Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-06-09

the rector and parish of Trinity Church
should cease and terminate on or before
7 Easter day April II, 1881. ! gave my Official
sentence IN accordance with this advice ON
the l3th OF December, A. D., 1850, and noti-
lied tine parties accordingly. The yestry
complied with the terms Of the sentence.
The Rev. W. j. Frost, u. D., refusing tu
accept and comply with such canonical judg-
inent, and contliialns to exercise the a,I-
thority Of rector of Trinity Church, and to
control the religious services after the date
assigned for determination of his rectOrship.
was. on the 18th day Of April, 1881, inhibited
from the performance of all ministerial func-
tioiis and oiiices OF the diocese Of Delaware.
may add to this statement of official
notion that the charter of trinity Church
contains provision giving 10 the vuslry
authority to dismiss the rector at three
months notice. When the Rev. DR.. Frost
was Informed by the vestry of ther desire
that the connection between himself and
the church should be severed he sent them "A
protest, dated September I'd, 1880, against
any proceedings for disinissal they as a vestry
might adopt US Illegal and improper, con-
tendiug that dissolution Of tho pastoral
connection could only be effected by ccclesi-
astieal authority and III the manner pointed out
by canon OF title III. The vesLry having
tue option Of two courses of proceeding, i'll
spirit of generous forbearalcp chose that
marked out by the canon cited by Dr. Frost
giving him all the benefit and protection
which the church had extended to her clergy
and coniiding the decision TO Il board Of
which his clerical brethern colstitutu a
majority.
PERSONAL Tributes.
October |, 1880, the Rev. Frederick Thomp-
son, deacon of the diocese of Connecticut,
with my permission began to oiiiclate in st.
John Baptist Church, Milton, and mas riuce
been holding regular services. The improved
aspect OF the parish Is very gratifying.
On the 18th of December. 1880. in st.
Peters Church, Brooklyn, n. ", | took part
IN the consecration Of the Rev. John A.
Paddock, ID. D., to the missionary episcopate
of Washington territory. 1t is a cheering
token when men of DIR. Paddocks character
and position are willing to relinquish all that
Is desirable III large and geiefons city parish
for the trials and difficulties of such work
as he undertakes, in region Az remote aud
unsettled.As had been intimately acquainted
With hlm from his early years, there was
special interest to me in the solemn services
ut his conservation. In the uusearcpaule ways
of Divine Providence his entrance upon HIS
new Held has been attended with "A most
painful bereavement, the loss OF one whuwould
have l,een his intimate sharer and comforter
Ill his hrduous laburs. How often is it Gods
appointment that His ministers SOW i'll tears
that they may reap iii joy.
The Kew. Charles n. Milner has resigned
the rettorship Of Christ Church. Milford, bis
resignation to take effect on the first Sunday
Of June, 1881.
No letters dismissory from other dioceses
have been accepted.
Candidate for Deacon's Orders-Rubert
Wright. Jr., from May 4. 1876. a.
Postnlant Martin Ball Dunlap, July II,
1877. -
Examining Chaplains--Rey. Joseph A.
Stone, Rev. Charles s. Spencer. Rev. Il. J.
Douglass.
The lev. Henry Winter Lyle, a deaf mute,
ls engaged IN mission labors among that
interesting class, and received my permission
on Dacelnber LIST, 1880, to minister in this
diocese. l warmly commend linn and his
deserving object to the confidence and assist
ance Of the clergy aud congregations Of Della
ware. r- n -.5
COMPUTATIONS.
Ascension Church, Claymont, persons.
Calvary Church, Brandywine hundred,
persons. >
Grace Church. Brandywine hundred, 5
persotis.
st. Johns Church, Wilmington, II persons.
St. Andrews Church, Wilmington, Is per-
sons.
Calvary Church, Wilmington. II persons.
Christ Church, Chri4tiana hundred, 8 per-
sons.
st. Petei-s Church. Smyrna, 10 persons.
Christ Church, Dover. persons.
Christ Church, Milford, 8 persons.
st. John Baptist Church Milton, persons.
st Paul's Church, Georgetown, person.
St Peters Church, Lewes 5persons. H.
St. I.uke's Church, SeatGrd, person.
st. Philips Church, Laurel, persons.
st. Marks Church. Little Greek. persons
st. Andrews Church, Ellis Groye,4 persons.
st. Johns Church, Greenville, persons.
st. Marks Church, Aiillshoro. 1 person
The church at Georgetown is undergoing
much needed repairs. The old building has
been nearly taken down to be reconstructed
in more solid, durable itpd ornate mauner
We chronicle no specially large ingatherngs
this year, but the results Of so much faithful
and persevering labor as know to have been
expended on our limited field are sure to come.
LII due season ye shall reap '.-.4 !-]i' u
Commencing You dear brethren and your
work to the God Of all grace, am your yoke
fellow and servant for Jesus sake.