
lent Of Easton district. Music will be |
furnished by st. Pauls orchestra: by
harles r. Edwards in a cornet solo. |
and by Wilmer :. Boldly. in vocal |
solo The bishops will receive, fol- /
owing the program.
The following members Of St Pauls |
church are on the reception commit |
iee- r, C.. Hardesiy. r. W. Cooke Mrs. |
VI. r. Lincoln, Mrs. T.. l.. Hubbard. Mrs. |
j. n. Huntingdon. Mrs. W. d. Bradford. /
A. l.. johnson, H. g. Lindsay. +. l. Da- |
shell. f. H. Jervis, Mrs. J. +. Davis. Miss
Alla Casielow. Mrs. VI. T. Alexander. |
Mrs. Lowell r. Smith. T. IT. Beasion. |
William r. Smith. lr., J. +. Davis. Miss
Anna =. Lincoln. Miss Florence Heinold. |
J. Walter Boyer, r. B. Cartmell. Miss !,
Mildred Toppin. Albert Dougherty and
William L. Skellengcr.