AFTERNOON SESSION. JUNE 5TH, 1:30 o'clock, P. M. The Convention re-assembled and was called to order by the President. John H. Stotsenburg submitted the following: Mr. President: The Committee on the Constitution and Canons respectfully report that they have considered the proposed amendments to Canon XXI, presented by the Rev. Edwin G. Hunter and recommend that the same be adopted. WM. MACK, Committee. John H. Stotsenburg submitted the following: Mr. President: The Committee on the Constitution and Canons offer for the consideration of and adoption by the Convention the following amendments to the Constitution: First.-Amend Section 3, Article IV, as set out on page 71 of the Journal of 1891, by inserting after the word "delegates" at the end of the third line of said Section, the following words "residents of the parish or mission.” Second.-Amend Section 1, Article IX, as set out on page 72 of the same Journal, by striking out the words "one-fourth of the" in the second line, and inserting "eight" in lieu thereof. Third.-Amend Section 3, of Article XI, as set out on page 74 of the same Journal, by inserting after the word "some" in line 3 of said Section, the following words, "Missionary Bishop or”. The foregoing are submitted for the approval or disapproval of the Convention. WM. MACк, JOHN H. STOTSENBURG, Committee. C. E. Brooks moved to adopt the first proposed amend ment. Rev. A. W. Seabrease moved that all the proposed amendments be referred to a committee of three to revise the Constitution and Canons, which was not adopted. Mr. Brooks's motion was adopted. The second proposed amendment was adopted. The third proposed amendment was, on motion of W. H. Armstrong, laid upon the table. Rev. D. I. Hobbs offered the following, which was, on motion of Rev. J. E. Cathell, laid upon the table: Resolved, That the word "Convention" be struck out where ever it occurs in the Constitution of this Diocese and the word "Council" be substituted therefore. The Rev. Walter Scott submitted the following, which was accepted: GRACE CATHEDRAL, June 5, 1895. The Committee on the State of the Church respectfully submit the following report: It is a high tribute to the efficiency and business methods of our late Bishop, that notwithstanding his sudden death, there has been but little interruption to the work of the Diocese. The early election and prompt acceptance and consecration of our present Bishop restored our full organization before the end of the Conventional year, and the energy and wisdom with which he has entered on his duties give promise, with God's blessing, that the work will proceed with renewed success. Notwithstanding the loss of the Chief Pastor and the financial depression, the clergy have remained at their posts and only a few missions are vacant. The Archdeacon has been faithful, and the results of his labors are manifest in the missionary field. This work has the strongest claim upon the Diocese for support, and should be continued at all hazards. We regret to say that a number of parishes are delinquent in payment of missionary apportionments. The future of the Church depends upon prompt and liberal gifts to this cause, and the duty of the hour is here. There must be no backward step. The Woman's Auxilliary is the right arm of the Diocese, and should be established in all parishes and missions. It has been active and efficient during the year. The Church Home has not been completed, for lack of money. Will not Churchmen of the Diocese contribute liberally for the completion of the building at an early day, that it may enter on its work? Howe Grammar School has had another successful year, and fully deserves the continued and increased support of the Church. Under the condition provided for this morning by the act of this Convention, we can not refrain from expressing the earnest hope that Knickerbacker Hall will enter upon a new career which shall not only successfully meet the objects of the late Bishop, but prove a valuable aid in building up the many generations of young girls of this Diocese with strong and beautiful parts of God's great living temple. The work of Culver Academy during the past year has been of such a nature as to commend it to the people of the Diocese. The Church Club still continues. Through its influence much may be done to diffuse a knowledge of the Church and unite the laymen of the Diocese. The work of the old parishes which are not self-supporting, needs wise and thorough supervision. The year as a whole gives evidence of much wise labor and progress and promises great results for the future if opportunity is improved. WALTER SCOTT, DOUGLAS I. HOBBS, WALTER H. BAMFORD, R. L. TALBOT, JNO. S. IRWIN, Committee. The Rev. C. S. Sargent submitted the following, which was accepted: The Committee on the Funds of the Diocese hereby respectfully report that they have examined the securities as reported by the Treasurer and find the same correct. C. S. SARGENT, Committee. The Rev. W. W. Raymond submitted the following, which was accepted: Your Committee on Sunday-school Work desire to say that in the brief space of time at our disposal a matter of so great importance can not be adequately set forth. The Sunday-school comes into consideration as one of several: the Public School, the great American educational institution; Parochial Schools, attempting to supply some manifest deficiencies in the public school; Church Schools, which aim to incorporate the elements of true religion with all other ethical culture, and the Sunday-school, which endeavors to impart a distinct Christian education in life and character. In one word here we desire to emphasize the fact that the Sunday-school is the hope of the Church; that in it children are taught and trained in the doctrine and principle of the Christian religion as set forth by the Church; and that the institution as such should enlist the earnest co-operation of the best talent and energy of the Church. An effective Sunday-school secures the permanent activity and prosperity of the Christian Church in every department of its life and labors, in reverent worship, in sincere charity, and in all the best agencies employed for the conversion of the world. We commend renewed and unceasing interest in this consecrated work. Let us not be weary in this well doing. W. W. RAYMOND, DE LOU Burke, On motion of N. F. Dalton it was Committee. Resolved, That the part of the Trustees' report referring to the expenditure at Bishop Knickerbacker's funeral be referred to the Committee on Assessments. Rev. F. O. Granniss moved that the Secretary be instructed to have the Constitution and Canons, and the pending amendments thereto, printed in pamphlet form, which was not adopted. The Convention then proceeded to elect officers, as follows: Treasurer.-Charles E. Brooks. Registrar. David E. Snyder. Librarian. Miss Emily L. Upfold. Chancellor.-Wm. Mack. Standing Committee. Rev. E. G. Hunter, Rev. J. H. Ranger, Rev. G. A. Carstensen, Wm. H. Armstrong, David E. Snyder, Wm. Mack. Board of Missions.-Rev. James D. Stanley, Rev. J. H. W. Blake, Rev. G. A. Carstensen, Rev. Frederick O. Granniss, Nathan F. Dalton, Lewis B. Martin, Albert Michie, Samuel A. Haines. Trustees.-Lewis B. Martin, Aquilla Q. Jones, Edward Olcott, Nathan F. Dalton, James B. Howe. Deputies to General Convention.-Rev. Alexander W. Seabrease, Rev. C. Graham Adams, Rev. J. Hilliard Ranger, Rev. James D. Stanley, Charles E. Brooks, John S. Irwin, Aquilla Q. Jones, Gilbert S. Wright. Supplementary Deputies.-Rev. Lewis F. Cole, Rev. G. A. Carstensen, Rev. W. W. Raymond, Rev. Frederick O. Granniss, Lewis B. Martin, John H. Stotsenburg, Albert Michie, Wm. H. Armstrong. Appointed by the Bishop: Deans of Convocations. Rev. A. W. Seabrease, Rev. E. G. Hunter, Rev. C. Graham Adams. |