The Portland daily press., 1883-06-14
DIOCESAN CONVENTION.
Report Of the Second Days Proceedings.

heport OF the SECOND Days proceedings.
The convention opened Its second days pre-
ceedings yesterday with celebration Of the
holy eucharist at q. M. Canon sSills and
Washburn officiating as celebrants.
AT 8 o'clock morning prayer was recired by
the bishop, assisted by Rev. Messrs. Pyne and
| Pratt
The convention organized for business at
$50 O'Clock, the Rt. Rev. Bishop in the chair.
Canon Stills read the proceedings of yester-
day.
The convention next took up the amend
ment Of the canon relating to rectors OF par
ishes furnishing whole re-tabulated lists of
those who have not communed for any reason
during the year.
This canon was discussed at great length,
participated in by the Rev. Messrs. EWillman,
Little, Upjohn, Dalton, Washburn and others
OF the clergy, also by Geo. e. b. jackson,
Henry ingalls,, Charles b. Merrill and others.
The report OF the majority was accepted and
was In substance that the whole number shall
be reported by the rectors Of the parishes who
have not permanently removed out OF the do
cese or to other parishes.
The Rev. Samuel Upiohn presented the re-
port OF the trustees of ST. Catbarine Hall, Au-
gusta. They respectfully report the year clos
ing has fulfilled in all respects the promise of
the first year under the care of Madam Mon
dan. There has been Jan average attendance
of so boarding scholars and 30 day pupils. A
large class win graduate at the approaching
commencement. During the year debt OF
$1,000 has been paid and small balance will
be returned to the treasury after all bills have
been paid.
The Rev Mr.. Bradley in behalf OF the
standing committee presented the following
resolution;
Resolved, That it is inexpedient for this con-
vention to assent to the ratification Of the book
OF common prayer as moved by the general
convention OF 1880.
The resolution was adopted
Canon Stills presented the registrars report.
In addition to the usual number Of diocesan
journals he has received for the Cathedral IL
brary during the past year the following;
Ten volumes from the library of the late Mr..
Henry b. Carlton.
Hebrew Bible from Rev. Mr.. Allen.
An excellent likeness Of the late Bishop
Burgess.
The official year book of the Church Of Eng
land, presented by Geo. e. B. jackson.
A memorial OF George X. Hayes, presented
by Rev. G. w. Hayes.
Church documents published by the Histori-
cal Club of the American church.
A digest of the Councils of Virginia, from
the bishop OF the Diocese.
Rev. Mr.. Washburn moved that vote of
thanks be passed by the convention for the
hospitality extended by the Cathedral priest,
which motion was adopted.
Charles S. Deake was elected Treasurer of
the diocese.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop made closing address
TO the convention and congratulated the clergy
aud laity upon the pleasant feelings existing
among them. The bishop urged them to be
faithful in accomplishing the work of the Mas
ter.
The convention closed with the Episcopal
benediction.
AFTERNOON.
At o'clock in the afternoon the members
comprising the Missionary Board assembled in
the chapel and considered the reports of the
work done in the diocese during the last year.
Most encouraging reports came from all quar-.
ters and it was thought that the diocese was
never in more fourishing condition.
The annual appropriations amounting to
several thousands of dollars, were voted by the
board.
EVENING.
The evening services were conducted by
Bishop Nealy.
Short but interesting speeches were made by
Rev. Mr.. Sawyer OF Fort Fairfield, and Rev.
Mr.. Neal Of Buckfield, both of whom have
been recently engaged in missionary labor in
their respective districts They reported en-
couraging success and awakening interest
among the people who had been committed to
their charge
The Rt Rev. Lord Bishop Of Quebec follow
ed with brief history of his own diocese, of
the Episcopal church in general, and of the
great Importance of the missionary labor, and
closed with an eloquent appeal for assistance in
carrying on the work.
Thanks were returned to the speakers by the
Bishop in the name OF his people.
At the close Of the services special contri-
button was taken up for missionary uses.