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Book Title: Memorial And Biographical History Of The Coast Counties Of Central California.

CHAPTER XVI.
CHURCHES, SOCIETIES, ETC.

THERE are three churches in the city of Monterey, namely: the Roman Catholic,
whose venerable place of worship was erected nearly a century ago; and the
Presbyterian and Episcopalian, with their modern church edifices.

  Episcopal service was held at Monterey, in the old Washington Hotel Hall,
March 14, 1875. The Episcopal Church at Monterey and Pacific Grove at the
present time is represented by three chapels, named and located as follows: St.
James, at Monterey; St. Mary's-by-the-Sea, at Pacific Grove; and St. John's,
near the Hotel del Monte. The St. James Chapel, Monterey, was erected about the
year 1877 or 1878, under the rectorship of the Rev. James S. McGowan. It was
consecrated by Bishop Kip, July 14, 1878. It cost about $1,500. St.
Mary's-by-the-Sea was organized in 1887, and the erection of the church edifice
was commenced the 27th of August, 1890. The spacious rectory, located near the
church, was built during the summer of 1891. St. John's Chapel, near Hotel del
Monte, was erected under the supervision of the Rev. Dr. E. B. Spalding, rector
of St. John's Church, San Francisco, from funds contributed by guests of the
hotel; and the land upon which the church is located, containing about one acre,
was a gift of the late Charles Crocker. The church edifice is a unique
structure, of the old Gorman style of architecture, built of a combination of
stone and shingles. It was formally opened for divine service, June 14, 1891, by
the Right Rev. W. F. Nichols, D. D., assistant bishop of California.

  The three chapels, comprising one parish, are under the rectorship of the Rev.
C. S. Fackenthall, under whose able ministration they are enjoying a period of
spiritual and material growth. The valuation of the property of the parish is
about $32,000. There are two ladies' guilds, one each at Monterey and Pacific
Grove; and at the former place an organization auxiliary to the ladies' guilds,
viz., St. Agnes' Guild, composed of the younger ladies of the church. These
guilds have been the most active and efficient workers of these church
societies, and in fact the foundation of their growth and prosperity. The new
and elegant rectory at Pacific Grove is the result of the combined labors of the
two guilds.

  The benevolent societies of Monterey are represented by the Masons, Odd
Fellows, Chosen Friends, Sons of the Golden West, Young Men's Institute, United
Workmen, etc. Their stated meetings, etc., are as follows:

  Monterey Lodge, No. 182, I. O. O. F., meets every Thursday evening, at 7:30
o'clock. E. B. Rich, N. G.; A. L. Luce, secretary.

  Monterey Parlor, N. S. G. W., No. 75, meets on second and fourth Wednesdays of
each month. Alex. Underwood, president; Abe Gunzendorfer, secretary.

  Monterey Lodge, No. 217, F. & A. M., meets Saturday evening, on or before the
full moon. T. G. Lambert, master; W. Crawford, secretary.

  Seaside Rebekah Degree Lodge, No. 109, I. O. O. F., meets second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month. Mrs. J. D. Rich, N. G.; Miss Clara Arendt, secretary.

  Monterey Lodge, No. 98, A. O. U. W., meets every Tuesday evening, at Masonic
Hall. Ernest Michaelis, M. W.; W. J. Towle, secretary.

  Monterey Chapter, No. 68, O. E. S., meets on first and third Wednesdays of
each month. William Sutton, secretary.

  Monterey Council, No. 126, Order of Chosen Friends, meets first and third
Friday evenings of every month, at 8 o'clock. Joseph Schulte, Jr., C. C; A. L.
Luce, secretary.

  Del Monte Lodge, No. 357, I. O. G. T., meets every Monday evening at 8
o'clock, in Progress Hall, Pacific Grove. R. G. Mitchell, L. D.

  Court Del Monte, No. 7759, A. O. F. of A., meets first and third Wednesdays,
in Odd Fellows' Hall, Monterey. James P. Dwyer, chief ranger; F. M. Boughton,
financial secretary.

THE JUNIPERO SERRA MONUMENT.

  In 1891, Mrs. Stanford, wife of Senator Stanford, caused a granite monument to
be erected on an eminence fronting the bay of Monterey, and close by that spot
where Friar Junipero Serra first landed and said mass, June 3, 1770. The
monument consists of a single massive block of gray granite, representing a
life-size statue of Padre Junipero, in the act of landing, with one foot
standing in the small boat, and the other stepping on the shelving rocky shore.
A large cross, ready to be erected as soon as the landing is made, lies in the
boat, and lengthwise with same, on which is inscribed: "June 3, 1770." The
statue represents Father Junipero in full canonicals, with right hand held up in
monitory gesture, and left hand clasping Bible to left breast, the book marked
"Scripta" and "Serra" in small letters with cross on book; at left side, a
rosary and cross with crucified Christ.

  The monument, in plain, durable granite, is in excellent taste throughout. The
simple, but exceedingly appropriate design; the serious, noble features; the
shaven crown; the erect form and earnest mein,—all impress the beholder
profoundly. Those who have read the story of the great pioneer missionary's life
and labors on this coast, will concede that he has been worthily and
appropriately represented in this granite block. Back of the monument and on a
higher hill, are the old earthworks and the ruins of the fort, used by the
United States troops in 1846—and perhaps by the Californians before that time,
as the hill commands the bay perfectly. The north (polished) face of the
monument bears the following inscription, cut in capital letters, into the granite:

  "Here June 3, 1770, landed Very Rev. Father Junipero Serra, O. S. F., and
founded the following missions: San Diego, July 16, 1769; San Carlos Monterey,
June 3, 1770; San Antonio de Fadua, July 14, 1771; San Gabriel, September
8,1771; San Luis Obispo, September 1, 1772; San Francisco de los Dolores,
October 9, 1776; S. Juan Capistrano, November 1,1776; Santa Clara, January 18,
1777; S. Buenaventura, March 21, 1782; and died August 28, 1784, in S. Carlos
Mission, Carmelo valley.

  As the Lord liveth, even what my God saith will I speak.—II. Chron. 18th
chap., 13th verse.

  " This monument erected by. Jane L. Stanford, in the year 1891, in memory of
Father Junipero Serra. A philanthropist seeking the welfare of the humblest. A
hero daring and ready to sacrifice himself for the good of his fellow-beings. A
faithful servant of his Master."


Additional Comments:
Extracted from:

Memorial and Biographical History of the Coast Counties of Central California.

Illustrated.

Containing a History of this Important Section of the Pacific Coast from the
Earliest Period of its Discovery to the Present Time, together with Glimpses of
its Auspicious Future; Illustrations and Full-Page Portraits of some of its
Eminent Men, and Biographical Mention of many of its Pioneers, and Prominent
Citizens of To-day.



HENRY D. BARROWS,
Editor of the Historical Department.

LUTHER A. INGERSOLL,
Editor of the Biographical Department.

"A people that take no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will
never achieve anything worthy to be remembered with pride by remote
descendants."—Macaulay.


CHICAGO: THE LEWIS PUBLISHING COMPANY.
1893.


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