“If you insist upon gambling, and try to cheat in doing so, it is likely you will get shot. If you drink whisky with the drunken and become quarrelsome in your cups, it is possible you will get shot. Hence it is well for men to remember that Texas is not a place where you can act as you will—cheat, steal, lie, or commit adultery, and then be held quite harmless. No indeed. They may not wait for the law to catch and punish in such cases; but probably shoot you in advance and investigate afterwards.”

Do you know which Episcopal Diocese of Dallas bishop uttered these colorful words? If you guessed Bishop Alexander Garrett – you are correct.

If diocesan history stirs your blood, we are looking for a volunteer who can spend time keeping the hard copies of important records, keepsakes and history of the diocese organized and searchable. As diocesan historiographer you would be in charge of maintaining the archive room, and keeping the records up-to-date. You never know what titillating tidbits beckon to be rediscovered.

For more information call Canon to the Ordinary Michael Gilton at 214-826-8310, or email him at .