The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-23
The Diocesan Council.

The celebration of holy. communion was the first service of the Diocenan Council ot the Alabama Episcopal Church, In see-, sion at St. Mary's on the Highlands. this CT Treasurer of the Diocesan missionary made a report after which the report of the Standing Committee of the Diocese for the past year was read by Rev: John H. Cochran of Tuscaloosa, presented his report for the year and J. H, Fits read the report of the Treasurer of the Bish-
 Former Governor Joseph F. Johnston, Chairman of the Committee appointed at the first session of the Council to decide upon the disposition of the Moore fund for Confederate veterans home, read the report of the Committee. IL sdvo- tain Creek. Ala. where large house for MT. Melichamp objected to the adoption of the Committees views, he being of the should be. under. the auspices. of the church solely. The report of the Coni- mittee was adopted and the deed to the title of the land and building will be
 Rev. R W. Hosue addressed the coun- cil in fegard to the University of the South at Sewanee, Tenn. Being an im- portant subject all committees were call present at the request of the vics.ehsn. celor cf the institution. He reviewed the advantages to be obtained at the school. and the strong influences exerted by 1t upon the church throughout the United States. He showed the methods of in- struction and discipline to be of the best. and also that the climate and environs are advantageous. He made most earn est plea for the institution. The needs of the school were reviewed in detail. showing that the ecclesiastical depart ment especially Is in need of assistance Mir. Hogue urged that Alabama make similar determination as the North Car toward making contributions to the uni- versity's treasury. Contributions were taken up and $1,o46 was given by the various churches and missiens;
 read a report of the income of the dio- cese during the year. It was referred to the Finance Committee.
 Rev. John c Murray made plea for the missionaries of the diocese. He urg- ed that some action be taken by which the payment of the missionaries can be made with more regularity It was pro- posed that contributions from the par ishes be taken, which was done and the sum of 50, was promised. This is more than $500 over the sum given for missionaries last year.
 The report of Rev. MT Mconeen; TreAsurer of the Diocesan Mission Fund for the year, showed receipts s7oS5.54 dis. bursements $6,0S0.63; balance on hand $627.99. A resolution prevailed that the missionaries be paid quarterly.
 All the committees appointed at the opening session are working diligently on | the matters before them and are report ing from time to time.
 In Bishop Barnwelfs report to the Council there Is reference made to the proposed change in the divorce laws of the church. He expressed himself as be- ing opposed to the passage of the new laws. believing that the church shouid f,,r har in hn Yv1n Christ. The laws as they now stand should be stringently enforced, he said.
 The annual meeting of the Women Auxiliary of the Diocese 6esan at the the South Highlands. The attendance is good. Mrs. F. H. Warren, President of the Diocesan Branch of Alabama, Is pre- siding Miss Julia C. EmerN of New Auxiliary to the Board of Missions, is in attendance and delivered an address
 The report of the Committee on Epis- copal Residence was adopted by the Council. the Bishop concurring in which Birmingham was named as the place. The Bishop stated, that Birmingham was more accessible and convenient than any other place in the State. A Committee of five ter the securing of funds with which to erect the Bishops residence.
 Demopolis was selected as the next meeting place.
 named as Secretary and J. o. Banks of Eutaw. as Treasurer of the Society of Relief for Widows and Orphans of de- ceased clergymen.
 It is understood that tomorrow morn- ing a resolution will be presented pro- viding for the division of the diocese. It is proposed to appoint a committee to jn- vestigate the matter and report back to the next Council. There is feeling now against a division of the diocese but a committee to investigate will be per- mitted.