Arizona republican., 1911-04-27

remind you that with partisan politics the clergyman has no concern. and he must look to it that the reform move ment in which he may be interested is not guided by the spirit of this world rather than by that of Jesus Christ. But social and civic righteousness are a concern of the church as well as per sonal righteousness. for thus the Mas ter taught His disciples by word and example.
 And now may His blessed spirit, the spirit of peace and charity, guide and lead us in all the work of this con- vocation that lies before us"
 The business of the convocation was begun by an address of welcome by Governor Sloan, who spoke eloquently and to the point of the power of the church in Arizona and of the great scope of the work which rightfully be- longs to the clergy. taking occasion at the same time to point out some of the things wherein he thought the clergy should not be too perniciously active.
 The bishop also welcomed the dele gates, and the Rev. Bertrand R. Cocks was elected secretary of the conven- tion. and Harley w. Smith of Wicken- burg. was appointed assistant.
 At 12:3O the delegates were enter tained at luncheon in the parish house by the women's auxiliary. the convoca- tion reconvening shortly after o'clock when the Rev. William J. Dixon of Tucson addressed the wOmen's auxili- ary of the district in an able talk upon +I, zation is engaged
 At the election of officers, Judge J. J. Hawkins of Prescott was reelected chancellor; N. A. MOrford of Phoenix. treasurer; the Rev. Mir. Bennett, regis trar. Rev. J. Lockwood Jenkins was elected alternate clerical delegate to the triennial convention, and pr. c. A. Van der Veer, of Phoenix, alternate lay delegate
 Several committees were appointed, and various parochial reports received. Among the delegates in attendance are the Rev. Arthur w. Moulton and the Rev. Bertrand R Cocks of Phoenix, Rev. J. Lockwood Jenkins of Prescott, Rev. J. H. McPherson of Nogales, Rev. William J. Dixon of Tucson. Some of lllt lay it6dNFS dIt JuuSt fldN hillS bL Prescott, George Walker of Prescott, J. NJ Ormsby of Tucson, Alexander Robinson of WinslOw, Edwin A Paul of Yuma. Harley W. Smith of Wicken- burg, Dr C. A. Van der Veer, N. A. Morford, Howard $. Reed, Dr. Ancil Martin, J. Fred Cleaveland, J K Wheat and Chapin Hall of Phoenix. Rev Edwin Hewitt of Michigan is a distinguished visitor
 The convention will be continued to- day with a morning and afternoon ses- sion, at the latter an interesting exhibit of old and new fashioned Sunday school work being made with talks by the Rev. Arthur w. Moulton of Phoenix Prescott.
 At 3:30 this afternoon the delegates will be taken for an automobile drive about the valley and an hour later they will be entertained at St. Lukc's home. In the evening there will be a choir festival at the church at 7:3O and an address on home and foreign missions by the Bishop and Rev Mir. Moulton.
 The woman's auxiliary of the district is meeting in conjunction with the con- vocation. and a number of delegates are in attendance upon that portion of the 
 Several towns are bidding for the 1912 convention and the matter will be decided today, both Tucson and Bis bee being strong favorites.
 The choir festival to be given at the Cathedral this evening will selections from Mendels- sohn's Elijah" as follows:
 Introduction-"As God the Lord"
 Duett. (soprano and altO)-"Zion Spreadeth Her Hands" With chorus.
 Recit-"Ye People Rend Your Hearts"
 Air-'If With All Your Hearts
 Trio-"Lift Thine Eyes"
 Air-"Hear Ye Israel"
 Quartette-"Cast Thy Burden"
 Afro Rest In the Lord
 Air-'Then Shall the Righteous"
 Soprano-Mrs. w. B. Leecraft, Mrs. Ancil Martin.
 AltO-Mrs. C. A Camp.
 TenOr-Mr Paul Ingalls,.
 Bass-Mr Charles Christy.
 Organ-Mrs. W. F. Deity.