Year: 1874

the secret to-day when the characters and doc
trina OF two newly Bishops are to be
searchngly discussed, trying to dispose OF all
minor subjects to throw other important PROPOSE
tions into tho hands OF committees. Rtualism, which
came up has every session thus far was treated as
subject which they were anxious yet hesltated 10
touch SO much time taken up debating techni.
cal points, that the proceedings almost Justified tue
quiet side remark Of OF the prominent members
OF the Convention that " 1t seemed to be Convention
for wasting tme members apparently talking most to
the galleries. the speaker politely laying considerable
stress upon the first syllable Of the last word Most OF
the spectators who occupy that portion OF the church
are ladies, who appear to listen with interest to long
addresses upon the proprety OF laying this OF that
question upon the table hence would follow that the
remark quoted hardly be true Of any intention OF
the members to interest tho galleries. The Committee
of Arran gements succeeded IN removing nearly
every external obstacle to the hearing OF DEBATE so
there difficulty In that respect yesterday There
Is little trouble In finding deputies occasionally as the
appointed boundaries Of delegations do not RESTRAIN
wandering propensites. The members, too congregate
around PLATFORM sitting Its edge aud the chance
steps, or gather In knots side ases.


After the usual preliminary exercises. IL Committee
on Canons the first to respond to call for reports.
the Rev. Dr. Watson Delaware being the representa-
tive The first Recommendation was aimed at disobe-
dent mDlsers aud vestryme6, suggesting that Canon
| l. Title H. Section should read 40 follows:





o%mendsion the Bishop BhO shall proceed
his refu,, or If the ve or onsssn'ion 'hs


allowed sny Representation they sh,
| have fetraeied their refusal


| The same Committee reported in favor OF adopting
Canon g. Title Ill. Sections aud 2, In regard to the
| necessity for calling q primary convention for the
organization Of doceses providing that when the
Bishop IS not present to call primary convention the
power shall be vested the Standing Committee of the
diocese from which the is to be formed OF
the eldest OF those to be affected The Rev. Dr. Mead
reported that 1t would not be expedent to report on
Canon 12 Title H.. Section l, relative to the removal Of
COMMITMENTS from one parish to another, and the
necessity for procuring certificate from the first parish
before being allowed communicate in the second. and
recommended that the Committee be discharged from
the further consideration Of the subject.


RITUALIsM.


short report from the Committee Finances was
put upon the calendar and then the Rev. Mr. Trimbe OF
Arkansas his tall form leaning against the standard
which bore the OF his diocese claimed the foor TO
read memorial. 1t a breach Of the rules and so
objection made. When Rood-natured delegate
proposed that permission be given, Mr. Trmbe's loud
seconding of proposition for his own benefit caused
great merrment well as his plea that the memorial
was very brief, but another member objected on the
ground that hereafter every memorial would be con-
sidered brief by the presenting It, One member
wanted to know the nature Of the memorial, and Mr.
Trimble said 1t was memorial 20 the House OF Bishops,
requesting them settle the vexed question Of Ritual
ism without bringing 1t before the House Of Clerical and
Lay Deputies. member rose excitedly and asked II
Mr.. Trmble thought such memorial could pass without
debae for IL he did, sad mistake had been made. The
Rev. Dr. Shelton of Western New-YOrk was the next
speaker This venerable clergyman has attended the


General Conventions for many years. and for half CEN
tury has been rector Of st. Paus Church, Buffalo,
whose imposing edce it has been the great work OF his


life to complete The towers Of the cathedral for so 1t
is now called, finished. and the debt on the
building is gradually being reduced; but although his
great work DONE his form is still unben and his voice
is strong melodious He said IL the memorial
addressed House OF Clerical and Lay Deputies IL
could be acted In regular order but to the House
Of Bishops, It entirely out Of order The Presi-
dent acquiesced In the question Of order Mr. Trimble
however proceeded to place the memorial on the secre
tarys desk seemingly obvous of the decision against
him. but was obliged 10 return to his seat amid the
laughter OF the House when assured Of his mistake.


He had his chance however, later in the session. and
then presented the following memorial, which was
placed upon calendar for future consideration, as
matter too weighty to be handled them


To The House Of Bishops Of the Protestant Episcopal


Church in General Contention dsse.6ted


Reverend and Beloved Fathers in God: We, the
clergy and lay OF the House OF Clerical and Lay Depu
ties respectfully beg leave TO represent that we are
anxious to- come to clear and definite understanding
OF the ritual usages Of the Church. in view OF great
and increasing variety OF practices In the conduct OF
the services Thereof Sy %se in our
of the Catholic Church have been called In ques
Church have been placed over us as chief pastors
leaders, and superintendents OF the hock, and
we gladly recognize their authority responsibility and
loving care Of the of the whole Church, well
as the wisdom that has ever characterized our episco
parties and to set forward prosperity Church.
and promote peace and good will among us, we be-
the session this Convention scheme the subject
Of shall satisfactory to all parties and
hfn1in fnraa In oil nurh W.
eeve that in the House Of Bishops such scheme
originated and carried through with far greater ease
and far less intensity OF feeling than In the House OF
Clerical and Lay Deputies; because your House is Q
much smaller body, and your sessions are wholly pr
yate and being placed at the head Of the Church and
enjoying the grace Of episcopal conservation, gladly
recognize the fact that chief pastors brought
10 unanimous agreement. shall have no difficulty IN
placing ourselves In harmony with your action And
hnay we believe our chief hope Of bringing ab9q. 1
at the door OF the House of Bishops therefore.


Resolrsd That the foregoing memorial be and hereby
adopted by this House and referred TO the House VI
Bishops.


The reports OF committees were again called up after
this digresson and the Committee on Amendments to
the Constitution reported that in their opinion, the
ouon the session Of 1871 setting forth that portion
OF q diocese which might be found to be too large for
proper episcopal supervision could be made mission
ary territory had not become law, as the House OF
Bishops adjourned before the measure had been con.
curred in The Committee had recommendation TO
offer and the report was hled


LAST WORDS FROM THE ENGLISH BISHOP.


very pleasing incident Of the session, breaking in
upon the dry Of debate, the farewell Of the
English preates Very quietly attracting The attention
Of very few, tho Bishop Of Lchneld took seat by the
side of Dr. Craik who, after short conference, stated
TO the House their guest wished to farewell
them as he was 30 leave the city for England In few
hours The members all while the Bishop. speaking
rapidly and clearly and with the slight accent which
betrays his country. addressed them.


My friends and brethren, he said, win not detain
ron long in the important business which you have to