Rev. Dr. Jenckes moved to strike out the words 6. and honor" from the first resolution, which was not adopted. The resolution as reported by the committee was adopted. The ballot being in each case, by unanimous consent, dispensed with, the Secretary was authorized to cast the vote of the Convention in each case, which resulted in elections as follows: Treasurer-Lewis B. Martin. Registrar David E. Snyder. Librarian-Miss Emily L. Upfold. The Bishop nominated David Turpie and William Mack as Chancellor. Upon ballot, William Mack was duly elected Chancellor. The ballot being, by unanimous consent, dispensed with, the Secretary was, on motion, instructed to cast the vote of the Convention for Standing Convention, which resulted as follows: Rev. Edwin G. Hunter, Rev. J. Hilliard Ranger, Rev. Joseph S. Jenckes, William Mack, David E. Snyder and W. H. Armstrong. Ballot being had for Board of Missions, the following were declared duly elected: Rev. James D. Stanley, Rev. George E. Swan, Rev. J. Everist Cathell, Rev. Willis D. Engle, Edward Olcott, R. B. Wetherill, N. F. Dalton and Major W. P. Gould. Ballot for Trustees of the Diocese resulted in the election of Lewis B. Martin, A. Q. Jones, Edward Olcott, Major W. P. Gould and Nathan F. Dalton. The Bishop appointed as Examining Chaplains: Northern-Rev. Walter Scott, Rev. Charles N. Spalding. Middle-Rev. George E. Swan, Rev. Joseph S. Jenckes, Your Committee on Permanent Episcopate and other funds would report that they are gratified at the steady increase of the Endowment Fund for the support of the Episcopate. The amount reported last year in hand was $18,823.98, and there is reported to the credit of the fund at this time $21,134.35. This we understand has been invested in real estate in this city, in the erection of houses on St. Joseph and Pennsylvania streets, now nearly completed, and to be rented. This seems to your committee a wise and prudent disposition of these funds, and one that is likely to yield a larger return than if loaned on bond and mortgage. The Aged and Infirm Clergy Fund of the Diocese is also steadily increasing. There was reported to the credit of the fund a year ago, $1,957.61. There is at present to the credit of the fund $2,137.54. At present the fund is loaned to the Diocese, and is drawing six per cent. interest. Your committee would commend both of these funds as being of great importance, and worthy of your careful consideration. The sooner our parishes can be relieved of annual assessments for the support of the Episcopate the better. Past experience has taught the Diocese that the old method was uncertain and unreliable. The method of securing in each parish or mission the principal which invested at six per cent. will produce a sum equal to their annual assessment, seems both just and equitable, thus distributing to each parish and mission its own proper share of the whole fund. This becomes, when paid, as much of an endowment for the parish as the Diocese. We can not urge in too strong language the importance of each parish contributing its part as soon as possible. It will place our Diocese in a position of independence and permanence, and at the same time be a great relief to the parishes. The entire principal upon this basis will when paid amount to about $63,000. If we add to this that secured from real estate and other property (when sold), and individual subscriptions, it will amount to $70,000, which is as small a sum as should be named, and is certainly none too large to meet the demands upon it, and the decreasing rate of interest which in time is sure to come. We have no resolution to offer, but only a commendation to all parishes and missions of the plan of endowment, and we urge upon them its speedy accomplishment. Your committee especially recommend that the rector of each parish shall read this report, and explain the object of the Endowment Fund to the people, and that he also furnish a copy of this report to the vestry of his parish. Respectfully submitted, N. F. DALTON, JOHN H. STOTSENBURG, Committee. The Rev. J. E. Cathell submitted the following report of St. Stephen's Hospital, Richmond: Mrs. E. and J. Shryer, Jeffersonville, a generous gift of table supplies. Blank, Indianapolis, box of canned fruit. On motion, the Committee on Revision of Constitutions and Canons was continued, the Rev. J. H. Ranger having been chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of the Rev. J. J. Faudé. On motion of Rev. J. Everist Cathell, the above named committee was instructed to send their report to the ministers and parishes at least three months before the next annual Convention. vote, On motion of Rev. A. B. Nicholas it was, by a standing Resolved, That the thanks of this Convention be extended to the rectors and parishes who have kindly entertained the Convention. Resolved, That we especially thank the ladies of the four parishes for the bounteous lunch they so kindly prepared. Resolved, That the thanks of the Convention be extended to the Secretary, that fifty dollars be appropriated to him, and that he have the Journal printed, as usual. Resolved, That the Treasurer pay the sexton of Christ Church ten dollars for services rendered. The Bishop welcomed to the Diocese and introduced the clergy who had come into the Diocese during the last year, and also the Rev. George B. Engle, the oldest clergyman in the Diocese. Dr. John S. Irwin invited the Convention to hold its next meeting in Fort Wayne. Rev. George E. Swan invited the Convention to hold its next meeting in Grace Cathedral. Rev. D. B. Ramsey moved that the place of meeting of the next annual Convention be left in the hands of the Bishop, which was not agreed to. On vote, the invitation of Dr. Irwin was not accepted, when, upon motion, it was ordered that the next Convention be held in Grace Cathedral. The Rev. J. Hilliard Ranger submitted the following report: The Committee on Assessments beg leave to report that the following assessments have been made on the several parishes and missions of the Diocese, for the coming year, said assessments being modified by the credit due, at six per cent. interest, on amount paid into the Episcopal Endowment Fund. $250 10 00 500 2.50 8 00 3.00 5 00 Paid. 2. 00 3.00 IO 00 4.00 IO 00 2.50 4 00 30.00 320 00 Paid. 263 00 10 00 5 00 19.00 5 00 10 00 2.50 3.00 300 00 440 00 20 00 25.00 5 00 2.50 2 50 16 00 250 2 50 184.00 2.00 |