Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-02-07
CLOSE OF THE CONVENTION.
Three Interesting Sessions Ycster-
day-Thc Samcs(bnDgcd.


The final sessions Of the James-River
convocation were held yesterday in st.
Marks church. The attendance was large.
President J. J. Graydtt was In the chair
during the business meeting At 10 o'clock
the days work was opened with devO-
tional seryices. Rev. Edward Meade de-
livering the opening prayer. The Minis
tcrs nearly all talked ON the subject oil
coDeregationalism, and earnest pleas were
made for closer union between the
ministers and their congregations. Inc
devotional service lasted nearly an hour.
AT IL o'clock the Litany service Was read
ana ante-commun.on service was con-
Quoted by Rev. i. j. GfaVdct
REV. MIR. McORMICk'S SERMON.
Rev. j. {. Mccormick. of NesioVer'
preached an able and very Impressive
sermon. which was listened TO WIN Inc
closest attention. He took Tor MS ieA'
st. John tx, 4. II must Work the "oihs
Of Him that sent me while IL IS Jay
the night cometh. when no man ean
work"
Mr.. Mccormick pointed out how often
valuable opportunities were neglected. anu
before they came again the night OF
death had overtaken those TO whom they
were presented. At the conclusion or the
sermon Mr.. Mccormick sad; To-day
IS your lifetime; this Is your opportunity.
IL men would only do Gods work While
IL is day, when death came II would be
a victory. Opportunities neglected do not
return, therefore. let US accept the OPP
portunties for doing good now"
After the sermon a short business ses-
sion was held. The body decided to cnange
its name from THE James-River Con-
vocation" TO The RicAmond Convoca-
ton" The question OF supplying vacant
country church pulpits was discussed. Be
fore this had continued long II was
thought best OF take recess, when the
conyocation repaired TO the Sunday-schOol
room. where an elegant luncheon was
seryed
THE WORK NOT REPORTED.
~ the afternoon session the following
resolutions were then adopted:
Resolved. That the secretary be direct
cd 20 write 10 the Board OF Managers
OF the Domestic and Foreign Missionary
Society OF the Protestant Episcopal
Church Of the United States OF America,
and respectfully ask why contributions
to that part Of our domestic and foreign
missionary work, which is conducted by
The American Church Missionary Society,
are not reported In the Spirit OF Missions,
said society being recognized as auxiliary
10 the Board OF Missions.
Resolved. That the secretary call at
tention to the manifest injustice done
those churches which send part OF their
contributions TO the treasurer Of the
board ana part 20 the auxiliary society
If public acknowledgment il made OF
oniy a part of the contributions In toe
Spirit OF Missions. published by the Mis-
siOnary Society to which rne American
Church Missionary Society is auxiliary.
Resolved. That our secretary ask the
Board of Managers If room cannot be
made i'm the Spirit OF Missions for regu-
lar reports of the successful aud en-
couraging work Of our missionaries Ia
Brazil"
The convocation showed its interest in
the work of the city Missionary Society
by appointing a committee 10 confer with
the laymen who were appointed by the
missionary society 10 raise funds for con-
tinuing the services OF city missionary.
THE CLOSING SESSION.
At night evening prayer was read by
Rev. j. *. Mason. ID. D., and Rev. Martin
Johnson Then followed mJerestlng adj
dresses on the work OF the Brotherhood
OF ST. Andrew. by Judge j. c. Lamb and
Mr.. Stewart Woodward. At the close OF
these addresses Rev. Mr.. Grayatt presi-
dent of the convocation. returned thanks
to The rector for his attention 10 the
needs of the meetings; ID the choir, LOT
their regular attendance upon the ser
vices. and to the ladies' who were so
kind as TO furnish luncheon