The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-11

distinguished by SC und learning, sober- ness of judgment and conservativeness of action. He was essentially man of strong convictions, unmovable in his, loyalty to truth. and it's uncom- promising champion. After an Episco- pate of more than thirty-eight years (one of the longest in the history of this church iE America), he was called to the joy and felicity of Paradise, his last days soothed by the knowledge of that general esteem, affection and rev. erence In which he was held by his flock, of which he was the Shepherd and Father In God.
 Resolved, First-That a copy of this memorial (sigEed by the Bishop and Secretaries of the CounciD be sent to Mrs. Wilmar.
 Second-That a special page in the Journal be set apart to the memory of the late Bishop and a half-tone like ness of him be printed in the Journal. 's'snea'' Stewart Mcqueen.
 Walter c. Whitaker.
 James H. Fitts.
 Committee.
 The report was unanimously adopted by a rising vote.
 Good Shepherd Property.
 On motion of Rev. c. c. Tucker. the Bishop was authorised to act in the matter of certain property given by Mr. William Butler Duncan of New York to the Church of the Good Shep- herd (coloreD in Mobile. It looks ts the utilization of the property in a way to derive revenue from 1t.
 Bishops Residence.
 The special committee to consider the question of an Episcopal residence made the following report.
 Your special committee on the loca ton of the Episcopal residence for the Diocese of Alabama, report that they find it impossible to determine upon the location at this session.
 Your committee are of the opinion that Selma is not a suitable place for the Episcopal residence and that 1t should be removed to a more central point and one having direct railroad communication with all parts of the State. Montgomery and Birmingham seem to meet these requirements, and your committee have reason to believe that sulta ble arrangements may be per fected at the one or the other place. but that 1t is absolutely necessary that the committee should have time to determine which is best for the interest of the Diocese.
 Resolved, That it is the sense of this Council that the Episcopal residence be removed from Selma to either Mont gomery or Birmingham. and the com mittee are instructed to thoroughly ih- vestigate the matter and report in full to the Council at it's next session.
 o. J. Semmes,
 Henry kingham,
 B. J. Baldwin,
 Joseph H. Blacklock. Rev. MT. Crosby submitted a minor ity report in favor of immediate action. There was a long discussion in which the whole matter was gone over. This was participated in by Judge Semmes Ex-Governor Johnston, Rev. MT. Mur. phy, Dr. B. J. Baldwin, MT. J. H. Fitts, Rev. MT. Crosby Rev. Dr. Bannister. Rev. Dr. Spalding and MT. J. F. Mitch ell.
 There was a decided disposition man. ifested throughout the discussion for the building of a Bishops home com mensurate with the dignity and re- quirements of the office. There was nc expression of opinion by vote as to choice of place. MT. J. H. Fitts thought that Montgomery was decided ly the place for it. He offered a reso- lution as substitute for the minority report providing for the appointment of a committee to go to work at once to raise funds for the building of an Episcopal residence.
 Governor Johnston and others sug gested that the two cities named in the resolution--Montgom and Bir- mingham-might be willing to contrib ute literally for the residence to be built in their limits.
 Rev. MT. Murphy combatted the idea of putting up the matter of g. home for the Bishop at public auction. The only question to be considered was that of best place under all the conditions for the Bishops home.
 Bishop Barnwell said few words, \ hich rather inclined towards he re- port of the special committee and talk Ing time in which to consider the mat ter.
 MT. Crosby then withdrew his minor ity report and that acrried with 1t the substitute offered by MT. Fits.
 The report of the special committee was then adopted.
 It was stated several times during the discussion that until the question was settled and the home built, it was he duty of the Diocese to provide a residence for the Bishop. and a resolu- ion offered by ex-Governor Johnston 'or appropriation of s400 for renting a house for that purpose was adopted. So the whole matter of an Episcopal residence remains in the hands of the lpecial committee. which will make re- port to the next Council.
 The Missionary Work.
 The Council then took up the mis- work of the Diocese and how o increase the fieii and results. In continuation of the pledges given It the meeting Thursday night those parishes and mission stations which ne.de no pledges then were called. There were still some unprepared to make positive pledges, but all agreed 0 do as well as last year and some to increase. The total amount pledged, with that of Thursday evening, was \. .435.
 MT. Fitts then offered the following 
 Resolved That the Council proceed o the election of an Evangelist, whose iutY it shall be to visit annually the and missions of the Diocese, md to obtain plC iges from every com municant to give something to the sup