The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-01-24
Prelate Addresses
Convention, Which
Ends Today

san FrancIsco's ~unenviabIe motor
fefy for rraff' was dealt with In
strong prophetic terms by Bishop Will
lam p. Nichols in his annual statement
40 the convention Of the diocese at the
session I'm Trinity Church yesterday
morning. The warning voiced by the
prelate WIS given 10 the joint confer
ence Of clerical and lay delegates and
the House Of Churchvvomen. which sat
together 20 hear the message and for
consideration of she missionary affairs
of the Episcopal church. The Bishops
address WIS lengthy and covered the
complete history OF the diocese during
the year just past, but, pertinent as
were all the other matters treated
81 wac the view Of the prelRte on civic
corruption that most stirred his audi
tors.
The convention Of the diocese practi-
cslly finished its labors yesterday aft
ernoOn. There remains for IL but the
final vote on an undecided election. Of
fcers We're elected yesterday and re-
ports were received from various COM
mittees showing the firm standing Of
the various interests of the church and,
after a stirring appeal had been made
by Rev David J Evans Of Grace Church
and Rev ~ b. w Gallwey. il was de-
cided TO pledge Inc diocese to contrib
ute its ful appointment OF 5000 10 the
general missionary fund. Rev. r. I.
Parsons Of Berkeley and DIT. +. W.
Clampett of Trinity Church at first
thought that the burden might be too
great for the afflicted local parishes to
meet but the rector OF Grace Church
and Rev. Gallwey. who holds inn
portant place on the charities commit
tee Of the diocese, spoke ardenUy for
the pledge OF the church and they tri-
umphed. Dr. Clampett withdrawing his
objections with the statement that il
his congregation was NOT able TO meet
the obligation he would draw on his
salary 10 make up any deficit
AGAIN TO MEET HERE
Before the convention adjourned for
the day il was decided 10 hold the
next annual convention at Trinity
Church, this city. The Church Of the
Advent East Oakland. and st. Marks.
Berkeley. had invited the convention.
When the convention met yesterday
morning the committee on canOns,
through Rev. -. o. Kelly. reported on
the clause referring 70 change Of To-
cation of churches considered on Tues
day. Id was decided that If a parish
wishes 10 locate its house Of worship
within half a mile of-the boundaries
Of another parish d. must first secure
the sanction OF the Bishop and stand
ing committee. after having notified
the vestrymen OF the other parish Of
fts intentions.
Routine matters having been consid-
cred, the House Of ChurchwOmen was
invited TO sit with the delegates 10
hear Bishop Nichols address.
The prelate reviewed the disaster
which the church. in common with the
city, suffered ia the April disaster and
spoke feelingly Of the help extended
By Eastern churches. He touched upon
the history Of the diocese during the
year. mentioning particularly the gift
q q site for a cathedral presented by
the heirs Of Charles and Mrs. Croker,
bounded by the block Of California,
Taylor, Sacramento and Jones streets.
The reference to the local graft con-
ditions was included in the section
under the heading Of Religion and Re
form In part the Bishop said:
POINT OF INFLAMMATION
We are brought face n face with questions
must deeply reckon. Circumstances have made
ans poiHt of Inflammation. We have here our
relief agitation our haunting vices, our un-
enviable notoriety for graft. and with all that
kind 81 dismal record are just making st.
its boN Of municipal woes wide open had not
been named after Pandora instead Of after him.
Few people escape the challenge In their
own hearts and consciences. what Is religion
going 10 do about to- The churches 90 their
way the evils 20 their ways The paradox OF
think 81 possible 70 90 both ways.
God has 10 the past wrought changes IN evil
situations and civilizations by great movements
other than those Of his church. No age can
afford to neglect these warnings. n # allows
POUNDS might with right and popularizes dis
honesty and trickery IN trade and juggies with
On inevitable catastrophe Of some sort ahead
sooner or later % right matters. II public
sentiment cannot and religion does not some
other agency viii
CHURCH's CONDITION
Archdeacon Emery reported on the
condition Of the church in the diocese.
from material and spiritual point of
view. showing a healthy condition in
both. Reports were also received for
the various conversations OF the diocese.
Rev. Frank Stone Of the Seamens In
stitute explained the plans for car
rying on it's work, which includes the
building OF a $4,000 home.
Prior TO the MONDAY adjournment
Rev. W. r. Hulse of New York spoke
Of the Mems Thank Offering which Is
TO be presented at the jamestown CVa.)
conference, and Charles +. Kelsey,
United States special Indian agent, told
Of the need Of mission work among the
Indians.
Election was held in the church dur
ing the recess and the results were an
nounced at the afternoon session. Rev.
William A. Brewer. rector OF St Mat
thews' School, Burlingame, was elected
registrar Of the diocese and Bishop
Nichols appointed A. n. Drown chan
cellor. The incumbent directors Of the
Cathedral corporation, the names Of
whom were published IN yesterdays
Call, were elected.
Committeeman CHOSEN
other elections were as follows:
Standing cOmmittee-Dr. John Blackwell Rev
+. Z. Parsons. Rev. B. ~ Weeden. Rev. I. c.
SanfoFd, William Babeock, A. n. Drown, c. ID.
Haven. l. NJ. RinRwalt.
Board OF missionE-Rev. Ernest Bradley. Rev
Clifton Macon Rev. d. J. Evans. Robert Bruce
George f. Butler. r. H. Kellogg, r. Avery.
Deputies 70 General Conference at James