Evening journal., 1922-05-10

nave which may not only accom-
push great results for good. but also
create noble type OF Christian man
mood and womanhood in our midst.
IN this connection and as a de-
tail OF such a suggestion Il Is inter-
estlng TO note how the attitude OF
man changes when they become
more directly responsible by being
made vestryman. Most Of the clergy
, will know what mean for we nave
all sean the change IN men wher,
/ they have been brought into a posi-
4, tlon where they come to know The
problems Of parish work al first
hand and feel responsibility for
meeting them. find that In some
, places In this diocese where the par
ish has availed itself OF the sugges-
ton OF the oanons that three be
elected each year to serve three
years and at the expiration OF their
term become ineligible for election
FOR at least one year, the results have
been very helpful In giving 70 new
men a share and part In the man
agement OF the affairs OF the affairs
OF the parish. I am not prepared TO
Suggest that this canon be made
mandatory, but I am confident 4
would be a beneficial experiment
for most OF our parishes 10 put into
Operation. II the number OF men Il
limited II would be quite feasible 10
reduce the number 20 six and elect
two each year In the same fashion
This Is the plan l expect to carry out
I'm appointing members 10 the
Bishops committee 10 manage the
missions.
Church Pension Fund.
Acting upon the direction OF the
| last convention, the executive COM
mittee rebated to the parishes and
missions. nifty per cent. OF their pre-
miums paid 10 the Church Pension
| Fund out OF the accumulated income
in the Disabled Clergy Fund. There
IS still a surplus I'm that fund and the
same action as last time be taken by
this convention. through the amount
OF the rebate. will probably be less.
The amount will be left to the dis
cretlon OF the council. hope. as was
done last year. I am glad 10 be able
to report that all the clergy OF the
diocese are now covered by the pen
sion fluid.
Delegates to the General Convention.
You will elect at this convention,
deputies. both clerical and lay. 20
represent this diocese at the general
convention. TO be held at Portland
Oregon, September next. need
hardly remind you OF the seriousness
and importance OF this election. Mat
ters OF great moment TO the life of
the church will come before this
general convention and I ask that
men be selected you have good rea-
son will attend and stay through the
sesslons The distance Is so great
| that II will be quite impossible Tor
Ialternates 70 take the place OF dele
gates after the sessions open and y
| is OF first importance that this dio-
cese have all the representation 10
which u is entitled.
Registrars Report.
"Our registrar has done no little
work this year in investigating the
early history OF the church In Dela-
ware TO determine the number %.
conventions held. wish TO thank
him and the other members Of the
special committee and commend 70
YOU the confederation OF theiE con-
clusions. Rl1 =
The Committee on CanOns.
THE committee on Canons have
gone over the Constitution and Can
ons and will present a report on their
work which will suggest changes cali
oulated 10 bring them into uniform
ity and clarity their meaning. We
shall do we'll to remember that they
have given the matter good deal OF
study and trust we shall be able TO
accept their suggestions without
too much debate.
Il am convinced II Is hardly the
part OF wisdom 10 have the constl-
tuition prescribe the county in which
the convention shall meet ara II the
convention agrees In this Judgment
1 suggest that the article be changed
by the two-thirds vote OF this con
vention. This matter will not be
part OF their report.
The Ways and Means Report
The committee on ways and
means will report on financial matt
ers that will require your consid-h
grafton and action. I would intrude
no further on their report than to
,ay hat much 10 my own regret the
,hief matter that causes concern is y
he sum that remains unpaid for
he improvements at Bishopstead.
rhe last convention planned for a
way to secure this money by passing
A resolution calling on every parish
and mission 10 pay S2.O0' for each
member OF church attendants re-
oorded. The resolution passed with
out a dissenting voice. and there the
matter rested, for practically moth.
ing was done. This experiences
shows how not to do our business.
Let us not pass resolutions which
we have no Intention of putting into
effect. This convention Is for open
conference IN matters OF this kind
and let us speak frankly. and try 10
plan wisely. I ask for your consid-
Grafton Of. this subject TO be again
presented by them and the accept
ance OF a plan that will bring re-
suits.
General Convention Matters.
'In the Diocesan Journal for 1920
an page ~ and following Is a com
munication sent by the Secretary OF
the House Of Deputies OF the Cen
eral Convention referring 20 this
convention suggested changes in the
of the Church and GER
tain changes in the Prayer Book
which gives this convention oppor-
tunity to give Its Judgment on these
changes I would suggest that
special committee he appointed I'm
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