The record-union., 1899-10-19
THE CONvOCATION ADJOURNS
REPORTS ON THE CONDITION
OF PARISHES.
Episcopal Delegates Conclude Their
Business and Adjourn
Sine Die.

The Episcopal Convocation concluded
Its business yesterday afternoon ana
adjourned sine die about 3:3O o'clock.
In honor of st. Luke's Day Bishop
Moreland celebrated holy communion
prior TO the opening of the session ana
administered the sacrament to the del
gates.
At the opening of the convocation at
10 O'clock the Bishop called for reports
from the ministers on the condltlon OF
their respective charges.
In the absence of Rev. c. c. Pierce
Of PlacerviIle Ell Dorado County, his
report was read by the Bishop, who re-
marked that Rev Mr.. Pierce had been
rector of the Placerville church for
many years and conducts his work
among the people in manner peculiar
to himself. He is an energetic evangel-
list, and labors at all times and in all
places.
Rev. William Bollard of Vallejo re-
ported that the population of that place
is shifting one, and almost heathen-
ish from a religious point of view, and
that godlessness is there in it's ripest
form. There is a good church in that
town, and there are no pew rents.
Rev. T. H. Gilbert of Red Bluff said
that while his parish was not a perfect
one, still he was proud of it, Perfect
harmony prevails among the members
of the congregation and between them
and the rector, and the church is free
from debt. There are some drawbacks
such as the tendency among people TO
remove to the larger cities and the dis
regard of the Sabbath by business men.
He favored a law that would require
business to be suspended on Sunday
and then the employees of merchants
would have no excuse for not attending
church.
Rev. J. T. Shurtleff of Auburn hav-
ing been obliged to return home, F. p.
Tuttle responded for him. He said that +
for a number of years the rector had
no permanent place of abode, but that
81 500 had been advanced with which
to build a rectory The guild will do
all in its power to assist in raising the
money to meet the cost. The priests
of the church are entitled to the best
10 be had, and should be encouraged
and strengthened in their labors for
the Lord.
Rev. John Partridge Of Petaluma
said that although his parish has not
increased much in numbers, yet it is
able to pay it's debts, and the people
are faithful. A new church and parish
house was built, costing between $13,
600 and $4,000
Rev. w l. Clark has quite a large
field of labor. His charge embraces
Napa, Amador YOlo and SolanO
Counties. Though the towns in those
counties have struggling missions, the
church people are not negligent in Civ
ing in support of Gods work. The pros
poets at Jackson and Vacaville are
bright and a church may be erected in
each of those towns Sutter Greek is
in the same category.
In the absence Of Rev. Caleb Benham
of Eureka, Humboldt County, Bishop
Moreland made a few remarks relative
to affairs there. The rector, he said,
was prevented from attending the con-
vocation by the death of a member OF
his congregation. Before visiting Eu-
reka, he said, he had a vague idea that
the place was principally a timbering
town. He explained how surprised he
was while standing on the hurricane
the chimes of bells, which became more
distinct as the steamer came nearer to
the port. They We're pealing forth the
old hymn. All Hail. the Power OF
Jesus" which was meant as a greet
ing to their Bishop. Eastern people
who do not know anything about the
people of California have a peculiar
idea of the character of people who live
in the far West. and they no doubt
would be surprised were they able to
witness the hospitable actions of the
CaIifornians.
In calling on Rev. A. George of St.
Andrews Mission in Sacramento and
of Chico, Bishop Moreland referred 20
him as a prince of missionaries. The
latter reported that two years and a
half ago st. Andrews Mission was es-
tablshed by Rev. c. L. Mel rector of
St. Paurs Church. 1t was subsequently,
closed, but reopened by Bishop Graves
of the Platte, who was here during
Bishop Wingtields illness, and after
his death. Bishop Moreland had prom
ised to give $3.50 to help erect a new
church, and the speaker could see the
way clear for about $1,000 for the pur-
pose. The mission in this city has SUI
fered some on account of his absence
one-half of the time.
Reports were also made by Revs. w.
h Stoy of Marysville, J. H. Water
man of Benicia, w. ]. O'Brien of Red
ding. w. A. Rimer of Nevada City, w.
II. Stewart of Virginia City, J. B. Eddie
of Carson, Fenton Smith of Grass Val
ley, Octavius Parker of Yreka, and
Pinnegar of Reno.
The Committee on Union made its
report.
The Standing Committee was organ
lied by the selection of Rev. j. Part
ridge as Chairman and Rev. c. L. Miel
Secretary.
a Committee on Investment was ap-
pointed, consisting of c. w. Bush and
w f. Deal, to act with the Bishop.
A resolution by Rev. j. FL. Gilbert
was adopted, that the convocation ap-
prove the Bishops suggestion for an
offering on the first Sunday in Advent
in each parish and mission for the mis-
sion general fund also of an offering
on Christmas, to be set apart for the
fund for aged and infirm clergymen.
Recess was then declared, and the