The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1883-02-08
Episcopal Convocation.

Episcopal Convocation.
The Northern Convocation of the Diocese OF
Minnesota of which the Rev. I. N. Hawley, DID,,
is dean, assembled for the pre-Leliton session in
the Church of St john Moorhcad, on Tuesday,
January 80
The opcning services commenced at 1880 OF
that day Prayers were said by the Rev. r. NJ.
Johnson the latter portion being taken by Rcv.
], A. Giltillan. The ante communion service was
said by the very reverend the dean, who also
gave the opening address. The dean was also
assisted by the Rev J. A. Gilillan), cclebrant at
holy communion. The Rev. G. Swan, rector OF
Moorhcatl, acted as precentor. He was ably sup
ported by most efficient organist and choir.
The first business meeting Of the convocation
was called to order by the dean at p. M, when,
alter prayers, the Rev. R. NJ. Johnson was ap-
son was appointed secretary to the convocat1on,
md the Rev. T. Dickcy, treasurer.
An admirable paper 10y Professor Dickey on
"rhe best way of bringing into the church those
without her fol1," led to All Interesting and
profitable discussion upon the various points
touched upon, in which the clergy wore ably
seconded by the laity. The remainder of tie
afternoon was occupied in the consideration OF
"Parochial Temperance Societies"
At the evening service the Rev. K. NJ john
sou again said the prayers, assisted by Rev. J. A.
Gilfillan, and Rev. G. Swan precented. The SER
mon on ROM Wills was by Rev. Dr.. Thomas,
rector of St. Pauls Church. at st. Paul.
The programme for Wednesday, January 81,
included the dedication of the "Bishop Whlpplc'
Ischool building, which occupied the whole OF
the forenoon. A business meeting at p. H., and
All evening service, followed by missionary ad-
dresses.
For full account Of the Bishop Whipple"
school services see the Moorhead Daily Argus OF
February l. The building has cost S23C0o, is
heated by steam throughout, will contain sixty
boardcrs and one hundred day scholars. Its
dimensions are 3.x96 feet The building, above
F1he basement, is three stories and half high,
the ceilings being IA and 10 feet high
At the afternoon business meeting of the convo-
cation papers were read by the Rev. R. NJ. John
son ON 1.-The Necessity Of Active, Aggressive Mis-
sionary Work" and by the Rev. George Swan OH
",rhe Best Means of Increasing Active missionary
Work in the District'-this later paper issuing in
the adoption by the convocation Of most fm-
portant resolution.
A resolution having reference to the moral and
spiritual welfare of the Indians fthe Mile Lac,
White Oak Point Pillager and Winnibisoshlsl'
bands, was also passed by the convocation on thc
motion Of Rev. J. \. Gillian.
The days session Of the convocation terinin-
ated with the missionary addresses before ALLUDED
to, which were by the very re1ereHed tho dean
Rev. R. NJ. Johnson. Rev. G. Swan and Rev. DR..
Thomas.
On Thursday tho Conyocation OF Northern Min
ncsota attended, by invitation. the services anu
meetings of the Convocation of Northern Dakota
then, also in session. These consisted OF the Gel
cbration of holy communion at IL a. Ill. IN the
Fargo Church, at which Rev. E S. Peake cele-
bruted, assisted by Rev. r. N. johnson. Bust
ness meeting in the afternoon, and full chora
service followed by missionary addresses by the
Revs Z, s. Peake, r. NJ. johnson, ]. A. G1lhllal'
| and DR.. Thomas.
The united, supplied choirs Of Fargo and
Moorhcad are to be congratulated on the muslc"
rendering of this beautiful service under the pre-
ceuting of the Very Rev. Dean Cooley, rector O
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