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Site iSojjal (ErnsfiOFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

Miss Lillian Janet Soper, EditorEDITORIAL OFFICE, 6407 32d Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 20015

MAGNAMITER CRUCEM SUSTINE

The Daughters of the King wear their crosses each day; crosses which carry thewatchword "Magnamiter Crucem Sustine." Translated, this means "With loftymind uphold the Cross." But I believe there is an extremely deep meaning in theword "Magnamiter." The word itself is made up of the Latin word MAGNA, mean-ing "greatness," and the Greek word NOUS, meaning "mind."

But to the Greeks the mind was the home of the soul. And when a Greek spoke ofthe NOUS, he meant all that was entailed in the concept of life; the mental awareness, the spiritual depth, the creative spark which gives man his unique quality asmade "in the image of God."

The word "Magnamiter," then, means more than merely a highminded mentaloutlook upon the duties to which our Lord calls all of us. It means cultivating adepth of understanding and a surrender of our entire lives to His purposes. It meansconstant awareness that the Daughters are in an Order and that this Order is completely dedicated to service for the King.

I would prefer to translate the watchword of the Daughters—"With greatness ofsoul uphold the Cross." For the constant aim of the Order and of each Daughterin the Order should be to deepen and enrich the experience of the Life of Christ.We shall not all achieve "greatness of soul." But we are enjoined to try. In prayerand in service, every Daughter has pledged to pray that God will give her "wisdom,courage and strength to do His will." And with God's help it is possible for eachDaughter to achieve it. The potential is vast, the possibilities are endless. May everyDaughter pray for that "greatness of soul" with which to meet these potentials andpossibilities.

"Magnamiter Crucem Sustine."

Edwin M. Soukup, ChaplainDiocesan Assembly of Chicago

PUBLICATION OFFICE, Jackson. Tenn,NATIONAL OFFICE: THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING, INC.

Room 600, The Episcopal Church Center, 815 Second Avenue. New York, N. Y. 1001"Mrs. Herbert Norris, Office Administrator

,, Failure to receive THE ROYAL CROSS should be reported to the National Office, giving full uarne andaddress.

Changes of Address should be received before the 1st of the month preceding month of issue. Both oldand new addresses should be given.

THE ROY.AL CROSS, official organ of the Order, is published in March, June, September and December,at Jackson, Tennessee. Subscription, $1.00 a year. Single copies, 25 cents. Entered as second-dass matterat the Post Office at Jackson, Tennessee, under the act of March 3rd, 1879. Accepted for mailing at specialrate of postage provided for in Section 1103, Act of October 3, 1917, authorized October 16, 1918.

®bf ̂ nyal OlrnssVol. L March, 1965 Number 10

THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Daughters:

Triennial time has come and gone. Formany of us it was a time of inspiration,dedication and fellowship—a time of greatthankfulness for all of God's blessings,personal and Corporate, upon the Daughters of the King. The fine reporting ofthe convention in the December RoyalCross can but briefly and inadequatelyconvey to you who were not present, thewonderful spirit of our meeting in St.Louis. It was the culmination of threeyears of careful planning by the NationalCouncil and an untabulated number ofhours of preparation by GeraldineDettmann and her committee on Programand Arrangements. The delegates andvisitors who were fortunate enough tobe the recipients of Father Merrow'spersonal consultation will remember theexperience for life. We are truly blessedto have as our Chaplain a priest who sovividly portrays for us the Love of God.

As I begin my second term as your president, I ask your prayers for guidance andfor the guidance of the entire Council.To have served as your president I countas one of the outstanding joys of my life,a position for which I feel most unworthy.As we go forward into the comingtriennium many challenges and opportun-ites will be facing the Order. The wholeChurch reverberates with the idea of"Mission" as expressed in "M.R.I."(Mutual Responsibility and Interdependence in the Body of Christ). Daughtersare in tune with this awakening awarenessand realize the individual responsibility inthis vital moving within the AnglicanCommunion. We are reminded that concern begins with the dedication of individual Christians before such an impactcan be felt around the world. Daughtershave been and are dedicated to Christthe King and to the extension of HisKingdom, and now even deeper andgreater dedication is called for—I amsure Daughters by the thousands can becounted upon to be leaders in the field.

Wherever and whenever we can serve, itwill be our highest privilege to do to—toseive so joyfully that others may be drawnto Him. This is the meaning of being aDaughter. May each of you have a meaningful Lent and a glorious Easter.

We welcome the new chapters. SeniorChapters: 4th Province, Diocese of UpperS. Carolina, Augusta, St. Batholomew'sChurch, St. Bartholomew's Chapter, 7charter members, Pres. Mrs. Chas. W.Kenwortliy; Diocese of Alabama, Birmingham, Grace Church, St. Veronica's Chapter, 5 charter members. Pres. Mrs. GraceHenckell.—5th Province, Diocese ofChicago, Clarenden Hills, Holy NativityChurch, St. Veronica's Chapter, 8 chartermembers. Pres. Mrs. Josephine Meschter,Jr.; Villa Park, St. Mary MagdalineChurch, St. Clare's Chapter, 9 chartermembers. Pres. Mrs. Warren Tallman;Dower's Grove, St. Andrew's Church, St.Marie's Chapter, 5 charter members, Pres.Mrs. Rodger Asmus; Diocese of WesternMichigan, Battle Creek, St. ThomasChurch, St. Thomas Chapter, 8 chartermembers, Pres. Mrs. G. M. Spriggs.^—6th Province, Diocese of S. Dakota, SiouxFalls, Calvary Cathedral, Cathedral Chapter, 6 charter members, Pres. Mrs. SamPayne.—7th Province, Diocese of Okla.,Paul's Valley, St. Timothy's Mission, St.Mary's Chapter, 10 charter members,Pres. Mrs. Edatha B. McMaster.—8thProvince, Diocese of Los Angeles, SanDiego, St. Andrew's by the Sea, St.Andrew's by the Sea Chapter, 11 chartermembers, Pres. Mrs. Salvarote Gaquinta;Diocese of Oregon, Coivallis, Church ofthe Good Samaritan, St. Monica's Chapter, 6 charter members. Pres. Mrs. Hans J.Dahlke; Diocese of Arizona, Mesa, St.Mark's Church, 7 charter members. Pres.Mrs. P. E. Maxwell; Diocese of SanJoaquin, Stockton, St. Stephen's Mission,St. Stephen's Chapter, 7 charter members.Pres. Mrs. Catherine Beauchamp. JuniorDivision: 4t}i Province, Diocese of Alabama, Sheffield, Grace Church, 8 charter

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members, Directress Mrs. John L.Stephens, Jr. Pres. Miss Jackie Masterson;Birmingham, Grace Church, St. Veronica'sChapter, 12 charter members. DirectressMrs. D. M. Lawson, Jr. Pres. Miss RuthMay Wicks; Diocese of S. Fla., DaytonaBeach, St. Mary's Church, 11 chartermembers. Directress Mrs. Leon G. VanWest, Jr. Pres. Miss Carol Anderson.—5th Province: Diocese of W. Michigan,Pentwater, St. James Mission, St.Elizabeth's Chapter, 4 charter members,Directress Mrs. Agnes Rought, Jr. Pres.Miss Cathy Coker.

Faithfully,Sara Cassidy

REPORT ENDOWMENT FUND1961-1964

During the three year period just pastthe Endowment Fund Committee has received memorials and gifts totaling$2,404.30. These gifts came from thefollowing 45 dioceses: Alabama, Arizona,Atlanta, Bethlehem, California, CentralN. Y., Chicago, Colorado, Connecticut,Dallas, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, LosAngeles, Mai7land, Michigan, Minnesota,Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska,N. Mexico & S. W. Texas, New York, N.Carolina, N. Texas, N. Michigan, Ohio,Oklahoma, Olympia, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, San Joaquin, S. Florida,S. Virginia, Springfield, Tennessee, Texas,N. Virginia, Virginia, Washington, W.Missouri, W. Texas, W. Michigan,Wyoming.Whenever it was practical we have

written a note to the next of kin explaining the use of the Fund and its part inthe extension of our Lord's Kingdom. InFebruai-y 1962, a letter was sent to allDiocesan Presidents, and where there wasno Assembly, to the individual ChapterPresident, clarifying the purpose and needof the Fund. An article concerning theFund appeared in the March 1962 issueof The Royal Cross. Early in the secondyear the Fund began to grow a little. Unknown to one another, two groupsinstituted a very wonderful and newcategory for the Endovmient Fund. In

grateful thanksgiving and to honor thedeep and abiding spiritual leadership ofits past president, a diocese sent two gifts,and a chapter did the same thing for itsoutgoing president. As a result of this, inMay 1963, the Council voted to institutea new book to be called, "The Book OfHonor And Thanksnivinz'' This book is

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now in the hands of your Council forinstructions as to format. Under the propertitle the following names and chapterswill be listed in this book. From the:

Diocese of Los Angeles to honor Mrs.Chester A. Rude, its outstanding president;St. Mary's Church Chapter, Hampden,Md., to honor Mrs. Ruth Emmait, itspast president; disbanded chapter of St.James - on - the - Parkway, Minneapolis,Minn., to honor the life and work of therecently retired Fr. George Huefner.Church Chapters that sent T'hanksgivingsare: St. Margaret's, Trinity, Lincoln, 111.;Walton Hall Dogget, St. Peter's, Denver,Colo.; Anna, Nativity, Huntsville, Ala.;St. George's, Griffin, Ga.; Trinity,Wheaton, III.; St. John's, also St. Mark'sof Wichita, Kansas; St. Clare's, St. Paul's,Houston, Texas; Bishop's Chapter, Dioceseof Dallas; The 4th Province; The Diocesesof Michigan, Olympia, and Oklahoma.These Honors and Thanksgivings duringthe past two years have amounted to$802.46.The Endowment Fund also receives

thanksgivings for birthdays, anniversaries,or any other form of thanksgiving fromindividual Daughters sent through theusual channels, and these will be dulyrecorded in this book.Only the interest from the Endowment

Fund can be used. At the Council meetingin 1962, part of this interest was allocatedto cover the nominal expenses of thoseDaughters who qualified through theStudy Course to be Extension Secretariesin their own areas. In May 1963, theCouncil voted to use some of the interestto help with the promotion work of ourOrder in preparing for our booth atGeneral Convention. The Fund is beginning to justify its existence, though slowly,in the extension of Christ Kingdom. MayGod grant that our capital increase steadily—that before too long we may put aworker in the field.

Mrs. Francis H. IngeChairman

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Mrs. Francis H. Inge, St. Andrew's Church Chapter, Birmingham, Ala., and a member of theNational Council of the Order, shown giving one of the popular tote bags to Miss NeiieBowman (left), St. Monica's Chapter, St. Paul's Church, Seattle, Wash., at the Daughters ofthe King booth in Keil Auditorium, during General Convention.

—We are indebted to Miss Bowman's nephew, a resident of St. Louis, Mo., for the above picture.

The "Toie" bags, made up in white and blue, the Order's colors, witli our name,The Daughters of The King, and our national office address, printed in large boldface type on the front, were provided by the Daughters of the 8th Province underMrs. Estelle Morse, president of the province. These bags were one of the most popularitems at the General Convention Exhibits. We quote one comment—that of a memberof the staff of "The Episcopalian"—who made a special visit to our booth to tell us:"the tote bags are the best 'gimmick' of the convention, and I don't see why someone hasn't thought of them long ago." These bags were given to all who visited theDaughter's booth, together with an attractive piece of literature explaining the Orderwhich was designed and executed by Bonnie West, and donated by the Daughters ofthe Diocese of Chicago.

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A LENTEN MEDITATIONDEATH AND RESURRECTION

THE CLIMAX OF LENT

"I am the resurrection and the life, saiththe Lord: he that believeth in Me, thoughhe were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me, shallnever die.""Whosoever liveth and believeth in me,

shall never die." This phrase is our guideto life—life beginning in our presenthuman state and continuing unbroken forever in eternity. But this phrase is alsoour indictment. If we believe in Christwe cannot stop there, we must live inChrist. "Live in Christ," follow in Hisfootsteps, do His will, and love Him andworship Him with all of our heart, mind,body and soul.Thus Lent becomes not only a period

of time to prepare for the death of ourLord; it becomes a period of time to prepare ourselves for our own death, yoursand mine, and for the deaths of those welove. And, if we make a good preparation—through self-examination and confession,through prayer, real study and work, ifwe subjugate and discipline our desiresand our wills to follow His will, if wetruly live in Christ—then Lent becomes aperiod of preparation for our continuingLife, for the glorious Resurrection of OurLord and for our resurrection and thesure knowledge in the resurrections ofthose we love.In this way only does death become

acceptable, glorious and victorious. Butcoupled with our belief in a continuing lifein Christ beyond the physical limits ofhumanity, we must be filled with andoffer unto God a deep sense of thankfulness, first for the gift to us of His belovedSon, and then for the gift to us of ourlives and for the lives of those whom welove, for the days, montlis and years wehave been given to be togctlicr as husbandand wife, parent and child, brother andsister, or as friends. Then only can webecome joyous Christians; joyous becauseof God's love for us and our's for Him,joyous because of our thankfulness to Himfor His Son, our Redeemer and Saviour,joyous because of our thankfulness to Himfor those whom we love, joyous because ofHis assurance that "he that believeth inMe, though he were dead, yet shall helive."

PRAYER: "When I have a task toperform, I fiist pray to God as thoughever)'thing depended upon Him, and thenI set to work as though everything depended upon me." I believe that was saidby Ignatius Loyola, but whoever said it,here is the heart of the Gospel: God'sgrace and our response. This is the constant rhythm of the Christian life; prayerand effort, ivorship and work, withdrawaland return. Surely the order here is firstto pray to God and then set to work . . .We do not make ourselves Christians bythe way we live and thereby win God'sblessing. It is quite the other way around.God gives Himself to us, and when we letHis power work in us, we become whatwe were meant to be. Prayer, even themost personal prayer, is never private.We always pray as members of ChristBody—the Church. When you pray, sayboth "my Father" and "our Father."Your own conversation with God must bequite personal, but this does not meanyou are praying in private—that in yourprayer to God you are isolated from otherpeople. Pray with the Church "Thereforewith Angels and Archangels, and all thecompany of Heaven we laud and magnifyThy glorious Name;" Such prayer sustains and strengthens us; it takes me outof myself and brings me into the fellowship of those who know that God is theLord of life. It is in prayer and worshipthat we open the way for God to workHis way in us. Prayer for me is not onlycalling on God to help me when I amin trouble, although I do and should turnto Him in trouble. Prayer is not the finalresort when I have done my best andstill need help. Prayer is the beginning andcontinuing fact of my life.

—Bishop Arthur Lichtenberger

With God's help, let each one of ususe diis Lenten period as a time to betterprepare ourselves by prayer, study, labor,self-discipline and ever-increasing love andthanksgiving to God, so that on EasterDay we can truly say, "I know that myRedeemer liveth, I in Him and He inme." His words no longer will be our indictment but our daily guide—"Whosoeverliveth and believeth in Me shall never die."

Mrs. Robert B. McKellarNat. Chairman Devotions

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BEGIN EACH DAY WITH PRAYER

For the eyes of the Lord are upon therighteous, and His ears are open to theirprayer. 1 Peter, 3;12v

ADORATION

All praise and glory and thanksgivingbe unto Thee, O God. who maketh allthings new, who has made us meet to bepartakers of the inheritance of the saintsin light, who has delivered us from thepowers of darkness and translated us intothe kingdom of the Son of His love, whois able to do exceeding abundantly aboveall that we ask or think; we worship andadore Thy glorious Name.

A MORNING PRAYER

O ble.ssed Lord, I thank Thee for thisnew day in which to seive Thee. Forpowers of mind and body new once more.Keep me this day from sin, give mestrength when I am tempted, wisdomwhen I am in doubt. Enable me to knowthat in doing my work I am doing Thywill, and that in serving others I am serving Thee. So may I be blessed of Thee,my Master and my Friend.

LENTEN PRAYERS

O God, give us eyes that see, ears thathear, hearts that can love, lips that donot gossip, consciences that are vei"y sensitive, feelings that can be hurt only byour own sins, wills that strive to be onewith Thine, for Jesus Christ sake weask it.

DECLARATION OF FAITHLord Jesus, I am pledged to be Thy

faithful soldier and seivant to my life'send. In Thy abiding presence is mystrength; with Thee as my constant companion I am fortified to meet the trialsand temptations of the day.

O Lord and heavenly Father, who hasgiven unto Thy people the true Bread thatcometh down from heaven, even Thy SonJesus Christ; grant that our souls may sobe fed by Him who giveth life untothe world, that we may abide in Him andHe in us, and Thy Church be filled withthe power of His unending life; throughthe same Jesus Christ our Lord.

O Saviour of the world, who by ThyCross and precious Blood hast redeemedus;

Save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord.

THAT WE MAY HEAR HIS VOICEAlmighty God, who has given the dawn

its inalienable glory, mid-night its quenchless stars, noonday its potentialities, andthe westering sun its ve.sper hymn, speakto these hearts of ours woven as they areof human joys and cares, washed withsorrow, swift to mirth like waters blownby changing winds to laughter, that dawnand sunset and all the colors of the earthmay yield to us their richest store throughthe kindness of the years. Light Thou ourpath with flaming love along the viewlessstream that bears us down the dark oflife, that we may beacon the world's nightand set to pulsing music the unthinkingsilence men call death. So—in the hushof this, our tryst with Thee—speak to ourhearts and set them free.

(The Rev. Z. B. Phillips, D.D.)

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FROM THE EDITOR'S FILES

• HIGHLIGHTS of the 61st GeneralConvenlion. The Rt. Rev. John ElbridgeHines, Bishop of Texas was elected Presiding Bishop; The formal name of theChurch remains, The Protestant EpiscopalChurch in the United Slates of America;The name of the National Council waschanged to, The Executive Council; Thewomen of the Church will not be eligiblefor election as deputies to the 1967 Convention—a motion to change laymen to laypersons was defeated; The Document ofmutual Responsibility and Interdependence was endorsed; A ninth Province wascreated; Adopted a $40,079,043 generalChurch program for the next three years.

• CHANGE in the national office:Mrs. Herbert Norris succeeds our re

tired office secretary as Office Administrator. Mrs. Norris, who has served asOffice Assistant since Feb. 1962, whenwe moved to the Episcopal ChurchCenter, undertook lier new duties onJan. 1, 1965,

• FOR THOSE who requested theaddress of:

Miss Alice K. Rennie

544 West 84th Street

New York, N. Y. 10024Phone: 212 Trafalgar—4-1654

• AN URGENT request comes fromthe Staff of the Llberian Mission, Orderof the Holy Cross. "Oh, if we could onlytell you wliat a thrilling adventure thewhole Mission operation is! And how itis possible only by your help—for we donot charge for our love and seivicc inBolahum, Kolahum, Uezala, Sheila,Mbalahum, and all the other towns. Someof you have sent your annual gift to theMission, we are so grateful! Please don'tany of you fail to help—send something,no matter how small. It may make possiblea pair of shoes for a leper, how to readand write for a bright Bande youngster,hearing the Gospel one extra time for av/hole town. Please pray for our schools.

® Sincere thanks of your Editor forthe many lovely Christmas Greetings received from individual Daughters, Chapters, and Assemblies. We also acknowledgewith particular pleasure the many expressions of appreciation of The RoyalCross, especially the complimentaiy messages concerning the December 1964 issue.Our much admired colored cover page wasmade possible by the generosity of Mrs.Faye Madden, a Daughter of GraceChurch Chapter, Alexandria, Virginia.

® The Rev. James W. Kennedy, D.D.,Director and Edltoi-, Forward MovementPublications, was requested to take overand produce the booklet in connectionwith the purpose and program of M.R.I.This booklet was first published in thesummer of 1953, under the title, "MakeHis Najne Known," by the joint effortsof the Rev. Massey H. Shepherd, D.D.,and the Division of World Mission, of theDiocese of California. Their objective wasto make concrete the devotional side ofthe call (o Mutual Responsibility andInterdependence in the Body of Christ.Beginning with the issue for Epiphany—Pre-Lent 1965, Jan. 1, to Shrove Tuesday,it will be published bi-monthly under thenew name of Far and Near, which was inspired by the Collect for Missions in theBook of Common Prayer. Dr. Kennedysays: "the name, format, and publisherliave been changed but not the continuingemphasis on the Church's mission . . .on which the original booklet was based,namely, that theology must issue in actionand that both theology and action mustbe grounded in the Scriptures." Copiesof Far and Near are available from: Forward Movement Publications, 412 Sycamore St,, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Subscription, $1.00 a year, single copies 20c,15c for 10 or more.

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PRIVATE SERVICE

byThe Rt. Rev. James R. Winchester

Most gracious Saviour, teach me byThy Presence in these my supplicationsand prayers, that I may not draw nearThee with my lips while my heart is farfrom Thee. Give mc a hearty desire topray and grace to utter my petitions withsuch sincerity as shall please Thee. Teachme to resist that which is evil, and cleaveto that which is good; and grant that bythe gentleness and unselfishness of mylife, I may lead many to serve and glorifyThee; Strengthen me by Thy Holy Spiritthat I may submit to Thy Will in allthings, and do at all times that which iswell-pleasing in Thy sight; Make me diligent in the duties of my calling, and nottoo anxious of the things of this life; And,in Thy mercy, O blessed Saviour, forgivein me all that is imperfect and sinful, andgrant me a full and free pardon; Absolveme from all the sins and offen.ses committed against Thee this day, and makeme truly penitent for what I have doneamiss; Let Thy blessing rest upon myacts and Thy grace direct my intentions,that the aim of my life, the object of mydesire may be the advancement of ThyChurch, the good of others, and the salvation of my soul; Bless the parish and itswork, and help all those who labor in itto be faithful and constant in their endeavors for its success. And to Thee OSaviour, I give most hearty thanks for allthe mercies and blessings bestowed uponme, and especially for all those I havereceived this day. May I never be ungrateful to Thee who art so good andgracious to me, but bless and praise ThyName at all times, who art with the Fatherand the Holy Ghost, one God, worldwithout end. Keep me this night underThy care, and giant me Thy grace thatwhile my eyes are closed in sleep, myheart may be forever awake to the promptings of Thy Love. Ail of which I ask forThv dear Name's sake. Amen.

FOR THE ORDER

O Eternal Father, who has sent us ThySon to teach us things pertaining to ThyHeavenly Kingdom; give Thy blessing webeseech Thee, to our Order wherever itmay be tliroughout the world; vouchsafethat we. Thy Daughters, ever may discernThy truth, and bear the Cross throughthe battles of our earthly life; give usstrength to overcome temptation and gracethat we may strive to spread Thy Kingdomand to gather Thy dispersed sheep withinThy fold; pour out upon us the sevenfoldgift of Thy Holy Spirit that we may always remember it is Thy work we arecalled upon to do; that all we think, do orsay may be well pleasing in Thy sight.We ask it all "For His Sake," our SaviourJesus Christ.—Changes in the Order's Prayer are printed in italics.

"A man without a purpose is like aship without a rudder."

—Carlyle

"May Resurrection's Light DivineShine down upon your pilgrim way.

And Faith and Hope and Love entwineThere blossoms for your Easter Day!"

"Men will become what we hope. Hopeis not a courtesy, it is a vitalizing energy;and it blossoms into prayer—rich fullprayer for others."

—Bishop Brent

Editor's Note: The Rt. Rev. James R.Winchester, author of Private Service—originally written for the use of theDaughters—was Bishop of the Dioceseof Arkansas, 1912-1931: Mrs. James E.Montgomeiy, a devoted member of theOrder for many years is his daughter andthe mother of the Rt. Rev. James Winchester Montgomery, Suffragan Bishop ofthe Diocese of Chicago. At the FallAssembly meeting of the Daughters ofChicago, they presented to Bishop Montgomery, their featured speaker, a copy inscript of these prayers composed by hisgrandfather, which had been suitablyframed to hang in the Bishop's office.

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MEET ST. STEPHEN AND THE

INCARNATION CHAPTER

DIOCESE OF WASHINGON

We know of no chapter in tlie Orderthat has held more steadfastly to the principles on which the work was started thanSt. Stephen's Church Chapter. Its historyprecedes even the Diocese in that it received its charter, No. 81, on the Feastof St. Simon and St. Jude, October 28,1891, when the District of Columbia wasa part of the Diocese of Maryland. In1891 this parish was the Chapel of "TheHallowed Name" and tire Daughters chap,ter was its first and only organized groupfor a number of years. The Washingtonof 1891 was a very different place fromthe city we know today. The members ofSt. Stephen's chapter, over a period of 74years, have seen their parish grow from astruggling Chapel to an independent, flourishing Parish, and in recent years, becauseof change in population, they liave experienced the change to an inner citychurch. Nevertheless, through all thechanges they have given continuous loyalservice. This chapter has been singularlyfortunate in serving under the spiritualguidance of rectors who have been incomplete sympathy with the aims andideals of the Order; one rector guidedthem for 40 years. Always interested indiocesan, provincial and national affairs,a number of the members have heldDiocesan and Provincial Office—one hasserved on the National Council since 1931.As far back as 1908 one served as editorof The Royal Cross.During the past year, at the request

of their rector, they became interested inhelping a family of nine in the mountainsof Kentucky. They have sent nine goodsized boxes containing clothing for thefather, mother and each of the 7 children,also blankets, new bed linen, and a bundleof patchwork material for making quilts;the two Christmas boxes contained candyand books for the children. Judging fromthe notes of appreciation from the motherof this needy family, all effort which hasgone into this project has been worthwhile.

(R.) Miss Marion Fisher, President of the chapter in the home of Miss Edna Schuiz (L.),preparing to pack the Christmas boxes.

AT CLOSE OF DAY

Ere thou sleepest, gently layEvery troubled thought away.Put off worry and distressAs thou puttest off they dress.

Drop thy burden and thy careIn the cjuiet arms of prayer.Lord, I'hou knowest how I liveAll I have done amiss, forgive.

All the good I have tried to do.Strengthen, bless and carry through.All I love in safety keepWhile in Thee I fall asleep.

—Henry Van Dyke

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EVALUATION. 1964 CONVENTION

The Evaluation Committee would ex

press their appreciation to the membersof the Daughters of the King Chapterof St. John's Church, St. Louis, and toMrs. J. Maver Feehan for all their workwhich went into the preparation for thisTriennial Convention. We appreciatebeing housed in a hotel close to the ChurchServices and we liked the small groupdiscussion periods which gave all Daughters a chance to express their thoughtsand exchange ideas. The following suggestions are for the consideration of theCommittee on Arrangements for the 1967Convention. 1) If possible, a larger roomfor meeting, with adequate ventilation.2) Meetings start promptly without waiting for stragglers. 3) Business sessions beshortened and streamlined, incorporatingthe following suggestions: a) that therebe a scheduled period for announcements,b) that the excellent reports of NationalCouncil members be mimeographed aheadof time and be presented to each delegateand alternate, c) that decisions be arrivedat in Committee, or Council meetings,then be presented to the Daughters assembled with a recommendation for action;that there then be a time elapse beforediscussion on the matter (such as a coffeebreak within the room to give membersa chance for individual discussion, or therecould be a few moments of silent meditation). All committees should be awareof the fact that long, drawn-out discussionon relatively unimportant matters has discouraged some qualified and giftedDaughters from assuming responsibility inthe affairs of the Order—we suggest thatall of us spend some time in self-examination in this area of self-discipline. 4) Thata "Hospitality Room" be available for theuse of members when no meetings arescheduled—a place where they could meetfor informal discussion and lellowship.5) The small Discussion Groups werevaluable, but it is felt that these shouldhave been lead by members of the Order.6) Many Daughters at this conventionhave expressed the desire to hold our nextconvention in the middle of the week preceding General Convention and run concurrently with General for at least twodays so that we may have the advantage

REPORT OF THEFIRST VICE-PRESIDENT, 1961-64

At the Council meeting in May 1962,our President appointed me chairman of acommittee to study the possibility of revising our Handbook as recommended bythe National Convention in 1961. I askedthe following Daughters to serve on this

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committee: Miss Geraldine Dettmann,Mrs. Hemv Fiy, Mrs. Arthur Loving,Mrs. Cecil Tucker, Mrs. Robert West, andMrs. Carl Morse. In September 1962, aletter was sent to each chapter presidentasking for suggestions. The response wasgood, and the many excellent suggestionswere clas.sified into the following categories: Additions, Clarifications, Rearrangement, Prayer, Jr. Daughters, andSpecial Suggestions. Each member of thecommittee was given one of these categories and all suggestions pertaining toher subject for study and recommendation.These recommendations were compiledinto a rough draft booklet and sent toeach member for study prior to a specialcommittee meeting called in New York Citybefore the 1963 Spring Council meeting.At the Council meeting, much time andstudy was spent on these recommendationsand a general outline was approved. Acomplete draft of all proposed changeswas approved by the Executive Board ata special meeting in New York City, May1964, The proposed changes in the Constitution and By-Laws were sent to ourlegal advisor, and to each committee member for their approval before being sentto each chapter Chairman for their consideration. A final complete copy (over42 pages) was sent to each member ofthe Council for their study and approvalbefore convention.The interest and cooperation of every

one concerned with this pi'oject has beenheartwarming and inspiring. I particularlywant to express my gratitude to each ofmy dedicated committee members.

Laura W. SmithChairman

of hearing scheduled speakers, cementingrelationships with members of the Clergy,the Laity and the ECW.

Mrs. Berlyn PrierceChairman

156 Mngal droHH March, 1965

REPORT OF THE REPRESENTATIVETO THE GDWV/, 1961-1964

During the past three years as theOrder's representative I have attendedeight of the nine meetings of the GeneralDivision of Women's Work, tiie finalmeeting being scheduled in St. Louis onOct. 10. All meetings have been held atSeabiiiy House, with two exceptions. InFeb., 1963, a joint meeting with the General Division of Layman was held atPrinceton Inn, Princeton, N. J., and inOct., 1963, the GDWW met at OrletonHouse, London, Ohio, then sat in on sessions of the National Council of theChurch meeting in Cincinnati. Both meetings were different and exciting. The oneoutstanding event occurred April, 1963,when I represented the Order at the dedication of our Episcopal Church Centerin New York City. It was a memorableoccasion, and a great joy to be a partof this particular event in the history ofour church.

There is no way of knowing how muchyou know about the GDWW and its relation to the National Council. So I wouldlike to tiy and tell you what I havegathered from all the words, written andspoken, over the past three years. TheGDWW is composed of eight electedmembers at-large, eight Provincial Representatives, three members of affiliatedorganizations—tlie GFS, CPC, and theDaughters—one National Council member and the Executive Director. There arealso three staff members, and three liaisonNational Council department memberspresent at each meeting, to help plan andcany out various programs for the womenof the Church. Members of the GDWWare appointed to serve on all departmentsof the National Council except Finance—this is soon to be changed—their namesbeing submitted to the Presiding Bishopfor his approval.The purpose of the GDWW is to help

women to an awareness and understanding of the mission of the Church, to helpmen and women to accept their role aslaity, to represent the women in the totalprogram of the Church, to council themas new roles arise and new patterns ofwork appear. It is tlieir responsibility toserve on departments of the NationalCouncil, report the work and recommendations of the DGWW to the National

Council, to communicate and interpret theprogram of the National Council andcooperate with other departments, tokeep the National Council aware of thespecial needs, concerns and interest ofthe women of the Church. In addition,they plan the Triennial Meeting, preparethe UTO grant lists, prepare and administer the budget of the GDWW and interpret and promote the UTO offering.This is accomplished through four Standing Committees: UTO, Reference &Study, Christian Ministers & Finance—plus all special committees the Chairman might appoint. I have sei-ved onthe Christian Ministens Committee, whichis concerned with all women workers athome and overseas. Much thought is givento their needs while they serve and afterretirement, including salaries, pensionbenefits, insurance plans, medical expenses, furloughs and advanced study andtraining. For the past two years I havebeen a member of the UTO committee,and recorded the minutes for three meetings. This committee is responsible forgranting requests for funds from theOffering, with the consent of the wholeDivision.

Of particular interest to us was thecommittee to study the relationships of theCooperating Agencies to the GDWW,which suggested a change of name toAffiliated Organizations. It was recommended that the three Affiliated Organizations continue to be represented during the 1964-1967 triennium and, thatfurther study and exploration of the relationships be undertaken. Each representative of an Affiliated Organizationand the Provincial Representatives is afull member of the GDWW, with voiceand vote. The agenda of each meetingprovides us with time to report on ourown work or Province, my i^eports are intended to give information about the purpose of the Order and the growth of theOrder.

It has been a privilege to meet andknow the women who represent us all asEpiscopal Churchwomen. They are conscientious, hardworking women, dedicatedto the Church and its Mission—the WholeChurch, not just MY parish, MY diocese,or MY province. My sincere thanks for theprivilege of representing you on theGDWW. Geraldine Dettmann

March, 1965 Slngal (Eroas 157

REPORT OF THE ORDER1961 - 1964

As the Triennium draws to a closej uponthis the 79th year of our Order; and thedoor opens upon another three years ofprayer, service and fellowship together,the opportunities of serving, "For HisSake," present an ever increasing challenge as our horizons widen. This accountis a humble record of what we have accomplished, and it is given here so we mayevaluate what we have done, and alsomay be stimulated into even greater service for the "Spread of Christ's Kingdom,"in the years ahead.A majority of the chapters observe the

monthly Corporate Communion of theOrder, the annual "All Saints' Day ofPrayer," and the World Day of Prayer;take part in Intercessory Prayer Groups,or Prayer Chains, or assist in some waywith the Service of Spiritual Healing;sponsor Parish and Diocesan Quiet Days,and daily noon-day intercessions; serve asDevotional Chairman in other parishgroups. Some are responsible for PrayerScivices monthly or weekly in Nui^singHomes, Homes for the Aged, and otherinstitutions; large numbers attend churchconferences; a number of children andadults brought to Baptism, and Confirmation.Many chapters report either weekly or

monthly study groups, some are led by theRector, others by the Daughters. TheBible and Book of Common Prayer areused as a basis for some of these, othersuse outstanding religious books. Somemake a thorough study of Altar GuildWork. An increasing number have beentaking the Daughters' Home Study Course.The areas of service are varied, accord

ing to the needs of the parish, the community or the diocese. All chapters showdedicated and continuing cooperationwith the Rector to assist him in any possible manner. This includes clerical work,calling on the sick, new members, theaged, welcoming strangers and sendingmany cards to the sick and shut-ins. Members accompany their rector on sick Communion calls, sponsor Cradle Rolls, takecharge of Church Libraries, literatureracks, keep prayer books and hymnals inrepair. Work in Altar Guilds is outstanding, altar linens are made and donated,vestments cared for, Memorial flowers

distributed to the sick and shut-ins. Weeklyand monthly visits are listed to hospitalsand institutions for the purpose of preparing for the service of Holy Communion. Baskets are sent at Thanksgivingand Christmas to the needy; comfort andreal service are offered to bereaved families. Some work with the mentally retarded or the physically handicapped.Many are choir mothers, church schoolteachers, or maintain the nursei'y duringSunday cliurch scr\'ices.

Countless hours are given as volunteersin hospitals, institutions, Red Cross, USOCanteen; Home Prayers and "Forwards"are sent to shut-ins and those in hospitals;"Forwards" and weekly church bulletinsare sent to college students. Chapels havebeen installed and maintained in Homesand Hospitals for the Aged; some workwith the blind and are active in "Driversfor the Blind," or send copies of Brailleto the "Lighthouse for the Blind." Onechapter sponsored a monthly service andcoffee hour for the Deaf, another maintains a pantry shelf, which is at the disposal of the Vicar of the parish to be usedfor those in need; in one diocese all chapters have two Sundays a year as MilkSunday, when they collect canned milk,which is given to the Protestant WelfareCenter. Some Daughters serve as anEmergency Crew for their parish, to helpwith food, baby-sitting, transportation,etc., when needed. Daughters are volunteer helpers at our Episcopal ChurchCenter, also service is given at the Seaman's Church Institute in New York.Assistance was given an orphanage inPort-au-Prince, Haiti; substantial donations have been made to KEEP. In theDiocese of Oklahoma much needed helpwas rendered the Indians in the GoodShepherd and Utah Church Missions;in the Diocese of Olympia, outstandingassistance was given to the MuckleshootIndians, A majority cooperate withthe ECW on all levels. Daughters of theDiocese of Los Angeles publish their ownnewspaper, "The Angel's Wing," as dothe Daughters of Oklahoma, whose paperis "The Lamp." One Daughter has entered the "Church Army" and one theOrder of St. Ann—a teaching Order.

Nancy C. BeggsRetiring Nat. Sec.

158 ulllp IRogal Qlrnas March, 1965

THE JUNIOR MESSENGER

Mrs. Cecil A. Tucker

National ChairmanJunior Division

Christmas, Florida

Dear Directresses;

I know how busy all of you are, for itis only the busy people who have timeor will take time for God's work. Timeis one of God's precious gifts to us. Forme there never seems to be quite enoughto adequately care for all the needs I see,so thoughts gleaned from tlie Poor Claressome years ago have been a comfort tome and I would like to share them withyou.

"The Unfinished Business of our Marthadays probably cause us most worry andstrain. AVork piles up on every side. Daysare all too short to finish anything. Wefind ourselves confused and bewilderedand life becomes one whirl after another.We tire ourselves out just thinking abouttrying to catch up. What to do? Everything must be done. All the jobs are important. But are they? The things thatseemed so important last week, last month,a year ago—are they so now? The thingsof time eventually pass away. It is only thethings of the spirit that are eternal."Martha, Martha, thou art careful andtroubled about many things, but onething is needful." This "one thing" ofwhich our Lord spoke, what is it: to discover what our business in life is, what toput first. Is this not the whole problem oflife? The frantic search for wealth, forfame, for position, it is ail nothing. Whatwe all hunger for, everyone of us, is ourown vocation. Our Lord described Hisvocation for us that day in the templewhen He was twelve years old, "Wist YeNot Thai 1 Must Be About My Father'sBusiness?" Our vocation is what God putus into the world to do. When we havediscovered what this is and put this oneneedful thing first in our lives, unfinishedbusiness loses its power to trouble us.Nothing is really finished anyway. Insome sense everything is a beginning.When you think you have finished a job,immediately from it springs somethingnew. When you have put Tife and loveinto it, it goes on multiplying and deepening and spreading forever. Our Lord's

THOUGHTS ON PRAYERBY FAMOUS PEOPLE

Satan trembles when he seesThe weakest saint upon his knees.

—Wm. Cowper

Who goes to bed and does not prayMaketh two nights to every day.

—George Herbert

Prayer is not conquering God's reluctance,but taking hold upon God's willingness.

—Phillip Brooks

Prayer will make a man cease from sin,or sin will entice a man to cease from

prayer.

—John Bunyan

Prayer and Patience and Faith are neverdisappointed.

—Richard Newton

Let prayer be the key of the morning,and the bolt of the evening.

—Matthew Henry

THE BLESSING

The blessing of our Lord Jesus Christrest upon us and His Presence overshadow us. May the radiant majesty ofHis love shine into our hearts and blessus, and make us a blessing for His Name'ssake.

work of redemption was not ended on thecross. "It is finished" docs not mean overand done with, but rather finished sothat it may be applied to the soulsof men—"finished as a house to be livedin, as seed sown in the ground, that tlieharvest may follow."

Please remember to send me snap shotsof your girls and items about your workfor the Junior Daughter magazine.

Faithfully, F.H.S.Juanita Tucker

March, 1965 ulljf iSogal Qlrnsa 159

THE HISTORY OF THE ALTAR

AND ITS CARE

CHURCH FURNISHINGS,

Part V, Con+Inued

Pulpit — Pulpitum — platform oppositelectern.

Symbolic teaching-power of the Church.Ancients believed voice had greater

strength from the North, either sidecorrect.

The High Pulpit—Because ladies usedto sit in galleries, the pulpit was raised tomeet the gallery.Prayer desks or Clergy desks—

In a Cathedral:Cantoris—where cantor sits—South.Decani—where Deans sit—^North.

Choir—Usually beautiful and beautifullycarved. Prayer desk next to them, or partof them. Place in Choir for visiting bishop—Bishop's Throne.Organ—Most beautiful music for

churches. Postlude very important.Processional Crosses—Crucifer wears alb

in many churches; can use gloves.Lanterns or Lamps—"Thy word is a lampunto my feet and a light unto my path."Psalm 119:105.Cathedra—Bishop's Chair in every parish.If Sanctuary not large, clergy may usewhen Bishop not present.

Suitable symbolism: Mitre, Keys, Crosspomme.Sedillia—A series of seats, usually three

placed along the South wall {often recessed) of the sanctuary for use of theclergy, originally the celebrant, the deaconand the sub-deacon.Corona—Hymnboards.

THE ALTAR—Part VI., Introduction:

Focal point of whole church.Highest floor level—therefore; High Altar(Altus - Lofty)The Lord's Table—Throne of King of

Kings—Mercy Seat. Carving may bebeautiful but design generally simple.We are an Altar centered Church.

—Next issue: Continuation of The Altar.

THE MASTER'S FUND

Have you had a program on theMaster's Fund? Use the subject of trainingfor Church work as a program at one ofyour chapter meetings. If possible writefor the catalogs of the training schools tolearn about the requirements and trainingoffered. If a graduate of such a schoollives nearby, ask her to come to tell yourgroup about the life there. Discuss the kindof Church work such trained workers are

doing and may do. This offering is givenat Whitsuntide, the Birthday of theChurch, as a Thank Offering for God'sgift of the Holy Spirit.

THINGS TO MAKE AND DO

Plan an Annual Renewal of Vows

Service on your chapter anniversary orsome other significant date. Some chaptershave this on Mother's Day.

Create a model of the scene in the

Resurrection Garden for the Church

School.

Plan some study to increase interest andappreciation of worship and invite othersto share it.

Plan a Quiet Hour at the church onSaturday or after school.

Remember invalids and aged in homesand institutions with an Easter treat—awonderful chance to share talents herewhether cooking, singing, or making something.

PALM CROSSES

If any Junior Chapter desires palmfronds or directions for making the Palmcrosses, I shall be happy to supply eitheror both. Write to: Mrs. Cecil A. Tucker,Christmas, Florida 32709.

THE ORDER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KINGPounded in 1885 — Incorporated in 1917

OBJECT OF THE ORDER — The extension of Christ's Kingdom, especially amongwomen and girls, and the strengthening of the Church's spiritual life.

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KINGPresident, Mrs. James L. Cassidy—12209 S. W. Highwest Highway, Palos Park, IllinoisFirst Vice-President, Mrs. Edward D. Smith—3540 Woodhaven Rd,, N. W., Atlanta, Georgia 30305

Representative to General Division Women's Work ;Second Vice-President, Mrs. Jack M. Beggs—2705 Hampshire Rd., Apt. 3, Cleveland, Ohio 44106Secretary, Miss Geraldine Dettmann—12026 Minden, Detroit, Michigan 48205Treasurer, Miss Hattie K. Bunting—1926 South 65th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19142

Mrs. Elsie D. Alleyne—102 West 120th St., New York, New York 10027Chairman—THE ROYAL CROSS

Mrs. Norman W. Charlton—2345 Watts Rd., Houston, Texas 77025Chairman—PROMO'JION

Mrs. Donald B, Graff—707 Anderson Way, San Gabriel, California 91776Chairman—SELF DENIAL

Mrs. Francis H. Inge—2831 Highland Ave., Birmingham, Alabama 35205Co-Chairman—THE JUNIOR DAUGHTERS

Mrs. Robert E. Juergens—P. O. Box 818, Clarkdale, Arizona 86324Chairman—THE DIOCESAN CHAPTERS

Mrs. Robert B. McKellar—1429 Lyon Ave., S. E., Aiken, South CarolinaChairman—DEVOTIONS AND STUDY

Mrs. Bruce Renfroe, Jr.—411 Pablo Place, Lakeland, FloridaChairman—EDUCATION AND EXTENSION

Mrs. Chester A. Rude—640 South Hill Ave., Pasadena, California 91106Chairman—LITERATURE

Mrs. Fred N. Saliba—P. O. Box 17309, Memphis, Tennes.see 38117Chairman—MASTER'S FUND

Mrs. Cecil Tucker—Christmas, FloridaChairman—THE JUNIOR DAUGHTERS

National Chaplain, The Very Rev, Edward L. Merrow, Grace Episcopal Church—3601 Russell Road,Alexandria, Virginia

Order's Missionary, Miss Elizabeth Daniel—St. Christopher's College, 60 New Dover Road,Cmterbury, ENGLAND

PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVES1st Province: Mrs. Thomas L. Prosser, 101 Linwood, Newington, Gmnecticut2nd Province: 'i 'i 'i 'i 'i3rd Province: Mrs. CharleS'T. Hanson, 325 East 29th St., Baltimore, Maryland 212184th Province: Mrs. Leo B. Selden, 322 Rio Vista Court, Tampa, Florida 336045th Province: Mrs, R. J. West—240 Glenwood Ave., Glen Eliyn, Illinois 601376th Province: Miss Ruth M. Brinley—4150 Pillsbury Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 554097th Province: Mrs. Ralph E. Finch—2712 Rosedale St., Dallas, Texas 752058th Province: Mrs. Carl Morse—979 Rosewood Drive, San Mateo, California 94401

HONORARY MEMBERSMiss Lillian Janet Soper — Mrs. George L. Thorpe, Sr.

SUPPLIES

THE HANDBOOK of the Daughters of the King contains information about the Order—its history,object, and rules—How to Form a Chapter; Membership; Chapter Meetings; Duties of Officers; Suggestionsas to Methods of Work. etc.

SUPPLIES FOB SENIORS Daughters of the King, Table Card, 3c each.Cross, silver hand engraved, with safety catch Diocesan Leaflets, a dozen 35

for replacement only, each $1.40 i '',•'■■■ i' iC ' "A" j jConstitution, 7c each; a dozen .75 ^planation of the Order; a dozen .35Service of Admission, a dozen SO Extension Literature—Free packet upon requestHandbooks, each 35c; half dozen, $2.00; dozen 4.00 SUPPLIES FOB JUNIOBSSelf Denial Offering, a dozen 35 Crosses, silver hand engraved, with safety catch,

, fcr replacement only $ .60The Masters Fund, a dozen 3a Handbooks. 25c each; a dozen 2.50Prayer Cards, each 02 Service of Admission; a dozen 50Endowment Cards, with envelopes, a dozen 50 Junior Litany................ Sc each, SOc dozen_ , T, ,, . Thoughts for Spiritual Food, each 65Endowment Folders, a dozen 50 ii,„ior Leaflets 4c each, 40c doz."Dedicated Daughters" leaflet, a dozen 50 Bright World Leaflets 03 eachT "sSk All orders for literature or crosses should be sent to the national office at least ten days

or two weeks before needed to assure delivery in time and must be accompanied by themoney to pay for them, either checks, money orders, or one, two, three, four, or five-cent postagestamps. Checks and money orders should he made payable to; 'The Daughters of the King, Inc.,and not to any individual. Orders for crosses will not be filled unless they are from Diocesan orChapter officers.Publications and additional information will be furnished by the National Office.

Address: THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KING. INC.Boom 600, The Episcopal Church Center, 815 Second Avenue, New York, N. Y. 10017