The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-11-16

work, as we do in the material
things Of life? If We did how much
easier our problems in church work
would be solved" Miss King stated
that on account of Illness, Mrs.
Crawford OF Rochester was unable
to be with them as she expected.
Mrs. Lincoln told OF the success
OF the prayer. Offering and thank
boxes and also OF, the mission OF the
deanery.
Resolutions were prepared by
Mrs. r. e. Brown and her assistants
and read by the secretary, thank
ing the various deaneries for their
presence and interest shown in this
red letter day. An Offering was
taken for the work OF the organiZa-
ton.
At SIX O'Clock supper was served
in the Guild hall.
A soft glow from cathedral candles.
concealed lights in ceiling and altar
window, radiated over the chancel
altar and choir stalls, at the even
ing service. In surplusces robes of
white, which heightened its I'M
pressiveness, the fifty members OF
the choir, the rectors and priests In
official robes, the altar boys, made
a memorable picture which will live
long In the hearts OF those present.
Grouped about the ckaucel IN a circle
were the bishops and rectors and
at the side center stood q beautiful
silk American nag, and Process
sional cross, symbolical Of soul and
Of country.
Inspiring Musical Program
It was an inspiring musical pro-
gram, given under the direction of
Mrs. H. A. Patterson, Every an
them given was q gem OF feeling,
perfection OF phrasing and made a
heart appeal to the bearers. AS q
soloist in open the Gates Of the
Temple" Glen Shoemaker carried
his part in fine voice. beautiful In
tone production and smoothness.
and with a sincerity and feeling of
unusual depth. Mrs. c. r. Goslee
and Mrs. F. w. Manderfeld, Miss
Ella Young and Miss Irving. as so
loists each sang their parts con-
scientiously and with deep musical
two violinists and pianist. Others
which are to be complimented for
solo parts were DR.. H. J. Lloyd, Ho.
sea Harmer, Brinley Jones, and
Dick Wood.
William James Spicsr, who Is a
student at the Seabury Divinity
school, Faribault, had the honor of
reading the first time from the new
Bible which rested on the Htany
desk, both gifts to the church. The
text selected was from the seventh
chapter Of Chronicles. Rev ]. War
son welcomed the guests In his US
ual lovable manner which has so
endeared him to the hearts of mis-
members and others. "To the young
architect, Henry Gerlach, who has
given his labor Of love, increasingly
upon this church. ! offer my con-
gratulations," said DR.. Watson. "Also
to the men who have in days weeks
and to one man who has devoted
many hours OF work, and but for
this the church not have been fin
ished today. This is not a building
but the handiwork of love in His
name" he said. He also compliment
ed the laborers, whom he said could
not have worked better and never
had he heard an uncouth sentence or
rprofane word during its erection.
Bishop McElwain brought greet
ings from all Of the different par
ishes Of the state and said there
was not a parish In the state but
what were rejoicing with them to-
night. He complimented highly the
parish here on having such a rector
as DR.. Watson. He then read sew
letters sent to the church.
The impressive feature of the ev-
ening was the appeal Of Mrs. Ed
ward Cross of st. Paul. dressed In
a lovely japanese gown. who gave
short reading relating the history
OF the Japanese religion, OF their
conversion, and then Of the tragedy
which has recently occurred and
taken all but their religion. This
was followed by an offering for the
Relief fund for the Japanese church.
Short addresses were followed by
apolis, Archdeacon of Minnesota:
Reverend T. Ross Paden, pastor of
the First Presbyterian church. Man
kato; George M. Palmer. Mankato:
Rev. George Buzzelle, rector of st.
Andrews church, Minneapolis.
Each brought greetings and con-
ordinations, good will and fellow
ship to the members of the church.
Rev. BuZzelle is an old CO. worker
with DR.. Watson, in the northern
country and related some interest
Ing experiences of their /labors and
also or his own ministry, which
contained much wit and humor. The
services closed with the occasional.
Visitors From Away.
The out of town guests to attend
the dedication, were: Mesdames, w.
L. johnson, Mac Kretchner, s. Mel
son, Rauson, Harry La Due, Charles
Dempsey, ]. Poetz. George F. Nut
ter. II: ]. Essler, George T. Olsen.
j. w. Daniels, H. ]. Ofenloch, F. w.
Babcock. Stratham and Rev. w. l..
Johnson. all OF the church Of the
Holy Council Of st. Peter; Rev. and
Mrs. Baggot, Mrs. George H. Davis,
wife OF one Of the former rectors.
all Of Minneapolis; !. M Mcconnell
Of st Paul; Miss Aliner, assistant
principal OF st. Mary's' College Of
Faribault; Miss Amy L: Lowey,
principal Of st. Mary's college, Miss
Foster; Mr.. and Mrs. George Wes-
ton. Rev. Hubert L. Miller, Dean
Zubeck. dean Of the cathedral. and
his assistant. Mr.. Miller of Fart
bault; Rev. Tembrook Of Austin:
Rev. Drape Of Fort Dodge: Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Y. Nellie of New Ulm; Mr..
Hudson. former rector Of Mankato
of Rochester: Mr.: and Mrs. Nee Of
Faribault; Mr.. and Mrs. George Nut
ter of st. Peter; Mrs. H. A. Allen of
Minneapolis: Mrs. E. Hubbard Rich
ter of st. Paul: Mrs. w. T. Rade.
Mrs. w. F. Markham: Mrs. F. A.
LIE Sueur Center; Mrs. E. c. Staples
of st. Paul.
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