The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-06-05
THE EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
Matters Under Consideration Regarding the
Affairs of the Diocese.

The State convention of the Indiana Diocese
of the Episcopal Church continued its sessions
yesterday morning at St Pauls, with fair at
tendance of laity and clergy. The convention
was called to order at 1870. Holy communion
celebrated, and the Rev William NJ. Pettis,
of st. Johns Church. delivered a sermon, preach
ing from the text, Matthew xviii, Is, 49, 20
His theme was the extension of the diocese, and
the methods of perfecting this work. In the
course of his analysis, the gentleman said the
church had risen in power, and that
the untiring efforts of the bish-
ops and the clergy had effected
this work by their integrity, social standing, and
general worth but that much more was to be
done; that the church had methods adopted
manifold and applicable. The speaker advocated
the restoration of the evangeliss and the infusion
of new blood in the Indiana Diocese. In addition
to these agencies allusion was made to the
establishment of ssterhoods in the church, their
power for doing good, in hospital and parochial
schools and in the advancement of the church
The reverend gentleman also touched the ques
ton Of the public schools, He said Public
schools while strictly Protestant. are not relg
ious, and while the Bible is taught, the dogma
promulgated is mere deism hence the necessity
for church schools"
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION.
After divine services the convention reassem-
bled for business, Bishop Knickerbacker in the
chair Calling of the roll was dispensed with, on
motion, and special committee heard. The
Rev. S. c. Orpen submitted, on behalf of the
committee on credentials, the following names
as duly elected delegates to the convention:
James S. Irwin Wiber Z.Stoner, Thos. D. Cook,
Ed T. Bedlow, R. L. Tarewoed, r. r. Parker, Geo. w.
Cobb, 1. H. Kierstead, Thos A. Hendricks David e.
Snyder George c. Duy, Jos A. Moore, T. A, Swain
E. W. Fitch NJ. Garland, VIM. H. Keller
On motion of the Rev. J. j. Faude the conven-
ton then took recess until 230 p. NJ
At the reconvening. at 2:3o, the regular reports
Of the committees were heard, and the lniscella-
neous business. Rev. Willis d. Engle, of St
Paul, submitted the following report, showing
that 500 copies of the journal of the forty
sixth convention had been printed and dis
trbuted and the testimonials of the bishop-eIec
forwarded to the secretary Of the house of bishops
Hon George G. Duy presented memorial from
Grace Church, indianapolis and on motion it
was resolved that the memorial of j. O. ID. Lilly
and others in relation to indebtedn ess of Grace
Church be referred to the trustees Of the diocese
and that they take such action as they
see fit Nr. Kierstead, secretary of the
standing committee Of the diocese, sub
mitted their annual report, showing
assent given for application from Holy limo
cents Church. Evansville; st. Paul's Richmond;
and st. Stephens, Terre Haute. and for visitation
from Bishop of Springfield. Letters dismissory
has been granted to Rev William James Speirs
deacon, TO Wisconsin, Rev. Francis Al. Munson.
deacon; to Southern Ohio, Rev Gustave +.
Pancker, presbyter to Massachusetts, and Rev.
Francis S. Durham, presbyteF, to Western New
York Charles Stilz was licensed as a lay read
er in connection with the Holy Innocents
Church, Indianapolis. Notice has been given of
the deposition of Rev. Carl F. w Tupton
The license of Rev. r. Fl. Weller has been re-
voked by the Bishop of Florida. The postuantsre re
ceived were Arthur Wentworth Eaton, Clarence E.
Brandt. Joseph Shaw. A candidate for holy orders
was Benjamin p, Runlde, of Minnesota who
was ordained deacon. Rev. Zachary Test
was appointed missionary to Connersviile. No
tice had been received from the Domestic Board
of Missions of an appropriation of 81 900 to the
diocese On motion of Rev. w. w. Raymond
the report and statement concerning Bishop
Talbot's estate and the indebtedness of the do
cese was referred to special committee of
three, the president appointing Rev. w W.
Raymond, Hon. Il. A Hendricks and E. H.
SWAIN.
The chancellor of the diocese submitted sum-
mary of legal opinion in regard to the trust fund
of the diocese. The report of the treasurer Mr.
Joseph A. Moore was submitted showing the
financial condition of the diocese to be favorable
The secretary then read communication on
corrections and alterations in the constitution,
which, on motion of Rev. j. j. FAude, was
referred to the committee canons
Hon. q. C. Duy was reelected chancellor.
THE DTocEsE's FINANoEs
Mr.. Stotsenburg submitted the following reso
luton
Resolved, That during the ensuing year the do
cese will only rely on voluntary contributions inter
est on bonds and parochial assessments; and com.
mittee the endowment of the epscopate be hereby
continued with instructions to report an endowment
plan at next convention"
Mr.. Robert Graham was then introduced and
addressed the convention on the temperance
question.
An adjournment took place until o'clock
when missionary meeting was held.
A reception by Bishop Knickerbacker was
given to the clergy in the evening" at his resi-
dence.
To-day, at Christ Church Robert Graham,
secretary of the American Church Temperance
Society, will address temperance meeting. and
at P. NJ the Womens Auxiliary will hold a
meeting at the same place. The convention will
continue until tomorrow.