The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-05-19
fore a branch is found actively working

In every parish.
THE coLoRFD RACE.
Among our various Macedonian calls
none should be more needed than that
which comes from the colored race.
we have buen so Interested in the
DIVISION OF the diocese, In the missionary
work among our white population and
In the development of the Woman's
Auxiliary. that the question may be
asked, have we not lost sight Of Ethiopia
In our midst. blindly stretching forth
her hands unto God? How little has
been done by us for this people, Would
not the few churches OF our communion
Tor TINS race In our diocese be shut up
II 1t were not for contributions from
other dioceses? Virginia was not IN
mindful OF her duty TO this race I'm the
past. Ought she to let its cry rise UNI
needed now? 1t seems to us this people
needs the scriptured catechetical and
hturgical training Of our Church. We
are responsible for giving 1t to them.
10 TINS end we think II would be well
for the Council to show it's interest i'm
this work by recommending an offertory
10 be taken up In the churches Of this
diocese for II. and providing a place
| for recording the amount of their con-
tributions in our parochial reports. In adj
dtion, wherever possible. special s-r-
| vices should be held by our clergy for
colored people in country parishes. as
well as in towns and cities. believing
| that Gods blessing will attend our
| faithful efforts in this behalf
Your committee cOnnot close without
| noting an improvement in church music
| in the diocese. They respectfully sug-
| gest that rectors should avail themselves
Of the wealth Of fine hymn tunes CON
! tanned In the new musical editions OF the
hymn book. and of the great settings Of
the cantatas by recognized ecclesiastical
! composers, thereby avoiding all light and
! Inappropriate music in the service Of the
! sanctuary. They also recommend that
rcctors should enlist in the musical ser
vice Of the church the aid Of thos mem
bers Of the congregation who have vocal
power and musical ability. thus making
the common praise Of God a voluntary
service by his people in His Holy Tenn
pie.
Bishop white reiterated the statement
made by him on the previous day. that
the Council had done nothing # late
within its bounds in supporting the color
ed churches since the old diocese Of
Virginia had been subdivided. The CJun-
eli was absolutely helpless as TO the
increasing Of the number Of colorcd min
isters
cANoN "A.
Rev. b. NJ Randolph submitted the
report Of the special committee appoint
ed the previous day 10 consider the
amendments offered by Bishop White
to canon If. as to the issuing Of Gre
dentials of lay delegates. their election.
etc. Upon the recommendation Of the
| Committee, the amendments were adopt
cd.
Rev. Randolph submitted another re-
| f..- / nj
| John Page which seeks TO have Tn, lay
delegates to hold over until next Easter
Monday or until their successors had
been appointed by the vestry. The re-
port stated that tn adoption Of the
amendment would DO 10 harm. but II
was necessary. Under the amendment
delegates might hold over from year &c
year. if the vestry neglected 10 elect theli
successor. Upon the recommendation OF
the committee the amendment was r.
jocted.
Upon the suggestion OF Rev. Meade 2
resolution was adopted providing for tn
printing Of SOC copies OF the journal OF
1884. with the canons appended, and 8
, ! copies of the canons also.
At the reqest of the same gentleman
the president was authorized 10 appcin
, a committee Of one minister and on
, | lavman TO examine the office Of tn
! / secretary. ana submit a I-H'iA 10 t4'
! next Council. The president appointe'
Rev. J. X. Mason and Frank II. McGuir
members Of that committee. Rev. Nel
+ son l.. Dame offered The following:
, Resolved. that a commttc- Of three
two clergymon and one layman. DE ap
pointed to consider the whole subject o
+ church finance I'm our diocese, as T.
both principles and methods, and t.
make such suggestions as may seem L
promise Improvement in this department
of our church. and TO report at the mex
, Council
o. The resolution was adopted and tn
, president appointed Revs. y. j.. Dam
1. ard j. =. Tyler. and Mr.. Albert Baker
If Winchester. members Of that commi,
o tee
The subject Of the brotherhood wa
then brought up for discussion. and o.
F. motion Of Rev. j. r. Ellis. it was mad
, the special order. at 4:3o y. NJ. tn
Council took a recess for dinner.