Diary of the Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Frederick Focke Reese
Fourth Bishop of Georgia
MAY, 1914.
3. Third Sunday after Easter.
A. M. Tifton. In St. Anne’s Church, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached.
P. M. Waycross. In St. Ambrose Mission, assisted at Evening Prayer and preached, the Rev. J. J. N. Thompson, Missionary.
5. Savannah. In the Sunday School room of St. John’s Church, made an address at the local Assembly of the Daughters of the King.
6. Received and accepted the resignation of the Rev. G. Croft Williams as Vicar of Christ Church and Missionary, to take effect July 1st.
In the evening attended the first regular meeting of the Episcopal Church Club of Savannah in St. John’s Church Parish House.
7. P. M. Confirmed two and preached in the Union Chapel, -Thunderbolt, near Savannah, the Rev. Francis A. Brown, Rector of Christ Church, saying Evening Prayer.
8. P. M. Made an. address at the Commencement Exercises of the Training School for Nurses of the Oglethorpe Sanitarium, Savannah.
16. Fourth Sunday after Easter.
A. N. Burroughs. In St. Bartholomew’s Church, preached and assisted the Rev. N. M. ‘Weston in the Service.
P. N. In St. Michael’s Chapel, Savannah, confirmed 11, addressed them and preached, the Rev. H. S. Percival, Curate, saying Evening Prayer.
I2. Albany. Celebrated the 1-1oly Communion, assisted by the Rev. C. A. Cornell at the opening Service of the Diocesan Branch of the Woman’s Auxiliary and afterward made an address to the Auxiliary.
P. N. Presided at a meeting of the Board of Missions.
13. Celebrated the Holy Communion :n and ilelive red my address at the opening Service of the Diocesan Convention.
P. M. Presided during the clay over the Convention.
Evening. Said a short Service and presided at the annual Missionary Meeting.
14. 7:30 A. M. Celebrated the Holy Communion and made an address to the clergy.
During the day presided over the Convention.
Evening. Presided at meetings of the Board of Missions and Board of Officers.
17. Fifth Sunday after Easter.
A. M. Albany. In St. John’s Church, confirmed 5, addressed them and preached, the Rev. C. B. Pritchett reading Morning Prayer.
P. M. Waycross. In Grace Church, confirmed 5, addressed them and preached, the Rev. Dr. Turner reading Evening Prayer.
10. P. M. Blakely. Confirmed 1 and preached in the Court House, Archdeacon Lawrence reading Evening Prayer:
20. A. M. Celebrated the Holy Communion at a private house assisted by Archdeacon. Lawrence.
21. Savannah. Ascension Day. Attended the. Service of the Holy Communion in Christ Church.
Received from the Secretary of the Vestry, a certificate of the Wardens of the Parish of the acceptance by the Rev.. Wm. Taylor Dakin of the Rectorship of St. John’s Church, Savannah, and sent the official notice to the Secretary of the Diocese.
24. Sunday after Ascension. Douglas.
A. M. In the Baptist Church, said a Service and preached the Commencement Sermon to the graduating class of the District Agricultural College.
P. M. Baptized Rosemary Elizabeth Peterson in St. Andrew’s Church.
Evening. In St. Andrew’s Church, said Evening Prayer and preached.
26, Savannah. Received from the Standing Committee their recommendation of the Rev. John Moore Walker, Jr., and the Rev. Philip Melancthon Prowell-Carrington for Ordination to the Priesthood and also their recommendation for Mr. Robert Nelson MacCallum as a Candidate for Holy Orders.
23. Evening. Offered prayer at the graduating exercises of the Nurses Training School of Park View Sanitarium, Savannah.
31. Whitsunday.
A. M. Cordele. In Christ Church, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached.
P. M. Fitzgerald. In St. Matthew’s Church, confirmed 10, addressed them and preached, the Rev. Mr. Bicker saying Evening Prayer.
JUNE.
2. P. M. Savannah. Conducted the examination of the Rev. Philip Melancthon Prowell-Carrington, in the presence of the Rev. Junius L. Taylor and the Rev. M. H. Weston.
3. Ember Day. In St. Stephen’s Church, Savannah, ordained to the Priesthood the Rev. Philip Melancthon Prowell-Carrington, preached and celebrated the Holy Communion. The Candidate was presented by the Rev. Junius L. Taylor and he, with the Rev. Messrs. Brown, Dakin, D4cGlohon and Weston assisted in the laying on of hands.
4. Presided at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Missions.
7. Trinity Sunday. St. Simon’s Island.
A. M. Frederica. In Christ Church, confirmed 1, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached, assisted by the Rev. D. W. Winn.
P. M. Preached in St. Ignatius’ Chapel, St. Simon’s Mills, the Rev. G. R. Jackson reading Evening Prayer.
10. Sewanee, Tenn. P’. H. Attended a meeting of the Board of Regents of the University of the South.
11-13. In Attendance upon the meeting of the Board of Trustees.
14. First Sunday after Trinity.
A. M. In All Saints Chapel, Sewanee. Attended the Commencement Service and Sermon of the University.
P. M. Preached at the Otey Memorial Church, Sewanee, the Rev. C. T. Wright, Rector.
15. Attended the installation of the Rt. Rev. A. VJ. Knight, D. D., as Vice-Chancellor of the University of the South and represented the Berkley Divinity School, Middletown, Conn., at this function.
16. Took part in the Commencement Exercises of the University.
21. Second Sunday after Trinity. Augusta.
A. M. In St. Paul’s Church, confirmed 6, addressed them and preached, the Rev. \4r. Whitney reading Morning Prayer.
P. M. In the Church of the Atonement, confirmed 2 and. preached, the Rev. Mr. Holbrook reading Evening Prayer.
Evening. In Christ Church, made an address to the congregation in farewell to the Rev. G. C. Williams, Vicar. The Rev. Mr. Whitney also made an address and the Rev. Messrs. Johnson and Holbrook. were also present.
23. Savannah. Admitted Robert Nelson MacCallum as a Candidate for Holy Orders and sent to the Standing Committee official notification.
P. M. Examined the Rev. John Moore Walker, Jr., in presence-of the Rev. S. B. McGlohon and the Rev. Jas. B. Lawrence.
24. St. John the Baptist’s Day. In Christ Church, Savannah, advanced the Rev. John Moore Walker, Jr., to the Priesthood, preached and celebrated the Holy Communion.
The Candidate was presented by Archdeacon Lawrence and he-with the Rev. Messrs. Brown, McGlohon and Percival assisted in the laying on of hands.
23. Third Sunday after Trinity.
A. H. Pineora. In the Church of the Holy Trinity, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached assisted by the Rev. John M. Walker, Jr.
P. M. Pooler: In St. James’ Church, confirmed 1 and preached, the Rev. Mr. Walker reading Evening Prayer.
JULY.
2. P. M. In St. Paul’s, Jesup, confirmed 1 and preached, the Rev. Mr. Walker saying the Litany.
5. Fourth Sunday after Trinity. Savannah.
A. M. In Christ Church, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached, the Rector assisting,
P. M. In St. Paul’s Church, said Evening Prayer.
10. Signed an agreement with the Savannah Branch of the Urban League of colored people, with reference to their use of the Parish House of St. Augustine’s Chapel, Savannah.
12. Fifth Sunday after Trinity.
A. M. In St. Paul’s Church, Savannah, preached at Morning Pt aver.
13. Gave my Canonical consent to the consecration of the Rev. Wm. Cabell Brown, D. D., as Bishop Coadjutor of Virginia.
15. P. M. Said Evening Prayer in Christ Church, Savannah.
19. Sixth Sunday after Trinity.
9:00 A. M. In St. Paul’s Church, celebrated the Holy Communion, the Rector assisting.
11:30 A. M. In Christ Church, said Morning Prayer.
26. Seventh Sunday after Trinity.
A. M. In St. Paul’s Church, Savannah, preached at Morning Prayer, the Rector reading the Office.
27. Left Savannah for Virginia on my annual vacation.
AUGUST.
2. Eighth Sunday after Trinity. New York, N. Y.
In the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Preached and assisted in the Holy Communion.
P. M. In the Cathedral, preached at Evening Prayer. 9. Ninth Sunday after Trinity.
In the Cathedral at New York, preached morning and evening. 23. Eleventh Sunday after Trinity. Wytheville, Va.
In St. John’s Church, preached at Morning Service.
31. Received from Albert S. Hutt, Secretary, notice of the acceptance by the Vestry of the Church of the Atonement of the resignation of the Rev. Chas. Pray Holbrook, as Rector to take effect September 15th.
SEPTEMBER.
6. Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity.
In St. John’s Church, Wytheville, celebrated the Holy Communion, by the courtesy of the Rector.
11. Received from E. S. Elliott, Secretary of the Vestry, notice of the resignation of the Rev. Francis Alan Brown, as Rector of Christ Church, Savannah, to take effect on Sunday, October 25th.
13. Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity..
In St. John’s Church, Wytheville, assisted in the Service and preached at Morning Prayer.
20. Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity.
In St. John’s Church, Wytheville, assisted in the Service and preached at Morning Prayer.
27. Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity.
In St. John’s Church, Wytheville, said Evening Prayer and preached.
29. Returned to Savannah. During my vacation, I was occupied for some hours each day in conducting necessary official correspondence.
OCTOBER.
1. In Christ Church, Savannah, by the courtesy of the Rector, married Stewart McBryde, 1\if. D., of Belfast, Ga., and Emma Elizabeth Strain of Darien, Ga.
Issued a letter dimissory for the Rev. Chas Pray Holbrook to the Diocese of New York.
4. Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity.
In Christ Church, Savannah, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached, assisted by the Rector.
9. Cuthbert. In the Church of the Epiphany, at a meeting of the Archdeaconry of Albany, I preached, Evening Prayer being said by Archdeacon Lawrence and the Rev. W. B. Sams, the Rev. Messrs. Rich and Higgins also being in the Chancel.
11. Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity.
9:30 A. M. In the Church of the Epiphany, Cuthbert, celebrated the Holy Communion assisted by the Rev. Mr. Sams.
10:30 A. M. Confirmed 1 and preached in the Presbyterian Church at Cuthbert, the Rev. Mr. Sams saying Morning Prayer.
P. M. Fort Gaines. Preached in the Methodist Church by the courtesy of the Pastor, the Rev. Mr. Sams reading the service.
13. Atlanta. In attendance on a meeting of the Board of Regents of the University of the South.
14-17. In Atlanta attended the meetings of the Convention of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew.
13. Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity. Douglas.
In St. Andrew’s Church, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached.
P. M. Said Evening Prayer and preached.
19. Savannah. Received the acceptance, dated October 15, 1914, from the Bishop of New York of the letter dimissory of the Rev. Chas. Pray Holbrook.
21. Gave my canonical consent to the Consecration of the Rev. Wm. Frederick Faber, B. D., as Bishop Coadjutor of the Diocese of Montana.
P. M. Presided at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Missions.
23. Issued a letter dimissory for the Rev. Francis Alan Brown to. the Diocese of New York, dated November 1, 1914.
24, Cordele. P. M. Made a number of calls. 95. Twentieth Sunday after Trinity.
11:00 A. M. In Christ Church, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached.
In the afternoon, at Vienna, celebrated the Holy Communion in private for a sick person.
Evening. Cordele. In Christ Church, said Evening Prayer and preached.
30. Savannah. Accepted a letter dimissory for the Rev. Frederick North-Tummon from the Diocese of Long Island and sent the canonical certificate to him and to the Secretary of the Diocese.
NOVEMBER.
1. All Saints Day.
A. M. In St. John’s Church, Savannah, celebrated the Holy Communion as a corporate Communion for the members of the Episcopal Church Club of Savannah and preached, the Rector assisting.
P. M, In St. Stephen’s Church, Savannah, preached at Evening Prayer, the Rector reading the Office, this day being the first Anniversary of his Rectorship..
5. Attended and presided at a meeting of the Board of Lady Managers of the Episcopal Orphans’ Home.
S. Twenty-second Sunday after Trinity. Tifton.
A. M. In St. Anne’s Church, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached.
P. M. Said Evening Prayer and preached.
9. Savannah. Received from the Bishop of New York his acceptance of the letter dimissory of the Rev. Francis Alan Brown.
11. P. M. Offered prayer at a meeting of the Convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Evening. Officiated at the marriage of Wm. Feay Shellman and Agnes Reese at Christ Church.
12. 11:00 A. M. Presided at a meeting of the Board of Officers of the Corporation.
12:30 P. M. Presided at a meeting of the Diocesan Board of N•issions.
13. Presided at a meeting of the clergy of the city to arrange for the visit of the Rev. Dr. Gardner, Jr., Secretary of the Board of . Religious Education. .
15. Twenty-third Sunday after Trinity.
A. M. Preached at Christ Church, the Rev. Henry D. Phillips of LaGrange, Ga., saying Morning Prayer.
P. M. In St. Augustine’s Church, confirmed 2 and preached, the Vicar saying Evening Prayer.
18-19. New Orleans. In attendance on the sessions of the Primary Synod of the Fourth Province, held in Trinity, Church.
22. Sunday next before Advent.
A. M. Valdosta. In Christ Church, confirmed 5; addressed them, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached, the Vicar assisting.
P. M. Quitman. In St. James’ Church, confirmed 2, and preached, the Rev. Mr. Rich saying Evening Prayer.
24. Savannah. Cave my canonical consent to the Consecration of the Rev. Walter Taylor Sumner, D. D., as Bishop of the Diocese of Oregon.
26. Thanksgiving Day. In Christ Church, Savannah, assisted at the Service and preached.
29. First Sunday in Advent. Camden County.
A. M. Woodbine. In St. Mark’s Church, confirmed 4,. celebrated the Holy Communion and preached, Archdeacon Winn saying Morning Prayer.
P. M. Ceylon, on the Satilla River. In the Union Chapel, preached at Evening Prayer, Archdeacon Winn saying the Office.
DECEMBER.
3. Near Perry’s Mills, in Toombs County. Celebrated the Holy Communion and preached at the home of Mr. Wm. Lilliott.
4. Moultrie. Preached in the Presbyterian Church, Evening Prayer being said by the Rev. Mr. Bicker of Fitzgerald. After the Service had a conference with communicants of the Church living at Moultrie.
5. In the Presbyterian Church at Moultrie, celebratetd the Holy Communion, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Bicker.
P. M. Fitzgerald. Made sundry calls.
6. Second Sunday in Advent.
A. M. In St. Matthew’s Church, Fitzgerald, confirmed a, addressed them, celebrated the 11 oly Communion and preached, the Rev. Mr. Bicker assisting.
P. M. Preached at Evening Prayer.
7. In St. Timothy’s Church, McRae, confirmed 2 and preached, the Rev. Mr. Bicker saying Evening Prayer.
S. In St. Timothy’s Church, McRae, baptized 1-lilda Wright Girardeau, daughter of John Howard and Pearl Horton Girardeau.
At 10:30 A. M. In the same church, celebrated the Holy Communion, assisted by the Rev. Mr. llleker.
9. Savannah. A. M. Gave my canonical consent to the Consecration of the Rev. Paul Matthews as Bishop of the Diocese of New Jersey.
10. P. M. Officiated at the marriage of Dr. Antonio Johnson Waring to Sue Cole Winburn in Christ Church.
Issued a letter dimissory for the Rev. George Croft Williams to the Diocese of South Carolina.
P. M. Attended the fall meeting and supper of the Episcopal Church Club of Savannah, in St. John’s Parish House.
11. Gave my canonical consent to the Consecration of the Rev. Thos. Campbell Darst, D. D., as Bishop of the Diocese of East Carolina.
l3. Third Sunday in Advent. St. Mary’s.
A. M. In. Christ. Church, celebrated the Holy Communion and -preached, Archdeacon R’inn saying Morning Prayer.
P. M In the Church of Our Saviour, confirmed 3 and preached, the Vicar saying Evening Prayer.
14. Savannah. Attended it conference between the Rev. Dr. Gardner, Jr., General Secretary of the Board of Religious Education and members of the Diocesan Board of Religious Education and others.
17. A. M. Officiated in Savannah at the funeral of Edward Prescott Noyes of Ceylon, Camden County.
P. M. Presided at a meeting of the clergy of the city to arrange for the Joint Sunday School Missionary Service on the Second Sunday after Epiphany.
20. Fourth Sunday in Advent. Bainbridge.
A. M. In St. John’s Church. Celebrated the Holy Communion and preached, the Vicar assisting.
P. M. In the same church, confirmed 2 and preached, the Vicar saying Evening Prayer.
21. Made calls in Bainbridge and returned to Savannah.
22. P. M. Presided at a meeting of a Committee of the Episcopal Church Club and the clergy to arrange for the Midday Lenten Services.
24. P. M. Episcopal Orphans’ Home, made an address at the Christmas Celebration, the Rev. E. 13. Taylor, saying the service.
25. Christmas Day. A. M. in Christ Church, Savannah, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached, the Rev. E. a Taylor saying morning Prayer.
27. Sunday. St. John the Evangelist Day.
A. M. In Christ Church, Savannah, assisted at Morning Service and preached.
P. M. Made an address at the Christmas Service of St. Paul’s Sunday School.
25. Brunswick. Attended to various matters of business connected with St. Athanasius’ School and had a conference with a gentleman desiring to be admitted as a Postulant.
JANUARY, 1915.
1. Feast of the Circumcision.
A. M. In Christ Church, Savannah, celebrated the Holy Communion assisted by the Rev. E. B. Taylor.
3. Sunday after Christmas. Augusta.
A. M. In the Church of the Atonement. Celebrated the Holy Communion and preached.
P. M. Conferred with the Vestry of this church about calling a Rector.
Evening. In Christ Church, confirmed 1 and preached, the Rev. P. T. Prentiss saying Evening Prayer.
4. A. M. Presided at a meeting of the Committee of the Diocesan Convention on the Racial Episcopate at which the Rev. G. S. Whitney and Mr. W. K. Miller were present
6. The Feast of the Epiphany. Attended Service at Christ Church.
10. First Sunday after the Epiphany. Hawkinsville.
A. M. In St. Luke’s Church, confirmed 2. celebrated the Holy Communion and preached, assisted by the Rev. H. W. Robinson.
P. M. Preached at Evening Prayer, the Office being said by Mr. Robinson.
12. Savannah. Said a brief Service at the residence of W. A. Winburn over the remains of Mrs. Sue Cole Smith.
17. Second Sunday after Epiphany. Augusta. A. M. Preached at St. Paul’s Church.
P. M. Made an address in St. Paul’s Church at a Joint Sunday School Missionary Service, participated in by the Sunday Schools of all the Churches in Augusta.
18. A. M. Had a conference with the Board of Directors of the Boys’ Home.
Evening. Made an address at a supper of the Men’s Club of St. Paul’s Parish.
24. Third Sunday after Epiphany. Sandersville.
A. M. In Christ Church. Celebrated the Holy Communion, the Rev. H. W. Robinson assisting.
P. M. Dublin. In Christ Church, confirmed 3 and preached, the Rev. Mr. Robinson saying Evening Prayer.
25. Conversion of St. Paul. In Christ Church, Dublin, celebrated the Holy Communion, assisted by the Vicar.
29. P. M. Presided at a meeting of the special committee on the Mid-day Lenten Services.
31. Septuagesima Sunday. Albany.
A. M. In St. Paul’s Church, confirmed 7. addressed them and preached, the Rev. Mr. Cornell, Rector, saying Morning Prayer.
P. M. In St. John’s Church, preached at Evening Prayer, the Office being said by the Rev. Chas. B. Pritchett, and the Rev. Gerald Cornell.
FEBRUARY.
1. Blakeley. P. M. At the Court House, confirmed 2, pre sented by Rev. Jas. B. Lawrence, and preached, Archdeacon Lawrence saying Evening Prayer.
7. Sexagesima Sunday. Americus.
A. M. In Calvary Church, confirmed 2, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached, assisted by the Rector, Archdeacon Lawrence.
P. M. Assisted in the Service and preached at Evening Prayer.
3. Dawson. P. M. In the Presbyterian Church, preached at Evening Prayer, Archdeacon Lawrence saying the Office.
9. Sewanee, Tenn. P. M. Attended a meeting of the Board of Regents of the University of the South.
10, In attendance at the meeting of the Board of Regents.
11. Raleigh, N. C. P. M. Attended a meeting of the Joint Commission of the General Convention on the Racial Episcopate.
14. Quinquagesima Sunday. Thomasville.
A. M. In St. Thomas’ Church, confirmed 1, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached, assisted by the Rector.
P. M. In .the Church of the Good Shepherd, confirmed 1 and preached, Evening. Prayer being- said by the Vicar.
LS. Visited the School of the Good Shepherd, confered with the Vicar, and made a number of calls.
16. Savannah. P. Attended a meeting of the Episcopal Church Club.
17. Ash Wednesday. In Christ Church, preached at the Morning Service.
18. 12:30 P. M. In Christ Church, said a brief Service and made an address at the Mid-day Lenten Service for men.
19. 12:30 P. M. Service and address in Christ Church.. 21. First Sunday in Lent. Darien.
A. M. In St. Andrew’s Church, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached, assisted by the Rev. S. J. French and the Rev. Mr. McIntyre of Toronto, Canada.
4 P. M. Confirmed 1 and preached at St. John’s Church, Inwobd, the Rev. J. C. Dennis saying Evening Prayer.
Evening. In St. Cyprian’s Church, Darien, confirmed 3 and preached, the Vicar saying Evening Prayer.
22. A. M. Visited and inspected St. Cyprian’s School and conferred with the Vicar. Afterwards made several calls.
23. Second Sunday in Lent. Brunswick.
A. M. In St. Mark’s Church, confirmed 9, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached, assisted by the Rector. Afterwards confirmed 1 man in private for St. Mark’s Church.
P. M. In St. Andrew’s Church, Cypress Mills, preached at Evening Prayer, assisted by the Rev. R. E. Boykin.
Evening. In St. Jude’s Church, preached at Evening Prayer, assisted by the Vicar, Rev. S. J. French, and the Rev. R. E. Boykin.
MARCH.
2. Charleston, S. C. Preached at the Mid-day Lenten Service in St. Michael’s Church.
3. Preached at the Mid-day Lenten Service. P. M. Made an address at Grace Church, Charleston. 4, Preached at Mid-day Lenten Service.
P. M. Preached at the Church of the Holy Communion, Charleston.
5. Preached et the Mid-day Lenten Service. 7. Third Sunday in Lent.
A. M. Jekyl. Island. In Faith Chapel, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Ferguson of the Diocese of Connecticut.
P. M. Brunswick. In St. Athanasius’ Church, confirmed 4, addressed them and preached, the Rector saying Evening Prayer.
8. A. M. At Pennick, in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, confirmed 3, addressed them, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached, assisted by the Rev. J. J. N. Thompson.
P. M. Brunswick. Assisted the Rev. R. E Boykin at the funeral service of Mr. Henry F. Dunwody.
9. Savannah. Assisted the Rev. Mr. Boykin of Brunswick in the Committal Service at the cemetery, over the remains of Mr. Henry P. Dunwody of Brnswick.
11. Fourth Sunday in Lent. Augusta.
8:00 A. M. In St. Paul’s Church, celebrated the Holy Commtmion, assisted by the Rector.
11:00 A. M. In St. Paul’s, Chur.ch, confirmed 24; addressed them and preached, Morning Prayer being said by the Rector and the Lessons read by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Millspaugh, Bishop of Kansas.
P. M. In St. Mary’s Church, preached at Evening Prayer, the Rev. S. A. E. Coleman saying the Office.
15. In company with the Rev. Mr. Prentiss, went to Thomson.
In the afternoon, I said a short Service and preached to our few communicants in that place.
18. P. M. Savannah. At Evening Prayer, in Christ Church, baptized Elizabeth Macleod Culver, daughter of John Kennicott and 111 ances Strader Culver.
19. A. M. Presided at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Missions.
P. M. Waynesboro. In St. Michael’s Church, confirmed 1 and preached, the Rev. Mr. Prentiss saying Evening Prayer.
20. A. M. In St. Michael’s Church, Waynesboro, celebrated the Holy Communion, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Prentiss.
21. Fifth Sunday in Lent. Augusta.
8:00 A. M. In the Church of the Good Shepherd, celebrated the Holy Communion, assisted by the Rector.
11:00 A. M. In the same church, confirmed 14, addressed them and preached, Morning Prayer being said by the Rector and the Lessons read by the Bishop of Kansas.
P. M. In Christ Church, confirmed 4, addressed them and preached, Evening Prayer being’said by the Vicar and Archdeacon Johnson.
22. Savannah. P. M. Made an address at a meeting of the Urban League of colored people in St. Augustine’s Hall.
23. Gave my canonical consent to the Consecration of the Rev. Geo. Yemens Bliss, D. D., as Bishop Coadjutor Elect of the Diocese of Vermont.
25 Annunciation B.V.M. A. M. In the Chapel of the Episcopal Orphans’ Home, celebrated the Holy Communion and made an address to the Board of Lady Directresses.
23. Sixth Sunday in Lent.
A. M. In St. John’s Church, Savannah, confirmed 33, addressed them and preached, the Rev. Mr. Dakin, the Rector, reading Morning Prayer.
P. M. In St. Stephen’s Church, Savannah, confirmed 19, addressed them and preached. Evening Prayer being said by the Rector and the Rev. M. H. Weston.
29. 12:30 P. H. Service and address in. Christ Church.
P. M. Confirmed 1 for St. Stephen’s Church, Savannah, in the Charity Hospital.
30. 12:30 P. M. Service and address in Christ Church.
31. 12:30 P. M. Service and address in Christ Church.
APRIL.
1. 12:30 P. M. Service and address in Christ Church.
2. Good Friday. A. M. In Christ Church, Savannah, assisted in the Service and preached:
3. ‘Easter Eve. 12:30 P. M. Service and address in Christ Church.
4. Easter Day. A. H. In Christ Church, celebrated the Holy Communion.
4:30 P. M. In Christ Church, Savannah, made an address at the Sunday School Easter Service.
Evening. In St. Paul’s Church, confirmed ’33, addressed them and preached, the Rector saying Evening Prayer.
6. At the residence of Mr. Joseph Hull, Savannah, officiated at the marriage of Henry Dana Stevens, Jr., and Eliza Lamar Hull.
7. P. ld. Attended a meeting of the men of St. John’s Church.
8. Augusta. In the Church of the Good Shepherd, confirmed 6 and made an address to the Candidates.
In St. Paul’s Church, confirmed 6 and made an address to the Candidates.
9. Savannah. P. M. Presided at a meeting of the Committee of the Church Club on the IMid-day Services to close up the business of the year.
11. First Sunday after Easter.
A.M. In Christ Church, Savannah, confirmed 24, 4 of whom were from St. Andrew’s Mission and one from St. Paul’s Church, addressed them and preached, lIorning Prayer being said by the Rev. Messrs. Johnstone and Percival.
P. M. In St. Michael’s Chapel, Savannah, confirmed 7, addressed them and preached, the Rev. Mr. Percival saying Evening Prayer.
13. Presided at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Missions.
15. Visited the Cuyler St., Public School for Colored Children and made an address.
P. M. Presided at the Annual Meeting of the Episcopal Orphans’ Home.
18. Second Sunday after Easter. Waycross.
A. M. In Grace Church, confirmed 11, addressed them, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached, the Rector assisting.
P. M. Made an address to the Railroad Y. M. C. A. in the Chautauqua tent.
Evening. In St. Ambrose Mission, confirmed 1 and preached, the Rev. J. J. N. Thompson, Missionary, reading Evening Prayer.
19. Savannah. P. M. Presided over the 10th Annual Session of the Council of Colored Churchmen, in St. Stephen’s Church, Savannah.
Evening. Read my Annual Address to the Council, after Evening Prayer.
20. Morning, afternoon and evening, presided over the Council of Colored Churchmen.
21. Received notice of the acceptance by the Vestry on April 11th, of the resignation of the Rev. Gerald A. Cornell as Rector of St. Paul’s Church, Albany, to take effect May 1, 1915.
P. M. Addressed the Ladies of the Parish Aid Society of Christ Church.
23. P. M. Attended the Annual Meeting of the Union Society at Bethesda.
Evening. Made an address to the sailors at the Port Society. 25. Third Sunday after Easter. .
A. M. Cordele. In Christ Church, confirmed 3, received 1 from the Roman Communion, celebrated the Holy Communion and preached.
P. M. Tifton. In St. Anne’s Church, confirmed 2, said Evening Prayer and preached.
In both instances, the Rev. Mr. Walker, Vicar and Missionary was prevented from attendance by temporary indisposition.
26. Albany. Evening. Had a conference with the Wardens and Vestry of St. Paul’s Church.
23. Savannah. Evening. At Christ Church, officiated at the marriage of Allan Armistead Perkins and Louise Spotswood Kelley, assisted by the Rev. Thos. A. Johnstone, Priest-in-charge.
29. Brunswick. ‘Presided at the Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees of St. Athanasis’ School for Negro Youth.
SUMMARY OF CONFIRMATIONS TO MAY 1, 1915
Albany, St. John’s, 5. Waycross, Grace, 5. Blakeley, 1. Fitzgerald, 10. Frederica, 1. Augusta, St. Paul’s, 6; Atonement, 2. Pooler, 1. Jesup, 1. Cuthbert, 1. Savannah, St. Augustine’s, 2. Augusta, Good Shepherd, 1. Valdosta, 5. Quitman, 2. Woodbine, 4. Fitzgerald, 6. McRae, 2. St. Mary’s, Our Saviour, 3. Bainbridge, 2. Augusta, Christ Church, 1. Hawkinsville, 2. Dublin, 3. Albany, St. Paul’s, 7. Blakeley, 2. Americus, 2. Thomasville, St. Thomas’, 1; ‘Good Shepherd, 1. Darien, St. John’s, Inwood, 1; St. Cyprian’s, 3. Brunswick, St. Mark’s, 10; St. Athanasius’, 7. Pennick, 3. Augusta, St. Paul’s 24. Waynesboro, 1. Augusta, Good Shepherd, 14; Christ Church, 4. Savannah, St. John’s, 33; St. Stephen’s, 20; St. Paul’s, 33. Augusta, Good Shepherd, 6; St. -Paul’s, 6. Savannah, Christ Church, 23; for St. Paul’s, 1; St. Michael’s 7. Waycross, Grace, 11; St. Am. brose, 1. Cordele, 4. Tifton, 2.
FROM MAY 10, 1914, TO MAY 1, 1915.
White-Men, 114; Women, 132_________________________________246
Colored-Men, 25; Women, 25_________________________________ 50
Whole number confirmed for 12, months__________________________296
CONSENT TO CONSECRATION.
July 13, 1914. The Rev. Wm. Cabell Brown, D. D., as Bishop Coadjutor of Virginia.
Oct. 21, 1914. The Rev. Wm. Frederick Faber, D. D., as Bishop Coadjutor of Montana.
Nov. 24, 1914. The Rev. Walter Taylor Sumner, D. D., as Bishop of Oregon.
Dec. 9, 1914. The Rev. Paul Matthews, as Bishop of New Jersey.
Dec. 11, 1914. The Rev. Thomas Campbell Darst, D, D., as Bishop of East Carolina.
March 23, 1915. The Rev. George Yemens Bliss, D. D., as Bishop Coadjutor of Vermont
LETTERS DIMISSORY GRANTED.
Oct. 1,1914. The Rev. Chas. Pray Holbrook to the Diocese of New York.
Oct. 23, 1914. The Rev. Francis Alan Brown to the Diocese of New York.
Dec. 9, 1914. The Rev. George Croft Williams to the Diocese of Solith Carolina.
LETTERS DIMISSORY RECEIVED.
Nov. 1, 1914. The Rev. Frederick North-Tummon from the Diocese of Long Island.
May 15 1915. The Rev. Paul Trapier Prentiss, from the Diocese of Texas.
CLERICAL CHANGES.
The Rev. George Croft Williams has resigned as Vicar of Christ Church, Augusta, and Missionary and has been transferred.
The Rev. Wm. Taylor Dakin, B. D., has been elected Rector of St. John’s Church, Savannah.
The Rev. Chas. Pray Holbrook has resigned as Rector of the Church of the Atonement, Augusta, and been transferred.
The Rev. Francis Alan Brown has resigned as Rector of Christ Chtrch, Savannah, and been transferred.
The Rev. Gerald Arthur Cornell has resigned as Rector of St. Paul’s Church, Albany, effective May 1, 1915.
The Rev. John Moore Walker, Jr.., has been transferred from Jesup and Associated Missions to become Vicar of Christ Church, Cordele, and Missionary at Tifton and Vienna.
The Rev. Paul Trapier Prentiss has been appointed Vicar of Christ Church, Augusta, and Missionary at Waynesboro, etc.
The Rev. Julius W. Bicker has been appointed Missionary at Douglas.
The Rev. Frederick North-Tummon has been appointed Missionary at Jesup, Pooler, Pineora, Meldrin and Statesboro.
ORDINATIONS.
June 3, 1914. The Rev. Philip Melancthon Prowell-Carrington to the Priesthood.
June 24, 1914. The Rev. John Moore Walker. Jr., to the Priesthood.
CANDIDATES FOR HOLY ORDERS.
Newton Middleton, Sewanee, Tenn., admitted April 7, 1914.
Robert Nelson MacCallum, Sewanee, Tenn., admitted June 23, 1914.
POSTULANTS FOR HOLY ORDERS.
Walter Breakey; Murray, Brooklyn, N. Y., admitted, May 24, 1909.
Robert Yancey Marlow, Savannah, Ga., admitted July 19, 1910.
Henry William Rose, Brunswick, Ga., admitted October 27, 1914..
DEACONESSES
Anna E. B. Alexander, Pennick, May 2, 1907.
Katherine C. Duffy, Episcopal Orphans’ Home, Savannah, November 10, 1910.
Elizabeth D. Boorman, Boys’ Home, Augusta, December 10, 1913.
SUMMARY OF OFFICIAL ACTS
Parishes and Missions visited, Diocesan, 62; extra Diocesan, 6___ 68
Total Number of Visits, Diocesan. 76; extra Diocesan, 7———-83
Confirmations holden ——————————————- 49
Services of all kinds, Diocesan, 145; extra Diocesan, 16_______161
Holy Communions, Diocesan, 40; extra Diocesan, 2————–48
Sermons and Addresses, Diocesan, 140; extra Diocesan, 15__155
Baptisms ——————————————————-3
Burials 3
Marriages 6
Clergy resident last year:
Bishop, 1; Priests, 28; Deacons, 3 32
Received 2 34
Transferred 3
Present Number. Bishops, 1; Priests, 29; Deacons, 1 31
Without cure in the Diocese 3
Total in active service 28
Lay Readers Licensed 34
Parishes—white, 13; colored, 0 15
Organized Missions—white, 15; colored, 8 93
Unorganized Missions—white, 11; colored, 2 13
Mission Stations—white, 13; colored, 1 14
Parochial Missions—white, 3; colored, 5
Proprietary Chapels 3
73.
Church Buildings 57
Proprietary Chapels 3
Of which silent churches 2
