The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-06-10

Episcopal Convention. Third Annual
| Church, OF the Diocese Of Easton, assem-
bled in Trinity Church, Elkton, on We'd
nesday, tho 7th day of June, 1871, at II
o'clock. The following are the proceedings
up to Thursday evening:
Morning Prayer was read by Rev. Mr..
Everett, Rev. Mr.. IL. Il. Scott (of the Do
ccse of Maryland) and Rev. E. J. Stearns
The ante Communion Service was read by
Rev. Mr.. Crosdalc, Rev. Mr.. Barber reading
the Gospel. The Convention sermon was
preached by Rev. Paul Napier, DID,, from
the 18th and 18th verses of the 4th chap,
| Ephesians. Holy Communion was celc-
bratcd by the Bishop, assisted by Rev.
Messrs. Crosdale and Barber.
Divine service concluded, the Bishop
called the Convention to order. Rev. Mr..
Bryan, Secretary of the last Convention,
proceeded to call the roll of clergy entitled
| to seats, when the following answered to
| their names
| Rev. Messrs. Barber, Barton, Billopp,
Bryan, Crosdalc, Dashiell, J. A. Mitchell,
W. d. Mitchell, Marbury, Martin, Russell,
Smith, Stearns, Napier, Watson, Wilson.
The several parishes and congregations
being called i'll order, the following gentle
men responded as lay delegates:
Mcssrs. Mackall, Writ, Massey, Hollan,
Henry, Hayward, Higgins, Smith, Knight,
Walker, Brown, Wright, IIardcastle,
Adkins, G. r. Goldsborough, G.. w. Colds
borough, Tilghman.
A quorum being present. the President
announced the first business to be the cleo
ton of Secretary. Rev. Mr.. Barton NOM
mated Rev. Jas. l.. Bryan, who was accord
ingly reelected. The President appointed
Mr. VIM. S. Walker, Assistant Secretary,
and announced the following committees
Elections-Messrs. Hayward, Massey and
Higgins.
Rights of Clergymen-Rev. Messrs. Rus
sell, Wilson, w. ID. Mitchell.
Rev. Mr.. Barber offered the following
Resozced, That all visiting clergymen
Diocese entitled to seats, and candidates
for Holy Orders, be invited to seats as hon
orary members of this Convention.
Rev. VIZ Russell-from the committee
on Rights of Clergymen-reported the for
mer list of clergy entitled to seats, with
the additions of Rev. Messrs. Beven, Greene,
Fulton, Hutchinson and Butler. There
being no objection, the report was accepted
Rev. Mr.. Barton moved that the Conven-
vention do now adjourn to meet at 4
o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
President called the Convention to order,
and announced the following committees
On the State of the Church-Rev. Messrs.
Smith, Martin, Wilson Messrs. Adkins
and Mackall.
On Canons-Rev. Messrs Barber, Napier,
Mr.. Henry.
On ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Massey, Brown,
Smith.
On Parochial Contributions-NIe
Hardcastle, Hayward, and G. w. Colds
borough.
On Admission of Parishes-Rev. Messrs.
Watson, Russell and Mr.. G. R. Goldsbo-
rough.
On Episcopal Fund-Rcv. Mr.. Dashiel,
and Messrs. Henry and Massey.
Mr.. Hayward, from committee on Elec-
tons, reported the lay delegates entitled to
seats.
The Bishop then proceeded to read his
annual address.
Rev. Mr.. Barber moved, that SO much of
the Bishops address as refers to the sub
.ject of Convocations, be referred to spe-
cal committee. Carried.
The Bishop named as said committee ::
Rev. Messrs. Barber, Napier Messrs.
Hayward, Hardcastle.
Rev. Mr.. Barton offered the following -
Whereas, The Diocese of Maryland hay
ing failed to pass the resolutions recon-
moulded by joint committee of the Con-
vcntions of Maryland and Easton, (which
resolutions were passed by this Convention
at it's session last year !; therefore,
Resolced, That the said preamble and
resolutions be rescinded. Adopted.
Rev. Mr.. Stearns moved, that SO much
of the Bishops address as refers to a gen.
eral Diocesan policy be referred to COM
mittee to be appointed by the chair Car
ried.
Petitions from Port Deposit, ST. Paul's
parish, Queen Anne's and Mary Ann
parish, were referred to the committee on
New Parishes.
On motion of Rev. Mr.. Watson, Rev.
vacancy in the Ecclesiastical Court; vice
Lance removed.
On motion of Rev. Mr.. Watson, the COM
mittee on Canons were directed to inquire
into the propriety of amending Canon
Mr.. Tench Tilghman moved that SO much
of the Bishops address as refers to the
support of the Clergy, be referred to a
committee of Laymen. The Bishop appoint
ed the whole Lay Delegation as said
committee, with Mr.. Tilghman as chair
man.
Mr.. D. NJ. Henry moved that the Con-
vention do now adjourn to meet again
at o'clock on Thursday morning. Car
ried.
THURSDAYS PROCEEDINGS.
Convention met at o'clock, and after
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Rev. Mr.. Watson offered n resolution
looking to the division of St. Lukc's Parish,
in Queen Anne's county This created
considerable discussion, and was finally
referred to committee for report.
Mr.. Goldsborough read the Report of the
Orphan Asylum of the Diocese of Easton,
which showed the institution to be in a
prosperous condition, having 40 orphans
under their care. The Convention congrat-
ulated the ladies having the institution
under their charge, on its healthful condi-
ton, and moved the adoption of the report
The Committee on the Support of the
Church, composed of all the members of
the laity, held three sessions, and had
much discussion as to the most feasible
method of collecting the parish funds
Various propositions We're offered. Mr..
Mackall proposed weekly payments by the
lheinoefS oi parishes, each proportlonate
weekly payment to be enclosed in an
envelope and collected in the usual way
during service. There was considerable
discussion on this; some members favoring
monthly and quarterly payments. After
protracted discussions they adjourned
until Friday morning, at nine o'clock.
The Convention concluded it's labors
yesterday.
PORT DEPOSIT ITEMS.