The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-02-03

OF the Fergus Fails division. In this
connection it is said that Superinten-
dent W. +. Tyler, ofthe Terminals divi-
sions will be transferred to Melrose,
where he will become superintendent of
the Fergus Falls.
The Northern Co
One of the most satisfactory and
valuable ministerial meetings ever
held in Northern Minnesota was the
Northern convo cation which assem-
bled in this city last week. There
were present:
The Dean of the Cow ocation, Arch
deacon j. A. Giltillan of White Earth.
DIR. A. W. Ryan and Rev. E. c. John
son of Duluth.
Rev. VIM. Tus on, New Paynesville.
Rev. r. r. McVettie, of Wadena.
Rev. Aug. Andren, of Cloquet.
Rev. H. F. Parshall, of St. Cloud.
Rev. c. F. Kite, General Missionary
Rev. I. Alleyne, of Alexandria.
Rev. F. A. Allen, of st. Paul.
The First meeting was on Tuesday
evening. DR.. Ryan, of Duluth, who
was to have preached. was detained
at home, and Rev. J. A. Gilfllan
made an interesting address on Mis-
sionary work as it has fallen within
his own observation. For nearly
twenty-five years he has been mission
AIRY in charge of the White Earth
Indians and otfe Chippewa bands
of the North, and the lumbermen in
the pineries. He gave very inter-
estfng account of the work and the
requirements of those two classes of
people, filled with personal expert
ences and anecdotes. It was a pleas
ant address and a powerful appeal for
the extension of the work. On We'd
Enesday Holy Communion was cele-
brated, and Rev. E. C. Johnson of
Duluth preached an eloquent sermon,
which was we'll received. In the alb
sence of DR.. Ryan, paper prepared
by him on the Church Prayer Book,
was read by Rev. J. F. Hamilton. 1t
was an interesting discussion of the
beauties and adaptation of the liturgy
of the church for it's uses, dwelling t
length upon the dignity and parity OF
its literary style. The essay itself
was remarkable for its polished die
ton, and it's rare analy teal discrimi-
nation.
The organization of the Convoca-
ton was perfected by the selection of
Rev. H. F. Parshall of st. Cloud, for
secretary, the Reverend Dean being
the presiding officer, ex oGcio. ..
!, On Wednesday afternoon the paper
of DR.. Ryan was discussed, and fol-
lowing the discussion oral reports
were made by the several ciergymen
of the progress and prospects of the
work of the h lrch in their respective
fields. Most of them are missionaries,
there being but four self-sustaining
parishes within the conversational jur-
jurisdiction. These reports were of
the most encouraging nature.
In the evening a most enjoyable
service was held, conducted by Rev.
H., F. Parshall, assisted by Rev. F.
A. Allen of St. Paul. A screen had
been spread over the chancel opening,
and the church was darkened. Mr..
Allen operated an oxy hydrogen lime
light stereopticon projecting the serv-
ices upon the screen, and the otficiat-
ing minister and the people joined in
the regular church liturgy. 1t was
unique and interesting. This was
followed by a most interesting and
instructive lecture on Church History
in early Britain, illustrated by a,
large number of Photographic slides.
These pictures impressed upon the
minds of the audience, as in no other
way possible, the facts given by the
lecturer. The subject matter was
carefully prepared and very eloquent
" told, and the illustrations of the
old. ruined churches and other feat.
ures were sharply defined on the
screens. It was q delightful entertain
ment
On Thursday morning at 1880 the
Holy Communion was celebrated, and
at g the regular session commenced
with morning prayer. Rev. c. F.
Kite, q missionary who is travelling