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March 4, 1912
Evening Journal
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
Rev. Albert E. Clay resigns from Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) church, where he served since 1907 and improved its music program, to lead St. Anna's Mission in West Philadelphia starting May 1, at the invitation of Bishop Philip Rhinelander.
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The Rev. Albert E. Clay, vicar of Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) church, has resigned the vicarate to accept an invitation from the Rt. Rev. Philip Rhinelander, Bishop of Pennsylvania, to assume charge of St. Anna's Mission, Fifty-sixth and Market streets, West Philadelphia. The Rev. Mr. Clay will take his new charge on May 1.
Mr. Clay became vicar of Old Swedes church in 1907, and under his charge the historic old church has progressed rapidly. Mr. Clay is himself a thorough musician, both vocal and instrumental, and has organized a fine junior choir of boys and girls at Old Swedes, as well as building up the senior choir. A new organ has been placed in the church during Mr. Clay's vicarate.
Mr. Clay became vicar of Old Swedes church in 1907, and under his charge the historic old church has progressed rapidly. Mr. Clay is himself a thorough musician, both vocal and instrumental, and has organized a fine junior choir of boys and girls at Old Swedes, as well as building up the senior choir. A new organ has been placed in the church during Mr. Clay's vicarate.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Clergy Resignation
Church Progress
Musical Achievements
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Albert E. Clay
Rt. Rev. Philip Rhinelander
Where did it happen?
Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church; St. Anna's Mission, Fifty Sixth And Market Streets, West Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Albert E. Clay
Rt. Rev. Philip Rhinelander
Location
Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) Church; St. Anna's Mission, Fifty Sixth And Market Streets, West Philadelphia
Event Date
1907; May 1
Story Details
Rev. Albert E. Clay resigns as vicar of Holy Trinity (Old Swedes) church to assume charge of St. Anna's Mission in West Philadelphia on May 1, after serving since 1907 and advancing the church's music programs with choirs and a new organ.