Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-10-29
HONEFROM BALTIMORE.
REV. R. R. SwOPE TALKS ENTERTAINMENT OF
TEE GREAT EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
The Standard Prayer Book Established the
New Changes Embrscs-Oher Notable Work
Of the Convention Picture
of the Busy Scenes.

ton of the Protestant Episcopal church
Just concluded In Baltimore. DR..
Swope's arrival was of peculiar interest,
as many members Of the church in this
section were anxious to know the result
Of the deliberations.
Yesterday REGIsTERreporter called
upon the Reverend gentleman, and OBJ
tanned from him some very interesting
information concerning the great ses-
sion.
Eyes, it was certainly an imposing
assemblage, and one that was calculat-
ed to inspire one with renewed zeal
and activity, There were included in
the gathering 60 Bishops, and 453 Cler-
ical and Lay Deputies, representing no
less than 5000 ministers.
What can be cited as among the
most notable movements of the Conven-
tion?" asked the reporter.
"Well, l can say among other
things, that the Convention just closed
will always be remembered as one of
historic interest, partly from the fact
that it was at this Convention that the
Standard Prayer Book was established,
and found very acceptable. This work
has been before the Church for twelve
years, and Rev. DR.. Huntington, rec
tor OF Grace Church, New York, in the
year 1880 offered the first resolution
tending toward the movement, and at
the Conventions Of 'S3, $50 and $50
the suggestions and amendments
have been discussed at length.
The changes in the book are
claSsed under four heads: First, the
introduction of new matter mainly
drawn from the English prayer book
and ancient authors, making the book
conform to the English; secondly,
changes in absolete phraseology and
grammatical construction; third, omls-
sions; fourth, changes in the form OF ar
rang an. . t Of the book. It is doubtful
whether the worshippers at tn worm
ing aud evening services will readily
notice the changes. They will be more
likely observed at the special services
to which the changes more directly per-
tain. Mr.. Plerpout Morgan, OF New
York, is very generously having printed
by the Century Press, of New York,
1000 copies of the Standard Prayer
Book, which he will gratuitously dis
tribute among the bishops, members OF
the convention, the principal libra
rles and institutions of learning.
The Standard Prayer Book will go
into effect on All Saints Day, November
1st. There was movement to copy
right the book, but this had TO be
abandoned, as it was learned that they
~, 20 oh N
than in this country, as American pub
fishers who we're present stated. They
could be printed in England and then
sold in this country, with the duty add
ed, cheaper than they could be gotten
up here. This was owing to the fact
that there were certain publishing
houses in England who did this work
exclusively and had better facilities for
turning out the work"
what other important changes took
placer" asked the reporter.
1.-The adoption of q new hymn book, "
said DR.. Swope, "and one containing a
very excellent collection Of hymns. such
as will likely give excellent satisfac-
tion."
"Were there any changes in the do
ceses?"
"Weil, yes, to come near home, the
State of Virginia was divided into two
dioceses where it has hitherto been one.
This will tend to tighten the labors OF
the present Bishop Whittle, and his as
sistant, Rev. Randolf, will likely be ap-
pointed TO preside over the new diocese.
The missionary werk of the church
occupied large T.rt Of the time,
different missionaries giving reports
of their work. The Convention
constituted five Bishops, Territory Of
Oklahoma, North Michigan, Spokane,
South Florida and West Colorado; also
two foreign Bishops for Japan and
China. Much consideration was given
to the subject OF church unity, the Chi
cago Lambeth declaration being adopt
ed by the house of clerical and lay dep
uties after an interesting discussion.
This is the olive branch Of peace
and unity which the Angli-
can communities hold out to
the divided Christendom. 1t con-
sists of four articles. The acceptance OF
the old and new testament as the rule
of faith; the apostles and Nicene Creed
as the sufficient statement OF doctrine;
two sacraments of baptism and the
Lords Supper and the historic EpiSco-
pate. 1t was gratifying to hear from
the report OF the Commission on Church
Unity that the Presbyterian General
Assembly had appointed commission
TO confer with that OF the Episcopal
Church, and the first meeting between
the two committees was held last week
in Baltimore. 1t is not to be expected
that any immediate results will follow,
Int il is to be noted as one Of the signs
of the times and indicates disposition
in the Protestant churches TO draw
more closely together, laying aside their
differences which are mostly about nom
and accenting the things in
which there is agreement
"Ouetions relating to the canon law
of the Church also came up and legisla-
tion thereon occupied a good deal OF
time. An important canon relating TO
the ordination TO the ministry was
uassed. There was another canon re-
iating to the subject OF marriage and
divorce intended to make it impossible
for a minister to marry parties unknown
10 him. Final action on this was de-
ferred on account of the lateness OF the
Assembly until the next Convention,
which will be held in Minneapolis in
October, '95.
The convention was held in Manuel
Church in Baltimore, and all the serv-
ices were crowded" DR.. Swope spoke
OF the warm hospitality that prevailed
ON sll sides, and OF the special interest
shown in that great great Bishop. Phil
ms Brooks, Of Massachusetts,. 1t was
\ notable convention.
SPECIAL day on Caramels to-day.
GEO. l.. burst.