The history of Christ Church Parish, Macon, Georgia / compiled by J.R. Winchester

THE HISTORY
OB1
MACON, GEORGIA.
COMPILED BY
J. R. WINCHESTER,
Hector of Christ Church.
"Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the wys, and see, and ask for the old paths, where Is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest far your souli." JKBEWAH vt 16.
MACON, GEORGIA: J. W. B0REE & CO., PRINTERS AM) BINDEES.
1884.

This History is cordially dedicated to the former Sectors

of Christ Church, who pointed out the " old paths;" and

to all the Parishioners, holding " the faith once delivered

to the saints."

. 3. R. W.

BELIEVING that the records of every institution should be preserved, and discovering that many valuable facts ^ relating to this Parish were fast being scattered and lost; " -;then finding so few individuals who could inform me as M the minute points connected with this Church,.! rersolved to compile the history without delay.
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After much care and toilsome research, I have ac complished the work, and am thankful for the pleasant thoughts which were locked up in the archives, and feel repaid for my pains by spreading the interesting statistics before my people.
I have received valuable assistance in the present col lection of facts from Col. L. N. WHITTLE, Mrs. MARY \BABER, Mrs. JULIA P. JONES and others.
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^ The Rev. C. C. WILLIAMS deserves the hearty thanks of Christ Church congregation, for the accurate statistics

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embodied in his interesting sermon preached on the eve of hi* departure from this Parish,

Mrs. THERESA M. SETLET, with access to the papers

left by Mrs. ELIZABETH M. PLANT, has kindly furnished

a History of St. Barnabas Mission, which I have added

verbatim as an Appendix to the History of Christ Church

Parish. She, too, has the grateful thanks of the congre

gation.

J B. W.

MAT 14th, 1884.

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CHRIST CHUECH, Macon, is rich in historic interest although the early history does not stretch beyond the recollection of some of our oldest citizens. Here it is neces sary to bear in mind that Georgia is a comparatively new State. Colonization for a long time confined itself to the seaboard, leaving the interior, where our Central City now stands, a howling wilderness. Indian temples, until recently, testified to the prevalence of another worship than that taught by the Holy Bible. The curious mounds dotting the country along the Ocmulgee river involve our thoughts in speculations as to the aborigines of this soil. As the tide of immigration swept westward, Macon became an important point, because conveniently located for traffic. " Whsresoever the carcass is, there will the eagles be gathered together."
Inasmuch as our State and Church history began in Savannah, we must turn for a moment to Christ Church in that city, and trace out our lineage. A recent article in "The Living. Church," written by one who has closely studied the records of our colony, says:
" In November, 1732, a hundred and twenty-five sober, industrious and moral persona sailed from England to Georgia, in care of General Oglethorpe and the Rev. Henry Herbert, D. D. The latter remained for three months, and died on his return; but not without having borne witness to the Church in the new colony. For one

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of the first acts of the immigrants, upon their arrival on the Western shore, was to hold Divine service; and tradision says, on, or close to the spot where Christ Church now stands. In December, 1732, the Society for the propaga tion of the Gospel sent out the Rev. Samuel Quincy, as missionary to Savannah. He reached there in March, 1733, and labored for two years and a half, and having contended with much opposition, and many difficulties, at last retired in disgust at the treatment he had received from men whose place it was to aid him.. In March, 1736, there appeared on the scene no less a person than the celebrated John Wesley, who entered upon his ministry on Quinquagesima Sunday. The services were held in the Court house. Wesley was received with enthusiasm, which, however, soon subsided, and before long he became as unpopular as he had been popular. One cause of this is said to have been an unfortunate love affair into which he had been drawn; and another, was his High Church prac tice. So John Wesley, it appears, was what people are now pleased to call a " Ritualist." His enemies went so far as to prefer twelve charges against him in a formal present ment of the grand jury; and of these twelve, all but one had reference to his " High Church " acts and tendencies. But the immediate cause of the great storm which fell upon him was the feet of his having (doubtless for good and sufficient reasons) repelled from the Holy Communion, a niece of the chief magistrate of the colony. The final result of all this was, that in less than two years, in order to avoid a threatened imprisonment upon a false and malL cious charge, he left in a boat by night and took refuge in South Carolina. Nor was the experience of his brother Charles much less eventful and sad. He was Chaplain and Secretary to General Oglethorpe, who allowed himself to be deceived by false information. Eventually, however, he was undeceived, and an entire reconciliation followed.

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In May, 1738, another man who made his mark on the religious history of the Eighteenth century, landed in Savannah. We refer to George Whitfield. ,In the interest of an Orphanage, which he established ahout nine miles from Savannah, he made no fewer than thirteen voyages across the Atlantic. He spent in all nearly two years in Georgia, making ten distinct visits there, the last being in 1770. The active interest which he took in the temporal as well as spiritual interests of the colony, rendered him very popular. It is a singular, fact that the only Church of which either "Wesley or Whitfield was ever Rector, was Christ Church, Savannah. They established Parish and Sunday-schools in that place nearly fifty years before Robert Raikes originated his scheme of Sunday instruc tion. The history of some of Wesleys successors at Savannah is replete with interest, in not a few cases full of romance, and too often disastrous to the interest of the Church.
On July 7th, 1750, the first English Church in Georgia was opened at Savannah. It was built upon the site that had been reserved for the purpose by General Oglethorpe in the original plan of the town. Forty-six years after the erection it was burnt down and the present edifice was built upon the same spot. In the year 1815, Bishop Dehon, of South Carolina, visited Savannah, consecrated the new Church and held a confirmation, at which sixty persons were presented for the sacred rite. This was the first Episcopal visit paid to Georgia.
The above sketch gives a condensed statement of the slow and struggling ecclesiastical life on the soil of Georgia. We are not surprised, however, when we know that indi vidual opinions and private interpretation of Scripture were then clashing with established doctrine, thereby seducing men from" " the old paths " of the Church. For the removal of such obstructions to the progress of the

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Church, John "Wesley wrote a tract called " The Reasons against.a separation from the Church of England."*
Again, we are not surprised at the slow growth of the Church in Georgia, when we read in " The Pictorial History of the United States," by Hon. Alexander H. Stevens, the following words: " The first General Assembly of Georgia, under the new constitution or system, met on the loth of March, 1758. This body divided the province into eight parishes: Christ Church, including Savannah, Acton, Vernonberg, Sea Islands and Ogeechee; St. Matthews, coinprising Abercorn and Ebenezer; St. George, embracing Halifax; St. Pauls, Augusta; St. Phillips, Great Ogeechee, St. Johns, Midway and Sunbury; St. Andrews, Darien; St. James, Frederica."
Again, the writer adds further on: " The names of those parishes were subsequently changed to counties when the colony became an independent State." We have retained, in our ecclesiastical history of Georgia, the original titles, of Christ Church Parish, Savannah, St. Pauls, Augusta, and St. Andrews, Darien. The development of the State was gradual, and the Church of England being planted, giving her names to the provinces, grew slowly, surrounded by opposing elements. Yet she carried the standard of

This tract Is reprinted In Joe simile for Thomas Whittalter, No. 2, Bible
House, New York. These reasons were considered by uharles Wesley in the following words: " I think myself bound in duty to add my testimony to
my brothers. His twelve reasons against our ever separating from the Church of England are mine also. I subscribe to them with all my heart-
only with regard to the first, I am quite clear that it Is neither expedient nor lawful for me to" separate, and I never had the least inclination or temptation so to do. My affection for the >hurch Is as strong as ever, nnd
I clearly see my galling, which is, to live and to die in her communion.
This, therefore, I am determined to do, the Lord being my helper. I have
Subjoined the hymns for the lay preachers; still farther to secure this end, to cut off all jealousy and suspicion ficm our friends or hope from our enemies of our having any design of ever separating from the Church. I
have no secret reserve or distant thought of it. I never had. Would to
God all the Methodist preachers were in this respect like-minded with > Charles Wesley."

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the Cross into the settlements of the colonists, and to this effort we are indebted for the blessing of Christ Church, Macon, now located on the square once occupied by the jail of Bibb county. Thus the history of our Parish begins.
The Rev. Chauncey C. Williams, now Rector of St. Pauls Church, Augusta, Georgia, preached a sermon in Christ Church, Macon, on the last Sunday in December, 1877, from the text:
"The Lord our God be with us as He was with our fathers ; let him not leave us, nor forsake us: That He1 may incline our hearts unto him, to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes, and his judgments which He commanded our fathers." 1 Kings, viii.: 57, 58.
Inasmuch as he spent weeks of labor gathering the mate rial and putting it into accurate shape, it is best to publish it verbatim as then written.*
" At the first Convention of the Diocese of Georgia, held in February, 1823, "there was instituted a society called The Protestant Episcopal Society for the General Advance ment of Christianity in the State of Georgia." " It was under the auspices of this society that the Rev. Lot Jones made a missionary tour throughout the State, and in Feb ruary, 1825, visited Macon. He found that the people here had been for months, destitute of every appearance of public worship; no religious society had been organized, no clergyman had for a long time apoeared among them." " But," he continues, " though deprived of the benefits of the sanctuary, they were not indifferent to religious subjects. A large and attentive congregation assembled, and the services of our Church were regularly performed. The citizens requested that I would devote as great a portion of my labors to them as was consistent with my other arrange ments. I accordingly returned to that place after I had
By hfs.request, Col. L. N. Whittle and Mrs. Mary Baber have madeseveral Blight chimges and additions.

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visited the Northern parts of the State, and on the 5th of March, 1825, an Episcopal Church was there organized in due form.
"The subject of organizing some sort of a Christian con gregation, seems to have first taken shape at an informal meeting (in the Masonic Lodge room located on Cotton Avenue, where Mix & Kirtlands store now stands) of some gentlemen who were in the habit of gathering there for conversation the Rev. Lot Jones, and most of the first officers of our Parish being Masons. Subsequently, how ever, action was taken by the citizens generally, which resulted in the following communication, which was laid before the Diocesan Convention in St. Pauls Church, Augusta, on the 18th of April, 1825.
" At a meeting of sundry citizens of Macon, Bibb county, Georgia, favorable to the establishment of a regular mode of religious worship, held on the 5th of March, 1825, the fol lowing preamble and resolutions were adopted:
" WHEREAS, In all societies some mode of religious worship is necessary for the harmony, government and well-being thereof, we do hereby agree to associate our selves as a congregation for the performance of public worship according to the Rites and Usages of the Protes tant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, to be known and called by the name of Christ Church, in the town of Macon, State of Georgia. Therefore,
" Resolved, That the Rev. Lot Jones be appointed Rector thereof.
" Resolved, That Capt. Luke J. Morgan, Charles Bullock, Gen. C. J. McDonald, Edward D. Tracy, E. McCall, R. Birdsong and Thomas Campbell, be appointed Vestry men thereof.
" Resolved, That Simri Rose be Treasurer, and Nathaniel Barker Secretary thereof.

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" Resolved, That we will be governed by the Edicts and

Rules of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese

of Georgia.

" Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forthwith

forwarded to the Standing Committee of the Protestant

Episcopal Church in the Diocese.

(Signed)

"NATHANIEL BARKER, Secretary"

The foregoing certificate of the incorporation of this Church and resolutions of conformity to the canons of this Diocese, having been read, on motion, it was unanimously
Retclved, That Christ Church, Macon, be, and hereby is received into union with the Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church in this Diocese.
The history of Christ Church opens, therefore, with every promise of great and immediate success. It was the first congregation organized in a rapidly growing town. Its Rector was a man of unusual abilities and zeal. Its lay officers were the representative men .of the community, and in the very first year of its existence it had gathered a Sunday-school numbering from eighty to one hundred scholars. The Church Was keeping pace with the town in its rapid growth. The editor of the Savannah Georgian having visited Macon, wrote under date of December 1, 1825: " I was delighted with the place and its growing prosperity. Last March two years ago, it was a wilderness. It has now thirty-two stores; has cotton stored from sixteen counties, aud perhaps nothing characterizes its refinement more conclusively than the fact that it maintains an Episcopal minister." The subject of building a Church was at once proposed, and when the Convention of the Diocese met in Macon the following year, (1826,) the cause was earnestly commended to the generosity of all members of the Church throughout the State. This Convention being the first that ever assembled in the Court-house, a plain
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wooden building which stood on the lot, now vacant, corner of Mulberry and Third streets, April 24,1826. This was nearly fifteen years before the consecration of Bishop Elliott, and the Diocese of Georgia, was under the provis ional care of the Rt. Reverend Nathaniel Bowen, Bishop of South Carolina, who presided in the Convention. It seems to have been a custom in the early days of the Diocese for the Convention to assemble at points where the Church was struggling to root itself. In view of the excellent results which followed from their meetings, it would seem to be a-matter of regret that this missionary spirit does not enter more into our later Conventions. The Parish of Christ Church owes much to these assemblies, as we shall see hereafter.
The services held in connection with the sessions ofthe Con vention created a lively interest throughout the community. The Pariah itself was strengthened, and the first Confirma tion ever held on Macon was on Tuesday, April 25tb, 1826, in the old Court-house. The Holy Sacrament of Baptism and the Lords Supper were also administered, and several mis sionary addresses delivered by the Rev. Abel Carter, of Christ Church, Savannah. Immediately afterwards, the Parish was, itself, incorporated by the Legislature ofthe State, and received from them the grant of a lot upon which to erect a Church. This lot was on the corner ofFirst and Poplar streets, and is now occupied by the cotton warehouse of English, Huguenin & Co. The sum of $1,000.0a was sub scribed by the citizens towards the building of the Church, and everything seemed to indicate an early accomplishment of the purpose, when there came upon the Parish one of those periods ofdepression which seems inseparable from the growth of every congregation. The Rev. Mr. Jones resigned the Rectorship, and before bis place could be filled everything was utterly prostrated, and for nearly five years this little Parish was without a Shepherd. To quote the words of

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Bishop Elliot: "Under the effects of one of those whirl winds of religious excitement which are brought to bear so systematically upon our efforts, all hut the really true were swept away, and the little band which our missionary could gather at its close, was so disheartened, that for a time all efforts ceased because they seemed to be in vain.* But the Rock was there, the Corner-stone was unmoved, the foundation of the apostles and prophets could not be shaken, and another missionary was summoned to repair the breaches of our Zion, and nobly, earnestly and success fully did he labor. The missionary of whom Bishop Elliott here speaks, was the Rev. Seneca G. Bragg, who became Rector of the Parish the first week in January, 1833, and to whose faithful ministry of nearly fourteen years this Parish is indebted, under God, for its. revival andpermanent establishment. He came to build Up its waste places, and to repair its desolations. He brought to the work a spirit of devotion which stopped at no sacrifice; a child-like, humility which men saw was true, and loved him for it; and, withal, a consecration of himself to the Lords service, which kept nothing back so long as he could " spend and be spent" in his Masters work.
During the first months of his ministry here, services were held in different places; among others, in the base ment of the house on the corner of Third and Walnut streets, now occupied by Mr. C. A. Hall. At that time it was used as a Bank, and the first communion service which Mr. Bragg held in this Parish was celebrated there in the counting-room of Mr. \Vm. Hunter. Of those who partici pated in that service, the only one now living is the vener able widow of the late Dr. Ambrose Baber.
~ Between the resignation ot the Rev. Lot Jones and the arrival of Rev. Seneca Bragg, the summer visits of Rev. Edward XenfriUe to Upper Georgia kept alive the Interest in the Church. His active, cheerful, practical piety had a marked influence on those who were brought into association with him-, for they saw his teachluga exemplified In his life.

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The importance of building a Church at once engaged the attention of Mr. Bragg. The lot which was given us by the State had been sold to Mr. Leroy M. Wiley, with the understanding that, on demand of the Vestry, he should pay the purchase money with interest to date. Mr. Wiley subsequently removed to Charleston, South Caro lina, and when called upon to fulfil his part of the con tract, declined to pay, but offered to give the lot back to the Church. This the Vestry declined to accept, and put their claim in the hands of Mr. James L. Petigru, of South Carolina, for collection. The Parish was successful in the law suit which followed, and received the sum of 13,392.90 on June 3d, 1837.
Meantime, another lot had been bought for $700.00, and it is the same lot that the present Church now stands upon. Mr. Bragg at once set to work to raise funds for the build ing of the Church. The people, inspired by his enthusiasm, zealously seconded his efforts. Offerings came from differ ent parts of the State, and also very generously from the Diocese of South Carolina, and on Sexagesima Sunday, 1834, the first Episcopal Church in Macon was opened for divine service.
It was built of brick in the form of a Roman Cross, and was surmounted by a dome. There was a gallery at the end opposite the chancel, and the Church contained sittings, in all, for between three hundred and four hundred people. The pews were all rented upon the day that they were offered for that purpose. A considerable debt remained upon the Church and lot, which was gradually extin guished. In the year following the building of the Church, the Hector "took pleasure in acknowledging"the liberality of certain members of the congregation who had caused the Church edifice to be surrounded by a substantial enclosure and furnished it with a beautiful chandelier1 and a sweet-
This and tbe flrat font ore now in St. Lukes Church, HawUnsviUe, Ga,

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toned organ." This organ was the first that had ever been brought to Maoon, and its use in the services of the Church is said to have produced a sensation in religious circles of the community, which was very amusing at the time, but which it is difficult to realize now, when the use of organs has been adopted so generally in the city. It remained in use for about ten years; for in 1845 Mr. Bragg reported to the Convention that the " old organ having begun to fail, a new one had been purchased at a moderate price." This organ of "moderate price" lasted for over twenty-five years, and only gave place six years ago to the very hand some instrument which now stands in the gallery. The Church being now free of debt, it was consecrated and set apart to the service of Almighty God according to the Rites and Usages of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America, on the 25th day of March, 1838. The Bishop consecrating was the Rt. Rev. Jackson. Kemper, Missionary Bishop for the States of Missouri and Indiana, acting at the request of Bishop Bowen, of South Carolina. The original papers, relating to the consecra tion, are preserved among the archives of the Parish. Among them are the Instrument of Donation executed by the Vestry and signed by Seneca G. Bragg, Recto*; Nathan C. Munroe, Warden; I. G. Seymour, Charles Day and H. K. Carter, Vestrymen; and also the Bishops sentence of consecration with his Episcopal seal attached. At the. same time Bishop Kemper administered the Holy Rite of Confirmation to twenty persona.
The old Church was never materially altered until it vas taken down in October, 1850. But in 1842 Mr. Bragg reported that during the past year " some needful improve ments had been made for the accommodation of the friends of the Church by the addition of nineteen new pews, the erection of a plain belfry, and the purchase of a bell," and "a few young men of the congregation had generously

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presented a baptismal font of convenient form, chaste design and beautiful workmanship." The addition of new pews did not involve an addition to the building. It was accom plished simply by a change in the arrangement of the two transepts.
The bell was afterwards transferred to the tower of the present Church, and remained there until October 7th, 1863, when it was taken down by order of the Vestry for the use of the Confederate Government. The present bell, weighing one thousand five hundred and twelve pounds, was hung September 6th, 1868, and bears the inscription : "On earth, peace, good will towards men." It was the gift of Mr. A. A. Eoff. The font has remained in use until the present time.
It was the old Church that Mr. Braggs ministry was wholly identified with, and his ministry was beautiful, not only in works of material improvement, but also in much spiritual zeal and activity. In the years 1835-6, he made an effort to institute in the Parish a plan of systematic Church offerings. He succeeded in persuading a number of persons to adopt the Scriptural method of laying by in store, upon thie first day of the week," as God had prospered them," and the effort was justified by a large increase in the mis sionary and other offerings of the congregation. In 1838-9, however, he merged this plan into another which seemed to promise a more general adoption and efficiency. His idea seems to have been to organize the whole Parish into a Benevolent Association, covering every department of Church work. This idea was never fully carried into effect; but one branch of it has prospered from the very first, and its history from that day until now, is one of the noblest records in the life and work of Christ Church. I refer to the Ladies Aid Society, an association organized and carried on in the very best spirit of Christian benevolence. It is the consecration of female industry and perseverance.

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Whatever these ladies have made, has been by work, not by methods of a doubtful morality. During Mr. Braggs ministry, they contributed $200.00 or $300.00 every year towards missionary and other objects. When the present Church was built, their offerings ran up to about $3,000.00. The present organ which was put up at a cost of $2,900.00, was almost, if not wholly, the result of their efforts. And in addition to this, they have raised more than $5,000.00 towards the lot and building fund of the future Rectory.
I mention these items not as exhausting the record of their work, but simply as indications of what can be done quietly, where the heart is in the work; and I think the history of this Parish would be lamentably incomplete if it did not contain a tribute to the Ladies Aid Society. I have but one regret to express, if I may be pardoned a regret on a subject so entirely deserving; and the regret is, that of later years, the Society has lost its early missionary char acter, and centered its efforts wholly upon objects in the Parish. I am quite aware that this has been the result of growing and very urgent needs in our midst. But I am also satisfied that our home objects would not suffer by an increased effort to aid others as well as ourselves. " There is that soattereth and yet increaseth." But whatever the Society is, and has been, in its long and honorable history, is due, under God, to the faithful labors of the godly man whose life was a pattern of all good works. " In season and out of season," Mr. Bragg labored for the good of this congregation, until worn out in their service, he was compelled by failing health, to offer his resignation to the Vestry, on the 24th of August, 1846. During a min istry of about fourteen years, Mr. Bragg had baptized one bund red and ninety-five persons, of whom twenty-seven were adults, one hundred and fifty-four white, and fourteen colored children. He had solemnized eighty-two marriages, officiated at one hundred and fifty-three funerals, and pre-

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sented seventy-six persons for confirmation In his last report to tbe Con vention, he places the present number of communicants at seventy-five, while the Sunday-school con tains sixty white, and thirty colored children. During his ministry the Parish had contributed towards missions $785.03, and to other benevolent objects, $2,247.00, making a total of 83 032.03 outside of current expenses and the funds contributed towards building the Church.
Bishop Elliott offered him a home and light pastoral work at Montpelier,* and the homes of his congregation were always open to him here.
Mr. Braggs time was spent between Montpelier and Macon until the Summer of I860, when he went to visit some relations at the North, and died on Monday, the 21st day of January, 1861, in the sixty-eighth year of his age. In view of his life, which seems so real to me, as I read the record of his work, I can only quote the words of B:shop Elliott, which are always such true and timely words: " He was a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost. His heart was all love, his tongue was all charity, men looked upon his walk and conversation, and believed in Jesus Christ." The walk and conversation of an " Israelite indeed in whom was no guile." (The tablet in Christ Church was erected by the ladies of the congregation who had loved him in life and cherished his memory.) Mr. Bragg was immediately succeeded by the Rev. Joseph A. Shanklin, and the Parish, felt at once that the mantle of Elijah had fallen upon Elisha.
Mr. Shanklin was a graduate of the University of

"To the Influence of the Episcopal School at Moutpeller much of the
growth of the Church In Georgia is justly due. Each year the girls educated at that Institute carried away with them to their homes the love of the
Church and Its beautiful te. vices. In this way a whole lamily would be brought Into the congregation through the Influence of one. This meanf
of extending the knowledge of the Church and bringing It home to hearts, is strangely Ignored by, the whole Diocese.

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Virginia and Theological Seminary at Alexandria, Virginia, and combined with rare intellectual abilities, a spiritual" depth and earnestness which impressed themselves with increasing power upon the congregation. He was highly gifted as a preacher, and much of the deep spiritual life of this Parish was first stirred into zeal by the burning words which fell with such power from his lips. Among all the Hectors who have labored in this Parish, he stands foremost as the preacher. His life and his work illustrated his preaching. His sermons were the outpourings of a heart full of love for his Saviour, and for those whom the Saviour came to save. There is a marble tablet here erected to his memory; but this Church in which we wor ship to-day is itself his monument. Every brick and rafter from the corner-stone which his own hand laid, up to the topmost pinnacle upon that tower, tells of the power of that mans life and of his words among this people. From the beginning to the close of his ministry in this Church, the Parish was in a state of growing prosperity. He had not been here many months before the congregation began to feel straightened in their former burdens, and the build ing of a new and larger Church soon became a necessity. Mr. Shanklin threw himself into the work in his wholesouled way.
The ladies labored more vigorously than ever. The whole congregation worked, and denied themselves, and gave liberally of their substance, so that when the work was done they had the happy consciousness of knowing that the Church was built by their own efforts, and out of their own resources.
On the 28th of January, 1850, the Wardens and Ves try resolved, in view of the small size and unsafe con dition of the present edifice, to make the effort to build a new Church. Messrs. L. N. Whittle, N. C. Munroe and John L. Jones were requested to obtain subscriptions. The

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plan thus inaugurated was so successful, that in the same year the old Church building was taken down. It was a sad day for many in the congregation when they, assem bled for the last time in that Church which they had worked so hard to build, and around which clustered so many hallowed associations. But their hearts grew glad again as they saw the walls of the new Church rising upon the same site where the old one stood. Every brick that could be used was incorporated in the new building, and the corner-stone was laid on Wednesday, the 10th of March, 1851. Bishop Elliott was prevented by illness from being present, and Mr. Shanklin officiated. While this Church was building, services were held at first in an inconvenient and out-of-the-way room in a building that formerly stood at the foot of Mulberry Street, afterwards in a hall which was used by nearly all the exhibitions that visited the city. It was hoped that the Church would be completed in the fall of 1851. But the building was delayed by dif ferent causes, and was not finished and ready for consecra tion until the following Spring. It was consecrated by Bishop EHiott on Sunday, May 2nd, 1852. The Bishop speaks of it in his address as a very chaste and capacious Church, having double the sittings of the former Church, " and as reflecting great credit upon the congregation of Christ Church, who have built it entirely out of their own resources."
The architecture of the Church is "Gothic." The following are its dimensions: Eighty-seven by fifty-one feet in area; height of main building is thirty-one feet; height of the tower, one hundred feet; buttresses to tower, each four feet thick; buttresses to main building-, each three feet thick. The tower is surrounded by four piunacles fifteen feet high. The buttresses to the main building have twelve pinnacles ten feet high, six on each side. The outer walls are finished in imitation of free stone. The

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interior is divided into ninety-two pews on the main floor, nine feet long; two galleries with an organ gallery. The Church cost, when completed, about $15,000.
In the Summer of 1854, Mr. Shanklin was offered the Rectorship of St. Peters Church, Charleston, South Caro lina. He felt constrained by a sense of duty to accept the position, and on the 14th of July, 1854, he laid his resigtion before the Wardens and Vestrymen of the Parish.
Mr. Shanklin had been a zealous and hard working Sector, and his loss was felt by the whole congregation to be nothing short of a calamity. But he had done his work faithfully, and the work stood as the witness of his faith fulness. It was a part of Mr. Shanklins plan of working to gain some influence, and do some good among the colored people; but his other duties pressed him too bard to admit of much effort in this direction. He maintained a Sundayschool, however, for colored children, which, when he left, numbered twenty-five, and the year before he went away he presented four colored persons for confirmation.
During his ministry of eight years, he baptized one hun dred and ten persons, of whom ninety-five were infants,. thirteen white, and two colored adults. He solemnized nineteen marriages, and officiated at forty-nine funerals. He presented fifty-five persons for confirmation, and left the Parish with one hundred and eight communicants, and seventy-two white children in the Sunday-school.
The offerings of the congregation for missions during his Rectorship amounted to $2,361.66, and for other purposes, including the building of the Church, $20,002.88, making an aggregate of $22,364.54, outside of the current expenses of the Church. And in the last report of the Parish which he made to the Convention, he was able to say that the Parish, by a strong effort, had relieved itself of debt and stood unincumbered.
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the first of October, 1854; but he was not to labor long in. any field. The fearful epidemic of yellow fever, which so often desolates the cities of our seaboard, broke out in Charleston in the Summer of 1855, before he had been there two years. Mr. Shanklin, of course, remained at his post, and died at his post bravely, as he had always lived, on the 28th of July, 1855.
The Vestry passeda resolution inviting the Rev. Henry K. Bees, of Darien, Georgia, to accept the Rectorship of this Parish. Mr. Bees accepted, and entered upon his duties on the first of October, 1855. His Rectorship cov ered a period of fifteen years, the longest, and, in many ways, the most eventful, in the history of the Parish. Mr. Bees came to Macon a young man, having entered Holy Orders after a short service in the Presbyterian Church. He was not ordained to the Priesthood until after he became Rector of Christ Church. He took up the work where Mr. Shanklin left it, and for several years the history of the Parish was simply a record of quiet, earnest, constant growth.
In September, of 1862, Col. John B. Lamar, who had been for many years a generous benefactor of the Parish, and a member of the Vestry, died of a wound received in battle. I mention the fact, not to distinguish Col. Lamar above many others to whose liberality the Parish must always feel indebted, but because it was from his estate that the Parish received its first and last legacy. This bequest, amounting to $6,000.00, was paid to the Parish by Gen. Howell Cobb, in April, 1864. By a resolution of the Vestry the whole amount was invested in 7-30 interest notes of the Confederate States of America. A sealed package containing these notes is preserved among the archives of the Parish.
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Shanklin, was again draped in mourning. Bishop Elliott had died at his home, in Savannah, on the 21st day of December, loved and honored by all men. His loss was felt as a personal bereavement throughout the whole Dio cese, and nowhere was it deplored more sincerely than in this Parish. On the morning of Sunday, the 3rd of May, 1868, died at his residence in Yineville, a man who stands foremost in the whole history of Christ Church, as a zealous, devoted, generous, Christian man. I need hardly say that I refer to Mr. Nathan C. Munroe, for more than a quarter ofa century the Senior Warden ofthis Parish. There was no work of the Church, whether at home or abroad, with which he was not identified. In the councils of the Diocese, and in the General Conventions of the Church, he was always a faithful, efficient, and working representa tive of this congregation, and on his death the Parish dis tinguished him, as it has never distinguished any other
layman. On the 16th day of May, 1868, the Vestry passed the fol
lowing resolution " That the Vestry will erect in the Church a suitable
marble tablet to the memory of Mr. Munroe, for the purpose of perpetuating the recollection of his Christian
virtues and usefulness." It is to be regretted that this resolution has not yet been
carried into effect. But I hope the-day is not far distant when we shall place upon the walls of this Church a tribute so well deserved, and that your childrens children may read, in all time to come, the name and the record of .one who served so long and so faithfully in their Parish. In the year preceding Mr. Munroes death, the Convention of the Diocese met in this Church. "Twenty-six years before, in 1841, they had met here in the old Church to welcome our first Bishop, coming in the vigor of his youth to spend his
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And here, in this Church, on Saturday, May 11,1867, the Rev. Jno. W. Beckwith, Rector of Trinity Church, Hew OrJeans, was declared to be the unanimous choice of the Convention, as Bishop of the Diocese of Georgia. When Bishop Beckwith selected Macon as his place of residence, the sum of $5,000 was subscribed by members of this Parish towards an Episcopal residence. And at a meeting of the Vestry, held October 26,1868, the Bishop was requested to make Christ Church, Macon, the Cathe dral Church of the Diocese. The Bishops house reverted to the original subscribers, when the Bishop moved to Savannah, and was sold. The Cathedral project does not appear to have gone farther than a proposal. Through all these changes in the Parish and in the Diocese, and even through all the desolations of the civil war, the ministry of Mr. Rees continued to prosper, and during the later years of hia rectorship the growth and extension of the Parish were greater than ever before. On Easter Day, 1865, he presented forty-five persons for confirmation the largest class ever presented in this Parish.
This brings me to speak of the distinctive work which Mr. Rees inaugurated in this Church, and for which hia ministry will always be remembered. I mean the mission work of the Parish in this city. Sad days came afterwards to break the harmony of that work, but the first inspiration came from a heart which desired earnestly and, above all things, the glory of God and the .extension of his Church. The work now known as St. Barnabas Mission began in a very unpretending way, just seventeen years ago. It com menced with a Church Home. A small house was rented on the other side of the Railroad, beyond the Brunswick shops. A matron was placed in charge, who visited the sick and destitute, and in some cases gave them care and shelter in the Home. A class of about twenty women were gathered for instruction in needle and domestic work, and

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for religious training. This was placed in charge of Mrs. I. G. Plant and Mrs. George Payne, and met with an increas ing and gratifying success. A night school for adults was started under the auspices of three or four young men, and services were inaugurated for strictly religious training. From the very outset the St. Barnabas work was blessed with most efficient and encouraging lay help, and its con tinued growth, in spite of many discouragements is due, under God, to this one cause.
In the course of a year the sewing-school numbered ninety-eight. In the year 1862, a plain chapel was built, and in December, 1862, a Sunday-school was started with fifty scholars. Kegular services were soon begun upon every Sunday, which were maintained at first by lay read ing (except on the third Sunday of the month), when the Rector officiated. -With its services and scholars, St. Bar nabas has continued to thrive and grow strong. When. Mr. Rees resigned in the summer of 1869, the work con tinued for a time under his supervision, but on the 18th of Jannary, 1870, it reverted to the Parish work of Christ Church.
The Rev. Benjamin Johnson" who succeeded Mr. Bees, was always interested in this special mission work, and it was during Ms ministry that the present commodious, and very tasteful chapel was erected. A half-acre lot was obtained from the city at the nominal price of $30. The chancel window was a memorial, the gift of Mrs. Elmina Saulsbury. The Bishops chair was contributed by one of the classes of Christ Church Sunday-school, and the font by the Mission school. The altar was intended as a memo rial of Bishop Elliott, and the marble slab upon it is the same one which was used in the school chapel at Montpelier. The whole cost of building and furnishing was over $3,000, a large part of which was the liberal gift of one gentleman, Mr. I. C. Plant. The chapel was conse-

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crated by Bishop Becfcwith, on the Sunday before Christ mas, 1872.
Since 1864, there have been, in connection frith the St. Barnabas work, one hundred and ninety-seven bap tisms, while ninety-three persons have been admitted to the Holy Communion by confirmation. There is no kind of work which statistics more entirely fail to represent than this same mission work of St. Barnabas. Much of the best work that has been done, and is now doing there, is all the more effective because done not in the sight of man. Its schools of industry and education have accomplished incal culable good, while the religious training which it has given, and still gives, reaches far beyond the narrow limits of our Parish.
The work has its vicissitudes, because the population fluctuates; but the seed sown there has been carried East and West throughout our whole country, and the fruit which it bears and will bear is the sufficient recompense to those whose lives have been spent in its service.
It has always been a self-supporting Church, and the only help which has ever been asked of the Mother Church is the service of its Rector. It has always been a blessing to those who have tried to help it on, and it has been a privilege to minister to its devout ami zealous congrega tion.*
The other Mission work inaugurated by Mr. Rees has since grown into an independent Parish. In 1868, Mr. Rees made the following report to the Convention:
" On the opposite side of the town we have secured a building just suited to the purpose, and have opened in January another Mission Chapel St. Pauls where, every Sunday afternoon, a Mission service is sustained by lay reading, with a full musical or choral service, which is
Since the above was written by Rev. C. C. Williams, a full history of St. Barnabas has been prepared by Mrs. Theresa M. Setley. See Appendix A.

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exciting very deep interest and a constantly increasing attendance."
It is a subject which I approach with very great reluc tance, for it brings up many unhappy memories. Yet the History of Christ Church would be manifestly incomplete if there were no statement of the great trial through which, the Parish passed safely, but not until it had been shaken to its centre.
I will confine myself to the plainest statement of the lacts quoting, whenever I can, the language of the origi nal letters which are before me as I write.
On the 6th of April, 1869, Mr. Kees addressed the fol lowing letter to the Wardens of Christ Church :

OX GA., April 6th, 1869.

" GENTLEMEN: I wish to place the following letter be

fore you as Wardens, and ask your advice in the same.

Deeming that the musical rendering of certain portions of

the Church service, such as the Creed and the Lords

Prayer, would best procure true worship and promote the

more lively interest of the children of the Sunday-school,

I appointed the use of such a service by the children at my

monthly visits to the schools on the last Sunday. I have

since learned that some of the parents, yourselves among

the number, disapprove of the same, and, from what you

deem conscientious views, would feel obliged to forbid your

childrens use of such a service. This, of course, would

produce insubordination and an element of discord which,

I believe, all would deprecate. Now, while I esteem such

a service, I do not say or teach that it is essential, and at

your request will not insist upon such a service with the

children.

H. K. REES."

To this the Wardens replied, under date of April 9th. They had given the subject their serious consideration, and state :

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" As you suppose, we are opposed to the use of the Cho ral service either in the regular Church service or Sundayschool, and would feel constrained by a sense of duty to our children to withdraw them from Sunday-school if this is adhered to, especially as applied to the Creeds and Prayers. In this opinion, we believe, without any accurate means of ascertaining the fact, a very large majority of the congregation would agree with us were the question pre sented to them.
" We deem it proper, and think candor requires that we should add, that there is a general dissatisfaction pervading the congregation, as we believe, in relation to other things connected with the manner in which the services of the Church are conducted, and which distract and retard the spiritual growth and increase of the congregation, and to suggest that you have a full and free interchange of views with the Vestry, or, if you prefer, with the Wardens, touching these causes of dissatisfaction, etc."
On April 14th, Mr. Rees answered as follows: " I at once yield to your implied request and discontinue the musical rendering of the Creed and of the Prayers in the Sunday-school service, and this I do in consideration of what you represent to be your own and the views of the parents of the children. "As to the other portion of the letter which you deem candor requires you to add/ concerning the manner in which the services of the Church are conducted, (which, of course, must refer to my own mode of conducting the services,) allow me to say with equal candor, that this touches my prerogatives as a minister and Rector, and that. it is not a matter that can be properly brought before you in any official way. But the charges you make are too . serious and important to be passed over, and if your views represent the Vestry and the congregation, they demand action, and not consultation. If it be true that, as a min-

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ister, my manner of conducting the services distracts and retards the spiritual growth and increase of this congrega tion, and that, on this ground, a general dissatisfaction pervades the congregation it this be true, gentlemen, and the voice of the congregation speaks through you, I am not willing to continue the Rector of the Parish. For before God the spiritual growth and increase of the con gregation committed to my charge is my strongest desire and constant labor; and I dare not stand in the way of the very object of. the ministry of Christs Holy Church.
" I may be mistaken, but I cannot think you represent the Parish in this particular; and the proof must be forth coming, and I demand that this matter be brought to the test in any proper way."
Mr. Rees goes on to disclaim, as the Wardens had also done, any personal ill feeling in the matter. He suggested that the Vestry should resign to the Bishop, a Parish meet ing be called, and the election of a new Vestry, or the re-election of the old, should be made a test of the views of the congregation. In a Postscript, however, he requested that the correspondence be laid before the Bishop and Ves try, at a meeting to be held the following Thursday.
The matter, therefore, never came formally before the congregation. The letters, however, were laid before the Bishop, unofficially, and his advice asked. The Bishop replied in quite an elaborate opinion, and suggested that the Wardens withdraw their letter of the 9th of April. A memorial was also laid before the Vestry, signed by a num ber of the parishioners of Christ Church, asking that the correspondence be reconsidered and the letters withdrawn. This memorial was received at a meeting of the Vestry on June 1st, and, on motion of one of the Wardens, it was
" Resolved, That in deference to the advice of the Bishop and of the memorial from a number of the pew-holders of the Church . . . and to restore harmony in the Parish,

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the Wardens and Vestry of the Church (to whom the Rev. Mr. Rees heretofore referred the letter addressed to him on April 9th, 1869, by the Wardens) hereby withdraw said letter.".
In the meantime, on the 31st day of May, Mr. Rees had resigned the Rectorship of Christ Church to take charge of St. Pauls Parish, (organized May 25th,) being " per suaded that the time had come for the successful existence and progress of two independent Parishes in this city.
The Vestry suspended action upon this resignation and sent him a copy of the resolution withdrawing the letter of the Wardens.
On the 3d of June he replied: " That because of the withdrawal of the letter of the Wardens, I immediately withdraw my answer to the same, and being equally desir ous of maintaining harmony of action and unity of feeling between the two Parishes, I ask that they now take action on my resignation, which was based on.my determination to accept St. Pauls Parish."
His resignation was accepted the following day, and St. Pauls Church sprung almost in a day from a struggling mission into an enthusiastic, working and self-supporting Parish, with seventy-five communicants.
Mrs. Mary Baber has furnished the following letter bear ing upon the history of St. Pauls:
" In the Spring of 1866,1 was requested by some ladies in Tatnall Square to organize a Sunday class, as the dis tance prevented the regular attendance of their children at the schools connected with the city Churches. Mrs. Brinn gave the use of a room in her house; my daughter and myself collected some twenty children, and the last week in April the work was begun. In a short time to classes and a Bible class were enrolled. Books were needed, and Mr. Rees was applied to for them. He then took charge of the undertaking, and. appointed Mr. Wilburn

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Hall as Superintendent. The Church services were held at stated times, and the attendance was encouraging.
" We removed from Mrs. Brinns to a small house next to .one occupied as a Home by some of the poor of the Church. This place was dedicated by Mr. Rees, and became a Church Mission with the name ST. PAULS. The Christ mas services were held there. The property having beea sold we were compelled to look for another place in which to assemble. Such a place was not easily found, and I sug gested the old car-shed as a temporary arrangement. Mr. Rees succeeded in obtaining the use of this building. It was cleaned and made ready for the first service, held the 25th of January, 1867. The Conversion of St. JPaul.
"This building continued to be used for worship until the Spring of 1882, when it was taken down; and now a com fortable and handsome edifice, known as St. Pauls, stands at the intersection of Cotton Avenue and College street. The congregation j in a most prosperous condition, and under the pastoral care of the Rev. C. J. Wingate the future is very promising."
During a ministry of fifteen years in Christ Church Mr. Rees had baptised three hundred and eleven persons, of whom two hundred and forty-six infants and sixty-three adults were white, and nine infanta and one adult colored. He had solemnized sixty-four marriages, and officiated at one hundred and ninety-nine funerals. He had presented two hundred and forty-two candidates for Confirmation, (nearly twice as many as had been confirmed in all the years before him) and increased the roll of communicants from one hundred and eight to three hundred and ten. The Sunday-schools of the Parish during the last year of his pastorate numbered two hundred and thirty. The aggregate offerings while he was Rector, was, for Missions, $3,748.85; and for other purposes, outside the current

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expenses of the Church, $19,715.08 making a total of $23,463.93.
The Vestry assured Mr. Bees on parting with him that their differences had in nowise affected their opinion of him as an earnest and zealous Christian minister and. man, and that he carried with him, individually and collectively, their best wishes for his health anJ. happiness wherever he might go. And to-day, my dear brethren, when, through the thoughtful courtesy of the Vestry of St. Pauls, we are gathered here as one congregation, now that the sad divis ions which, for a brief time, estranged us, have given way to the good will and kindliness of the other days, let ua remember the good and forget the evil.
I wish here to acknowledge the genuine kindness with which I have been ever welcomed by the congregation of St. Pauls Church, and I take it as a sign, and a very cheer ing and blessed sign, of a unity that has been restored among brethren in the Lord, a love that was clouded for a time, but which is clouded no longer.
The energy and life which have marked St. Pauls Parish from its beginning were taken bodily, however, from Christ Church. And the work of building up the Parish to its former strength has been the aim and purpose of both priest and people ever since. It was a terrible strain to which the old Parish was subjected when so much of her strength her real working strength went from her in a day; but it served to develop new energies among those who were left, and I think it is one of the most gratifying signs of the vast latent power of this congregation, that it did rally and has since maintained itself in the face of many discouragements.
On the 14th of June, the Rev. Benjamin Johnson, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was unanimously chosen Rector of Christ Church. He reports that he " found the Parish in much confusion, but the good old Church soon rallied for earnest duty; our broken ranks were closed up, and our vacant

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places filled with regular and attentive worshipers. The Sunday-school has largely increased, and the Rector reports with great pleasure that this congregation is now repre sented by a candidate for Holy Orders. Faithfully adher-. ing to the Prayer Book, as, in its glorious simplicity, our Protestant forefathers compiled and used it, firmly holding to the historic standards of our Articles and Homilies knowing nothing save Jesus Christ and him crucified loving the truth and peace, we have no fears for the fu ture of Christ Church, Macon."
I am inclined to think that this was rather a sanguine view of the Parish at that time. It is certain that the con gregation very soon ceased to be represented by a candi date for Holy Orders, and Mr. Johnson, after a while, lost his enthusiasm for the Prayer Book and the historic stand ards of our Articles and Homilies. Yet there was, beyond all doubt, a new energy and zeal abroad in the Parish during the early part of Mr. Johnsons ministry.
The St. Barnabas work continued to grow and prosper. The present Chapel was built and its schools were active and successful.
A Parish school, in connection with Christ Church, was started, and, during its brief existence, seemed to promise many good results.
The Ladies Aid Society was stirred with renewed zeal and succeeded in raising funds for a large and splendid or gan, purchased from their collections, and put up at a cost of $2,900.00.
Mr. Johnson entered upon his duties on the second Sun day in July, 1869, and on February 23d, 1875, he ofiered his resignation to the Vestry. This action was based upon his conscientious conviction that he could no longer remain and exercise his ministry in the Church. He left Macon immediately after his resignation, and cast his fortunes with the unhappy movement of the late Bishop Cummins.

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During his Rectorship of nearly six years he baptized one hundred and fifty-one persons, of whom thirty-seven were adults and one hundred and fourteen infants. He pre sented ninety-seven persons for Confirmation, and reported two hundred aud thirty-two communicants upon the roll. He solemnized twenty-one marriages and officiated at sev enty-one funerals. There was contributed during his Rec torship, (and the short interval between his resignation and the Convention) for Missions, $1,652.86, and for other pur poses (excluding Parish expenses) St. Barnabas Chapel and the new organ, $42,621.26 making a total of $44,274.12.
The Rev. Dr. Jacob Van Linge was engaged to supply the Parish with temporary services until a Rector might be called. He officiated from the latter part of February to the first of October, 1875, and during that time he baptized nine persons seven infants and two adults. He presented nine candidates for Confirmation seven at St. Barnabas and two at Christ Church, and officiated at nine funerals. One marriage was solemnized by Rev. Mr. Rees. The offer ings during this time, which were very inconsiderable, are incorporated into Reports of the Rectors.
On the 17th of August, 1875, the present Rector was unanimously elected, and entered upon his duties on the first Sunday in October. On the 15th of November, 1877, he offered his resignation, to take effect on the first of Jan uary 1878.
During his brief Rectorship there have been sixty-two baptisms, (forty-four infants and eighteen adults;) forty-five persons have been confirmed; thirteen marriages have been solemnized, and thirty-seven funerals attended; $566.70 have been given to missions, and $11,182.06 for other pur poses, including current expenses. Total $11,748.76.
From the founding of this Church, March 5th, 1825, up to this morning, there have been in this Parish eight hun dred and forty-five baptisms, (six hundred and sixty-seven

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white and two hundred and fifteen colored infants,) one hundred and sixty white and three colored adults; five hundred and twenty-nine persons have been confirmed, of whom five were colored; two hundred and four marriages have been solemnized, and five hundred and twenty-nine funerals attended. A calculation of all offerings that have been officially reported shows that $9,115.10 have been con tributed for missions; for other purposes, $95,768.28 making a total of $104,883.38.
But back of these figures, these bare statistics, lies the strong, growing life of this Parish, and it has been a joy to trace that life as it has ebbed and flowed in all the varying years of one half century. It has been a joy to witness how God has been leading us through seasons of trial and through days of adversity; how, by blessing and by chas tening, He has visited us; and yet He has never once for saken us. To-day, when, perhaps, I might be expected to speak of other things, I have chosen to stand here and read this story of past days, because I believe there is an inspi ration in that past, because I find in that record of noble struggle and noble achievement a pledge that the Lord God will not leave us nor forsake us; that He will be with us as he was with our fathers. It is that thought, my breth- ren, which has sustained me during the sad weeks now closing all too fast. It is that thought which must give you fresh courage to meet the future which opens before you with the opening year."
The author of the above sermon was abundantly blessed in his ministry at Christ Church. The unfortunate divis ion in the congregation, followed by a Rector who renounced his sacred office in the Episcopal Church for a schism, left the parishioners in a sad condition. The people, in some instances, were necessarily at sea, drifting before the waves if individualism. The timely arrival of Rev. C. C. iVilliams doubtless averted many a shipwreck of faith.

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Combining a remarkable amount of gracefulness of manner with great executive ability, he wisely gathered together the scattered elements of zeal, and the work grew into well defined and definite proportions. The congregation uncon sciously imbibed the sincere milk of the word from his instruction, until they once more stood steadfast in faith, "satisfied to follow him in the old paths." His Rec torship, from fche 1st of November, 1875, to the 1st of Jan uary, 1878, bore directly abundant fruit, and is still reproducing itself. The prayers of many hearts in Macon mil accompany this man of God, through his life, bringing strength to his words and grace to his ministrations at the altar.
Mr. Williams has labored in, St. Pauls, Augusta, from his resignation of this Parish, to the present, and we find him as beloved in his present charge as he was in Macon. His services have been eagerly sought by many of the largest and wealthiest Churches in America; but we trust the Diocese of Georgia will be blessed for many years with the presence of this faithful priest, so notably replenished with the truth of Gods doctrine, and so richly endued with innocency of life. We can ill afford to lose him from the Church in this struggling Diocese, where the " harvest is plenteous, but the laborers are few."
The vacancy, so keenly felt, was filled by the Rev. Otis A. Glazebrook, of Baltimore, Maryland. He entered upon his duties, Febuary 17,1878. His ministry here was sad dened at its very beginning by the death of two little chil dren in Richmond, Virginia. Sustained by unfaltering trust, he scarcely paused; but by precept and example taught the people, committed to his charge, the reality of gospel comfort, so consoling to himself! He met a ready response to his efforts. Earnest laymen co-operated with him in the organization of St. Johns Mission in East Macon. Services were held, at first, on Thursday night of

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each week, the first sermon being preached by Rev. Mr. Glazebrook, on the 28th of March, 1878. Among the gen tlemen who took an active part in this evangelical work, at its beginning, were Messrs. Homer H. Stair, D. F. Shafier, and Lewis Leman. A sewing-school was begun, and a large Sunday-school organized. The work grew to such an extent that the Vestry of Christ Church agreed that, in consideration of the numerous parochial duties of the Rec tor, an assistant should be procured. Accordingly, the Rev. T. A. Griffiths, formerly a Methodist minister, was called. Mr. Griffiths served the chapels, and reaped the fruits of his labor, first, in the ingathering of many souls, and secondly in the esteem of the people. When the Rec tors of Christ and St. Pauls Churches were absent, he cheerfully gave the congregations regular services.
Inasmuch as his labors were so interwoven with those of the Rector, Rev. Otis A. Glazebrook, it is impossible to give a detailed account of his official acts. Suffice it to say, he faithfully strove to leave the sign of the Cross stamped upon the brows and hearts of all with whom he came in contact, and now in Paradise rests from his labors.*
The Chapel of Christ Church was built under the advice and direction of Mr. Glazebrook. This handsome brick structure was erected to the memory of J. L. Jones, by his wife, at a cost of $4,350.00. The building of a Sundayschool room for the children of Christ Church was a work he had for sometime desired to accomplish, and now stands a memorial of one who, for years, served as Secretary and Treasurer in the Vestry, and liberally devoted his time and means to the interests of the Church. He fell asleep March 9th, 1879.
This Chapel, in the rear of the Church, has not been consecrated by the Bishop, because the Rector thought it

"For further account, see Appendix, by Mrs. Theresa M. Setley.

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best to have a place for public lectures and other enter tainments, which could not be held in consecrated houses. The Bishop himself approved of this provision.
The Architects of the Chapel were Messrs. Randall and Miller, of Chicago, and the Building Committee, Rev. Otis A. Glazebrook, Messrs. W. W. Carnes, Arthur E. Boardman and T. O. Cheatney. It is particularly suitable for Sunday-school work, the auditorium being fifty by thirty feet, with four side rooms, where classes can be secluded, when the sliding sashes are. lowered, from the body of the school. The structure is Gothic and cruciform, with sit tings for about three hundred people. The stained glass windows, with appropriate emblems, are very attractive. The coloring of the walls is delicate gray and wood-work, imitation of walnut. A substantial and convenient pulpit, adapted to the intended purposes of the Chapel, stands at the further end of the auditorium, giving the speaker a commanding oversight of the entire room. A brilliant reflector, "with many jets, is suspended from the centre of the ceiling, and a neat cabinet Organ stands to the left of the pulpit. The benches have reversible backs, and con sequently suit Sunday-school classes.
Mr. Glazebrook, returning from Auburn, Alabama, on June 29th, 1881, where he delivered an address before the Literary Societies of the Agricultural and Mechanical Col lege of Alabama, received an injury on the Railroad, near Columbus, which has caused much suffering to himself and much anxiety to his friends. It is most gratifying to his many friends that he has improved sufficiently to perform the duties pertaining to the Chaplaincy at the University of Virginia a work for which he is peculiarly adapted ; for he is a man who exercises influence upon men in a won derful manner.
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Beckwith, D. D., Bishop of Georgia, before the Conven tion in Emmanuel Church, Athens, Georgia, May, llth, 1882:
During the past year, the Eev. Otia A. Glazebrook was the victim of a terrible railroad accident, the effects of which have been so serious as to cause him to resign the Rectorship of Christ Church, Macon, and to make bis friends fear that, for years to come, the Church may be deprived of his services. His sufferings, the afflictions of his family, and the loss to his Parish and Diocese, combine to make this a calamity which touches every heart, and has cast a gloom over the entire Diocese.
"Mr. Glazebrook was a bright, spirited, genial, truehearted man, abounding in energy and good works. During the few years of his Rectorship in Macon he impressed that whole community with his manly, single-hearted devotion to his blessed Master. Men loved and trusted him, and consequently were ever willing to join him in the execution of his many plans to further the work of missions and to lead the young to recognize their duty to the Master and to His work. I believe, my dear brethren, that I simply echo your sentiments when I say that our love goes out warmly to our afflicted brother, and that our prayers will be offered to God that comfort he given to his stricken family."
On motion of the Rector of Christ Church, Savannah, it was
" Betolved, That a committee of three be appointed to draw up resolutions regarding the accident to Rev. Otis A. Glazebrook."
The Chair appointed Rev. Thomas Boone, Rev- W. C. Williams, D. D., and Col. L. N. Whittle.
The committee, in due time, presented the following re port:

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" WHEREAS, We, the members of this Convention, are Badly conscious of the absence from .among us of our brother, well beloved, the Rev. Otis A. Glazebrook, and know that his sbsense is caused by the sad accident which, in the mysterious providence- of God, befell him in the discharge of his ministerial duties, we should humbly bow to this inscrutable act of God, and pray him to bring good out of that which now seems to us in our blindness an unmixed evil.
" Resolved, That we recognize in the removal from among us of our brother in the prime of his life and in the midst of his great usefulness, a serious loss to his late Parish, to this Convention and to the Diocese at large.
" Resolved, That we further recognize the fact that in our brother there was such a combination of qualities of head and heart, of manners and of matter, of zeal in the Masters cause, and of courtesy and brotherly love as make this sad dispensation one of a peculiarly afflictive nature to us all.
"Retolved, That we pray that if it be possible, he may he restored to health and usefulness, and that if this be impossible, that then all things shall work together for our brothers good and to the greater glory of God.
"Resolved, That this Convention extends to the wife and family of Mr. Glazebrook, its heartiest sympathy; that it prays that they may receive from our loving HeavenlyFather, the richest consolations of his grace.
" Resolved, That this preamble and these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this body, and that a copy of them be transmitted to the Rev. Mr. Glazebook and his family.
"THOMAS BOONB, "WM. C. WILLIAMS, "L. N. WHITTLE,
Committee."

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The kindness of the Central Railroad to Rev.- Mr. Glazebrook should be indelibly written upon the history of this Parish. An article appeared in the Slacon Telegraph and Messenger, April 26,1883, as follows:
" It will be gratifying to the large number of his friends in Macon, to learn that a check for $10,000.00 has been sent by Col. L. N. Whittle, to Rev. Otis A. Glazebrook;
said amount being given by the Central Railroad. The result of the negotiations between Col. L. ST. Whittle and the road resulted in the recovery of something over $14,000.00, but the $4,000.00 has been absorbed in the payment by the conpany of $200.00 per month, and he therefore receives all the company considers due him. Col. Whittle has been energetic in Mr. Glazebrooks behalf, and it was all a labor of love, as he does not charge any thing for his services in the case."
The same paper, February 21st, 1882, says: "A friend has kindly furnished us with the work of the late Rector of Christ Church during his charge of three years and five months. It is so good a record that we take much pleasure in publishing it. In the three years he baptized one hundred and twenty-one infants and seventy-seven adults, presented for confirmation one hundred and ninety candidates, ninetenths of whom were adults, and nearly one-half men, per formed thirty marriages, buried eighty-two persons, admin istered the Holy Communion seventy-seven times, held one thousand one hundred and forty-five public services with sermons or lectures, made over three thousand visits and raised $27,615.50. In his pastorate, the Rectory was built, . St. Johns Mission founded, and successfully prosecuted, the Chapel of Christ Church erected, and a considerable amount towards the renovation of Christ Church received and deposited in bank. He left the Parish entirely free from debt."
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procured the services of Rev. W. C. McOonnell, and at the same time continued the salary of the Rector, he and the people being persuaded that indications in his symptoms pointed to protracted suffering and perhaps life-long injury, (which would incapacitate him from the full duties of a Rector in so large a Parish,) produced the conviction that he should resign the Rectorship. The resignation was received with much regret. During the illness of Rev. Mr. Glazebrook, and until the arrival of a new Rector, Rev. Win. C. McConnell, in Deacons orders, faithfully worked in the Parish, and endeared himself to the people, but especially the poor, who remember him as their personal friend. His official acts were twelve baptisms, five infanta and seven adults, nineteen burials and one marriage.
On February 2d, the present Rector entered upon his duties in Christ Church. He found the people partially paralyzed by the stroke they had received in the loss of Mr. Glazebrook. The Vestry, however, extended a cordial welcome, which was great encouragement to a stranger selected to take up and carry on the work of so active and beloved a laborer as their late Rector. On April 6th, Rev. Mr. J. Stoney kindly read the burial service over little Lucy Winchester the Rectors only child.
Early in June, 1882, Rev. D. Watson Winn, of Rich mond, Va., took charge of the Missions, and has earnestly and patiently, with many discouragements, labored at those points.
St. Barnabas Mission, numbering one hundred communi cants, has a bright future, we tcust, and promises point to a day not far distant, when this will be an independent Parish. A secret and silent influence goes out from this Chapel which makes it, indeed, a "Son of Consolation" to many souls. The building has recently been painted on the exterior, and, being in good condition on the interior presents an attractive spot in the Parish The Sunday-

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school and Ladies Sewing Society, (two monuments to the sainted foster-mother, Elizabeth M. Plant,) of the Mission are most potent agencies for good. An advisory board, composed of five laymen, at this Chapel, have been ap pointed by Christ Church Vestry to confer with the parent Church about all matters pertaining to their welfare.
St Johns Mission, with her Sunday-school, continues doing much good to a portion of our population most diffi cult to reach through Church services held at regular times. There are about fifty communicants on the roll, but the con gregations are very fluctuating. Prosecuting this Mission ary work has made the Methodist and Baptist congrega tions there more zealous in their efforts, and thus, indi rectly, it has been instrumental in much good. The Mis sion also has opened a wide channel through which Christ Church can systematically give alms to the poor.
We trust a simple churchly building will be erected in East Macon ere long for the benefit of the people, who, up to the present, have used the old store-room so kindly offered by Mr. D. M. Flanders, recently deceased, but now sold, and hence to be turned by the purchasers into other uses.
Christ Church is, at this time, replete with interest. The Hector addressed the following letter, during the season of Lent, 1883, to the parishioners:

"MY DEAR BRETHREN: In accordance with your decis ion, the repairs and beautifying of Christ Church were entered upon in November last. The satisfactory work is now approaching completion. Tou have bound yourselves, through the Vestry, to meet the indebtedness incurred for this work at an early date In view of these facts, I submit to your consideration, the following figures in round num bers:

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" Christ Church, Sr.--To repairs including painting of ceiling, chandeliers, gas-pipes, stained-glass windows, front steps, and the Architect, $5,700.00
" Ckrigt Church, Or.--By collections up to date, $2,500.00. " I trust the coming Easter offering will be sufficiently liberal to liquidate the balance, $3.200.00. It is to your interest to cancel the indebtedness now. Tiiis being done, we desire to proceed with the repairs and ornamentation of the outside of the building. " We are taught from childhood that contributing is a duty and privilege in our worship. If thou hast much, give plenteously; if thou hast little, do thy diligence gladly to give of that little, for so gatherest thou thyself a good reward in the day of necessity.
" Very faithfully yours, J. R WINCHESTEB. " Endorsed by the Building Committee."
This committee was composed of the Rector, Chairman, Messrs. A. E. Boardman, W. W. Games, D. M. Gugel and T. Skelton Jones.
The " repairs and beautifying," referred to above, con sist of the following: The removal of the side galleries which, on many occasions, were filled with curious specta tors who disturbed the devotions of minister and people. Moreover, they darkened the wall of the building, being very massive and directly across the windows. The chancel has been enlarged and is octagonal in shape, with dimen sions thirty-three by twenty-three feet.
Two beautiful windows-have been placed on either side of the large chancel window. The one presented by Mr. J. M. Boardman, now regarded as a memorial to his wife, but reset in the new chancel. The other by the Senior Warden, Col. L. N. Whittle, to his wife. These two ladies, now at rest, were highly esteemed in the congre gation for their works sake.

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Above the chancel has been inserted a memorial window to Mr. A. A. Roff, who was a substantial friend to Christ Church, being particularly interested.in the Sunday-school for many years. The second window from the chancel on the West side, is a very handsome memorial to Mr. Asher Ayres, who passed away on the 22d day of October, 1882. The design is the Good Samaritan, and represents the character of this benevolent gentleman, whose one thought seemed to b6 -how to make others happy and heal their wounds. For the present the other windows, includ ing those in the vestibule, are pretty stained glass with simple and appropriate emblems. These, presented by the ladies of the Parish, can give way, from time to time, to memorials. Two beautiful gas burners, with porcelain reflectors, gifts from the Sunday-school, in 1884, at a cost of $132.00, are seen pendant from the ceiling. The Church has been entirely carpeted, and the recently painted pews, with new cushions, are comfortable and great improvements to the auditorium. The ceiling, together with the upper edge of the wall, and also the lower edge above the wains coting, have been ornamented in a pretty stencil work, which is pleasing to the eye. The paneling, also, between, the windows, is a striking feature in the painting. The chancel arch is supported by two iron pillars; above them are crowns composed of many gas jets, and between these is suspended a star which, when burning during the Epiph any season, suggests many thoughts as to the Star of Jacob.
The Sunday-school, Easter, 1883, presented a font of solid marble, at a cost of $200.00, the result of two Easter offerings. On account of sacred associations, and by request of the congregation, the original bowl has been preserved and is inserted into the new marble. The pedestal of the old font has been capped with a marble slab, and is now the first credence table in the Church. The Sunday-school has also given, in the last year, a handsome set of chancel

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books, Holy Bible, prayer-book, altar service and two hymnals, with their book marks for the various seasons in the Church rear.
The present communion linen, f,o beautifully embroid ered, is the handiwork and gift oi Mrs. T. Skelton Jones, who also, at Easter 1884, made and gave an appropriate white silk frontlet for the pulpit. The first communion linen was presented by Mrs. Howard Fey; the paten used was also furnished by her, and the chalice by Mrs. Baber, who still has it in her possession; those articles were used until a handsome silver service, consisting of a tankard, two cups, paten, and two silver plates were procured. One cup bears a presentation mark from the Ladies Episcopal "Working Society of Christ Church, Savannah. The Organ, injured during the repairing of the Church, on account of the carelessness of workmen, is about to undergo repairs at a cost of over $200.
This Church has been particularly noted for its fine music. Mrs. Virginia Hopson and Miss Georgia Conner, twin sisters, gave their time and talent, for twenty-five years, to this special feature of work. Not until feeling that the volume of their voices was failing, did they with draw, and as a mark of high esteem for them and their services, the Vestry voted them the life-long use of one of the best located pews in the Church.
So endeared to the families did their sweet music become that they are constantly called on, by special request, to aing at funerals. Their voices have been used as that of Miss Havergal: "Always only for their King." The con dition of the choir has not always been one of peace and harmony, as the following letters show:

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"M\coN, GA., Jan. 9th, 1855.

*L. N. WHITTLE, ESQ :



"Dear Sir--As one of the Vestrymen of the Episcopal

Church, I take the liberty to call your attention to the

desire of a few in the Church, to discontinue the present

arrangements of the choir and with me, wishing to supply

the place of the organist with a more pious person, proba-1

bly not deeming the Lutheran Church, to which I belong,

sufficiently orthodox. I therefore tender hereby my resig

nation as the organist of the Episcopal Church, removing,

thereby a stumbling-block for the scruples of the few

above-mentioned.

"As my year of engagement in the Episcopal Church

expired the 1st of December last, and since that no farther

arrangements have been entered into, I feel satisfied that

my withdrawal will cause no interruption, for which I

were to blame.

" I remain most respectfully youra, etc.,

"ERNST GHJMME."

" MACON, Jan. 9th, 1855. .
" VESTRY OF CHRIST CHURCH, MACOBT, GA. :
" Gentlemen--Understanding that you have deemed it proper to discharge Mr. Grimme, the organist in Christ Church, we beg leave to say that, feeling as we do, it would be impossible for us to sing without the accompaniment of a proper and capable organist." We would, therefore, respectfully notify you of our intention not to appear again in the choir for the purpose of singing, and that you may be apprised of this in time to make other arrangements.
" Very respectfully, "W. H. BRAY, " C. J. ROOSEVELT, E.J.Siow."

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The harmony was restored, and we trust no cause will ever arise for farther trouble. The music now, with voices that blend sweetly together, is elevating and full of feeling. We feel particularly indebted to the indefatigable energy and musical attainments of Mr. Luther Williams, the superintendent of the choir, for its prosperous condition at this time. Through the kindness of a friend we have a new walnut, carved altar, an eagle lecturn and sedilias, one on either side of the chancel, outside the rail. In addition to this furniture, the new chancel rail in oak and walnut is a great improvement. A Vestry room has been added on the East, and being nicely carpeted, with suitable furniture and convenient wardrobe, is a comfortable preparation room for the Church; opposite this, on the West, is another small room opening by outer door and stair-way to the Chapel, and by inside door to the chancel.
Death has stricken down many in the congregation since the last Rector came, showing the greatest mortality in the history of the Parish during the year 1883 We all sadly feeling the loss. In a memorial sermon, preached April 22d, 1883, the Rector said: We have a catalogue of saints in the archives of this Church for which we may well give thanks. Their lives, were unostentatiously spent in the quiet discharge of duty. May we all so live and so die that we, with them, will form a glorious constellation in the new heaven.
However bright that firmament may bewith brilliant orbs, in our particular constellation will be one star unsur passed in glory by scarcely any other in the heavens. We refer to that quiet, unassuming, artless character, too well known to mention, who a year ago, entered into rest;* whose Christ-like works will live in this congregation like . a pleasant dream so long as a holy thought is left.
Since that time, on May 16th, has been laid away for a
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glorious resurrection all that was mortal of George Payfle, aged sixty-six. A devoted son of the Church one of whom it can be well said " The sweet remembrance of the just shall flourish when he sleeps in dust."
One of the saddest blows Christ Church has ever received, fell suddenly upon us July 23d, 1883, in the death of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Plant, wife of Mr. I. C. Plant. She was truly " a mother in Israel." Her works of charity cannot be limited, and to-day, though dead, she yet lives in the hearts of hundreds who were made holier and happier by her words and example. Possessing many talents, she used all, without exception, to the glory of God. The Rectors of this Parish Have each, in his turn, received sympathy and assistance from this saintly woman whose figure of charity, clothed in the gentleness of Christ, found a welcome in the homes of the wealthiest as well as the cottages of the poorest Her carriage seemed ever going on errands of benevolence, and the present Rector, for the first year and a-half of his ministry here, paid with her about one hundred and fifty visits. She never lost sight of any work when once begun. From Maine to Florida there are souls made happier through her, and consequently "rise up and call her blessed." After a clear day her sun sank behind the golden and crimson clouds of the valley of death and rose in full-orbed beauty in a land where it shall no more go down.
There is one name interwoven with the history of Christ Church whose good deeds cannot be estimated. The Rectory fund was laid by him as the following letter shows:

"Mr. WHITTLE:
" Dear Sir--Please accept the united thanks of the ladies of the society for the aid and encouragement you have given them in their work, by the munificent donation of

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twenty-five shares of stock in tlie Home Loan Association.

We trust others may be stimulated by your example to

similar deeds of generosity.

" Very truly and gratefully yours,

"June 24th, 1870."

" JULIA P. JONES.

He has represented this Church in Diocesan Conventions and the Diocese in the General Convention for years, and is as intimately associated with the great charitable works of Georgia as any man in the State.
Col. Lewis N. Whittle is, indeed, esteemed by all creed.s and classes in Macon, and in Christ Church is loved and cherished by the entire flock.
The official acts of the present Rector up to this date, (May 14, 1884,) are as follows: Baptisms, seventy adults, eighteen, infants, fifty-two; burials, forty-eight; marriages, sixteen; persons presented for confirmation, thirty-nine;" contributions from the Parish for all purposes, 1882-1884,) $17,994,01; for missions, $1,641.17.
In addition to this, Christ Church has supported the assistant minister, who gives his entire time to mission work. Eev. Mr. Winn has baptized: adults, five; infants twentyfive making a total of thirty. He has officiated at twentyfive funerals; three marriages, and presented fifteen persons for confirmation. Much of his work is hidden from sight, being among the Lords poor. He may receive consolation in the words of the blessed Master " Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
The first ordination to the ministry from Christ Church congregation took place at St. Lukes Cathedral, Atlanta, . July 16th, 1882. Mr. C. C. Leman at that time received Deacons orders, and is now working at Marietta, Georgia.

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The statistics of Christ Church, up to the present date f May 14th, are as follows: Baptisms, one thousand one hun dred and fifty-five infants, white, eight hundred and sev enty; colored, fifteen; adults, white, two hundred and sixty-seven; colored, three. Marriages, two hundred and fifty-four; Burials, seven hundred and five. Offerings up to May 1st, 1884, $149,492.89. Persons presented for Con firmation, seven hundred and seventy-three.
Our present condition is, we trust, improving. He who has begun a good work in us will accomplish it until the day of Jesus Christ.

PRESENT OFFICERS:
Wardens--Col. L. K Whittle, Senior Warden; Capt John G. Deitz, Junior Warden.
Vestrymen--Messrs. Henry G. Cutter, T. O. Chestney, Albert Mix, George R. Barker, T. Skelton Jones, John M. Walker, Luther Williams.
Treasurer and Secretary of the Church--T. Skelton Jones.
All are men of high standing in the town and commu nicants of the Church.
The following organizations under the Church:
LADIES AID SOCIETY.
President................ ............................Mrs. Lee Ellis. Treasurer ....................................Mrs. John G. Deitz.
Under its zealous officers this Society does a great deal of work, and deserves the hearty co-operation of the congre gation. Through their exertions in making collections by personal appeals, Christ Church has realized $1,473.00 within the last two years.

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SUNDAY-SCHOOL.
.Rector...............................................Superintendent. Secretary.........................................Henry G. Cutter. Treasurer...... ..................................John M. Walker. JDt&rarian..........................................Fabian Minton. Musical Director.... ...................... Archibald Williams.
Teachers.--Miss Mamie Ayres, Mr. and Mrs. T. U. Conner, Miss M. Essie Deitz, Miss Dorcas Emmel, Mrs. Virginia Hopson, Mrs. T. Skelton Jones, Mrs. L. E. Mallory, Mrs. H. T. Powell, Miss Eliza Ruan, Mrs. Mallory Taylor, Mr. W. C. Turpin, Miss V. Williams, Mrs. J. B. Winchester.
In the history of the Parish, the Sunday-school has never been in a better condition than at present; three new banners having been added at the last Easter celebration at which time the efficient and systematic Secretary reported one hundred and sixty-seven scholars on the Christ Church roll. This, in addition to the mission schools, gives a total of three hundred and twenty scholars and forty-one teachers and officers.

CHOIK.
JMwical Director.. .......................Mr. Luther Williams.* Organut....................... .....................Mr. V. Czurda. Soprano.. ................................... ..............Miss Post. Alto.. ...........................................Mrs. JOB. E. Wells. Safs...............................................Mr. Julian Price. 7<SM0r........................................Mr. Luther Williams.
CHANCEL COMMITTEE. Mrs. T. Skelton Jones, Mrs. Granville Conner.
I but re-echo the sentiments of the congregation in an expression of thanks to these ladies for their beautiful floral offerings, Sunday after Sunday.

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COMMITTEE FOB VISITING THE POOR. Mrs. C. A. Hall, Mrs. John Ingalls, Miss Victoria Williams, Mrs. William Bearden.
This committee baa rendered very efficient aid in report, ing cases among the sick, and those in need; in many instances visiting them and relieving their wants.
Christ Church Guild, under the auspices of the Rector, gives pleasant literary and musical entertainments at the Rectory, throughout the year; the object of these gath erings being to promote sociability among the people and to assist the poor.
The Young Girls Guild of Christ Church, is composed of the larger girls of the congregation. This society has only been organized a few months, but promises to accom plish its object, which is to develop interest in Church work, and bind the girls in closer sympathy. Mrs. Mallory Taylor, as President, reports a gratifying response from these juve nile workers.
While the Appleton Church Home for orphans, is directly under the Rectorship of St. Pauls, yet the Convention at Albany, May 3d, 1883, saw fit to form an organization throughout the Diocese, with Macon as the centre, which was called " THE APPIETON CHDRCH HOME AID SOCIETY."
This society in JMacon, haa successfully done its work, under the following officers:
Mrs. Anderson W. Reese............................. ..President. Mrs. M. C. Blaekshear........................... Vice-President. Miss Katie A. Ayres..................Secretory and Treasurer.
The Secretary has been most faithful in corresponding with the various congregations of the Diocese. One of the greatest needs in tbia Home, is a young, consecrated Sister, to assist those already taxed beyond their physical ability.

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I cannot better conclude this history, embodying sketches of the generous deeds, Christ-like character and sacred memories of those whose lives rise before us as incentives to continued action, than by quoting the words of St Paul:
" My beloved brethren, bs ye steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, for as much as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."

THE HISTORY OF ST. BARNABAS MISSION,
(Protatant Episcopal Church) of Christ Church Parish, Jfacon, Georgia, from its first worfc, t 1860, up to the present year, 1883. Written by THERESA M. SETUGY.
The most brilliant and far-seeing human mind cannot trace out all the results of any one individuals efforts for good. The results of evil doing, though far-reaching in their effects, may be alleviated, or even blotted out by prayer and true repentance; but the good seed, once sown, springs up and bears fruit and multiplies beyond human conception, because it ia GOD, the infallible, who " giveth the increase."
We often see, even with our circumscribed vision, how, from small beginnings, great things are achieved; therefore,, it behoves us, as Christian workers, to be " steadfast, immov able, always abounding in the work of the Lord."
Twenty-three years ago, the Eev. H. K. Bees, then Rector of Christ Church, Macon, went out, with his wife, to a settlement which lies below the line of Hazel street, and on toward the swamps; and, by visiting from house to house, found much destitution and suffering among the people, who simply existed there, darkened in mind, and diseased in body. This good man, with help from hisChurch, rented a small house on the corner of Sixth and Hazel streets, and hiring a Mrs. Gray from among the people he had visited, he fitted up a part of the house, and gathered in the sick women wherever they could be found. A small number were thus kindly cared for and instructed by Mr. Bees and his wife, who went every Sunday after-

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noon for this purpose. One by. one, religious privileges were added, and, finally, a night school for men was opened in one room of the building, and Divine service held there regularly, though not frequently, owing to many other Parish duties which were imperative. Mr. Bees finally had to give up the night-class, as he could not give it the constant care needed; but much good had already been accomplished.
Mrs. I. C. PLANT and Mrs. GEORGE PAYNE were then called upon to help, by opening a sewing-school. They gladly responded. The first meeting was held on March 14th, 1860. Two teachers, the matron of the house, one sick woman, and five pupils were in attendance. Mrs. PI/ANT opened the school by prayer, and Mrs. PAYKE read the fifth chapter of St. Matthew. During the first year no report was made of this work.
In 1861, the school numbered ninety-eight pupils, and five hundred and seventy garments were made. Help in cutting, and preparing work, was given by different ladies in the Parish. Many of the garments were given to those who were taught to make them, and in this way many of the needy ones were clothed neatly.
In 1862, the school took more of the character of a soldiers clothing-school upon itself, as the war was then raging between the States. The work of this school was given out to all who needed the employment. The women and children were paid a regular price for the work, the garments were sold at cost, and thus the money was again turned into material for fresh employment. Mrs. PLANT and Mrs. PAYNE furnished the mate-ial at first, which laid the foundation of this helpful industry. Mr. I. C. Plant, at this time, finding that the expense of building, fires, etc., could not be met by the ones who had been paying for the same, offered this working band a building on the adjacent lot. Here, the Sunday-school which had been organized,

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met regularly, and all branches of the work, excepting the hospital work, were promptly carried forward. The build ing was named "Sx. BARNABAS CHAPEL."
In 1863, the Sunday-school numbered fifty pupils different and irregular teachers coming in, to help the two regular teachers, at times. A homelike course of study was pursued, and services were held by Mr. Bees, when ever it was possible. The sewing department increased in interest, and through this branch of the work, entrance into one hundred and twenty-four homes was obtained. The number of garments made during the year was 1,437. At the close of the year, there were four regular teachers added to the Sunday-school, and fifteen adult members. It will be seen how great must have been, at this time, the help afforded to these struggling people, as well as the importance of godly instruction, and the blessed tidings of the gospel thus presented to them. It was a time of greatprivation and sorrow throughout the whole South, and to the very poor, such a mission of mercy must have dawned upon them like, as it really was, a revelation from God. They were taught to work, and if sick, were cared for; their labor was well repaid, thus assuring to them the necessities of life; they were lovingly instructed, and taught to look to God " in all time of their tribulation." An added report showed that "government work" had been received in the city, and many had gone to the differ ent places to get it, still preserving their connexion with the Sunday-school, during 1863.
In 1864, the distress throughout the country became greater, many branches of work were suspended, and many changes took place. A number of workers in the sewingschool were compelled to look elsewhere for work. The number of garments reported was 704, and the amount of money expended was $923.60. The aggregate number of garments, from the opening of the school until the close of

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1864, was reported at 2,538; and the amount of money expended was $3,008.42.
In 1865, the war terminated, and we read from Mrs. PLANTS report, that the state of the country had left its impress, "not only upon individuals, but upon every work of benevolence, however quiet and unobtrusive in its object."
The interest then settled upon the Sunday-school exclu sively, and the work became more clearly defined as a reli gious work. The closing of the sewing-school showed that, during 1865, 300 garments had been made, and $1,500 had been expended. It is not to be supposed that the first people whom Mr. Bees visited, were the only ones benefited by the " St. Barnabas Sewing-school." Not only they, but all who were needy, of whatever belief or denomination, went to tl ,ole teachers, and were given work and help. Many of tuoee people now occupy comfortable positions, and some of them are even the possessors of wealth to a moderate extent. Some have apparently forgotten "the day of small things," others are gone, some into eternal rest, and others scattered abroad. But the good influences which reached them, one and all, are surely bringing forth precious results. Mrs. PLANT, from the hour in which she was called to the work, never laid it down until the Master bade her " come up higher." Other teachers, from neces sity, drifted out of the work, and so it settled into a regu lar Church mission, shorn of its industrial interests for a time. We have no report to guide us, but it is well known that the sewing interest revived again, was conducted in a quiet way, and was of great value to the mission in many ways. The work was done as the present " St. Barnabas Aid Society" has its work done. The disposition of the work was the same, and, in fact, the present valuable Society is but an increased growth of its parent industry.
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hundred pupils, eighteen adult members, and an occasional lay reader for the conducting of the mission service. Baptisms, two; deaths, three.
In 1867, the report reads: Sunday-school teachers, five; pupils, sixty; baptisms, two; deaths, two.
The Sunday-school was smaller from the usual causes removal, etc., during this year, but the interest was unflag ging, and the care of the faithful pastor and teachers was ever tender and unwearied.
In 1868,-the report reads that there were in the Sundayschool five teachers, eighty pupils and two lay readers. Baptisms, (infant,) seven; adults, two. During this year Mrs. T. M. Setley was called to the work. The first practice of singing at her home led to a regular singing school. Miss M. H. Plant was in charge of the singing, as well as of a class up to this time. The practice of singing started other thoughts about gathering the children in, and giving them regular daily instruction, as there were then no public schools, and many were unable to pay for books and tuition. Mr. Setley offered a small building to Mr. Bees for the purpose. It was speedily put in order, and there being no one to teach, Mrs. Setley volunteered as a missionary. The first session of the " St. Barnabas day school" was held on October 25th, 1869. There were present Mr. Bees, the . principal, and seven pupils. The number of pupils was limited to fifty, and rapidly rose to that figure. This school was sustained, as to books, fire, etc., by a number of patrons from Christ Church. No salary was expected or paid the teacher. At this time the Bev. Mr. Bees was appointed to take charge of St. Pauls Mission, and it was then changed to an independent Parish. The Bev. Benjamin Johnson succeeded Mr. Bees, and the different branches of work progressed under the new Rectors care. Mrs. Setley taught a class in the Sunday-school also, and to the day school she added a class at night for the help of those who labored
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during the day. This class was continued as long as the

necessity for it continued.

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The following list will show where the day school

reached:

MABY MASSETT, MABYFREENY, WARWICK BLAH, TEEODOBIA MALMSEY, IDA FBEENY,
now Mrs. B. PABTIN, ELLEN NEWTON,
CHARLIK McAsDLB, ALLKNA GEORGE, JERRY MASSETT, WILUE Euro, WILLM JOINER, TONEY DATIDSOH, CHAKUC NEWTOH, GEORGE FBEENY, KATU GEIMES, LIZZIE DEFOUB, UAMIE HOWABD, MABTHA NEWTON, EtftALA BUCK, AMANDA McARDLX, AOHES GEORGE, GEORGE BOIFEUILLET, GEORGE CRAVEN, WILLIE CcwynroHAH, LBJGHTOK PROCTOR, JAMES DATIDSON, EDWABD WILET,
COVBAD WlNBERO,
EDWARD CAUSET, WOODIB FOBRESTEB, JAKES THVRKAIT, WALTEB McQuEEir,
MOIJLIE McCABTHT,

EMMA COLLTNS, HENRY MUNSON, REBECCA HUNSON, AUGUSTUS McMuujN, MART BRTAKT, SALUE DOUGHERTY, FREDERICK DECK,
JOHN MclNTYRB,
THOMAS HASS, AITHIE McQcTEEir, JOSEPHINE McKsNNY, FAKNIC CLARK, Lon McEENNA, GEORGE MALMSBY, EDWABD BEASELEY, ^MABY GLOYBB, MARY THOBNTON, JAMES GILLON, FLORENCE WELLS, DENNIS CBDUCONS, JOEL GREEN, JULIA MATHIS, MARY MUNSON, CASSIE CRAIG, WILLIAM WITHERS, FANNIE DOITOHKBTY, JAMES WIMBEBLY, HENRY BOHNB, PENELOPE BLAK, TALLULAH BELLTLOWEBS, EVBRETT SANDERS, STIRLING SMITH, MATTIE DORIS, HATTEE LIDDON, SARAH CAUSEY,

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VtRonni CLARK, GOODROK CLARK, JENXIB DEFOTJB, JENNIE BEASELY,
KATIE ELLISOS, CHARLES THORNTOV, MAMIB GILLON,
GEORGE GILLOH, MOLLIK FREENT, JOHN WITHERS,

VICTORIKB DANIELS,

ATJCB BBOMLEY,

JULIA Ajnmis,

MOLLIK SANDERS,



CHARLES Sierra,

. EMILY CmnrnroHUf,

JOHN LIDDON,

. CALLTB DAVIDSON,

THEO. FAULK,

DOLUB MULLINS.

The above list numbers ninety pupils. Others drifted. in and out of the school, and it is calculated that the work reached over two hundred children during the period of its existence. Over thirty children were given to the Church, by..baptism, from this school. Many have since been con firmed, and some of them are with us as earnest young workers in the cause of Christ, even at the present time. Miss MART PLANT was treasurer of this school, and she also attended to all purchases of books, etc. The Parish school was carried on until the public schools opened, when, as no other teacher offered to take the work, it was .thought to have fulfilled its mission, and was closed accordingly. Three years it was conducted in the original building, and one year in the ST. BARNABAS SCHOOL BUILDING, which was erected before the present Chapel was built, and on the same lot The people, realizing the necessity of a more commodious Chapel, and also feeling that removal would soon become a necessity, from the growing railroad shops and works near at hand, decided to build up a new Chapel, which should be their own. Accordingly, Mr. L C. Plant, the firm friend of the Mission, sold the lot and building which he so long, and kindly, loaned to the work. He received for it (1,000, which, and $500 additional, he gave towards building the present beautiful Chapel. Many good friends contributed money towards the new Chapel,

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and the handful of older workers were zealous in every way to accomplish so grand a result.
The city sold the lot to Rev. B. Johnson, at the merely nom inal price of $30, and the plans for the Chapel were drawn by a young man named Collins (who, in attempting an athletic feat at the Dixie Works, lost his hold, and fell through an hatchway and was killed, before the Chapel was half done). The plans were given to R. C. Wilders Sons, and ere long the present edifice was ready for use. The building was consecrated to Gods service, on Sunday, 22ad of Decem ber, 1872, by Rt. Rev. John W. Beckwith, Bishop of this Diocese, assisted by Rev. B. Johnson, Rev. H. K. Rees, and the Wardens and Vestrymen of Christ Church. It . was a proud and happy day for the small band of workers, as they gathered beneath the roof which their toil, and their faithfulness, had helped to spread above them. A singing band of sixty children, and a quartette of men and womeu, lifted their voices in the Jubilate, until the build ing was filled with the waves of its melody; and praise to . God ascended from every soul present. So, from a small .beginning, this noble and glorious Mission came; so, through the influence of a few lives, the results are unknown, so widely have they spread.
The self-denials, the faithful service, the unwearied inter est of all these workers the early friends of ST. BAR NABAS, make the summing up of their names a delightful " labor of love." If any names have been overlooked, by reason of the- writers failure to obtain them, yet those names live ever in the hearts of their friends.
Mr. J. H. Ingraham was, for a number of years, Su perintendent of the Sunday-school, and Treasurer of it also; and, among other duties, often filled the position of teacher. At this time, Mrs. I. C. Plant, Mrs. M. Saulsbury, Mrs. T. M. Setley, Miss M. H. Plant, and Mr, George Reynolds, were teachers.

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Added to the immediate workers, there were a goodly number of true friends, who "gave secretly." To these staunch supporters, the " open reward" will point them out to us, and- we shall then know them all by name.
Of the unfailing ones whom we know, Mrs. Albert Mix was a gracious giver, not only of substantial help, but also of words of cheer, and precious aid in many ways. She, too, has passed beyond the line of shadows into the light of heaven. Almost angelic in disposition, her death seemed a translation.
Col. L. N. Whittle has ever been a liberal friend to the Mission, and his name is written in unfading characters in the affections of not only ST. BARNABAS people, but of all Christian people who know him.
As time passed on, of course changes came with each succeeding year.
The Rev. Benj. Johnson left us to go to the Reformed Episcopal Church." He was given up with much regret, for he had endeared himself to all of his ST. BABNABAS people by his faithful labors, and his tender kindness to the sick and needy. He was succeeded by Rev. Chauncey C. Williams, whose life among his people was as an open book of truth and beauty. His entire life seemed as " a ray of light serene," so even in temper, so genial and pleas ant in every way was he. His work was that of peace and gladness, and his flock* were in that perfect sympathy and accord with him which enabled him to accomplish much during his stay with them. But there seemed to him a necessity for change, and much to the unfeigned sorrow of his people, he went to Augusta, and his people there axe as much attached to him.
Since leaving Macon, Mr. Williams has married a lady who is as lovely in character, and as truly the follower of Christ, as he himself May God deal with them boun teously and make them rich in blessings.

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After the day school closed, ah "IndustrialSchoolforgirls" was opened in the new school-house, with Mrs. Setley as prinpal, and Miss M. H. Plant, Miss Eliza Ruan, Mrs. Susan Clarke, Miss Jane Warwick, and Miss Jennie Avern, as teachers. This work progressed finely, until a necessity came for closing it. In the spring of 1876, the school building was fired by a wicked hand, and destroyed, together with all the desks, furniture and books. Mrs. PLANT had given the school a framed card with the verse: " Suffer little children and forbid them not to come unto me." This card was the only thing saved fromthe fire, and a fireman of No. 3 Engine Company, saved it. He sent it to Mrs. PLANT, who returned it, and asked him to bang it on the walls of the engine house, where it still remains.
From the time of the building of the new Chapel, until within a year ago, Mr. John H. Ingraham had been the faithful treasurer of the school and Church. Under his able management, not a debt was allowed to accumulate, and the buildings were kept fully insured. Sometime since he gave up this long kept trust, and Mr. J. W. Waterhouse was selected to fill his place: The congregation own a hand some organ; and the book-case, which is an ornament to the place which it occupies, is the work of Mr. Waterhouse. The beautiful window in the chancel is in memoriam of the cherished dead of Mrs. M. Saukbury, who had it placed there. The marble slab of the communion table came from the former academy for young ladies at Montpelier, Georgia, and was once owned by the lamented Bishop Elliott. The Bishops chair was .donated by the Sunday-school class of Mrs. John I/. Jones, of Christ Church. The pulpit, or reading desk, was placed where it now stands by Rev. B. Johnson, in memory of Mrs. L. N. Whittle, a beloved Christian lady of Christ Church, who is now deceased. The baptismal font was procured

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through the efforts of some little girls of the Sunday-school, who made a silk quilt and sold it, thus getting money to pay for the font. When Mr. T. B. Artope was offered the money, he generously refused pay for the shaft on which the bowl stands, allowing the girls to pay for the bowl only. Look where we will, there are testimonials and memorials of affection everywhere. Mrs. Sarah Houston, beloved sis ter of Mrs. PLANT, founded the Sunday-school library by a liberal donation in 1874; but owing to lack of means to replenish the books, as they were worn or lost, the efforts of the few, who have the work in hand, were unequal to the task of keeping the library stocked as it should be. A large number of earnest workers, from the mother Church, have taught, in the Mission of ST. BARNABAS, from time to time among them Mrs. Fannie Payne Carnes, now deceased, a young lady of lovely character and parest piety. Mr. Harry Green, son of the late Dr. J. Mercer Green, who taught in the middle history of the work, was a young lawyer of brilliant talents. Death claimed this dear young man several years ago. Miss Mary H. Plant, went into the work at a very early age, and at almost the beginning of the schools; and, animated by the same pure piety and self-sacrificing nature that made the life of her sainted mother so beautiful, she gave the freshest, sweetest years of her life to God. Her marriage removed her from the work in 1875. Miss Augusta Plant, cousin of the above, began her work as a teacher early in the history of ST. BARNABAS, and, not until her health completely failed, did she relinquish, what to her was a precious privilege, the work of training children in the knowledge of holy living. This admirable Christian still survives, and feels a, tender interest in the work, though unable to perform any part of it, actively. In Febuary, 1878, the Rev. Otis A. Glazebrook came as Rector of the Parish, in place of Mr. Williams, who had

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removed to Augusta. His labors were attended with the most gracious results. This noble son of the Church pos sessed rare eloquence, and a magnetic sympathy, which drew large congregations to him wherever he went. His sympathies more were marked to the men of his Parish. His brotherly interest in their daily lives, and his keen appre ciation of their strivings and efforts, drew them to him with strong cords of affection. Signally gifted, and affectionately inclined, his people were devoted to him. He established in St. Johns Mission, which work had grown from an interest fostered by Mr. Johnson and Mr. Williams and Mrs. PLANT, and his labors becoming too great for him, the Rev. T. A. Griffiths, a candidate for holy orders, was called to assist him.. Mr. Griffiths took charge of the missions, each one agreeing to pay $300 as his salary. ST. BARNABAS, through the energy of her treasurer, and the work of the people, met their monthly payments promptly. It was confidently believed that this mission would soon become self-support ing, as Mr. Griffiths was so faithfully laboring toward that end; but during a storm one night, while attending to his duties, he contracted a severe cold, which settled into " clergymans sore throat." H?g health rapidly declined, and he went to Florida. Not improving, he had to give up this charge in 1881. He went to New Jersey to visit his mother, and, remaining with her until he believed himself to be much better, he went to California, as pastor of a flock in Bakersfield, but after several years of strug gle against his disease, he gave up his charge, returned to New Jersey, and there, in the home of his mother that sweetest of earthly resting places, he quietly passed to his reward^on the 14th day of July, 1883. Generous in heart, unselfish in nature, sweet be the rest into which he has entered.
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Ala., where he had been to preach a commencement sermon, was badly injured in a railroad accident. These two depri vations, occurring, as they did, near together, crippled the mission work, and kept it from assuming the stand which it would probably have occupied by this time, but God knows best.
For many months Mr. Glazebrook was confined to his bed, and his patience was a grand sermon to the people. After finding that he did not improve at all, he was taken to St. Lukes Hospital, in New York, where, having the advantage of every appliance known to surgi cal skill, and also the benefit of a bracing climate, he slowly got better, but remained a cripple, so that he had to give up his work in January, 1882. During the time of hia suspension from duty, the Rev. Win. McConnell, won for himself an undying gratitude in the hearts of those to whom he ministered. Never was there a more faithful spirit than his. The poor, the sick, and the distressed felt the cordial warmth of his kindness, and will ever remem ber him with affection.
In February, 1882, the Eev. J. R. Winchester took charge of the work, and named as his assistant the Rev. D. Watson Winn. These two earnest men are in charge at present, and a gracious interest is being felt in every part of the work. A revival of many branches of mission ary interest is, so far, the visible results of the constant devotion of the pastors of these congregations. Gods blessing is with us, and we cannot Ml. In his hand are the issues of the future, and through " his most mighty and ready help " there is for us the surety of a successful career as a Church. And as I close this little history, a grand total of what these imperfectly written lines embomes rises before me, and through the long years of the past, and up to the fruitful present, I realize the vital essence of a spirit which fainted, faltered not at the word " duty." May that

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spirit inspire us with its helpful, strengthening good, and its purity of purpose throughout the years to come. That spirit of good, that strengthening help, were combined in the individuality of our beloved and lamented ELIZABETH PLANT, who, after having passed through this work, as its upbuilder and its nursing mother, up to " this present," has " gone up into heaven," where dwell " the spirits and souls of the righteous," forever and forever. Amen.
During 1882^3, some changes occurred. Mr. Ingraham resigned his double office of Superintendent and Treasurer. Rev. Mr. Winn took charge of the school, and Mr. Waterhouse became Treasurer. The removal of this gentleman and his family, deprived the school of two faithful teachers in the persons of himself and his estimable wife. They reside in Brunswick, Georgia.
Miss E. Setley, for many years a pupil, and afterward a teacher of loving zeal, was compelled to resign, owing to distance from the Chapel. Mr. Ingraham resumed the treasurership by request, after Mr. Waterhouses removal.
The "above-mentioned officers remain up to the present time, May 14,1884. The teachers are Mrs. M. E. Bluealso organist Mrs Setley has Mrs. PLANTS class, Miss M. King, Mrs. Ida Kinchen, Miss M. Massett, Miss J. Boifeuillet, Miss E. Bone, Miss P. Wannack, Miss I/. Holland, are the present teachers.
The Mission is in a flourishing condition. The present Advisory Board, in co-operation with the Vestry of Christ Church, consists of the following gentlemen: 8. J. Setley, G. Wood, H. Kinchen, and W. Gelston.
The " St. Barnabas Junior Workers" is a social and educa^nal society, progressing finely, and is under the following management:
Rev. D. WINN ..........................................President. Mrs. IDA W. KINCHEN ........................Vice-President.

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Mr. GEO. BOIFEOTLLET ...............................Secretary. Mias JENNIE BOIFJBUILLET...........................Treasurer.
" The Elizabeth Memorial and Aid Association" is explained by its title, and is doing noble work, officered as follows:
Mrs. M. E. BOOKEB....................................President. Mrs. A. BCHFEDHXET....... .................. .."Vice-President. Mrs. M. E. BLUE.......................................Treasurer. Mrs. T. M. SETLEY ....................... ............Secretary. ~
This society has in hand the erection of a tablet in the chapel to the memory of its first President, Mrs. I. C. Plant.
The tablet will be unveiled on St. Barnabas Day, June llth, 1884, at which time a memorial service will be held.
To Mrs. Booker, Mrs. Bouifeuillet, Mr. and Mrs. Waterhouse, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kiefier, and to many other workers, much of the prosperity of St. Barnabas ia due.
Mr. James Gillon. and his wife, two earnest and popular teachers, removed to Brunswick, in 1883. Mr. Gillon entered the school when a child and his record is one of precious memory.
On the last page will be found an inscription, which we feel is a fitting close to the first book of the history of St. Barnabas.

IN LOVING ^jjmf- MEMORY OF
ELIZABETH M.,
WIFE OF
I. O. PLANT, WHO ENTERED INTO BEST ON THE 28o DAT OF
JDLT, 1883.
" Xiet n Imbor, therefore, to enter Into that rest."