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including of the general expense in the original assessment for the Episcopate was an error on the part of the Convention, because the two funds had no connection, and should have been assessed separatelynamely, so much for the Episcopate and so much for general expense. Had this been done, there would now be no need of an explanation why parishes should be additionally assessed. I see no way to meet this necessity other than by direct assessment of the parishes. The Convention may devise some other method of raising this money. There is no endowment for such a purpose. On the contrary, the Diocese is and will continue to be dependent on the parishes for support.

The amount necessary to be raised is about twelve hundred dollars. There should also be a special assessment for a sinking fund, to pay off the amount now charged to this fund, which is borrowed money, and aggregates about fifteen hundred dollars.

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I give these items in order that the Convention may see what constitutes the general expense of the Diocese, and what must be provided for. Unless something is done this session to make provision to meet this necessary expense, the Diocese will continue to be run on borrowed capital, accumulating a debt that will, in a few years, be no easy matter to liquidate.

The delay on the part of rectors and treasurers of parishes to report their collections and remit their assessments promptly gives a great deal of extra work and care for the Diocesan Treasurer. The Diocese is not what it used to be-half dead and alive but is now full of life and vigor, and the duties of the Treasurer are very considerably increased. It deserves, I think, some consideration on the part of the Diocese. There is no remuneration whatever connected with this office, but a great deal of care and responsibility. In view of this fact, the Treasurer would ask the rectors and treasurers of parishes to do him the kindness to assist him by promptly remitting all collections and assessments. LEWIS B. MARTIN, Diocesan Treasurer.

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To the Right Rev. David Buel Knickerbacker, Bishop of Indiana: The Standing Committee of the Diocese respectfully submit the following report for the last year:

The committee met on the 5th day of June, 1889, at Grace Church,

Indianapolis. Present. Rev. J. J. Faudé, Rev. J. Hilliard Ranger,

Rev.

Edwin G. Hunter, and Messrs. Fletcher E. Marsh, David E. Snyder and William Mack.

Rev. J. J. Faudé was elected President, and William Mack Sec

retary.

On November 28, 1889, the committee met on call of the President, and consent was duly granted for James Eleazer Craig to become a postulant to study for Holy Orders.

On January 31, 1890, a meeting of the committee was held at the residence of Mr. David E. Snyder, when De Lou Burk and J. J. Purcell were recommended for Deacon's Orders. Also, the resignation of Rev. J. J. Faudé as a member was accepted, and Rev. Joseph S. Jenckes was elected a member, and, on motion, Rev. Edwin G. Hunter was elected President.

On April 12, 1890, a meeting was held, and consent was granted for the consecration of Rev. William Ford Nichols as Assistant Bishop of California. Also, Rev. Charles Turner was recommended as a suitable person to receive Priest's Orders, with consent for dispensation from Greek. Also, Charles Wilcox Tyler was recommended for Deacon's Orders.

All of which is respectfully submitted,

WILLIAM MACK,

Secretary.

Rev. George E. Swan submitted the following, which was acted upon seriatim, and the parish and missions named therein were admitted into union with the Convention:

The Committee on the Admission of New Parishes and Missions respectfully reports that they have examined the papers of Gethsemane Church, Marion, and recommend the admission of said parish, it having complied with all the constitutional requirements.

They have also examined the papers of St. George's Mission, Indianapolis, and Trinity Mission, Anderson, and recommend their admission as organized missions, they having complied with all the Canonical requirements. GEORGE E. SWAN, F. C. JEWELL,

Edward Olcott submitted the following:

Committee.

The Trustees respectfully submit their annual report. During the past year we have held several meetings. After careful investigation by a committee of the Trustees as to its desirableness, it was unanimously determined that as good an investment of the Endowment Funds in our

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