Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-04-30
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
The Proceedings Yesterday.


during the morning session on the
death of f. B. Fogg, of Nashville, by
j. L. T. Sneed. Profound attention
was noted during their reading, and
an eloquent tribute to the worth and
memory of the lamented deceased was
paid.
The tribute and a series of appro-
pirate resolutions were directed to be
spread upon the journal o the conyen-
ton and a copy sent to the surviving
members of the family Of Mr.. Fogg.
A resolution was offered requesting
the bishop to cease work until his
health is fully restored.
AN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
The following was adopted by the
convention:
Whereas, a movement is being
made to have established in Tennes-
see an industrial school for the reform
and education of the destitute and
depraved children;
And whereas, such institutions
have been tried in several states, and
been found effective to protect and
rescue this important class from the
influence of crime and immortality;
And whereas, the clergy have been
invited to give their moral support
and influence to the movement; there
fore
Resolved, That we hereby express
our approval of the measure, and COM
mend it to all the members of the
Episcopal church in this diocese;
Resolved I'd. That we recommend
to the reverend clergy to bring the
subject before their respective con
gregations, and endeavor to secure
their cooperation in the movement.
Resolved Sd. That these resolutions
be given to the city papers for publ
cation, with the request that they be
also published by the other newspa-
pers Of the state.
The chair announced the bishops
appointments of special preachers for
next convention in 1881, viz. For
the convention sermon, Rev. DR.. Geo.
White; for the Bishop 0tey sermon,
Rev. H. H. Sneed. A. 7. McNeal,
Esq, of Bolivar, was appointed attor-
ney for the diocese.
The convention adjourned.
EXERCISES AT THE HOME"
Peculiarly interesting proved the
proceedings at the church home.
Prayers we're said, and singing by
the children. Several impromptu
addresses were made by members Of
the convention in advocacy of "the
home" as a very useful adjunct of the
church, and renewed interest was
awakened in its favor in the conven-
ton, by the actual and minute inspec-
ton Of the property and its interior
management. In spite of the
bishops impaired health and feeble
voice, he addressed the large audience
in an earnest manner and suggested a
new plan for the support of the home
which promises success without APP
pealing SO often to the charity of the
public. He proposes that the chart
tably disposed, select one of the or
phans aud agree to support or provide
for it, at a cost of $50 per annum-
naming the cot it occupies and devo-
ting the Offering for the support ofthe
living orphan, in memory to the de-
parted little one dear to the donor.
This plan appeared to strike a respon-
sive chord in the minds of the ladies
aud gentlemen present, and nine or
ten cots with the occupants were at
once taken. There are about fifty
more orphans within the walls Of the
house with the sisters of St. Mary
in charge, would like to see provi-
ded for in like manner by the philan-
thropic who feel an interest in the
success and usefulness of the institu-
ton.
During the evening service the Rev.
DR.. Dalzell preached a sermon on the
life aud services of the late Bishop
0tey, and Bishop Quintard admins
tered confirmation to twelve persons
To-DAY's PROCEEDINGS.
The convention was called to order
by the chairman this morning, after
religious services, and the roll called
A quorum being present, the minutes
of yesterday were read and approved
I and the convention proceeded to thu
consideration of the reports Of thu
various committees.
On the report of the committee OIL
the church home, the following wa
unanimously passed:
n Resolved, That this convention ask
Of each parish and mission static.
:, within the diocese, to make provision
either through its Sunday school o
s. otherwise, for the maintenance of on
Y. cot, either in the church home i
70 Memphis, or in the orphanage {
- Knoxville.
q The chairman announced the bisl
= ops appointment of the Reveren
- Charles M. Gray as preacher of Il
= missionary ermnn al the neyt ANN