The gospel messenger, Diocese of Central New York, Part 8

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THE GOSPEL MESSENGER.


VOL. XXX. NO. 10.


UTICA, N. Y., OCTOBER, 1905. WHOLE NO. 356.


The Gospel Messenger. PUBLISHED MONTHLY.


SUBSCRIPTION .- Terms of subscription, 50 cents per year for one copy, or eleven copies to one address for one year, $5.00. Always in advance.


A DATE prefixed to the address on the paper indicates that the subscription is paid only to such date.


SUBSCRIBERS are requested to send small remittances in Postal Money Orders rather than postage stamps.


REMITTANCES and letters should be addressed to


THE GOSPEL MESSENGER, UTICA, N. Y.


Published by the Rt. Rev. CHARLES T. OLMSTED, D. D., 159 Park Avenue, Utica, N. Y.


The Cymric Printing and Publishing Co., 31-37 Catharine St.


BISHOP'S APPOINTMENTS.


October.


3 .- Tuesday, A. M., Harpursville, Ordination.


4 .- Wednesday, A. M., Afton. Convocation, 3rd District.


8 .- Sunday, A. M., Trumansburg.


8 .- Sunday, Evening, Ithaca.


9 .- Monday, Slaterville and Speedsville. «


10 .- Tuesday .- Candor and Spencer.


11 .- Wednesday, Van Etten and George Junior Republic.


13 .- Friday, Memphis and Warners.


18 .- Wednesday, Utica, St. Luke's Home and Hospital.


22 .- Sunday, Norwich and McDonough.


23 .- Monday, Hamilton and Earlville.


24 .- Tuesday, Augusta and Oriskany Falls.


November.


7 .- Tuesday, St. John's, Syracuse, East Onon- daga.


8 .- Wednesday, A. M., Waterloo, Convocation, 5th District.


14 .- Tuesday, New Berlin.


15 .- Wednesday, Bridgewater, Clayville, Chad- wicks.


17 .- Friday, Clinton, Clark's Mills.


26 .- Sunday, A. M., Zion, Rome.


26 .- Sunday, Evening, St. Joseph's, Rome.


We had supposed that the so-called "hat- less brigade" was to be found only in America, and especially that the custom of girls and women attending Church with nothing on their heads would only be in vogue here. But it seems that it has gotten a foothold even in conservative England, and some of the Clergy there are very much tried by young women coming into their Churches in that way. One Vicar


there, whose Church has always been kept open during the day for visitors, or for private praver, has felt constrained to close it between the hours of service on this account. It seems to him an irreverent habit, showing a disregard of the sanctity of the place as the house of God, and he is unwilling to permit its continuance so long as he is responsible. Such an attitude will doubtless be regarded by many as extreme. Of course the young women who go into Church bareheaded do not mean to be irreverent, and it would probably be difficult to convince them that itis so. They would say that the men take off their hats, and why should not the women ? What St. Paul says on the subject is rather obscure, and is it necessary that the old rule of the early Christian ages should hold good now ?


Well, now, we should like to be sensible about this subject. as about all other -. After all that is, or has been, or can be, said or done concerning the equality of the sexes and the rights or privileges of women, there is a difference which cannot be ignored. Men are men, and women are women, and they always will be; and St. Paul, recognizing the distinction, made a rule for the Christian Church by which that distinction should be marked in public worship. It is not necessary to inquire what he meant by men and women "dis- honoring their heads;" but he arranged, for reasons that seemed good to him, that men should pray or prophesy with un- covered, and women with covered heads : and that practice has been universal throughout Christendom for nineteen hun- dred years: so that it has become an un- seemly thing for men to wear their hats and for women to be bare-headed in Church. It is interesting to observe how the women in Continental cities, in Italy for example, walking along the streets with bare heads, as the peasants or working- women there usually do, if they go into


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the Cathedral or parish Church, at once put their handkerchiefs over their heads, or their shawls, and keep them there so long as they remain inside the sacred building. It is a pretty and significant enstom, and as much a part of their good manners as is bowing of the head to a friend when they meet. And is it not worth while to retain some of the good old ways of behaving in the Church as well as in society? Are all the manners of our forefathers to be discarded because they are old-fashioned and not up to date ? We are well aware that as yet comparatively few, and they chiefly the very young, have adopted the practice of which we speak, and it may be only a passing fad soon to disappear ; but while it lasts, and for those who do indulge in it, we think it is to be deprecated, and we could wish that the Clergy generally would do what they can in a gentle way, speaking privately to individuals, to discourage it. Let at least this good enstom of the mothers in Israel prevail, that they pray in public with. covered heads.


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STUDIES IN THE PRAYER BOOK.


The title "Concerning the Service of the Church," and the directions that are given mnder it, were introduced in the revision of 1592, and strike the key note of that revision at the very beginning. Flexibility and enrichment were the principal objects songht in the changes then made; and this opening rubric involves both of them. It makes the Prayer Book more flexible by allowing the several offices of worship to be used separately when it is so desired; and it enriches the worship of the Church by making provision for other offices, either as compiled from those already existing, or as prepared by the Bishop for special occasions.


This is one of those cases in which the needs of the Church anticipated its legis- lation, and the permission given by this rubric to separate Morning Prayer, Litany and Communion, was taken for granted Wifore it came. The custom of having carly celebrations of Holy Communion


with no antecedent Morning Prayer or Litany, began at least forty years ago in this country; and it was widely estab- lished, and generally recognized as proper, long before the revision came. But such action was taken in absolute loyalty to the spirity of the Prayer Book, and did not really conflict with its letter, since there was no rubric positively requiring the other services to be said first. It was only the old custom inherited from the eighteenth century, of having what wa's called "full service," which had imposed itself upon the minds of Church people as a law, that made many feel as if it was not correct to have the Communion by itself ; though that so-called "full service" did not necessarily include a celebration of the Sacrament, but concluded with the "Ante Communion." It was a relief, therefore, to have it stated in words that cannot be misunderstood, that "Morning Prayer, Litany and Holy Communion are distinct services, and may be used either separately or together." It places beyond question the legality of the custom that had become already largely prevalent, and at the same time it wisely restrains and regulates that growing custom. In fact, this rubric is conservative rather than otherwise.


We are only too familiar with the tend- ency of human nature, when it starts in any given direction, to go to extremes in that direction. The history of the Church is full of illustrations of this fact, and we are now in a fair way to present another. These services need not be tied together any more as they used to be, so we will have them as we like; indeed, we will use one of them which we consider most edify- ing, or most in accordance with primitive and catholic usage, and let the others go. This is our present tendency; and the result is that some of our congregations never hear Morning Prayer any more, and others very seldom hear even the Epistle and Gospel from the Communion Service. The rubric, therefore, comes in to correct this extreme. These services may be used separately, it says, "Provided, that no one of them be habitually disused." And, of course, this law, like every other, must be


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interpreted in a spirit of common sense and honesty. Certainly no one will claim that he is obeying the rubric by saying any of these offices privately, and not openly in the Church. To say it at an hour at which the people generally do not attend, may be questioned as an act of loval obedience; but to say it privately admits of no question. We feel very strongly the paramount importance of the Euchrist as the great act of Christian worship; but we are also convinced that our duty consists in securing that in entire obedience to the laws by which we are governed.


DIOCESAN ITEMS.


Publishers of "The Young Christian Soldier" and other papers will please take notice that the address of the GOSPEL MESSENGER is not now Syracuse, but Utica. Also that the address of the Bishop is changed from No. 2 Armory Place to 159 Park Avenue, Utica.


The Rev. Dr. S. H. Synnott, for many years Rector of St. John's Church, Ithaca, died on Sunday, September 3, in the seventy-first year of his age. His health had been failing for two or three years, and he was compelled to resign his parish more than a year ago, and went to live in Cooperstown, which had formerly been his home. It was there that he passed away. and his funeral was held in Christ Church in that village.


A resolution was adopted at the last Convention of the Diocese, instructing the Secretary to notify the Clergy at once of the death of any of their clerical brethren in the Diocese, so that they may attend the funeral if possible. If this is to be effectually carried out the Secretary him- self should be informed of the death by telegraph as soon as it occurs, so that he may have time to prepare the notices and get them off sufficiently early; otherwise it will be merely labor in vain. In the case of Dr. Synnott the Secretary did not hear of his death until after he was buried,


when, of course, it was too late. That was not quite a typical case, it is true, because Dr. Synnott had moved out of the Diocese, and probably no one about him knew of the recent plan for notifying the Clergy; but it is plain that the same thing might occur anywhere unless the surviving friends keep the matter in mind and send the necessary telegram.


All remittances on behalf of the Diocese should be sent to Mr. Frank L. Lyman, Treasurer, No. 108 Pearl Street, Syracuse, who was elected in place of Mr. Stone, resigned.


We take pleasure in announcing to the Diocese that the Bishop has appointed as Diocesan President of the Woman's Auxil- iary, Mrs. Chas. G. Irish, of Utica, and that she has kindly consented, after mature deliberation, to accept the office. Mrs. Irish has served for some years as the Secretary of the B. W. A. in the Second District, and all those who are acquainted with the work there know how able and efficient her services have been. She is deeply interested in the missionary work of the Church, is well instructed concerning it, knows how to preside over and to ad- dress a meeting, and is accurate and par- ticular in attending to details. We do not know of any lady in the Diocese more com- petent to perform the duties of the office; and we commend her to the cordial assist- ance and co-operation of all the members of the Auxiliary, in the hope that the work may be carried on successfully in harmony and godly zeal.


The Bishop has authorized the organiza- tion in the Diocese of the "Church League of the Baptized," and has appointed as Organizing Secretary Miss Mary R. Evans, of Rome. Miss Evans will supply all the necessary information and litera- ture. Her address in Rome is 716 North Madison Street.


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PAROCHIAL NOTES.


Since the departure of Dr. Synnott, spoken of above. we have been called to mourn the loss of two other of our Clergy- men within the same month, as follows :


ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, SYRACUSE .- The Rev. Henry R. Lockwood, S.T.D., for thirty-two years Rector of this parish, died at his home in Syracuse on Wednes- day. September 20th. It is well known that Dr. Lockwood was ill the greater part of last year, but he seemed to have re- covered quite thoroughly and to have resumed his accustomed energy and force. But during his vacation in camp at Beaver River he suffered another attack, somewhat similar to the former one, and after a few days it was thought best to bring him home for treatment. Apparently every- thing was going nicely after his arrival in Svraense, when a change came on Wednes- day morning, and he suddenly passed away.


His funeral took place in the parish Church on Friday, September 22nd, and his remains were interred in Oakwood Cemetery. It was a great sorrow to the Bishop, not only to lose so good a friend and fellow-worker, but also to be prevented by temporary illness from paving him the last token of respect in public. We sym- pathize deeply with the following resolu- tions sent to us by the Rev. Dr. Bean- champ:


At a meeting of Clergymen held at St. Paul's Church, Syracuse, after the funeral of the Rev. Dr. Lockwood, September 22, 1905, the Rev. Dr. Beauchamp presiding, after many ex- pressions of regret and esteem, the following resolutions were adopte:l:


Whereas, It has pleased our Heavenly Father to call our dear brother, the Rev. Henry R. Lockwood, S.T.D., from a noble and useful life here to a better life above, therefore,


Resolved. That while we remember He doeth all things well, we yet feel that our brother's gain is our great loss. While many have parted from a cherished and long tried friend, his parish has lost a pastor who was indeed a father in Gol, tender in his ministry, unfailing in his care; the Diocese parts with a wise counsellor and strong support, one whose ability, learning, noble character and warm heart have ever been both strength and example; the city in which he lived, one whose


influence for good reached far beyond his own. congregation; the cause of higher education, one whose sound learning, deep study and clearness of thought ever tended to uplift the mind.


Resolved, That the sense of our own loss deepens our sympathy for those whose bereave- ment is yet greater; who mourn, yet not as those without hope; and that we ask for them that sure consolation wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.


Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of our departed and lamented brother, whose life was noble, whose end was peace.


ST. LUKE'S, HARPURSVILLE AND ST. ANN'S, AFTON .- On Friday, September 22nd, the day of Dr. Lockwood's burial, the Rev. Edwin Lee Tanner, in charge of these two parishes, died very suddenly in Bainsbridge, where he resided with his son. Mr. Tanner's health had been poor for some time past, and he was often a great sufferer ; and his death was doubtless the result of the malady with which he was affected. Ilis funeral was held on Monday, September 25th, at Bainbridge, and again the Bishop was prevented from attending by the same cause as before. Our sympathy is extended to the afflicted son, who is now left quite alone in his family.


ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, WATERLOO .- The Rev. Henry E. Hubbard, Rector. On Sunday, September 3rd, St. Paul's Church was opened for divine service after having been closed for repairs for ten weeks- services meanwhile being held in the Parish School House. The vested choir rendered a special programme of music at each service and a large number made their Communion at the morning service.


Plain steel has been placed in the two lower rows of ceiling panels on either side. The whole interior has been redecorated in the soft tints of green, old ivory and gold with very appropriate original mosaic designs throughout. A red oak floor has been laid in the nave and covered in the aisles with Wilton runners. The vestry and choir rooms were thoroughly re- furnished and provided with rugs; the brasses relaquered; and new lights placed upon the pillars of the nave.


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1 very beautiful memorial window of two panels for the right of the nave near the Choir room door, was in place, the gift of the Rev. Leonard J. Christler, Curate of St. Peter's Church, Auburn, N. Y. The window is the work of R. Geissler, of New York, and represents St. Cecilia and St. Agnes-the former panel bearing the inscription "In memory of Effie May Christler, born May 23, 1881," and the latter "In memory of George Washington Christler, born August 23, 1875; died February 18, 1876."


St. Paul's Church was built forty-two years ago, and great care was taken to make it both beautiful and churchly. This is the first time it has been thoroughly redecorated since it was done at the begin- ning. It is now one of the most beauti- ful Churches in the Diocese, and its loca- tion is ideal.


ST. PETER'S CHURCH, REDWOOD, -- The Rev. Thomas Duck, in charge. A Bishop's chair of black walnut ha's recently been presented to St. Peter's Church, Redwood, as a memorial of Mr. Harry Kirk White. On his recent visita- tion of the parish on Monday, September 18th, the Bishop had a public benediction of the chair, and used it for the first time.


ST. GEORGE'S CHURCH, CHADWICKS .- The Rev. E. A. Evans, Priest in Charge. St. George's was damaged by fire to the extent of $2,000. The origin of the fire is unknown. The loss being fully covered by insurance, it is hoped that repairs will soon be completed, and the congrega- tion enabled to re-occupy the building. At present services are held in the School House kindly loaned for that purpose.


ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, CAPE VINCENT. -- The Rev. C. N. Tyndell, Rector. This Church is soon to have a new pipe organ. The work of soliciting funds to purchase one was not commenced until about the middle of July last, but the committeo appointed for this work, consisting of the


Rev. C. N. Tyndell, the Rector, F. W. Sackett and Attorney J. W. Cornaire, has met with flattering success. The contem- plated price of the instrument will ap- proximate $1,000, and at present about two-thirds of this amount has been pledged and is in the hands of the committee. It is hoped that it will be installed by Christ- mas.


It is expected also that a new heating plant will be placed in St. John's Church this Fall.


TRINITY, FAYETTEVILLE AND


ST. MARK'S, JAMESVILLE .- The Rev. Eruest Melville, Rector. On Sunday. Sep- tember 17th, Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held in the two parishes. The Churches were beautifully decorated with the fruits of the earth, appropriate music rendered by the choir, and sermons preached by the Rector and the Rev. H. Coddington, D.D., of Syracuse. On Tues- day evening a Harvest Supper followed the Thanksgiving Service in Fayetteville. About 200 were present. The Rector said that this was an English custom, and he had introduced it as a kind of prelude to the national Thanksgiving day of the United States.


The Rev. Willett N. Hawkins. Rector of St. James' Church, Pulaski, has been transferred to the Diocese of Pittsburg.


The Rev. J. Otis Ward has been ap- pointed to the parishes of St. James, Pulaski, and Grace, Mexico.


The Rev. B. E. Whipple has resmned charge of the Mission at Altmar.


The Rev. Frederic W. Feary has removed from Homer to Horseheads and Big Flats.


Mr. Harry Idle, a Candidate for Holy Orders, has been put in charge of the Services at Romulus and Willowvale.


Early History of St. Andrew's Church. New Berlin. N. Y.


The earliest records of St. Andrew's Parish date from April, 1814. The Rev. Father Daniel Nash had held occasional services in this village before this, but the


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first effort towards incorporation bears date of April 14th, 1814, and was as follows :


"We, whose names are hereunto sub- scribed, inhabitants of New Berlin and its vicinity being desirous of maintaining the Gospel of Jesus Christ our Saviour, do agree that for that purpose we will form ourselves into an Episcopal Society as the law directs, by name, style and title of St. Andrew's Church in the town of New Berlin, and we do still further agree that we will endeavor to suppress immorality of conduct and cause the Lord's day . to be observed by our families in that sober. direct manner prescribed by the Head of the Church."


New Berlin, April 14th, 1814, (signed) Nathan Summers, Jabez Beardsley, Aug. Caesar Welch, Darius Jacques, Abel Adams, Jonathan Hubby, Salmon Mallett, Abel Adams, Jr., Ruben Stocking, Stephen Skinner. Bildad Welch, Hyatt Banks, Talmon Fairchild, Uri Tuttle.


At a meeting of the before mentioned persons for the purpose of forming an Episcopal Society held at the house of Asa Perry, the Rev. Daniel Nash was called to the chair. Augustus C. Welch appointed clerk, and it was then voted that Nathan Summers and Stephen Skinner be the wardens. The following vear there was a change in the election of the vestrymen and the additional election of two trustees and four choristers ; though what was the duty or office of the trustees at that time is not declared. During this year 1815 it appears that the Rev. Mr. Lacy became Rector, for we find at annual election of 1816 that Rev. W. B. Lacy held the chair. In 1816 a sexton, choristers and trustees were appointed. The sexton was to receive 25c. each Sun- day on which the church was opened. In the same year three resolutions were passed


at vestry meetings worthy of mention in connection with the history of the Church. First-In 1816, July 9th. "It was agreed to paint the Church by sub- scription," and "to procure a seal for


its use, engraved with the sign of the cross with the words 'St. Andrew's Church' for its motto." Second-In Sep- tember, 1816, to consecrate the building. Bishop John Henry Hobart accordingly consecrated the Church on September 6th, 1816. The seats were first rented in October, 1816, at auction sale, and were to be let from January, 1817, to January, 1818. The highest sum paid for a pew being $25.00, the lowest $3.00. Third-In November, 1816, a committee was ap- pointed to purchase a suitable lot for a parsonage, and the Rev. W. B. Lacy was engaged at one-fourth part of his time at a salary of $175.00 for that portion and the right to reside in the parsonage. In 1817 Mr. Lacy resigned. In August the vestry requested Rev. Ashbel Davis to assume charge of the parish and to give three-fourths of his time to the parish. For these services they agreed to pay him $375.00. He resigned on or before November, 1818, and on November 5th the vestry called back the Rev. D. Nash. He remained with the parish for two years. Then the "Rev. Mr. Wheeler was invited to visit the parish with a view to its pastor- ate." The Rev. Mr. Wheeler did not appear for causes unrecorded and now un- known, and so for a long time there were no services held. Finally Mr. Wheeler was found and an agreement entered into with him. He remained until 1825-the vestry renewing their contract with him every year for the ensuing year.


Here is a specimen of the fashion of those, days in calling priests to the cure of souls, taken verbatim from the minutes in July, 1828, addressed to Rev. Mr. Andrews :


"Sir: Having understood by Colo's Clark and Edson that your services as preacher can be obtained for $400 per annum and house rent, therefore, we the undersigned, members of the vestry of St. Andrew's Church at New Berlin being desirous and anxious to obtain the benefit of your services as a minister of the gospel in this place do hereby agree to furnish you a comfortable house to live in, free of


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rent and to give you $400 yer year, pay- able quarterly, for such services.


Yours, &c.,


Jabez Beardsley, Charles Knapp, wardens ; Augustus Welch, Peleg Field, H. De Forest, Rouse Clark, Royal Ross, Jesse Beardsley, vestrymen."


As the Rev. Mr. Whittingham well observes "in all the earlier transactions of this parish the mistake was made of sup- posing that the Pastoral relation was simply fulfilled in the Preacher's com- mission." The Rev. Mr. Andrews gave one-fourth of his time to the Sherburne Parish. Rev. Mr. Andrews remained till 1836, and was succeeded by the Rev. Chas. Jones, and he was again succeeded by Rev. Mr. Wheeler in 1837. In 1841 he resigned and Rev. Mr. Hall took charge. In 1843 the vestry unanimously voted "that all pews in St. Andrew's Church shall be free and open to all attendants." In conse- quence of this change it was resolved to raise the Rector's salary from henceforth by subscription. In 1847 the present stone Church was built after Mr. Upjohn's design, at a cost of $8,000, and was com- pleted in 1848. In May, 1849, Rev. Mr. Hull accepted the parish at Elmira, N. Y., and was succeeded by Rev. R. Whitting- ham, now living in Maryland. Of the new Church, Hiram C. Clark, in his "History of Chenango County," published in 1850, observes, "The citizens of New Berlin have recently erected an Episcopal house in that village on an extensive scale. The building is constructed in the early style of Gothic architecture, and carries the spectator back in imagination to the dark ages." Gothic architecture very evidently did not commend itself to the historian of Chenango County. The following priests have served as Rector of New Berlin since Rev. R. Whittingham.




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