Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-12
OF votes had been destroyed before being
counted and that another ballot would
have to be cast.

counted and that another ballot would
have to be cast.
The report Of the committee on con-
stitutton and oanons presented draught
OF ID articles and oauons divided under
four titles, systematically arranged under
the heads: The diocese, the parish, dis
oipline end miscellaneous provisions.
The articles provide for the meetings OF
convention and the manner Of transact
ing busipess, the officers, and the manner
o! forming new parishes and filing
vacancies. The oanons provide for tho
proper keeping of records, selection OF
deputies to the general convention (every
three years), missionary and education
committee, convention expenses, vestries,
trustees, 10. After protracted discus.
aion that part Of the report referring to
the constitution was approved and the
part referring to canons was ordered put
In the Journal, the matter of adoption to
Sme up OF the next convention.
A motion that $3.50 be taken from the
disabled clergy's fund and be paid to q
oiergyman's widow was followed by sew
ersl amendments and considerable d discua-
sion. Mr.. Murray, who introduced the
subject, moved that the treasurer Of the
fund be requested to pay the amount
specified. MIR. Beers offered an amend
ment, that the matter be referred to the
missionary and education committee with
power to act, and that in the future all
such applications be so referred. MIR.
Eowland objected to the words "wiih
power to act" and moved that they be
stricken out. Mr.. Grohe offered substi-
tute resolution, that the trustees be su-
thoriEed to pay such sums as they deem
proper to widows aud orphans of clergy,
the appropriation not to exceed the an
nual income OF the fund invested, subject
to the approval Of the bishop. Finally, on
motion Of MIR. Eckel, the matter was laid
on the table.
Mr.. Lightner read lengthy communi-
cation in regard to his connection with
the endowment OF the episcopate, which
elieitsd applause and was ordered to be
printed in the Journal.
At @ 80 O'Clock recess was taken for an
hour and half.
The evening session began promptly at
8 O'Clock.
The tellera appointed for the election
OF o standing committee reported that
Messrs. Littell, Murray and Gibson OF
the clergy, and 8. 2inot Curtis and Or.
Burr Of the lnity, had been elected.
On motion of Mr. Curtis the sum of
$l0O was voted the widow of clergy
man, the money TO be taken from the dis
abled clerRy's fund.
The Rev. Mr.. Bond was elected to fill
vacancy in the committee on consti.u-
tion and canons.
ID. L. Marvel and the Rev. Mr.. Moffett
were appointed tellers for the election of
o missionary aud education committee.
The following, offered by Mr.. Eekel,
was referred 60 the committee ON oonsii-
tuition aud canons, with instructions to
report next year:
ResoiUed, That until otherwise ordered
the diocesan convention shall begin ite $685.
sion the Tuesday preceding the first We'd
nssday In June, at p. M, with such devo-
tions as the bishop shall prescribe. and that
public missionary service In behalf OF
diocesan missions be held In the evening,
with special offertory for the same.
Resotred Further, That the bishops ad.
dress be made the special order for
O'Clock on Wednesday morning.
The sexton of Emmanuel Church was
allowed the usual compensation.
Colonel Martin submitted the follow
ing, which WAS adopted;
Resotped, That the thanks OF the convan.
ttou be- teudered to the rector, vestry and
ladies' Of Immanuel Church aud the citizsns
OF New Castle for their very hospitable en-
tertainment OF the convention; also to the
pages for their efficient services to this
b dy.
On motion of Mr.. Lee the secretary
was authorized to have 700 copies of the
journal printed for distribution.
Mr.. Oummips invited the convention to
meet in smyrna next year and MIR. Har-
Iington invited it to meet in Milford. The
latter place WAS selected.
The tellers appointed for the election
OF q missionary and education COMMITTEES
reported that Messrs. MoKim, Howard
aud Dame of the clergy and Francis G.
du Pont I'D Drs. BucR and Pratt had
bsen elected.
Following an address, prayer and
benediction by the bishop, the conven-
iion, at 0 35 o'clock, adjourned.
The attendance ut each session was
large, and The proceedings were interest
ing.