The Portland daily press., 1890-06-11
Afternoon Session.

Afternoon Session.
At the assemblage of the convention In the
afternoon Rev. A. G. Beeman of Gardiner,
gave an address before the Woman's Auxil-
larry. pertaining to educational matters. He
enjoined upon the mothers present the ne
cessity Of placing their sons and daughters
in schools which are under the auspices Of
the church.
At the close Of the address vote Of thanks
was given Mr.. Beeman.
BISHOP NEELY's ADDRESS.
At 8 o'clock Bishop Naalv dAl'~e-sd he
annual address before the convention. He
called attention to the fact that he had teen
absent from the diocese several months dur
ing the year, but had still given his personal
oversight to the varied interests Of the
church
The demand for additional clergy cannot
be supplied without an earnest effort on the
part OF our community. All Christian faith
ers ought to inquire II their sODs are not
manifesting fitness for the ministry, and
every pastor should In his ministratl0n mag
nifty the superior dignity and usefulness Of
the minister Of Christ. The Bishop said that
there are in this diocese at this time but two
candidates for holy orders.
The church should receive an extensive
accession from our young men, many OF
whom, If they would seek divine direction,
would find themselves guided and conseera-
ted to the work Of the ministry. Despite
some sickness on the part OF the pupils of
st. GATHERINGS Hall, the year has been one
OF great prosperity to the school. Appro-:
pirate notice was given Of the departure OF
Mr.. Sawyer from this diocese to that Of
Kansas, and to the advancement in holy or
ders Of Rev. Artemas A. Murch and Rev.
Charles j. Ogden. Since his ordination,
Mr.. Murch has served as pastor OF the mis-
si0ns at Winn and Sherman.
During the year the Bishop confirmed 157
persons in the entire diocese. The Bishop
advocated the making Of strong effort to
increase the fund for the support OF the
bishop that he may have his entire support
from 1t, and be able to devote his time to his
Episcopal duties. He expressed the opinion
operation on the part OF members OF the
church. Appropriate reference was made to
the death of Bishop Vail Of Kansas, and the
bishop spoke feelingly Of the deaths Of VIM.
r. Glidden of Newcastle, and 81. ". Hersey
and Solomon T. Corser Of Portland.
In conclusion, the Bishop spoke OF the in
portance of the missionary work Of the
diocese invoking 9he cordial cooperation OF
church and laity in this important branch OF
the work Of the church. The demands upon
will be increased. The Bishop then spoke
of the educational institutions OF the church
and commended the schools to the sympathy
and help of the laymen. The debt on st.
GATHERINGS hall should at least be removed
and ST. Johns school should be provided
with q fuller equipment and they should re-
ceive large patronage than at present.
At the close of the Bishops address bus
iness meeting Of the convention was held.
The treasurer, Mr. Charles S. Deake, having
declined "a denomination, Mr.. Charles B.
Greenleaf, treasurer of the Board Of Mis-
sioHs. was elected treasurer Of the diocese.
The following standing committee was re-
elected: The Rev. Chas. M. Sills, d. D..
Portland, president; Mr.. Geo. Z. u. Jack
son, Portland. secretary the Rev. VIM. FL.
Washburn. the Rev. Walker Gwynne, Mr..
Henry ingalls,. Mr.. Geo Fl. Starr was elect
ed to fill the vacancy caused by the death OF
Mr.. Solomon T. Corser. Trustees Of do
cesar funds elected we're Mr. Chas. ID. Mer-
rill. treasurer; Mr.. James Bridge, Mr.. Geo.
Z. b. Jackson, Mr.. James FL. Mcmillan, MI
Henry Ingalls,, Mr.. John Marshall Brown
and Mr.. John NJ. Glidden.
The report Of the trustees of st. Gather
ines hall was read and made better show
ing than the previous.
st. Johns school was reported in a pros
porous condition. The principal, Rev. w.
T. Elmer, was present, aud At the Bishops
request spoke in behalf Of the school.
A suggestion being made to sell the prop
erty of St. GATHERINGS Hall at Augusta, in
order to free its indebtedness, and remove
the school to Portland. the Bishop thought
the plan inexpedient for the present.
The secretary Of the Missionary Society.
Rev. Mr.. Ogden, read a report summarizing
the work that had been done in the diocese
the past year.
The Bishop asked for pledges in renewal
Of the subscription to meet the interest on
the present indebtedness of st. GATHERINGS
Hail.
On the Bishops nomination, the Rev.
Charles T. Ogden was elected honorary can
on for the next three years.
On motion, the reading Of the minutes
was dispensed with.
The Bishop said the Collect for Whitsun-
day. and gave the benedictiop. The conven-
tion then adjourned sine die.
In the evening reception was held at the
bishops residence.