The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1881-08-31

VAScoUvEg, Aug. p.

VANCOUVER, aug. n.
Cot vocation met pursuant to sd
journment.
The afternoon session was devotet
10 the reading OF the journals and clos
/ ing Up the work of the convocation.
The clergy and lay delegates pledget
/ &c new subscribers to the C3RroIasas.
/ Esening service-sernon by the Re-
/ Mr. Wells.
SUNDAY MORNING.
Service conducted by the bishop IS.
sisted by all the clergy ef the diocese
sermon by the Rev Mr. Abel Of Olym.
pia. on the work and labor Of the rnin.
istry, 8 most excellent discourse fol-
lowed by ordination of z T Miles, NJ.
d., as deacon. This very impressive
service ives followed by the holy CON-
munion. of which large number par
took.
The afternoon was devoted to ad-
dresses on Sunday School work, in
which the young people manifested q
deep interest.
The evening service was read by the
newly ordained deacon, Rev Z T Miles.
u d., and was of q most impressive
character. The sermon by the Rev g
ii Watson Of Seattle. rive,ed the attens
ton OF the congregation and was one of
the most able of the session. following
which was Q short discourse by the
bishop, giving brief summary of the
proceedings Of the past three days.
commencing with the first-a large
class VISA confirmed; second the dedi-
cation n q church; third-the ordina-
ton =. minister; four,h-the baptism
of an infant
The Bishop paid fitting tribute to
the worth and Christian character of
the reverend gentleman, A NJ Abel
whose health had by constant labor and
privations become so impaired while in
the east as TO render q change of local
ity necessary; but who, not deriving
any benefit from his stay 10 our Terri.
tory, was again obliged TO seek q less
arduous field of labor. He earnestly
asked that the ChurcAna1a, which 10
the official church paper of both Oregon
and Washington, receive the support Of
all members and friends Of the church,
rendering his thanks and that of the
Convocation 10 the Rev Mr Nicholson
for bis able conduct of the paper for
several years past. closing with the
benediction end bringing to al end the
first annual ccnvocation of Washington
Territory.
That the benefit derived from this
meeting will be great there can be no
doubt. The interest manifested by all
was deep and unfagging. The Sunday
School work received an impetus which
it is sincerely hoped will be of lasting
character. In his efforts in that direc>
ton the Bishop was admirably aided
By Mrs DR. Miles, who has made many
warm friends during her short sojourn
at Vancouver. Where all did SO we'll,
ii is an ungratefnl task to enumerate
any for special mention; bat this esti-
Unable lady SO completely won the
hearts of all by her clear and forcible
arguments that it win not be her fault
If the Sunday School and the ladies'
work do not prosper in our midst.
Following the custom of our sister
diocese. the collection on Thanksgiving
Day will be devoted to hospital work,
which, by the way. is temporarily lo>
Gated at Olympia and placed in charge
OF DR. Miles in his dual capacity. as fell
citouslv explained by the Bishop, as
minister of both soul and body
This morning the different members
scattered in the direction Of their re-
spective homes.