The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-13


diocese to come up to the work of the
ministry, and to show their loyalty to
Christ and to his church.
Bishop Nicely then took up the story of
his episcopal labors during the year, the
record showing that very little time was
spent by him outside of the work of the
church and especially of the diocese.
He spoke first of preaching the sermon
before the graduating class of St. Gather
ines Hall. Since then the hall has been
closed The property remains in the
hands of the trustees, but it has not been
thought best to take any steps for a re-
opening of the school.
He then spoke of the vlsitations to the
sea shore chapels, and to Aroostook
county. At Fort Fairfield Rev. George
B. Nichols was ordained priest The
school at Presque Isle was commended
by the bishop. The erection of new
high school building by the town has
taken away large part of the local
patronage from st. Johns school, and
it must in the future more largely than
in the past, depend upon the boarding
scholars. The bishop spoke in high
terms of the labors OF Mr.. f st. j. Mclean
of New York, candidate for orders,
who was able to do very effective mission
work during the summer
The bishop attended the session of the
missionary council in Chicago last sum-
mer, and on his return had the pleasure
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England assembly of the st. Andrews
Brotherhood, and of taking part in
some of the exercises of the convention.
" The addresses made on that occasion,
the topics discussed, and the spirit
manifested greatly strengthened my
conviction that this brotherhood is one
of the most valuable organizations and
agencies of our church, He expressed
his conviction that from the brother
hood the number of candidates :" for
holy orders will be in due time largely
increased
The bishop then took up once more
the story of his labors in the diocese,
giving the particulars of his episcopal
visits to various sections of the State.
In September he ordained to the priest
hood Rev. Charles f. Sweet, at Houlton.
In January he took part in the service at
the opening of the new and beautiful
church Of st. James, at Oldtown The
parish there has apparently entered upon
period of great activity.
In February, under a commission from
he i'm bo JaI
conservation of DR.. Hall, as bishop of
Vermont Later at Bangor he presided
over special meeting of the board of
missions, and conducted special service
of devotion for the clergy. The total
number of combinations during the year
was 242, a very gratifying increase over
those of the previous year.
He spoke of the Importance of making
in the future full report of the amount
of the offerings, and urged upon the
members of the church the duty of Civ
ing. He spoke of the Importance of the
mission work here and elsewhere, for
which She asked the cordial support of
all. Devotion to Christ can be shown
in no better way.
In conclusion the bishop touched upon
a few of the later episcopal acts of the
year. He consecrated chapel at Au-
gusta in May. and ordained to the priest
hood Rev. William F. Livingston.
The discussion of Mr.. Fosters resolu-
| tion was resumed, and Hon. Henry In
| gals moved that the matter be post
poned until the next convention.
Mr.. Washburn objected. He wanted it
settled then and there.
| Rev. My. Thomas doubted if the women
| wanted to vote, and feared that many
| undesirable votes would be cast.
Another clergyman told of meeting
of women in another diocese, where
there was perfect tumult.
| Replying to Mr.. Thomas, DR.. Foster
said that there is wide difference be-
tween desire and duty. Some women
might not desire to vote, and still feel
that it would be duty to do so.
| DR.. Foster made an eloquent presenta-
tion of his side of the case, meeting all
objections advanced 10y the other speak
ers.
| General Brown thought that nothing
should be done contrary to the settled
policy Of the Catholic church.
Rev. W. A. Sparks moved that the reso-
luton be laid on the table, but the mo-
ton was defeated, and DR.. Fosters reso-
luton was adopted, 81 to IS. DR.. Foster
moved for the appointment of commit
tee on legislation to carry the vote into
| effect.
The amendments to the constitution of
the diocese, referring to lay delegates,
were postponed until the next conven-
tion
A meeting of the Maine Episcopal Mis-
sionary Society was then held. Rev. G..
T.Ogden read the report. Hon. Henry
ingalls, moved thai the trustees be al
lowed to hold property to the amount of
500, 900, an increase of $50, 900.
The following were admitted members
of the society: Ed. r. Rankin, E. j..
Clifton, Charles W. Livingston, of St.
Peters church, RockIand, Me.
The session of the convention proper