The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-10-12
THE CHURCHES.
Pro.essanl Episcapal Conven,iou.

~" tno pSalteF Is TO De read, ana IOr tne
order how the rest of the Holy Scripture is to
be read, the general order concerning the SER
vice OF the church, including an enlarged table
OF proper psalms and table of selection of
psalms"
After the rejection of several amendments
she Rev. Dr. Hanson of Albany stated that
there was great diversity Of use in giving out
Che psalms for the day. He objected to be
confined to defined, fixed form of words.
The Rev. DR.. Huntington called attention to
the fact that the whole thing is optional The
language is, "when he announces the proper
psalms, but then he may not announce th en-.
heDlying to question, the Rev. DIR. Nor
gen Dix OF New York stated that one of the
oplects OF the committee in not printing the
selection OF psalms separately was that the
prayer Dook should not be encumbered, and
that the psalms should not be mutilated.
The committee then rose.
On motion of the Rev. DR.. Huntington the
residue Of the report of the joint committee on
prayer book was referred to the committee of
the whole. The convention then went into
committee, and the amendment of Mr.. HAYES
OF Pittsburg, allowing the minister to use one
of the selections of psalms after the table for
the proper day, was discussed and finally lost
The Rev. DR.. Harrison of Albany moved an
amendment to the second clause, page 10, of
she book annexed by striking out the words
teasts and fasts," in the third line of the
order how the rest OF the Holy Scriptures is
appointed TO be read, aud substituting the
words '.holy day. Agreed to--yeas Ito. nays
rs.
The Rev. DIR. w. B. Huntington spoke Of
the restriction, that only such hymns shall be
used as are authorized by the church. and con-
tended that there was no more potent means
Of relious instruction than the hymn.
The Rev. DR.. Thrall Of Springfield, said the
restriction was more severe than the privilege
was gracious. He moved to amend by striking
out the following words: "But only such
hymns shall be used in this church as have
been duly set forth and authorized by the au-
thority of the same.'
DR.. Thrall was sorry that he would be for
bidden to sing some hymns he was won't to
hear.
The Rev Samuel Ringgold, d. d., of Iowa,
considered it vastly important that false doc
trines should not be sung in the Sunday school
or the service of the church.
The Rev. DIR. Fulton, of Missouri, held that
while it was true that heresy had been adroitly
promoted by hymns that led men astray, yet
religion comes by the heart. He did not be-
lieye that the church had been wise in denying
to her clergymeI the use of extemporaneous
prayer.
Henry Meigs, of northern New Jersey, said
the restrictions of the report of the committee
would be virtually opening the flood-gate for
lAtS6 QOCtflQ6s
The Rev. Frederick N. Taylor, of the dio-
cese of Springfield, moved, as a further amend
ment, the following "But only such hymns
shall be used in the church as are or NAV be
duly set forth and allowed by the authority OF
thessame,
A vote was taken, which resulted in the de-
feat of both amendments.
Section G, in the first resolution in the re-
port OF the committee, was then considered, as
follows: add to the calendar feast, to be
entitled the TRANSPORTATION of Christ, and as
sign the same to the 18th day of January
The Rev. DR.. Cyrus r. Knight of central
Pennsy lvania moved to amend by striking out
January 18th and Inserting Augusta.
An interesting discussion followed as to the
appropriate date of this feast. One speaker
advocated its celebration during the season OF
Epiphany, as established by Pope Calixtus,
and another deprecating any imitation OF
Rome.
Mr.. James Mcdonnell of Louisville stated
that he would vote for August 6. and moved
that the further consideration of the matter be
postponed until tomorrow.
The Rev. DR.. Huntington moved to amend
by postponing the consideration of so much of
the section as assigns the feast to the 18th of
January.
This was agreed to, and on DR.. Hunting
tons motion the first part of section G. which
adds to the calendar feast to be called the
:" Feast OF the TRANSPORTATION" was adopted.
The committee then rose, and the house adj
ioarned.
The house of bishops today considered the
re yisiOn of the Pray er-Book in committee of
the whole. The Right Rev. John Medley,
bishop Of Fredericton and Metropolitan of Ca
NADIA, addressed the house. Consent was Civ
en- to change the name of the diocese of Hin
ois to that of Chicago.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. IL,
At this mornings session of the convention
Rev. DIR. Benedict reported from the commit
tee on constitution that it is not deemed ex-
pedlent at present to reduce the representa-
tion from different dioceses to three clergymen
and three laymen instead of four as at present
Rev. DR.. Payne from the committee on
prayer book reported that they could not re-
commend at this time restoration of the PRAYER
of humble access between the conservation and
the distribution.
The delegation from the Provincial Synod ol
Canada were presented and Rt. Rev. John
Medley, D. D., Lord Bishop of Fredericton and
Metropolitan OF Canada, addressed the conyen-
tion.
Other addresses were made by Rev. Canon
Breisstock, rector of Trinity church, st. John,
of Ontario, and Mr.. r. W. Henneker of the
diocese of Quebec.
The convention then went into secret ses-
sion on conservation of bishops.
The House of Deputies remained in secret
session this afternoon until very nearly the
of the committee on conservation of Rev. d.
B. Knickerbocker, ID. D., as Bishop,of Indiana;
Rev. A. NJ Randolph, D. d. as assistant Bis
hop of Virginia, and I'll. G. Potter, ID. d.. as
assistant Bishop of New York.
A minority report refusing consent to the
conservation of Rev. DR.. Randolf was also
before the House. The election of DR.. Ran
dolph was confirmed. The elections of Rev.
DR.. Knickerbacker and Rev. DIR. Potter were
confirmed by accamation.
A message was received from the House of
Bishops stating they do not concur in the
action giving consent to the erection of new
diocese in North Carolina and committee of
conference was ordered.
The House then adjourned until tomorrow
morning
The House of Bishops this morning in COM
mittee of the whole renewed consideration of
the report of the committee on the revision of
the prayer book.
The fifth general meeting of the womans
auxiliary to the board of missions of the
Protestant Episcopal church was held to-day
The triennial report stated that the amount
raised by the ladies during the past three
years was upwards of $465 ,000
II he Ccngregaiionalisfs-F Tricnnial
Council at Concord. N, H.
CONCORD, Oct. 1.-THE fifth triepnial ses-
sion of the National Council of the Congrega-
tionalists of the United States met today at
the South church.
Hon. A. @. Barstow of Providence delivered
brief congratulatory address on the prosper
GUS condition of the denomination.
Rev. George s. Dickerman of Maine was ap-
pointed one Of the tellers.
TIE rules of the council were read by the
registrar, Rev. w. H. Moore of Connecticut
after which devotional exercises were held
participated in by President Magoon of Iowa,
Rev. Dr. Noble of Chicago, and Rev. a. O.
Small Of Williamstown, Mass.
Owing to a delay in the arrival of delegates
on account of railroad accident, it was voted
to postpone the election of moderator till af-
ternoon.
The Council at its afternoon session elected
Rev. DR.. Arthur Little of Chicago permanent
chairman, with Rev. DIR. Eells of San Fran
cisco and Hon. Frederick Billings assistants.
Governor Hale Rev. DR.. Aver and Mayor
Woodman of Concord made addresses of well
come.
A paper on "Christian Giving, or the Con-
secrated Use of Money was read by ex-Mayor
Hall of Cambridge.
Two assistant registrars were chosen and
committees on credentials, business and nomi-
nation were appointed.
The evening session was devoted to religious
exercises, Rev. Mr.. Noble of Chicago preach
ing a sermon.
FOREIGN.