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nized what a noble type of manhood, its work gratuitously, will surely be re-
both physical and spiritual, a good mis-membered far and wide by those many
sionary could be.
Ever since he found friends who have been so generous of
him he had been thinking of his kindly their favors, and whose contributions
nature and of the intense earnestness of are taken to the mission by the railroad
his language. The consequence was that and express companies free of charge.
he entertained a high opinion of mis-
sionaries, and should like to send his
educated idea of missionaries right
through England among the masses.
One of the most interesting books he
could write would be the true story of a

missionary's life in Africa. He could show the work to be done, and how the missionaries are doing it, the abundance of good sense a man needs to be blessed with to know how to live in the Congo country. He says, and well, that dead missionaries six feet under ground are of no more value than other dead men, but adds that the climate of the country was not half as dangerous as many parts of the Southern States of America. Mr. Stanley manifests equally his kindness and good will and his thorough appreciation of missionary work when he declares that if he could do any further service to any missionary society, he should do so with a free heart and with perfect impartiality to those laborers whose toil he had seen to be more severe than any of his own in the heart of Africa.

We have called attention to the work this remarkable man is doing in Africa not only because of its enormous magnitude, but because it is being done in every way, so far as appears, in the interest of civilization and religion. In the providence of God a continent has been brought to light, and the work of reclaiming and redeeming it so successfully begun that equally the Church and the State-all agencies, indeed, which contemplate the true welfare of mankind-should see it carried on to a successful completion.

THE CHURCH IN CANADA.

Another effort is being made to secure the services of a travelling missionary to look after

For a young

the vacant parishes of Prince Edward Island,
a grant towards that object from the Board of
Home Missions having been recently made.
An unmarried man in good robust bodily health
is asked for, applications to be addressed to the
Rev. D. C. Moore, R.D., Stellarton P. O., N. S.
It seems strange that as yet no satisfactory
applications appear to have been received for
this not undesirable position.
man of active temperament and good consti-
tution such a post would possess many charms.
The work cannot be very arduous, the small-
ness of the province, which only comprehends
three counties, precluding that. Are there no
young American priests who would like to
undertake such work? It is to be devoutly
and earnestly hoped that before long this gap-
ing breach will be filled up, and the Canadian
Church freed of a reproach that approaches
perilously near a positive scandal.

Niagara and Algoma are presidents, their wives being vice-presidents. There are ten branches in the diocese of Toronto. At this meeting the Rev. John Pearson presided in the absence of Bishop Sweatman. The annual report, read by the Rev. J. D. Cayley, was satisfactory, from which we gather that two new diocesan branches were formed last year in Huron and Nova Scotia. A proposal for establishing "Homes of Rest" was favorably dis

cussed.

The clergy of the diocese of Quebec have

presented the Bishop of Niagara with a very handsome gold ring, and his own congregation of St. Matthews have presented his lordship with an elaborate and costly pastoral staff, made in England. The bishop made an eloquent and touching reply.

In connection with the election of Bishop

Hamilton, it is interesting to compare the circumstances accompanying that of the present Bishop of Huron. How similar are the cir

cumstances in both cases: Universal enthusi

asm, many tangible expressions of good will in the shape of testimonials, and a widespread feeling of satisfaction among all shades of Churchmen, And yet no two men in the Church of England could differ more widely

than bishops Baldwin and Hamilton, and both

are representative men in the strongest sense.

What an illustration of the catholicity of the
Church when the elevation of two such men

ENGLAND.

In Charlottetown, the provincial capital, the can evoke such universal approval.
Church appears to hold her own. At St.
Peter's church on Good Friday the "Re-
proaches were sung and the "Three Hours'
Service" took place. At St. Paul's the rector,
the Rev. Dr. Fitzgerald, has resigned after a
pastorate of over thirty years, being succeeded
by his curate, the Rev. Chas. O'Meara.

ENTHRONEMENT OF THE BISHOP OF LINCOLN.
The enthronement of the Rt. Rev. Edward
King as Bishop of Lincoln took place in
Lincoln Cathedral on Wednesday, May 20th.
The ceremonial was very grand and dignified.
The Bishop of Nova Scotia (Binney) has At the conclusion of the Communion Office the
which he consecrated a church and confirmed hand. After the service the procession moved
been conducting a short visitation, during bishop gave the benediction, pastoral staff in
fifty-four candidates. The Church of England to the chapter house, where the ancient cus-
Sunday-school Institute held a very successful tom, disused for two centuries, was revived,
meeting in Halifax on 4th ultimo, when about
seventy teachers were present and a number
papers were read.

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A branch of the Sisters of St. Margaret has been established in Montreal, where they will conduct a Church Home. They come under the patronage of the Metropolitan and with the full sanction of the bishop of the diocese. Dr. Bond, who is a Low Churchman, may be heartily congratulated upon his liberality and catholicity in the affair. This is but one of many instances in which the right reverend father has risen superior to private prejudices or inherited tastes, and proved himself a true bishop and administrator, without respect of persons or hobbies. In this his lordship's action resembles that of Bishop Sullivan, who is administering his diocese with a fairness and

impartiality that does equal honor to both

heart and head.

of assigning the bishop as the statutable head of the chapter, the chief seat in the conclave. In the afternoon the bishop was presented by the Bishop-suffragan of Nottingham with an address of welcome signed by four hundred and seventy-nine of the diocesan clergy.

DEATH OF MR. JOHN MARTIN.-The death

is announced, on Saturday, May 16th, of Mr. John Martin, the well-known prosecutor in the

case of Martin against Mackonochie, at the age of 78.

PRESENTATION TO THE EARL OF SHAFTES

BURY.-On Tuesday, May 19th, the Earl of Shaftesbury was presented by the old scholars of the Ragged Schools with an illuminated address, and six framed copies in oil of Holman Hunt's picture, "The Light of the World." The pictures were suitably inscribed with the

name of each of the venerable earl's children, and the address was inscribed, "From the Old

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Scholars of the Ragged Schools to the Rt. Hon.
the Earl of Shaftesbury,
The presenta-
tion was made by the Earl of Aberdeen, and
the testimonial is in recognition of his devoted
services in the cause of Ragged Schools. The
Earl of Shaftesbury, who is now eighty-four
years of age, was warmly greeted by a large
audience when he rose to acknowledge the
presentation.

THE Flower Mission, at 239 Fourth avenue, solicits contributions of flowers on Mondays and Thursdays. The flowers should be sent as early as possible, as on those days the ladies meet to receive, arrange and distribute them. This mission, in giving out flowers to the poor Bishop Hamilton was accorded a recepand sick, and especially in charitable tion on his arrival at the see city of Hamilinstitutions, is doing kindly missionary ton. work as the word implies. Year after year it has demonstrated its usefulness. It is not a merely sentimental mission, as some might suppose, but is a dispenser of that which meets a real craving. To discover how strong and natural that craving is, one has only to carry a bunch of RESIGNATION OF THE BISHOP OF SALISBURY. -An authorized statement is issued by the flowers through the poorest and most The second annual meeting of the Cana-Salisbury and Winchester Journal that Bishop populous parts of the city to see how dian branch of the Girls' Friendly Society Moberly will resign in the course of the sumthey are clamored for by the children. was held in Toronto. This society, whose mer. Steps are being taken to give effect to aims and principles are no doubt familiar to this determination on his part, and as soon as all American Churchmen, was first organized the necessary arrangements are made the in Canada in November, 1882. The bishops of bishop will vacate the see, over which he has Fredericton, Nova Scotia, Quebec, Toronto, presided for sixteen years. Bishop Moberly is Columbia, New Westminster, Ontario, Huron, eighty-two years of age.

To the sick flowers almost invariably bring a gentle solace and delight, which in its way is a medicine to mind and body. The Flower Mission, which does

About 100 ladies and gentlemen were
present. The ladies presented his lordship
with a complete set of episcopal robes, includ-
ing a purple cassock. The robes. which were
very handsome, were made in England. The
Venerable Archdeacon McMurray introduced
the bishop, and an address from the synod was
read by Canon Read, the whole assembly rising
short service at the cathedral.
to their feet. The proceedings closed with a

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SCOTLAND. "ENGLISH EPISCOPAL" SCHISM AND THE PRESBYTERY OF DUNDEE.-At a meeting of the Dundee Established Presbytery on April 16th, the petition of the body calling itself "St. John's Episcopal Church" (but which was a part of the schismatic so-called English Episcopal body in Scotland), to be admitted as a congregation into the Presbyterian Church of Scotland, was presented and discussed. The congregation is, we understand, largely composed of Irish Orangemen. After a brief discussion, in which the petitioners were not mentioned with a very great degree of respect, the petition was transmitted to the Assembly without a recommendation in favor of granting the prayer.

The Scottish Guardian says: 66 We never saw any body of Christians put in so humiliating and degrading a position. The unfortunate 'English Episcopalians' offered themselves as a gift to the Presbytery, and were at best treated as a present that was hardly worth accepting. Certainly, the gift horse was well looked at in the mouth. The very bona fides of the applicants were not altogether taken for granted. It was hinted that, even if they were accepted, the Church which adopted them would have no reason to be proud of them."

The General Assembly at its meeting received the petition with something of coldness, and referred the subject back to the Dundee Presbytery, with power to act on its own judgment.

TURKEY.

He adds: "Of course, both Mr. Jones and
myself are more than grateful for this help.”
The bishop states that the Rev. Mr. Benedict
was very largely dependent upon the income
from his boarding-school for the support of his
family. His missionary stipend is forty-five
dollars a month. After giving the particulars
of his letter to the Haitien consul upon the
subject of a general appeal, the bishop con-
cludes: "But this is beyond my present pur-
pose. Help! help for Mr. Benedict! that is
the question now before us."

"Resolved, That this convention has listened with the greatest interest to this address [of the bishop], and especially to the earnest and stirring appeal to the clergy and laity for a more hearty self-consecration of themselves and their means to the work of the Church, and we earnestly hope that the weighty words of the bishop will bring forth much good fruit in more earnest and faithful endeavors on the part of all the members of the Church in Maine.

The convention is deeply conscious of the The Rev. Charles E. Benedict was a clergy-multiplied labors and anxieties of the bishop, man of this Church for several years before burdened as he is with the cares appertaining the Church in Haiti was set apart and a bishop to a rectorship in addition to those of the consecrated; having been sent to this country episcopate, and we hope and pray that the in 1866 for education in the Philadelphia Mis- time may not be far distant when, by adequate sion House under Bishop Auer. After a full increase of the Episcopate Fund, the bishop course in the Divinity School of that city, he may find a means of relief." was ordered Deacon June 20th, 1872, by the Bishop of Pennsylvania.

The Treasurer of Foreign Missions is always glad to be able to forward offerings as received from the charitable in cases of personal distress. His address is: Mr. James M. Brown, Treasurer, 23 Bible House, New York.

MAINE.

DIOCESAN CONVENTION.-The sixty-sixth
annual convention met in St. Luke's Cathedral
church, Portland, on Tuesday, June 9th.
Morning Prayer was said, and the convention
organized immediately thereafter by the elec.
tion of the Rev. Canon C. M. Sills as secre-
tary, and Mr. Charles S. Deake as treasurer.
The usual committees were appointed by the

cese was re-elected as follows: The Rev.
Messrs. C. M. Sills, W. H. Washburn and E.
F. Small, and Messrs. G. E. B. Jackson, Henry
Ingalls and S. T. Corser.

At 11 A.M. the convention sermon was
preached by the Rev. Walker Gwynne. The
bishop then proceeded to the ordination service,
and the Rev. Messes. F. H. Rowse and Wyllys
Rede, deacons, were advanced to the priest-
hood, and Mr. C. E. Hardy was admitted to
the diaconate.

A THE ARMENIANS AND RUSSIA.-In conse-chair. The Standing Committee of the dio-
quence of the compulsory closing of the Ar-
menian schools in Russian territory, on Easter
Day at Erzeroum, there was interpolated into
the Litany at the Armenian church, Mgr. Or-
manian officiating, a prayer to the effect that
the Almighty would soften the heart of the
Czar toward his Armenian subjects, and re-
store to them their schools. The Russian con-
sul, who had left the church before the Litany
was sung, subsequently asked the prelate for
an explanation of his conduct. The prelate
replied that it had always been the practice of
the Armenians when they suffered from op-
pression to invoke the Divine help, and with
this explanation the consul found it necessary
to be content. In some churches prayers have
also been offered for the repose of the souls of
persons who have died in consequence of the
oppression of the Russian Government.

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At 3 P.M. the bishop read his annual address. After the statistical portion of the address and speaking of the losses among the laity, the bishop concluded as follows: "Such is the tale of every year, and such, sooner or later, must be the experience of us all. It is a Valley of Baca-through which we are journeying, and happy are we if we find in it refreshing pools, so that we can still go on from strength to strength, and if our pilgrim journeying is ever towards the Heavenly Jerusalem. My brethren of the clergy, the solemn service in which we are engaged this morning should have reminded us that our Lord's admonition to watchfulness was first given to His chosen apostles, and that upon our faithfulness as watchmen must largely depend the safety of the souls committed to our charge, as well as the salvation of our own souls. It is an awful responsibility. Who would dare to undertake it, but with the fullest conviction that he is called thereto by Him, whose bidding no Christian man can refuse, and it in the confidence of strength given him from on high? But we have that responsibility, and may God help us so to discharge it, that at the hands of a merciful Master and Judge we may receive the reward of faithful servants."

TERRIBLE CONFLAGRATION AT AUX CAYES. DISTRESS OF THE REV. MR, BENEDICT.-It was only in September of last year that we commended the Rev. P. E. Jones to the sympathies of the Church in consequence of destitution which for the third time had come to him because of famine, pestilence or fire. In these tropical towns where the water supply is limited, and the means of extinguishing conflagrations are inadequate, and hence insurance practically impossible, an extensive fire entails untold suffering. Letters just received from Bishop Holly and Mr. Benedict relate that on Ascension Day a terrible conflagration reduced seven-eighths of the city of Aux Cayes to ashes. The Rev. Mr. Benedict was burnt out of house and home and lost everything he possessed save his principal books and some few other effects. On the day of the fire he had twenty persons in the house, including his boarding scholars. Bishop Holly is hoping that the Haitien Consul at New York will put forth a strong appeal for the sufferers at large, but begs that a special effort may be made for the relief of Mr. Benedict. He says incidentally that the Rev. Mr. Jones has received enough contributions for his immediate needs. adopted:

Reports were made by the registrar, the treasurer of the diocesan funds and others.

The Rev. Canon Washburn's term as canon of the cathedral having expired, he was renominated by the bishop, and the nomination was approved.

On motion the following resolution was

The Special Committee on "The Book Annexed" was, at its own request, continued until next convention.

The convention adjourned after a few words of congratulation from the bishop.

The next convention will be held on the third Wednesday in June, 1886, at such place as the bishop may appoint. It is hoped that it will be held in Augusta at the time of the consecration of the new church.

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PORTLAND-Cathedral Chapter.—This body met in Portland on the evening of Monday, June 8th. There is at present but little work for it to do. The report from the Rector, Wardens, and Vestry of the Cathedral parish was presented, and ordered to be laid before the convention, as required by the constitution of the cathedral. It showed the property to be in good condition, and that only the usual necessary repairs had been made upon it. As there is a small fund in the hands of the chapter, the proceeds of which are devoted to the poor of the parish, a treasurer has been appointed, and Mr. C. B. Greenleaf was elected to fill the position.

PORTLAND-Board of Missions.-The annual meeting of the Board of Missions was held in St. Luke's cathedral on the evening of Monday, June 8th. Encouraging written reports were presented from the different missionaries, and the statement was made that all the mission stations were either already or would be immediately filled, except in the case of Calais, where, for want of adequate support, the missionary in charge is now to be withdrawn.

Pledges to the amount of about $1,800 were made, and this amount was afterward increased to over $2,000, on the representations made by the bishop that an extra amount would be required to meet the demand of certain new work which he hoped to be able to undertake.

A committee was appointed to report at the next meeting some scheme for the better administration of the funds of the board. In the meantime appropriations were made only for the first quarter.

The five-dollar enrolment plan was brought again before the clergy, and its earnest prosecution urged by the bishop.

MASSACHUSETTS. LOWELL-The Theodore Edson Orphanage. Miss Elizabeth M. Edson has deeded to the rector, wardens and vestry of St. Anne's parish the buildings and property heretofore known as St. Mary's Orphanage, and henceforth that institution will be entirely under the management of the officers mentioned, and will be known as the Theodore Edson Orphanage. The property was purchased ten or twelve years ago by the late venerable rector for $20,000, and supported for a time by private subscriptions, obtained through his individual efforts. The estate was afterwards

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deeded by Dr. Edson to the corporation known as "St. Mary's Orphanage," which was later dissolved and the property returned to the donor, as the deed established no trust, and there might be a question of the legality of the title without such a provision. The doctor bequeathed the property to his daughter, who has now disposed of the property as above

described.

It is intended to constitute the institution as a memorial to Dr. Edson, and it will be non-sectarian so far as to receive children whatever the religious predilection of their parents, though the little ones will be under the direction of a Church clergyman so long as they remain. A committee has been appointed to devise a new plan of management for the orphanage, and it is probable that an Executive Committee, a Board of Trustees and a House Committee, to be composed in part of ladies from the parish, will be appointed.

RHODE ISLAND.

DIOCESAN CONVENTION.-The ninety-fifth annual convention was held in Grace church, Providence, (the Rev. Dr. D. H. Greer, rec

tor,) on Tuesday, June 9th. The services commenced with the sermon by the Rev. Dr. Daniel Henshaw, from II. Thess. i. 11, 12, after which the bishop proceeded to the ordination service, and the Rev. H. M. Bartlett, deacon, was advanced to the priesthood, and

Mr. W. S. Chase was admitted to the diacon

ate. In the Communion Office the bishop was assisted by the Rev. Drs. D. H. Greer and D. Henshaw, and the Rev. Messrs. G. J. Magill and Henry Bassett.

The convention organized by the re-election

of the Rev. S. H. Webb as secretary.
The usual standing committees were appoint-
éd. At 2 P.M. the bishop delivered his annual
address.

An amendment to the constitution, providing that three-fourths of the members of the Standing Committee, rather than two-thirds, with the consent of the bishop, shall be required to consent to the admission of a parish within the limits of an existing parish, was reported from the Committee on Canons, and passed.

PAWTUCKET

·Trinity Church.-On Easter ration of what every individual member of the Day an altar, cross, with retable, alms-basin, committee had a right to claim, of what noand other costly memorial gifts, were placed body had a right to take from him. in this church (the Rev. W. P. Tucker, rector). It is proposed to add to these a brass eagle lecturn in memory of the late Rev. James Cook Richmond, who was the founder of the parish, and for many years held Church services gratuitously in the neighboring towns, where his name is still held in deep regard as that of a most devoted, self-denying servant of God in His Church.

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The cost of the memorial will be the amount raised. A considerable sum has been given by other friends and within the parish. Any further contributions will be most welcome, and may be sent to the rector.

CONNECTICUT.

I will only add here, and I say it simply in justice to myself and with no expectation or desire of influencing others, that while there were recommendations in the report which I could not vote for, there are even more in the book as amended by the convention of 1883 which seem to me objectionable. These are largely in the way of omissions. I will here, however, only mention one; and that is the change made in the rubric recommended by the committee in the Communion Office touching the use of the Creed commonly called Nicene. Indeed, I should regard it as neither a hardship nor an evil if the final settlement of the matter should not be reached till 1889, a century after the adoption of the Prayer Book as it stands. Patient waiting, in such case as the one under consideration, is sure to be found to be no loss.

I last year offered to the convention my DIOCESAN CONVENTION. The one hundred hearty thanks for the very kind resolution in and first annual convention was held in St. which they responded to my announcement of John's church, Hartford, (the Rev. J. W. a purpose to take part, at the bidding of the Bradin, rector,) on Tuesday and Wednesday, Primus of Scotland, in the Seabury centenary June 9th and 10th. Morning Prayer was said at Aberdeen. I desire to repeat the thanks at 9 o'clock, and at 10:30 the bishop proceeded which I then offered, and to add to them further thanks for the appointment of the comto the celebration of the Holy Communion, as-mittee "to present to the Scottish Bishops an sisted by the Rev. Drs. E. E. Beardsley, W. E. address in the name of the convention." The Vibbert, W. J. Seabury, and the rector of the address and the reply to it will be presented parish. The sermon was preached by the by the committee in their report. bishop from Ps. lxxviii., 72, being the third of his centennial discourses.

The plan of such a celebration as was held at Aberdeen in October last, was due, I be After the calling of the roll the convention lieve, to the suggestion of the venerable and took a recess until 3 P. M., at which time the beloved Scottish Primus, whose heart seemed Rev. E. S. Lines was re-elected secretary, and to be in it all the more because bodily infirmity prevented his actual presence. His lamented he appointed the Rev. J. Streibert his assistant. absence was, indeed, the only cloud on the The usual standing committees were appoint-brightness and joy of the occasion. But the ed by the bishop, after which he read his thoughts of all turned to him in loving sympathy, and from many a breast went up the "The Lord comfort him when he prayer: lieth sick upon his bed; make Thou all his bed

annual address:

The bishop began by saying that his absence of three months during the last summer and autumn, and the illness which followed that absence and shut him off for some time from

any duty, and for a longer period still from full duty, made the record of work accomplished during the past conventional year more than ordinarily meagre. The following are the more important statistics: Parishes, etc., other bishops; sermons and addresses, 121; visited, sixty-three, besides five visited by persons confirmed, 780. Nine persons have An amendment to the constitution providing been ordained to the diaconate, and nine deathat three-fourths of the convention, or three-cons have been advanced to the priesthood. fourths of the Standing Committee, rather than two-thirds, may vote that a parish shall become extinct which has had no public place of worship for two years, nor contributed its quota to the bishop's salary in three years, was reported from the Committee on Canons. After some discussion this was recommitted for further consideration.

Thirteen clergymen have been received into
the diocese, and thirteen have received letters
dismissory to other dioceses. There are 23
candidates for holy orders. Four clergymen
have died: the Rev. Richard K. Ashley, the
Rev. Henry de Koven, D.D., the Rev. John Du
Bois, D.D., and the Rev. James G. Jacocks.

in his sickness."

In going about Scotland before the time for the gathering at Aberdeen, I could not but be struck with the advance that has been made in the more than forty years that have passed since I saw something of it and of its work. And when one looks back to the day of Seaand cheering is the advance! Instead of the bury's consecration, how much more marked four bishops of that time there are now seven; and the forty clergy have been multiplied sixfold. It seemed to me also and I do not think the conviction is a mistaken one-that the influence of the Scottish Church in and on the community, the people at large, is vastly greater than its numbers might lead one to expect. There are many reasons for this, some general and others specific, into which I cannot enter here. The stately cathedral at EdinThe bishop called special attention to the burgh, erected by private munificence and plan of five dollar subscriptions for missionary crowning the episcopate of my dear friend and A canon reported from the Committee on purposes with the intent of raising a special brother, the bishop of that see, whose visit to Canons, providing for a standing committee fund of a million dollars, and to the plan for this country so many look back to with pleassecuring systematic contributions to the mis-ant memories; that noble cathedral at Inveron the religious training of the young, pro- sionary treasury. He then proceeded as fol-ness, which equally crowns the episcopate of voked some discussion, but was approved and lows: the honored primus, and to the erection of laid over under the rules till the next conven- It is my duty to lay before you the formal which many not members of our communion "Notification of the alterations and additions freely contributed; these churches with their to the book of Common Prayer. crowded congregations and devout and hearty posed in the General Convention of 1883, and services, bear a testimony not to be mistaken. to be acted on at the General Convention of And the warm interest shown in the services 1886." The volume containing them is on the at Aberdeen by members of the establishment secretary's table, and I may add-perhaps and others corroberate this testimony. That needlessly-that the "Book Annexed" as it left Scottish Church, so near, so dear to us, was the last General Convention has been printed, long "hated and forsaken so that no man went and is within the reach of the members of the through" her; we see, we may hope, at least Church. It ought to be remembered that the the dawning of the day, when she shall be known of all men, as committee on Liturgical Enrichment," арan eternal excellency, pointed in 1880, in presenting their report, in a joy of many generations." 1883, said: "It should be understood that no Of the celebration at Aberdeen, of its meanmember of the committee is, by his signature ing and significance, and of what was repreto this report, committed unreservedly to sented by those who gathered there, I spoke every addition or change proposed; but each this morning to you. But no words can dereserves to bimself the privilege of taking such scribe the enthusiasm which the occasion action in respect thereto in convention as, awakened. It seemed to me to grow and upon further debate and fuller consideration, strengthen as the services went on, and it was he may think proper." It was a surprise to more and more closely seen how the merely find, when the report was published, that this personal element disappeared, or rather was perfectly just understanding and honest state- absorbed in the vision of the birthday of a ment was regarded as an attempt to shirk re- Church." I am sure we all went back to our sponsibility. It was nothing of the sort. It homes and our work strengthened for the diswas the fair reservation and the frank decla- charge of duty, and with a most deep realiza

tion.

The following elections were had : Treasurer, Mr. James M. Cross: Standing Committee, the Rev. Drs. D. Henshaw, D. H. Greer, and C. A. L. Richards, the Rev. G. J. Magill, and Messrs. E. A. Greene, G. L. Cooke, W. W. Blodgett, and T. P. I. Goddard; Board of Missions, the Rev. Dr. D. H. Greer, the Rev. Messrs. E. H. Porter, and G. M. Fiske, and Messrs. J. C. Burrington, and E. D. Bassett; registrar, the Rev. S. H. Webb.

The Committee on the Religious Training of the Young was authorized to call a conference to consider the best ways of carrying on Sunday-school work.

The Board of Missions was authorized to hold missionary missions in different parts of the diocese.

After the usual resolutions the convention adjourned.

The next convention will be held in St. Stephen's church, Providence, in June, 1886.

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tion of what is meant by the "unity of the
Spirit in the bond of peace." Bon Accord
meant more in those autumnal days than any
human union for any human purpose.
As no words can describe the hearty cordi-
ality of the welcome we received in Scotland,
especially at Edinburgh, Inverness and Aber-
deen, so words are quite inadequate to frame
any sufficient acknowledgment of it. For my-
self I must say, that the knowledge that it was
given me not on personal grounds, but be-
cause I was the successor of Bishop Seabury,
only increased my feeling of gratitude.

The beautiful pastoral staff which was committed to my keeping, and to be transmitted to my successors, purchased as the beloved brother who presented it declared, "with the pence of the poor as well as the gifts of the wealthy," will in all time bear witness to the fact that at the end of a century from the time when it was knit the bond which binds us to the Scottish Church is not weakened. The chalice and paten which, by a happy inspiration were sent from this diocese to Scotland, will bear the same testimony.

I must not omit to add that since my return there has been sent me from the clergy and trustees of St. Andrew's, Aberdeen, the church in which the memorial services were held, an address, which has been duly acknowledged, and which I have placed upon the secretary's table. It will be deposited in the archives of the diocese.

I was rejoiced to be able to ask that a deputation of bishops, clergy, and laity might favor us with their presence at the next General Convention; and I trust that our brethren across the water will not suffer the matter to drop.

I could safely assure them of as hearty a welcome as we received; beyond that it is impos

sible to go.

And here, brethren, I will stop and detain you no longer from the business before us, having not said the half of what is in my heart and mind. May God the Holy Ghost give us a right judgment in all things," so that what we do may be to the glory of God and the edifying of His Church.

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two reports. The majority report, signed by afterward appointed professor at Kenyon Colfour members, recommended that the com- lege, and from thence went to China as a mismittee be continued for another year. The sionary, where he remained for twelve years, minority report, signed by one member, re- passing two years at Pekin and the rest of the ported a resolution making the proposed time at Wuchang and Hankow. On returning change. After a long debate the minority to this country, he went to Newburgh, N. Y., report and the resolution annexed thereto where he officiated in connection with St. was adopted by a vote of 102 to 37. This George's church. Here he remained for some carries the matter for final action to the next time, when he took charge of the German convention, when the action of this conven- congregation of the Mission of the Holy Cross tion is required to be ratified by a two-thirds' in this city. Mr. Hoehing, who spoke several languages, besides being learned in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, compiled a Chinese Prayer Book for the use of the Chinese in this country. In this work he was aided by the Chinese consul in this city. Mr. Hoehing leaves a widow and one daughter. His funeral took place at the Church of the Transfiguration on Friday, June 12th.

vote.

The deputies to the General Convention were instructed to recommend and vote for the restoration of the rubric relating to the use of the Nicene Creed as originally reported by the Committee on Liturgical Enrichment. They were also requested to use their utmost diligence to secure the setting forth of a version of the Nicene Creed as accurate as may be for use in the offices of the Church. The treasurer was directed to pay the expenses of the clerical and lay deputies to the General Convention, at the rate of $2.50 per diem of their attendance, and actual travelling expenses.

After the usual complimentary resolutions the convention adjourned on Thursday, June

11th.

NEW YORK.

NEW YORK-Church of St. Edward the Martyr.-The congregation of this church (the Rev. E. W. Neil, rector,) has purchased land on 109th street, near Fifth avenue, and will begin the erection of a church in a short time.

NEW YORK-Church Temperance Society.The last of the monthly meetings of the Juvenile Branch of the Church Temperance Society connected with Calvary chapel was held on Tuesday morning, May 26th. The president is the Rev. Floyd W. Tomkins, Jr., minister-incharge of the chapel, and the superintendent, Miss Lane, under whose direction the society has made good progress. The large company in attendance was addressed by the Rev. Dr. H. Y. Satterlee and by the secretary of the Church Temperance Society.

FORDHAM-The Home for Incurables.-This

institution, incorporated in 1866, held its nineteenth anniversary on Thursday, June 11th. The attendance was large, many persons taking advantage of the beautiful day to visit NEW YORK-The Church of the Reformation. one of the most admirable as well as admirably The $50,000 required to be raised before pro-located institutions in or about the city. The ceeding to rebuild this church at Stanton and president, Mr. Benjamin H. Field, occupied Norfolk streets, has all been subscribed. Five the chair. The religious exercises began with persons, of whom the assistant-bishop was one, a short service, when addresses were made by The reports from the secretaries and treasur-made up the last $2,500, by subscribing each the Rev. Dr. W. R. Huntington, the Rev. D. ers of the several trust funds were presented Parker Morgan, the Rev. Mr. Smythe, and and referred to appropriate committees. the Hon. Erastus Brooks. The company was The Standing Committee was re-elected as then served to refreshments, and in the evening follows: The Rev. Drs. E. E. Beardsley, W. a supper was given to the inmates. According Tatlock, and E. H. Jewett, and the Rev. to the report, a large number of applicants Messrs. S. O. Seymour and W. F. Nichols. had been refused.

The Committee on the Address to the Scottish Bishops presented their report, with the Scottish bishops' answer.

The second Sunday in November was appointed for special offerings for the increase of the bishop's fund.

$500. The old building, erected in 1833, is
about to be taken down, when the new building
will be proceeded with. It is expected to ex-
pend about $45,000 on the church proper, and
$5,000 on material with which to furnish it.
It is hoped to have the work completed by
Thanksgiving.

The congregation now worshipping morning and evening in the Lutheran place of worship near by has been increasing from month to month, the number of communicants on Sunday, June 7th, being about seventy. There The convention sitting as the Church Scholar- are five hundred children on the rolls of the ship Society received the report of the treas-Sunday-school. The work is in charge of the The total receipts for the year were about $1,200, loans $900, and $120 of former loans have been repaid. The Rev. H. S. Clapp was elected a trustee vice the Rev. Dr. S. H. Giesy, resigned.

urer.

The reports of the secretary and treasurer

Rev. Dr. E. F. Miles, who has every cause to
be encouraged. Money, however, is greatly
needed, with which to meet current expenses,
and for this purpose contributions are earnestly

solicited.

NEW YORK-The Chapel of the Holy Cross.

During the year a handsome and appropriate chapel has been added to the institution. It stands at the south side of the main structure, and was built by the president and his wife. The chapel was first opened for religious serThe building has vices a Sunday or two ago. also been enlarged on the north end by a structure which adds much to the comfort of the inmates.

The object of the institution is to provide a home for that large class of sufferers whose diseases are pronounced incurable, while the persons themselves, though in many instances quite poor, are in refinement, education, and

that no Christian mind can for a moment

public charities.

of the Diocesan Board of Missions, and of the This chapel, which is being erected by the social position, and, above all, religious charsecretaries of the several archdeaconries were Sisters of St. John Baptist at Avenue C, be-acter, so far removed from the pauper class, presented, showing that $9,000 had been col- tween Third and Fourth streets, is now well bear the thought of dismissing them to the lected during the year for diocesan missions. under way, the structure having reached a A similar sum was appropriated for the enheight of about twenty feet. The chapel is suing year. Messrs. R. Hartwell, W. Nash. J. C. Hollister, E. Johnson, C. E. Jackson, and being built of brick with stone trimmings, and will be thoroughly substantial. It is expected B. Stark were elected lay members of the to have it completed early in the fall. board.

The special committee on obtaining greater security in auditing accounts of the diocesan trust funds reported a new rule of order, urging the appointment of two auditors for each board, not connected with the board; who shall examine the accounts, see, and identify securities, and certify the same, which certificate shall be presented to the convention with the reports. The rule of order was adopted.

The special committee on the proposed change in the constitution, making the Standing Committee of the diocese to consist of four clerical and four lay members, made

NEW YORK-Death of the Rev. Mr. Hoehing. -The Rev. Augustus C. Hoebing, for some time in charge of the German congregation connected with the Mission of the Holy Cross, died of pneumonia, on Tuesday, June 9th, at his residence, No. 218 East Seventeenth street. Mr. Hoehing, who was fifty years of age, was born in Heilbron, Germany, graduated at Basle in 1858, and coming to this country, took charge of a Lutheran congregation in New Brunswick, N. J. He subsequently took orders in the Episcopal Church, and became an assistant to the Rev. Dr. Muhlenberg, in connection with St. Luke's Hospital. He was

LONG ISLAND.

BROOKLYN-St. Ann's Church.-It is ex

pected during the summer to make some changes in the chancel of this church. Among other things it will be so arranged as to receive a new organ, together with seats for a surpliced choir. Notwithstanding these additions for the better rendering of the musical services of the church, the organ and choir at the west end of the church will probably be re

tained.

BROOKLYN-Christ Church.-This church (the Rev. L. W. Bancroft, rector) will be closed during July and August for repairs. The work will include frescoing, supplying new carpets, chandeliers, etc., and also putting

in a handsome stained glass window above the chancel. It is expected that the total cost will be about $12,000.

was celebrated by the bishop of the diocese at 11 A.M. in St. Mary's chapel. In a very feeling address upon the character of Christ's work amongst the poor and sick, and the example He therein left us, he touched with speCENTRAL NEW YORK. cial tenderness upon the remembrance that DIOCESAN CONVENTION.-The seventeenth this was the first time the founder and first annual convention met in Christ church, Os-president of the hospital was not present. wego, (the Rev. W. L. Parker, rector,) on the Being dead, he still spoke. Resting from his evening of Tuesday, June 9th. Evening labors, how did his work follow him! A most Prayer was said by the bishop, assisted by the admirable life size portrait of Dr. Abercrombie Rev. Messrs. H. Gates, L. A. Arthur, H. V. was presented in the morning by Mrs. J. Hull Gardner, and the rector of the parish. Browning, of Tenafly.

The convention organized by the re-election of the Rev. Dr. A. B. Goodrich as secretary, who appointed the Rev. T. E. Pattison as assistant. Mr. G. T. Gardner was re-elected treasurer.

The bishop, after appointing the usual committees, delivered his annual address.

The treasurer read his annual report, showing receipts, $23,628, and disbursements, $21,299; received for missions within the diocese, $11,456; expended, $10,076.

The trustees of the Christmas Fund for Indigent Clergy reported receipts, $2,946, and disbursements, $1,450.

The following Standing Committee was elected: The Rev. Drs. J. M. Clark, J. Brainerd, and W. T. Gibson, the Rev. H. R. Lockwood, and Messrs. D. O. Salmon, T. D. Green, J. W. Glover, and A. H. Sawyer.

The Committee on the Episcopate Fund reported the principal as $66,820; income, $4,745; expenditures, $4,500.

A committee was appointed to draft resolutions on the death of the Rev. Dr. A. B. Beach. Messrs. G. F. Comstock and W. Marvin were re-elected trustees of the Parochial Fund, to serve three years, and Mr. S. H. Stone, to fill

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The Rev. Owen Clinton read a paper on "Christian Education," and the Rev. Dr. W. T. Gibson read a paper on The General Theological Seminary." The Committee on "The Book Annexed" reported, and on its own application was continued another year.

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After luncheon the hospital was thrown open for visitors, and until late in the afternoon the wards were filled with interested friends from all over the diocese and from New York.

From the annual report of the hospital just published (which may be obtained free by addressing Mr. R. C. Fessenden, 263 Second street, Jersey City, N. J.), "it appears that a larger number of patients have been treated than in any previous year," at a total cost of $5,010.42; the average per day for each patient, and for the very best of medical and surgical skill and diet, was but 56 cents, so effective is the management.

The hospital is divided into three wards, for men, women and children, beside some private rooms. The children's is known as the "Daisy Ward." Two beds in it are endowed with $3,000 each, and five others are in process of endowment. Just now a movement has been begun to raise the sum of $20,000 for the purchase of the hospital building, which now is rented, and to make it the "Abercrombie Memorial"—$2,000 of this is in bank, and the last $1,000 is promised. Contributions in any amount and from any source will gladly be received for this special work, and it is believed that many friends will be glad to have, their attention called to so blessed a memorial of one who in life was a personification of the three virtues, faith, hope and charity."

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The hospital is open for visitors every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4:30 o'clock. It begins the year better equipped than ever for work, with a telephone and ambulance service, and a balance of nearly $1,000 in the treasury.

The report of the Board of Missions was read. The report of the Woman's Auxiliary was also read, showing that $6,041 had been raised. NEWARK-St. Barnabas Hospital.-The anThe sum of $1,236 was appropriated to sup-niversary of St. Barnabas Hospital was held ply a deficiency in the bishop's salary, and in Trinity church (the Rev. J. S. Reed, rector,) Messrs. J. W. Glover, J. R. Clark, C. An- on the evening of Wednesday, June 10th. drews, C. W. Hutchinson, D. N. Hollister, The bishop of the diocese and the AssistantH. S. White, and W. Osborne were appointed bishop of New York were present, and a large a committee to raise an episcopal fund. number of clergy. After the usual resolutions, the convention adjourned.

WESTERN NEW YORK.

ROCHESTER-St. Luke's Church.-The bishop visited this parish (the Rev. Dr. Henry Anstice, rector,) on Sunday, June 7th, preached and confirmed thirty-four persons, many of them of maturer years. Having been carefully prepared, they were at once admitted to the Holy Communion. This addition makes the whole number confirmed in this parish, during the ministry of the present rector, 735.

NORTHERN NEW JERSEY. JERSEY CITY-Christ Hospital.-The fifth annual reception of Christ Hospital was held in the hospital on Thursday, June 4th. These annual receptions commemorate the installation of the Sisterhood of the Good Shepherd into the charge of the hospital. Those who knew the work when it was in charge of paid agents and compare it with the "labor of love" now, have reason to bless God for this day five years ago. Some two hundred visitors were present. The Holy Communion

The report was read by the Rev. G. M. Christian 350 patients had been admitted during the year, which with 20 in hospital at the beginning of the year, made 370 under treatment; 11,680 cases had been treated, and the physicians had made 1,498 visits; there have been 9 births and 38 deaths. The actual expenses have been $7,742.09, and the receipts $7,840.76. Acknowledgement was made of donations, etc., and thanks returned to the medical and surgical staff, to the chaplain and to the Sisters of St. Margaret. The bishop spoke a few words of the generosity of Mrs. Nelson Wright, who gave $3,000 to the hospital and induced members of her family to give $2,000 more, just in time to decide the fate of the enterprise.

The Assistant-bishop of New York made an eloquent address.

PENNSYLVANIA.

PHILADELPHIA — Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church.-Sunday, June 7th, was celebrated as the one hundred and eighty-fifth anniversary of this church (the Rev. S. B. Simes, rector). The sermon of the rector had particular reference to the work performed by the Rev.

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Andreas Sandel, the second rector. The first rector was the Rev. Mr. Rudman, the subject of a former discourse, who came over and built the church at the instance of King Charles XII. of Sweden. del, who had been a student at the University of Upsala, in Sweden, came to Philadelphia, by consent of the archbishop, to relieve Mr. Rudman, who was in failing health, in 1702. He remained here until 1719. During his rectorship the Rev. Mr. Sandel introduced many new features into the church, and performed his duties with considerable firmness of purpose. One of the peculiarities for which he was noted was that, instead of preaching at the second service, he would walk up and down the aisles of the church and interview each and every member upon their recollection of the sermon preached at the first service. In 1704, it was said, during the rectorship of Mr. Sandel, the walls of the then "great edifice were strengthened by the erection of the two porches which stand for vestry-rooms to-day. The cost was £109 4s. In 1717 the parsonage of the church was accidentally destroyed by fire. It was rebuilt in the same year, however, and, to avoid any dissensions as to who was most entitled to credit for the work, each of the members being assessed a portion, the rector kept a careful record of the persons whose wood was used, of those who hauled it, of those who hewed it, and of those who put it in place. All of these things, it was said, were gone into in detail. Although strict, Mr. Sandel was said to have succeeded very well with his people, and to have severed his connection with them on June 15th, 1719, with mutual regret. At one time during his continuance in office he was summoned to appear before the governor and the council to answer charges of a certain Benjamin Chambers, who complained "that the Swedish minister had interfered with him while repaving the long causeway leading to the lower ferry," but nothing, Mr. Simes stated, appeared to have come of the charge.

Mr. Sandel was succeeded by the Rev. Jonas Lidman. He returned home, and died in 1744. Two of his children died in Philadelphia, and their tombstones, erected in 1708, it was said, contained the oldest legible inscription of any in the church-yard.

PHILADELPHIA-Death of the Rev. Augustus Jackson.—The Rev. Augustus Jackson died in this city on Wednesday, June 10th. He was a graduate of Trinity College, Hartford, Conn., and also of the Berkeley Divinity School, Middletown, Conn. In October, 1866, Mr. Jackson went to Washington, D. C., at the invitation of the Washington City convocation, in order to organize a new parish in the west end of the city. This work developed into St. Paul's parish, Washington, of which Mr. Jackson was the founder and first rector. A congregation of some fifty persons in the morning and about two hundred at night gave an early impetus to the work, which continued to grow, though with many vicissitudes, and has culminated in a flourishing parish. Mr. Jackson laid the foundation, and others have builded well on what he gave the best years of his life to begin.

The burial service was held in St. Paul's church, Washington, D. C., (the Rev. W. M. Barker, rector,) and was largely attended by clergy and laity.

CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. DIOCESAN CONVENTION. - The fourteenth annual convention met in Christ Cathedral church, Reading, on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 9th and 10th.

According to adjournment the convention should have met in St. Luke's church, Scranton, but owing to a vacancy in the rectorship,

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