Smyrna times., 1868-06-10
Convention Of the Protestant EpiscO-
pal Church.

This Convention met at St. Philips Chapel LAUREL
neslay morning last, the Rt Rev Alfred Lee Bishop
the Diocese presiding NJ Curtis elected Secretary
the Convention The usual resolution inviting cegymen not
entitled to the settings congention
adopted also the rules of order OF the former convention
rules for this. Cavalry Chapel Wilmington admitted as
parish in union with the convention. St Paus Church.
tOn and Emmanuel Church. Leipc applied for and ad
+ tlnitted into union with the convention.
The reports of the Treasurer and OF the Standing Committee
were read after which taken for the purpose of
tending divine service in Christ Church, Broad Creek
Christ Church. Broad Creek hundred is situated Chip
Branch tributary of Broad Creek
about two miles and half by the public road.
1t built about 6O is about feet built of pine
Der and is not painted outside in.
In this ancient and peculiar edifce congregation
the highly respectable church people Of the neghborood
semhed Wednesday, TO witness the ordination the
VIM r. Ellis, of St Johns little HILL to the priesthood,
connection Hith the religious services the convention
og pryer was read by the Rev. Mr. Spencer of New Cas-
te and Rev. Dr. MOrse Smyrna sermon was preached
by the Rev. j. Harrison, Newark the 10th verse; 7t
chapter of Matthew The ordination proceed
ed with by the Bishop assisted by Revs MeSsrs Brick Glenn
son. Hail. and Spencer the laying of hands and in the
! communion.
The convention reassembed St. Philips Chapel three
andS half NJ The Bishop read his annual address. He
ports 47 confrmatiOns during the this diocese
The Committee Canons reported adversely the proposed
amendments to Article 10 of the Constitution and the
Cannon proposed at the ls convention The
reported in favor of change the
ment OF the Convention Fund and Episcopal Contributions
which proposition lies till the next convention.
The following gentlemen elected Delegates to the next
General Convention viz:
Rev Charles Breck Rev. j. b. Clemson, j. Leighton
Mckim Rev. T. q, Lte WIN. T. Read Franklin Fell James
Brown and 5. NJ. Curtis.
l. The Treasurer of the Fund for the relief clergy
reported $500 in hand Contributions to this Fund are
solicited.
Alter Evening Prayer read by Revs otckn and Du Hame
entertaining and profitable addresses by Drs.
Clemson and MOrse Bishop Lee closing the
remarks i'll reference to his i'll Missionary
the dioceSe The chapel filled to repleOn with
tive ana interested congregation, and the singing Bishop
Hebcrs Missionary Hymn Prom Greenland ley Mountains
remarkably effective. handsome collection was taken
the
At the opening Of the evening determined that
the next Convention should be cd Christ Church Delaware
city.
resolution, insructnG the Delegates the GENERAL Con-
Vehi"n to vote for measures looking the suppression
uan was tabled on the ground that the subject calcu
lated to enScder party anmoStes diocese Speeches
IN favor OF the resolution made by Rev Mr. HARRISON the
and in opposition by Rev. Joshua Mursr Rev Charles
Brrck and MessrS Fowler and Rodney.
On Thursday morning after PRAYER some routine business
was transacted After singing the Gloria in Eccrs and the
adjourned sine die.
On Tuesday evening" preceding the meeting of the
ton confirmation service held hy Bishop ia the
cane and after evening had been by Revs Edward
H. True ui Dover and the Rector. Rev. George Hall svrn
presented themselves tho administration OF the
Holy Ritc.-Delawarcan.