The gospel messenger, Diocese of Central New York, Part 60

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Publication date: 1905-1908
Publisher: Syracuse, N.Y. : Diocese of Central New York
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Beauchamp, Coddington and Wilson, and the Rev. Messrs. Raymond, Schwartz, Saphore, Merlinjones and Hyde. The Bishop celebrated the Holy Communion, the Rev. Mr. Raymond reading the Epistle and the Rev. Dr. Beauchamp the Gospel. The Rev. L. L. Weller, Deacon, was also in the Chancel.


SUNDAY SCHOOL ADVENT OFFERING. Previously acknowledged $87.95


St. James', Theresa 3.00


St. Peter's, Redwood 2.32


Calvary, Syracuse 3.28


St. John's, Phoenix 1.00


Trinity, Fayetteville


2.26


Total $99.81


JOHN C. JAGAR, Treasurer.


G. F. S. HOLIDAY HOUSE.


The committee for the Diocesan Holiday House would like to interest the readers of THE GOSPEL MESSENGER in this under- taking-new to us, but long past its experi- mental stages in very many dioceses where the Girls' Friendly Society is strong. Wherever a Holiday House has been tried the result is always the same, added strength to the Society and great benefit to the members availing themselves of the privileges of the House.


Although in this first year we can only hope for a simple beginning, we look forward to the time in the near future when the greater number of our four hundred girls will eagerly look forward to the vacation weeks in the Holiday House, which we hope will have then grown to be a centre of influence and happiness.


We would like to enlist the interest and the assistance of every reader of the MESSENGER, and indeed of every Church- man and Churchwoman in the diocese that we may be able to carry on this work aş rapidly and as thoroughly as we are con- fident the cause deserves.


MISS M. I. DOOLITTLE, MIss F. L. TALCOTT, Committee.


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The following is the list of speakers for. the Noon-Day Services, to be held in Grace Church, Utica, during Lent :


March 5, 6, 7-Rt. Rev. Charles Tyler Olmsted, D.D.


March 9, 10, 11-Rev. Edward H. Coley.


March 12, 13, 14-Archdeacon Cooke.


March 16, 17, 18-Rev. James J. Burd.


March 19, 20, 21-Rev. H. E. Pike, Ilion, N. Y.


March 23, 24, 25-Rev. H. G. Codding- ton, D.D., Syracuse, N. Y.


March 26, 27, 28-Rev. John R. Hard- ing, D.D.


March 30, 31, April 1-Rev. Jas. K. Parker, Waterville, N. Y.


April 2, 3, 4-Rev. H. W. Foreman.


April 6, 7, 8-Rev. H. W. Crydenwise, Clinton, N. Y.


April 9, 10, 11-Rev. Wm. Curtiss White, Clarks Mills, N. Y.


April 13, 14, 15, 16-Rev. W. W. Bellinger, D.D.


The proposed Missionary Rally in Utica last month proved to be a case of "Hamlet with Hamlet left out." The Rev. Dr. Lloyd, who was to address the meeting, to meet and to hear whom some fourteen of the Clergy assembled from the city and neighborhood, in addition to a fair sized


congregation, did not put in an appearance at all until about 9:30 p. m., when the belated train which he had taken from Boston reached the depot, nearly two hours behind time. The appointed service was held, however, in hopes that Dr. Lloyd would come at any minute, and the Bishop of the Diocese being present made a mis- sionary address.


Mr. Wm. A. Haberstro, the field sec- retary of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew, has recently visited this Diocese, and ha's made addresses in quite a number of the Churches, endeavoring to arouse interest in the work to which he is devoted. He is a very dignified, earnest man, speaks well, and has undoubtedly done much good by his manly words, which it is to be hoped will be shown by an increased zeal in the work.


GENERAL NEWS.


The old Diocese of Georgia having been divided, and Bishop Nelson having chosen the new part which is called Atlanta, the new Diocese of Georgia held its Conven- tion for election of Bishop on Wednesday and Thursday, February 12th and 13th. On the fourth ballot the Rev. Frederick F. Reese, D.D., of Nashville, was elected, and the election was made unanimous. Dr. Reese is the man who was elected by General Convention as Missionary Bishop of Wyoming, but declined because he could not live in the climate of that State. So far as we know he has not yet signified his acceptance.


The Diocese of Delaware held a special Convention last month for the purpose of electing a successor to the late Bishop Coleman. After having twenty-seven ballots with no election, the Convention adjourned to meet again in the spring for the same purpose.


We wish to call attention to the Children's Number of the "Spirit of Mis- sions," published for March, 1908, and to bespeak for it a large circulation and an extensive sale among old and young alike. From the frontispiece, which is Hoffman's beautiful picture of Christ blessing little children, all the way through to the end it is admirable. As points of specia interest we would refer to Caroline W. Mackenzie's letter, on page 167, to the "Story of Mercedes," page 174, and to the picture of the seven little Chinese girls. on page 186, "each of whom can repeat the entire New Testament from memory.' We wonder how many girls or boys ir Central New York can do that. Caroline Mackenzie shows that she has learned the true way to save and to give. Mercedes has inbibed our Lord's own spirit of loving kindness and sympathy, and knows how to comfort others by denying herself. And the Chinese girls can teach children ir America the value and importance of studying the Word of God.


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PERSONALS.


The Rev J. Hamilton Stirling, of Jordan, who has been visiting for the last wo or three months in Ireland, has eturned to his parish.


The Rev. Thomas Stafford, of Cleve- and, having been much reduced in trength by an attack of the grippe, and needing treatment and rest, went for two or three weeks to St. Luke's Hospital, Utica, last month, and has now gone back to Cleveland very much improved. He peaks of St. Luke's, its physicians, nurses and general appointments, in the highest praise.


The Rev. Wm. R. McKim, ' Rector of St. John's Church, Oenida, was offered by a friend in the west the great privilege of a trip to the Holy Land, to sail on Feb- ruary 7th and return April 17th. He re- gretted to leave his parish at such a busy time of the year, but the Bishop and all his friends recommended him to go; and his services are being provided by various Clergymen of the Diocese.


SYRACUSE ITEMS.


The Church of the Saviour is under- going a process of improvement. The basement of the Church, which is twelve feet in height and well-lighted, is being prepared for a parish work-shop. When present alterations are completed this will furnish a choir room, several guild rooms and a chapel, all of which may be used severally for Sunday School classes, and can then be thrown into one general assembly room or hall for the entire school. $1,600 have already been expended upon this improvement, and as much more will be required before the work is completed. This is altogether independent of the still greater improvement soon to be made in in the erection of a suitable chancel to the memory of the late Bishop Huntington. The sum of $9,600 has been subscribed toward that memorial by friends of the late Bishop,


The Rector of St. Mark's Church has made arrangements for two courses of ser-


mons by visiting clergymen during Lent, one on Tuesday evenings and the other on Sunday afternoons. The latter course will be devoted to an exposition of the distinc- tive doctrines and practices of the Church.


The Associates of St. Mark's Parish have sent a barrel of clothing and other, useful articles to Mrs. Wilkie for use in her work among the negroes in the Sea Islands off the Carolina coast.


A well attended meeting of the Church Sunday School Institute was held at St. Mark's Church on Monday evening, February 17th. The address was made by the Rev. Richmond H. Gesner, of Christ Church, Oswego. A "Question Box" followed, and this elicited a lively and interesting discussion of many Sun- day School problems. It was decided at this meeting to offer Institute certificates to all children able to recite the Catechism perfectly.


The Men's Club of Trinity Church entertained the Bishop on Monday even- ing, February 17th, and was favored with a very stimulating address on the subject "What a Men's Club Can Do for Church and Neighborhood." The president of the Men's Club of the First Presby- terian Church was also a guest and delivered very interesting remarks on the same subject.


Calvary Church,-The work at Calvary Church is rapidly progressing. There are real signs of increased activity all along the line. Former communicants are taking their places in the ranks of the Church's forces. The attendance at the services has materially increased, not forgetting the early morning service, at one of which recently abouty ninety people received the Sacrament. During the past month five persons have been baptized,


Financially the parish has made a great advance. All bills are paid including the apportionments for Diocesan and Domestic and Foreign Missions. In response to a parish letter sent out recently setting forth


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the duty and privilege of making regular weekly contributions for the work of the . Church many replies have been received and the amount of regularly pledged offer- ings has increased in the past three weeks nearly $300 a year, and returns are still coming in.


It was a great pleasure to the members of this parish to hear the Rev. James O. S. Huntington, O. H. C., at the Evening Service on February 9th. The Rev. Fr. Huntington is one of the former Rectors of this Parish.


St. John's Mission at Phoenix, which is conducted under the auspices of the above parish is prospering. Two adults have been baptized. There is an average attendance of forty people at the Sunday services. The prospects for the Confirma- tion class are good.


On the afternoon of Wednesday, Feb. 19th, a joint meeting of the senior and junior branches of the Woman's Auxiliary was held in St. Paul's Parish House. Besides representatives of all the city parishes there were present members of the Branches from Baldwinsville, Manlius, Warners, Fayetteville and Marcellus. Deaconess Drant told the story of her work among the Chinese in SanFrancisco. The address was followed by a social hour.


On Wednesday, February 19th a reception was given in St. Paul's Parish House by the Men's Club to the Rev. R. I. Murray the newly installed curate. Most of the Clergy of the city were present. Addresses were delivered by the Rector; and curate, followed by music and refresh- ments. The secretary's report showed the club had almost doubled its membership during the last few months.


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Ground will be broken for the new St. Paul's Parish House at the first possible moment in the spring so as to have the new home of the parish completed before winter. The present structure will be left standing till the middle of June to provide for the needs of the Diocesan Convention, work being carried on in the meantime to the south and rear.


CONVOCATIONS.


FIRST DISTRICT.


The winter Convocation of the First District was held in Trinity Church, Watertown, January 28th and 29th, in conjunction with the Woman's Auxiliary. The Holy Communion was celebrated on Tuesday morning at 10:30, the Dean, the Rev. Thomas Duck, being the celebrant, assisted by the Rev. W. A. Braithwaite, the Rev. Theodore Haydn preaching the sermon.


At 12:30 luncheon was served by the ladies of the parish.


At 2:30 the business meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary was held. At this meeting Miss Julia Emery, the general secretary of the W. A., addressed the mem- bers.


At 4:00 p. m. the Junior Auxiliary held its meeting, when Miss Emery spoke of Miss Carter's work in Alaska.


At 7:30 Evening Prayer was said by the Rev. Messrs. Cook and Sommerville .. The reports of the Missionary Clergy were read by the Dean, after which the Bishop presented an appeal received in behalf of the George Junior Republic, after which he urged upon the Clergy the duty of patience and optimism; and upon the laity their duty of aggressive Christian work, especially in the Sunday Schools. A missionary address was then given by the Rev. F. L. Metcalf.


On Wednesday morning at 9:30 the Litany was said by the Rev. G. A. Shaw.


At 10:30 the Holy Communion was celebrated by the Archdeacon, assisted by the Dean and the Rev. G. A. Shaw, the sermon being preached by the Rev. J. C. Jagar.


The business session was held at the Rectory at 2:30 p. m., the following being present : The Archdeacon; the Rev. Thomas Duck, Dean; the Rev. F. W. Eason, Rector of the parish; the Rev. Messrs. W. A. Braithwaite; A. J. Brock way; Walter E. Cook; Geo. E. Edgar Theodore Haydn; John Carl Jagar Franklin L. Metcalf ; Gilbert A. Shaw; G P. Sommerville, D.D., and Messrs


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errick, Tilden, Hinds and Cooke of the ity.


The Rev. Theodore Haydn was elected cretary to fill the unexpired term of e Rev. Mr. Raynor, who has removed om the district.


The Archdeacon spoke of the problem clerical support; the importance of eeting the apportionment for General issions; and the necessity of having the v-Laws of the Convocation conform to e Canons of the Diocese.


A new code of By-Laws was adopted by e Convocation, and the Dean was re- rested to have the same printed and dis- ibuted throughout the District.


The Rev. F. W. Eason and Mr. J. M. ilden were elected members of the Stand- ig Committee of the District.


The Dean appointed the Rev. Mr. Jagar nd Mr. J. M. Tilden a committee to audit he accounts of the Treasurer.


After a vote of thanks to the Rector and ongregation of Trinity Parish for their ospitality, the Convocation adjourned to heet with St. John's, Cape Vincent, in une.


THEODORE HAYDN, Secretary.


SECOND DISTRICT.


The 120th meeting of the Convocation f the Second Missionary District was held n St. Luke's Church, Utica, (Rev. E. F. I. J. Masse, Rector,) on Tuesday, Jan. 8th, the Rev. E. H. Coley, Dean, presid- ng. Besides the Dean there were present he Archdeacon; the Rev. Dr. Bellinger ; nd the Rev. Messrs. . Allen, Ashley, Byron-Curtiss, Crydenwise, Clarke, Burd, Iiggins, Masse, Matthews, McKim, Parker, F. C. Smith, C. M. Smith, Schrader, Wadsworth, White, and the Rev. T. E. Coley, of Connecticut.


Dinner was served by the ladies of the parish at one o'clock, and at 2:30 p. m. he Convocation assembled for business in the Parish House. The Dean read the reports of the several missionaries of the District, and other business of a similar nature was transacted. After passing a vote of thanks to the Rector and people of


St. Luke's for their hospitable entertain- ment the Convocation adjourned to meet in April at St. Mark's Church, Clark's Mills.


JESSE HIGGINS, Secretary.


THIRD DISTRICT.


The 122nd regular meeting of the Con- vocation of the Third District was held in Trinity Memorial Church, Binghamton, Tuesday and Wednesday, January 14 and 15.


Tuesday evening, at 7:45 o'clock a shortened form of Evening Prayer was said by the Rev. Wilson E. Tanner, the lesson being read by the Rev. Percy T. Olton. Addresses were made by the Bishop of the Diocese, the Dean of the District, and the Rev. Geo. Wallace of Tokyo, Japan.


Wednesday there was a celebration of the Holy Communion at 7:30 a. m., and a second celebration at 10:30 o'clock. The sermon at the later service wa's preached by the Rev. Wilson E. Tanner.


After partaking of the hospitality of the ladies of the parish the business meeting was called to order at 2 p. m., the Bishop presiding .


The Secretary being absent the Bishop appointed the Rev. C. Du Bois Broughton secretary pro tem.


The following answered the roll call ; The Rev. Messrs. Broughton, Hakes. Hegeman, Longley, Lambert and Sizer.


There were also present as lay delegates Mr. Wm. HI. Shaw, of Christ Church, Binghamton ; Mr. S. B. Drass, of Trinity Memorial Church, Binghamton : and Mr. Joseph E. Packard, of St. Paul's, Oxford. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.


Dean Longley read a letter from Rev. Mr. Kirkland expressing his thanks to the several Churches of the Convocation for their aid in repairing St. Luke's, Har- pursville. A letter was also read from the Rev. Dr. Duff telling of his work in Chenango County for the quarter. There was a discussion as to the possibility of taking up work at Endicott, and of send- ing a lay reader to Chenango Forks.


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An invitation was received from the Rector of Christ Church, Guilford, invit- ing the Convocation to hold its next meet- ing there.


The Bishop spoke of the coming meeting of the Pan-Anglican Conference and his hope that the Diocese might be represented.


On motion it was resolved that the sum of fifty dollars, or as much thereof as might be necessary be placed at the dis- posal of the Bishop for work in the Dis- trict.


On motion it was resolved that the Secretary send a letter to the Rev. Mr. Andrew, Rector of Zion Church, Windsor, expressing the sympathy of the members of the Convocation in his continued illness.


A vote of thanks was tendered the Rector, and the people of Trinity Memor- jal Church for their hospitality, and, on motion, the Convocation adjourned.


CHIAS. D. BROUGHTON, Secretary pro tem.


SIXTH DISTRICT.


The 108th Convocation of the Sixth District met at St. Paul's Church, Owego, Monday and Tuesday, February 17th and 18th, 1908.


Evening Prayer was said by the Rev. Harry Idle and the Rev. C. H. McKnight. Addresses were made by the Rev. N. S. Boardman, Dean, and the Rev. Chas. T. Raynor. The Dean spoke on the financial needs of the work, and Mr. Raynor on the Great Commission, "Go ye into all the world."


On Tuesday morning, at 10:30 a. m., there was a celebration of the Holy Com- munion by the Dean, assisted by the Rector and Rev. W. Herbert Hutchinson. The Rev. A. B. Rudd, of Elmira, preached the sermon from the text, "The seed is the word of God," St. Luke 8: 11.


The business session was held after the service, when the following were found to be present : The Rev. N. S. Boardman, Dean ; the Rev. Messrs. J. H. Kidder, W. H. Hutchinson, C. H. McKnight, A. B. Rudd, C. T. Raynor, Harry Idle, and the Rev. Mr. Dunham, of Addison, W. N. Y.


The Dean made a report and spoke o the conditions of some of the missions i the District.


The reports of the Missionaries of th District were read by the Secretary, als the report of the Treasurer, who wa absent.


Resolutions, concerning the death of th late Treasurer, H. N. Bostwick, to be place on the minutes of the Convocation an sent to the family, also to the GOSPE MESSENGER, were drafted.


The usual vote of thanks was passed fc the kind hospitality of the people of S Paul's Church.


N. S. BOARDMAN, Dear HARRY IDLE, Secretary.


OBITUARY.


THE REV. JOHN J. ANDREW.


The Rev. John J. Andrew, whose illnes and removal to the hospital in Syracus we reported last month, passed awa rather suddenly on Thursday, Februar 13th, and was buried from Grace Church Syracuse, on Monday morning following The good care and treatment that h received at the hospital was of great benef to him in making his last days more con fortable and cheerful, but his disease wa incurable, and the physicians knew from the beginnig that he could not recover Everything that kindness and skill coul do to relieve him was gladly rendered b the physicians and nurses, and he, hi wife, and all his friends appreciated th comfort that was brought to him by th Hospital of the Good Shepherd. At hi funeral the Bishop, the Rev. Dr. Codding ton and the Rev. Mr. Saphore conducte the service, the Rev. Dr. Willson and th Rev. Messrs. Perrine, Longley, Schwartz Malcom-Smith, and Hakes acted as pal bearers, and the Rev, Dr. Beauchamp and the Rev. Messrs. Empringham, Cryden wise, Jones and Murray were present i: surplices. There was a celebration of th Holy Communion, and the interment wa in Oakwood Cemetery.


The funeral of the late Bishop o Nebraska, Dr. Worthington, whose deatl


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Mentone, France, in January, was ported last month, took place in the nurch of the Incarnation, New York, on nesday, February 11th, at eleven o'clock the morning. The Bishops of New ork, Ohio, Connecticut and Nebraska iciated, and a number of other Bishops ere present in the pews, there being no om for them with their vestments in the ancel. Several of the Nebraska Clergy pre in the procession, but took no part in e service. The interment was on the llowing day at Lenox, Mass.


The whole Church was shocked to read Saturday evening, February 22nd, of e death of the Bishop of Washington, the t. Rev. Dr. Satterlee. It is said that he as out the previous Sunday and preached, it was shortly afterwards taken with the ippe, which in a few days turned into heumonia and carried him off quite sud- enly. His funeral was from the Pro. athedral of the Ascension on Tuesday, e 25th.


Bishop Satterlee will be greatly missed, and we cannot help wondering who will e brave enough to take up the large ork that he has laid out and endeavor to arry it on to completion.


HARRIETTE E. BUELL.


Miss Harriette E. Buell, of Utica, whose eath was reported in our last issue, wa's ne of those whom the Church should hold the highest esteem, whose memory we would all delight to honor. She was born Fairfield, Herkimer County, and her ather was member of Congress from that istrict. He died while on duty at Wash- ngton, and after a few years Miss Buell ame with her mother and brother to Utica, here they became members of Grace Church; and to that parish she always re- hained loyal and helpful, interested in ts services and good works. She was one f the founders of the Altar Society and erved as its Treasurer for many years. She had a good voice, and sang in the adies' Volunteer Choir, so long as her ealth permitted. Her interest in the


organization of the vested choir of men and boys was intense, and she never ceased to labor for its equipment through the agency of the Altar Society, which under- took to supply its vestments and to keep them in order. But she was one to whom bereavement and ill health brought many sorrows and deprivations. The death of her brother nearly twenty-five years ago, and of her mother a few years later, left her the only surviving member of her family; and her delicate health through many years finally culminated in a period of invalidism, which kept her in the house and on her back most of the time since the autumn of 1903. Yet her cour- age and cheerfulness were truly remark- able, and her religious faith and hope were never shaken. Whenever she was able, during the last years of illness, she would take a carriage and go to Church for the short week-day Communion service ; and when unable to rise from her couch she would always say to the Clergy- man who called, "You must not go without a prayer," and she never objected to the whole Prayer for the Sick, with its closing alternative, "or else, give her grace so to take Thy visitation," &c. Indeed, she was ready to live, even with all life's pains, if God so willed; and she was ready to go, if the Lord was ready to take her. "Verily," as some friend has well said in the Fair- field newspaper, "she was one of the polished corners of God's Temple. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." And surely we shall add, "May she rest in peace, and may light perpetual shine upon her !"


MARY A. B. BROWN.


Mrs. Mary A. B. Brown died in Balti- more, February 11th, at the age of seventy- seven. A communicant of the Church and an earnest Church worker, she gave valu- able service in this Diocese in the early days of the Shelter, coming to Syracuse voluntarily as its first head in February, 1877. It was greatly due to her faith and courage that the work was planted in the face of many discouragements, and her memory will always he held in loving remembrance and gratitude.


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WILLIAM HENRY SHAW.


Resolutions by the Vestry of Christ Church, Binghamton.


Christ Church has been sorely afflicted during the past five months. For the third time during those five months we are assembled to take action on the death of a member of the Vestry.


Mr. William Henry Shaw for several years a vestryman of this parish, for one year assistant treasurer, and during this year treasurer of the parish, departed this earthly life February 12th, 1908.


In the death of Mr. Shaw the Church Militant has lost a faithful and true soldier of Christ. This Parish in particu- lar has suffered a great loss. His place will not easily be filled.


Not only in the Vestry did we feel his influence, and see him lift his hands to lighten the burden, but he was active in many of the parochial agencies. He had been president of St. Paul's Guild, and for many years was its representative on- the Board of Managers of the Society of Mercy, and to the end he was a faithful worker, and the name of W. H. Shaw was always found on every important commit- tee.


Nor only in the parish did he serve, but for many years he has been a member of the Diocesan Convention. He was honored by his Bishop in being appointed to fill a vacancy in the Deputation to the General Convention held in Boston in 1904. In 1907 he was elected by the Diocesan Convention as a Provisional Deputy to the General Convention held in Richmond, Virginia.




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