The Portland daily press., 1891-06-10

Church, Diocese of Maine, met In conven-
tion at st. Luke's Cathedral yesterday, the
Rt. Rev. Henry A. Neely. d. D.. Bishop of
were present;
Asa Dalton, ID. ID Portland.
William II. Washburn, Auburn.
christopher 3: Leningwell, Bar harDor
Charles NJ. sills, ID: d., Portland.
Charles I. Ogden, Woodfords.
Walker Gwynne, Augusta.
Henry Jones, Camden.
j. DinZey, EaStport.
J. McGaw Foster, Bangor.
LeB. w. Fowler, Exeter.
Henry w: Winkley, Saco.
Allen Il. Beeman, Gardiner.
Charles L. Short, Newcastle.
David Vaughan Gwilyn, Lewiston.
l.. M. Wilkins, Fort Fairfield.
j. w. Sparks. Waterville.
Charles f. o'Niehols, Brunswick.
Gilbert Almon Ottman, Portland.
The lay delegates are as follows:
Portland, CathedIal-Ge0. E. B. Jackson, James
H. McMulleD, j.. Ambrose Merrill, William f.
Hardy
Portland, ST. Stephen's-Geo II. starr, Sidney
W. Thaxter, f. v. Carney, ID. w. Fellows. Z. q.
Spring.
Waite, Thomas A. Bridgman.
Saco, Trinity church-William p. Moody.
BiddefOrd, Christ church-Ge0. w. Scott.
Lewiston, Trinity chureh-John Garner.
Neweastle-John NJ. Glidden Geo. II. Weeks.
Gardiner, Christ church-A. Davenport. \. G..
White
Augusta. st. Marks-Frank A. Harvey, Dr. j.
D. Webster.
Camden-w. H. Gardiner.
Bangor, St. John's-Joseph s. Smith. G. w.
Merrill, +. II. @. Reynolds, Isaac r. Clark.
Exeter-George Z. Lufkin.
After the roll call, the above answering to
their names, Canon Sllls was reelected
secretary and registrar of the diocese.
The following committees we're appointed
by the Bishop for the ensuing year:
On New ParIshes-Canon Washburn, Rev. A. Z.
Beeman, DIR. Webster.
On Canons-Canons sllIs, Leningwel and og-
den, Hugh SWEET and Geo. IL. starr.
On Finance-James Murcn, J. H.. Mcmillan.
Geo. II. Merrill, j. Garner, j. ID. White.
On Diocesan Education-Rev Dr. Dalton, Rev.
Walker Gwynne,, Rev. j. MEG. Foster, Messrs A.
Davenport and w. I. Hardy.
Unfinished Business-CanOn Sills, Rev. w. ii.
Winkley, Rev. Henry Jones.
AGENTS REPORT.
The report of the chapters agent for col
lecting money for the increase of the Eplsco-
pal fund was presented. He said: Up to
this time have turned over to the treasurer
Of the fund S6,115. and he informs me that
he has also received S7.45O.18 which has not
passed through my hands making total Of
l3,56515, an increase OF the fund since we
begun this present effort. OF the amount re-
ceived by me $965.42 came from our own
diocese. | have several pledges for more
amounting to $500 and also have the
promise from several wealthy and interested
church people who visit Bar Harbor this
summer that If l go there they will aid me in
an effort to raise something more among the
summer residents there My hope Is that an
earnest and general appeal to the church
both in Maine and through the press to pe0-
pie in 0tner dioceses may bring In enough to
complete the fund by the time the 25th an
niversary of the conservation of our bishop
arrives, that is the 25th Of next January. The
treasurer's report shows the fund for the
Eplscopate Is now S51. .S37 90, an increase in
the last year of $2,729.95.
CATHEDRAL CHAPTER.
The report of the Cathedral Chapter by
Warden Jackson is as follows:
The rector, wardens and vestrymen of st.
Luke's Cathedral, Portland, as custcdians Of
the Cathedral property. respectfully report
kept in good condition. aud that in loving
memory Of the late William Henry Stephen
son the carving of the capitals in the nave Of
the cathedral has been finished, and Mrs.
George 5. Hill has placed a Fald stool in
memory of her late husband, for many years
one Of the honored clergy of the diocese.
All the debts Of the parish are paid and
there Is surplus on hand.
ST. GATHERINGS HALL.
The trustees of St. GATHERINGS Hall, the
diocesan school at Augusta, reported the af-
fairs of the school in better condition than
ever before.
Military drill las been introduced and a
gymnasium fitted up, so that the physical as
well as the mental training of the scholars
could be carried on to the best advantage.
After these reports had been read the con-
vention adjourned until 3 p. m. The clergy
were entertained and lunch served, after
services, at the residence Of Canon Sills.
at the afternoon session Bishop Neely de.
llvered his address, from which we gather
these statements.
THE BISHOPS ADDRESS.
In his address Bishop Neely says that 1t
appears on reviewing his report that he has
in the course of the year visited nearly all
the parishes and organized missions and that
in most of them confirmation has been ad-
ministered. The aggregate OF those con-
firmed is ia. The number would probably
have been larger but for vacancies in the
rect0rship at st. Paups. Portland; st. PauPs,
Brunswick, and st. Johns, H0ultOn. Rev.
@. III. Tindall has been transferred to the
diocese Of Central New York, and Rev.
Alans0n Murch to the diocese of Maryland.
Four presbyters have been received, Rev.
Preston Barr from Massachusetts, Rev. G.
K. o. Nichols from New Hampshire, Rev. G.
A. Ottman from California, Rev. L. L. All
son has been admitted to deacOn's orders.
One candidate for holy orders has been
transferred TO the missionary jurisdiction Of
Montana. Messrs. j. o. Shaw Of Bath,
John Garner Of Lewiston, w. S. Raymond
of Calais, and Mr.. Allen of Wiscasset, have
been licensed as lay readers. and three the
Ol0gcal students, @. w. Harris. w. j.. ID.
Thomas and Cornelius Irving will oficiate
during the summer respectively at H0ulton,
Ashland and sherman. The diocesan
schools have lOurished the past season and
ST. Johns will be greatly benefited If the
new direct railway to Aroostook is built
The introduction Of vested choristers into
the churches has proved advantageous. The
bishop suggests that at the close Of this, his
25th year in the bishopric, no further effort
will be made by soliciting subscriptions to
increase the episcOpate fund tor the support
of the bishop, although the bishop should be
relieved OF all cares and responsibilities ex-
eept those of the bishopric.
The Bishop regrets that the debt has not
been lifted from st. Catharine's Hall. Gene
rally the hall is self sustaining, but 1t should
have a permanent endowment fund. He
be Subscribed by the parishes for the school,
or scholarships established. The establish
ment of scholarships at St. Johns school
would be a great boon. The Bishop closes
with fitting tribute to the late warden of
st. Luke's, Col. @. B. Merrill.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
After the reading Of che annual address by
the Bishop, the following officers were
elected:
Treasurer-Mr. CHARLES b. Greenleaf, Portland.
Standing CommiJtee-Rev. Charles Morton ss,
ID. d. president; Rev. VIM. Ii. washburn, Rev.
Walker Gwynne Mr.. George e. b. jackson, sec
retary, Mr.. Henry ingalls,, MIR. George IL. Starr.
The chairmen Of the various smaller COM
mittees of the diocese were called on for re-
ports, but had nothing of interest to the con-
vention.
THE CASE OF BISHOP BROOKS.
After the election of the standing commit
tee for the next year, Mr.. Merrill, senior
warden OF st. Johns church OF Bangor Of
| fered the following resolutions
Resolved, That this convention sincerely re-
grets the action which the standing committee
have found themselves obliged 10 take In refusing
their consent to the conservation OF the Rev.
Phillips Brooks as Bishop OF the Diocese OF Mas
sachusetts.
Mr.. Merrill said: l can only speak for our
own church, and they regret exceedingly
| that the committee have seen fit to refuse
| their consent to the conservation Of the
| bishop.
| Mr. MCMILLAN. Portland-I second the mo-
| tiOn.
| Rev. Mr. Foster, Bangor-I do not know bv
what authority the senior warden of st.
| Johns, Bangor, expresses the Opinion ri
Il kH.ak .t.kx All.