The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-05-18
Episcopalians of Florida
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ly explained to some of the delegates
who were not familiar with the new
feature of this league, and It Is this
league which proposes to provide the
funds to carry on and extend the scope
of the mission work, and also to re-
lease the general church from extend
ing financial aid to the diocese for
mission work.
Many of the delegates, both of the
clergy and laity, spoke with feeling
against allowing the diocese to accept
financial aid from the general church,
caliber of the Episcopal church of
Florida.
A resolution was adopted by the
council whereby the general church
would be relieved of this amount
which is yearly given to this diocese
as soon as a certain amount is pledged
by the members and 1t is thought the
time.
Many other resolutions were offered
and referred to committees.
At 8 o'clock Bishop Weed conducted
a Quiet Hour service of the Daughters
of the King, at which service were a
MISSIONARY SERVICE.
A missionary service was held last
night at 8 o'clock at which time Rev.
Robert W. Patton, secretary Of the
Fourth Missionary Department of the
EPISCOPAL church Of the United States,
was the speaker.
Before his address Bishop Weed made
a few remarks on the subject, telling
Of the Importance of extending the
missionary work to the uttermost part
Of the earth. The reports Of the mis-
sion work were read as were the re-
ports Of the ladies' auxfliartes Of the
churches Of the diocese.
Mr.. Patton spoke at length ON the
subject Of missions, and his discussion
was a most able one, and the position
of the Christian people toward mis-
sions could not have been presented In
a clearer manner.
The assessment against the diocese
for foreign missions is larger this year
than ever before, but the speaker
showed how Insignificant was the
amount in comparison with the good
that will be accomplished. He is
thoroughly conversant with the sub
him last night could hardly do other
than agree with him;
SERVICES TODAY.
This afternoon at o'clock the bust
ness session of the council will con-
vene, at which time the committees
will report and the work viii be
finished.
Al IL o ClOCh lAAS ialLS pEOUdDlg
the most interesting service Of the en-
tire council will be held. It Is the
twenty-fifth anniversary commemora-
tive service Of Bishop Weeds service
in the diocese at which time Ri. Rev.
T. B. Bratton, bishop OF Mississippi,
Will deliver an address. The universal
popularity of Bishop Weed makes this
service one of especial interest. not
alone to the members of the church
and delegates to the council, but to the
entire city Of Pensacola.
RECEPTION FOR BISHOP WEED.
At s o'clock tonight the ladies of
the church will give a reception for
Bishop Weed at the San Carlos hotel.
to which all of the friends of Bishop
weed are especially invited.
THOSE IN ATTENDANCE.
The delegates attending tie sessions
Of the council, besides those from the
Pensacola churches, are as follows:
Lake City. St James-Rev. W. T.
Maccenny. St James-ven. C.
Grub.
Mariana st. Luke-Rev. J. W. Fos-
ter, d. D.
Meldose, Trinity-Rev. C. B. Hedrick.
PaIatka. St Mark-Rev. W. WSIlie.
Quincy, st. Paul-Rev. L. w. Black
welder.
San Mateo-Rev. W. wyllie.
st. Augustine, Trinity-Rev. L Fftz-
James Hindry.