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OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE ORDER OF DAUGHTERS OF THE KING

Mrs. Thomas L. Prosser, Editor

EDITORIAL OFFICE, 101 Linwood Ave., Newington, Connecticut 06111

NINETY YEARS

What Does It Mean??

32,850 days of undivided, unbroken loyalty to God, thruPrayer and Service — thousands of girls and women havecome and gone — spreading the work of the Order thru theirdevotion, love and hard work they have helped to mold theDaughters of the King into a tremendous, vibrant group ofeager girls and women, witnessing in HIS Name — and, aswe turn the corner towards the last decade into our own Centennial WHERE ARE WE GOING???

WE — the Women of Today hold the answer and in thetrue tradition of the Women of 1885 we stand firm in ourbeliefs — our Rules of Prayer and Service, our Motto, toBuild a greater, stronger and better Order dedicated tospreading HIS Kingdom among girls and women EVERYWHERE.

LORD, TAKE OUR HAND IN YOURS AND WITHTHE GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT LEAD US TONEW HEIGHTS IN YOUR NAME. AMEN

Arline L. Prosser, Editor

PUBLICATION OFFICE, Jackson, Tenn.

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THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Daughters:

Summer will be ending about the timeyou receive this message. I hope each ofyou and your families have had an interesting, restful and fun-filled vacation.I also hope you have each returned refreshed and ready to pick up your workin the Order with a spirit of RENEWALin all that you undertake in your fulfillingof our vows of "PRAYER AND SERVICE." May God bless each of you as youstart this winter's work.

National Council met and though theremay not have been the serenity and quietof Seabury House (and we all missedbeing there), we did accomplish muchand laid plans for a very productive andexciting Triennial Convention in 1976.Do plan to be in Minneapolis as a Delegate, Alternate, or Visitor. Each issue ofThe Royal Cross will be telling you moreof plans. Since we are in our 90th year,many of us in our Chapters and/orDioceses have had some special programsto honor this occasion.. I would like to tellyou with as few as possible statistics something of what has gone before us in these90 years.As you all know. The Order of The

Daughters of the King is an outgrowth ofone of the senior Bible classes for youngwomen of the Church of the HolySepulcher (now known as Church of theResurrection) in New York City, in theyear 1885. Other women's Bible classesin other parishes seeing the growth of theCleiss, the growth of the Sunday Schooland Parish of Holy Sepulcher, were attracted and convinced of the work. Theybecame members, adopting the Cross, theMotto and the Watchword. This led tothe adoption of the original constitutionwhich remained in force until 1891 — 61Chapters had been admitted, each yearthereafter 25 to 103 chapters were added,so that by 1905 the aggregate membershipwas 18,575 members. It must have givenMrs. Margaret Franklin, the Founder of

the Order, a much deserved tribute at thefirst Convention held in Baltimore, Maryland, October 25, 26 and 27, 1893, when103 Chapters had been added in that year.Not only did the Order grow in the

United States, but in Great Brittain,Ireland, Haiti, Danish West Indies, WestIndies, China (Shanghai and Hankow)and Honolulu. In 1891 a member of St.Luke's Chapter, Brooklyn, N. Y., carriedinformation about the Order to Canada.The Order grew very rapidly and in 1895the Canadian Chapters met and organizedthe Daughters of the King in Canada,and practically adopted the Constitutionof the Order in the United States. It isinteresting to note that though the membership was much larger in those earlyyears than now, that at no time has theChurch been without the Prayer andfinancial support of Chapters of TheDaughters of the King. Just as 18,575women were praying daily for the spreadof Christ's Kingdom, so today morewomen and men, boys and girls, are realizing Prayer is the resource to the sourceof life and strength. It is an inspiringthought that thousands of Daughters areuniting in Prayer to God each day, aswell as keeping the Rule of Service byputting forth a conscientious effort tobring some other women (and all peoples)nearer to the source of all spiritualstren^ and life. Just as this Bible classwatched for every opportuniiy of doingsomething for others, especially bringingwomen to Church to hear the Word ofGod, they were neighborly with strangers,helping them to use the Prayer Book, etc.This established the basis by which theyattracted the women to membership in theOrder. Yes, we all do this, but let's notlet any opportunity pass by in this yearof Evangelism and Renewal in the Chxurchto bring some woman or girl (man orboy) within the hearing of the Gospel ofJesus Christ; remembering we are closelyallied to The Brotherhood of St. Andrew,

started out in Apostolic simplicity to spread the Kingdom of Christ—especially among women.A warm welcome to all new Chapters

and members. We welcome those whohave become active after being inactivefor various reasons. Our growth is steadyand as you see by the lists in Tlie RoyalCross, we are growing in all sections ofthe country — as is the Brotherhood ofSt. Andrew. Can this be the result ofpraying for and with each other????I am sure all of you are awaiting news

that Gladys Norris is back at her desk—not at this writing, but she is very anxiousto be able to go to the office at least ona part time basis very soon—^just cannotreally keep her down as she is doing somework at home until she is able to travelto the office. We are grateful to Gladys'husband for calling for the work and returning it to the office; also to our part-Ume assistant for doing extra hours during this emergency. Margaret Lennon haskept your orders moving out and underGladys' guidance, Margaret and I havetried to answer all mail. If you have notreceived an answer to any questions,please write us.

Faithfully, F.H.S.Hattie K. Bunting

Mrs. J. A. Frazer Crocker (Marjorie)Grosse Pte. Woods, Michigan, is another member of our National Council.Mrs. Crocker is chairman of theMaster's Fund.

Mrs. J. A. Frazer Crocker

SUMMARY OF THE NATIONALCOUNCIL MEETING

HELD APRIL 18-21, 1975IN MINNEAPOLIS

The National Council Meeting was heldin Minneapolis at the Raddison Hotel.The meeting was called to order by National President, Miss Hattie K. Bunting.Opening prayers were led by Mrs. FredJacob, Dev. Chr., who composed a Litanyfor the occasion. There were 19 memberspresent. Also in attendance was our National Chaplain, The Rt., Rev. WilliamDavidson.

Self Denial Fund — Mrs. N. Charltonreported that the 1974-75 offering was$2994.89. She said use of the "blue bag"for presentation was very effective. PatPowers, working under Elizabeth Danielin Brazil has done very well and theresponse to the "Pat Powers Project" wasvery good. We would like this to be acontinuing project.

Master's Fund — Mrs. J. S. F. Crockerdiscussed the need for more informationon the application blanks for the Master'sFund Scholarships. Current applicationswere discussed. It was announced that wehave approximately $4,000 for scholarships, and the Council agreed to appropriate $2,000 at this time for qualifyingapplicants. The following recommendations were presented •— Elizabeth Wangeri$500; Undine Howell, $600; Jerri-LynHildreth, $500. Motions were made andseconded to pass on these applications.The Royal Cross: In Mrs. Prosser's

absence. Miss Bunting presented to theCouncil Contract received from Mc-Cowat-Mercer Printing Co. for the ensuing year 1975-1976, reporting that theywere asking for an increase of 4%. Discussion was held concerning this and it wasunanimously agreed to accept the contract.

Endowment Fund: Mrs. M. Rollo reported that The Book of Honor andThanksgiving now has 1800 names inscribed in it and that we are in need ofa new book. Motion was made by Mrs.Parker that we obtain a new book as amemorial to Sloss Inge, a former CouncilMember who passed away in March,1975. Motion was carried.

Mrs. Merrick moved that it be presented to Triennial that Article VI, Sec. 3of the By-Laws be change<I to show an increase in dues and registration fees of newmembers.

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Miss Bunting called for a report fromthe Over-all Chairman of the 1976 Triennial — Mrs. Norman Charlton. She presented an outline of plans that exhibitedgreat thought and work. The theme willbe "Lord, What Wilt Thou Have MeDo?" It was announced that Mrs. IvanMerrick will be in charge of services. Mrs.M, Kelly Registration and Credentials.Mrs. Merrick ̂ 1 be in charge of advanceregistration and tickets. Mrs. Charltonstated emphasis will be on workshops andasked for ideas regarding Tote Bags andideas for items for them. Mrs. GeorgeMilbank will assist Mrs. Charlton.Mrs. Merrick proposed a service of ad

mission for Probationers.Mrs. Dennstaedt was appointed to the

Committee for Evangelism and Extension.She discussed the need for a Study Course.Mrs. Jacob reported on Members-at-large. Miss Jenks was appointed Chairman of the Committee on Reports.

Miss Bunting read correspondence anddiscussed the importance of our pins. Shetold of a woman who purchased a Daughters of the King Pin in an antique shopfor $8.00. The woman recognized the pinand gave it to Miss Bunting so it couldbe returned to the proper hands. Discussion was held concerning our crosses andthe means of keeping them within theOrder, particularly crosses of deceasedmembers and that all members should bealerted on this problem.Mrs. Merrick reported on the A. F.

Prayer meeting in Atlanta and on thePewsaction Meeting. She is a representative from her Province and she and MissBunting are on the Board of the A.F. ofPrayer, representing our Order.Mrs. Carl Johnson was appointed chair

man of the Committee on Leadership andEvangelism to relieve Mrs. EdwardStanley during her illness.Mrs. Charlton and Mrs. Crocker were

appointed to the Finance Committee.Mrs. Rhines reported on the plans for

Junior Daughters at Triennial. Mrs. Dennstaedt suggested each member of theCouncil pay $2.00 for a subscription ofThe Royal Cross for a Junior Daughter.A collection was made for that purposeand $34.00 was collected.Mrs. Parker reported on literature. She

discussed ideas for a card to be given outat our Booth at Triennial, suggestingsomething small to be carried in one'spurse — with the Convention Prayer onone side and the Prayer of the Order on

the other.Mrs. Dow discussed a new form for

reports to clarify the reporting of membership of the Order. It was agreed to usethe procedure again of reporting first toProvincial Presidents who in turn willforward chapter reports to DiocesanOfficers.

All coimcil members received a copyof committee reports for their perusal andfor questioning and discussion — It wasmoved by Mrs. Trupp that all reports beaccepted. Motion was seconded by Mrs.Jacob.

Miss Bunting reported that 200 copiesof all reports will be needed for Triennialand asked Mrs. Rhines to take charge ofthe preparation of the packets for Triennial. Mrs. M. B. Hawks, Sec'y.

Anglican Fellowship of PrayerThe "Playground of America" was

turned into the "Prayeiground ofAmerica" from April 30 - May 2, 1975when the Anglican Fellowship of Prayermet at Atlantic City. Following an Opening Evensong at the Church of theAscension, a Banquet was held at Haddon-Hall at which the Rt. Rev. Albert VanD^er, Bishop of New Jersey was host.High point was the thrilling presentationof "The Life of Christ in Song" by Mrs.Flora James. Bishop Van Duzer addressedthe Conference following an early Communion, and Workshops then met, bothmorning and afternoon. The Eucharist atthe Hotel at 5:00 P.M. was "StandingRoom Only," and that evening the Rt.Rev. David Leighton, Bishop of Marylandaddressed the Banquet and Helen Shoemaker and Polly Wiley gave a duet ofmemories as they turned the reins ofA.F.P. over to the Rev. Donald Hulstrand,new Executive Director. May 2nd broughtthree inspiring addresses by the Rt. Rev.James Montgomery, Bishop of Chicago—on the person of Jesus and His impacton us as we seek to follow Him. Timeschedules somewhat disrupted the Workshops that day, but the Conference closedwith an informal hour of fellowship andrefreshment at tea.

Because our President was responsiblefor the A.F.P. Booktable (and for guarding Helen Shoemaker's beautiful bronzesculpture of St. Michael, I representedthe Order at the Board meeting precedingthe Conference. Barbara Merrick

1st Vice President

September, 1975

MEDITATION FOR ALL SAINTS DAY

For all the Saints who from their laborsrest,

Who Thee by faith before the worldconfessed.

Thy Name oh Jesus be forever blessed—Alleluia

O blest communion, fellowship divine!We feebly struggle, they in glory shine

Yet all are one in Thee for all are thine.Alleluia

As we approach All Saints Day whenwe again think of the many who nowabide in heaven, who once walked on thisearth, we remember those who servedtheir Lord in spite of all adversities. Weremember those who walked with Jesusand later died to prove their love. Weremember as we study the history of theChristian Church the many who gavetheir all so that the Christian Churchwould grow, that more people could readthe Bible, that more of all classes shouldknow of our Saviour and our Lord. Didyou ever stop to think of all those thatmake up our background, our hope, ourfaith, our knowledge? Today we have somuch to build up our Christian lives. Thisdid not happen overnight. This Christianfaith of ours has come to us down throughthe ages. It has smvived in spite of manywars and adversities.. This faith todayneeds everyone to fill his whole being withthe Love of Jesus Christ. It is only withthis Love that we can conquer the evilthat is filling our world. We must wantnothing else in our lives. If we have thisLove, if we know our Lord is within us,we have nothing to fear.We often think of the saints who have

been our companions on the walk throughthis world. We know all is well with them.Often we know they can not be far fromus. We know they are praying for us aswe struggle here below. We know thatwe can do more for our Lord and Saviourif we give all our thoughts, all our minds,to serving Him every minute of the day.Let us give special thanks for all that

has gone before and so fill our dailylives that we help others who will comeafter us. Let us thank our Heavenly Fatherfor all our blessings. Especially do wethank Him for robbing death of its sting.

robbing sin of its power, for making peacemore peaceful and joy more joyful andhope more secure. Amen

Evelyn A. Jacob, Dev. Chr.

ON YOUR MARK

As you read this tidbit we hope youwill take ON YOUR MARK quiteseriously. Its purpose is to tell you toMARK your calendar of activities, inadvance, to include the Triennial National Convention of our Order, September 5th thru the 10th, 1976 inMinneapolis, Minnesota.EarMARK a bit of cash each month

toward personal expenses for this convention.

TradeMARK your priorities to elevate this convention to the scheduleof something you want to be part of.

If you will do this, we feel when youreturn from Minneapolis you willMARK your memory file with the goodimprints such a gathering of dedicatedDaughters always leaves in our heartsand on our minds.

Irma Charlton,Triennial Chairman

PEWSACTION

A meeting of the Pewsaction Committeewas held at Atlantic City on April 29th,at which Hattie Bunting and BarbaraMerrick represented the Order. Reportswere received from each of the membergroups. Announcement was made of theSecond Annual Conference on Renewalfor which a distinguished list of keyspeakers and leaders has been announced.The Conference is to be held October 8-11 at the Commodore Hotel in New YorkCity. (Registration fee is $20 and shouldbe mailed to: R^strar, Episcopal Conference on Renewal, Box 920, Live Oak,Fla. 32060). Among those already announced are the Rt. Rev. Festo Kivengere,the Rt. Rev. William Gordon, The Rev.Graham Pulkington, The Rev. JohnStott, The Rev. Massey Shepherd, TheRev. Harold Haugen, Rosalin Rinker andDavid Stoner. Plans are also already im-derway for the 3rd Annual Renewal Conference to be held Nov. 10-13, 1976 atGait House, Louisville, Ky.

Plans were discussed for Pewsaction atthe coming General Convention, and the

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Committee had the pleasure of meetingwith the Rev. Anthony Schwab, Evangelism Officer for the Executive Council.

Following discussion of tensions in theChurch a resolution was suggested by theRev. Connor Lynn, OHC., ̂opted unanimously and signed by the individualspresent."We the undersigned representatives of

organizations serving the Episcopal Churchin Pewsaction affirm our loyalty to JesusChrist and His Body the Church. Wetrust in the power of the Holy Spirit tounite us all in Prayer, Evangelism, Worship, Study and Action. We will remaincommitted to the Episcopal Church andits decisions on controversial and poten-tiedly divisive issues at General Convention. In the name of God: Father, Sonand Holy Spirit."

Barbara Merrick

A Few Thoughts for our ConventionTheme I

"Lordj What Wilt Thou Have Me Do"How blessed we are to be members of

the Order of the Daughters of the King!As we sign letters and repeat the Motto,we constantly remind ourselves who isour King and that we seek to act "ForHis Sake."

About the time our Order was founded,a Unitarian minister in Boston (who laterbecame Chaplain to the United StatesSenate), wrote a piece for the "Lend-a-Hand Society." Edward Everett Hale isbetter remembered for his short novel"The Man Without a Country," but wecan easily recognize his piece as the sourcefrom which the explanation of our Mottowas adapted:"I am only one.But I still am one.I cannot do everythingBut still I can do something;And because I cannot do everythingI will not refuse to do the something

that I can do."

Was it not divine inspiration that led anearly member of the Order to adaptthese lines, shifting the emphasis fromindividual decision and effort (I will notrefuse to do the something that I can do)

to emphasis on the grace of God guidingand empowering us as we ask, "Lord,what wilt Thou have me do?"

Turn to page ten of our Handbook andcompare Edward Everett Hale's lines toours. Of our own will and strength, however fine and noble is our resolution to"do the something that I can do," ouregos are bound to get in the way until,like St. Paul, we cry, "For the good thatI would I do not; but the evil which Iwould not, that I do." We've all heardthe expression that Hell is paved withgood intentions. Our line reads, "WhatI ought to do, by the grace of God, I willdo." By the grace of God! We do needalways to be reminded of our need forHis grace; we do need always to askthat question, "Lord, what wilt Thouhave me do?"

Service, even loving service, performedfor its own sake quickly becomes debasedand self-centered, seeking thanks and approbation from those served. If, however,we know that we act "For His Sake," andif we continually ask Him, "Lord, whatwilt Thou have me do?" then we moveinto His world in joy, knowing His Lovesustains, empowers and motivates us. Bestof all, when our focus is on our King, weare saved from having to measure successor failure by worldly standards and areable to place our service at His feet inprayer, knowing that the Cross redeems,transforms and saves.

Barbara Merrick,Dev. Chr.

Shatter our fears and misgivings, andlet the light of truth so govern ourthoughts and guide our hands that withall the brotherhood of the Sons of God wemay build as our home that kingdomwhich belongs to thy Son, our Saviour,Jesus Christ. Amen

{Quoted from Salt, Vol. 4, No. 2, a publication of the Bible Reading Fellowship,from an issue of The Roycd Cross.)

September, 1975

THE BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE

The following have been memorialized and their names entered in —

Cecile Elizabeth Abrahamsen Ruth Foster John Holloway MullerEdna Akre Sophia George Sue E. MurrayMary Rebecca Atkins Jesse Gilkenson Alice Newell

Reverend John E. Bailey Rev. Donald Fayette Gowe Laura PalmerElsie Baker Margie Lindsey Haig Gladys PattersonJean Baldwin Alsa Raines Eugene O. PeabodyMary Hill Ballard Lucy Hale Carolyn PerlickDr. Frank Barret Ivy Ruth Hammer Harriet S. PoffenbergerLouise Bates Aileen Hart Theodore R. Powell

Sylvia G. Bell Jantha Bond Rebel Susan Richardson

Anne Oliver Bennetts Wyllis Heitman Arch H. Rowen

Nellie H. Bowman Helen Herndon Mary SaccarWinifred Briggs Eula Hibler Fahema SayegRuth Brinkley Mary Howe The Loved Ones of Mrs.

Kenneth L. Brown Norman F. Hoyt Ewald Schadt, Jr.Wilma Burkhardt Faith Hubbard Edna Shuirman

Amy Burrows Helen Irvin Irene Shead

Rev. Colin R. Campbell Elsa F. Jahn Olive Shultes

Alice Carson Earline Cannon Johnson Susan Kidd SlaughterRose Chadwick Mary Johnson Celestine Smalls

Alice Chase Elwha Krueger Mary Louise SmithFannie Clopton Louise Laughlin Mary StephensMarie Ermold Connick Helen Hancock I^ehrkind Maud StranskeyDennie H. Cox Margaret Lippard Florence M. TeepeRichard Croasdaile Alta Ludwick Ernest J. TorrenceLawrence E. Cummings Florence Luke Fredrietta TownleySadie Deaver Jessie Lynch Robert Earl Vise

Eleanor Whitcomb Denny Richard Macomb Beatrice Watson

Alice Waters DeRosset Mabel Marriott Ruby WeisingerSydna DesChamps Joseph M., Marsh Paul WhaleyMrs. J. D. Deshotels, Sr. Reginald Marshall Alice H. White

Marshall H. Eckenrode Gladys Mason Florence H. White

Pamela Robertson Ellis Evelyn McFee Louise White

Gundred Embree Beulah Mae McKinney Sara White

Alice Engh Aubrey Meredith Brad Wilkinson

Inez Todd Erwin Rev. Edward L. Merrow Margaret Bard WillmottMadeline Evans Hazel Mizer Meda Wilson

Mabel Fitzhugh Estelle G. Morse

There are no tears within their eyes

With love they keep perpetual tryst;and praise and work and rest are one

With Thee, O Christ

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BEGIN EACH DAY WITH PRAYER[Being prayers especially for our Corporate Communion on All Saints Day and forthe Ninetieth Anniversary of The Order.)

Lord, give us grace to live in Thy willalso.

Help us to master any fear, any desire,that prevents us from living in Thywill.

Make us, O Lord, the instruments of ThyPeace, that we may know eternal life.

Into thy hands we commend our spirits.Amen

(Adapted from a prayer in Pton's "ForYou Departed")

On the Ninetieth Anniversary of our OrderAlmighty God our Lord and King,

we give hearty thanks that You did raisein Yom* Church The Order of the Daughters of the King; and that during theninety years now past you have put itinto the hearts of an ever increasing number of women and girls to offer themselvesfor the ministry of Prayer and Servicewithin this Order. May it be Your willto continue the Daughters of The King asan Order within Your Church, to blessthe work of its members with the graceof your Holy Spirit and, finally, by Yourmercy grant to ALL Daughters of theKing the joy of serving you in heaven.All this we ask for Jesus Christ's sake, whowith you and the Holy Spirit, lives andreigns, one God, world without end. Amen(Adapted from the 80th Anniversary Prayerwritten by the late Edward Leith Merrow,Priest and National Chaplain, 1965)

With Loving Remembrance of FatherMerrow and of all Daughters of the Kingwho have preceded us through the gatesof the larger life.We give thanks to you, O Lord our

God, for all your servants and witnessesof time past:Abraham, the father of believers,Moses, Samuel, Isaiah, and all the

prophetsJohn the Baptist, the forerunner,Mary, the Mother of our Lord,Peter and Paul and all the Apostles,Stephen the first martyr, and all the

martyrs and saints, in every age andin every land.

In your mercy, O Lord our God, giveus, with them, hope in your salvation andin the promise of eternal life in your kingdom. Thru Jesus Christ, our Lord, thefirst-born of many brethren. Amen

Prayers for members of the Order:Lord, give us grace to die in thy will.

Prepare us for whatever place of condition awaits us.

Let us die true to those things we believeto be true.

And suffer us not thru any fear of deathto fall from Thee.

Prayers for our Life of Prayer and ServiceO God our Father, whose gift of faith

alone makes work fruitful and beautiful,enable us to see'Christ in all the hungry,sick, homeless and needy throughout theworld, that our service, sustained byprayer and the sacraments, is done for Hissake and thus made beautiful forThee. AmenO God of both the living and the dead,

we praise your holy Name for all yourservants who have finished their coursein faith (especially ); andwe pray that, encouraged by their examples and strengthened by dheir fellowship, we may be partakers with them ofthe inheritance of the saints in light; thruthe merits of your Son, Jesus Christ ourLord. Amen

[A Prayer inspired by Muggeridge's"Something Beautiful for God.")

O God, enlighten our hearts and mindsto know that;

"The hill outlined against Ae quiet skyEnclose the one world visible to me.

But on beyond them through the gloam-ing fly

Birds soaring home in utter certainty.'Tis nothing but the measure of my sight.

That far horizon—real only to me.As a horizon—etched against the lightOf the sweet evening's dying radiancy.

Death's dim horizon limits vision here.But they who pass it, pass out of sight.

Leaving our dar^ess, soaring homewardswhere

Other horizons lose themselves in light."Amen

(The poem is by Father Andrew)Barbara Merrick, Dev. Chr.

September, 1975

PROVINCIAL. DIOCESAN AND CHAPTER NEWS

FIFTH PROVINCE

The Annual Assembly of the Fifth Province was held this year in Kalamazoo,Michigan at Nazareth College — May30-31st, June 1st. Forty-four Daughterswere in attendance from six Dioceses. Our

speakers were inspirational — and goodfellowship prevailed. The highlight of themeeting was having Pat Powers with us.She showed beautiful and informativeslides which gave us some idea of the workshe was involved in during the monthsshe spent in Brazil. We sensed the bondof friendship that exists between her andElizabeth Daniel. She helped us to understand more fully the enormous task thatconfronts Elizabeth and how well she is

responding in doing the work of the Lordin a foreign country — "For His Sake."

DIOCESE OF THE RIO GRANDE

The Daughters of the King, Dioceseof the Rio Grande, held their annualAssembly in Santa Fe, New Mexico onJune 6, 7th, 1975, at the Church of theHoly Faith. 8 Chapters of the 9 in theDiocese were represented with attendancejust doubled from previous years. CanonDennis R. Walker, Diocesan Chaplain,was the Celebrant at the Holy Eucharist.Mrs. E. R. Owen, Diocesan Pres., presided.The new Chapter at St. Aiden's, Albuquerque, was welcomed into the Diocese.Canon Walker was re-electcd DiocesanChaplain and Mrs. S. Kirk MacNicholl ofSt. Agnes Chapter, Albuquerque, waselected Secy-Treas. Plans were made tohold future assemblies at the new time,the first part of June, alternating years,so that Assemblies would be held one yearin the northern part of the Diocese andnext year in the southern part. At theluncheon Bishop Trelease gave a shortand informative talk on the issues facingthe church today and the role of theOrder in facing these issues. Following installation of officers and a Service of Re-dedication the Rev. James Marner gavean inspiring meditation. The meetingclosed with the singing of the Daughtersof the King Hymn, "Lord Speak to Me."

Patt] Dow, Prov. Pres., The Rev. R. Askren,Dioc. Chaplain, and Lorraine Renfroe, Dloc.Pres. (Dioc. of Central Florida.)

DIOCESE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

About 65 members gathered at CampWingman in early May, for our AnnualAssembly and Retreat. These have beenheld annually in Florida since 1928. Thefunction of our gathering is to guide, edu*cate and extend. The Rev. Robert Askrenof Sebring met with us. Lorraine Renfroe,Diocesan President, led the meetings. Sheopened with an inspiring address on theassembly theme, "Spiritual Growth andMaturing in the Spirit." The primarypurpose of the Order being spiritual andevangelistic in nature the program wasbased on scripture dealing with these subjects. The main scripture from TimothyIl-Chapt. 4:5: "Do the work of anevangelist." Chapter projects on evangelism and lay ministry were discussed.Pattie Dow of Sarasota gave an interestingreport on the work of the National Council. Also of great interest was a presentation by Janet Willis of Okeechobee concerning her special project on work on theDiocesan Committee on mental retardation. The Orders in our diocese are prayerfully supporting this effort. A Silent Retreat was held the last day and a half.The Rev. Askren conducted upliftingmeditations bringing us all closer to ourLord in prayer and praise. The healingsmanifested and the spirit of oneness whichprevailed made this an unforgettable oc-

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DIOCESE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

The Sixth Annual Assembly was heldMay 22-25, 1975 at Gamp Wingmann,Avon Park, Florida. We had as our principal speaker the Rt. Rev. E. P. Haynes.He is enthusiastic about the work thatDaughters can be doing in the world. Hesaid that a Daughter is AWARE (ofGod as a real personality), OBEDIENT,(to authority and discipline), LOVING(to God and Mankind). Then she isready to SERVE. The theme of the Assembly was Authority, which includedHealing. Our Diocese Chaplain, The Rev.A. Chapman of the House of Prayer,Tampa, and the Rev. C. Bennett of St.Clements, Tampa, shared in the meditations and celebrations of Holy Communion. Mrs. Harry Goldsmith, DiocesanPresident, gave several meditations onhealing of anxieties and, authority in thehome.

CALIFORNIA, Soufh Pasadena

Below is a picture of several youngwomen who were recently admitted tothe Order at St. James Church. They areshortly going to form a chapter. Ms.Mary Bittner as President. It was a beautiful service and the Rector, Rev. HaroldKnowles, preached a fine sermon on theDaughters of the King and the Daughters in the Bible.

Members of the Benj. Eaton Chapter, TrinityChurch, Gaiveston, with Mrs. Louise Hopkins(center, with hands on toble).

TEXAS, Galvesfon

The Benjamin Eaton Chapter of TrinityChurch, Gaiveston, recently held a specialmeeting bidding farewell to one of theirvery active members, Mrs. Louise Hopkinswho will be moving to Houston. She willjoin the Daughters in Houston and continue her work in the Order. Below is apicture showing the group — as well asthe new cross that was made especiallyfor this chapter by Mr. Bill Pownell,husband of one of the members.

St. James Chapter, S. Pasadena, Calif. Left to right: Mrs. S. Edwards, Mrs. J. Bohreer, Mrs. J.Culem, Mrs. D. Graff, D. of K. Rep., Mrs. M. Coiver, Pres. Oioc. of Los Angeles, Mrs. J. Bittner.

September, 1975

PENNSYLVANIA. Philadelphia

Following the regular business meetingrecently, St. James Kingsissing Chapter,held a social hour at which time theypresented to Ruth Maddy, their retiringpresident, a cross and chain. Ruth is moving to Ventura, Calif. She will be sorelymissed in her chapter, but Ventura isgaining a very talented daughter.

Elizabeth Daniel also stopped by to seeHattie Bunting on her way to Clevelandto see her mother who is ill. (Seepictures.)

Ruth Maddy, with National President Miss H. K.Bunting, and Miss B. Jenks, President, Dioceseof Pennsylvania.

DIOCESE OF OLYMPIA

The Diocesan Assembly was held onSaturday, June 14, at St. Luke's, Tacoma,home of our newest chapter — St.Catherine of Siena. The Rev. GeraldSnapp, held the service of Institution andAdmittance, followed by Holy Eucharist.The new Daughters are Fran Borhek,Diane Higgins, Helen Hitch, RobertaMontgomery, Dodie Snapp, Lynn Tanner,Nesta Winckley, and from St. Andrews,Tacoma, Vema Lyon. Our DiocesanChaplain, the Rev. C. Roy Coulter, Rector of St. Paul's, Seattle, gave the meditation and welcomed the new Chapter, laterinstalling the new Diocesan Officers —they are: Pres., Ellen Iverson; 1st V. Pres.,Jean Severtson; 2nd V. Pres, Mary Hem-enway; Sec., June White, and Treas.,Grace Mohr.

Miss Elizabeth Daniel and Notional PresidentMiss H. K. Bunting.

DIOCESE OF SAN DIEGO

The Order in the new Diocese of San

Diego held its spring assembly on May 1,1975 at All Saints Parish in that City.Mrs. Salvatore Giaquinta presided. TheCelebrant at Holy Communion was CanonP. G. Satrange, Diocesan Chaplain of theOrder. Following officers were elected:Mrs. Salvatore Giaquinta, Pres.; Mrs.Wm. Redaling, 1st V. Pres.; Mrs. AshleyShuler, 2nd V. Pres.; Mrs. BarbaraDougherty, Rec. Secy.; Mrs. Jeff Luengen,Cor. Secy.; and Mrs. Algred Halston,Treas. Host Chapter for the luncheonwas St. Andrew's-by-the-sea, Pacific Beach,Special guests were Rt. Rev. and Mrs.R. M. Wolterstorff, Canon Comm. andMrs. C. L. Condor, Mrs. T. L. Gore,Dioc. Pres., ECW. Bishop Wolterstorff,first Bishop of the new Diocese, addressedthe assembly, stressing "Faith in thepower of the Holy Spirit of the LivingGod." to the Daughters of the King.He said, "I believe that you and I arehere on earth for one purpose only, todo the work of Christ. We are followers

of His way ... It is good to be a Christian,but it is better to act like one. He con

cluded with the Jewish "Shalom" sayingit means Peace, also Happiness, the joyof achievement, the pleasure that comesfrom doing something worthwhile.

The Royal Cross

FROM THE EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK

KEEP IN MIND SEPTEMBER. 1976

— TRIENNIAL

Please see that copy for the ChristmasIssue reaches your Editor by the 1st ofOctober. Mail is so uncertain in thesedays that many times copy comes toolate.

Thank you.

Dear Daughters:I am deeply appreciative for all your

prayers for healing of my fractured hip,also for the many beautiful cards andletters I received to cheer and encourageme. I am so thankful to be healing satisfactorily and hope soon to be walkingagain and back at the National Office.Blessings and with love to all — F.H.S.

Gladys Norris

The MEASURE of a MAN is not de

termined by his show of outward strength,or the volume of his voice, or the thunderof his action, it is to be seen, rather, intenns of the strength of his INNER SELFin terms of the nature and depth of hisCOMMITMENTS, the genuineness of hisFRIENDSHIPS, the sincerity of his PURPOSE, the quiet courage of his CONVICTIONS, his capacity to SUFFER,and his willingness to continue "growingup."

—Grady E. Poulard

BOOK OF HONOR ANDTHANKSGIVING

The following names have been recorded in The Book of Honor andThanksgiving — April 1, 1974 toMarch 1, 1975.Amy AllisonIrma CharltonGrace L. CrawfordElizabeth DanielWinnie DugganMadeline FlagstaffLouise JohnsonMarguerite KellyThe Rev. Harold F. Knowles IIIBarbara MerrickMary J. RobinsonVirginia SmithAlice StormPauline SpurwayMillicent TrentCarrie Westbrook

The Royal Cross makes a special exception in congratulating Mrs. MabelHedley, (affectionately known as AuntieMayme), on her 99th Birthday, celebratedMarch 25, 1975. A lifelong member of theDaughters of the King — Mentally alert,humorous and very wise — She now liveswith her niece, Mrs. H. K. Landram inMerced. (See picture)..

Mrs. Van (Mabel) Hadley with Father Ed.Murphy, Rector of St. Lukes, Merced, Calif., andMrs. A. W. Meany.

CONSIDERATION

"If you find errors, please consider thatthey appear for the benefit of those readerswho always look for them. We try to printsomething for everybody."

September, 1975

THE MESSENGER FOR DIRECTRESSESAND JUNIOR DAUGHTERS

Mrs. Elizabeth RhinesNational ChairmanJunior DivisionCleveland, Ohio

Dear Directresses and Junior Daughters:

When you read this there will be onlyone short year until Triennial, Sept. 5 thru10, 1976. Most of the plans were formulated at Council Meeting in Minneapolisin April. An interesting program has beenoutlined utilizing the time most advantageously so that delegates and alternateswill not only represent you in decisionmaking but will return to you with renewed spirit and vision to carry out ourmission. Each Directress is urged to attendthe Triennial and participate in the workshops. Because the dates of conventionwill prevent most Juniors from attending,an idea was bom which will make it possible for each chapter to be represented.

Banners carrying out the theme "Lord,What Will You Have Me Do?" areto be created by the girls themselves. Theywill be a very important part of the Jr.Workshop, after which time they will behung in the hotel lobby for the balanceof the convention Some may even beselected for the Exhibit Hall of GeneralConvention which follows. So girls—^puton your thinking caps, team up and beginyour entry. The one requirement is thatthey be rolled and inserted in mailingtubes. The style, color, size, etc. are youroptions. Each chapter Directress shouldhave already received specific instmctions.If you have not, please contact your Provincial Representative at once. We havebeen blessed to have the Rev. DouglasLorig of Brainard, Minn., consent to beour Workshop Leader. More about himin the next issue of The Royal Cross. AllJuniors able to attend will also be actdvel)involved. Directresses are asked to advisethe Provincial Representative at once whowill be planning to attend. Correspondence in the next few months will beheavy and we urge you to answerpromptly. Changes in report requirements, formats, contacts, etc., will bemade smoothly with your cooperation.And so with quickened pace we look forward to our third year of leadership andthe closer fellowship it will foster.One of the highlights of my summer

was a lovely afternoon spent with Pat

Powers and Elizabeth Daniel. They gaveus the latest information on the severalspecial projects in their work and theappreciation of the natives for theirefforts. Altho I had seen the slides before, the natural team work of Elizabethand Pat in their narrations made meaware of much I had missed previously.May God continue to use these womenas our hands and hearts across the miles.

Elizabeth G. Rhines, Chr.

A MEDITATIONSERVICE

What does this word mean to you?Consider the following three phrases:

1. Is it something you receive fromanother or some act you render toanother?

2. For what form of compensation isthis act performed?

3. What is the importance of ChristianService in our lives?

As Junior Daughters of the King arewe daily practicing Christian Service inour relations with those with whom wehave contact? Are we patient with otherswhen our own demands are great? Dowe listen to another when we wouldprefer to talk? Do we let the other persondo when we know we can do it better?These too, are forms of service!

LORD, SHOW ME THE WAY!

HUMILITY

Humility is perfect quietness of heart.It is to have no trouble. It is never tobe fretted, or vexed, or irritated, or sore,or disappointed.

It is to expect nothing, to wonder atnothing that is done to me, to feel nothingdone against me. It is to be at rest whennobody praises me, and when I amblamed or despised. It is to have a blessedhome in the Lord, where I can go in andshut the door, and kneel to my Father insecret, and am at peace as in a deep seaof calmness, when all around and aboveis trouble. Audrey Murray

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WHEN YOU WANT TO TALKTO JESUS

By Jean Kyler McManusWhen you want to talk to Jesus —

simply do itHe always knows exactly what you mean.Don't worry about special prayers or

phrasesHe understands so well the thoughts be

tween . . .

And even though He knows your caresand problems,

He wants to hear about them every day...And in the silence of your prayerHe'll let His wisdom come through to youAnd take yow doubts away . ..If you want to talk to Jesus —

Simply do itAnd you'll see how soon your worries

start to mend;You're sure to find there is no kinder

listener, No wiser Counselor —-No dearer Friend,

When you want to talk to Jesus —Simply DO IT.

Collect for All Saints

O Almighty God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion andfellowship, in the mystical body of thySon Christ the Lord; Grant us grace soto follow thy blessed Saints in all virtuousand godly living, that we may come tothose unspeakable joys which thou hasprepared for those who unfeignedly lovethee; thru the same thy Son Jesus Christ,our Lord. Amen

CALIFORNIA

Junior Chapter of the Daughters of theKing at St. Luke's Church, Merced, Calif.Picture shows members holding the Motto,"For His Sake" worked in needlepoint.This is kept in the Parish Hall for all tosee. Picture shows the entrance to "OldSt. Luke's" the last picture taken beforethe old church. So this picture is veryvaluable to them. This chapter meetsweekly, and during the summer tliey aremeeting every other Thursday afternoon;visiting convalescent homes and hospitalswhere some of our parishioners are. Theyhave a prayer list of all young people inthe parish from birth up to heads ofhouseholds for whom they pray daily andindividually. The sponsor is Mrs. JohnBerdahl, a member of the Senior Daughters of St. Luke.

Jr. Daughters, St. Luke's, Merced, Calif., holdingmotto done in needlepoint.

ROYAL CROSS SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR JUNIOR DAUGHTERS

July 1975 thru June 1976

No. $2.00 Each Total $.

DONORNAME

ADDRESS

cin STATE ZIP

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THE ORDER OF THE DAUGHTERS OF THE KINGFounded in 1885 — Incorporated in I9I7

OBJFCT 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, Miss Hattie K. Bunting, The Glenmore B. 6., Baltimore & Glenwood Ave.,

Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania 19018First Vice President, Mrs. Ivan E. Merrick, 6235 N. E. Princeton Way, Seattle, Washingon 98115Second Vice President, Mrs. John R. Parker, 307 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln, Illinois 62656Secretary, Mrs. Mary Bell Hawks, 493 Kinsman Rd., Memphis, Tennessee 38117Treasurer, Mrs. Mason Trupp, 310 Blanca Lane, Tampa, Florida 33606

Mrs. Norman Charlton, 9422 Falrdale, Houston, Texas 77042Mrs. Fred E. Jacob, 3190 Vista Del Mar Drive, Glendale, California 91208Mrs. Margaret J. Rollo, 1866 Idlewood Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44112Mrs. Edward Stanley, 135 15th Avenue, S., Lewistown, Montana 59457Mrs. Donald G. Swinton, 120 W. State Rd., Newaygo, Michigan 49'37Mrs. George Miibank, 1633 Womer Drive, Wichita, Kansas 6,..J3Mrs. Frederick E. Dennstaedt, 611 West 39th St., Baltimore, Maryland 21211Mrs. James J. Rene, 510 S.E. 13 Court, Pompano Beach, Florida 33060Mrs. C. E. Lee, Jr., 3367 Edgewood Circle, Route 12, Box ll4, Gainesville, Georgia 30501Mrs. Frazer Crocker, 1930 Kenmore Drive, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236

National Chaplain, The Rt. Rev. William Davidson. D.D., Bishop of Western KansasOrder's Missionary, Elizabeth Daniel (Miss) Rua Vise, de Sta. Isabel 653/302 Grajau, Gb.

Brasil, 20,000PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVES

1st Province: Mrs. Thomas L. Prosser, 101 Linwood Ave., Newingtnn, Connecticut 061112nd Province: Dr. Addie G. Williams, 1809 7th Ave. 3 B, New York, N. Y. 100263rd Province: Miss Elizabeth Jenks, 7023 Grays Ave., 2nd FI., Philadelphia, Pa. 191424th Province: Mrs. Stuart Dow, P. 0. Box 15527, Sarasota, Fla. 335795th Province: Mrs. Elizabeth G. Rhines, 1543 E. Blvd. #4, Cleveland, Ohio 441066th Province: Mrs. Gordon E. Reynolds, P. O. Box 637, Rochester. Minne.sota 559017th Province: Mrs. John C. Herren, 10608 Vista Lomas Drive, El Paso, Texas 799358th Province: Mrs. Carl A. Johnson, 3674 Barham Boulevard, Los Angeles, Califorina 90068

HONORARY MEMBERSMiss Lillian Janet Soper—^Mrs. George L. Thorpe—Mrs. James L. Cassidy—Mrs. Edward D. SmithCOMMITTEES CHAIRMENDevotions Mrs. Ivan E. MerrickF.ndotvment Fund Mrs. Margaret J. RolloFintmce.......y.. Mrs. Mason TruppJunior Division Mrs. Elizabeth RhinesEvangelism Mrs. Edward L. StanleyLiterature Mrs. John R. ParkerMaster's Fund Mrs. Frazer CrockerSelf Denial Ftmd Mrs. Norman CharltonMembers-at-Large Mrs. Fred E. JacobKoyal Cross, Editor and Manager Mrs. Thomas L. Prosser

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