Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1881-06-10

3 p. m, TUESDAY, aTrccaDlc 10 aiJ'ui h'iiei''
at the last Diocesan Convention at Montpc-
lier. The meeting was addressed by Miss j.
c. Emery, tue secretary of the general OF
ganzation. 1t was an interesting anu earn
est address upon the objects OF the orSaniZa-
ton and the work to be performed by ITS
members in the several parishes. Al the
conclusion it was decided To hold two meet
ings to DAY, at $50 II. III. and p. M, respect
lively, at the parlors Of the American Hotel
when ii was expected that all the delegates
would he present.
IN TIE EVENING,
after evening prayer at st. Pauis Church.
the Women's Auxiliary was addressed by
Rev. Dr. A. +. living, the Secretary oil the
Board of Missions of the Episcopal Church.
After expressing his profound regret that
Bishop Huntington, who had accepted an
invitation to speak ut this time, had been
proyidentially detained, the speaker took Tor
ms subject the lesson which he knew would
have been so ably and faithfully presented
by the Bishop had he been present-"Lord
what wilt Thou have me To do lie de
scrbed wildly his own personal knowi-
edge of the labors of Christian women IN the
several dioceses Once their object was SIM
ply TO provide for the material wants oil those
who were laboring in the missionary field,
encouraging and Strengthening the laborers
by their charities. Now the auxiliary was
not only giving of its substance, but also the
personal efforts of its members 10 advance
Christ's kingdom. During the last decade
more than 100000 worth of goods, and
$500, 900 in cash had been contributed and
the members themselves were working as
well as giving. The givers were being abund-
antly blessed in their giving. Their work
had broadened, their missionary intelligence
had been greatly increased, and the result
was that much blessed work had been done.
Especially was this the case in the Indian
field and among the colored race. Ladies
of wealth, of the highest culture and respect
ability, were not only giving their money,
time and ingenuity but best of all they were
giving themselves. Interesting instances OF
the practical results of the labors OF the
Auxiliary in civiliZing, educating and
Outstanding were given and to-day
there were being admitted 10 the dlacon-
ate in Central New York two Indians,
who, but Il few years ago, were captured as
leaders in the most savage warfare. lhey
had been converted under th6 blessing OF
God, nv members Cf the Auxiliary, and were
soon to return TO work as missionaries IN
their own tribes. The doctor impressed
upon his hearers the necessity of per
sonal humiliation. and self conservation
to Christ. This was the spirit
which clothed the church with beauty,
majesty and power-enabling it to go on
conauering and 10 conquer Thus only will
we save our own souls and tins sculs of those
whom we undertake to save. twas an en-
couraging sign that there were fewer
changes among our missionaries. They were
showing more and more the spirit of true
discipeship. People were opening their
hearts and purses TO the great work. c
speaker concluded his earnest remarks WI
the hope that in every diocese bench oil
this Christ-ike society would sooh be or
ganized. and the trie missionary spirit be
cultivated lie had the greatest confidence
in the Christian facts which he had present
cd. Those who had embarked in this
work should lie faithful TO the end, and
they would surely at the last inherit the
promisca.
The address was listened by large CON
gregation, composedprincipally of the auEii-
isry delegates and members of the ninety-first
convention Of the diocese which met this
morning.
the oGGANI7 ATIoS-oFFICE ELECTED.
The ninety-second annual convention of
the Protestant Episcopal church in Vermont
met at st. Paul's church, in this city on
Wednesday, June Sth, 1881, at 9 o'clock A.
m. The proceedings of the convention
were opened with the ante. Communion ser
vice, read by Rev. W. J. Tilley of Brandon
and Rev Homer White of Enosburgh.
The prayers being concluded, the convcn-
ton was called 10 order by the Bishop,
President, er-ctici0, Thomas ii. Garfield,
Esq, of Burlington, secretary.
The names of the clergy Of the diocese en-
titled to seats and votes in the convention,
approved by the Bishop, were then called by
the Secretary. The President appointed the
Rev c. r. Ogden and the Rev. Z. n. God
dard as n committee 10 report upon the ere
dentials of lay delegates. The list Of parishes
III ullbll W III tllt tbUNNull'u Ndo thNh saiisAA
over by the secretary, when the lay delegates
from the same presented their credentials.
Nearly all the clergy Of the State were pres
ent, and but one or two parishes were I'M
represented by lay delegates. a quorum of
clergy and laity being present, the President
announce that the convention was duly or
ganized
The following resolution, introduced by
Rev. n. +. Putnam, was adopted
Resoioed That all clergymen of the Prot
estant Episcopal church, not canonically en-
titled to seats in this convention, all clergy
men Of the church Of England, all candidates
for holy orders, the treasurer OF this conven-
ton, the treasurer of the Board Of Land
Agents. and members of the standing com
mlttee, here present, be, and hereby are, in
vitcd to seats in the convention.
The convention proceeded to ballot for
Secretary the Rev Louis a. Arthur and
Mr.. George X. Chapman being appointed
tellers. Upon Canvassing the votes, MIR.
Thomas H. Garfield of Burlington WAS
found TO have received all the votes, and was
declared Ia he elected Secretary of the con-
vention.
The Secretary announced that he had APP
pointed Mr. Fred T.. Smith of Montpelier,
assistant secretary.
The election of Treasurer Icing in order,
Mr.. Hiram Atkins of Montpelier stated that
Hon. Victor Atwood Of st. AlLans, who had
long served in that capacity declined re-
election.
Bishop Bisscll made the same statement,
and added that he did not feel that the CON
vention could ask Mr.. Atwood 10 serve, after
he had ably and faithfully served for SO long
time.
Rev. W. ii. Collins of Brattlcboro nomi-
mated Mr.. George r. Bottum of Rutland.
Hon. George Nichols of Northticld nomi-
mated Mr.. Fred f. Smith Of Montpelier.
Seconded by Mr.. Atkins.
Mr.. Smith said he could not possibly nc
cept the position.
A ballot was then taken and Mr.. smith
was elected, whereupon he repeated his Dc
clna,ion Another ballot was then taken,
and Mr.. Bottum was elected.
Mr. Atkins suggested that II committee be
appointed TO prepare suitable resolutions on
Mr.. Atwood's retirement from position he
had SO long and so ably filled; and the Pres
idcnt named as such committee Rev. f. r.
Atwill Mr.. j. II. Williams and Mr.. Atkins
Mr., George X. Chapman of Woodstock, 1t
was announced, was unable to attend the
convention, and the secretary read his re
ports (Which were accepted as treasurer OF
the fund for aged and infirm clcrgymen and
the Alonzo Jackman fund for windows and
orphans of aged and infirm clergymcn.
Rev. A. II. Bailey, ID. d., was elected
Registrar of the Diocese for the ensuing year.
On motion of the Rev j. Isham Bliss, the
Convention proceeded TO ballot for three
Trustees of furochial Fund 10 serve until
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