Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-06-12
WORK OF CHURCHMEN.
The Convention of the Pittsburg Epis-
cOpal Diocese Meets.
BISHOP WHITEHEAD ON HERESY.
franklin Preparing for the Northwestern
Veterans Reunion.
SHOP WHITEHEAD ON HERESY.
MINOR NEWS FROM THE THREE STATES
rsrEc1A1 TELEGRAM TO THE p1spArcHl

ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPArCH1
kTTTANNNG, June 11.-The twenty
sixth annual convention of the Diocese of
Pittsburg assembled at st. Paul's Church
In this place "Wednesday morning at
o'clock. The anticipated Importance of the
character of its deliberations ELECTED large
attendance. Roll call developed the pres
ence of so members of the clergy, and from
the roll of Pensioners a representation of
175 Law delegates. Rev. E A. Angel, of
Foxburg, was chosen Secretary of the con-
Vention and Rev. W. N Webbe of Pitts
burg, Assistant Secretary; Treasurer, W. j.
Lynch.
The afternoon session was opened by a
discussion Of the missionary work of the
diocese. The report of the Committee on
Canons elected an animated discussion on
amendments suggested, in which Bishop
Whitehead, Revs. White, Mckay and
Hodges, and Messrs. Burgwin, Metoalf and
Others of the lay delegation took part.
Bishop Nhiteheads annual address upon
the condition of the diocese presented q
most encouraging report of its growth and
work. Among the prominent features
hc noted the advantage of holding conven-
tions in the smaller towns, rather than in
tho more populous centers as the tendency is
to create an interest in the young, who are
continually drifting into the cities and
having with them the germs of the early i'm
llRHSlOnS IIaI dlIcfMdrO r1Den INTO active
influence, thereby bring strength numer-
ic;Ily, as well as in spiritual influence, to the
work of the church.
He spoke upon the prevailing tendency to
diSputation and doubt of Biblical authority,
and the sO-called freedom of thought and
inquiry which allows every man a right to
assume the ignorance and folly of his prede-
ceSsors, and to approach all religious Ques-
lions as if he were the first to investigate
them, and ii he had the authority, wis
Gom and independence of all humanity.
There are the learned divine remarked,
certain truths in regard to religion, history
and Christianity that are no longer in de-
bate: but il i true that there still pre-
Sumptious minds questioning the authen-
ticity of the great truths of Christianity
The tone Of the Bishops address was one
criticisms. and especially was his spirit of
Gherality extended to other Christian de-
nominations. Notwithstanding, he said,
'-Jhe clamor that the powers OF evil are gain
ing strength, it is noteworthy that confirma-
GonS have been more numerous than ever
tlis year in the Diocese of Pittsburg"
The Bishop remarked concerning the prac-
Tical work of his labOrs, that he had laid
four corner stones, consecrated five churches
and opened one new church. Among the
1oyful events of the year was the consecra-
rIUn Of st. Marks Church, at Johnstown,
ana Chr1st'S Church, at Meadville, and the
fact that there are now remaining no press
lng debts of any great amount upon any of
the church edifices in the diocese, with but
one single exception.
Among the distinguished Pittsburgers
present are the venerable Felix R. Bruuot
I'm Burgwin, William Metcalf and a large
array OF lay delegations and interested
friends from surrounding towns.
This morning. session was devoted mainly
10 reading and action upon reports and the
election of officers. The evening vTas taken
up with the subject of women's auxiliary
missions, in the discussion of which Bishop
W hitehead, Rev. DR.. Webb and Mr.. Faulk-
Igr took Dart