Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-20
Episcopal Council.
FRIDAY-THIRD DAY.
MORNING SESSION.

Charlottesville, Va, May l9, 1905.
The council met for its third days ses-
sion at the usual hour, the opening devo-
tional service being conducted by Rev.
II. F. Kloman, of Haymarket, Prince Will
liam county. The bishop appointed the
following committee on the revision OF
the diocesan canons to report at the next
council: Rev. r. K. Massie, ofthe Theo-
logical Seminary, Judge A. w. Wallace
aud Judge r. c. Scott.
The finance committee made the usual
appropriations and also placed at the
bishops disposal the sum OF 81, 900 to be
paid in four quarterly instalments to
such archdeacon as may be chosen to do
missionary work under the bishop of the
diocese, the appropriation TO be for the
next council year.
Rev. II. f. Kloman next read the re-
port OF the committee on Sunday schools.
An increase in the number of teachers
and scholars is noted. The total num-
her of teachers is 1865, scholars 1892,
contributions Sc, 655.9l.
Rev. John Poyntz Tyler, archdeacon
of the diocese, was reappointed at the
same salary now given him.
The report on the state of the church
was read by Archdeacon Neye. 1t was
most excellent and suggestive, showing
steady progress in the life of the diocese.
DIR. Moncure, Of Richmond, moved
that the cordial thapks Of the council be
accorded to the rector, yestry and con
gregation of Christ Church for their
generous hospitality and to the railroad
and steamboat lines for their courtesy 10
furnishing reduced rates 10 members OF
the council.
Rev. Mr.. Campbell, general secretary
OF the Virginia Bible Society, presented
the claims of this valuable auxiliary to
Christian work to the council in an in
teresting address. He distributed we'll
printed copies ofSt. Johns gospel, cost
ing cent each, and said that this price
covered the expense of publication.
Rev. S S. Hepburn offered a resolution
that so much of the bishop report as re-
ierred to the old colonial churches be
placed in the hands of permanent com
mittee authorized to report to the Di-
ocesan Council from time to time.
Rev. $. A. Wallis, of the Seminary,
then read the report of the committee on
the increase of the ministry.
Rev. II. b. Lee, rector Of Christ
Church, expressed the appreciation o.
the vestry, congregation and himself
for the resolution of the council con
graduating them upon the completion
and conservation of their handsome
church, and said it was great pleasure
to have the council meet with them al
this suspicious time.
Bishop Gibson also stated that he
had not referred to the c'nse
Grafton officially at this meeting as he
reserved it for his annual report mex
year, but he desired to express his graft
fication at the realization OF the desires
OF the congregation rector and vestry it
the conservation services of last Tues
day, aud congratulated them on the
prosperity of their work,
The council then adjourned with the
accustomed devotional services by the
bishop to meet in St. PauPs Church,
Alexandria, next year.
| While there was little business Of
general interest before this council, il
was characterized by the harmony and
social intercourse which prevailed
throughout the entire session. 1t also
prepared the way for important
work next year in the revision of the
canOns, whOle adoption will be among
the most important duties of the coming
session in Alexandra. There were
comparatively few visiting clergy from
neighboring dioceses. Among the num-
Der was noticed Rev. Robert Jet, OF
Emmanuel Church, Stanton. The
lay delegates, as well as the clergy, from
the three Episcopal churches from Al
exandria, were all in attendance.
DR.. Alderman, president of the Uni
yersity of Virginia, presented his COM
pliments to the bishop and council and
gave hearty invitation to the members
to visit the University where every OPP
portunity would be given them for in
specting the grounds and buildings. The
authorities of the Young Mems Christ
ian Association of the university also
invited the members of the council to
visit their new and handsome building,
although not yet thrown open TO the
public. When completed it will be one
Of the most imposing, cOmmodiOus and
well.apportioned association buildings
in the State.
Red Men.
The great council of the Improved
Order of Red Men of Virginia. which