The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-10-03
LINDSAY PRESIDENT
OF HOUSE OF DEPUTIES OF THE
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL
CONVENTION
PROCEEDINGS OF FIRST DAY
Bishop Fowler, of Kentucky, Is
Chosen Chairman of the House
of Bishops-Procession
of Pre1ates.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2.-The trien-
nlalaconvention of the Episcopal Church
OF America was formally organized todav
by the election of Bishop Dudley, of Ken
lucky, as chairman, and Rex.sS. Hart.
OF Kansas City, secretary of the House
OF Bishops; Dr.. John s.. Lindsay, of Mas
sachusetts,. president, and Rev. Charles
t1utchlns, secretary of the House Of. Dep
utiess ~
NO other business of Importance was
transacted during the first business ses-
sion of the convention, which did not as
semble until late in the afternoon The
initial services in connection with the
convention were held this morning at
trinity church, where the delegates will
nolo ali their sessions. Trinity is one of
the finest religious edifices on the Pacific
coast, though a number of complaints
nave been made in regard to it's acous-
tlcs The most striking feature of the
ceremonies, and one that will long be re-
niembered by all who saw it. was the
solemn procession of bishops, attired in
their gorgeous raimentS
Ihe morning was cloudy and a down.
pour of rain at the first time fixed for
the services led to the report that this
impressive outdoor feature would be
omitted. The clouds lifted, however.
shortly before II o'clock, and the original
programme was carried out.
Thousands of people crowded the ada
cent streets, and. although the sidewalk
surrounding the church was inclosed with
wire rope, the services of a squad of DO
licemen was required to prevent, any en-
croachment on the route of the process
sion.
IMPOSING PROCESSION.
About seventy-five bishops participated.
and in their robes of office made an i'm
posing spectacle.
After the prelates had entered the sa-
cred edifice, the laity followed, and in a
lew moments there was scarcely standing
room to be found, although extra ga. .leries
had been erected for the occasion.
The services, marking the religious cor-
secration of the convention, were simple
but imposing. The holy communion was
served, Bishop Tuttle, of Missouri. being
the celebrant. The epistle was read by
Bishop Doane, of Albany, N Y, and the
gospel by the Lord Bishop of New Castle;
the sermon was delivered by Bishop Wis
tar Morris, of Oregon
The official offertory was read by
Bishop Nichols, of California, the col
lection being for general missions
The music was rendered by the vested
choir of the Parish, assisted by large
chorus, and was exceptionally fine. The
Sc VICE w dS Iodlul-SotSHS In
B fiat. the introit being Gounod's "Un-
fold, Ye Portals Everlasting" Although
the service was protracted until quite a
later hour, none left the church until it
was concluded, and then with only ex-
pressions of commentator.
During the noon recess the drawing for
seats in the hall took place. The result
caused some dissatisfaction, as some
prominent delegates were thrown into OBJ
scurity, New York and Philadelphia es-
pecially obtaining poor positions This,
however, was remedied later.
LARGE ATTENDANCE.
1t was nearly o'clock this afternoon
when the Rev. Dr.. Hutchins, secretary
Of the last house, brought the convention
to order, and called the roll AS expect
ed the result showed a very large att
tendance of both clergy and laity, though
many new names were heard, still there