Morning journal and courier., 1881-02-10
Episconal Conventton.

The convocation of the Episcopal clergy of New Haven county was concluded yesterday. The clergy met at 9:3O, and after devotional exercises listened to a sermon plan presented by the Rev. MT. Smith, of Yalesvilie, upon the text, ''Honor all men," An animated discussion ensued. The morning service opened at 10, with many of the people of the parish in attendance Rev. Dr. Vibbert read the first part of the service and Rev. MT. Tarrant the second part. Bishop Paddock was assisted in the communion service by Rev. Drs. Harwood and Bennett Rev. Mr. Converse, of Waterbury, preached the ser mon from the words ''Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every crea- ture." The sermon was a forcible presenta- ton of the great principle upon which all missionary work, indeed all Christian work proceeds. After a short business session the clergy were the guests at lunch of the Ladies' Parochial society of the church. Thirty one of the clergy were present at the services yes terday Bishop Paddock, Rev. Drs Har- wood. Beardsley, Bennett, Horton, Vibbert Olmstead, Deshon, Rev. Messrs. Davis, Con- rant, Denslow, Lusk, Wildman, Raftery, J. l.. Scott, G.. H. Smith, Randall, Babcock, Tremaine, Lines, Thorne Witherspoon, Worthington, Potter, Jacocks, Purves and Andrews. The convocation was highly inter- esting and spirited
 Knights of Honor-AnnuaI Meeting in
 MerIden.
 The Grand Lodge Knights of Honor of Connecticut held their fourth annual meet ing yesterday in Odd Fellows hall, Meriden, Grand Dictator Frank D. Sloat, of this city, presiding. Thirteen subordinate lodges were represented by their delegates. Among those of prominence in the order who were in at tendance were Grand Dictator Frank D. Sloat, of New Haven; Vice Grand Dictator H. A. Chamberlain, of Middletown Grand Reporter c. W. Skiff, New Haven Assistant Dictator E. P. Ray, Meriden; Grand Guide E. B. Smith, Middletown; Grand Guardian c. H. Cooley, and Grand Sentinel John L. Richmond, Meriden.
 At the afternoon session J. B. Studley of New Haven. J. R. Sloan of Hartford, c. H. Bond of Middletown, J. H. Barlow of Bir- mlngham and J. l.. Green of Bridgeport as a committee, reported resolutions remonstra- ting against and deprecating the bill before the Legislature relating to the taxation of benevolent societies. The resolutions were unanimously passed.
 The report of the Grand Reporter, G. W. Skiff, of New Haven, showed that two sub- ordinate lodges have been instituted during the past year-Victor of Bridgeport, and Derby of Birmingham. The total member ship is 934 There have been six deaths in the order, including the late B. H. Webb, Past Dictator of Pioneer Lodge. He was charter member of the first lodge in the State. During the year s.. .693. 22 have been received, and there was balance on hand of $1, ,353.02. The expenses have been $92O.sO, for relief of brethren and lodges; general expense, $4. O53. .32; invested, $261 .O5. Total, $5, 235. 10. The balance on hand is $l, 796.- 91.
 At noon fine dinner was eaten amid much social enjoyment.
 The following were elected officers for the ensuing year:
 c. G.D.-Charles H. Cooley of Hartford.
 G. " D-John B. Studley of New Haven.
 G. A. DE. B. Smith of Middletown.
 G. Rep.-Charles W. Skih of New Haven.
 C. Treas-Winiam H. Pagan of Middletown.