Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1882-05-18
THE DIOCESAN CONVENTION.

The Episcopal Convention or SOuCn carroll
ma convened in Spartanburg on the 10th in
slant, Bishop Howe presiding. About fifty
delegates, lay and clerical, were in attendance.
The first days proceedings were devoted to
arranging the order of services and meetings
of the Convention, after which there were
religious services, the Rev. H. o Judd preach.
ing the opening sermon from the text Ephesi-
ans iv, Sd, 4th and 9Th verses, "Endeavoring
to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of
peace One Lord, one faith, one
baptism" At the close of the sermon the
Sacrament of the Lords Supper was celebra-
ted. ... H..
The Convention met at 10 O'Clock Oh Thurs
day morning. Nineteen new members answer
ed to the roll call.
Bishop Howe read his annual address, which
was heard with marked attention. After ex-
pressing pleasure at meeting the Convention
at the foot of the mountains and in one OF
South Carolina's most thriving cities, he
gives the following statistics: Ordination to
the priesthood 2, conservation Of churches 2,
persons confirmed 343 of the clergy trans
fered and 5 received into the diocese. Two
of the clergy have died, Rev. j. O'Bear and
Rev. R. P. Johnson. st. Jude's Church,
WATERFORD, was consecreted in January last,
the Docease contributing 81, 1850 for its
erection. He urged upon the Convention the
necessity of systematic and organized effort
in behalf of the diocesan missions, and OF
each parish reporting what may be expected
from it for the ensuing year.
The visit of the Bishops of West Texas and
Louisiana were referred to, and much pleas:
ure expressed that they had accomplished
so much for the theological department OF the
University of the South. Mention was also
made of the good work carried on at the Holy
Communion Church Institute in Charleston
Received for diocesan purposes during the
past year S2,01591.
The death of the Bishop of Pittsburg was
reported, and high tribute paid to his Chris
tian character and eminent ability.
The revised version of the New Testament
was commended, but no clergyman has right
to use it in the public Worship of the church
except by vote of the General Convention
Its proper place is to be found in the closet
and in the study and at a family prayers. 1t
has done much to establish the faith of some
who feared the result of modern Greek scholar
ship when brought to bear on the newly dis
covered manuscript. Time will test the mer
it's of the work, it will probably net supplant
the old version in the churches, but it will
prove valuable auxiliary to the preacher in
expounding the word of God.
The standing committee was elected
The trustees of the University of the South
read their report. Resolutions endorsing t1ls
institution, and also similar resolutions in
reference to the Holy Communion Church
Institute, were adopted.
Rev. J. d. Mccullough was elected secreta-
nv, and Mr.. F. A Mitchell treasurer.
The various standing committees were then
appointed and reports were heard.
Divine service was held, Rev. W. j. AlgeI
preaching from 1 Cor. iii: 10-''A wise mas
ter-builder."
The Convention concluded it's labOrs on Fri
day. After meeting at 10 o'clock A. M,
prayer was said and the rites of confirmation
administered to two young ladies. Dr. Por-
ter introduced resolution in regard to the
Lenten offering for building churches and
parsonages, which was adopted.
A resolution urging parishes to pay the ex'
penses of delegates to the Convention was
passed also one of thanks to the rector and
congregation of the Church of the Advent and
to the citizens of this place.
ST.. Philips Church, Charleston was selected
as the place for the session of the Convention
in 1883.
DIR. Porter gave notice of an amendment to
Article third of the Constitution.
The board of trustees of the Advancement
Society made special 'eport in reference to
the education of theological students.
DIR. Porter introduced series of resolutions
in regard to the religious instruction of the
colored people which, after some discussion,
were adopted.
The Convention then finally adjourned.
This evening was devoted to religious services
in the interest of the Advancement Society.