The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-26
THE CONVENTION
ENDS ITS LABORS
The EpiscopaIians Adjourn After a
Very Busy Session.
MUCH HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED.
An Important Amendment to the Con-
stitution as to Church Unity Being
One of the Most Important Acts.
Marriage and Divorce goes Over

WASHINGTON. Oct. 25.-After ses-
sion of three weeks. the Episcopal con-
vention Of 1898 came to an end tonight
Never has the Council transacted more
business as at this meeting, or so much Of
vital importance. The work has included
complete revision of the constitution
with many important amendments to the
canons.
The new constitution will have TO be
ratified by the next succeeding conven-
ton three years hence before it becomes
operative. A matter which has received
the earnest attention of the Council has
been the question Of Church unity upon
which an amendment to the constitution
was adopted.
NEW BOUNDARY LINES.
A REIMBURSEMENT has been made OF the
boundary lines of the missionary districts
in the West and Northwestern parts Of
the United States: a new diocese in In
diana has been created: six missionary
bishops elected; one for the Church in
Brazil and discussions held bearing on the
extension Of the Church work in Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippines.
The failure of the new proposed canon
on marriage and divorce caused consider
able surprise. but this has been left 10 "A
committee Of thirteen members TO pre-
pare a report 10 be made public nine
months before the next convention.
DIR. HALL NOT ELECTED
The Rev. George Calvin Hall. Arch
deacon Of Wilmington. Del. nominated
by the House OF Bishops yesterday for
missionary bishop Of KyOto Japan, failed
of election by the Deputies to-day The
highest testimonials were paid 10 the
character Of DR.. Hail. but in the opinion
Of the deputies. his age-hfty-two years
is bar TO the successful conduct Of ac-
tive work in the new field and To a ready
acquisition of the japanese language.
In the House OF Deputies, the following
were appointed members Of the special
committee, to examine and report on
matters pertaining 10 marriage and d.
vOrce and 10 print the same nine months
before the meeting Of the next general
convention: Rev. Drs. Hoffman. New
York. Davenport. Tennessee. Mann, West
Missouri; Fulton. Pennsylvania; Eccles-
ton. Maryland: Lobdel. Western New
York. and Messrs r. a. Lewis, Penn |
sylvania; Stetson. New York; Miller, |
Georgia; Stanley, Washington; Light |
ner. Minnesota, and Bradford Delaware. |
The presiding officer. Rev. Morgan Dix, |
Is ex-officiO chairman OF the committee.
ARTICLE TX. AGREED TO.
Article O. on which there has been |
some differences between the two houses,
was finally agreed upon to-day.
An essential feature Is that which pro-
vides for courts Of appeal for the re-
vision of the determination of courts OF
review on questions OF doctrine. faith or |
worship.
The election Of a bishop for the mis-.
sionary district OF KyOto. Japan, will be
filled during the recess. according 10
canons provided therefor.
Tonight both houses sitting in joint
session brought the convention to a close
with devotional exercises and the read
Ing Of the pastoral letter. The service
was q most impressive one. the bishops
appearing In their fun robes of Office.
The pastoral TecOunts briefly the work
lone by the council asks that next Whit
Sunday. the seventh semi-centenial an |
lyersary Of the Book Of Common
Prayer. be observed in the churches.
nails with satisfaction the wonderful
harmony with which this general con-
'entiOn. by the adoption Of an amend
nent 10 our constitution has, without
the use or lowering the value
II the prayer DoOkt opened the way To-
ward training congregations Of Chris
ians unused to our Liturgical forms 10
ccustOm themselves, by process of edu-
alton, TO approach and desire them
Says that we are glad while insisting |
lpOn the Importance Of keeping the public
chool system of education free from po-
itical intrigue or den0minal intrusion.
o urge all the more that IL must be com
,lemented and consecrated by the most
dreful and definite training In religious
ruth in the family and in the Sunday
chools in chprch schools and in COLI
eyes. and IN the careful teachings OF the
leroy OF the church; recognizes the earn
ST and effective work Of the various or
Of the church and calls at
ention 10 the fact that the list Of COM
lunicants has grown ten per cent. I'm the
asst three years. and that the contribu-
ions during that time exceeded these Of
he like preceding period by $1l50Ol4.'
A resolution by Rev. Mr.. Stuck of
DALLAS proposing a memorial chapel at
JAMESTOWN, Va, where the first Episco-
al church in this country was adopted.
fter being modified by giving the APP
OF the council 10 the future