The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-09
Elected by Diocesan COun-
 Gil Of Alabama. WAS UNANIMOUS CHOICE
Attendance of Clergy and
 Laity Was Large.
New Bishop is Native of Virginia and Has Been Rector of Gal weston Church-Memorial Tribute to Lamented
 Bishop.

The special Council of the Episcopal Church, diocese of Alabama. met in St. Johns Chapel yesterday. It was thu largest in point of attendance ever known in the history of the diocese. as every clergyman, with one exception, entitled to a vote, was present, and there was an unusually large attendance of lay men.
 At 10 o'clock the litany was said. fol- lowed by celebration of the Holy Com- munion in the church, Rev. T. J. Beard, D. D. reading the litany. In the service of the communion Rev. B. E. Cobos read the Epistle and Rev. J. G. Murray the gospel and Bishop Capers of Soutn Carolina, the ante-communion servlce: III administering the communion Bishop Capers was assisted by Revs. J. G. Mur- ray. Stewart Mcqueen and E. E. Cobbs' At 11l5 o'clock Rev. J. G.. Murray President of the Standing Committee called the Council to order and prayer was made by bishop Capers
 MT. Murray then read that part or the Constitution which authorizes the stand ing Committee to call a special Council and the Secretary of the Committee read the official notice that was sent out to the clergy of the State.
 The first thing in order being the cleo ton of a Chairman. Rev. MT. Mcqueen nominated Rev. T. J. Beard. D. D., ana he was unanimously elected. Rev. R. H. Cobbs, D. D., Secretary or the Council, and Rev. J. A. Van Hoose, Assistant Secretary. filled their positions.
 Clergy and Laity Present.
 The following Is a list of the clergy o1 the diocese entitled to seats and votes All were present except Rev. pr. J. F Goldman of Gadsden. who was detained at home by sickness:
 Reys Innes O. Adams, J. M. Banister D. D., Edmond Bennett. D. D., J. Il Blacklock, Matthew Brewster, c. W Brooks, J. R. Brooks, B. E. Brown, M G. Cassell, G. H. Clare, Ph. D.. R. H Cobbs, D. D., Edward E. Cobbs, J. u Glass, J. J. D. Hall, J. J. Harris. J. A Harrison. D. D.. D. F. Hoke, D. G. Hun ter. R. c. Jeter, H. w. Jones. J. w. Cantey Johnson. s. B. McGiohon' Stew' art McOueen, w. L. Mellichampe, J. G Murray, J, J. N. Thompson, G. c. Tuck CT. G. R. Upton, R. H. Walker, J. A. VsnHoose.
 The Committee on Credentials of dele- gates from parishes was appointed, vizl Reys J. A. VanHoose, G. c. Tucker and Robert Jemison. While that committed was considering the business submitted to them. an informal discussion was had as to the manner of voting which was participated in by large number of cler- ical and lay delegates, but without any definite results. those from the various parishes who were entitled to seats and the 1oiio"ihs ah' svered to their names:
 Anniston. Grace Church-W. l.. McCan, I w. Wolfolk, M. B. Wellborn, l.. H. Kline l. D. Libby.
 Anniston, St. Michael and All Angels w. I. Titcomb.
 Roligee. St. Marks-H. F. Bonahelie.
 birmingham, Church of the Advent-R. 1T Pearson, Robert Jemison. k. N Rhodes, H. A. Terrell Charles Roberts. birmingham, St. Marys-J. Fl Johnston E. J. Bryan, F. B. Clark, h. M' Dreh- nen and Richard Randolph.
 Carloville, St Pauls-S. A. Reynoios' Decatur. St. Pauls-J. H. Gray.
 New Decatur. St. Johns-C. J. Hildreth- nemonolis. Trinity Church-C. B. Whit eaId John c. Webb, N. G. Vim. G. w. EirauIa. St. James-E. L. Brown, J. n Clayton, J. B. Whitlock.
 Eutaw, St. Stephens-J. O. Banks, J. F. EverTrsen, St. Mary's-P. D. Bowles. Faunsdale. St. Michael--J. H. Mlnse' P. M. Nelson.
 Greenville, St. Thomas-F. Stolen zNarcL IT T. Saunders, J. H. Wilson.
 Havneville, St. Andrew's-C. W. Gar -ett w. F. Brightman, c. E. Morleete' R. B. Bradnax, c. P. Rogers, ST.
 huntsville, Church of the Nativity DanieiColeman.
 Towndesboro, St. Pauls-A. B. Hall.
 Marion. St. Wilfred's-R. H. Evins, Montgomery, St. John's-R. F. Michel, & e. Marks, W. w. Screws, B. J. Bald win, J. s. Wilcox
 Montgomery, Church of Holy Comfort err. G. Foster, George W. Halls, J. B. Jones, F. c. Stevenson, P. A. Travis.
 Mobile, Christ Churchill. T. Toulmin Henry Tonsmeire, H. D. Lesesne, J. f. Foss Harry Farrowe.
 Mobile. St. Johns Church-R. Semmes Jr., W. H. Monk, Jr.
 Mobile, Trinity Church-J. J. Younge W H, Johnson, Louis Donald, D. S. Kincke. Richard Hines, Jr.
 Opelika, Emmanuel Church-William Wear.
 Selma, St. Pauls-E. P. Gait, R. H Mabry. c. c. Grayson, W. c. Agee, Dan iel Partridge.
 Talladega, St. Peter's-J. H. Graves, J K. Dixon, Alex M. Garber.
 Tuscaloosa, Christ Church-J. H. Fits E. N. Snow.
 Union Springs. Trinity Church-Win G Walker, k. T. Randle. Jr.
 Whistler, St. Paul-Ben J. Johnson.
 Woodlawn, Grace Church-E. G. Staf ford, \. W. Proctor.
 organized Missions. Avondale, Chris Church-George Whitfield.
 Ensley, St. Johns-W. T. Terry.
 Mavlene, All Saints-George F. Peter.
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 Memorial Resolutions.
 Rev. Stewart Mcqueen presented thu following report from Committee ap pointed to draft memorial resolutions 1T honor of Bishop Barnwell to be pre- sented to this Council:
 Robert Woodward Barnwel was borT in Beaufort, s. C., December 27, 1S49, hi
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