The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-17
ST.ANDREW BROTHERS
SLIM ATTENDANCE AT THE STATE
COUNCIL YESTERDAY.
An Address by President Houghteling,
of the National Council-The
Services for To-day.

Considerable disappointment was express
ed at the slim attendance at the fourth annu-
al convention of the State Council of the
brotherhood of st. Andrew, which began
it's work at st. Pau.s Church yesterday
morning. 1t was accounted for by the fact
that the diocesian convention is to be held
shortly, and that the delegates could not
afford to attend both. While the attendance
was small, considerable enthusiasm marked
the work at the different sessions held dur
ing the day. After addresses OF welcome
delivered by Bishop John Hazen White and
Rev. @. A. Christensen the business meeting
was called to order by w. A. Bray. vice
president of the State Council. S. A. Haines,
Of this city, was chosen chairman to preside
In the absence of president William F.
Stilz, who has removed to Philadelphia, and
J. II. McSheehy. of Logansport, was elected
secretary Of the convention. Committees
were appointed and reports heard from the
different chapters throughout the State.
Frank Abbot read a report of work in the
boys chapters. Reports indicated that the
work OF the brotherhood Is progressing IA
vorably. The following officers of the State
Council were elected for the ensuing year:
President. r. B. Hillery, Of Indianapolis;
Il.
Of Indianapolis; members of the STATE Coun-
Gil, T. j. Stewart, of Lafayette; Harry ].
McSheehy. of Logansport, and Mr.. Booth,
or Evansville. During the noon recess lunch
con was served in the parish house.
At the afternoon session a number Of ad-
dresses were made on subjects pertinent to
the work OF the brotherhood. THE Spiritual
Work Of the Brotherhood Man" was dis
crIC cnd nv NJ
Trinity Church. Michigan City, and Rev. A.
j. Graham, rector of Christ Church. Indian
apolis. Rev. n. w. Heermans spoke Of what
might be accomplished by the brotherhood
man through individual efforts, and Rev. A.
). Graham dwelt upon the effects that might
De accomplished in the social sphere. Rev.
Z. Z, Coo.baugh, rector Of Trinity Church.
LoganspOrt, talked of brotherhood Work
In the Cottage. He thought that the ex-
tension not only OF the brotherhood, but of
the cnurch as well. depended upon the efforts
or the brotherhood TO reach the people by
personal contact. The social questions met
by the brotherhood man, Rev. Mr.. Grannis
the broad line of the golden rule. Rev w.
w. Raymond, rector of ST. Thomas's Church
Plymouth. read an interesting paper on the
brotherhood in Small Parishes He de-
plored the fact that there were so many
churches and parishes throughout the coun-
try where the Brotherhood of st. Andrew
was entirely unknown and no idea enter
tanned OF the work 1t was undertaking to
accomplish. In his own experience ne had
found the brotherhood very helpful. The
brotherhood had staying qualities. he
where 1t has obtained foothold for the pur-
pose OF expanding and charging the church
5s Accomplished by brotserHood men if tsey
would follow Christ's example and do indi-
vidual work. The work should be. carried
into houses Of the rich and into the dwelling
places OF publicans and sinners, just as
Christ had done. The gospel, he said. is not
irrepressib1e. Il is sent before It is called
for. The work done in the rural parishes
was as seed sown, and the harvest time
into the cities. He thought that the brother
hood was coming to be recognized as a pow
erful factor in the upbuilding of the church
Chairman Haines read message of greet
ing from the brotherhood convention being
held at Rochester. nt
James L. Houghteling. of Chicago. presi-
of st. Andrew. spoke of the duties Of the
director and secretary. Mr.. Houghteiing
prefaced his remarks by referring to the
years ago. AT that time. he said there was
but small attendance, and no one then
foresaw that the brotherhood would grow
should feel discouraged, he thought, because
there were so many empty benches. as the
work to be accomplished did not depend so
much upon the number engaged in Ii, but
the enthusiasm and spirit displayed The
brotherhood has made itself felt, he said,
and the spiritual life of the church has i'm
proved under it's influence.
The secretary and director ought to have
high ideals, Mr.. Houghteling thought, and
should believe that they are doing the work
Of Christ The IDEAL dirsse a a must asn be ,n
Lord in glory, and who cannot forget 1t.
eff you have such a man in your chapter
Speaker, ''providing he has intellect and one
or two other things He must be sympa-
thetic and able to understand the doubts
be able and willing to do anything. He must
not EXPECT other men in the chapter to I'M
dertake work he is not himself willing TO
do To be an ideal secretary, Mr.. Hough-
be systematic and prompt. The twelve nun
dred secretaries throughout the country are
for 1he nave Oh d Ine Dro
those of ideal men,, said Mr.. Houghtelingy
in conclusion, "but ideal men are the kind
that make chapters The other kind kills
Mr.. Haines took the floor and said that a
motion to hold the next annual convention at
the same time. the diocesan convention was
sition 10 this proposition, and the question
was referred to the executive committee IT
is believed that II both conventions are neld
at the same time the attendance Will be
larger, as the delegates will not be under the
necessity OF making two trips to the meeting
place: Attention vas called to the fact that
of the BROTHERHOOD is contributed to the
church papers. and the secretary was in
structed TO prepare copy each month and
forward IL TO the editors Of the different or
CANS. Secretaries of the chapters were also
Instructed TO send items to the State secre-
tary each month. The business session was
then declared adjourned.
At the session last night number of short
addresses were made on the subjects, shall
We Go to Church, and 1.-THE Christian
Young Man of To-day"
The following programme has been ar
ranged for to-day:
7:sO-Corporate communion. st. Paurs
Chapel.
Regular morning services. 1o:45 a. M;
Grace Cathedral, preacher; Christ Church,
sermon by Right Rev. John Hazen White.
Holy Innocents, sermon by Rev. w. w. Ray
mond; st. Paurs, annual brotherhood ser
mon, Right Rev. Davis Sessums, New Or
leans.
Afternoons, mass meeting st. Paups
Church, Right Rev. John Hazen White. pre-
siding. Common Sense In Religion" (a)
'In Use of Language" S. A. Haines; CD "In
Doctrine" Rev. C. A. Christensen; (c) I'm
Preaching" Rev. J. A. Rondthaler; (d) "In
Work. W. V. Wheeler. superintendent Res
cue Mission. 4:30. Christ Church, evening
prayer and sermon, by Right Rev. Davis
Sessums.
Evening-st Paurs Church dt is expected
that all four parishes will unite I'm this serv-
ice). evening prayer and addresses, as fol-
lows: Watch Ye," J. l. Honghteling;
Hazen White; "Quit You Like Men; Be
Strong" Right Rev. Davis Sessums; $3.50,
farewell meeting. conducted by Rev. A. j.
Graham.