several lay delegates. Wednesday evening the Rev. G. A. Carstensen delivered a very interesting and helpful sermon, followed by the Bishop in one of his inspiring missionary addresses. Thursday morning, after prayer the Rev. F. O. Granniss read an able paper on "The apparent need of increased knowledge of the Church, and how to meet it." The paper was quite fully discussed by the brethren present. The value of this paper is evident from its being deemed worthy of publication in The Churchman. Dr. Jenckes preached at the later service, and the Bishop celebrated the Eucharist. The business meeting and the report of missionary work revealed an active interest in all parts of the field. The women's meeting, presided over by Mrs. Josephine R. Nichols, was largely attended. Addresses were made by the Bishop, by the Rev. G. A. Carstensen, and by Mrs. Tuttle, who zealously advocated the interests of the Church Home. The usual missionary meeting was omitted that the brethren might attend a reception given the Bishop and Mrs. Knickerbacker as a welcome home from their trip to England. An important feature of this Convocation was the organization of a Century Club, suggested by the Rev. Mr. Carstensen, for the purpose of securing 100 subscribers of $10 each to raise a fund to enable the Bishop to appoint a much needed General Missionary. The winter meeting of the Convocation was held in St. James's Church, New Castle, January 23, 24. The members of Convocation were given a very hearty welcome by the Rev. Mr. Woodard and his parishioners, and royally entertained during their stay. The Rev. J. H. Ranger preached a very interesting sermon on Foreign Missions at the opening service on the evening of Tuesday, and the Rev. Mr. Sargent on the Holy Eucharist at the Wednesday morning service. An able and instructive paper was read by the Rev. Mr. Carstensen on "Parochial Missions," and by the Rev. Mr. Stanley on "The organization of young people." I gave a general review of the Central Convocation, with the object of drawing attention to the extent of our present work as compared with the vast field yet unoccupied. In the afternoon a woman's meeting was held under the direction of Miss Upfold, who gave a very interesting account of the meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary in Baltimore, at the time of the meeting of the General Convention. A large and enthusiastic missionary meeting was held in the evening, at which eloquent and impressivé addresses were made by the Rev. Mr. Granniss, the Rev. Mr. Carstensen, and the Rev. Mr. Stanley. The last meeting of Convocation was held in Trinity Church, Connersville, May 2 and 3. Illness prevented my being present. The Rev. J. E. Cathell preached at the opening services, and the Bishop made an impressive address. Wednesday morning, after prayer, the Rev. J. H. Ranger opened the subject of "The Division of the Diocese," and was followed by the clergy present. The consideration of this question was continued at the afternoon session, and was closed by an earnest appeal by the Bishop for more extended missionary work. The Rev. J. D. Stanley preached at the Eucharistic service, and the Bishop celebrated. The subject of "Preparation of Candidates for Confirmation," was presented by the Rev. J. E. Cathell, and discussed by the Bishop and clergy. The Rev. Mr. Ranger followed on the snbject "After Confirmation." An interesting paper was read by the Rev. Mr. Woodard on "The use of the Prayer Book in Mission Services, and the Value of its Distribution as a Missionary Agency." The woman's meeting was addressed by the Bishop, and Miss Upfold read an instructive paper on woman's work. The evening missionary meeting was addressed by the Bishop, and by the Rev. J. H. Ranger and the Rev. G. A. Carstensen. I cannot close this report of our Convocational gatherings without expressing my conviction that, in view of the increased interest in missionary work on the part of the laity, great gain would result from a larger attendance of lay delegates upon the meetings of the Convocation. The canon provides for the appointment of delegates, and it would seem wise for the parishes to make the appointment, and endeavor to arrange for the attendance of at least one from all parishes and organized missions in that part of the Deanery in which the Convocation is being held. It would be well also to include laymen in the appointments at the meetings of Convocation. During the past year, I sent out about a hundred notices to as many papers in the Convocation, requesting the address of any members of the Church who might not have lost their love for their spiritual mother, and would desire her ministrations. I have reason to believe that many of the papers inserted the notice; but only two or three responses have been received. At the request of the Rev. Mr. Brann, I preached, July 3, in St. George's Church, Indianapolis, upon the subject of the Ten Commandments in the Eucharistic service, and their value in that service. I have held four services at Crawfordsville, one of which was for the Rev. Mr. Carstensen who held week day service during the Lenten season. September 23, held a service in West Indianapolis and baptized a child. October 20, went to Shelbyville for the Rev. Mr. Ranger and held service, morning and evening. Here is a beautiful city and a faithful band of workers. An established work in this place will not probably be far in the future. October 30, held Communion service in Frankfort where the Rev. Mr. Morse is doing a good work. December 11, held service and administered the Communion at Greencastle. The Rev. Mr. Saunders is doing well in this place for the limited time at his disposal. Several appointments were made during the winter for services at Brightwood, but a heavy storm, a severe cold spell, and illness interfered with my filling the appointment each time. Most of the members in this mission have moved away, and the custodian of the church property is now connected with one of the parishes in Indianapolis. It is possible that arrangements can be made for occasional, perhaps monthly, lay services by members of one of the city chapters of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. In concluding this report I would thankfully acknowledge the kindness of the Rev. Dr. Jenckes, and the Rev. Mr. Swan in taking my services in my parish, thus enabling me to fill several of the appointments herein reported. Very respectfully, EDWIN G. Hunter, The Rev. A. B. Nicholas, Dean of the Southern Convocation submitted his report as follows: The Deanery consists of thirty-two counties, and of more than six hundred thousand people. The churches are mostly along the Ohio river, the old route of travel. Through this important part of the Diocese we should at least make an effort to occupy the county towns. We should try to raise more money, and try to increase the salaries of our missionary rectors, who are striving to build up weak parishes under the shadow of large churches of other Christian bodies. We should also use the fourth order of the ministry-our lay-readers-that they should make the places of rectors good when out on missionary duty, and other accessable points. We have had two interesting Convocations, well attended by clergy and laity. Much missionary work has been done in the neigborhood of our larger parishes. The great need is a deeper consecration of spirit, and to remember that we have the cross of Christ upon our brows. May God bless the work for his Son's sake. A. B. NICHOLAS. Dean. The Rev. G. A. Carstensen, Secretary of the Board of Missions, submitted the following: The Board of Missions elected by the 55th Annual Convention, held at Indianapolis, June 9th, 1892, the Bishop presiding—the Rev. G. A. Carstensen, was elected Secretary, and the Bishop submitted the following schedule of appropriations, which was unanimously approved: Rev. A. W. Mann, Missionary to Deaf Mutes... Rev. John Brann, St. George's, Indianapolis. Rev. D. Griffin Gunn, Kokomo... Rev. Benj. I. Jack, St. Philip's, Indianapolis. Rev. W. W. Raymond, Rochester.. Rev. C. G. Adams, Washington. Rev. J. G. Miller, Columbus..... Rev. E. Saunders, Bloomington and Greencastle.. PER ANNUM. $125.00 250.00 200 00 750 00 300 00 100 00 100 00 100 00 200 00 250 00 250 00 250 00 Rev. Wm. Mitchell, Kendallville Rev. Willis D. Engle, Connersville. The following appropriations were made in view of sustaining such as soon as same have been filled: Cannelton, now served by Rev. J. E. Jackson, $200.00 per annum; Worthington, $200.00 per annum; Crawfordsville and Delphi, $300.00 per annum; Bristol and Warsaw, $300.00 per annum. The total amount thus appropriated is $3,875.00, making no allowance for vacancies; some few however have unhappily occurred. The Rev. Benj. I. Jack, having died suddenly, December last, and no one having yet been found to take his place. The Rev. Mr. Wilson also resigned from Aurora and Lawrenceburg in December. Faithful and efficient work has been reported at all the other stations. Proceeding to take a view of the field more in detail, we will speak of each Deanery, beginning with the North. We here find eleven counties where the Church has as yet no foothold, namely, Porter, Stark, Jasper, Steuben, Newton, Pulaski, Adams, White, Benton, Blackford, Jay. The Rev. Walter Scott, Rector of St. Paul's, Laporte, reports regular appointment at St. Philip's, North Liberty, and St. Mary's, New Carlisle. At North Liberty the church building has been repaired and an insurance placed upon it for five years, and a new stove purchased at an expense of $100.00. The completion of the new railroad has given an impetus to the village which promises good results for the Church. There are 18 communicants. At New Carlisle, a field of great promise, the church has been erected at a cost of $1,450, and was opened with benediction services by the Bishop, May 16th. One adult has been baptized and two persons confirmed. The people are much in earnest and the prospects good. The Rev. Dr. Gunn has begun a flourishing mission at Kokomo. Nearly forty persons have been confirmed during the year, and the church building erected and ready for benediction. A notably successful work has been accomplished at Kendallville. The Rev. Wm. Mitchell took charge September 4, 1892, and a chapel has been erected at a cost of over $1,300.00. Eleven have been confirmed and there are now fifteen communicants. The Sunday-school has forty pupils and five teachers. The average attendance at service is fifty persons; and there remains but four hundred dollars indebtedness on the building. The Rev. W. W. Raymond reports regular services at Rochester with increased and increasing interest, but with very little change in the situation from season to season. The Rev. Dr. Kemp continues to do most excellent work at Garrett. Loss by frequent removals, inevitable in a railroad town, is the most discouraging element in Dr. Kemp's work. But faithful, persevering and aggressive work is being pushed in spite of the untoward circumstances. Rev. L. F. Cole of Marion has held frequent services at Wabash, Bluffton, and Gas City, beside giving considerable attention to the spiritual interest of the inmates of the Soldiers' Home at Marion. At Wabash there are eight communicants. To accomplish any great good here there must be a devoted worker on the ground. There are quite a number who are looking favorably to the Church, but they need much care before they will become established. At Bluffton there are but two communicants, although the town has five thousand inhabitants. At Gas City there are nine communicants. Six services have been held here in the Methodist church. Large congregations greeted the missionary at every visit. The growth of the city is one constantly un |