The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
Busy Days Mark Close of ConGIaVe Which Is Filled With
 Interest.
FOR ALL PREPAREDNESS
Revision of the Prayer Book-Bible in Public Schools and Other
 Measures Pass.
lspecial Correspondencel

General Convention. 1916. St. Louis Oct Following is a condensed summary of the most important hap penings of the last few days of conventions
 At the joint session on "The Church and the Nation,' some of the best addresses of the convention were made. The Bishop Of Spokane said that the convention could do little towards the solution of social problems by legislation, but that moral advancement must come through the personal work of the Church.
 But the most splendid and inspir- ing speech of the whole convention came whom the Bishop-Coaliutor of Ohio reviewed the conditions and needs of the Midwest. and spoke of the Churcn's obligations. An ovation was given him The hand clappmg continued. died down and was resumed again and again. Un- doubtedly many deputies will go home with a new vision and spurred Ito greater service.
 The Presiding Bishop, as had the preceding speaker. said the Ameri- can flag should hang in every chan eel and follow the cross in the pro- ! cessional, as a symbol that Church and State in America. through united. are united in a common ser vice. like the two legs of man." ! The preceding speaker hal declared that the American ideal of religious liberty had come 10 mean, with many. that the Church had nothing Co do with the life of the Nation. ! It was time for that heresy to die.
 As advocated by the speaker. Church newspaper C"The Winess') will be started. to so into the homes l of the Church. It will be edited by Bishop-elect Johnson. of Colorado, and will have blank page for local parish and diocesan news.
 Commandments Unchanged
 The convention decided to take over the missionary district of Pan anna. which the Church of England has offered to cede Co the American Church.
 The Bishops decided that it was unwise at this time to permit the condensed use of the Ten Command ments Committing the Jewish com mentary). doubtless on account of so many old-fashioned people whose feelings would be hurt.
 The Bishops also thought it un- necessary Co make further refer ence to the departed in the Com mmion Service; there is already clear reference to the departed in the Prayer for the whole Church Furthermore. an additional collect was provided for optional use.
 Three forms Of Grace before Meals" were provided.
 In the Burial Office, some enrich ments and corrections in transla- ton of Scripture sentences and les son was made, and in the Com initial the soul of the deceased is 1 commended to God, and a prayer for continued peace and light and fellowship is inserted
 A new seryice-that for Burial of chidlren-is provided.
 In the Visitation of the Sick, the . old rubric from the English Prayer Book was ordered to be inserted . and combined with the present ru- bric. moving the sick person to con- fession of his sins. and securing the assurance Of mercy and forgive ness.
 A prayer for physicians and nurses is provided.
 A resolution that rubrics be rue bricated (prnted in red) in order that strangers might more easily learn the services. was reported as unnecessary, as the Prayer Book can be obtained with such printing.
 Hasty Action Avoided
 A committee reported that certain prayers and certain alterations in the Prayer Book upon which there . ia general agreement (and which . many desire to use without waiting l for the whole extensive revision) ! could not be authorized without the constitutional process which requires ! that all changes must be referred . first to all dioceses and acted upon at tine next convention. Thus radi- cal action is prevented, and nasty 1 or halrbaked innovations are avoid ed. Besides, however. any Bishop i -------------..-.......LAD