The Hawaiian gazette., 1882-10-18
journal Of the Second Session Of the
Diocesan synod
Hosoruru, Monday. o.. ath. Is.

The Bishop, Clergy and duly elected represent
aiiyes of the Laity assembled in the SohOolroom
by the Cathedral on Monday, October 9th, at 80
PM in accordance with paragraph Il and p Of
Article II of the Constitution.
The Rev. II. Wainwright. Comniisary Of the Di-
ocese took the chair after prayers in the Cathedral
and read his appointment from the Lord Bishop
and referred TO the above paragraph.
The meeting was then called 10 order and upon
motion of the Rev. A. Macintosh, seconded 10y
Mr.. Harris, the Rev. Geo Wallace, not yet trans
ferred 20 this Diocese but already Priest in charge
Of the Cathedral Parish, was invited to a seat and
voice in the Synod.
The Roll of the Clergy was then called by the
Clerical Secretary.
PKTsEvr:-1. Rev. r. Wainwright; >, Rev. A.
Macintosh; 3 Rev. C. Z. Groser, BID: 4, Rev.
2. II. Turion. >, Rev. H. F. Z. Whalley; 6, Rev
w. A. Swan.
Rev. A. Clark.
The:Roii Of Laity was then called by the Lay
PEEsESr;-l, Nj L. Hutton; 2 Mr.. E. W. Jor-
dan; 3, Mr.. A. Rosa: 4, Capt II. W. Mist, r.. n. .,
Mr. @. S. Harris.
F1CusED.-Mr +. Hayselden, by letter read.
II was moved by Rev. A. Macintosh, seconded
by Rev. 2. H. TurtOn that the Rev. G. =. Groser
be reelected Clerical Secretary. Carried
II was moved 10y Mr.. L. Hutton, seconded by
Mr. G. S. Harris that Capt. II. w. Mist, Il. n, be
reelected Lay Secretary. Carried.
The President then called upon the Committee
appointed al the last Synod and composed of Rev.
T. Blackburn, Mr.. T. W. Jordan and Capt Mist
X. N, to report.
The Rev Chairman having removed from the
Diocese and no report being forthcoming, 1t was
moved by Capt. Mist, seconded by Mr.. Harris that
the Committee be discharged, and the motion was
carried.
Mr.. Harris then moved, and the Rev Mackin-
tosh seconded the motion; That Committee,
representing the -four principal Islands, be appoint
ed TO consult and cooperate with the Bishop IN
promoting the formation of the Lay members Of
the Anglican Communion into formal associations
for Divine worship and other Church purposes IN
places accessible TO- but deprived Of, the ministra-
lions of the Church. Such Committee TO furnish
a report of it's proceedings TO the Synod when next
assembled. Carried.
The question was asked if non-yoting members
in the Synod could be appointed on Committees,
and the President decided in the affirmative and
the Secretaries were ordered TO Incorporate that
decision in their minutes.
Upon nomination Of Capt. Mist, seconded by A.
Rosa, the Rev. A. Macintosh was elected on that
Committee
For Oahu, Rev. A. Macintosh; for Hawaii, Rev
HE. +. Whalley; for Maui Rev c. Z. Groser;
for Kauai, Rev. K. Wainwright.
Rev. Mr.. Macintosh gave notice OF motion
That at the Sd Session of the Synod the ACCESSIBILITY
and practicability of holding COnvocation, sub
iect 70 the approval of the Bishop and for The dis
cussion of Church subjects be tine special order of
business in the first day.
Rev r. Wainwright gave notice Of motion: 10
reconstruct paragraph L.
Rev II. Wainwright gave notice of motion 10
strike ont ali after 1eu7i and substituta Synods
men and also 70 strike out the words 10 and "1ich
in the first line Of the paragraph
The Rev. President made brief address on the
subject of the Bishops work in England, and the
necessity for earnest work on the part OF the
Church here.
II was moved by Rev. c. Z. Grosor, seconded by
Capt. II. W. MIST, X. NJ: That the Rev. a. Mack
iutosh he requested TO present 10 the Secretary Tor
publication In the journal Of the Synod, the very
excellent sermon he delivered at the opening Of
the Session. Of this, the second Synod OF the An
glican Church in Hawaii. Carried.
On motion being made 10 adjourn. tue President
declared the Session adjourned until 80 T. N. tli
Tuesday the 10th inst, 10 meet in the Cathedral,
the public being invited to attend.
SECOND DAYS Session.
Hoso1UIu, October 10th. 1Ss2.
After hearing prayer in the Cathedral, the Rev.
II Wainwright. Commissary took the chair. and
there being a quorm of both orders present, de-
clared the Session opened for business.
On account Of the absence of the Clerical Sec
retarv excused, as his duties compelled him 70 re
turn 10 Maui. ii was resolved, on motion OF Mt. y.
4 Harris. seconded by Mr.. +. w. Jordan. that the
Rev. A. Macintosh be Clerical Secretary pro
Rep.)
In consequence of the minutes being inadrertent-
iv left at Iolani College. II WAS, on motion OF capt
II. VI, Mist, seconded Mr.. Hutton. resolved that
the reading of the minutes be postponed Tor the
present, and that business be proceeded with
The Roll was then called and the following an
svered 10 their names
CIERIcGI-Rev. r. Wainwright. Commissary
Rev. A. Macintosh Clerical Sec. pro fsm'
IAY.-Mr. L. Hutton, representing Honolulu .
Mr.. (. w. GORDON, ditto, Capt n W; MIST Il, d
representing s. kOna, Hawaii Mr.. u. >. harflsi
representing Kau. Hawaii.
The minutes of the preceding meeting having
been read and amended were approved.
resolution moved by Mr.. q. 5. Harris, second
ed by Mr.. Z. Hutton That the Clergy of the Di-
s,ceee be recommended 10 form Church of England
Temperance Societies in their respective missions
and parishes, was after discussion Lost.
The Rev President then introduced the subject
Of the Young Mems Friendly Society, and sugges-
ted the advisability of the Guild of ST. Andrews
afhliating with the parent society in England AZ
ter heightened informal conversation the fresl-
dent (having requested the Rev. A. Macintosh 70
occupy the chair temporarily presented the fol-
lowing resolution, which was seconded 10y capt;
W. II. Mist II. n: That the Synod recommend
the Guild Of St. Andrews and the Society Of the
Sons Of the Cross, TO become branch OF the Young
Mems Friendly Society of England, which after
discussion, was with the consent OF the synod,
Withdrawn.
The President having resumed the chair, i was
on motion Of Mr.. L. Hinton, seconded by Mr.. u.
s. Harris resolved. that the thanks Of the synod
be presented TO the Clerical and Lay Secretaries
\ FOR their services during the present Session.
On motion Of Mr.. 6. s. Harris, It was resolved
that the Commissary be requested 10 print and
circulate report of the proceedings OF this Ses-
sion together with Rev. A. Macintosh Sermon
preached in the Cathedral on Sunday last
Resolved, that the Secretaries be requested 70
rrepare a report of the minutes for the Honolulu
PRAYER was said. and after the Commissary had
pronounced the Benedictiou, the Synod adjourned
sine de. Rev. Il. WAINWRIGHT, Commissary.
Rev. CHARIEs L CHOSEN, W. h MIsI, Secretaries.
Naval Court Of Enquiry regarding the loss Of
A. r,rstfrb shin Nsgs,as1 will be held to day at 10