The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-21
ST.ANDREW'S BROTHERHOOD
Primary Convention ofthe Young Mems
Order Of the Episcopal Church.
Interesting Speeches Made by Lay Delegates
State Officers Elected-Proceedings of
Yesterdays Sessions.

The Brotherhood of St Andrew met yes
terdsy In Christ Episcopal Church and
organized . State association, electing
officers follows:
Presidents. A. Haines, Indianapolis.
First Vice President-W. A. Bray, Michigan
City.
Second Vice President-N. B. Booth, Evans
vile.
seorerary-w. F. Still, Indianapolis.
Treasurer-W. Ii. Archdeacon, Indianapolis.
The report of the committee on organiza-
ton provided for State council of admin
istration, to be composed Of one representa-
tive from each chapter in the State.
The delegates spent the day yesterday
in listening TO addresses on the work of the
brotherhood, with Samuel A. Haines pre-
siding. After holy communion yesterday
morning an address was made by Bishop
Kniokerbacker, VINO reviewed the great
growth of the organization which started
ten years ago In Chicago.
A call of the roll disclosed nearly
every parish In the State represented.
and In those not represented steps
were taken for immediate organization. A
lay address was made by Thomas l.. Moore.
of ST. PauPs parish. this city. He spoke In
favor of more vigorous evangelism, In or
der to bring those outside of the church
into the range of it's spiritual blessings.
Bishop Penlok. of Louisville, made an Ell
Work in the Country" in place of j. G.
Loomis. who could not be present.
w. X. Sterling spoke upon the Needs
of the Work where no Chapter Exists" He
det0ured from his theme, however, quite
considerably IN order to detail what mag
nificent results in upbuilding Christian
character had been accomplished In Chi
cago.
The noon hour was spent In q luncheon
furnished by the ladies of the church.
After the season of worship in the after
noon. an address was made by Bishop Pen
iok upon the ways of bringing souls into the
kingdom of Christ. He related many Incl
dents showing how, by very little act,
some were brought TO think about the
future life, and were led not only to accept
the saving means of grace but became the
instruments of bringing many others 10 the
same salvation. He Shove ed that the church
Is not dong it's full duty in spreading the
divine influences that save from sin. He
gave an interesting narration of a success
full work be had instituted among the col
0red people OF the South, notably in Ten
nessee and Kentucky. If the church. he
said, had extended its services to the negro
since 1865 in the same way. the figures
showing the increase of crime might have
been reversed. Bishop Penick left imme-
diately for his home In Kentucky.
Rev. Mr.. Christensen. of st. PanPs Church.
spoke on brotherhood IdeaLn He dwelt
bers among the unsaved of the world.
w. +. Stilz, of this city. led a confer
ence upon the subject of Organization of
Chapters and the Breakers to be Avoided"
take the vows of personal service and
prayer should do so with determination
to have courage for tie duties that arise.
A man. he said, cannot lead others further
than he has tread the ground himself. The
afternoon session closed with the opening
nf ha m al N n n
The officers elected, as related above. were
reported by the committee and chosen
unanimously.
The evening session began with an sd-
dress by Rev. Mr.. Sargent, of this city.
upon personal Work" He said that
Christian work and the vows of the broth
erhood makes the appeal from man to man
incumbent upon the members. He urged
patience and faith in waiting for results
Following this paper five-minute speech hes
were made by w. X. Stirling, of Chicago;
X. A. Robinson, of Louisville; Mr. Long
man, OF Terre Haute; e. f. Brooks of In
dIanapolis: j. q. LOOMS, of Louisville;
John w. Wood, general secretary of the
of this city. Rev. Nj. w. Heermans, of
Michigan City. spoke few words. Rev.
Mr.. Christensen made O short address in
closing the meeting. referring TO incidents
OF his own parish, where personal work
had brought about salvation. He said tha at
the Joy and value of this "hand-plucked
fruitn In the work of saving souls is much
more satisfactory and profitable. Before
closing the convention ordered that the
proceedings of the meeting should be print
ed and distributed. the expense to be borne
by an Offering from all the members of the
brotherhood In the State.
There will be numerous services in the
various Episcopal Churches to-day. The
programme is as follows:
7:3o A. M.-Grace Cathedral. Holy communion.
Address by the Bishop OF Indiana Regular
Services, 1890.
1890 a. M.-Christ Church. Regular services.
Confirmation. Lay address, John NJ. Wood. It.
Paul's Church. Regular services. Lay address
W. X. Stirling. Holy Innocents Church.
Regular services. Lay address. a. A
Thurman. ST. Jamess Church. Regular
services Lay address. ". G.. Benham
address, Joseph Cleel. So. Andrews Mission
Regular services. Lay addresses, r. A. Robin.
son. ir. and ). A. Haines.
2:30 p. M.-St. Paurs Church. Sunday school
Institute. Addresses by the Bishop and visiting
4 r. M.-Cbrist Church. Mems meeting Lay
addresses: l. Christ as a Man." Joseph Cleal
2. "Christ as a savior" john W. WOOD; 3
"Christ as a Brother" w. II. Stirling
So. INST. Paurs Church. Union services
Full vested chOirs OF the three parishes; seventy
voices Addresses Subject: 1.-THE Brotherhood
Work. a Among Laboring Men," Joseph
Cleal; b. Among Business Men," j. c. Loomis
@. among Travelling Men," s. A. Haines; d
"In Parishes and Missions Bishop Knicker
hacker Closing hymn, "Blest Be the Tie That
Binds" all brothers joining hands. There will bt
an after meeting Immediately following
The address of welcome to the brother
hood from Mayor Sullivan. who IS mem
Der of the brotherhood, was read on Fri
day night. the Mayor being too i'll to be
present.