Evening journal., 1895-10-17

Bishop Nicholson's Closing Address.
other Incidents of the Council.
Promptly at 10 o'clock this morning the
council Of the New York and Philadel
phis Synod settled down TO work at the
Reformed Episcopal Church OF the Cove
nant, Bihhop Nicholson presiding.
Fully an hour WAS consumed In the
debate upon instructions OF Genera
Secretary Huntington regarding hE
official visits to the various Parishes In
advance nent of church extension
There wSs almost an eqaal division on
the subject OF sending the general secre
tary out on regular Itinerary
because there would be expenses OF the
secretary to pay, together with the
expenses Of supply in his parish at
Newark every Sunday. II WAS referred
to a special committee.
While. the special committee WAS
celebrating in an adjoining room, 10
was suggestl d that an independent fund
be made out for the payment OF the
secretstys expenses in order to carry
on the work The responses were small
however, and this plan was dropped
Here vote OF thanks WAS rendered
Rev G f Hendricks and ths active
members Of Covenant Church for the
hospitality and interest shown in the
success OF this council
Bishop Campbell, chairman Of the
special committee to plan for the secrets
~ S support in itinerary work, reported
that instead Of the original plan TO keep
the general secretary on the move, it had
been decided that general exchange Of
ali the ministers take placs on any day
/ to be selected, when each visiting min
lister could then raise the church exten
sion collection. The general seccetsry
would then have AMPLY to oversee the
work aud $50 was appropriated for
| postage expenses
DR.. Hoffman. Ia moving the adoption
Of the company's 8 report, called attention
to the fact that the ministers need not
vote with the idea OF dishing up several
old sermons during tue year as the
specified day occurred, but once between
| councils A committee was appointed
to select the day aud keep the project
moving. The committee consists OF De-
Huntington, DR.. Hoffman and Mr.
Savery.
Rev @. F Hendricks offered resolu
/ tion Of sincere thanks to the press Of
/ Wilmington for most liberal ana accurate
reports Of the synod's proceedings and Of
Bishop Lltane's polished sermon.
Rev. Thomas J Mason said: IL take
pleasure ia seconding the motion. In
Wilmington we have most courteous
newspaptrs. They publish our church
notices entirely free of charge and are
noted for excellent treatment Of the
clergy" The snyod adopted the resolu
tion by a rising vote.
Bishop Nicholson made the cl7sing
address to the convention.
Business Of Yesterday Afternoon.
Bishop Nicholson was reelected ptesi.
dent and Rev W. II Latrobe, OF Scran-
ton, Pa, vice president Rev. f d.
| Reynolds. of Philadelphia, was chosen
as secretary and Joseph Barton, Of PhllR
delphla, treasurer.
Reports OF their work were read by
Bishop Nicholson aud Treasurer Barton
as announced yesterday.
Dr. q w Huntington. general secre
tary Of the Board OF Church Extension,
described discoursging apathy in the
church as regards this department.
Prompt co operation by the council and
outlines for progressive work were rec
commended Dr. Huntington's report
was adopted and on motion OF Bishop
Campbell was referred to a committee for
further consideration and report on the
recommendations Of tho secretary The
cheIr appointed Bishop Campbell and
Rev. Dr. j. Howard Smith as the com
mittse on general seeretary's report.
Interesting discussions foll9wed the
pledges for funds for synod purposes and
Of the synod trust fund.
Last Nights Missionary Meeting.
Bishop w. A Campbell, presiding
/ bishop OF the United States, presided al
I the missionary service last night. Ad
/ dresses wsr5 made by Rev Dr. Hoffman,
Rev Dr. Tracy, Of Philadelphia, Rsv J
I Simpson Trotter, Of Canada, aud Bishop
Nicholson The speeches we're very
earnest appeals for missions
Upon resuming business. 600 coples
Of the sermon OF Bishop Latene were or
dered printed for distribution. Rsso
lutions of thanks from the jurisdiction Of
the South, for aid extended were pre-
sentsd aud ordered to be recorded A
dispatch, bringing Christian greetings
from the Synod Of Chicago, now in session,
to the synod in session here, was received
during the afternoon and suitable re
sponses were ordered made
The council accepted the invitation TO
meet in the Church Of Our Redeemer
Philadelphia, ia 1896
Notes OF ro-day's Business.
The Sunday School OF the Rsconclls-
tion Church, Philadelphia, pledged $e5
to the general fund
Before the adoption of the Flnancl
Committees report, Rev. Sydney N
Usher, rector Of the Vest Chester
parish made plea for better recognition
cf his church In the appropriations. H'
WAS persuaded to Withdraw the resolution
be offered because Of the establishment
Of dangerous precedent
Rector Hendricks presented the bill O
expenses OF this synod, amounting Il
$3.50, which had bsen expended in pro
viding meals for the delegates In thi
basement Of the church
Revs. George w. Huntington, w. 7
Sabine and iohn Dennis, and Messrs
George G Miller and w. w. Lathrol
were appointed committee to look sfte
the Bassinger Home for aged and dis
abled ministers.
Bishop Campbell offered a resolution
providing that as additional funds ar
received they should be disposed OF b
the finance COMMITTEES TO chnrche
! standing in the greatest need Of help