The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-05-21

this Council on the propriety OF bring
ing the convocations into canonical con-
nect!on with the diocese.
Tho majority report recommends that
the whole diocese be divided into mis-
sionary districts, 20 be known as conVo-
cations, the chief purpose OF which snall
be TO arouse and further the missionary
interests and zeal IN the several parishes.
Convocatlons have existed as voluntary
and independent organizations for many
years There are now five conventions
in the diocese.
POSTPONED A YEAR
Rev. w. d. Smith, OF Fredericksburg.
repudlated the implication that the ma
iority report VISA inspired by selfish mo-
lives. After prolonged and at times
sharp discussion, 4 resolution, introduced
by Rev. DR. John McGnl, was adopted
which practically leaves the matter In
statu quo until the Council meets~ next
year.
A letter was read from Rev. VIM. 5.
Campbell. secretary Of the Virginia Bible
Society. stating that there were assem-
bled at Camp Lee. in Richmond about
three thousand troops, many or Wnom
were without Bibles and asked that
any one desiring 70 air in purchasing
Bibles for the soldiers % do so at once.
Rev Nelson =. Dame offered a resolu-
ton which enables the Bishop to appoint
ministers from each convocation to MI
vacant churches The resolution was
unanimously adopted.
FINANCE
Mr.. Joseph Bryan reported from the
Committee on Finance showing balance
Of Sgg453 in the treasury. the largest ball
ance for some years. This balance was
augmented by the generosity OF Bishop
Whittel who again contributed 500 10
the fund from his Salary. The meeting
then adjourned until 4 o'clock. when the
closing session OF the Council was held.
At the reconvening Rev. I. II. Ware,
offered resolution Of thanks TO the
people OF Winchester. which was adopted
THE SEMINARY NATTER.
After a discussion Rev Landon X.
Mason withdrew his resolution In connec-
Eion with a proposed change in the close
CORPORATION feature Of the Board OF
Trustees OF the Seminary in favor OF DR..
Angus Crawfords substitute, which Is In
part. In view OF the close and sympa-
thetlc touch with the alumni he earnestly
requests the Board Of Trustees In the
exercising Of its appointing power In fill
ing vacancies, said board 10 nominate
in each case not less than three men
from which they express their prefer
ence for the person 10 Ill such vacancy
The method of taking and determining
the same 70 be such as the trustees may
deem best. The resolution was adopted.
He also offered a resolution embodying
these two important points. The trus-
tees OF the Seminary are requested 10 so
change Article as 10 allow the election
10 the Board of Trustees OF other than
Virginians. and further. the faculty OF
the Seminary can be elected on the board
This resolution was also adopted by a
| large majority.
COLORED WORK.
Rev. John w. Johnson addressed the
/ Council on the colored work In Virginia
/ and appealed for a Bishop for the colored
| people which matter viii be considered
at to-morroWs session. The Council then
! adjourned.
| At the meeting OF tho Woman's Auxil-
/ iary over whose deliberations Miss Sal
| lie Stewart. OF Alexandria, presided, the
following resolutions OF thanks were I'M
animously adopted:
That a vote OF thanks be rendered the
| Committee OF Arrangements for the ad-
mirable and efficient way In which they
provided for the comfort of tho Auxil-
| iarv. 10 the members OF the Junior Aux
iiary for their ready and cheerful yea
| I'm meeting the delegates and escortine
| them 10 their homes TO the rector for the
! use OF the chapel. and 70 the citizens OF
Winchester tor their delightful and
charming hospitality"
At business meeting OF the Auxiliary
only routine business was transacted.