Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-22

that the church was not doing one-third of the
mission work in Maryland that laws easily within
their power. In lss3 there were 20 90 COM
municants, to-day there arc more than 26.0b0.
The total of contributions reported. in 1850,
was S2SI,OC0. The amount reported lat
year was SiSs, 000 While this is a gratify-
ing increase, yet the amount voted for
missions last year was just the same as seven
years ago. He thought that the trouble was
that the hearts of the clergy were not in this
work. II the people are ignorant and in
different on this subject the bishop thought
that il was the fault Of the rectors. He urged
upon the clergy the importance of more active
efforts and interest in this direction. He said
that if the rectors want TO do it. if their hearts
are in il. they can both vote and raise for do
cesar missions $4,000 this year instead of
$4,000. As on the outskirts of Baltimore so
on the outskirts of Washington and in other
parts of the diocese. there are most hopeful
invitations for bold forward movements for
building up instead of merely keeping alive.
OLD AND DISABLED MINISTERS. ::
In speaking of the provision made for old
and disabled ministers he said that there was
need that the fund should be enlarged, and lie
hoped that the custom would become general
OF devoting the Christmas offerings to that
purpose.
CHANCES IN THE PRAYER BOOK.
In referring to the report of the joint CON-
changes in the prayer book the bishop said
that it brought up for fresh consideration mat
tiers on which it was thought a final vote was
taken in 1856. The report suggests additional
changes, some of them startling aud some
which in forgetfulness of principles
set forth when the work Of revi-
sion was first begun. involves serious
points of doctrine The bishop added that he
was satisfied that substantial majority of the
clergy never desired revision, and that the
overwhelming majority of the lay people re-
greet that line or word has been touched
Iher great unwllllngness, continued the
bishop has been lost in the restless eagerness of
AMINoRIrY HURRYIHG FOR CHANGE.
81 fear we shall have no settled prayer book
this year" said the bishop. "Unless bold, strong
opposition to this continued disturbing is made,
we shall have the matter still undetermined in
1892. L pray that the outspoken voice of the
church may compel final action at once upon
the simple ground that the book of common
prayer, its powerful but comprehensive brevi-
ty, and its grand ideas of what is really neces-
sary for Gods worship and service be lost in
the flood of particular and personal petition.
which, in language Of weak modern sentiment.
is poured out for u.s."
MINISTERIAL CHANGES.
During the year the bishop stated fifteen
clergymen have been received from other
dioceses, namely, Rev. Arthur S. Phelps. from
New Jersey; Rev. j. Gibson CAN'T. from West
Virginia; Rev. John W. Chesley. from Easton;
Rev. John C. Anderson. from Michigan; Rev.
Arthur Chiffon Powell, from central Pennsyl-
vania; Rev. Randolph H. McKim. from Louis
lana: Rev. Joseph FLETCHER. from Newark; Rev.
n. G.. Sebon, from Pittsburg; Rev. b. II.
Latrobe, from Missouri: Rev. W. Rede. from
Virginia; Rev. Daniel Rollins, from New
Hampshire; Rev. Chas. J. Curtis, from North
Carolina; Rev. Thos. A. Johnston. from Con-
necticut; Rev. W. i. Burweli, from West Vir-
ginia; Rev. Robert W. Turner, from central
Pennsylvania.
There have been added to the number by
ordination to the deaconate, and ten have been
transferred to other dioceses. The bishop
stated that no death has occurred among the
clergy during the year. Lewis i. Brown. Jabez
H. Dixon, and Edward T. Helfenstein have
been ordained to the deaconate. Rev. L. L.
Buckley, Rev. NJ. L. Poffenberger, and Rev. W.
C. Clapp to the priesthood. There are now Is
postulants for holy orders. There are two
candidates for deacons and priests orders, and
two deacons who are candidates for priests
orders. The whole number of clergy canoni-
cally belonging to the diocese is l73. there
being l bishop, 163 presbyters, and deacons