Word: rectorship
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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REVEREND W. B. KING, who was called recently to the rectorship of Christ Church will preach in Appleton Chapel tomorrow night. This is the first opportunity we have had to hear him speak to us as Harvard students, and we hope he may have a large attendance. Mr. King is a man of strong personality, a clear thinker and an able speaker. He has in many ways shown a lively interest in Harvard and a desire to become better acquainted with the men here, in order that his influence may be broader and more effective. If he is but given...
...graduated with the class of '55. After a short period of teaching, he decided to study for the Episcopal ministry. Having been pastor of the church of the Advent, and of the church of the Holy Trinity in Philadelphia, he was called in 1869 to the rectorship of Trinity church, Boston. In 1882-83 he spent his vacation in England, preaching in many of the London churches, and also on one occasion before the Queen. He was the first American clergyman to have this honor. In 1886 he was elected assistant bishop of Pennsylvania, but declined the office. His election...