The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-06-05

That one of the greatest problems
confronting the Episcopal church of Or
lahoma today is the lack OF Oklahomans
who study for qualifications as clergy
men of the church. was the statement
made Friday night by Bishop F. p.
Thurston, in an address delivered before
the Laymens Club at the regular month
ly dinner at the Hotel Ardmore. Bishop
Thurston stated that after 30 years Of
functioning in this state, Oklahoma
finds itself in critical condition in re-
garjs to n sufficient number of Episco-
palian clergymen. During the so years
he said, not one Oklahoma family has
sent one boy into the ministry of the
church and present figures show that
there are but two students from Okla
homa. All of the ministers have come
from territory outside
Bishop Thurston was high in his
praise of the activities of the Ardmore
Episcopalians and congratulated them
aprophesizing that the local congrega-
tion was due to perform bigger and
greater things under the able leadership
of the rector Rev. Freieric W. Golden
Howes
The meeting was one of the most in
terestlng yet conducted by the organi-
zation. Ben f. Lindsey presided in fine
manner. bringing in bits of humor oc-
casionally which. caused rippes of hear
" laughter TO emit from those in at
tendance.
Bishop Thurston was introduced by
Judge A. r. West who stated that he
Rad known the ecclesiastical official for
many years Bishop Thurston,' said
Mr West. "is man of impellng per
sonality. and those who know him can
rot halp but love MIN. Everyone learns
10 dixie him as high dignitary Of the
church and as a bishop, but more than
inat-as q man"
Henry D. Rinsland director of the
department Of educational research Of
the Ardmore public schools, delivered
a very interesting address. He spoke
of the necessity of the people of the
present century striving to do things
in order that they might keep abreast
OF the times. There are two classes of
men" said Mr.. Rinsland. zone class
who are lucky II things do not get worse
and another class who get ahead. The
only men who can exist are those VINO
plug"
Ralph Tate was unanimously elected
secretary Of the club, after ii was an
nounced that Walter Youns, former
secretary. had found ii impossible TO
continue his duties in that capacity on
account of necessary long absences from
the city on business matters.
very novel stunt was carried
through in fine manner during the clos
ing period of the meeting. At the sug-
gestion OF Rev. Golden-Howes II was
decided that picnic be held by the |
members OF the church in the near fu- |
ture. Several nominations were made. (
the election Of chairman of the affair |
but 1t appeared that due to alibis OF !
those nominated and other reasons too |
numerous to mention, none Of the per.
sons nominated were voted upon. Fin
ally 1t was agreed that p b. Jeffrles
be appointed as chairman. Mr. Jeffries
was not present at the meeting but i'm.
mediately after ne had been selected as |
chairman, q telegram was received BY |
Chairman Lindsey. and which read as
follows:
Berwyn. Okla, June 3. 1921.
Ben Z. Lindsey. Chairman Laymen's
Club. Hotel Ardmore.
Ardmore. Oklahoma:
II gives me great pleasure to accept |
the nomination as chairman Of the pic |
mic committee for a picnic to be held |
by 81. Philips Parish. This decision was
reached after consulting the people for
whom | work-Mrs. Jeffries and Miss
Jeffres. For subcommittee ! appoin,
as follows:
Ben f. Lindsey. assistant director
general. Publicity committee: Mrs. wal