The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-20

scented an amendment to the famous
canon xix. Of the church law OF the dio-
ccse. This canon, which ls described as
obsolete and behind the times, deals With
tho Offenders who are to be adinonished
is repealed from the lords Supper. II
specifically names gaining, horse-raeing,
theatres, public bulls, ETC., as practices
to be avoided and abhorred. me anenn-
meilt removes this clause, and substitutes
a geilera, statement said to be similar
t., thu. embodied In the law promulgated
bv the General Conventio ion OF the Church.
,fhe old canon reads as follows:
Canon XIX. Offenders to be admon.
ished or repealed from the Lords Table
Any member OF the. church. being q
communicate thereof, conducting hin1self
or herself in a manner unworthy of u
christian ought To be adinonishcd or re-
nellad from the Lords Table by the min
ister or the parish or church, according
to the Rubric. Gaming, attendance on
horse racing and theatrical amusements.
witnessing initnodest and licentlous ex-
hIbltions or shows, attending public balls.
habitual neglect Of pubic worship or
neglect Of the Holy Communion. or n
denial of the doctrines of the gospel. as
generally get forth in the authorized
standards OF the church, or practices
from, which all Christians should abstain.
This enumeration. however. shall not BIO
construed to include all the subjects OF
discipline or admonition In the church.
In cases where 1t may be deemed expedi.
ent by the minister. or may be requested
~ the accused, the church wardens, or
either Of them, shall be summoned to
nssist the minister In astcrtaining the
facts Of the case; provided, that IL such
warden or wardens shall fall or refuse
to act within ten days the minister shall
nroceed to act under the Rubrics Of this
church.
Mr.. Whites Amendment.
Tho canon, MS amended by Mr.. White
reads as follows:
"Canon XIX: Offenders to be admon-
ished or repealed from the Lords Iaple.
.,Anv member Of the church. being q
commitment thereof, conducting himself
or herself in manner unworthy OF q
Christian, ought to be adnonisned or
renelled from the Lords Table by the
minister OF the parish or church, accord
ing 10 tho Rubric. This shall be con-
strued to apply especially to such persons
as do by their wlckedhess OF lie give
offence to their brethren.
..In cases where it may be deemed eS-
nedient by the minister or may be re-
o,,ested BY the accused the church war
dens. or either OF them, shall be sum
f,noned to assist the minister IN ascer-
tanning the facts Of the case; PROVIDED,
that II such warden or wardens sh lal
fnil or refuse to act within ten days. the
minister shall proceed to act under t'e
Rubrics Of the church"
The 1natterSwas promptly, upon mo ,.l'
referred to g committee. with instruction l!s
to report this morning. The members y
this committee were announced oy the
bishop as follows: Rev. FL. Is. Mass.e'
Rev, Robert White, Jr., Rev. H. 3. Lee,
Mr.. John G. Williams and Mr. joseph
Wilmer.
Other Business.
The vexed school question was settled
at last and without further debate
Upon inquiry from the Rev. DR.. Evans
At was brought out clearly that the mo-
ton OF Mr.. Bryan, that the resolutions
be received and printed, committed the
council to nothing The motion was then
passed by almost unanimous vote MIR.
Goodwin thereupon again offered his
resolution, referred to earlier. and 1t
was adopted. 1t places the entire Dues
ton OF the Episcopal schools In the hands
OF a committee of seven. with Instructions
TO report next year.
M In the course of the day the council
received and accepted with thanks an
Invitation to visit the Valentine Museum
in this city
The Committee on Diocesan Missions
was announced by the bishop, as follows:
Rev Robb White, Jr, and Rev. John
Moncure. D. D.