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may authorize special forms for special conditions, not inconsistent with the principles of the Church.
 The whole subject of the Com munion service, with the enrichments proposed by the bishops was re- ferred back to the commission for consideration at the next conven- ton.
 The convention appealed to all Churchmen and others to use self control and abstinence, and set the example in refraining from the use of alcoholic beverages.
 The convention also urged that men scrutinize the sources of their income, and secure fair living con ditions and equitable remuneration for many classes of wage earners." It was declared to be the duty of every clergyman to preach at least one sermon annually on Che history of the Church.
 l On Bible instruction in high schools it was recommended that State Boards be requested to permit elective courses in schools, and credit be given. Colorado, Indiana, South Dakota Texas. and other States already have such courses. Australia and New Zealand have had the same. and Roman Catholics and Jews find no difficulty. Doctrine and discipline are not discussed. The course is optional. and is re- shicted to the literature and his tory in the book Distinct church teaching is left to each religious body
 Spiritual Obligations
 A resolution on spiritual obliga, tions connected with national pre- jaredness, and a resolution on uni. versal military training, could not be introduced according to the nec- essary rule of the convention that no new resolution can be acted up- on on the eve of adjournment In the conventions Pastoral Letter. however the matters are mentioned.
 The last day of the session was taken mp with many minor matters, speeches of appreciation and reso- Ilutions Of thanks 10 St. Louis Not emitting the press. policemen, street car conductors. etc) for hospitality, courtesy and attentions.
 Judge Packard, of Baltimore, as. presiding officer in Committee of the Whole. said he had never seen a convention so able in debate, alert in listening, and fair In decis-. ions.
 Tho Bishops in solemn conclaye| 1t the Cathedral, elected the Rev Frank Touret Of Colorado Springs. as Bishop of Western Coloradlo. and the Rev Hugh Burleson. edi-I tor of the Spirit of Missions, asI Bishop Of South Dakota. The Hou5ei of Bishops later confirmed theI elections. This is an impressive proceeding. when all visitors areI excluded from the galleries, and, amid silence. any criticisms and in- formation tto the bishopselect are called for, add any reason for non concurrence are given.
 The Bishop.elect of South Dakota was one a .prnter's devil" He isl not the first 10 advance from print CT 10 preacher and thence to prelate. Your correspondent knows the trials and joys of Nos and 2.
 While waiting to hear from the House of Bishops that they had completed their business. the dcpu- ties broke out simultaneously in some of the most stirring hymns of the Church Convention ended on higa wave of enthusiasm and inspiration
 Al p. m.. Friday Oct. 27 both houses. visitors and attendants crowded into the Church Of the Holy Communion for the closing service, at which the Pastoral Letter was read. Among many other ringing declarations are h,e fouowlng
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