The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-10-03
ELABORATE MUSICAL SERVICE
BISHOP FUTILE CELEBRANT OF THE
HOLY COMMUNION.
Other Dignitaries Take Prominent
Part-Majority OF the Diocescs
Represented i'm the Meeting.

SAN FRANCISCO, oct. 2.-The Triennial
Convention of the Episcopal Church OF
America was formally organized to-day by
the election of Bishop Dudley, OF Kentucky.
as president and the Rev. S. Hart. OF Mid
dleton, Conn., secretary of the House OF
Bishops; DR.. John S. Lindsey, of Massachu-
setts, chairman, and Rev. Charles Hutch
ms secretary. of the House of Deputies. No
other business of Importance was trans
acted during the first business session Of
the convention, which did not assemble
until late in the afternoon.
The initial services I'm connection with
the convention were held this morning at
Trinity Church, where the delegates win
hold all their sessions. Trinity is one OF
the finest religious edifices the Pacific
coast though number Of complaints
have been made in regard TO it's acoustics.
The most striking feature Of the cere-
monies and one that will long be remem-
bered by all who saw it, was the solemn
procession of bishops, attired in their gor-
geous raiments.
Thousands of people crowded the adjacent
streets and, although the sidewalk
rounding the church was inclosed with wire
rope, the services of a squad OF policemen
was required 10 prevent any encroachment
on the route of the procession. About sew
enty-five bishops participated and in their
robes of office made an imposing spectacle.
After the prelate had entered the sacred
edihce, the laity folloW.r. ana i'm a few
moments there was scarcely standing room
to be found. although extra galleries had
been erected for the occasion.
The services marking the religious conse-
l...e
imposing. The holy communion was ad-
ministered, Bishop Tuttle, of Missouri. be-
ing the celebrant The epistle was read by
Bishop Doane. of Albany n. Y, and the
gospel by the Lord Bishop, of Newcastle:
the sermon was delivered by the venerable
Bishop Wistar Morris, of Oregon
1t a strong missionery plea from the
text: Launch out into the deep and let
down your nets for draught," and
Joshua's words TO the children OF Israel,
How long ye slack TO go to possess
the land?
TO ALL THE WORLD.
He declared that the mission Of the
church of Jesus Christ was to all nations.
ranks and conditions. She is to launch out
and cast her nets into the deeps OF ig-
norance, poverty, unthrift. sorrow. shame
and crushing grief; the deeps of avarice.
too. as well as besotted wordliness and
stolid, stupid Indifference. 1t was for the
furtherance of this work by the use OF the
best means that the members of the con-
vention were gathered here i'm this, 10 the
most OF them, far off part of the country.
AS a resident OF the Pacific coast for thirty
years he felt that he spoke as one who
knew it's needs and its promises, and was
aware of the slackness of the church in
coming out TO possess this good land.
The bishop quoted from a speeOn lately
delivered by President Roosevelt at Dem
yer, in which the then Vice President
showed how slow the statesmen OF the early
days Of our cOuntrys history were 10 real
ize that the great West was TO become
inhabited and civilized land within any
reasonable time. This ignorance was re-
fiected in the church. Opportunities were
neglected because of il, and the consequent
loss TO the church is irreparable. Speak
ing OF the suggestion from some quarters
that the missionary organization needs re-
constructing the bishop placed himself
record as an unbeliever in the necessity OF
radical reorganization He said he did not
believe the church ever had a more efficient
missionary administration than at present.
1t is the old story. he added. of seeking
some one else on whom 10 lay the blame
instead Of taking IL home 10 ourselves" IL
all the clergy. bishops and laity had done
we'll "A few had done there would have
been no necessity for this cry for the re-
construction Of our missionary system.
The official offertory was read by Bishop
Nichols, OF California, the collection being
for general missions The music was nv
the vested choir OF the parish assisted By A
large chorus. and was exceptionally hnc.
I'm Il Flat" the introit being Gounod's TN
fold Ye Portals Everlasting" Although
the service was prOtracted until quite a
late hour none left the church until IL was
concluded. and then with only expressions
of cOmmendation.
During the noon recess the drawing for
seats In the hall took place. The result
caused some dissatisfaction. a some prOmi-
nent delegates were thrown into obscurity.
New York ana Pennsylvania especially OBJ
tanning poor positions. This. however was
remedied later.
EMINENT MEMBERS.
II was nearly 4 O'Clock this afternoon
when the Rev. DR.. Hutchins, secretary Of
the last house. brought the convention TO
order and called the roll. As expected. the
result showed very large attendance OF
both clergy aud laity Though many new
names were heard, still there were such
old members 10 answer 10 their names as
Or. Huntington. Dr John Fulton Dr.
Hodges. DR.. Green. Dr. Fair. DIT Brainerd,
DR. Ffske. DR. Mckim. DR. Mackav-Smsfh
DIR Cameron Mann, Major Hooper r J.
Davis. r. r. Paine s. H. MOOrehOuse Hon.
J, NJ. woolworth. Cortland $ Parker. J.
9. Thomas. John II. 5. Steiness and Judge
l.. Il. Prince.
The secretary announced that a majority
Of fiOceses were represented. and the first
ord r of business would be the organization
OF ihe house DR. Greer. of New York.
arose and after expressing the general
regret OF every one that Dr Morgan Dix
was not present and could not be unani-
mously reelected. for he certainly would
be- placed the Rev. William Huntington
in nomination. DIT William Hodges. Of
Maryland. nominated the Rev John 8
Lindsay. of Massachusetts. and waS sec
onded by DIR Fulton. other nOmina lions
were Dr. Cameron Mann. Dr Davenport
and DR.. Reese r Alsop.
In short speech DR. Huntington de-
clined the nomination. and then several
delegates announced that they would sup
port DIR. Lindsay. whose election followed
by decisive majority. The whole number