Evening journal., 1897-06-03

The 111th annual convention of the
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Della
ware rame to a close In Christ Church,
Dover, last night.
Bishop Coleman presided, and 5. M.
Curtis of Newark. was unanimously
reelected secretary for the thirty-sixth
consecutive year. e. A. Van Trump, Of
Wilmington, was chosen assistant sec
retary. Prayer was conducted by Revs.
T. Gardiner I.ttell and j. l.. McKim.
At the afternoon session Il. T. Can
by, Thomas Holcomb and James J.
Ross were elected the Board Of Trus-
tees of the Diocese. Revs. II. Ashton
Henry, Charles E. Murray, George w.
Dame and Lyman S. NJ. Curtis were
elected members of the standing com
mittec of the diocese.
EARNEST WORDS FROM BISHOP.
Instead of the customary conyen-
tiun sermon by some OF the clergy,
Bishop Coleman delivered his tri-en-
NAL cnarge. The subject which he had
selected was Organic Unity Essential
to Church Growth"
He expressed the belief that Chris
tian unity would eventually result and
advised his hearers TO labor and pray
copal Church was the only one on
which all could unite, and advised
them not to be discouraged by the fact
that the membership in this country ID
as yet smaller than that Of some other
denominations.
"The character OF the recent papai
cncycllcal." he said. gives but little
ground of hope for an early reunion
with that branch OF the Catholic
Church. While one gladly aclnowl-
edges the charitable spirit as expressed
in much OF its language. one cannot
but lament the counteracting effect OF
its ill-grounded assumptions. To my
own mind, it looks as If Divine Provi-
dence even by this unfortunate and
otherwise ineffective pronunciamento
Is directing our steps all themore 10 re-
union with the Greek Church. The
cordial and honorable reception lately
accorded by distinguished representa-
tiyes OF that church TO the archbishop
OF York would seem TO furnish addi-
tional, reason for believing that ere
long such an understanding between
us may be reached as shall facilitate
the grand work which we have so much
at heart. As one contemplates what is
vet TO be done in the world ere 1t may
one cannot but yearn for a united
church. Such organic unity is not only
desirable, but essential for church
growth. II is possible Ii is Gods will
We can trust Him as to the time. BE
It ours to share in its accomplishment
in faith, in hope, and, above all, In
eharity"
TWO REFORMS HEARD FROM.
tions the convention heard all the re
ports OF standing committees.
Rev Jesse c. Taylor, Of the commit
tee on marriages and divorce, reported
having done all in his power TO hay,
the constitutional Convention amend
the Law. on divorces. A hearing was Sc
cured from the convention. The com
mittee regretted that the Constitutions
Convention had not made absolute di
vorce impossible.
The committee on prison reform
through Rev, f.. Nj. Munson, the chair
man. reported having been able to di
but little beyond keeping the matte
before the public.
REVIEW OF DELAWARE CHURCI
WORK.
After reviewing generally the worl
accomplished in all the parishes c
Delaware, Bishop Coleman paid touct
ing,tributes TO the memory of Colons
e! l.. Martin and j. Cloud Elliott, VIII
had died during the year.
The bishop also mentioned the com
plttion of ten years Of service OF Rev
charles f. Murray at st. Andrew
Cbhrch and Rev. II. Ashton Henry q
Trinity Church. He spoke of the goo
work of the Day Nursery and Hospita
for Babies, and said that its growt
was only hindered by the insufficienc
OF pecuniary means. He observed wit
regret the fact that many parishes ha
failed to aid the Diocesan Missionar
and Education Committee and request
ed that the convention pay particula
attention to this and the missionar
work at large.
The ordinations conducted durin
the year by the bishop we're John Fo'
ter Kirk; OF the Diocese of Pennsylvl
nit. February 27 1897, to deacons o
der Ordained to the priesthood-Wa
ter George Reed, of Massachusetts
William Bartlett Beach, of Delaware
II. c. G. Vincent, of Delaware; Ell
Biddeil Dean. Frank Howard Marshal
March Chase Mayo Robert Clarksc
Tongue, and George Hewson Wilson,
Connecticut. During the year q
bishop confirmed 610 persons, 155
whom in Delaware. He baptised l6 pc
sons, celebrated Holy Communion i
times. ordained one deacon, ordain'
priests. performed - marriages an
delivered 500 sermons and addresses.
Bishop Coleman spoke of the comiI
gathering OF bishops in London,
which he will be present, and referr'
TO the recent letter OF the pope in r
gard to Christian unity.
PRAISES THE NEW CONSTITUTE
Just before concluding Bishop Col
man said: You have heard of the a
peaTance before the Constitutional Co
vention of your committee on ma
rlages and divorces. We had a me
respectful hearing, and while the mel
bers of the convention did not see the
way 10 90 as far as we wished, II is
great satisfaction to know that by I
provisions of the new Constitution I
right OF meddling with this sacred a
fundamental matter is taken from {