The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-08

| power Of the Kingdom OF God In the
world Is from on high. The Bible, inc
sacraments and all that pertains TO he
Church have their power from on hish.
The Brotherhood. he said. had human
| side which might be full OF mistakes, but
/ IL had also a divine side in the power
which made Il Efficient When IN the
| past the Church had depended on any
| thing else she had failed. Her power as
not OF earth. ii is only when she lifts
her eyes TO the hills from whence cometn
her help that she Is victorious.
II the Brotherhood looked 10 its orsaai-
zation for success Il would fail. but II
II would seek power from on nigh IL would
be clothed with strength. IL has Work
TO do in respect 20 the elevation OF the
country I'm which we live: II need not
work Oh this line as an organization. but
Il can work as individuals. 1T has a
work to do In the home life. he said.
The sacrcdness OF the marriage tie is
ignored iu many a home. II Is ours 10
lay our hand on the home life and say.
that what God has Joined together all
judges and tribunals and legislatures en-
never sever
This sentiment was greeted with con-
tinucd applause By the audience.
said this power would not be felt until
the need OF II was felt. In a most earn
est address he urged every member or
the Brotherhood &c. re ,ization OF ms
need OF power and 20 an earnest EFFORT
10 obtain 80 in Gods Apo ated way
GREAT OVATION.
At the conclusion n the regular pro-
gramme Right Rev. J. Philip Du Moulin
lord. Bishop of Niagara. was introduced.
His appearance was the si-nal for the
most remarkable scene Of the convention
thus far The delegates rose 20 their feet
and gave the bishop an ovation which
lasted several minutes. When the ap
plause had ceased the bishop referred
10 the home duties be had laid down 10
attend the convention. lie told hv way
OF illustration Of "a bishops servant. who
was dissatisfied with his job, 90 whom The
lisbon said pat. what kind Of Job would
YOU like?' The reply was. Well. for
olane dacent job. I'd ike 70 De bishop.
Bishop Du Moulin thcn described the
labors connected with the office be held.
lie made some telling remarks upon the
subject Of the conference. The bishop is
"a striking figure. Ills dress is that of the
English bishop including the knee
breeches and apron. Ills every movement
and utterance gives an impression OF
strength. Devotional service I'm prepare
ton for the corporate celebration or the
Holy Communion. by Rev. Jno Williams.
OF 81 Rarraba's for October 18th, was held
this evening.
THE THIRD DAY.
The third day of the Eleventh Annual
Convention of the brotherhood OF -.
Andrew opened at am early hour, wren
Right Rev. John Dowdcn. Lord Bishop or
Fdinburgh Scotland. celebrated tie rely
COMMUNION in Old Trinity az $50 a. VI.
4 large portion Of the delegates we're
present The convention. after the SCI
vices. adjourned 10 meet later In isi-
ness session and devotional meeting 20
Carnegie Hall.
Pishon Dowden was assisted in the celo-
bration OF the communion by Right Rev.
Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead. Of Pitts
bureh: Rev Nj. Lucien Lee kinsolfins.
Of Brazil. a brother Of the bishop OF
Texas. and Rev Dr. \. ". Arundel or
Trinity church.
The carly morning service was verr vel
attended. fully 900 communicates being
gathered together. il continued until
o'clock.
The devotional exercises opened IN
Carnegie Music Hall ~ g.3o a. VI. I'm tAe
absence OF President James /. Housn-
telling. who had been appointed 20 CO ~
duct the services, his place was itAt
tv General Secretary John w Wood. OF
New York. The lower floor Of tho hall
was well filed with delegates, about 60
being present. while number OF Visitors
were scattered through the galleries. The
stage was banked with ferns and plants
OF various species, the president taoie
being ornamented by large punch ol
yellow chrysanthemhns.
The exercises opened By singing ~
frff frr
prayers boz Secretary Wood William q.
Sturefs Of Christ church. New Haven,
and others.
President silas McBee. Of suwanec.
Tenn who was the day before elected
president Of the convention. took RE
chair while the secretary and several OF
of the vice-presidents occupied seats on
the stage. Inc business session onr9ed
with the singing OF Ancient Days hy
the delegates and prayer. When rcft'h
tions were called for hy the president tho
convention by a rising vote upon motion
sent its sympathy and love . -ir -
Harry Davis. Of Philldsiol.a, who on ac-
count Of sickness was unable 10 be pres
cut.
\ resolution was offered TO appoint
committee 10 draft fitting testimonials on
the deaths OF the late Archbishop Of Cam
terbury and Bishop Arthur Cleveland
Coke. of Western New York.
The following were appointed on the
committee Right Rev. Philip Du Moulin.
bishop of Niagara; President James l..
H0uehteiing and Secretary John W.
Wood
The secretary then read the report or
the international convention commit.
The report described the trip Of the COM
mlttee through England and other coun-
tries where the Brotherhood exists, and
stated that all indications pointed TO
successful outcome of the efforts TOW ard
an international gathering iE tbs country
next year. The committee consists Of tie
following. For the brotherhood JIM tie
United States-Silas McBee. John Seelcy
Ward Jr.. ". c. sturgis. II. O. W. Eng
Ueh. for the Brotherhood IN Cana Ia. y.
Farrar Davidson. r. Nash0n Rogers,
Spencer Nung. james L. Houchteling.
A personal letter 20 the convention from
the great English statesman. Hon. ". +.
Gladstone. was read by President slias
McBee. and heartily applauded
Communications were also read from
various brotherhood chapters throughout
the country. expressing their conera- lia-
tons. and their regrets that they could
not be present
Tho time for the conference not having
arrived. and al the business having been
concluded. Rev l<nsolNing was invited
10 address the convention on Missionary
Work In Brazil The speaker made sn
eloquent plea for the brotherhood 10 send
out men 10 engage in the held of mission
AIRY work They could not expect 10 mere
ly sow Church literature and have the
communicates spring zap. but workers
must 20 out. as the apostles OF old. for
personal effort. The report of the work
done by the Church in Brazil was de-
-nr-hal In g-nMInE lcrIns. E.E. kLn.uL-