The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-11

a discussion on problems of the archdeaconry.
 Changes reported during the last three months in the archdeaconry were the death of William E. Hooker of New Milford, who was the oldest minister from point of service in the diocese. He had served St. Peters Church, Plymouth and St. Marks Church, Terryville; the Rev. Henry de Maurice resigned from St. Johns Church, Pine Meadow June 1 and was appointed minister in charge of St. Paul's Church, River ton; Rev. F. R. Murray was appoint ed minister in charge of St. Johns Church, Pine Meadow, June l; Rev. John J. Randolph rector of St. Peters Church, Plymouth and St. Marks Church, Terryville resigned Sept. 1 to become rector of All Saints Church, Meriden; Rev. F. L. c. Lorentzen resigned from St. James Church, Winsted, Sept. to become rector of Trinity Church. Norwich.
 Resolution Offered
 The resignation of Archdeacon Harris was read by Rev. Leonard Smith, rector of Trinity Church Thomaston. and secretary of the archdeaconry. Rev. MT. Smith offer- ed the following resolution:
 "Be it resolved that the Litch- field archdeaconry assembled in Trinity Church, Torrington, on Tuesday Oct. 10, 1939, pay to the Rev. R. V. K. Harris its sincere tribute of gratitude and affection.
 The high reputation of the Litch- field archdeaconry for friendless and missionary zeal among its clergy and laity has been nourished and encouraged by the Rev. MT. Harris during his 28 years ministry in Litchfield county; first, as the rector of St. Paul's Church, Bantam, and later as rector of St. James Church WinSted. For IS of these years he has served faithfully as secretary of the Litchfield archdeaconry, and for eight more served as our arch- deacon.
 In the hearts and mind of the clergy and laity of the Litchfleld archdeaconry there will always re- main warm memories of his quiet dignity, fine courtesy and sympathic understanding, and his presence will be greatly missed in our meetings.
 For all that Archdeacon Harris, has been, and for all that he has done for the church in this part of the diocese of Connecticut the Litch- field archdeaconry thanks him and in his well earned rest wishes him great happiness and peace.
 Be it further resolved that a copy of this minute showing the action of the Litchfield archdeaconry be sent to the Rev. R. V. K. Harris and that it may be published in the Connecticut Churchman."
 Lay Delegates Present
 Clergymen attending the meeting were: Rev. H. F. Hine, Torrington Rev. Leonard Smith, Thomaston Rev. c. McGay, New Milford, Rev H. J. Chiera, Salisbury, Rev. E. R Merrill, Oakville, Rev. c. s. Gillis Woodbury, Rev H. W. Perkins, North Woodbury, Rev. Robert Day, Rox- bury, Rev. Dr. Thomas s. Cline Watertown, Rev. Floyd Tomkins Washington, Rev. J. R. V. MacKen- zie, Canaan, Rev. L. I. Belden Terryville. Rev. F. J. M. Cotter Sharon, Rev. w. J. Brewster, Litch- field, Rev. F. R. Murray, Pine Mea- dow, Rev. c. Goodwin, Torrington Rev. H. w. Manley, Bantam and Rev. H. Kelly, Litchfield.
 Lay delegates were o. L. Oberlee Canaan, William Richardson, North field, Willis N. Austin, Plymouth James w. Scott and Charles Low ther, Thomaston, Mrs. Clarence An derson and Mrs. Stephen Halloway Oakville, w. A. Buell., Bantam. Her bert R. Johnson, Bethlehem, G. S Daniels, Oakville. Judge Origen s. Seymour, Litchfield. William Birge, Frank Straight, Milton, and the Messrs. Buckingham and Mcintyre, Roxbury.
 Dinner was served the clergy and delegates by women of the church.