Show dr thomas mckee brown bead new york dec 10 the rev dr thomas mckee brown for years rector of the episcopal church of st mary the virgin died today of pneumonia dr brown was a leader in the ritualistic line movement of the episcopal church his attitude so antagonizing bishop potter that for a time the latter refused to confirm classes in st maos the virgin church dr drown introduced orchestral music and advocated tho elevation of the host he introduced the choir and altar candles and installed a confessional his congregation he taught to cross themselves and kneel when passing the altar and to use holy water when the new church of st mary the virgin was opened bishop potter was present to dedicate it the classes from st marys were then confirmed at st thomas and browns triumph was complete |