The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-06-18

! transfgured, he added, Vermont might
be transformed. He called attention u
the conservation OF coadjutor bishoT
and bespoke for the new assistant much
Of success in the field. The list of con
iirmations during the year totalled 3l2
according to table read by the speaker
and afterwards he gave an exhaustive
account of changes which the diocese
has undergone since the last annual con.
vention. Rectors at Bennington, West
Rutland, Springfield, Fair Haven and
Lyndonville had been transferred and
their places filled in every instance.
Through satisfactory arrangement
made with neighboring diocese, services
at st. Augustne's church, North Troy,
Mansonville, p. O., in the diocese of
Montreal At Wells, st. Pau's church is
entrusted to the rector of the Gran
vile parish in the diocese of Albany,
n. Y. Other changes have occurred in
| the pastorates at Milton and Vergennes,
although both parishes are now sup
piled with incumbents. The bishop re-
| ferred feeingly to the loss OF his able
chaplain, Rev. George Barent johnson,
who was compelled to leave the bishops
house at Burlington and 90 south on
account of i'll health. During the year,
Rev. Benjamin NJ. Washburn has been
consecrated within the diocese. consent
had been given to the conservation of
several bishops in adjoining dioceses and
Deaconess Mary Wilder TiIeston had
been transferred from Bennington to
missionary work at Morrisville
In closing. the speaker made short
comment on the proposed change of
the name of the church Without CON-
mitting himself to either side of the
argument for or against the proposed
chnage, the bishop urged none of the
deputies sent to the general convention
be instructed until the question had been
thoroughly discussed in the diocesan con-
yention. With reference to communica-
tions received from other dioceses in
regard to the suggested change. the bist-
op asked that the convention courteous.
ly refuse to record itself as being eth
er for or against the desire expressed
in the communications
Nomination of Delegates.
Before the convention adjourned for
luncheon, nominations were received and
a ballot was taken for four clerical and
four lay delegates from the Vermont
diocese to the general convention to be |
held in New York next fall. The fol- |
lowing clergymen were nominated: Rev. |
George v. Bliss. Rev. w. c. Bernard. |
Rev. A. p. Grint Of st. Johnsbury, Rev.
Joseph Reynolds, Rev A. c. Wilson, Rev. |
r. /. Sanford, Rev. NJ C. Kellogg. Rev |
Homer A. Flint Of Montpelier, Rev. W. !
+. Forsythe Of Riehford and Rev. w |
II. Van Cor Laymen were named as
follows sherman Eyarts Of Windsor,
Joseph A. Del3oer OF Montpelier, Spen-
cer w. Hindes of Burlington, T. w. Flint /
of Bellows Falls. T. Z. ellison OF Brat
tleboro, DR.. Il. l.. Wyman of Benninq-
ton and H. +. Abbott. Afterwards the
ballots were taken and it was announced
that the outcome would be given out
ater in the afternoon,
The afternoons session opened with
-eports from Rev, f. b. Leach of the
sunday school commission and John w.
of Rutland and DR.. Nrymau,
Of the board Of land agents
Rev. Mr.. Leach paid a tribute to the
ate Prof. G. b. Stetson of the Uni h
'ersity of Vermont, whom. he said. had
,een "A devout churchman and an untir-
ng worker on the commission. Speak !
ng in behalf oil the trustees Joseph A.
)eBoer Of Montpelier told Of the expect
4 opening OF the Rock Point school and |
sked that the diocese lend its hearty
upport to the project. George Briggs
i Montpelier. asked that the convention |
lect Bishop Weeks as member of the /
'oard of trustees over the school. On II
motion from the floor, Bishop Weeks
vas appointed to the board. d
Reception Last Evening.
In the receiving line at the reception 7
lst evening appeared the bishop. the !,
0adjutor bishop. Rev. and Mrs Beattie i
nd Mr.. and Mrs. Rowland A delight :
al evening was passed and the occa- &
ion gave the attendants at the conven- :
on an opportunity to become acquaint y
i with each other before the conven- q
ion proper opened to-day Refresh. Z
tents were served before the affair came
} close hi
This morning at Gas O'Clock an early / r.
'lebration Of the communion was held iu
the church with the rector Rev. w. I
NJ. Beattie, as celebrant. assisted by q
eV. Joseph Reynolds, rector OF Trinity {,
lureh. Rutland.
Among the prominent ehurchmen in
tendance at the convention are the
blowing, who are connected with the u
of the church in Vermont: d
reasurer, S. w. Hindes OF Burlington u
pal advisor to the ecelesia stical court b
Gov +. j. Ormsbee of Brandon: the W
anding committee. Rt. Rev William ca
arrar Weeks, Rev. George Y Bliss, Sc
cretary. Rev. Edward s. Stone. rector al
Holy Trinity church. Swanton George
riggs and Charles +. Parker of Yer az
nnes; the missionary committee. the kl
shop. Rev. Mr.. Bernard Mr.. Hindes, er
". +. B. Leach rector of st. Thomas OF
urch, Brandon. Rev. Nelson Kellogg. "a
ctor of st. Johns church. Poultney. IN
r. Parker and Newman X Chaffee of OF
ltland FL