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AUTHOR: i» «*^- ■"■fuJ^-^-HK^ * 'r '<■' 5fS*w'^'«? |1J: /lOUR, G[EORGE IKLINl BP. -^■ P t" I "JAL ADDREbS I & u 28TH ANNUAL GFIElC 9 ^m^ Restrictions on Use: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT Master Negative # DIBLIOGRAPHIC MICROFORM TARHFT Original Material as Filmed - Existing Bibliographic Record ..^■i.» ». . u iw n ' t w i »■ " ■■ V m , ' > ' ^g.;"V" .» ■ » . ■ ■'< -i i i.n " I imx i »«»WH'y ' ■ ' " I ' ■" " 9*^7 .73 3e92 Seymour, Gceorgof Ftranklini bp 1829-1906 Annual address to the ^rk-23th annual synod of the diocese cof Springfield, 111 . i ^^i?;^-^- 1905i Springfield \8^.3-rl905i Place of publication variable TECHNICAL MICROFORM DATA FILM SIZii: lUyS'^ REDUCTION RATIO: IMAGE PLACEMENT: lA IIA IB IIB DATE FILMED: 2_-_i,_ ; INITIALS__ _isi£_ HLMEDBY: RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS. INC VVOODBRrnnF CT BIBLIOGRAPHIC IRREGULARITIES MAIN ENTRY; ^c^»i/ftntravene,l and .kpravd, not to say contra.licte.l, anv one .,f the essential verities .,f the Gospel as summe.l up n. tiie cree.l .,f Unisten,l.,m, then such miracles were t.. be relegate.l to the class of lynig wonders, which, the Apostle tells us, the .levil will w.nk in the last time, to .leceive, if it were possible, the very elect, since it is contrary to reason that Go.l should contra.lict Himself,* and such woul.l be the ca.se. if «/..„ <„,<,. He had built His Church ".m the '""•"lation of the Apostle.s an.l Pn.phets. Christ Himself beinc. the I'oad corner stone." He were afterwanls to buil.l a secon.l, nay Ln, on ..ther foundati.)ns. in open rivalry with the hrst. With such con- victions, gra.lually fornie.l an.I matured an.l strengthene.l by stu.lv of the Scriptures and Ecclesiastical History. Mr. Acomb came to his .animation. His career in the General Theological Seminarv in iNew \ork. from which he graduate.! in the Spring of 1880 was remarkably cre.litable to him. Not having enjoye.l the a.lvantages of a collegiate curse, he was oblige.l to make up the deficiency at tlie same time that he was pursuing his theological stu.lies This .louble work he performe.l not only well, but with .listinction • he ^'- in hiiiisLlf, {111(1 all that he had acMiuired. He translated this reco« nition of a self-evident truth into the plain uniiiistakahle lan^niafje of business, of pecuniary ohlij^nition. He paid regularly his ten per cent interest on his income as the least that he was hound to pay for value a thousand times received. He would have resented, as an imputation upon his character, the suggestion that when he was paying his tithe, which the Lord enjoins, he was making a donation, or bestowing a gift. When pecuniary disaster overtook Mr. Garth- waite during the late war, owing to the entire loss of his southern trade, he did not as most do, at once forget the Lord, Who giveth life and health, and the power to get gain, but he counted Him in as his preferred creditor, and made his calculations on a business basis, and paid his iiihi^ first. In his prosperity over and above the tithe, Mr. (rarthwaite had made in proportion to his means prhicely donations to the Lord's treasury in Newark, and churches, schools, hospitals enjoyed the blessings of his liberality. When pecuniary embarrassment came, Mr. Garthwaite sold his elegant house and grounds, and all superfluous furniture, and retired to a compara- tively humble abode, and there he lived in simple style practising strict and stern economy, that he might regain enough to pay all his debts. Although the large dmiations, which he made to church objects, were bestowed when he was in alHuence, still he told us on one occasion, that he was anxious above all things to acquire enough before he died, to pay all his del)ts, so that no one could say, thoucrh the statement would have been in no sense true, "Ah! had Mr. Garthwaite not given so much m(mey to the church, he would have had wherewith to pay us." "I am jealous," said he, ''for the honor of the Lord ; I do not wish what 1 in my poor way have done, to become in any sense, through my misfortune, a stumbhng block, not justly so, but in appearance, in the way of others giving of their abundance to promote church work in this land, where we so much need the offerings of the wealthy, and so I mean, (xod helping me, to pay every dollar which I owe, without regard to lim- itatumsof time, or relaxations, which the law may allow." Mr. Garthwaite was th^ embodiment of honor and prhiciple, he was a DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. deeply religious man, and his religion found expression in the Church's appointed ways. He always said his ofitices of devotion in the Lord's House morning and evening the year round. He was never absent from the w^eekly Eucharist. He lived the Church's life. Her divine methods were his rule of action, and yet he w^as an eminently practical business man, prompt, punctual, clear-headed, and successful. Brethren, such laymen are rare. When one such ai)i)ears and lives and dies, he deserves commemoration for his own sake, but much more for our sakes. Is not this portrait of Mr. (Tarthwaite beautiful ? Would you not like to have such a record made of you, when you are gone? It is so easy to belike the crowd, to be selfish, stingy, worldly, to rob God, and hoard up wliat is His, or spend it on ourselves. This is what nearly every one is and does. But once in a great while, like angel's visits, one such man as Mr. Garthwaite appears, and blesses us with his liberality, l)ut a thousand times more by his example. Brethren we covet such men for our Diocese. Will not you, who hear or may read these words of ours, resolve to imitate Mr. Garthwaite in those elements of his character, which we have presented for your study, and repeat liis life and works among us '? We ask this for yourselves first and before all, and next for those whom your walk and conversation will benefit and bless. Indiana has lost her Bishop. Dr. Talbot, after long (^)ntinued sickness, was gradually drawn from earth and its cares and troubles by successive strokes of apoplexy, until he quietly fell asleep on the 15th of January last. In obedience to the request of the Standing Committee of Indiana, we delivered a memorial sermon of the dec-eased Prelate before the special convention of the Diocese, con- vened on the Gtli of March last to elect a successor in the Episco- pate. This sermon has been published by order of the convention, and it needs not that we should repeat what has l)een said at greater length elsewhere. We cherished the hope that the labors of that convention would be successful in giving a successor to Bishop Talbot. In so far as the convention was concerned it did its work, guided as we are taught to believe by the Holy Spirit, promptly and -2 10 THE P.ISHOP'S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OP SPRINGFIELD. 11 well. The Priest, however, who was chosen, could not persuade lumself to heed the call, he dechned, and so the election must ^o over to th(^ annual Convention, which will meet in June, and the consecrati(m, should an election he completed, until the assemhlino- of the General Conventicm in l>hiladelphia next Octoher. Mean- while we propose, as far as our services may he requested and needed, to continue to lahor in the widowed Diocese even to the end, until Bishop Tall)ot, now g(me to his rest, has a successor in ottice and place, ready to take up the work. Brethren, in thus ^riving our time and ener^ry, and official presence to our nei<.dil)()rhig Sister, without rohhin<4 you, we have you in mind, the day may not he dis- tant, when you will need Episcopal supervision and help, and then we trust that what we have earned for you, will l)e paid hack to you. It will form a part of our legacy to you. Be patient, therefore with your Bishop, when you are tempted to hegrudge his free-will otter- ing of services to Indiana. Across the ocean death has done its work hi high places. The Archl)ishop of Canterhury, the Primate of all England, the Patri- arch of the Anglican Communion, died early in last l)eceml)er. He had sat in the see of St. Augustine for fourteen years. This period has heen marked hy great excitement in the Church of Eng- land, owing to the renewed life which has heen developed within the last half century, and the two results which must necessarily follow under such changing conditions, awakening energies and activities on the (me hand, and sturdy, ohstinate resistance on the other to heing aroused from the laziness and idleness of slumher, or the iethar^^v and torpor of approaching death. The clergy and faithful laity opened their eyes to the fact, that much of the machhiery of the Church, provided hy canon and ruhric and statute law, and enjoined to be used hy State as well as hy Church, had heen for many dreary years lying idle, and was growing rusty from long neglect, and worse,- was l)eing forgotten, as old lumber laid aside is apt to be. This they undertook to drag forth into the light of day, and make serviceable in doing the legitimate work of the church of God and teaching the Gospel truths which she holds, and which are ^ •^- in her offices. This attempt to claim their own inheritance, to use their own property, to wear their own clothes, to deck their own homes with their own furniture, indeed to speak their ow^n language, guaranteed to them by the Prayer Book, the Honiihes, the Canons, provoked the most violent and intense opposition. All the enemies of the Church of God, Iiilidel, Jew, Sectarian, united with her own weak, ignorant, and sometimes disloyal children in the endeavor to crush, we believe the favorite word is, "to stain}) out,'' such people as dared to think and act upon the thought that they had any rights or privileges or possessions, which their adversaries were called upon, or bound to respect. It was persecution, fierce, vhidictive and exhaustive ; it knew no limit, save the restraint imposed by being able to do no more. It is not ended yet, but it has spent its fury, and its efforts now are childish, silly, such as the defeated felon makes, when he can no longer rob, nor burn, nor injure, he sits apart and pours forth his wrath in blasphemy and curses, and tries to do all the harm in his power. In this conflict the late Arch- bishop, from instinct, education, prejudice, — he was Scotch by birth, and l)red under Presbyterian training,— threw the weight of his high office, and great personal influence with the opposition, at first with all his might, then gradually he was softened, until at length the bitterness passed, and at the close in the face of death and judg- ment, and the awful secrets of eternity he made his noble repara- tion in an act of simple justice, but yet on his part of confession, which sheds a halo of glory around his dying pillow, and will ever make his memory fragrant with the tender associations of true penitence and faith — true, because they showed their vitality by works, by deed as well as by word. It is the rare merit of the late Archbishop, that when he discovered the error into which he had been betrayed, and under whose shadow^ he had lived and acted, he did his best to make reparation, to set the seal of his dying act to the fact that he had all along been wrong. The noblest work of the great St. Augustine, of Hippo, is his retractations, noblest not because it is the ablest in thought, or most polished in style, but the noblest, because it exhibits the deepest humility and the loftiest 4« 12 THE BISHOP S ADDRESS. courage, it l)riiigs the master of tlieolo<^y, the wonderful doctor, the teacher of the West before us in liis old age, telling us, as he reviewed his life and. his works, he discovered mistakes, and then as far as he knew them, pointing them out. Side by side with him we place the late Archl)ishop giving us his retractation in his efforts, hapj)ily successful through the noble cooperati(m of the Bishop of London, in releasing a loyal, devoted, self-sacriticing Priest from the pains and penalties of ])ersecution from which he had never lifted his hand to defend himself, but had gcme on the while for years in reclaiming from degradation and vice one of the worst of the worst places of England's great metrojxdis. The passive victim of man's cruelty, and the State's tyranny would have been crushed had it not been for the interposition of the late Archl>ishop. The act was emphasized by what men call the accident of circumstances the most t(mching and beautiful. We are permitted to look into that dying chamber at Lambeth, and read the thoughts and share in the anxieties of the Triuuite as he is ra])idly approaching his end. The subject of his secret meditations is revealed to us in a strange, we believe providential, way. The Archbishoj) had written to the Rev. My, Mackonochie detailing his plan, and re()uesting a response. An acknowledgment of the note had been sent, and a deliuite reply ])r()mised in a few days. Meanwhile the Arclibisho})'s condi- tion changed for the worse, and fearing lest the bulletins announc- ing the failing strength and el)bing life of the invalid might prevent the Rev. Mr. Mackonochie fnmi forwarding his answer, the Arch- hishops son-in-law writes from the sick room, on his own responsi- bility, informing him that the Archbishop's chief anxiety seemed to be to receive his promised note, and urging him, if he could consis- tentlv with his sense of dutv do so, to send at his earliest conven- ieiice his response. The response was sent and reached the Areh- hisho]) in time for liini to receive and understand its contents, possibly the news that liis phm for reparation and justice was in the way of l)eint; successfully a(;eomplished reached him before he breathed liis last. These facts have an interest for the entire Anglican Communion. They reflect the highest credit upon the DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIEI;D. 13 late Archbishop. The prospect of death has a wondrous power : it breaks the spell of many an enchantment. Ambition crumbles ; earthly state and grandeur lose their fascination ; the greed and lust for position and popularity are put to slumber, if not killed ; men's voices, even though they are those of nobles and kings, are hushed, Willie God's voice is heard. The change is marvelous. Who would think as he recalls the pathetic closing scenes of the late Primate's life, that such a charge as that which follows could stand against him on the pages of the History of the Archbishops of Canterbury from the pen of the temperate, conservative, well balanced J)ean Hook, yet such is the fact. The J)ean is coiitrast- nig Archbishop Laud with Archbishop Tait, and this is what he says: (Vol. XI, p,.. 3H0, 3!»0.) "That Laud was despotic no one will ,leny, but he exerti'd his powers not to exceed but to enforce the law upon those who had sworn to its observance. We can imagine a I'rimate ecjually a ^nnirlit to remedy the evils of the so-called ecclesiastical law courts, by moving for the appointment of a commission to revise the entire system ot procedure in the jurisdiction and conduct of ecclesiastical cases ; he laid aside in large measure the severity and partiality with which he had in the earlier years of his primacy, doubtless unccmsciouslv to himself, administered the affairs of his Province, and in the end, when the shadows of death are withdraw- hig him from sight he makes confession that his course has been radically wrong in the effort which he successfully made to shield the chief offender, as he was regarded, against the Public Worship Pegulation Act from the penalties, which he had incurred in unde- fended suits in Lord Penzance's Co\irt. What intiueiices wrought J 15 this great and happy change in the hite Arclibisliop's mind and con.hict? Years brought wisdom aiul the zeal, self-consecration to (hity, abundant hibors among the lowest and most depraved of the population, the patient continuance in well doing of those who were persecuted, had their effect. A recent work, "the Memoirs of Catharine and Crauford Tait," reveals secrets. This charmin.. volume, charming because the wife and mother is so .levout and noble, and gentle, and genuine, and true, tells us much. ]iar,l must be the man, and unsusceptible, who would not be w.jn to better things than partisanship and tyranny ann.ught back the monarchy and the Church, and have discredited the faction ever since. So with J)r. Pusey and his successors, in suffering for righteousness sake, persecution has helped them and nmric, and office, and canon between the lines, not hesitating even at the presumpti(m of insertnig a "not" hito the plainest positive direc- tion, and repealing, by their own sweet will and caprice, an enact- ment of Church and State expressed in language as plain and clear as it is possible to employ. These were the leading principles of the Tractarian movement of 1883. This was the cause which those men took in hand, and by degrees, as these principles made their way among clergy and people, there was a movement among the dry bones of ignorance, and lethargy, and prejudice. Life w^as devel- oped, activity followed, men and women began to value what they now learned for the first time was worth something, services were multiplied, sacraments were more frequent, and were more decently performed. Love, divine love, begotten in the heart, could not remain lt)ng pent up ; it must How forth and find expression in doing what the Lord commands, and laboring for His dear sake to magnify His name and honor. A sacrament, to one who recognizes the grace which is in it, is a very ditt'erent thing from a Zwinglian ablution, or an ordinary meal, even though eaten in Church. Hence he who has learned the rudiments of true scriptural theology, and DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 19 '*! begun to appreciate the worth of Baptism and the Blessed Eucha- nst even m a very small degree, will seek to reverence the font and tlie a tar, and all that appertains to them, because these things though material and of the earth, derive a dignity and glory from Hnn ni ^Vliose service they are used. When one is brought to rec- ognize the fact that the consecration of a church is no mere formal ceremony, but a thrilling reality, which Almighty God seals and blesses with His acceptance as a gift presented to Him, and that henceforth it is literally true that "the Palace is not for man, but b.r the Lord God,- because He vouchsafes to record His name here, and dwell there with His especial presence ; when a man begins to comprehend this, and loves his Lor.l, then he will he must, strive to make the fabric as beautiful as lie can. Then he will begrudge nothing which can make the courts of the Lord's House glorious. When one has learned by experience the value of Church privileges for himself, he will wish to share them with his brethren Missionary zeal in the desire to plant and propagate the Church m her integrity as widely as possible, is the offspring of a due and proper knowledge of the divine polity, and a conviction of the neces- sity of the means of grace for all, where they may be had. Hence it^ will be seen how legitimate and inevitable was the consequence that in proportion as these principles gained a hold upon the hearts o the people, the changes began in ministrations, in manifestations ..f reverence, in fre.pienting God's House, in cleansing His Sanc- tuary, ,n restoring churches and cathe.lrals, in organizing missions m sen.ling forth Bishops, in developing brotherhoods and sisterhood.s reach and care for the poor and wretched and depraved ; and liow, as a lurther consequence, these signs of life and vigor provoked intense opposition on the part of those who did not see, or wouhl not see, the divine economy in the Church, who feared the Pope more than Satan, who preferred infidelity and all the host of evils which nmst follow m its wake, to what they conscientiously, perhaps, in their Ignorance, thought were tendencies which would lea and if she does, or he thinks she .Iocs, it nmtt,.rsn.,t how true it is. whether even the Jhl.lo sanctions it, he is frantic with his c-ry, ••!! ish, lioniish." This character is with us still, as ignorant and as hlatant as ever as though a hundred things, which he now does to-.lay. and acknowl- edges as right and innocent, were not as fiercely denounced hy himself perhaps, or his sire, ten or twenty years ago. as ••liomish." Singing the chants, the howing the head at the name of .fesus the <;l-.ting the Psalter, the preaching in the surplice, the use 'of a ont, the cross on the spire, or on the altar, the Kastward position n ccduig t e (.hinas and the Cree May we not he t iea,d es the extreme of ahsur.lity when it is raised against what liome ahsohitely forhids, as recently it was objected to t ine imin P hi t. ..,.,, than one applu-ation of the water m baptism. It ver.uue, and his patience was never exhausted. A blameless, holy DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 21 I I hie pre-eminently holy, placed him, as the champion of a just and ngli eous cause, n. the end, in the foremost rank of the great and good men whom England has ever produced. His work, it would b an exaggeration to say that the great revival and its results were all rf \ L • training which is given, the culture which is imparted, the example which is exhibited, and the life which is led by teachers and pupils. It is a churcli school. There is no compromise. It is perilous in the last degree to the young for those who teach them to be uncer- tain about the eternal verities of the faith once delivered to the Saints ; it is worse to pretend to be uncertain about them, when we know them to be true, this is .treason against God and our own souls. To teach well, we must know well, and if we do not know that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and that the Church is His Body, the fullness of Him that lilleth all in all, if we do not know these things well, that is really, truly, thoroughly as substan- tial realities, not phantoms, mists, shadows, then we are not fit to teach, and if we know them and are ready to compromise them, then we are doubly unfit to teach, we are unprincipled and immoral. The object of St. Agatha's School is not to make money. God for- bid. Those who are engaged in that holy work, for education in its legitimate and proper sense is preeminently holy, with him, who is seeking under God to build up the school on a firm and solid basis are as far removed from mercenary motives as it is possible to be. The oj)posite is the truth, we are giving our best without hope of return in any way, save the magnificent reward, which will be ours, in the Christian women, who in days to come will make green and beautiful the spots where they dwell, and will shed a salutary, bracing influence upon all within their reach far or near. We do need help to make the school what it should be, to equip it with the instruments of study, books of reference, apparatus for scientific investigation and research. Beyond this we ask for endowments, that we may place our scale of prices at so low a rate, that we can educate the daughters of our clergy at small expense,— possibly, if the gifts and l)equests of our people would allow, without charge. We. have no ambition to make St. Agatha's a large school as we are minded now. We would much rather develop many schools of comparatively small size, than one or two of large proportions. The cost will be greater, we know, but the one consideration which outweighs every other thought, is that in a school of twenty I 26 THE nisnop s address. or thirty hoarding pupils conscientious teachers can watch over their chilch-en with the personal attention which a parent can bestow, and guard them from harm. When the school ceases to be a family and becomes a crowd, then personal supervision may be attempted, ])ut it cannot be maintained, and in spite of the most laborious care mischief will creep in, and do its corrupting work. We know whereof we speak, men and women now, once boys and girls, have told us, when we probed them with ({uestions, that in such large schools, where they were taught, one vicious pupil, i)re- eocious in knowledge of evil, would find admission and remain for months undetected, and corrupt and injure the class, the section, if not the whole school. Of course large schools are necessary, and may be rendered, and doubtless are often rendered, by the marvel- ous capacity and tact and al)ility of the principal and a numerous staff of assistants, tolerably secure against the dangers of which we speak. We admit this freely and would not be understood as wish- ing in the slightest degree to reflect upon the many large schools iov girls and boys with which our Church is blessed, and for whose prosperity and success we are ready to labor by pen and speech, and for which we pray. Hotels and apartment houses are necessary,— they may be, and often are, grand and admirably appointed and furnished. Their inmates are among the very best of our people. We live in an hotel ourselves, but still we prefer the separate dwell- ing, and the family limited to its own members in the seclusion and surrounded by the safeguards of home. So while we rejoice to see these great schools multiply and flourish, for ourselves we prefer, as at present advised, to strive in a humble way to I)uild up, in our little day, at least one or two small schools for girls and boys. Those who come after us nuiy enlarge them and make them in their grand proportions all that their warmest friends could desire. St. Agatha's school will bear inspection, its situation is lovely, the building, an old family mansion, is stately in appearance, with large, airy rooms, and healthful, comfortable arrangements. The discipline is gentle, yet firm, and the instruction soHd, thorough and complete. We sincerely hope that the means will be given us to ^l< Sf DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 27 enlarge our accommodations, so that we can receive twenty-five or thirty boarders, and can suitably equip and furnish our school. For this we need at least six thousand dollars. We ask this sum not for our sake, l>ut for the sake of your daughters, that they may be trained under wholesome churchly mtluences, and become as the Lord would have them, "hke the pohshed corners of the temple." Our Orphanage is in admirable hands. It has done an excellent work in sheltering little girls with more than ordinary comfort and care, but over and above this, it has been the source of blessing to many parishes, missions, homes and hearts not only throughout our own Diocese, but in others far removed. The Guild of the'^Holy Child has gathered into its wards in numerous places little ones, who have labored, and gathered, and saved, and prayed for the orphan and the Orphanage, and have thus early learned how to earn and enjoy the ninth beatitude, -that it is more blessed to give than to receive." We rejoice to see the happy faces of the dear little Christian girls, and as we look on them, we see, and that makes our heart gladder still, troops of other little girls, and older forms with them, who, prompted by the blessed Master, have helped to clothe, and feed and provide for our orphans. Oh ! yes, both are blessed! but rather they that give, than they that receive, and so our orphan- age is the source of untold good to many, whom we do not see, per- haps shall never see, but it binds us to them in gratitude and love, and we thank them, and invoke upon them the love and mercy of Him Who tells us, that He recognizes in what they have done, acts of compassion and tenderness shown to Him. May their good works continue and abound ever more and more. Since our last Synod, we have secured a valuable property, for school purposes, in Pekm. This is largely due to the generosity of Mr. C. R. Cum- mmgs, of Chicago, who released a mortgage of four thousand dollars on the receipt of one-half the amount. He thus virtually donated to us two thousand dollars, and helped to put us in possession of a large and remarkably well-built house with extensive grounds. The Rev. George W^ West has now for two years been in charge of the Parish, and conducting the Grammar school with increasing success. ¥-^M^i' 28 TIIE BISHOPS ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 29 The Eev. George H. Ward, who once was our assistant in the East, and whom we have known for many vears, has come to us and taken charge of the school work in Mattoon. It is a great comfort to receive our dear friend into our jurisdiction. It encourages us, and strengthens us to have with us one who is so experienced, and devoted, and true. We feel sure that under his wise management the school will steadily grow stronger, and that the mission will bec(mie the centre of a vigorous and diffusive Church life. Another dear friend of former days has come to us within the past year, the liev. Henry Humphries, H. A. We lirst lu'came ac(piainte(l with him through the kind introduction of the late saintly Lord Hishop of Nassau. The liev. Mr. Huni])hries was for some time a student of St. Augustine's ^lissionary College, Canterbury, and is a gradu- ate of the University of Durham, England. He has served the Cliundi loyally and well in the dilhcult mission lields of the I^ahamas and i^ritish Guiana. His experience has been largely among the negroes, and we have said thus much of his hitherto successful and laborious career, because we hope to induce our dear brother to take the oversight under us of the work among the colored j)eo])le in our Diocese, and with such a record behind him, we are conlident of his success in the future. There are thousands of negroes scattered througlumt (mr jurisdiction, as sheep without a shei)her(l. They are i)ecuiiarly susceptible to the plain, simple, positive teachhig of the church. In every point of view, moral, social, i)()litical as well as religious, there is pressing and immediate need to take active steps for the improvement and elevation of these people, who are at our doors and dwellhig among us. It is a ques- tion of safety for our institutions and ourselves, over and above the claims which they have upon our i)hilanthropy and charity, that we should give them teachers, tried and approved, who will inspire them with confidence, and win their love. The Eev. Mr. Hum- phries is the man to unify the work, to bring suitable laborers into the field, and to gain the affections and lasting regard of the negro, who is peculiarly sensitive to kindness, and will follow with eiithu- V? siastic devotion (me whcmi he believes to be his real friend. We have organized a mission for colored people in Cairo, under the name of St. Michael. Our means are small, and we shall be obliged to appeal al)road for liel]) to properly sustain our work, until it is fairly under way. We hope gradually to l)ecome able to take care of ourselves, and more, to extend aid to others ; but surely when the Church commits to our (diarge a region as large as all New England, except Maine, with a ])opulation of nearly two millions, with no large cities, no large parishes, no endowments, no church constituency of wealth, no capital massed anywdiere, as in Ne^v York, or Philadelphin. or Chicago, it is but reasonable the Church should help us for a tune. We cannot give back now what we receive ; we repay our benefac- tors by the increase W'it}i which God blesses us within our own borders. We plant the seed and laboriously care for the crop, and gather in the harvest ; and then sow more largely the next year, and so advance, as we trust, steadily and surely. We have not yet reached that point where we find ourselves with a surplus on our hands, and can afford to export. AVe cannot urge our people to contribute to domestic and foreign missions, when we kninv that they have not enough to provide even scantily for themselves. We have suggested the propriety of all our missions and parishes making an annual contribution to the treasury of the General Board, and have embodied our advice in a Pastoral on the subject, but we could not l)ring ourselves, in view of the burdens which they have to l)ear, to impose the suggestion as an imperative duty. Our friends have helped us liberally, and in response, our clergy with ourselves bring our thank-off'ering, it is a three-fold increase in almost every element of church strength within the last four years. This is all we can do ; if the demand be that w^e should contribute thousands or even hundreds of dollars to the treasury of the Domestic and Foreign Mission Board, then we must relinquish our appropriation, since it is simply impossible, and we must become itinerant beggars on our own behalf in such places as will give us a welcome and accord us a hearing, until such time as we can take care of ourselves. 30 TITE bishop's address. V DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. SI To let the work so well begun stop, we cannot; to allow the millions of souls, for whom we are responsible by the appointment of the Church, to remain as hithei-to, without the teaching and the means of grace, which we were sent to impart, would be a breach of trust on our i)art to her who sent us forth, and of disloyalty to our Lord and Master. To this we can never consent. Hence we shall entreat our J^rethren of the Board of Missions to contimie to give us, for some time to come, the same contribution which they now bestow, and to increase their appropriation for our work among our colored people. In this connection there rise before us the stately form and the genial, expressive countenance of our friend of many years, the late liev. Dr. Twing, Secretary of the J3oard of Missions. If ever there was a man fitted for a place and work, and found his ni(die. Dr. Twing was the man, and the Secretary's'desk and the mission lield were his place and work. In the good provi- dence of (lod they came together, and to say that succi^ss was the result, in the ordinary sense of the word, would be far short of the truth. In his own special line the liev. Dr. Twing was simply won- derful. The magnet draws iron and steel, Dr. Twing drew silver and gold, yea, precious stones. His presence seemed to be enough ; when he appeared men, women and children gave, and as often aJ he came they gave, and yet they loved him. The tax gatherer casts a shadow as he walks, and people shrink from him, and dread to see him. Dr. Twing was sure to get more than the tax collector, and yet his arrival was hailed with joy, and crowds followed him,' and felt grateful to him, because he made it a real pleasure for them to give. Few men have enjoyed a larger and more varied acquaint- ance than Dr. Twiug, and yet we have never met nor heard of the person who not only did nc.t feel unkindly toward him, but who did not entertain for him cordial, warm affection. We deplore his loss as a personal affliction, and unite with the whole Church in our land in expressing our sorrow for his departure from among us, and our reverence and love for his memory. At Mt. Carmel the church has been enclosed, and a rectory of • brick has been built. The lot adjoining has been purchased. The ^ I r I , » entire property is nearly free from debt. Wlien the church is com pleted, as we trust it soon will be, we shall have a group of buihlin^s admirably lifted for mission and school work, of sylm-h the Diocese niay justly be proud. Nothing superior in solidity, compactness, adaptaliihty to work, and appearance, can be found in all southern Illnu.,s. The Eev. Mr. Lassiter, now in charge of both the mission and the school at Mt. Carmel, has more on his hands than one man can do. H,s aptitude for teaching is his special gift, and we should be glad if we could absorb him exclusively in the work of Church e,lucation. This woul.l be a great relief to us, and a great advan- tage to our schools. Two churches have been built within the year the one at Champaign, the other at Greenville, both of woo.l ' The h.riner, a most creditable structure to the liberality and good taste ot the people, has been paid for and consecrated; the latter though completed and in use, is still burdened with debt. The earnest energetic little Mock, however, under their devoted missionary to whom they are devotedly attached, will soon clear off the incum- brance, and add ere long another consecrated building to our list of churches. At Lincoln, after patient waiting in a manner creditable to all concerned, the entire indebtedness, which has for years weighed upon the Parish, has been removed, the church building lias lieeu repaired, and in November last it was duly consecrated. Ihe church at Albion has been enlarged by the addition of a chancel of l,rick, properly furnished. This was mainly the work of the late Eector, the Eev. Mr. Morrall ; the altar was procured through the exertions of the present incumbent, the Rev. Mr. Humphries to whom reference has already been made. We had the pleasure of visiting this ancient Parish last December, and assisted by the vene- rable Rector Emeritus, the founder of the Parish and builder of the church, the iutermecliate Eector, and the present (there have been l)ut three), of setting apart in consecration the chancel and the a tar tor tlieir solemn uses. A generous lady of Albion, Miss Anna ^Maria Brissenden, has given to the Diocese a house and lot for the me of the Parish, as a Rectory. The property immediately adjoins the church, and is a valuable acquisition. It is an endowment,' and 32 THE BISHOP S ADDRESS. will help materially to keep a resident Pastor in charge. We trust that the liherality of Miss lirissenden, who has given so largely in ])roporti()n to her means, may lind many imitators. Are there not manv who could, without encroaching on their own means, endow their mission or parish with the gift of a Parsonage and (ilehe *? We hope to receive a response to this inquiry in ijuarters which we have in mind while we ask the question. We have hegun this year to make our annual offering for the accu- mulation of an Episcopal fund. The amount gathered is hut little, still the fact that we have something, already heghis to have its effect. A layman, to whom we shall have occasion to refer again in the same pleasant way, Wm. J. (^uinlan, Esq., of Decatur, otters to give one thousand dollars to help endow this fund so soon as nine thousand dollars arc raised. When it is rememhered that all addi- tions to this endowment help hy just so much to lighten the hurden whi(di rests upon the Diocese, are we to wait long hefore the adeijuate sum is contrihuted, and the hheral otter of our friend is secured*? One of our Preshyters, cj- devoted and self-denying man, has given nnudi attention to the suhject of Sunday School instruction. He is anxious, as we all are, to im])rove the opportunity afforded us of building (mr children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord hy a course of systematic study of Holy Scripture in connection with the Catechism. His general idea is thoroughly sound and judicious. It is, indeed, the principle up(m which school and col- legiate education proceeds, to advance step hy step from lirst ])rin- cii)les to subsequent conclusions, and then make them the help to still further progress, until the hoy or girl has gained a competent knowledge of the essential verities of the Christian faith, and their relation to each other, and is prepared to stand upon his feet and breast the storm, when he is assailed, as soon he will be, hy every hlast of false doctrine. The effort of the Eev. Mr. Hoyt is in the right direction, and he seeks the help and cooperation of his Brethren of the Clergy and Laity to aid him in arranging and applying the details of his plan. The duty of sponsorshi]) is too little regarded hi our day. It is an instrumentality, which might DIOCESE OP SPRINGFIELD. 88 i * I 1 )m be made the means of accomplishing untold good, were it profitably employed. It is the duty of the sponsors to see that the child is rightly mstructed in the fundamental truths of the Gospel, and to see that it is brought or to bring it to the Bishop to be coiifirmed. The word chosen here by the Church advisedly is emphatic • "Ye are to take care" says the office of Baptism to the sponsors, "that this child be BEouoHT to the Bishop." The Catechism which the sponsors are to teach the child, or see that the child is taught is entitled, "An instruction to be learned by every person before he BE imouoHT to the Bishop to be confirmed by him." The sponsors then are to "to ir% the child," this implies a great deal, at least that they do not delay until the evil world carries them beyond their reach, and they cannot bring them, or until their age is such, that they can in no proper sense be said to be fit subjects to be braught Again It imphes the gaining and maintaining an influence, which when the tit season comes, will enable them to bring their wards to receive the imposition of the Bishop's hands. A work compiled by a Presbyter of the Diocese of Iowa, on this subject, the Bev. C. S Percival, is happily conceived, and contains a great deal that is valuable m the way of suggestion, and instruction. We are anxious for their own sakes, and their children's sakes that sponsors, who assume obligations shoul.l at least try to keep them. In reference to adults, presented to us for confirmation, we will venture to sug- gest to the Clergy that when these come to us from the sects iiKjuiry should be carefully made as to the circumstances of their baptism in order to guard against fatal defects through carelessness or Ignorance, and in every case it would be well that such persons were received into the Church, when such defects could be supplied by the Pastor in so far as they are known to exist. It seems incon- gruous at least for the Bishop to ask persons whether they are ready to renew vows, which they never made, nor were ever made in their name. We do not wish, even unwittingly, to be parties to such a transaction, and therefore we request that our Clergy will see to it, as far as they can, that every one whom we address as the — 5 I 84 thf: bishop s address. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 35 office enjoins us to do, may give a truthful answer to our question. As to converts from lionumisTu, if they liave heen conlirmed, we dare not repeat the seal of the Lord, in any case they should he required formally to renounce, and record their renunciation, of all and sin<4ular, the errors and c()rru])tions of that foreif?n ohedience, and we will gladly receive and welccmie them to the communicm of tilt; one, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church in this land hy the imposition of hands. Three such cases have occurred during the present year. A detailed record of our acts with a summary of statistics will he found in the api)en(lix. In conclusion we are glad to he ahle to state that an ohject which we have long had in mind has, during the past year, heen so far accomplished, that we are able to announce that it only remains for the Diocese to act, or rather for the missions and i*arishes of the Diocese to act, and the splendid result will he attained of having a city of our own on the shores of Green Bay, as a place of summer resort for the wives and children of our Clergy. The latitude of our Diocese is such, that during the protracted warm season, change of climate is almost a necessity for delicate women, and little chilihvn. The very small salaries which our Clergy at present receive, and are likely for a long time to receive, renders it impossible for them to defray the ext)ense of an annual trip for their families to the mountains or tlie sea-side. In consequence, it is manifest that unless some effort is made by others, no relief will ever come to these poor sufferers, who cannot help themselves. In illustration, We remember once visiting a missionary's house, and then after an interval of fourteen months, returning again to enjoy the^same gen- erous hospitality. We ventured to ask the missionary's wife, our hostess, whether she had been away since we made our last visita- tion, more than a year before. "0! no," said she, "how could we go with all these children, we have no means with which to travel, and whither could we go, we have no place where we could find a w^elcoine." It was a needless question to ask, after what we had been told, l)ut we proposed it, in order to bring out in stronger light the real state of affairs. "Have you," we inquired, "ever since ) 1 4 ■1 we were here, been going through this monotonous routine of daily duties, this tread-mill life, morning, noon and night, never leaving for a single hour this little town, and this your home?" "Yes," she replied, "we have been here ever since, what else could we do?" Sure enough, what else could she do, and hundreds, similarly situ- ated ? No change from year's beginning to year's end, one unvary- ing succession of labors, which become wearisome in the extreme by repetition. They wear upon the spirits, and depress the vital powers. The missionary gets some change, he goes from place to ])la('e in filling his api)ointments ; he attends the meetings of the Deanery, and the Synod. J3ut the poor, weary wife remains at houKs and knows no change. After a time the husband too must suffer: there must l)e sym})athy l)etween the two, and the low estate, and listlessness, and melancholy of the one nnist react and tell u])on the other. He is not, he cannot be, the man he would have been, if his wife and dear ones were in health and good si)irits, blithe and happy. From what we saw and heard, we generalized and reflected upon the condititm of hundreds of others in the same imprisomnent. Our heart was sad, our sym- l)athies were awakened, and we resolved, if we could, to provide a reuuidy, to contrive some plan for relief. Not long afterwards, when visiting J)ecatur, we narrated our experience and desires to the same liberal layman of whom we spoke before, who has deposited one thousand dollars in the hands of a third party to be paid to the Ei)iscopal fund, whenever the sum of nine thousand dollars is con- tributed—we narrated to him, in substance, the facts which we have just recited. He felt with us, and entered into our hopes of being able to devise some economical plan, which would put it in the power of all within the limits of our Diocese, who felt the need and chose to do so, to enjoy complete change of scene and climate in the height of summer. He promised his help, and he has nobly ful- filled his promise. Last July we went, he and I, to the Lakes of the north, in quest of a suitable spot for our purpose. We found it, and through the^ munificence of our friend, we are able to report that we have now in possession, for the use of the Diocese, a tract of more than * m THE BISHOP S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 37 eighteen acres, stretching along the shores of Green Bay, fourteen miles north of the city of the same name, in a region of country unsurpassed for sahihrity of cHmate, fertility of soil, and beauty of scenery. This tract is elevated about one hundred and liftv feet above the level of the bay, the shore is sandy, and declines very gently until deep water is reached, securing safety for children, and bathers who cannot swim. The surrounding country is well, though not denselv settled, and largelv covered with forests. A small ham- let, Bay City, with a ])ost office, is distant inland about a mile. The generous otter of the purchaser is to place this entire projH^'ty in the hands of trustees for the ])enetit of the Diocese, arranging that a lot shall be given to each Parish or Mission, for the use of its Pastor and his family, so soon as a suitable Inmse is erected u])on the same. This will give ea(di Parish and Mission, which avails itself of the offer, a country seat for its Piector. The cost of such a building is comparatively very little. A commodious dwelling of 7t'uie rocmis, fhiished in wood, adapted for the heat of summer, can be erected for a sum not exceeding y//e? hundred dollars. Three lots have already been ai)propriated, and will probably be occupied during the course of the present season. The tract has been surveyed, and laid out in streets and divided into lots. There will be space for seventy dwelhngs, leaving a square for a chapel. Within a few years we hope to see what is now the lovely greensward stret(diing along and above the smiling waves of Green Bay, transformed into a city, with its broad streets shaded by grand old trees, pretty houses, nestling amid flowers and shrubbery, and populous with the families of our clergy, who there will tind needed change of air and scene and surroundings in the bracing climate of northern Wiscon- sin, the wide expanse of waters, and the boating and fishing and rambling through field and forest, and the romantic drives along the well made, solid roads which skirt the Bav, or stretch awav into the cool, green woods. The realization of all this is now within our reach ; it needs but the effort of a few in any one Parish or Mission to secure for themselves the house ; friends will help ; some wealthy benefactor, perchance, out of his abundance, will give the five hun- '1 ^f dred dollars, which will be a source of untold benefit to wives and mothers and children during all time to come. The cost of trans- portation to and from our haven of rest, has been thought of. We have the promise in one case, and this offer alone will reduce the expense of transit for most of our families fully one-half, of free carriage to and from Chicago once a year, as an act of mercy and charity from the Illinois Central Railroad to the wives and children of the clergy of the J)iocese of Springfield. Other lines of travel, w feel sure, will generously lend their aid, and we shall be able to send, as it were on the wings of the wind, those for whom, in the absence of fair salaries for their husbands, we feel a special responsibility— the wives and children of our clergy. We have the divine sanction for what we do ; our Blessed Lord, when he saw that his disciples were worn down with work and oppressed with care said unto them, "Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place and rest awhile." (St. Mark, vi, 31). So we desire to say to those who perform the sweet ministries of affection to God's Priests, and pay the penalty of their devotion in enfeebled bodies and depressed spirits, come away for a little space from the scene of your hard, grinding, monotonous toil, and find renewed life and vigor in our city of refuge, which we name from the very word which the Holy Spirit uses, when He recounts our Lord's tender care for His loved ones, "Anapauma." Anapauma is the name of our city, and it means "rest." [For diagram of these grounds, see next page. o "-J o p v..;.x &^o V V>? -«> w est Liiiv of Seition^ r S3 o o o "3 O I-* o o o 5' CD •2 D c -t en (b • P 3 C- H o p CD CD P c 3) CD QD s c 5 9 c p c o ^"*4- -^-^ 1 ! c CO* "•'s -•'o^u • ^V^ S:«i5r riTr. O oC>^ C5,- '55'| *^s O^lf- K'" <» Q -^ o ,-'5 O c Q O o tt t» t» C;i C- c -J 00 c C£ :>2 •3 »:2 5^' nu ft. o BJLOOMINGTON AVENUE 4* I.* •si K» •(> if^ ^ 1^- 1 01 1^ C( 1 1 1 Cl •J z oa 52 o:: It. o c^ # Jf^ I ' • BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD, T ) Til,; EIGHTH ANNUAL SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE, MAY 5, 1885. CHICAGO: THE LIVING CHUKCH COMPANV. 1885. ADDRESS. The coming together of the members of a large and widely scattered fam.ly to their old home is always an occasion replete with interest. '-i^itic The motive for their assembling, be it what it may. and the subjects which they discuss when in conference, are of subordi nate importance to the priceless value which attaches to their own personal presence. Whether it be the common memories of the past, which they recount; or the stirring events of the present, which pre-occupy their thoughts; or the bright anticipations of the future, which draw them forward with strong and well-defined hopes of what ^7uZ ?f' ^ '° '■"^'"' ^"'^ ''^^'^ ■'" PO'^session, everything alls behind t/.,u, the representatives of an august inea Je and the descendants of a noble, stock. ^ They, the men and women, the sons and daughters, the inher- itors of a great name and an ever-increasing legacy of honors and renown, occupy the foreground. They stand for so muci trust the future. They connect the years that are gone with the years that are to come. They are the living, breathing, thinkinl acting present, through which, as we fi.x our eyes upon th^; ■aces and gaze upon their forms, we look back upon recedin-' generations and forward upon generations yet unborn. They are ..n advertisement of what their fathers were, and what they did lor them by word and training and example; and they suLest what their children will be by their charaL; and conduct "^"^ buch reflections arise spontaneously when earthly households celebrate their anniversaries, or stated festivals at longer interval How much more deeply must kindred impressions be pro- duced in the presence of a Christian assembly gathered in the mterest and for the sake of the undying Kingdom of Grlr If home and family represent what is best and purest and THE bishop's address. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 5 noblest of earth— :ind who will venture to gainsay it?— the Church of God IS the antetype of home, and carries on and up by the power of the Moly Ghost its imperfection to perfection, and its light shining through mists and crossed by shadows many and dark to the spotless day which will illumine and make glad for- ever the redeemed around the Father's throne in Heaven. Such, beloved Brethren of the Clergy and Laity, are we. who have come together now for the seventh time in our annual Dio- cesan Synod, as a Christian family— I, however unworthy, your Father in God, and you, my dear children, and with me members of the same household of faith. First, and before all other considerations, you are the centre of attraction, the source of influence, the root of power. God vouchsafes to work through you and allow you to shape, direct, and wonderful, fearful to relate, to limit His will and put a re- straint, if you so choose, upon His desire and purpose for the salvation of the souls committed to our common charge in this immense Diocese. ,11 You, first, then, I welcome in the name of the Lord, and bid you, as you take your places here by right, because this is your home and bv privilege, because you are the representatives of those' who are absent— 1 bid you take thought of ivJio yon are ^XiA what you an\ -.xw^ \s\\\\ what duties and responsibilities you are entrusted. I cannot magnify your importance in all these respects too greatly. You are the army, you furnish the sinews of war. vou \lo the exploits. I am simply the commander, the leader;' would that another held my pastoral staff, but it may not be so just yet. The General is not enough ; he may have genius, training, courage, but without his followers he amounts to noth- ing. What would Ale.xander have been without his Macedonian piralanx. or Ca:sar without his legions, or Napoleon without his French reserves? They would have been as Gordon, deserted, helpless, lonely, sinking beneath the assassin's treacherous blow in apathetic, if not hostile, Khartoum. So with the Bishop, the Christian leader; he needs his children, the sheep of his flock, the soldiers of his cohort, to hear his voice and follow him. What is he without them? What can he do without their active co-operation, their cordial support? They have a right to de- I # •-:J mand that he shall prove worthy of his high place in life and example, in teaching and practice. But all the plea which we would make for him is that you should remember that the treas- ure is in earthly vessels, and that he is compassed about with in- firmities and a partaker of infirmity as well as yourselves. Therefore let not his faults, though they be great and many, be an occasion for you to stumble and hold back, but praying tor him, that God's grace may increase in him, press onward in the path of duty and conquest, and carry your leader with you in spite of his faults. Hence I return to my words of welcome and greet you, dear Brethren of the Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Springfield, as the great factor in the elements of family life grouped here to-day in our annual Synod. You are Christians, your birth "is of the dew of the morning," you trace your spir- itual lineage through the Font to the Second Adam, our Lord Jesus Christ. You bear a name which supplied to martyrs all that they held dear or cared to own. The deacon Sanctus amid his tortures uttered but one unvarying cry to all the questions which were addressed to him; whether asked what was his country, who were his parents, what was his name, what was his occupation, where was his home, replied uniformly and steadily to the end : " I am a Christian/' and then when nature gave way under the strain of bodily anguish, he whispered in the extremity of weakness, as his spirit took its flight: "I am a Christian." I greet you, then, as fellow Christians. This is our surname, and marks off our family and tells of our ancient lineage and august fii'e hundred aeres of land to bestow, the fifty withdrawn for a glebe will be a thousand times more useful than they would as adding a few more acres to farms already large enough, and whose character, in any event, would not be essentially changed by the small fractional addition. It is not a question of amount, it is a question o{ prineiple. However limited a man's possessions may be, let him in every case devise them by will, and give God the first fruits — it may be a single acre of land, one share of stock, one bond, a few dollars. He who followed with his eye the poor widow with her two mites as she cast them in life into the sacred treasury will mark well his servant who provides that when he is dead a tenth of his effects, be thev much or little, shall be "-iven to the Lord. We have been sufficiently practical, but we may not close this discussion without specifying some of the objects which you should have in mind when you make your wills. Duty begins at home, like charity, and then radiates in all directions. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. I Jii-mandcr fo-st jw' life, on principle, year by year a certZ n'' " ^"'"^' '° "™ '" stance and your cannings' "hi 3 reed^""'" ^^ '"' "'' which leads uptoandprVres forth set, nTor' '^ '"'"'"^ fear of God. Without this ,> ic . u ^ ^ ' ^^^'" '" "'« ■sion strong in life wm Ve i o„ er^i '"'dTr "nf. '""T ^"^ Pe- nary spirit which holds back the man in Slth H '°" "'^'■«- parting with his money will harden ^ h ' 1;^ Tt'^ fro. devising liberal things for the .^^ Z:^ ^1^ ^]::£::::':t^:^:^-^- ^^-'-e of ^ps Still, we must not clos our hanH T"" '"' '""''' ''^— - cannot give as muc a : d d o„ce" b'"'^ "°'r^' '^""^^ ^ which at such seasons always s'ais if"" °' "" ^^"P'^^'^ " the times are h;,.H ^ • " "P°" "« and suggests tne tmies are hard, economy is necessary cut off all „^ tnbufons to God. No matter if the Church L 1 I '°"' sacraments cease and th^ „„• r .'^""'^^" ^^ closed and the n^ore. and the cle^^ W^^^^^^^ ^^ P^^- ''e heard no and there is a genffal break,? ^°"g'-egation be scattered, n^ateria. worthrno^^Ltt ^ "ZT^tT T'' '-' "° the comforts of your houses and 2 Z ^^ '^'"'^'^ '^^^ Beware of this sophistry tslu X^^T"' "' ^°" P^-°-" ^'ielded to it depnves yo^ o XT \'^''' '' ''^ ''"'"°-- When fc^esent and' ,t pr^udicl y . p .f'^ 'f^' >'- ''^ - ^k-e- As you fere thi . P^spects of improvement for A. AS you face th.s temptation and behave under it you l8 THE r,i>iii>p's AnnKF.ss. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 19 c.n .-au-^c vour spiritual cond.tion. If you listen and are con- V ncil rndforthwith cut off the Lord's portion, then you come forth from your hidin, place and proclaim what manner of man '; are of ittle or n., .aith, secular, to whom the present world s well n,gh all, the future world is as nothing on the other hand vou res'st and say to the tempter. "Get thee hence^Satan ; 1 lill not listen to thy preachings V and begin to cut off your su- perflu.ties in food and dress and amusen,ents you w,ll discover Lt vou need not reduce very much your otfern,gs to God, and y.u will discover what is better still, that your hold upon the hin..s of faith is firmer than >ou knew, and am,d your self-den.al for The dear Lord's sake you w,!l f-.el stronger and happ.er than vou ever felt before. Aye, yuu wUl feel richer, because you w,ll understancn, the services kept up the par- ochial agencies in vigorous operation, while on the other hand, as men expre.ss it. "the times are hard," industries are checked, factories are closed, business is dull, crops are poor, and the out- look for the future is gloonu'. .Such a sight would startle one. and lead him to ask the question. What does this mean? That ..entleman has reduced his retinue of servants, that lady has d..s- missed her carriage, that farmer has recalled his son from school, that merchant has abandoned his sea-side trip with liis family, those mechanics are doing extra work. What does all this mean' \nd the answer comes; "Look at that congregation issuin^T from the House of God; .see that infant in the Priest's arms as it is received into Christ's flock; watch those children as they recite their Catechism; follow the steps of the Minister of God as he carries peace and the light of the other world into that sick man's dwelling: n.^te. mark well these things, and know that the people who live here prize these things highest, put these things first, really, truly love these things better than they do servants, and carriages, and watering places, and gold and , silver." I covet such people. Give me such, and I ask no^|^|j^ more. Ah I Brethren, you have it in your power to pre ■ ' Ai inspiring, lovely picture in every Mission and Parish of the Dio cese. The conditions are all supplied in the stagnation of busi- ness, the scanty harvests, the grave apprehensions that the coming season will be le,ss productive than the last; it remains for you to rise to the occasion and affirm by your acts that whatever else you forego, you cannot and will not give up your Church, and the sacraments, and the blessed Word of God read and preached. Our Dioce.se is worthy of our best efforts. Under the hard est conditions in which a Dioce.se could possibly come into ex istence, Springfield has steadily done well. Her growth has not been unprecedented, but it has been satisfactory The crains which have been made from year to year have added real stre'n'crth and solidity to our household. We are homogeneous, we are'at unity among ourselves, we believe in our Mother the Church and we know why we believe in her, and hence we can afford to' be generous and patient, because we are so strong in our con- victions and firm in our faith. After our missionary work our schools deserve our first thoughfand best care. They are doinc. a grand service to their pupils, and through them they will do a grand service to the Church five or ten years hence. Let us en- courage them to the e.xtent of our ability. S. Agatha's, in Springfield, has not, it seems to us as yet been appreciated as it deserves. This has been partly, perhaps chiefly our own fault. We began in a very quiet way We were able, through the kindness of a friend, to secure the services of two Christian ladies excellently well qualified to guide and tram and educate giris. We confided the work to their hands and never did hands pull more lovingly together. They gathered around them efficient and competent teachers, and they have given us a thoroughly good school. We say f/i,ro,,jrMy „ood because the culture, the training, embraces not only the head' but the heart, the will, the affections, the manners-nothing is' left out. Our modesty in speaking of and commending our school at the outset has been copied by the Principals of S ' Agatha; the seclusion of a private house and a retired location far removed from the highway, have helped to keep the city in Ignorance of the great treasure which they possessed hidden 20 THE bishop's address. among the trees, under the shadow of the great State House. Such a school as S. Agatha's is a great treasure. It comes next after a good home in the order of value to society, and when the home is not what it should be. the school supplies the deficiency and does the work of both. Is not such an institution a treas- ure? Can Springfield spare it? People who do well and con- tinue to do well deserve encouragement, should command co- operation. We bespeak for S. Agatha's School from our people increased patronage, personal inspection, and, as far as opportun- ity offers, commendation to others, based upon observation. For ourselves, we purpose, God willing, as far as our official duties will permit, to give the school spiritual oversight and occasionally lectures and instructions upon subjects connected with or em- braced in their curriculum of study. S. Agatha's has a twin sister, not in age but in excellence, in Mt. Carmel in the southern part of the Diocese. A young lady of rare ability and accomplishments, in con- nection with two associates also very able and skillful, undertook the herculean task of planting and building up a school of the hi<^hest order of excellence. In September last she opened S. Maur H.ill, and already she has, all allow, achieved splendid success. The school is admirable in appointments and discipline. The course of study is thorough and comprehensive, and the pupils proclaim the power and capability of their teachers by the en- thusiastic respon.se which they give in their devotion to their work and affection for S. Maur. The school can grow no more until larger accommodations are afforded, since already the pres- ent building is crowded to its utmost capacity. Mt. Carmel has its treasure too, and we do most sincerely hope that the worthy people of the city will recognize the exceeding value of the school and will give expression to their appreciation by enabling the Principal, who has shown so much .self-denial and heroic per- severance and wonderful executive ability, to erect during the coming vacation the additional building which the necessities of the school demand. Danville, through the self-sacrifice of its devoted Rector, has two, or rather three, schools — a Kindergarten, a Kindergarten Normal for training teachers, and a graded school. These are DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 21 presided over by teachers who may be thoroughly trusted as knowing what they teach, and how to teach, and how to win the love of their pupils. The work of the Rev. Mr. Taylor has been pursued for six years, and it has cost him something to go on. We wish that delicacy would allow us to enter into detail, since we would be glad to hold up his course as an example to many who, by adding their income to a small salary, could maintain themselves and build up a strong, self-supporting Parish, where otherwise such a result could not be reached in many years, if ever. In such cases this living on one's own and working with all one's might is in reality giving just so much yearly to the cause of missions. God bles.ses such devotion. The rapidly growing congregation, the excellent schools, the school house the new organ, and the Church renovated and enlarged, are man- ifest tokens of divine favor. The effort of the Rev. Mr. We.st to build up a school in Pekin we sincerely trust will be crowned with success. He is thor- oughly competent as a teacher. He has had much and varied experience. He has a fine, spacious building, charmingly located m the midst of extensive grounds, and the advantages secured to the pupils are equal to those offered by the most costly schools, at very low rates. The importance of the work of Christian education, in its re- lation to the growth and strength of the Diocese, cannot be ex- aggerated, or at least is not likely to be. The girls and boys of to-day will soon be the young women and young men, the bone and sinew and muscle of the community. Our schools, if well established and supported, will secure for us the choicest' of this material to train and mold, and in a few years— very few— it will repay us with interest for our expenditure now in a splendid con- stituency distributed over the Diocese, ready and willing and able to sustain the Church by brains as well as money. Our Orphanage in Springfield has passed a prosperous year under the judicious, tender, loving management of its devoted Matron. At the last annual session of the Provincial Synod an offer was made to transfer the custody and care of S. Paul's Or- phanage from Diocesan control to that of the Province on certain specified conditions. This offer was promptly accepted, and as 'y> THE bishop's address. soon as the conditions are fulfilled the transfer will be made, and our St. Paul's Orphanage, hereafter to be known as the "Orphan- age of the Holy Child," will become the precious charge of the Province of Illinois. We need an Orphanage for boys. Applications have been repeatedly made to us during the past year for the reception of boys, with liberal offers of support. Will not some person, or Mission, or Parish, give us a suitable house which we can adopt as our Orphanage for boys, and no longer be compelled to refuse in the future, as we have in the past, such appeals? Such an m- stitution would be a blessing to any town or city. Brethren, let us dot our Diocese all over with these light-houses of mercy, orphanages, hospitals, homes for the aged. They will shine out in the darkness, and illumine our paths, and gladden our eyes, and soften our hearts. Where active charity abounds and pre- occupies men's heads and hands, there is little or no room left for theological dispute, and partisan rancor, and idle gossip. Our Clergy have all been hard at work and done nobly, and where commendation is universally deserved it is invidious to specify one or two and not go through the entire list, but when some special effort or work, aside from the routine experience of a parish, calls for remark, it will be understood that the exception is not made in a spirit of partiality, but for good and sufficient cause. For example, the Rector of S. Matthew's Church, Bloomington. has completed his memorial of the late Bishop Whitehouse within a few months, by the erection of an exquisite reredos of tinted marble, harmonizing admirably with the altar which was consecrated two years ago. The whole work, \\\ de- sign, execution and effect, reflects great credit upon the taste of the Rector and is an acquisition in the sphere of ecclesiastical art of which any Diocese might well be proud. Trinity Church, Jacksonville, has received a beautiful me- morial gift— an altar, in memory of the Rector's son, a young man of high promise who fell asleep. The altar was duly conse- crated by the Bishop on the last day of the year 1884, and the old one, which the new altar replaces, has been generously do- nated by the Parish to its sister Trinity of Mattoon. S. John's Church, Decatur, has purchased a new organ, while DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. ^3 its old one has become in a sense a new one in S. Paul's Church, Carlinville. Again, S. PauFs Church. Mt. Carmel, under the' vigorous administration of Dean Hoyt, has spfung, as it were, by one bound into a completeness of equipment which is surpris- ing. A new altar with chancel furniture has been supplied, and a surphced choir of boys and men gives a completeness and dig- nity to the services which arc rarely seen outside of cities of considerable size. Without the assistance of the Principal of S. Maur Hall and the members of her father's family, this interest- ing and well-drilled choir would not have existed and could not be sustained. The Church of the Redeemer, Cairo, too, rejoices in several valuable gifts from those who are not willing to serve the Lord with that which costs them nothinf^. We have spoken in former addresses of our sense of painful responsibility for the colored population of Cairo. Their condi- tion for the most part was so deplorable and the prospect for successful work among them was so discouraging, and yet in a sense this people were under our care and we were responsible for them, hence the thought of them gave us pain, since w^e felt so absolutely at a loss how to discharge our duty towards them. We are more than happy to be able to inform you that a letter of ours, not designed for publication, but which the Secretary of the Domestic Committee, as it proved in the sequel, most wisely printed in the Spirit of Missions, brought to us munificent gifts —from a lady in New York, Jifticii Jiuiidrcd dollars ; from a gen- tleman in Connecticut, one hundred dollars: and from another gentleman residing in Cairo, four lots of land. With a liberal offering from S. Peter's Church, Morristown, N. J., and several minor offerings from interested friends, we have on hand nearly seventeen . hundred dollars with which to erect a Church on our donated lots. We expect to begin the work of building as soon as the lots have been legally transferred, and trust that our S. Michael's Church will be completed and ready for occupancy on the Fes- tival of the Angels, in September next (the 29th). W^e cannot, by any words which we can use, adequately ex- press our gratitude to our benefactors for relieving us so far of our distress. We shall never think of our colored work, we .shall THE bishop's address. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 24 vithout recalling with thanksgiving to God our ^'---^J-;/^ This is only the beginning of what -^^es, re to do and o, .hat we must do to make our work really ^^^^'^''''^■^^^^ to build a .school and a mission house, and to secure the services of devoted women who will give their lives to these people ancl help to lift them up by precept and example. ^-^^^^^"^^^^ peating the e.xperience of the early missionaries in the uest and north of Europl among our barbarous ancestors can we hope to Christianize and civilize the colored population of Cairo, and in- deed the degraded and ignorant anywhere. We must live among them, we must show them how to hve and how to work, as well as how to pray and 1^«^. '« ^'"S;^ ^ must be patient, very patient; we must not anticipate that our first converts will be model Christians; we "-«* be prepared to be shocked by immor.ilities and indecencies which will be appal- hng sa/ u.- Lst r^rscvar. If it be true that it takes /tr gener- ations to convert the ....,.• into a ..«.W«-that is, tha^^the process of development requires the moulding influences of train- ing and culture to be continued and repeated durmg five succes- sive lives from father to son before the desired result is reached ; surely if this be so, then we ma>- not reasonably anticipate that an ignorant, gross, sensual, immoral negro will pass at once by the grace of the sacraments into a satisfactory Christian. He can be and he must be improved and brought under restraint, but he will never become what we would wish him to be in morals and religion, but his children will make an advance upon his attain- ments in the spiritual life, and in this way progress vviU continue until our colored people will compare fairly well with any other class in the community. We ought to be ready to treat with as much forbearance and patience the poor benighted race of Africa as were exercised towards our forefathers during several centuries. The -to^Wro"! which we are sprung was more promising material with which to work than is the black man with whom we have to deal, and, hence, for this stronger reason, we plead for patience m the ardu- ous task which God has set us to do. We have been thus plam and prolix, perhaps you will say. because we wish to answer in 25 advance unfriendly carping criticism. When our future neo-ro Christians do amiss, pick and steal and indulge in acts of lewd- ness, and the world, through some unhappy representative, points its finger of scorn and sneers, and says, "I told you so; this is your Christian negro, is it? This is the result of your teaching and prayers and sacraments ? Now, you see, it all comes to naught. I told you so! You had better abandon your fruitless labors." We wish to anticipate all this and be ready beforehand with an answer, and now we are: we tell our censor that the vic- tim of vice over whom he exults is not our finality; it is very sad we admit, but it is a stage in our progress. The poor wretch is even now better than he was, he has a sense of sin, a con- sciousness of degradation, and he will arise and try to stand upright; and, besides, the time was, when our Teutonic or Celtic ancestors furnished in Germany, and Ireland, and England, as bad specimens of Christianity as do these poor colored people. We ask for more help in means to enable us to carry out our plans with a view to Christianize and civilize the negroes of Cairo. The Amended Prayer Book, as it comes to us from the Gen- eral Convention of 1883, is officially before us for our considera- tion as a Diocese. The suggested changes are very numerous and, in many cases, minute. As to the propriety and wisdom o^ adopting any changes, minds differ. If this general question is settled in the affirmative, that it would be well to amend and, if possible, improve, then the further inquiry at once arises, are the proposed alterations an improvement? Here, again, we shall be met by a great variety of opinions as to the character of the amendments now in the process of adoption and which are sub- mitted to us for examination before final action is taken in 1886. What one likes another dislikes, and what seems to one a signal gain appears to another a serious loss. We cannot expect unan- imity. In view of the perplexity which surrounds the subject, it seems to us the most judicious course for us, as a Synod, to post- pone the discussion of amendments until next year, and mean- while to appoint a committee who will take the whole matter into consideration and digest it and arrange and simplify it, so that we may, through the help of their labors, conveniently handle and mtelligently dispose of it, and satisfactorily instruct our Deputies THE bishop's address. 26 Amended Prayer Book in the General Convention of 1886. ^Tht subject of an Appellate Court has been .orccd upon ou attention recently and we bring the matter ^° J^^ J'^ "", t that vou may take such action as m your judgment may be the wtlHnd sk-st in the premises. The case stands thus : JA hen ZVonstitution of the Church was adopted, and even doNH to he prTs n ,0" , her General Convention, her highest leg.s lafve Kodv kn'v nothing, and knows nothing of any larger umt than a Ditse ^Ince, thc^ provision is that D.c..s -y instit^utc. ecu- ror the trial of Presbyters and ^-■^-:^-;^-:r:ly nnre wth this provision, that wnuc a ^^tct j Tmb of CO Ls and construct them out of whatever material rmayl- fit. .still, her jurisdiction does not and cannot extend beyond'her own members and, hence any --' ^^ ^^^^f "^ she mav undertake to erect, composed m whole or m P^^^ of per ons beyond her jurisdiction, will be f^ar/y v.,tunfary-t\^^^ .s the ndiv.dual Dioceie has no power to compel the attendance o the parlies named. They may refuse to act and so prevent the or- ganization of the court. .i,„ Province of When the Dioceses, which now compose the P-'oy"^^ « lUinoi met together in Synod, action was cautiously taken S; -t was fondly hoped would avoid all difficulties an secure for the Church an Appellate Court. Accordingly the drau^M of a Canon was, after due consultation, prepared and by - o^^'*-" recommended to the three Dioceses for adoption. It will be ob served hat //.■ /V....V did not institute a court nor attempt to ; ut a court ; it simply recommended to the f^rent Dioceses within its limits to institute, as ike ConsUtuUon per,mts,^.^^\ late Court composed by concert of action thus P-— ^ ^"7;^. of the same persons partly within and partly beyond their re let ve jurisdictions. The draught of a Canon thus prepared Id recommended, and sent down to the Dioceses, was m go^^^^^ faith passed and enacted by our Diocese. It was afterward adopted in the same terms by the Diocese of Quincy. The Do cese of Illinois, however, now Chicago, while it composed its Cpe^te Coun of precisely the same parties as those vvho con stSute the Appellate Court in the Canon passed by the other DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 27 two Dioceses, describes them under different phraseology. For this reason it is alleged that the action of Quincy and Springfield is utterly null and void, and that these Dioceses in consequence have no Appellate Court, while Chicago has. Whether this rea- soning be correct or not, it is not worth while to inquire nor dis- cuss, since, as the matter of serving upon our Appellate Court on the part of all persons outside of our jurisdiction is entirely vol- untary, and some of these are understood to refuse to act in concert with us, our Canon becomes, in consequence, practically a nullity. The matter involved is of very grave moment to the Presby- ters and Deacons of our Diocese. It becomes you to consider what course you will adopt under the circumstances, let our present Canon stand and place it in our Digest from which it was omitted by an oversight, or repeal it and adopt another, the draughts of which I am prepared to sub- mit to you, or, despairing of any concert of action on the part of the three Dioceses, where there must be voluntary agreement if there is to be any practical result, proceed to institute an Appel- late Court composed entirely of persons within the limits of our own Diocese and, therefore, under our own jurisdiction. I leave the matter in your hands as the parties chiefly concerned, assured that you will act with magnanimity and a spirit far removed from any desire to take advantage of the power which the peculiarity of the situation puts in the hands of any one person or body, and will do what you are persuaded will best promote the cause of justice and the welfare of the Church, without the slightest regard to what may seem to have been 'unfortunate in the past or appears to be unpromising in the present. Dear Brethren of the Clergy and Laity, we have detained you long, longer than we had intended, but the subjects discussed are of such vital impor- tance to the welfare and growth of our Diocese and of such infinite moment to you that we did not feel that we could or ought to say less. Doubtless a more skilful hand and an abler • brain could have condensed our matter within half the space and made it the more forcible by the reduction, but in our poor way we have done our best, and may we not, without trying your patience too much, request you to read carefully and thoughtfully o THE bishop's address. We close with reminding you that since last we met the late PresYd n' Bishop of our Church has been called to h,s rest. The RtR V Benjamin Bosworth Smith. Bishop of Kentucky, was a the Le of his decease. May 3.-, .884, the o^^^^J^^ the members of the Anglican Epi-^P^'e Perhaps of aU bran hes of the Church. He was consecrated in ,^-;'.Y-\°? f ^ ^ October i8r and, consequently, held h.s See (or Ji/jnvo ^LZm .nontks. He was withm two weeks of «.ebra - fng his 90th birthday. His great age .s the "^^^^ ■;^"^™f from the'fact that at the time of h,s ordination to the D'acona^ " ,8.7 his health was so delicate that ser.ous apprehensions were e for his life. The hands of W.Uiam White rested on h.s head n c n^ecration, and he con.secrated the present A-stant B,shop^^ New York m . 883. and thus but tu. Unks connect «- ? °™* recently chosen Bishops with John Moore, Abp. of ^-t^^" J- who was raised to the Episcopate in ,775. one luauh ui and ten years ago When it is recollected that the earhest Canon.ca ag^e at w .?h a man can be made a Bishop is tlurty years, the long tr^al of time which the of^cial lives of these two men B.^op White and Bishop Smith, span is the more surpr.smg ; ^^y stand in official dignity between an Archbishop of Canterbury, who wa a Bishop before our nation had its birth and rece.ved ou first Ambassador at Lambeth, and a Bishop who, to-day. .s only en- tering upon his career, and before whom opens a future wh.ch ,s bright with promise. i i^k.^,-c ^Our DiLse is indebted to Bishop Sm.th ^r offioaHa^rs before the first Bi.shop of Illinois came to --'I- -th'" ^he State and hence it is meet that we should pay our tnbu e to h s mem cry as he leaves us, full of years and honors, for the old man s home." visitations and acts. 29 Detailed Account of Visitations and Acts The following is an account of the places visited by us, and acts performed from May the 7th, 1884, to May 6th, 1885, the interval included between the Seventh and Eighth Synods of the Diocese of Springfield. A. D. 1884. May J— Wednesday. 7:30 p. m., we presided at a meeting of the Board of Missions of the Diocese in the guild hall of S. Paul's Church, Springfield. May 8, 9, 10 — TJiursday, Friday^ Saturday. Engaged in preparation of the itinerary for the past Synodal year, assisted by the Rev. D. D. Hefter, Private Secretary to the Bishop. May II — Fourth Sunday after Easter. Decatur, S. John's Church, Rev. W. H. Moore, M. A., Rector. 10:30 a. m., we preached and ordained to the Priesthood the Rev. Smith De- Lancey Townsend, Deacon, Minister in charge of the House of Prayer, Decatur. The Rev. Mr. Townsend was presented by the Rector, who, with the Rev. S. H. Gurteen, assisted in the lay- ing on of hands. We celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 4 p. m., House of Prayer, Decatur. After evensong and a sermon by the Rev. S. H. Gurteen, we confirmed and addressed four candidates, presented by the Rev. S. DeLancey Townsend. 7:30 p. m., the same day, Opera House, Decatur, which had been hired for the occasion, and specially prepared for the service by the Churchmen of Decatur, in order to accommodate a larger number than could be seated in the Church. After evensong, said by the Rector and the Rev. S. H. Gurteen, we preached to a very large assembly. May 14 — Wednesday. Olney. 7:30 p. m., after evensong by 30 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. the Rev. Dean Hoyt.and the Rev.W. T. Whitmarsh, we preached, confirmed and addressed six. M vv . 5-1 transferred the Rev. R. H- G- Huntington to Kan- sas ' the Rev Ihos. II. Gordon to the Diocese of Delaware "' mIv %-Fru/ay. Petersburg, Trinity Church, Rev. John R. Hoist. Rector. 7:45 P- "'■• ^^''' ^^"^'"^^ ^^ '^' ^"'""'- ''' preached, confirmed and addressed five. ^ ,j ^ p ,. M\v 1H-/7//A S,ni./n-uicn. Carlyle, Christ Church. Rev. J. T. Wnght in char-'c S P- m- ^^^' confirmed in private a sick girl. 7:45^ p. m , after evensong by the Rev. J. G, Wright, we preached, confirmed and addressed nine. ^\^^'.^-AsvV/«r. 7:30 p. "'.. Helleville, S. George's Church. Rev F M Clendennin. Rector. After formal renunciation of the errors of the Church of Rome, we received into the Communion of the Catholic Church one woman and gave her our blessing. May 2l—Sundav ajtcr Asausmi: Springfield, S. Pauls Church 1 1 a. m.. we preached, confirmed and addressed seven. rxo p m the same Church, we presided on the occasion of farewell service and sermon by the Rev. K. A. Larrabee. Rector. To the <^reat regret of the Bishop, the congregation and the Clergy of the Diocese, the Rev. Mr. Larrabee felt himself con- strained by a sense of duty to accept work in the Diocese of Chi- cago He was rector of S. Pauls Church. Springfield, from October 1879. up to the present date, and during this period, by the blessing of God, he was enabled to do most effective work in the Parish in laying foundations deep and strong in the spiritual BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 31 life. His example nobly seconded his teaching and the results will be seen and felt for long years to come, we believe forever, in the advance of the Parish in the religious life. May 26 TO 28— Journey to New York. Wrote, on the cars, a tract for publication, entitled " Catholicity and the 39 Articles." May 2Z— Wednesday. 4 p. m., attended meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary in the West building. This meeting was exceedingly interesting from the fact that it was the last occasion of the assembling of the old Board of Trustees as constituted by the Constitution ^dopted in 1821 Henceforward the Board of Trustees, under the new Constitution* adopted by the General Convention in if^83, will be a greatly re- duced body. May 2^—TJuirsdaY. We presided at the annual meeting of the Associate Alumni of the General Theological Seminary con- vened in Sherred Hall in the Seminary grounds. At this meeting the Rev. Dr. Dean, of the Diocese of Albany, was chosen Pro- fessor of the Evidences of Christianity. 12 m., we took part in the service at the laying of the corner stone of the new library of the General Seminary. 8 p. m., Trinity Chapel, New York. We attended the Com- mencement of the General Theological Seminarv. June \ — ]Vhit Sunday. Brooklyn, 10:30 a. m.. Church of the Good Shepherd, Rev. Dr. Cornwall, Rector. We preached and celebrated the Holy P^ucharist. June -i,— Tuesday. Albany, N. Y. 3 p. m., we took part in the service at the laying of the corner stone of All Saints' Cathe- dral by Bishop Doane. June "i— Trinity Sunday. Staten Island, Tompkinsville, St. Paul's Memorial Church, Rev. H. N. Wayne, Rector. 1 1 a. m., after service by the Rector, we preached and celebrated the Holy P^ucharist. 7:30 p. m., in the same church, we preached. June \o— Tuesday. New York city. 10 a. m., we presided at the meeting of the Trustees of the Domestic Committee. 2 p. m., we attended a meeting of the General Board of Mis- sions. 32 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 33 I 'I TTTTTn-ieetincT of the Trustees of the 5 p. ni., we presided at a mttun^ u Church ^^'^;;^^Z.y fron, New York to Springfield. ^\PlXuZ' <^fn-r Tnnity. S. Paul's Church. c ^ fi IH Rev S H Gurteen, Rector. After sermon by the Spnngfield. Rev b^ H _ ^^^.^_^^ ^^^^^ ^.^^^^^ ■Rector we made an appeal lui lhv, UNF .^-Tuesday. We visited Danv.Ue to consult the Rec- tor th^Rev. F. W. Taylor, on several matters of D.ocesan bus. Palmas and parts adjacent, Atn.a, ana r. .^ RishoD of Shan-hai and parts adjacent, China. ;'e iQ-r/^--/^^/- Belleville. From 8 to lO p^m. we he d acc^:;;^with the Parishioners of ^^^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^ ..rence to the conditionemd p^spe.^^^ ^^^-^^ ^ ^^^_ Strlnh^S^^^^ laborious Rector of the Parish, the Re. r W r Van Winkle A reception very pleasant and enjoyable waraft™:;^ ^^^ to the ^Bishop in the Rectory that had ^""j^'it../ S..ia, afur TnnUy. Cheste. Durm, .hei^'ious ni,ht we were the quests of the hos,.itable Wai^den of tL Prison, M. ^f-^-^^^^^^^'^^ we were allowed the privile-e by the courteo v nreach to the prisoners assembled in their Chapel. They num Cd between eight and nine hundred, and were very attentive ^nd eentd L be ^ly interested in the -^i-t ^att^ o^^^^^^^^ Xcourse which was based upon S. Matthew xvi : 26 . ^ or what t a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his '""ntm S Mark's Church. We formally received from the years. We next consecrated the new altar, which was made the Church by a grand-nephew of the Lord Bishop of London, the Rt. Rev. Dr. John Jackson. We also blessed the altar lineni which had been presented by the ladies of the Parish. We preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 6 p. m., after evensong by the Rector, we confirmed and ad- dressed one candidate. ]\5^^2t^—Wed)icsdav. Knoxville, Ills. Attended the com- mencement of S. Mary's School, and at the request of the Prin- cipal made an address to the graduates. It was a great pleasure to attend the exercises in the new Hall, and to see S. Mary's School once more domiciled in its new, capacious and elegant home. The indefatigable Rector, Dr. Leffingwell, deserves ^the thanks of all Churchmen for his persevering and successful labors in the cause of Christian labors. June 26— Thursday. Pekin, S. Paul's Church. 8 p. m, after service by the Rector, the Rev. G. W. West, and the Rev.' A. B. Russell, we preached. June 2%—Saturday. Springfield. We received the Rev. W. T. Whitmarsh, from the Diocese of Western Michigan. June 29— i>". Peters Day, Third Sunday after Trinity. Olney, the Rev. R. B. Hoyt in charge of the Mission. 10:30 a. m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 8 p. m., after evensong by the Missionary, we preached, con- firmed and addressed four. June 1^0— Monday. Mount Vernon, Trinity Church, 8 p. m., Rev. R. B. Hoyt in charge. We preached and confirmed one person. July i— Cairo, Church of the Redeemer. 8 p. m., after even- song by the Ven. Archdeacon Davenport and the Rev. Dean Harrison, we confirmed and addressed eight. July 2— Wednesday. The same Church. 9 a. m., we stood as sponsor for Sidney Seymour Bayley; the baptism was per- formed by the Ven. Archdeacon Davenport. July ^—Thursday. Albion, S. John's Church. 8 p. m., after evensong by the Rector, the Rev. W. H. Tomlins, the Rev. Benj. Hutchins and the Rev. Dean Hoyt, we preached, confirmed and addressed three. July 4^— Friday. Mt. Carmel. 4 p. m., at the request of the VISITATIONS AND ACl'S. 34 _ ^Jt^^rl^^^^^^^ents; we n.ade an address in the open air to the asse.nbled citizens of Mt. Carmcl and .ts v- -t>. ,,,, (.^Fourth Sunday afUr TnnUy. Greenville. Grace Church, the Rev. J. G. Wri.ht. Rector. .0:45 a. m.. we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. ,h ■ Rector we 8 p. m.. the same Church. After even.song by the Rector, we '''t;tj-Monda. Gave consent to the application of Mr^ Chiltenden as a candidate for Holy Orders .n the Diocese of ''7:S- '8-r.-./.r. Racine. Uis. Attended meeting of the Roard of Trustees of Racine College. , j , • ^°']lll,^Wai,usday. Racine. Wis. ,0 a. m.. attended closing exercises of the Grammar School, and at 2 p. m.. commencement exercises of Racine College. . r-u .1 '""^ ,o-n,ftli Sunday after Tnmty. CarlinviUe, S. Paul > Church the Rev, D. D. Hcfter. Deacon in charge. 10:30 a. m preached, celebrated the Holy Kucharist. confirmed and ad- 'Tl^ m.: -sited the County Farm. After service by the Re.. Mr Hefter, we preached in th. open air to the inmates of insti- tution and a large congregation from the town. 8 p. m., after evensong, we preached. Z^ ..^Monday. CarlinviUe. 4 to 6 p. m.. attended a rc- ceo ion at the residence of Mr. H. H. Weer. A large number wer in attendance, and the Parish gives promise of speed y be^ doming self-supporting and the centre of missionary life and influence in the surrounding region e • fi IH ^ Paul's ,ULV ^o-Sixth Sunday afhr Tnmty. bprmgficld, b, Paul s Church. '. . a. m.. we were present and took part in the serv.ce. the Rector preaching the sermon. ,• .• ^r fZ 22-Tucsd:y. We gave consent to the application of Dennis F. Cecil to be admitted a candidate for Holy Orders, and licensed him a Lay Reader. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 35 Church. , , a. m., after matins by the Rector, we preached 4 p. m., the same Church. We baptized three children' ^.^. May and Nellie, daughters of Natlianiel P. and Ada Marv (Semple, Moss, and Harry Evans, son of Solomon and AldS Yori""' '' """ '9~Monday and Tuesday. Journey to New August i~Eightk Sunday after Trinity Newoort Rh.H Island, All Saints- Chapel. After matins by^^the RT^r Van' Deren, we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist iu "ilsf "'X";/ "?■ ^^'^^ — "g- - gave a meditation. August lo~\^„th Sunday after Trinity. Greenwich Conn Chr St Church. ,0:30 a. m., Mr. Francis Lister Hawks Pott can " didate for Holy Orders in the Diocese of New York read X" -service very acceptably, and we preached. 3 P- m., about three miles from the Parish Ch,,,-,-!, min^tered the Holy Communion to an .^^.^C^' 4 p. m.. we attended Sunday School at a Chapel conducted by Mr. Lockwood. and gave an address. This Sunday Schtot reflects great credit upon the earnest layman who, olt of .ea for the Church of God, takes personal supervision of th work 5 p. m. at the Parish Church, after evensong said by Mr p L. H. Pott, we gave a meditation rh.H^'lT'p^''"''''' °^ """ Redeemer, Morristown, Rev. Geo E Chadwell, Rector^ After evensong we gave a med tation August i%— Monday. Newbursr N V ■, r. . the funeral r.{ ft, D T^ , , """^g' ^- ^- 2 p. m., we attended the funeral of the Rev. Dr. John Brown, and at request of the Assistant Bishop of New York we made an address 'and Ud the prayers at the grave. The funeral service was held in S Ge^r is Church, of which the Rev. Dr. Brown had been Rector fo Ire an s,xty-m„e years. He was born ,„ New York city 179 at the time of his death was upward of 93 years of age He be' came Rector of S. Georges Church in is's. havinlprevtusly" VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. m 36 _______ — ♦• T^ieVilrill His life was one of grc.t benefit to the Church of God A„r..,«T 2A— '^ Bartholomew s Day , tlu ai.mi Rector. 7-30 , ,^,^j^. an address. ■"■• :::r f M^mL^ P-ycr by the Rector, we preached VhP same Church. After evenson-. we preached, r'° ^^ "d addres'd u one of these bein. from the Mission ^rrc Td Shepherd Chestertown, Rev. Clen.ent J. Whipple. tZ On thi ocoiion we were the guest of Mr. F. O. Bur^ Rector. Un tn ^ ^^^^ ^ ^ .^^^^^^^^ inasmuch 'Th 1 .rdarhtr our host, a young lady of about twenty as the only da"t'ite ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ._^ p^_.^^,,^^, ^^^ yearsofage h s sUK. be ^^ God had called by His u ^Tsoir tt b e^ c a„v His, and who had faithfully obeyed blessed SP^"t 'o be e ^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ ^^^.^.^^^^ ^^ S^^Lerttt":;.;: she .eaves deso,ate hearts behind her. . Hous'f Mercy, i /a. m.. after Matins by the Chaplam. the Rev. ''%T- w7 .LiTt'h^'-.Comphne and gave a meditation in the 4.?xrBHK .-Monday. Chapel of the House of Mercy^ 7 , m we celebrated the Holy Kuchanst. ass.sted by the Rev. ^'^s^ri..7---^^^^^^^ ^:X^T. I rirUhed and celebrated the Holy ^-rs: P r:;S eLn" nTS- the Wind permiss.on of the Re. ,or we g'ave ; missionary address upon the pressmg needs of the °^T;;:Lfr85— .. PeeWsWi,l.S.Oabriel-s Chapel. We 37 attended on the occasion of the profession of the Sisters of S Mary, by the Assistant Bishop of New York September 12-Friday, Wachung, New Jersey. 2 p. m., we held a service of Benediction of a dwelling house, to be occupied from that day forward by Mr. Wm, H. Pearson and family September 14— Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity. New York city. Church of the Transfiguration, the Rev. Dr. Hougton Rec- tor. We preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist SEPTEMBER ,7, ,8 AND ig-Weduesday to Fnday. Journey to Springfield. ^ September 21-5. Matthew's Day; Fifteenth Sunday after Inntty. Danville, Illinois, Church of the Holy Trinity, Rev F W. laylor, Rector. 10:30 a. m., we preached, ordained Mr. John Robert Rhinelander Robinson, Deacon, and celebrated the Holy hucharist. 7:30 p. m.. the same Church. After evensong by the Rector and the Rev. Mr. Robinson, we preached. September 22~Monday. We spent the morning in visiting the excellent schools connected with Holy Trinity Parish 4 p mm the same Church, we baptized, after the second lesson Alfred kmgsley, son of the Rev. F. W. and Cora L. (Kingsley) laylor. born m Danville, August the 4th, 1884. September li— Sixteenth Smtday after Trinity. Milwaukee Wis., All Saints' Cathedral. 10:30 a. m., by invitation of the Bishop of Wisconsin, we preached on the occasion of his holding an ordination. 7:30 p. m.. we preached again in the Cathedral, at the request of the Bishop of Wisconsin. September 2g~MoHday, Feast of S. Michael and all Angels. Nashotah, Wis. lo a. m., after the Benediction of the bell and the Blessing of the Memorial Cross, we preached from the Cross to a large congregation, who were gathered from the neighborhood and from Milwaukee, and as far as Chicago, to take part in the interesting services. This Cross occupies the site which was formerly covered by the first Altar which was erected by the pioneer missionaries at Nashotah. It belongs to the class known as Preaching Crosses, consequently symbolizes most admirably the purpose of Nashotah— to send forth heralds VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINCiFIELD. I* 38 '^^^:^^Z^o proclaim throughout the world the glorious tid- ings of salvation. T^.^^fnf-^ of 2 p. m. and 8 p. m.. attended meetmgs of the Trustees '"'ttZZo-nes.ay. Whitewater, Wis., S. Luke's Chur h The Rev. S. DeLancey Townsend, Rector. 7:30 P^ jn we preached, and by the generosity of the Rector received the alms for the ^^^^^^^^^y ^''^^Zi^:'Z., All Saints' Cathe- OcTOB^K 2— T/ti/rsdaj'. MilwauKce, vvib., c„:.v, r)e- dral . 2 o'clock noon, we united in marr.age the Rev. Smith De Lancey Townsend and Miss Mary Katharine Cranston Sm.th, m the presence of a large congregation. „ October ^-Fnday. Mansfield, Ills., Chnst Church the Rev. D. W D^sse'r in charge. 7:30 P- m., after Evening Prayer, we nreached confirmed and addressed 7. ^, • „ ' October s-Seventeen^k Sunday after TrmUy. Champaign, Ills 'mmanuel Church; Rector, Rev. D. W. Dresser. M.ss.on- ^a^: .'o 30 a. m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Euchar.st. 5 p. m.. Urbana, Christ Church. After evensong by the Rec- "^•;7rt1hampaign, the same Church. We preached. October 8- H'V Dean Hoyt we preached and confirmed one. After the serv.ce a re- "pdon was tendered the Bishop and was very greatly enjoyed ^^ October ,2-Bghtanth Sunday after Trimiy. Centralia, 111., S. JohirChurch, the Rev. E. N. Webber, Deacon m charge. ,m we preached and celebrated the Holy Euchar.st. At P m we administered the Holy Communion m private to £ Judg'; Hubbard, who was lying very ill at the time _ Her husW and the other members of the family --vecl -t^ ^e. T ittle did we think, at the time, that she would be raided up ^'pa en ly from the bed of death, and, within a f- months he husband who was then apparently in perfect health, would be 39 taken. But so it occurred, and in the death of Judge Hubbard, Postmaster of Centrah'a, the little Mi.ssion lost a steadfast and de- voted friend, whose place we fear will long remain vacant. 7:30 p. m., the same Church. After evensong by the Minister in charge, we preached. October \i—Mo7iday. Mount Vernon, 111., Trinity Church. -j.^o p. m., after service by Dean Hoyt and the Rev. Mr. Web- ber, we preached. October 14— 7/^r.y^/^j/. Fairfield. 7:15 p. m., after evensong by Dean Hoyt and the Rev. Mr. Tomlins, we preached and con- firmed one. October 15 — Wednesday. The same place. 7 a.m., we cele- brated the Holy Eucharist in the house of Mrs. Talbott. 7:15 p. ni., after evensong by the Dean and the Rev. Mr. Tomlins, we preached. October 16— Thursday. Albion, S. John's Church, the Rev. W. H. Tomlins, Rector. 7 p. m., after evensong by the Rector and the Rev. Dean Hoyt, we preached. October xj— Friday. Mount Carmel. Passed the day in at- tendance upon the exercises in S. Maur's Hall. They were exceedingly creditable and gave us strong hope that the school will prove an abundant success and lasting blessing to Mt. Carmel and its neighborhood. 7 p. m., in attendance on the reception tendered us at the house of Capt. Hutcheson. October i %—Saturday. We visited, under the escort of Capt. Hutcheson, the improvements which are being made under the auspices of the general government in the channels of the Wabash and White rivers. 7:30 to II p. m., we were the guests of the teachers and pupils of S. Maur's Hall who, greatly to our delight, gave us an elegant reception in their school building, which was thrown open and illuminated for the occasion. October ig— Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity. Mt. Carmel, S. Paul's Church, the Rev. Dean Hoyt, Rector. 10:30 a. m., after service by the Dean, we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7:30 p. m., after evensong by the Rector, we preached with VISITATIONS AND ACTS. 40 s'^'Z:;;^;:;;^^^;^'^^ H.11, and confirmed ""'OCTOBEK 20-.Uo>uiay. Wo passed the morning in attendance on sTaur-s Ha,,, and made an address to the chHdrcn on the '" Tp t";,f vlr We attended a receptK. .iven m our honor'through the hospitahty of Mr. and Mrs. At.ood. Th.s WIS lartrCv attended and great,y enjoyed. ( ctob'ek 2,-7-««Ar. McLeansboro, S. James Church ^thc Rev LI Mac in charge. 7 P- -- ^ftor evensong by he Rev. Mr Mce, and the admini.stration of adult bapt.sm by the Rev. ''^O^cSrrtvt. Metropolis. ,30 p. m after evensong by the Rev. Dean Hoyt and the Rev. H. Edwards, we preached, confirmed and ^^dd-ssed two. _ ^^^ ^^ ^ ^^.,j.^ assild r De'u, Hoyt and the Rev. H. Edwards, we adm.n.s- tered the Holy Communion to 10 persons. Rev J B Harri.son, Rector. After morn.ng prayer by the Rec- tor we preached, confirmed and addressed three. 7 p m Carbondalc, S. Andrew's M.ss.on. the Rev. Dean Harrison in charge. We preached and confirmed one person. "X:.:"k 37--./.«./.. We spent the day in efforts to st,r up the people of Carbondale to build, w.thout delay a Church. OCTOBEK i^-Fridar. Eve of All Saints. Cathedral of All Saints 30 p. m., by 'request of the Bishop of Wiscons.n. we pr^hed^on tile subject of the distinction between Roman.sm and '"nI™ .-Sa.r,iay. All Samts' Day. We assi.sted m the • V All ^-lints' Cathedral. The Bishop of Tennessee was r;" ht a:d We tre all greatly pleased to hear the annountt:; of Dean Spalding that the debt upon the Cathedral property had been entirely paid. MlhvAukee November 2-ru'a,ty-Jirst Snudar after Tnnity. Milwaukee, cathedral of All Saints. .0:30 a. m. we -s.sted at U^e^ser^^^^^^^ 11 i-,.fr-li rS tht^ history ot the L^atnearai The sermon, which was a .sketch ot tiic n . lo > was dehvered by the Very Rev. Dean Spalding. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 41 3 p. m., we addressed the assembled Sunday Schools of the city in the Cathedral. November '^,—Saturday. Springfield, S. Paul's Church. 5 p. m., after second lesson we baptized Mary Seymour, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. E. L. Merritt, born June i, 1884. November 9 — Twmtv-sccond Sunday after Trinity. Spring- field, S. Paul's Church. 1 1 a. m., after service by the Rev. S. H. Gurteen, Rector, we preached. 4 p. m., the same Church. At the request of the Rector, we addressed the Sunday School. November \q— Monday. At the Bishop's residence, Spring- field. 7:30, p. m. we attended a meeting of the Committee on the subject of the Appellate Court. November II— 7>/r.s7%. Springfield, S. Paul's Church. An- nual meeting of the Provincial Synod of Illinois. Opened with a Celebration of the Holy Plucharist. The session lasted from 11:30 a. m. to I p. m., when recess was taken for lunch, and from 2:30 to 5 p. m., when the Synod adjourned. 8 p. m., in the Guild room, we attended a meeting of the Board of Missions of the Diocese. November \2— Wednesday. Conference during the day of the Deans and Archdeacons of the Diocese. 8 p. m., meeting of the Trustees of the Orphanage. We nom- inated the Trustees in behalf of the Diocese of Springfield, Mr. John W. J. Quinlan, of Decatur, and H. H. Candee, of Cairo, and we agreed to change the name from S. Paul's to the Orphanage of the Holy Child. November x-^— Thursday. Pekin, S. Paul's Church. 7:30 p. m., after evensong by Rev. G. W. West. Rector, and Dean Hall, we preached. November \^— Friday. Havana, 111. S. Barnabas' Mission. The Rev. Dempster Davidson, Presbyter of the Diocese of Quincy, in charge. 7:30 p. m., after evensong by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed eight. This visitation was made very solemn by the fact that our host, Mr. Hill Campbell, who was apparently in perfect health at the time we were his guest, died within two weeks afterwards. November 16 — Twenty-third Sunday after Trinity. Petersburg. 42 VISITATIONS AND ACT.- BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 43 Trinity Church, the Rev. J. R. Hoist, Rector, ii a m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rector. . , , 3 p. m., wc baptized Blair Wingfield. infant son of James and Nannie Rainey (Brahm) Wilmot. 7 p. m., after evensong by the Rector, we preached, con- firmed and addressed three. November \^— Monday. Mason City, 7:30 P- m., >n La Farge Hall, we held our first service in this place. The night was very inclement and only a few were out. The Rev. Dean Hall and the Rev. Mr. Hoist said evensong and we preached. November xZ-Tuesdav. Delavan. 7:309. ni., service was held in the Methodist Church, kindly loaned for the occasion After evensong by the Rev. Dean Hall, we preached. The im- pression made seemed to be ver>- favorable, and we were earn- estly requested to visit them again. November ig-Wcdncsday. Atlanta. 7 p. m., in the Methodist Church, courteously loaned for the occasion, after service by the Rev. Dean Hall, we preached. November 20— Thursday. Mount Pulaski. In the Univer- salist Church, which we were requested to occupy, after the sec- ond lesson, we baptized two adults; preached and confirmed two. ^ • 4.U NOVEM BER 2 1 -Friday. P. Ikhart, 7 P- m-. after service in the Campbellite Church by the Rev. Dean Hall and the Rev. Mr. Hefter we preached. We were courteously entertained, on this, our first visit to Klkhart, by Mr. Gillette and his estimable family. ^ , .,, November z^-Sumiay next before Advent. Jacksonville, Trinity Church, the Rev. Dr. Easter, Rector. 10:30 a. m. after Morning Prayer by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and ad- dressed six. 7 p. m., the same Church. After evensong by the Rector, we o reached November 27-Thursday, Thanksgiving. Terra Haute, Indi- ana S. Stephen's Church, Rev. Dr. Delafield, Rector. 10:30 a. m the Rector assisting in the .services, we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist, 8 p. m., Paris, Grace Church. The Rev. Dr. Delafield kindly accompanied us on our visit to this Parish, and assisted in the services. After the second lesson we baptized James PIdward, infant son of p:dward and Alice (McQuay) Tanner, and preached, confirmed and addressed four, presented by the Rev. Dr Dela- field. We desire here to place on record our grateful acknowledg- ment to the Rev. Dr. Delafield for his valuable services in visit- ing and officiating during the autumn, at great personal incon- venience, at this Parish. November 28 — Friday. 9 a. m., we met by appointment the Vestry of Grace Church, and after consultation arranged for stated meetings of the body during the coming year. 7 p. m., Mattoon, Trinity Church, the Rev. Dr. Thrall in charge. After evensong by the Rector, we preached, confirmed md addressed two. November 2g— Saturday. 10 a. m., met the officers of Trin- Xy Mission, Mattoon, and arranged for a more efficient manage- ment of the work. November 1,0— First Sunday in Advent, S. Andrew's Day. Lincoln, Trinity Church, Rev. James PI Hall, Rector. 10:30 a. m., the Rector assisting in the services, we preached and cele- brated the Holy Eucharist. 4 p. m., we met by appointment the Parishioners in the Church, and conferred with them in reference to the finances. 7:30 p. m., after evensong by the Rector, we preached, con- firmed and addressed three. December \— Monday. Lincoln. 2 p. m., at the house of Mr. Hoblitt, we baptized Lucile Beatrice, daughter of James S. and Louise M. Hoblitt. This baptism was administered in the house owing to sickness. We also confirmed at the same time one person in private. December t^— Friday, Springfield, S. John's Chapel, the Rev. Thos. Hines in charge. 7 p. m., after evensong by the Mis- sionary, we preached, confirmed and addressed five. December 7 — Second Sunday in Advent. Danville, 111., Church of the Holy Trinity, the Rev. F. W. Taylor, S. T. B., Rector. 10:30 a. m., after service by the Rector, assisted by 44 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPKINOFIELD. 45 >\ \\ Rev. Messrs. Coe and Almquist. we preached, confirmed and addressed four, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7 p. m.. the saipe Church. After evensong by the Rector and the Rev. Mr. Almquist, we preached. December ^—Monday. We passed the morning- in visiting the Cathedral and other schools at Danville. 7 p. m., Philo. After evensong said by the Rev. Dean Dresser, we preached. December g— Tuesday. Thomasboro, S. Thomas' Mission. 7 p. m., in the school house which is used for services, after evensong by the Rev. Dean Dresser, we preached and confirmed one. December \o—\\\'d?iesday. Champaign, Emmanuel Church, the Rev. D. W. Dresser. Rector. After evensong by the Rev- Dean Dresser, we preached and confirmed one. The same day we received the Rev. Dr. William J. Frost, from the Diocese of Delaware, and gave our consent to the con- secration of the Rev. Dr. Paret, as the Bishop of Maryland. December i \ — Thursday. The same Church. 8 p. m., united in marriage Mr. Harry M. Cornell, of Carthage, Mo., and Miss Sabra Eoster Tewkesbury, of Champaign, 111. December \2— Friday, to December /p, Friday.. Visit to New Orleans, in company with the Rev. J. B. Harrison. Dean of Chester, and his wife. December x^— Third Sunday ifi Advent. New Orleans, La- II a. m.. Calvary Church, after Morning Prayer by the Rector, the Rev. Dr. bouglas. and the Rev. Dean Harrison, we preached. ViY.^Y.^^Y.K 2\^Fourth Sunday in Advent , S. Thomas' Day. Anna, 111., S. Anna's Mission. After Morning Prayer by the Rev. Dean Harrison, we preached. After the service we held a con- ference with the leading members of the Mission in reference with securing a Missionary and building a Church. 7 p. m.. Carbondale. S. Andrew's Mission. After evensong by Dean Harrison, we preached, and lield a conference with the Parishioners for the same objects as at Anna. ^ . December 2^— Christmas Day. Springfield. S. Paul's Church, I I a. m., we preached the Rev. S. H. Gurteen, M. A., Rector, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist 7:30 p. m., S. John's Chapel, Springfield, the Rev. Thos. Hines, Missionary. We attended the exercises of the Christmas Tree and made an address. December 2^~/nnocenfs Day; the first Sunday after Christ-, mas. Alton, S. Paul's Church, the Venerable F. M. S. Taylor, Archdeacon of Alton, Rector. 10 a. m.. we held a Benediction of a litany desk, two vases and book rest ; offerings recently made by devoted Parishioners to the honor of God. for the use of the Church. 10:30 a. m., after service by the Venerable Archdeacon, we preached. 8 p. m., Edwardsville, S. Andrew's Church, the Venerable Archdeacon Taylor in charge. After service by the Archdeacon, we preached. December 29— Carlinville. S. Paul's Church, the Rev. D. D. Hefter, Deacon in charge. After evensong by the Rev. Deans Hall and Whitmarsh, the Rev. Dean Simpson, of Blooming- ton, preached an excellent sermon, and we confirmed one, an'd made an address to the congregation. December ^o— Tuesday. The same Church. 10 a. m., we ordained to the Priesthood the Rev. D. D. Hefter, Deacon;' as- sisted in the laying on of hands by the Venerable Archdeacon Taylor, and the Rev. Deans Simpson, Hall and Whitmarsh. The Venerable Archdeacon Taylor preached the sermon, and the Rev. Dean Whitmarsh presented the candidate. There were also present among the laity Dr. R. N. Lawrence, of Lincoln, and Mr. Daniel Browne, the exemplary verger of the Cathedral m Springfield. A very large and successful reception was held at the hospitable mansion of Dr. Head in honor of the new Priest. December ^i — Wedjiesday. Jacksonville, Trinity Church, the Venerable Archdeacon P:aster, Rector. 10:30 a. m., we con- secrated a new and beautiful altar of carved black walnut, erected by the Rector and his family in memory of Frederick William Easter, who died in Jacksonville, August 18, 1880, aged nine- teen and a half years. We preached, confirmed and addressed four, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. in 46 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. 'ii BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 1885 January \—Thuriday\ Feast of the Circumcision. Mt. Pu- laski the Rev. Jas. R Hall. Missionary in charge. At the house of Mrs. Hubbard, after a brief service by the Missionary, we con- firmed and addressed three. „ , r lANUVRV 2-Fndar. Jerseyville. Church of the Holy Cross, the Rev. Dean Whitmarsh in charge. 7 P- m., after evensong by the Dedn, we preached. January ^-Second Sunday after Christmas. Carrollton. Trinity Church, the Rev. Dean Whitmarsh in charge. 11 a. m.. we held a benediction of a massive brass lectern presented by h.s family in memory of the late Judge Hodges. After service by the Dean we confirmed and addressed three, and celebrated the Holv l-",ucharist. 7 p m Tersevville. Church of the Holy Cross. After cere- mony by Dean Whitmarsh, we preached, confirmed and ad- dressed three. . J.\NU\KY 5 TO i^— Monday to Thursday. In company with Mr G K Copeland, of Springfield, we went to New York to at- tend an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Gen- eral Theological Seminary, and to look after other important business. , ,, a^ January ii—Tncsdav. New York City, Bible House. At- tended meetings of the Board of Missions, and presided at the January i^—Sccond Sunday after the Epiphany. New York, Church of the Transfiguration, the Rev. Dr. Houghton, Rector. After service by the Rev. Dr. Houghton and his assistant, we preached. ^t i 8 p. m., the same day. House of Mercy, b. Mary Magda- lene's Chapel. We said the Compline office and gave an address to the Sisters and inmates. January ig— Monday. 7 a. m., in the same Chapel, we cele- brated the Holy Eucharist. January 2?>— Wednesday. New York. Chapel of the Gen- eral Theological Seminary. S'-SO p. m., we took part in the even- ing service on the occasion of a visit of the Bishop of Kentucky, who delivered a very interesting address to the Faculty and Students. February 2— Monday, Feast of the Purification. General Theological Seminary, New York. 5:30 p.m., by invitation of the Dean, after Evening Prayer, we delivered an address to the P^ac- ulty and Students. Y^v.^\5KK\ ^—Wednesday, to Friday, 6th. Journey to Springfield. February %—Sexageshna. Springfield, III., S. Paul's Church, the Rev. S. H. Gurteen, Rector. 1 1 a. m., after matins by the Rector, we preached. 4 p. m., the same Church. After evensong by the Rector, we addressed the Sunday School. February (^—Monday. Vandalia, 111. After evensong by the Rev. J. G. Wright, of Greenville, we preached. February 10— Tuesday. Effingham, S. Mary's Mission. After evensong by the Rev. Mr. Wright, we preached and confirmed one. After the service a very interesting and profitable recep- tion was held at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Scott. P^EBRUARY II — (Fr^//,'j-^^j/. Greenville, Grace Church, the Rev. J. G. Wright, Rector. 7 p. m., after evensong by the Rec- tor, we preached. F'ebruary 12— Thursday. Collinsville, Chri.st Church, the Rev. J. G. Wright, Rector. 7:15 p. m., after evensong by the Rector, we preached. February ii^— Friday. Springfield, 111. We held a long con- ference with a presbyter in reference to his own affairs. February \^~Quinquagesima Sunday. Bunker Hill, Christ Church, the Rev. Philip McKim. Rector. After matins by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed five, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7 p- m., the same Church. After evensong by the Rector, we preached. February \e— Monday. \\ a. m., alter Morning Prayer by the Rector, we preached in the same Church. From 2'to 5 p. m., we attended a reception at the Rectory, most abundantly supplied by the ladies of the Parish. VISITATIONS AND ACTS. 48 ~~Z^ p. m.. the Tmc day, Gillespie, S. John's Church, the Rev PWlip McKim. Rector. After evensong by the Rev. Mr. McKim. we preached and confirmed one, February Ki-Ash Wednesday. ^P'-'"Sfi'-''d. ^- P^' '^ Church. After matins by the Rector, we preached and celebrated the Holv Kucharist. Febru.-vrv x^Tkursday. The same Church. 8:30 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. Febku.^kv 20-FnA,'. Springfield. .:30p. m., we v.s.ted b. Agatha's School, and gave an instruction to the pupils. 7:30 p. m., S. Paul's Church. The Litany was sa.d by the Rev. Dr. Smedes. and we preached. cn^menfs Ffbru.'VRV 2--Fiysl Sunday m Lent. Chicago, b. Clement s Church the Rev. Canon Knowles. Rector. . . a. m., after .service by the Rev. Dean Gray, of Racine, we preached. 7:30 p. m.. Church of the Ascension. Rev. E. A. Larrabee. Rector After evensong we preached. FEBKt;.^RV ^^Tuesday, S. Matthias' Day. Detroit. Mich S Johns Church. We attended and took part in the services at the consecration of Dr. Worthington as Bishop of Nebra.ska. March x-Seeond Sunday .n Lent. Mattoon, "1. Trinity Church, the Rev. Dr. Thrall. Rector. . . a. ";■ a-isted ,n the service by the Rector, we preached and celebrated the Holy 7 n m' we took part in evensong, and the Rector preached. March 2-Mondav. Areola. Christ Church. 3:30 P- "i., at the house of Dr. Polk, on account of illness of ^^e children, we baptized Robert Collins and John Luther. Jr., children of Dr. John Luther and Cora Justice (Blackwell) Polk. 7 p m the same Church. We said the Office and preached. U^Kcn i-Tuesdav. Mattoon, Trinity Church. 7 p. m., after service by the Rector, we preached and confirmed five March 6-Fnday. Chester. S. Mark's Church, the Rev. G. W. G. Van Winkle, Rector. 7 P- ■"., after evensong by the Rec- tor we oreached. ^, . March 8-rW Sunday in Lent, The same Church. 7:30 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. BISHOP OP^ SPRINGFIELD. 49 10:30 a. m., after matins by the Rector, we preached, con- firmed and addressed ei<:ht. 7 p. m., after evensong by the Rector, we preached. March ic,— .Fourth Sunday in Lent. Paris, Grace Cliurch, the Rev. John R. R. Robinson, Deacon in charge. 10:30 a. m.', after the second lesson, we baptized three adults, namely: Miss Anna D. Geohegan, Miss Virginia Griffith and Miss Kate Mc- Carthy, and two infants, John Chester and Birdie Ray, children of Mr. R. L. and Mrs. F. Pattison. We preached and celebrated the Holy PZucharist. 3:30 p. m., after evensong by the Deacon, we preached, con- firmed and addressed five. March \6— Monday. 9 a. m., we met by appointment the gentlemen of the Parish to consult in reference to financial affairs. March 22— Fifth Sunday in Lent. Cairo, Church of the Re- deemer, the Venerable Archdeacon Davenport, Rector. 1 1 a. m., assisted in the services by the Rector and the Rev. Dr.' Smedes, we preached and celebrated the Holy P:ucharist. 7:30 p. m., the same Church. After evensong by the Rector, and a sermon by the Rev. Dr. Smedes, we confirmed and ad- dressed 10. March 27,~ATonday. We spent the morning in looking at different lots proposed for the Chapel for S. Michael's Mission for the colored people in Cairo. We finally fixed upon the loca- tion which seems by all means the best, and four lots were here generously donated to us by Capt. Taylor and the company which he represents. March 24~Tuesday. Champaign, Emmanuel Church, Rev. D. W. Dresser, Rector. 7:30 p. m., after evensong by the Rec- tor, we preached, confirmed and addressed three. March 2S~Wednesday, Feast of the Annunciation. The same Church. 9 a. m., matins were said. 10 a. m., Mr. Robert McKellar, Jr., was ordained by us to the Diaconate. The candi- date was presented by the Rev. W. F. Lewis, Rector at La Grange, in the Diocese of Chicago, and we preached the sermon and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The presence of the Rev. Mr. Lewis on this occasion was very gratifying to us all and es- pecially to the new Deacon, inasmuch as the Rev. Mr. McKellar i-' U ■ 'I it .Q VISITATIONS AND ACTS. came into the Church from the Methodists -^er the i^^^^^^^^^ of the Rev Mr. Lewis, when he was Rector of S. P^^f.^ ^ C^"'"'*' Pe tkm N, Y, After the service a reception was kmdly g.ven fn honor 'of the new Deacon, at the hospitable mans.on of Mr. and Mrs. Noghton. ^ ^ 7-,o p m Thomasboro, S. Thomas' Mission, the Rev. U. W Dresser 'in charge. After evensong by the missionary, we pr^he^d confirm'ed and addressed three. After the service we held a conference with the people in reference to building the ""^T^.CH 26-TkursJay. Rantoul, S. Paul's Church, the Rev. Mr. McKellar, Deacon in charge. 7:30 P- •-• after -ensong by the Rev. Dean Dresser and the new Deacon, the Rev. Mr^ Mc Kellar we preached and confirmed six. We are glad to record rt-, , J, new R.C.O. '^^^y^^^' n^.t without a Rectory. ^, . ... u ■, ^ m after March 27-Fnday. Mansfield, Christ Church. 7 P- "J. after evensong bv the Rev. Dean Dresser and the Rev. Mr. McKel- lar le preached. We were entertained on this occasion by Mrs. M^nsfidd, who, we regret to say, was ill. Had it not been fo her exertions the Church in this place would never have been built, nor the services maintained. , r. v nu 1, • • March 2* ;'M SUMMARY. 55 Total Confirmations for the Synodal Year 280 Total Confirmed by us since our consecration 4,8 11 Total Confirmed in the Diocese of Springfield i,goo Occasions of holding Confirmation 5. Total number of occasions since our consecration egg Marriages ^ Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist ^2 Consecration of Bishops attended j Ordinations — Deacons, 2 ; Priests, 2 ; . ^ Benediction of Church Furniture, occasions ^ Consecration of Altars Meetings attended of Trustees j„ Commencements of Colleges, etc., attended , Consent given to Consecration of Bishops 5 Persons publicly received from the Roman Obedience 2 Visits to Public Institutions g Lectures delivered in aid of Churches 5 Clergy removed to other Dioceses received from other Dioceses g added by Ordination Present number of Clergy Candidates for Holy Orders Parishes and Missions, last report c . New Missions added Total Parishes, etc Church Schools ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE RT. REV. GEORGE F. SEYMOUR S. T. ]}., LL. D., BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD, TO THE NINTH ANNUAL SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE, MAY 4, 1886. BELLEVILLE : SOUTHERN ILLINOIS PUBLISHING COMPANr. 1886. I ADDRESS. I The fragrance of the Easter flowers is still fresh upon •our Altars, and life and ininiortality, brought to light throu-h the resurrection of Jesus Christ, still form the absorbinl"bly with the blood of the paschal lamb, with which the lintels andthedoor- posts of the houses, where His people dwelt, were anointed 6 bishop's addkkss. II DIOCESE OF SPRINOFIELD. Fifteen hmulrcd voars before Christ the fiM Paschal .Moon looked down upon the siiving sijrn, the blood smeared upon the lintels uud the door-posts of the houses of the captive children of Isreal, whom the death-angel in conseciuenee could not harm, and the corpses of the first born, slain throughout the land of Egypt, from the first born of the king upon his throne to the firstborn of the bondwoman in the dungeon, on whose houses the protecting blood was not foun the feast." * The Easter Moon teaches us, that God's Church is not a creation of yesterday, the product of the last three hundred years, the result in any way of man's best thought. The Easter Moon carries us back by one great sweep full aftMiifcfe^-'-^' •""="- BISHOP S ADDRESS. three thousand four hundred years into the past, and bids us look by htT pale light at (rod's church in the wilderness, iden- tical with ourselves. We speak of events as old, which happened a century ago, and when in this new world two hundred years are reached, we are awed by such venerable antiquity. It is well for us, if we would preserve a feeling of reverence for the monuments of the past, that we should take our journey from the west towards the rising sun. Then we shall view with interest the relics of our colonial history, which carry us back perchance to Plymouth Rock in 1620, or Jamestown in 1607. When we cross the sea a more august anticjuity awaits us, and we become familiar with buildings, whose age is six, seven, and eiorht hundred years ; we visit scenes, which are memorable for events, which happened a thousand, fifteen hundred, and even eighteen hundred years ago, and we are shown in local museums coins which were found on the spot, bearing a date of more than two thousand years. Still as we go east the past lengthens out before us, and on European soil we may find trophies, which take us back to the age of Ilesiod and Homer. Two thousand eight hundred years is an immense tract of time in human experience, but those who were living then ia the days of Solomon and David kept their paschal feast, and killed their lambs and marked their lintels and door-posts with blood, as their fathers had done before them, and then it was that the sacred poet sings of God's faithfulness, as he lifts his eyes to the skies and is greeted by the presence of the Paschal Moon, ''He shall stand fast for evermore as the moon, and as faithful witness in heaven." Still even then at that distant time we are more than six hundred years away from the insti- tution of the Passover in Egypt, fifteen hundred years before the birth of Christ. Let it be rememi)ered that then our Easter Moon received her appointment to rule in a grander way the night of this world, and tell, as year by year she came to her assigned place, "the morning cometh" ; then God joined her by an everlasting decree to the central fact in human history. DIOCESE OF 8P1UNGFIELD. in .nd.v,dual experience, and the economy of His Church, the death and resarrect.on of Jesus Christ, and then lie made her bear witness ,n heaven to the same truth, which the slau^h- t red lamb, and the broken bread and the outpoured wine attest on earth, that His sacrifice upon the cross is the fruU ul source of all our blessings. Thus, the Easter Moon bl nd into one Jew.sh and Christian history, and gives us a period wh,ch by .ts vastness, makes the oldest governments an^ inS tufons outside of the church seem to be\ut of yesterda" Churlh is /I /"" " *'' P^'"'"*'^'^' "'*-- '^-' God's Church .s Ilts creation, not man's. In carrying on her tradi t.on fr«m age to age of what God wrought in E.yptb; the .t'lt: f r.-'^,^--. ^''e procirims in utmiltll anguage the prmc.ples on which He built His Church He egislated for her, He commissioned her officers. He iLnZ her ,nst.tut,ons, and made them imperative. He appointed her rites, and imparted to them their signifi^u.ce. '' see God'ctlt"^"" '""*' '"'' ^''' '"^ ^»"^P*' ^^ l»'-« -« see Go calling His servants and giving them their commission and clothing them with office, and giving them the power t oZk miracles as the certificate of their bJng authorLd to alt „ H.» name: here we see God dealing with an entire peopi " whom He had chosen, and whom He reganis as His no because they thought alike, or Joined themsflv to'eth 'in a voluntary association, but because they obeyed Hi. voice -^ avowed themselves as His. by owningHis authori y n dT;. the gs which He commanded: there we see God'^^ppoS.l a St «rV"^ -t obligatory forever upon all geneLtions. a^nd Zi! tC '"''f'^'r'^' ' t^-f oW meaning, historic as p^'nt- 'ng to the past, and prophetic as pointing to the future and bv fh M ^ T commemorated, the saving from death Pharaoh s"'; 1 *'' '^'"•^^' ''^"'' ^"^ '^^ <^«''--nce fr m ec io. f i',^"'^J=-'-V"'«"ed in the crucifixion and resur- ■^.sto, ic events become the basis of a fresh and final prophecy 10 BlSJlOr's ADDKESS. which will be fulfilled in the rcsurroction at the last great clay, when the an-'el of death will have no power to hurt those who are marke.l with the sign of the Son of man. and they shall be delivered in body and soul from the bondage of Pharaoh s antitype, the devil, and enter upon the enjoyment of their eternal Easter: there we see God, not only appomtmg tho Paschal Feast, but condescending to give minute directions as to all the details. He specifies the lamb, the kind of lamb, the time when it is to be killed, the use to be made of its blood, and how and where it is toheapplied. the hyssop and the bamsh- ment of leaven. Thus, the Easter Moon tixes our gaze on E-ypt on that fearful night to His foes, whendeath was strik- in"^ down the chief of all their strength, and that blessed night to° His people, when they were making ready for their departure from slavery and misery, and we see exhibited as m a picture the chart of the principles upon which God consti- tuted, and administers his Church, and we know that these continue essentially tho same to this day, because we know that "He shall stand fast for evermore as the moon, and as the faithful witness in heaven." The central fact remains the same, "the Lamb of God slain from the foundation of the world." The plan of salvation of which He is the subject remains the same from its inception to its completion, it is developed, and passes in its glorious progress from stage to 8tarcssion of this unity, in that all the diverse element, which make up the sacred volume fron. Genesis to Revelation' are maaschal lambs, which by God's command S; r .''i" ^^^-^-^<^own again, after an inter, of hf teen hundred years, as the sun was darkened at hi^h noon ;uid It shone by divine permission upon Jerusalem and Calv^^ It looked down ui>on the deliverance of mankind from the power of the evil and the curse of sin by the shedding o me precious blood of Jesus Christ, the true Pasc^hal L^mb vorld It IS Easter, upon millions of faithful Christians, who hear its voice and obey its behest to keep the Fea^t It IS to them and to us God's witness in the sky to past -nts which are now matters of histoi,, and at L J!^ ime the prophet of future events, which will be fulfilled in the general resurrection at the last great day. God nnkes the Easter Moon the visible sign in the heavens of tL" t Toir; "' "^ '''' r'^^"^' '""^ ^^--^^ ^' His eternafsol "poi the cross, and His resurrection from the tomb. He sets her to ru^the nightof sinand sorrow anddeath, which shrouds h'; Z''r 'f ""^' ""'''' ^^^ ^'^'^^^^^ ^^^ »— from wlhil" J^^ '''^''''' ''^" '''^^ ^"^^ '^' everlasting day, Hhich will shine upon the redeemed in heaven. Thus the realm of material nature is wedded to the king- 14 BISHOP S AUDKESS. doni of grace, and God unites the Sun and Moon and Stars to Himself and u=i, and associates them witli His uncreated deity, His sacrifice on the Cross in human nature, His liride, the Church, His saints in glory ; from heaven He passes to earth, and sanctifies water to the mystical washing away of sm, and bread and wine to give us spiritually the Body and Blood of His dear Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. What God hath joined together let not man attempt to put asunder. If the whole creation groaneth, and travailcth in pain together unti now with us, who are plunged in sin and misery, it is a blessed thine; to know, that God hath woven a net-work of sympathy between the same creation and ourselves, in the work of redemption, and caused the water, and the bread and wine on earth, and the sun and moon and stars in the sky to rejoice with us, and bring to eye, and heart and soul spiritual bless- in<^s from the the kingdom of grace. The Easter Moon then, as'Go.l unites her to the blood of the paschal lamb slain in Ecrypt three thousand four hundred years ago, and the blood of the LamboftJod shed on Calvary more than eighteen hundred years ago. fitly and grandly illustrates the law, which reigns in all (rod's economies, and which culminates in the perfection of its o|)eration in the Holy Sacraments, that out- ward and visible things are signs of inward and spiritual reali- ties. Let this suffice. Our Easter Moon has taught us the unity of God's Church, the antiquity of God's Church, the divine origin of God's Church, and the perfection of (iod's Church in ^taking all elements of creation into her embrace, and crowning them with honor and glory and giving them expres- sion through matter in the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Let the Easter'^.Moon now lead us to Paradise, and fix our thoughts upon those, whom God has called since last we met, and who may justly claim the tribute of loving remembrance ut our hands. The Bishop of Easton, the Rt. Rev. Henry Champlin Lay, fell asleep in Jesus on the 17th of September last, in the DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 15 fe2d year of his age. Rarely are the characteristics of firm- ness and gentleness combined and poised as they were in him His attractive power was marvellous, his voice, his manner, the expression of his face, his method of approach to others. in the presentation of his thoughts and feelings in conversation and discourse, threw a spell upon all, who heard him, and made them At. friends. At the same time few men were more determined in their purpose than he. His face was set like a flint, and one, who was a stranger to him, would scarcely supp-se that it would be a difficult task to prevail over one who spoke wi-th that low sweet voice, but in the event he found that Bishop Lay stood like a rock. It was his safeguard in the possession of this perilous trait of character, for firmness n. an unscrupulous and ignorant person degenerates into obsti- nacy hat he was a truly godly man and well furnished with good learning His influence, as might be expected, was great m his D.ocese, in the House of BLshops, and in the Church at large. Bishop Lay will be greatly missed in every circle where he had a place. It is fortunate for us, that he has left behind hin, so much of his best thought, in the form of sermons, tracts and other publications. ^\'hatever he wrote was valuable, and his name will be dear to many, who never saw his face, through the comfort and instruction which they jvil derive fmm his writings. This Diocese is indebted to Bjshop Lay for the manly, judicious and excellent sermon, which he preached on the occasion of the Consecration of its hist l.ishoi) in rriiiity Church, New York. Another member of our Episcopate was called to his rest '" the person of Bishop Young of Florida, who deceased far ■ way frnm h,,me and family, and as good Bishop Leighton ayed he might die, in an inn in New York City, on the 15th November last in the GGth year of his age. In the place of 1..S birth, and his Diocese, Bishop Young united the ''x-tremes of North and South. He was born in Maine, and he nes.de.l over Florida. Circumstances gave him rare oppor- tunities of promoting friendly relations with the Kusso-Greek ^BSfeBMSaaaiiyMaiairti u BISIIOr S ADDRESS. Church, and he improved them, and made his name conspicu- ous both as Presbyter and Bishoi) hy the lively interest, which he took, in the cause of intercommunion between the Anglii^an and the Eastern Branches of the Catholic Church. Bishop Young also distinguished himself in Liturgical studies, and deservedly was accorded a place on the Committee on Prayer Book revision. P>ish()p Young was called to a tield which was hard at any time, but in 181)7, when he was consecrated, the Diocese was in a forlorn condition of i)overty and distress. Me deserves to be remembered with giatitude for his heroism and self- denial in accepting the ))ost. The record of his labors is creditable to his zeal and industry, and he voluntarily added to his burden of work at home the oversight of our Missions in the island of Cuba. While we are writing the sad news reaches us, that our Brother of Missouri has fallen asleep. We can use no other word at Eastertide. '*Xow is Christ risen from the dead, and become the tirst fruits of them that slept/' The Rt. Rev. Charles F. Robertson was called at an early age to the duties of the Episcopate, and hence, although he has borne the heavy burden of labor and responsibility for nearly eighteen years as' Bishop of Missouri, his age is only rtfty-one years and two months, lie was a graduate of Y^ale College, and of the General Theological Seminary, and brought to his Held of labor the enthusiasm of comi)arative youth, the culture of academic and theological learning, an apparently stalwart frame, and an indomitable will. His Held was hard, the labor demanded immense, and his activity, from the day he put his hand to the plough until the moment he fell in the furrow in St. Louis, on the anniversary of his birth, on the 2d day of last March, has been unsparing and incessant. God took him gradually to his rest. He has been waiting in the seclusion of his home, sur- rounded by devoted friends, since the Feast of S. Chad, and on the Feast of S. Philip and S. James, when the air is full of the resurrection and the better life to come, the final call DIOCESE OF SFKKNGFIELD. 17 is made, and our Brother, wearied out with sufferin.r hears and obeys, (iod's will be done. "" Amongthe deaths which have occured in the Presbytcrute of one Church outside of this Diocese, there is one,\vhicii demands special mention at our hands by reason of our personal love for the J>riest, who has been taken fiom us and on account of his pure and exalted character as J christian man, and his rare merits as a theologian and a schoar We refer to the Rev. Dr. Francis HarL.n, Rector at tne time of his decease last Christmastide of S PhuI's ; --h, Troy, X. Y. It was our happiness to receiVf M. Hanson as a pupil at Annandale, when we were in charge of S. Mephen s College. Though much younger in years the n^aturity of his unusually fine mind bLgla us ti; Jr i companions, and ever after his preceptor felt for him the love oj a brother. Subsecpient events, when Mr. Harison wa. ordained, and went to his work, endeared him to us still more^ .f that were possible, and increased our admiration and rever^ ence for his nobility of nature. Illustrations may be pardoned, since they may serve to draw others to copy his example. When he was"^ o^dlLd Deacon, he inade one request in private to his Bishop, and the Hishop with deep emotion mentioned the fact to us. His o le request was that the Bishop would send him to the pooZe nussu>n which he had in his Diocese. The Bishop sS P ace and at our suggestion the Bishop substituted this :i:l^' T'TT''''' to be the very poorest, as tt yout i^'cacon s first charo-e. "^ ° Later on, after he had been ordered Priest, the Kev Mr IIar,sou was placed in a false light, not designedly, by he act o another, whon. he had asked to diseharge In offic a'd ^ fo h , dunng h.s necessary absence. The nnsconception, which Tn I °7^^'°"«'»' fallowed the Rev. .Mr. Ilaris, n for years and probably still lingers in some mind^ \ t "^1 ' the Kpv \f,. IT • . , '"'"a"- A few words from Kev. Mr. Hanson would have relieved him of all responsi- 2 1« bishop's addrkss. bility in the iiuitter, hut they would have compromised his Friend, who had acted for him as a favor at his reijuest, and his keen sense of honor would not permit him to open his lips nor allow others to speak in his behalf. Had his lif<' been spared the Kev. Dr. Harison (his Alma Mater gave him his degree) would have undoubtedly risen to the highest positions in the church. As it was, honors came to hiui unsought. His modesty was equal to his commanding talents. lie was an acknowledged prince among men in his own Diocese, Albany, and in the General Convention. The Clerf'-v of Indiana honored themselves by choosing the Rev. Dr. Harison as their Hishop, in succession to the late Dr. Talbot. Humanly siu'aking, few men seem to be more needed at this juncture of our affairs to help us with his great ability, and tmide us with his rare and well balanced judgment, than the Kev. Dr. Fiaii<-is Iliirisoii. Hut (iod bas taken him. and we follow him to iiis re.st in Paradise with our love and tender remembrance of what he was to us in life. In our own Diocese, one of our Presbyters re.sts from his lalM)rs. The Kev. D. Failoon lIutchiiLSon, missionary in charge of Carlyle and Olney, was suddenly carried off durinj^ the severity of the heat last summer, on the •24tli of August. He was born in Ireland, on the l.Hh of March, IHIJ), and was conse<|uently over (!<> years of age. He came to us from the Diocese of Pittslnirg with very kindly words of commenda- tion from his Bishop, wliich he richly deserved. The Kev. Mr. Hutchinson was a man of very pronounced character. What he believed, he l)elieved energetically. His convictions were strong, and tirmly grasped, and his one aim in teaching wa.s to drive those convictions into the mind.s and liearts of others, and nuike them share with him in the .same clear apprehension of truth, which he enjoyed. He was generous almost to a fault, and his anxiety that all within his reach should participate with him in the peace and comfort of a certain faith led liiin at times to urge the claims of the Church to an extent, which excited antagonism. But in these days of DIOCKSE OP SPKIXOFIELD. 19 lax views and colorless teaching, it is refreshing to find a man who knows what he believes, and has the courage to proclab las convcfons of truth, without fear or favor. ' The iev. Mr Hutchm.son was not content with the pulpit, as the means of teaching h.s people, although he was an'able and eloq e preacher, but he employed the press to supplement his vot and h,s ..Instructor.- the name of the paper, which he edited and published, attests his zeal ani>h()i)s to strike out the words, *'Protestant Episcopal" from the title page of the Prayer Book, and although the motion did not then prevail, still there is good ground for hope that the nmch needed reform will ere long be accomplished. We sincerely trust that this Diocese will maintain its honorable recordin our National Synod next October in its i)osition on this (luestion. Another subject of very grave importance will occupy probably a great deal of the time and attention of the (ieneral Convention, we refer to the revised Prayer Book as adopted in 18«3, and sent down to the several Dioceses for their con- sideration. We have a Committee, who have had this matter entrusted to them, and who will doubtless present an exhaus- tive report during our present session. Not to anticipate what thev will recommend, we will simply say in its present shape it would be disastrous to the well being and growth of our Church to adopt the Prayer Br)()k as it stands amended by the last General Convention. No disappointment ought to be felt bv anv, if this should be the prevailing sentiment next October. Liturgical study is still in its infancy among us. The Comniittec, who were .»et to work to enrich the Prayer Hook and render its services more flexible, labored, as any committee so a|)i)ointed must lalwr, under hard conditions. The committee is not constituted, and we presume, in the nature of things cannot be, with reference to unit;/ of view and jjurpose, on the contrary diversity is DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 21 .ought. Different schools i„ the Church mu,^l^.;^.Zr se„ted,a„d different sections of the country. VnL Zh crcumstances what could he expected? We h'ave been di. p rr hat th"' ^"7'"'"'^-"* -- i» the direction oZ pnse that the work was so well and creditably done It reflects high honor upon the ability and learning but mucl. more upon the n.utual forbearance, and heroic ^nse vl n Book A """"' ""' ''''' P'-"^"-^^^ ''^ '•-"^ which H we eidTl '"TT '" ^'^ ^'"'' '" --^ '-" -hi h P- eSes : bIdv'V *" ^•^"r^"'"te the Church that she po,se,*es a body ot men so able, so learned and s„ self ■estramed as to labor together harmoniously and a.r'e o mil o so small an extent as they seem to have done H u! .on very seriously whether the Prayer Bookcan eve be at " the wo, k. Perhaps it ,s idle to hope that any other method th L: *""? r r '•^"''V'^ end desired, bu't weltve:' theless. \\ e n.ust remember that we cannot treat the Prayer Book, as we are accustomed to deal with our Canons .menJ them almost everv vear T^ ^,> * ., '■■*"""■''> •ooks. I t LUC ira3rei i:}ook as it now comes tn no etiaLrrk" "V"^ '-\«-eralConventir::e mu e p.epaied to keep ,t untouched for ut least a c^eneration tven .f our pockets could bear the draught upof them ; would be mtolerable to have a fresh revision every ewear ,ti ^7:- ""- f "l«'--t i.^ unsatisfactory from ahl^Itir; En „;':;. s:"^^i'!'^^*--'-''^^' ^-'-"b-. and i;: tl. ' t'n unde; T ^ *" '' •"" '"'' '''"' '' "^ ''^ ^-'^ "^ --I'toke haste R "" "T" "^' "'"'"'• '''' '^^ "" needed !' *"'*''' *^' '^"""""' "^'estina lente" was I efdv I " '" "'"'' '" '^'■"'^■"- ''"'^'^ -vi-on. We hav^ al.eady been more than a hundred times repaid for all the 22 RISHor S ADDKKSS. time, and labor and money which have been expended uf)on this subject . We have made great advances in liturgical learninir. Even tke Committee itself, which has had the matter in hand, have profited by their labors, and are nmch better qualified to take u^) the task of revision and enrichment to-dav than they were when they were appointed. We feel confident that the wisdom of the (lunch will ^uide her to the conclusion that Lneatly as we value the labors of our Committee, and highly as we honor them collectively and individually for their ability and learniui:, wecannot accept their work in its present shape as a Jinality. Years, in all probability, ought to elapse and nmst elapse before we can safely substitute an amended and enriched Prayer Hook for the one which has hitherto served so well to guide our devotions and minister to us the means of grace. A subject of nmch more importance than the amend- ment and enrichment of the Prayer Hook demands the immediate attention and action of the approaching (ieneral (Convention. We refer to the judicial system of our Church for the trial of Presbyters and Deacons. Cler<»'v and laitv alike ouirht to be interested in this question because it con<-erns all, it involves the fair fame of all, it threatens the spiritual life and peace of all. The present [)rovision by Canon for the trial of Pres- byters and Deacons is very defective and imperfect. Cnder its operation an ecclesiastical trial is often a miscarriatre of justice and irt'nerallv brinirs more distress and reproach upon the Court and the Hishop than upon the accused, even when condemned. To go no further, in the nature of thinors, accordinjr to the rules of i)rocedure in the laws of the state, no Hishoj) would 1)0 allowed to fit us judge in the trial of one of his clergy, and yet by the t'anons of the Church he is made the court of last resort and the supreme judge with whom rests the final and irrevocuMe decision. Two reformsare of pressing necessity : Hrst, provision for a change of venue; and, second, for a rehearing of the case DIOCESE OF SPKINOFIELU. 2? be .. e a court of appeal. The only objection which we have heard urged against a change of venue is, that it is an invasion of the .nde,,endence of Dioceses. The answer to this is tha -ses ^ independent. We are .,uite we., awarl t h< p.ut of ••ongregafonalism, which largely prevail. i„ I'ans es and Missions, reaches Dioceses, and" 11 h .. Z regard then.selves as separate independent units ; we are ui e -II aware that the circun.stances under which o a- C, re jrrown up ,n th.s lan. Ihe munificence of a godly layman, venerable for years but well preserved in body and nLd. n.nde ^JZ to bu.ld and equ.p the institution. May he Ion., be snared to watc ,t. growth and see year by year fhe ble.Fng Tlt^Iy h.ch .t wdl d.spense through its graduates to the ChuS' He may rest assured that his princely outlay will bear fruit' V orks, desfned to last, make haste slowly. They strike he.r roots deep down in the ground, and whe.f they rear the'r Leads aloft, ,t is to hold their own against wind andrrm [ .s to stand erect and finn for all time ' • .^^Vu'"*''*' ''^*'" permitted to share to some small extent ^Vec,.n therefore guage the institution from an inside view and our expenence elsewhere, as Professorand Dean in ch r^e' pe.twr;:eTh ""'■■'''*^^ '"^ "^'^ ^'•^-■^' enables uS ^ peak v^^th perhaps more authority than otherwise we could a,m. when we say that the Western Theological Sem nary e io V ,: rt T T'' '" **"'''"'"' '-^ "" '"-ease of miovvmcnt. As far as he has been enabled to go, we trust n,avsay without impropriety, the Bishop of Chi alo h" uis care with marvellous ability and wisdom H. hu. i ^vz 'Tz. 't:'i ^"" ^" '°°"»"^-' v^e: cin„ • , ■ ■ "® *"*" •'een eminently wise and iudi >t"<'ents under him the consistent exan.ple of a priirt, Z JUSMSSiiUliii^itaastn in 26 BISHOr'S AU[>KESS. fear. (^,od. and love« Ciod, a„d lives near t.. God fhe U ne and atn.o.i.herc of the Sen.inary are all that cou d be d sm d Thev harmonize with the work, which .s to be done th p secJtion of studies which relate to (Jod. In vew of . have seen, and what we are now about to say, it .s natural f . i u to he.: those, who have the means, to second the noble offering ^f Dr. Wheeler with .onerous gifts,unt,l the ^^ estorn Theololrical S.-n.inary is amply providecrsonal interest to every clegyman and layman withi.. this jurisdiction. Other matters may have their i.ia.e, but the highest place, the first place, bebngs to the Missions of our Diocese. God has as- s.gned then, this position. He overruled events and legislation to const.tute us, as wc ri.,d ourselves, with a territory as lar<^e as all New P:ngla..,l. leaving out the State of Maine, with\ ix.pulat.on half as hi.ge as all the thirteen Missionary jurisdic- t.ons of the Gene.:. I Ch.irch with their thirteen Bishops. And on the other hand cut off by Diocesan lines f.-om the great city of the State, where capital is massed, and whe..ce we would n=.t..rally expect to d.uw the larger part of our supplies to help us in our mn.ist.ations t<. the million and a half of souls com- m.tted to our ca.-e. We H..d ou.selves a Diocese under these hard co.id.tions. What the..? A.-e wet., drawback? We cannot w.thout d.sg.ace, ..mil we have exhausted every effort, and co.,suined all our i-esou.ces in vain. We have no need to feel d.shea.-tened, i.i Southe... Illinois especially, where we i..i2 1047 r B 1048 A 1049 ■ <; 10501 F 1051 1 E I) C JJ A G F 1062 1053' 1064 1056 1056 March 31 April 13 April 6 March 28 April 16 April 1 Ajiril 21 April 6 March 28 A[)ril 17 Ajtril 9 Ala re h 25 April 13 April 5 Ai)nl 26 April 10 April 1 April 21 April 6 March 29 Ajtril 17 April 2 March 25 April 14 April 5 April 18 April 10 March 26 April 14 April 6 March 29 April 11 Ajiril 2 April 22 April 14 March 30 April 18 April 10 March 26 April 15 Ajtril 6 March 22 I April 11 ! Ajiril 3 April 22 i April 7 ' March 30 April 19 Ajtril 3 ; March 26 April 15 ' March 31 i April J9 April 11 April 3 ( April 16 j April 7 ' XllI XIV W I II III IV \ VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV V Vl ; VII I VIII i IX I -^ ! XI ! XII j XIII I XIV XV 1 II III .IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV \ VI VII VIII IX E D c B A G F E DC B A FE I> r, B A fc F E D C B A (i F E D V B A GF E D V BA (i F E DC B A (i V I-: D c B A G F E D C B A (i F 1067 1058 1059 1060 1061 1062 1063 1064 1066 1066 10671 1068J 10691 10701 1071 1072 ,1073 1074 1075 10761 10771 1078! 1079 1080 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 1088 1089 \{m liotu :i0i)2 1093 1094 10J^6 lOlK) 1097 1098 KKW 1100 1101 1102 1103 1104 1105 1106 1107: EI); 1108, C B A GF E ,11091 1110 1111 1112: 11131 March 30 April 19 Ajiril 4 March 26 April 15 March 31 April 20 April 11 March 27 Ai)ril 16 April 8 March 23 April 12 April 4 Ajtril 24 Aj)ril 8 March 31 April 20 April 5 March 27 April 16 Ajinl 8 March 24 April 12 April 4 April 24 April 9 March 31 April 20 April 6 March 28 April 16 Apiil 1 April 21 April 13 March 28 April 17 April 9 March 25 April 13 April 5 March 28 April 10 Ajtril 1 Ajtril 21 April 6 March 29 April 17 April 9 March 26 April 14 April 5 April 25 April 10 Ajtril 2 April 21 April 6 X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV V VI I VII I VIII ■I XII , XIII XIV ; XV /r III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV V VI I) c B A G F E DC B A G F E D C B AG F E D C B A G F ED C B A GF E D C BA (i F E DC B A G FE D C i; AG F E D CB A G F ED C B A GF E D 1114, 1115' 11161 1117 illl8 1119! ill20 1121 1122 1123 1124 11261 1126! tll27| 11281 1129! ,1130| 11311 11321 1133 ,1134 11*5 1136; II37I 1138' 11391 1140! 1141' 1142 1143! 1144: 1145 1146 1147 1148 1149: 1150! 115li 1152' ;1163| 1154! 1155, 1156 1157J 1158' 1159' 11601 1161 1162 ,1163 1164 1165 (1166 1167 11168 L1169 111701 March 29 April 18 Ajiril 2 Majch 25 Ajiril 14 March 30 April 18 April 10 March 26 April 15 Ajtril 6 March 29 April U April 3 April 22 April 14 March 30 April 19 April 10 March 26 April 15 April 7 March 22 April 11 April 3 Ajtril 23 April 7 March 30 April 19 April 4 March 26 Ajtril 15 March 31 Ajtril 20 April 11 April 3 Aj)ril 16 April 8 March 30 April 19 Ajtril 4 March 27 April 16 March 31 Ajiril 20 Ajtril 12 March 27 Aj)ril 16 April 8 March 24 April 12 April 4 April 24 April 9 March 31 April 20 April 5 , ^ \ VII i vin IX X XI XII Xllli XIV XV I II III IV V VI VII vin IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV V VI VII viu IX X XI XIl Xllt xiv XV I II III IV V VI VII VIII, IX X XI XII XIlI XIV XV I II III 30 bishop's address. rAPPKNDix 1. — Continued.] TABLE shoeing Che day of the ,no^Uh_^/^EasU^^ay^ » 4 ^ Raster Day. c BA G F E DC B A G F E I> C B A(; F E D C B A G F ED B A i, F E D C BA G F E DC B A G F E D C B AG F E 1> C B A G F ED r B A GF E D C BA (; F E DC B A a 1171; ll?2i 1173 1174: 1175 '1176 ;1177 11178 1179 118U' ill8l 1182 11183 1184 ill8J 1186 1187 1188 118 J 1U»0 illlU llvri iiya, lll^ UVH) iiy7 11*)8 I2ij«» l-iol ;i-2iri ! 1-203 liot ll'OO i-io*; »'2uT 12(8 l2W»i m«l 1211| 1 1-212 1213' 1214, 121.')' i-2it; 1217 1218 il21Hi ! 12201 l-^Jl! 122'2 1-2-20 1-224 r2-2H 1-227 ! 1-228 ,1-22*.^ 1230 1-231 1-232 1-23;^ 1-234 1235 March "28 April 16 April 8 March -24 ; April 13 ^ April 4 April -24 April y April 1 : , April -20 1 . April 5 March '16 April 17 April 1 April 21 April 13 Marcli i'^) April 17 April '.> March 25 April 14 \|»ril .'» March 28 April 10 Aprir2 April 21 April rt March 29 April 18 April '.♦ March 25 April 14 Ai)ril H April -25 April 10 April 2 April -22 Aj.ril (i March ■2J April 18 April 3 March 25 April 14 March :io April 10 April 10 March -26 April 15 April 7 March -21) April 11 A|»ril 3 April -23 April 14 Mar^h 30 April li» April 11 March 26 April 15 April 7 March 23 April 11 April 3 April -23 April 8 s ^ Eai*ter Day 1236 March 30 1237 April 19 | 1238 V'^'L*,^ ' 1-2301 March 27 | ^ Pi40| April 15^ ., 1241 March 31 1-242! April -20 1-243, Apri 12 i 11-2441 Apr! J^ ! .1-245 April lb , 1246; -\P"1'^.„ !l247, March 31 1-248 April 10 11240 April 4 i 12501 March -27 1-251' April 16 I252I March 31 1-253 April 20 1 il-264i April 1-2 1256i March 28 1-256' April 16 'l-2ft7| April 8 ,1258 March -24 1250 April 13 l-260| April 4 i 1-261 1 Aprir24 l-262i April ; 11-2631 April I I l-iM Ai>ril-20 1265 April 5 I 1266 Marcli -28 1-2671 April 17 1-268 April ^ i->rtoi March -24 April 13 April 5 April -24 April April 1 April U April 5 March -28 April 17 April 2 April 21 Ai>ril 13 March -20 April 18 Ai)ril March -25 April 14 April 6 March -IS April 10 Apri 12 April -22 April 6 Miirch -29 April 18 April 3 March 25 April 14 April 6 Ai)ril 19 April 10 a S b Easter Day. April 2 April -22 April 7 March 29 April 18 April 3 March 26 April 14 March 30 April 19 April 11 March '26 April 16 April 7 March *2:^ April 11 April 3 April -23 April 8 March :iO April 10 April 11 March 27 April 15 April 7 1 March -23 April 12 April 3 April -23 1 April 8 I March 31 Ai)ril 19 April 4 March -27 ,' April 16 ; Miirch 31 • Aprir20 J April 12 ,i March -28 ) April 16 1 April 8 ) March 31 I April 13 4 April 4 5 March -27 , H April 16 7 April 1 i April -20 M Ai»ril 12 ,ol March -28 ,1 April 17 io! April 8 iS; March -24 V4I April 13 Vi; April 5 i6l April -24 yt\ April 9 r,sS April 1 5.(1 Apri 1-21 Ai»ril 5 March 'IS April 17 April 2 March -24 April 13 XIV XV 1 u III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I n III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV V VI VII VllI IX X XI XII XIII XIV I XV 1 II i III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 31 [Appendix 1. — Continued. TABLE showing the day of the month of Easter Day, etc. D C BA G ¥ E DC B A (i FE D (' B AG F K D 1- B A G F ED C B A GF E D C BA G F E DC B \ <; 1) li K K 1> < I? A (• V \A) « ' 1366 1367 1368 il3(>9 1370 1371 ,1372 1373 1374 1375 1376 1377 1378 1379i I380i 11381' 1382' 1:^ 1384: 13861 11386 1387 1388 ;1389 11390 ,1391 !I392 ,1393: A «. K !•: I) (' B A (; V K IM' i; A 13941 I396I 13961 1397' 1398| 1399 I400| 1401 1402 1403 14(14 I4<«; I4(»7 14(fS 14(nt 1410 1411 141-2 14];; 1414 1415 \\U\ 1417 l4iS 14l:t 14-20 14-21 14-2-2 14-23 14-24 14-2.5 14-26 14-27 14-28 14-20 1430 April 6 April 18 April 9 April 1 April 14 April G March '28 April 17 April 2 April -22 April 13 March -29 April IS April 10 March '25 April 14 April 6 Ala re- h '22 Ahril 10 April 2 April -22 April 7 March -20 April 18 April 'A March 26 April 14 April 6 April 10 April 11 April 2 April -22 April 7 March 30 April J8 April 3 March -m April 15 March 30 Ai»iil 10 April I] Marcii -27 April l.'i April 7 March 23 April 1-2 I April '5 Ai)i-il •_>;; Aprils I March \M \ AjMil 10 April II ! Marcli -27 A)»rjl lf> I April 7 Marcli -2:; April 1-2 Ajjril 4 Api-il -23 April 8 March 31 April -20 April 4 March -27 April lii (i F C April 1 April '20 April 12 March '2A April 17 April 8 March 31 April 13 April 6 March *27 April Iti April 1 April '21 April 12 March '28 April 17 April 9 Marcli '24 April 13 April 5 April '26 April 9 April 1 April 21 April 6 March '28 April 17 April 2 xMarch '25 April 13 April April Ai)ril Ajiril 1 A))ril J4 April « March '2Jt April 17 Ajiril 2 April -22 April 14 March ±) April 18 Ai)ril 10 March 26 April 14 April 6 Marcli -22 April 11 April 2 April '22 April 7 Marcli 30 Ain-il 18 Ai)ril 3 March -26 April 15 April 6 April 19 April 11 April 3 April -22 April 7 March 30 April 19 I A 5 18 10 IX X XI XII XIII i XIV ! XV III i IV I v^i ! VII VIII i IX I X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX i X XI XII Xlli XIV XV ; I II : III IV V VI VII VIII ! IX \h I XII ' XIII XIV XV I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII C B A G F ED C' B A ii F E D C BA c; F E DC B A G FE D (' H AG F E I> C li A c; F ED (' B A 1496' 1497 1498. 14991 ,1500; 1 1601 j il602: 1I6O3. 1I6O4! 11606 1606! 16071 1I6O8; 116091 (i F E I) (' BA (1 F K DC B A G FE D C B AG F E D CB A <; F ED C B A G F 11510' '1611 1 1512: Il613| 11614 ,1515 !l516 1517: iL-iia 1 1619, il5'20i 15'21, 16'22| 15'23' 15'24 15-26 ,15'26 15'27 ir)-28 Uvt) 1.530 1531 1532 15;^^ l.')34 l.'iJi') 1536 1.^37 l.'i:^ l.W.)' 1540 1541, 1542, 1543, 15441 ,16461 1646 ,1647 l.'>48 I.')49 i 15.50 1.551 15,52 1553 1654' 1,5.55, 15.56 1.5.57' 1.568 1559 1660 April 3 March 26 April 15 March 31 April 19 April 11 March '27 April 16 April 7 March '23 April 12 April 4 April -23 April 8 March 31 April '20 April U March 27 April 16 April 8 March '23 April 12 April 4 April -24 April 8 March 31 Ajiril -20 April 5 March 27 April 16 Aj)ril 1 A))ril21 April 12 March -Ig, April 17 Ai)ri] 9 March 31 April i;{ A)»iil ,5 Marcli -28 Ai)ril 16 Ai)ril 1 A))ril 21 Ai)ril 6 March '28 April 17 April March '25 April i;{ Aj)!-!! 5 April -25 April 10 Ajiril 1 Ajii-il 21 April 6 March -29 April 17 April 2 March 26 April 14 Ajtril 5 Ai>ril 18 Ai>ril 10 March 26 April 14 XIV XV I II III IV V VI j VII VIII I IX I -^ XI XII I XIII ! XIV \Y I III IV VII ! VI u ! IX X I XI I XII jXIII ; XIV I "• I IV i y ' VI I VII I VIII I X i ^I All XIII XIV XV I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III 32 lUSllOr's ADDKKSS r MTFNinx 1. — ContiniK'd.] TABLE .sUounn.j the day of the month of EaMerDay^ K 1561 D 1562 <; 1563 BA 1564 (i 1566 K 1566 K 1567 DC 1568, 03 s Ka^tcvDay. April 6 March 20 April 11 April 2 April 22 April 14 March 3<) April 18 « I Easter Day. i- 7 = i s ; Kastcr Day. i r; April 10 March 26 .\pril 15 April 6 March April 11 April ;i April 22 >» XII XIII XIV XV 1 II 111 IV F K I) (' n A (4 1577 1578 157'.« 158<) 1581 1582 April 7 March :in April r.' April 3 .March -26 A]. Ill 15 V VI VII VIII IX X OLD STYLK. , NKW STYLE. I OLD STYLE. NEW STYLE. F ED C B A GF E D V, BA G F E DC B A G FE D C B AG F R D C B A G F ED V B A GF E 1> C BA G F E DC B •March 31 April r.» 1 April 11 (April 3 lApril 16 (April 7 March 30 April 19 April 4 March 26 April 15 March 31 April 20 April i" April 11 iMarch 27 i April 16 1 April H iMarch 2:^ 'April 12 April 4 i April -24 ; April 8 March 31 '■April 20 April 5 Marcli 27 April 16 April 8 March 24 April 12 I April 4 I April 24 April'.' March 31 April 20 April 5 , March 28 April 16 I April 1 April 21 April 13 ' March 28 April 17 i.')8:i 1584 1.585 1586 1587 1.588 1581» 15tH) 1,591 1.5«»2 15'.>3 1.5'.»4 ' 1.5'.«5 ! 15% 15i»7 I 15'.»8 16(M) I 1601 I 16 April 17 ; \pril2 ! 1 Aprir22 I April 14 1 March 2y , ' April 18 y '.Vpril 10 : V March 26 V Ai)ril 14 1 April 6 March 22 April 11 > .Vpril 2 X lAprir22 > lApril 7 March 30 April 18 April 10 ' • March 26 I April 15 April 6 ! April 10 Lvprilll "^ '.\pril3 !A]>ril-22 !.\pril 7 'March :iO April !'.♦ April 3 March 26 , April 15 ! March 31 .Vpril l'.> April 11 March 27 \ April 16 j \pril7 ' March 30 April '.> 1<^ March 26, \^ April 13 I If Aprils I H IMarch 28 1» April 10 . !♦ April 1 !• April 21 1 1' April 6 1 II March 2i>i 1' April 17 I 1 ' April '.♦ ' 1 ; March -25' 1 'April 14 ; 1 April 5 1 April 26 1 ;April 10 j 1 lApril 2 1 1 ' April 21 1 1 April 6 1 March 2'.»i : April 18 ; , April 2 I March 25 April 14 I March 301 ' April 18 ! April 10 March 26 April 15 i h: April 6 March 2S> April 11 lApril 3 j li April 22 I 'April 14 March 30 ► i April r.« ! B ' April 10 I , March* 1 ; April 15 I ^ April 7 1 D !Man!b22 April 12 , April 4 ; lApril 23 : lApril 15 I lM»rch31 1 April 20 lApril 11 I March 27 April 16 lApril 8 iMarch 23 i April 12 'Av)ril4 I April 24 April 8 March 31 I April 20 ; April 5 March 27 April 16 ' ' April 1 April 21 April 12 i April 4 ! 'April 17 April ".» • IMarch 31 April 13 I ■■ April 5 IMarch 28 L April 16 ! April 1 I April 21 April 13 ' March 28 lApril 17 I April'.* iMarch 25 E I April 13 I i April 5 April 25 ; April 10 G lApril 1 IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV 1 II III IV V VI VI I VIII IX X I XI XII XIll XIV XV i ■■> III IV V I VI ; VII VII I IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV I V VI ^ DIOCESi-: OF SPKIXGFIELI). 33 y [Appkndix I . — Continued.] TABLE shoiving the day of the month of Easter Day, etc. OLD STYLE. NEW STYLE. '5 S C J Easter Dav. s S Easter Day. OLD STYLE. NEW STYLE. j Easter I Day. |{ A (^ F E D V B A (; F E DC B A April 4 ' March 27 .Vpril 15 March 31 April 20 April 12 -Marcli 27 April 16 ; .\pril 8 ' March 24 April 12 ' Vpril 4 1 April '24 'A{»rilO -March 31 i.Vpril 20 j April 5 March 28 April 16 April 8 March 24 April 13 •VpriU April 24 April 9 .\pril 1 April 20 .Vpril 5 March 28 16«;'.» 1670 i 1671 1672 1673 ' 1674 I 1675 I 1676 1677 1678 1670 H580 1681 16S2 1683 1681 1685 1686 1687 1(W8 1680 I 1690 I 1691 1602 ! 1693 ■' i6i*4 ; 1696 161^ ' 1697 i 1698 , 1699 I 1700 j 1701 I 1702 i 170:^ ' 1704 : 1705 I 1706 1707 I 1708 i7o;> 1710 1711 1712 1713 1714 F April 21 E April 6 D March 29 C B April 17 A i April 2 (i j March 25 F I April 14 ED Vpril 5 C April Y>^ B Vpril 10 I \ April 2 i G F April 21 I : E April 6 D March 29 I I C -Vpril 18 i B A April 2 I G April 22 I ' F April 14 I E .March 30 ' DC April 18 I B April 10 ! ! A ; March -26 j G April 15 F E lApril 6 I D 1 March 22' C i April 11 1 B April 3 I AG April 22 ' F 'April 7 E {March 30 1 D -Vpril 19 i C lApril 11 i 1 B March 27; A I April 16 i G I April 8 F E ; Marcli 23 D |April 12 i ^ C April 4 : B April 24 i A G April 8 I V |xMareh31[ E 'April 20 i D i April 5 I C B I March 27; A I April 16 i G [April 1 I 1 jApril 17 bl April I lApril 21 i April 13 March 29 3 lApril 17 j April 9 IMarch 25 April 14 > Aprils [March 28 -Vpril 10 JApril 2 ^ {April 21 April 6 March 29 lApril 18 April 9 IMarch 25 April 14 {April 6 I April 25 lApril 10 lApril 2 LVpril 22 April 6 I March 29 | jApril 18 i lApril 3 : IMarch -25 I {April 14 I March 30! {April 19 1 Vpril 10 March 26 April 15 April 7 M'ch29 1752 BA Eanter Day. G April 21 lApril 12 March 28 April 17 -Vpril 9 IMarch 31 April 13 April 6 March 28 April 16 April 1 April 21 April 13 March 28 April 17 April 9 March 25 April 13 -Vpril 5 April 25 ;April 10 April 1 April 21 -Vpril 6 March 29 'April 17 April 2 March 25 April 14 April 5 April 18 April 10 April 2 {April 14 April 6 March 29 April 11 t April 2 XV TPMr ^Z'' ^'^''^"' "'^ possibility of mistake, the following e.xi.lanation is added .-For the E is the Dominical Letter from January 1 to February 29. D is the Dominical Letter from March 1 to September 2. A is the Dominical Letter from September 3 to December 31. t^... J^v.^ ^^"!!^ Dominical Letter arose from the alteration of the style on the third o£ ^cptember, 1762. 34 bishop's address. ) i DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 35 [ AiM'KNDix 1 . — Continued.] TABLE showing the day of (he month of Faster Day. etc. 1 2 X Kuster Day <; F K DC B A (; F E D CJ B AG F K D € B A G F E D V. B A G F E D C B A G F E DC B A G FE D C B AG F E D C B A G F £ D C B AG F £ D CB A G F ED C B A 1753 17MI ll756| 1767 1758 17591 1760 1761 1762 1763 1764 1766 1766, 17671 11768 176S» ll770^ 11771, 1772 il773i 1774, 1775 1776, 17771 17781 1779 1780 11781 1782 !l783i 1784 1785' 1786, 1787 1788. 1789; 17'.K) 17^'l jl7'.*2 11793, 11794, 117951 'I796i 1797 1798 1799 !l800 11801 1802 1808 1804 1806 1806 1807 1806 180i» 1810 1811 1812 181S 1814 1815 NEW STYLE. EusUT Day April •. April 14 Munh 30 April 18 April 10 Manh 26 April 15 April 6 Man-h 22 April 11 April :> April 22 April 7 March 30 April 19 April 3 March 26 April 15 March 31 April 19 April 11 April 3 April 16 April 7 March 'm April 19 April 4 Mnrcli 26 April 15 Marril 22 April 14 March -iS^ April 18 April 10 March 26 I II III IV V VI Ml VIII I\ X XI XII XllI XIV XV I II HI IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV 1 II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III <; F E I) (• B A i; F E DC .". ! F E I) c B I AG F E D C B A (; F ED <.: B A G F E D C BA (; F E DC r> A ii F E 1) 1816 1HI7 1H18 1H19 1820 1821 1822 1823 1824 1825 1 1826 18*27 1828 , 182*.» 1830; 11831 ' 18:V2 1833 1834 il8:i5 1836 1837 1838 1839 1840 1841 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 J1847 1*48 'l*t9 IS-SO 1851 18.V2 il863 18.^4 |18.'>6 ll856 11857 C H A G K K 1) ( r. A (i F K D (" B A <; F E 1> C B A F 1^6o ism 1SH2 lS*w? 1SJV4 18«J5 1S66 1S6T 18<'*< 1869 1870 ,1871 1872 1873 1874 1 1875 1876 ,1877 1878 April 14 April 6 ! March 22 April 11 Ajtril 2 April 22 April 7 March 30 ' April 18 ' April 3 March 26 i April 15 April 6 April 19 April 11 April 3 April -22 April 7 March 30 April 19 April 3 March '26 April 15 March 31 April 19 April 11 March "27 April 16 April 7 March 23 April 12 April 4 April 23 Aj»ril8 March 31 April 20 Ai.ril 11 Manh 27 April 16 Aj»ril 8 Manli 23 April 12 \pril 4 \pril 24 April 8 March 31 April 20 April 5 Man-h 27 April 16 April I April 21 April 12 Maroh 28 April 17 April 9 March 31 April 13 April 5 Man-h 28 April 16 April I April 21 IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV \" VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV 1 II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIll XIV XV I II III IV i V I VI VII VIII 1 IX X XI XII XIII I XiV XV I I I II i III I IV V VI E DC B A <; FE D c B Ai; F E D C B A G F ED C B A ii F E D CB A G F ED C B A G F E D C B A (; I- K IDC I F E D V B AG F E D C B A (i F ED (" B A G F E 1879| 18801 1881 1882 1883 1884 18851 1886, 1887 18881 18891 laiH)' iwni 18921 1893 1894 I8i»5! 18'.»6 1897 18V^ 18V*9 1900 1901 1902 li>03 1904 1905 1906 11H)7 P.HWI liH)9' 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 I9l7i 19181 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1\»25| 1926 ll»27' 1928 1".»29 1930 1931 i 1932 193;^ P.CUi 19:«' 1936 1937 1938 i 19391 H»40! 1941i April 13 Mar(-h 28 April 17 Apnl 9 Manh 25 April 13 April 5 April 25 April 10 April 1 April 21 Ai»ril6 March 29 April 17 April 2 Man-h 25 April 14 April 5 April 18 April 10 April 2 April 15 April 7 March 30 April 12 April 3 April 23 April 15 March 31 April 19 April 11 Marcli 27 April 16 April 7 March 23 Ai)ril 12 April 4 April -23 April 8 March 31 April 20 April 4 Manh '27 April 16 April I A I in I 20 April 12 April 4 April 17 April 3 March 31 April 20 April 5 Man-h 27 April 16 April 1 April 21 April 12 Man-h 28 April 17 April 9 March 24 April 13 VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV 1 11 III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV V VI VII Vlll IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX [Appendix 1 . — Continued.] TABLE showing the day of the month of Easter Day, etc. NEW STYLE. u si D 1942 C 1943 BA 1944 G 1946 F 1946 E 1947 DC liH8 B 1949 A 1950 a um FE 1962 D 1963 C 1964 B 1966 AG 1956 F 19.57 E 1968 D 1959 CB 1960 A 1961 Easter Day, April 5 April 25 April 9 April 1 April 21 April 6 March 28 April 17 April 9 March -25 April 13 April 5 April 18 April 10 April 1 April 21 April 6 March 29 April 17 April 2 X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV 3j . •X u V Easter Da V G V ED C B A GF E D C BA G F E DC B A G F E D ili>62 v.m !l9(» v.m 1967 1968 11969 1970 1971 1972 '1973 '1974 !l975 1976 ^19771 !l978 1979 [1980 ll981 April -22 April 14 Mar(-h 29 April 18 April 10 Man-h 26 April 14 Aj)ril 6 Marcli 29 April 11 April 2 April -22 April 14 March 30 April 18 April 10 Man-Ji 26 April 15 April 6 April 19 XV I II 111 IV V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV U OS Easter Dav, C B A(i F E D C B A G F ED C B A Ci F E D C BA J982i 11983' li)84| 1986i 19861 '19871 .h)S8 .lt»89| h,m 1992! iiims' 1994' 19«>6 ItWj 11998! 11999! 2000 1 April 11 Ajiril 3 April 22 Ai)ril 7 March 30 April 19 April 3 March 26 April 15 March 31 April 19 April 11 April 3 April 16 April 7 March SO April 12 Ai)ril 4 April 23 c o c V VI VII VIII IX X XI XII XIII XIV XV I II III IV V VI VII VIII This Table is taken from Nicolas' "Chronology of History Appendix 2. Dear Brethren of the Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Springfield'. The death of General Grant justifies rae in addressing you. The events which hrouiyht Iiim to the front, and ultimately placed him first in the field, and first in the hearts of his countrymen, are not likely to occur aijain. He proved himself equal to the occasion, and sujj^jjested by his capability and heroism in the discharjjce of inferior duties the prominence, which was soon universally accorded him, as ''the man for the times." As WashinjjTton is the central and loftiest figure of our Kevolutionary struirgle, so Grant is of our Civil War. As the first conflict gave us our birth as a nation, so the last has given us our manhood in growth and matured strength. Honors great, multiplied and varied have, since peace was restored, waited upon General Grant at home and abroad. His protracted and painful illness, under the relentless grasp of a disease which can afford to bide its time, because its prey cannot escape, and the fatal result, however long delayed, is, humanly speaking, inevitable, drew to him in his last days the oyes and thoughts of all our people, and hence his death comes home to us with a touch of nearness which is seldom the case beyond the limits of the sick-room and the domestic circle. 36 iiisiioi'"s AnnuKSs. 1„ vUw ..f th.s. f.uls, .Uar hrc-.hnn, it is our duty to unite «.tl. <.ur fel- low cUb .s «vi... l-onor to t... nK-n.ory of the iHustriou. -U'C--'- »-' no . Ur lu. 1 •s.'ons «hid> his death so olniously and in.,.ress>vely teachc. ' ' :^ . iUurefore reeo, nd that as far as p,aeti.ai,.e in ai. onr par^.o and „nssionsconunen,o,-a,ive servieos ho held, as nearly -•;;'-''; V,^,^ dent with the tin.e o, actual in.enuent, onSatur.lay the -f ' '' > ''^'^ ; ,^ next, and I would further susr^-es. .he foUowiuu' order of ser>lce as su.t..l,lc lo be observi'd on the occasion: 7 . Introductory .sentences from the liW'ixl OifiVv. 2. rsalm» from the same ojfjre, :i. Lesson, 1. Cor. xv., '20. 4 . Anthfm or H'jnui. .-» . Sermon or Address, if there he any. 7. The Discretionary Portion of the iJtany and appropriate Colhcts. S. Benediction. Commondin^ you to (JodV .i:ruec, and prayin,^ that Ho would sauci.fy this national atmcUon to our welfare, I remain, dear brethren, Faithfully and. respectfully Yours, .,,^.^,^'1? Bishop of iSpringjiekh Si'Hin<;kikm), III., July I'iHh, 1885. ArrEMux ;-. Wt>HK AMONCi rOLOHKn PKOFLK IN CAIKO, ILLS. No more favorable nor important point could be selected for a strenuous and per "". Effort to christianize and civilize the ne.ro in our onjntr^ than C Lr The citvis situated at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississipp ^:^ J he southern extremity of the state of lUittois and is, ^- a Penod of nearly tive months in the year, the head of navi^^ation on the M^^^^- PP ; ^: :^dlroads conver.0 here, and brin. a very Iar.e volume of n.mcm nas^en<^ers and freiu-ht to its hotels and wharves and warehouses. 1 he navi ^^ e^t^an. which here unite, form the channels for trade of - ^n.nen.. ^e-ionof the most fertile and productive territory in the ^'"^^^^ f ^'^ ^^j ^:: these causes Cairo is rapidly advancing in P^Pf ^'" -:^:^^f ;^ is destined at no very distant day to become one of the larj.^est and most Lien iland cities in our country. Before the war Cairo was the mo outTe IV city which represented free-soil in our Union. Its at.tude is about thrsameasN^ The ^rreat state of Illinois extended far into the ery heano lave territory; on the East and South was Kentucky, and on thTwest, Missouri. As the first free soil which could be readily reach d, Cr: bec'ame the asylum of the fugitive slave 7\-"-;^«^^^^^^^ tion was largely influenced by this fact, and the relation of blacks to DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 37 whites was exceptional in its proportions, 'i'he same unusual excess still continues, and now, in a population of about 11,000, the neiiroes number nearly 4,000. The war left this larj^e contin.irent of colored people as it found them, save that they are now citizens, invested with the franchise and entitled to vote. This fact, however it may ultimately prove of advanta-e to them, has thus far served to antagonize their white neighbors of both politi- cal parties, because they Iiave proved, as mij^^ht have been expected, untrust- worthy and unscrupulous in the exercise of the ballot. This cause of dissatis faction, added to their troublesome vices of pilferin-, stealin- Ivin- laziness, and -ross sensuality, has so alienated the svmpathy and re<^ard of the reputable and substantial people of the city, that they have wiUi few exceptions, abandoned hope and refused to interest themselves any further in attempts to ameliorate the condition of the poor, i^n.orant, det^^raded ne-ro. 1 hey answer iu response to every appeal: -It is useless, we have tried in vain, a^^ain and aj^ain, and we do not care to waste our time and money any further in lal)ors and expenditure, which will prove of no avail '» Hut we have not so learned Christ as to abandon hope for any human bein-, much less an entire race. We have in the providence of (iod been put in charge of a portion of His vineyard, where we find these people, our fellow bemgs. in large numbers. They are ignorant, degraded, vicious, and appar- ently without friends. Their religion, such as it is, does not help them- rather it helps to drag them down, since it throws apparently the sanction of divine approval around what is immoral in life and practice.' There is noth- ing to lift them up, no hand beckons them, no arm is reached down to help them and steady and support them in efforts to rise. We are responsible for them, and we must do our best to reach them with the divine system of the (.ospel, and hence, as we cannot at pre.Hent secure the necessary aid from the white people of Cairo, we must appeal to our friends throughout the land to c<)me to our assistance for a time, until our success by the l)Iessiug of God wdl win the contidence of those who now give up in despair, and they will give us their substantial help to continue a work, which they will see is of priceless benefit to the negro, and a credit to their city and community \ve proceed to state as briefly as possible, what we have in hand for ou^ work our needs, and our plan for supplying those needs. 1st We have the building now used l,y the white coni^regation, known as the Church of the Redeemer, Cairo. This we have been enabled to pur- chase through the generosity of a lady in New York city, who ^^ave us 81,500 sun ' i;"^7«!;' ^"^1 ^"^ or two other friends who aided us with smaller sums. The building, is in good condition and will seat about four hundred anU lify people. We have besides the ground on which the church stands, h lee lots, giving us ample space for the erection ofaclei-yand mission ^X^\!!^T T'' ^^^j^"""- '^'^ ^'l^"r^-h- We have the pledge'of a donation . n, 7 , ■ ''''''^^^^" ^^ ^ "^'^^^^ hmkUnir for the education of colored ^hildren, both boys and girls. We have sevoral christian women who have ^nered to go to Cairo and devote themselves to the effort, like Phoebe of ^ em-hrea, of teaching the negroes by example and precept how to live and to work. We have the offer of three lots as a donation, provided we will og bishop's addukss. _ Kinany. we Uavc »V•'^::'^;;:;sT:'T:.T "". ll! in ..an.., or can count Boarrt for our colored work. I hi.s i^ an u. upon at present as ''"- f --;;;- il^/r 'to;! ' t,.e sa.ar.v o, two (.) visitin^^andsuperv.sioiK ^^^^^ " ^^^j^^. ^maintenance Jll .1,500 yearly to support ^^;;^^^^^ ^^'^^a .1,500 to equip of the ladies who are to carry on the work, .^r furniture, our Church and Mission House ^^^ ^ ^^^Xtl .<^V^^n^n, .1.. ,th. we need .2,000 ^^J^^^c^T ^at is, we need a yearly Church buildin-, which we ha e '^^^^^^^^y ^ "^ ^^,^,, , ,ip the build- income of SH,0O0; and we need besides .a,o00 to ciect injrs necessary to our work. Resume of our needs— 1st Yearly needs for the colored work— $1,500.00 For Varies of Clergy and teacher^s at 1^^^ ^>.00 For support of Mission House and IndustrRs $8,000.00 Total yearly needs, * .' * 2n... An.ounts needed for b«ildin.,s an,, eqn.pn.ents- ^^^^ ^ V,,T Mission House adjoinini: the ( -.lurcli ;••••••• 1 ,500.00 For funiishins: Missio.. House and School llonse J «H,50O.0O two speciiied .'-P7;^^i:':t::ri;'! ri';::::k^n'the ..ioLse of «H,500,we propose «"*""" ;\,"^"* .',, ,„„„ai subscription for (e« ^ar.,, Sprin.tie.a, -'-^-^f l^^^^^ t u "" "^ as they feel disposed in their l"''':'"'''Thw\l «:■».». aV.-.untary association, with .'resident, Sccre- hearts. Ihis Uagut win 'c . wp hone to orjianize branches of ury, Treasurer and K.ecu.ive ^ "";";■-• ;; '^^^yX Chicago, Baiti- "'^ '"T we tr:: a.: :;;rol : .s::rrof'.5: per annun,, for ten (10) more, etc. We navt aircanv uu^ \w f-irnestlv request, there- years, and two for «25 each for .^ sa.e p^-r.od. J^ ,:"; '^;'S:.u,, iuinois, fore, all who are -'-.7-'' " J^*' ;";;*;>;: ."-d^scrL Nearly for ten ;r^trrrr^:;;\:::ir-nh: s:::t;ntat^ fund, and the ..,.. needed for a buildinir and equipment fund. The Oflicers of the League will be, .rhe'=^e^;;."t- :^^^;i^'::^'."e secretary, Treasurer ana Mr. M. F. (iilbert, Cairo, 111. GEORGE F. SEYMOUK, \f..vith iK8t; Bishop of Springjield. Springfield, III., May 4th, !»»♦>. Detailed Account of Visitations and Acts. The following is an account of the phices visited by us and acts performed from May the 5th, 1885, to May \;th, lSSf>, the interval inchided l,etvveen the Eicrhth and Ninth Synods of the Diocese of 8j)rin<>-field. A. D. 1885. Mav i\—Wednes,lai/. 8 i). in., we prcsidod at the meet- ing ..f the New Board of Missions of the Diocese, chosen at the h-ynod, which had just closed its sessions. The ineetin-sdai/, Friday and Saturday/. En- gaged m preparing the itinerary for the ,)ast Synodal year assisted by the Rev. D. D. Hefter, Private Secretary to the Hishop. May \0— Fifth Sunday after Easter. Springfield, S. Paul's Church, Rev. S. H Gurteen, Rector. -11 a.m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 4 p. m., in the same Church we addressed the children of the Sunday School after choral Evensong, by the Rector. May 1 X—Monday. Left for Cleveland, Ohio. May U~Tuesday. 1 -Ah p. m., arrived at Cleveland, guest of the Rector of Grace Church, the Rev. F. M Uendenin, formerly our Presbyter, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis. 7:30 p. m., we attended and presided at the closino- service of the Cleveland Convocation. After interesting addresses by the Rev. Messrs. Morgan, Bates, Noakes and Mwards, we made a few remarks and gave the final blessing. May U—Ascension Day. Cleveland, Grace Church, Kev. K M. Clendenin, M. A., Rector. 10:30 a. m we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The offering was kindly given to our Diocese for the work of Missions" 40 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. Afterwar.l> uv IkuI the groat priviK-e of nuvlin- the Rev. Dr Utiles, ut dinner Jn the Keetory. Few Pre.byters have lahored more fuithfullv and eonsistently for the maintenance of Church ^)rincil)k^s than he, and yet his conUiets have not soured hi,n. May (iod !>less him, and grant him many years of health anrary Building' of the General Theological Seminary. At the invitation of Assistant Bishop of New York, we made an address. 2 p. m. We attended the Annual meeting of the Board of Trustee* of the General Theological Seminary, in Sherred Hall. 8 p. m. We attended the Dean's reception, at his residence, 42^; W. 23rd street. May 27— Wednesday. 9 :30 a. m. We presided at the annud meeting of the Associate Alumni of the General Theo- logical Seminary in Sherred Hall. 11 a. m. Attended Coni- nienccment of the General Theological Seminary, in S. Peter's BISHOP OF SPKINGFIELD. 41 Church, W. 20th street. 1 p. m. Present at the Lunch for Trustees and friends of the Seminary, in the New Library and made a response, when called upon by the Assistant Bishop of New York. 2 :30to 5 :3{)p. m., presided at an adjourned meet- ing ot the Associate Alumni of the GeneralTheological Seminary in Sherred Hall. 8 p. in. At the Chapel of the Church of the Transfiguration, Rev. E. C. Houghton in charge, we con- firmed and addressed L^. May U,— Thursday. By a happy meeting in Mr. James Pott's bookstore, 14 Astor Place, we received at the hands of Miss Catherine L. W^olfe, our copy of a Book of offices used by Bishops, specially arranged for their convenience, exqui- sitely printed and bound at her expense. Miss Wolfe provided a copy of this Pontifical, we may call it, for every member of the American Episcopate, and it was our privilege to receive ours from the generous donor herself. 8 p. m. S. Ambrose Church, Rev. J. B. W^etherill, Rector, we confirmed and addressed 5. May <2'd—Friday. 8 p. m. After choral Evensong, in tlie Church of S. Mary the Virgin, Rev. Thomas McKee Brown, Rector, we confirmed and addressed 24 ; the Rev. G. R. Underbill and W^ H. Moore were also present. xMay U— Trinity Sunday, In the Church of the Trans- figuration, at 10:30 a. m., we held an ordination, assisted by the Rev. G. R. Underbill and the Rev. Reuben Howes. We preached and ordained Deacon, Mr. John Baptiste Blanchet, presented by the Rev. Mr. Howes, and Priest the Rev. E. N. ^\ ebber, presented by the Rev. Mr. Underbill. W^e celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 3 p. m. We addressed at her request, S. Anna's Guild, an association of workingwomen, under the charge of Mrs. Denslow, connected with the Church of the Transfiguration. Our theme was S. Athanasius, the champion of the Catholic faith, a suitable subject for Trinity Sunday. Mrs. Denslow's labors of love among these poer women and their tamihes remind one of the apostolic days, when people gave themselves up wholly to serve the Lord in good works. 42 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. June \-Monday. 10 a. m. We attended the funeral of Miss Mui-ia Sinnnons, aged 73, a most estinial.le lady of Charleston, S. V. The service was held in the house of M.ss Simmons' niece, in Jersey City Heights, and we made at the request of the deceased an address. The rcn>ains were taken to Charleston, S. C, for interment. 2 p. m., we conducted the funeral service at the burial of the mortal remains of >Ii-s. MaryR. (Ilavemeyer) Noithrup, at her late resulence, >y the Hector. 10 a. m. Visited the Kindergarten, under the charge of Miss Lehman, and the Parish school under Miss Hardin.'. Both schools are in excellent condition and are doin*' uood work for the cause of Christian education and the Church 7 :40 \^. in. In same Church we preached, con- firmed and addressed 11. The self-denying faithful Rector has in every possible way labored to make his work by God s blessing a success. May God reward him. June M— Fourth Sunday after Trinity. Chesterfield, S I'eter's Church, the Rev. H. C. Whitley in charge.— 10 :30 a m After Litany sai.l by the Rector, we preached, cou- firmedand addressed 7, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 3 p. m. We visited and addressed the Sunday School. 7 -45 p. m. After Evensong by the Rector, we preached. Jine2!i.— 6\/Vter'.s/>rTy. {Monday.) Waverly, Christ Church.— 2 p. m. After Evensong by the Rector, the Rev. H. C. Whitley, we preached, continued and addressed 2. Mr and .Mrs. Allis have been the mainstay of the Church in Waverly for fiftv years. Their faithfulness, perseverance and devotion are dcservimr of all praise. Since our visitati.m Mrs. Allis has been called to her rest, full of years and good works. Her husband survives in great weakness of body, but with his mind unimpaired. May he long be spared to us, to cheer us with his presence and strengthen us with his wise counsel. .Il-^k ZO—Tueaday. Racine, Wisconsin.- 3 :30 p. m., on the .anipus of Racine College, we made a response in behalf of the Badger Ball Club. » p. m., we attended a Mectin<' of the Board of Trustees of Racine College. jiLY 1— Wednesday. 9 a. m. Attended adjourned nieet- inve preached an.l celebrated the Holy Euchanst. 5 p. in. Assisted as in the morning, we made an address to the Sunday School. , -.i, July 23 and U— Thursday and Friday. Journeyed with „,y sister, who is in very feeble health, f. New York City. luLV -M-Eighth Sunday after Trinity. Church of the Tn.nsfi.e ce.eU;atiou of the H.,.y Kuchan.t. o"h( . . ' l>e sa,nc Church we preach.l. A very h.rge „ L\ i verv Vnvr sermon. One of our .lear congregafoM, •"''•;; i,; ^^ .j^hn's Church, Brooklyn, l>arishioners .n foin«c .U^s m ^^_ ^^_^^^ ^^ .^ .^ Mr. Heers,wa.i.resentn Nu to - ^^^^^^ ^ ,.as the 5..th ann,vo.ju, in-n . . ^^^.^^^^^.^^^ ^^^^^^ .^ a .1 111 In saiiM! Cliuitn, wt, j^ ,' ; t ..f the Deaf Mute Mission. 'Ihe Hev. Di. tho interest or iii^ i/^»ii , ,• 1 „ xrofv niterestinc' discourse. service by the Rev. Mi. "'- ^^,,,^ ,„^j „„,t Li,htner, Benton -^l^-,;^ „ j^'^.j^ a elightful associa- T' r ;:s: tf:;' r;::.. of the Ho,y Trinity. tions. >Ve pitcuu^ .loivited hv the Guild to ThP offerin<' was most generously donate a oy lu Ihe oncnii- n . ^u ^v^, ^yere the guest Tif -^^^ in the Dux'ese or opiHiguciu. o Missions, m im i/iu i o ^ pleas- i. *v.^ T^ov Mr Ili"-^'- ns and his wite. It ua^ a ^itc , of the Kev . .mi- ^1'=- , drawback was iL-lre S l>auls Church, Kev. JamesC. Kerr, Georgetown, e awa e, .^. ^^^^^^^^_ ^^^^^ ^,^^ j^^^ f f "r M;K n : "; ,t:;:La, La ce,e..ratea the Holy John L McK n. ^ .^^^^^^ ^,, s„„aay School. 7 :30 Tn Afte C'long by the Rector and the Rev. George ^ , 1 wP „re-iched a^ain in the same Church. The the Board of Managers, and presided in the Bible House, New York. Skptember 9 — Wedyiesday. Tompkinsville, Staten Island, S. Paul's Memorial Church, Rev. H. N. Wayne, M. A., Rector.— 5 p. m., we baptized in the Church after'the 2d Lesson, Glenn Hylton, son of the Rector, born September '2i\. 1885. This is as it should be with Christian parents. Their children should be baptized on the 8th day. God bless the child. September U)— Thursday, In the morning visited Pcekskill on business.— 2 p. m. Attended funeral of Mrs. Ella (Paddock) Goodman, No. 66, E. 126th street. New York! a former Parishioner of ours in S. John's Church, Brooklvn' The Rev. Dr. C.H.Hall said the service at the house, we made an address, and committed the body to the irrave in Woodlawn Cemeterv. SEPTEMiiKH n-Fi/leenth Sunday after Trinity. New York City, Church of the Transfiguration.— 10:30 a. ni. We preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. Septembeh U— Monday. 10:30 a. m. We attended the Consecration of the Church of the Holy Cross, Ave. C and E. 4th street, New York. We read the Epistle in the Euchar- istic Office, the Rev. Dr. Houghton preached the sermon, and the Assistant Bishop of New York consecrated the Building The mission is to be served by the Brotherhood of the Holy Cross, and the Sisters of S. John the Baptist. SEPTE.MBER 15- Tue.^day. 6 p. m. General Theologi- cal Seminary. It was our good fortune to be present at the first meal served in the new Refectory. We asked the bless- nig, returned thanks, and made a brief historical address This new Refectory was recently the Library in the West Building, and we esteemed it a very happy coincidence, that we should enjoy the privilege of taking the/r*< meal with the students in their new and elegant dining hall. We were delighted to greet our highly valued friends, whose praise is on the hps of all the Seminary Alumni, and Students, who 50 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 51 have known them, Mrs. and Miss Hopper, mother and dauojhter. „ ^r ^- o /-. i • September \1-Thuvsday, Peekskill, ^. 1., S. Cxabri- el's Chapel.-9 :45 a. m., assisted by the Kev. Dr. Houghton, the Chaphiin of the Sisterhood of S. Mary, and the Kev. Mr Smythe, the Chaplain of S. Gabriel's School, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist and professed two Postulants, as Sisters of S. Mary, by the names of Sister Mary Emily, and Sister "" Returned to New York the same day, and departed for the West, at p. ra. Sei>tember 18 and VJ— Friday and Saturday, Journey to Springfield. n. - -, September 20 — Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity, Springfield, III., S. Paul's Church.^ll a. m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. Seit-ember 21— Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity, Cairo, Church of the Redeemer, Rev. F. P. Davenport, S. T. B., Rector.— 11 a. m. we preached. 7 :30 p. m., same Church, we preached, confirmed and addressed two. Sei^ember 2d>— Monday, Conference with the Vestry of the Church of the Redeemer, relative to the purchase of their Church proi)ertv for S. Michael's Mission. September '2\)—S. Michael and All Angels. Chicago.— Opening- of the Western Theological Seminary, service at 12 M. "we assisted in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. At the Lunch, which was served in the Refectory of the Seminary, we made an address, at the reiiuest of the Bishop of Chicago. . October ^—Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity, Spring- tield.— 7:3<> a. m., celebrated the Holy Eucharist, in S. Agatha's Oratory. 10:30 a. m. S. John's Chapel. We pr'eached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rev. Thomas Hines, the Priest in charge. 3 p. m. Confirmed in private a sick woman, presented by the Rev. Mr. Hines. October 0, 7 and S— Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs- m day. We delivered lectures on Ecclesiastical History to the students of the Western Theological Seminary, Chicago. October 1— Wednesday, 10 p. m. Gave meditation in Seminary Chapel, Chicago. October n—Mneteenth Sunday after Trinity, Jack- sonville, Trinity Church, Rev. Dr. Easter, Rector.— lU :30 a. m., assisted by the Rector, we preached, and confirmed 3. Two of these were deaf-mutes. 4 p. m. Same Church, after Evensong by the Rector, we preached. October lS^7uesday, Albion, S. John's Church, Rev. W. II, Tomlins, Rector.— 7 p. m., after Evensong by the Rector, we preached. October U-^Thursday, Mt. Vernon, Trinity Church.— 7 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the JVIis- sionary, the Rev. James A. Matthews. At this service the Rev. R. B. Hoyt and Miss V. K. McKenzie, who were to be married the same morning, received with their immediate friends. 9 a. m. We joined together in Holy Matrimony, the Rev. Ralph Byron Hoyt and Miss Virginia Katharine McKenzie in the presence of a large number of their friends. October KJ and 11— Friday and Saturday, Chicago. Wastern Theological Seminary. We gave lectures on Ecclesias- tical History. October IH—S. Luke's Bay, ( Twentieth Sunday after Trinity. ) Whitewater, Wisconsin, S. Luke^s Church, Rev. S. DeLancey Townseml, M. A., Rector— 7 a. m. We celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 10 :45 a. m. We preached, a»d Bishop Welles celebrated the Holy Eucharist and held a confir- mation. 7 p. m., same Church, we preached again, Bishop Welles present. October W—3fonday. Milwaukee, Wis., Cathedral.— 3 p. ni., we baptized Mary Allyn, daughter of the Rev. S. De L. Townsend and Kathryn his wife, born in Milwaukee, July -Mth, 1885. Bishop Welles and a large number of friends present. 52 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. October 2^)— Tuesday. Chicago.— Lecture on Ecclesi- astical History, at Seminary. OcvomR n— Wednesday . Nashotah, Wis. Funeral of the Rev. Dr. Cole, President of Nashotah House. Service at 1 1 a. m., in S. Sylvanus Church. VA^e said the Committal at the <''rave. This service was a model of what a christian's burial should be. The deceased Priest had endeared himself to thousands at home and abroad in the CUuirch, and identi- tied himself with Nashotah, so that the name of the one was indissolubly linked with the other. Four Bishops and nearly one hiindrpd Presbyters were present in their official robes, to prty respect to the memory of the departed Priest. OcTOBKR 22 — Thursday. Chesterfield, S. Peter's Church, Rev. H. C. Whitley in charge.— 7 p. m., we preached after Evensong by the Rector. October 23— /^n^iay. Waverly, Christ Church, Rev. H. C. Whitley in charge.— 7 p. m. After Evensong we preached. October 25 — Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity. Bloomington, S. Matthew's Church, Rev. S. P. Simpson,. Rector.— 10 :3() a. m. After Matins by the Rector, we preached. 3 p. m., we addressed the Sunday School. 7 :30 J), m. Service by the Rector, after the second Lesson we con- tinned and addressed 7. October 2^\— Monday. Drove over the prairie sixteen miles to Leroy . There is an unorganized Mission here, served by the Rev. s!! P. Simpson.— 7 :3() p. m. In the Opera House, after shortened service by the Missionary in charge, we preached. A very large congregation present. Confirmed and addressed 3. October 21— -Tuesday, (^hicago. Western Theological Seminary. — Lecture. October 28— 6\ S. Simon and Jude (Wednesday). Chicago, Trinity Church. After sermon by the Rector, the Rev. L. S. Osborn, we delivered an address. The Bishop of Chicago presided, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist.- 5 to G p. m. We delivered a Lecture at the Seminary. BISHOP of SPRINGFIELD. 53 October 2^— Thursday. Tuscola. S. Stephens's Mis- sion, Rev. Dean Dresser in charge. — 7 :30 p. m. After Even- song by the Dean, we preached, confirmed and addressed 3. We were most hospitably entertained by Mrs. Beach, at the Beach House. October ^0— Friday. Areola, Christ Church, Dean Dresser in charge. — 7 :30 p. m. After Evensong we preached. We were the guest of Mr. James C. Justice and wife. They represent old and honored Church families in North Carolina and New York. November \—AU Saints Day. ( Twenty-second Sunday after Trinity.) Decatur. Rev. Walter H. Moore, Rector. S. John's Church. — 10 :30 a. in. Assisted by the Rector, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, confirmed and addressed 8. At this service we set apart for the use of the Altar with our blessing a costly and beautiful Paten and Chalice, as a memo- rial from his many friends in the Parish of the Rev. Mr. De Wolf, a former Rector. He was a man of rare merit, and most highly esteemed. 4 p. m. House of Prayer, Decatur, Rev. W. H. Moore in charge, we preached. 7 :3(> p. m., in S. John's Church, we preached. NovEMiiER 3 and 4:— Tuesday and Wednesday, Chicago. — Lectures at the Seminary. November b— Thursday. Mt. Carmel, S. Maur's school, Miss M. E. Hutcheson, Principal, the Rev. R. B. Hoyt, Dean of McLeansboro, Chaplain. — 8 p. m. Opening exercises and benediction of the new school building, or Annex, erected during the past summer, under the direction of the ener^'-etic and very able principal. The building and appointments are excellent, and very creditable to the practical knowledge and good taste of Miss Hutcheson. We delivered an address on education, and were delightfully entertained at the reception hy the authorities of S. Maur. November ^—Twenty -third Sunday after Trinity, Springtield.— 7:15 a. m. We celebrated the Holy Eucharist ^4 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. in our private Chapel, in S. Agatha's school. 11 a. m. S. PauFs Church, we preached. NovEMHER 9 and 10— Moiidaj/ and Tuesday, Journey to New York. November 10— 7 uesday. 2 to 5 p. m. In attendance at meeting of Managers of Board of Missions in the Bible House, New York. November 12— Thursday. Newark, N. J. Trinity (%urch. Rev. J. Saunders Keed, M. A., Rector.— 3 :3(> p. nu Assisted bv the Rector, we married Mr. Guy Joseph Edwards, and Miss Rose Elizabeth Williams. The day was remarkably pleasant for the season, the arrangements were admirable. May the auspicious beginning of the wedded life of my dear children in the Lord presage a future which will ultimately bring them and theirs to their eternal home in heaven. Our thanks are due to the signal courtesy and kindness of the Rector, the Rev. J. Saunders Reed. November Ib—Tweiift/'/ourth Sunday after Trinity. New York, Church of the Transfiguration.— 10 :30 a m. We preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 3 p. m., we addressed S. Anna's Guild, under charge of Mrs.Denslow. 4 p. m., we preached again in the same Church. November 12 —Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity. Jersey City Heights.— 10 :*30 a. m. Church of the Holy Trinity. Rev. Dr. Rice, Rector. We preached. 8 p.m.. New York city. House of Mercy, W. 8^)th street, we said Com- pline and made an address. November 2'?>— Monday. 7 a. m. In S. Mary Magda- lene's Chapel, House of Mercy, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. November 29 — First Srinday in Advent. Montclair, New Jersey.— 10:30 a. m., we attended S.Luke's Church, and heard our former pupil, the Rev. F. B. Carter, Rector, preach. It was a great pleasure. December 1 2iVid 2— Tuesday and Wednesday. Journey to Springtield. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 55 December 4 — Friday. Cairo. We met the Vestry of the Church of the Redeemer, Cairo, and concluded the arrange- ments for the purchase of their Church property for S. Michael's Mission, (colored) Cairo. December 6 — Second Sunday in Advent. Carbondale, S. Andrew's Mission, Rev. G. W. G. Van Winkle in charge. — 7:30 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 11 a. m., we preached, confirmed and addressed 3. 7 p. m. Marion, eighteen miles east of Carbondale, whither we went with Mr, Cann, in his wagon, we conducted service and preached in the Methodist Meeting House, kindly loaned us for the purpose. December 7 — Monday, DuQuoin. We stopped here for several hours engaged in business for the Church. December 8, 9 and 10 — Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs- day. Chicago. Western Theological Seminary. — Lectures io the Students. December 10 — Thursday. Whitewater, Wisconsin. — 8 p. m., we delivered an address after the benediction of the New Rectory, by Bishop Welles, of Wisconsin. The ReVr Dr. C. R. Hale was also present. The new and beautiful Rectory, so commodious and tasteful, is the fruit of the untir- ing energy of the Rector, the Rev. S. De Lancey Townsend, formerly of the Diocese of Springfield. Our loss is Wiscon- sin's gain. December 13 — Third Sunday in Advent. Champaign ^ Emmanuel Church, Rev. D. W. Dresser in charge. — 9 :30 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a. m., we preached, confirmed and addressed 3. At 12 noon, we addressed the Sunday School. 4 p. m. Christ Church, Urbana, Rev. Dean Dresser in charge, we preached. 7 p. m., we preached again in Champaign. Dean Dresser is doing a solid, good work in his Missions. December 16 and \1— Wednesday and Thursday, Chicago. — Lectures at the Seminary. December IS^Friday. Springfield.— 7 :30 p. m. Met 5() VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 57 the Rector Jind Vestry of S. Paul's Church on business matters of great importance. DpxEMiJEii I'JSaturdat/. Springtieki.— 7 a. m., we celelirated the Holy Eucharist in our private Chapel in S. Agatha's School. Went at noon with the Rev. Thomas limes to Elkhart. Deckmijku 20 — Fourth Sunday in Advent. Elkhart, Union Meeting House.— 10 :30 a. m., we i)reached, and con- tinued I. 7 p. m., we preached again in the same place. We were most kindlv entertained by Mr. (Jillett. His daughters maintain a Sunday School, and do a great deal of good by their self-denying labors. May (rod reward them. DKCKMiiEii 22 and 2'?>— Tuesday and Wednesday. Chicago. — Lectures in Seminary. \)KC¥.yi\\VM 'I'i— Thursday . Centralia.— From 7 to S :50 p. m., attended Christmas Tree, prepared by the ladies of of the Mission, and made a brief address. DECKMiiKii '>'} — Christmas Day. Anna, S. Anne's Mis- sion, Rev. G. W. (i. Van Winkle in charge.— 10 a. m. After Matins we preached, confirmed and addressed 4, and cele- brated the Holy Eucharist. 8 p. m., attended by invitation an entertainment given by one of the inmates of the asylum to her friends. Several of the i)arty sang for us, notably our kind hostess. Decemiu:r '2(ySaturday, S. Stephen's Day. Cairo.- — During the day attending to matters of business. Decembep. 27 — Sunday after Christmas, S. John s Day. Anna. — 11 a. m. Service in German Reformed Church, which we hired. After the second Lesson, we baptized the Rector's daughter, Elizabeth Louise, born at Anna, 111., November 2— Y'lie^-t/ay.— New York. U a. m., called on Bishop Horatio Potter, of New York, on the occasion of his 84th birtlidav, to pay our respects. It was a great pleasure to see him, and know that our venerable Father in God enjoyed our visit. 2 to 5 p. m. In attendance at meeting of the Mana^-ers of Board of Missions. Dear Dr. Saul gave us his promi'sed donation for the School House in S. Michael's Mission (colored) Cairo. February U— Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany. New York, (liurch of the Transfiguration.— 10 :30 a. m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 4 p. m., same Church, we presided at Choir Festival and gave the benedic- tion, the Rector preached. February 2\—Septuaqesiina. Newark, Trinity Church, the Rev. J . Saunders Reed, Rector.— We preached. Dined at Mr. Williams' with our dear children, Mr. and Mrs. Guy J. Edwards, whom we married in November last. 4 p. m., Woodside, S. John's Church, the Rev. A. Wood, Rector. Rev. J. Saunders Reed i)reached, we made an address in reference to the ordination by us of Mr. Wood, seven years before, February, 22d, 1879. 8 p. m. New York, House of Mercy, West 86th street. We said Compline in the Chapel and made a brief address. February 22— 3/om^ay. 7 a. m. House of Mercy, we celelnated the Holy Eucharist. February 24 and 2b— Wednesday and Thursday. Journey with our Sister and Niece and four children to Springfield. On the morning of Thursday, the 25th, about 7 :80 o'clock, Mrs. Seymour, our Sister, was literally blown from the train, while passing from one car to another. The rate of speed \vas full 35 miles an hour. The wind was blowing a gale from the southeast. We felt sure that she was killed, and we so announced to her daughter, but, wonder- ful to relate, when we reached her lying between the tracks, we found her alive, and a medical examination at Dunkirk showed that no bones were broken. We recognize the special and pre-eminent mercy of God in thus saving our dear Sister's life, and we hope to show our thankfulness in a greater self-consecration to His service hereafter. Mrs. Seymour was obliged to remain at the Erie Hotel, Dunkirk, N. Y., for a full month, under the physician's care. It is our pleasure and our duty to return our thanks to Dr. Cronyn for his unwearied attention to our Sister, while suffering from the immediate effects of her fearful fall, and to the proprietor of the Hotel, Mr. John J. Murphy, and his family, and to Mr.. H. M. Taylor, for their great kindness to us in our affliction. All without exception, including the servants of the Hotel, gave us, what money cannot buy, genuine sympathy. May God bless them. February 2^Sexagesima. Alton, S. Paul's Church, Archdeacon Taylor, Rector.— We preached. 7 :30 p. m. St.. 62 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. Louis, S. Peter's Church, we gave the benediction. We were most hospitably entertained by one of our own people Mr. Caius Paddock, formerly a resident of Alton. Alas. bt. Louis and Chicago draw away from us our strength : we are between two magnets. AUrch 2— Tuesday. Evansville, Indiana.— 10 :30 a. m. Consecration of S. Paul's Church, by the Hishop of Indiana. We preached the sermon on the occasion. A fine Church, spacious and elegant. We were the guest of Mr. Charles Viele, and we must add that we wish we could have 8uch as he and his wife in every Parish and Mission in our Diocese. Of one who was present at the service and has since died, we must say a word. The venerable Dr. Wheeler of Ilopkins- ville Ky., we met at a former visitation of the Parish, durmg the disability of the late Bishop Talbot, and were charmed with his simplicitv of character and manly worth. He came to Evansville to be with his dear children, the Rector and his wife, (Mrs. Morris is his Daughter), on the occasion of their crveat joy in the consecration of the beautiful Church. It was his last visit. The old man has gone home, to worship in a better temple than hands can build. March 3, 4 ami '^—Wednesdai/, Thursday and Friday. — ^Tournev to Dunkirk, N. Y., and return. ^I^,.;.,i l—Quinquagesima. Carrolton, Trinity Church, Rev. Dean Whitmarsh, Rector.— 9 :30 a. m., we addressed the Guild of the '^Golden Rule". 11 a. m., we, assisted by the Dean, celebrated the Holy Eucharist, confirmed and addressed?. 7:30p.m. Jerseyville, Church of the Holy Cross, the Rev. Dean Whitmarsh in charge. We preached, confirmed and addressed 5, including one from Whitehall. March \()—Ash Wednesday. Havana, Rev. J. M. D. Davidson in charge. During the morning the Rev. Mr. David- son was absent ^attending a funeral.— 9 :45 a.m., we said Matins, made an address and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7 p. m. The Rev. Mr. Davidson said Evensong, and we preached, confirmed and addressed 4. The Missionary at S. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 63 Barnabas, Havana, has done and is doing an excellent work. We hope soon to have a Church in this thriving city. March 12— Friday. Areola, Christ Church.— 7 p. m., the Rev. Dr. Smedes said service and we preached. March U— First Sunday in Lent. Paris, Grace Church, the Rev. Dr. Smedes, Rector. — 11 a. m.,we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 3 :30 p. m., we preached again in the same Church, confirmed and addressed 4. March lb— Monday. Tuscola, S. Stephen^s Church.— 7 :30 p. m. After Evensong by the Priest in charge, the Rev. Dr. Smedes, we preached. March 1(> — Tuesday. Shelbyville. We passed several hours in conference relative to an ex-Presbyterian minister, who seeks orders in the Churcl« We decided to decline. March 18 — Thursday. Petersburgh. We passed the afternoon and evening in conference about the condition and prospects of the Mission. March 2\— Second Sunday in Lent. Greenville, the Rev. J. G. Wright, Missionary in charge of Grace Church. 9:30 a. m., we addressed the Sunday School. 10:30 a. m.. assisted by the Missionary, we preached, confirmed and addressed 5, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 3:30 p. m., we baptized in private a sick child, Bessie Seymour, daughter of Stephen M. and W. C. Hoiles, born 10th of M^rch, 1«8«), in Greenville. 7:30 p. m., we preached in the same Church. March 22— Monday. Collinsville, Christ Church, Rev. J. G. Wright in charge.— 7 :30 p. m., we preached, confirmed and addressed 8. Large congregation. March 2?^— Tuesday. Greenup.— Accompanied by the Rev. Mr. Wright, we held service at 7 :30 p. m. in the Metho- dist Church, preached, confirmed and addressed 7. Would that we had the means to send a Missionary to this place. After the service we blessed the New House of our hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Sheesley. The Rev. J. G. Wright, with a heroism and self-denial worthy of all praise, rather than abandon his 64 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. Missionary field, has taken charge of the Public School in the City of Greenville. All honor to such a man. March 24, 25 and 2ry-^ Wed ne^daj/, Thursday and Friday. We went to Dunkirk for our Sister, bein^r allowed by the Physician to bring her to her home in Si)ringtield. The Lake Shore Company very kindly and considerately put the President's Car at our disposal, and arranged that we should come direct to Springfield from Toledo, via the Wabash railroad. We desire to record our thanks to the officials, and especially to C. B. Couch, Esq., of Cleveland, Ohio, for their courtesy. March 2^— Friday. At 5 p. m. we reached Si)ringfield in safety, and before 6 o'clock our dear Sister, after an absence of eight months and passing through great perils by sea and by land, was once more at home. Thanks be to God. Makch 2H— Third Sunday in Lent. Bloommgton, S. Matthew's Church, Kev. S. P. Simpson, Rector.— 7 :30 a. m., we attended celebration of the Holy Eucharist by the Rector and received. 10:30 a. m., we preached after Matins. 3 p. m., we addressed the Sunday School. 4:30 p. m., we confirmed in private 1. 7:30 p. ra., in same Church, after the 2d Lesson we confirmed and addressed B. In all 7 for Bloomington. The Rector's field has been a hard one, and his difficulties have been many and great. He has brought the Parish into good working order. The Choir of surpliced men and boys is except ionably good. March 2d-^Monday. Went to Anna on legal business for S. Anne Mission. The guest of Dr. Wardner. March 30— Tuesday. Cairo.— Consulting Archdeacon Davenport on matters connected with our colored work, and also our joint work on the projected translation of the Nicene, and Post Nicene Fathers. March 31— Wednesday, Chicago.— LectuiXJ at Western Theological Seminary. April I— Thursday. Chicago.— Lecture at Seminary. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 65 ArRiL 2 — Friday. Champaign, Emmanuel Church, the Rev. Dean Dresser in charge. — 7:30 p. m. After Evensong by the Rector, and the Rev. Mr. MacKellar, we preached. April 3 — Saturday. Champaign. — Same Church, after Matins, we gave a meditation. 4 :30 p. m., Danville, Church of the Holy Trinity, Rev. F. W. Taylor, S. T. B., Rector. After Evensong, we gave a meditation. Miss Kate S. Bishop, a most devoted church- woman, wx are happy to note, has come to Danville to take charge of the Kindergarten. May God bless her and prosper her work. April 4 — Fourth Sunday in Lent. Danville, same Church. — 10:30 a. m., assisted by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed 8, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 3 p. m., we addressed the Sunday School. 7 :30 p. in., same Church, we preached. April 5 — Monday. 10 a. m. Same Church, after Matins srave meditation, afterwards visited the Schools. Thcv are in excellent order. The Rev. Mr. Taylor has set an example, which we sincerely wish all who have the ability, would follow; he has for years remained in a Parish, which has not yet been able to pay him a salary sufficient for his support, the difference he has supplied out of his own income, and remained at his post. It will be observed that the margin thus covered by his own outlay is in reality the Rev. Mr. Taylor's contribution to the Missionary treasury. For the information of his Parish we would state, that the Rev. Mr. Taylor has suffered of late pecuniary losses, and he can no longer do, as he has heretofore done, largely support himself and family. To lose the. Rev. Mr. Taylor, would be a blow, not only to Danvite, Imt to the Diocese. We beg the good people of his Parish to see that their Rector's salary is promptly paid, and speedily increased, a word to the wise is sufficient. 7 :30 p. m.. Champaign, Emmanuel Church. After Evensong by the Rector, Dean Dresser, we preached, con- firmed and addressed 2. 6(5 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. ApiiiL 8 and 9 — Thursdaij ami Friday. Chicago.— Lecture in Seminary. April "d— Friday, 7 :30 [). m. After Evensong by the Kcctor, the Rev. W. II. Moore, we preached in Calvary Church, Chicago. The offering was kindly given to us. jVj»uil U— Fifth Sunday in Lent. Davenport, Iowa. Rev. C. K. Hale, D. D., our very dear Friend, Dean.— 7 a. m., assisted by the Dean and the Rev. \\ C. Wolcott, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, in the Cathedral. \) a. m., we gave an instruction to the boys of Kemper Hall, who are to be contirmed next Sunday. 10:30 a. m., we preached in the Cathedral. 5 p. m. After Evensong by the Rev. Mr. Paget, we made an address to the young Ladies of S. Katha- rine's School. 7 :80 p. m. We preached again in the Cathe- dral. Our visit to Davenport was in every way delightful, and the only drawback was the absence of the Bishop. We were charmingly entertained hy Mrs. Terry, and the sight of so much that nuist prove for all times a source of benefit to the Church, fills one's heart with gladness. Added to this was the presence of Dean Hale, and our former pu[)il and loved Presbyter, the Rev. P. C. Wolcott. We heartily congratulate our dear Brother, the Bishop of Iowa, on the good things which he has in possession, and in prospect. May God bless him and his work. April Vl— Monday. Peoria. — At the Rev. Robert Ritchie's House, we met by appointment the Rev. W. F. Wil- son, a Methodist Minister of Lacon, Ills., in reference to his entering our ministry. Interview satisfactory. 7:30 p. m., Pekin, S. Paul's Church, Rev. George W. West, Rector. Rev. Nelson Ayres preadied, and we confirmed and addressed 5. April lb— Tuesday. Elkhart.— We were the guest of Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Gillett. • 7:30 p. m., service in the Union Chapel. We w^ere alone. After 2d Lesson we bap- tized one adult and preached. April 16— Friday. Belleville, S. George's Church, Rev. Dean Harrison, Rector.-^7 : 30 p. m. After Evensong by -ya ™ I M bishop of SPRINGFIELD. 6» the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed 11. This is the second confirmation for the Synodal year. Our dear Brother, the Dean of Chester, proves a worthy successor of the first Missionary, the Rev. F. M. Clendenin, whose going from us we shall never cease to regret. After service in S. George's Church, Belleville, we baptized one adult. April }S—Pabn Sunday. Springfield, S. Paul's Church, Rev. S. H. Gurteen, Rector.— 11 a. m., we preached, confirmed and addressed 28, and celebrated the Holy Euchar- ist. 7 :30 p. m. S. John's Chapel, Rev. Thos. Hines, Priest in charge. After Evensong by the Missionary, we preached, confirmed and addressed 10. April 20.— Tuesday. Whitehall, the Rev. Dean Whit- marsh in charge.— 7 :30 p. m., service in Presbyterian Church. We preached, confirmed and addressed 4. The Rev. Geor^^e Moore of Louisiana, M«., was present and assisted. We were hospitably entertained by Mrs. Bridges, and the good people of Whitehall were so affable and kind that we hope we may soon have occasion to make another visit. April 21— Wednesday. 10 a. m. Carrollton. Trinity Church, Rev. W. T. Whitmarsh, Dean of Litchfield, Rector. —We preached, confirmed one, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist.— 7:30 p. m. Jerseyville, Church of the Holy Cross, Dean Whitmarsh in charge. After Evensonf^ by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed 3. The Dean of Litchfield magnifies his office in the best sense of the expression, by doing his duty as far as his limited means will allow. The Dean is of a very great value to us. April 22— Maundy Thursday. Alton, S. Paul's Church, the Ven. Archdeacon Taylor, Rector.— 8 p. m., we preached, confirmed and addressed 28. April 23— Good Friday. Alton — 8 a. m., we confirmed in private one. 10 a. m. In S. Paul's Church, assisted by the Rector, we said the Communion Office to the end of the Creed and preached. In same Church from 12 to 3 p. m., we gave the Meditations in the three hours service. In same 68 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. Church at 4 p. m., we confinnca and addres.^^cd 2, in all 31 for S Paul's Church, Alton. « V- m. Edwardsville, b. Andrew's Mission. After Evensong by the Archdeacon we preached, contirmed and addressed.!. The Kev. F. M.S. Taylor, since he has been in the Diocese of Springheld, has more than justified the reputation with which he came to u*, of a hardworking, faithful I'riest. All the works wh.ch he has undertaken, have by (io.l's blessing, greatly prospered Afkil 2b-Easte>- Da,j. Cairo, Church of the Kedeemer, the Yen. F. 1>. Davenport, S. T. li.. Rector. -11 a. ni., we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7 :,W p. ni After Evensong, by the Archdeacon, we preached, continued and addressed f.. After the congregation ha.l left we con- finned one woman, who could not bear the excitement of a public service. Cairo is a thriving city and the Rector is abreast of the times. A new church will be built dunng the current year, and we hope to live to sec Cairo the seat of a new Diocese. We trust that the good people of Cairo will on no account allow their Rector to leave them. Apkil I'n— Easier Momlaij. East St. Louis.— 7 :45 p m After Evensong by the Venerable Archdeacon Taylor, we preached, confirmed and addressed 7. At the conclusion of the service we confirmed an adult, who could not leave his work earlier. We were delighted to greet our highly esteemed friend, Mr. R. P. Johnston of St. Louis, lie renders us faith- ful and good service in acting as Lay Reader in our Mission in East St. Louis. Would that all laymen were like him. May -l—Loxo Sunday. Springfield, Si. Paul's Church. —11 a. m., attended service and received the Holy Com- munion. 4 p. m. In same Church, we addressed the Sunday School. 7 :30 p. m., S. Luke's Chapel. Mr. Lloyd E. Johnston read service, >iiid we prcachetl. This is a work much needed. -May God's blessing rest upon it. May ^—Tuesday. Springfield, S. Paul's Church.— 10:30 a.m. Opening service of the Ninth Synod of the Diocese of Springfield. The Rev. S. II. Gurteen, Rector of fl ^HP ) BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. C)9 S. Paul's Church, Springfield, preached the Sermon by appointment of the Bishop, the Rev. Dr. Smedes acted as the Bishop's Chaplain, and bore the Pastoral Staff, the Bishop celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rev. Dean Simpson, and the Rev. F. W. Taylor. At 2 p. m., the Synod was duly organized. At 3 p. m. the Synod took a recess of half an hour, during which the Rector, the Rev. S. H. Gur- teen, married Mr. Charles Brown and Miss MarvE, Edwards, and we pronounced the benediction. 7 :3() p. m. After brief service we delivered our annual address. May 5 — Wednesdai/. The Synod concluded its business at about 4 p. m., and after prayers offered by the former Hector of S. Paul's, Springfield, the Rev. E. A. Larrabee, S. T. B., we pronounced the benediction, and the Ninth Synod was at an end. ■ % SUMMARY. CLERGY TRANSFERRED. ^ , July 10, 1885 The Kev. P. C. Wolcott, to Iowa. / ' ^gg^ The Kev. J. R. R. Robinson, to Central Pennsylvania ^;;0e^^^-^ ' f^ TheRev.J.H.Holst,toQvnncy March 8 1886 The Key. W. H. Moore, to Chicago ^'^'"^ » CLERGY RECEIVED. May 8, 1885 Rev. P. Mc Kim, from Minnesota . i. i8«r, Kev. a. K. a S,neae. I.^U. fro. Non.> ^^o^--—;;^:::::^ W'^ Zl Kev. E. M. Peeke, from Missouri ^ , o 1 8ftr „ev. A. Kinney Ha., tron. Mis.^s.pp. • • Fe-jrua . « Rev. Nelson .Ures, from Mississippi ^^'**^' ' POSTULANT RECEIVED. Mr. Wm. T. Shepeler, from New York ^^y ^^ ^^^^ CLERGY ORDAINED. PRIESTS. May 31, 1885 Rev. E. N. Webber ^''''^ ' CLERGY DECEASED. , „ , , . August 24, 1885 Rev. D. F. Hutchinson "*^"^ , , 341 Services attended * ^^^ Sermons delivered Addresses delivered .^ Clergy ordained, Deacons, 1 ; Priests, 1 ^ Clergy removed to other Dioceses * * ' Clergy received from other Dioceses * Clergy deceased ^^ Present number pf Clergy ^^ Candidates for Holy Orders '^ Baptisms— Adults, 3 ; Infants, 5 ^^^ Contirmations in the Diocese of Springfield Confirmations in other Dioceses Total Confirmations for Synodal year Total Confirmed by us since our Consecration ^' Total Confirmed in Diocese of Springfield ^' ^^ Occasions of holding Confirmation • . Total number of occasions since our Consecration Marriages - • • • • ' SUMMARY. 71 ' Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist 70 Benediction of Houses 2 Benediction of Church furniture, etc 4 I5enediction of Graves j Meetings of Trustees attended 1 1 Commencements of Colleges, etc., attended 5 Persons publicly received from the Roman Obedience 2 Visits paid to Public Institutions (j Lectures delivered 39 Parishes and Missions, last Report 52 New Missions added during the year 3 Total Parishes, etc 55 Church Schools j SUMMARY OF DIOCESAN STATISTICS. Clergy : Bishop ^^ I*"^'«^^ '''''''''.'^. 2- 40 1 )eacons " * ,, Onliimtions : Deacons, 1 ; Priests, 1 ^ Candidates for Holy Orders ^'. Parishes and Missions „ Diocesan Institutions ^.^ Churches and Chapels ^ Schools .* ," i * ,T I'M Baptisms : Infants, 30(5 ; Adults, 101 ; not specitled, 27 *^^^ Confirmed o gGft Communicants ^^ Marriages yg Burials .^ Q2g Sunday Schools— Teachers and Scholars ' ^^ Parish Schools reporting— Scholars * ^ ^^ ^^^ ^^, Total of Offerings ' ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE RT. REV. GEORGE F. SEYMOUR, S. T. D., LL. D., BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. TO THE TENTH ANNUAL SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE MAV 3, 1887. BELLEVILLE; SOUTHERN ILLINOIS PRINTING HOLSE. 1SS7. ADDRESS. The calling of the roll awakens the memories of school days. It was a very commonplace affair then, and the ab- sentees, who failed to answer to their names, caused scarcely a thought, since they came again on the morrow, and resumed their places. In the associations of later life, apart from transient assemblies and occasional gatherings, the calling of the roll assumes a very much more serious import. The list keeps shifting and altering, and the changes remind us pain- fully of the instability of human affairs. Men go and come, they move hither and thither, and we bear our losses with composure, when we know that our late comrades are else- where on the earth, sustaining similar relations to those, which they held with us, perchance in a larger and higher sphere of usefulness. But when the names are missed from the records of the living, because they have appeared above the graves of the departed, there comes, beside and beyond the grief and distress which death causes, a bitter pang, as we are thus helped, nay forced, to face the truth that the fate of others will soon be our own. That we too must drop out and be forgotten, save as less and less frequently, as years run on, our contemporaries, who survive, growing^apidly fewer and fewer, recall us to memory and generouslv exaggerate the little good that we have said or done. Such reflections are suggested as we gather from year to year in our Annual ^vnod, and steadily, each time without exception, miss from our ranks well-known forms and faces, and hear no longer the cordial greeting of familiar voices, which have been hushed m death since last we met. In human experience this IS an oft told tale, but it is fresh for us, as it repeats itself bishop's address. now in the case of a Priest and an eminent layman, who have gone out from us during the last twelve months. The Rev. Ralph Byron Hoyt was the son of a clergy- man. The straitened means of his parents denied him the advantages of a full classical and theological education. He was not a graduate in arts nor in theology. He sought to supply these defects, as far as practicable, by selt-culture, and very largely he succeeded. Few men have labored more faithfullv bv svstematic study and patient observation to improve their 'talents, than did the Rev. Mr. Hoyt. His sermons were carefully prepared and well delivered, and his preaching impressed his hearers with the conviction ot his thorough sincerity and goodness of heart. Better than good sermons was his life. By the grace of God he made his walk and conversation a living example to win men to Christ, Among human instrumentalities, which help towards this re- sult, he counted the influence and instruction of his mother as the u;rcat€st. He never tired of referring to her, and her memory inspired an excellent address, which he deHvered on the Fourth of July, choosing for his theme, -The Culture and Training of Children." Naturally his reverence and love for his mother drew out his affections very strongly towards children. For years he devoted all his leisure moments to the creation and development of a plan of Sundav School instruction, which he termed from the prin- ciple Jf competition, which characterized it, the ^^ Agonistic Sy^tcmr He undoubtedly was working on right principles, and the chief difliculties, which interfered with the practical success of his scheme, lav not in his methods, considered by themselves, but in the material with which he was forced to deal in this age and country, unruly children scarcely knowing restraint at home or abroad, and in the tendencies of the ''day and the spirit of our people, which are too impatient of results to allow time for thoroughness in any department of study or work. The Rev. Mr. Hoyt was a most self-denying man. In DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. the prosecution of his missionary labors he always counted himself last. His Lord and Master was first, and all that appertained to Him. He stinted himself to that degree, that he passed hungry days that he might save enough to buy the alabaster box, and associate himself with the penitent Mary an filling the house, which Jesus honors with His presence, Avith the fragrance of his offerings, which had cost him some- thing. The story of his privations is full of pathos, and whe.n we add to this his heroism in maintaining his post of duty up to the extreme point of human endurance, against the ravages of an incurable disease, we can readily follow him with a well grounded faith to that better country, where his divine Master rewards him with His commendation and blesses him with His love. These traits of character, which eminently marked the Rev. Mr. Hoyt, as a minister of Christ, were equally conspicuous in the broader relations of life towards all with whom he was brought in contact. His immediate kinsfolk have reason to gratefully remember him for his noble, unselfish efforts to help them and save for them something from a property, which once promised to be pro- ductive. Friends near and remote, so far as he could serve Ihem, were the recipients of his kindness. It is more than a conjecture that he remained unmarried lip to a comparatively late period of life, that he might be of greater use to others, in a measure dependent upon him, and more profitable to the ministry. At length he married, when he felt that he was free to do so, wisely and well. In a few short months, not ten, from his wedding day, he was sum- moned to his rest and to his reward. It was our great privi- lege to have him for our guest for a few weeks before his departure from earth, and we take comfort in knowing that we were able to minister to his necessities in the closing hours of his very humble, but useful and holy life. Judge Samuel H. Treat, the layman, whom we miss from our deliberations for the first time since Springfield became a Diocese, and whose presence in the Conventions of bishop's address. Illinois must date back nearly tifty years, was a native of New York State. He became a Churchman through the influence of his wife, and, as often happens in the case of those who do not, so to speak, inherit the Church, but are led to admit and accept its claims by reading and reflection, the Judge was a thorough Churchman, a Churchman from principle, and not from choice, or caprice, or accident. The natural bent of his mind and his legal studies predisposed him to examine authorities, and weigh evidence, before he reached conclusions, and hence he was not hasty in taking a step, but when he did, as might have been anticipated it was well considered, and he was firm and strong in his position. He saw clearly that the Church of Christ, if it be really His, must be rooted in history, and a history which reaches back to Him when He was here on earth ; anything short of this would separate it from Him in time, and leave the interval, be it long or short, without His Church. He saw, moreover, that the Church, if in any sense it could be called the Kingdom of Christ, must have an organized gov- ernment under Him, as the King; hence its ministry must be official, as representing the offices of the sovereign Head, and hence, as human life is limited to three score years and ten, or four score years, there must of necessity be in a polity administered by men a succession of officers to hand on and perpetuate the office. He knew, for the science of law taught him as much, that the perpetuity of government depends upon the continuity of the chief or presiding office, which is to the kingdom or state what the spinal chord is to the human body, the channel of vitality and of all the ner\'Ous activities; hence, in an empire there must be an imperial succession, in a kingdom a royal succession, in a repubHc a presidential succession, and in the Church an apostolical succession. These principles the Judge saw clearly and grasped firmly. In professional life he was advanced at a very early age to the bench, and passed into the ser\'ice of the judici'ary of the United States more than DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. thirty years ago. As a judge he was highly respected and esteemed, and his opinions, as we are informed by those qualified to speak on the subject, reflect credit upon him for his ability and legal attainments. Few men were ever more reticent and secretive and undemonstrative than he. These qualities kept his friends at a distance. It was not that he repelled them, or was severe and morose — on the contrary, he was gentle and kind — but his few words, his staid and dignified manner, his indisposition to encourage intimacy, tended to isolate him, and to make him, especially since his wife's decease four years ago, an eminently lonely man, in the midst of a large city filled with his acquaintances and friends. It is much to be lamented that thij was the case, for doubtless his secluded life, and his natural habit of procrastination, strengthened by advancing 3'ears and increasing infirmities, explain the fact that he left no will, and failed to set his worldly affairs in such order as might have been anticipated. Men of high position and few words are likely to leave behind them a legacy of terse, sententious remarks, which are long remembered and quoted. Judge Treat made his con- tribution, and probably a large one, in this way, if we could gather from his companions and friends the wise sayings, which they have heard drop from his lips and deemed worthy of preservation. One such we recall, and though it may not be original with him, he made it his by acting upon it as the rule of his official administration. Judge Treat was accustomed to close his Court on Good Friday, de- claring *nhat he would not share the bench as an associate- with Pontius Pilate." All Springfield knew the Judge, and. all Springfield will miss him ; a larger circle too will take note, of his absence with regret, the lawyers and others who fre- quented his Court. While health and strength permitted he was rarely away from his place in Church, and on the day before he died, not dreaming that death was so near, he begged that no eulogy should be permitted at his funeral,. 8 bishop's address. saying that he deserved none, and that as a sinner he looked to Christ for mercy. Leaving the Diocese of Springfield, and we thank God that we are not compelled to linger longer in making mention of our dead, we must speak of two beyond our jurisdiction, who have passed from earth not long ago, and who deserve recognition at our hands. The Rev. Dr. George W. Dean, Chancellor of the Diocese of Albany, and Alumni Professor of the Evidences of Christianity in the General Theological Seminary was once a Presbyter of the undivided Diocese of Illinois. In 1874, when representing the Parish of Freeport in the Convention held in that year in Chicago, he nominated your Bishop to fill the vacancy then recently created by the death of the Rt. Rev. Dr. Whitehouse. Dr. Dean's nominee was elected Bishop of IlHnois by a majority of seven on the part of the clergy and seven on the part of the laity, and, after an interval of less than four years, he was allowed to take possession of three-hfths of the original territorial juris- diction, to which he was chosen, and became, as he now remains, the Bishop of Springtield. The Rev. Dr. Dean was a remarkable man. We knew him as a student in Columbia College, when he led a recluse life in a dark, dingy room in an antiquated building in New Street, New York City. Little did the lawyers and brokers and bankers, who occu- pied offices all around him, dream that there w\as one among them, a pale-faced youth with black hair and spare form, who was as busy with the material of the past, as they were with that of the present, and that, while they were eagerly striving after the acquisition of gold, he was ever more ea<»-erlv seekinvhom we regard with the highest respect and most affectionate interest, in the serious indisposition, which has withdrawn him for a time from his Diocese. We trust and pray, that this temporary cessation from arduous labor will restore him to robust and permanent health, so that he may return to his home next autumn to cheer us with his presence, aid us with his wise counsel, and strengthen us with his manly courage and intrepid will. Pray for us, Brethren, that we may have grace given us to know what to do, and strength and power to enable us to do it. Detailed Account of Visitations and Acts. The following is an account of the places visited by u& and acts performed from May 5th, 1886, to May 4th, 1887, the interval included between the Ninth and Tenth Synods of the Diocese of Springfield. A. 1_). 1SS6. May ^—ircJficscldy. 5 p. m., we presided at a meeting of the Board of Missions, in the Guild Room of S. Paul's Church, Springfield. The Rev. D. W. Dresser was elected Secretary and Mr. \V. J. Quinlan, Treasurer. May 9 Secomi Siuuiay after Easter. Anna, S. Anne's Church, the Rev. G. W. G. Van Winkle, Rector. 10:30 a. m., we preached, confirmed and addressed seven persons, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 3^30 P- m., we addressed the children of the Sunday School. 7:30 p. m., after Evensong bv the Rector, we preached. ^M^v ic^A/ondav. Carbondale, S. Andre.v's Mission, the Rev. G. W. G. Van Winkle, Rector. 4 p. m. we laid the Corner Stone for the new Church building, and made an address. May II— Tuesday, Peoria, S. Paul's Church, the Rev. Robert Ritchie, Rector. 7:30 p. m., after Evensong by the Rector and the Rev. G. W. West, we preached and, with the permission of the Bishop of Quincy, confirmed two. May 13 and i^^— Thursday and Friday. Journey to New York. >I VY 22,— Fourth Sunday after Easter. Cruger's on the Hudson, the Rev. G. Cruger, Rector. Church of the Divine Love, 10:30 a. m., after service by the Rector, we preached and confirmed eight. 7-30 P- m., in the Chapel of the same Mission, after Evensong by the Rector, we preached, con- firmed and addressed five. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 37 May 30 — Fifth Sunday after Easter. New York, Church of the Transfiguration, the Rev. Dr. Houghton, Rector. 10:30 a. m., confirmed and addressed forty-five and celebra- ted the Holy Eucharist. 4 p. m., same Church, we addressed S. Anna's Guild. This Guild is composed of working w^omen, under the charge of Mrs. Denslow, they receive instruction in the doctrine^ of the Church fronl her lips, and are taught to take part as far as possible in good w^orks for others. During the present year they are laboring to buy a bell for S. Anne's Church, Diocese of Springfield. S p. m., S. Luke's Church, Brooklvn, the Rev. Dr. Van De Water, Rector. After Evensong by the Rector and Assistant, we preached. May 31 — Monday. Received Mr. Wm. McGarvey with full qualifications, from the Diocese of New York. Re- residing, and celebrating the Holy Eucharist. OcTOBKR 10 — Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. Chica- go, Church of the Ascension, the Rev. E. A. Larrabee, S. T. B., Rector. 7 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. ii a. m., we preached in the same Church. 7:30 p.m., ^niurch of the Epiphany, the Rev. T. N. Morrison, Rector. Alter Evensong by the Rector, we preached. OcTOBiCR 28— .V. Simon and S. Jude. Thursday. .Springfield, S. Paul's Church. 8 p.m., we united in marri- age, Mr. \Vm. Tracy and Miss Elizabeth Cooper Hanie, in the presence of a large congregation of acquaintances and friends. OcTOBKR 31 — Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity. Spring- field, S. Paul's Church. 11 a. m., after Matins by the Rec- tor, we preached. 7:30 p.m., the Rector said Evensong and preached, and we gave the benediction. Novhmbp:r I — All Saints. Monday. S. Paul's Church. 10:30 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist and gave a bishop of SPRINGFIELD. 47 meditation. 4 '30, same Church, after Second Lesson w^e baptized Dorothea Lamb, daughter of the Rector, the Rev. F. W. Taylor, and Cora (Kingsley) Taylor. Sponsors, Mr. Chas. E. Hay, Miss D. Margaret Murdock and Miss Kate S. Bishop. November 2 and 3 — Tuesday and Wednesday. Chicago. W^e delivered two lectures on each of these days at the WY'stern Theological Seminary. November 4 — Thursday. Cairo. Met the Rev. Nelson Avres and Mr. Candee on business connected with the col- nn-d work in that citv. November 5 — Friday. Springfield. Approved of the or'^anization of Grace Mission, Decatur. Mr. H. M. Palen, Pres't; S. P. Denton, Treas. ; Dr. A. D. Brideman, Sec'y and Warden. November 6 — Saturday. Springfield, S. Paul's Church. 7:30 p. m., after collects by the Rector, we gave meditation •on the ministerial office, as a preparation for the Ordination on the morrow. November 7 — Tzventieth Sunday after Trinity. Spring- field, S. Paul's Church. 11 a. m., after sermon by the Rec- tor, we ordained to the Diaconate, Mr. Lloyd Erastus Johns- ton and Mr. William Theodore Schepeler, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The Rev. F. W. Taylor presented the candi- dates; the Rev. Thos. Hines acted as the Bishop's Chaplain. We desire to note that Mr. R. P. Johnston, father of one of the new deacons, formerly Assistant Secretary of State of Illinois, and a resident of Springfield, now of St. Louis, was present. Few lavmen can be found more devoted to the Church in all her interests, than our beloved friend, Mr. R. P. Johnston. Novplmber 10 — Wednesday. Bayonne, N. J., S.John's Church, the Rev. O. Valentine, Rector. 7:30 p. m., after Evensong by the Rector and the Rev. E. M. Pecke, formerly in charge of the Church, we preached, and the Bishop of the Diocese confirmed tw^enty-one candidates. This Church 48 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. was in a very depressed condition until the Rev. Mr. Pecke, by his untiring energy and industry, brought it up and placed it in the condition to call a Rector. The class presented on this occasion was largely the result of Mr. Pecke's labors. The Rev. Mr. Valentine, it will be remembered, was formerly Assistant in S. PauFs Church, Springfield, and has left behind him the most pleasant memories. Success doubtless will attend his rectorship in his new field of labor. NovKMBKR 14 — Tzccnfv-jirst Siauiay after Trinity, Brooklyn. 3:30 p. m., we visited the Church Charity Foundation; after service by the Chaplain we delivered an .address to the children of the Orphanage. NovEMBHR 16 — Titesciay. Jersey City Heights, 5:30 p. m., at the house of the bride's parents, 57 Sip Street, we united in marriage Mr. John Wentworth Aymar and Miss Jennie Ilayward Bowly, in the presence of a large number of the immediate friends of the bride and groom. The day was bright and beautiful for the late autumn, and we trust is prophetic of the entire life of the young people, whom we have known for a number of vears. May Gotl bless them. November 21 — Sunday next before Advent. New York. S. Michael's Church, West 99th Street, the Rev. Dr. Peters, Rector. 10 a. m., we addressed the Sunday School in behalf of our work among the colored people in Cairo. II a. m., after Matins by the Rector, we preached; we are indebted to the Rev. Dr. Peters for his cordial sympathy in our work in Southern Illinois, and his kind offer to help us to the extent of his power. We spent the afternoon and even- ing of this day at the House of Mercy, West 86th Street, and at Compline gave an address to the inmates. November 25 — T/ianks^irini^ Day. New York, 10 a. m.. Church of the Transfiguration. After service by the Rector and his Assistant, we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. November 28 — Advent Sunday. Brooklyn, 10:30 a. m., S. Luke's Church, the Rev. Dr. Van De Water, Rector. BISHOP of SPRINGFIELD. 49 After Matins we preached. 7:30 p. m., New York, S» Luke's Church, the Rev. Dr. Tuttle, Rector. After Evensong by riie Rector and Assistants, we preached. November 29 and 30 — Monday and Tuesday. On the cars for the West. December 2— Thursday. Springfield, S. PauFs Church, 9:30 a. m., we formally received John Frank Rawson into the Communion of the Church, after he had publicly re- nounced the errors of the Church of Rome. 6 p. m., in the same Church, we united in marriage, assisted by the Rector, Mr. Arthur Kimber and Miss Maude Turney, in the presence of a large company of friends and acquaintances. December 1,— Friday. East St. Louis. We met sev- eral members of the Vestry of Christ Church, Bunker Hill,, to confer on matters of business; we also met Mr. Henry M. Chittenden to arrange about his Ordination to the Diaconate. December 5 — Second Sunday in Advent. Mt. CarmeL 10:30 a. m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Euchar-^ ist, assisted by the Missionary in charge. 7 p. m., after Evensong we preached, confirmed and addressed seven. December 6 — Monday. Mt. Carmel. Spent most of the day at S. Maur's Hall with the Principal and the Rev. Mr. Dyer. December 7 — Tuesday. Cairo. 11 a. m., we laid the corner stone of the Church of the Redeemer, and after excellent addresses from the Rev. Nelson Ayres and the Rec- tor, we closed with a third. 4 p. m., we gathered at the benediction of the new school house, erected by the munifi- cent gift of the Rev. Dr. Saul for the Mission work among the colored people in Cairo. December ii — Saturday. Springfield. 7 p. m., we attended meeting of the Trustees of the Diocesan Library. December 12 — Third Sunday in Advent. Springfield, S.Luke's Mission. 10:30 a. m., we preached, confirmed and addressed four, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist, 50 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. assisted by the Rev. Thomas Hines. 7'30 P- m., S. Paul's Church, after Evensong by the Rector, we preached. Deckmber 14, 15 and 16 — Tiieschiy^ Wahicsdciy. and Thursdav. Chicago, Western Theological Seminary. We delivered two lectures on each of these days to the students. December 17 — Friday. Rantoul, S. Paul's Church, the Rev. Dr. Dresser, Missionary in charge. 7 p. m., after Evensong by Dr. Dresser, we preached. December 18 — S aim daw Champaign. 3 p. m., we visited and addressed the girls' club for the Orphanage of the Holy Child. December 19 — Fourth Sunday in Advent. Same place, Emmaiuiel Church, the Rev. Dr. Dresser, Rector. 7 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. io.\^o a. m., after Matins by the Rector, we preached, contirmed and ad- dressed five. 4 p. m., Urbana, Christ Church Mission. After Evensong by the Rector, we preached. December 25 — Christmas Day. Springfield, S. Paul's Church, II a. m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. December 26 — 'S. Stephen. First Sunday after Christ- mas. Springfield, S. Paul's Church, 11 a. m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. December 27 — S. John the Eiangelist, Monday. Springfield, 7:30 p.m., we attended the Christmas Festival at S. John's Chapel, and made an address. December 28 — The Jnnoeents' Day. Tuesday. Spring- field, 7 p. m., attended Christmas festivities at S. Luke's Mission and made an address. December 31 — Friday. Springfield. 2 p. m., we acted as one of the Vice-Presidents at the memorial services ,of General Logan, at the Court House. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD 51 1887. January 2— Second Sunday after Christmas. Olney, 10:30 a. m., 'after Matins said by the' Rev. Dr. Frost, Mission- ary in charge, we preached and celebrated the Holy Euchar- ist. 3 p. m.,'*^'isited and had prayers with a sick person. 7:30 p. m.., after Evensong by the Rector, we preached. January 1,— Monday. Mt. Carmel, 7 p. m., we met the members of the Mission and advised witli them in regard to securing a Missionary and the carrying on efficiently their work. January ^—Tuesday. AllDion, 7:30 p. m., after Evensong by the Missionary, the Rev. Dr. Frost, we preached. January $— Wednesday. Appointed the Rev. Dr. Frost Dean of McLeansboro. 7:30 p. m., Carlyle, Christ Church. After Evensong by the Missionary, we preached. January 6— ^//)^//^/;;r. Thursday. Carlvle, 3:30 p. m., attended children's Christmas Festival of Christ Church and made an address. January (^^First Sunday after Epiphany. Havana, S. Barnabas' Mission, the Rev. J. M. D. Davidson, Missionary in charge. 10:30 a. m., assisted by the Missionarv in Matins and at the celebration of the Holy Eucharist^^ we preached. 2:30 p. m., addressed the Sunday School. 7 p. m., we preached, confirmed and addressed two. January lo—iVonday. Pekin, S. Paul's Church, the Rev. G. W. West, Rector. 7:45 p. m., after Evensong by the Rector, w^e preached, and confirmed one person. January ii~Tuesday. S. Mary's School, Knoxville. After dinner, at the request of the Rector of the School, we addressed the School. January i 2—Wed7iesday. Knoxville, S. Mary's School. Meeting of the Provincial Synod. 10:30 a. m., Chapel of the School, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, the Bishop of Quincy reading the Epistle. Business meetings until i p. m., and from 4 to 7 p. ra. 7:30 p. m., in the Chapel of the School, after Evensong we confirmed one person. a ;i 52 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 53 January 14 — Friday. Chicago, house of Bishop Mc- Laren, we met several of our brother Bishops and conferred with them in regard to matters of local interest. January 16 — Second Sunday after Epiphany. Green- ville, Grace Church, the Rev. J. G. Wright, Rector. 10:45 a. m., we preached, and ordained Mr. Menry Martyn Chittenden to the Diaconate, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist; the Rev. J. G. Wright presented the candidate. 7 p. m., we preached, confirmed and addressed two. January 17 — Monday. Collinsville, Christ Church. After Evensong by the Rev. J. G. Wright, we preached. January 20 — Thursday. Chicago, Western Theolog- ical Seminarv, we t^ave one lecture to the students. January 21 — Friday. Journey from Chicago to Omaha^ January 23 — Third Sunday after Epiphany. Omaha, 7:30 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist in the private Chapel of the Bishop of Nebraska. 11 a. m., opening ser- vices of All Saints' Church, Omaha, the Rev. L. Zahner, Rector. We preached at the request of Bishop Worthingtoii on the occasion. 4 p. m., after Evensong in S. Barnabas* Church, by the Rector, the Rev. J. Williams, we preached- 7:30 p. m.. All Saints' Church, after the reception of a num- ber of Choristers by the Bishop of Nebraska, we preached. January 24 — Monday. In the course of the day we visited the Cathedral, Brownell Hall, and several families resident in Omaha. At l^rownell Hall, at the request of the Bishop, we made an address to the pupils; and at 6 p. m., we left Omaha. We must add a word to put on record our great gratification at being the guest of Bishop Worthington and his hospitable sister and brother, and also at witnessing the many tine things which the Church alread}' possesses in Omaha, and the many more good things which are in pros- pect, suggested and promised by the energetic Bishop of Nebraska. January 26 — Wednesday. Springfield. The Rev. Mr. ^chepeler came over and passed the day with us in order to settle certain matters about his future course. January 2^~Thursday. On the cars goin 73 2 3 I 5 9 4 3 7 53 55 3 58 6 ' ^' t.i> I If i I ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE SUMMARY OF IMOCESAN STATISTICS. Clergy— Bishop Priests Deacons Ordinations-Deacons, 3; Priests, 3 Candidates tor Holy Orders Parishes and Missions Diocesan Institutions Churches and Chapels Schools Baptisms — Infant^ Adults Not specified Confirmed Communicants Marriages Sunday Schools-Teachers and Scholars Total ot Otterings 33 6- 40 6 4 6 45 6 ■>— ■> -/ - <;— 3^)6 229 3.H5 91 2,206 $30,440.78- RT. .REV. GEORGE R SEYMOUR, S. T. D.. LL. D., BISHOP OF SPRIHGFIELD, TO THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE i^^^^iT 1, less- BELLEVILLE. ILL. ADVOCATE PRINTING HOUSE. xase. ADDRESS. Nearly ten years have elapsed since we were advanced to the Episcopal office, and became by vir- tue of our consecration a bishop in the Church of God, and by canonical provision received mission and jurisdiction to authorize us to take the spiritual oversight of the then recently erected Diocese of Springfield. On the I ith of June, 1878, in Trinity Church, New York City, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Horatio Potter, repre- senting the Presiding Bishop, as consecrator, assisted by nine other Bishops, admitted us by the imposition of hands to the highest order of the Christian min- istry. The day, bright and beautiful, was a double feast, added to the solemnitv of the F'estival of S. Barnabas, the Apostle, was the fact that the i ith of June, 1878, fell on Tuesday in Whitsun Week, and thus the date of our consecration is tied to the annual memorial of him, who is distinguished as ' 'endued with singular gifts of the Holy Ghost,'' and to the infinitely higher commemoration of the Blessed Spirit Himself, Who, as at that time, the Church was bidding us remember, was teaching the hearts of the first believers by His special presence. The time was auspicious, with these tokens of holy association woven into it. The place was most appropriate for the investiture of one, who was born and reared in the great metrop- olis of the Western world, with the Episcopal office. Trinity Church, inferior as it undoubtedly is to the vast Cathedrals of Europe, is nevertheless in its structure and endowment the grandest and most imposing Church in the United States. The present building covers ground, which has been set apart for liturgical worship for two centuries, a fong stretch of time in the brief history of the white race on this BISHOP'S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 5 continent. The cross, which surmounts the spire, is the first object, which the traveller from over the sea discries, as he approaches the harbor of New York, and it looks down from its loft)- height, as the true measure of the world, upon the secularity, the greed, the speculation, the excitement, the interests good and evil which are massed in Wall Street. Trinity Church blocks the way, as one looks up from that wonderful financial thoroughfare, and seems to say by its calm majestic colossal presence, as the world surges up to its very walls and doors, and tosses itself in the phrenzy of passion, **Hitherto shait thou come and no further, and here shall thy proud waves be stayed.'' Here, on this spot, so quiet, so sacred, so intensely (piiet, so eminently sacred in contrast with all that surrounds it, w-e were lifted up, as it were, beside the cross which crowns the spire, to receive for your sake the highest office, which a man can hold, the prerogative of a ruler and a judge in the Kingdom of Christ. Those, who were deputed, or volunteered to act as our consecrators, constitute a group of prelates of whom one may justly be proud, as his official progen- itors. They were leu in number, four are already gone to their rest, six still remain. All are eminent for their excellence and w^orth. Fhey unite the four points of the compass, the East and the West in Neely of Maine and McLaren of Chicago, the North and the South in Odenheimer of New Jersey and Quintard of Tennessee. They bring together the extremities of the Earth, in Southgate from Constan- tinople and Harper from New Zealand. They asso- ciate the Diocesan Metropolitan in Potter of New York, with the missionary of the wild west in Clarkson of Dakota, and again they exhibit Christian unity in the oneness of the Episcopate, as the Primate of New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean lays his hands upon the head of your Bishop, in conjunction with those of his American Brethren of the United States. What stronger evidence could we desire of the ample provision made, doubdess by divine direction, in the Apostolical and Nicene Canons for securing beyond the peradventure of failure the continuity of office in the Christian Church, than is afforded by our conse- cration. One bishop is sufficient to convey the grace of the t:piscopate, but the Aposdes, speaking through their legacy of law, require at least to^, and the uni- versal Church three centuries later at Nicaea enacts that three Bishops, as a minimum, must take part in investing another with their office. In order to render the consecration Canonical. But here we have three times three Bishops and one added in making your Bishop, and each of these in turn must have had three consecrators, and as we recede the lines multi- ply, until we cease to be able to count them, betause they become so many. It is well for you that you should see the office, which brings to you your sacra- ments and means of grace, coming to you direcdy through so many different channels, and from so many different quarters of the earth, because it assures you, if anything can, that the Christian min- istry is official, and that Its continuity Is beyond the shadow of a doubt, unbroken from the Aposdes down to this day, and to him, who is by the grace of God, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Springfiefd. Let the man sink out of sight. He Is subordinate to the office, incidental to it. The office brings the blessing not the man who holds it ; he may dig- nify it and glorify it by his talents and virtue?, or casta shadow upon it and bring it into reproach by his ignorance and folly, and perchance by his sin ; but the office in itself continues the same, its value does not rise with the virtuous, nor sink with the vicious, it remains what God made It in the Church, and what the constitution or law defines to be In the State. The officers come and go, their offices remain when they are gone, as long as the government which creates them and sustains them lasts. Poli- par BISHOP S ADDKKSS. tical Institutions are of the earth earthy, they are liable to change, they are exposed to revolution, they may be ov^erthrown and come to an end. Ulvlne Institutions are beyond the reach of time and decay, they never grow old, in the sense of wearing out, they are beyond the power of man to adapt and change and destroy, except in so far as God wills and allows. He does sometimes expressly provide for their development into new forms carrying with them their seed principles into higher and grander relations, as when Judaism passed into Christianity, and a religion, which was known only in Salem and w^as great alone In Israel, became the Catholic Church, commensurate with the whole earth ; when a system, which was limited In its very essence as to time, was replaced by one, which grew out of It, and which its Founder declared should last forever, and against which no power, not even the gates of hell, should ever prevail. This is the Christian Church, the Body of Christ of which He Is the He^l, the Kingdom of Christ of which He is the King, the Body which He thrills with life by the Holy Ghost, Whom He sends Into every part through Its veins and arteries, the channels of His grace, the Sacra- ments, which He has ordained ; the Kingdom which He rules, as King over all In heaven, through offices administered on earth by men, whom He invests and authorizes to act on His behalf and In His name. This is what was given you In our consecration, on the I ith of June, the Feast of S. Barnabas, Tuesday in Whitsun Week 1878, the office of Bishop as your own special possession, coming to you directly through ten different channels, and these multiplying as you go back In time Into streams more numerous, than those, which feed the Father of Waters, the mighty Mississippi : so that you are warranted in say- ing that you know. If it be possible to know anything inthe realm of fact, that the Bishop, who presides over you, derives his office through succession from DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. the Aposdes, who were commissioned and Invested by the great Head of the Church Himself. Let us look away from the officer to the jurisdic- tion which owns and gives name to the office, which he for a time holds, as a sacred trust for others, the Diocese of Springfield. Probably few^ of you know It as does its Bishop, whose duty It is, to travel over it, and search it out, and think about it, and seek to provide for its spiritual needs, and if possible do more, promote Its interests on every line of growth and progress. .... As a part of the original Diocese of Ilhnois the his- tory of our domain reaches back over fifty years and more, but in its separate organization. It embraces a period of only a litde more than ten years. The Diocese of Springfield was granted permission to come into being by the General Convention, which met in Boston in the autumn of 1877, and In the following December It availed Itself of Its privilege, and organized on the see principle, and chose its Bishop by the unanimous voice of its clergy and laity. The concurrent action of the General Church, as rep- resented by its Standing Committees and Bishops, was long delayed. In the interval, between the elec- tion and the confirmation of the Presbyter, chosen Bishop of Springfield, the Patriarch of Rome, Pius IX, died, the Cardinals assembled in conclave from all parts of the world, and chose a successor, and he was seated on the papal throne, as Leo XIII, for weeks before It was known whether consent would be given to the consecration of the Dean of the General ^ Theological Seminary of the United States of Amer- ica, and Professor in the same Institution of Ecclesi- astical History, an Examining Chaplain of the Bishop of New York, Superintendent of the Society for Pro- moting Religion and Learning In the State of New York, Chaplain of the House of Mercy, and a trus- tee of St. Stephen's College, Annandale, whether consent would be given to his consecration as Bishop BISHOP S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. of SpriniJ^fielcl. At lencrth after months of weary waiting, more than two-thirds of the Standing Com- mittees signified their approval and a majority of the Bishops also concurred, then the Bishop-elect as advised by others, and in accordance with his own judgment, declined. The young Uiocese refused to listen to the ''Nolo Episcopari,'' and in the conven- tion which met in May 1878, reaffirmed its choice by the unanimous vote of both clergy and laity ; and the Bishop-elect felt constrained to accept under the pres- sure of such unexpected and exceptional circum- stances and was duly consecrated. From the date of his consecration, June iith 1878, the history of the Diocese properly begins, since then for the first time it was supplied with a head, and was in a condition to live and to commence its work. It is fair however to all concerned to remind you that the new Bishop was not, and could not in justice to the great trusts involved, be relieved from his posts of duty in the East for more than a year after he was made a Bishop. It was not until September 1879, that he was able to take up his residence in his see city. The technical and professional character of the pursuits, from which he was called to assume the Episcopate, rendered it imperative that he should remain at his posts, there were several, until his successors could be appointed and relieve him of his responsibilities and duties. This was accomplished during the year 1878. The Rev. Dr. Hoffman succeeded the Bishop as Dean, and the Rev. Dr. Richey as Professor of Ecclesi- astical History in the General Theological Seminary, the Rev. Dr. Oliver b.ecame his successor as Super- intendent of the Society for Promoting Religion and^ Learnino^ in the State of New York, and the Rev. A. G. Mortimer as Chaplain of the House of Mercy, and the new Bishop was at last free to repair to his Diocese and dwell among his people. Three journeys were made during that first eventful year by the sorely burdened novice, who was striving to do his best lor all interests concerned under the hard conditions imposed. A large discount however ought in fair- ness to be allowed for the efficiency of the work entered upon and prosecuted under such distractions and dif- ficulties, and the summing up of statistics and results for a decennium may without impropriety be post- poned to our next Synod, when we shall, if we live, complete our tenth year of residence in the Diocese. It is worth while, and will be profitable for our- selves and others, to look at our Diocese from differ- ent points of view in order to appreciate its position in relation to its own support, and the work, which in the providence of God, it has been called to do. In extent the Diocese is amply large, too large for one man adequately to supervise, seeing it is filled with a teeming population of nearly two millions of souls. It embraces three-fifths of the entire State in superficial extent, sixty of its one hundred and two counties, and more than a third of all its people, not- withstanding one of the sister Dioceses includes Chicago, which has doubdess full seven hundred and fifty thousand inhabitants. Its area is about thirty- three thousand square miles. This territory equals that of New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, five of the six New England States ; is about equal to the whole of Ire- land and is several thousand square miles larger than Scodand. The natural conditions of the country impose their pursuits upon the people. They must be agricultural, since the prairies in the centre and north invite the sower and reaper, and the genial climate and fertile soil of the south suggest the culture of orchards and vineyards and smaller fruits. The population is distributed with an approach to equality over the entire region. There are no very large cities. Springfield with less than twenty-five thou- sand is the largest, and then we drop to eighteen thou- sand in Bloomington, fourteen thousand in Decatur, twelve thousand in Jacksonville, ten thousand in lO HISIIOP S ADDRESS. Alton, and Cairo, and Pekin, and Danville. When we consider the people from a religious point of view the facts, which confront us, are somewhat discour- aging. The Church even in her strongholds is weak and in large sections in the south is scarcely, if at all, known. There are tiers of counties on the Ohio River, and inland stretching west, where we have no services, and probably no representatives. I his state of things is easily accounted for. It is simply the practical answer to the Aposde's questions: '^How then shall they call on Him, in Whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in Him of \\1iom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? and how shall they preach except they be sent?'' (Rom. x, 14, 15). The fact is the preachers were not sent by our Church to Illinois and the neighboring States when they were in their infancy and rapidly growing, as is the condition of our Rocky Mountain and Pacific States to-day. Had our region, in broad phrase the Mississippi Valley, been treated in 1800 and the four following decades, as we are now deal- ing with our young VVestern States and Territories in supplying them with Bishops and missionaries and means and appliances for beginning and sustaining work in radiating centres, and points, which promise growth and permanence ; had this been done for us sixty, seventy, eighty years ago, we would have been strong to-day from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico in men and means, in clergy and laity, in glebes and churches and schools, but it was not done, and in the nature of things could not be done. We have no censure to cast upon our ancestors one hundred years ago, residing on the Atlantic Coast, or adventuring with hardy endeavor to pass the Alleghanies, and colonize what was indeed to them the far distant West, the unknown regions of the Ohio, and the Mississippi. The Church in this coun- try was the legacy of England. Bishops W^hite,. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 1 I Provoost, and Madison received their Episcopate from the Archbishop of Canterbury. In 1790 and 1800, England was not regarded with favor by our people, * ancf the English Church, as our Church was still called, came in for her lull share of prejudice against every- thing which was English. Three streams of preju- dice' poured in upon our Communion in its infancy, and seemed likely to overwhelm it. Religion con- tributed its opposition in the bitter antagonism of Puritanism. Politics naturally suspected and dreaded the Church, because it was the State Church of Eng- land, and in the great Rebellion of 1640, and the Revolution of 1688*, the Church took up the conserva- tive position, and resisted the forces of Cromwell, and the invading armament of William. The popular sentiment was strong against the Church, inasmuch as it was regarded as an aristo- cratic CImrcJi, the Church of the rich, and not of and for the poor, because accidentally during Colonial times, the employees of the crown, the governors, and judges, and army and naval officers, and officers of customs, who possessed most of the little wealth, which was to be found, were Churchmen. It must readily be seen then that our Church one hundred, seventy-five years ago, was in an apologetic, if not actu- ally in an abject condition. It was small in numbers, and not strong in means in the midst of an aggres- sively hostile population, it had not the power, if it had had the heart to send forth missionaries with the streams of emigrants, who began even at that early day to make for the west. It was all the Church could do during the first half century of our national existence to hold her own, keep what she had at home, without thinking of missionary efforts, of conquests and labors abroad. To do what she did from 1787 until 1835, although the work accomplished makes no show in history and in tabulated statistics, cost the Church as much effort, and self denial, as it does to- day for her to maintain and extend her missions, I 2 BISHOP S ADDRESS. domestic and foreigri. All honor to the men, the litde flock, who in the midst of an opposition, which was almost universal, and was fierce and unrelenting, held fast to their principles, and handed them down to us, as a trust for ourselves and others. We are fortunately in a position to seek to impart our legacy of spiritual wealth to those around us, our forefathers were not. They did their part; it is our misery of course that they could not do more, send out men and uKjney to plant the Church and secure land and er«xt churches and school-houses where we now live, and are assigned our sphere of labor. It was not their fault, although it is our misfor- tune, and hence we must not repine because the mipossible was not done for us, nor despair, because we have so much to do, and our brethern in the east, and in the great cities do not appreciate and under- stand our condition, nor recognize our needs. We must be patient and wait. ' Perhaps these feeble words of ours may help to draw attention to the claims of the great Mississippi Valley upon the sympathy and liberality of the Church, to help us in our Herculean task of ministering to the many millions of souls to whom we are made debtors by the will of God, to give them the word and sacraments. Let us not be jealous, nor envious of what goes beyond us, over our heads ^no vacant square miles'' as it is said, ^"Hnd not to souls,'' rather let us thank God that the magnificent territories, which stretch from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, and from Alaska to Mexico, are being treated, as we have reason to deplore that our Mississippi Valley was not treated at the beginning of this century, are being preoccupied by the Churcli^ bemg put in readiness and equipped to receive the population as, and when it comes, are being provided beforehand with mines of wealth, which will grow richer with the increase of the country, and will pour forth their treasures to supply, as they are needed, the men and means to minister to the millions of people, DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 13 who will very soon be there. Let us rather urge that more be given, and use our best exertions to enlarge the contributions to our Board of Missions, thai: the appropriations may be increased to others as well as to ourselves. It is almost beyond our power at the present time to appreciate the position of our ancestors, as they looked out upon the future at the close of the last, or the beginning of this century, and unless we do we shall render but scant justice to the Bishops and clergy and laity of that day, in what seemed to be their apathy, and indifference as to the spread of the Church beyond the limits of the states, w^hich bor- dered on the Atlantic. Perhaps it will help us to get back to 1790 by recalling the fact, that then the only means of transit for passengers, and of transportation for freight was by beasts of burden on land, and by sails on water, and by listening to the weighty words of an eminent statesman of Massachusetts, which exerted no litde influence in setding the question of the location of the seat of government, where it now is, at Washington in the District of Columbia. While the matter of fixing upon a spot for the future Capital of the nation was still under discussion, this distin- guished lawyer and accomplished scholar argued that in the selection of a suitable place, a central position should be chosen, but central he asked, as to all the points of the compass, North, East, South and West? -Preposterous," said he, ''this would locate your future Capital in the heart of the trackless wilderness among the- wild Indians, and the bears and wolves ; this would place your Officers of state and Halls of legis- lation on the banks of the Mississippi whither,^' added he, ''in the nature of things our polidcal institutions, with the civilization which they foster and protect, can never extend. No,'' continued the sagacious states- man of 1790, ''measure the distance from North to South, and take the centre of that line, and there build the Capital of these United States.'' Such H BISHOP S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 15 counsels prevailed, and our City of Washington on the Potomac will be for all time a perpetual memorial of thje estimate which our political ancestors formed of the future of these United States in the first Con- gress in 1790; ought we to be severe then upon our ancestors in the faith, if they at the same time seemed to care little for the religious conditions of the rash emigrants who insisted upon going whither the arm of the State could never reach them, and whence they could never send their crops, if haply they could raise any, to market? We must accept our situation, as the inheritance of the past, shaped and moulded by circumstances, for which no one was to blame, and we must address ourselves to the perplexing problem which confronts us, with good hope that our own exer- tions and the generous help of our Brethren around us, who are more fortunate than we are, will enable us speedily to solve it, and emerge from the difficul- ties and burdens, which have hitherto checked our progress, and still block our way to success, into a condition of prosperity, in which we can amply take care of ourselves, do our own work, and extend the generous hand to others, as it has been freely opened to us. Our appeal for help to our Brethren is grounded upon considerations so manifest and solid, that they must prevail with all, from whom we are entitled to claim sympathy in word and deed in our efforts to place our Diocese on its feet, and qualify it, by an adequate endowment of the Elpiscopate, to address itself to the great missionary work, which lies at its doors, and which as now situated it cannot do. When the great Diocese of Illinois, commensurate with the State, was divided into three, Springfield was last and least in every factor of material strength, save territory, and this, the extent of its domain, is its element of weakness, constitutes its burden, which is too heavy for it to bear. A moment's examination will make this point perfectly clear. The missionary region of Illinois, that is the territory, where the Church does not exist, or has just been planted, and does not yet show itself above the soil, is embraced in the thirty counties, which form the southern por- tion of the State. This is familiarly known as ^^Egypt." With the exception of three Parishes and a few feeble missions, the Church has no foothold here. Before the division, when the whole State was one Diocese, the great City of Chicago, where capital is massed, was responsible for '^Egypt,'' and the mis- sionary work of the Diocese. Chicago was the quar- termaster's Depot, whence supplies were drawn for the support of the clergy in the fields of labor, which were too feeble to maintain them, without external assistance. Since the separation, the great Metrop- olis of the Northwest has been direcdy responsible only for the mission work within its own borders, the hucjify-t/iree Counties, which constitute the northern portion of the State. When the two Daughters, Quincy and Springfield, left the parental roof, Chi- cago in effect called her youngest child back to the door, and said to her, ^^ Daughter, pray remember, henceforth you must take care of our poor relations, the missionary region of the State is your portion, see to it that you provide for its spiritual needs, and year by year increase your aggressive work within its borders." This statement is true, and the admoni- tion is just and salutary. We admit the propriety of both, and on them we base our claim for help from Chicago, and elsewhere, to endow our Episcopate, and set our Diocese free to engage vigorously in the missionary work, which it will be her joy and pride to do. A second consideration, which strengthens our claim, arises out of the fact already mentioned, that we have no large cities to replace Chicago. Our Diocese is essentially rural ; and while we will not hazard a prophecy after the warning, which the cen- tury now closing gives of the futility and folly of fore- i6 BISHOP S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 17 casting the distant future, still we will be bold to say that under existini^ conditions, it is not probable, scarcely possible, that our portion of the State of Illinois, embraced within the limits of the Diocese of Springfield, will ever build up a great city, which will become a strong financial centre ; hence we are not likely to have during our lives and those of the com- ing generation any base of supplies from which we can make large drafts to sustain and push our work. The difference between such a field, a Uiocese with no large cities, and one which possesses a great Metropolis, like New York, Chicago, or St. Louis, is manifest ; in the former, the Bishop, even though his eloquence were such as to arm him with a power analogous to the potency of Orpheus' Song, could only draw a percentage from thousands, while in the latter, the Bishop would tithe millions of dollars. The contrrey^ations which the one would meet and the constituencies which he would have to sustain him, would contain very rich nic?i, many a millionaire ; while the other at the best would address a /eTt' ric/i dioi, scarcely, if ever, one who was very wealthy, and never more than three or four throughout his entire Uio- cese of a class of capitalists which abounds, in great centres of trade and commerce. This fact brings us to another consideration, the loss which rural Dioceses, such as Springfield, are constantly and steadily sustaining, through the attract- ive intluence of great cities upon men of large means. Men sometimes erow rich in rural Dioceses and in comparatively small cities. What becomes of them? They migrate to the large centres ; if they do not go of their own volition, wives and daughters urge them, drive them, and thus as great wealth, like rich cream, rises to the surface of the population and gives prom- ise of gifts and benefactions and legacies, behold ! these monster cities reach forth their loner arms and sweep it into their ravenous jaws. The rich men who in this way leave, scarcely ever return, and often they forget the destitution of their old homes, and carry their coals to Newcastle, and bequeathe their legacies, not where they are needed to supply the necessaries of Church work, but where they fur- nish the luxuries, the superfluities of worship. Alas ! we can count scores of wealthy men who have gone out from our poor Diocese, to enrich with their pres- ence and their money Chicago, and St. Louis, and Minneapolis, and New York, and Washington. Is it not fair to plead with such to remember Springfield in their wills, and make it the heir of benefactions., which will be highly prized, if for no other reason, for their rarity, and will confer real lasting benefit by the positive good which they will do, and the incen- tive to exertion which they will supply, in stimulating others to work, and to copy so worthy an example? These reflections will suffice we hope, to draw the attention of many to our needs, and win them to help those who have struggled and are struggling man- fully, and with a good courage, to help themselves. It becomes our duty in this view of the subject to publish the assurance to our friends that we have not been idle, and with modesty to say, that while we do not claim to have done all that could have been done by more competent heads and stronger hands than ours, or that we ought to have done, still we are will- ing to be judged by the fruits of our labors, which lie upon the surface, and appear in Churches, Rectories, schools, glebes, endowments, contributions, statis- tics of work and of growth. On these we plant our- selves and confidently entreat our Brethren at home, within the Diocese, and our friends outside far and near, to co-operate with us in our endeavors to put our Diocese in a condition of self-support during our term of office ; so that she may be free to address her- self without reserve to the spread of missions, and secure without difficulty, when God wills, a successor to take up the Pastoral Staff. The Diocese of Springfield went forth from the i « i8 BISHOP S ADDR DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 19 Parental roof, so to speak, ten years ago to set up an establishment for herself, and make her way in the world. She was provided with no endowment what- soever, she possessed no Institutions like her Elder Sister Quincy, and besides she was burdened with the care of all the poor relations of the family. She found herself in a position in which she must keep house, and provide for an immense number of chil- dren, with no roof of her own to shelter her, and no means at her command to provide food and raiment for her household. It is scarcely probable that those who were eager for the division in 1877, estimated the magnitude and difficulty of the work in advance, as they found it in reality when it was given them actually to do. At all events he, who was called from the far-off East, to take the oversight of the new- Diocese, was in almost absolute ignorance of the con- ditions of the problem which he was expected to solve. He found himself, with the exception of a flying visit of a single day, for the first time in the West, when he came as Bishop of Springfield to his See City in 1878. He was a stranger, in a strange land, among strangers, with a new office, the duties of which were untried and in a field, his field for future work, which he had never before seen, and with whose character and circumstances he was totally unacquainted. His antecedents hitherto had been far removed from Western life, and Western w^ays. He had well nigh everything to learn in the sphere of adapting himself to his new situation. As regards the financial conditions of the problem of organizing, and building up, and sustaining a Diocese he had not given the subject a thought. He relied implicitly and confidently upon the honor and integrity of those, who had deliberately and with a full knowledge of what they were doing, called him from his home and remu- nerative posts of duty in New York to become their chief, and had set him face to face with one of the largest missionary fields in point of numbers and desti- tution to be found in the United States. Doubtless they overestimated their strength, and in the exhub- erance of fresh independent life felt themselves stronger than they really were ; something too may be allowed for the incapacity of him, who was set over them in the Lord, to solicit and secure money and gifts from others by appeal. He is singularly destitute of a talent, which he covets, the faculty of being a successful beggar. Had he possessed one tithe of the ability in that direction, which is so largely a qualification of many of his Episcopal Brethren for their work, the case of Springfield might have been different. As it is, the Diocese has made its way by its own exertions, almost entirely unaided from with- out, to its present condition of greatly increased strength and vitality, beyond what it was ten years ago, when it was granted the privilege to live. It will sufficiently serve our purpose now to place on record these facts that since June iith, 1878, the Diocese of Springfield has more than doubled in nearly every element, which is tabulated in what is familiarly known as ''Church Statistics." In some she has grown to three times the size at which she stood ten years ago, in others to four and even a larger proportion. Her Clergy are more than thrice as many, her Parishes and Missions have more than doubled, her offerings have greatly increased, though by no means yet are they in amount what they ought to be. Floods, repeated failure of crops, financial depression, the strained relations of capital and labor, and strikes have interrupted and checked the flow of offerings and gifts. Sixteen churches have been built or purchased, and are now in use for public wor- ship. Three schools are in successful operation. A Diocesan Library has been founded with nearly one thousand volumes as a nucleus for future growth. The endowment of the Epicopate is begun and is growing with over a thousand dollars in the treasury. An Orphanage for girls has been established in the 20 bishop's address. see city, and given as a trust into the custody of the Province of Illinois. Properties to the amount ot over seventy-five thousand dollars have been acquired for the Diocese, and are vested in the Bishop as its Trus- tee. Eight Rectories have been erected or bought, and five lots have been secured and paid for to be occupied ere long we trust by church buildings. In what we have thus recounted, as results achieved, small as they are in comparison with what great cities and rich Dioceses can do, still for us they seem a great deal, and when we state that in the accomplish- ment of this work we have not received from without our own borders pecuniary aid to the extent of four thousand dollars, we may without impropriety urge that we have been helping ourselves, and doing fairly well to justify our claim that we mean to do all that lies in our power to live and grow, and to ask the generous ass'istance of all who sympathize with those who mean to work and thrive in the face of all diffi- culties and discouragements to enable us to get upon our feet and go forth to do the great missionary work which lies at our doors. We ask, we entreat, we do not know how to beg, but still in our poor clumsy way, we beg our friends everywhere to give of their abundance, or of their poverty in proportion to their means, to build up an endowment for our Episcopate, the income of which will be adequate to furnish a modest support for our successors in the See of Springfield. Until this is done the Diocese must be crippled in its exertions for all other lines of work, which require money by an annual drain which exhausts its means. We beg therefore our Brethren clerical and lay of this Diocese to do their utmost to increase our P2piscopal fund. Let each one, not measure himself by others, but honesdy, as in the sight of God, for the sake of his divine Master, for the honor of the Diocese, for the great and manifold good, which such an effort, if successfully made, will do, give as the Lord has prospered him to the utmost DIOCESK OF SPRINGFIELD. 21 of his ability for this object. Remember this special call for endowment will not be likely to be made but once, give therefore not as making an annual con- tribution, but give as making one supreme effort for a lifetime. We are anxious that all at home should do their utmost during the present year, since we purpose, poor beggar though we be, when all has been done by ourselves that can fairly be expected of us, to go elsewhere and ask those upon whom we have any claim, whether official or personal to help us. We hope to celebrate our decennium with the good news, that our Episcopate is, if not adequately endowed, still so far on its way towards an adequate endowment that the salary of the Bishop henceforth will be assured. One gendeman, recognizing the claim of Sprinfield upon him, as the city of his birth, and the home of his early years, has spontaneously given our fund the sum of five hundred dollars although he no longer resides within the Diocese. Surely this is a noble example, and we sincerely hope that it may have many who will copy it and inherit the blessing which we most devoutly invoke upon our beloved benefactor. New churches have been erected during the past Synodal year in Cairo, Carrollton and Havana. The two latter have been paid for in full and consecrated. That of Cairo went so far beyond in cost the amount originally contemplated, that it was found impracti- cable to raise immediately all the money required, to defray the expense of its erection and adornment. The congregation of the Church of the Redeemer, Cairo, have good ground to enter the gates of their new temple with joy and thanksgiving. The struc- ture is beautiful in itself to the eye of the stranger and the casual worshiper, but to the Parishioners it is replete with sacred interest, which hides itself in memorials of the departed, and in votive offerings from the exquisitely carved reredos behind the altar to the very door. Over and above the generous sub- 22 HISHOP S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 23 scriptions of the many, the HberaHty of one, whose name we may not mention , made it possible to complete the Church without further delay. Such acts, like the ointment poured forth, fill the Diocese with fragrance. The Venerable Archdeacon Davenport after years of effort and hopes deferred must feel more than repaid, as he looks upon his Parish Church, and recognizes in it, as he must, an expression of the devotion of his Hock to him as their Pastor, and of their desire to retain him in their city, since this prevailing motive, affectionate admiration for his talents and learning, stimulated them as nothing else did to push on the work and bring it to a successful completion. When the congregation of the Church of the Redeemer Cairo vacated their old church edifice on Easter Day last to take possession of their new home, they made way for S. MichaePs flock to enter and succeed their white brethren in the occupancy of the sacred building. It was a happy day for them, and the arrangement has proved most felicitous. The Parish of the Redeemer has been helped to pay for its new Church by the surrender of its old structure, while S. MichaePs colored mission buying the prop- erty and renovating the building with paint and repairs, finds itself in possession of a spacious and ele- gant house of worship. With their Church and school house finished and free from debt, and with their able, zealous, and indefatigable Missionary, whose equal it would be hard to find, our colored Brethren are to be congratulated, as being more for- tunate than any other congregation of their people outside of our great cities. The Churches at Carrollton, and Havana, are adver- tisements of the architectural talent and skill of our Brother beloved, the Rev. George G. W. VanWinkle. They are both models of neatness and economy. The former that of Carrollton replaces a building which was consumed by fire the previous year, and well illustrates the wisdom of placing ample insur- ance on our Churches and school-houses. Had it not been for our policy of fifteen hundred dollars, the little flock at Carrollton would not have had the heart to make the effort to rebuild. The insurance money gave them courage to begin, and a generous layman, venerable for years and virtues, by his liberal sub- scription enabled them to complete their Church on a scale of elegance, which places it far in advance of the structure, w^hich it succeeds. I'he erection of the Church in Havana on the Illinois River is due to the untiring labors, and unflagging energy of a Presbyter of the Diocese of Ouincy, the Rev. J. M. D. Davidson, whom we are glad to be able to state we shall soon enroll on the list of the Clergy of this Diocese. The few faithful ones at Havana strained every nerve, and erected and paid for their beautiful Church, and surrendered it to God in consecration, that He might come, and dwell among them in His own House, and bless them by His perpetual abiding presence, and indeed they will, they must be blessed. Coming up from Cairo either on the Ohio River, or by the Illinois Central we find the Rev. Howard ^IcDougall doing an excellent solid work in Mound City and Anna. In the latter place, the seat of the Hospital for the Insane in Southern Illinois, we have a small Church built under the supervision of the Rev. Mr. VanWinkle. This building is remarkable from its material, stone. A small debt still bars its consecration, but this must soon be lifted by the exer- tions of our esteemed and respected Friends, Dr. Wardner and his Wife. Our S Anna's Church Anna has a most interesting association w^th ''the Little Church around the corner'' in New York City. A guild of working women bearing the name of S. Anna attached to that wonderful Parish determined at the suggestion of their devoted Superior to labor for S. Anna in the West, and have raised and paid to the Bishop a sum sufficient to purchase a small bell It 24 bishop's address. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 25 for the Church. We are waiting for the means to accumulate to enable us to erect a stone tower in harmony with the Church, when we will procure and place our bell in position, and its notes, summoning the faithful to worship, will be in effect the lovely tele- phone from S. Anna's Guild, New York, telling S. Anna's people in lllinos, ^^Come to the Blessed Sacrament, come to Matins, come to Evensong.'' Perchance some one may be minded to give us one hundred dollars to hasten the hour when the sweet Church bell will ring out its solemn and welcome notes. Albion has a new Rectory and a new Rector. 1 hey fit well together and this ancient Parish seems to be putting oil new strength. The venerable Rector Emeritus the Rev. Benjamin Hutchins is now well on in his eighties. He is the oldest surviving Alumnus of the General Theological Seminary, having gradu- ated from that Institution in 1826. He was baptised, confirmed, married, and ordained by Bishop White, and naturally his heart is wrapt up in devotion to the memory of the Patriarch of the x\merican Church, and the tender recollections of his youth and early manhood in Philadelphia. The Rev. Mr. Hutchins came out as a Missionary to Illinois, when this region w^as the frontier, and .he remained steadfast in duty and zealous in labors until years and infirmities com- pelled him to retire. All honor to this faithful ser- vant of Christ. We esteem it a privilege to have his name at the head of our list of Clergy. Long may it remain there to remind us that he is still with us, and connects that far-off past, as it seems, when our coun- try was new, and the Church was feeble, with the mighty present when all things are in a whirl of excitement and unrest. With the venerable Mr. Hutchins we are permitted to claim as one of our Clergy another octogenarian, the Rev. Oliver Hop- son, now residing with his son-in-law and daughter at Tivoli on the Hudson. His last cure was at Wav- erly in this Diocese, and when he retired from activ^e duty, to spend the evening of his days in the seclu- sion of a happy and holy home with his excellent and estimable wife, he kindly and considerately refrained from severing his canonical connection with this young Diocese, and so remains our honored Presby- ter to this day. We are grateful to our venerable Brother for his contribution. His name, so bright, and pure, and good, adds dignity and weight to our family of Clergy. May the day be far distant, when it must be dropped, and be no longer called and heard when we assemble in our Annual Synod. Carlyle and Olney and many places far and near witness the acceptable and profitable labors of the Rev. Dr. Frost. Few young men equal in the amount of self-denying exhausting work which they perform our earnest, zealous, devoted Missionary on whom three score years seem to sit lightly. We fain would give him, if not 'rest, at least a cure, which w^ould cost him less exposure and fatigue. Our fear is that our Brother w^ill grow weary and homesick, and leave us : alas ! if he goes, where can we find one like-minded to take his place? The Rev. Joseph G. Wright by faithful persevering labors in a hard field, has brought forward the work in Greenville and Collinsville to a point of success, which reflects credit alike upon him, who has so man- fully remained at his post, refusing more than one offer to go away, and upon the flocks to whom he ministers. A few more years of effort and struggle will we trust bring the reward, which such self-denial deserves. Our excellent Secretary, the Rev. Dean Harrison is wisely seeking to lay solid foundations in Belleville, beyond the limits of his Parish ; he has opened a school for boys, and has established a Mission in West Belleville. W^ith these labors he has kindly consented to take the oversight of our Mission work in south-western Illinois, as Dean of Chester. 26 BISHOP S ADDRESS. In East St. Louis, a city of operatives numbering nearly twenty thousand, it is our earnest desire to build a Chapel-Rectory during the ensuing summer. A devoted Missionary, whose patience and self-denial are wonderful, and could not exist we are persuaded were they not the fruits of the Spirit, is representing the Church in that very difificult field. We bespeak for the Rev. Wm. H. Tomlins the sympathy and sub- stantial support, which he so eminently deserves. We shall add to our address as an appendix a brief appeal, which we have issued in behalf of our work in East St. Louis. We entreat that our Brethren across the Mississippi in St. Louis, and in our own Diocese will read and ponder and respond to our words with liberal offerings. Alton and the counties adjacent rejoice in the untiring and successful labors of Archdeacon Taylor. Bunker Hill, Jerseyville, Edwardsville, and Carlin- ville, were they given an opportunity, would tell an interesting story of his unselfish efforts in their behalf. They would relate how he came to them, when they were vacant, depressed with misfortunes and dis- posed to be hopeless, and cheered them up, and put new life into them, and soon enabled them to feel strong enough to sustain a Missionary of their own. In this way Carlinville and Edwardsville have been brought into line, and are acceptably served by the Rev. H. M. Chittenden, a native of Illinois, who gives promise of proving to be precisely the man, whom Illinois demands to do her work. Jacksonville, worthily presided over by the Vener- able Dr. Easter, Archdeacon of Springfield, ought to be the centre of Church life and Church work, for an extensive circle of country lying around. The Arch- deacon's devoted Parishioners, for he is deservedly held in high esteem by all, owe it to him, now that his health is somewhat broken, to give him an assist- ant, who would serve the double purpose of relieving the Doctor, and also doing missionary work in the DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. vicinity. We trust that some such arrangement may be made for the sake of our venerable Friend, and the spread of Christ's Kingdom. In the northeastern section of the Diocese, Dean Dresser, whose name is a household w^ord all over the jurisdiction, has won a high place in the esteem of the community for his sobriety, steadi- ness, integrity, and high-toned character. His labors, as Dean, have carried him far and wide over several counties, and wherever he goes, he worthily represents the Church, and conciliates the respect and good will towards her of all who attend upon his ministrations and come to know him. Dean Whitmarsh has magnified his ofifice by dis- charging well its duties. He deserves the high esteem in which he is held for his ability and zeal. We sin- cerely hope that we may be able to keep him in our Diocese, but we fear that his good service with us has attracted the attention, and excited the desire of neighboring fields to win so efficient a laborer to serve them, and in such an event our weakness is our pov- erty. We would be glad to give him a roving com- mission to plant and build up the Church in south- eastern Illinois. He would undoubtedly do well, and the outlay of money would be wisely bestow^ed in maintaining him in such a post of usefulness and honor. The muster roll of our clergy is not com- plete, but time would fail us to pass them all in review, and we purposely abstain at present from going further, because in some instances we would be obliged to anticipate good news, which it would be premature to mention now, and in others, their spheres of work demand a larger discussion than the length to which this address has already run, would allow us to employ. We cannot leave this branch of our communication to you, my Brethren, without placing on record our sincere gratitude to God for the encouraging mani- 28 BISHOP S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRIN(,FIELD. 29 festations of vitality and growth in the Church in our See City of Springfield. A new Parish has been formed under auspicious circumstances, and with such substantial evidence of strength, as to inspire the feeling that it will be, in no little time, a permanent and influential institution^ in the Diocese. There is ample room for its presence and work. It comes none too soon, we bid it warm welcome and wish it, with all our heart, ^*good luck in the name of the Lord.'" The organization, which takes the tide, * 'Christ Church,"" has called to the Rectorship the Rev. F. W. Clampett from New York City, and he has accepted and has come among us. Comparatively young in years, and full of hope and energy, a brilliant future awaits him in appearance, and we pray that as he advances into it, and year by year passes over our heads, he may find the promise of that future an ever present reality, and wax riper, and stronger himself in the faith once delivered to the saints', and draw souls to Christ, and build them up in a holy life, and make himself and them an example for all to follow who love the Lord and His Body, the Church. Our eyes and minds spontaneously and naturally, as we witness the success of the new Parish, turn to the old, and we ask what effect has the formation of a second organization had upon the firstV The answer may be to some unexpected, but not to tnose, who have studied such problems. When, as in the present instance, the size of the city, and incidental circumstances, such as must always exist in large communities, where tastes differ and judgments vary, justify the creation of a new Parish, it will speedily be found that the natural development relieves the situation, and that relations, which were strained are relaxed, that fresh life begets life, and a wholesome rivalry guided by Christian principle promotes activity, and hence all are benefited, the old as well as the new. This has been the case, there are strong indications to lead us to believe, in the present instance. Never did S. PauPs Parish Springfield do so well, certainly she never did better than in the Easter, which has just passed. Burdened with an unexpected debt of thousands of dollars, which she had good reason to anticipate would never rest upon her as an obligation, the effect was most depressing, and in the face of this cruel discouragement, and the excitement and gossip in church circles over the birth of the new member of the family it might have been antici- pated that her offerings would fall off, and her con- gregations diminish, and her zeal and life abate, but no ! the reverse was the fact. Her Easter offering in view of all the circumstances, was a splendid certificate of faith and love, over two thousand dol- lars, her Courts were thronged with eager worship- ers, from Early Eucharist at six to evening service at eight. Too much credit cannot be given to the learned, capable, and devoted Rector of S. Paul's. We have known him for years, and have been inti- mately associated with him almost without interrup- tion from the time we first knew him. We are con- fident of the truth of what we affirm therefore, when we speak of the Rev. Frederick W. Taylor. We can- not refer to him with the freedom, which we might employ were we addressing you in his absence. We may however intrude upon a private matter, since the disclosure of the secret may do good, may suggest to others to follow his example. From boyhood it would seem the Rev. Mr. Taylor has had the love and fear of God in his heart. When he reached his twenty-first year, he was a student in the General Theological Seminary, and your Bishop was the Uean. He, the student, inherited some means and his twenty-first birthday brought his property into his possession. What did he do with itV He offered the first fruits to God, not a niggardly sum, a petty gift. He came to the Dean, who was then beginning 4 3o bishop's address. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 31 the work of improving the buildings of the Institu- tion, which has been followed on so magnificent a scale by his successor, the Rev. Dr. Hoffman. The student came to the Uean, and said, ^*My first duty in the use of my property is to God, and it has seemed to me that in devoting my first fruits to His service my position as a student in this Seminary determines that my offering ought to be made here where I am being prepared for the Sacred Ministry, and so I place in your hands this, the first fruits of what God has given me, to use as you may deem best in the work of improvement in which you are now engaged," and he placed in my hands the largest donation,* which I received from any source. I have always felt that that gift brought a special blessing upon the work, and has helped to invoke the divine benedic- tion upon it ever since. It is not often that a Bishop has such a tale to tell of one of his Presbyters. It may be that he has been rash in telling it, but the blame if any, will fall on the Bishop, no one can think the worse of the Rev. Mr. Taylor on account of its recital, and perchance there may be those, who will thus be incited to follow his example. It may be assumed as a matter of certainty that one, who thus devotes the first fruits of earthly means to God, will not be found lacking in alms-giving to his life's end. Our missions in Springfield, which are very dear to us, suffered a severe loss in the removal last October of the Rev. Thomas Hines to Cairo to take charge of the work among the colored people. We were more that fortunate however, in securing to fill the vacancy the Rev. H. B. Goodyear from Central New York. Working with him are the faithful devoted deacon, the Rev. Lloyd E. Johnston, and a noble band of lay-workers, men and women, headed by Mr. H. D. Moss. It is a comfort to think of these servants of the Lord, they are so true, so good. We must say a word about our schools, our Orphanage belongs to the Province, and claims at- tention in another place, it would be a pleasure to dwell upon it in thought, since it is so admirably managed, and is so hopefully progressing in the custody of its rare good House — Mother, Mrs. Slaughter. Our schools are a very important factor in the development of the Diocese, nothing can be jusdy placed before them, save the direct work of the Ministry, the Word, and Sacraments. At Pekin the Rev. Dr. Mulholland of Trinity College Dublin and his accomplished wife are in charge of the school. The Doctor is a first rate scholar, and a Christian gentleman. We can assure parents and guardians that they could find no better home for their boys than is supplied by the large airy house and spacious grounds of the Cathedral School of Pekin, combined with the domestic skill, and judicious motherly man- agement of Madam Mulholland ; they could find no better school than is provided by the learning of Dr. Mulholland as a scholar, his experience as a teacher, and his culture of heart and manners, as a Christian gendeman. Time will overcome the difficulties of the undertaking. We hope and pray that the dear good Doctor and his wife will have the patience to hold on, success must in time wait upon such great merit. We feel the more confident in hazarding such a prediction, since we find our justification for the pro- phecy, here in Springfield in our S. Agatha's School. Patience has her reward. The noble hearted Princi- pal has labored on for years in her vocation in com- parative obscurity and with very limited patronage. Gradually, however, her rare and almost unexampled merits as a teacher and guide for girls and young ladies, have become known, and now, without puffing or advertising, we are obliged to enlarge our capa- city for boarders. Applications are coming in beyond our power to accommodate, and in conse- quence we are making preparations to build an annex to S. Agatha's School during the ensuing vacation. 32 bishop's address. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 33 We shall be ready for the increased number of pupils next September we trust, and with improved conditions for heating the buildings by the introduc- tion of steam. We heartily congratulate Miss Mur- dock upon the success which now at length seems to crown her labors and merits. The success of S. Agatha's we esteem a great blessing to all its patrons and to the Diocese. We had intended to say something upon some matters, which will claim your attention as subjects of legislation, but we must after adverting to one, content ourselves with a brief commemoration of the blessed departed who ought to have a place in our memories, and close. At our last Synod the time of our annual gathering was discussed, and it was the judgment of a majority that a meeting in December would be on many accounts more advantageous for the interests of the Diocese than our present arrangement, which brings us together in May. Personally it is a matter of per- fect Indifference to us at what time the Synod is convened, provided it be not in mid-summer, but it is of great moment to the welfare of the Diocese, and we venture to suggest that all personal considerations, such as individual preferences, as to when one desires to travel, convenience of entertaining guests, the superior attractiveness of our City in Spring over the charms which it holds out in Winter to the visitor, and such like motives ought not for one moment to be thought of, nor allowed to have the slightest weight as against the question what is best for the Diocese. Our opportunities for observation, and consultation with the laity must necessarily exceed those of any individual presbyter, and so far as we have inquired we have received the same response trom husbandman, and tradesman, and lawyer : ^^Vour present season is most inconvenient for us,'' *'it is the planting season,'' exclaims the farmer : *'we are as busy as'we can be," says the merchant, **with our late Spring and opening Summer trade ;' ' ''our courts are in session," answers the lawyer, **all over the State, and it is very difficult for us to be released from our engagements.'' The first week in Decem- ber they all agree would be for them much more convenient, and would ensure a much lanrer attend- ance on the part of the laity situated as is the great mass of the population of a Diocese like ours. We beg that you will give this consideration the great weight which its importance demands. It has been to us each succeeding year a cause of increasing anxiety lest we should not be able to secure a quorum of the laity, to enable us to organize for the transaction of busi- ness, and we have exerted ourselves by correspond- ence and otherwise to induce them to postpone their business, however important, and come ; happily we have succeded hitherto, but we ask you, is it fair to put such a burden on your Bishop merely on account of personal considerations such as those to which we have adverted? The months, which immediately suceeed our Synod, as it now meets, are the hottest of the year, and whatever may be the high resolves of the Clergy and laity as they leave, as to increased activity in duty, they weaken and are largely forgotten before the braciniJf weather of autumn renews their viiror and summons them to work, and hence year after year the offerings lag, and no one to whom the Dio- cese is a debtor is paid regularly and fully, and least and last of all is your Bishop considered. Possibly a winter meeting of the Synod would tend to improve this state of thini^s, since at its close men would eo home to work, and not to play, that is not precisely the word, but it expresses fairly well the relaxation and lassitude, which extremely warm weather induces. The financial and statistical year of our Parishes and Missions closes with the Monday next before Adv^ent. and were we to meet in Svnod on the first I Hi i4 4 bishop's AnnK?:ss. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. Tuesday in December, the annual accounting would serVe both bodies alike: the individual Parish or Mission and the Diocese. It is true we would be one year behind as regards the General Convention, but that would regulate itself after the first three years, and besides \t does not seriously or practically concern us what our record may be in the tabulated statement of the triennial journal of our National Synod. . We come now to the last consideration, the relative convenience of entertainment at different periods of the year, and this raises the general question of hos- pitality on such occasions as the meeting of Synods, diocesan, provincial, and national. As a rule it is the wisest and best policy, as far as if is practicable, for the visiting members clerical and lay to provide for themselves. In a Diocese situated as ours is at pres- ent, with many very poor Missions, it would be sim- ply' impossible for the noble, self-denying Clergy, who are ready and glad to serve such cures, to pay as it is said their way, and in consequence if such a demand were made upon their empty purses, they would be forced to stay at home. It would not be beyond our power, however, to overcome this difficulty. To a certain extent hospi- tality would always be proffered by the residents of the city, where the Synod meets. Let this gracious courtesy be extended on the principle of helping those, who cannot, because they are the prisoners of the Lord, help themselves, they are shut up, from a sense of duty to their divine Master , Whom they serve, to the hard lot of severe poverty, and hence they deserve the tender sympathy and delicate con- sideration of all, who are able and willing to bid them welcome to their homes for a brief sojourn. Por the rest, their Parishes ought to be able to add the trifling addition to their annual outlay of providing for the expenses of their pastors, while in attendance upon the Synod. And still further a charge might be made upon the Diocesan P\ind for mileage and sus- tenance by such as felt the need of claiming it, and the fund might be increased by assessment to meet such anticipated demands. The sum of two or three hundred dollars w^ould entirely solve the problem. We feel sure that the obstacles suggested as arising out of the greater inconvenience of shelterino- and entertaining guests in December than in May, will not be pressed when the welfare of the Diocese is at stake. One has to pay the penalty of greatness, and this principle is as true of cities as of individuals. Springfield coveted, and Springfield secured the privilege of being a Sec City\ the ^cdcs or Seat of a Bishopric, and of giving name to a Diocese. As a result Springheld must take the consequences of its dignified position, and ecclesiastical exaltation. Thither the Bishop must perforce call his Clergy and representative laity around him in Council. Here the great central acts of the Diocese must be performed. The see principle is inconsistent with an itinerating Synod, and a homeless Bishop. Both are fixed in the very nature of things by constitutional and canonical proprieties to the See City, the Episcopal Plome, the Diocesan Capital. No City could have risen to a full measure of its responsibi- lities in this regard more speedily and more grace- fully than has Springfield. We are justly proud of our See City, there are larger cities, richer cities, cities, which are oftener heard from, and are more talked about than is Springfield, but there is no city, which has excelled, or can excel our St^e City in the well and justly earned reputation of being a hospit- able citv. Bear with us a moment longer while we open our dyptichs and read the names of our holy dead. Three Bishops have dropped from our list since last we met. Bishop Stevens of Pennsylvania deceased on the anniversary of our Consecration, S. » •It 36 BISHOP S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINOFIELD. 2^7 Barnabas' Day (June nth.), last year. He had served his Uiocese well and faithfully for more than a quarter of a century, and he was widely known as a Christian gentleman, a ripe scholar and an elegant writer. The two Missionary jurisdictions, of Western Texas and New Mexico and Arizona, have respectively lost their Bishops, Klliott and Dunlop. Bishop P^lliott was for a time our pupil in the General Theological Seminary New York. His praise is in all the Churches. He possessed in a remarkable degree the power of winning men. The exterior so bright, and attractive told truly of what was within, a pure soul, a devout spirit, a saindy character, of few could the epitaph be more justly written above his early erave. "None knew him but to love him, Ni^ne named him luit to praise." Bishop Dunlop, after a brief episcopate of a little more than seven years, di(xl suddently on the 12th, day of March last. He furnishes another name to the long catalogue of most worthy and useful Bishops, whom Ireland has contributed to our Episcopate. Modesty, quiet devotion to duty and steadfastness of purpose characterised the excellent Bishop. In July last one of our most faithful laymen passed away from earth. Mr. S. G. M. Allis of Waverly, Illinois. He came from X'ermont as a pioneer with his wife several years beyond a halfcentury ago. Both were possessed of sturdy wills, and strongly marked characters. By dint of industry, economy, perseverance in doing good, these most excellent people amassed a handsome property, and what was far better, tliey laid up in store for themselves the ^Yell earned reputation of being faithful Christians, valuable citizens, good neighbors, and given to hospitality and all generous and noble deeds. God's hand had rested heavily upon them in taking away all their children, many years before we knew them. The aofed and infirm wife went first, and in a little more than a year afterwards the husband followed full of years and good works. Mr. Allis was a grandson of the Rev. Richard Mansfield of Derby, Connecticut, who for many years before our Revolu- tionary War was a Missionary under the pay of the Society for the Propogation of the Gospel, in Englanci, and continued after our independence was secured to serve the same Parish until his rectorship reached its 73rd year, and he died aged 96. This venerable Missionary had been c^rdained deacon and priest by the Arch-bishop of Canterbury in 1748, and so violent was the prejudice against the Church at that time in Puritan New England that young Mansfield's sister, when he sailed for London to be ordained, is said to have prayed that the ship which carried her Brother might go down at sea and bury him in the waves. As might have been expected, when des- cended from such stock our aged Friend, Mr. Allis, was a staunch Churchman. Consistent throuo^hout his long life, he adhered to his principles with unwaveriim constancy, but he was wntle towards all men, he spoke and acted what he believed to be the truth, but he always spoke and acted in love. We have been nearly ten years in charge of the Diocese of Springfield, and Mr. Stephen G. M. Allis has the honor of being th(^ first and only one of those, who have died, so far as we know, who has remembered the Diocese in his will. The becjuests are not large, it is true, but taken in connection with his other legacies to Church objects, in proportion to his means, his benefactions are munificient. More recently our near neighbor, Mrs. Ninian W. Fldwards was suddenly prostrated by disease, and as it were, in a moment, taken out of this world. The loss to us is irreparable. She was the Sister of Mrs. President Lincoln, and as the wife of INIr. Edwards, fit J V i 1 38 BISHOP S ADDRESS. she was for many years one of the most prominent ladies of the state. Mrs. P2chvards' winning sweetness and gendeness of character we have never seen excelled. Rack of this exterior, so attractive, was a life of devotion hid with Christ in God. The better one knew her, the hicrher he placed her worth. As a hostess probably long practice had made her proficient, but natite tact, artl delicacy of feeling alone could have enabled her to acquire the success, which she attained to a remarkable degree of radiat- ing a charm upon the company over which she pre- sided whether old or young, and throwing upon them a spell, so subtle and prevailing, that it left an impression upon the memory, which was never likely afterwards to be effaced. Gracious, and consider- ate, and tender to the last, she bade her Husband, when she was gone, to send as her offering to S. Agatha's School, and the Orphanage of the Holy Child, articles of household furniture to a very con- siderable amount, which would, as she wt^ll knew, with a refined woman's delicacy of perception, be highly useful to these Institutions, in which she felt a deep interest. The donations are indeed prized, but chiefly as coming from hc}\ and for her dear sake. This address was written and had been delivered, when the telegraph brought us the unexpected and distressing news of the death of our beloved Class- mate and life-long Friend, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Brown, Bishop of F(Mul du Lac. This blow comes closely home, it strikes the innermost circle of our intimate associat(;s. We bow our heads in humble submis- sion to the divine will, but we mourn our loss with a feeling of personal breavement. A noble record is clost^d by the hand of God, of duty well done by a faithful, able servant of the Master in exceptionally difficult fields of labor. It is well with him we are assured, but our heart eoes out in svmi^athv to his Wife and his Uiocese. f DI'»< KSK i •!• SI'RIN(;FIEI.D. We commend them to God, and invoke His compas- sion upon them. We cannot trust ourselves to call up the past and let memory have her way in review- ing the career and labors of our dearly loved Brother. We have said enough, silence for us in our sorrow is better than words. 40 BISHOP S ADDRESS. diocksp: of si'Ringfield. 41 APPENDIX NUMBER 1. pastoral letter. Dear Bkk'hikex ok the Ci.erov and Laitv of the UiocESE OF Si'KIN(;fiefd : In response to the suor^^estion embodied in the resolution unanimoush' adopted at the recent meet- in S AI)I)R?:SS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 43 we ought to show our appreciation of what is done for us b}- makin<^ our offerings as iaigc and as i^'kicly distributed as possible. Sixthly : We would with modesty venture to sug- gest to the clergy that the)' should place the cause of missions clearly and fully before their congregations : 1. By sketching the field. Domestic and Foreign. 2. By showing our Domestic missions really involve the Foreign, since large contingents of all nations are constanth comin^: to our shores to min^rle with us and become a part of ourselves. 3. By selecting some one portion of the sphere of missionary work, which may for any reason have special claims or possess special interest in the case of any clergyman, and making it the subjeot of detailed statement as likely to arouse more attention and secure lanrer offerin^^fs than mere creneralities would elicit. Lastly : We would exhort you to keep the cause of missions constantl)' in mind. Let missions be remembered by the many. W'e hope that your offer- ings will be large, but we desire even more strongly that they may be general, that every one will give somethim^, and that no one will ^'wn nothin^f. W'e should be glad if our clergy would count, not only the amount contributed, but the number of coins or bills which make up th(^ offering. Let no one be discouraged because the sums given are small ; if they are fairly in proportion to the ability of those who make the offering they are as acceptable in the eyes of God as if they amounted to hundreds or thousands of dollars. Commending you to the grace of God. dear Brethren, I remain, faithfully and affectionately, your brother in Christ, Ge(m<(;e F. Seymour, Bishop of Springfiield. Springfield III., N()\ . 14th, 1887. P. S. — We enclose with this letter selections for Missionary Services which have been supplied from the Mission Rooms in New York. RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSE OF BISHOPS. The House of Bishops has adopted the following resolution : '^ Resolved. That the Bishops of this Church be urged at once to address the Clergy and Congrega- tions committed to their care, as to the importance of observing the PZve of S. Andrew's Day, already set apart as a Day of Intercession for Missions, and to ask the Clergy to give their people, on the Sunday before, instructions and information as to the present needs and condition of the Missionary Field, both of this Church and throui^hout the world.'' APx^ENDIX NUMBER 2, PASTORAL LETTER. Mv Dear Children : THe Board of Missions of our Church has for sev- eral years asked the help of the children during Lent, to raise the large sum of money which they need to support the many missionaries who are at work throughout the United States and Territories. The children have generously responded heretofore, and have been sending in, from yeai to year, larger and larger amounts. Again the Board of Missions makes its earnest appeal to the children all over the land, to save their money by self denial during the holy season of Lent, which will soon be here, 'and offer it to their dear Lord and Master for the cause of missions. This appeal I cordially second and commend, and I hope 44 KTSHOP S ADDRKSS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 45 that the children throu^^hout the Diocese of Sprinqr- field, in the smallest missions as well as in the laro;-est parishes, will do their utmost to swell the amount which will be paid into the treasury of the Missionary l^oard after Kaster. Let m(! add a word or two my dear children in re^^ard to this call upon them to help. I have two objects in view : ///.v/, my children, and sccojid. the work which thev are asked to do. The habit of L^'iv- \\v^ IS an education, lik(! every other habit, which we form, and if we do not learn to iL^ive, we do learn to withhold, and we i^row hard, stdhsh, stin^V and hate- ful. \\\v. habit of i^ivinu- cultivates the soil of the heart, and makes it like a (garden, where lovely flow- ers and luscious fruits o-row ; and as we irive we enrich the i^round 'more and more, so that as we grow in years we increase in fertility, and yield more and more abundantlv all i>;ood thincrs, which make the world better for our being here, and sorry to lose us when we die. Hence I wish my children to le'arn to give. They cannot begin too early to learn the delightful lesson, sinc(.^ the habit thus formed will help to make them tlie ^renerous, larw-hearted, noble men and women I hope to see them become. And I wish them to answer this call, because the object for which they are asked to give, the support of the ministers of Christ, is among the most worthy of those which can claim our devotion and zeal. If any of you are tempted, my dear children, by what you hear from others — I hardly think the temp- tation would spring up in your own unselfish hearts — to say within yourselves, 'AVe need our offerings for our own diocese, our own parish or mission, our own pastor, and we cannot afford to send them awav/* remember that such thou^jfhts and feelings kill self-denial, and rob your Lenten duty of its sweetest fragrance. Remember ai^ain, that after Lent the time is all your own to gather honey for the hives at home. Only now, during Lent, are you begged to share your money, much or little, with others far away, who have less than you. May the Blessed Jesus, who was once a little Child, and gave up His all for others, even ourselves^ bless you, my dear children. Affectionately your Bishop, George F". Sevmour, Bishop of Springfield. Springfield, Epiphany, 1888. APPEHDIX NUMBER 3. EAST ST. LOUIS. Bishop Seymour's Appeal for Aid to Build a Chapel -Rectory. TO THE CITIZENS OF ST. LOUIS. Dear Friends : I address you in behalf of yoni^ suburb, I say yours, because East St. Louis is the creation of your great City. Its many industries were called into being and are sustained by your urgent needs. 71iey minister very largely to your prosperity, and have contributed and are contribut- ing no inconsiderable factor to your solid and splendid wealth. These industries have gathered a population of nearly 20,000 operatives in sight of your wharves and storehouses on the Illinois i3ank of the Mississippi River. Their presence there is necessary, as a con- necting link, to unite you, as a distributing reservoir to the growing and expanding West, to the East near and remote. You must in the very nature of things, keep these sons of toil and their successors in ever increasino^ numbers for all time to come at their severe and exhaustinof labors. We can imacrine no release, no cessation, while St. Louis remains where *j^ :> I' 46 BISHOP S AI)DR?:SS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 47 it is, and the conditions of internal commerce con- tinue unchanc^ed. In the Providence of God, I, as Bishop of Sprinor- field, have been made responsibh^ for tlie moral and spiritual culture of as many of these people, as I can possibly influence. Operatives are poor or they would not be operatives and East St. Louis is a city of operatives, Very few are above the condition of those, who depend on their daily labor for their daily bread. The recent past, fresh in the memories of us all, exhibited the moral, or rather immoral state of the place. I need not sketch the picture. It w^as frii^htful and appallincr, and cannot soon be forgotten. The elements of brutality and fiendish hate and pas- sion, which then burst forth, are there still, but now under restraint, and not apparent. Such a people are not likely to demand spiritual privileges, or be willing to pay for them, when they are offered. Hence, out of these considerations, your re- sponsibility in the sight of God for East St. Louis, and its inability coupled wnth its unwillingness to pro- vide for its own spiritual needs, groVvs my appeal to you, my friends, and Brethren of St. Louis. I ask you boldly, since I feel that you will justify me in askinir, for at least Five Tlionsaiid Dollars to be given at once, during the present Spring and Simime^r. With this money I purpose to erect a Rectory and Chapel under one roof. Our object is economy. One wing of the building will serve temporarily, for purposes of public worship, and the other wing will provide a suitable residence for the missionary. We shall thus save at once the rental of a Rectory, and the expense of hiring a hall for public services. When the mission i>;rows and is able to erect a church, then the chapel can be converted into rooms for family use, and added to the Rectory making it a large, commodious dwelling, admirably adapted to domestic and parish purposes. This in brief in our statement and appeal. We have the ground already secured, but not paid for, and I feel confident that those, whom this circular will reach, will as generously respond, as though they looked upon me, and heard me say, as I do, to each one, who reads my words, ^'God bless you, you are responsible for East St. Louis, help me, as your representative, in caring for the moral and spiritual welfare of its population." F'aithfuUy Yours, George F. Seymour. East St. Louis, 111., April 23rd., 1888. Send offerings to Bishop Seymour, Springfield, 111., or to Rev. W. H. Tomlins, East St. Louis, 111. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 49 DETAILED ACCOUNT OF VISITATIONS AND ACTS. The following is an account of the places visited by us and acts performed from May 4bli, 1887, to IVIay 2d, 1888, the interval included between the Tenth and Eleventh Synods of the Diocese of Spring- field. J^. ID. ±BBT. May 4 — irc(hu-sday, 5, p. m., we presided at the meetintr for ori^anization of the Diocesan Board of Missions in the Study of the Rector of S. PauTs Church, Springfield. The Rev. Dr. Dresser was chosen Secretary and Treasurer, and the annual ap- propriations made to the amount of $1,150. 'May 8 — Fourth SiDidtxy after /taster. Chicago. 10:30, a. m., Church of the Epiphany, the Rev. T. N. Morrison, Jr., Rector. We preached, ordained to the diacon'ate ^lr. Anton Geor<^e Sin^^sen, B. A., a stu- dent of the W estern Theological Seminary, confirmed 31 and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. Ihe Rev. George \\\ \\ est, of Grand Rapids, Mich., whose parishioner and pupil Mr. Singsen had been in Sulli- van Co., New York, presented the candidate. Prof. Hall, of the Western Theological Seminar)' was also present, besides the Rector. 3 p., m.. Mission, Rock- well St. under charire of the Rev. E. M. Gre£>"ir, after Evensong by Missionary we preached, confirme^d and addressed 17. After service in Chapel we confirmed one sick man in pri\ate, in all 18. 7 130 p. m., S. Luke's Church in charge of the Rev. H. L. Gamble, deacon. After Evensong by the Rev. Marcus Lane and the deacon in charge, we preached, confirmed and addressed i S- May 9 — Mojutav, Diuulee. S. James' Church, the Rev. E. ¥, X. Cleveland, M. 1)., Rector. 7 130 p. m., after short service by the Rector we preached, confirmed and addressed 18. This class included eight married couples, -^vlA one man the 17th confirmee would have had his wife with him, had she not been already confirmed. The Rector is a very self-deny- ing man, and has largely given his services to the Church. May 1 1 — Wednesday, Whitewater, W' is. S.Luke's Church, the Rev. S. DeLancey Townsend, M. A., Rector. 7, a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, about 30 received. This occasion derived great interest from the fact that it w^as the anniversary of the ordination of the Rector, Mr. Townsend, to the Priesthood three years before in Decatur, Ills. W'e solemnly invoked God's blessing upon him. Great success has attended the ministry of the Rev. Mr. Townsend. Since he came to Whitew^ater a charm- ing Rectory has been built. 7 130, p. m., after Even- song by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed 7. Our visit \vith one whom w^e had ordained deacon and priest and had married, and whose child we had baptized was extremely interest- ing and pleasant. May God bless our dear son in the Ministry. May 13 — Friday, W^ashington Heights. 8, p. m., Bethany Mission in charge of the Rev. L. Delos Mansfield, who said Evensong, we preached, and con- firmed one. W'e were the guest of Mr. Givens, a very interesting man, who is an author as well as a real estate broker. i\L\Y 15 — Fifth Sunday after Faster, Chicao-o. 10:30, a. m.. Cathedral, the Rev. L. Pardee in charge. After Matins by the Rev. Messrs. Pardee and Phillips, we preached, confirmed and addressed 24, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 3, p. m., Pullman. All Saints Mission, the Rev. Dr. Delafield said Evensong (the Missionary, the Rev. E. N. Web- ber, was ill) we preached, confirmed and addressed 7. W^e also baptized one young man. 7:30 p. m.. Church of the Transfiguration, Rev. Dr. W' alter Delafield, Rector. After Evensong by the Rector, we 50 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 51 * ' preached, confirmed and addressed eleven. This day was the anniversary of this promising Mission. The Rev. Dr. Delafield is untiring in his energy and de- votion to his work. We wish him abundant success with all our heart. ^^lJ^Y ig— Ascension Day, Springfield. 10, a. m., S. Paurs Springfield, the^Rev. Dean Taylor, Rector. He preached and we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7 :3o, p. m., S. John^s Chapel, the Rev. Thos. Hines Missionary in charge, after service by the Missionary and the Rev. L. E. Johnston, we confirmed one and preached. . May 22 — Sunday after the Ascension. 1 ekm. ^. Paurs Church, the Rev. Dr. MulhoUand, Rector. We preached both morning and evening (7 130 o^clock) in the church. The Rev. H. M. Chittenden deacon, was at Pekin on a visit. In the morning we cele- brated the Holy Eucharist. The Rev. Dr. Mulhol- land has a great task before him, to place the school on a sound substantial basis. He and his wife are well calculated to succeed, if any persons can. They seem to be doing very well. ]\I^v 2^—Tuesda\\ We licensed Mr. Darius Kmgs- bury, of Carlyle and Mr. John H. Sensemann, of Olney as Lay Readers, and placed them both under the jurisdiction of the Rev. Dr. Frost. May 25 — IVesnesday, 9 a. m., we visited S. Aga- tha^s School, and made a brief address. Evening. Lawn Party on our grounds for the benefit of S. Luke's Mission, Springfield. The profits amounted to over $40. JvIay 2-]— Friday. S. Louis. Christ Church. Con- secration of the Rev. Ethelbert Talbot Bishop-elect of Wyoming and Idaho. Bishop Whipple acted as consecrator assisted by eight (8) other Bishops. We preached the sermon from the Gospel in the office, read by Bishop Perry, S. Matt. 28th, i8th. The sermon was in substance subsequently published. The Rev. Dean Harrison of our Diocese acted as our Chaplain. 8 p. m., attended reception given by Mr. Simmons in honor of the newly consecrated Bishop. As a student and as a Priest, Bishop Talbot distinguished himself by making good use of his many excellent gifts. We feel confident that his Episcopate will be in harmony with his past career. May God's blessing rest upon him and his. He is the fourth Bishop now on the bench w^ho was formerly our pupil in the General Theological Seminary. May 28 — Saturday. E. St. Louis. Purchased of the Land Co. lots for Church and Rectory, made first payment on the same and received the deed. 2 .-30 p. m., Carrollton Trinity Church, Rev. G. W. G. Van Winkle, Rector. We laid the corner stone of new church and made an introductory address, fol- lowed by Archdeacon Easter and the Rev. F. W. Taylor. The day was pleasant and a large concourse of people attended the interesting services. May 2^— Whitsunday. Springfield. S. PauPs Church the Rev. Dean Taylor, Rector. 11 a. m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. May 30 and 31 — Journey to New York. May 31— New York City. 1 1 130 a. m. to 3 p. m., presided at meeting of the Associate Alumni of the General Theological Seminary. The Rev. Dr. John H. Hopkins was nominated by a large majority of his brethren to vacant Professorship of Evidences in the Institution. This is an honor which the Rev. Dr. Hopkins richly deserves. Few clergymen have more faithfully and unselfishly served our Mother, the Church, than has Dr. Hopkins throughout a' long and laborious life. 3 p. m., we attended the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary. June i — ]Vcdnesday. 11 a. m., S. Peter's Church, West 20th Street, attended the Commencement exer- cises of the General Theological Seminary. 12 m., in Seminary grounds we attended the service on the 52 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. occasion of laying the corner stone of Jarvis Hall and made an address. June 2— Thursday. Sent letters dimissory in behalf of the Rev. P. McKim to Iowa. juxE 5— Trinity Sunday. 10 130 a. m , Church of the Transfiguration, New York. The Rev. Dr. Houghton ton. Rector. We preached a sermon bearing upon the Cathedral system, the subject being suggested by the letter of the Bishop of New York published withm the last week, urging upon his people the erection of a Cathedral worthv of the great metropolis, in the City of New York. 8 p. m.. Chapel of the Transfigura- tion, the Rev. E. H. Houghton in charge. We preached. June ^—Wednesday, i p. m., Bible House, New York. Attended meeting of the Board of Missions. June 12 — First Sunday after Trinity. 10:30 a. m., Roseville, N. J. S. Barnabas' Church, the Rev S. H. Cranberry, Rector. We received into the Church an infant, which had been baptized in private, by the name of Mary Seymour, the daughter of Wm. H. and Georgiana M. Pearson. We preached. Juxe \^— Tuesday. New Brighton, Staten Island. S. Austin's school, W Rev. A. G. Mortimer, Rector. We presided at the closing exercises of this very flourishing school, the creation of the Rev. Mr. Mor- timer, delivered the prizes and made two addresses. The Rev. Drs. Hoffman and Shipman were present. juxE i^—U'cdncsday. 4 p. m.. House of the Holy Comforter, the' Rev. Dr. Van Rensselaer, Chaplain. We confirmed and addressed six : such services as the Rev. Dr. \'an Rensselaer renders in ministering, as he has done for years, without com- pensation,%o the attiicted inmates of this Institution, are a source of comfort and spiritual strength to all who are cognizant of them. After the confirmation we blessed in succession the Infirmary and Dormitory on the first floor, and the Infirmary, Dormitory and BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 53 355 Chapel on the second floor. The House is No. West 23rd St. near 9th Ave. June 19 — Second Sunday after Trinity. Tomp- kinsville, Staten Island. S. PauPs Memorial Church, the Rev. H. N.Wayne, Rector. 10:45 ^^- ""i-? we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. June 24 and 25 — Friday and Saturday. Journey from New York to Chicago. June 25 — Saturday Chicago. Church of the Ascension, the Rev. E. A. Larrabee, Rector, we con- secrated the Altar and blessed the Cross, Candle- sticks and V^estments, and preached. June 26 — Third Sunday after Trinity. Chicao-o. 6 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist in the Church of the Ascension, and set apart for his duties a Lay Reader. 10 130 a. m. Calvary Church, the Rev. W. H. Moore, Rector. We preached, confirmed and addressed six. 8 p. m. S. Andrew's Church, the Rev. Thos. E.Green, Rector. After the second lesson we set apart two Lay Readers, confirmed and addressed seven. June 27 — Monday. Chicago. 8 p. m., Church of the Ascension, after Vespers, w^e preached. June 28 — Tuesday. 8 p. m., Nashotah. Attended meeting of the Board of Trustees. June ig^lVednesday. S. Peter's Day, Nashotah. 8:30 a. m. adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees. 10:30 a. m., attended and took part in the services of Installation of the Rev. G. G. Carter as President of Nashotah House, and the Com- mencement exercises of the Institution. Bishops Welles, Gillespie, and Brown were also present : the Rev. A. C. A. Hall of Boston, preached the sermon, and Bishop Brown celebrated the Holy Eucharist. July i — Friday. We gave our consent to the transfer of Bishop Adams, resigned Missionary Bishop, to the vacant Diocese of Easton. July 3rd — Fourth Sunday after Trinity. Decatur Ills. 10:30 a. m.,. S. John's Church, the Rev. A. 54 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 55 Kinney Hall, Rector. We preached, confirmed and addressed eight, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The Rev. Thos. White present and assisted. 7:30 p. m., Grace Chapel, the Rev. Thos. White in charge, we preached, and confirmed one. July \oi\\— Fifth Sunday after Trinity. Mound City Ills., S. Peter's Church, the Rev. Howard McDougall, missionary in charge. 11 a. m. we preached, confirmed and addressed twenty-seven, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7:30 p. m. we preached in the same Church. July i \— Monday. Anna, 111. S. Anne^s Church, the Rev. Howard McDougale in charge. 8 p. m. we preached, confirmed and addressed three. Jl'ly \2 — Tuesday. Carbondale, Ills. S.Andrew's Church, the Rev. Howard McDougall, in charge. 8 p. m. we preached. The Rev. Mr. McDougall has been very faithful in the discharge of his laborious duties, and God has greatly blessed his work. The home of our hospitable host, who entertained us on this occasion, has since our visit, fallen under the shadow of a heavy affliction, in the sudden death of his son's young wife. May God comfort them. juiY 13 — JTednesday. McLeansboro, 111. S. Jame's Church, Missio'n vacant. 7:30 p. m., we said Evensong and preached, and afterwards met the congregation relative to the settlement of a mission- ary. We were the guest as usual of our friend Mr. Wm. Rickcords. Little did we suppose at the time that we should never see our esteemed hostess, "Sirs. Rickcords again in this world. She has since our visit passed away from earth, and we shall never cease to miss her when we go to McLeansboro. She was on this occasion more than usually cheerful and happy in the society of her niece from Pennsylvania who was paying her aunt a visit. July 15 — Fndaw Greenville. Grace Church, the Rev. J. G. Wright, Rector. 8 p. m. we preached, and confirmed one. July 17 — Sixth Suaday after Triiiity, Collins- ville. Ills. Christ Church, the Rev. J. G. Wright, Rector. 9 130 a. m. we addressed Sunday School ; 10:30 a. m., we preached, confirmed and addressed nine and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 8 p. m. we preached in the same Church. We owe our thanks to Dr. and Mrs. Merrill for their generous hospi- talty. July 24 — Seventh Stmday after Trifiity. Chicago. 10:45 ^- ^- Grace Church, the Rev. Dr. Locke. Rector, absent in Europe, we preached. 8 p. m. S. Phillip's Bridgeport, a suburb of Chicago, the Rev. Mr. Springer in charge, we preached, confirmed and addressed eight. July 31 — Eighth Sunday after Trinity, Chicago. 8 a. m. we attended -Eucharistic service at S. James' Church. II a. m. Church of the Ascension, the Rev. E. A. Larrabee, Rector, we preached. 5 p. m. attended Evensong at St. James' Church. August i — Monday. Kenosha, Wis. 10:45 a. m. we consecrated the lots owned by the Sisterhood of S. Mary in the Cemetery near the city, also the lot where reposes the body of the Rev. J. B. Draper. The Rev. E. A. Larrabee accompanied us from Chicago, and there were also present the Rev. Harry Thompson, Rector of the Parish, and the Rev. Geo. I. Todd, Chaplain of the Sisters' School at Kenosha. The day was lovely and the service was very solemn and affecting. To invoke God's blessing upon the ground where our dead are buried must command the sympathy of all, who hold the Catholic faith. August i and 2 — Monday and Tuesday, Journey to New York. August 7 — Ninth Sunday after Trinity, Boston, Mass. We passed the day in company with our beloved friend and former Presbyter, the Rev. F. M. Clendenin. We were on our way to Halifax, N. S. to attend by invitation the contennial of the consecra- tion of the first missionary Bishop sent out by the 'd t*: 56 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 57 English Church. This event took place on the 12th of August, 1787. The person consecrated was the Rev. Charles Inglis, L). D., once Rector of Trinity Parish, New York City, where we were baptized, confirmed, and consecrated Bishop. August 8 and 9 — Monday and Tuesday, Journey from Boston to Halifax. August 10 and 11 — ]Vcdncsday a?id Thursday. We attended by invitation the services of the Provin- cial Synod of Nova Scotia, which was assembled at this time to elect a successor to fill the vacancy cre- ated by the death of the excellent Bishop Binney. We were most cordially received by the members of the Synod, clerical and lay, and thrice addressed the venerable body. August i 2 — Friday, The Centennial, This event was duly commemorated in S. Luke's Church, the Pro Cathedral, by a solemn celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a. m. The Bishop Coadjutor of the Metropolitan, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Kingdon was celebrant, and the Metropolitan, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Medley, preached the sermon. After the service we were entertained by the Venerable Archdeacon Gil- pin, who has been the administrator of the Diocese during the vacancy. It must interest our people to learn that Mrs. Gilpin is a Daughter of the late ludcre Halibarton, so well known in literature as Sam Slick. 4 p. m., the laying of the corner-stone of the Cathe- dral. The Metropolitan officiated and there were present the Bishops of Quebec, Niagara and our- selves. When the stone was laid the rain began to fall and brought to a close exercises, which were very interesting. '7:30 p. m.. Evensong was said in the Pro Cathedral by the Rev. F. R. Murray, M. A., Rector, and addresses were delivered appropriate to the occasion. August 13 — Saturday, We visited the war ship Belloraphon and were most courteously received and shown over the vessel by the 2d Lieut., M. Graham. August 14 — Tenth Sunday after Trinity, 10:30 a. m., S. Stephen's Chapel, Halifax, built by the late Bishop. We preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. W^e enjoyed the privilege and honor of meeting Mrs. Binney, the late Bishop's widow. 7 p m., S. PauPs Church (the Government Church) the Rev. Canon Hole, Rector, by special invitation we preached a sermon appropriate to the Centennial. After service we were most hospitably entertained at supper by Col. Stuart and wife and a congenial com- pany. Our visit to Halifax more than repaid us. The trip was delightful and the people were without exception most considerate and kind. W'e gratefully recall the names of Mr. Franklyn, Mrs. Odell, Archdeacon Gilpin, the Rev. Mr. Murray, the Rev. Dr. Nichols, Col. Stuart, Mr. H. J. Dayton, Mr. Harvey, and many others. We enjoyed the privilege of having two Chaplains, our Mr. Clendenin and the Rev. Dr. McGill, of Newport, R. L We most sincerely pray for the prosperity of the Diocese of Nova Scotia. AuGGST 15 — JMonday^ to August igth, Friday, Journey by rail and steamer from Halifax to Quebec. August 21 — ElevejitJi Sunday after Trinity, Sab- bath Day Point, Lake George, New York. 1 1 a. m., service in the House of Mr. Jas. F. Chamberlain our esteemed friend, whom we annually visit for rest and refreshment. The Rev. Mr. Clendenin read prayers and we preached. August 25 — Thursday! Saratoga Springs. 8 to 10 p. m.. Reception given in our honor by our highly respected friend and helper in missionary work. Miss A. P. Wiggins. A large number of Friends, cler- ical and lay, kindly attended. August 26 — Friday, Saratoga Springs, Bethesda Church. We attended Matins and invoked God's blessing upon one of our Parishioners of S. John's ^ &. 58 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 59 11 Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., and a clergyman whom she is shortly to marry. Surely to seek God*s favor in this way is likely to secure to the parties not only the blessing sought, but also that sobriety of mind and steadiness of purpose which the marriage service contemplates. August 2S—Tci'e/f^/i Stinday after Triyiity, New York City. Trinity Church, the Rev. Dr. Dix, Rector. 10:30 a. m., we attended and took part in the ser- vice of the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. September 4 — Thirteeyith Sunday after Trinity, Brooklyn, N. Y. 10:30 a. m., attended service at Church of the Holy Trinity, the Rev. Dr. C. H. Hall, Rector; 4 p. m.. Trinity Church, New York. September 9 — Friday, Received Mr. T. Howell Richards as Postulant for Holy Orders. September 10 — Saturday, Peekskill, New York. II a. m., we held benediction service of the private primary school for little boys, just opened by Col. Wri^j-ht. A large company was assembled and the enterprise bids fair to succeed under its enterprising and accomplished Principals. September ii — Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity, New York. 1 1 a. m., S. Andrew's Church, Harlem. We preached and met many old friends. 7 p. m.. House of Mercy, W. 86th St., we said Evensong aud addressrd the inmates. Seitember 12 — Monday, 7 a. m., in S. Mary Magdalen's Chapel, House of Mercy, we celebrated Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rev. Edward C. Houghton. September 14 — Wednesday, Attended meeting of Board of Missions at Bible House, at i p. m. ^ September 18 — Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity, Madalin, Dutchess Co., New York. Trinity Church, the Rev. Dr. Jas. S. Clark, Rector. 10:30 a. m., we preached, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The Rector and our venerable Presbyter, the Rev. O. Hopson assisted. 7 :30 p. m., Barrytown, Dutchess Co., St. John the Evangelist Chapel, the Rev. F. E. Shober, missionary in charge. After Evensong we preached. This day was full of interest to us. Here was the scene of our earliest labors, and here are still some of our dearest friends. The good w^orks here seem to abound, and we recall with gratitude the names of departed wor- thies, who made the world better by their presence, such as Mr. John L. Aspinwall, Mrs. Margaret J. Bard, Miss Katharine Israel, and many others; and we bless God for those who remain, and are follow- ing in the footsteps of their relatives and friends who have gone before. September 21 — ^. Illatthezj\^ Day. New^ York, Church of the Transfiguration, the Rev. Dr. Hougton, Rector. 9:30 a. m,, we preached from Psalm 68, 31 verse, ''The Morians' land shall soon stretch out her hands unto God,'' and ordained to the Priesthood the Rev. John B. Williams, B. A., colored, for our Mission in Liberia, Africa. The Rev. Drs. Houghton and Langford and the Rev. Joshua Kimber united in the laying on of hands. The Rev. Mr. Williams was our Deacon, and we surrender him willingly to the work in Africa. He has shown a strong desire to acquire learning, and by dint of perseverance he graduated with distinction in arts, from Bishop's Col- leo^e, Lennoxville, Canada. We celebrated the Holv Eucharist. September 23 and 24 — Friday a7id Saturday , Jour- ney from New York to Springfield via Chicago. September 25 — Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity, Springfield, Ills., S. PauPs Church. 7 a. m., attended celebration of the Holy Eucharist. II a. m., we preached in the same Church. 7:30 p. m., we assisted in service and the Rev. Dean Taylor preached. October 2 — Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity, Lincoln, the Rev. Nelson Ayres, Rector. 10:30 a.m., we baptized Adult and Infant, preached, and cele- !t ISy ' 6o VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRIN'GFIELD. 6l »: brated the Holy Eucharist. 7 .'30 p. m., same Churchy we preached, confirmed and addressed three. October 9 — Eio^htcentli Sunday after Trinity. Carlyle, 111., the Rev. Dr. Frost, missionary in charge. II a. m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rector and the Rev. J. G. Wrii^^ht, in Christ Church. 7 130 p. m., we preached, confirmed and addressed two in same Church. October 13 — Thursday, Havana, Ills., S. Barnabas' Church, the Rev. J. M. U. Davidson, mis- sionary in charge. 10:30 a. m.. Consecration of the Church. We consecrated the Church, preached, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The Bishop of Quincy was present, and assisted in the services, also the Rev. Dr. Easter, and the Rev. V. H. Webb of Monmouth, Diocese of Ouincy. 7:30 p. m., same Church, the Bishop of Ouincy read the Lessons, and preached. We confirmed and addressed eight. October 16 — Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity, Springfield, 111. S. PauPs Church, 11 a. m., we preached, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 3 p. m., we baptized in private on her sick-bed Miss Ermina Conklin. 7:30 p. m., S. Paul's Chutch, we assisted in service and the Rector preached. October 18 — Tuesday, S. Luke's Day, Louis- ville, Ky. 10:30 a. m., we attended the opening service of the Church Congress in Christ Church. 4 p. m., Grace Church, the Rev. G. C. Betts, Rector. After Evensong we preached. October 19 — JTednesday. 7:30 p. m., read before the Church Congress the paper, which we had prepared on the subject assigned us by the Com- mittee, namely, the change of the name or title now borne by the Church of God in this land. < October 20 — Thursday, 11:30 a. m., we made an extempore address on the subject of the Apostolical succession before the Church Congress. October 23 — Twentieth Sunday after Trinity. Baltimore, Md. 7:30 a. m., attended celebration of Holy Eucharist in S. PauPs Church, the Rev. Dr. Hodges officiating. 11 a. m., same Church w^e preached. 4 p. m., Mt. Calvary Church, the Rev. R. H. Paine, Rector, w^e preached. 7 : 30 p. m., S. Mary the Virgin's Church, the Rev. C. B. Perry in charge, we preached to the colored congregation which worships here. October 24 — Monday, 7 p. m., we attended as a guest at the Rev. H. Page Dyer's House on tne occasion of a reception given to the Rev. H. R. Sar- gent on the eve of his departure for Cowley, Oxford, Eng. We made an address on the necessity of a class of clergy specially consecrated to their call- ing, for work in great cities among the poor and vicious. October 24 — Tuesday, Philadelphia. 7:30 p. m., S. James' Church, we attended meeting of the Board of Missions, also on Wednesday. October 27 and 28 — Tliursday and Friday, In attendance at meeting of the House of Bishops. October 30 — Twenty-first Sunday after Trinity, Germantown. S. Luke's Church, the Rev. S. Upjohn, Rector. 7:^0 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a. m., we preached in same Church. The Rector and the Rector's Wife were both our pupils in our first charge at Annandale, N. Y. It was a great pleasure to be their guest and see them so highly respected and eminently useful as they are. May God bless them. 7:30 p. m., Wilmington, Delaware. Old Swedes' Church, the Rev. Jesse Higgins, Rector. We con- firmed and addressed two, and preached a sermon by request, to young men. Here again we find our- selves beneath the roof of an old pupil and dear friend. October 31 — Monday, 9 a. m., in old Swedes' Church, we blessed a richly embroidered Altar Cloth made expressly for the Church by the Misses Price, and others. We blessed the Rectory, which has 62 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 4 recently been put in excellent condition by the Parish for the use of their beloved Rector and his wife. We are indebted to Mr. Forest for the use of his horse and wagon. November 6 — Tu^cniy-seco^id Sunday aftc7^ Truiity. 10:30 a. m., Xew York, attended S. PauTs Chapel, and heard an excellent sermon from the lips of the Rev. Dr. Mulchahey. 3 p. m., Orange N. J., All Saints Church, the Rev. Wm. Richmond, Rector, We addressed Sunday School. 7:30 p. m. In th^ same Church we preached. The Rector generously gave us the offering for our work among colored people in Cairo, Ills. November 12 — Saturday, 8 p. m., in house, 97 Sip St., Jersey City Heights, we baptized John Went- worth, son of John Wentw^orth and Jenie Hayward (Bowly) Aymar, born Oct. 24th, 1887. The little one was indisposed at the time and the Rector was absent. November 13 — Ti^^euty't/iird Suuday after Tri?ufy. Newark, N. J. 10:30 a. m., Trinity Church, the Rev. J. Sanders Reed, Rector. We preached and by kind permission of the Rector, we made an appeal for our work in East St. Louis, Ills. 7 :30 p. m., S. Luke's Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., the Rev. Wm. B. Walker, in temporary charge, we preached to a large congregation. The Rev. Mr. Walker has done remarkably well in a very difficult and delicate posi- tion. November 15 — Tuesday, We appointed Mr. Joseph W\ Maddux of Carlyle, Lay Reader, and issued his commission, placing him under the supervision of the Rev. Dr. Frost. November 17 — Thursday, We accepted the Rev. Brooks O. Baker, deacon, from Dr. Willis, Bishop of Honolulu. November 18 and 19th — Friday aud Saturday, Journey from New York to Danville, Ills. November 20 — Sunday next before Adve?it, Dan- ville Ills. The Rev. W. T. Whitmarsh, Rector, Holy Trinity Church. 7 a. m., we attended celebration of Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a.m., we preached. 7:30 p. m., we preached in same Church. November 24 — Thursday. Thanksgiving, Spring- field. S. Paul's. 10:30 a. m., w^e preached, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. November 27 — FiJ-st Sunday in Advent, Spring- •field. 10:30 a. m., S. John's Chapel, the Rev. Lloyd E. Johnston, deacon, in charge. We preached and celebrated Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Johnston. 7:30 p. m., S. PauPs Church. After Evensong we made an address upon the mission field. November 29 — Tuesday We gave our canonical consent to the formation of a new Parish in the City of Springfield, and invoked God's blessing upon the effort. November 30 — Wednesday, S. Andrew's Day. Havana. S. Barnabas' Church. 10:30 a. m., we consecrated the beautiful Altar presented by Mrs. Elizabeth Campbell, in memory of her husband, Mr. Washington Hilary Campbell, and we blessed the Alms-bason presented by Mrs. Warner. W^e preached, and celebrated the Holyj Eucharist. 7:30 p. m., after Evensong by the Priest in charge, we preached in the same Church. December i — Friday, Mt. Vernon, 111. Trinity Church, vacant. 7:30 p. m., after service by the Rev. Dr. Frost, Dean, and the Rev. J. B. Blanchet, we preached, confirmed and addressed two. December 4 — Second Simday iii Adve7it. Cen- tralia. S. John's Church. 9 :30 a. m., we addressed Sunday School. 11 a. m., w^e preached, and cele- brated the Holy Eucharist. 7:30 p. m., we said service and preached again in same Church. The mission is vacant. 64 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 65 V i Dfxember 7 — JVed?icsday, The Synod of the Province met in S. PauKs Church, Springfield. A very successful meeting. We attended, assisted at the services, and took part in the proceedings. Even- ing, reception at the Bishop's House. December 9 — Friday. We gave consent to the consecration of the Rev. James S. Johnston as Mis- sionary Bishop of Western Texas, and of the Rev. Abiel Leonard as Missionary Bishop of Utah and Nevada. December i i — Third Sunday in Advent, Spring- field, Ills. 10 130 a. m., we preached, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist in S. Jonn's Chapel, assisted by the Rev. L. E. Johnston. 7:30 p. m. S. Luke's Chapel, Springfield. After Evensong by the Rev. L. E. Johnston, we preached. Deceeber 14 — Wednesday. We gave the Rev. Brooks O. Baker license to preach, and appointed him missionary in charge of Trinity Church, Mt. Vernon, and S. James' Church. McLeansboro, under the Dean, the Rev. Dr. Frost. December 15 — Thursday. Carrollton. Trinity Church, the Rev. G. W. G. Van Wrinkle, Rector. 10:30 a. m., we consecrated the new Church, preached, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. There were present and assisting the \'en. Archdeacon Easter, the Rev. J. G. Wright, the Rev. H. I\L Chit- tenden, deacon, and the Ven. Archdeacon Taylor, besides the Rector. 3 p. m., we attended and pre- sided at meeting of the Chapter of the Deanery of Litchfield 7 :30 p. m., after Evensong we preached, confirmed and addressed six. December 16 — Friday. Waverly. We paid a visit to this mission, with a view to secure for the good people if possible the bequest of :>iooo left for building a Church, by the late Mr. Allis. Decemp.er iS — Fourth Sunday i)i Adient. lack- sonville. Ills. Trinity Church, the Ven. Archdeacon Easter, Rector. 1 i a. m., we preached, confirmed and I addressed three, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 4 p. m.. after Evensong by the Rev. Dr. Easter, we preached. December 19 — Monday. 4 p. m. We met the Vestry of Trinity Church at the Rector's request. From 8 to 10 p. m. reception at the Rectory. December 25 — Sunday. Christinas. Carlinville, S. PauPs Church, the Rev. H. M. Chittenden, deacon, in charge. 10 :45 a. m. assisted by the Rev. Mr. Chitten- den we preached, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7:30 p. m. after Evensong we preached in same Church. Dec:emher 26 — S. Stephen's Day. Springfield. 7 p. m. S. John's Chapel, Christmas tree. We attended and made an address. December 27 — S. /ohns Daw Tuesday. Spring- field. 7 p. m. S. Luke's Chapel, Christmas tree. We attended and made an address. December 28 — Uh/nesday. /nnoeents Far. Deca- tur, Grace Chapel, 10:30 a. m. Benediction of Paten and Chalice presented in memory of Miss Brown, a young girl who died last Summer in Canada : we preached, and celebrated Holy Eucharist. 7 130 p. m., same Chapel. Benediction of Font. vService for reception of members of the Girls' Friendly Society, under direction of Mrs. White, the wife of the Rev. Thomas White, the minister in charge. W'e preached a sermon appropriate to the occasion. 1333. January i — Sunday after Christmas. F'east of the Circumcision. Waverly. Christ Church, vacant. We officiated alone. 10:30 a. m.. Matins, celebrated the Holy Eucharist, preached, and baptised one infant, Charles Allis, son of Mansfield C. and Cornelia M. Hopson. 7 p. m. We said Evensong and preached. January 6 — Friday. Fpiphany. Springfield. S. Paul's Church. W'e assisted at Matins. 5 p. m.. 66 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. I. attended and presided at meeting of the Trustees of the Diocesan Library. January '^— First Sunday aftci' the Epiphanv. Bloomington, S. Matthew's Church, vacant. We were alone. 10:30 a. m., we said service and preached. 7:30 p. m., we said Evensong and preached. We met the Vestry and held conference relative to crivincr a call to a Rector. January 10, 11, 12 and 13 — Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, Chicago. Western Theologi- cal Seminary. We delivered two lectures on each of these days in the Department of Eccles. History, of which we have charge. January 15 — Seeond Sunday after Epiphany. Springfield. S. PauKs Church. \\ a. m., we preached, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7:30 p. m., same Church. We assisted. January 17, 18. 19 and 20 — Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. Chicago. Western Theologi- cal Seminary. We delivered, as before, two lectures on each of these days. January 19 — 7:30 p. m., at the house of the Bishop of Chicago, we attended a meeting of the Corporation of the Western Theological Seminary; and at 8:30 p. m. a meeting of the Trustees of the same Institution. January 22 — l^iird Sunday after Epiphany. Cairo Ills., S. Michael's Mission '(colored ), the Rev. Thomas Hines in charge. 11 a. m., we confirmed and addressed twelve. 7:30 p. m., same Chapel. After Evensong by the Missionary we preached. This work is prospering, by God's blessing, under its efficient and laborious Priest. January 24 — V^uesday. East St. Louis, S. Mary's Mission. 7:30 p. m. /after the 2d Lesson, at Even- song said by the Missionary, the Rev. Wm. H^Tom- lins, we baptized his son by the name of F'rancis Theron. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 67 January 25 — Wednesday. S. I\iuts Day. S. Louis, Mo. Christ Church. 11 a. m., we attended and participated in the consecration of the Rev. Abiel Leonard as Bishop of Utah and Nevada. Bishop Vail acted as Consecrator and was assisted by eight (8) other Bishops, all repeating the words with the Consecrator, in the laying on of hands. Bishop Leonard adds another of our pupils to the Episco- pate. He and Bishop Talbot, who preached the sermon on the occasion, have been almost like twin brothers hitherto in their lives. May they be equally blessed to the end. Dean Harrison acted again as our Chaplain. January 26 — Thursday. Springfield, Ills. Passed evening at S. Agatha's School. A great pleasure. The institution is doing so remarkably well. January 27, 28 — Friday and Saturday. Journey to Columbus, Ohio, to hold a visitation for Bishop Jaggar of Southern Ohio, who is ill from nervous prostration. We were, while in Columbus, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Daniels and were most hos- pitably entertained. It was a great pleasure to be for a time, our visit was necessarily to our regret very hurried, an inmate of the family of our dear friend Mrs. Daniels, whom we found a most efficient helper in Church work as Miss Ida Burrows, when we went to our Diocese, in Decatur, Ills. January 29 — Septuaj^esima. Columbus, O. S. Paul's Church, the Rev. George W. Lincoln, Rector. 10 a. m., we attended the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. 11 a. m., after Matins and Litany by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed twenty. After service we confirmed one in private. 3 p. m. We confirmed a sick man for the Rev. F". O. Grannis, Rector of the Church of the Good Shep- herd, of Columbus, O. 7 130 p. m., S. Paul's Church, after Plvensong by the Rector we preached before the Guild of the Iron Cross. »■ pi 68 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. f January 30 and 31 — Monday and Tuesday, Jour- ney to New York City, where we expect to be engaged during February in settling up the estate of our Father and seeking our discharge as Executor. F'ehruakv S — Scxaocsinia. New York. Church of the Transfitruration, the Rev. Dr. Houijhton, Rec- tor. 10:30 a. m., we preached, and celebrated the Holy Kucharist. 3 p. m., we met and addressed S. Anne's Guild of the same Church. Fehruarv 7 — Tuesday . General 1 heoloi^ical Sem- inarv. 7:30 p. m., we met and addressed the Mis- sionary Society of the students. It was our good fortune to have Bishop Talbot with us, and to hear his sensible and stirring words. The Bishop is mak- ing, as we anticipated, a most favorable impression. Fkhrl'arv \2 — (Jnini/uaoesinia. New York. Church of the Hoi)- Innocents, the Rev. M. L. Wool- sey. Rector. 10:30 a. m., after Matins we preached. 4 p. m., Jersey City, N. J. S. Mark's Church, the Rev. F. F. Mortimer, Rector. After Evensong we preached. Fhuruarv 19 — First Sunday i)i Lent. New York. All Ano-cils Church, the Rev. Dr. C F. Hoffman Pastor, the Rev. S. DeLancey Townsend, Associate Rector. 10:45 ^- ""^-^ after Matins and Litany, we preached. The offertory was generously given to us for our work in Fast St. Louis. The Rev. Dr. Hoff- man will prove a perpetual fountain of blessing to this portion of New \'ork City, by his liberality in sus- taining and building up the Parish of All Angels. He is eminently fortunate in securing so loyal, faith- ful, and able an associate, as we are sure he will find in our former Presbyter, the Rev. Mr. Townsend. 4 p. m., we visited the House of the Holy Comforter under the charw of the Rev. Dr. Wan Rensselaer and confirmed one invalid. F*KHRUARV 22 Wednesday. New York. Trinity Chapel, 12 m., we attended the funeral of Mrs. SamM \ . Hoffman. BISHC)}' OF SrRINCiFIELI). 69 I F E 15 R u A R\' 2 9 — / Vednesda v . -M a rc h 1 — 77/ // 7'sda] • , Journey to Springfield via Chicago. March 2 — Friday. Springfield, Ills. 2 :30 p. m. S. Luke's Chapel, we invoked God's blessing on the new bell procured for the mission. March 4 — Third Sunday in Lent. Springfield, Ills. S. PauTs Church, i 1 a. m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7 :30 p. m.. Christ Church, the Rev. Y . W. Clampett, Rector elect. After Evensong by the Rev. Mr. Clampett, we preached to a large Congregation. This is our first visit to the new Parish. We wish it God speed with all our heart. March 7, 8 and 9 — Wednesday, TJiursday aiid Fri- day. Chicago. Western Theological Seminary. We delivered two Lectures on each of these days in Flcclesiastical History. March 11 — Fourth Sunday in Lent. Decatur, Ills. S. John's Church, the Rev. A. Kinney Hall, Rector. 10:45 ^- ^^"^•- ^^^ preached, confirmed and addressed sixteen, and celebrated the Holy FAicharist. 7:30 p. m., Grace Chapel, the Rev. Thomas White in charge. After Evensong by the Missionary, and the Rev. A. K. Hall, we preached, confirmed and addressed five. March 13 — Tuesday. Springfield, 111. 2:30 p. m., we confirmed in private one sick man for the Rev. H. B. Goodyear, Missionary in charge of S. John's and S. Luke's. March 14, 15 and 16 — Wednesday, TJiursday and Friday. Chicago. Western Theological Seminary, we delivered, as before, two lectures each day in the department of Ecclesiastical History. AIarch 18 — FiftJi Sunday in Lent. Champaign. 111. Emmanuel Church, the Rev. Dr. Dresser, Rec- tor. 7 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Euchajist. 10:30 a. m., after Matins we preached, confirmed and addressed six. 12:30 p. m., we addressed the Sunday School. 7:30 p. m., same Church, after Evensong we preached. \fj 70 VISITATIONS AM) ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 71 March 19 — Monday. Mansfield. Christ Church, in charge of the Rev.^ Dr. Dresser. 7 p. m., after Evensong by Dean Dresser, we preached, confirmed and addressed two. March 20 — Tuesday, Rantoul. S. Paul's Church, the Rev. \V. T. Sche'peler, deacon in charge. 9 a. m., after Matins we confirmed and addressed two. 10:30 a. m. same Church we ordained the Rev. Wm. T. Schepeler Priest, assisted by the Rev. Dean Whitmarsh, \\\\o preached the sermon, the Rev. Dean Dresser, and the Rev. Thomas \Vhit(^ 7 p. m., Thomashoro. S. 'Diomas' Mission, under charge of the Rev. Wm. \ . Schepeler, after P2ven- song by the- Rev. Deans Whitmarsh and Dresser, we preached. March 21 — JTcdncsday. Tuscola. S. Stephen's Church, vacant. 7 130 p. m., the Rev. Dean Dresser said }v\'ensong. and we preached. March 22 — Tlnirsda^-. Areola. Christ Church, vacant. New Missionary expected daily. 7:30 P- m. After Kvensong by the Rev. Dr. Dresser, we preached. We were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Justice, most excellent people, they bring with Mr. Sam'l Hlackwell the Churchmanship of Bishops Hobart and Ravenscroft to Areola. Would that we could secure the services of a young, energetic, faith- ful Missionary for Areola and parts adjacent. March 25 — Palm Sunday. Spi*ingfield. Ills. 1 1 a. m., S. I'aul's Church, the Rev. F. W. Taylor, Rector. We confirmed and addressed seventeen, and celebrated Holy Kucharist. 7:30 p. m., S. John's Chapel, the Rev. H. H. Goodyear, and the Rey. Lloyd P2. Johnston in charge. After Kv('nsong we preached, confirmed and addressed five. March 26 — Monday in Holy Week, Danville, Ills. Holy Trinity Church, the Rev. Dean Whit- marsh, Rector. 7:30 p. m., after PLvensong by the Rector and the Rev. P. A. Almquist we preached, confirmed and addressed six. We also received into the Communion of the Catholic Church from the errors of Rome, with our benediction one woman. March 27 — Tuesday in Holy Week. Danville. 7 a. m.. Holy Trinity Church, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7 130 p. m., Paris, Ills. Grace Church, the Rev. T. J. Brookes soon to assume charge. After Evensong by the Rev. Dean Whitmarsh, we preached. March 28 — Wednesday in Holy Week. East St. Louis. S. Mary's Mission, the Rev. Wm. H. Tom- lins in charge. 7 :30 p. m., after Evensong by the Missionary^ we preached, confirmed and addressed nine. March 29 — Maundy Thursday. Belleville. S. George's Mission, the'Rev. J. B. tiarrison. Dean of Chester, in charge. 8 p. m., after Evensong, we preached, confirmed and addressed six. MaRCH 30 — Hood Friday. Same Church. We gave the three hours' service from 12 m. to 3 p. m. 4:30 p.-m., we attended with profit a children's ser- vice and address by Dean Harrison. April \— Taster Day. Alton, Ills. S. Paul's Church, Archdeacon Taylor, Rector. 10:30 a. m., we preached, confirmed and addressed twenty-five, and celebrated the Holy PLucharist. 2:30 p. m., same Church. After their Service, conducted^ by Archdeacon Taylor, we addressed the Knights Tem- plar. Very large attendance. 8 p. m., Edwards- ville. S. Andrew's Mission, after Plvensong, by the Rev. F. M. S. Taylor, we preached, and confirmed one. April 2 — Easier Monday. Carlinville. S. PauPs Church, under charge of the Rev. H. M. Chittenden, Deacon, 7.30 p. m. After P^vensong, we preached, confirmed and addressed seven. April 3 — Tuesday in Easier Week, Lincoln. Trinity Church, the" Rev. Nelson Ayres, Rector. 7 130 p. m., after Evensong w^e preached. !l #"• 72 VISITATIONS ANT) ACTS. April 4 — Wednesday, Jacksonville. Trinity Church, the Rev. Dr. Easter, Rector, and Archdeacon of Springfield. 7:30 p. m., after Evensong we preached, and confirmed six. April 5 — Thursday. Pekin. S. Paul's Church, the Rev. Dr. Mulholland, Rector of the Church and vSchool. 7:45 p. m., after Evensong, we preached, and confirmed one. . April 6 — Friday. Petersburg. Trinity Church, the Rev. H. C. Whidey, Rector. 7:45 p. m.. Rector very ill, and had he obeyed his Bishop, he would have remained in bed, but his zeal would not suffer him to stay at home. We said Evensong, preached, confirmed and addressed six. Great praise is due to our beloved Presbyter for his self- denying labors in our mission held. April 8 — Loi^* Sunday. First after Faster. Cairo. II a. m.. Church of the Redeemer, the Rev. V. P. Davenport, Rector, and Archdeacon of Cairo. We consecrated the new memorial Altar, preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. This was the solemn opening service in the new Church building, and we rejoice with the happy congregation in the great advance, which this event marks in their parochial life. The building is full of memorials of the departed, which add greatly to its value and beauty, material and spiritual. 8 p. m., S. Michael's mission, (colored) the Rev. Thomas Hines in charge. After Evensong by the missionary, we preached, con- firmed and addressed nine. The congregation is now in possession of their new Church, the building vacated by the Parish of the Redeemer on Easter Day when they went to their new House of worship. This work is greatly prospering in the Rev. Mr. Hines' hands. April 9 — Monday. Mound City. S. Peter's Church, the Rev. Howard McDougall, Rector. 7 r^o p. m., after Evensong, we preached, confirmed and BISHOP OF SPRINGFlfeLI). ' '> addressed seven. The second confirmation in the Synodal year. April 10 — Tiiesday. Anna. S. Anne's Church, the Rev. Howard McDougall in charge. 7 130 p. m., after Evensong, we preached, confirmed and addressed five. i\pRiL II — Wednesday. Albion, S. John's Church, the Rev. Benjamin Hutchins, Rector Emeritus, the Rev. J. B. Blanchet, Rector. 7:30 p. m., after Evensong, we preached, confirmed and addressed ten. Good fruits seem to be rewarding the Rector's labors, and we sincerely hope that there is a bright future for this venerable Parish. April 12 — Thursday. McLeansboro. S. James' Church, the Rev. Brooks O. Baker, M. D., Deacon in charge. 7 p. m., after Evensong, we preached, confirmed and addressed thirteen. The good deacon ought to feel sincerely grateful to God, for crowning his labors with such encouraging results. April 13 — Fidday. Same Church, 11 a. m., assisted by the deacon, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7:30 p. m., Mt. Vernon, Trinity Church, the Rev. Dr. Baker, deacon, in charge. After Evensong, we preached, confirmed and addressed six. We found this city two-thirds in ruins by reason of the late cyclone. Our frail building survives the fury of the wind, but many of our people are sorely crippled as to their means by this disaster. We regret to report that the health of our missionary is very infirm and we fear that he may be obliged to seek another climate and so check a work, which seems very promising. April 15 — Second Sunday after Faster. S. Louis, Mo. 7 :20 a. m., we attended Holy Eucharfst in S. George's Church. 10:45 ^- "^•' same Church, after Matins, we preached, and by kind permission of the Rector, whose guest we were, we made an appeal in behalf of our mission in East St. Louis, Ills. 7:30 74 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. p. m., Christ Church, S. Louis, the Rev. Dr. Schuyler, Rector, after Evensong, we preached, and made an appeal for our S. Mary's Mission, E. St. Louis. April 17 — Tuesday. Jerseyvillle. Ills. Church of the Holy Cross, under care for the present of the Ven. Archdeacon Taylor. 7:30 p. m., after Even- song, we preached, confirmed and addressed eighteen. This confirmation brings to the mission such strength, that we hope it will soon be able to support a missionary without aid from abroad. We record with pleasure our gratitude to Mrs. Knapp, for her bountiful hospitality. Ai'Kii. 19 — Thursday. Warsaw. Ills. Uiocese of Ouinc]'. We make this visit in consequence of our /nterest in our nei^rhbor, and Diocesan Treasurer the Hon. C. E. Hay, Mayor of Springfield, Ills., who lived in Warsaw, from childhood, and who naturallv has been very active in promoting the erection of the new and beautiful Church in his old home. We were the guest of Mr. Ha}'s Mother, and we cannot for- bear saying that it was a delight to converse with her about the things which happened and the people who flourished in the early part of the present century. She contributed ver)- largely to the pleasure of our visit to Warsaw. 7:30 a. m., we attended the celebration of the Holy Eucharist in the new Church. 10 a. m.. Bishop Burgess, of Ouincy, consecrated the Church and celebrated the Holy Eucharist, the Rev. F. W. Taylor, Rector ot S. PauTs Church, Springfield, preached the sermon. 7:30 p. m., same Church. After Evensong we preached. Ihe Rev. Wm. Bardens has achieved a success in building this beautiful Church which may well excite delighted surprise, the difficulties in his path were so many and so great. We heartih' con- gratulate him, and the Bishop who possesses a Presbyter so energetic, persevering, and true. May God's blessing rest upon the Parish and its Rector. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 75 April 22 — Tliird Sunday after Easter. Cairo, Ills. II a. m.. Church of the Redeemer, \'en. Archdeacon Davenport, Rector. After Matins we preached. 4 p. m.. S. Michael's Mission, (colored). After Litany said by the missionary, the Rev. Thos. Hines, we confirmed and addressed five. 7 :30 p. m., after Evensong we preached, confirmed and addressed ten. April 23 — Mondav. Chesterfield. S. Peter's Church, the Rev. H. C. Whitley in charge. 7 :30 p. m., after Plvensong, we preached, confirmed and addressed six. W'e were hospitably entertained by our dear ^ood friends, Mr. Wm. Towse and wife. Ai'RiL 29 — Fourth Sunday after Easter, Spring- field, Ills. 3 130 p. m., S. Luke's Mission, after Flven- song said by the Rev. H. B. Goodyear and the Rev. Lloyd E. Johnston, we preached, confirmed and addressed three. 7 130 p. m.. Christ Church, the Rev. E. W. Clampett, Rector, after Evensong, we preached, confirmed and addressed eleven. A large congrega- tion was in attendance, and the new Rector has crreat reason for encouragement in his important work. ^L\v I — Tuesdax. Eeast of S. S. Philip and James. Springfield. S. PauTs Church. 10:30 a.m., opening services of the Eleventh Annual Synod of the Diocese. We celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rev. Wm. Bardens and the Rev. J. M. D. Davidson, the Ven. Archdeacon Taylor acting as the Bishop's Chaplain, and bearing the pastoral staff. The annual sermon before the Synod was preached by the Rev. Dr. Prost, Dean of McLeansboro. The Synod lasted until 5 p. m., on Wednesday, May 2d. Tuesday evening being devoted to the delivery of the Bishop's address in S. Paul's Pro Cathedral. On this occasion at the conclusion of the brief service, the Bishop confirmed and addressed two, father and son, making the number confirmed this year larger than it has ever been before. I' SUMMARY. c:i,KR(iV TKANSFERKKD. The Rev. Dr. J. E. C. Smedes, to Central Pennsylvania May 9, 1887 The Rev. Philip McKini, to h)\va June i, 1887 The Rev. Herbert Edwards, to Missouri June 14, 1887 The Rev. II. ('. Dyer, to Northern Texas July 27, 1887 The Rev. Robert Mackellar, Jr., to New Jersey September 24, 1887 The Rev. .Stephen P. ."^impMon, V) Newark November 9, 18S7 The Rev. H. L. Gamble, to F nd du Lac [anuary 4, 1888 The Rev. .\. (i. Singsen, to Colorado March 9, 18S8 CLKRCiV RECEIVED. The Rev. Di . John ( i. Mulholland, from Western Texas August 12, 1887 The Rev. Iht^mas White, from Maryland October 15, 18S7 The Rev. John H. IJlanchet, from Albany November 7, 1887 The Rev. l5r(iok> ( >. Baker, from Honolulu November 16, 1887 The Rev. Horace 15. Goodyear, from Central New York January 26, 188S The Rev. Frederick W. Clampett, from New N'ork March 10, 1888 The Rev. Dan Lewis, from Qu' Appelle May 2, 1888 CLERGY ORDAINED. l>K.\CO.N'S. Mr. Anton George .singsen May 8, 1887 rRIISTS. The Rev. John B, William.-, A. 1!., (c(^lored) September 21, 1887 The Rev. Wm. T. Schepeler March 20, 188S Hisnors. As.sisted at the Consecration of the Rev. Ethelbert Talbot May 27, 1887 .Vssisted at the Consecration of the Rev. Abiel Leonard January 25, 1888 Services attended j i r Sermons delivereil 1 79 •Vddresses delivered 1 63 Clergy ordained — Deacon>, i : Priests, 2 3 Clergy tran.^ferretl 8 Clergy received 7 Present number of Clergy 40 Candidates for Holy ( )rders 4 Baptisms. -Adults, I ; Infauts, 3; total 4 Confirmations in the Diocese of Springfield 312 Confirmations in other Dioceses 1 84 Total Confirmations for the Synodal year 496 Total Confirmations by us since our Consecration 6,231 Total (Confirmations in Diocese of Springfield 2,729 SUMMARY. 77 Confirmed by other Bishops in our Diocese since our Consecration 3 Number of occasions of holding confirmations 64 Total number of occasions since our Consecration 781 Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist 77 Benediction of Rectories i Consecration of lii.shops attended 2 Meetings of Trustees attended 3 Commencements of Institutions attended 3 Persons publicly received from the Roman Obedience 2 Visits paid to pulilic institutions 5 Lectures delivered 49 Cemeteries consecrated 2 Pari.shes and Missions, last report 58 New Missions and Parishes added during year 2 Total Parishes and Missions 60 Church .Schools 6 Churches consecrated 2 SUMMARY OF DIOCESAN STATISTICS. ' I' Clergy — Bishop i Priests ^y Deacons 2— Ordinations — Deacons, i ; Priests, 2 Candidates for Holy Orders Pari.shes and Missions Diocesan Institutions Churches and Ciiapels Schools Baptisms — Infants 290 Adnits 8j Not Specified ^2 Contirmed Communicants Marriages Burials ' Sunday Schools— Teachers and Scholars Total oi Offerings <;^j 40 4 60 7 44 6 - 405 312 3192 68 119 2458 ^^25-37 ANNUAL ADDRESS UF THE RT. REV. GEORGE F. SEYMOUR, S. T. D., LL. D., BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD, TO THE TWELFTH AXNIAI. SYNOD OF THE DIOCFSE. DECEIVIBER 4, 1889 ADDRESS. t \ We meet, dear brethren of the clergy and laity, under changed conditions as regards the season of the year. We have exchanged May for December, in deference mainly to the demands of the laity, that we might have them with us in larger numbers than heretofore, and that when they came they might feel less anxious about their absence from their secular pursuits. It was thought by many, a majority of our number, that when the ground was frozen and the labors of the husband- men were suspended for a time, when our annual national Thanksgiving or harvest-home was succeeded by a few days lull or rest, ere there came the activities which accompany Christmas and the glad New Year, it was thought that at this juncture we might secure the attendance of our laity in larger numbers and at less inconvenience than w^e could in the Spring, or at any other time suitable for our Annual Synod. It remains to be seen whether the experiment will prove successful. We sincerely hope that it will, and that the anticipations of the friends of the change wall be amply realized in the event. This will mainly depend upon the fidelity and zeal of the laity, if they prove by their presence here that opportunity was all that they needed to enable them to serve the church in her corpo- rate work as a Diocese, as well as in their home labors in Parish and Mission, then, indeed, we shall hail the change as a har- binger of good, as a promise that renewed and increased interest will be taken in promoting the w^elfare of our jurisdic- tion, which covers so large a space — over thirty thousand square miles of arable land — and embraces so vast a population, of over two millions of people. All other considerations, it has seemed to us, ought to be made subservient to the convenience of our laity, so that we can have them with us to aid us by their presence and counsels in our annual gatherings. m*y^- BISHOP S ADDKESS. Without their co-operation the clergy cannot devise and carry out tlie best nietliods and measures for tlie common good. The resources and strength of this Diocese are now fully adequate to maintain it on the very economical basis on which its finances have been placed. lietter than this, it possesses the power to grow, to yield, year by year, fruits of increase, and become by degrees more and more able to occu})y the mission field, which lies within its borders. Hut it is not sufficient that a Diocese should be strong enough to live, and vigorous enough to grow. Right methods and measures are necessary to afford it the opportunity to put forth its strength and develop its growth. And these methods and measures must command the intelligent a})preciation and support of all to be effectual. Hence it must be obvious that all should co-operate in devising and adopting them. Moreover, as a rule, the laity, whose occupation is with the affairs of business, with money and the means of acquiring money, are better qualified to deal with financial problems of mission, parish and diocese than their brethren of the clergy. Their knowledge, their experience, their skill belong to Uie Church, and the (4iurch should enjoy the benefit of what is her own, and this will be her privilege and advantage if the opportunity is afforded, and the laity will do their duty. The experiment, upon which we are entering, ought to have a fair trial, in order to test its expediency. The responsibility which rests upon us to consolidate and develop our strength as a Dio- cese is very heavy, and hence we should legislate wisely for the future. Our plans should be well matured and eminently practical; our people should ))e taught, not by the clergy only, but by the representative laity as well, to tilhe their incomes for God's treasury, and to pay the sacred debt, as a matter of principle, regularly and systematically. Methods should be devised and measures adopted whereby this payment could be universally secured and gathered throughout the jurisdiction. Surely such results are possible, they are within our reach. We can obtain them, but we must strive for them by consulta- tion, by combined effort, by repeated trial, in order to perfect our plans. We must teach by example as well as by precept. We must put our hands to the plough, and not look back. W^e DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. must work ourselves on the lines which we have marked out, and actively labor with others in carrying out our own measures. Then success will crown our endeavors, and the measure of success will increase each year, as we advance from strength to strength. But the step antecedent to this we are now taking in the effort to secure in larger measure the attendance and interest of our laity. Without their cheerful and zealous co-operation, our Diocese can never put on strength. We entreat our lay brethren, therefore, to suffer the word of exhor- tation, while we point out to them considerations which spring, as it were, from the surface of affairs, they are so obvious, and appeal to them to be instant in season, and out of season, in their discharge of duty to God and His Church. In no spirit of self-exaltation, as comparing ourselves with others, do we assert that our communion possesses the salt in her polity, her doctrine, her sacraments, and her liturgy, which, under God, can alone season our people, and preserve them from drifting on the one hand into laxity of belief and practice until they find themselves without pilot, or compass, or anchor, on the broad sea of infidelity and antinomianism ; or being absorbed on the other into a system which exemplifies central- ization at its maximum, where in theory and, as far as possible, in practice, all power, political, moral, and spiritual, is con- centrated in one ruler, who wears a triple crown as the symbol of his alleged universal dominion, and obliterates, as far as in the nature of things it can be done, all that is individual in man. We say that it is in no affinity to the temper of the self- righteous Pharisee, that we claim that our communion alone possesses the elements in government, and discipline, and creed and ethics, which can steady the nation, and prevent its being drawn into the scylla of individualism and anarchy, or swallowed up by the charybdis of servitude complete and abso- lute. On the contrary, it is not of our own we are speaking, it is of the good gifts of God. The doctrine, the fellowship, the breaking of bread, and the prayers, are not ours, they are, as the Holy Ghost instructs us, the " Apostles'," and they are committed unto us as a trust, to be kept, and used, and handed on, no only for ourselves, and chiefly for ourselves, but for the benefit of others, and supremely for them, as being the BISHOPS ADDRESS. greater number present with us here, and embracing the gen- erations yet to be in the future. It is not of ourselves, it is the gift of God, that we Jiave been elected, chosen, to till this post of trust. The responsibility, so weighty in its magnitude, and so awful in its scope and consequences, does not lift us up, it depresses us, and makes us tremble, lest we should fail in the discharge of duty. It is to this responsibility, first of all, in its relation to the welfare of our people and i)reservation of our institutions, we appeal as a stimulus to awaken our laity to the recognition of the fact, that it is their paramount and hounden duty to })ut forth their best exertions in the expenditure of thought and time and money, in co-operation with the clergy, to establish the Church on solid foundations, and to extend its life and influence, so as to reach as rapidly as possible, directly and in- directly, our entire population. Let us remind yoint, when she lifted her Pope above all as the one supreme Pontiff, ruling all, and ruled by none, and infallible in the sphere of faith and morals. Here is centralization in its perfection, pure and simple. It is more than the absolutism of ancient Rome or modern Russia, since these rest upon man's power alone, and what the resources of the creature can cause it to become. The absolutism of the Papacy is based, as it is alleged, upon the will and authority of (Tod, and IS sustained and made operative by the omnipotence ot the Creator. The infallibility which is claimed for the ruler who IS invested with this universal and unlimited dominion' might have been a security to mankind against its abuse, were It not that history, as recording the experience of the' past, proves the utter worthlessness of the pledge. Tested bv what- ever measure one may please to apply, private life, public repu- tation, caj,acity for administration, beneficence of rule tidelity to principle, loyalty to truth, purity of intention, freedom from error in the sphere of faith and morals, the list of Popes exhibits a black catalogue of delin^pients under even the most indulgent scrutiny. It may be safely asserted that at intervals and for long i»enods of time, the so-called chair of S. Peter has rivalled, in the degradation of its occupants, every secular throne of buroj>e. As regards the last resource of the self-asserted infal- libility of the Pope, the domain of faith and morals, it would seem that Clod had overruled to slav Goliath with his own sword. Allowing that the l^ishoj) of Rome is secured against tailing into error by the power of the Holy Ghost only when he IS deciding and speaking otHcially in reference to rpiestions of faith and morals, and that elsewhere and always, with this ex- ception, he is, as ordinary good men, subject to infirmitv and liable to go astray- granting all this, yet in what remains he has dethroned himself, and brought upon his own head the punishment due to the impiety of taking to himself exclusively what dirist bade him share with others; he has, acting thus in disobedience and presumption alone, added to the faith once ♦ I delivered to the saints, wdthin our ow^n day, the erroneous dogmas of the immaculate conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and his own infallibility. This is the sequel so far — not yet, in all probability, the end — of errors which the West- ern Patriarch, separating himself from his brethren and lifting his head above them, in violation of Christ's will and expressed and recorded command, has incorporated into his creed, the creed of Pius IV. and the creed of Pius IX., not the creed of Christendom J hut the creed of the Holy Roman Church. This is individualism in its severest form — the individualism of cen- tralization and absolutism. Extremes meet. We have only just withdrawn our gaze from the chaos around us of conflicting sects, shifting, changing, aflirming, denying, falling apart, man from man, resolving themselves into isolated units, maintaining each the unlimited right of private judgment, the individualism of disintegration and anarchy ; and noiv^ as ive turn^ we confront the individualism of the Papacy, the individualism of centralization and absolutism. This is the danger which hides itself beneath the hierarchy, the religious orders, the priesthood, the organization, thedisci}>line, the institutions, religious, eleemosynary and educational, the monasteries, the nunneries, the hospitals, the protectories, the orphanages, the universities, the colleges, the schools, the en- dowments of the Church of Rome. These hid^ the danger, and they intensify its power while they conceal it, since the establishment is so imposing and splendid that it captivates the imagination, and the good works are so abundant and bene- ficent that they win the heart, and thus the understanding is blinded and made tributary to the monarchy of Rome. With us who govern, or are supposed to govern, ourselves by the bal- lot, the peril is the greater, because the franchise will enable, already enables, the Sovereign Pontiff to lay his hand upon our institutions, gently it may be at first and for a time, but still to lay it there, and be ready, when the opportunity comes, to im- prove it to tighten his grasp, and aggrandize himself at the cost of our civil and religious liberty. We are no alarmists, but we feel justified in saying that Rome cannot be, or at all events, is not likely to be false to her polity and avowed principles, and uniform practice, and if so, 14 BISHOP S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 15 ii she must, as she grows stronger, strive to become more and more a power in politics, and that means that she will seek to make, as far and as fast as she prudently can, our country and Its institutions and resources subservient to the aggrandisement of the Supreme Pontiff. What is to protect us and our fair land from gradually sinking beneath this increasing power, as It advances with stealthy tread, so speciously and splendidly masked? The answer, which we propose to give, reaches only so far as to cover the religious bearings of the question. We are well aware that when the issue is distinctly made there will be massed against Rome a huge multitude, inclusive of all kmds and classes outside of her communion, but she is not likely soon to provoke such an issue, and our answer deals only with the inquiry what is the safeguard to protect our people from being led captive by the claims of Rome? What IS there to prevent the intelligent, the earnest, the devout of our population from submitting to the obedience of the Pope? We reply, without hesitation, the Anglican Communion of which we form a part. Champions, who come forth from camps, which were formed only three hundred years ago, cannot hope to do battle successfully with a Church, whose history is rooted in the Catacombs; theologians, who have left out of their theology the ai)ostolic ministry and sacramental grace, cannot anticipate victory over competitors, who, although they are embarrassed with false additions to the faith yet acknowledge primitive truth. We alone of Western Christendom, can stand up against Rome, and drive her from the field. We can vindicate our ministry from all doubts as to its continuity and validity; we can identify ourselves with the hrst believers in doctrine, fellowship, sacraments, and liturgy; we can show that we, with all the branches of the Church outside of Rome, are constituted in our government as Christ prescribed, and that, as touching essentials, we are ready and willing to be judged by the Vincentian rule, ''quod semper, quod ubique, quod ab omnibus." Rome must quail before these tests. She preserves the apostolic ministry, but she has degraded it to a lower order, and has lifted her patriarch into the place of the twelve whom Christ, himself, invested jointly with the government of His Church. This i& revolution, it is turning a corporation out of office, and sub- stituting instead an absolute and unlimited monarchy. It is an awful impiety, because it is the superseding the Master's plan of government, prescribed and formulated by Him as His last act on earth before He ascended into Heaven, with a new plan resting upon no higher authority than that of man. The consequences have been so disastrous that one may not venture to anticipate what the end will be. Already this root fundamental error has traversed the entire system, doctrinal and practical, and put modern Romanism in hopeless antag- onism with Holy Scripture and the first ages of Christianity, and with herself, as she was at least for seven centuries, nay, we may say until 1870. We can confront her and prove that we have the first things, as the Holy Spirit exhibits them to us in the infant Church on the day of her birth. The narrative describes our position exactly and fully. We, as did the first believers, "continue steadfastly in the Apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers." With us the government, the creed, the terms of communion, the sacraments, and the liturgy remain essentially unchanged. We can challenge Rome to endure wdth us the test of being tried by God's Word and the records of the primitive Church. This ordeal she cannot pass. At the outset she fails to present a co-ordinate Episcopate equal as to office under our Lord as supreme. She would leave our Lord alone with S. Peter on the Mount of Ascension, and so she demands that S. Matthew must re-write the final chapter of his Gospel, so that the account may harmonize with her polity as it is to-day. Again when the Church gathers in its first converts, and three thousand are baptized on the day of Pentecost their ecclesiastical position and relations are hopelessly in conflict with those, who now own the Roman obedience, so that in order to have God's Word with her, Rome must alter the sacred text, and substitute " S. Peter's" for "the Apostles'," and make S. Luke say that these Pentecostal believers continued steadfastly in S. Peter's, and not in the Apostles', doctrine and fellowship. And so we might go on with history as with Scripture, and show that in order to adjust the past to her present, nay, her own past to her own present, Rome must substitute fiction for fact, and fancy P . I h 16 bishop's address. for reality. We stand alone as against Rome in the integrity of our position, and we alone can beat her back, and stay her progress, as touching her influence with thoughtful men, who see and know that there must he an historic Church. Without us, were we out of the way, her course would be clear, she would sweep all such into her communion. Now we are providentially here to represent positive primitive truth and apostolic order, to exhibit the historic Episcopate as Christ constituted it to bear jurisdiction in co-ordination under Him as alone supreme, and to make good our claim to be the Cath- olic Church of these United States. In this view of our position and responsibility how important IS It that we should be united in will and purpose and labors to make our communion grow and spread abroad and possess the land. We feel constrained therefore, while recognizing the efforts and sacrifices, which our laity have so nobly made in the past decade of our Diocesan life, to entreat them, as we virtually commence a new epoch with this Synod, to increase many fold their exertions on every line of dutv, so that we may prove as far as possible equal to the position, which God has assigned us in the midst of this great nation, as His wit- ness to the eternal verities, which He has placed in our keepinc. for the good of all mankind, as His historic Church, connecting through succession in our Episcopate, the present hour with the day of Pentecost, and as the divine check to restrain at one and the same time the individualism, which tends to anarchy and the individualism, which is identical with centralization and absolutism in its supreme manifestation in the Church of Rome. These considerations are eminently practical, and they grow upon us, as we turn them over in our minds. This is an anx- ious time, men are growing desperate in their quest for truth and their inquiry is not only for truth, but for the grounds on which, what IS proposed as truth, are alleged to rest. It will not do for us, therefore, if we are to be equal to the occasion and faithful to our trust, to hide our true position as the Catholic Church, which teaches under the authority of Jesus Christ whatsoever He has commanded us. It will not do for us to abate our claim to possess the official ministry, which has DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 17 f J descended to us, as all official power must pass, in governments which are entrusted to human hands, by succession from gen- eration to generation. It will not do for us, when our fellow . men on the right hand and on the left are crying out for us, as we really and intrinsically are, to bate our breath and change our front, and appear to be what we are not, and so they mis- take us, and in despair, because they cannot find, as they ignorantly conclude, what they want, they are driven to infidel- ity or to Rome. Our position is strong, strong with the Eternal Spirit who dwelleth in us. Our position is strong, but it is not antagonistic. It is positive, it asserts the truth. This is the law which governs worship, and creed, and sacrament. " Our Father, who art in heaven." This is a fact, and it is stated as a fact simply and plainly. "I believe in God, the Father Almighty." This is the truth of truths, and it is unequivocally affirmed. ''This child is regenerate," ''The Body, the Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ," are assertions without qualification touching the sacraments. "Receive the Holy Ghost for the office and work of a priest in the Church of God," is the lan- guage of investiture, when the Bishop ordains, and it cannot be misunderstood. Such a position is precisely what the world needs, and it is our position, secured to us by our prayer book. Let us be true to it, and not change our voice and compromise our principles when we leave the liturgy and are speaking and acting on our own responsibility. The world, we say, craves, yearns for just what we have to give, but how can we furnish the supply unless we have those whom we can send on the blessed errand, and the means wherewith to send them and sustain them? Just here comes in the office of the laity, and hence we urge that the safety of our people and the preservation of our institutions, as well as the salvation of souls, lay upon us the responsibility and the duty of striving together, in counsels and labors and offerings to strengthen what we already have, and to extend the Church as rapidly as we can throughout the waste places of our Diocese. As bearing directly upon this our bounden duty and high privilege of pressing forward the work of Christ's Church, we have during the past f^w months sought to lighten the burden of assessment, which rests upon our people in the support of tmmwp 18 BISHOI* S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 19 the Diocese, by adding materially to the endowment of the Episcopate, so that the interest annually accruing from the fund would enter as a factor to reduce the amount which must be raised. For this effort we can claim no i)raise. The suggestion came from outside of the State. A churchman, Mr. James F. Chamberlain, the ]^ishoi)'s friend, had studied the history of the Diocese, as presented in its journals, from its organization, and learning that a debt of unpaid salary liad been due for years, and no attempt had been made to reduce it, or liquidate it, he generously offered to give one thousand dollars towards the endowment of the Episco])ate, in case the indebtedness were cancelled before the meeting of the Synod of 1889. Doubtless he made this offer coupled with this condition, first, to help the Diocese, so weak and poor, with so much annual income towards the support of its liishop; and secondly, as a stimulus to incite it to pay its debt. It was left for us to use what means we could, to raise the re- fpiired sum within the time allowed. A delicate task at best, but the more delicate when we were unable to analyze the debt and trace the delinquent parishes and missions and individuals, who were responsible for its existence, but were forced by the absence of tlie reipiisite information and the pressure of limita- tion as to time, to throw ourselves ui)on the generosity of our people, and ask them, without reference to their relation to the obligation, to contribute towards its payment. It is our happi- ness to state, that almost universally our people responded with a readiness and heartiness which are more valuable in our eyes, and a richer treasure in our hearts, than the contributions which they gave. They appreciated our position in relation to the matter, and saw that our main purpose was to help the Diocese, and not to serve ourselves; that we were seeking really to lighten the burdens of our people for all time to come, and to provide, as far as possible, that when another Bishop was chosen, he would not hesitate to accept because there were no adeciuate means of support. With a view to second our noble benefactor's liberality, we have pledged ourselves to give, in case the debt is fully paid by the 1st of December, one-third of the amount to the Episcopal Endowment Fund. We have good hope that when this address is read before our Synod, we shall be able to state that our Endowment is enriched by three thousand dollars. The third thousand is in our hands, the munificent gift of Mr. N. S. Bentle}', a churchman of Brook- lyn, X. Y. With the funds now in our treasury and these additions, the interest accruing will materially lighten the assessment, which must be raised for the current expenses of the Diocese, and in consequence more can be given for our home missions. The endowment of the Episcopate must be pushed steadily forward, as a matter of paramount importance to the welfare of the Diocese, until we accumulate at least fifty thousand dol- lars. There seems to be a long, a very long interval, between fi,ve thousand dollars and fifty thousand dollars, but little by little that interval can be traversed until we reach the amount proposed as necessary to yield the salary reciuired as a minimum for the support of the Bishop. Let the annual offering pro- vided for by the Canons be regularly made wherever it is practicable, for the augmentation of this fund. Let special gifts be i)resented as thank-offerings for its increase, and let our brethren remember it liberally in their wills. In urging this subject upon your attention, we are aware that there are those who doubt the wisdom, and indeed the equity of endowments, but we need not, in this case, discuss the question thus raised, since the propriety of the maintenance of Bishops by endowment will be acknowledged by the most pronounced opponents of the system, as a rule, to be a legiti- mate and salutary exception. The Bishop's position in this country is exceptional. He is tied to his Diocese for life. He cannot change his field. He must remain for weal or for woe, until death releases him. One so placed ought, therefore, to be independent of the will and caprice of the people as regards his means of support. No position can be easily imagined more distressing and igno- minious to an honorable, sensitive man than to find himself without money, shut out from the avocations of making money, and obliged to stay and suffer in the midst of those who delib- erately withhold from him what is his due. Such a condition of things is possible, and hence no prudent man, even if alone 20 BISHOP S ADDRESS. in the world, but much more with others dependent upon him, would be justified in accepting a Diocese without adequate guarantees that he would receive support in any event and under all circumstances, until he dies or is canonically sei)ar- ated from his jurisdiction. The best, and indeed, the only satisfactory guarantee in such cases, is an endowment, and hence we made a beginning years ago, when we had the honor and the privilege of pre- senting the first offering for the purpose to the treasurer of the fund. It was the modest sum of fifty dollars, but the money had been perfumed ivith Episcopacy by the generous hands which bestowed it, since the amount was given to us by the committee of arrangements who had charge of the conseerati(m of Bishop Dunlop, to defray our expenses in visiting St. Louis on the occasion. We felt at the time that we could not better reward the liberality of Missouri than by sharing it with our Diocese, and with all future Bishops who shall occupy this See. The little offering has grown until we trust, ere our Synod closes, it will have reached the respectable sum of fire thousand dollars. We would not have mentioned the incident, it is so trifling in itself, were it not that it was the commencement of our Episcopal Endowment fund, which now so largely occupies our minds, and it illustrates the wisdom of beginning a good work, it matters not in how small a wav, and it connects most gracefully our brethren of Missouri with us, and withal it will prove a matter of interest in future years, when the endow- ment is completed, to learn the history of its origin. We commend this subject of the endowment of our Episcopate to your liberality, and beg you to keep it in your minds in your annual offerings, in special gifts and in making your wills. This subject is closely related to, in fact is identical with another, the missionary work of our Diocese. So far as the Bishop's salary is provided for, the Diocese is, to that extent, set free to devote its offerings to our mission work. Never was there a field more destitute than ours in a Christian land, and nowhere is there one whose claims are stronger. Measured by number of souls, we have a larger population in our jurisdic- tion than any city in the Union, than twenty-three of our States, than any seven of our missionary jurisdictions. Whole tiers DIOCESE OF SPpiNGFIELD, 21 of counties in the South have no church, or chapel, or mission of our communion. In the few places where w^e have representation, in building or organization, it is so feeble and uncertain that the little light, which flashes up and dies down, and seems almost to go out entirely, renders the surrounding and immense sweep of darkness on ever}^ side more appalling. We are not making this sketch to discourage effort, but to stimulate exertion. We are liberally aided by our General Missionary Board with an appropriation of two thousand dol- lars for work among our white, and of. five hundred dollars for work among our colored people. This annual supply has been of immense advantage to us, and the progress which we have made has been largely due to this cause. We have helped ourselves ; the contributions which our Diocese has made for work within its own borders, have been highly creditable to our zeal and self-denial. But we can do better, and we ought to do better. Our support, in many cases, just falls short of the sufBciency, which would enable the missionary, with strict economy to pay his way, and hence our missions are frequently vacant, and when vacant, with the scant income which we are constrained to offer, we are unable to fill them with desirable men. It is quite true that in these feeble missions often the few do not do as much as they might, but the blight of discouragement paralyses them, and renders them apathetic. Were we able to hold out to them the helping hand, and say to them in effect, ^'Second our efforts with your best endeavors, and you shall have the sacraments and the means of grace, and a name to live and grow," they would respond with redoubled exertions and enlarged gifts, and we could bring to our help able, efficient men, because we could hold out to them the inducement that they and theirs would be housed, and fed, and clothed, while they were laboring in their Master's vineyard. We feel persuaded, dear brethren, that it has been largely because we have known so little of each other, that we have not helped each other more. How shall we become better acquainted with each other? In answer to this practical inqury, we will venture to offer a few suggestions. |- 'i 22 BISHOl' 8 ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 23 4 First. We should make it our i)iirainount dutv to attend, laity as well as clergy, our annual Synod, and come ])re})arcd to give the better part of a week to consultation and legislation, and the strengthening each other with mutual sympathy for the welfare of the Church of God. Let us remember that the ancient canons in the first ages of the Church enjoined with special emphasis such attendance as a solemn obligation. Secondly. We should hold, in central places, under the direction of our Board of Diocesan Missions, twice or thrice eacli year, meetings of a popular character, to present the claims of our Church under favorable auspices to the masses around us, and in doing this we would encourage each other, and strengthen our own hearts and hands for work. Thirdlij. \Ve have thought much of commencing the publi- cation of a Diocesan Pai)er. to be issued monthlv, with the exception, perhaps, of the heated term of summer. The main purpose of such a publication would be, as we have had the plan in mind, to keep u}) our intercourse with each other, so that we would as it were sjx'ak to each other frequently, and all parts of the Diocese^ would mutually hear of each other, and read about each other. The scope of the paper would be mainly missionary and the vehicle of the Diocesan news. These are a few among many considerations, l)earing upon the quickening our zeal and increasing (Kir labors and offerings, wiiich we venture to present to you at this time. Nineteen months have passed since last vsv met, and, as we might expect, changes have taken place in this long interval in the ranks of our clergy. We have great cause to be thankful that in every case removal was the cause and not death. lUit while so far we rejoice that (»ur Hrethren though absent from the Diocese are still with us in the flesh, vet it is hard to sur- render them, and often have our work interrupted and put back, and our plans thwarted, if not defeated, by their departure. Among these removals have occurred two, which demand, on account of the positions, which the clergy who have left us held, and the excellent work which they had done and were doing, special mention. The Venerable Archdeacon Easter had been connected with the Diocese from its organization. He had held from the first the highest offices in its gift. He gave us a hearty welcome, when we came a stranger to Illinois, and we relied upon him as one of our most trusty advisers and friends until he went away last spring to his new home, and work in California. It was a great trial for us to part with him both on account of his own intrinsic worth, and also of the common memories, which linked us each to the beginnings of the Diocese. He bore away with him the regrets of Jacksonville and of the Dio- cese, and of its Bishop that he felt himself in duty bound to go. The second removal is not yet consummated, since Arch- deacon Taylor is still canonically connected with the Diocese, but he has left Alton, and already begun his labors in Ken- tucky, and we must ere long transfer him to that jurisdiction. We could ill spare him, as his place will be hard to fill. Recently he has been visiting many of our Parishes and Mis- sions on a very difficult and delicate errand, and has in conse- quence become widely known to our people, and hence we feel that we shall have largely your sympathy, when we say that we unfeignedly deplore hisjloss. While our clergy have been mercifully spared by the hand of death, it has not been so with our laity. The young as well as the old have been called away, the youth of less than twenty, and the old man of eighty, and those approaching middle life. Young Pake, of McLeansboro, was a lad of great promise by reason of his excellent character. He was well on toward man- hood, with the simplicity and innocence of a child, and one would not spontaneously associate death with his bright earnest face. It was a great shock to us, therefore, when the sad tid- ings reached us that he, the only child of his parents, whom we had hoped some day to receive into the ministry, had been smitten by the fatal fever. On the 3d of July last, when we visited Shelby ville for the purpose of taking counsel, and adopting measures for the erection of a church in that beautiful city, Miss Ada M. Thorn- ton was regarded as one of our most efficient helpers. Within one week she was taken from us. She has doubtless, at the Master's bidding, gone up higher, and will help us more effec- tively in Paradise than ever she could have done on earth, but notwithstanding, the loss is felt severely in her home and the \ ' I 24 BISHOP S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 25 community, and by her Bishop. Still comparatively young in years, lovely in person, cultivated in intellect 'and an earnest churchwoman, she was just such an one as we felt that we needed for the work, which we had in prospect, and we counted upon her for ourselves, but God had some better thing in store for her, and He took her to Himself. Again, it was a startling announcement to us that two strong men in the flower of life had died within six hours of each other in the same city, and lay in their coffins side by side in the same church where they had worshipi)ed from boyhood. Edward J. King and Dr. Charles H. Easter were tenderly at- tached to each other in life, and at death they were not long divided. The one fell asleep at five, and the other at ten o'clock on the same morning. They were earnest churchmen and zealous in good works. The departure of Xinian W. Edwards was not a surprise. He was old and full of days, and life was held by a very delicate thread, still he lingered on. He carried away with him the record of a long life, well spent. He united epochs in his birth and death, which, were we to sketch them in reference to the condition of our country, would seem to be centuries apart, so ra])id has been the growth and so great the change since he was born in 1809. Mr. Edwards fills no inconsiderable place in the history of this State, and it was his good fortune to be associated in most intimate relations with many eminent men. While his memory continued unimi)aired he was one of the best of living authori- ties in regard to State and National politics and jurisprudence. He was a thorough gentleman, and most anxious always that due and proper respect should be accorded to others, while he himself was extremely simple and unaffected in his tastes and manners. When we came to Springfield ten years ago, Mr. Edwards and his charming wife had already retired from society, but the tradition was that none had entertained more elegantly and with greater satisfaction to their guests than they had done in days gone by. It was our privilege to be admitted to their friendship, and to enjoy the privacy of a lovely home, on which the sun of life was getting. That sun has now gone down. The wife went first. We spoke of her departure in our last address; after an interval the husband has followed, and both now are gone. The Church remembers them, she never forgets her children, since they are always in her dear embrace, whether they live or die, and the subjects of her prayers until the judgment. Three Bishops have been added to the list of our departed prelates since May, 1888,— Drs. Harris, Welles and Vail. The Bishop of Michigan died abroad, in London, just after the close of the Lambeth Conference. We sat next to him during the first sessions of that assembly. When we met again, after an interval of two weeks, we missed him, and on inquiry we learned that he was ill. He had been stricken while preaching in the ancient city of Winchester. Steadily the subtle disease advanced. No power or resource of man could stay its progress, and though life held out until the devoted wife had crossed the ocean and knelt beside the dying husband, still it was see him and embrace him in unconsciousness. Within a little space after her arrival he was dead. The Conference was photo- graphed at its first sitting, while Dr. Harris was with us in apparent health and strength. As one looks ui)on that picture, if he were asked to single out tlie figure on which, in his opin- ion, death would be least likely to set his mark, he would, in all probability, have fixed upon the stalwart form of Bishop Harris, still fresh with youth and manly beauty. Forms are there bent with the weight of fourscore years ; faces bearing unmistakable signs of physical weakness ; many who show that they are growing old and infirm. But these are all passed by, and he, whom we would least expect, is taken first. We dwell upon these facts because they contain so salutary a lesson for us all. "The old must die, the young may die," the proverb tells us, but w^e ordinarily interpret the latter clause as though it were added as a graceful antithesis, and means nothing, or next to nothing, since we feel and act and speak as though the proverb were untrue, and the young cannot die, or if not quite so strong as that, the young are not at all likely to die. Ah! the photograph of the Lambeth Conference of 1888 will forever, with deep pathos, speak to the eye, and tell the beholder, as he gazes upon Bishop Harris standing among his brethren, it is true "the young may die," do die. His episcopate was com- paratively brief — not quite nine years — but in that short time ii 'i 26 BISHOP S ADDRESS. he did a great deal of hard work, and gained for himself a high reputation for ability and devotion to the Diocese which had called him to be its Bishop. Dr. Welles, of Wisconsin, was not an old man, though he seemed prematurely old. He came home from the Lambeth Conference to die. He was literally worn out in his Master's service. A more lovely character seldom blesses this earth than his. By nature he had rare gifts, which in combination made him gentle, tender, forbearing, ready to suffer wrong without resentment. But grace exalted nature and strength- ened it, and Bishop Welles stands forth in our recollection, now that he has gone from earth, as one of tlie most saintlv men we have ever known. \Ve reverenced him and we loved him, and we cherish the affection and esteem which we know he felt for us, as a fact inexpressibly precious. As the world measures greatness, Bishop Welles would not be accounted great, but he was a good man, and full of the Holv Ghost and of faith. He did for his Diocese what probably few other men could have done half so well, -lie suffered for it, and his suffer- ings, while they made him seem very old and shortened his days, have been a boon to his Diocese— they have enriched it with the legacy of a truly noble life, spent, exhausted in its service, and an example of patient continuance in well doing even to the end. Bishop Vail, of Kansas, deceased during the session of our recent (Jeneral Convention. He was drawing on to four-score years of age, and his life had been full of useful labors in the parishes, and ultimately in the Diocese, which he served so long and well. He was the first Bishop consecrated west of the Mississippi River, and his jurisdiction, now one of the largest and most thriving States in our Union, was almost an unknown land in 1812, when he was born. Bishop Vail was a man of a most kindly heart, and his administration of his Diocese, as well as his writings, bear witnesses to his desire to conciliate and comprehend all of every name and creed, and while many may doubt the wisdom of his methods and the feasibility of his plans and suggestions, no one can question his thorough sincerity and earnest wish to promote the cause of Christianity. He was a benefactor of his Diocese, and laid solid foundations on which his successors can hopefully build. if DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD, 27 Time would fail us now to speak at length of two great events in Church history since last we met— the Lambeth Conference, and our General Convention in New York, which has just closed its sessions. The former, the Lambeth Conference, was held in London during the summer of 1888. It consisted of Bishops only, who were invited by the Archbishop of Can- terbury to assemble under his Presidency at his palace at Lambeth, and confer together upon subjects of a general nature vital to the interests of the cause of Christ, and more particu- larly of the Anglican Communion as a whole. Nearly one hundred and fifty Bishops were present, and it is doubtful whether Westminster Abbey and old St. Paul's or new St. Paul's ever witnessed so large an array of Bishops as marched in stately procession through their naves and aisles, as were seen at the solemn and imposing services which opened and closed the Conference. It was a representative assembly, and as such it proclaimed the grand sweep of the Anglican Com- munion identical in the West with the primitive Catholic Church embracing the entire earth. The extremes of North and South and of East and West were there-the Bishop who sees the midnight sun in June, and his brother who sees the midnight sun in December, the Prelate who faces the Pacific ocean on the West in Columbia, and the Chief Shepherd who looks out upon the same ocean from the East in .Japan. The Conference, in its composition, told a wonderful story of the spread of the Anglican Communion and of its essential unity, not by compression, but by intelligent assent and consent, to 'Hhe doctrine and fellowship, and the breaking of bread and the prayers of the Apostles." On this point we would dwell for a moment, ere we leave the consideration of this marvellous gathering, since we deem it of transcendent importance and most significant, as showing the settled convictions of the Anglican Episcopate. The committee who had in charge the subject of home reunion, distressed by our unhappy divisions and overborne by the deceitful and fallacious hope that large concessions would largely win the schismatic and the heretic, seemed prepared, in the draught of the report which they sub- mitted, to put in doubt, if not in peril, the principle of the necessity of Episcopal ordination as essential to the existence 28 BISHOPS ADDRESS. of an official ministry to bear witness to the faith, and to cele- brate the sacraments and to perpetuate the polity of the Church, as established by Jesus Christ Himself. The suggestion to which we refer was mildly made in an apologetic way, but it went no further than a paragraph in a draught of a report. It drew forth some of the strongest expressions of feeling which were heard during the Conference. The sentiment was almost unanimous that not even the shadow of a doubt should be allowed to fall upon the principle of Episcopacy as necessary to the being of the Church of God. The committee were allowed to withdraw their draught, and the report as adoi)ted is free from the obnoxious matter, and to all appearance, none were better pleased with the result than the authors of the draught themselves. What a contrast is this to the action of the Vatican Council of the Church of Rome, in the adoption of the dogma of infal- libility. In the one case a free assembly of Bishops bearing witness spontaneously and with unanimous voice, as in the ancient Synods, to the faith and customs which had been handed down from the first; in the other, a Council in chains, bound hand and foot and muzzled, compelled to affirm, as an article of belief, what overturns the polity of the Church, and contradicts the principles of ecclesiastical government formu- lated by our Lord in person. The Lnmbeth Conference inspires courage, and assures us that on all essentials, without centrali- zation in one head on earth, and without constraint subjecting us to discipline, if we say '' No," we are one in faith and fellow- ship, and sacraments and liturgy. The Vatican Council seals Rome's doom. By compulsion her prelates were forced to commit their branch of the Church irrevocably to the doctrine of the sui)remacy of the Pope, and its logical expression, Papal Infallibility, as of divine institution, and to be received as articles of faith. The end may be post- poned, but though long delayed, it must come as certainly as effect follows cause. Such poison introduced into the vitals must produce disease, and unless expelled, must end in death. The vitals are reached when the charter, given by Christ and recorded by the Holy Ghost, is touched, and the poison is introduced, when that charter is superseded by man's device. :-| •, DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 29 Such impiety is fatal. It does, indeed, fill us with hope and joy to look first on the Vatican Council of 1870, which affirmed in its decrees a fundamental error as an article of faith, and has added it to the creed of Rome ; and then to look on the Lambeth Conference of 1888, which reasserted the acceptance by the Anglican Communion of the undisputed General Coun- cils, and the creed of Christendom, as held from the first, and through the ages all along, as the foundation on which it stands, and has ever stood, against individualism, on the one hand, developing into sects as numerous as the dead leaves of autumn, and into centralization, on the other, so complete as to assert as a matter of faith, to be held by all w^ho would be saved, that one man on earth is in the place of God — the Pope, the Bishop of Rome. Our General Convention comes next in importance to the Lambeth Conference in a general point of view, and perhaps to us of even greater interest, as more immediately concerning ourselves. We may, as a preliminary remark, be indulged in the w^eakness of saying that we had good reason to feel a pardonable pride in our delegation, clerical and lay, in the House of Deputies. Our record will stand the test of experience, and it will be seen and acknowledged, we have no hesitation in saying, that our repre- sentatives maintained the cause of right and truth, and won for themselves a highly creditable position in the estimation of their colleagues. It ought to be a cause of very great thankfulness that the subject of Prayer Book revision is, for the time, closed. Our apprehension, while the matter remained in the hands of a committee, was not based upon any distrust of that special body of men, more than it would have been of any other body of men appointed under similar circumstances. Our fears for the result arose out of our conviction of the viciousness of the system under which the work must be done. We sincerely hope that the revision of our Prayer Book will never be attempted again until it will be possible to commit the task to experts in liturgies — men especially fitted by the grace of God and ac- quired learning for dealing with the subject. This is not now, under present conditions, possible. Such a committee must ii 30 BISHOPS ADDRESS. represent different latitudes and longitudes, and include on its roll members from the various schools, as they are called, to be found in the Church. This is the lirst condition imposed as a necessity in the appointment of the committee, and the fitness of the appointees for their work is a secondanj consideration. In the next place, the committee, when appointed and organ- ized for the work, in the nature of things are shut out from that life and those helps which alone could enable them to be in the Spirit, as was S. John in the isle called Patmos, and to be helped by the Spirit as were those who labored in the Word and Sacraments with S. Paul, and lastlv, when the results are reached, they are thrown into a large body of men, who have, except in a comparatively few cases, little or no technical knowledge of liturgies, and whose derisions, which are a finality, are reached tlirough pojjular debate. It is no disparagement, therefore, to any committee to say that under such conditions, commissioned to do such a work, it struggled with difficulties which were, to some extent, insurmounta])le. That it should have done so well is a matter of surprise and unfeigned gratifi- cation, and we heartily congratulate the Church upon the result which has been reached in the conclusion for the time of litur- gical revision. We feel the more free to do so because two matters, which we greatly regretted that the committee should have recommended, were refused by the (Jeneral Convention, the rubric which prescribed a pause in the celebration of the Holy P^ucharist after the prayer for the Church Militant, that those who are not minded to receive might have an opportunity to retire; and the rubric which prohil)ited a celebration of the P^ucharist unless there were at least two present to receive. These rubrics were obiectionable, not so much for any practical effect which they would have, as for their theological bearing. Their mischief lay in what they suggested, rather than in what they directly accomplished. The pause rubric recognized, and in making provision for, so far sanctioned a practice which ought not to be even mentioned among diristian people, leav- ing the Church in the midst of the service of the Holy Com- munion. Had such a rubric been inserted in our liturgy, we should in so far have parted company with the ancient Church, and have encouraged the neglect of the one service which our il ' DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 31 Lord directly instituted and commanded, which in these latter days, unhappily, so largely prevails. The second, or prohibition rubric, as it may be called, was originally aimed at an abuse which has long since ceased, and was joined to another rubric, which relieved the present prop- osition of its objectionable effect, in requiring those who intended to receive the Holy Communion to notify the officiat- ing minister the night before. Without this salutary provision to enjoin that the Blessed Eucharist shall not be celebrated unless at least two are present to receive, is to place the clergy in a position of most painful uncertainty, as it would not be possibfe to tell in advance, no matter how many were present in Church, whether any would receive, and would expose the officiating priest, in consequence, to the constant risk of being complained of, if not actually presented for trial for violation of the Church's law. Most fortunately, both these rubrics were rejected, and as a whole, we have abundant reason to be thankful for the commit- tee's labors, and the result of those labors in the Revised I^rayer Jk)ok, which we hope to have in 1892. The detailed account of our labors will be added as an appendix to this address, in the Journal of the Synod. DETAILED ACCOINT OF VISITATIONS AND ACTS Tin: following is an account of the places visited and acts performed by us from May 2d, 1888, to December 5tli, 1889, the interval included between the Eleventh and Twelfth Synods of the Diocese of Springfield. The time of meeting having been changed at the Eleventh Synod from May to December, the period of the present itinerary embraces nmeteen months. -A.. X). 1888. Mav 2 — Wedufsdafj. S to 10 p. in. Meeting of the Board of Diocesan Missions in Guild Hall of S. Paul's Pro-Cathedral. We presided. The Board organized by electing the Rev. Dr. Dresser, Secretary and Treasurer, and made the annual appropriations. May Z— Thursday. Arranged for loan of $4,000 for S. Agatha's School in order to build an annex during the ooniing summer. Left for New York City via Chicago. May 4 and ^—Friday and Saturday. Journey to New York City from Chicago. May G — Fifth Sunday after Easter. A. M., attended service at Trinity Church, Xew York. 4 p. m., gave instruction to S. Anna's Guild of the Church of the Transtiguration. 5 p. m., attended service in the same Church and pronounced the Absolution and Benediction. May 7— Monday. 5 p. m., said othce at House of Mercy, and gave instruction. May 8 — Tuesday. 7 a. m., celebrated the Holy Eucharist in S. Marv >[agdalene"s Chapel, House of Mercy. 12:30 p.m., attended the fun- eral of Mrs. J. C. Cruger, from Trinity Church, New York. Mrs. Cruger (Miss Van Rensselaer) was contirmed, as she told me, in con- sequence of my lectures on Contirmation, the first I delivered after ray ordination. She had been a communicant for many years. She was a woman of spotless life and character, and greatly beloved by all who knew her. 8 p, m., Christ Church, New York, after a short ser- vice by the Rev. Dr. Thos. Richey and the Rev. Jas. O. S. Huntinojton, we delivered a Lecture on *' The Roman Church in its Relation to Christian Unity," under the auspices of the Church Club of New York. The Lecture has been published since in England and in this country. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 83 May \0 -Ascension Day. 10 a. ra., officiated at the Church of the Transfiguration, preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. May V2— Saturday. Gave approval of the call extended to the Rev. F. W. Clampett as Rector of Christ Church, Springtield, Ills., and sent certificate. May 13— Sunday after Ascension. 10:30 a. m., S. Paul's Memorial Church, Tompkinsville. Staten Island. Rev. H. N. Wayne, Rector; we preached. 4:30 p. m.. All Angels Church, New York City, Rev. Dr. C. F. Hoffman, Rector; Rev. S. DeLancey Townsend, Associate Rector; we preached. Both these Churches have liberally aided us in our Mis- sionary work. May 20— Whitsunday. 10:30 a. m., Church of the Transfiguration, New York, we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 3 p. m.^ we confirmed in private, at 112 E. Twenty-ninth street, one man, very ill. 4 to 5 p. m., gave instruction to S. Anna's Guild of the Church of the Transfiguration. 8 p. m., at Mission Chapel, E. Seventy-fourth street and Avenue A, after Evensong, by the Rev. Dr. Houghton, we confirmed and addressed nine. May 22— Tuesday. 2 p. m., attended meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary. May 2'd— Wednesday. 3:30 p. m., sailed in the steamer Germanic, of the White Star Line, for Liverpool, to attend the Lambeth Conference. The Rev. S. De Lancey Townsend was our companion. AVhen last we crossed the Atlantic in 1858, thirty years ago, the Rev. James de Koven was our room-mate. May 27— Trinity Stinday. 10:30 a. m., on the invitation of the Cap- tain, we preached in the cabin of the steamer. June I— Friday. Arrived at Liverpool at 3 p. m. after a delightful voyage. We wrote our lecture on the Church of Rome, etc., delivered before the Church Club of New York, between the ports of New York and Liverpool, from memory. This was our occupation during the trip. June 3— First Sunday after Trinity. 11 :30 a. m., attended service at Bangor Cathedral. June S— Friday. Sailed for Christiania, Norway, in the steamer Cameo from Tilbury dock. Our object in going to Norway was to wit- ness the phenomenon of the midnight sun. We were successful, and for six nights our sky w\as cloudless and we saw the sun shining at mid- night, and all the night through, so that we have seen the sun above the horizon every hour in the twenty-four. We went as far as Tromso, about three and a half degrees north of the Arctic Circle. June 17— Second Sunday after Trinity. At Tromso, in Norway, north of the Arctic Circle. In lieu of going to Church we wrote a tract which has been published by the Protestant Episcopal Tract Society, of New York. The subject w^as: "The Principles by which the Postures in Public Worship in the Church are Determined.'' We said, of course, 34 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. our Matins and Evensont; iu our room, and Compline too, and at mid- night the sun was shining in our window. Such a Sunday we never passed before. June 24 — S- John Baptist Day, and Fourth Sunday after Trinity. On steamer Juno crossing the North Sea to Hull. No public service on board, said our ottices by ourselves. Arrived at Hull, England, at 7:30 p. m. June 25— 3/o«rZ«2/. 3 p.m. Waketield. We attended the Enthroning of the Rt. Rev. Dr. Walsham How. as tirst Bishop of Wakefield, his Grace the Archbishop of York otliciating. and preaching the sermon. The Hon. Mr. Webb was our escort, to whom we were indebted for his courtesy. .June 27 — Wednesday. London. 8 p. m. We made an address before tlie English Church Union. June 30 — Saturday. Canterbury. 1 p. m. Lunched at S. Augus- tine's College. Canterbury. 3 p. m. Canterbury Cathedral, address of welcome from the Archbishop of Canterbury to Bishops attending the Lambeth Conference. J i:i.Y \— Fifth Sunday after Trinity. London. 11a.m. We preached iu All Saints' Church. Margaret street. 3 p. m. S. Peter's, London Docks. We preached, and after service walked in procession with Clergy and members of the Guilds of the Parish, before whom we had just preached on the occasion of their festival, through the streets and lanes of East London. We made an address and delivered the prizes to the children of the Sunday Schools in the presence of an immense crowd of people. 8 p. m. Attended service at S. Albans, Holborn, and pronounced Absolution and Benediction. .Ji:ly 2 — Monday. 7 p. m. Westminster Abbey. Opening service of the Lambeth Conference. The Archbishop of Canterbury preached, over 140 Bishops present in their robes. July 3 — Tue.^day. The sessions of the Conference began with a Cel- ebration of the Holy Eucharist in the Chapel of Lambeth Palace, and a sermon by Bishop Whipple of Minnesota. Afterwards we met for business in the Library of the Palace. ,1\]L\ A—Wf'dne.sday. 7 p. m. Dinner in Guild Hall, given by the Lord Mayor of London in honor of the American Bishops. .TuLY 6 — Friday. Conference took a recess until Monday, July 23d. .luLY 7 — Saturday. 9 a. m. Breakfast at Merchant Taylor's school. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Attorney General and Lord High Chancellor spoke. Afterwards we were shown over this ancient school and met the boys in the hall. JiLY 8 — Sixth Sunday after Trinity. London. S. Matthias, Earl's Court, 11 a. m., we preached. 7 p. m.. S. Alban's, Holborn, we preached. July 10, 11. and 12 — Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Farnham Castle, Palace of the Lord Bishop of Winchester, we were in attend- BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 35 ance as a member of the Committee on the Relation of the Anglican Communion to the Eastern Churches. July 13 to 16 — From Friday to Monday we were the guest of the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace. July 15 — Seventh Sunday after Trinity. London. 11a.m. S. Paul's Cathedral. Consecration of two Bishops, Suffragan of Bedford, Dr. Billing, and Suffragan of Leicester, Dr. Thicknesse, we assisted in the laying on of hands, and so paid back the debt we owed the Church of England for gift of orders when her Metropolitan of Christ Church, Xew Zealand, laid his hands upon our head at our consecration in Trinity Church, New York, iu 1878. This grand service in S. Paul's Cathedral, Loudon, brought back to our recollection a consecration of two Bishops, which we attended, when we were in England in 1858, thirty years ago, with the Rev. .Tames de Koven. On that occasion Archbishoi) Sumner presided, and the service was held in Lambeth Parish Church, Bishops Abraham and Hobliouse were consecrated for New Zealand, and the function was as tame and dull as it well could be. The only grand thing about it was the sermon preached by the Bishop of Oxford. Dr. Samuel Wilberforce. Now in 1888 all was changed, the Church seemed to have lifted her head from the dust, and to have put on her ])eautiful garments and to stand erect as represent- ing God in the land. Then w^e were young and were hidden in the crowd, now one of us has gone up higher at the bidding of his Lord, and the other is left to struggle and labor as a Bishop of the Church on earth. 3 p. m., Westminster Abbey, attended service and heard Canon Farrar preach. July 17 and 18 — Tuesday and Wednesday. Cambridge. We were the guests of Prof. Jebb, a grand-nephew of Bishop Jebb, at "' Spring- field.'* the name of his place. Another tie of delightful association was the fact that his charming wife is an American ladv, a Miss Rey- nolds of Philadelphia. Visited the Colleges, attendeil service at King's College Chapel. July 11) — Thursday. Ely. W^e Mere the guests of the Bishop, and with our Chaplains were shown over the magnificent Cathedra 1. July 21 — Saturday. London. 3 p. m. Dean's Yard, Westminster, we made an address at the opening of the Church House. A brilliant assembly, presided over by the Archbishop of Canterbury. .TuLY 22 — Eiffhth Sunday after Trinity. Hertfordshire Ayot. Attended Holy Communion at 8 a. m. 10:30 a. m., we preached at S. Peter's Church. 3 p. m., we preached in S. Lawrence's Church, and agiin at 6:30 p. m. These sermons were preached in .behalf of the S. P. G. This county, Hertfordshire, was the home of my ancestors. July 23 to 27 — Monday to Friday inclusive, concluding sessions of the liambeth Conference. July 28— Saturday. 11 a. m., S. Paul's Cathedral, closing service of 36 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 37 the Conference, sermon by the Archbishop of York, and Celebration of the Holy Eucharist. July '2d— Ninth Snmla>/ after Trinity. Woniersley Pontefract. S. Martin\< Church. 8 a. m., we celebrated Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a m.. after Matins we preached. 3 p. m., we presided at Sunday School cel- ebration, our Chaplains, Archdeacon F. M. S. Taylor, and the Rev. F. M. Clendeuin addressed the children. (5:30 p. m., after Evenson«r we preached again in the same Church for the S. P. G. We were the guest of our dear friend and former Presbyter, the Rev. Henry Humpliries and his excellent wife. It seemed with our Chaplains, and the Hon. Mr. Webl) and wife, the parents of Mrs. Humphries, like a family party in a foreign land. The Rev. Mr. Humphries is a most devoted priest, and whether he serves in tlie West Indies or British Guiana, or the Diocese of Springfield, or in his native England, what- soever he does, he does as unto the Lord and not unto man, and so his service is consistently faithful, loyal and true. JuLy m — Tuesda>f. 2 p, m., Durliam Cathedral, attended the service at the meeting of the four choirs, over 1,800 voices engaged. August 1— Wednesday. Auckland Castle, seat of the Lord Bishop of Durham. 11 a. m., service at the opening of S.Peter's Chapel, the Bishop of Durham delivered the address. Through his personal muni- ficence the Ciiapel has been restored. 7 p. m., made an address at a meeting in the Guild Hall, Durham, in behalf of the S. P. G. August 2 and :]— Thursday and Friday. We were with our Chaplains the guest of the Archbishop of York at Bishopthorpe, his palace. AvQVST'i— Tenth Sunday after Trinity, also in English Calendar, S. Oswald's Day. Durham. S. Oswald's Church, attended Holy Eucharist at 8 a. m. At 10:45 a. m., we preached in same Church, on S. Oswald and his work. 8 p. m., Jarrow. we preached in the open air to a large crowd of operatives. This was the home of the Venerable Bede. August ({—3/o;ida.v. Jarrow. 7:30 a.m., at Christ Church, Bede's Church, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. August U— Eleventh Sunday after Trinity. Pembury, Kent, near Tun- bridge. 10:30 a. m., S. Peter's Church; we preached. 3:30 p. m., we preached again in the old Church, we were the guests of Mr. W. F. Whitehouse, and we could not refrain when preaching to refer to his honored father, who had won for himself so deservedly a high reputa- tion for great ability, learning and eloquence, both in England and the United States. We greatly regretted that we could not |)rolong our stay with our friends, Mr. Whitehouse and family, and Mr. E. H. Shel- don, it seemed so much like home to be with them. August \d— Twelfth Sunday after Trinity. London. 10:30 a. m., Westminster Abbey, after Matins we preached extempore, a steno- graphic report was taken and the sermon was printed in the Family Churchman. We were the guest of Canon Westcott, and had the pleasure of hearing him preach in the Abbey in the afternoon. August 2Q-TMrteenth Sunday after Trinity. Armagh, Ireland. 11 a. m., attended service at S. Mark's Church. The Cathedral was closed for repairs. . , t i ^ September 2— Fourteenth Sunday after Tnnity. Limerick, Ireland. S Alary's Cathedral, 10:30 a. m., we attended Matins and Holy Com- munion. 6:30 p. m., attended S. Michael's Church, Perry Square. Unfortunately for us the Lord Bishop, Dr. Graves, was away on a visitation. September ^-Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity. Chichester. 10:30 a, m., attended Matins and Holy Eucharist in Cathedral, and Evensong at 3 p. m. September \iS-Sixteenth Sunday after Tnnity. Exeter. 10:30 a m. and 3:30 p. m., attended Cathedral services. SEPTEMBER \l-Monday. Visited Land's End, the extreme west point of England. -, i. t i * SEPTEMBER 18 and \d-Tuesday and Wednesday. Visited the I^les of Scilly, most hospitably entertained by his Excellency, the Governor of the Isles, Mr. Dorrien-Smith. Septembvai 20- Thursday. Attended Holy Communion and Matins at Truro Cathedral, Cornwall. SKrTEyiJimi2'd— Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity. 10:30 a. m., and 3-30 p. m., attended services at the Cathedral of Manchester. September 2:^-Tuesday. 3:30 p. m.. after Evensong in the Cathe- dral the Lord Bishop of Manchester was presented with a pastoral staff We were present through the generous hospitality of Canon Crane, who with his excellent wife had entertained us since our return from Carlisle on Monday, and made our last hours in old England sweet with the associations of home life. We shall never forget our kind host and hostess in Manchester. September 2Q-Wednesday. 1 p. m., sailed from Liverpool in the steamer Germanic, of the White Star line. Archdeacon Taylor, our Chaplain, came on board at Queenstown the next day. September 2S-Friday. Our Captain, Mr. B. Gleadell, died during the night, of apoplexy. The body was taken to New York, and back to Liverpool for interment. SKPTEMBER 'iO- Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity. In mid-ocean, 10:30 a. m., after service read by the Purser, and Lessons by Archdeacon Tavlor, we preached, making use of the calamity which had befallen us 'in the sudden death of our Captain to arouse our hearers to a keener sense of the vanity of all earthly things. 3 p. m.. Evensong was said for the steerage passengers by the Rev. Drs. A. Z. Gray, and D. Parker Morgan, and the latter preached both in English and Welch. We pro- nounced the Benediction. OCTOBER l-Monday. At our call a meeting of the passengers was held in the cabin to take such action as might be deemed suitable m reference to the death of Capt. Gleadell. Appropriate resolutions were ma 38 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 39 adopted, and money was subscribed to place a memorial in the Parish Church near Liverpool, which the Captain and his family attended. OcTOBKR ii—Fridaij. We arrived safely at our wharf in Xew York at 6 :30 a. m. Laits Dec OcTOiiER 6— Saturda I/. Peekskill. 8. Gabriel's Chapel, G:30a. m.. we received by profession as Sisters of the Order of S. Mary, Sister Mary Angela. Sister Herberta. Sister Helen Theodora, and Sister Annie Verena. We celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rev. Dr. I>ix as Epistoler, and the Rev. Dr. Houghton, Chaplain of the Order, as Gospeler. OcTOBKR l—Niufteenth' Sunday afUr Trinity. New York City. 11 a. m.. Church of All Angels, we i)reaciied and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 4 p. m.. Church of the Transfiguration, after Evensong we made a brief address suitable to the occasion. It was the fortieth anni- versary of the beginning of the I'arish by its present and only Rector, the Rev. Dr. George H. Houghton. Since 1S48, when the blessed work of the Church of the Transfiguration was begun, the centre of city life, then far below Twerjty-ninth street, has gone steadily upward and passed that locality, and left it now as far below, as then it was above. During all these years the faithful and devoted Rector has been by the grace of God. steadfast in duty, patient in tribulation, serving the Lord. Neither word nor thought can measure the amount of blessing which this Church, as administered by the Rev. Dr. Houghton, has been the means of bringing to men, and women, and little children, not only near by, but far away throughout the country, and even in other lands. Daily prayers, morning and evening, have marked its career from the outset, and as the spiritual life grew and deepened Cel- ebrations of the Holy Eucharist were multiplied until years ago they became, as were Matins and Evensong, daily also. The root whence spring all offices of devotion is the Eucharist. How can we well have the branches, morning and evening prayer, and litany.with out the root first, before, and beneath? May God bless the Church of the Transfig- uration, and its Rector. We rejoice that it has so often been our privilege to minister at its altar, and possibly to help with our instruc- tions, its work of winning souls to Christ, and building up the faithful in the spiritual life. October^— Tnesday. Jersey City Heights. 4 p. m.. attended the funeral of Mr. Elias V. Bowly, and made an address. The Rev. Dr. Dan'l F. Warren assisted. OCTOBEK U— Twentieth Sunday after Trinity, Xew York. Church of the Transfiguration. 10:30 a. m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7:30 p. m.. Trinity Churcli, Hoboken, the Kev. Geo C. Houghton, Rector, we preached on the occasion of the Harvest Home of his Parish. October 18 and '20—Thiirsda>^to Saturday. Journey from New York to Springfield via Chicago. OCTOBER 20-Saturday. Arrived in Springfield in the early morn- ing and found all well. Thanks be to God. A warm welcome awaited us! Our first day home was saddened by the receipt of a telegram, announcing the death of Bishop Welles of Milwaukee, at Waterloo, New York. October 21—Tioenty-first Sunday ajter Tnnity. Springfield. 11 a. m., S. Paul's Church. We preached and pronounced the Absolution and Benediction in the Holy Eucharist. The Rector, Rev. F. W. Taylor celebrating. The Rev. Francis Woolcott, who arrived this morning from Nov^a Scotia to take Missionarv work in the Diocese, assisted. 3 p.m., we laid the corner-stone of Christ Church, the Rev. F. W. Clam- pett. Rector. We were assisted in the service by the Rector, the Rev. F. W. Taylor, the Rev. H. C. Whitley and the Rev. F. Woolcott. On account of the severity of the cold, the address was postponed until the evening. 7 p. m., Christ Church, Springfield, (worshipping in Y. M. C. A. Hall,) after Evensong by the Rector, we preached the ser- mon suggested by the laying of the corner-stone. October 22-Monday. Received the Rev. Frank Woolcott on letters Dimissory from the Diocese of Nova Scotia. October 2b— Thursday. Milwaukee, All Saints' Cathedral, 11:30 a. m. Funeral of the Rt. Rev. Dr. Welles, Bishop of Milwaukee. We celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by Bishop Gillespie as Deacon and Bishop McLaren as Subdeacon. OCTOBKR 26 AND 27— Friday and Saturday. Journey to New York to attend the Consecration of the Chapel of the General Theological Sem- inary, and the meeting of the House of Bishops a few days later. October 2^— Feast SS. Simon and Jude. and the Twenty -second Sunday after Trinity. 10 :30 a. m. and 3 :30 p. m. attended Trinity Church, New York. October 'SO— Tuesday. 2 p. m., presided at an adjourned meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary, held in Sherred Hall on the Seminary grounds. October Si— Wednesday . 10:30 a. m., we took part in the service of the consecration of the Memorial Chapel of the Good Shepherd, as the Chapel of the General Theological Seminary. The Presiding Bishop, Dr. Williams, of Connecticut, acted as Consecrator. This Chapel was built by Mrs. Samuel V. Hoffman as a memorial of her deceased husband. November 1— Thursday, All Saints' Day. 10:30 a. m., matriculation of the incoming students of the General Theological Seminary. We presided on this occasion, preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7 :30 p. m., Newark, N. J., after Evensong we preached on the occasion of the anniversary of the Altar Society of the parish. November S— Saturday. Met Bishops Quintard and Starkey on a matter of business of grave importance. November 4— Twenty -third Sunday after Trinity. Orange, N. J., S. 11 ' I. 40 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 41 Mark's Church, the Rev. Bishop Falkner, Rector. 11 a. m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7:30 p.m., Orange Valley, All Saints* Church. Rev. William Richmond, Rector. After Evensong we preached. \Vc are greatly indebted to the Rector of this Church for an annual contribution for a number of years to the Missionary work of our Diocese. November S—Thursdatf. 3 p. m., Chapel of the Good Shepherd, General Theological Semin.iry, we pronounced the blessing at the mar- riage of Mr. George Francis Crane and Miss Katharine Pyncheon Oliver, daughter of Dr. Andrew Oliver, Professor in the institution. NovEMHEii U—Ticenhj- fourth Sunday after Trinity. Newark, N. J., Trinity Church, the Rev. J. Sanders Reed, Rector, we preached. 4:30 p. m., S. John's Cliurch, Woodside, N. J., we preached. NovEMBEK 13 and 14— Tuesday and Wednesday. In attendance on the annual meeting of the Board of Missions in the Church of the Epiph- any. Washington, I). C. November U— Wednesday. 2 p. m., attended a meeting of the Bishops in Council up to 5 p. m. 7:30 p. m., S. James' Church, after Evensong by the Rev. J. W. Clarke, we preached. November Id— Thursday. 10 a. m., and for the rest of the day, in attendance at a meeting of the House of Bishops. November ]G- Friday. Alexandria. Va. We were with several other Bishops, guests of the Faculty and students of the Seminary. A service was held in the Chapel of the Seminary and we enjoyed the great privilege and pleasure of delivering an address to our hosts. We were most hospitably entertained and passed a very charming day. November IS— Twenty -Jifth Sunday after Trinity. New York City. 10:30 a. m., S. Chrysostom's Chapel, the Rev. T. H. Sill in charge. We preached and celebrated the Holy Phicharist. November 20— rt/^S(/rt//. Albany. 10 a.m., opening service of All Saints' Cathedral. The occasion is one long to be remembered as marking the success so eminently deserved, which has crowned the long continued and untiring efforts of the Bishop of Albany to provide his Diocese with a Church building worthy of the name of Cathedral. Fourteen Bishops and over two hundred Presbyters were in attendance on the occasion. November 22— Thursday. Brooklyn. S. John's Church, the Rev. Geo. F. Breed, Rector. 8 p. m.. Choral Festival. We delivered an address appropriate to the occasion. November 2')— Sunday next before Advent. Albany. All Saint's Cathedral, 10:30 a m., we preached and assisted at the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist. November 2S— Wednesday. 10:30 a. m. New York. S. Luke's Church. We attended the funeral of Mr. Francis Pott, a devoted churchman and a most excellent man. November 2d— Thursday, Tfianksgicing day. Mt. Clair, N. J., S. James' Church, the Rev. Pierre M. Blucker in charge; 11 a. m., we preached. The Rev. Prof. Olssen, of S. Stephen's College, Annandale, was present, and took part in the service. December 2— First Sunday in Advent. Staten Island. S. Paul's Memorial Church, Tompkinsville; the Rev. H. N. Wayne, Rector. 10:30 a. m., we preached, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. December 5 and 6 — Wednesday and Thursday. Journey from New York to Springfield via Chicago. Arrived in Springfield in the early morning, Friday, December 7. On this day we received a telegram summoning us to attend the funeral of a prominent citizen, and dear friend of ours, in Indianapolis, Ind., on the following Sunday. December — Second Sunday in Advent. Indianapolis. 11 a. m., S. Paul's Church, the Rev. Dr. Jenks, Rector. We preached. 3 p. m., we otiiciatcd at the funeral of Mr. Henry P. Wetsell at S. Paul's Chnrch, and delivered an address which has since been printed. December 14 — Friday. Received the Rev. M. M. Goodwin on letters Dimissory from the Diocese of Central New York. December \iS— Third Sunday in Advent. Cairo, Ills. Church of the Redeemer, the Ven. Archdeacon Davenport, Rector. 11 a. m., after Matins by the Rector, we preached. 7:30 p. m., S. Michael's Mission (colored), the Rev. Thomas Hines, Rector. After Evensong by the Rector, we contirmed and addressed 11, and preached. December 18 — Tuesday. Gave license to Dr. John McClurkin as Lay Reader, and placed him under charge of the Rev. Dr. Frost. December 20 — Thursday. Gave my formal approval of the election of the Rev. Dan Lewis as Rector of S. Matthew's Church, Bloomington. December 21 — Friday, S. Thomas' Bay. Ridgely. S. John's Mission, 7:30 p m. After Evensong by the Rev. Horace B. Goodyear, Priest in charge, and the Rev. L. E. Johnston, we preached, con- firmed and addressed 12. December %\— Fourth Stinday in Advent. Petersburg, Trinity Church; the Rev. H. C. Whitley in charge. 10:30 a. m., we preached, confirmed 1, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7:30 p. m., same Church, after Evensong, we preached. December 24 — Monday. AVe gave our canonical consent to the con- secration of the Rev. Boyd Vincent as Asst. Bishop of Southern Ohio, and the Rev. J. M. Kendrick as Missionary Bishop of New Mexico and Arizona. December 2d— Christmas Day (Tuesday). Springfield, S. Paul's Church, 11 a. m. We preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rector. December 27— r/iwrsfZay. 8 p. m., S. Paul's Church, Springfield, we married Mr. Chester AUyn Snyder of Kansas City, and Ali^- Olive Oglesby, daughter of the Governor of the State of Illinois. DECEyiBER 30— Sunday after Christmas. Mattoon, 10:30 a.m., we attended service at Trinity Mission, the Rev. Dr. Thrall officiated. L.-| 42 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 43 1889. January ^—Thursdan. Sandusky, Ohio, Grace Church, the Rev. Richard L. Howell, Rector. 11 a. m., after Morning Prayer, by the Rector, we preached and ordained to the Dia'onate Mr. William John Hawthorne, of Pliiladelphia, Pa. We celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rector and the Rev. Dr. Bronson. The Rev. Messrs. Nicholas and Raikes also assisted in the services. January 4— Friday. Journey to New York. January ii—Sundau, Epiphany. 10:30 a. m. and 3:30 p. m., attended services at Trinity Church, New York. J A-s u AKY d— Wednesday. 2 p.m., attended Trustee meeting of the General Theological Seminary held in Sherred Hall, on the Seminary ground. January VS— First Sunday after the Epiphany. Brooklyn, Church of the Redeemer, the Rev. Dr. Stevens Parker, Rector. After Matins, by the Rector, we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 4 p. m., New York City, Church of the Transfiguration, after Evensong, by the Rector, we preached. January \4— Monday. Journey to Chicago. January \'y— Tuesday. 2 p. m., we attended meeting of the Board of Trustees of Racine College, Tremont House, Chicago. January Hi— Wednesday. We delivered two lectures in our course of Ecclesiastical History in the Western Theological Seminaiy. . January 17— Thursday. Lincoln. 7:30 p. m.. Trinity Church, the Rev. NeNon Ayres, Rector. After Evensong we confirmed and addressed two; and preached. January 20— Second Sunday after the Epiphany. Chester. S. Mark's Church, the Rev. J. M. Berne, Rector. 9:30 a. m., we addressed the Sunday School. 10:30 a. m., after Matins by the Rector, we preached and celebrated the Holy P:ucharist. 7 p. m., same Church, after Even- song we preached, confirmed and addressed nine. J ASVARY 21— Monday. East St. Louis. 7:30 p. ra.. Benediction of the Chapel and Rectory of S. Mary"s Mission. We delivered an address. After the service a reception was given by the Missionary and his hos- pitable wife, to I heir many friends in the city, and not a few came over from St. Louis to show their interest in the work. January 22— Tuesday. Trinity Church, Mt. Vernon. 7:30 p. ra., after Evensong by the Rev. Dr. Frost, the indefatigable Dean of McLeansboro, we preached, ^confirmed and addressed two. January 2'^— Wednesday. 9 a. m., in the same Church assisted by the Rev. Dr. Frost, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7 p. m., McLeans- boro, S. James' Church, after Evensong by the Rev. Dr. Frost, we preached. January' 24 — Thursday. 9. a. m., in the same Church, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Frost, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 1 :30 p. m., Carmi, at the house of Mr. Richard Spicknall, jr., the Rev. Dr. Frost baptized his three children and we confirmed Mr. Spicknall. January 2b— Friday. S. Paul's Day. Trinity Church. St. Louis, the Rev. Dr. Harris, Rector. 8 p. m., after Evensong by the Rector, we preached before the S. Paul's Society of the parish and made tn appeal for our Mission in East St. Louis. Bishop Tuttle, who was present, very kindly seconded our appeal with a few hearty words of com- mendation. January 27 — Third Sunday after the Epiphany. Carlyle. Christ Church, the Rev. Dr. Frost, Dean, in charge. 8 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 11 a. m., after Matins, we preached. 3 p. m., we addressed the Sunday School. 7 :30 p. m., after Evensong, we pi cached in the same Church. January 2S—Mj7iday—We gave letter of transfer to the Rev. B. O. Baker, Deacon, to the Diocese of California. Centralia, S- John's Church, the Rev. F. Woolcott in charge. 7 p. m., after Even-ong, we preached, confirmed and addressed four. January 30 — Wednesday. Lincoln. Trinity Church. 8 p. m., we married George P. Sandmeyer, and Louise Christine Frorer. February 1— Friday. Elkhart. 7:30 p. m., after service in the union meeting house kindly put at our disposal, after Evensong by the Rev. N. Ayres, we preached, conMrmed and addressed four. February 3 — Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany. Lincoln, Trinity Church, the Rev. N. Ayers, Rector. 10: 30 a. m., we preached and cele- brated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rector. 7:30 p. m., after Evensong, by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed seven. February 10— Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany. Havana, S. Barnabas' Church, Mission vacant. 7 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 10:30a. m., w^e said Matins and preached. 7 :30 p. m., we said Evensong, preached, confirmed and addressed two. February 12 — Tuesday. Sent letters Dimissory to the Diocese of Massachusetts for the Rev. P. A. Almquist. These are not yet accepted. February' 13 — Wednesday. Gave consent to the Consecration of the Rev. Dr. Cyrus F. Knight, as Bishop of Milwaukee. February 17 — Septuagesima Sunday. Danville, Church of the Holy Trinity, vacant. 10:30 a.m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist and preached. 2:30 p. m., we addressed the Sunday School and afterwards in the presence of the School we baptized one infant and one adult, and then we administered confirmation to the adult just baptized. 7 :30 p. m., after Evensong, by the Rev. Mr. Coe, we preached. February' 20 — Wednesday. 3 p. m., at the house of Mr. Warren, 707 South Sixth street, Springfield, we married Mr. Jay Edgar Thomson Rutter and Miss Louise Booth Warren. Yt^biu]AB.y 21— Thursday. In S. Paul's Church, Springfield, we bap- L*.-il 44 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 45 tized the infant son of the Rector by the name of Horace Elisha. The service was held at 3 :15 p. m. February 2^— Feast of S. Matthias, and Sexagesima. Pekin, S. Paul's Church, the Rev. Charles H. Bohu, Rector. 10:30 a. m., we preached, continued and addressed four, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 2 :30 p. ni., we attended and addressed the Sunday School. 7 p. m., after Evensong by the Rector, we preached. Fehruarv 2:)—Mondai/. Bloomington, 3 p. m., we met and addressed a Chapter of King's Daughters, recently organized in S. Matthew's parish. 7 :30 p. m., in S. Matthew's Church we made an address at the Mission service conducted by the Rev. Messrs. Clampett and Lewis. February 27— Wedyiesday. Jerseyville, 10:30 a. m., we consecrated the Church of the Holy Cross. The Rev. Mr. Tomlins, of East St. Louis, read the instrument of donation and preached the sermon. The ven- erable Archdeacon Taylor read the sentence of consecration. The Rev. J. G. Wright said Morning Prayer, tlie Lessons being read by the Rev. Dr. Frost.'' We celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Venerable Archdeacon Taylor and the Rev. Mr. Tomlins. 7:30 p.m., in same Church, after Evensong, we preached, confirmed and addressed eleven. It is to be noted that during the day a new brass lectern of beautiful workmansliip arrived, and was placed in the Church in time for the evening service. It is a memorial of the only son of Judge Ragley, a promising young man of exemplary life and character, who died a few months before, universally lamented. February 2S—Thursdaii. Waverly, Christ Church vacant. 7:30 p. m., we said Evensong and preached. Both before and after the service we consulted with Mr. W. W. Brown, one of the leading citi- zens of Waverly and son-in-law of the Rev. Oliver Hopson, a former Rector of the parish. Mr. Brown took the liveliest interest in the Church and its prospects, and we counted upon him as one who would give us unwavering support. We were destined never to see him again. lie died very suddenly at Jacksonville through a fatal mistake in taking morphia instead of quinine pills. We mourn for him as one greatly beloved by all who knew him, and especially by ourselves. March \— Friday. Chesterfield, S. Peter's Church, 7 p. m., after Evensong, by the Rev. IL M. Chittenden, Deacon in charge, we preached. March 'S—(^inquagesima Sunday. Carlinville, S. Paul's Church, 10:30 a.m., after Matins, by the Rev. H. M. Chittenden, Deacon in charge, we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 2 :30 p. m., we addressed the Sunday School. 7 p. m., after Evensong, we preached and confirmed one. March i\~ Ash -Wednesday. Mansfield, Christ Church, Rev. Dean Dresser in charge. After Evensong we preached. March 7— Thursday. Same Church. 7:30 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist assisted by the Rev. Dr. Dresser. 7 :30 p. m., Rantoul, S. Paul's Church, the Rev. Dr. Dresser in charge. After Evensong we preached. March 8 — Friday. Same Church, 8 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Dresser. 7 p. m., Thomasboro, S. Thomas' Mission, the Rev. Dr. Dresser in charge. After Evensong we preached, confirmed and addressed two. The service was held in the new school house. We hope the next time we visit this Mission we shall hold our services in their own Church. March 10 — First Sunday in Lent. Champaign. Emmanuel Church, the Rev. Dr. Dresser in charge. 7 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rector. 10:30 a. m., after Matins and Litany we preached, confirmed and addressed two. 12 :30 p. m., we addressed the Sunday School. 7 p. m., Urbana, Christ Church, the Rev. Dr. Dresser in charge. After Evensong we preached. March 12, 13, and 14 — Tuesday^ Wednesday and Thursday. On each of these days we delivered two lectures in our course of Ecclesiastical History in the Western Theological Seminary. March 17 — Second Sunday in Lent. Jacksonville. Trinity Church, the Yen. Archdeacon Easter, Rector. 10:45 a. m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rector. 7:30 p. m., same Church, we preached and confirmed one. March 18— 3Ionday. Centralia, S. John's Church, 7 p. m. After Even- song b}' the Rev. F. Woolcott, Priest in charge, we baptized one child, preached, confirmed and addressed three. We received, by Letters Dimissory from the Diocese of Iowa, the Rev. W. W. Corbyn. March 20 — Wednesday. Chicago. Delivered two lectures in the Theological Seminary from 11 a. m. to 1 p. m., 7:45 p. m.. Calvary Church, Chicago, after Evensong by the Rector, the Rev. W. H. Moore, we preached. March 21 — Thursday. Delivered two lectures in the Western Theological Seminary. March 23 — Saturday. Bloomiugton, S. Matthew's Church, the Rev. Dan Lewis, Rector. After Evensong we confirmed one. March 24:— Third Sunday in Lent. Same Church, 9:30 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rector. 10:30 a. ra., after Matins and Litany, we preached. 2:30 p. m., we addressed the Sunday school. 7 :30 p. m., after Evensong, we preached, confirmed and addressed 12. March 2Q— Tuesday. Milwaukee, All Saints' Cathedral. 11 a. m., Consecration of the Rev. Dr. Cyrus F. Knight as Bishop of Milwaukee Bishop McLaren acted as Consecrator. We preached the sermon, and assisted in the Laying on of Hands. March 27— Wednesday. Racine, Wis. Attended meeting of the Board of Trustees of the College. March 28 — Thursday. Springfield, 11 a. m. Consecration of Christ Church. The Hon. Bluford Wilson read the instrument of donation. 4(> VISITATIONS AND ACTS. We consecrated the Church. The Rev. F. W. Taylor acted as our Chaphiiri, and read the sentence of consecration. The Kev. Dan Lewis, of Blooinington, said Morning Prayer. The Rev. Dr. Locke, Rector of Grace Church, Chicago, at our invitation, preached the sermon, and we celebrated the Holy Eucliarist, assisted by the Rector, the Rev. F. W. Clampett. This Church has been erected as a memorial of their mothers, by Mr. Charles Ridgely, of Springtield, and by Mr. George II. WVbster, of Chicago. Nothing could be more desirable, both for the departed and the living, than such a form of memorial. When sinners are won to Christ, angels rejoice, we know, on the testimony of our Lord. And doubtless the souls of the redeemed in Paradise share in their joy. And who among them would so greatly rejoice as they in memory of whom the Churcli on earth was erected, and whicli becomes, through its ministries, the blessed instrument of bringing the wanderers home to the Fold of the Good Shepherd. What could be better calculated to exert a permanent and salutary influence upon the busy world around than a memorial, which at once advertises the love which is still felt for those who are dead, and the interest which is taken in the spiritual and eternal welfare of those who survive? Such a Church, if it be possible to do so, imparts a special fragrance to the sweet ministries of the font, the pulpit, and altar. We hail this mem(»rial Church in our See City, as an example to which we would draw the attention of our people throughout the Diocese, and beg them to copy it in so far as to make the memorials of their departed loved ones redound to the s rvice and glory of God. as well as the praise of men. March 29 — Fridaii. We received the Rev. C. B. Perry on letters Diiuissory from the Diocese of Newark. 7:30 p. m.. East St. Louis, after F^vensong by the Priest in charge, the Rev. W. IL Tomlins, w^e gave an instruction in S. Mary's Chapel. March 31 — Fourth Sunday in Lent. Cairo. 7:30 a. m., assisted by the Rector, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist in the Church of the Redeemer. 11 a. m., same Church, After the Second Lesson, we con- firmed one, and preached. 7:30 p. m.. Mound City, S. Peter's Churcli, the Rev. Howard McDougal. Rector. After Evensong, we preached, confirmed and addressed eii'ht. April I — Slotiday. Anna. S. Anne's Church, the Rev. Howard McDougal in charge. After Evensong, we preached, confirmed and addressed two. We were the guest on this occasion as we have here- tofore been of Dr. Horace AVarduer and his charming wife. Our oppor- tunities of judging of his management of the institution have been frequent and favorable for getting a true estimate. And we are con- fi lent that it will be ditlicult for any one to do better for all concerned, than he has done. April '2—Tuesdai/. Carbondale. S. Andrew's Mission, the Rev. Howard McDougal in charge. After Evensong at 7:30 p. m., in the Baptist church, kindly loaned us for the occasion, we preached. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 47 April 4— Thursday. Albion. S. John's Church, vacant. 7:30 p. m., after Evensong by the Rev. Dr. Frost, we preached. The Rev. Ben- jamin Hutchius, Rector Emeritus, now S5 years old, was present and joined in the services. April Q— Saturday. On this day we issued our Pastoral, appointing the service and suggesting an outline of the address to be delivered on the occasion of the celebration of the centennial of the inauguration of the first President of the United States, on the 30th of April, 178i). April 7— Fifth Sunday in Lent. Carrollton. Trinity Church, the Rev. G. W. G. Van ^Vinkle, Rector. 7 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist assisted by the Rector. 10:30 a. m., after Matins and Litany we preached. 7 :30 p. m., after Evensong we preached, confirmed and addressed four. Aprils — Monday. Roodhouse. The Mission under the charge of the Rev. Mr. Van Winkle. 7:30 p. m., in the Congregation;il church kindly loaned for the occasion, after Evensong by the Missionary, we preached, confirmed and addressed six. April 9 — Tuesday. Waverly. 5 p. m., we laid the corner-stone of Christ Church which is to be erected as a memorial of Mr. Stephen G. M. Allis, one of the first settlers of Waverly, and a grandson of the Rev. Richard Mansfield, a Missionary of the S. P. G., and who was for more than seventy -two years the Rector of the Churcli in Derby, Conn. On this occasion the Rev. Mr. Van Winkle delivered an address. April \i)— Wednesday. Jacksonville. Trinity Church, 9:30 a. m.. Matins. 11 :00 a m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, and ordained Mr. James H. Cloud, Deacon. The Rev. Dr. Easter presented the can- didate and preached the sermon, which was interpreted in the sign language to the deaf mutes, who were present, by Dr. Gillett. The Rev. 3Ir. Van Winkle and the Rev. Mr. Corbyn were present and took part in the services. The Rev. Mr. Cloud is deaf, but can speak. He is a teacher in the institution for the deaf and dumb, and is very highly esteemed, both for his ability and excellence of character. 7 :30 p. m., same Church, after Evensong by the Ven. Archdeacon, we preached, confirmed and addressed four. We regret to add that this is the last occasion on which we shall be associated with Dr. Easter as our Presbyter. He has accepted a call to the Pacific Coast on account of his health, and we are therefore forced to sever our connection, which has been from the first so profitable to the Diocese, and pleasant to ourselves. April M— Thursday. Danville. Holy Trinity Church, the Rev. C. B. Perry, Rector, 7 :30 p. m.. after Evensong by the Rector and the Rev. James W. Coe, we preached, confirmed and addressed four. After the service we met the vestry. April 12 — Friday. Paris. Grace Church, vacant. After Evensong by the Rev. C. B. Perry, we preached. April VS— Saturday. Same Church. a. ra., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted bj' the Rev. Mr. Perry. It 48 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. April U—Palm Sumlay. Springfield, 11 a. m., S. Paul's Pro-Cathe- dral, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, confirmed and addressed ten. The Rector assisted. 7 :30 p. m., same Church, after Evensong, by the Hector, we preached. AVRIL ^(i—Tuf'i<—Thnrs(hnj. Collinsville, Christ Church, the Rev. J. G. Wright, Rector. 7:30 a. m., after Evensong by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed seven. April VJ—Good Friday. Greenville, Grace Church, we conducted the services and gave tlie Meditations from VI till 3. April 2\— Easter Day. Alton. S. Paul's ChurcJi, the Venerable Archdeacon F. M. S. Taylor, Rector. 10:30 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, preached, confirmed and addressed 28. 2:30 p. m., we confirmed in private one. April 'I'i— Easter Tuesday. Springfield, Christ Cliurch, 11 a. m., we instituted the Rev. F. W. Clampett as Rector of said Church. We were assisted in the service by tlie Rev. F. W. Taylor, of Springfield, tlie Venerable Archdeacon Taylor, of Alton, and the Rev. M. M. Goodwin, of Decatur. The Rev. Dan Lewis, of Bloomingtou, preached the sermon. April '2h—S. Mark's Day, Thursday. Fond du Lac. Consecration of the Rev. C. C.Grafton as Bishop of the Diocese, in the Catiiedral. The service began at 11 a. m. The Bishop of Chicago acted as Cousecrator, assisted by the Bishop of Quincy, who preached the sermon, the Bishop of Springfield, Gospeler, the Bishop of Indiana as Epistoler, and the Assistant Bishop of Minnesota and the Bishop of Milwaukee as Presentors. We were attended by the Venerable F. M. S. Taylor and the Rev. F. W. Taylor as our Chaplains on the occasion. April 2S— First Sunday after Easter. Springfield, S. Paul's Church, 11 a. m., we preached and gave Absolution and Benediction in the Eucharistic ofiice, the Rector acting as Celebrant. 7 :30 p. m., S. John's Chapel, Ridgely, the Rev. H. B. Goodyear, Priest in charge, after Evensong we preached and confirmed one. ATRiL 'SO— Tuesday. The Centennial of the Inauguration of George Washington as first President of the United States. 9 a. m., we pre- sided and took part in a service especially arranged and set forth for the occasion by the Bishop of the Diocese. We were assisted by the Rector, the Rev. H. B. Goodyear and the Rev. L. E. Johnston. 11 a. m., as the orator of the day, on the invitation of the Committee of Arrangements, we were escorted to the State House grounds, where we delivered the oration. The day was clear and cool, with a high wind from the northwest. A very large number of people were present BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 49 during the day, and the exercises were highly creditable to the Com- mittee of Arrangements, and the citizens of Springfield. May 2 and 'S— Thursday and Friday. Journey to New York via Chicago. This trip was made in consequence of engagements into which we had entered with Bishop Potter for Confirmations in his Diocese, when we were expecting to take part in the Centennial service in S. Paul's Chapel, New York City. We gave up what had been for • many years a cheristied desire to be present on the very spot where Washington was inaugurated, on the one hundredth anniversary of the occasion, in order to gratify the generous wish of the citizens of Spring- field that we should deliver the Centennial oration in tlieir city. It was not in our power to release ourselves from tlie promise we had made to hold these Confirmations. And conse(|uently we were obliged to go East, notwithstanding the object for which we originally intended to make the journey, no longer existed. May 5 — Second Sunday after Easter. Stateu Island. 11 a. in.. S. Mary's Church, Castleton, the Rev. A. G. Mortimer. Rector. We preached, contirmed and addressed 15. and pronounced the Absolution and Benediction in the Eucharistic Ofiice. The Rev. George E. Cran- ston was Celebrant, as-isted by tin* Rector. 3:30 ji. m.. S. Paul's Memorial Church, Tompkinsville, the Rev. 11. N. Wayne, Rector. We confirmed and addressed 20. 5 p. m., Church of the Ascension, West New Brighton, the Rev. Pascal narrower. Rector. After Evensong by the Rector, we ])reaclied, confirmed and addressed 29. After the ser- vice we were most hospitably entertained at tea by Mrs. Erastus Brooks, and enjoyed a rich treat in reviving memories of times long gone by, which we shared in common. May 8 — Wednesday . New York City. 8 p. m.. Chapel of the Trans- figuration, the Rev. Edward C. Houghton in charge. After Evensong by the Rev. Dr. Houghton, and the Priest in charge, we confirmed and addressed 16. May 9 — Thursday. New York City. Church of S. Edward the Martyr, the Rev. Edward W. Neil, Rector. After shortened service by the Rector, we confirmed and addressed 15. May 12 - Third Sunday after Easter. New York City, 10:30 a. m.. All Angels* Church, after Matins, by the Associate Rector, Rev. S DeLancey Townsend, we preached, confirmed and addressed eight. 8 p. m., Church of the Holy Cross, the Rev. Sturges Allen and Rev. Henry Meissner, Priests in charge. We confirmed and addressed 77. Three were from S. John the Baptist's School. There were also present at this service the Rev. H. W. Nancrede, and the Rev. George B. Johnson and the Rev. Henry R. Sargent. May 17— Friday. New York City, S. Luke's Hosi)ital, the Rev. George S. Baker, Chaplain. (> :30 p. m., confirmed and addressed ten. May 19 — Fourth Sunday after Easter. New York, 8 p. m., S. Mary the Virgin, the Rev. Thomas McKee Brown, Rector, we confirmed and ad- I 50 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. dressed 27. The Rev. Messrs. HoskiDS. Mason and Benedict were present. May 21 and 22— Tuesday and Wednesday. Journey to Springfield. May 2iy— Fifth Sunday after Easter. East St. Louis, S. Mary's Mission, the Rev. W. il. Tonilins, Reitor. 7 a. ni., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rector. 1) a. m., Matins. 10:30 a. m., ajter Litany, by tiic Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed 23. 7:30 p. m., same Ohurcii. Wf preached. May 21— Monday Evening. A reception was given the Bishop by the parishioners of S. Mary's Mission. Tlie occasion was one not only of pleasure ))ut of profit, we trust, to all concerned. ^\xY2i^— Tuesday. Murphysboro. There is no Mission in this city, but at the instance of Mr. Cann we held service at 7:45 p. m. in the Lutheran Church, Ivindly tendered to us for the occasion, and preached to a large congregation. We were most hospitably entertained by Mr. an»l Mrs. Cann. May \M)—Ascensiim Day. Chester, S. Mark's Church, the ]{ev. J. M. Berne. Rector. 10 a. m.. we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rector, and preached. 7 :30 p. m., same Church, after Evensong, by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed 12. This is the second confirmation held in this Church within six months. It was our happiness, while at Chester, to be the guest of the Misses Swanwick and Mrs. Baker. Their home is so peaceful that one is loath to leave it and enter again into the busy, noisy world. Jl'Js'k 2— Sunday after Ascension. Springfield, 11 a. m., S. Paul's Church, we preached and pronounced the Absolution and Benediction in the Eucharistic OtHce, the Rector acting as Celebrant. 7:45 p. m., Christ Church, after Evensong, by the Rector, we preached. jiKE 5— Wednesday. 9 a. m., closing exercises of S. Agatha's School, Springfield. We presided and made a brief address. The School gave a recJi)tiou from 4 to 7 p. m., and is in a very fiourishing condition. JiNE G and 7— Thursday and Friday. Journey to New York, to arrange for my sister's voyage to Europe. June \)— Whitsunday. New York. S. Michael's Church, 10:45 a. m., the Rev. Dr. T. M. Teters, Rector; we confirmed and addressed 1)2, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7 :30 p. m., Mt. Vernon, N. Y., Trinity Church, the Rev. S. F. Holmes, Rector. After Evensong by the Rector and the Rev. Dr. Gallaudet, we preached, confirmed and addressed 22. Two had previously been confirmed in private, making the total number 24. Jij-skU— Feast of S. Barriabas. Tuesday, in Whitsun irei^k. 3 p.m., at wharf to see my sister off for Europe. 4 p. m., attended meeting of Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary at Chel.«*ea S(iuare. S p. m.. dined with Church Club of New York and responded to a toast. June 12— Wednesday . 10:30 a. m., attended Commencement of Col- BlSIIOr OF SPRINGFIELD. 51 umbia College, at the Academy of Music. 7:30 p. m., Nyack, Grace Church, the Rev. Franklin Babbitt, Rector. We confirmed and addressed 34. The substantial, spacious, and beautiful stone Church with the parish house and the grounds, the results of the persevering, faithful labors of the Rector, who began the work here and has remained steadfastly at his post for nearly thirty years, is a crown of honor to the Rector which any one might be proud to wear. Would that the wandering clergy, moving constantly from place to place, could look at the Rev. Mr. Babbitt, and his Church, and buildings, and parish, and learn a lesson of patient continuance in well-doing and its ultimate rewards. We confess that a deej) and lasting impression was made upon our mind by all that we saw in Nyack. June 10 — Trinity Sunday. Morrisauia. S. Ann's Church, Rev. E. H. Kettel, Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed two. S p. ra.. New York, Church of the Holy Martyrs, Rev. James Millett, Rector; we confirmed and addressed eight, one being from the Church of the Holy Cross. June 18 — Tuesday. West Chester. S. Peter's Church, the Rev. F. M. Clendenin, Rector. Convocation of West Chester county met 10:30 a.m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist and preached in S. Peter's Church. 1 p. m., the Convocation met under the presidency of the Archdeacon, the Rev. F. W. Van Kleeck, we were present by the courteous invitation of the Convocation, and afterwards at the luncheon which was served in the Parish house, we presided and had the pleasure of listening to several excellent speeches, and among thera to one delivered by our classmate, the Rev. Dr. J. L. Clark, of Tivoli, N. Y. 7:30 p. m., same Church, we preached, confirmed and addressed 55. presented by our former Presbyter and dear friend, the Rev. F. M. Clendeuin. He has done a noble work in S. Peter's, and we feel sure that all who come after him will have good reason to bless his memory. We passed the afternoon with Mr. Frederick Havemeycr, now four-score years of age. Our pleasant hours of converse with him will long be remembered .by us. He represents old New York, and his years have brought hini honor richly deserved for his continuance in well-doing. May God bless him and his. June 19 — Wednesday. New York. S. Paul's Chapel. 8 p. m., we presided at a meeting of the Chapters of the S. Andrew's Brotherhood of New York City and its vicinity, and made an address. June 23 — Fii-st Sunday after Trinity. New York. 10:30 a. m., Church of the Transfiguration, Rev. Dr. Houghton, Rector, we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 4 p. m., same Church, we addressed S. Anna's Guild under the care of Mrs. Denslow. This band of faithful, industrious, working women have devoted their hard-earned savings for a long time to pay for a bell and bell-tower for our S. Anna's Church, in Anna, His. Surely our bell will be of great worth, when it is in its place, it will not only summon the people far and near to come lii ftJ o2 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. to tht' services of holy Church, hut it will also tell of the sclf-di-nial and devotion of S. Anna's Guild of the Chureh of the Transtlguration, New York, and their noble head and j^aiide. Junk 24— >'. John Baptht's D(vj, Momhvj. 8 a. m., S. John Baptist's House, we received hy profession into the Sisterhood of S. John the Baptist, Sister Fanny Mar«raret, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The Rev. Drs. I)ix, Houi^hton and Kickey, and the Rev. Messrs. Mead and Xancrede were present. VI ni., S. Bartholomew's ( hureh, assisted by the Rev. Dr. David II. (ireer, we married Mr. Arth.ir Frederick Mc Arthur aiul Miss Mary Seymour Barnuni. ,^V'SV. 'li\ X'SV) '11— Wednesday anil Thursday. Journey to Springtield via St. Louis. Junk -iO— Second Snndan after Trinity. Decatur, 111., S. .John's Church, Rev. M. M. Goodwin, Rector. 7 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucha- rist. 10:30 a. m., after Matins by the Rector, we preached, continued and addres.sed ir>. 3 p.m., Grace Chapel, we addressed the Sunday School, and after Evensong by the Rector, we preached. (;:30p. m.. Parish Church, after Evenson*: by the Rector, we preached. We were on this occasion the »;uest of Mr. Boyd. Since our Synod met, and while we are writin;^ this account of ourotHcial acts comes the startling an«I sad news of Mr. Boyd's sudden death. He was called away from earth on Sunday morning while on his way to Church. His journey was begun with his |)arish Church in view, God willed otherwise, and had some better thing in reserve for him. The Divine Hand took him to Paradise. Mr. Boyd's life and career were such that we may safely say he associated himself with Paradise in men's minds. Wo can ill spare such a man from our workers here. jl'j.v \—M,>nd'i>i. Springtield. S. Paul's Church, 7 a. ui., we cele- brated the Holy Eucharist, a.ssisted by the Rev. F. W. Taylor, Rector. Tills Celebration was a special one for the >ake of Mr. H. 1). Moss and Miss Ada Hey. who are to be married at a later hour. 11 a. m.. in the Pro-Cathedral of the Diocese (8. Paul's Church), Mr. Henry D. Moss and Miss Ada II«'v \\>n-e married by the Rector, and we pronounced the Benediction. J, i^Y 'i— Wednesday. Shelby ville. Fh'cning conference with the Church people at the house of Mr. Thomas M. Thornton, relative to building a Church and calling a Rrctor. Tlie indications .seem very favorable. We were the guest of Mr and Mrs. Stephenson. Alas! since our visit these excellent people have removed to St. Louis; and one of the most earnest of Shelbyville's Church people and workers. Miss Ada M. Thornton, was taken from us by death within less than a week after our visit. July A— Thursday. We licensed as Lay Rraders Major Bluford Wilson and Mr. J. H. Hobart Bennett, of Springtield. and Mr. F. H. Burrell, of East St. Louis, said licenses to expire December 3, 1890. July 5— i-Vtda^/.-Waverly, 11 a. m., service of Secularization or 'F BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 53 Deconsecration of the old Church building which had been consecrated by Bishop Chase, and was no longer available for the purj^ose of public worship. It had been sold, and the amount realized merged in a much larirer sum which had been contributed for the erection of a new Church in a more eligible site. The service consisted of a statement of the facts in a written address by the Bishop, and of the formal removal of the Altar, Font, liCCtern and Prayer desks from the building. July 7 — Third iSiinday after Trinity. Cairo, Church of the Redeemer, the Venerable Archdeacon Davenport. Rector. 11 a. m., we preached and. assisted by the Rector, celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 8 p. mt, same Church, we preached, confirmed and addressed ten. July S— Monday. Mt. Carmel. We spent the afternoon in making arrangements for the transfer of the property to the Missionary' who has just come to us with strong recommendations from the Diocese of Quebec. Canada. 7:45 p. ra., in the Chapel of the Mission after an interesting sermon by the Archdeacon, wo confirmed and addressed two. July 11 — Thursday. Thomasboro, Ciiampaign county. 10 a. m., we laid the corner-.stone of S. Thomas* Chiu-ch, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Dresser, Missionary in charge, and the Rev. J. 11. Molinenx. Dean of Mattoon. We delivered an address on the occasion as did also the Rev. Dr. Dresser. After the inteiesting services, the ladies of the Mission entertained the company at a collation which was served on the beautiful lawn of Mr. Thomas Dekin. July 12 — Friday. Carliuville. S. Paul's Church, the Rev. H. M. Chittenden, Deacon in charge. 7:45 p. m., after Evensong by the Missionary, we preached and confirmed one. July' 14 — Fourth Sunday after Trinity. Belleville. S. George's Church, the Rev. Dean Harrison, Rector. 7 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rector. 10 a. m., after Matins by the Rector, we preached and confirmed one. July 10 and 17 — Tuesday and Wednesday. Journey to New York. July 21 — Fifch Sunday after Trinity. Montrose, West Chester county, N. Y. Church of the Divine Love, the Rev. G. Cruger, Rector. 10:30 a. m., we preached, confirmed and addressed 10. 8 p. m., in the Chapel connected with this Mission, after Evensong by the Rector, we preached. July 23 to 20— Journey from New York to Springfield. Ills. July 28 — Sixth Sunday after Trinity. Springfield. S. Paul's Pro- Cathedral. After Matins by the Rev. H. B. Goodyear, we preached. 5 p. m., same Church, we said Evening Prayer and gave a meditation. August 1 — Thursday. We received the Rev.. J. 11. Molinenx on Letters Dimissory from the Missionary Jurisdiction of South Dakota. August 4 — Seventh Sunday after Trinity. Springfield, Christ Church, 10:30 a. m. We preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rev. H. C. Whitley. The Rector, the Rev. F. W. Clampett, was on a visit to his parents in England. M^ ii-i 54 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. AvgvstG— Tuesday, Feast of the Transfiguration. S. Paul's Church, Springfield. 7 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 10 a. m., we attended the funeral of Mr. Horace Leland, proprietor of tlie hotel which hears his name. He was a most estimable man, and was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him. August 8 — Thursday. Waverly. We consecrated Christ Church, built as a memorial of the late Mr. Allis. We were assisted by the Yen. Archdeacon Taylor, of Springfield; the Rev. H. 15. Goodyear, wlio said Matins; the Rev. Dean Dresser, reading the Lessons; and the Rev. Dr. George B. Hopson, Professor of Latin in S. Stephen's College, Annandale, X. Y., who preached the sermon from Genesis 28th chapter vv. 1ft and 17, this was an admirable discourse, well calculated to edify all who heard it; und the Rev. G. W. G. Yan Winkle, of Carrollton, who read the Instrument of Donation. In the Holy KiU'harist, we were assisted by Archdeacon Taylor and Prof. Hopson. It is a matter of great interest to add thai, on this occasion, it was our great privilege to iiave with us, not only Prof. Hopson, hut his mother, tlie wife of the Rev. Oliver Hopson. to whom, under God, we are largely indebted for raising the money, necessary by the conditions of the will, to secure the bequest of her brother, Mr. Allis, and the erection of the Church. It was, also, our pleasure to have with us, Mrs. James S- Clark, of Tivoli-on-the-Hudson, a daughter of Mrs. Hopson. The only shadow which rested upon the happiness of this auspicious day, was the absence of Mr. W. W. Brown, who had so recently been snatched away by death. His youthful \yidow, another daughter of Mrs. Hopson, won universal sym|)athy for herself by her bravery in maintaining her composure under the trying circumstances of the occasion. 7:30 p. m., same Church, after Evensong, we preached to a large congregation. August 9—Fn/. Hillsboro. 8 p. m., we held service, assisted by the Rev. Dean Dresser, and preached in the Lutheran (^hurch, kindly loaned for the purpose. We iuive no Mission in this city, but went thither at the instance of Mr. and Mrs. Rice, who were very anxious that this service should be held. We were their guests on the occasion? and had with us Dean Dresser aiul his wife, Mrs. Rice being her niece. August 11 — Eighth Sunday after Trinity. Springfield. Pro-Cathedral. 11 a. m., after Matins by the Rector, we preached. 7:30 p. m., same Church, we assisted in the services. August 1-i— Wednesday. We attended and took part in the funeral service of a choir boy of the Pro-Cathedral. Tl)omas B. Spurway. August 16 — Friday,. Licensed Mr. William Runcie, of Albion, as Lay Reader. August 18 — Xinth Sunday after Trinity. 10 :30 a. m. , S. John's Mission. Ridgely. We preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rev. H. C. Whitley. 7:30 p. m., S. Luke's, Springfield. After Evensong by Mr. A. G. "Wilson, a candidate for Orders, we preached. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 55 August 2o— Tenth Sunday after Trinity. S. John's, Ridgely. 10:30 a. m., we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rev. H. C.Whitley. 7:30 p. m., S. Luke's, Springfield. After Even- song bv Mr. John Chandler White, a student of the General Theological Seminary, we preached. Mr. White, while on a visit to Springfield during the simimer. rendered very acceptable and useful service in Christ Church during the absence of the Rector. August 1^— Wednesday. S. Paul's Pro-Cathedral. In the absence of the Rector, we married Mr. John A. Doud and Miss Laura Hurtt. September \— Eleventh Sunday after Trinity. Alton. S. Paul's Church. 9 :30 a. m., we addressed the Sunday School. 10 :30 a. m., we said Matins, Litany, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 8 p. m., Jer- seyville. Church of the Holy Cross. We said the Ofiice and preached. September 3— r«tsday. Ridgely. Held two Confirmations in pri- vate; of a husband at the point of death, and his wife who, while temporarily insane, attempted to commit suicide. These candidates were presented by the Rev. L. E. Johnston. AVe licensed as Lay Reader, Mr. James G. Stevens at Emmaimel Mission, Champaign. 2 p. m., attended meeting of the Standing Committee and read to them the draft of our letter making an appeal for the payment of the debt due to the Bishop from the Diocese, with a view to secure on the liquidation of the same, the gift of $2,000 to the Endowment of the Episcopate. We consulted them in reference to tlie expediency of issuing the appeal and received their unanimous approval. September A— Wednesday. 10 a. m., in the Pro-Catlfedral we con- ducted the funeral service of Mr. Ninian W. Edwards, and delivered an address suita])le to the occasion. September S— Twelfth Sunday after Trinity. 11 a. m.. Springfield, Pro-Cathedral, after Matins we preached. 7 :30 p. m., same Church, we assisted in the service. September U) -Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity. Petersburgh, Trinity Church, 10:30 a. m.. we preached, confirmed and addressed seven, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rev. H. C. Whitley, who presented the candidates. 7:30 a. m., after Evensong by the Rev. Mr. Whitley, we preached in the same Church. September 21— S. Matthew's Day. We incorporated S. Agatha's School, Springfield, and formed a Board of Trustees for the government of the same. September 22— Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity. Chesterfield, S. Peter's Church, the Rev. II. M. Chittenden, Deacon in charge. 9 :30 a. m., we addressed the Sunday School. 11 a. m., after the Second Lesson we baptized two adults and three children, we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7 :30 p. m., same Church, after Evensong, we preached, confirmed and addressed two. September 24 to 27. Journey from Springfield to Sabbath Day Point, Lake George. •I ■l H i 5*; VISITATIONS AND ACTS. Septkmhkk 29 — Feast of S.Michael and All Angels, and Fifteenth Sun- day after Trinity. Sabbath Day Point. Lake George, Warren county, N. Y. 11 a. ni., we said Matins, assisted by Mr. James F. Cliamberlain. the venerable Lay Missionary of tliis beautiful region, preached, con- tirnied and addressed three. When we resided in New York City, be- fore our Conseeration, we were in the habit of making a yearly visit to Lake George, and this eontirmation was in part the fruit of our mis- sionary labors. 2 p. m., Mr. Frederick Burhans and his son came for us in their steam yacht •* Helen," and took us away from the hospitable home of Mr. Cliamberlain, whicli we were reluctant to leave, and took us to the head of the lake at Caldwell's, whence we were driven five miles to Warrensburg, where we were to hold service and preach. 7 :30 p. m., Warrensburg. Church of the Holy Cross, after service by the Kev. Mr. Hall, who was supplying the place of the Rector, we preached. OCTOHKK 2— Wednesday. New York City, S. George's Church. Open- ing service of the General Convention. 10 a. m., from this date until Thursday. October 24, we were in attendance in oiir place in the House of Bishops at all the sessions of the General Convention. OCTOiiKH f) — Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity . 10:liO a. m., S. John's Chapel. Varick street, we preached in behalf of Nashotah Theological Seminaiy. 7:30 p. m.. Trinity Church, Jersey City Heights, the Kev. Dr. Warren. Rector, we preached. October 7 — Munday. S p, m., we attended a meeting of the Alumni of Columbia College, our Ahna Mater., in the library of the College, East Forty-ninth street. OcTO\\v.K^— Tuesday . 8 p. m., we attended a meeting of the Board of Trustees of Nashotah House in the rooms of S. George's Church, New York. OCTOHEK 10 — Thursday. 7 j). m., we attended dinner of the Associate Alumni of the General Theological Seminary, and made an address. OcTOiJER 12. 10:30a.m., S.Thomas' Church. New York City, we were in attendance at the Consecration of the Rev. Dr. Leonard as Bishop of Ohio. October Vi— Seventeenth Sunday after Tnnity. 10:30 a.m., Church of the Redeemer. New York, the Rev. Dr. Shackelford, Rector, we preached. 7:45 p.m.. Church of the Beloved Disciple, the Rev. S. Gregory Lines, Rector, we preached, and the offering was generously given to us for Mission work in our Diocese. October \{\— Wednesday. 10 a.m., Chapel of the Good Shepherd, General Theological Seminary, we presided at the twentieth anniver- sary of the class of ISGO. We celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Louisiana, who was for a time a member of the class. He delivered an address on the occasion, after we had spoken a few words of congratulation and encouragement to our dear pupils of days long gone by. tM BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 57 October 'lO— Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity. 11 a. m., S. Thomas' Church, New York, the Rev. Dr. John W.Brown, Rector, we preached and pronounced the Absolution and Benediction in the Eucharistic Office. 3:30 p. m., Church of the Heavenly Rest, the Rev. Dr. Parker Morgan, Rector, after Evensong we preached. October Tt— Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity. 11 a. m., S. Andrew's Church, Harlem, Rev. Dr. Vaudewater, Rector, after Matins we preached. A generous promise was made to us by the Rector that he would give us a portion of the offering on Easter Day for Mission work in our Diocese. 7:30 p.m., Church of the Redeemer, Brooklyn, the Rev. Dr. Stevens Parker, Rector, after Evensong we preached. November \—All Saints' Day. 7 :30 p. m.. Orange Valley, N. J. . All Saints' Church, the Rev. Wm. Richmond, Rector. We preached the anniversary sermon. The work which has been done by the indefatigable Rector in this parish, is, in many respects, marvelous. The people are not wealthy, and yet to look at the Church and the Parish House and the appliances for work, one would suppose that the Rector had large treasures at his disposal, from which to draw his suppl es. The truth is, he has deepened, by the blessing of God, the spiritual life in the lives and hearts committed to his care, and, in consequence, money has come into his hands without stint for the service of God. November 4— Tioen^/e^/i. Sunday after Trinity. Boston. Mass. 8 a.m., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist in the Church of the Advent, Rev. Wm. B. Frisby, Rector. 10:30 a. m., we preached in the same Church. 7:30 p.m., we assisted in services in same Church. November b— Monday. 10 :30 a. m., we attended the weekly meeting of the clergy of Boston and vicinity at their rooms, and after the regular exercises, which were very interesting, we made an address. 8 p. m., in S. Paul's Church, after a brief office, we delivered a lecture on "Church Principles." under the auspices of the Massachusett's Church Union. The Bishop of Massachusetts, with great kindness, was present, and presided. While in Boston, we were the guest of the Rev. Mr. Frisby of the Church of the Advent. November 10— Twenty -first Sunday after Trinity. Philadelphia. 11 a. m., S. Mark's Church, Rev. Dr. Nicholson, Rector. W^e preached and said Absolution and Benediction in the Eucharistic Office. 7:30 p. m., at the Continental Theatre, after a brief service by the Rev. J. E. Johnson, who is In charge of this Mission, we preached to more than 1,200 people. During our sojourn in Philadelphia, we were the guest of the Rev. Dr. Nicholson and his charming wife. He has generously assisted us with a liberal offering towards paying off our debt on our Chapel-Rectory in East St. Louis. November VI— Tuesday. 2 to 5 p. m., we attended and presided at meeting of the Board of Managers of Missions. November 1A— Thursday. 5 p. m., S. Ann's Church, New York, , k 58 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. after Evensong by the Keetor, the Rev. Dr. Gallaiulet, we conflrmed one, a young lady who had just been baptized by tlie Rector. NOVKMBKK 17— Twent!/ -second Sundai/ after Trinity. 10:30 a. m., we attended Trinity Church, New York. 7:30 p. ni., S. Chrysostom's Chapel, New York, we preached, and the offering was very kindly given to us by the Minister in charge, the Rev. Thos. 11. Sill. November 20—22. Journey from New York to Springfield via Chicago. November 22. We received the Rev. Dr. Fulton on Letters Diniissory from Missouri. November -24— Sunday next before Advent. Springfield. 11 a. m.. we preached in the Pro-Cathedral. 7:30 ]>. m., we preached in Christ Church. November 2S— Thnnksgimmj Day, Thursday. 10 a. m., Pro-Cathedral, we celebrated the Holy Kucharist, assisted by the Rector. The Rev. H. B. Goodyear preached an excellent sermon. December 1 — First Sunday in Advent. 11 a. ni.. Pro-Cathedral, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, the Rector preached. 7:30 p.m., same Church, we preached before the S. Andrew's Brotherhood. December 'i— Tuesday. Springfield. Pro-Cathedral. 10:30 a. m., opening service of the Twelfth Annual Synod of the Diocese. We celebrated the Holy Eucharist, nssisted l)y the Venerable F. W. Taylor, Archdeacon of Springfield, and the Rev. John H. Mollncux. Dean of Mattoon; the Rev. S. B. Bond acting as the Bishop's Chaplain, and bearing the l*astoral Staff. The sermon was i)reached, by appointment by the Bishop, by the Rev. M. M. Goodwin, R«'ctor of S. John's Church, Decatur. Tlie Synod lasted until :> p. m., on Wednesday, December 4th. On Tuesday evening, a missionary meeting was held under the auspices of the Synod. On this occasion, an interesting report was read on behalf of the Woman's Auxiliary, by Mrs. H. H. Candee, of Cairo, and addresses were delivered by the Rev. F. W. Clampett, the Rev. Andrew Gray, of Boston, and the Rev. F. H. Du Vernet. of Toronto, Canada. The Bishop's Address was delivered on Wednesday morning. SUMMARY The The The The The The The The The The The The The The The The The The The The The The Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. CLERGY^ TRANSFERRED. Thomas White, to Albany May 22, J. B. Blanehet, to Central Pennsylvania October 21), A. Kinney Hall, to Western Michigan December 16, S. H. Gurteeu, to Iowa December 31, J. B. Williams, to Cape Palmas, (Africa) February 21, Dr. S. C. Thrall, to Western Michigan March 18, Brooks O. Baker, to California August 21, Dr. J. D. Easter, to California August 31, Thomas Hines, to Chicago September 1, H. McDougall, to Albany September 23, CLERGY RECEIVED. Francis Woolcott, from Nova Scotia October 22, Joseph L. Berne, from Arkansas November 15, Charles II. Bohn, from South Dakota November 28, M. M. Goodwin, from Central New York... December 14, W. W. Corbyn, from Iowa March 18, C. B. Perry, from Newark March 29, James B. Debbage, from Quebec June 24, J. N. Chesnutt, from Nebraska July 27, J. H. Molineux. from South Dakota August 1, S. B. Pond, from Maryland September 23, J. B. ^lassiah, from Maryland November 7, J. M. C. Fulton, D. D., from Missouri November 22, CLERGY ORDAINED. 1888 1888 1888 1888 1889 1S89 1889 1889 1889 1889 1888 1888 1888 1888 1889 1889 1889 1889 1889 1889 1889 1889 deacons. Mr. William John Hawthorne, for Ohio January 3, 1889 Mr. James H. Cloud, for Springfield April 10, 1889 bishops. Assisted at the Consecration of the Rev. Dr. C. F. Knight. ...March 26, 1889 Assisted at the Consecration of the Rev. C. C. Grafton April 25, 1889 60 SUMMARY. imI t t Services attended 331 Sermons delivered l<>Jr Addresses delivered 173 2 10 V2 1 41 5 Cler«jrv ordained. Deacons 2 Cler»^y transferred Clergy received Added by ordination Present number of Clergy Candidates for Holy Orders Baptisms — Adults, 3; Infants, b"; total 9 Continuations in the Diocese of Springtield 254 Contirmations in other Jurisdictions 416 Total Contirmations by us since last report 070 Total Contirmations by us since our Consecration 6.901 Total Contirmations in Diocese of Springtield (by other Bishops 3) ...2.986 Number of occasions of holding Contirmation 68 Total number of occasions since our Consecration 849 Celebiations of the Holy Eucharist 63 Benediction of Rectories 1 Consecration of Bishops attended 2 Meetings of Trustees attended 7 Commencement of Colleges, etc.. attended 3 Persons received from the Roman Obedience 2 Orticial visits paid to public institutions 4 Lectures delivered in Seminaries 37 Sisters received by profession 5 Parishes and Missions, last report 60 Parishes added 1 Total Parishes and Missions 61 Church Schools Corner-stones of Churches laid Cluirchcs consecrated Institutions of Rectors Marriages Funerals Secularization of Churches 4 3 3 1 6 4 1 APPENDIX I, PASTORAL LETTER. Bear Brethren of the Clergn and Lait>j of the Biocese of Springfield: The one hundredth anniversary of our Nation's ]>irth, which will occur on the 30th of April of the present year, is the occasion of my addressing you. It is our duty, as citizens and churchmen, to observe this day. so replete with precious memories of the past, and so full of promise for the future, with due and appropriate solemnity. We are not at a loss as to what we ought to do in order rightly to honor the august event, and titlv to express our joy and gratitude to Almighty God for His great mercy in permitting us, as a people, to complete with every mark of the divine favor the first century of our corporate life. Our ancestors, the very men who were the first ofticers of our government in the highest positions. Washington and his cabinet, give us the bene- fit of their example. It is on record and a matter of history, that immediately after the exercises of the inauguration were ended, the President and Vice- President and the heads of the Departments repaired to S. Paul's Chapel, on Broadway (Trinity Church was in ruins at the time), and eni'-acred in services suitable to the occasion, taken from the Book of Common Prayer, and listened to a sermon from the Rt. Rev. Dr. 1 ro- voost, then Bishop of New York. After the lapse of one liundred years, on the anniversary of these occurrences, we affectionately request you. my dear Brethren, to do as our forefathers of illustrious and blessed memory did, go to your Churches or usual i)laces of public worship on the 30th of this month, at such hour as is most convenient to yourselves, and there join in substantially the same prayers and praises which they offered to the Blessed Trinity — Father, Son. and Holy Ghost — on the 30th day of April, 1789, the day of our Nation's birth. To facilitate the carrying out of this our purpose, we have secured, by the kind permission of the Bishop of New York, and recommend for your use. the service w hich has been prepared under his direction in conjunction with the Rector of Trinity Church, the Rev. Dr. Dix. This service will be used by the President of the United States, and others representing our National Government, on our approaching Cen- tennial, in the identical building (S. Paul's Chapel) where George 02 APPENDIX I. Washington and his chief officers and associates worshipped on the same day of the mouth one hundred years ago, under the auspices of the same Diocesan and Parociiial authorities. Thus we shall he following the example of our ancestors, who framed our Constitution and uuide our State, in the very first act which they performed after they were invested with the powers of oHice. We shall he doing as thoy did witli a minuteness of detail which it is rarely pos- sible to reach after the long lapse of a century. Having these remarkable facts in view, we would venture respectfully and affectionately to recommend to you our Brethren of the Clergy, when it is practicable, to copy the example of Bishop Frovoost, and add to the brief service which you will then offer up to God, a sermon or discourse suitable to the occasion. Surely nothing could be more appropriate and salutary on such an occasion than that you should direct the thoughts of your flocks in such channels as will be fruitful in good results for our Country and our Church. Without wishing in the least degree to prescribe topics for consider- ation, or to limit you in the choice of your subject, or the manner of its treatment, we would merely suggest, that it might be well to draw attention to these among a great number of matters, which it would be protitable to impress upon our people. First. — That, as a Nation, through our representatives, the highest officers of our Government, wt; began our corporate life in the Name of the Holy Trinity, our first act was to place ourselves under the protec- tion of Almighty God. and invoke His blessing in the language of the ancient liturgv of the Catholic Church. Mav we so continue in our career, as one united peoi>le, that when human history comes to a close, we may end our works, as we began them, in the Xame of the Blessed Trinttfj. ,Secondhj. — That in association with the Church of God there comes clearly into view the fundamenial principle, upon which the perpetuity of all governments, human and divine, depends, namely, the continuity of the highest or chief otlice. It is this, which carries on the corporate life from generation to generation, and from age to age, and makes the Nation or the Kingdom, or the jurisdiction one and the same from tirst to last, so that we are the United States now after the lapse of a century, as we were on the 30th of April, 1780, by virtue of the unbroken con- tinuity of the Presidential ottice, sheltering as it does all the vital func- tions of our Government. We, as a people, have continued steadfastly in maintaining our Pres- idents in succession, from Washington to Harrison, and they have handed on and transmitted the life of the Nation from 1780 to 1880. and we can, therefore, truly say that the United States of America are now one hundred years old. So the Church comes down through the centuries from the day of Ii1 APPENDIX I. 63 Pentecost to us by the unbroken continuity of its central office, but perpetuated not as our Presidential office is by the single links of a chain, but by the innumerable strands of a net, binding the last to the tirst, and making all one. Thirdly. ^That the origin of our State illustrates vividly to our minds, as we look back upon it, through the intervening space of one hundred years, the truth that among the first things the chief necessary things always appear. It would be difficult to make an exhaustive sketch of the growth and progress of our country since 1780, of the changes which have taken place, and the advances which have been made in every sphere of life, but all this is in the nature of accretion, which has been taken up since, and so to speak put on, as adipose, or external garments, but back of this, the marvelous growth and the splendid improvements are the few necessary things upon which our Govern- ment depends for its stability and perpetuity, and these came into view at once when our Nation was born, such as the Presidential office, the Legislature, and the Judiciary ; these things in their essence, prescribed and provided for in the Constitution of the United States, are with us now, as they were at tirst, otherwise we would not be here, as a nation, to celebrate the centennial of Washington's inauguration. So the Church of Christ shows us on the day of her birth, the Feast of Pente- cost, the necessary things in her economy, tlic Apostolic office, the preaching of the Gospel, preparation for approach to God, Baptism, Contirmation, the Apostle's Creed, association with the Apostles, the Eucharist, and the Apostolic liturgy. (Act ii. 38-42.) Finally.— Thai this centennial, as it is the last in a series, which we, as a i)eople. have been celebrating through the course of fifteen years, so it is, in one chief respect, the greatest. It chronicles the most signal mercy of Almighty God in drawing our ancestors to be of one mind, and guiding them to ela])orate, frame and adopt a constitution, which embodies principles of government at once so conservative and so liberal, as to excite the wonder and admiration of the world. It is obvious that had Washington and his contempories failed to construct and launch the Ship of State, all the previous events which had occurred, however grand they might have been in themselves, would have been obscured and consigned to oblivion. Let us, tlu'refore, keep this great anniversary with thankful liearts. Let us recall the past with gratitude; let us look forward to the future w ith hope. Let us make a pause, on this our nation's hundredth birth- day, and resolve, that we will do our best, encouraged by the noble example of our ancestors, the makers of our nation, the first who en- trusted with the responsibility of otHce in our Republic in its highest posts, to continue their works, as they began them, in the fear of God, and in accordance with those principles of perfect freedom which are embodied in the ethics and doctrines of the Church of Christ. Then may we hope that God will be with us, as He was with our fathers, and (U APPKNDIX II. that our heritaire of liberty and the blessin«rs which it sheltei*s, will descend to our children to the latent generation. PraviuiT that God niav bless vou, we remain, dear Brethren, Faithfully and atl'ectionately your Bi.sho]>, GEOPvGK F. SEYMOIR. Bishop of Springfichl. Simiin<;kikli), III.. April 8, 1881). XoTE.— CopU's of the servlff uutliorized for use on the aOth inst., will bo for- warded with this Pastoral. APPENDIX H. Mil I)rar Brother and Jfelprr in the Lord: I, your Bisiiop and Fatln'i- in (Jod, address you ujider these eircuui- stanees. A lay friend of mine in the East lias olfered to j^ive at one^ to the fund for the endowment of the Episcopate of Sprin^tlehl. one thousand ($1,000) dollars, when he is certified that the del»t which the Diocese owes me on unpaid salary is rnpiidati'd. provided this is done before the first dan of DeceMiher next. This indebtedness is in the form of a note <;lven to me l)y authority of t.he Diocese, for the sum of tliree thousand two hundred and twenty- six ($:$.i>'i6) dollars. As a further inducement to release the Diocese frem debt, and to improve its tinancial condition, I. on my part, agree to o-ive one-third of the face of the note to our Episcopal endowment fund. I am extreuudy anxious to secure during my lifetime this endowment, since it is almost a necessity to the continued existence of the Diocese, not to speak of its growth and prosperity. As matters now stand, were the Diocese to become vacant, could it with good reason hope to secure a successor? The salary promised is two thousand ($2,000) dollars, and that amount, small as it is, is not promptly nor fully paid. A Bishop's expenses are necessarily heavy, and he has no resource outside of his vocation as Bishop to earn his livelihood; and besides, a Bishop is a fixture, he cannot, like a Presbyter, resign his charge and go elsewhere. He must remain and endure, however severe and humil- iating his condition may be. Unless, therefore, provision is now made to endow our Episcopate, I can see naught but humiliation and disaster for the Diocese in the future. APPENDIX II. >0 I come to you, therefore, at this juncture, and crave your help, when by giving a little in the way of redeeming the honor of the Diocese in paying off its indebtedness to its Bishop, your Father in God, you will secure at the same time a large addition to the Episcopal endowment fund. When our endowment reaches nine thousand ($9,000) dollars, a gen- erous hearted layman of the Diocese has pledged himself to make it ten thousand ($10,000) dollars. With this sum in hand three most happy results will at once be reached : First. The Bishop's salary of two thousand ($2,000) dollars per annum can be easily paid, as the assessment on the Parishes and Mis- sions will be so much lightened by the interest accruing from the endowment, that the residue can be easily raised. Secotidlif. The Diocese will be enabled to address itself to the immense missionary work, which God has given it to do. when the burden of supporting its Bishop has been so far lifted as to render the duties of bearing it, comparatively speaking, light and welcome. Thirdly. With ten thousand ($10,000) dollars in our treasury, as an endowment fund for our Episcopate, I can make a successful appeal to friends and brethren outside to help us, since we have first helped ourselves. Xow, my dear Brother, I entreat you to help me at this crisis, when I have been for more than eleven years laboring among you and bearing many burdens hard and grievous alone. My entreaty is personal, but it is not selfish, I am asking for my Diocese, /or yoti, that we may all be enriched by your liberality. Pray, give at once and give liberally, as in this effort I shall apply to hut very few. for the reason that I have but very few laymen in my Diocese to whom I can apply. Should there be an excess over and above the amount required to pay the debt, it will be appropriated to the endowment fund of the Episco- pate. You will kindly send a promjit and gracious reply with chekhis(.n Mrs. Katr ('nrran . . J. VVead Mr'!. Ihnry Flart Mrs. Paul (Jarvin Mrs. DolbtM' WilUaniTrat-ev VV. G. W.stoii L. Il.Wi'ston Mr>. Stiritz and Mis< ("aldwell. Mis> B«rtha Dnnnniond •lit 00 r» on .'» 00 .'> IN) 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 ■_*.') no BKLIJIVILLK Con-irrj^atioii .^ -20 00 ULOOMlN^iTON. A. M. liirhards :t: 10 00 S. Tuttlr !«► 00 I). S. I)vs(»ii 10 00 llev. 1>. L.wis 10 00 Mrs. N. O. Dvson 20 00 lUNKEH Fill.!.. Dr. lloht. J. Hornsby Mont. \V. Dorsey and wife. Wni. N. Budd and wife A. N. Vancev Mrs. H. Iloffkanip Mrs. J»'\v»'tt Mrs. Stiver \V. Nivin Mrs. Olmstrad John Pieri'i' Mi-s. Hays Mrs. McApin Mr. and >[rs. J. M. Goodall. CAIRO. .$ 20 00 20 (K) :> GO 5 00 .-) 00 .•» (K) .-) 00 r. (X) 1 (X) 2 00 1 7)0 1 (X> :> 00 >lrs. Anna E. Safford. Mr. S. S. Tavlor Mr. H. H. Candec .. Mr. W. B. (Tilbert.. , Mr. Charles Galiorher Mr. ('. Houso Mr. M. F. (iiUH'rt... Mr. W. R. Hallidav.. Mr. H. L. Hallidav.. 25 (X) 25 (X) 25 (X) 15 00 5 00 5 00 10 00 10 00 5 00 CARLINVILLK. Dr. Htad $ 5 00 Hrv. H. M. Chittenden 10 00 Janu's Mtlntvre 1 50 Mrs. A. E. Colby I 00 .s. F. Steidh-y and lannl> 5 00 Sanujel W«'lton 5 00 Geo. J. Castle 5 00 Miss Blackburn 1 00 Mrs. Watts 5 00 CAHLYLE. Throuiihthe Rev. Dr. Fr(»t, lor .Mr. Barklev !fi 50 Rev. Dr. Frost and wife 5 00 Mr. J. W. Maddux 1 00 Mr. (t. Van Hoorebeke 5 00 Mrs, M. L. Junkeiis 1 OO Mrs. Fiske 2 .">o Miss Trui'sdale 2 .*><• Mrs. and Miss .Maddux 100 Mrs. L. B. Web^lei 50 Mrs. Me(;rady I 00 CARROLLTGN. Capt. J. C. Swon $:iOO 0<> Dr. Crow 20 OO CENTRA Id A. Mrs. Hul>bar(l .f I Mr. Harrv Morrish I 00 Miss May L. Hubbard 1 00 <'HESTERFIELD. .lohn Ilounslev . . 7 (M> W.J. Finejj and wife 10 00 Alfred Leach '^ 00 Samuel Barn>tal>le 2 00 John Arinstronir 1 00 Parker Thomson 5 00 Richard Thomson 2 00 Mrs. Sarah Bank> 2 (H) Frank Towse I 50 Fred Towse I 50 William Towse 2 (M» Jose\»h Garlich •> 0(» Cash I •><> COLLINSVIId.K. Thomas Kennedv t 1 00 Mr. and Mrs. D.'steUe 1 <>0 Dr. S. G. Merrill 1 <><> Miss M. L. Ba>srtt 1 00 Offertorv -' -^^ APPENDIX II. iV CHESTER. J (dm L. Ed words $ Mrs. J. E. Hill Mrs. H. C. Cole .Mrs. \V. W. Brown Mrs. M. M. Swanwick Mrs. E. Baker •Mrs. Sarah Morrison Mrs. T. G. Chadwiek Miss Hannah Swanwick Miss Susan Swanwick -Miss Eliza Morrison Mr. Geo. J. Ray Mrs. James Mrs. Postid Penny Hamilton KiniTsbury Adams. . .' Mrs, Mrs, Mrs. Mrs, Mrs. Mrs, Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. G. S. Jones J. F. Wassell. . H.Crane O. M. MeAtee.. Jackson Brijrht James Douglas* Ada Mori-ison . . Meredith Mr. F. S. Morrison. . Mr. Hall Morrison. . . Mrs. Dolles Mrs. Matlake Miss Lizzie AVassell. Miss Susie Lane Jos. S. Morrison Mrs. Gault Mrs. Sherman 10 00 10 00 10 00 10 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 5 00 2 00 2 W) 2 00 2 00 2 00 2 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 2 50 1 00 1 00 50 50 50 50 1 00 50 2 00 DANVILLE. Holy Trinity Church, offering. .$ 5 85 HAVANA. Mr. George C. McFadden f 25 00 EAST ST. LOUIS. Rev. Wm. H. Tomlin<. . .Mr. R. P. Johnston Mrs. H. Sanftleben Mr. A. J. Atwater Mrs. K. M. Fairl)rother . . .Mr^. Wm. Jones Miss Laura Green Mi«is Christine and .Mi>s Ida O'Leary Mr. W. Loasby Miss Mamie Goodman Mr. James .V. .To!ies Mrs. Thomas Broughton . . ."f 10 00 10 00 50 2 00 1 50 2 00 25 10 50 15 1 (X) .50 5 00 ELKHART. Mrs. Gillett ;j;200 00 GILLESPIE. Mrs. Sarah J. Rigsbv .f 2 00 Mr. B. L. Dorsev 5 00 Mr. H. S. Dorsev 5 00 Mr. G. B. Dorsev 5 00 Mr. Charles Francis 10 00 Mrs. Elizabeth Burke 2 00 Mrs. Emmet Rice :', 00 Mrs. Lowix, Miss Etta and Miss Nellie 5 00 P. Dorsev and lamilv 5 (K) Mrs. W. Steidley . . ." 1 00 GREENVILLE. Mr. C. K. Dennv ^ 1 00 Mr. C. W. Watson 5 00 Mrs. A. S. Northi^ott 1 00 Mrs. S. M.Hoiles 5 00 Mrs. E. W. Smith 5 00 Mr. Wm. Akhurst 5 00 Mr. W. S. Ogden 2 00 Mrs. N. G. Wright 1 (X) JACKSONA'^ILLE. Mr. C. H. Catlin if 50 00 Mr. Isaac; L. 3Iorrison 50 (HI Mr. F. M. Doan and Laura A. Doan 50 00 Mrs. E. T. Brown 5 25 Mrs. Herriott 5 00 Henry Stryker, jr I.tO 00 Mrs. Henry Strvker, jr 150 00 *Henry Stryker, jr ;i82 10 JERSEYVILLE. Hon. M. E. Baglev $ 20 00 Dr. A. A. Shobe 5 00 Mr.. J. S. Holmes 2 00 Mr. John Fox 2 00 Mr. M. A. Warren 2 00 Hon. Geo. C. Cockrell 2 00 Harrv B. Cockrell 1 00 Mr. Chas. Catt 2 00 F. M. S. Tavlor 1 00 Offertory ('* W LTNCOI>N. Hon. S. A. Foley f 150 00 Ladies' of Trinitv Ch., through Mrs. C. Rose .V) 00 Girls' Guild of Trinity Church, throughMiss Grace Jenkins 10 00 Young Folks Guild of Trinity Church,through Miss Edith Blinn 5 00 * Henrv Strvker, jr., Ksii., generously becomes responsible for the sum of .$382.10, which is yet to be collected, and has paid the amount by his eheque. (58 APPENDIX 11. M(LEANj?H()KO'. Subscription •> ^"> MT. VKIINON. Triiiitv Church, tiiroui^h Mr. SlMilNGFIELl). Frederick AtwtKxI. PARIS. $ 5 oO Sul>scrii»tioii F.aMicx' (iuild. ..f 25 00 2r> (X) KANTOrL. S. Paul's Ch., throuu'h Miss F. A. >hcphcr(l 4^ ir> -JO SHEM5VVILLK. Mr. Thomas M. TJiomtoii f l.-»0 (Xi Offcrt<»rv, per An-hdcacon Tayloi Mr. William Khh^vh "flOO 00 xVnuiivinous 5 00 Hoii.BlufordWilsoi :\0 00 Mrs. C. l>. Robert^ 10 00 Mr. E. A. Snivel V. 10 lo Mrs. (;. L. RIack •2.') 00 Mr. C. ('. Carroll :a) 00 Dr. Starkweather ■JO 00 E. L. Merritt r. 00 Mrs. W. R. Real. :. 00 Mrs. C. A.Starne ;» (M) J. S. Rradford. . 10 00 Mrs. rtlev .') IK) Mrs. E. H. TracN 10 00 Mrs. Hur^t ■_'."> 00 Mr. ( ha^. E. Hav 100 00 Mrs. M.R. Hay. UN) 00 WAVET :ly. Subscription ^ .T) Churcljes and Chapels ^G Schools 4 Baptisms — Infants • • - r •^^^** Adults "-— '^^8 Coutirmed '^'^" Communicants • • .>,341 Marriages '*'- Burials ^^'' Sunday Schools— Teachers and Scholars — 2.155 Total Oflfcrings ^'^>^.0V2 10 I ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE RT. REV. GEORGE E. SEYMOUR S. T. D., LL. D. Bishop of Springfield TO THE THIRTEENTH ANNUAL SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE. DECEMBER 3, 1890. ADDRESS. AVliat ideas do we, the cleroy and laity of the Diocese of Spi-iiigtield, assembled here in Synod, represent? What aeconnt can we ^ive of ourselves, if wo are asked, why we have eome together, what interests we are seeking to promote, and what fellowshi]) claims our allegiance? We are not politicians, we are not scientists, we are not ])hiU)sophers, we are not members of any order, or elub, or league of earth. What. then, it may be asked, are we? What do we re])resent? We answer, we are here because we are members of Christ, children of God, and inheritors of the kingdom of heaven. We ar(» here because we re])resent truths, into whi<'h we were born in ba])tism, and in which we live, and whi<'h have been entrusted to us, as a legacy, from the ])ast, and which we are to keej) undefiled, and hand on, in their integrity, to the future. This bodv of truth is the faith once delivered to the saints. It sums up the axioms of revelation, the ])rinci- ples which underlie the word of God. It is the marrow of Holy Scrii)turf». the sum and substance of what has, in sundiv times and divers manners, been su])ernaturally made known to the human i-ace. It is the Gosi)el, the good news, which the apostles received and preached, and which is called their "doctrine." It is enshrined in "the forui of sound words," which St. l\^nil taught St. Timothv, and which he bade him "hold fast." It is on our li]>s when we recite the creed of Thristendom. AVe have In^i-e an adecpiate explanation of our position. We are the possessors by iidieiitance. and the custodians of L'i.'ll BISHOP S ADDRESS. a realm of knowiedo-e which is the free gift of God. As the i)resent keepers and occupants of this trust, we are here to represent it, and administer it for the benefit of others and ourselves. Thisanswer, so sim])leandsoobvious, needs drawing- out into somedetail, forthe puri)()se()f defining more precisely and luminously our rehition to the prominent issues of the day. All knowledge, of whatever kind, nmy be clas- sified into two divisions— first, what may be called man's accpiisition, and second, what is God's gift. The first division is bounded by the limits of the material uni- verse, and practically applied, it relates to us here during our natnrnl life between birth and death. It is a mag- nificent domain: it reaches from the stars to the ani- malcuke which i)opula.te a dro]): it sweeps into the mysterious past in remote geological e])ochs: it grasps * the august future in foretelling the eclipses and occulta- tions of the centuries to come; it comprehends things old and new.— fire and water and air, trees and ])lants, and rocks and precious stones, birds and fish, and four-footed beasts, the works of man and the processes of nature, numbers and algebraic symbols and the sciences, which are based upon reason and the inmgination. It is, indeed, a splendid possession, and we may well, in a legitimate sense, feel proud of our pi'oprietorship in it. It attracts lis and interests us,— nay, often fascinates us, and pre- occupies our attention to the exclusion of all else, and it does so the more readily because it immediately concerns us now and here in food and raiment, and l)usiness and pleasure, and because, more especially, it has grown to its present immense proportions by our own labors in- dustriously and perseveringly ])rosecuted through the ages that are gone. The wealth of this kingdom,— the kingdom of man's knowledge,— lies before us, and while it is not ours in an absolute sense, still we may justify ourselves in thinking and giving expression to the thought that we have so large a share in its acquisition fl\ DIOCESE OF SPRIM; FIELD. O that we may, under implied limitations, call it ours. We acquired it,— we may say man's brain, man's hand and the sweat of man's brow, have achieved these splendid results which are summed up in the civilization of the nineteenth century. We contemi)late the termini, i)rime- val man, and ourselves,— Adam, with his apron of fig leaves or his coat of skins, and the latest achievement of inventive genius in the application of electricity. The interval between the expulsion from Paradise and the telegraph is a long one, but it presents throughout its entire length a steady advance on the lines of human progress. It is crowded with the victories of mind over mattei', and it discloses the trium])hal march of the will of man in subjecting to its control the forces of nature. We reach a true estimate of man's relation to this department of knowledge, when we recall the articles of our creed, that ''God is the maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible." He ci-eated the universe and filled it with his riches, some within reach, the remainder, and the larger part, behind bars and doors, hidden in the secret chambers. He poured over it His S])irit, and moved upon its dark waters and within its mysterious depths, and light and beauty shone from its face. God made man in his own image, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and he became a living soul. He crowned him with glory and honor in putting all things potentially in subjection under his feet. God bestowed u])on man powers and faculties and sympathies which brought him into essential relation with two worlds, the visible and the invisible, and thus enal)led him to see and read, if he would, in outward nature, a revelation of nature's God, behind and above and sepa- rate from nature. Thus nmn found himself. He awakened to conscious- ness within the walls of an enclosure, which surrounded a palace grander and greater than eye could measure 6 I?ISHOP S ADDRESS. or tlie mind rouM <»Tasp. Altliouf>li witliin the walls, and enjoyin*:.' access at once to some of the open and exterior chambers, he was at first virtually outside the palace. To unlock, to open, to enter, to exj)lore, to possess was the task mven him to do. The means with which to do the work, the faculties of mind, and lnvUth and stren<»th of body, were God's gift; the i)alace in its creation and furniture aner after chand)er has revealed its secrets, the de])ths have been ex])l()red, the heights have been scaled and man is within the palace, he has de- scended to its dungeons in geology, he has ascended to its loftv turrets in astronomv, he has counted its islands and measured its lontinents and oceans in geogra])hy, he has noted and classified its inhabitants with and without life in the varions departments of natuial his- torv, he has forced the wind and the water and heat and cold to tell their story of the weather in meteorology; he has drawn upon the store of secret and resistless forces to do his bidding in the applications of steam and electricity and the explosive ])ower of gases ; he has found out manv inventions: he has formulated his laws, de- veloped his mathematics, created the fine and useful arts, and now he stands confessedly within the palace, far within, and there lies around him, beneath him and above him, and within him the fields which he has ex- plored. A s])lendid ac(]uisition truly, and one of which man may well be proud. There is little ne^^d to stimu- late ourselves in this direction. We are only too prone to lift up our heads, and strut and swagger, as though our might and our hand had alone gotten all this. We would do v.ell to recollect that with all our progress we have often been very slow in our advances, in illustra- DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. < tion it is certainly humiliating to remark that while our latest achievements in the applications of electricity ex- cite the wonder and admiration of the age, this subtle occult force has been with us for six thousand years, it has been in the" air and water and earth, it has been man's constant and most intimate companion from tlie creation, and yet only now, at this late day. when hunmn history seems to be drawing to its close, has he been able to utilize in any way what has always been so near. Again human knowledge at the best and highest mark is imperfect, not only in the sense of being incom- plete, and must always be, since it is a growth, l)ut it is imperfect, as embi-acing much that is erroneous, and its fatality is that it must forever continue an alloy of truth and falsehood. The mistakes of one age are corrected by the next but it in turn transmits as many, if not more, to its successor, and so the heredity of error is handed on from generation to generation, and each as it succeeds falls under the delusion that it has purged out the dross from the pure gold, and struts, and swaggers like those who have gone before. Such is human knowledge, man's acquisition and ac- cumulation, covering for its subject matter the universe in which we live, and ourselves, as creatures, whose ex- istence falls within the limits of birth and death. It is bounded by the horizon of time, it does not, and it can- not, reach beyond the ])resent state of being, its enlarge- ment of territory is always on the same level, it has no elevations, no mountain-tops from which it can catch glimpses of what lies, or may lie, beyond death and the grave. It will be observed that all the discoveries, and inventions, which have ever been made within this sphere of knowledge, have not lifted man the breadth of a hair above the level on which creation placed him. This knowledge has answered questions without number, and solved perplexities, and removed difficulties, which were as the sand upon the shore for multitude; but all 8 HISHOP S ADDRESS. these questions, and all these perplexities and diffieulties related to earth, and the things of time and sense. There are other (piestions, and other perplexities and difficulties, which beset and trouble and torture man, but for these human kncjwledoe, with all its scope and pretentions, can afford no relief. It is utterly powerless to answer the incjuiry, '' If a nmn die, shall he live a^ain?" It is dumb, and must remain forever mute, when asked, "How can sinful man be cleansed fi-om ouilt?" No tele- scope, no nncroscope, no j)roblem of Euclid, no <»enius of poet, no skill of mechanic, no steam enjj^ine or tele- graph, or phonograph, will solve the difficulty or sug- gest a cure. These questions, and such as these, wrung from man's guilty heart by doubt and misgiving and anguish, bring into view the second division of knowledge, which is the direct gift of God. This is the gift of (lod, because man of and by him- self, with all the helps fui-nished by nature and supplied by his own faculties, could never reach out to it, and up to it, as he has done in the case of mere earthly knowlcilge. This s])here or field of knowledge we com- monly term revelation, because it has been supernatur- ally made known to man, and has not been acquired in the ordiuarv wav bv studv and reseai'ch and i)ersever- ing industry. Revelation rises out of natural knowledge and rests upon it as a basis, and is in reality in perfect harmony with it. Man and imture suggest revelation, make it anteccMlently probable that (iod will s])eak and reveal secrets, and make known His will. With levela- tion in possession new light is cast upon nature, and if we do not vet solve everv riddle and clear awav all mystery, still the darkness is so far dissi|)ated that we are thereby assured of the coming of the day, when we shall see and understand. Tidess (lod were communi- cating constantly with man, His doing so must be ex- ht hand." -'for as in in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive/' The instrumentalities of human <2,-enius and lea 1*11 in<»- are laid under (ontribution to arrav the divine messa<»e in the graceful lan-e of poetry, the severe diction of loo'ic, or the simple style of historic narrative. Thus the two fields of knowled<»'e, while absolutely distinct in origin, scope and purpose, lie side by side, and in God's intent are the complements of a perfect whole. The one leads up to, suo<»ests and demands the other, and the latter, when reached, explains the former and brings out its full meaning-, as praising (iod and showing forth His glory. The realm of human knowledge has its ministries and its nnnisters. Politics, trade, commerce, manufactures, law, medicine, the fine arts, the seats of learning, agri- culture, the lower industries in servile labor, artitlcial associations in orders, guilds and clnbs, such are the ministries of this majestic realm. And its ministers are a host innumerable as thev confront us evervwhere busv, busy, busy in the street and warehouse, on 'change and board of trade, in field and shop, on land and sea, in garb of sailor or soldier, lifting the tool or plying the DIOCESE OF SPKINGFIELD. 11 I pen, casting the net or digging in the mine, a grand array, a splendid exhibition of subjects rendering ser- vice, willing or unwilling, to the monarch whom they obey. These all represent the divers interests of this world, and they can give an account of themselves, as their profession or trade or occupation falls within the scope and perview of their mind or their senses. When we turn from these ministries and ministers to ourselves, who rei)resent the other and higher realm of knowledge, we find our^lves embarrassed with difficulties in vindi- cating our position from ignorance, prejudice, miscon- ception and avowed hostility. The account which we give of ourselves is that we represent (Jod^s Kingdom on earth. His Church, which has come to us by inheritance from the Apostles, that we teach their doctrine em- bodied in the creed, worship in association with them, celebrate their sacraments, and recite their liturgy or prayers. AVe are told that we are few in number, and insignificant in inffuence. Our answer is that it is not a question of numbers. We do not claim the victory be- cause we are few, and we certainly would not if we were the many. We would remind those, who are so satur- ated by secularity that they are inclined to measure even heavenly things by an earthly standard, that hitherto the secret of the Lord has been with them that fear Him, and their number has uniformly been the few, not the many. Noah and his family. Lot and his daughters, Joshua and Caleb, the seven thousand in Elijah's days hidden amid the hosts of Israel, the remnant so repeatedly mentioned by the later prophets, ^'the little ffock," as our Lord pathetically calls His disciples, the Christians of the first age everywhere spoken against, St. Athanasius in the fourth age alone against the world, the true re- formers in the later centuries few and far between. These in their day and generation were respectively the few, and not the many, and the secret of the Lord was with them. Mark we do not say that the secret of the Lord 12 BISHOP S ADDRESS. was with them because they were the few, but because they feared Him; but we do say that the i)robability raised by the liistory of the past is that it is the few, not the many, who keep (lod's commandments, and this is the outward and visible sioii of fearin<>" Him. To keep His commamhnents is to walk in His ways, to acce])t His inheritance and preserve it. and Imnd it on as we re- ceived it. pure and undefilpd, for the benefit of mankind. This is our vocation, our Heaveidy calling-, and to fol- low it, and stand steadfast for polity, and sacraments, and decency and order is not ])opular, is not likely to make us the many, but to continue us as the few. We accept the situation, and while we would gladly increase our numbers, still it must never be at the price of sur- rendering* God's commandments. We are upbraided with teaching and professing a creed, and are reminded that it is servile to subject ourselves to any form of belief, and especially when contrived and arranged by man. In re]>ly, we say that a creed is an absolute necessitv to everv science, and theolouv is the queen of sciences. She has her creed as well as physics, mathenmtics, law, art. It is an absurdity,— we beg par- don for using so strong a word, but it is the sim])le truth— it is an absurditv to ol)iect to a creed in reliiiion while it is fcnind in every other department of knowledge. We go on to affirm that the creed of riiristendom was not contrived nnd arranged by man, any nun-e than the Holy Scriptures were ci)nt rived nnd arranged by man. To object to the creed that it is huimui, because nmn's agency was employed in ])utting it in the shape in which it has been on the lips of believers since the days of the Apostles, is to find fault with the Bible for the same reason, since man's agency has benMi much more con- cerned in giving its ])resent form and arrangement to the Holy Scriptures than it has in moulding the creed. The creed is rooted in the Ba])tismal formula given in those vei-y words by our Lord himself, after he was risen DIOCESE OF SPRINCi FIELD. 13 ^ 1 from the dead. Much of the creed is repeated by St. Paul in his Epistles, and he undoubtedly refers to it as that form of sound words which he bade St. Timothy hold fast. The creed of Christendom is the systematic arrangement of the first principles of revelation, the axionrs of the faith, the truths which reach from crea- tion through life and death and hades to the consum- mation of'^all things. The Church, without a creed, would be like a State without a constitution, a science without principles, a ship without compass and rudder, a so-called organi2^ation without a charter. He who gave us the Holy Scriptures as the extended revelation of His will, and of the secret things which He was pleased to make known to man, gathered also out of those same Scriptures, or caused to be gathered out of those same Scriptures, the fundamental verities which He wished us to believe. St. Peter 'confessed this faith, in substance, when he said of our Lord, "I believe that Thou art the Son of :^Ian, and the Son of God." And Jesus declared of this conf<^ssion that flesh and blood had not revealed this truth unto him, but His Father in heaven. Even so the creed is the sum and substance of revelation, and it is the work of God. St. Paul calls it the Gospel, which he had received and which he preac^hed, and he goes on to (luote certain articles in the exact phrase- ology in which they have been handed down to us. The creed is our boast, it is our treasure, our Gospel. Our polity is next assailed, and we are charged with pride, arrogancy, bigotry and narrowness, because we will not discredit the ages, and give the lie to universal diristendom by allowing the validity of ministries which were never heard of for fifteen hundred years, and which can claim no higher authority than the men who de- vised these systems and for the most part whose names rest upon them. Here, again, the charge is most un- reasonable, since on their own principles, wherever official position protects, or represents a trust in secular affairs. 14 BISHOP S ADDRESS. they insist, as well «*is we. thnt the ottlcer duly comiins- sioned can alone dischar^ie the duties of the station, and they would resent it, as an attempt to ])lay the ini])ostor, if anv ordinary citizen undertook to art the part of the Governor of the State, tlie Mayor of the city, the Justice of the Peace, or the j)ayniaster of a railroad. The diffi- culty hir^ejy lies here, that very ninny, if not nenrly all, who make this accusation, have no conce|)tion of the Church as the Kin<»dom -of (Jod on earth, a <>oyernment duly or<»}nnzed with n head and subordinates, official functions nnd otticers to execute tluMii. commissioned and accredited by the Supreme Soyerei()()(1: it has no officers with a diyine commission, since there is no need of such a service, as there are no official acts to ])erform. Men mnke their own sacraments, such as they ai-e, mnemonic representations, or meaniuiiless i-ites nnd ceremonies. \\'itli this conception of the Chui-ch of (rod our ]K)sition must, indeed, seen] to them imrrow, exclusive, biii'oted ; it is easy enou<>h for them to receive all on ecpnd terms, since they cannot possibly lose oi- *com])romise anything, as they have nothinji' on their own theory to lose or compromise; but let us ask them in the intei-est of sweet charity to read into our system, sim])ly for the sake of understandinu" us, the princii)les which they admit un- flerlie civil <»"oyernment. corporations of every kind ad- ministerinnnizMtions of every sort, which involve the performance of official duties, let them rend this idea, with which they are so familiar in the expe!'iences of dnilv life, into our system. nnn ])ardons, or a DIOCESE OF SPKIXGFIELD 15 I \ stranger in a bank to put his name to cheques, or one who had no connection with a firm to receipt its bills. Observe we are not at present asserting that this theory of church polity is true. We are simply saying that we believe it to be true, and so believing we cannot stultify ourselves and surrender our position at the outset and then be expected to contend for it afterwards. We dismiss the charge as utterly unfounded in fact, and tell our friends, who mnke it in ignorance or mis- conception, that when they are prepared to affirm that all official stations are common property into which every one may intrude, we shall be ])repared to bear with patience their imputations, that we are narrow, ex- clusive, bigoted, because we refuse to allow (Jod's heri- tage, as we have been taught fi-om the l)eginning, to be invaded by strangers, and destroyed. The .Vpostle's in- junction is, "to s]ieak the truth in love.'' We would re- mind our brethren that one of the essential character- istics of truth is, that it is exclusive. It cannot be too things at once, it cannot ])lay at the game of give and take, it cannot conti-act or expand to suit the situation, it cannot be charitable, as the world understands charity, and compromise itself for popular applause, it is what it is, and nothing more nor less, nor can it be in ihe very nature of things. (Jod never asked of us through rro])liet or A])ostle thus to deal with truth, it were im- pious to indulge the supposition. But man does, and grows angry, antl heaps upon us abuse, when we de- cline, and brands us as narrow and bigoted. Wliat God recpiires of us is that we should speak the ti'utli in love. The matter, truth, is His. not ours, the manner, love, is ours. This He requires of us, that we should make known, teach, pi-each His truth in our love. The ni^ni- ner constitutes the field for the exercise of charity not the juritter. (Jod has fixed the metes and bounds of truth, with them we may not meddle, but we can con- trol our own tenq)ei* and spirit, and the words and^ax^ts IG IJISHOP S ADDHKSS. DIOCESE OF SFUINGFIELD. 17 which express our fpelino-s, and (lod hiys upon us the in- junction to do so in ])r{)chiiniin^- His truth, and to do it ahvavs in Iovp. Outside of these issues there is another, the conflict with infidelity. This is a broad term, and it includes vari- ties of opinion and ])ositi()n, but thcv may be conve- niently gTouped under comprehensive negations, or (/Jinsi negations as antagonistic to revelation, or the realm of God's truth. The ablest and most cultivated champions of unbelief have coined a word to describe their relation to God and His scri])tures, which has now become naturalized among us, ''agnostic.'' We may not trans- late it, " ignorant, '^ since the plain meaning of the term would be offensive, but as they choose to interpret it of themselves, it means those ''who do not know." The position of fdl these assailants of the higher knowl(Mlgp, which is a gift from above, is essentially negative, and of course its spirit of antagonism is quickened into fj-reater activitv and intensified as it encounters what is positive, and hence its bitterest lu^stility is excited against the Catholic Church. General vague assertions of heavenly (^loctrine infidelity' virtuallv ignores, as being scarcelv worth consideration, but when it encounters a polity organized under othcers and clainnng divine authority to administer sacraments and absolve sinners and teach doctrine, then its wrath waxes hot, and it declares war to the knife. We are the people who ])ref eminently pi'ovoke this wrath, l)ecause we represent those things which infidelity hates — not merely the Bible, but the institutions which the Bible involves — the Church, the ministrv, the sacraments, and beyond these, the formulated and compacted axioms of the Bible in the creed of Christendom. It was the /)7*e.S'- ence of our Lord which threw the possessed into par- oxvsms of phrenzv. and forced them to crv out. It is revelation in the concrete, in the incnnuition. the visible Church, the font, the altar, the liturgy, the audible ''I .11 believe — "it is this which arouses the devil in man to rage and swell and pour forth blas])hemy. We are es- pecially called upon to consider infidelity, because we, in our ]'e])resentative character as Churchmen, are hon- oi-ed with its in tensest antagonism. We can only (hnil with it now and here in a general way, and iniv- ini»s as to w here it is, and what are its metes and bounds. Throu" themselves, with variations, for centuries; throuiih the blackness of dnrkness in medieval barbarism and wickedness the diurch has come foi'th secure, and now she is in the midst of new trials unheard of and unknown hitherto, and we have better and more cogent reasons than our fnthers to be courageous, and in pa- tience await the results, with full confidence that the diurch will emei-ge from the mad effoi'ts now being nmde to remove land mai'ksnnd undermine foundations, stronger than she ever was before. P'irst, then, we have theChurch as ourtower of strength, whose maker and buildei- is (Jod. Stronger she must become, remember, in tlu^ estimation of the woild, as years run on, and she renmins unshnken. so tlint her bare existence is a wen])on of evidence, whose power in- creases with its nge. Ahead v the (liurch has lasted longer than all this world's dynnsties, and enij^ires, and kingdoms, and states. She is the survival of an age, which has left nothing else living on the earth. Classical anti(juity is dead, its rities are buried, its languages are no longer spoken. TIk^ (ios])el was preached, ba])tism was administered, the laying on of hands followed, and the believers continued steadfastly in the Apostles' doc- trine, and fellowshi}), and in breaking of bread, and in prayers when Tiberius was on the throne of the Qesars, the same Gospel is preached and the same government in Bisho])s, Priests, and Deacons shelters the same creed and sacraments, and worship still. There has DIOCESE OF SPKINGFIELD. 21 been no change as touching anything essential. Lan- guages have died, and new tongues have sprung uj), and new peo])les to speak them. The old order of things has vanished away and in succession have come a western hemis])here and modern thought and civilization, but tlie Church and her institutions remain unaltered, like her divine Head, who is the ''same vesterdav, to-day, and forever.'' As a living teacher the Church formulates her doctrine in a brief, co»nprehensive summary of elementary truths, which are the epitome of revelation, the metes and bounds of that realm of knowledge, which is the direct gift of (lod. In connection with her creed the Church presents her scriptures, the divine word, entrusted to her, as its witness and keeper, for the instruction of mankind. This bowk has grown in her hands fi-om small beginnings, and what must have seemed at first frag- mentary and disconnected documents, into a ])erfect whole, so that it has been called most felicitously the Book, the Bible. Its great ]nirpose is to reveal (iod's love to man' in developing the plan of redem])tion, and this is accom])lished in bearing witness to Christ, the author and finisher of our faith, the Saviour from sin, and the res- urrection and the life. The Bible in the hands of the Chui'ch becomes the living creature of prophecy with eyes within and without, it is alive to speak with many voices, and they grow in volume until they sound like the noise of many waters and their burden is gathered up into one note, "the testimony of Je- sus.'' It is alive to reveal many scenes, and to pass in review diyers persons and things, and histories and biogi-aphies, and at length to gather them together in one sublime picture with a grand central figure, and its related objects and surroundings, and present it to men, and when they look at it they see Jesus and His Church, and the sacraments, and over all the heavens opened and the redeemed within and the water of life I 99 F5ISHOP S ADDRESS. and the throne of (iod as tlie final vision of the Apooa- lypse of St. John. This is the o-reat ])nii)ose of the Bible in the eustodv of the riinreh, and in that she is and al\va\'s has been, and ahvavs will be, sneeessful. No hi- enouf»h to have any well defined ntjtions about anythin<»-, save «iToss material matteis and puisuits, and thus at length you i-each the end, and you have the ai-my stretchin<»- out before you and arinved on eitlier hnnd, far and wide. a<»-aiiist von. We say be not afraid: neithei- in itself noi- in its I'e- sourees is this infidel host to be dreaded. It is of the eai'th, earthv, its eathusinsm is <:enerrjted bv human ])nssi()ns, hatred, envy, and the feai* whi<-h is born of sin. its traditions are disaster and defeat on its old bat- tletiehls a^iainst the faith, its mnrcliin-ative position, which means destruction. This is th<^ infifh^rs vocation . to destroy. Transfer it from the s])her(» of faith to the field of sense and you can better iudjiv of its true clinr- acter and its claims for consideration. Destruction is an easv task, anv one. a cliild or an idiot, cnn desti-ov, labor and talent and skill are re(]uired to construct- Take the humblest dwelling- which shelters a ])oor family, an infant in its ]>lay may kindle the flame which burns it down. It is no art secure a. reputation beyond a nari'ow circle of admirers, while the incendiary, the robber, the muiderer is advertised by the newspapers, nnd (^njoys the t>ublicity and the excitement of a trial. The and)i- tion of low minds and deprayed characters is gratified at a little cost of time or talent by becoming; a des- troyer. The temple of Diana of the Ephesians was one of the seven wonders of the world. Two hundi-ed and twenty years wei*e em])loyed in its construction, and the genius of all i)r()-consnlar Asia was end)odied in its ma- jesty and beauty. This exquisite building, the pride of nmnkind, offered itself as the means of securing in its destruction to a man of small ca])acity and little in- fluence what otherwise he could not obtain, the hand- ing on his name, although associated with infamy, to future generations. Accordingly on the night on which Alexander the Great was born he deliberately set fire to the magnificent structure, and tlw^ name of Kratosti-atus, which otherwise would not have survived his own age, is i-ecorded on the page of history and finds its way into our school books. This illustrates the ease with which an infidel achieves a reputation. He has only to at- tack the Bible, to assail the faith, to call in question time-honored truths, and his fame, wdiether good or bad we will not say, is secured. There have been, and there are, infidels and infidels. There have been, and there are, able men, who haye had the dire misfortune to deny the faith, but the great nmjority of such are an ignoble crowd, whose notoriety has come to them, not from their own merit, but from the cause which they have espoused. It is indeed an ignoble trade to spend one's time, and employ one's talents, be they great or small, in seeking 2G JiLSHOP S ADDKESS. ' I 1 1*1 i: if* to pull down and destroy. Better a thousand times to convert a waste into a fruitful field than to devastate the land and make it a desolation. This easy sneress in winnin*^- a re])utation in the paths of infidelitv is due to another cause, the de])ravitv of the human heart. The devil came to our Saviour, and found nothin f(^ith but to lay waste and destroy, attract a lai-^er following- than the Master, and Ins A])ostolie ministi-y. Men will jKiy lar^e fees to hear the intidel declaimei- lecture, and ap- plaud his blaspliemy and ridicule of CJod and holy thin<»\s to the echo, while thev habituallv absent themselves from the Church, and i-efuse to listen to the<>ospel mes- sa«»'e, which is proclaimed without money and without price. The devil comes to them and finds a <2.*reat deal in them on which to fasten his hold and draossible, the ])atience of (Jod's elect, with his inces-sant assaults, but thei'e will be an end, when the Lord will reveal Himself at the last o-reat day, "and every eye shall see Him, and every tonoue confess that He is Lord to the ^lory of (iod tiie Father." Meanwhile we, the little band, who re])resent the realm of divine knowledo-e, nnd its applied truth in lu-actical Christianity, the diureh and its sacraments, and means of orace, we, the three hundred, hemmed in by th(^ hosts of ALdian, we need have no fear: these frail bodies, these pitchers of clay, have within them the bui'uincr lamps fed with the oil of (Jod's Spirit, and we have the trum])ets whose blast is the divine messa<»-e of salvation from the invisible kinodom, it is the voice of revebition. We have addressed you on this theme, dear brethren of the clei-oy and laity, because, as a loyal officer of our Su}>reme ^Faster, we would ai'ouse you from lethargy, we would stimulate you to exertion, we would give 3^011 an insight, if we can, into the real issue at stake in our land and on the earth. Nothing less is in peril than Christianity, and the institutions which rest upon Chris- tianitv, the familv, societv in its best estate, the sanctitv of oaths, the majesty of law, the temporal as well as the eternal well-being of the race. Nothing short of posi- tive Christianity can stand the shock of infidelity. No milk and water religion, that is gush and sentiment, that is apologetic, and dare not affirm any tinith as real, substantive truth, no such weak, flabby, miserable caricature of the Gospel will prove of any avail in the shock of a conflict which will let loose the forces of hell. In the event, believe us, dear brethren, they may be our last words tct vou, there is no alternative between infi- delity, if not in its extremest form, atheism, still next to it, as bare, bald deism, and the Catholic C^iurch. All other and intermec4iate positions ai'e simply stages of transition where men nmv seem to linger for a vear or for a generation, but they are all the while drifting, un- consciously, it mav be, to themselves and others, but still moving in the direction of the denial of revelation, or the acceptance of the Catholic Church, hi view of these facts, let our words sink deep into your hearts, dear brethren, when we beg you to be men in I'eligion, as you are in secular affairs, in politics, and money getting; be men in religion, and give the Church of your best in the devotion of your time and talents, and means, to strengthen her in our borders, to build her up, to spread her influence. Let our Diocese be conspicuous for its men, who understand what they represent, and feel their responsibility, and in consequence, with God's help, striv^e to do theii* dutv. Now we turn to a few practical matters which lie in the direction of what we have been saying as calculated to help to promote and make more efficient the mis- sionai'v work of our Diocese. The conviction has been growing upon us for several years that the extent of this Diocese is l)eyond the capa- m BISHOP S ADDUESS. bility of any man to <>ivt' it adeqnatp snpei'vision and care, and administer its affaii-s in such a way as to meet the rensonable dcmnnds of the immense ])opulation which is end)raced within its hounds. Were square miles tlie only consideration we would not su<»'^*est assistance, but it is sfjuare miles swarmino* with people. We have sixty count if\s, several of them nenrly ns L-irn-f' ;is tlip Stutp of llhode Ishuuh and most of them fir/rc as Liraf ;ts unv En()rti()n of our Stnte, and must continue such for manv ^ears to c(jme. Two weeks annually is not a larj^e allownnce of time for the cliief missionary to visit the townships of a county, seek to become ac(piainted with the lendin<:" citizens, ])lant the cross where it is not known. ])reach in the churches nnd school houses, and seek to establish and build up missions in the laro:er cities. Were such an amount of time, two weeks, mven to each countv of ourjurisdiction in continuous visitation, when we reached the end, two years and sixteen weeks would have ela])s;Hl since we beo-an, and we would have had no i-est, but would have been steadilv prose<-utin<>" our Inbors during- the entire interval. If allowance be made for necessary cessation from duty during- the heated term of summer, full three years would be occuyued in making; the ciiTuit of the Diocese. A Bishop's duties do not end with hohbu^- visitations and prenchino-, he has an immense correspondence, ours amounts to over three tliousand letters each vear, he has to bear the burden of the care of all the Churches, and the anxieties which are incident to the administi'a- tion of manv interests, various and often conflictino:. We have now nearly two millions of people distributed over this immense region within whose reach the Church ought to be speedily brought. What one man is equal DIOCESE OF SPIUNCi FIELD. 31 « ■* to such a task? AVho is able to oversee, as the Lord has put us in charge to do, without assistance, such a field? It must be remembered, that if it be said a young and vigorous man could do the work, we venture to doubt it, but granting the truth of the suggestion, we beg to say that we are no longer young, and the na- tural force is abating. It must l)e remembered that the Diocese is <>rowin<»' awav from us bv reason of the in- crease of necessary woik, while we are growing away from our al)ility to do the work by reason of advancing vears. The interval between the work and the work- man is constantly widening and a point must soon be reached when either the work or the workman must seriously suffer. The work can only be propei'ly and ade(]uately done at the expense of the workman's health, perchance Jiis life, or the workman can spare himself only at the cost of neglecting his work. How can a conscientious IMsho]) leave his work undone? How can he endure to live, and know that his duties, invol- ving the eternal weal of hundreds, are unperformed? He cannot and hence your l^isho]) comes to you and asks you to make jjrovision for relief in order that God's heritage may not suffer. The relief sought cannot be immediately secured. Time must ela])se before an additional Bishop can be obtained in accordance with any plan, which may be suggested. We should ourselves prefer the division of our immense iurisdiction, and the erection of a new Diocese, but the probability of making such an arrangement is too re- mote to engage our attention at present. The plan of an assistant Bishop is feasible. The canon has been so amended, as to remove almost entirely the objections which were formerly felt, before the change was made, to taking action under its provisions. There are difficulties in the way, we are well aware, in securing the means for the support of another Bishop, and the man who will accept the labors, and hardships, and in- H2 HISHOF* S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 33 #> I* * adfMniate support, at the best, which would be offered. But these are matters for future consideration nud must be dealt with by ourselves. Pieliniiiiary to our action, we must obtain the consent of the (Jeneral Church to our choosino- an assistant P>ishop as prescribed by canons, when such relief is asked for by renson of extent of Diocese. (Dioest Title 1. Canon 10, Ji V.) At the earliest, in the event of our obtainin:en- erous support would not be wanting to sustain us in our effort, still we had our misgivings as to whether we would be able to justify our claim for patronage by the attractions of our periodical. We may speak without much reserve in reference to the character of ''The Dio- cese of Springfield," since the credit of its success, as an unusually able and successful journal of its kind, is mainly due to its efficient and able editor, the Archdea- con of Springfield. The labor of editing and distributing, when printed, such a paper is very onerous. This he has cheerfully contributed besides using freely his facile ])en to enrich its columns with valuable articles. Our thanks are due to the editor, and the many brethren, who helped to launch the paper-, if we may employ the simile, by procuring subscribers and to lighten the labors of Dr. Taylor by communications of great merit. Our paper has been highly commended outside of our Diocese and Church, and even secular journals have bor- rowed from its columns. But aside from its high literary character, ''The Diocese of Springfield" has already proved of very great service to our work. It has brought the distant members of the family near together, it has introduced them to each other and led them to take interest in each other. The Diocese begins to know —3 34 IHSHOP S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 35 itself, and, in eonsf^qnence, to think about itself as a "svhole. The missionary sj)irit is aroused and stimulated, and all the a^zeneies of work are cjuiekened with renewed energy and life. We become move widely known abroad, and the knowled<»-e impnrted is of sueh a kind as places us on a footing of comparative intimacy with our neigh- bors. Our pa|)er is, indeed, a great help. May we not ask some of our laity, who are able to do so, in case our balance sheet at the end of the first year shows a small deficit, in vitnv of tin* fact that the paper has done so well, to place in the hands of the indefatigable editor the means to li(piidate the debt? Few enterprises of the kind, from a financial point of view, have done so well and nmde so good an exhil)it at the t^id of their first year as our Diocesan ])a])er. Not behind the most efficient of our friends in zeal and labors for the causeof missions is the Woman's Auxiliary. In the Church at large, under the management of ^liss Julia C. FiUiery. this institution has grown to be a most important factor in furnishing suppli(\s to missionaries all over the United States in money, clothes, books, and useful articles for the household. It has lent a h(»lping hand to us during many years, and clergymen, and their wives and childi-en. have had abundant reason for gratitude to the Woman's Auxiliaiy^ for large and well filled boxes, whose contents have brightened their homes, and arrayed their persons in garments substantial and comelv. Our Diocesan branch of the Auxiliarv directed bv its untiring and versatile Secretary is rapidly winning its ^vay to a conspicuous status among the sister branches. It^deserves our heartiest encouragement and support. We hail the coming of thellev. \V. W. Dlatchfordand Mr. Ford to our Diocese, to take charge of our Pekin Cathe- dral gi-ammar school, with great gratification. Their standing as gentlemen of culture and refinement, their long experience in educational work elsewhere, and their purpose to deserve success by perseverance in their laboi's and efforts, assure us that our Diocese has made a great acquisition in the settlement of these most excellent young men among us. We give them a loving welcome, and we ask for them your patronage, feeling confident that you could not place your sons in safer and nu)re capable hands to prepare them for coJlege or business. We live in the hope of reopening our schools at Mat- toon and Mt. Carmel. The delay is due to the difficulty of finding the teacher with the courage and the capital to make the venture of a tiial. We are i-eady to co-()p- erate and bear our share of the burden with anv well- t tried and responsible persons, who will offer themselves tor the glorious work. It is a task of more than a day or a year to succeed. Progress is retarded, nay, well foun(ied claims for success are often disregarded by the apathy and worse than indifference of our. people in re- fusing their patronage to a better school in their own neighborhood, and sending their children to an inferior institution at a distance. This course is suicidal, it kills, so far as they can do it, tlieii^ own benefactor, foi- a good school is a benefactor to a neigld)orhood, to old as well as young. Such a course is eminently selfish, since on account of some whim or caprice or associa- tion, which is purely personal, it disregards the public good, and helps to pull down and shut up the excellent school at home by denying it the patronage which is its due. In the educational work of our Diocese there nevei* has been anything brighter or better than St. Agatha's School. It is this still. Wonderfully well quahfied for the work by character and natural gifts and acquired accomplishments, the Principal made St. Agatha's School from the first one of the best schools for girls and young ladies in our land*. Our people have been slow to recog- nize the I'are excellence of the school, and the neglect of Jiome patonage has retarded its growth, and tried the 36 lilSHOP S ADDRESS. patience and the courage of those most deeph' interested in its success. Is it too much to ask our friends at present, not for endowments or '.•ifts, thouart- meuts has grown rapidly. The school is crowded with pupils. The services are well attended, and the worshij) is reverent and hearty. A suri)liced choir has been or- ganized, and a Deacon, (coloi-ed,) most highly commended by his former Bishop, has been secured to help in the school and cliurch work. The (Jeneral Hoard of Missions most magna nimonsly and generously, at the joint re- quest of all the heirs and ourselv(»s. rehnciuished their claim upon the Allis becpiest in favor of our St. Michael's Mission. The amount is f 3,003. 01, and it is to be devoted to the erection and furnishing a rectorv for the mission, to be forever known as the A His Memoiial Rec- tory, in honor of the donor. This glorious work of seeking to give the Gos])el in the fullness of its bless- ings to our colored brethren is an obligation which rests u]»on us as a duty to (iod and our country, as well as to the poor negro himseU". We rejoice that we have nmde so promising a beginning, and we congratulate our Diocese that we have thus far been so signally blessed in our efforts to place on a solid basis our St. Michael's Mission, Cairo. We hope soon to see other missions like it in other cities of our Diocese. We have much to sa}^ about other fields of noble en- deavor, as East St. Louis, with its faithful missionary^ DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 37 and his monthly ])aper loyal and true; Collinsville and its devoted Rector: Paris, and Champaign, but we must forbear. Time fails us and your patience w^ould be Avearied. Besides, if our itinerary is appended to our address, you will hnd each point as we visited it in the course of the year brought under review'. A w^ord of sympathy is due to Alton. An unusual calamity, a land slide, \vrecked the new and beautiful Rectory of St. Paul's not yet paid for, and overwhelmed the Parish a])])arently with accumulated burdens of debt. At first the people seemed paralysed in the face of such a crushing disaster, but they soon aroused them- selves to meet their responsibilities, and addressed themselves with a spirit of courage and self-denial, to replace their Rectory, at the cost of a large expendi- ture of money, and n still larger tax upon their* patience. The devoted Rector, his vestr}', and peo[)le are to be congratulated upon this result. The effect of their self- denial will prove a blessing, and they will be strength- ened s])irituallv bv their trials. We pass from misfortune to speak of death. It has dealt mercifully with us during the past twelve months. But still while it has taken comparatively few^ from among our immediate circle of friends, they were pre- cious in our sight, and we feel their loss. The name of one clergyman, a venerable I^resbyter, disappears from our list. The Rev. James Wells Coe died at Danville, on the 23rd of February last, at the age of 74 years. He served the Church long and use- full v as missionarv and rectoi* both in the East and West. When infirmity incapacitated him for active parochial duty, he filled for some years, with credit to himself and advantage to the public, the ])ost of city librarian in Danville. The Rev. Mr. Coe's name will awaken pleasant associations with many, who knew and respected him in the several fields of ministerial duty, 38 BISHOP s addrp:ss. i t ■ wliicli he profitably filled, before old age compelled him to retire from active labor. A layman has been taken from ns whom we shall greatly miss, and whom we shall uevin- forget. He was a man whose station in life was humble, a carpenter by trade, but he was a good man, whose whole heart seemed to be devoted to his Master's service. He was very modest and retiring, he had no religion to talk about, but it made itself known in active and self denying usefulness, and a holy life. His home was De- catur, and his name was Heni-v M. Palen. Another layman whom we valued hiohly lias been stricken down bv death since this address was be<2:un, Mr. Francis Wicks, of Maroa. He was a Churchman strong in his convictions of truth and fearless in their advo- eac}'. He has been foi- years a (.*andidate for Orders on our list, and hoped some day to be admitted to the Diaconate. The Orphanage of the Holy Child, of which his devoted sister, Mrs. Slaughter, has been for years House Mother, will greatly miss our friend. He remem- bered the children often each year in goodh' and much needed gifts. The shaft of death has lately laid low in the grave one of our Bishops, the Rt. Rev. Dr. John Watrus Beck- with, of Georgia. The l)l()w was sudden and unexpected to all his friends. Dr. Beckwith had not vet attained the age and condition which associate one in men's thoughts with death. He was not yet sixty years old, and he was stalwart in form, strong in voice, and apparently of vigorous constitution But as in a moment paralysis touched the mysterious chords of life, and the strong man bowed beneath the stroke, and struggled for a little space and yielded up the ghost. Bishop Beckwith was widely known as an eloquent preacher, and in his own Diocese as a firm administrator, and fearless advocate of what he- held to be the truth. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 39 He will be missed in our home circle of Bishops. The going out of one so young, and with such frightful sud- denness, from earth to his account, is a fruitful advent lesson to us all, and not least to your Bishop, who, with these words, bids you for the time an affectionate farewell with the invocation upon you and yours and our beloved Diocese of the choicest blessings of Ahnight^^ God. i f I )f Detailed Account of Visitations and Acts. The f()ll()\vi]i<2: is an acoouiit of the places visited and acts ])erfornie(l by iis from Deeember 4tli, ISHl), to De- eeniber 3(1, 1890. the interval included between the twelfth and thirteenth Synods of the Diocese of Sprinjitield : A. D. 1889. Decemj51:.u .) — 77uo%s(/(r.v. 10 a. m. We proi^ided at the meeting of the Diocesan Board of Missions, in the Guild Hall of the Pro- Cathedral. The organization was effected by tlie election of the llev. Dr. Dresser as Secre- tary and Treasurer, and appropriations were made to the amount of $1,775, being an excess of $(525 over th<' preceding year. The Rev. Dean Harrison acted as Secretary pro tern., in the necessary absence of the Rev. Dr. Dresser, and the Board made arrangements for Missionary meetings during tlie yached, and assisted by the Rev. Dean Dresser as Epistoh'r, and the Rev. Dean Molineux as Gospeler, we celebrated tlu' Holy Eucharist. An elegant collation was provided by the ladies in an adjoining hall, after the conclusion of the services. We heartily congratulate the gtxxl people of ThomaslK)ro on the ac' interesting. Decemhek 2'J— Sunday after ChriMtmas. Springfield. Pro-Cathedral, 11 a. m, We preached, and the Rector celebrated. 7:30 p. m., Christ Church, Rev. F. W. Clampett, Rector, after Evensong by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed Id. The church was crowded with a congregation, who set^ned to be deeply interested and impressed bv the solemn services. The Mission which was lately held in the Parish by the Rev. Prof. Du Vemet has doubtless ^ young man, in the Pro- Cathedral and pronounced the benediction. January 3— Friday. Springfield, 7:30 p. m., St. John's Chapel. After Evensong by the Priest in charg(\ the Rev. H. B. Goodyear, we preached,, and confirmed one. The Rev. Mr. Goodyear has accepted a call to St. Paul's Church, Alton, in our Diocese, and hence, though we must part with him as our Missionary in Springfield, we hope soon to meet htm as our Rector in Alton. January 4.— Saturday. Springfield, Pro- Cathedral, 10:30 a. m. We at- tended the funeral or ^Ir. Wm. P. Thayer, and pronounced the benediction. January 5— Second Sunday after Christmas. Springfield, Pro-Cathe- dral, all day, 11:00 a. m. We celebrated the Holy Eucharist, the Rector preaching ; 7:30 p. m., after Evensong by the Rector, we preached. January i>— Epiphany. Monday. Springfield. Attended early cele- bration in Pro-Cathedral ; 2:00 p. m., met committee representing the-Mis- sion of the Holy Cross, Jerseyville, on business relative to the erection of a Rectory. The prospects of the Mission are very bright a«d encouraging. January 1— Tuesday. We issued letters dimissoiy in favor of the Rev. C. B. Perry, M. A., to the ecclesiastical authority of the Diocese of Ten- nessee, and sent accompanying documents. January S—Wedriesday. Chicago. Western Theological Seminary. Meeting of th«? Provincial Synod of Illinois, under the presidency of Primus, the Bishop of Chicago. 10:30 a. m., celebration of the Holy Eucharist, in the Chapel of the Seminary, by the Primus. We attended the business st^ssion of the Synod, from 11:30 a. m. to 1:00 p. m., and from 2:30 to 5:00. These meetings convince us that we are feeling our way back to primitive custom, and that our strength will be multiplied many fold when we leave our present diocesan isolation, and associate together as mani- festly dioceses did in the days of the blessed Ignatius, the Martyr of An- tioch. He was evidently a Metropolitan, and was recognized as a Primus among the Bishops of his neighborhood. Our children a few years hence will look back with wonder at our slowness to sieze upon and apply Apos- tolic principles, January d— Thursday. Springfield. 9:30 a. m. We said Matins in the Pro- Cathedral. January 12— First Sunday after the Epiphany: East St. Louis, 7:30 a. m. We attended the Holy Eucharist in St. Mary's Chapel and received, the Rev. W. H. Tomlins, priest in charge, celebrating. 11 a. m., St. Louis, St. Mark's Church, Rev. Wm. Herbert Assheton, Rector. After Matins by the Rector, we preached. The offering was very kindly given to our Mission in East St. Louis. We were the guest of Mr. Gains Paddock until Even- song. He belonged to us when we came to the Diocese of Springfield, but St. Louis captured him, and still holds him. It is a great pleasure to visit him and his charming family in their captivity. At 4 p. m. a tempest of 44 VISITATIONS AM) ACTS. wind and rain visitod us, devplopinf? into a cyclone not far awav from us and nvsulting in the destruction of life and property. 7:30 p. ra. St. George's Church, the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Holland, Rec- tor. AftiT Evensong by the Rector and his son, the Rev. R. A. Holland, Jr. , we preached before the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. The church, contrary to our expectation, notwithstanding the terrible and disasttousstonn, was well filled. Again the off«'ring was devoted to our St. Mary's :SIission, East St. Louis. The dear good Rector, in a few well chosen and forcible words, commended the devoted and persevering missionary, the Rev. Wm. H. Tomlins, to the .synipatliy and support of the congregation. We passed the night under the hospitable roof of the Rector, and we found that all the family— boys as well as giils— were actively engaged In Church work. The pleasure of our evening was greatly enhanced by a call from the liishop of Missouri and liis wife. It was indeed a genuine source of comfort to see and confer with our dear Brother, and we regretted the evening was well nigh speject is to aid the institution in its infancy, and help build it up as destined, under God we believe, to supply our Dioceses grouped around Chicago, with clergy well trained spiritually, intellectually and practically for the work of the sacred ministry. Anoth(^r purpose, more l)ersonal, influences us in devoting so much time and labor to the Semi- nary It is in that way we are enabled to help sustain our own candidates for Holy Orders while they are pursuing their studies, and thus we are directly doing our best to provide missionaries for our many vacant fields, which are crying out to us for men. Our theological education fund is so lament- ably small, that it cannot be depended upon to furnish the fourth part of a single student's support. Hence we have no resource but to earn money ourselves for this necessary obligation, which presses upon us. We c^inTiot disallow such a claim. January 30— Thursday. Chicago. Western Theological Seminaiy. Two lectures. February 2— Feast of the Purification of the B. V. M. and Sepluage- sima Sunday. Lincoln, Church of the Holy Trinity, now vacant. 10:30 a. m. w^e said Matins, Litany, preached, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7:30 p. m. we said Evensong and preached in the same Church. It is a great trial to a Bishop to have his Parishes vacant. He knows what his dear people are losing, and in proportion, as he cp.rriesthem in his heart, 46 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 47 does he suffer, when he thinks of them as Sunday succeeds Sunday, and season succeeds season, and there are no pubhc sen-ices, no sermons, no Eucharists, no shepherdincj of the sheep and lambs. Alas ! the fault is not aU on one side. The harvest is plenteous, but the true hearted laborers are few. Our faithful people at Lincoln have tried, and their courage has not failed. Our visit well repaid us. Febbvxry 4:— TueMday. Chicago. Western Theological Seminaiy. Two lectures. Febrt:ary 5— Wednesday. R=.ntoul, St. Paul's Church. We were in attendance at the meeting of the D(?anery of Bloomington, convened at Ilan- toul, under the Presidency of the Rev. Dr. D. W. Dresser, the Dean. At 3 p. m., after a short service in St. Paul's Church, we delivered an ad- dress explanatory of our system of Archdeaconri«>s and Deaneries, in the absence of the Essayist, the Rev. M. M. Goodwin, of Decatur, who was detainefl by a death in his parish. 7 p. m., Missionary senice. We presided and introduced the Rev. Mr. Pond, of Danville, and the Rev. Mr. Lewis, of Blwminglon, who delivered most excellent addresses, which bore such hannonious relation to each ottier that it was mad(^ quite easy for us to follow ^rid sum up what had been said in the stirring appeal wliich our blessed Lord makes to us when He asks, " Why stand ye here all the day idle?" We heartily commend these Deanery meetings as profitable alike to clergy and laity. The social element helps much, as we found in the de- lightful company assembled on ouramval at the house of Mr. Moore, where the generous parishioners had provided ample refreshments, and where we lingered to exchange greetings with so many old friends, not only of Ran- toul, but also of Thomasboro and Champaign. We return's together, it makes them nearer and dearer to each other. So it is with us, the Bishop of Milwaukee and the Bishop of Springfield. February U— Friday. Chicago. Western Theological Seminary. Two lectures. February IG— Qui h quag esima Sunday. Carrollton. Trinity Church. 11 a. m., we said Matins, preached and celel)rated the Holy Eucharist. 3:30 p. m., at special service we baptized two infants, boys, Herrick Hopkins Harwood and Alfred Henry Johnson. 7 p. m., same Church, we said Even- song and preached. Here, again, an earnest, excellent people only need a zealous Pastor to enable them, with God's blessing, to advance from strength to strength until they will possess the ability to support amply all the necessary appliances of parochial work, and become a power in our Diocese. February 17— Monday. Jerseyville. Church of the Holy Cross, vax^ant. 7.30 p. m., after Evensong said by the Rev. Wni. W. Estabrooke, M, D., of the Diocese of Arkansas, we preached. The congregation was large, and the people are united. They are moving to build a Rectorj- on their Church lot. We wish them success, since a Rectory is a solid endowment for a Parish or Mission, and helps to bring a Pastor into residence among his people, and keep him there, which is his place. We were the guest of our dear friends, Judge Bagley and his wife. February IS— Shrove Tuesday. . Alton. St. Paul's Church. We in- stituted the Rev. Horace B. Goodyear into the Rectorship of this Church. Morning prayer was said at 10 o'clock, the Institution office followed, and we preached, the Rector celebrated the Holy Eucharist and gave the benediction, as it is prescribed in the office, and the people of his flock 48 VISITATIONS AND Af'TS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 49 gathered in large numbers around him to wish him " God speed." This office, when discreetly used, is most helpful in ever\' way. We say, when discreetly used, because we feel that it is of so veiy solemn a character that unless there is a reasonable expectation that the connection of Pastor and flock is likely to continue for a long time, it would be better for all con- cerned that the clerg\'man slu)uld not be instituted. In Uie present in- stance our pleasure was not qualified by any misgiving as to the propriety of its use. There is eveiy prospect that our bi'loved Brother, Goodyear, is entering upon a Rectorship, which will b«' as lasting as it will be useful and honorable. May God's blessing rest abundantly upon Priest and peo- ple. An elegant collation wjis sened in the R»}ctory under the supersision of Mrs. Gray, and a delightful reception was ' 11th, 1731, as the birthday of our Washington was reck- oned, when he was bom, became the 22d of Februaiy, 1732, as we now ob- sene it. Hence our present New Year's day was unknown to our ancestors of the date of George Washington's birth, and until he was twenty years of age. February 2?*— First Sunday in Lent. Pekin, St. Paul's Church. The Rev. Chas. H. Bohn, Rector, 10:30 a. m. After Matins and Litany said by the Rector, we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. At 3 p. m. we ■visited and addressed the Sunday School. We found the school in a ver>' encouraging condition. We congratulate the Rector and his associc^tes on their meritorious work. It will pay well to embed the principles of the Catechism in the minds of children. These will bear fruit in after years in intelligent Clfurchmen, who will be able to give a clear and satisfactory account of their position, and to state without hesitation which are the old paths and why they walk in them. 3:30 p. m., same Church. After Even- song by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed three. The earnest Rector has done well in a veiy hard field, and we sincerely hope that his people will hold up his hands, and enable him to remain, and, with the help of God, succeed in placing this Parish firmly on its feet. One fact made us sad in Pekin, this was the knowledge that we were, for the last time, the guest of Mr. A. B. Sawyer and his charming family. They ex- pect to remove in April to Saljb Lake City. The daughters were educated in our St. Agatha's School, and we have known the household since first we came to our Diocese. We shall miss them all ver>^ much. February 24 — Monday. Feast of St. Matthias. We recei^'ed the Rev. William Wilmot Estabrooke, M. D., Presbyter, on letters dimissor^' from the Diocese of Arkansas. February 25— Tuesday. Springfield. Pro- Cathedral. We said Matins and Evensong, and gave meditation after each. The Rector was away in attendance on the funeral of the Rev. Jas. W. Coe, at Danville. It was our regret that engagements prevented our presence as a mar"k of respect to our deceased Presbyter. February 26 — Wednesday. Chicago. Western Theological Seminary. Gave two lectures. February 27 — Thursday. Chicago. Western Theological Seminary. Two lectures. February 28— Friday. Chicago. Western Theological Seminjiry. Two lectures, and in chapel, at noon, we gave a meditation to the students. March 2 — Second Sunday in Lent. Milwaukee, Wis. St. John's Church, Rev. Dr. Dean Richmond Babbit, Rector, 10:30 a. m. We preached, celebrated the Holy Eucharist, and with the kind permission of the Bishop of Milwaukee, we ordained our candidate, Mr. AlUm Grant Wilson, Deacon. The Rector and the Rev. Dr. Ashley assisted in the service, the former presenting the candidate. The Rev. Mr. Wilson has been, since October last, assisting the Rev. Dr. Babbitt in the laborious work of his growing Parish, and at the same time receiving instruction, practical and intellec- tual, for the work of the ministry. We consider the arrangement a most excellent one for our Deacon, w^ho will, we are sure, be much more useful and efficient when he comes to us, by reason of his association with our beloved friend and brother, the Re.v. Dr. Babbitt. 7:30 p. m., All-Saints' Cathedral. After Evensong by the Very Rev. Dean Williams, the Rev. Dr. Ashley, and the Rev. Canon St. George, we preached. Much to our regret 50 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. the Bishop of Milwaukee was absent on a visitation. The new Dean, an old friend, we greeted with a hearty welcome in his new sphere. M.utcH 4— Tuesday. Chicago. Western Theological Seminar>\ Two lectures. March b—WedneHday. Springfield, 9:30 a. m., Pro- Cathedral. After Matins, gave a meditation. March (>— Thursday. Springfield, 9:30 a. m., Pro- Cathedral. After Matins, gave a meditation. March 7 -Friday. Kantoul. St. Paul's Church. 7 p. m., after Evensong by Dean Dresser, we preached. We were indebted to Mr. and Mrs. Cham- berlin for a pletisant and profitable afternoon at their cosy and hospitable home. March d— Third Sunday in Lent. Champaign, Emmanuel Church, the Eev. Dr. Dresser, Dean of Bloomington, Missionary in charge. 7 a. m., as- sisted by the Dean, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 10:30 a. m., after ^latins and Litany by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed eight. 7:30 p. m., same church, alter Evensong by the Rector, we preached. This Mission, under the wise an 1 faithful managem 'nt of the Rev. Dr. Dresser, steadily advances from strength to strength, and at each successive visitation we note some improvement. A new organ rendered necessar\^ a new organ chamber, and both greeted us wlien we entered the church. We congratulate the Pastor and people on their happy relations and their im- proved condition. Very soon we feel confident Emmanuel Mission will bo self-supporting. March 10— yfonday. Mansfield, Piatt County, 1:30 p. m., in the house of Mrs. Mansfield, after a brief sei-vice by the Rev. Dr. Dresser, we con- firmed in private her daughter-in-law, who was ill. We made a short ad- dress. 3 p. m., Christ Church, after an appropriate service by the Rev. Dr. Dresser, we confirmed and addressed three. 7:30 p. m., after Evensong by the Rev. Dr. Dresser, we preached in the same church to a verj- large congregation. We were courteously enteitained by Mr. John Warren, and returned at midnight to Champaign. March U— Tuesday. Champaign, 9:45 a. m., attended by invitation the service in the Chapel of the University, and made an address to the stu- dents. The sight was inspiring to look down upon such an aggregate of young life, fresh and eager, with the future before it. We felt a powerful drawing to the youths and maidens, and we could not but be in earnest in striving to impart to them thoughts which would be of permanent and abiding benefit 7 p. m., Thomasboro, St. Thomas' Church. After Even- song by the Rev. Dr. Dresser, we preached to a large congregation. We were surprised to find so many women as well as men in attendance, since the condition of the roads seemed to be almost impassable. The zeal of Thomasboro evidently will be restrained by no hindrances. We returned £dtei' midniglit to Champaign. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 51 March V2— Wednesday. Philo, 7:30 p. m. After Evensong by the Rev. Pr. Dresser, w^e preai^hed. We occupied the Methodist Church, which Avas kindly placed at our disposal by the Pastor and Trustees. The congre- gation was very large and seemed to be deeply interested. We were the guests of Mr. B. F. Tabler and his wife, and w^e cannot forbear saying that we wish we could multiply such people by the thousands in our Diocese. They recognize as a sacred duty the obligation of giving as God prospers them for the support of His Church March V^— Thursday. Tuscola, St. Stephen's Church, 7:30 p. m. After Evensong by the Rev. Dr. Dresser, we preached to a crowded congregation. There are a faithful few here, wiio might be multiplied into a multitude had we a self-denying Priest, who would go to such a place and work as unto the Lord, and not unto men. Our visit to Tuscola will long be remembered by us as full of encouragement. We spent the entire night in our journey to Springfield. March U— Friday. Springfield, 9 :30 a. m., Pro- Cathedral. After Matins by the Rector, we gave a meditation. Received notice of the acceptance by tlie Diocese of Tennessee of our , Letters Dimissory, etc., given to the Rev. C. B. Perr>\ March 15— Saturday. Springfield, Pro-Cathedral, 9:30 a. m. After Matins we gave a meditation. We left at 3:50 p. m. for Cairo and amved at 2 a. m. March IQ— Fourth Sunday in Lent. Cairo, Church of the Redeemer, the Ven. F. P. Davenport, D.D., Rector. 1 1 a. m. After Matins and Litany we preached. 3 p. m., we visited St. Michael's Sunday School (colored) and addressed the children, and afterwards we held a conference with the mem- bers of the Mission. God's blessing seems to rest upon this work. 7:30 p. m.. Church of the Redeemer. After Evensong by the Venerable Arch- deacon, we preached, confirmed /owr, and addressed them. March 11— Monday. 10 a. m. We visited with the officers of our Cairo League for work among colored people St. Michael's School, and held a busi- ness meeting in the Missionar>''s office. We were all much gratified at the condition of affairs. 7:30 p. m. Mound City, St. Peters Church. We said Evensong and preached. This Parish is now vacant. It deserves a good Rector and we are sanguine that we shall soon be able to send one to the field. Few cities have improved so much as Mound City has within a few years. A rich har^'est awaits a faithful laborer, who will go thither and stay. March 18— Tuesday. Anna. St. Anne's Church, vacant. 4:30 p. m. We baptized in the Church an adult. 5:30 p. m. we baptized a young man in his father's sick room that the parent might have the satisfaction of wit- nessing the administration of the sacrament. 7:30 p. m. in the Church we said Evensong assisted in the lessons by Dr. Simon Willai'd, baptized an infant, preached, confirmed and addressed ^re. 52 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 53 March 19 — Wednesday. Anna, 9 a. m. In St. Anne's Church we bap- tized an adult, confirmed two, and addressed them, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. About twenty communicated. This beautiful and unique Church is now free from debt and ready for consecration. Lau8 Deo. We may wait until the bell tower is erected and the bell is bought and hung. We have in hand, thanks to St. Anna's Guild, Church of the Transfigura- tion. New York, nearly enough money to pay for botii boll-tower and bell. We issued licenses as Lay-Readers to Mr. Robert M. Raker, Mr. Simon Willard, M. D., Mr. James N. Dickinson, and to Mr. Charles O. Morrell, and we appointed, at the request of the Mission, Mr. Jann-s N. Dickinson, and Mr. Simon Willard, M. D., Wardens of St. Anne's Mission. At 1 [>. m. we made a call upon a sick woman. Our visit to Anna Iuls been full of labors, but it has been full of pleasure, and we leave refreshe^ comes. 7 p. m., Albion, St. John's Church. After Evensong by Dean Frost and the Rev. Mr. Deb- bage, we preached, confirmed and addressed ten. Mr. Will Runcie renders the Church most valuable service here a.s Lay Reader. The Church was well filled, although the night was very inclement. Little did we think that while our services were in progress, the cyclone was carrying death and destniction through the neighboring city of Louisville. The next BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 55 morning brought us the sad news of the terrible calamity, and the instan- taneous death of our former pupil and beloved friend, the Rev. Stephen E. Barnwell. At Albion we welcomed, as we always do, and hope may long^ have the opportunity of doing, in the chancel of St. John's, our venerable Presbyter, the Rev. Benjamin Hutchins, Rector Emeritus of the Parish. March 29— Springfield. Pro- Cathedral, 10:30 a. m. We attended and gave the benediction at the funeral of IVIiss Moss, a most estimable and Christian woman, full of good works. March 30— Pa^wi Sunday. Decatur. St. John's Church, Rev. M. M. Goodwin, Rector, 7 a. m., assist< d by the Rector, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. Full forty communicated. We rejoiced to see so many conse- crating the first fruits of their time, and thoughts, and words, and acts, and money, and eating and drinking, and indeed all God's gifts to them, conse- crating them to their Saviour in the early hours of the ^rsf day of the w^eek. Would tl^t it were always so in every Parish and Mission of the Diocese. 10:30 a. m., after Matins and Litany by the Rector, we blessed an alms bason presented as an Easter offering by the Chapter of the King's Daughters of St. John's Parish, we preached, confirmed and addressed thirty. 3:30 p. m., we visited Grace Chapel, in the eastern part of the city , and after a short service by the Rev. Mr. Goodwin, we addressed the Sun- day School. 7:30 p. m., St. John's Church, after Evensong by the Rector, we preached before the Brotherhood of St. Andrew of the Parish. Large numbers of people were unable to find room in the Church, and were forced reluctantly to leave and return home. The need of a new Church building is demonstrated by the fact that the present structure will not hold the ordinary congregation, much less the strangers who seek admission. The energetic, untiring Rector has not asked for a new Church one moment too soon. We hope his vestry and people will respond, and give Decatur a build- ing worthy of themselves and their thriving city. March 'dl— Monday in Holy Week. Areola, Christ Church, 7:30 p. m. The Parish is now vacant. After Evensong by the Dean, the Rev. Dr. Dresser, we preached and confirmed one. A large congregation was pres- ent and much interrst was manifested. ! that we could place a young energetic clergyman in charge of Areola and Tuscola. He would soon reap an abundant harvest. April I— Tuesday in Holy Week. Areola, Christ Church, 7 a. m. As- sisted by the Rev. Dean Dresser, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. Avmij 2— Wednesday in Holy Week. Springfield, Pro-Cathedral, 9:30 a. m. After Matins, we gave a meditation. APRiii 3— Maundy -Thursday. Springfield. Attended Holy Eucharist at 7 and Matins at 9 a. m. in Pro- Cathedral. We appointed on this day the Rev. Dr. Frost, Dean of McLeansboro, to be Archdeacon of Alton, in suc- cession to the Yen. F. M. S. Taylor, now removed to Kentucky. The ap- pointment of the Yen. Dr. Wm. J. Frost will take effect on Easter Day» April 6th. 56 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 57 April 4:— Good Friday.— Carlyle, Christ Church, the Rev. Dr. Frost, Rector. Matins at 8 a. m., conducted by the Rector. 10:.30 a. m., com- munion office through the creed, when we preached. 12 m. to 3 p. m., we gave the meditations in the three hours' service, the Rev. Dr. Frost savins? the prayers. At the conclusion of the office at 3 o'clock p. m.. we heard the new bell for the first time toll off, in three and thirty strokes, the number of the years of our blessed Saviour's life. There was a good attendance, and the numbers grow up to the end. This service seems to us to be most profitable, and we could scarcely reconcile ourselves to ptissing a Good Friday, now that we know its value, without it. Apkil (y— Easter Day. Springfield, 11 a. m., Pro- Cathedral. Holy Eucharist, the Ven. Archdeacon Taylor, Rector, celebrated, we pronouncing the Absolution and Benediction. After the creed we confirmed and ad- dressed Heventeen. Old St. Paul's appeared at its best on this, the bright- est day of all the year, when death is swallowed up in vic^ry. The Rector, venerable in his office, if not in years, is to be congratulated upon the results of vigorous and untiring administration of his parish. 7:30 p. m., Christ Church, the Rev. F. W. Clampett, Rector. After Evensong by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed tirenty-two. The church was more than crowded ; many were obliged to go away for want of standing room. This is the second confirmation since the Synod in December last. On the first occasion nineteen were confirmed, making the total number forty-one. April t^—Tuenday in Easter Week. Belleville, St. George's Church, the Rev. Jesse B. Harrison, Dean of Chester, Missionary in charge. 8 p. m. After a short office said by Dean Harrison, we pre.'iched, confirmed and ad- dressed six. The church was crowded, and the heait of the Pastor was cheered. April 9— Wednesday. Hecker, Monroe County, 7:30 p. m. In the Lu- thenm Church, kindly loaned for the occasion, after a brief service said by Dean Harrison, we preached and confirmed three, and received one, after duo examination, from the Roman obedience, into the communion of the Catholic Church in this land. This was probably the first service of our Church ever held in Monroe County. We rode fourteen miles to reach Hecker after 3 p. m., and retunied the same night in our carriage to Belle- ville. The work in this rural hamlet is the fruit of the missionar>^ labors of Dean Harrison. It was our pleasure to have the Dean and his wife as our companions in our long ride of twenty-eight miles, and while in Hecker we were the guests of Mrs. Dr. Kemp, an aged lady from England, whose love for her Church has not waxed cold by separation from its services. April \0— Thursday. Belleville. At 10:30 a. m. we confirmed in private, in her sick room, Miss Lida S. Carter, presented by Dean Han-ison. 7:30 p. m., Bunker Hill, Christ Church, vacant. We said Evening Prayer alone, and preached. After service we were welcomed with a brief but highly enjoyable reception at the hospitable home of Wm. M. Dorsey. It was our purpose to go to Gillespie the next day, but to our great grief, the i 1 granddaughter of Mr. Benjamin L. Dorsey, a charming girl and a great suff(?rer, died this day, and an ordinary senice, under the circumstances, would have been impracticable. Here, again, are two parishes vacant, a most inviting field, where a zealous, sensible laborer would soon reap an abundant harvest. April 11— Friday. Bunker Hill, Christ Church, 7 a. m. We celebrated the Holy Eucharist. A delightful service. April I'^-Firat Sunday after Easter. Jacksonville, Trinity Church, the Rev. Dr. J. M. C. Fulton, Rector. 7 a. m., assisted by the Rector, we •celebrated the Holy Eucharist. At 9:30 a. m. we attended and addressed the Sunday School. It made our heart glad to see nearly one hundred children present and list«Miing with eager attention to our words of instruc- tion and anecdote addressed to them. 10:30 a. m., after Matins said by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed twenty-eight. Received and enjoyed many calls during the afternoon. 7:30 a. m., after Evensong said by the Rector, we preached before the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. Trinity Church was full all day. We congratulate the new Rector on the signal marks of God's blessing which have, thus far, crowned his brief ministry. Our hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, and we thoroughly enjoyed their hospitality. April U— Monday. Roodhouse. Accompanied by the Rev. Dr. Fulton, we visited this thriving city, to confer with a few Church people about establishing semces for them and th(i people in Whitehall, a city of about the same size (3000) four miles distant. Could the scores of idle clerg3% who are waiting in great cities for something to turn up, while God is fast turn- ing over and down the leaves of their book of earthly life— could such idlers have heard what these dear, good Church people said about the sad depriva- tions which they suffer in being without the sacraments and means of grace from Sunday to Sunday, from year's beginning to year's end, they would hang their heads in shame, and haply might leave their idol, the great city, and address themselves to the discharge of their bounden duty in planting and building up the Church in such a centre of population as is presented in Roodhouse and Whitehall. If there is any object which ought justly to excite contempt, it is a Priest of God, in the possession of health and strength, in this fallen world of sin, sorrow and death, doing nothing, and without any adequate excuse for doing nothing. God grant for their own sakes, and the people's sake, or for ours, some such may read these words, and examine their ow^n hearts, and repent, and come out and help us. April 15— Tuesday. Alton, St. Paul's Church, the Rev. H. B. Goodyear, Rector. 7:30 p. m. After Evening Prayer, said by the Rector and the Rev. H. M. Chittenden, of Carlinville, who kindly came to enjoy the service with us, we preached, confirmed and addressed six. This ancient parish has re- cently passed into the hands of the present Rector, and his zeal, devotion and tender affectionateness are already telling most favorably upon the spiritual life of the people. 58 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 59 April 17— Thursday. Springfield, 7:30 p. m., St. Luke's Chapel, the Eev. L. E. Johnston, Deacon, Missionary' in charge. After Evensong, said by the Yen. Archdeacon Taylor, and the Rev. S. B. Pond, of Danville, 111., we confirmed and addressed eleven, and preached. Our little chapel was crowded, and the confirmation showed what a busy man can do over and above his arduous labors as a book-keeper, in behalf of the Church of God, when he has the will and seeks the grace from on high to help him. Such is our beloved Deacon, the Rev. Lloyd E. Johnston. April 18 — Friday. We accepted the Rev. Oliver J. Booth, on letters dimissoiy from the Missionar>' Jurisdiction of the Platte. We received a call from our faithful Lay Reader in Albion, Mr. Will Runcie, and conferred with him about the work of the parish. April 19 — Saturday. Paris. We were the guest of Mr. L. A. G. Shoaff and wife, and at ;8 p. m. we enjoyed the pleasure of meeting a considerable number of our dear friends. April 20 — Second Sunday after Easter. Paris, Grace Church, the Rev. J. H. Molineux, Rector, 10:30 a. m. We celebrated the Holy Euch- arist, assisted by the Rector. After the creed we confirmed and addressed eight. Before service we had visited and addressed the Sunday School. 3 p. m., after a few collects and the creed, said by the Rector, we made an ad- dress especially to men, and we rejoice to record the fact that the Church was full of men. Go''s Mission, Rev. W^m. H. Tomlins, Missionary in charge. 3 p. m., in the chapel, at especial service, we confirmed one, a young lady, Miss Amy K. Witmer, about to remove to a place in Pennsylvania where there is no Church. April 24 — Thursday. Chicago, W^estern Theological Seminary, two lectures in the Ecclesiastical History' Course. After Evensong we held a conference with a Presbyter in reference to Missionary work in our Diocese. I I April 25-Fn'rfay. Feast of St. Mark. Chicago. Two lectures, as yes- April 21— Third Sunday after Easter. Bloomington, St. Matthew's Church, Rev. Dan Lewis, Rector. 7 a. m., assisted by the Rector, we cele- brated the Holy Eucharist. We were glad to welcome a considerable num- ber of the faithful as the guests of their Lord at this early ser\'ice. Surely, if Christians would reflect for a moaient they would see that eveiything makes for this service, and nothing against it, save our old habits of sloth and self-indulgence. The promptings of love for our Lord and ourselves, and of reverence and duty, ought to draw us, when health will permit, to the early celebration. 10:30 a. m. After Matins by the Rector, we preached. 2:30 p. m. We attended the Sunday School and made an address. There was a large number of children, but we covet mon^ that a larger number of little ones may be grounded in the principles of the Gospel and grow to-be intelligent, staunch churchmen and women in a few years. 7:30 p. m. The Rector said Evensong, and we preached, confirmed and addressed three. The Church was well filled both morning and evening, and under the firm, steady and judicious administration of the Rev. Mr. Lewis the promise is held out, which all recognize as likely to be fulfilled, that the parish will gain in strength and assume the position which is due to it as representing so fair anA important a city as Bloomington undoubtedly is, and as containing such a body of excellent people as now constitute its membership. W^e were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ewing, and enjoyed genuine refreshment in the midst of their charming domestic circle. April 2>^-Monday. Elkhart. Through the kindness of the efficient superintendent of the Bloomington Division of the Chicago & Alton Rail- road Mr A. M. Richards, our party, consisting of the superintendent and wife' the Rev. Dan Lewis, the Rector, and Mr. Stai'buck, the choir master. Miss Cornelia Ewing, and the Bishop and Mrs. Seymour, were taken, in a special car provided for the purpose, to Elkhart, where at 1:30 p. m. we were to lay the corner stone of a chapel to be erected by his family in loving memory of the late John Dean Gillett, Esq. We were met at Elkhart by a party from Springfield, among whom were the Venerable Archdeacon Taylor the Rev. F. W. Clampett, Rector of Christ Church ; the Rev. O. J. Booth, Rector-elect of Trinity Church, Lincoln, and Mr. M. Porteous, of Cairo After a delicious lunch seized in the Gillett mansion, which the guests thoroughly enjoyed, we repaired to the cemeteiy of Elkhart, where repose the mortial remains of Mr. Gillett, and hard by on its border the deeply interesting and solemn service took place. The day was lovely, the spring was tardy in putting on its robes, and hence, to the advantage of the beholder, the season was less advanced than usual, and in consequence more charming. The landscape, so vast in its sweep, lay around us and beneath us in exquisite beauty. Our choir, made up of voices brought together by accident and without any previous practice, did their part remarkably well. The birds added their sweet notes, and the gentle breeze helped to com- 00 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. plete the effect of sound. Amid such surroundings, we laid the comer- stone of St. John the Baptist Chapel in loving memory' of him who once was the owner, under God, of the fertile acres which stretched away on every side as far as the eye could reach. His widow, his children rise up and call him blesvsed, and erect this Chapel to keep his memory fresh and green with those who mourn for the dea\ It is a Christian home. Long may it remain under its present super\'ision. It is such a salutaiy teacher in life and manners of our future clergy. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 61 May 4.~Fourth Sunday after Easter. Chestei-field, St. Peter's Church, Rev. H. M. Chittenden, Deacon in charge. 9:30 a. m. We attended and addressed the Sunday School. Matins were said at 10:15 a. m. At 11 a. m . we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Chittenden , we preached. The congregation more than filled the building. 7:30 p. m. After Evensong by the Deacon, we preached, and confirmed one man. A very severe shower in the afternoon and evening prevented some from at- tending the sei^ice at night, still the Church was well filled. Two memorial windows add much to the dignity and beauty of the interior of the build- ing. We hope soon to see all the windows tlius treated by relatives and friends of loved ones deceased. The land is fertile and the crops are usu- ally abundant in Chesterfield. Why not tithe the barns and corn-cribs, bursting with fulness, for the sake of God's Church, and increase tlie Rec- tor's salary, build a rectoiy, paint ajid enlarge the Church, and by yearly additions partially endow the parish, so as to secure permanency of ser- vices? We were delightfully entertained while at Chesterfield by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Towse. May 5-Monday. Waverly, Christ Church, the Rev. H. M. Chittenden, Deacon in charge. 7:30 p.m. After Evensong by the Deacon in charge and the Rev. Dr. Fulton, of Jacksonville, who had kindly come over to jom us in our service, we preached, confirmed and addressed three. Our beau- tiful new Church was packed with a most attentive congregation. Mrs. Bro\\Ti entertained us with her wonted cheerfulness, and no stranger would have known that since our last visit her only daughter, a charming little girl, full of love and faith, had been taken from her. This is the fruit of a life hid with Christ in God. Sympathy for such heroism is universal, and in turn such an example gives more than it receives. It helps those afflicted with honest doubts, shice it proclaims the reality of Christian be- lief. , _ __- May Q-Tuesday. East St. Louis, St. Mary's Mission, the Rev. Wm. H. Tomlins, Priest in charge. 7:45 p. m. After a short service by the Mis- sionary, we preached, confirmed and addressed seventeen. Patient, honest , persevering labor has its reward. If ever there was such labor, it has been bestowed by its faithful Missionarj^ upon East St. Louis. May 7 and S— Wednesday and Thursday. Journey to Chicago and back on business. May n-Fifth Sunday after Easter. Cairo, St. Michael's Mission (colored), the Rev. J. B. Massiah, Priest in charge. 11 a. m. Matins hav- ing been said at an earlier hour, assisted by tlie Missionary, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7:45 p.m. After Evensong by the Rev. Mr. Massiah , we preached, confirmed and addressed ten. We were much pleased and en- couraged bv our visit. We gave an entire day to St. Michaels, and were amplv repaid by all that met our eye. A choir of boys and men, recently introduced, at Easter, is a great step in advance. The altar has received a costly and appropriate gift of brass vases and candlesticks from our sister. €2 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 63 Mrs. Mary Seymour, which she brought from abroad. Mr. Massiah has excellent taste, and keeps everything neat and tidy, and the congregation seemed attentive and devout. We have faith to believe that our colored breth- ren of Cairo have a bright future in store for them, and that our St. Michael's Mission will be the chief instrumentality in helping to make that future bright. We are gla^l to learn that the offerings are increasing, since this fact shows that our people are learning to help themselves. We must not always creep, and require help to stand and take a step ; we must learn to stand alone and walk without assistance. We have many missions of white people which would do well to copy the example of St. Michael's Colored Mission, which seems determined to emerge as soon as possible from the creeping condition. Self-respect bids us rise to our full height upun our feet, and walk, as soon as we have the strength to do so. May \^—Mondaij. 10 a. m. We visited St. Michael's Rectory, which has been purchase 1 within the last few months. We found it occupied by the Rev. Mr. Massiah and his wife. The house, the home, is the woman's domain, and Mrs. Massiah has good reason to be proud of her kingdom. Good taste and refinement marked the arrangements and appointments of St. Micha "I's Rectoiy. 12 noon. We met with the Cairo League and trans- acted impoiliint business. May V^—Tuemlay. Chest^n*, St. Mark's Church, the Rev. Joseph L. Bem<', Rector. 7 a. m. We attended the celebration of the Holy Eucharist by the Rector. 4 p. m. Aft«'r the Litany, recited by the Rector, as it is a Rogation Day, we baptized Maiie Felicite, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. HamilU^n. 7:30 p. m. After Evensong by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed ^re. Our Rector here is a devoted Priest, and loves the Church with a singleness of heart. We hope and pray that he may have the gifts of patience and perseverance. We were glad to make the acquaintance of Mrs. Berne, when we paid her a visit at her cosy, com- fortable rooms. Chester is enriched by her presence, and her husband's usefulness, we are sure, will be increased. Our dear old friends, the Misses Swanvvick and Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Swanwick, claimed us as their guest and we reciprocated and claimed them as our hostesses. We owe these dear good people a debt which memor\' vvill keep paying as long as we live, for as often as we think of them our heait responds with gratitude. We feel some anxiety for the future of our Parish, on account of the many re- movals of our people. We woukl urge them, though they go away, not to forget Chester, but to keep up their subscription for a time. May \^— Feast of the Ascension. Springfield, 7 a. m., Pro-Cathedral. Assisted by the Venerable F. W. Taylor D. D as Deacon, and the Rev. L. E. Johnston as Sub-deacon, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The service was choral. About thirty communed. We gave our canonical consent to the consecration of the Rev. Dr. William F. Nichols, as Assistant Bishop of California. I M\Y 17— Satiirday. Danville, the Rev. S. B. Pond, Rector. Church of the Holy Trinity. 7:30 p. m. After Evensong, said by the Rector, we con- firmed and addressed three. May is— Sunday after the Ascension. Danville, Church of the Holy Trinity. 7 a. m. Assisted by the Rector, we celebrated the Holy Eucha- rist. Seventeen received. 10 a. m. Matins were said by the Rector. 10:30 a. m. Choral celebration of the Holy Eucharist by the Rector. We preached and said the absolution and benediction. 2:30 p. m. We attended and addressed the Sunday School. -4 p. m. After a few collects and a hymn, we delivered a discourse to men only on the subject of true man- hood. 7:30 p. m. After Evensong by the Rector, we preached. Large congregations attended all the services. We cannot speak too highly of the industr5% zeal and earnestness of the devoted Rector, the Rev. S. B. Pond. May God bestow upon him the graces of patience and persever- ance. If he holds on and works as he is now doing, he must succeed. We enjoyed the elegant hospitality of Mrs. Henr\^ Forbes, and had the pleasure, after the services of the day were over, of meeting a number of our friends and exchanging with them friendly greetings. We left at 1:25 a. m. for Springfield. Our visit at Danville was crowded with labors. If by God's blessings they prove profitable, we shall be amply rewarded. MxY 20— Tuesday. Bloomington, St. Matthew's Church. 8. p. m. As- sisted by the Rev. Dan (not Daniel, as the newpapers insist upon calling him) Lewis, Rector of the Parish, who took the espousals, we married the Rev. Frederick William Clampett, Rector of Christ Church, Springfield , 111., and Miss CorneUa Ewing. For an evening wedding, the service as celebrated left scarcely jiny thing to be desired. The bridal party was prompt, the groom and his best man came forth from the sacristy to receive her who was soon to become his wife. " The queen shall be brought unto thee in raiment of needlework, the virgins which be her fellows shall bear her company." (Psalm 45th, Solomon's Epithalamium.) The Church was overfiowing with sympathetic friends, the surpliced choir of over thirty men and boys filled the stalls and in the garb of snowy white made one think of the marriage of the Lamb, as described by St. John in the Apocalypse. The behavior and singing of the choir were like their robes —faultless. Our hopes and prayers go with the bridal pair, that God will make them strong for mutual help, and that in each other's love they will be one in the love of Christ, a union which will have no dissolution. May 21, 22— Wednesday and Thursday. Journey to New York on busi- ness and to attend the annual meetings occurring at the time of the com- mencement of the General Theological Seminary, with which institution we were connected as Professor and Dean for fourteen years. May 25—Whitsun Day. New York City, 11 a. m., All Angels Church, the Rev. Dr. C. F. Hoffman, Rector, the Rev. S. DeLancey Townsend, As- sociate Rector. Matins were said by the Associate Rector. After the Sec- ond Lesson, we baptized Kathryn Van Vleck, the infant daughter of the 64 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. Kev. S. DeLancey Townsend and Marj- Kathrj'n Cranston (Smith) Town- send, born in New York, April 17, 18U0. We preached and, assisted by the Associate Rector, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The Rev. Mr. Town- send was ordained by us both Deacon and Priest, we married him and bap- tized his other and first child. He re(juites our interest in him by causing his people to take a practical interest in us and make an annual offering for the missions of our Diocese. Would that we had many others thus assist- ing our work. 7:4') p. m. Newai'k, New Jersey, House of Prayer. After Evensong by the Rector, the Rev. J. S. Miller, we preached. Here there is an excellent surpliced choir, and vigorous work is steadily pushed forward by the Rector. May 20 — Monday in Whitaun Week. At 2 p. m. we met and presided over a Committee of Trustees of the General Theological Seminary ap- pointed last year on the subject of examinations of the students ; report agreed upon. May 27— TueHd ay m Whifsun Week. New York City, Trinity Chapel, 7:30 a. m. We celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Shackelford and the Rev. Alban Richey, as the opening ser\ice of the Asso- ciate Alumni of the General Theological Seminary. 8:30 a. m., we presided at the Annual Breakfast of the Associate Alunmi. 1() to 11:30 a. m., we presided at tlie animal meeting of the Associate Alumni of the General Theological Seminaiy. 2 to 5 p. m., we were in attendance upon the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of the General Theological Seminaiy. May 28 — Wednesday. 7 p. m., we attended by invitation a dinner given by the Church Club of New York. This is an association of laymen banded together to promote the cultivation and spread of church principles and ht- erature. They have, during three successive seasons, had three courses of lectures delivered in New Y'ork City, and two of these series of lectures have been published. The attendance was large, and among the visitors we were glad to find beside us as a fellow guest a son of the late Presiding Bishop Lee of Delaware, May 31— Saturday. New York City, Trinity Church, 4:30 p. m. We united in maiTiage Mr. George HoUins Bowly and Miss Helen Craig, both of Jersey City. June I — Trinity Sunday. Brooklyn, St. Mar\''s Church, the Rev. D. V. M. Johnson, D. D., Rector. Matins were said early, at 10:30 we preached on the occasion of the ordination of Mr. Wm. W. Blatchford as deacon . The Rector presented the candidate and assisted in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. The Rev. Wm. W. Bellinger, and the Rev. Henr\' A . Spafju-d were also present. The Rev. ]VIr. Blatchford is about to take charge of the Parish at Pekin,and in association with Mr. Ford, a graduate o? Y'ale College, to open the Cathedral Grammar School in the autumn. The Rev. Mr. Blatchford, was reared in St. Mary's Parish under the care of the venerable and most excellent Rector, the Rev. Dr. Johnson, so that after a ten yeais sojourn in Charleston, S. C, he came home to be ordained. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 65 The solemn service could not have taken place under better auspices and on a brighter day. We pray that such auguries are a prophecy of the suc- cess of our dear young brother's ministry. 5 p. m. Newark. N. J. (Roseville,) St. Barnabas' Church, the Rev. Stephen H. Granberry, Rector. Assisted in the service by the Rector, we baptized Constance Seymour, daughter of Mr. Wm. H. and Georgiana M . Pearson, born in Roseville, May 10, 1890. 7:30 p. m. same Church, after short Evensong by the Rector, we preached. The Rev. Mr. Granberry was Rector of St. John's Church , Decatur, at the time the Diocese of Springfield was erected. He is doing well in his present large and im- portant field of labor and his future is bright with promise. June 5, 6 and 1— Thursday, &c. Journey to Springfield, via. Chicago. June S— First Sunday after Trinity. Springfield, Pro-Cathedral. 7 a. m., we attended the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. 11a. m., we attended Matins and Litany; the Rev. Wm. Gill preached the sermon. The Rev. Mr. Gill is well known in this vicinity as an indefatigable worker and a most self-denying man. He was associated with St. John's Mission, Springfield, and Trinity Church, Petersburg, when there was but one Diocese in Illinois. Mr. Gill has come back to his old home from the far west, the missionaiy jurisdiction of Washington, and we give him and his wife and seven children a hearty welcome. His assigned field is Anna and Mound City. 7:30 p. m., we presided on the occasion of a service for the Knights of the Maccabees. The sermon, admirably adapted to instruct and edify his hearers, was preached by the Rector, the Venerable Archdeacon Taylor, and we gave the benedition. June 10— Tuesday, 8 p. m.; Bishop's house. We attended the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees of St. Agatha's School, and presided. The school, under the management of its capable and excellent Principal, Miss Murdoch, is in a sound condition in every respect. When so much has been done to provide for the education of the daughters of Springfield and its vicinity by the self-denying Principal, and those Avho have sought ont of their own means to assist her in founding and building up St. Agatha'* School, is it too much to ask whether there are not laymen and laywomen, fathers and mothers, who will come forward and endow the school? If a large number will give, we shall be enabled with endowed professorships and scholarships to receive at a low rate, and in some cases without charge, the daughters of our clergy and of others who cannot afford to pay the usual rate for tuition. The land on which the school stands should be pur- chased by the trustees as soon as practicable, and an endowment of $50,000 secured. We say to our brethren, St. Agatha's School is worthy of your best gifts while Uving, and your liberal bequests when dead. At 9 p. m. we attended the art exhibition of St. Agatha's School in their own gallery, and enjoyed the privilege of giving the prize to the young lady whose work was adjudged the most meritorious. The successful competitor —5 60 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. was Miss Tempie Dunne, of North Carolina. Where there was so much that was excellent, it was indeed an honor to stand first in the estimation of critics. We made a few remarks in handing the prize, the gift of Mr. Frank Simmons, of Springfield, to Miss Dunne. Here again we invite donations. Will not those who are fond of art or of literature, or the natural sciences, or the languages, encourage the cultivation of their favorite sub- ject of study by est^djlishing annual prizes as a stimulus to exertion? Such a provision is in the line of the securing "the survival of the fittest," since it will help to sustain those who ar«» the brightest in any study in its suc- cessful pursuit. June 11 — WcthifHthuf. St. Barnabas' Day. Springfield, Pro-Cathedral, 7 a. m. We attende' delightful to have our dear BrotluT with whom we lived four years, when we first came to the Diocese, with us on the anniversary of our consecra- tion, and break to us the Bread of Life. A large number were present and received. 10 a, m. The Conmiencement of St. Agatha's School was held in the Y. M. C. A. Hall. We presided an'man, and the patient labor of a BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 69 few years would develope permanent results, of which any one might be justly proud. At Judge Bell's, where we made our home, we greatly missed Mrs. Bell, but her daughter, Miss Kittie, presided as hostess remarkably well. _ June 23-3/o/H/ai/. Mt. Carmel. 9 a. m., we celebrated the Holy Eu- charist, assisted by the Rev. Messrs. Babin and McClurkin. 7:45 p. m., Grayville. We held s<;rvice in the Methodist Church and preached, the Rev. Messrs. McClurkin and Babin having said Evensong. The thermome- ter reached 98", still the attendance was large. The Venerable Benjamin Hutchins was present. He takes a deep interest in Grayville, and is ex- tremely anxious that a church should be speedily built. We hope that his wish mav be gratified ere long, and a Missionary have charge of Mt. Carmel and this thriving city. We were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. John Harris and Mrs. Eastwood while we w^ere in Grayville. Jv^B 2^- Tuesday. St. John Baptist's Day. Carmi, 7:45 p. m. Semce in Mrthodist Church. Ihe Rev. Mr. Babin said Evensong and preached, and we made an address. The heat was intense, but the attendance, not- withstanding, was larg<^ We have many homes in our Diocese, and among them we count the hospitable mansion of Mr. and Mrs F. Hay. We must have a mission and church in Carmi ere long. Earnest souls are longing for the blessing of the services and th<^ sacraments. Had we the man who would make the venture, the means would come. June -Io- Wednesday. Murphysboro, 8 p. m. After Evensong by the Rev. Dean Harrison and the Rev. Mr. Babin, we preached. Two infants were baptized bv the Dean after the second lesson. A conference was held after service, and $200 pledged for the support of a Missionary. We are happy to say that a Missionary has since been secured for the field, Mur- physboro and Carbondale, and will enter upon his duties September 14th, 1890, the Rev. Thomas May Thorpe. For the success of church work in this locality great credit is due to the labors of Dean Harrison, seconded by the co-operation of Messrs. Cann, Wall and Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Cann, as usual, entertained us, and we made a house full. June 2(S- Thursday . East St. Louis, St. Maiy's Chapel, 2:30 p. m. Wo baptized George Osmund, the son of the Rector and Mrs. Tomlins,-born in East St. Louis, June 15, 1890. We reached Springfield at 8:35 p. m., after a week's absence, during which time the thermometer had at no time fallen below 87 ^ , and had reached a maximum of 105 ^ . June 2^— St. Petefs Day and Fourth Sundaif after Trinity. Spring- field, 10:30 a. m., St. John's Chapel. After Matins and Litany by the Rev. L. E. Johnston, we preached. 7:30 p. m., at St. Paul's Pro- Cathedral, after Evensong bv the Rector, we preached. JUI.Y 1— Tuesday. Springfield, Pro- Cathedral. After second lesson at Matins, we baptized two infants, Cora Leonard, daughter of the Ven. Dr. F. W. Taylor and Cora Lucinda (Kingsley), his wife, bom in Springfield F-5 70 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 71 June 12, 1890; and Mary- Ada, dau^ditcr of Harry Dunday and Ada (Hey) Moss, born in Spriiigfiold, June 12. 1890. July 2 — Wednesdctij. Visite' of St. Paul's Church, which was seriously damaged by a landslid«f in the month of June. July H — Tue^daij. Received Bishop Talbot's acceptfince of the letters dimissory given to the Rev. George W. G. Van Winkle to the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of Wyoming and Idaho, dated July 5. July 9 — Wednesday. We went to Lincoln, at the instance of the vestr\'', to consult with them on matters of immediate moment to the interests of the Parish. July 13—Sixth Siimlay after Trinity, Springfield, 11 a. m., Christ Church, we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The Rector, the Rev. F. W. Clampett, is absent in Europe and his place is supplied, as far as a lavman can do so, bv Mr. John Chandler White, a student of the General Theological Seminary and a licensed lay reader, for the purpose of serving Christ Church, by us. 7:30 p. m., Pro-Cath' solemn occasion. His excellent father, who is as near the sacred ministry as a layman can be, without ordination, was present, and his brother, Mr. James W. Johnston and his wife. In the evening at 7:30 o'clock the Rev. Mr. Johnston ofl.ciated at St. Luke's Mission, baptized an infant and preached. We were present and gave the benediction. September 2:i-Tuesday. Decatur. The laying of the corner stone of the new St. John's Church at 12 o'clock noon. The day was all that could be desired for the occasion, in sky and temperature; the attendance was large and inclmled many of the best people ot the city. The Clergy present besides the Bisliop were the Yen. Archdeacon Taylor and the Rev. F. W. Clampett, of Springfield, the Rev. Dean Dresser, of Champaign, and the Rev Dean Fulton, of Jacksonville, and the Rector of the Parish, the Rev. M M Goodwin. The service was begun by Archdeacon Taylor and con- cluded by the Rev. Mr. Clampett, the R(n . Dr. Dresser reading the lesson. The Rector announced the contents of the box deposited in the corner stone, and the Bishop then laid the stone, and introduced the Rev. Dr. Fulton, who delivered the address, which interpreted the service and the central ax>t so clearly and admirablv that all must have been instructed. The Bishop fol- lowed in a few words of emphatic endorsement of the excellent teaching of the address, of kindly recognition of the generosity of all who had con- tributed to the work, and of congratulation to the members of St. John s on this most auspicious commencement of their new Church, and pro- nounced the benediction. The music was well rendered by the surpliced choir and this corner stone laying.was in every way satisfactory. 1 :30 p. m Meeting of the Board of Missions of the Diocese. Advantage was taken of the presence of a number of the members at Decatur to convene this meet- ing for the transaction of important business. September 25 and 2C>-Thur8day and Friday. Journey to New \ork to preach the sermon at the consecration of the Church of all Angels New York City, the Rev. Dr. C. F. Hoffman, Rector, and the Rev. DeLancy Townsend, Associate Rector. The Rev. Mr. Townsend was once a Priest of this Diocese, and did a very good and effectual work in Decatur September 28-Seventh Sunday after Trinity. Jersey City Heights, St Maiy's Church, Rev. Dr. Daniel T. Warren, Rector. 10:30 a. in., after Matins by the Rector we preached.. The Rev. Dr. Warren has taken the leadership of a forlorn hope in Jersey City , and already the \forlorn has faded under his cheerv administration, and when next we visit him we have little doubt it will quite have disappeared, and then we shall expect to Bee the blank filled up with the word good. There are those who would 74 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. attribute the Dr.'s pluck and push, jifter self-sacrifice to tlie fact that he- lived for a time in Chicago, but we are persuaded that tliese are native virtues in the man, which lias been (juickened by his sense of responsibility as a Priest in the Cliurch of God. AV«' sincerely hope that Dr. Warren's labors will be appreciated and secondeil by the neighborliood, within whose reach they bring the sacraments and ministries of the Church. Septemhek 2!) — Mondaij. Feant of St. Michael ami All Angeln. New York City, lo a. m. Consecration of All Ang<*ls' Church. 81st street and West End avenue. The Kev. Charles F. Hoffman. D. D., Eector. and the Rev. S. Di'Liincy Townsi'nd, M. A., Associate Hector. The Bishop of New York acted as consecrator and celebiat«'d the Holy Eucharist, and we preached by request the seraion. The Church is the numiticent gift of the Rector, and it contains costly donations from members of the vestry and others, and it enshrines the labors and watchful care of the Associate Rector, who luis been indefatigablo in his exertions to have every detail fn^m foundation to roof well ami satisfactorily executed. In the course of the sennon we took cx^casion to say what we here venture to repeat, for the sake of the influence, which we trust it may have upon others, that the "Hoffman Boys," (so they were familiarly and affectionately called in the days of our youth) the Hoffman Boys, though l>lessed with great and in- creasing wealth, were never idle. Tlu'y might have purchased substitutes and excused themselves for many reasons, which under such circumstances are not difficult to find or invent, from personal toil, but they have never done so, they have been steadily and honestly at work; few, if any in the ministry can be found who have exceeded them in their zeal and («ai'nest- ness and uninterrupted perseverance in useful labors. We feel sure, if there should seem to be the shadow of indelicacy in thus intruding into what may be called private and personal matters, it will be more than con- doned by the consideration that it holds up the scions of wealth an example so wholesome, and salutary that it ought not to be lost in this age of S(4f- indulgenceand luxurous ease. The Church was crowded, and had its capa- city been doubled it would not have contained the many who came and could find no room. After the service an elegant and abundant lunch wa& served in the cr>'pt of the Church, Yery pleasant speeches were made by the Bishop of New York and others, and we were not allowed, much to our regret, to remain silent. 4 p. m., St. Michael's Church, Amsterdam avenue and Ninety-ninth street. Laying of the comer stone by the Bishop of New York. After the service in the open air, all that could be accommodated repaired to the old St. Michael's Church, where several addresses were dehvered and the service was concluded. The Rector, the Rev. Dr. T. M. Peters, was a neighbor of ours when we were the Rector of St. Mark's Church, Manhattanville. The fruit of his labor is seen in the Churches all around him, in the reports of the penal and charitable institutions of the city, and the city missions of the Church and affihated works . but beyond all this, as we were enabled to say in our address from personal knowledge BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 75 xnanv a widow and orphan and fnendless person for whom he has cared n W^secular as well as spiritual interests, will rise up in the judgment to c^h m ^^^^^^ It was a glad day for our dear old friend and we rejo-e with b^e told him and the Bishop of New York, and the assemble^oop^^^ ^ what New York left, in order to take what was ^;^^-^^^^ nnrbest There are few Churches outside of our large cities, whchiue ™ e r«ets a structure one-half as good. TossiUy -~;^"^ roads U>eso ..oto. will pay tl.o expcse of carriage ai.d replace the Church on ground which we will provide. OcTonER 5-ElahieentK Sunday afler TnnUy. f^'^f'^^J^Z^; L-rke Go<,.ge Warron County, New York, 10:;S0 a. m. In the U.uo.. Chapel attl^ i^stot the Bishop of Albany, we conll.med five, preached and ™:d :;.: Holy Euchanst. The Kev. C. T. f^^^^^X^- with his choir f.om Bolton, said Matins, assisted .n *« lesso. s by Mr^ J mes F Cha„.berlain. The Eev. Mr. Blanchet also assisted us in the E .rvristic Office. We have here an illustration of «*-* ;«>--- ^ These five ca...lidatcs, dwelUng far apart, a..d rouihed w.th no l.ttlc d.fflculty Tsucl. a localitv a« the n.ou..tai..ous region of Lake Geo,-ge, were prepa.^d ", i:o,v hy the -conseictlous labors of our frie...l o -»>• V--^^^^; ^J™ ; b,.rlain. 7:30 p. m. Warrensburgh, Warren County, N. \.. Chu U. ot tne H , y cross, the Eev. W. M. Ogden, Rector. After Evenso..g by the Eecto we nreached We were the guests, as we were last year, of Mr. F. 0. Bu. rnH:; MS Wife, and oar regret was that we -'"^"f ~ ^X^d c«,e more of our host a..d Mr. Burhans' sister and nieces, a.id the Rectoi ai^Q Ids Z"y We would not taJce away from War-rensburgh its reaeures but ve Ll not but feel how charming it would be if we could ™>^t.p>y the Tt^ne chu.-ch, the stone rectory, the stone parish house and hbrary of A ar- ^enTbii mlny tin.es and distribute them among twenty-flve or more c.*.es in our Diocese six times larger than Warrensburgh. OCTOBER n-NineUenlh Sunday after THmty. New Yoik, 10.30 a.m. We attended service at Trinity Church. ,.„hin-tnam Con- ilPTOBER U-Tuesda<,. Toledo, Ohio, Tnmty Church, 10.30 a. m. con r of the Eev Dr Edward Eobert Atwill as Bishop of West Missouri, rr ci:— e« bishop Coleman of Delaware to assis.B.l.op Tuttte of Missouri in the consecration. In place of the Bishop of Delaw aie, wh! could nTbe present, we substituted Bishop Kniekerbacker of Ind.an. There were also present and assisting Bishop McLaren of Chicago, Bishop ^iLer of Nortl^akota, Bishop Woi.l.ington of ^^^^l^'^^^'^ ^^^l Leonard of Ohio, who also preached the sermon, ^henjlrst we entered the ministr>- Bishop Atwill attended our services »3 a boy at Annandale. lie thTonirsonInd child of his mother, and she has been a widow ever since he was bom, his father dying before his birth. Like mother, Uke son. We 76 VISITATIONS AND ACTS. wish to associate them in our itinerary notes as they are in our thoughts. Margaret E. Atwill endowed a scholarship in the society for Promoting Re- ligion and Learning, in the State of New York, for the education of young mrn for tlie ministry', which by the act of the trustees bears her honored name. May God bless in the future, as He has in the past, mother and son in th«'ir new home. October 19— Ticentiefh Sunday after Trinity. Orange Valley, New Jersey, All Saints' Church, the Rev. Wm. Richmond, Rector; lOiliO a. m. Aftor Matins by the Rector, we preached. We endeavor to pay an annual visit to our beloved friend and brother, the Rev. Wm. Richmond, and we always come away more and more impress«'d with the solidity of his work. All idra of expediency, in the popular sense of the term, seems banished from his thoughts. Uncompromising principle rules his conduct and ad- ministration. OcTOBEU 21 AND 22—Tnesilay and Wednesday. Pittsburg, Pa. In att»'ndance upon tlu' annual Missionary Council in Trinity Church. OcToiiKii 2-1 ASJ) 2:i— Wednesday and Thursday. From 2 p. m. Wed- nesday until ">::{0 p. ni. Thursday, in altondance upon a special meeting of the House of Bishops. The Churchman of Pittsburg extended an almost boundless hospitality to the crowd of guests who came as members of the Council and as visitors. The Bishop was leader in the gracious welcome given to ail, but his per Evensong by the Rev. J. G. Wright, Dean of Lit^'hfield, we preached, addressed and confirmed seven. Dr. Pogue an', and this has acted as a stimulus to put new life into the people. We are doing our best to induce a Presbyter of the East to take up this work. The city is beautiful for situation, and the little flock are determined to make their Church, under the lo;idership of a vigorous, self-denying Mis- sionary, self-supporting within a year. A large congregation welcomed us, and seemed deeply interest^nl. OcTOBETR :id— Thursday. Lit<^hfield. We have here a number of Church people, but as yet no organized Mission. The Rev. L. E. Johnston kindly came from Springfield to assist us in the service, which was >ield in the vacant Church building iformerly occupied by the Presbyterians, at 7:30 p. m. The Rev. Mr. Johnston said Evensong, and we preached. Our thanks are due to Mr. and Mrs. Shutt and Mr. and Mrs. Smyser, for their hospitality. Litchfield is a thriving city of over 7 ,000 inhabitants. It has coal and oil and natural gas, and is pushing its industries to larger pro- portions with vigorous energy. Where is the Priest who will take such a BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 77 field as this, and plant and build up the Church, and make for himseU a name more piecious than rubies? We pledge him food and raiment or the first year, and if he be a true messenger of the Master. Litchfield will • abundantly provide for him before the year is ended. Zlo^Lll-Friday. Greenville, Grace Church, the Rev. Dean Wright, Missionary. 7 p. m. After Evensong by Dean Wright, we preached. W e enioyed ver>^ much a call which we made upon a venerable Churchman -- Mr Chittenden- originally from Vermont, but for many years a resident of Greenville We trust that his health of body will soon be restored to harmonize with his vigor of mind and freshness of memory, which have been in no respect impaired by advancing years. NOVEMBER 2-TuZty-second Sunday after Trinity. CollinsviUe, Girist Church ' the Rev. J. G. Wright, Rector. 11 a. m. After Matins by Dean Wright,' we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist 7 p m. Even- song was said bv the Rector, and we preached, confii-med two. and acklrc^ssed them The church building, thanks to the energy and devotion of the Rec- tor and his parishioners, has been repaired and renovated. This is one of the oldest parishes in the State of Illinois, and was of more consequenc^ once than the nameless Parish in the little hamlet, Chicago, far away fiom civilization on the distant shores of Lake Michigan. We were the guest of Mrs Bassett, to whom, with her daughters, Christ Church is indebted for assiduous and persevering nursing care, continued through long ye.irs of discouragement and depression. Brighter days have dawned upon Collins- ville, and we congratulate the Rector and his faithful Hock upon their suc- cess thus far gained and their prospect of greater success "^ t^^^; ^ ^^t"'^^ NOVEMBER '^-Monday. East St. Louis. Conference with the Rev. W. H Tomlins on business of importance. ,, m NovEMBEK 6- ThursUay. Murphysboro. tl>e Kev. Thomas May Thorpe Missionary in charge. 7:30 p. n.. After Evensong in a church »-ed tor U>c purpose, we preached, confirmed and addressed six, presented by the Mis- sionary The Eev. Mr. Thorpe has only just entered upon his work, em- bracing Carbondale as well as Murphysboro, and has already endeared him- self to the people of both cities. Our prospects are promismg in this region. Young men of prominence and energy have identified themselves w. h the Church. The Eev. Mr. Thorpe brings large missionary experience to our aid in this vast field, and his wife seconds his effo.te with her cordial sym- "t^^^'^naay. LeftMurphysboroat6a.m.forMarionW,iam son County. We went for the purpose of confirming on her sick bed Mrs^ Pauline A. Lodge, the wife of Dr. A. N. Lodge. The sen-.ce was lie 1 at a. m. A nunAer of friends gathered, around the invalid whom all hold m very high esteem. We made a brief address, and then laid our hands upon hepatreut sulterer. Such services win the way to «- "^eart ^h the Church goes to her children in disability and distress and gives them her blessing. We are always careful in private ministrations, to present as far 1 78 VISIT ATIONH AND ACT8. BISHOP OF SrUlNCJFIEl.D. 79 as possihlo all the outwjinl hadj^osof ofTlco, because, altliou.^h notnoct^ssjiiy , then, if owr, wlu*ii away from tho public; sanctuary and its adjuncts of wor- ship, it is important to emphasize? ono's oHicial character, and dirtV»rentiato the visit from an ordinary call, for tiic sake of all who arc piesent. 7:30 p. m. Carbondale, St. Arnlrcws Mission. The Rev. Mr. Thorpe said J]v<»n- song, arnl wc preached. The service was hel<| in the Baptist Church. Mr. Wvkes anci familv kintllv entertained us, and not least, his son Frederick, a lad of ten years of age, who is a very skiilfid pei-fornun' on the j>iano. NoVFMHKK M — Satunliijf. Cairo. From II a. m. to 5 ji. m. In confer- ence with the ArchdeacoFi of Cairo as a Connnittee on Amendments to the Canons. NovF.MisF.K 1) — Ttmittj-third SmuUiu iiffir Triiiitif. Cairo. 10 a.m. Visited St. Michael's Sunday School (colored) and addressed the <*hil- dren. We promised to send them a letter, to which as many as could write arf» to sejid us an answer. The day was rainy, but still the attendance was larg<'. The work grows, and will soon reipiire increas«'d ac(K)mmoda- tions, II a. m. Church of the l{edeem««r, th«' Ven. .\rcht Mr. (lil- bert's venerable father and mother of St. Mary's, Mo., at their hous«\ It was refreshing tt> converse with old people, who seemeel .so young, whose memories were so retentive, an future*. NovjMHKR \\~TiieMtt 10 p. m. AtteMielcd re»ce»ption give'n by the Rector, teachers anelse'holars te) the visite)rs. November 12 — WeihicMdiUf. <) to 11 a. m. We visite'd St. Alban's School fe)r boys and ye>ung men. This school was openenl in Se'pteunber anel now numbers about thirty be)anle'rs. The elrill is military under the charge' of a Unite»d States orticer. The» ye)ung soleliers in their uniform ap- peare'el to gre>at aelvanta^e, and it was our privilege to convey to them the gratitie*atie)n whie'h we all experie'nceil in visiting St. Alban's Sche)ol and seeing sue'h a gooelly array of scholars so soon gathereel within its walls. We sincerely wish success to St. Alban's School. 1 1 a. m. Meeting of the Provincial Synod of Illinois undeu- the* Presidency of the Primus, the Bishop of Chicago. The' Synoel was opened with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist by the Primus, assiste'd by the Bishop of Quincy as Epis- toler, anel the Bishop of Spiingtie'ld as Gospeller. The sessions of the Synod histed until 4 p. m, , and were of more than usual intere'st. The Province rep- resents the Collegiate idea, the association of several equals under one head, a first among equals, which is the root principle of the Christian Church. Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon the Rev. Dr. Leffing- ,-,.11 a.,.l Mi-H. Lofflnffw.m tvv tl.,- a-lmiral.l,< inannorin which th,>y proyuied for (hoir nun,..rous Kuosts. W. hav„ Htllc doubt the m.Mnbersot th«, hynod would hav,. vo«olv,Ml hy u.ianin.ous vot-N hml thoy felt that It was fan- to do so. t. moot ovory year at St. Mary's S.'hool, KiioxviUo, as a practical ox- nrossion of thf a resident cl.MHynian. , , =„ NovF.Mi.F.U I I--7-V,-,/..,/. Whilehall. We spent a ver>- pleasant day m this thriving citv, the Kuests in part of Mr. and Mrs. M.'Gowan. and of Mr. an.l Mrs S,v..r. In the .n-..nln« w., w.'re lon.l.-iv.l a reception at the house of Mr an.l Mrs. M.'(l..vvan aiul nu-t a number of the lea,ling citizens of the |,l„..e' No gervi... was h..l.l, but possibly as much advan.^o was made by n,akin« 11,.' p.'rs.,ual a.M,uaintan.M, ..f s., many ...x.-.-llent p.«.ple. NOVFM1.F.U ni;-Tu-n,t,i-f<>'n-ll, Sun,l.,„ ,.fU-r Trimly. Carrollton Trinity Church. The Kev. .J 15. Harrison, Dean of Chost^'r, in charge. 1 ., m Mtanv wassai.lbv D.^an Harris..,., we preacl.e.l. .•onllrn,..,!, address.-d nn a„.l .•.:i..bnd,...l th.aioly Eu.-harist. Tl.., K.'v. Mr. Harrison has only ■r.-.-.'.ntlv t.,k..n this Missi,.., with Jers.-yvllle under his car.,. A 1«"8 •nte'"- val has pass..,l since tl... K.n-. M,-. Van Winkle h't't on account of health or the far West, but .l„,i„K Hi'tt tiu,e the good h.y peopl., have not been i.lle ami tl,.. f,„its of th.'ir ln,Iust,y are s.-en In a well ..rdered Sun.lay hchoo „n,l the nv., ,.a,..li.lat..s piesented for conflrn.atlon. ^hile at CarroUton it was our gr..at privilege an.l pleasure t.. spend an hour wi h Capt^ fewon wl.orepn-sentsa,ln.i,ablyapa«tag..,and yet identifies himself with the present, as tl,.,ugh he had not been for many years a prince among st..am- boat captains on the Mississippi river before railroads were thought of May Go,l bless him and long spare him to us. 7:30 p. m. Jersey vdle. Church of the Holy Cross. The Kev. Dean Harrison, Missionary. After Evensong by the Dean, we preached. Th.. night was inclement, but all was warm an,l bright within. Mr. an.l Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Am.^s took excellent care of us D.'an Harrison has a splen.lid field for work, and we feel sure ::irhe:i,l!^.stlfyourappointmentbytheresu.ts.whlcl.withC^d^sb.ess. ing will attend upon his vigorous axlministration and faithful labors. NovEMiiEB iS-Tues November 21-Thursday. Thanksgiving Day. Lincoln. The Re^. Wemyss T. Smith, Rector. After Matins by the Rector, we preached, con- firmed and addressed eleven, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. The Rev. Mr. Smith has taken a firm liold of his parochial work, and already health- ful signs of growth are manifest. NovEMHEK 2S-Fnday. Accepted letters dimissoiy of the Rev. J. H. Dixon Deacon (colored), from the Diocese of Maryland. November 30-Fi/%s^ Sunday in Advent. Feast of St. Andrew. Spring- field 11a. m., Pro-Cathedral. We preached, the Rector celebrated the Holy Eucharist, we pronouncing the Absolution and Benediction. 7:30 p. m., same church The Rector i>reached and we pronounced the Benediction. December l-Monday. 4:30 p. m. We attended and presided at a meeting of the Trustees of St. Agatha's School in the parlors of the school. The semi-annual report of the school was presented and read, making a very favorable showing for the school, and other important business was transjicted. December 2-Tuesday. Springfi^'ld. Pro-Cathedral. 10:30 a. m. Opening senice of the Thirteentli Annual Syno. The R<'v. \\ . V\ . C()il>yn. u> 0\\\n The Rev. Nolson Ayres. to Mississippi The Kev. C. B. Perry, to Tennessee Tlie Yen F. M. S. Tavlor, to K.^ntiicky The Rev. James H. Clou ivsbyter (LElUiV KJA i:iVEl>. Tlie Rev. Thomas May Tlionu', tnmi East Carolina. The Rev. O. J. Booth, from the Plattr The i;ev. W. ^V. Estabrooke. from Arkansa^- The liev. WilliMn. (lill. from Washington The Kev. I'.'ivv Si. M. Podmore, from Algoma The Kev. Wemyss ThonM)S«)n Sniith. fn.in P.e.lfunl. The Itev. .1. O. Babin. from Southern Ohio The Rev. J. H. Dixon (Dem^on, coUued,) CLEKdV ORDAINED. DEACONS. Mr. Allan Grant Wilson Mr. John McChnkin, M. 1>. . Mr. Will W P>l;itehfor(l riUKsifi. The Rev. Lloyd E. Johnston The Rev. Percy St. Michael Podmore l)(>eember (>, 1889 .December 13, 1889 Mareh 7, 1890 April 2, 1890 April 9, 1890 . April 17, 1S90 April 2."), 18*.)0 July 1, 1890 July 5, 1890 Septi. l!~^90 March 2, 1890 ..March 27, 1890 June 1, 1890 September 21, 1890 ..December 2. 1890 BisHors. Assisted at the Consecration of the Rev. Dr. E. R. AtwiU Oct 14. 1890 82 SUMMARY. Services attended Sermons delivered Adclresses delivered Clergy ordained (Deacons 3, Priests 2). Clergy transferred Clergy deceased Clergy received Clergy added by Ordination Pnvsent number (>f Clergy Candidatld Confirmations in other Dioceses Total Confinnations by us since last r.poit Total ( onfiiniations by us since our Consecration 7 Total Conthmations in Diocese of Springfield (bv other iiishops ;i) :i Number of occasions of holding Conth-mations during the year Tot«l number of wcasions since oiu' Conseeiation Celebrations of the Holy Eucharist Consecrations of Bishops attend^Ml Meetings of Truster's attended Conmieni-cments of Colleges, etc., attenrs Maniage< FuriPiviU 325 149 162 5 11 1 8 .{ 40 .') t ") :m ,210 ,290 47 55 •» 39 Ci I t)2 4 1 ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE 81. REV. GEORGE F. SEYMOUR S. T. D., LL. D, Bishop of Springfield, 'ro THK FOURTEENTH ANNUAL SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE. DKCFAIBEJl 2, 1891. ADDRESS. I It is wise to count up our losses before we reckon our gains. It is the law of Cliristianity that joy follows and swallows up sorrow, t^alvary and death first, the va- cant tonib and the resurrection afterwards. Indeed our losses, as we call them, are made, by the cross, actually our gains, and our balance-sheet has only one side, and our dead in Christ are living more energetic^ally else- where, and are doubtless doing more excellent work for dirist and His Church on the lofty hills, from whence cometh our strength, than ever they were peinnitted to do here. In this view of tlie subject we can look back with re- signation and hearts full of hope upon the vacancies which death has created in the household of Bishops, and in our own Diocese, since our last Synod. Massachusetts, Milwaukee, and our foreign missionary jurisdiction of Shanghai, in China, have, in succession, lost by death their chief Pastors. The late Bishop of ^lassachusetts, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Benjamin H. Paddock, belonged to a family of clergy- men. His father was a clergyman, and now we may add, when we descend to the sons, he belonged to an Episcopal family, since his brother, the Rt. Rev. Dr. John A. Paddock, is the Bishop of the missionary jurisdiction of Washington. It was an interesting fact that the two brothers, born and reared in the same New England home, should, in their mature years, when they each deservedly reached the highest distinction in the Church, be separated, geographically, in their official spheres of lUSHOP S ADDRESS. labor alinost as far as it was possible to be apart. Tlie one, whose loss we mourn, dwplt on the shore of the Atlantie, in Boston: the other dwells, and may he lon<>- be spared to us to dwell, (jn tin? coast of the Paeifie, in Taconm. Another fact, too. associates itself with this, that the Bishop of Massachusetts was elected years a<.»o to the Missionary episcopate of ()re;:»on, and had he ac<-epted. would have had, for n tinn* at least, under his charji'e what is now the State of Wnsliin^ton. his broth- er's present sphere of labor. The two sons were both educated in arts in Trinity College, Hartford, and in the()lo«j;-y in the (Jeneral Semi- nary, New York. I^)th at len"-th became Rectors of lai'U'e I*ai'ishes in the same citv, Brooklyn, X. Y., and each in turn was called from his Brooklyn home to be made a Bishoj), the youn<»er first, in 1873, to take the oyersit^ht of the Diocese of Massachusetts, the elder af- terwards, in 1880, to *»o to the distnnt missionary field of Washington. The late Bishoj) Paddock served his Diocese laboriously and conscientiously for nearly seventeen years and a half. His visitations were faithfully and fully made from year to year, and his influence was everywhere felt and recognized, and the Phurch grew and pros])ered under his laborious administi'ation. When his physical health failed, his strength of mind seemed unabated, and one of his last acts was to issue a paper of considerable length, which dis{)laye(l a vigor of thought and com- mand of resources of knowledge and argument, which, in view of his death in a very short time afterwards, seems truly surprising. He will be missed in our House of Bishops, since he was a very active and useful member. The decease of the Bishop of Milwaukee comes nearer home to us than could any other death among our inf- lates, since he was a loved classmate for three 3'ears in our General Seminary from 18r)l to 1854:. We were a happy company of students, and little dreamed then that DIOCESE OF SPKIXGFIELD. some of us would, without meaning to do so, make a stir in tlie Church, and more than a few of us would win honorable distinction in the eyes of the ])ublic in our work for Christ. Among the latter was one whom we all loved, for he was a most lovable youth— Mr. (\yrus F. Smith. He came to us as Smith in tlie Junior Class, but we all said that he bore himself so nobly, and ac- (piitted himself so well, that when he became a Senior he was deservedly dubbed "a Knight." For priyate reasons his surname was changed, by order of the Court of his native State, Massachusetts, during the last year of his Seminary course, and he graduated with us as Cyrus F. Knight. May we not be indulged, in connection with our de- ])arted Brother, in saying a few words about the General Seminary class of 1854? Brought together in 1851 as strangers, we soon be- came deeply attached to each other, and developed an influence which, without any such intention on our part, speedily controlled the entire student life of the Institu- tion while we remained under-graduates. This was largely due to such men as DeKoven, Brown, Hodges, Kuiglit, Locke (he was for a time one of our nund)er). Barker, l^ichey and Smedes. We studied and worked, and thought and planned for the future. Our record stood very high in the class-room ; we were noted for regularity and jnmctuality in the cha]>el. On our vol- \mtary lines we organized a preaching club, foi- the cul- tivation of extemporaneous speaking, and a second club for the prosecution of special theological studies, and a missionary organization for the reclamation of the idle, and ])erhaps vicious, boys of the neighborhood. We succeeded fairly well in all. our efforts, and probably nothing brought us greater satisfaction than the report of the captain of our police precinct to the city authorities, that his district had been greatly improved and benefited by the valuable labors of a body of theological students. a lUSHOP S ADDKIOSS. Wr wen' luipjA' in our SiMuinary life {ind labors, aneij><'tnal Iflrssin^: But we were speakin- of the late l^isho]) of Milwaukee. (Quaint, old-fashioned Marblehead was his birth-place m 18:n. Thre(^ score years hnd just set their seal upon his brow, when he w/is suddenly called away from earthly toil on the Hth day of last June. A letter from his lovin-- hand and o^nial pen, dated .lune 8d, reached ns in dis'tant Denver on the very day the distressino- tele- oTam tohl us he was dead. His call to Milwaukee seemed Uke old times comin-- back to us once more. The genial suule, the graciousness of manner, the richness of voice and the familiarity of speech, justified by the tender as- so(^iati()ns of early mardiood, were snatched away from us with his departure from earth. No one can miss him in these respects as we do, and shall. His episcopate was short, only a little more than two years. He took a]) no (^asv task, not labors only, but anxieties and trials He had no time to d(^velo]) and mature plans, he was simply getting hold of work. His record has been that of a faithful student, loving and beloved, a zealous and successful i)astor and rector, and a large hearted Bishop, devoted to his Master's service. Across the ocean, from distant China, came the dis- tressing news, on the 5th of October last, that Bishop Roone was dead. Seven years and a little more ago, on the 28th of Octobei-, 1884, he was made a Bishop by our Rishop Williams, of Japan, and P»ishops Moule and Scott, of the English Missions. His father before him was a l^ishop in the same field for twenty years, from 1844 to 1864, and his son was born in China, but edu- cated in this country and sent back as a missionary, and ultimately, on the retirement, through ill health, of Dr. Schereschewsky, was placed in charge of the mission as its Rishop. The difficulties of such a work are very numerous and very great; probably it is impossible N lUSHOl* S ADOKKSH. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 9 for anyone, wlio has not actually filled the ])Ost, to a(le(|uately appreciate its anxieties and trials, it adds to the sadness of his (h^atli that he was separated from his fainilv since his children were left in this counti'v at school, and their mother was with them. In our own Diorese we have suffered a f»;reat loss in the decease of our oldest Presbyter, the Kev. Benjamin ilutchins. Hector Kmeritus of St. .John's Church. Albion. The deprivation which we experience in th(* (U?pai*ture of our venerable and venerated friend, is not so much that actual labor has ceased in his sphere of usefulness, thouii'h he strove to be active in his divine Master's service to the end, as it is that an honored name, which lias stood upon the list of cler<»y, first in the old undi- vided Diocese of Illinois, and since the division upon that of SprinjL^field foi* moie tlmn fift3' years, disappears. It is tliat a link is broken which unitt'd us to the past, which is ra])idly fadinh- ters in the s])rintv.time of 1859. Years afterwards, when we came to the Diocese in 1878, the old mnntookusto the graveyard and pointed out to us the row of mounds which covered the dust of his loved ones. It was a pathetic sicrht, the fra-ile form, bent with a<>-e and sor- row pointino- to the memorials which told the trao-ic story of his a-ony in that far-off time, twenty-one years and more back in the past, when his home was made (h^solate, when the maiden of nineteen and the baby of less than two, and boys and girls of various aoes fillino- up the gap between, were carried forth in succession, day by dav, until none were left, and the destroyer was stayed^in his relentless work, because there was no more that he could do. The home was hushed to silence; all save father und mother were gone to return no more. An absent child, away on a visit, escaped. It was, we sny, a most pathetic experience to stand with the dear old inan by the graves of his household, and, in obedi- ence to his wishes, to read the inscriptions on the stones, which recited the names and dates of the deaths of those whose bodies were sleeping beneath. We took his hand and held it in ours: few words were spoken, but our deepest sympathy was his, and he knew it, and it helped him, and we were always the dearest friends. Such sor- row', when borne as: God's burden laid upon one, sanc- tifies a man. hems him around with a sort of dignity and sacredness which lifts him above the ordinary cur- rents of life, and gives him a place- by himself. It was so with our dear friend. He was as innocent as a little child and, at times, as mi-thful. When he had pleasnnt news to tell, he was indeed like a little child; he would rub and clap his hands with glee, and then, for he was verv deaf, he would put his trumpet to his enr, in eager expectation of wiiat you would have to say. His memory was most retentive, and he knew more than the parish reoister bv heart ; he conld tell the ages and the birth- days of almost evervone in Albion. The Rev. Mr. Hutch- ins was known far and wide throughout Southern Illinois and Indiana. He has never attended a meeting of our Svnod in this Diocese. He was too poor to come, and 10 lUSHOP S AIUJUKSS. lHOf^KSK OF SPUIXGFIFLI). 11 for the Inst ten years, too feeble to bear the fati:ely his advocacy- carried conviction to the minds of those whom lie addressed. It is commenda- tion, which the Rev. Dr. Hopkins richly deserves, when It is said the history of the last forty years wdl reckon him as one of the weift'htiest influences which moulded and directed thouoht on conservative and Catholic lines in our (Uiurch durin- that period. He was one of the most unselfish of men, and it is a beautiful and i)athetic trib- ute to his n.(.,uM-ositv, which kept him poor, that he found a real home in which to close his eyes on earth under the roof of one whose s])iritual life he had been the means of rescuino- from the wretchedness of infidelity We hoiH? to b(^ permitted to pay a more extended tribute to his dear memory elsewhere. We felt that his name should have a place upon the public records of our Dio- cese, because we, with the whole American diurch, are larcrelv his debtors, and because we were ])ersonally as- sodated with him for mnny years in the relations of intimate^ friendship. Our See citv and the conoivoation worshippinoMU our Pro-(^athedral, were called upon to vuiourn the loss of three venerable ladies, last spring, in ra])id succession. We may group them together, since in life they were <.ompaiiions, and in death they were not long divided- Mrs Dresser, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Dresser was the widow of the first Rector of St. Paul's (luirch, Springfield. Her native State was \ ir- ..•inia but her home for nmny years was in Illinois. Her position, as the wife of the Rector of the Parish, made her conspicuous, and her excellence of character and de- votion to her manifold duties, endeared her to the entire rommunitv. Mrs. Campbell, too, filled a large space for many years in the social life of Springfield, and universal respect and esteem were the feelings which her dignity of manner and kindliness of disposition inspired. Mrs. Brown was a fitting com.panion to make up the admi- rable trio of Christian women, who were so long with us to bless us with their presence and labors of love. Later on, when the blossoms of May filled the air with their fragrance, one much younger in years was taken 12 BISHOP S ADDRKSS. from us — Mrs. (Jrace (lillett Littler. Her life was useful, and her death, though j)ainful to the flesh, was, in the spirit, |)eace. The loveliness of a brij.»ht Whitsunday rested on her ^rave, as her precious dust was eonsipcned to its keepin<»- until the resurrection of the last ^Teat day. In November nnother jzrave was filled in the beautiful cemetery of Alton, with the body of a <2,ood waman — a wife and mother and friend — who was loved. Mrs. Kosette Hart was born near London, and passed most of her useful life in Alton. She was useful, and it was her crownin<»; merit that she would not allow the ordinarv trifles, occasioned by <»ossip and the mere infirmities of our nature, to interrupt her labors of love. She would work on for (lod and for His Church, whether she was first or second, or last or least. Her supreme aim was to be useful in her station in life, all else was subsidiary, would in time set itself ri<»:ht. Fler example is a most bri<.!,iit and salutary one, anro])riated for the nmintenance of the rector, on the condition that the parish raise a minimum sum to be added to the annual income thus accruing, and in case this was not done, then the in- terest should be paid to the Diocesan Board of Missions. The object of this provision is to ])rovide an incentive to exertion. As a rule endowments induce sloth and stinginess. Hence we would not covet large endowments, but only such as will supply in part the means needed for current expenses, and the enjoyment of this financial help we would make contingent upon the })eopl(^ first doing their full share in bearing the burden, else they must lose the income from the endowment entirely. DIOCKSE OF SPKINGFIKLI). 17 In the fluctuating condition of our poi)ulation now, and as it is likely to continue for a long time to come, such provision is nei^essary in order to secure, exce])t in large cities, the p^nimneni jw^senee of a rector. Indi- viduals and families remove, ami salaries in conseipience nre reduced below the point, at which one can bear the exy^ense of nieiv subsistence, and then the incumbent must leave, and his charge becomes and i)erha])s for years remains vacant The partial endowment would in most cases i-elieve the ])ressure produced in this way, and the condition suggested, would i)romi)t and secure the constant liberality of the peo])le. ////^/y—The Diocese ought to ])ossess a building of its own. to provide a shelter for its treasurer, and a place of meeting for its synod and committees. In such a house the liishop would have his office. Here would be stored the library and archives of the Diocese, it would be in a word the business home of the Diocese, as a (^athedral is its spiniual houw. The need of such a house is growing. Why should not a fund for such an object be'^begun. and k(>])t before our people, as worthy of their gifts when living, and their bequests when dead? Whv might not some one ])urchase such a house, and present Tt as a memorial to the Diocese, to perpetuate an honored name among us in association with benefits, which all would i-ecognize as very many and very great? We have been speaking of objects among the first to i-laim oui- tithes and offerings, that is our payment of debts to God for value received, and our gifts, as an expression of thanksgiving for mercies conferred. Let us not forget that there ought to be no delay in this ilouble duty, wliich we owe to God. He quickens our sensibility ' on l)oth these lines of sacred obligation. Have not our harvests been abundant? Are not our ]>rofits enormous? Can we number up the mercies which we have received'.' Look u])on your fertile fields, your — G 18 lUSHOP S A[)I)KKSS. well filled barns nnd cribs, roiiobly estimate your trains and then lift u[) your eyes and lu'arts to (lod, and pay your interest liberally on His investment, ;nid ^o beyond, and i^ive an expression for gratitude for mercies received in «2,enerons ()fferin<»- of thanks. Xay, ^o further still, if vou have not alreay the other [^«,..it>H's, and Oh, il will brinu' such blesMii;.:s upon you an-. They scarcelv missed their jiolden coins. Hers was a baser metal, but it was her all, and the Master has taken hei* from amonjr that crowd of mortal men. and lifted her up above them all, and made her immortal. Look at her as Jesus sin<»les her (jut before youi* eyes, and in your hearino- pronounces upon her His benediction. The ireneration of such widows has not ceased upon earth. Within the year here in Sprino;field, a widow died, and havinir none near of kin to claim the little that she had, less than iive hundred dollars, she bequeathed it all to DIOCESE OF SPUINGFIELI). 19 our Diocesan Hoard of Missions. We would fain keep such an exam])le before our people and hand it down as a richer le<>-acy than rubies to our descendants. With this object in view, we would ie(M)mmend that additions be made by donations to the widow's thrcH^ or four hundnMl dollars, as nn expi-ession of our reverence for her, and that when we secure a thousand dollars, ;i rectory be built for the Missions of this city, as a me- morial of her and named. ''The Marshall Memorial Rectory. Bivthren. for your own sakes and for the sake of (iod's Church in this Diocese, let not our words touching- tithes and offerinsi's and the makin<»- of wills fall to the orouiKJ. If yon have nuide your wills, and ne<»lected to do your ])lain. uncpiestionable duty to (lod. reo])enthem and r<'cast them. If you have not made your wills, then set about doin«»- so at once. It is a mattei* that will not brook delay. 'Set thine house in order, for thou shalt die and not liv(\" is an admonition meant for vou and me as truly as it was for Kini!,- Hezekiah. He had sixteen years added to his life. We may have as many, or more, but if w<' are wise and dutiful, and anxious for our own peace hereafter, as well as for the comfort of tlK^se whom we shall leave behind us, we shall b(» alwa,ys prej)ared to go. When the Master calls, our house will l)e ever in order. The (leneinl Missioimry Board of our Church claims, it seems to us, a more liberal recognition at our hands than we have thus far given to its generous approju-ia- tion to our needs. We receive two thousand dollars for work among our white population, and seven hundred and fifty dollars for work among colored people. Our response during the past yeaj- has been |2G5 from twenty conrin<»ing every Par- ish and Mission into the fnithful und praiseworthy list of ron<»'n*<;ntions which contribute to the (ieiuM-al Mis- sionary Society of our Church. Krvcrtin*:-. in ronrlusion, to the sul)i<'ct of increased i:pisropal sci'vircs for our immense jurisdiction— immense not only in so])ulation— we desire to s.iv that our ronviction of its nec(»ssity, in vi(nv of our resi)onsil)ility to (lod for the due and |)roper care of the interests which He entrusts to our rare, is stren<.»th- ♦Mied l)v the .'xp(M-ienc(^ of another year. Th<' (-onditions of the southern counties of Illinois are such as to (hMuand The unremittine, comparatively s])«'akin,i:-. near at hand, and ahle. by the ronnnand of time, to <;-o out any scant supi)lies. sometimes compelhMl by absoluti' failure of supiK)rt, are a source of anxiety. whi<-h lies heavy on a i;isho])'s heart. To stir up the slu<»«:ish. to revive the hopes of the despon- dent and to seek out and tind suitable missionaries, who will enter upon such uninviting- fields of labor, iin])lv a task involvin«i- tedious details of inTap])le with and handle them. We frankly own that the most satisfactoi-y solution of the per])lexino' ])roblem would be to pursue the course ad()])ted in the case of Nebraska, set off this reoion as a missionary jurisdiction and place it under the care of a Bishop, supported by the Church at laroe. We are convinced that the (Jen(M-n1 (Vnivention acted wisely in erectino- the jurisdiction of -the Dlatt(\'" and we ure ])erfectry safe in aflirnnno- that we of Sprinofleld can present\uid substantiute a very much stron^-er claim for such relief than did Nebraska, but we fear that we have not a chancellor Wool worth amonj;' us to uro'c our cause, and engineer it to a successful issue. ^^ hd(^ we admit that this would be the best of all measures to pursue, it is. we feel beyond our power to secure its ado])tion. and accordino-ly we recommend the best plan, which we think is within our alnlity to carry out. We are the more ready to suo^^est and ui') niSllOr S ADDUKSS. witliout sMvin^-. will Im' most rlun'rfullv niid readily f^iveii, and w<' sliall thus bo prcpaicd to prove, we trust, doublv useful to the portion of the Diocese, which will continue to leniain under our s|)ecial suj>ervisi()n and itai-e. Let it not for one njonient be sup])osed that we seek an assistant in ordei- to lighten our own lal)ors, ()!• to j^ain leisure for <»'oin<»- outside of our sj)iritual home to sojourn or to trav<'l. Onr own past life and laljors we nia.\ without indelicacy or pr<'sunipt ion say are a uuarante*' ajzainst such a su«:ama. DECFMBEii :}-Thursdav. Springfield, in the Guild Hall of the Pro-Ca- thodral we presided at the organization and first meeting of the Board of Missions elected at the recent Synod. The Boa. d made appropnations for iho year enrHi:u 14 — Third Sunday in Advent. Chicago. Calvaiy Chur.h. the Kev, Walter Mooie, Kector. We pn>ached both in tlie moining and at night in this church. The lie«'tor is endeared to us as having been once our pu|»il in the (General Theolfgical Sensinary in New YoiU, and then for years our presbyter as Ue«'tor of St. John's Cliurcli. Decatur. Wr <>njoyed the hospitality of his charming family very nuicli. Decemheu b'., 17, IH— Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Western TlH-ological Seminary. AVe delivered three lectureson each of tliese days, as hi.st week, to the thrtn; classes. Dkcemheu VJ — Friday. Western 'J'heological Sem iiary. Tiie matricu- bition of tlui new students, eleven in number, at 12 o<-[ock noon, in the chapel (»f the institution. 'I'his soh'rnn occasion wa^ utilized in the very l>ost way by the Dean, the Bishop of Chicago, I y making it "a «juiet day. " Both before and alter the service and th • act of matriculation, the Bishop gave most admirabl«» meditations, intended to reveal a man to him.self, and help him to see himself as (rod sees him, and as he nmst and will see him- self in the judgment. At \1 o'clock noon, after the matriculation, at the re<]ue.st of the Bishop, we made an address to the stutjents. We wish we could send our candidates to this most <'.\«-ellent s«'hool of i)repa- ration for the ministry. Will iiot some layman, or some laymen, of their abundance found scholarships of $4,000 each, and place them in the gift of the Bishops of the Province? The donors can make them memorials of departi'd relatives and friends, or tributes of respei-t to living worthies. Then, when this is done, we can send our candidates to enjoy the benelits, spiritual atid intellectual, of the Western Theological Seminary. In the afternoon we made a pilgrimage to the home of the widow of Mr. Tolman Wheeler, the nmnifieent founder of this' school of the prophets. We were amply repaid for our journey. The dear old lady, now neanT ninety than eighty, was alone in her (juiet, lovely home. She was reading of the strug- gles and hardships of the pioneers of the West of sixty years ago, of whom she was one. She handed us the book as we entered, that .she might talk lUSHOP OF SPUINGFIEIJ). 25 to us This deli^ditfiil interview was a fitting sequel to the services and duties of the dav. We left our blessing with her, and we carried a blessing with us when w'e depart[BEK 20- Saturday. Bloon.ington. St. Matthews lansh, Ivev. S. B. Pond, Hector. :{ P. M. We ccmflrmed. in private, one candidate un- able to attend Church. Decemher 21-Fourth SuiKlav in Advent. St. Tlumias Day. At St. Matthews Clim-ch all dav. At 7::>>0 A. M. we C(debrated the Holy Eucha- rist • full fortv n^ceived, we are glad to note. lO.IM) A. M. After Matins and'Litanv bv the Rector, we preached. :{ P. M. W<. attended the Sunn for their fidelity, and without being invidious all will allow us to name Mr. H. D. Moss. De<;embek 25-Thursday. Christmas Day. Springfield. Pro-cathedral all day The Ven. Archdeacon Taylor, Rector. 7 A. M. We celebrated the Holy Eucharist, a.ssisted by Archdeacon Taylor. We wen^ deliudited to welcome full tiff,, at this early hour to the Heavenly Feast. 10:30 A. M 2i\ VISITATIONS AM) ACTS. The ArclulcHcou colebralrd thr Hnly EiK-hHri>.t, and we pn'ached aiul gave the absolution and boiHMlictioii. We rnjoyed our Cbri^tmas mueh. The day grows brighter as years advaner. DErEMitEU 28— First Sunday after Cliristnias. Innot-ents Day. Pro- Cathedral all day. 7 A. M. Assisted l)y our Chaplain, the ]lev. Lloyd E. Johnston,\vecel»'brate«l the Holy Eurharist. 11. A. M. Aivh.dt'aeon Tay- lor celebrate0 ANl» .il- 'l'ufsda\- and Wrdiwsday. Journey to New York, to omeiate at the marriage of a very dear friend, to whoni we are in- d«'bted foi- a great deal which \\u> made life pleasant \'"'' '"Mny years. .\. I). ISDl Jantahv 2 Friilay. .New York City. \ V. M. At Trinity Chapel we said Evensong and conlirmed om* preseiit«'d by Hie ltc\. Harry r>au- mann. Jam AUV :{-- Saturday. New Yoik. Trinity Chapel. Aftei- Matins, which were said at A. M . assi.sted by the 1{e\. John P. Appleton. brother- in-law to the groom, we solemni/ed the marriag*' of William Nelson and Miss Marie Christiana Kasmus.scn. and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. In this way, when it is practicable. Christians should l>e married. The Jirst art of their wedded life should l»e the acceptance of their Saviours invita- tion to be His guests under the shelter of His love. Death |)arts husl)and and wife. The Holy Conununion unites tlu* faithful l)y a bond which will never l)e smulered. They are one in Christ forever. Jamaky l-'Second Sun0 P. M. St Andrew's Church. Harlem, the Rev. Dr. (ieorge P. Van D(^ Water, Re«-tor. After P^vensong we preached. It has be(»n our fortune to be iden- tified with this Parish in 8ev<'ral very interestiiu' crises of its history. Wo delivered an ad«lress at the laying of the corner-stone of the predecessor of the present edifice; we preached, by request, the menn)rial sermon of its Kector, the Kev. Dr. G. B. Draper, who was snatched away with frightful sudilenness by malignant small-pox: we preached the sermon at the in- stitution of his successor, and in the piesent Hector we feel a paternal in- terest. He has, thu- far. more than justified, by the blessing of (iod, the promise, which his student-life held out, of the success which would attend his ministiy. St. Andrew's, in its new home, is gloriously housed, and priest and choir and people seemed to Ik? in perfect accord and fully alive U) the grand opportuniti<*s which are within their reach, and the responsi- bilities which, in consequence, rest upon them. St. Andrew's, Harlem, is one of the parishes outside of our Diix*esrt in which we feel as though in a lilSHOP OK SPKINfreshing m a Bishops litV andivcallthenR'monesor..ther days, wImm. it was his privileg<. and pleasure to deal with souls as the Kector of a parish and the Pastor oi a Hock It is good for a Bishop to have the opportunity, occasionally. <>t meeting people in this way, and thus l>eing eiiabl..! to replace hims.^lt m the position which ho occupies l.M.'fore he was consec.ated, an«l was tlunvby separated from parochial life. J VNUXHY K; -Fridav. The Kev. .1 H. Simons, Deacon (colorcMl), arrived from N<'W York to co-oi^erate with the Kev. J. B. Massiah our elTicient Mis- sionary at Cairo, in organizing a Mission for the colored people at Springlield. , . . J^NI-ARY IS -Second Sun.lav after the Epii.hany. Lincoln. 1 rinity Church The Kev. Wemvss T. Smith, Kector. Assisted by the Kector we oniciate. 29 JANt'AHY 2;'.- -Friday. In ro^^p(>ns«> in an application in writing'. ^ij^Mietl \ty serenteen cMizout^ of Si)nnj,'fiold ((foloird), pn-scntod in du*' form l>y a romniitt«'«' who \vail«Ml upon us. wo ^avo our «-onsont to tiw' organization of a Mission, to »)♦' known as ".S7. iij/f/nN/Z/N'-s,' and mad*' formal HM-ord of thP same. Wr appointed as omens Messrs. .John (rladney. Senior War- den; Thomas S. Donegan. Junior Warden: E. H. Wright, Treasjirer, and J. Walter Oglesljy, Clerk. This movement is <>\tremely gratifying to us. and we pray (lod to Mess thi^ work thus hoi.efMlly 1m. gun. and t(» crown it with alxnidant suec<*ss. Janiakv 2:.— Sept uage.^ima Sunday and Feast of iIm' Conversion of St. Paul. P<'kin. St. Paul's Chun-h. the U.'V. W W P.latehford I )eaeon in rhargi*. !>::5n A. M. With Mr. r.Iatehf(»rd we said Matins. l(l::'.<» A. M. Litany. Conlirmationand Holy Communion. We prea«'hed, conlirnMMl thre«^ preseacon and cllicieid «-orps of teachers, is growing. 7:.".(» P. M. After Evensong I.y the Uev. Mr. niatch- ford, we preache«j. TIm' congregations were laige.and the spirit manifest<'d l>y the people encouiages us to hope that they will hold on to their Pastor, and u-e c\cry legitimate iidhieni'e t(» induce him to stay in Pekin. •Iam AliV •_'»:— Monday. We remained in Pekin to >tt«'nd the exercises and recitations (.f the Cathedral (;raimnar School under the caie of Mr. W. H. Fold as Piincipal: the Rev. W. W. lUatchford as Chaplain, and Mr. S. F. Swinhurne as Assistant. Here .we have two gt-ntU'inen of excellent ability, graduates in arts, respectively, of two of our oldest and most re- n«)wne)j colleges in the East- Vale and Harvard— teaching twenty sch(»lars tho curriculum of the higlwr education. What we witnessed was admirable in tjuality. \V«' heard rc<-itations in Latin, (ierman and English, and our oidy regret was that there weie not a hundred boys (Mijoying the benejlts of such excellent instru<'tion. We beg our people in Pekin to remember that with them rests the responsibility almost entirely of deciding whether our Cathedral (Jranunar School sha I lemain as a peimanent institution, to add no inconsiderable fa«'tor of prosperity and attraction to their city, or whether it shall be closed. If they respond with liberal gifts in money to repair and ecpiip the buildings, ami with generous support in pupils, their sch(H>l and ours w ill be a splendid success. Jamahv 27 AM) :i()— Thursday and Friday. .lourney from Springfield to New York, to attend called meeting of tin' House of Bishops. Feiuu'AKY 1 — Sexagesima Sun«lay. Newark, N. J. lO.aO A. M. Hous<' of Prayer, Kev. A. Miller, Rector. We preached and pronounced the abso- lution and benediction in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. The Eector celebrated at our request. This parish has done a noble work in Newaik. Its present Rector is faithful in his ministries, and w«' feel sure, from what we saw and have heard, that the spiritual life of his people is being d«epc..«'l a.ul st.onglhend I.y Lis labom ura-n^ ll.on. in ll,.: Cluircl. „n.l at their lionies. FEi.urAKY :!-Tues lav. New W.ik City. I V. M. l)ioco«in House, 2M Lafavette Vlmr. M.it n.nunitte.! of House of l!isl.o|«. of wl.i<=l. 1 am « Ln..,ci. an,l Mevoted an l.our to its imsiness. 2:3(. I> M. Sa.ne „la«e House of Hisl„>,.s n,e. un.lerthe p.-e«i,leney of .!,.. I'resi.lu.g liisliop, and sat until i; I' >1 , ,. ,,, KEUur uti- i-\V,-an.«lav. :i .\. M. We attended tlie eelebration of the U„lv Kuchari«t in the .-hapel of (haee Clnuvh, on ISroadway. 'ri'O B'^op , Conneetieu, wa. eelel.rant. and was assisted by Ihshops Tut le an,l Hare The House eonvenod at W.\:. A. M., in the sa.ne ,,lac-e as yesterday, .„;,| s.a until ., V. M. Bishop Hare, of l)ak,.ta was s,.nt to .lapan U. repre- sent our Clunvl, provisionally for six months or a y.-ar, or until a Bishop is :,:;;v:.h;,s:.nand ..onseeraUK. for the THd, The Eev. Henry Ohnst Swenlzel was ehosen liishop of -Tapan. - I- M We were the guest oflh,- N.'w York Chureh CM. at di r Tlic cKM-asion was one of great pleasure, a.id even grealei- ,.rollt . i'o n.eet our hretluvn and fellow gne.sts soeially was a great ple-asure; to Imten t.. their wit a,..l wisdom, was pr-wluetive of even greater proht. Jdsbop Cox .old us of ol.l New York and the Chureh, as he kn.nv it as a lK.y. Bishop Knight gave us a breath of western life, and our genial host^ stirred our hearts a^ thev a.ldressed then.selves, in a business-like way, to the In.a.,- ..ial nroWeinsof the Chureh. XV,- are indebt.«l t« the I'residentand Execu- tive Committee of tie- (Mnl, for an ..vning replete will. ei,ioyment of the most salutaiT kin«i. FEi.K.^AKY .•-Tl.urs.lay. bi .\. M. Now Yo.'k. Dio.-e»a.. lb...s,.. Met with .■o.,.n.itt..e. .in.k.r Bishoi, of Conneetieut a.s .-hairinan, to "onf«^/;^ll' Mexiean prh-st .d,out eeclesiastieal affai.s in tl... .iu.-is,liet,o.. of the \ ,,11.. '\"'i-m!uni. Fri.la^. 1 l'- M. New York. Bibl.- Hous.-. Will. Bishop Cos.. we passe,! tw.. hours in ,-,.nfer,>nce on Mexieai, affairs. FE,.ut Ma- S-. Ci.,in,,uagesima Sunday. U X- M. All Ang.^s Church West Side Av,.|.u.. an.l slst street, the Kev. Dr. C. K. HolTinan, Keetor, and tl„. Rev.S. DeLancy Towns,md, Associate Keetor. After Matins wo „n.a,-he.l The ofterii.gs were generously given to us in aid ol Chureh work in the Diocese of Springllcl.l. This is an excellent example, and we h«,„. it will be genero,.slv followed by our brethren inour great cities when they invite us to preach t,. their eongregatioi.s, our conditions are so hard under which we are f,.rce,l to take e4U-e of our Diocese. At this juncture wc w,.re neg,.tiating with a mo.st desirible presbyU.r to go to a most important mission in our liehl, ,.n a salary of $800, without rectory, when an offer eaine to him from a parish east of the Alleghemes, with a salan' of $1,201 andreetorv- and we advised him to consult the interests of his fmm y. and l,.-,ve us t,'. S.-V- eUewl..^re for a Missionary. This offering from All An- 30 VISITATIONS AM) ACTS. gels' would have enabled us to pay half the rent of a reetor>'. We are worse off than wo would Ix' were we a now State and west of the R(»ekies. Wo are accounted rich, while ire are irretrhciUif poor. 7::iO F. M. Jorsey City Hoigiits. St. Mary's Church, the Rev. Dr. War- ren. Rector. Evensong was siiid. in tho necessary absonct; of the Rector, by Mr. Saniuo) I). Van Loan, of tho Middle Cla.ssof the General Theological Seminary, Now York, and wo {.roachod. Wo were surprised and gratified at the improveiui'nts which th«> solf-denying Roctor has made in the church edifice sifico we paid him our last visit in October. Tlio old Parish of the Holy Trinity has l)eon roorganizod, and boars now the name of St. Mary, and close liesitlo tho chmvh tho Doctor has made for himself and wife a cozy Roctory, whore hospitality Miid unostentatious comfort tompt one to abide. Wo o(>ngratulato the Roi-tor and tlie congregation of St. Maiy's on the substantial progress whioh tl ey have made. FEBUrARY 10— Tuesday. 2 V. M. Diblo House, Fourth Avenue, New York. We attended tho monthly meeting ot the Managers of the Board of Missions. Febrfakv 11 ANi> l-J^Ash Woilnosday, and Thursday. Journey from New York to Springfield. W»» may remark that railroa*! trav«'l is irksomt; to us, an«l hence we regard su«h a trip as penitential (lisciptine. KEHHrAKY 12— Thursday. Received the Rev. R. G. Hamilton on letters dimissory from the Diocese of Albany. The Rev. Mi-. Hamilton has been, for some weeks, energetically .it work in St. Andrew's Parish, Edwardsville. We give him a heartv welcome. May (iod l>less him and his work. Febicuarv 1.')— First Sunday in Lent. SpringtioM. Pro-Cathedral. 11 A. M. We jireached and celebrated tho Holy Eucharist, assisted in the celebration by the Ptoctor. the V^mk Archdeacon Taylor. Febkiaky 17— Tuesday. Chicago. Western Theological Seminary. We delivered three lectun?s from 10 A. M. to I P. M. 7::{<) 1*. M. Acting for the Bishop of Chicago, who is absent from his Diocese in consequence of sickness, we preached in Trinity Church, Aurora, the Rev. Charles Hol- brook. Rector, confirmed and addres.sod twelve. The Roctor was assisted in the service by the Rev. Mi*. Clarke, a venoratde Deacon, nearly eighty years of age. He tc>ok orders late in ViU) that he might, as far lus practica- ble, be useful in the parish. The choir of surpliced men and boys was admirable in every way; especially is their conduct to be commended. From the moment they donned their surplices until they took them off, they were quiet, and this silence reigned spontimeously; th(>re were no ad- monitions, oft- repeated "silence, l)oys;" there was no scolding, no confu- sion, no rushing about. As might be expected, the same reverent behavior went with them into the church, and was maintained to the end. The boys, when the final prayer was said in the choir room, did not, before the "amen " died upon the lips, begin to remove their surplices, but in an or- HlSHO!» OF SPHlNCiFlFLD. :n derlv man.ier took them olY as though they were reluctant, rat er than eager, to go away f ron. G- .ds Hous.^ The Rector and his wife kindly <'n- ^Teb^'^^y 18-Wednesdav. An early departure from Aurora brought „s to the Seminarv in Chicago in time for our three lectures between the hours of 10 A M. and 1 P. M. At 4 P. M. we took the train for Elgin, where we were the guest of Ju . Wo lof, Elgiu at ('.aT A. M. '""I -■■•''» °"' loclurc .■„„„, in Clm-ago,at «,<• Son.inary iM-fce 10 <"^^ock^.ll. ^^e de- livore,l tluo.^ h-cU..-es .lurinK Uuoo hours, an.l w.to through at 1 1 . M. At 8 r M after Ev.M,s,.ns by th<. liov. Chariot J. A.lams. tho Roctor, assisted hvU,,. Rov. W.H.Mooro, Roctor of Calvary Church, Mr. lomborton, the Lector, roadh.g tho loosens, we proachod, coullnuod and addressed twojve The nisht wa oxtr...nelv inclon.ont, in.loo.l the mo>5t stormy of the .e..^n, .^JhU the attendance .a. K-L and wo wore ,hu. to see «.at tho Rector seon,ed to bo building his parisl, St. Lukes, on sohd foundations ^^en- jove.l. after the sovice, a pleasant hour of social .ntorcourso wUh th. Rev. Mr. M.K,re and his wife, and the Rev. Mr. and Mrs^ Adams, n. he r«. FFBRr UiY 20- Chicago. Western Theological Semniary. ^V e d.Oue.ed I t f 10 \ M to 1 r M From :i to i P. M. we were in con- terlnco wir MrHor,;je' G. Chase in reference to a benelieont scheme w^l he contemplates carrying out for the benetlt ot Southern lUmo.s. May God bless our purpose, and crown our efforts with abundant success FEBRf u« 2-2-Second Sunday in Lent. Champaign. Fanmanu<,l Church, tho Rov Dr. Dresser, D.'an ot Bloomington, Rector. Early celebration by To Dean at 7 A. M.; Matins at 9 ; second colebi.tion and "'"-"t- "J * Do.acon at 10:M» A. M. We preached, and assisted by tho Rev. Di Dresser, we celbrated the Holv Eucharist. After the Epistle, we ordained as Deacon Mr. Frederick Higginbottom Burrell. The Dean presentee! the Ta liate and sal,, the Litany. The day was fair and mi d, the church was full and the services were hearty and satisfactory. Tho music, with the 1 by Mr. Rice, was especially good. We wish the -^^ung D-ou God speed His f.eKl of labor is a large one, and scarcely full ot promis He nids the prayers an.l the alms of the faithful t.. si^tain him^ May he receive them. We desire, if we can effect it, U. give the «- .^k BuneU the benefit of a year's instruction at the Western Theological Seminary. Who will give us $200 to enable us to accomplish this object . :vi VISITATIONS AM) A( TS. ]2 M. Wr met the Siinduy School, ami said a ^'^^ umi.I^^ of jLjroeting to the dear children and their teaehers. 7:30 1*. M. In tlie same clmieh. After Evensoni,' by the Kector and the newly ordained Deaeon, the Kev. Mr. Bunell, we preacheerlain wr enjoyed, after the service, Iho very great {)leasure of meeting many of our fri«'n«ls in Bajitoid at their comfortable anurrell, we «'elebrate«l the Holy p:ucharist Mr. and Mrs Davis kindly entertiiined us. 7:.']U P. :M.--Thoma.sboro. St. Thoma.s" Church. After Evensong by the Rev. Mr. ]>urrell, we preached. The Mission is doing well aiiclieve that the good seed sown there by zealous works in the past, will yet ]>ear fruit, and that we shall ere long see lUSHOl* OF SPKl.MJFlKLl). ;\:\ St. Stej.hens Mission a self-supporting j)arish. We wish some wealthy parish in the East would adopt Tuscola iis a foster child for four or five vears, and supply live hundred dollars annually to keep a clergyman in residence. At the end of this period the child would have grown to ma- turity, and be able to tsike care of itself. The Beach House is our homo in Tuscola, and we gratefully remember our indebtedness to Mrs. Beach an«l her daughter for their long-continued and unllagging kindness to us. FEimrAiiY 27-Arcola. Christ Church. 7:30 P. M. The Rev. Mr. Bur- rell said Evensong, and we preached io a crowded congregation. Dr. Polk and his delightful fandly were our hosts. It is very charming to visit our friends in Areola. New York, Delaware and Xoilh Carolina (!ome into vi«'W as well as Illinois. There was no confirmation, but this was not be- cause there are no persons who ought to be confirmed. There are, and if these words meet their eyes, we hop<' and pray that they will take them home, and will at once acknowledge that duty to God, to their own souls, rwul the souls of those around them in the example which they set, which will constrain them to keep their baptismal covenant and go forward in the Christian life, and take the steps to which tln'y are irrevocably committed bv solemn promise. Tus<'ola and Areola are now vacant. We propose to supply them, as far as a Dea.-oii can do so, after Easter, with the st^rvices of the Uev. Mr. Burrell. Maik'H 1— Third Sunday in Lent. I'aiis. Grace Church, the Kev. John H. Molineux, Kector. We arrived yesterday, and were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. ShoafT. 7 A. M. Assisted by the Rector, we cclebiated th(^ Holy Evicharist with a large number of the faithful. 11 A. M. We a.ssisted at the second celebration ar.d preached, Matins having been said at 9::}0 A. M., when we met with the Sunday School and made an address. At 3 P. M. we enjoyed a profitable call ui>on a devoted parishioner who was ill in her room. 7 P. M. After EviMisong by the Kector, we preached. The congre- gations w<'re large n^u\ v.-,,- Rectors S"lf-denying labors are, we trust, bearing good fruit. March 2— Monday. Mattoon. Trinity Church, the Rev. John H. Mo- lineux, Missionary in charge. 7:30 P. M. After Evensong by the Mis- sionary, we preaciuHl, confirmed three, and aihlressed them. There was a h«rge att<'ndance. Would that people would profit by what they hear, and as the result <*f hearing, ask. what shall we do? and, when told, do it. In that event, large congregations wouUl .sUmd for moiethan they do now. Our dear Rector and Missionary took care of us in Mattoon. March 4— Wednesday. Springfield. We received, on letters of trans- fer from the Diocese of New York, Mi;. John Chanler White, witli full literary qualifications, a member of the Senior Class of the General Theological Seminary. We al-o licensed, as Lay Readers, Mr. A. E. Beniley, of Spring- field, and Mr. Charles Jacob Shutt, of Paris. :i4 \ ISITATIONS AND ACTS. Mahch 5— Tluiistlay. Ilic llev. L. E. Joliiist<»n l«*fl us for his new chargo, Holy Trinity Parish, Danvilhs III. The IW\. K. (1. Hamilton. Il«K-t<>r of St. Amlrow's Church, Edwanlsvillo, lat«' of tin* Diocese of Albany, made us glad with a call. March «*)— Friday. The Rev. IJcnjiunin Ilutchinschvinised at Albion. He was born in 1804, on the 22d of March, and we had arranged to please the dear, good old man and beloved Presbyter, to hold a special visitation at Albion on the 22(1 and 23d of March, so as to ])e witli him on the occasion of hi.-. 87th birthday. But God willed otherwise and the faithful niiniste!- of Christ celebrated his anniversary in better society than rarth rould sup- ply, we have no reason to doubt. March 8— Fourth Sunday in Lent. A.M. ^It. Vmion. Trinity Churrii. th»' Rev. P. St. M. Podmore, Missionary in charge. Assisted by the Mi.--- sionary, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. Twelve were in attendance. JO::i() A. M. After Matins by the Misslonaiy, assisted in the Lessons by our Lay Readers, Mr. W. W. Way anle U P. M. BelleVilh*. St. George's Church, vacant. The Rev. Mr. I'odmore kiidly accompanied us to Belleville, and t(M)k the evening servic*' for us. After thvot<«d .souls as thon; are in St. George's Mission to help him, our new Missionary, the IW\. Alexander Crone, will and njust bo en«*ouraged. March 9-Monday. AV«' reached Albion at 1:10 A.M.. to attimd th< fmieral of the Rev. Benjamin Hutrhins. The Rector of St. John's Church entertained us. At 7 A. M. we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted b\ the Rev. J. N. Chesnutt. Later in the morning we passe«l a delightful hour with Mi's. Hutchins, so long the faithful ansig!ied. At 2:oO P. M. the funeral service was held in St. John's Church, which Mr. Hutchins served so long and so well. The Rev. W^ H. Tomlins, a pioneer Rector, now of East St. Louis, said the opening sentences ; the Yen. Archdeacon Frost, of Carlyle, nwi the Lesson ; we delivered an address, and at the grave committed the body to the earth and gave the benediction, the Ven. Arch- deacon Davenport saying the prayers. The R«'v. Mr. Chesnutt had charge of the seniees, and all things were <*onducted in a most seendy and dig- nified manner, as became the honor due to the venerable servant of God, whose mortal remains wert^ tend nwtt the Rev Messrs. Tomlins an MuiCH 10--Tucsday, McLeansboro. St. James Church, the Lev. . St M Podmore, Missionary in charge. After Evensong by the Rev Mr Podmore we preached. We hope soon to have a rectory hen. worthy of t ho beautiful chvnch, beside which it will be erected on ground generously .iven for th.^ purpose by Mrs. H. G. Chase, a relative of the late Mr. Kickords. Thus our departe-Fitth Sunday in Lent. Chicago. 7 P.M. We attx^nded the cc^lebration of the Holy Eucharist in the chapel of the Westein 'H^^oh^gical Seminarv 10::U) A. M. St. Andrew's Church, the Rev. Wm. C. De\\ itt. Rector ' Aft.r Matins and Litany, said by th<> Rev. A. G. Singsen. we :u> \ isn A'llONS AM) AC'I'S. prrarlii'd, cuiilinnod and midn'ssrd nincU'fUi. Tin* lUeior wsis. uiifoi In- nately, illin l»od, and his <'nfoicrd absence at such u time from his flock \vas a severe trial to his patiencn and his niece at dinner. Tliey are parishioners of St. Andrew's, anspital. In tlu' rjiaiiel of Ihis m.^litution we «*on- iirmetl and addn'ss<'d ten pr.'s«'nted t.y th(! «'haplairi, the Kev. Percival Mclntyre. We were gla and classmate i!i the Seminary. St. Luke's is a blessing to the State, as well as th»M'ity. We owe it a musi*- was excellent, but we may riiUl that the conduct of the choir was .Mich as beeomes thos«' who sing the praises of (iod. It was a great romfort to be with Canon Knowles and se«' his work, and think of thr ol«l days when h«' was in the New York Seminal y and began his labors. We w»t«- glad to gn-rt, aftrr service. Mi. (b'orge A. Armour and his wife who had <*(»me miU'stso great is tiie extent of Clu- cago) from the North Sid.' t«. Im. present in tln' Church which they love so well, and for whicli they have done, and arc doing, so nmch. When wc ^vi^ our dear friends, we unconsciously think of the ruler, wh.»se praise is in the Gospel, who built a synag«.gue for the .lews. M\U(H 17 -Chicago. Western Theological bem.nary. Wc delivered three lectures during three consecutive hours, fiom 10 A. M. to Id 1*. M. M.\KCH IS -We«lnes(hiy. Sprimilicld. In the afternoon we enjoyed, for an hour, the company of the Old Ladies' Society of St. Paul's Pro-Ca- thedral. This is a most excellent As.sociation. and has done a great d<'al of i^ood, (luietly and [.erseveringly. U>v years. If there are afiy old ladies in other parishes and missions of the Diocese, we would respectfully rec- ommeml thom to coi)y the example of our t)id ladies of St. Paul's and associate themselves together for good works. Maiu^H 22— Palm Sunda\ . Albion. St. John's Church, the Picv. J. N. Chesnutt, Rector. 9:oO A. M. "NVc attended Matins said by the Hector and the Rev. J. McClurkin, Dea(H)n. 10:30 A. M. Assisted by the Rector and the Rev. J. McClurkin, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist and preached. 3 P. M. We attended the Sunday School, and addressed the children. We were glad to see a large nund.er present, and intelligent young men and BISHOP OF SPHINGFIFLI). IV women interesting themselves in the religious training of the young. 7-30 P M After Evensong by the Rector, we preached, conflnned and ad- dressed ten. The congregation was veiy larrgc, and overflowed. Exten- sive repairs are in progress upon the building, and when completed, the old church will be rejuvenated. We came at this time to St. John s Church in obedience to a promise made to the venerable Rector Emeritus, the Rev. Mr. Hutchins, that we would pass his next birthday (March 23d) with him. God willed otherwise, and took him ere the day came. Makch 23 -Monday. Mt. Carraol. This Mission is in .'harge of the }iev John McClurkin, Deacon, who has kept the little flock together and supplied services gratuitously for a long period. We are sincerely grateful to him. 7:30 P. M. After Evensong by the Rev. Mr. Chesnutt and the Rev Mr McClurkin, we preached, confirmed and addressed two. March 24 -Tuesday. Mount Carmel. 9 A.M. Assisted by the Rev. Mr. McClurkin. we ceh^brated the Hoiy Eucharist and ma-WVdnes.lay. Feast of the Aunun.'iation. Carlyh'. Christ Church the Ven. Archdeacon Frost, Rector. We attended celebration ol the Hol'v Eucharist at 8 A. M. 7:30 P. M. After Evensong by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed eight. Our st,ay at Carlyle was a visitation, since it lasted for two' full days. Our kino with us. March 2(J-Maundy Thursday. East St. Louis. St. Marys Mission. the Rev W 11. Tomlins, Missionaiy. 7:30 P.M. After shortened Even- song we preached, confirmed and addressed fifteen. The chapel w.-.^ <.rowded, and we have seldom held a confirmation which se(^mel to prom.se better results in the future than the serious, earnest fa*M'S of men, women and children who lisb-ned so intently to our words of counsel after the solemn imposition of hands. MaK(-h 27-Good Friday, ha.ne chapel. «.»:30 A. M. We said the ant<-- Communion service, th<^ Rev. Mr Tomlins reading the Epistle, and preached. From 12 to :>> o'clock we gave the Meditations, the Rector saying the prayers and leading in the hynins. The service was, in every way, satisfactor> A congregation of nearly, if not quite, seyenty-five remained thr.)uglH:ut the entire three hours, and seemed reluctant to leave. The Rev. Mr. Tomlms has done and is een slow. He ha?, not sought immediate results, but ha.s laid his founii a.^.-ii.->U(l in llio LM'l<'hi"{iti<»n, ami [>irsciite«l the caiulidalcs. TIk* rro-Ciitliodral Is in [Atwr of a Catlirdral until one can In' hniit, and as tli«' Mother Cliun-h (>f the l)io*-«'so and the Bishop's i^oat ol" onh'ial rs ; thf Bishop was aiiayt'd in his propn- vest- ments of io«^h<'t. stole, fope. nntn' and Episcojia! linj^'. Tt «• wliolo s«ivi<;' was j^rand. and as far as our pool' rlToits coulij make it so, worthy of the ^n'at Festival and of tlh* |)ioeese. Tin' Chureh was crowdr*!, and th<' Kector announ»M' palish, had Ium'Ii reduced nion't an one-half. After th«' srivire wc eondnnrd ono in private niakinj,' thirtin, for St. I'aul's. 7::;o P. M Christ Chuivli, the Kev. F. W. (Manipett, Meefor. .V lar^e eoni^regation ,t,'reeted us in tliis new and beau- tiful cliuivh. .Vinl. better still, thej^lad aniiouncenient tliat all the d<'bts of the palish had been wipf**)! out l»y olT«iin^s durinj^' the day. amountini; to over twenty-si.K hundieil dollais. W*- were further eiieouia^ed by the assurance of both the Ueetor and our esteeim d friend. Mr. Ulubud Wilson, that Christ Church henceforth, would do its full share in bearinj< the bui- deiis of the D'.oceso. Sevt'ii were eoiilirnied. We heartily eon.Lriatulate the Hector, \N ardens, V«'stiy, and the peo[tle of Chri.sl Chuieh, Spriii,<,dleld. and pray (hat (iod may bless th' m. Mahcfi :'.| — Easter Tuesday. :: !'. M. Chieaj^«». IJenediction of the Sisters" Hou.se I < )rder of St Mary >, by the JJishop of Chicai^o, .\t the \\\- f.7. of whi(;h the Sisters were in charge. Then so strong was the prejudice against Sisterhood, that we were ot»iiged to sp<'ak of them in j»ublic .is "Christian ladies," and a brother «'lergynian, who met us in their company, and whom we knew well- refused to rect)gnize us. All that has pas.sed, and now religious Orders are not only tolerated, but approved. Patient contimiance in well-doing has done its work, and a few women, consecratt'd to Ciod in the holy bonds of self-sacrilice, havt», by the power of the Holy (llio.st, wiougiit wc)ndeis. It was to us a joy unspeakable to be with our dear IJiother of Chi«*ago at such an hour at Eastertide, so full of promise of goo«l works in the future. Next to having the Sisters of St. Mary at woik with us. we rejoice in their pres«'nce in Chicago. 7:30 P. M. South Evanston. St. Lukes Church. Kev. D. F. Smith. Rector. We preached at the reipiest of the Bislujp of Chicago, on the o«'- casion of the institution of the Iiis .-nrrioil f.>. war.l in loyalty to Hun. V,.mi. 1- -^V,Ml„..s.h.y, Kvanst.m. St. Marks CM,urol> tl„. K«v A . , iu . Lc-tor. 10 A. M. l),..lic.aUon of .! hun-U l.y tlu- U,.1k,, M ( 1,,- ': ' "v . ,o„U ,.a,t in ,!>,. servioo. :> to 7 I'. M. I'uUli. .-opUon «,ven „ " L arisl, to'r,i.n„s ana «.„.*. a, -.-„« V^..C W.; a.ton...,! anU ,.- i;,v.-.i t ho .■l.'«ant lu-spitalitv of St. Marks for a l-w nnnntos. , ... 1 . M ' n K v..nso:,. ... ,nva.-l„..l. Tin. K.v. A. W. Littl- s..e>ns o„ual y w.U , .,t .,niUin,, a ..onK.v«ation an,l .in.it-r .InMn. orn,s,,,r. ,t.em to ', ..r,i sWv's.inal,,.auti.a,.lunv,Ma,il,liu...aUo nnlu „,,vlns ,.x,-,.ll-nt Look, -lirasons t,.r l„MnK' a t Innvlnnati. NVo wue ;;:, J:Lts or ,1.,. U...-tor 1 Mrs. Liltl... an.l shall long r., nbor th,s oc •M^ion as a viv hapl'y oni'. \l.„n, .V-L,.. Snn.lav. S.,rin«n,-hl. rro-Ca.h..,iral. 11AM. Th. V,; ■ avlor ...l,-l,ra.,.,l, an,l .,■ ,>r,.a..h,..l. :'. V. M. ..ro.<'ath,.Ua . . ,„ .sia..,i on tl... «...asion o,' tin. lnn..ra, of Mrs. Lonisa ^ '-'"- >™ „,.. viaow of tin. K-v. Clu.r!..s Dnssn-. D. 1-.. Un- iMst Ko.-t,.r of St. Pa Is Ci nl Snrin,.|iWa, 111. Th. Von. Dr. Taylor ,-o,niu..t...l Iho sem«.. Ms. . ■■ a in, „. wHi aavanooa in yoars, was, ,„, ,o hor last ilinoss, .vhu-h Is V ;• hri-f, :.n.. of onr go«c,-alion in tlu,n..ht ana foohn,- an. ... nnss : , . ,s 01.1 p..rs.,n. i..a, as ..n.- ..f ..nrs,.hvs. H.t ro-.or.l n, all tho r..la- , , • |ir,.hasl n snc-h that «■.. iov to r, .-ail it. an.l ,1 ,s a pl,.asnr,. ,. ;:.;;„ ,1,.... an.l n,or.. of .,..r lif.. ana lahors. H..r ,.hi,.lr..n , avo a Uvasu... ill the meniorv of such a mother. APKIL C. AN.> 7-Mon.lay an.l Tn..saay. .r.n,rn,.y t., N. w V.,rk with ..nr -i>.l..r, win) Inis lieon with us r.)r a visit. M.u... liH-. i.lav. 8 P. M. On th.- invitath.n ..f Mis. G,..l._y, w- w.;.- „„;„..,s, on tin. occasion of tho JuUlc.. of th.. Now York ^ " -". J o.eivisos w...... h..Ul in th.- M..trop,>litan Opora Hons.., an.l bn.usht tho lOlh ., pr 1 1841, si.le bv siae «ith tho ,(«h of April, 18.1. As a boy wo r.- ,:^ bo »or .-o Oro.;i..y W..11, an.l our intorost in tho .Tubil... was nnn^.. ,o, • tho fact that l.i« only surviving ohiUl, Miss Gabr.ollo Grooh-y, ,.. , cl.'h«'n,an.an,l is sh.,rlly to n.arry our Clon.lenin, whon. we roc.vo.l ^ a c mli to for Holv Or.lors fron. tho Pr.>sbytorians and oraa,ne.l Doaoon ,.? r o n,l who s^.rvo.. with us, as a s<.„ with a father, .iur.ng tho „^t v..ars of his nnnisfy. Failin.. h,.alth a,,a tho no...l of a n,.,ro braou,, oh- niat«. ...mipi'llod hin> to loav.' us. • ,. v i ' '"•• "■■■"-■'••"-•■ »:... di,i us ,i i .n,.,, ,.,„,■ ;r euig presen ,„ person an,l .,.lling us that ,1,,. s .rvi,-,. did hin, g I, and tluu he hoped we would eo.ne ag,ii„. The Kev. I,,.. |.-u„„„ sai,l Tl ,l,.e tzj::;:!zL. ""■ ' " - • - "■ ^■■- — • --■ Ha„„ ton, Keetor of St. An.lieWs fhuivh. Kdwanlsville.and the U • ,or\^: ,>roa.-he.l, eonlinne,! and ad,lressed eleven. T h,uvl, was full to ov," now,ng an.1 the service was hearty, ft was , ,ig„uul surp.i.se tohe ,. ;":;; "'",r^^':- t'7' '"""■'■^ "• ""-^ ' • '"- "- ■ ^' ■• "---".. heart of o, ■ n.o.st -le.servmg Priest and .Missionarv, IVa,, Wrigh, Our ^.sts on this visit „, CollinsviMe win new friends. M,-. ,,„„ M^ oJ^. su e t" t w '""""""" """ •^"•■'■^' '•'""■'•■''• ^V.. n, ,l„,r help/and fee. sure tliut wf can count ujxmj it. ^Pm. 2.-Satuniav. St. Ma.ks Day. ^y. were oblige! ,o ,.,,.. ,„ f": '• I^'^'"'^ ^^t to. early an hour to enjoy the celebration on this Fes- Hr....,un .1 n, |.s>.u-ason th's.lay tohe conseerat..l in ohl En.^lan.l-: BISHOP OF siM{iX(jni':iJ). 4 1 liishop of Koeheriter. This deprivation suggests one of the hardships of a liishop's lifo. W»^ passed most of the day with our Prosl>yter, the ind«^fatig- ablc Rector of St. Mary's Mission, East St. Louis, the llw. W. H. Tonilins. APRiii 'if)— FourtI) Sunday idter Easter. Gillespie. St. John's Ciiurch vaoant. 10:30 A. M. We said Matins, assisted in the Lessons by Mr. Joliii If. Simmons, of Bunker Hill. We preached, confirmed and address* 'd nine, and colebrat<'d the Holy Eucharist. A large num)»er conununed. We were surprised and delighted to witness the signs of life which this vacant rarisli exhibitiMl. While in Gilh^spie, we were most kindly <>ntertained by Mr. ]>. L. Doi-seyand his son. T::'.0 P. M. Bunker Hill. Onrist Church, vjicani . We said Evensong, assisted as in the morninir most kindly by our friend. Mr. J. H. Sinmions, and after th<> second lesson, werecra Cordelia Ht)rnsby, who had been baptized in private, an infant of les-, than a year old. We preached, confirmed and addressed two. Our hosts were Mr. Simmons and Dr. Horns1>y. Gilles,.ie and liunktn- Hill would make a grand field 'for a faithful Priest. Patient labor would bring forth in no long time fruit that would remain. Apkil 27— Monday. Bunker Hill. Christ Church. 7 A. M. We I'ele- brated the Holy Eucharist. A large number communed. APKiii 28-Tuesday. Springfield, Pro-Catheoj/-*, in McLeansboro. May :?-Fifth Sunday after Easter. Alton. St. Paul's Church, Key. H. B. Goo congregation. 7:30 P. M. in the Pari.^h Church, after Evensong by the Bector we ])reached. addres-^sed and con- 12 \ ISII' ATloN-s AM) A( rs irm.Mi>i\. The ct»M^Mv;,MLions \v«'n> lfii-^'«'. aii.l tli«' ••afiu-st. <-oiiS('ioMtious ;alj<>rs ».f tli«' Krrtor ai.' |>roi|iH-in^' tlu-ir Ir^Mtimatc ivsult -slow, stojuly ami hralthy j^rowth. W*' \\«'i«' iriiirli plras.-r to s»m' th«' hoaiitifiil K.M'tory, whicli it will !>♦• n'lii.'miHiVil. was wi>'.-krii l,y a liiml-slldo hIhiuI a year a^'o n>- • onHtnictrW ami (.t-ciipiiMl. TIk- |m>o| Io atv l.ravrly l.oarin^' tlir a«l(l.','htriil (»n.'. 'Ih.* f hreat with his hrave, chcprv w f e ; then \h ' ehureh had b.-.n put in ord«'r, ami th.' ^'rounds w«m«' improveoiin<^ plar.-s to t«'stif>- thrir -•vm(>athy and ^^>od will in th.'«-lTort to n-viv.' and huild [i\> Si. Andrew's ("hnrrh, Hdwardsx i!|,-. Tli.' K.'.-tor <.f Altini kindly wmt with us. the Krv. -Ml-. Wri^'ht and wifo drov.- ov.-r I I niil.s fn.in ( Jrrrnville. and fii.nds eanx' tn.in Collinsvillr. It is a nob er arhi.-vmi.'nt to revive a rnoiibuml Mission «'r Parish, than it is to foun.l on.'. Th- li.-v Mr. Haniilt..n .I.'s.m\.'s and I am sur.' h«; will r.-e.-iv.* th.- sympathy, ami, if n.'.-d le.piires, th.' substantial h.'lp .>f his brethr.'ii, in his h.'roi.- .'IT.Mt !<> i.-inslat.' ainon^' th." living' Tar- i'-h.'s.if th." I)io.-.'s.'. Sf. Andr.ws. Kdwar.lsvill.'. May (Jod b|..>saml pros- ji.'r Idm. May.") -Tu.'sday. Jcrs.'yvill.'. Chiir.-h of th.' Holy Cross, th.' "R.'v. J. 1>. Ilairison, D.-an <»f Ch.'st.'r. Missionary in ehar^'.-. 7:1.') l\ M. Aft.-i- Ev.>nson«4 by the D.an. w.« i r.'aeh.'d. eoidinn.'.l an. I a.hlr.'s.se.l <'i<,'ht. The rori^'r.'.i,'ation was lari,'.', an.l the Mission has r.spon.hMl nobly to Mr. Har- rison s z.'al.Mis labors. W,. w.'r.' tlu' ^'u.ss ..f Judi,'.' Ba.t,'l.'y. Onr Mission lierehasafiitm-.'. Th.'y n.'.-d a ILn-tory an.l a Missionary ail to themselv.'s. May (i- W.'dn.'sday. (•arrollt.>r». Trinity Church, tlw K.v. D.-an ITar- ris.»n. Missi.ujary. 7::{0 V. M. After Ev.'ns()n- by th.' D.'an. w.- pivache.l, eonfirm.'d ami atldressi'd six. Mrs. Hodg.s .'iitertaine.l us, an.l .)ur enjoy- ment was i^'r.'atiy enhanced by the pr.^sen.-.', on a visit, of thos.' who, wh.'u M-.' tirst .'am.' to Illinois, w.'r.^ .vouiif,', nn»narri.'.l t^drls, dw.diin^' in this hospitabl.' mansion ;js th.Mr horn.'. Amon^' our privila^'es in Oiirrollton was the sij^ht of dear oM C'apt. Swon. He was e.mfm.'.l to his be.l throu.uh botlily w.»akm\ss. I u* his faith was strong', and our blessin^M»f peace seem.-.l the expression of tlu* (»ld man's horn.'. D.'an Harrison seems to be warmly appreciated in his flel.l of hibor. Hei«» W(» h.)pe, ere lonj,', to see a Kectorv worthy of the city . n.l th.' Mission. Carrollton, too, must have her Hector, and s.'rvices without int.'iruption. May 7— AFcnsi.m Day. Carrollton. Trinity Church. Asslst.'d by D.\in Harrison, w«» clebrate.l th.' Holy Eucharist. Ther.' was. we weie .lelighte.l to see. a lar<,'.»att.'n.lan.-.' on this, .>neof the gr.'atest festivals of the Church. lUSIlor Ol SlM{l\(iKlE!J). 4:i St Loris M-. Trin'Uv Clunvh, th.- U.-v. Wni. liard.-ns. It.-ctor. .:!.. ,> 'm' Preach.'d bv i..vltati.>u. b.^fore th.' St. IMul's (Juild, to a lar- .M,n- M','^^di.m Th.. .»fT.n-iM^? Nvas ^.'u.'rously ^iv.'U t.> us for our East St Louis Vis^si.m our d.-ar ..Id fri.-n.l, Mr. 11. P. Johnst,.>n, on.-,- of Si.r.n^dieM. rml ,.s";sw.'ent..r...lSt.L..uis.;M.d look up to his h.mie for dinner, ami tlu'n w.-'w.-nt to b.', th.' .^'u.'st ..f Ih.' K.'ctor, in his n.'W an.l .-o/.y h...ne. Qmncy, ^,,,, ,.,,,, t,i,,,,t,u,.>. MUM.N'asur,.inth.'pr..s.-n.M..>friH.rfaill.tulChurch- w..m.'n Miss \Villiams.M,, who liu er.'.lfor a .lay iu St. Louis on her way ,,.,ther"w..st. liishon Tuttle an.l his ^^Uo kindly atten.hMl th.^ s.'rv.c.'s, ami _,.ow.-d their inl.'M'st iu our East St. Louis , St. Mary's) Mission. Our .,,,,titud.' is .h..' to th.. liishop of Missouri for his int.-rest an.l readv h.- p. ::.th.'.'xt.-nt ..f his ability, iu assisting our s.'lf-.lenv:..^ Missionary, te- li.'v Mr T.»nr.ns. iu his work in East St. Lo.iis, in reality a suburb of the .....at.-r .-itv. W.u.ld that.tlM- Church.u.'U of St. Louis wouUl ivco^Mi.z.- Mu'irresp.Misibility to the operatives at their .lo..rs as th.-ir n..b!e-heMrted liishop «lo<'S. and follow his lea.l. Mays Frhl.-.v \.M. W. call.Ml upon liishop TutUe. and 1. >rtuuatelv ,.;„„, ^,i„,^,t,..m..', ami passed a idea^aul and pr.,tital>l.' hour. Th.-n we were .-.a.rt.'.H.slv simwn ov.'r . •■ Hoatmau's Hank an iust.lulion a. ,h,.r<,uKhlv an.l.-X4nisitelye.p.ipiM-.l in its building and appointment- -^ has.'ver.-om.' .n.l.-r our obs.-rvation. Our thanks are due t.> Mr. 11 , - M.u the .-ashi.-r, an.l a n..-.ub.-r of th.- Vestry of Trinity Chur.-h. 7 15 1>. M-r>elh-vill.v St. (r.M,rj;es Missi.m, Rev. Ale.xaml.'i Cr.a,.-. M.>- ^ionary in .-har^.- Aft.^r Ev.'uson^ by th.' Missh.nary. w.' p.whed. .' ...nt to B.'ll.-vUl.' to ^re.'t th.' K^'v. Mr. Cron.', wh.> has n'cntly e.un.- lo u^ with .'N.-,. Ih-nt r...'onun.'mlati.>..s from th.' Lonl Bish..p of Lond.,n. We d s.-aivelv sav that we we.v ^ratili.Ml. Mr. Cmne's simpl.'-h<'art<'d •arm-stn.'ss an.l .piiet lif.'of self-.h'nial, sc-oiuld by his iml.'fatij.Mbl.' w..rk. must, in tin..., .Iraw l.)yal h.-arts au.l han.ls t.) St. Geoij^-es. We wish the Missi.mary and his Hock abuu.lent success. W.- W(.r.- a.t,'ain most -ra.M..usl> .'iit.Mtaine.l by our fri.'iids, Mr. and Mrs. Stuke. M\Y 10- Sun.lav.-d-t.-r the .Vs.-ensi.)n. Cairo. 7 A.M. Att.-n.h-d .-'h- .rali.ui of the Holv Eu.-ha.ist in the Church of th.- K.Mieemer, by the \en. Ar.-h.h.acon Dav.'up.Mt, Hector. 11 A.M. Same church. A tt.M" Matins bvthe Hectoi, w.- p.va.-he.l, conlirmed an.l a.Ulr.'ssed four. -i-Ju 1. M. We .•.,nlirmedr.>rlh.' Church ..f the lledcmer, in private, a sick woman. ^ l>. M. St. Mi.-iia.'l's Church (.-ol.)..-.!. Aft.-r Ev.'usong by the Missi.mary, th.' Ih'v. J. H. Massiah, assist.'.l a.Imirably in the mush- by the Kev. Mr. Di.xon we pr.-ach.'d, <-ontirm.'d an.l adssed twenty. May 1 1- Mondav. W.- vi-ite.l th.. schools of St. Michaels Mission, under The char^'c of th.. llev. J. B. Messiah. We wen. accompani..n.si«l.'iiiij4 tlir slmrt timo tlu' Missionary lia>, Ih-cii .'ii-^'a-.-.i in m.ik- inf,' provision for (|,is Who ?e-en.'r,-.f.- us in liaptism. and mnkes our ])odies holy bv his j.res- enee. 7M r. M-TJncoln. Trinitv Church. After F:venson,i; by iIm- R. ctoi-, wepreache.l. We are -la.l to note that a new Ueetory is in prof^'res^ in' Lincoln. Jud^'e arnl Mis. F«>ley weie our hosts duririi? our visit. May 1;»— Tuesday in ^Vhitsun-Week. Tekin. St. rauls Chun'h. the Kev. W. W. Blatehford, Deacon in cha!-e. The ChaptiM' meetin-,' of the Deaneiy of Jacksonville was in session, .s P. Al. After a short service, the Rev. Wemvss T. Smith of Lincoln, pleached, and at the su^'gestion of the Dean, the Rev. Dr. Fult«»n. we made an a[. Matins. lOi.^JO A. M. Ordination of the Rev. Williani Wallack Ulatehl'ord lothe Priesth.HMl. The R.>v. Dr. Fulton. Dean nf .Tacksonville, preached ihe sermon, the Rev. Dr. Taylor, Arcluleacon of Springfield, presented the candidate. These Pretbyters, with the Rev. Dr. Dresser and the Rev. M<>ssrs. Clampett, of Springfield, Smith, of Lincohi, Pond, of Bloomington, and JefTords, of Peoria, united in the laying on of hands. We celebrate«l ibe Holy Eucharist. The Rev. Mr. Blatehford now I i-comes Rector of the Parish, and continues in charge of the P«'kin Cathedeal (Jranmiar School. \fter an elegant and sunjptuous lunch given by the R(;v. Mr. Bhitchford at the school, tlie business meeting was held in the afternoon, under th(! Dean aschairman. We attended. IM P.M. Missionary meeting in the church. We conlirm»'ll done. Petersburg ought to have u liectory and a resident Kector. Tlies*' blessings are within reach. Our thanks arc due to Mrs. Fisher, for her gracious hospitality-. May 2>^— Thursday. Springfield. We ga\c oin- canonical consent to Ihc conse<;ration of the IJev. Davis Ses.sunis, M. A., as A.ssi.stant IJishop ot Louisiana. May 29, ."lO— Friday and Saturday. Journey fiom Si)ringlield to Denvei, to fill a .series of engagements made a year ago with, the ]>i.shop of Colorado, in his Diocese. May :{1— First Suiulay after Trinity. Denver, Colorado. 7::50A. M. At- tended early celebration of the Holy Eucharist in St. John's Cathedral. 1 1 A. M. St. Mark's Church. Rev. A. W. Arundel, Kector. After Matins we l>reached. 3::i0 P. M. At St. John's Cathe«lral we addressed, on her invi- tation, Mrs. Spaulding's IJible class of young men. The TJishop's wife i.>^ doin : a noble work in teaching and influencing, as she dt>es, these youths, who look up to her with reference and affection. 4 :i:> 1'. M. We attended the combined schools of the Cathedral, under the superintendence of th.- Rev. Dan. Lewis, formerly of our Diocese, and listened to a very intere.stini,' address to the children, little and big, from Miss Julia C. EmeiT. the Gen- eral Secretary of the Woman's Auxiliary. It nmst add to the burdens of Miss Emery's oneious oflice to travel all over our immense country and attend synods anishop Spanlding pre- sided, ami assisted by us. celel»rated the Ib)ly Eucharist. We preached, by invitation, before the Auxiliaiy. June 3— Wednesday. Cathe rainy but still the guests were many, and apparently very happy. June 5, 6-Fridav and Saturday. We conducted a retreat for the benefit of the clei-gy of the Diocese of Colorado and oth<'rs, at the recjuest of the Bishop, who was present. Celebration eacli day at 7:30 A.M., and four meditations of an hour each. The attendance was t>ncouraging, and the in- terest was maintained to the end. We cannot pass from our conciliar en- ..a.rements and duties without paying our tribute of affection and respect To our dear friend of many years, the Kev. Dr. Pelham Williams, whom we found sui)plving the place of Dean Hart, now absent in Europe. We were met on our arrival in Denver by Mr. Aldrich and the Rev. Dan. Lewis, both from BlooHiington, in our Diocese and daily in the Cathedral, in additioK to the presence of the Rev. Canon Lewis, we enpyed the delightful com- panionship of the Rev. Dr. Williams. .lrNE7-Second Sundav after Trinity. D(Miver. Trinity Church, the Rev. C. H. Marshall, Rector. 11 A. U. -We preached, and pronounced the absolution and benediction at the celebration in whicli the Rev. R. S. Rad- clifTe officiated 3:30 P. M. We addressed the Cathedral Sunday School on the invitation of the Rev. Canon Lewis. 7:30 P. M. In the Cathedral. after a sho.t s<4vice under the charge of the Bishop of the Diocese, assisted I by the Rev. Dr. Pelham Williams and Canon Lewis, with a full and adnur- ai»ly trained choir of boys and men, we delivered the annual baccalaureate .sermon before the graduating classes of the twin schools- Wolf and Jarvi^ Halls. The occasion was inspiring, with such a mass of bright, intelligent young life l>efore us, ready to receive instruction and be influenced by the words of the pn^acher. Our text was from the 45th Psalm, 14th verse '•The king's daughter is all glorious within, her clothing is of wrought g(»ld.' She is like Sarah of okl, whom St. Peter commends as a model to all women. Sarah means "princess." The Christian girl and woman is a daughter of the King of Kings. , f ,. . June 8-Mondav. We visited Fort Logan, and were the guests of Capt. and Mrs Jackson." When Mrs. Jackson was Mrs. Broome, she was our parishioner in Hudson, Columbia county, New York. In the evening we dined with Mr. and Mrs. (Conklin) Lee, whom we married in Springfield, 111 on this .lay a year ago. On every hand we meet people who foimerly belonged to us, and are now in Colorado and the West. We have aln^ady counted over twentv. Alas! the sad news reaches us that our former cla^s- mate and brother, Bishop Knight, of Milwaukee, died this day, of apoplexy. JuNEO-Tuesday. 7 P.M. Wolfe Hall Commencement. Nme graduated. AVe attended. Bishop Kendrick was also present. Bishop Spaulding pre- sided, and his daughter, Miss Sarah, graduated, delivering the valedictory. 4S VISITATIONS AM) ACTS. IHSHOP OK SlMtlNCJFIKLl). 41) Thisinstitution. as wrllasJarvisHull, show the wisdom of Uoginning in time to lay foundations. Bishop liandall, at small cost, bought land and f-rectod modest buildings in the early days of Colorado, and now the Diocesi^ has splendid propertie.s, and well .Miuipp.-d and solid schools, with endow- ments and largo, imposing buildings, for girls and boys. Our conditions are different in Illinois, but whon the Bishop luLs taiven the lead in giving and srif-saerillce, will not the laity follow? It is w.-ary waiting. •IiNi; II -Thursday. St. Barnabas' Day. lo A. M. Jarvis Hall Com- nirAwoim-ni. We attended and dehvered the ad(hvss to the giaduating chiss, six in number. The school is in a llouri.shing condition, and with its twin s(;ho<»] Wolfe Hall, will form a towrr of strength for all time to como to the Di(K'ese, since these schools man u fa- lure Churchnu'ii mid Church- \vomen, and they, in tui n, will be the parents of children who will be brought up in the nurture of the Church. WV left this aft^-rnoon for Colorado Springs having enjoyed the hospitality of Bishop Spaulding and his charm- ing family for nearly two w.-eks. As St. Paul was accon.panit' thirtrorith anniversary of our consecra- tion. When we think of how much then' was to do, an,i how little ha.s been accomplished, all we can say is, Jesu mercy. Jink 11— Third Sunday after Trinity. Colorado Springs. 11 A. M. Manitou, the Rev. J. C. S. Weills, Rector. After .service, conducted by thJ Rrct<.r. wr preache.l. 4 P. M. W,- addressed the Bible classof young men umler the charge of our hostess at Colorado Springs, Mrs. M<'tcalf. This brief meeting with youths we enjoyefl very much. anffer, and preached for over an hour to a very large congregation on the th<'n;e. 'Why I am a Churchman." Th«> discourse was entirely ex tempore, but the sub- stance was reported for and published in the "Ev<.'ning Colorado Springs Republican ' of Monday, Juno 15. Nothing could have been more courteous and kind than our reception by our Baptist brother, the Rev. Mr. Montagu. June 15-Monday. W A. M. In the house of Mr. Albert Smith, for- mt^ly and for some time a resident of Springfield, 111., we baptized tho infant son of Nelson B., and Nancy A. (Otis) Williams, by tho name of Otis Nelson. Tho material grandfather of the child is our friend, Judge Otis, of Chicago. III. Afterwards we baptized Mr. Clarence Albert Smith, son of our host Mr. Albert Smith and his wife, Mary Lmiisio (Riley^ Smith. These baptisms were performed in a private house because' the parish church is being enlarged. The same reason accounts for our preaching last night in the Baptist Church. We rcmaine . Arrived in Salt Lake City, I'uih. W«'re the guests of Mr. A. B. SaW'Ver and family, formerly of Pekin, of our Diiwese. It wjis a great C(>mfort to meet our dear friends here in a strange lan mor(> we regret their removal from our juris- diction. They are indeed dear, good p<^opU', and were they not so patient. we wo»dd wear our welcome out 1)V r«nnaiuing a week with them. » June 20— Saturday. S to 11 P. M. Heceptiim at the house of Mi". Saw - \ or. We were surprised to meet man\- fiiends of years gone by, whom we did not expect to find in Salt Lake City. We may here remark, that while \Ye wen' aware that our Diocese was suffeiiug cimslantly from etnigratioii U> the W^»st, we had not supposed that our losses were so great. Full tilt> persons, in many c ses representing families, have greeted us since we left Springtieid, wiiom we had confirmed, and who once belonged to us. Thus we help to fertilize and emich the Ro«'ky Mountain ann), we preached. It has l>een a matter of great regret that our dear friend and former puj)!!, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Leonard, the Bishop of the jurisdiction has been absent during our st4iy in Salt liiike City, on visitation. It has been a joy to us to hear how highly he is esteemed for his stability and e.xcellence of chara«.-,ter, and his untiring «levotion to his work. We missed one whom we had hoped to see in this city — the Rev. Dr. Putnam, Dean of the Cathedral, once our pupil in the Genenil Th<^olog- ical Seminary, New York, but God took him from us in April last. His charming family remain, and one of his sons, we hope, will follow his de- voted father into the sacred ministry*. June28— Fifth Sunday after Trinity. Los Angeles, Cal. 11 A.M. We wont to church and found it closed, and wer<» informe \( rs. mSH(H' OF Sl'UIN(iriKLI). r>i During tht- m^uiiig wr.-k it was uur pdvilc-^'r tn niett many trionds fron\ our DiocKso and the Eu3t. now s<'ttlod on tho racilic coast. Wo may mention the Ilev. Th.>ma.s Hjuskins. D. D., onco K«M-tor of St. Paul's Churcli. Alton, now settled over ii lar^*' and ijrrowin^ |>aiish in Ix).>^ Anijeles; the Rev. Dr. Easter, Ueetor of St. Hildas sehool for^'irls, n<'ar Lo.s Angeles; the Rov. <;(v>rK«' F. Bugh^'e. D. D., Reetor of another L(..s Angeh'S parish, who mar- riod a lady fnmi .nir parish at Hudson, N. V.; Mr. and Mrs. Fairchild and Mr. BoHtun. otae of Springfield. It was also our plea.^un' to meet, after an interval (»f thirteen years, onr of the persons whom we confirmed in our lirst chiss on the day of our con.-;ecration— Miss Hughlit- who now reside.-- in San Diego. Again, on our way lo Old Mexico, we were greeted on the cars by our friend, J)r. Stocking, formerly a physician on the staff in the Hospital for the Insane, at Anna, Hlinois. In a word, we may say that, go where we woulrl. we found that the.H(> new countries were I»eing enriched and bles.sed by the .settlement in them of citizens from our Diocese We counted well on to a htmdred. Their presence adde<| greatly to the happi- nes.-, of our trifi. Thus we help the West with contributions constantly flow- ing out from us much more valuable than monev. with men and women well trained and nurtured in the t'hurch of (Vod. JrrLY5— Sixth Sunday after Trinity. We were in ilie Yosemite Valley, and said our .services in our own private room. Familiarity, doubtl(»ss, would accustom us to the marvelous surroundings, but the majesty of the scene could ntiver lose its power upon the mind. From that lovely floor, caipeted with living green, we lifted our eyes, and on every side were met by walls of granite rock, rising from two to three thousanrl feet above our heads, with the bright blue sky for our cathedral roof. July 8— Wedne.sday. San Franci.sco, Cal. Inimediately on our arrival in the city, we calle3 to tlui Far West, the shore of the great sea, and his trials and peiplexities in those days in little San Francisco, cut off by many weeks- interval from the eastern civilization which he had left .so far behind him. The dear Bishop is almost blind, but the Christian gentleman, in the grandeur of his mien and bearing has not abated one iota— rath(>r there is an increase in the fascination of his presence, since there is added the pathos of fourscore years. He stood before us the "double witness'— we boiTow the title of his best known and most valuable work. -The Double Witness," —of a useful past and an honored present. We wer(> .so glad to hear from his lips that he had more than the ivlief and <-omfort he had anticipated from the tender, considerate service and care of the Assistant, who has come to \jear the burden of jurisdiction and administration which had nistftd for years -^o heavily upon his shoidders.. r Jlia' 12 -Seventh Sunday after Trinity. San Francisco, s A. M. We ipceived the Holy Communion in Grace Church. 11 A. M. Same church. After service by the Rev. Messrs. (Tithens and Mason, we preached. The venerable Bishop of California was present in his robes in the chancel, and gave us his blessing. The Rev. Messrs. Kendig and Arundel were in the i-ongregation. 7 P. M. St. Peter's Church, the Rev. John A. Emery, Rec- tor. After Evensong by the Rector and t'.c Rev. Mr. Arundel. «»f Denver, w»' preached. July ir>.— Wednesday. Portland, Oregon. We met, at his hospitable home, dear Bishop Morris and 'Mrs. Morris. We were escorted by the Bishop's wif(» and daughter. Miss Morris, to the chief sights and scenes of Portland, but the brightest and best was St. Helens Hall, a school for girls, niagnifu'«'»it for situation, connnanding a view which, in itself, is an inspira- tion. The school is presided over by "a triple crown," three sist«Ts, the Misses Rodney, who have wrought together, as the embodiment of the Christian viilues, Fjuth, Hope and Charity, and their work will abide. We dined with Bishop Morris and his family, and were sorry that our time would not permit us to accompany the Bishop and the Rev. Dr. Yamell on .1 trip to Astoria, at the mouih of the Columbia river. July ir.— Thursday. Tacoma. One more Episcopal visit we enjoyed here; but at the outset, in the hotel oflBce, a familiar voice called us, and a familiar face beamed upon us— d<'ar Mrs. Dr. Binckley (Miss Alice Leillng- well), brought St. Mary's Knoxville, and The Livinu Church and the Rev. Dr. Leflingwell close to us. We did not part company, but drove together about the city, and made one call at Bishop Paddock's. The Bishop's daughter, Miss Fanny, was at home. A little wee child she was when we tirst knew her in Brooklyn, and it seemed ' as though the Brooklyn house tiad been transported to the Pacific coast. The familiar furniture, which we knew so well when wo were Di". Paddock's near neighbor, as Rector of St Johns, while he was rector of St. Peter's, was there before our eyes; but the detu- child had grown, and her mother's cheery, winning ways are hers, and we were happy in our call. We saw the dear, good Bishop later, when he honored us with a call at our hotel. The Bishop has laid massive, solid foundations in his jurisdiction and his school and h:spital and endow- ments will be a rich inheritance for his successors. In the evening, in illus- tration of our remark that our Diocese is pouring forth its trea'^ures in the lap of the great We.'^t; Mrs. McCoughtr^-, of De(;atur, and her daughter, Gra<3e, (Mrs. Judson> once our pupil in St. Agatha's, were in our drawing- room, and below, afterwards, we met two more, who had come to the State of Washington io settle. July 19— Eighth Sunday after Trinity. Helena, Montana. li A. M. St. Peters Church. We attended service, and heard an excellent and in- structive sermon from the Rev Wm. H. Knowlton, of Winona, Minn. S P. M. After Evensong, by the Rev. Mr. Knowlton, we preached. During the ensuing week, we (Mrs. Seyhiour and myself) were the guests, at his rJ VISITATIONS AM) ACTS. raiK-li, four iiiilos frnnj H«'Ionu. nf Mr Donald Hradlnm ;iii \v»v ♦M'umrd to and fro. ami iruulo acquaintecl with H^'lrna's kx^st |>*M>pl<'. juhI wiw its wonderful rt'.sourcM.s, and tlu' roots of a fMosp»»rity whirli mu-i develop in a few years, and make the eity one of the wi'aithiest in the Moth how to ♦'utert^iin, and they hav«' Immmi apt stholars. Bishop Brewei", unfortunately, was from home on a visitation hut Mrs. Brewer and her daughter (Mrs. Oroshy>. and th»» granddaughter (Margaret > must not h«' forgotten, we e vei*y kind. Wo dined with tluMu, and ut a r«'- ception tendered to us hy th«'m. we met many frien«ls. and among then> again recruits from our Diocese ('airo and elsewliere. Once more, t, it WHS our good foituF'c to cross the {)ath of a dear friend, Mrs. Suwin Dahnrv Smedes, the l>iogiaphcr of hei cstinialth- father in hci Mcinorials (.f m Sotithern IManter. ()n Saturday we were tlu* guest of the Commer> marvellous phenomena. August ."">- -Wednesday. At 4 1*. .M. We iMrs. Seymour and It reached our home, alter an absence of more than nine weeks, and a circuit by rail, and coach, and boat of many hundreds of milf^, without th*? slightest acci- dent or indisposition. Thanks be to (iod for His mercies. ArorsT fi— rhurnlay. Feast of the Transfiguration. 7 A.M. St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral. The Andideacon celebrated and we. were able to offer our heartfelt thanksgiving to Almighty God in the Eucharist for his unnum- U'DkI mercies i<> us since last we knelt in our place in our Pro-l'athednU. BISHOP OF SPUIN(.riKM>. ry'\ At «asr y -Eleventh Sunday after Trinity. Spiinglicld. 7 A. M. We attemled celebration at Pro- Cathedral. 11 A. M. After Matins in Pro- Cathedral wo preache', and the Rev. K. G Hamilton, we field the funeral service over tiie renuuns of Mr. John Hopp«'r. August 1 1 - Friday. East St. Louis. Spent the day in conf<'rence with tlie Rev. Mr. Tomlins and the agent of the Denverside Land Company. The result was that tiro lots w.;re given to us for cjjunjh purposes in a neighborhood now vacant, but where it is conlldently expected fifteen hun- dre^l operatives will hav<' their hom«'s within a year. This liberal donation w»» gratefully appreinale. and we hope that friends in St. JiOuis and i:ast St. l/)ui8 will aid us in erecting a suitable church edifice' upon our ground. AfiGUST ir>— Twelfth Sunday after Trinity. Springfield. Pro- Cathedral. .Ml day alone. 7 A. M. We ceh^brated the Holy Euchari.st. 1 1 A. M. Wo .elebrated and preached. 7 ::'.<> 1*. M. We said Evensong. August 17— Monday. We appoinK^l tin? Kev. Wcmiyss T. Smith ,KecU)r of Trinity (Miurch, T,ineoln. Diocesan Secretary of the Church Unity S our con.sent to the consecration of the R«,'v. Dr. Nicholson, as liishop of Milwaukee. 7:30 P. M. Danville. Church of the Holy Trinity, the Kev. Lloyd E. Johnston, Ke<.-tor. After Evensong by th(^ Pvo^-tor. we pn.-achi^d, confirmed and addressoil two. We found the Kect^)r and his wife happily keeping house in their new home, and we hope that he. made doubly strong, will build up Danville inU) a. strong. self-.sustaiiiing parish, which will stand as om? of tin; outpo.sts of oui- Diocese tO greet ln4lay . Areola. Christ Church. Tlie Kev. F. H. BuiTcll, Deacon in charge. 7:30 P. M. After Even.song by the Rev. Mr. Burrell, we preach^Hl, continue^l and addressed five. This church has been put in excellent repair and und.^r the energetic lHl>^.rs of the Deacon excellent pro- 54 VISITATIONS AM> ACTS. gr«88 ^;>♦.'oms^t4> have been made in »'ver>' direction of church growth and work. After the service we were tendered a most enjoyable reception at the hotel. On our way from Danvili** 1o Areola w»* were joined by the Kev. Dr. Dresser, of Champaign, and had the privilege of his company for over two hours. At Areola the hospitable doors of Mr. J. C. Justice and wif.' were wide open to receive us. Wc enjoy a visit to Areola very nnjch. Ar .Vymar. The child was born in Jersey City, May lt>th. 1S91. 12 noon. Mis.sion Rooms. New York City. We attendector, so St. Thoiiias* Amenia Union may take its place close to Bemertcms Church, since it. too, enjoyed for a season the pastoral cme of (.»ne likt^ Herbert, the saintly Samuel R(X)sevelt Johnson We had been, since Wednesday, the guests of our old friend, Mr. WiUiani Nelsim and his wife, at their secluded home in the mountiiins, " Wild wood. " The air and scenery refreshed us, but much more a hundi-ed times our hoets" presence, and the deal* ass, Hi- Tuesdav aiul Wedne.sday. Journey to Springlield via Chicago. Septembeb 20— Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity, Springliehl. AtPro- I'athedral all day. 11 A. M. We prciiched and, assisted by tlie Venerable .Vrchdeacon Taylor, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7 :30 P. M. Att4>nded Evensong and gave the Benediction. The Archdeacon preached. Septembeii 26— Saturday. Edwardsville. From H to 10 o'clock we en- joyed a deliglitful reception at the Rectory, anil had the pleasure of meet- ing socially over fifty of Edwardsvilles best citizens, and Illinois can pro- duce no better. It needed no eaitlujuake to impress the occasion upon our mind, but, nevertheless, within a tVnv minutes of the «leparture of the goodly company we had our IIf'sI exporieiH-e of the sensations of a well developed earthquake, Septembei: 27— Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity. Edwardsville. St. Andrew's church. Rev. R. G. Hamilton, Rector. S A. M. The Rector cele- brated the Holy Eucharist. We attended and receive*!. 10:30 A. M. After Matins by the Rector we preached. 7:30 P. M. The Rector said Even- song. We preached, juid confirmed and addressed ii\o. W<» were enter- tained at the Rectory, presided over bv Mrs. Hamilton, and forgot, for a time, the iliscomfort, of the extreme heat in their hospitable home. The old Parish of St. Andrew's has now a hope to live, owing to tlie self-- Eucharist. This instituti,.,>. Oath.^dral. 7 A. M. Attd, and l)e up and zealous for .s«»rvices without delay':' 0(^Toni:i: I -.-Thursday. Greenville. Giace Church, the IJev. J. Ci. Wright. Dean «.f Eitchfleld, Mi.ssionary in charge. 9 A. M. We attdyear and Hamilton united in the laying on of hands. The day was beautiful, and great joy was felt that our dear lirother was made a Priest in the Church of God. He has labored long and faithfully, and it may l»e safely siiid that the Mi.ssion or Parish is fortunate that Si'cures him for its pjistor. It wjis a cause of sinore regret that the vouerabje father of the Ilov. Mr. Chittenden vvjis unable, through bodily weakness, to ho pres- ent at the .service. He had kH>ketl forwaixl to the day with natural longing i<»soe Ins son ordained, and the disappointment was keen to him. and >lK\rended. on in^half of the IJoaixI and its affiliated soi-ieties, to a most graeious w»>leoine (.xterid..d to us by our dear dear personal friend and brotluM*, the hlSHOP Ol" SPK NC^KIKLI). )( lit. ilcv. Dr. Davies. Bishop of tlir* Diocese. The hospitality of the Bi.shop and his clergy and laity was far beyond the needs of their many guests. We cannot close without a won! of recognition of one, U) whom the Church owes under God very much, dear Gov. Baldwin. It was a delight to grasp his hand, and inquin' after his family, so «'harming in their home, and st) vniited with hitii in love foi the Church, and indeed all that is good and beaut if id and true. May God bhvss him and his, and long spare him t(. us. OcTOKKH -20 Tuesday. In attendance all day up(m the meetings of the Council. We w.mv obliged, relu<'tantly. to h'ave the very successful and interesting sessions of the Council on WednesdaN" morning and return home l»y way of CJhicago. Our journey was shortened by the pleasant com- panionship of our gracious host, Col. Kodney Mason, of Detroit. We f(.un us that it would be well for them occasionally to drop from the digfiilied sermon to what may be thought a lower level of teaching, though, we are inclined to believ«'. more difftcuU of successful sui'complisb- ment, a didactic form, which brings out the subject, clear an^tirmdns to zeal, activity and persev^Tance in well doing. Wc jiop*. .-r,. Iodj. to have a strong Missioii in Havana. N'ovKMUEic 15— Tweiity-lifth Sunday after Trinity. ( an oUton. Trinity Church, the Kev D^^an Harrison in charge. 7 A. M. Assiste.l by the De;ui we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. At this service we bles.sed the beautiful |)aten and chahce, given by Mrs Dr. Crow, as a m,«morial of her parents. We cannot forbear to .say. liow rmich sitisfaction we experience in devoting memorial gifts to the service of GchI. They help to keep the blessetl de- parted fresh in memory, they (,uicken the sensibilities of the living mid they arc often very usef.il. 1 1 A. M. After Matins by the Dean, we preached continued arul addivssed six. At the same time we forn.ally retreived one person, who had renounced the errors of liome, a foreign branch of the Church, into communion with ilu' Catholic Church in this land, and gave her our bt^neiliction. While at Carrollton we were the guest of Mrs. Ken- /.ett ami her charming family. It was our privilege to visit our dear and venerable friend. Capt. Swon, twic.v Xo U'tter .-omment could be needed upon the bh's.sedness of a Christian walk arid conversation than the serenity and lunii'v of our friend, in his ripe old age, of moiv than four .score vears. If it U' Gods will, we lu»pe that we ma> men many times more in the future. We greatly miss^Ml one who has been very useful in her lumie and parish. Miss Fannie Keimett. She has gone to New York for training in the Deaconess House of Gmce Church. r/M) P. M. Cjnirch of the Hdy Cross, Jersey ville, the Kev. Dean Harrison in charge. After Evensong bv the Dean, wo preached, i'onlhnuMl and address^-d three. Jmlg.» B;.gley and his wife kindly entertained us. Carrollton will soyville will not U^ long behind her sister city in the possession of such a valuable ac<|uisition. .V rectory is an endowment. an«l helps to se- «'ure and keep a rector. NovEMBEK li»-Thursday. Chicago, West<'ni Theological Semiuar>'. 2 P. M. We attended a meeting of the Board of Trustees. Our main busi- ness was to receive tht? munificent gift from Mr. George A. Annour of the real estate on which St. Clements now stands, estimated, to t^' w/>rth at least $75,000, This is a most wholesome exami>le of liberality. May God t)less the giver and the gift. As an incorporator of the Seminaiy, we also attended a meeting of this body, and they elected iis trustees to fill vacan- cies Mr. D. B. Lyman and the Ven. Dr. Taylor, our Archdeac(»n of Spring- field. November 22— Sunday next before Advent. Alton, St. I'aul's Church . vacant. 1 0:30 A. M. After Matins by the Rev. H. A. Grantham we preached. At 2 P. M., we said the funeral s«uvice and made an address at the burial of Mrs. Rosette (Smith) Hart. We attended the remains to the cemeteiy. We improved the opportunity of visiting Miss Leslie Bassett, a most faith- ful laywomau and indefatigable worker of Collinsvill.'. who is attheAHon Sanitarium for treatment. NovEMBEK 25— W\}dnesday. Received ofiicial notice of the resignation of the Rev. Dr. Davenport, of the Church of the Rtuleemer. Cairo, to take effect Saturday, the 28th inst., and of the Rev. S. B. Pond, of St. Matthew s Church, Bloomington. to take effect Tuesday, December 1st. NovEMBEK 2G— Thursday. Thanksgiving. Springfield. Pro-Cathe— First Sunday in Advent. Jacksonville. Trinity Churcli. the Rev. Dr. Fulton, Rector. 0:30 A. M. We held tlie benediction service of the new Parish House, and devoted it to its useful j)urposesby the name of "Trinity Hall.'" It is a large, commodious and most satisfactoiy build- ing. Here the Rector has his study, here the Sunday School meets, here guild meetings are held, and here the members of the Parish can fin ATTS. the TruHttM^H of .St. Agatlian StrluM)!. The report wubhubinitted and rojwl by the Principal, and adopt o^>ng wfis said by the ArehdeacK( EASED. Rev. Heiiiamiii Hutehiiis, Pr.'sl»yl.i . . .March (i. IHOI ( LElUiV DROPPED FROM LIST ON ACCOCNT OF REMOVAE FROM rillS COUNTRY. Ile\ . John Jones. Removed lo Wales. Rev. Henry Humphries, Piemov<'d to W nnusley. England 1H77 1H,^.'» CEFRin RECEIVED. Rev. Robert G. Hamilton Horn Albarn Rev. Alexander Cron*' from London. Kev. F. W. Oram, from M(mtana Rev. A. Bailey Hill, from South Dak<'t Rhv. Johannes llockstroh, I'lom Newark .February Pi, 1H9J March M 1K91 September 30, iSin October 1. 1H91 ..Novi-mber :{•. 1H91 ! ■n CANDIDATES FOR HOLY ORDERS. Gibson William Harns, admiue.l Deccml>ei I. Ih'.K) Warren Wade Wav. admitted December 1, 1890 Charles Jacob Shutt, admitt^'d December 3, 1890 Frederick W. Cornell, a.lmitted Sept^^ruber 9, 1H91 CLERGY ORDAINED. I>E.\< UN'S. Mr. Frederick H. Burreli Mr. Philii) Grant Davidson • Mr. John Chanler While ^I«'y "'-'* '^^^ March 2 J, 1891 . .Mav 22. 1891 PRIESTS. Re^. William W. Blatchford. 'R^i\. Henrv M. Chittvnden. ....May 2(1. 1891 .OctolxT l.^. IH'.M f)2 SI MMAKV. Cler^^y last ropoil Clergy ordainod (Deacoiitt -i. Priosts -2) ("lergy transferrod ( Jioifjy d('ceHsed C'lcr^y dioppc iHi: ANNUAL SYNOD OF THI'] DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD, December 7, 1892, SPlilNGFIELD. ILL.: THE H. W. ROKKER PRINTING HOUSE. 1892. 'RB' ADDRESS. A PLEA FOR TRUTH. A Bishop as a watdiniaii must warn liis ])eo|)le a<>'ainst i1h' (laiijrers to w liicli they are exposed, and more especially if tliese dangers are of such a character as to be likely to .'S(a])e observation unless the cry is raised, ''be on your L!uard, take care." Amono- dangers of this kind are those which lurk in the spirit of the a<»'e, and are nnseen and nnnoticed, because they are so prevalent. They |)ermeate the popular atmos- ])here, the breath, which the people send forth. They reach us as the impalpable dust in the air does, and we knowit not. We breathe it, it chokes us and nmkes us feel uncomfort- al)l<\ and perhaps breeds disease and leads on to death, .ind we know not the cause, or if we do, we do not ade- (]uately appreciate it until it is too late, and we are lost. Kvery age has its characteristics and its faults and sins. Sometimes these characteristics maintain themselves be- yond the limit of a single hundred years, and leave their (listino'uishino- marks upon groups of centuries, and give names to periods. The trend of thought, of speech and of action is in one direction, and the exceptions prove the rule. There have been periods of hope, of eager expec- tation when men were looking forward, stretchimr onward as it were into the near future, such was the age when our Lord was born, such was the age which preceded and saw^ the Reformation. There have been periods again of stag- nation, of looking back, of clinging to the past. Such were the centuries which followed the fall of the Roman 4 l?ISHf)P S ADDIIKSS. Empire. There have been times eoiispiciioii.s for virtue, and times infamous for vice. ''The brave days of old" may be idealized by poets and liistorians, l)nt mai(' of truth, of patriotism and lovultv to dutv. ;ind the converse is unliaiJpilv true that these nations in the ])ast and modern races in the present hnve had theii* periods of ])erfi(ly, falsehood and selfish deiirndation. The eailv davs of Sparta and Athens and Kome were resji'endent with noble men and uloiious deeds, and ])opular sentiment, which <:iatefully appreciatee is, to analyze it. if ])ossdjle to search out and hnd its evil, and to avoid it ourselves, and by exposin<»* it to put others on their «»uard against the peril of its insidious ])resence. The spirit of the a«'e of course must be everywhere, it must more or less reach everybody, like the air, which wraps us round, and if it does not at once infect us, be- cause our moral constitution is too strono- to be easily overcome, still it threatens us with its poisonous influences, and mav at length enervate us and corrupt us unless we employ antidotes for our protection. Naturally as bishop and clero:y and people we think of this spirit of the acre as affecting- the theological world, and we ask, and we propose to answer the question under this limitation, what is the spirit of the present age on its evil side as a menace to the (■hurch of (lod? DIOCESE OF SPKlXCiFIELD. O We respond without hesitation to this inquiry, untruth- fulness, a lack of fidelity to princi])le and duty. Observe we are not discussino- the good, but the evil, which an- imutes our times. Were the former our theme, we would have much to say about our enterprise, our push, our bold v(^ntures in the \:ause of science, art and business, our pliilanthropy atid lavish expenditure to ameliorate human ills. The face of society was never fairer, and the (condition of the world never seemed more lovely and attractive tlmn now. The optimist could not find in any century of the great ])ast more to build upon than this age supplies. We are not disposed to join issue with philosophers, who cxaoo-erate the good, and discount the evil, ail that we -oiopose to do is to exhibit that evil, however small in iimount it may be, to see of what sort it is, and if it be of that kind, which threatens moral and spiritual ruin and death, to raise the alarm and seek to put men on their o'uard. There can be no evil more pernicious than false- hood As truth is the essence of (iod, falsehood is the substance of the devil. He is the father of lies, and when nu age is untruthful it is infected with the very worst disease which can assail our race. On truth physical rests the stabilitv of the universe. The laws of nature are the cx])ression of (Jod's truth, written in the motions of the heavenlv bodies above our heads, and the fruitful fields beneath^ otir feet. On truth moral depend the fabric of societv and the well-being, nay the very existence of man- kind ' On truth spiritual hang the fabric of revelation, and the intercourse of the soul with God. Truth underlies cv(M-vthing as its foundation and firm support. Invade the supremacy of truth, therefore, and you assail at once the t^reator "^and creation, you proclaim yourself the enemv of tJod and man, and the ally of Satan. Of course no one with deliberate pur])ose and a full con. sciousness of what he is doing would avow that lying was his meat and drink, unless he were a fiend. But short of this, far short of this we trust, men accustom themselves to iiabits of evasion, craft, cunning, trickery and deceit, 6 luSHOP s Ai)i)i{i:.ss. and thfir woi'ds niid actions inspirf» distrust. Like (>eo-ets like, and treachery suspected leads to untruthfulness in re- tui'u undei' the mistaken plea of self-defense, and in this way the spirit of falsehood creeps into i)ul)li«- life and per- vades society, and all ('lasses feel the effects of its l)!i<^ht- in^- intiuence. This was the dominant spirit of the Jewisli nristocrjicv when ouj- Lord was on the earth. If vou would enter into the depths of its deceit and hyjxx-i'isy read His smiles of millionaires they court, because they are ambitious and thev want money and i)ositioi.. They would f-iin stand well with their old beliefs and (the friends who loved them as ehampious of the faith, but their new oods ,.|aim saeritic..s. and they must i)erforce yield, and so they trv iuid totter as thev try to stand well with both, ihey su'rrender the .-entral" truth oi Christianity in the interest <,f their own cherished idolatry of self, to make themselves popular and well spoken of. and to f-et money tor the a..'.Tandizement of self, and then to balance this per- tidv as thoufi-h anythiiifi; could be an offset to disloy- alty to Jesus Christ, they make speeches and give votes on eomparativelv unimportant issues on the side of ortho- .loxv They fondlv imagine they can do what our blessed Lord' said 'cannot be done when He told us, "Ye cannot serve (iod and Mammon." These men contradict them- selves trusting that lapse of time will conceal their worse than inconsistency, they yilay fast and loose with truth and at the bidding of rich dames and for the attainment of Kelfish ends they espouse and further measures, which once they abominated, if their words are [ever to be be- lieved. ... , , , t The administration of public affairs exhibits on the part of manv the same desire to evade, and the effort to make the worse appear the better side. Men place before themselves plans and measures, which they are determined to accom- plish at anv cost, and in seeking to effect their pur- pose thev leave the impress of their double dealing and deceit upon the records of legislation. They fondly imag- 8 HisHop s Ai>i>ia:.ss. ine that success will coikIoiic their ciiiniiuo-, that the end will justify the nieaus, which they euiployed to secure it. Alas I the worldly P>ishoi)s of ( onstautius' Court, aud the wily ecclesiastical politiciaus of the fourth ao-e thought the same, and they, nuiny of them, died under the ddusiou that imperial favor, i>opular apj)lause, and rich temporal rewards secured them at least on earth permanent rcMiown. Time has relentlessly scattered the mist wliirh enveloped them with its evanescent and deceptive si)lendoi-. and left tliem exposed to the oazc of posterity in the naked de- formity of their true characters, as tricksters and tiuck- lin«; slaves of and)ition and mammon. There they stand and their deeds with them on the paoes of history! Their presfMit lias fad(>d away and lost all interest for uV f^xcept in so far as it supplies an explanati(m of their deliberate and persistent disloyalty to principle and to duty, and so makes their vileness seem more vile. The same fate must overtake all who imitate so bad and pernicious an ex- ample. An indictment ou«ilit to contain specifications in illustra- tion and support of the charge. We mio;ht claim, however, that as the sunlio-ht reveals the motes, and observation only is necessary when attention is directed to the assertion that the air is full of im|)alpahle dust in order to ])rove the alleo-ation, so in proof of the affirmation that the charac- teristic evil element in the spirit of our present age is un- truthfulness, it is only necessary to read the current litera- ture of the day and to scrutinize })ul)lic men and their doings. Such observation has already convinced thouo-ht- ful men that Satan rarely, if ever, has had the world ntore completely under his sway to do his bidding- in speakino- and acting- and living- a lie than now, and to those to whom the suggestion is new, a little reflection upon what they daily hear and see, and come to know through news- paper and book, and social intercourse, will open their eyes to a sad spectacle of falsehood in life and manners, and they will, they must sadly assent to the justice of the DIOCESIO OF SPKIN(iFlEl.l). 9 indictment that untruthfulness is the characteristic evil in the spirit of this age. Kut to be si)eci(ic in the way of s])ecimen illustrations of what confronts us and surrounds us in the theological world, we would draw attention to a few melancholy facts which have recently fallen under our exi)eiience. A religious newsT)aper of r spectable standing and wide circulation rei>lies to an ap})eal which we were ])ermitted to make in its columns in behalf of straightforward manly truth by taking issue with us on this ]>()int, and writes itself down as advocating evasion and i)laying fast and loose with words. Indeed in its attemi)t to justify itself in refusing to unite with us in re])robating the disloyalty, which men in the present day show to truth, this newspa- ])er illustrates its teaching by its practice in clever disin- genuousness in the use of words. We ])resent the case. We closed our letter to the Chrihi- tmn rnion with the following paragraphs: '' One of the saddest things is the laxity with which men treat truth. By interpretation they explain away the most ex])licit statements. In the sphere of religion they run riot with evasion of the plain meaning of words, and reconcile themselves to making promises and even taking oaths which in their obvious sense they never mean to keep. "It is ])recisely as though one owed another a thousand dollars, and was legally bound to pay by his note duly signed, and when the time came for payment he tendered the creditor five hundred dollars, and when the latter de- murred on the ground that he was offering only half the face of the note, the debtor replied, 'Oh, that is entirely a (luestion of interpretation; it dei)ends altogether upon what you understand a dollar to mean. 1 interpret a dol- lar to mean fifty cents; old fogies think it means one hun- -ht to unite with us in a manly protest aretcition shall we sav? W'e pass now to a specimen evasion of law by men in high position, in our own Church, who ought Xo know better, and who would know better were they not innocu- lated with the spirit of the age, 'nintruthfuhiess.'' The Church in her otfice for confirmation lays down this law in explicit and une()uivocal language, as follows: "And there shall none be admitted to the Holy Communion until such time as he be confirmed, or be ready and de- sirous to be confirmed." DIOCESE OF SPinXGFIKLl). 13 Oue would sup])()se that it would be impossible to evade this rubric: it is drawn u]) in the form which logicians have prescribed to shut out ambiouity. Hut the s])irit of the age is too strong for law, for logic and for the voice of the Church unequivocally uttercMl in her Hook of Common Praver. The victims of the uiaiaria of untruthfulness, evasioii, and sophistry amaze us, while they distress us with their audacious device of making the word of tlie Church of none effect, and our grief is increased wlien we find that the ])ublic mind even of the religious community is so debauched by the spirit of the agv. that it is not shocked bv such avowed perfidy in the administration of trusts and tlie im])iety of sui)erseding language, which cannot be explained away, by ])rivate inter])retati(m so monstrous that it sets aside the whole rubrical system of the church by oik^ declaration of opinion and judgment. The device of these men, who we hoi)e unconsciously illustrate so (^ons])icuously the spii'it of the age, is this: They tell us that this rubric was made simply for the chil- dren of the (niurch. and conse(]uently does not apply to Tews Turks, infidels and heretics, or in one word to any one who is not a recognized member of the Church. The bare statement of this proposition would be enough to con- demn it in aiiv age save the present, but alas even this distressing disingvnuousness elicits in some quarters ap- plause and i)romotes the popularity of its advocates. A moment's refiection will show how wicked such treat- ment of the Church's law is, and how utterly incapable of reasonable defense. First We ask, on the theory that this rul)ric is not meant to exclude strangers to the Church, or as they are some- times called "outsiders," from the Holy Communi(m with- out at least the desire for confirmation, will the advocates of this theorv kindlv frame a rubric in general terms which would accoinplish this purpose? We doubt wdiether it can be better done than it is now written in our Book of Com- mon Prayer. 14 BISHOr H ADDHKSS. Second, We iniiiiire what is intended by .sayin«r that the rubrics of our Prayer Hook are not meant for outsiders? The statement is not ])reeise. The hiws of the United States are not meant for foreio-neps, it is true, but when foreign ers eome to our sliores and wish to enjoy our hily to foiei<»in.is when tliev wish to l)econ»e citizens of those countries. JIow is it possible for anv one who is not intoxicated and rendtM-ed delirious by the spirit of the aiie to take any other view? ThinL We would suj)p()se that Bishops at least would leo-ard the services ])i-ovided in the I'rayer Hook as a series, and related to each other for the due and proper development of the spiritual life, and that on any view of the purpose and value of the sacraments and means of orace they would not make themselves respons- ible for advocating- nnd upholdin<^' a theory which when put in practice would set aside and declare of little or no worth, as developino- th<' divine life in the soul, a service of such importance in the estimation of the Ai)ostles, that they as a body sent two of their nund)er, and they were the chiefest, on a lon<.;- and perilous journey to adndnister it, and the prinutiv^e Church was universally of the same mind since, none were admitted by her to the Eucharist without confirmation unless necessity comp(^lled, and then the desire was present to be confirmed on the part of those who thus communed. It does indeed seem more than amazino- that Hishops in our Church should g-ravely tell us that even the beinq;- 'M-eady and desirous" to be confirmed DIOCESE OF SPIUNGFIELD. 15 is not a necessary qualification for the reception of the Holy Communion, and that althoug'li the Church lays down the law in her rubric that it is. that the law in question does not apply to the very persons, whom most of all, if not altoo()k in ;i woi'd contnin a system of law, which apph'es to them (^X(*e])t in this sin<»le instance? We are not ionorant thnt it is iir<»iM] by these advocates of anomia and nntruthfuhipss that ex'^ellent people are in consecjuence of the severity of tliis rnlf. if it menus what it exphcitly says and he strictly enfoi-c^d shut, out from our Euchjirist, and j)erchance ultimately lost to our com- munion, ;ind hence thnt it would be wis(M' to violate the ChurclTs law than to drive away these ]>i()us souls. This is a ui-ave nnstake. it is tlu^ mistake of short si<>hted, wenk, amijible ])e()ple. wiio look no furthei* thnn to imme- :ement and far reachino- purpose in sug«iestion and pro- posal. They have drawn into their nostrils this teaching from^^the infected atmosphere without. It may have found congenial soil on which to lodge, but none the less they may have been and may still be unaware how the disease has fastened upon them and made them its victims. But a great and appreciative assembly recognizes the melan- choly fact when it is forced to feel distrust at conduct which excites surprise and speeches, which in their rashness of contradiction of fact and ])ervprsion of truth create dis- gust. The mantle of charity, which we bid you throw over such unhappy exhibitions of untruthfulness as you gaze upon them, or read of them as warnings, is this, that these men are victims of the prevalent distemper and they know it not. Pray for them that their eyes may be opened so thnt they may see themselves as others see them, but meanwhile and always be ye on your guard. ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE RT. REV. GEO. F. SEYMOUR, (S. T. T)., LL.D.) Bishop of Springfield, TO THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE DECEMBER 6, 1893. •J J' ADDRESS. *^^ The sini])le act of calling the roll makes revelations which we shall do well to ponder, before we proceed to transact the business which is the main reason of our coming to- gether in annual Synod. In addition to absentees, whose names, when mentioned, receive no response because they are away, there are oth- ers on whom has fallen the silence of the grave. These have gone out from us, since last we met, at the summons of God. They will never return; and we are wise in giving them moie than a passing thought before we address our- selves to the duties which demand our immediate attention. It is our custom to bring into remembrance first the Bishops who have deceased within the year, and others- outside the Diocese, who have a claim upon our regard,, and then to draw near to our own dead, and pay them, the tribute of our affection and respect. The Bishops are- the companions of your own chief Pastors, and as such,, their departure out of this world has a special significance and a personal message for them. The Episcopate, too, is a solidaritv, and, in consequence, strikes its roots into the soil of the entire Church, and brings the Household of Faith into oro-auic relation with itself as a body, and its several members, one and all, in particular: and hence the death.s of Bishops hav(^ a lesson peculiar and emphatic for the clergy and laity of every jurisdiction. Within the space of two months from our last annual Synod, on the 23d of January, 1893, there passed from earth a very lemarkable man— the late Bishop of Massa- BISHOP S ADDRESS. ohusetts, the Rt. Tlev. Dr. Phillips Brooks. No word of eulo^v is needed now from ns, nor indeed from anyone, since snch words have been spoken in abundance, and, for the most part, well. Dr. Urooks had the trjft— not rare in itself, but rare, exceedinolv rare, in the deoree in which he possessed it— of drawing others to himself, and impressing himself upon them, so that he held them spell-bound by the charm of persoual fascination. The jewel was of the finest (juality and of the most brilliant lustre, and the setting in which God placed it in the ordering of His providence, en- hanced the power of the attraction which nature, genius and accpiired excfllence inspired. Hence the man was, in a sense, unique in his personnel. He filled a laige ])lace in the affections of his own people and community, and created, far and wide, an interest in himself, in his words and acts, which few have ever ecjualled, scarcely any have ever ex- celled. Acquaintance, the uncovering the private life, the revelation of the inner man in the relations of home and the intimacies of friendship, strengthened and confirmed the admiration which his public career excited and secured. A sinirle instance will be sufficient to illustrate, in the way of proof, the tenor of these remarks as correct in their es- timate of the Bishop. His letters to his brother's children, written when he was abroad, take the reader into partnership with a heart which must have been full of sympathy for childhood, and under- stood the mystery of enchanting boys and girls The pe- rusal of these letters begets the feeling of hopelessness in those who read of being able to equal, if they tried, pro- ductions so simple and yet so full of genius, because they accomplished, with such consummate skill, the purpose for which they were written, the giving unfeigned pleasure to children. Such was the man— full of life, full of energy, full of ge- nius and full of work, with aims and purposes devoted, doubtless, as he believed, to the honor and glory of the Master Whom he served. His presbyterate was long and briUiant, and was divided between two cities, Philadelphia DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. O and Boston, which are the throbbing hearts of two great Dioceses which, in succession, recognized his merit, and paid him the highest tribute of their affection and respect in choosing him to be their Chief Pastor. Dr. Brooks declined the Episcopate of IVnnsylvania, but he accepted that of Massachusetts, and was consecrated October 14, 1891. A little more than fifteen months, in the ordering of dod's providence, brought his labors in the highest office of the sacred ministry to a sudden and tragic and pathetic close. Only two Bishoi)s in the American Church have served a shorter time than he. The first was his own ])redecessor in the See of Massachusetts, the lit. Uev. Dr. Samuel Parker, who was consecrated SeptembcM- 14, 1804, and died Decem- ber (>, the same year, and the Ut. Rev. Dr. Auer, Missionary Bishop at Cape'Palmas, Africa, who was consecrated April 17, 1873, and died within ten months— Feb. 16, 1874. So brief a space as fifteen months, with the summer of 1892 followed by the General Convention in October, i^rac- tically withdrawing one-fifth of the time from active Dioce- san work, scarcely allowpd the Bishop the opportunity to become acquainted with his jurisdiction, much less to ma- ture plans for its administration, before all was i-losed in death. Notwithstanding, in the fractions of the two years 1891 and 1893, added to the one full year of 1892, an almost unexampled amount of work was done, and the promise, if it were possible, of even greater activity m the future, was given in an extended list of ai)pointments, which were destined never to be fulfilled. We have said thus much in recognition of our deceased Brother's genius, great abilities, and devotion to his sacred duties, simply as anintimation of what we might and could, with entire truth, say, were this the time and the place to pronoun(ie a eulogy, and for the further reason, to remove all doubt as to our personal feelin«:s towards the eminent Prelate. It was our painful duty, based upon the deepest con- viction of what God required of us in obedience to our 6 bishop's address. oath of fidelity to Him, to do all that lay in our power to oppose and prevent the consecration of the Kev. Dr. J^rooks to the Episcopate. Our action was influenced as well by love for him as for the Church. His conduct in the exercise of his ministry, and his i)uhlished teachinji*. seemed to us to be in hopeless conflict with loyalty to the doctrine, discipline and worship of our communion. Hcnular clamor. Our anticipations have been more than eonttrmed. We have no explanation to offer how our Brother reconciled the Episcopal oath to his conscience. Only this we may say, that he mi<2:ht, perhaps with reason, feel emboldened to in- voke the name of (iod and swear, when a majority of the Bishops, led by the Primus, said, by their consent, that it «vvas lawful for him to do so. As to the conclusions which the outside world draws from the consecration of the late Bishop of Massachusetts, it is manifest what thev must be, and it will suffice to allow one of the most widely circulated secular jouiiials of out- country to jiive them expression. The Xew York Tribune, in its issue of October 2, of the present year, atfirms as follows: '' When the l^pisc^opal Church formally deutting his own private meaning upon the creed, the offices and the ordinal, than it is for the sharp man of business to outwit his neighbor in a bargain. Nay, in measuring the enormity of crimes, the former is transcendent ly the greater, because it brings one in close relationship to Ananias and Sapphira. God has given uk a terrific illustration of the light in which He regards such trifling with His awful majesty, in the swift punishment which he meted out to the culprits, by the ministry of St. Peter. "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. " It is our duty to raise our voice of warning against the perilous doctrines which are preached and in culcated from pulpits and platforms and professor's chairs at the present time. To appreciate the immorality of such teaching and conduct, one has only to transfer it from the sphere of religion to the ethics of trade, and of civil and domestic life. When this is done, the offenders, who seem to escape detection when they make divine truth and apos- tolic order a shuttlecock, and vows and oaths a mockery, are at once exposed and condemned with a unanimous ver- dict of execration. The man who cheats in buying and sell- ing; the man who evacuates all meaning from his mariage vows, and blights the life of the girl who confides in his honor; the man who deceives his party and gains votes by fraud, and the man who is profuse with promises which he never keeps, and abundant in professions which are ut- tered to mislead, are, each and all, detested as villains, and deservedly banished from decent society, when they are not convicted felons behind prison bars. Let us not disouise the fact, my Brethren of the clergy and laity, the outlook is alarming. This Taxity as regards faith and morals, intrenched in the high places of the Church, is in close alliance with the 'spirit of the age and the forces of the world. In 1892, in our Open letter to the Bishop of Albany, we pointed out to him this fact as follows: (p. 17.) "In writing as we do, we are well aware of our present disadvantage as compared with the position which you occupy. We must appeal sim- ply to Churchmen— to those who accept the faith and polity of the Church, and are in hearty sympathy with the rubrics and Canons, which guard the Catholic Creed and Apostolic Order. Your strength lies beyond in the great multitude, who applaud what they call liberality, and who imagine that truth has no real existence beyond a man's own thoughts. Your constituency is immense, ours is small." We did not undervalue the relative strength of our re- spective positions. The real conditions of the conflict from an earthly point of view were in vastly greater dispropor- tion than we imagined. In this age of enlightenment and L m^ 10 bishop's address. DIOCESE OF SPKINGFIELD. 11 liberty one could scurrelv believe that such a state of thiiifrs could exist. The reason was not 2:iven. but when we asked a lar^e j>ub]ishin*2: house in the east to print our Open letter at our expense, they declined, and we were obli^-ed in the first instance to employ a local ])ublisher. No notire was taken of our exposure of the rruel and perilous shock, which had been p^iven to the moral sense of the Church of (lod, and the disastrous occasion which had be«m <;iven to the world to sneer nt the Holy Scriptures, and the creed of Christen- dom and the sacred ministry of Christ. The public press, with one or two exceptions, was silent. The seven thousand who have not bowed the knee to Baal made no sio^n. A Brother belov^ed, hi<»;h in position, sur[)rised us by whisper- ino- in our ear, "you are ri^ht, you have spoken none too soon, but I cannot, I dare not follow you now, it would cost too much." Menuwhile anonvmous communications poured in upon us from men and women, and perhaps from children, heapin^^ curses upon us and consi^3, and for vears afterwards, California was kept in order by 14 JilSHOI* 8 ADDKESH. DIOCESE OF SPKINGllELl). 15 vigilance eoiiiniittees and frequent lyncbings. No trans- continental railroads or telegraphic lines then made com- munication eanv and immediate. The interval of time was at least a month. Europe, Asia,, China, Japan, are nearer to us to day than California was in 1858. We mention these facts in order that we may rightly measure the man who was capable of such self-sacrifice at the call of the Church. We enjoyed the privilege of payinjj: our respects to the Hishoj) and his noble wif(» in 1891, and as he stood be- fore us with his nmjestic presence, the highest and best type of a Christian gentleman, with the portraits of his ancestors, representing the navy, army and civil service of our country, looking down u]>on us from the walls of his library, the long Episcopate of our venerable host rose before us. and we were, for a space, oblivious of the pres(Mit in contemplating the past which had intervened since the Rt. Rev. Dr. Kip set foot upon the hills of drifting sand by the Pacific, which are now covered with a great citv of hundreds of thousands of inhabitants. The fiishop's pen has been ever facile, and has brought to the public valuable contributions from the rich stores of his varied learning. The "Double Witness of the Church'' is his best known work, and his latest is a sketch of his early days in California. The dear, good I^ishop was spared to ordain his grandson (bearing his name) a deacon, and he fell aslee[) full of years and of honors. Since his death during the past summer, his wife has followed him to the grave. They were lovely in their lives, and in their deaths they were not long divided. Bishop Bissell, of Vermont, was called to his rest on the 14th May, 1893. lie had held his office within less than a month of twenty- five yeni^, having been consecrated June 3, 1868. Dr. Bissell was a nmn of strong convictions and inflexible purpose, but of a singularly mild and retiring disposition. He came into the Church from conviction in his mature years, and he knew well why he was a Church- man, and on what ground he stood— the Word of God, and the witness of the ages all along from the beginning. He was not a man of many words. He was cpiiet and unobtru- sive, but his life and character were strong in their influence for righteousness and truth. The Venerable Dr. Oregg, Bisho]) of Texas, fell aslet^p, we liumbly trust, in Jesus, on the 10th July, 1898. He was, when chosen Bishop, a Tresbyter of South Carolina, and had shown his interest in the affairs of his State by pub- lishing a ''History of the Old Cheraws." Dr. (iregg, like Dr. bTsscII, came to the Church from without. He had been a Baptist minister, and as the result of investigation, he yielded to the claims of the Church, and was ordained. He was the first Bishop of Texas, and his jurisdiction was an empire. Two immense missionary fields were separated from it in 1874, and still the Diocese of Texas was left with an area of over 57,000 square miles— a territory equal in ex- tent to the whole of our Empire State of Illinois. No wonder that well nigh four and thirty years of abun- dant labors in such a vast region, subjected to privations and trials in journeys often and long, and to distresses which wear and tell upon the inner man from a people who were not the most gentle in their character and manners- no wonder that such experiences brought a very nseful and honorable life to a close if not prematurely, at all events by complete exhaustion. Leaving the graves of our Bishops we come with sadness unfeigned^to those of our own Presbyters, and one who was in all but Canonical connection our own, the Rev. Gershom Palmer Waldo. To speak of him first though the last to depart. We found the dear, good old man i-esident in Springfield when we came to the Diocese in 1878. He was then over seventy- seven years of age, but remarkably bright and active. He still officiated occasionally. His interest in the Church and her affairs at home and abroad never flagged. He was a great reader, and his eyes, through God's mercy, served him when his other faculties failed. He was faithful and regular m his attendance upon the sacraments and means of grace as far as strength permitted, and his childlike faith, as he 1(> lUSHOP's ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 17 tottered to his plalished. He left the Diocese in 1879 to return to his old home in 1884, and continued with us until his death on the otli of March of the present year, at the home of his son-in-law, in Clarksville, Tennes- j^ee. The Rev. Mr. Russell had led a very active life and he had tilled it with useful hibors, and carried with him to his grave the esteem and affection of all who knew him. His age was within five days of being 78 years. Another shadow falls upon our clerical list, and it blots out the name of a lovely character, the Rev. Oliver Hop- son, resident for many years in retirement through age and infirmity with his son-in-law, the Rev. Dr. Clark, at Madalin, N.Y. The Rev. Mr. Hopson had left Waverly before we came to the Diocese, but he allowed us the privi- lege and honor of retaining his name as one of our clergy, and he left us as a legacy two of his children to help us in our labors for the Church. The Rev. Oliver Hopson survived his four score years, and passed gradually to his rest and reward on the 26th dav of August, 1898. We miss these old men, and we feel their departure the more keenly, because their going leaves us exposed as the front rank, facing, by reason of our years, the death-bed and the grave. One more shadow falls upon our list of clergy, and it shuts out from our eyes the name of Frank William Oram, Rural Dean of Mattoon, and Rector of Grace Church, Paris, at the time of his departure for his home in England early last spring. The Rev. Mr. Oram came to us from the Missionary jur- isdiction of Montana, September 80, 1891. Shortly after- ward he was happily married, and came to his cure, full of hope for the future, and animated by a strong desire to occupy well the extensive field to which he had been as- signed. His physical constitution was not strong and his spirit was perhaps morbidly sensitive. He inherited troubles, left by his Predecessor, in assuming charge of his jurisdiction. These troubles were aggravated by his Predecessor's con- tinued and presistent attempt to control, or to some de- gree infiuence the conduct of the public services, after he had resigned and gone away, and the res])onsibil!ty of ndministrntion had been devolved u])on another. These troubles told upon the sensitiveness of the new Rector, and serious mistakes were made, in the end lie was abundantly vindicated from every doubt and misconstruc- tion, which were so cruelly cast upon him. But the ordeal had been too severe a strain upon his delicate nature, and he returned home to die. May light perpetual shine upon him. The Rev. Mi*. Oram deceased on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity, October 15, 1898, in Clifton, England. He leaves a widow and an infant daughter about three months old at the time of his dccith. His age was only thirty-two. Our laity have not esca])ed from the fell destroyer. The young, in John N. Hopson, in May, and Walter H. Tabra- ham, who was looking forward to Holy Orders, in October, and the older, in Dr.. Dyson, of Bloomington, in February, and Mrs. Mansfield, of Mansfield, in November, have fallen. Others too in middle life have gone, as Mr. Henry Ridgely, of Springfield. It is not invidious to devote more than passing word to to the venerable Mrs. Mansfield. She was a chiistian woman, full of energy and zeal. —2 18 BIHHOP S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPUINGFIELD. 19 The old Diocese of Illinois knew her well in days long srone bv. when she made diligent and effectual use of its conventions to gather funds for the erection of a church in thf' hamlet where she lived. She was successful, and Christ Church, Mansfield, is her monument, and its bell, to be purchased by the legacy, which she left for the pur- pose, will soon ring out her summons to all, who live within the reach of its peal, to worshi]) God. Indeed, it will be her summons, for she thought about it when she was dying, and thus it will be delightfully fultilled in her case, that she "being dead yet speaketh,'' when the toll- ing of the bell calls to j)rayer and praise and blessed sac- rament in the years to come. The thought of services and sacraments brings us to consider our missionary work in our Diocese. It has been greatly promoted by the <*oming of our Brother of Cairo to help us. His labors have been un- ceasing, and he has made himself felt in every part of liis jurisdiction. So far well. We are greatly in advance of what we have hitherto been. But we are still far from being where we ought to be, and doing what we ought to do. How ca;i we supply these deficiencies? How can we brine: into active operation forces and means, which will set us forward on the march of im])rovement. and stamp ^' progress" upon our account each year, as we bring before you the record of the work of the Diocese? The first great thing we need is men, and yet not altogether that, we have men, but we need to have our men stirred up, animated, filled with life, energy and zeal. It is too largely the case that oui* men do nothing or next to nothing. They do not even give money directly, but wait for women to beg it from them, or they donate their contributions to the Lord's treasury through fairs and bazaars in })aynient for oysters, ice cream and fancy work. They are negligent in their attendance upon the services of the sanctuary on the Lord's Day when they have a Priest to otHrotherho()d? Why may not every Hector and Missionary gather around him, for activ^e work in winning souls to Christ, three or four, or five or six or more, men? There is scarcely a field where this may not be done, ;md be done with the gi-eatest advantage to the men themselves, and the neighborhood wheie they reside. We love that foi* which we work, find if our work is worth anything, it must tell in its effect upon those around us. The formation and success of any organization cannot be secured without labor and self-deTiial on the part of some one, and in the case of the suggested branches of St. An- drew, that one must usunllv be the clergvman. We commend the subject to the attention of our clergy, reminding them of what they know full well, that the sys- tem of the Church, while it promotes in every way the best estate and highest development of spiritual rulture in wor- ship and approach to (iod, it does not providf^ for, as it ought not to permit, the irregular and undignified and often noisy cor)peration of the laity in the public services of the sanctuarv. This is not because the laitv are not recognized and honored. They are. The Chuirh. in her va- ried administrations, makes the presence of her laity almost a necessity. She lifts them to a plane of ro(*)peration with her clergy. They have their assigned pni-t in the service as well as the priest. Their responses are a i)roof that they are helpers in their degree as sharers in the kingly and priestly character. Their position is vastly higher than that of a man in an assembly where there are no official dignities— where all are really on a level. It is one of great privilege and honor. Practically, however, unless our clergy explain clearly the true relation of the laity in the services of the Church, they may, and ])erhaps naturally would, imag-ine that thev were of less account, where their duties were prescribed and regulated by law, than they would be in tumultuous assemblies where they could cry Amen, and ut- ter ejaculations just when and as often as they pleased, a,nd could lead extempore in prayer. Now our St. Andrew's Brotherhood gives the occasion for such an explanation, and provides precisely the field and scope for practical lay work in making the Church aggressive, which is needed. Our Diocese must already be aware, through our paper, that our St. Agatha's School has changed Princpals during the year. Hap|)ily, the Foundress of the school had been able, during her many ,years of faithful and successful toil, to bring the Institution to such a condition of vigor that it could endure the shock of a change, which, at an earlier period of its life, might have proved very hazardous to its safety, without any serious risk. All danger of this kind, however, if it existed, was averted by the fortunate selec- tion which the Trustees were enabled to make in bringing Mrs. Louisa Atkinson Smith to replace Miss Murdoch. Of course we regretted the going away of the first Principal of St. Agatha's, but when she felt that considerations due to her own health required her to resign, if anything could reconcile us to the departure of one who has been with us so long and prov^ed so faithful to her trusts, it is the coming of the new Principal, under whom we feel sure that St. Agatha's will continue to maintain its high character as one of our most excellent schools for girls and young ladies. Surely Churchmen ought to patronize Church schools, and the people of a Diocese ought to give preference, when they are as good as others, to their own schools. 24 iaSHOP'8 ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 25 We pass to one other matter of interest ere we close, and we conerratulate the Diocese and ourselves that we are en- abled to speak about it so soon, because it foreshadows future developments, which may come more quickly than we anticipate. We refer to the place of meetino; of the Annual Svnod. The Constitution wisely provides that the Annual Synod shall convene at such place as the Bishop shall deterinine. since the Father of the family should naturally have the power of o-athering his beloved children around him where he deems it best for them and him to meet. But after this is said, the latitude of choice of location of the Annual Synod is restricted to very narrow limits by the nature and character of a Diocese. A Diocese is a family of organizations, paiochial and missionary, united in the bonds of filial love under one Father in God, the Bishop. The Bishop's residence is, or ought to be, the common home of the whole Diocese. There is the Cathedral,— we do not mean so much the building as the seat of the common life and jurisdiction,— whence radiate vital forces, and powers of restraint, and influences of conservation. Grouped around the Bishop should nnd will be, in a normal state of eccle- siastical development, his crown of Presbyters for counsel and work, his institutions for government, financial sup- port, education and beneficence and charity; and sheltering the Bishop and his seat of office, when the means and cir- cumstances justify the expenditure, should be the grand Mother Church building, the Cathedral Church, where God should be worshii)ped in the beauty of holiness with all the dignity of ceremonial which befits the honor of the Diocese on the one hand, and the majesty of Jehovah on the other. There where the Bishop resides is the heart of the Diocese, which beats out. in its pulsations, life and heat and strength through all the corporate body, to its very extremities. There is the home of the Diocese, which draws all hearts to itself in affection, and satisfies the claim of all that they have a place and a right of recognition which can never be disallowed. As children, even to the third and fourth generation, re- repair on festive occasions of family reunions to the old homestead, so the Diocesan idea requires that clergy and laity should gather around their Father in God in his Ca- thedral city. It is the home idea. It may not be neglected without serious loss to the homogeneity and unity of the Diocese. Home reunions cannot, in the very nature of things, be exotics. The bare statement of such a proposi- tion^'is a contradiction in terms. For the same reason, a Diocesan Synod cannot well be an institution on wheels, traveling from place to place. It is true there may be such anomalies, but there may be local explanations of the prac- tice with which we are not acquainted, and in any case, it is safe to say that it will be very difficult to build up the true normaf Diocesan idea in the hearts and minds of the people of the jurisdiction, where the Synod or the Conven- tion is a peripatetic body, going from place to place as year succeeds year. Hence from the outset, our Synod, as we now happily call our assembly, has been convened here in our See city of Springfield, and our people have nobly co- operated with us in their generous and unflagging and unstinted hospitality. The Diocesan and Cathedral idea has, in consequence, rooted itself and grown, and all, we believe, feel an honest pride in our name, the Diocese of Spring'field, and in the reality back of the name, which gives the name— the See city, the heart, the home of the Diocese. If we venture now to suggest, after fifteen years of unin- terrupted sessions of our Synod here in Sprinfield, that we shall meet in another place next year, it is not because we are inconsistent, and are proposing to change our practice. Far from it— quite the reverse. It is because we are more and more convinced" of the immediate and powerful educa- tional influence of keeping the Synod fixed in the Cathedral or See city, that we are drawn to make the suggestion merely, that we would be willing, in case a wish was ex- pressed to receive us, to appoint the place of meeting of the Annual Synod next year, in December, 1894, in the *^Bishop's Church"— the Church of the Redeemer, Cairo. 20 bishop's address. All thiiit^s point, when our Diocese is divided, to Cairo a** the See city of the new jurisdiction. We have, by unanimous voice, named our Brother, the Assistant Bishop of Spring- field, ''the Bishop of Cniro," and wc are jj^lad to note that outside our borders, our title assigned to oui' dear Brother has been very ^enernlly accepted and used. The Bishop of Cairo has his church, a beautiful structure of stone, with all suitable appointments. The Archdeacon in char*re has already brought up his services to a Cathedral level. There are a daily celeln-ation of the Ifoly Eucharist, daily Matins and Kvenson^:, and Sunday and Saints' Day offices corres})ondint!: in frecpiency. In location Cairo draws all Southern Illinois to itself by its rivers and its railroads. Almost any parish that can be named in the thirty soutliern counties, is more accessi- ble from ('airo than from any other city. The future of Cairo then foreshadowed in her resident Bishop, bearino; her name as his title, and her stately church, suitable at least for a Pro-Cathedral, with her natural advantages of location and her ac(]uired facilities of transportation and travel, ])uts her in the school of trainiu*^ to be ere long a See City, the centre, the home of a new Diocese. Accordingly when we make the suggestion merely that we are willing to convene our Annual Synod in December, 1894, in Cairo, we are making an exception, which is, in reality, not an exception, we are going home, we are going to our Brother's city and our Brother's church, and our Brother's people, who are to us as ourselves, to help to prepare them by practical experience to set u]) house- keeping for themselves and to become ere long the Diocese of Cairo. Possibly our suggestion may be premature, if so, it can do no harm, since no action need be or can be taken, but in that event even the suggestion will be beneficial, since it will put ideas in men's heads and perhaps impart a glow of generous enthusiasm to theii- hearts, so that they may -come to us ere long with urgent entreaty that we will gather alternately with Springfield all the children of the family, every second year, to enjoy the welcome and the hospitality of Cairo. VISITATIONS AND ACTS. 27 DETAILED ACCOUNT OF VISITATIONS AND ACTS. The following is an account of the places visited and the acts performed by us from December 7th, 1892, to Decem- ber ()th, 1893, the interval included between the fifteenth and sixteenth Annual Synods of the Diocese of Springfield. 1892. December 8— Thursday. Springfield, Guild Hall of tho Pro- Cathedral, 10 A. M., we attended and presided at the meeting of tlie Diocesan Board of Mis- sions for organization and appropriations for the year, and for other business. Decembek 11— Tliird Sunday in Advent. Petersburg, Trinity Church, the 15ev. H. C. Wliitley, Hector, the Rev. W. W. Way, Deacon, offic ating under the di- rection of tlie Rector. 9:P.O A. M., we attended and addressed the Sunday School. 10:30 A. M., we preached, conftrmed and addressed Jour, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7 P. M., after Evensong, said by the Deacon, we preached. De<:ember 12— Monday. Pekin, 3 P . M., we met a number of tiie citizens to see what could be done to raise funds to pay off the debt of the Cathedi-al School, and place it on a firm financial basis. December 14— Wednesday. Springfield. We met several parties on busi- ness of importance to the Diocese. December ir^-Thursday. Springfield, 4 P. M., we attended a fair held in the interest of Christ Church, Springfield, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. T Tones December 18— Fourth Sunday in Advent. CarroUton, Trinity Church, the Rev. J. B. Harrison, S. T. B., Rector. Morning, 7 A. M., assisted by the Rector, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 10:30 A. M., after Matins we preached, confirmed and addressed four. 7:30 P. M.— Jersey ville, Church of the Holy Cross. After Evensong, said by the Rev. J. B. Harrison, Piiest in charge, we preached. December 10— Monday. Springfield. We gave formal consent to the for- mation of a Mission at Elkhart, Logan county, under the name of St. John the Baptist. i . .. , i 28 VISITATIONS AND ACTS December 25— Snnday. Christmas Day. Alton, St. Paul's Church, vacant. 7:30 A. M., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 9:30 A. M.. we attended and addressed the Sunday School. 10:30 A M., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist a second time and preached. We were assisted by Mr. L. H. Weston, a Lay Reader, who kindly came from St. Louis to be with us in the semce. Decemhek 29-Thur8day. Springfield. 8 P. M.. Pro -Cathedral, we pn^sided and gave the nuptial benfnliction at the marriage of Dr. George Frederick Ster- icker and Miss Annie Louisa Black. 181)3. January l—Fe.-ist of the Circumcision. Sunday. Springfield, 7 A. M., Pro- Cathedral, we attended and revived the Holy Eucharist. Thus we conseca-ato the first fruits of our time, our thoughts, our words, our acts, our money to God: thus we are first with our Lord. Thus we begin the year with obedi- ence to the supreme (rommand of love. The first note is the key, and controls all that follows. Thus we begin the year with Christ. 11 A. M., same cfiurch, we preached, and gave the absolution and benediction at the celebration of thJ Holy Eucharist b>- tlie Rector. January 2— Monday. Havana, St Barnabas' Church, the Rev. Philip G. Davidson. Rector. 7:30 P. M., after shortened Evensong said by the Rev.* Dempster Davidson ainl the Rector, we preached, addressed and confirmed three. January 3— Tuestlay. Same church, 9:30 A. M., we united in marriage the Rev. John M. Dempster Davidson, Rector of Christ Church, Burlington, Iowa, and Mrs. Elizab<^th (Conwoll) Campbell, of Havana, assisted bv the brother of the groom, the Rev. Pliilip G. Davidson, and we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, at which the bride ;ui«l groom and the immediate friends received. January 8— First Sunday after the Epiphany. Springfield, Pro-Cath«' lectures to the three classes in Ecclesiastical Histor>'. January 11— Wednesday. Racine, Wisconsin, 2 P. M., we attended a meet- ing o the Board of Tru-teesof Racine College. January 12— Thursday. Chicago, Western Thpological Seminar^', 10 A. M. to 1 P. M., three lectures, as on Tuesday. January 13— Friday. Three lectures, as on yesterday. January 14— Saturday. Springfield. We gave our ofTieial appioval to the call of the Rev. Edmond Phares,as Rector of St. Pet<^r's Church ^lou\u\ City. January l.')- Second Sunday after the Epiphany Carlinville, St. Pauls Church (vacant) U)MO A M., we said service alone, preached, and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. .3 P. M., we met the Vestry informally in consultation relative Uy the future of the parish. 7 P. M., same church, we said Evensong and preached. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 29 January 1(5— Monday. Chester, St. Mark's Chinch. We passed the after- noon and evening visiting the Rector, the Rev. Charles F. Drake, who was ill, and in consultation with members of the parish touching its interests. January 17— Tuesday. Cairo, 5 P. M., we attended a meeting of the Cairo League, having in charge St. Michael's Mission to colored people. Bishop Hale kindly received us as his guest at the Halliday Hotel. January 22— Third Sunday after the Epiphany. Elkhart, St. John Baptist Mission, unch^r the <'are of the Rev. Werayss T. Smith. 11 A. M., in th<^ Union meetinghouse, we said Matins and prea(.'hed. January 23— Lincoln.— We paid an infoi nial visit to the Rector. January 29— Septuagesima. Greenville. Rev. J. G. Wright, Rural Dean, Rector. i):30 A. M., we visited and addressed the Sunday School. 10:45 A. M. assisted by the Dean, we preairhed and celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7 P. M., after Evensong, said by the Dean, we preached, and att<3r the second lesson, we baptized Edith Ten Eyck, daughter of Curtis Lee and Mary Cornelia (Acker- man) Chittenden, born in St Louis, Mo., January 29th, 1892. January 30— Monday. Collinsville, Christ Church, Rev. J. G. Wright, Rec- tor. 7:30 P. M., after Evensong, said by the Rector, we preached. January 31— Tuesday. Martinsville, Clark county— a new field. The mis- sion is under (charge of the Rev. J. G. Wright. With him we visited this thriving city, and held service in the hall of Mr. De Lashmutt, which was largely attended, and preached. February 2— Thursday. Feast of the Purification. Springfield. We ap- pointed tlu^ Rev. Wemyss T. Smith. B. A., Oxon., Rector of Trinity Church, Lin<;oln, Honorary Local Secretary of the Church House, Deans Yard, West- minster, London, England. February ■>- Se.xagesima. Pekin, St. Paul's Church, the Rev. W. W. Blatch- ford. Rector. 9:30 A. M., we attended and addressed the Sunday School. 10:30 A. M,. we preached, celebrated the Holy Eucharist, and confirmed and ad- dressed two. 7:30 P. M., after Evensong by the Rector, we preached. February 7— Tuesday. Indianapolis, Ind., 7:30 P.M., we began the Re- treat for the Clergy, which we are to hold by request of the Bishop, in Grace Cathedral, bv an opening sermon. February 8— Wednesday. Graeme Cathedral, 7:30 A. M., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 9:30 A. M., Matins, followed by four conferences of an hour each, and closing with Evensong at 5 P. M. 7 :30 P. M., after short service we preached. February 9— Thursda>r. Same as yesterday, concluding] with sermon at night. February 10— Friday. Same church, Quiet Day for women. Celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 7:30 A. M., followed by Matins at 9:30 A. M. Followed by four conferences of an hour each, concluding at 5 P. M. On Thursday, we baptized three adults in the Cathedral. February 12— Quinquagesima. Peoria, St. Paul's Church, all day, the Rev. S. G. Jeffords, Rector, 10.45 A. M., after Matins, saidby the R^^ctor, we preached on Education by request. 7:30 P. M., after Evensong, said by the Rector, we 30 VISITATIONS AND ACTS lUSHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 81 preachod again, by request, upon the subject of Church Principles. 6 P. M., we baptized, in private, Lionel, the sick infant of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Boniface. Feuruakv U— Shrovo Tuesday. Springfield, A. M., we met, by appoint- ment, Mr. W. J. (^uinlan, and settled the payment of a sum for the increase of the fund for the endowment of the Episcopate. 8 P. M., we visited St. Agatha's School, and were delightfully entertained hy a number of young lady pupils. FEimuAKY 15— Ash Wednesday. Springfield, 7 A. M., we attended early celebration of the Holy P^ucharist at the Pro-Cathedral. 11 A. M., Christ Church, Rev. H. \V. Cunningham, Kector. After Matins we preached. Febkuary K)— Thursday. Springfield, Bishop's House, .> P. M., meeting of the Board of E', we preached, confirmed and addressed ^ire. February 22— Wednesday. Champaign, ;j P. M., Emmanuel Church, at a special service we baptized Walker Wesley, infant son of Louis Vincent and Emma (Ruger) Manspecker. Afterwards, at same service, we confirmed two: making in all eleven for Champaign. 7:30 P. M., Mansfield, Christ Church, the Rev. Charlos J. Shutt, Deacon, in charge. After Evensong siud by the Deacon and Rev. Dr. Dresser, we preached. February 23— Thursday. Clinton, a new Mission under care of Dean Dresser. 7:30 P. M., in the Opera House, secured for the occasion by the friends of the Mission, after Evensong, said by the Dean, we preached. February 26— Second Sunday in Lent. Chicago, Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, 10:30 A. M., we preached. February 27— Monday. Journey to New York to attend meeting of the House of Bishops to be convened March 1st. March 1 and 2— Wednesday and Thursday. We were in attendance during these days upon the meeting of the House of Bishops, at which Rev. John McKim was nominated Missionary Bishop for Japan, and the Rev. Frederick R. Graves, for Shanghai, China. March :>— Third Sunday in Lent. New York, All Angels' Church, the Rev. Dr. C. F. HofTnian, Rector, and the Rev. S. DeLancey Townsend, Associate. 9:30 A. M., we addressed the Sunday School. 11 A. M., after Matins, said by the Rector and his Associate, we preached and celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rev. Dr. Hoffman and the Rev. Mr. Townsend. March 12— Fourth Sunday in Lent. Chicago. 7 A. M., we attended early celebration in the Chapel of the Westei ii Theological Seminary. 10:30 A. M., acting for the Bishop of Chicago, we visited St Andrew's Church, the Rev. Wm. C. DeWitt, Rector. After Matins, said by the Kector, we preached, confirmed and addressed thirty-tuo. 7:30 P. M., Church of the Epiphany, Chicago the Rev. T. N. Morrison, Rector. After shortened Evensong by the Rector and his Assistant, we preached, confirmed and addressed twenty-nine. March 14— Tuesday. Chi<*ago, Western Theological Seminary, 10 A. M. to 1 P. M., we delivered three lectures in Ecclesiastical History. 7:30 P. M., Church of Our Saviour, the Rev. Wm. J. Petrie, Rector, after service by the Reetor, we preached, confirmed and addressed aixteeu. March 15— Wednesday. Chicago, Western Theological Seminary, lectures as yesterday. 7:30 P. M., Church of the Transfiguration, the Rev. Dr. Walter Delafield, Rector, after Evensong by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed twelve. March 16— Thursday. Chicago, West<'.rn Theological Seminary, three lectures as on Tuesday and Wednesday. 8 P. M., South Evanston, St. Luke's Church, the Rev. Daniel F. Smith, Rector. After Evensong, said by the Rector and the Rev. A. W. Little, of Evanston, we preached, confirmed and addressed eight six from South Evanston and two from the Rev. Mr. Little's parish, Evanston. March 17— Friday. Chicago, Western Theological Seminary, three lectures as yesterday. March 18-Saturday. Chicago, W<.'stern Theological Seminary, three lec- tures as yesterday. March 19-Fifth Sunday in Lent. Chicago. St. Peter's Church, the Rev. S. C. Edsall, Rector. After Matins by the Rector, we preached, confirmed and addressed tnirly-eight. 3 P. M., in company with the Rev. Mr. Edsall. we visited a private hospital in the neighborhood and confirmed one, presented by him. 8 P. M., St. James' Church. After a short service by the Rev. F. W. Tompkins, the Rector, and the Venerable Archd^^acon Bishop, we delivered the second lecture of the course under the auspices of the Church Club of Chicago, on the "Undisputed General Councils." March 20— Monday. Chicago. On invitation of the Bishop we passed most of the day at the rooms of the Church Club, receiving and conferring with clerical friends. March 21— Tuesday. Chicago, Western Theological Seminar>% lectures from 10 A. M. to 1 P. M. March 22— Wednesday. Chicago. Western Theological Seminar>% three lectures as yesterday. , March 26— Sunday next before Easter. Bloomington, St. Matthews Church the Rev. F. R. Sanford, Rector. 10:30 A. M., after Matins by the Rector we preached. 3:30 P. M., at Mission Chapel, recently established by St Matthew's parish, in the western part of the city. After Evening Prayer by '■\ -r*: . \' 1 82 VISITATIONS AND ACTS BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 33 the Kector, we preached. 5 P. M. In the house of Mr. Tabraham wo con- firmed his sick wife and held a brief service. 7:30 P. M., St. Matthew's Church, after Evenson^r, by the Rector, we preached, conllrnied and addressed three, making in all /our for the pariah. March :J()— Maundy Thursday. Lincohi, Trinity Church, Rev. Wemyss T. Smitii, Rector. 7:30 P. M., after Even.song by tlio Rector, we preached, con- finned and addressed neven. Maiuh 31— Good Friday. Lincoln, Trinity Church, 10:30 A. M. After Matins, said by the Rector, we said the Ante-Comniimion service and preaclied. 12 noon to 3 P. M., we gave the meditations on the seven words from the Cross. APRiii 2— Easter Day. Springfield, 11 A. M., Pro-Cathedral. We confirmed and addressed fourteen, and celeiirated the Holy Eucharist. At 4 P. M. we confirmed in private, one, who was confined to his iiome by sickness, making m nW fifteen for the Pro-Cathedral. The Rector, the Venerable Archdeacon Taylor, ma— Wednesday. Springfield 7:30 V. M., meeting of the Board of Trustees of St. Agatha's Scliool. at the s«-hool. The resignation of Miss Mur- doch wjis reluctantly accepted in <-ons<»<|ueuce of her desire to be relieved from the burden and responsibility of tho «'are of a boarding school. April 7— Friday. Springfield, we receiv»>d from tln' Bishop of Connecticut, Mr. Thomas Bennington Barlow, B. A., a candidate for Holy Orders, with full literary qualifications. April 8— Saturday. Springfield, 2 P. M., meeting of the Advison^ Commit- tee of the Trustees of St. Agatha's School, charged with the responsibility of securing a successor to Miss Murdoch. The choice fell upon Mrs. Louisa Atkinson Smith. April D— First Sunday after Easter. Jacksonville, all day, the Rev. Dr. Fulton, Dean of Jacksonville. Reetor. li:30 A. M., we visited and addressed the Sunday School in the Guild Hall. 10:30 A. M , we preached, and assisted by the Rector, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 7:30 P. M.. after Evensong, said by the Rector, we preach<'d, confirmed and addressed thirtfj-aix, and re- ceived one who had formally renounced the enors of the Church of Rome into the Communion of the Catholic Church holding lawful jurisdiction in the United States. One of the confirmees was from St. Pauls Church, Carlinville. April 12— Wednesday. Springfield. Ch^gymen called on business relative to their official work. April 16 -Second Sunday after Easter. De?atur, all day. St. John's Church, Eev. M. M. Goodwin, Rector, 11:30 A. M., we preached, confirmed and ad- dressed twelve, and received, on his formal renunciation of the errors of the Church of Rome, one into the communion of the Church exercising canonical jurisdiction in the United States. Assisted by the Rector, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. 3:30 P. M., we visited ynd addressed the Sunday School at Orace Chapel accompanied by the Rector. The Rev. F. H. Burrell, Deacon Js in charge of this Mission. 4:30 P. M., we visited a sick man at his home and received from the Church of Rome into om* Communion. 7:30 P. M., St. John's Church, after Evensong, said by the Rector, we preached. April 17— Monday. Mattoon. Truiity Church, (Vjicant), 7:45 P. M.. after Evensong, said by the Rev. Dr. Dresser, of Champaign, who had kindly come to assist us and present the candidates for conlirmation, we preached, con- firmed and addressed eirated the Holy Eucharist 4 P. M., in same chapel, we said Evensong and preached. May 8— Monday. Springfield. We gave our canonical consent to the con- secration of the Itev. John McKim. as Missionary IMshop of Japan ; and of the Rev. Frederick R. Graves, as Missionary Bishop of Shanghai, China. 2 P. M., we attended and presided at the funeral of Mrs. Huntington, in the Pro-Cathe- dral, Springfield. May 11— Thursday. Ascension Day. Springfield, Pro- Cathedral, 7 A. M., assisted by the Rector, the Ven. Dr. Taylor, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist. Over seventy received. May 13— Saturday. We accepted letters dimissoiy in behalf of the Rev. J. G. Miller, Presbyter, from tlie Diocese of Indiana. 3 P. M , we attended an after- noon entertainment given by the younger pupils of St. Agatha's School, in aid of the Orphanage of tlie Holy Child. —3 'I I 't%r. 34 VISITATIONS AND A( IS IJISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. ar; May 14— Sujiday after the Ascension, (rilh.-fipie, St. -lolm's Clmreh, the Rev. A. Bailey Hill, Kector. After Matins, said by the Kector, we celebrated the Holy Eucharist and cordlrmed one. 7:30 P. M.— Christ Church, Bunker Hill, the K«n . A. Bailey Hill. Kector. Af- ter Evensong by theKectoi , we preached, conlirnied and addressed thrte. We also blessed a Litany desk, a cross and two vases, memorial gifts to the Church. May 16— Tuesday. Cairo, Church of the Kcdeemer, the Yen. F. A. Ddlosset, Rector. 9::i0 A. M., we attended Matins. 10 A. M., wo. attended and presid auspices of the Church Clu}> of ButTalo. and by app»>intm<'nt of the J>ishop of the l)io<'e.se. The subject was ''Worship." May 25— Thursday. Rochester. N. Y.. 8 P. :M., St. Pauls Clunvh, the Rev. Louis C. Washburn, Rector. After Evensong we delivered the third" of the Columbian Sermons, by ap[iointment of the Bishop of the Diocese, under the auspices of the Church Club of Rochester. The subject was, "The Identity of the American'Catholic Chinch with the Church at her birth on the day of Pentecost." May 27— Saturday. Ptochester, N. Y., ^S P. M.. we atten< led a reception given by the Church Club of Rochester and made an address on the duties of th^ Laitv to the Church in this countrv. May 28— Trinity Sunday. Rochester, N. Y., 7 A. M., Church of the Good Shepherd, the Rev. R. R. Upjohn, Rector. AVe celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Rector 10:45 A. M., same church, after the Creed in the Eucharistic Oflice, we preached, confirmed and addressed ^/— Monday. St. James Hotel. We met the Hon. James S. Ewing and family of Bloomington, on the eve of their departure for Euroiie. Mr. Ewing is our Minister to Belgium. We gave them our benediction. June 9— Friday. Springli(^ld. Spent most of the day in conference with a Presbyter about the affairs of his parish. June 10— Saturday. Rantoul. 8 P. M., we attended and took part in the examination of a candidate for the order of Deacons. June 1 1— Feast of St. Barnabas, and Second Sunday after Trinity. Sixteenth anniversary of our consecration as Bishop. Rantoul, St. Paul's Church, the Rev. John Chanler White, late Rector, (celebrated the Holy Eucharistat7 A. j\L, and assisted at the later services. 10:30 A. M., we ordained Mr. Thomas Ben- nington Barlow, B. A., Deacon. The Rev. Mr. Wliite preached the sermon (which has been published) and presented the candidate, said the Litany, and assisted in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. 3. P. M., Thomasboro St. Thomas' Church, we addressed tlie Sunday School, and after Evensong, said by the Rev. Messrs. White and Barlow, we preached, confirmed and addressed Jive. 7:30 P. M., Rantoul, St. Paul's Church. After Evensong by the Priest and Deacon, we preacluMl, and confirmed one. June 13 — Tuesday. Springlield. W^e issued our license to the Rev. T. B. Barlow as ]^<^acon, authorizing him to preach. Also, our certificates to the Wardens and Vestry of St. Pauls Church, Rantoul, at their recjuest placing Mr. Barlow in charge of their parish, and to the otftcersof St. Thomas' Mission, Thoniiisboro, appointing him their Missionary. June 14 — Wednesilay. Petersburg, Trinity Church, ():30 P. M., we presided and pronounced the nuptial benediction at the marriage of Lieutenant John M. Palmer, a grandson of our United States Senator, and Miss Maud M. Laning, the daughter of C. B. Laning, Esq., of Petersburg. June lo— Thursday. Springfield, 3 P. M., we; confirmed in private a sick man belonging to St. Luke's Mission. The Bishop of Michigan accejited letters dimissory issued by us in favor of the Rev. J. B. Massiah. 36 VISITATIONS AND ACTS lilSHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 37 June 18— Third Sunday after Trinity. Springfield, Pro-Catliedml all day. 7 A. M., we celebrated the Holy Eucharist, assisted by the Ven. Dr. Taylor. 11 A. M., at the second celebration we preached. 5 P. M., after Evensong by the Rector, we gave the benediction. June 20 — Tuesv the Rector anil his nephew, the Rev. George H. H. Butler, we preache«l and (M'lebrated the Holy Eucharist. ) Septemi$ei{ 17 — Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. Spriiiglield, Pro-Cathedral, £ill day. 7 A. M., we attended Early Eucharibt. 11 A. M.. at the second cele- bration by the Rector, we preacheo D».'an of Matt(M»n. September 24--SevenU3enth Sunday after Trinity. Si)nnglield. 11 A. M., Christ Church, as.sisted by the R«»ctor, the Rev. H. W. Cunningham, in the services, we preache P. M., Pro-Cathedral, we presided at Vespers and gave the benen. September 27 — Wednesday. We appointed the Rev. Johannes Roi'kstroh Diocesan representative to the Missionary Council. September 29— Friday. Feast of St. Michael and All Angels. We gave our canonical consent to ti»e(*onsecratit)n of the Rev. Dr. Joseph Blount Cheshire as Assistant Bishop of North Carolina. OrTOBER 1 — Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity Lincoln, Trinity Church, the Rev. Weniyss T. Smith, Rector. 10::5() A. M., after the second lesson we baptizi'd Madelein Beatrice, infant daughter of Re\ . Wemyss T. Smith and Mrs. Madelein (Putney) Smith, born in Lincoln, Illinois, July :Ust, l^\Ki. We preached and celebrate' from the Diocese of Mississippi, the Rev. G. G. Middleton (colored) Deacon. He will take charge, under Bishop Hale, ot St. Michaels Mission, Cairo. Octop.er S — Nineteentli Sunday after Trinity. Springlield. 11 A. M., Christ Church. In the absence of th«3 Rector. th<' Rev. H. W. Cunningham, we U>ok the entire service and preaehed. 7::i(> P. M., at the Pro- Cathedral, we preside A. M., after Matins, saitl by the Rector, we preached and contirmetl one. :> P. M. Charleston. We baptized in his father's house (we have no church in Charleston), Daniel ^lainiing, son of AVm. Thomas and Minnie (McBride) Avey, born in Charleston, May .*>, 1888. 7 P. M., in the Pres- byterian Church, kindly loaned to us for the service, after Evensong, said by the Rev. Mr. Miller, we preached, confirmed and addressed seven. Octop.er 22— Twenty-llrst Sunday after Trinity. Chicago, 7 A. M., we at- tended Holy P'ucharist in the chapel of tlu^ Western Theological Seminary. 11 A. M., we attended service at the Cathedral, and enjoyed the pleasure and. BISHOP OF SPRINGFIELD. 39 privilege of hciaring the Bishop of Chicago preach, s P. M., St. James' Church, the Rev. F. W. Tompkins. Rector. After a short service, we jireached the opening semon before the Board of Missions at their annual council. October 2.'», 24 and 25— Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Chicago, St. James' Church. In attendance at the Missionary Council, and at informal gatherings of the Bishops, held on the afternoons of Tuesday and Wloomington. Spent th0 P. ]\1., w«' said Evening Prayer at the cliap<'l. and preaclu'd. I.'M) P. M.. in the parish ehurcli we said Evensong and preached. Alter service we presiiled at a parish meeting duly onveiu'd. and it was lesnhed to call the Rev. F. E. J. Lloyd to the parish as its Rector. November Id — Friday. Springlield The Most Rev. Dionysiiis Latas, Arch- bislio]> of Zante, rame with the P>ishop of Cairo to be our guest. H*' remained till Monday noon, November 1 1--Satuida\'. Springlield. l)ishoi)'s House, s P. M., i-eception given by the Bishop and Mrs. Seymoiu' in honor of His Grace, the Archbishop of /ante. NovEAfBER 12— Tvventy-l'oui-th Sunday aft<'i- Trinity. Siiringlield, all day. 11 A. M..l'i'o-Cathedial, we celebrat(Ml the Holy Eucharist, assisti^d by Bishop Hal<» and the Ven. Aichdeacon Taylor. The Ar<-hbishop of Zante made an ad- dress in i>lace of the sermon. 7::)0 P. M., Christ Cliur«-h, after Evensong, said by the Rector, the Rev. H. W. Cunningham, we introduced the Archbishop to the congrej;ation, and h<^ spoke again most acceptably and profit;ibly. November l.'i — Monday. Peoria, St. Pauls Church, the Rev. S. G. Jeffords, Rector. l.'M) P. M., after E\ ensong by the Bishop of Cairo and the Ven. Arch- deacon Tayh>r, we made an address and introduced the Archbishop to the con- gregation, he followed with a very interesting discourse. November 14— Tuesday. Peoria, St. Paul's Church. 7 A. M., we assisted the Bishop of Chicago in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. 10 A. M., same Church, the Provincial Synod assembled under the presidency of the Primus, 40 VISITATIONS AND A( TS. Bishop MoLaron. The session lasted until 5 P. M. 7:30 1'. M.. after shortened Evensong we reading the Lessons, Bishop Hair and Bishop McLaren delivered 'id d r e sse s . NOVEMBEK 1.-^- Wednesday. Havana. St. Barnaba.s Churcii, va('ant. :J P. M., we baptized in the Church. Florence, dau^diter of George Chester, and Adelaide Fitcli(Hyde)Mi-Fa.lden, born in Havana, April 22. m^^. "rM V. M., same church we were alone and said Evensong an benediction. It proved to be our last visit, as he passed peacefully to his rest at 5 P. M., on Wednes- day, November 22, at the ripe age of nearly \n years. NovEMHEU 19 -Twenty-fifth Sunday after Trinity. Chesterfield, St. Peter s Church the Kev. John H. Sellers temporarily oHiciating. The Rev. H. C. Whit- ley our Missionary Chaplain, kindly accompanied us and assisted in the services of the ur appoin ment. bv the Rev. Johannes Rockstroh. Dean of Ches- u'r On Wednesday evening, the P>ishop and Mrs. Seymoivr he d, at their house, a reception in honor of the Syncxl. which was numerously attende. Massiah (colored) to Michigan : . . The Hev. M. M. (ioodwin to Michigan The llev. J. C). liabin to Northern Michigan CLEiiGY DECKASEi). The Itov. Ambrose liaxter l{us.seil The Rev. Oliver IIc)pson The Rev. Frank Wiiliani Oram March 4, 1803 .. ..March lo, 1893 June IT), 1893 Sci)tember 1, 1893 . December I, 1893 ...March'), 1893 . August 2(), 1893 October IT). 1893 CLEIKiV KECEIVEI). The Rev. J. (rorton Miller, from Indiana May 15, 1893 The Rev. (reo. (J. Middleton (colored deacon), fr. Miss'ippi. .Oct. (i, 1893 The Rev. E. E. J. Llovd. from Nova Scotia.. . . ..December 4, 1893 CLERGY ORDAINED. DEACON. Mr. Thos. Rennington Harlow, St. Paul's Ch., Rantoul, 111., June 11, *93 CANDIDATES FOR HOLY ORDERS. F'rederick W. Cornell General Theological Seminary. New Y'ork H. Clay Eastman .• Springfield Assisted and preached the sermon at the consecration of the Rev. Dr. Thomas F. Gailor. Vice Chancellor of the University of the South, as Assistant Bishop of Tennessee, in the chapel of the University, St. James' Day, July 25, 1893. Clergy last report , 46 Clergy tra nsf erred 5 Clergy deceased 3 I I • 42 SUMMARY. Clergy recei ved Clergy added by ordination Present number of Clergy Candidates for Holy Orders — Services attended Sermons delivered Addresses delivered Lectures delivered in Theological Seminary, Chicago Baptisms adults :j, infants 10— total Contirmatioris by us in the Diocese of Springtield Confirmations by the IJishop of Cairo in the Diocese of Springtield. Total Confirmations in the Diocese of Springtield during the year 181)3 Total Confirmations in the Di(;cese of Springtield (by other Bish- ops :J). . . Confirmations by us in other Dioceses Total Confirmations by us since our last report Total Confirmations by us since our consecration Number of occasions of holding Confirmations during the year. . Total number of such occasions since our consecration Celebrations of the Holy p]ucharist Marriages Funerals ... Persons received from the Roman ( )bedience Persons received from other schismatical b;)dies Consecrations of Bishops attended Benediction of ornaments, vestments, etc Commencements of Colleges, etc.. attended Meetings of Trustees attended Otticial visits paid to PuV)lic Institutions Parishes and Mis-^ions, last report Total number of Missions. . . Church schools Ct suspended) 3 1 42 2 327 176 161 36 13 165 103 268 4.035 151 316 8.109 39 1,023 58 4 3 3 5 1 5 5 4 62 62 4 ^l \ i Extract from the Address OF THE RT. REV. GEORGE f. SEYMOUR, S. T. D , LL. D., Bishop of Springfield, TO THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE DECEMBER 5 1894. I ADDRESS.* Deem it not strano-e, beloved Brethren of the Clui^.v and Laity, if we continue to address you upon the subje(;t of *'Tiie Faith Once Delivered to the'^Saints." The end is not yet, nor will it be until the jud^^ment at the last o-reot day. The Church is nnlitnut here on earth, her rest will come in Paradise, and her triumph in Heaven! Meanwhile here below she must fio;ht the ^ood h'o-ht, she must keep the faith, she must follow in the footsteps of iier Head, she must repeat His experien(»es, o;() with Him throuo-h the weary journey of a mortal condition from Bethlehem to Calvary, die and be buried, and rise a^ain in the resurrection of the just, and have her perfect consum- mation of bliss and o;lory at His right hand before the Father's throne, which will be her final and everlasting- victory. Our Lord has plainly told us this. "The disciple," He says, "is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord" (Rr. Matt. x. 24), and again repeating the saying, ''Remember the word that I said unto you, the servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted x\fe they will also persecute you ; if they have kept My sayings they will keep yours also." (St. John xv. 20.) In these words and elsewhere our Saviour plainly intimates that He oc- cupies the foreground, and that behind Him, coming after is His Church, destined to share the same fortunes, pass under the same shadows, and dwell at length for ever be- neath the same y)erpetual light. We ha\ ." t iicn only to review our Lord's career as sketched for us in the Tloly Gospel, and we read in prophecy what awaits His body the Church in her progress through the earth. The story has in part been told, it is recorded in the pages of Ecclesiastical History, and thus far it confirms ♦For illustrations and proofs to substantiate the statements touching the laxity in moral and doctrinal teaching now widely prevalent and strongly endorsed see Appendix I (1). 4 EXTRACT FROM THE what we anticipate, the repetition in the life of the body of what has happened in the hfe of the Head, and renders it a matter of presumptive certainty that the same law will be fulfilled to the end. The life of Jesus was confronted at once, as soon as it appeared, in His birth at Bethlehem, with' the persecution, the brute violence of Herod. As His life developed into maturity in the years of His ministry He encountered the assaults of Pharisees, and Sadducees, and Herodians, and scribes, and lawyers, who attacked Him with craft, and cunning, and sharp practice, in the effort to undermine His claims and discredit His mission. It was lieresv from within, the darts with which He was wounded in the house of His friends. Then when His words and works oug'ht to have made him known and secured for Him recoo:nition as the Messiah of prophecy, He was met bv an ignorunce so dense and invincible, that it ex- cites o\ir astonishment. And at last all these elements of antagonism combined, and were displayed in the final assault, which culminated in the crucifixion. Thus we have brute force, heretical pravity, j^ross ignor- ance, and a union of the three confronting and pursuing our Lord, and j)ouring their hate upon Him until they wrought His death. We are led by Christ's repeated declarations to anticipate that the same foes will in succession assail His body the Church, and thus far we find our anticipations verified in the developments of time. Ecclesiastical History unfolds the drama of man's hostility to grace, and of the devil's agency in prompting and helinng him to undo the work of salvation. Of course, these foes were all the while at work together from the beginning in the case of our Lord, as well as in that of His Chuich, but up to the end one was prominent, while the others were in the background, then all three pressed forward and seemed to be abi-east. Herod was if»-norant and depraved, and sought to outwit God and defeat prophecy, but chiefiy he was brutal. His instrument was the sword, and his victims the innocents. The Scribes and Pharisees, the lawyers and Herodians, bishop's address. 5 w^ere ready to use violence when the occasion offered, but their sti-ategy was to seek to entangle the Saviour in His talk and overreach Him by their cunning. The common people with their rulers were profoundly ignorant and failed to see the most obvious facts and recognize the simplest truths, but at the same time back of this abysmal ignorance, they were bitter, revengeful and cruel, and full of deceit and treachery. See how the life of Jesus stretches through the shadows of brutal persecution, heretical pravity, and invincible ig- norance, until these shadows blend and condense in the darkness of His passion and death. Look off from the Gospel and see these shadows repro- duced and resting on the life of the Church until three are before our eyes in the ages past, and we find ourselves just now^ entering with awful apprehension the penumbra of the eclipse, which the Apostle describes as enveloping in spiritual night the closing epoch of human history. "In the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, truce breakers, false accusers, in- continent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God, having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof." (2 Tim. iii. 1-G.) It will interest us and help our faith and patience to glance at these characteristic features of the Church's experience in the past, so like to her Lord's; and such a survey, be- sides, will prepare us to encounter the terrible display of Satan's permitted malignity in the years which are now coming fast upon us, and bringing with them in their sweep the last days, the end. As with the Infant Christ, the devil sought to crush Him in His manger, by the murderous hand of physical force, so in the case of the Infant Church, the same agency animated the Jew and the Gentile, the common people, and the Roman Emperor to destroy her. EXTRACT FROM THE The Churoh was then at her weakest, just born; the world-power was then at its 8tron<2:est in the maturity of its growth, and unified on the Tiber in the person of one man, the Caesar. The disparity was greater than that be- tween David and (Joliath ; it was not the ruddy youth and the enormous man, but it was the baby matched with the triant. Through three centuries the heavy hand of the world, armed with every device of torture, was lifted up to wear out and destroy the believers in Christ. Repeatedly the blow was dealt, and thousnnds died, and many more were bruised, and mangled, and robbed, and stripped, and driven forth as fugitives, and exiles to wander whitherso- ever they might, without home or country, or the protec- tion of law. For the convenience of grouping, the persecu- tions are usually counted as ten, and when so reckoned, the number suggests the antithesis of the ten plagues of Egypt, (lod smote the kingdom of Satan ten times, and His chastisements scourged Satan's subjects into obedience, and they were ready and glad to let (lod's people go. "God brought them forth," it is said, "with a mighty hand and a stretched-out arm." Satan waited and watched for centuries, he made his attempts upon God's Kingdom first in a tentative way, "if Thou be the Son of God, com- mand that these stones be made bread." He was attacking the Head. Then he massed his forces and held apparently full ])ossession of "his hour," so Christ calls it, and put forth all his power, "the power of darkness" in the cruci- fixion, but the resurrection defeated all his plans for crush- iuii* the Head, and he at once set about the destruction of the body, Christ's Church. He sought to make reprisals npon God's Kingdom, and pay back blow for blow, for the plagues of Fgypt Satan gave the persecutions of the first three centuries. The antithesis was fulfilled contrary to Satan's anticipations. He hoped to destroy the Church and drown God's people in the red sea of the martyr's blood. But lo! his blows, his plagues, recoiled upon hi& own head, and the persecutions ceased, not because God's people were vanquished, but because Satan's kingdom had bishop's address. become God's, because heathen Rome had received the ''Stauropeffiuw,'' because the crown of the Csesars was sur- mounted by the Cross of Calvary, because the sign, which Satan hates, had won its first great victory in its triumph over brute force exhibited in persecution. The antithesis was complete. The plagues of Egypt were^ God's blows upon Satan's kingdom in behalf of His people, and they crushed Satan and set tUe captives free. The persecutions of the Christians were Satan's blows in retaliation upon God's Kingdom, and in defence of his own progeny, the brood of heathenism, but these blows broke the physical power of his own dominion, lifted the yoke from off the neck of God's people, and proved the downfall of idolatry. As in the case of our Lord, the Head, the brute force employed against Him did not absolutely cease with the murder of the innocents, so the use of violence as an engine against His body the Church did not entirely come to an end with the conversion of Constantine, but the heavy hand was withdrawn for the time, and held back, while other agencies were brought into play. Satan is fertile in inven- tions, and almost exhaustless in resources. He shifted his field of attack, and as he had assailed the Church from without and failed, now he makes war upon her from within, and uses the seductions of the world- power of mammon, wealth, voluptuousness, pomp, an^d fashion to second the efforts of foes within, whom he in- spires to deprave and undermine the faith and poison the essence of the Church's life by heresy. Again the confiict was long drawn out. It stretches through nearly four centuries of distressing warfare for the preservation of the foundation truths of revelation. The decisive battlefields of the faith mark the interval be- tween A. D. ;5(K) and A. I). TOO; at Nicsea, A. I). 825; Constantinople, A. D. 881; Ephesus, A.D. 431; Chalcedon, A. D. 451; second Constantinople, A. D. 553, and third, A. D. 681. Between these scenes of critical contention lie many fields of lesser note, where the struggle was main- 8 EXTRACT FROM THE tained with varyin<>- fortune, now of defeat, and now of vic- tory. At lent>:th Satan was overpowered by the truth, and he drew off his forces for the time in the interest of heresy to assail Christ's Church, as he had aforetime assailed Him, in another way and with different artillery. We need to study this period of the Church's experience in the past, because it is full of su<»<>estions for the ])resent and exhibits persons, and characters, and methods, and policy, which, adaptin*^ themselves to our times, are with us here to-day, bent upon the same deadly errand of de- spoiling- the Church of her inherited faith, and the spiritual life hid with Christ in God, which that faith embodies. The great heresies, of course, were <;reat because they assailed great truths. The greatest in this regard was the first, for the reason that it assailed the foundation truth of all truths, the corner-stone of the whole fabric of re- vealed truth, on which the entire structure rests for sup- port, nanuly the eternity of Christ's Person. When Arius asserted that it could not always have been affirmed in the eternity behind us, if we may so say, the eternity before creation that there was the Son of God, he struck with one blow at the doctrine of the Trinity, of the incarnation, redemption, atonement, renewal by the Holy Ghost and sanctification, indeed the whole body of Gospel truth. Ad- mit his proposition and logically revelation must disappear and mankind must be relegated to bare deism, the intima- tions or suggestions of what is called natural religion. This denial of Arius was made to appear plausible to even more than ordinary minds, and it enlisted the support of so large a constituency at length, that within a centurj^ from Nicica, a writer of that day in the anguish of his soul gives expression to what he supposed from appear- ances was the case, that ''the whole world was groaning with Arianism.'^ This success is not difficult to account for. The denial of the supernatural as based upon divine revelation has fascinating attractions for our depraved humanity. It re- leases the sinner from the apprehension of immediate cou- BISHOP'S ADDRESS. 9 tact with a personal (Jod, with God manifest in the flesh, and present in a special and peculiar way to hold us under His eye and deal with us according to our sins. It is a relief to the ordinary man, the great crowd, to be set free from the restraints, so welcome to the penitent, of the Catholic Church, and Arianism does this effectually and completely. Again, it appeals to the pride of the human heart, inas- much as it throws man primarily upon his own resources to recover himself from the power of evil and reach Heaven. It tells him that all has been done for him that needs to be done in the way of nature, and that as he comes into this world he is "a member of Christ, the child of God, and an inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven." Arianism not only discounts grace, but it practically leaves no room for gTace; nature embodied in man can do all and does all. How congenial is this to Cain and Cain's descendants, to the brisk, busy, energetic man of the world, full of life and full of himself. How congenial to the children of wealth who are disinclined to accept help from without, who imagine that their might, and their brains and arms have gotten them their possessions, and their estate and glory. These considerations account for the character of a large proportion of the patrons of Arianism in the fourth age, and of its lineal descendants now. The court, the nobles, the wealthy and their clientage, the great mass of the people espoused the cause of the natural against the supernatural, of reason against faith, of ''higher criticism," we may call it, which interprets all meaning out of Scripture, against the honest acceptance of God's revelation as it had ever been received and under- stood, in a word, of antichrist against Christ. The court, we say, the nobles, the opulent, the gentry, and those whose eyes are accustomed to wait upon the rich, and the pomp and show of this world, instead of upon the Lord their God, these in the fourth age, as might have been expected, followed Arianism, and with them went a great crowd of worldly, time-serving Bishops and their 10 EXTRACT FROM THE Cler«:y. The fortunes of the Church then, as in other crises of the faith before and since, God seemed to entrust to the fideHty of a few loyal souls, of such as St. Anthony in the desert pleadino; with God in prayer, or in the streets of Alexandria preachino; to the people, or of St. Athanasius in the arena of conflict in the Council, or with his pen writino- in defence of the '' homoom'ion'' from his exile. It is instructive, and it is withal profoundly sad to look back upon the policy, we may perha])s better say the tactics, of Arianism, as a party, and discover how insidi- ously Satan instils the poison of deceit, craft, cunnino-, and all the diversified subtlety of falsehood into the minds and hearts of those whom he first corrupts with the disease of heresy. It is not, we mean, that there are not liars and tricksters amon<;- those who fi<::ht under the banners of the Catholic faith, but these are individuals, sporadic cases, the exceptions, not the rule. When we approach Arianism and examine its course of procedure in dealin<:: with Holy Scripture, which confronted it with a breastwork of im- prereat Council of Chalcedon drove Satan from this entrenchment in A. D. 451, and we mioino- steadily forward during? the middle aecause it is rapidly cotnbinini!: the antagonism of ignorance, heresy, and persecution to make war upon God's elect. The conflict, if we mistake not. is already b(\i»un. Ignor- ance of divine truth, supported on either hand by heresy and persecution, is advancing to abtise, maltreat, misjudge, bishop's address. 17 wound and crucify the Church, His body, as it did afore- time. Himself her Head, our Saviour Jesus Christ. At first, we are sure surprise will be felt when we s])eak of ignorance as one of the foes now assailing the Church, since ignorance in the popular estimation was never less the characteristic of an age than it is of ours to-day. We are confessedly far in advance of our fathei-s in every branch of secular knowledge, and a larger number of peo- ple are brought to sliai-e in the liffht of that knowledire ' J— 5 than has ever been the case in the world's history before. How then it may be, and indeed must be asked, can ignor- ance be regarded as an enemy of Christ and His Church, which need be any longer dreaded, since its power has been already broken, and it is growing with the increased facilities of education steadily less and less? Alas, therein lies our danger. This very increase and diffusion of knowl- edge becomes our snare. The physical light of the sun which gives us our day, shuts out the infinities about us, and shuts us in, and limits us in our survey to the earth and the things of earth, and exalts us and nmkes us big' in our own eyes. We and our works seem relatively very large w^hen the sun shines, and his reflected and refracted rays obscure and put out the stars; then we see our build- ings, our ships and docks, our streets and warehouses, our railroads and factories, our viaducts and bridges and monuments, then we count our stocks and negotiate our loans and transact our business. It is our tinw, and we fill it with ourselves and our plans and thoughts. God is far above, out of our sight. Our temptation is to see only ourselves and what immediateh^ concerns us. So precisely with mere human knowledge apart from God. It puffs up, it fills the heart with pride and the head with vanity. It blinds the eyes to spiritual realities, and although the stars are shining just as brightly, we cannot see them. There are no stars for us. We grope as blind men at noonday. The fault is not with the light, nor is it with the oracles of revelation in our hands, it is emphatically with us. We are to blame. We are wiser than God. We know in our —2 18 EXTRACT FROM THE own estimation, more tlian all who have <^one before us. We have improved upon everythin<2: as it came to us, and by our interpretations have superseded the accumulated wisdom of all the a*;es, and havtj contradicted the universal traditions of mankind as embodied in the fundamental elements of natural reli<'ion, and of the Catholic Church as formulated in the creed of Christendom. Because we are Bachelors of Science and Doctors of Thilosophy, we ima<;ine ourselves adepts in theolo<»y and (lUcilitied to correct the mistakes of Moses and the prophets, enli<»,hten the Apostles, and even instruct, horrible to relate, our blessed Lord Himself. What more fri<;htful indictment of i«>norance in the very heart of an a<»:e of religious knowled<»e could be made ae, and their pride and self-conceit made them blind and deaf, and incapable of perceivin**- and acceptin«i- the truth. When it would seem as thou<»h its claims must prevail, they turned it aside by their "inter- pretations," which our Lord calls, "the traditions of men." See what happened in their case, and conclude what is likely to occur in ours. The Old Testament Scriptures in the hands of the learned Jews disclosed to them a succes- sion of pictures, which developed to the eye the story of our Saviour's life and work, and identified him by a thou- sand proofs as their Messiah, and yet they knew Him not. Again, these Scriptures were like the notes of a great or- gan, which poured forth in music its sublime story of the Messiah. The strains filled the air, and scribe and Phari- BISHOP'S ADDRESS. 19 «ee heard, but understood not, and at last their Redeemer in His prayer for them from the cross, to which they had nailed Plim, based His plea for their pardon on the ground of their ignorance. " Father," he intercedes, "forgive them for they know not what the^' do."' We are no better than our fathers. A like fate threatens us. The same ignorance appals us, as we contemi)late men at the present day copying with amazing exactitude the examples set them by scribes and Pharisees and lawyers, as distresses us when we read the story of our Saviour's passion and death. This ignorance of the Kingdom of Grace and divine mvs- teries, made insolent by wealth, and puffed up with pride through alliance with scientific knowledge, and creditable attainments in the fields of this world's wisdom, is the most pestilent and pernicious form of ignorance. The ig- norance of the unlearned can be instructed and enlijrht- ened and dissipated, but the ignorance of the wise in their own conceit, of ancient scribe and Pharisee, and lawver, and modern professor, and doctor, and lofty critic with their followers and sympathizers and pigmy imitators, is beyond reach. Such men look down with lofty contempt ui^on everybody and everything save themselves. They educate themselves into such a terrific condition of imag- ined self-importance that they conclude that even God Him- self can be flattered by their acknowledgment, and that the whole world revolves around them as a centre. This was the spirit and temper of those, who gazing upon the cross and the divine Victim suffering there, made their con- tribution to the exhibitions of human depravity and vile- ness, and it seems to- us the most repulsive of all when they said, "if Thou be the Son of God come down from the cross and we will believe on Thee." These wretches were obHvious to everything else but themselves and their own imagined importance. Their con- ception of the situation was, that even in the event of the apparently dying man being God, they were the pivot around which the whole awful drama revolved, and that 20 EXTRACT FROM THE bishop's address. 21 even then and even there it would be'worth while for the eternal God to work a miracle to secure tli^ir belief. Can anythino; enter into human thought more horrible and re- pulsive than this dread reality presented beneath the cross? Brethren, we shall come to such scenes again. We have had sporadic instances already, and there is among us a class of men, who in their ignorance and blindness and folly, are making preparation for the production of this type of character to rule our church; and, as they teach themselves and their scholars to deny the supernatural conception and birth of Jesus, discredit the Gospels, refuse the miracles, they are advancing to Calvary and there looking upon ''the one Sacrifice'' ior the sins of the world, they will echo the cry, the call, the challenge of the scribe& and Pharisees of old, "If Thou be the Son of God come down from the cross and we will believe on Thee." These men interpret the atonement so as to turn it out of Scripture and the Prayer Book. They discount the heinousness of sin, and treat it as man's misfortune rather than his fault. They inform us that the tail of man wa& in reality a lift in human experience, and that in conse- quence the Christ as presented|in the Gospeirand believed in by the Catholic Church is not the Christ which this age needs and these supremely wise men will tolerate; but he must be a new Christ, whom the higher criticism imported from Germany and improved?and adopted in certain work- shops of our country will construct, and more than that, and better than that, He will be reconstructed and im- proved with every decade as new men come upon the scene with larger information and wiser heads. Yes, Beloved Brethren, this ignorance, one of the three great enemies of God's Church, is here in its strength. It is entrenched in high places and centres of great influence. It is insolent, aggressive, crafty and cruel. Its insolence is generated by the imagined security which the support of the rich and the weight of numbers give it. Its push and incisive spirit are the product of its intense secularity, the absorbing desire to be seen and heard and enjoy the praise of men. Its cunning and sharp practice are the natural offspring of heresy, and its cruelty is the twin brother of eoft voluptuousness. This twin brother of ignorance is the second foe who will appear, with persecution as the third, to crucify Christ afresh in the last days and put Him to an open shame. It is hard to bring ourselves to believe that men profess- ing and calling themselves Christians, men of good birth and refined and elegant culture, men of high position and commanding influence, and whose responsibilities to God and society are weighty and comprehensive, can be shrewd, cunning, deceitful, nay, distinctly false. It is very painful to be constrained to admit to ourselves the unwelcome and humiliating fact that there is a school of men lodged in the Church, we will not say naturalized, since that would imply that they were of the Church, and this the}' can never be, any more than the tricky Arian was or could be, whose practice has been from the beginning characteristic- ally sharp, and whose avowed ethics on a conspicuous oc- casion without rebuke were publicly described as the ethics of highwaymen. In this connection the same spirit of dissimulation, we sincerely hope unconsciously, animates other men, who are giving all the aid in their power to this disloyal ignor- ance clad in soft raiment, and dwelling in palatial habita- tions, and hfting up its haughty head with the pride of secular learning. They do it in a wonderfully clever way, «ince first of all they are now trading with an influence, which comes to them from the past. They have changed their position and entered into new alliances, and are giv- ing aid and countenance to their new friends by the con- fidence, which they inspired and won when they stood for the Catholic faith and the integrity of God's word. Alas! they have left their old position without avowing the change, and the great mass of their old friends cannot be- lieve that their champions have drifted, glided down the soft voluptuous descent into the friendly alliance with, if not the embrace of those who deny the Lord, who bought 22 EXTRACT FROM THE them with His precious blood, and treat God's holy word as full of Leo-ends of little more worth than the fairy stories which amused our childhood. And now these men who are thus tradin<2: on their past reputation, let us hope in ignorance of the chan BISHOP S ADDRESS. 2a allow men to do, to the extent of their will and caprice^ what seems right in their own eyes. Such teaching from the lips and pens of men supposed to be conservative, at all events with conservative ante- cedents, and in the midst of conservative associations, is an alarming suggestion of what we may expect to find in circles where there are no restraints of Catholic education, from the past, and no salutary infinence of law-abiding- companionship in the present. We have but to lift our eyes and look over society, and we shall see the sugges- tion of Anarchy made within the Church, running rampant through the land, and lifting its hydra head not in a hun- dred, but a thousand different quarters, and seeking to pull down our institutions, override our laws, and substi- tute for the sovereignty of God the madness of the people. The enemy cries, "^ Peace, peace, '—there is no occasion for alarm, you are magnifying trifies into monsters, you are troubling Israel, you are prophets of evil and thwarting^ the work of the Lord by your words of ill omen. We are the men who ought to speak, and we have behind us the great multitude, and secularity, and the revenue of princes^ and the charities of earth in splendid display. We discount creeds, and laugh at articles, and offices, and sacraments as worn out figments of the past, our vows, and promises, and oaths we make to be kept as long as we choose, and then to be broken, when we rise to a loftier condition of enlighten- ment and truth. Look to yourselves," they will soon go on to add, "or it will be the worse for you," and we, or those who will represent us in the near future, will experience what Isaiah and Jeremiah endured before the captivity at the hands of the false prophets, and the idolatrous and wicked kings of Israel, personal violence, persecution, and martyr- dom. It will l:)e the prelude for the awful scenes depicted in prophecy of the last days, when the passion and death of Christ will be repeated in the persecution and attempted destruction of His bodv, the Church. Then under the shadow of the judgment as beforetime under that of the cross, Satan will array his forces and 24 BISHOP 8 ADDRKRS. they will stand abreast, lyin^i;, false witness, betrayal, treason, the scribe, the Pharisee, the Herodian, and self-will will dominate the crowd when thev crv aloud, the common people instructed and prompted by their rulers, in the spirit of heresy at its supreme point, '*Not this man, but Barabbas; now Barabbas was a robber.'' This heresy, this •choice of the world in its de^^radation, and vice and crime, in preference to Christ, the Lamb of (lod, will display its power of darkness in its own little hour in frightful perse- cutions, and so there will be massed a<»'ainst the Church, His body, as there was aive these teachers of what seem to be the most pronounced heresies, their coun- tenance and help by publicly affirmin, and it must ever do so. This statement implies no staj^nation as re- RECENT PUBLICATIONS. 35 o:ards all lejzitimate lines of human knowledge, if we are true to ourselves we must learn and make progress, but in our own sphere, not God's, we can not add to revela- tion. :\. We hope for the sake of the Church and the Bishops that this allegation is a mistake. Possibly the Bishop of Massachusetts may be able to furnish the public with the names of the Bishops obnoxious to his charge, and the specific interpretation which would have been condemned tifty years ago, but not now. 4. This statement goes upon the double assumption that the individual clergyman is, in any given case, always wiser than the Church of which he is a minister; and sec- ondly, that the new interpretation is always "a living truth," higher and better than all that has gone before, and that there is no probability, nay, possibility, that the supposed theological discoverer may be wrong, and that his illumination may come from below and not from above. 5. We deny that the possession of the fixed, unalterable truth of revelation, as formulated in the creeds and inter- preted by the undisputed General Councils, and as em- bodied in the Holy Scriptures and applie^d in our Book of Common Prayer, makes the Church "a fossil.'' On the con- trary, it is her rock foundation on which her stability de- pends. Were the Bishop of Massachusetts' allegations true, the Church would be like the house built upon the sand, which our Lord describes, which fell when ''the winds blew and the floods came, and great was the fall thereof." One has only to read the selections quoted above from Dean Hodges, Dr. Parks, Dr. Newton and Mr. Ayres, to see to what havens we would come in morals and theology, with the Ten Commandments, the Bible and the Creeds in our hands, when interpreted by these discoverers in the fields of ethics and revelation. 6. This paragraph assumes that we are on the same plane with St. Stephen, of whom it is said (Acts vi. 8), *'He being full of faith and power, did great wonders and 36 EXTRACTS FHOM, ETC. miracles amono- the people,' and receive revelations of the- same kind which were given to him, and that the Church must accept our allerethren of tlie Clergy and Laity, it would lie straug-o indcfMl if after an interval of a year, when wcMiiect in onr annual Synod, we iiad no tale to tell of the rav- ag-es of death in our own Diocesan family, and the still larger family, which includes our whole Church in these United States. It has been our custom to make record of the Hisho])s who have died during* the Synodal year, and of others, who have been ])re-eminent for their ability and worth and works, and then to pass to our own household, and bri(^tlv hold in memory those wjio have a special claim upon our regard as having been associated with us in the relations and activities of our Diocesan life. This we think is well, as a token of suitable respect to the departed, and as a practice eminently beneficial to our- selves. It is (iod's way of dealing with us. He confronts us with death on every side. Our Mother, the dmrch. epitomises this experience for us when she says by the open giave, 'In the midst of life we are in death." Througli the busiest street the frequent funeral passes, the shadow of irreparable loss falls upon young, bright sunny faces, and the badge of moui'uing ex])lains the darkened win- dows and closed doors of the home, the shojj, the halls of legislation and the offices of State. God blends in tlie most intimate relations death with life, that w«' ma\' l)e witliout excuse, if we do not learn well the lesson of our own mortality. Shall we divoi-ce them here, when we meet under the sanction of leligion in onr annual Synod? God forbid. It would seem to be most impro])er to be thus forgetful of the departed, and unmindful of ourselves. We have our special lessons, dear Brethren in the necrology of the year, we always have, but sometimes they are more impressive than at otiiers. The deaths of Bishops have a very^ special significance *#» BISHOP 8 ADDRESS. for your I'>ishop, ovn- and above the admonition, which tliev minister to von. These deaths are in his own rank, and this i-ank inisho|)'s mind, and over and abov(» this tliev ouLiht to stir the luvirts of all the child I'en with emotion, since thev are the deaths of their "fathers in (jod/' the chief pastors of Christ's Hock, who have held a tender and sacred rela- tion to all. and who in the solidarity of the episcopate liave been in a vital and essential sense ''over all in the T^ord." And then there come the deaths of our own cler<2,v and laitv, members of our own Diocesan household, for whom we mouin as brethren beloved and personal ac<]uaintances, whom we knew face to face, and with whom we were ac- customed to take counsel. Thus far we go in recounting the roll of death ere we address ourselves to the duties which the service of life in our i-espective sj)heres demands at our hands. Within the month which welcomrd us last vear to our annual Synod in Cairo, as the old year was passing, there passed out of this world with it the soul of David Buel Kni(*kerbacker, third bishop of Indiana. We knew him well. He was not only a native of our State, New York, but he went back of his nativitv in his ancestrv in justifv- ing a claim that the Hmpire State was pre'eininently his by a title which began with Heinrich Hudson, when the Dutch became the first civilized possessors of the soil. His DTOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. family name, Knickerbacker, and the name of the village where he was born, Schaghticoke, near the head waters of the Hudson River, identifying him as a lineal descendant of those pioneer worthies, whose exploits and adventures make bright and interesting the pages of our Irving in his hist or V of New York. l^ishop Knickerbacker was a man of solid character, im- pregnable integrity, of gentl(^ manners, and most tender- and affectionate disposition. Passing over his antecedent life we may say that he was peculiarly fitted to take the helm of Indiana, when God called him to the post after the long interval of vacancy which succeeded the death of Bisho}) Talbot. The Diocese was in a distracted condition, and a strong steady hand, and a brave calm spirit were needed to mee-t the diffioulties of the situation. How well Bishop Knickerbacker supplied these character- istics and virtues, and brought them into exercise in his administration is conclusively shown by the contrast pre- sented in the condition of the Diocese, wdien the present incumbent assumed charge last May, with the weakness, and disorder, which prevailed when he was consecrated in 188:5. This record is a grand one when measured by solid, stable, permanent results. The shadow of dear Knicker- backei' rested in our memory upon Minneapolis, and our recent General Convention, since we could not dispel the recollection of his ioyful anticipations, expressed to us in Baltimore in 1892, when the decision was reached, that in 1895 we were to go to Minneapolis. We were close be- side him in the House or Bishops at the time, and his face lighted up, and he whispered to us, "that will be going home for me, I lived there nmny years, and the best of my manhood's labors were given to Minnesota, I shall be going home in 189.").*' Yes, his anticipations were more than realized as to time and place. He went home as the last hours of 1894 were passing, and he was at home in 189."). The home dear Knickerbacker reached was not Gethsemane in Minneapolis, nor hard by Jerusalem, but it was not far away from agony and death, it was and is Paradise. fl 6 JilSHOP S ADDRESS. By ttjf ojx'n o-ravf of Hislioj) K inckeil»ackei-, and easting- the clods upon his coffin stood the Bishop, who was next to follow him ill death, the Kt. Rmv. Dr. Klisha Smith Tho- mas, the secoiMl liishop of Kansas, lihode Island ^iive him biith, but his ministry, and labors were mostly o-jven to the noi'thwest. and the Diocese of Minnesota, in her Sem- inary at Faribault, and her parishes, and missions enioved tlie lar Thomas came as assistant to Bishop Vail on M;\y 4lli. ISST, and served with him until the hitter's death, October (Jth, iHSf). Then he entere, 1 SOD, and hence he had passed his S(>th birthdfiy at the time of his (h»atli. Most of his life as a Presbyter, and then, as the first bishop of Central Pennsvlvania, was passed in Pennsvlva- nia. He came to his diocese when he was almost at the a.u-e when our civil uovernment retires her officers of the army and navy, and yet the bishop for more than twelve years rendered without assistance efficient service to the Church. He sought and received a coadjutor in 1884, but still worked on until within three years of his decease, when orowiiiii- infirmities incapacitated him for active duty, and he practically retired. One of his latest acts, which broug-ht him into the view of the entire Church, was to write his viaorous letter in vindication of the historic epis- copate as a divine institution. Two (jf our own clero-y have left us and we mourn their loss. The Rev. Dr. J. M. C. Fulton was suddenlv struck down in the midst of life and health and strength on Mon- day. May Gth, and after lingering in unconsciousness, with a brief lucid interval on Wednesdav, when he received DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 7 the blessed Eucharist, he departed this life on Saturday, May 11th, of the present year. It was our great privileo-e to l)e with him at the end, and commend his precious soul to God, when it was passing from this world. Dr. Fulton was a rare man. His talents and spirit were of the best, and we enjoyed them for a season, and their fruits remain with us in the renewed life of the Parish. Trinity Jackson- ville, which he served as his last charge. He was a Priest who grasped the church idea, and with this in possesj^ion his ministry was strong, consistent and fruitful. He pow- erfully impressed his flock with his teaching, and his mem- ory will remain with them and with us as of one whom we loved and lionored. The Rev. Dr. John G. Mulholland came to us late in life to take up educational work. He was a graduate in arts of Trinity College, Dublin. He was an excellent scholar, and we greatly regretted that we could not re- tain his valuable services. Dr. Mulholland was at Carmi and Pekin in our Diocese, but his labors in school pre- vented his attendance upon our Synods, and hence he was not widely known. At the time of his death on the 17th of last June he was the Principal of a classical school in San Antonio, Texas. His affection for our Diocese was so strong that he could not be induced to break his canoni- cal connection with you and with us, and so he died a Presbyter of this Diocese. Of two laymen we must briefly speak since their position and zeal for the church justify more than a silent recollec- tion. Judge Henry Tanner, of Paris, was suddenlv called away on the 7th of last May by apoplexy. The telegram, which announced his death came to us simultaneously with the one, which distressed us with the intelligence that the Rev. Dr. Fulton was lying uncon- scious under the same fatal stroke. Judge Tanner was over 80 years of age. He was born in England. He came as a youth to this country. He lived for a time in Indiana, but Paris was his home dur- ing most of his life. The Judge was a staunch church- o BISHOP S ADDRKSS. man, and for many years he was the heart and life of the Parish. He was faithful to the end. Another of Springfield's laymen has left us of whom you will allow us to say a word, he was so noble, so manly, so o-entle and so true. He was a stranger to you, Breth- ren, most of you, because we n«*ver had the privilege of weleoniino hjin to our nssemblies. There was no Church in the city where he lived, Carnii, but it wns the desire of his 'heart to plant and build one, and the beginning; was made while he lived, and he gave the best offering at the outset, when he came to us for Baptism, Confirma- tion, and Holy Communion. Finanrial difficulties embarrassed him, and hence his hand was held from giving, but his heart was oj^en, and he did what he could. We miss him and we mourn for him, and we \my our tribute of respect and affection for his memory as we record his name Frank E. Hay of Carmi, Illinois. Some years ago we asked the question, why we were here in Synod assembled, and ue replied at some length that we were here as the repi-esentatives of Pnrishes and Missions and of our Orders in the Sacred Ministery to take counsel, and legislate for the welfare and extension of Christ's Kingdom ui)on earth, and primarily and espe- cially within the limits of our own Diocese. We now go one step behind that discussion, and inquire what are these Parishes and Missions, and these Holv Orders, which we lepresent? Why do they exist? What is their chief aim and object? What is or ought to be their main business or occupation? A parish or Mission is the organization of a number of Christian people, men. women and children, Brethren in Christ, for the purpose of drawing near to God in pub- lic worship, and deriving from Him, through His desig- nated and appointed means of grace, the spiritual suppliers, which they need for the maintenance and nurture of their spiritual life. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. ^ In the natural world it is true that "the eyes of all wait upon God, and He gives them their meat in due season, He opens His hand, and tills all things living with plente- ousness." (Psalm 145, 15 and IG.) It is equally true in the supernatural world that the source of all supply is God. Spiritual bii-th, spiritual strength, spiritual growth, spiritual food and refreshment; spiritual cleansing, and spiritual benediction which crowns with blessings the homes of the living, and the graves of the dead are the gifts of God to man. In the dispensation of these gifts God arranges. that men shull he prepared to receive. He incorporates them under charter, law, and government into associations for the re- ception of His bounty, and leaves them to distribute it as thev will. « The divine hand creates the family, the natural grouping of men. Its constitution, and economy and limitations are inherent and essential, and not artificial. They cannot be altered. What they are, they always have been, and must always be. We cannot conceive of man as existing and continuing on the earth ai)art from the family. It held him in its dear embrace in Eden, and it will shelter him under its protecting care to the end. The savage and the civilized conditions of our human life are brought together on the common platform of parental, and filial, and frater- nal relations. It is the one institution in the order of nature, and the only one wliich is universal as to time and place. Wherever man has been; wherever man is; wherev- er man shall be on the earth in the future, there has been, there is, and there will be home, the fold which shelters the family, the wigwam, or the tent, or the civilized dwell- ing, which holds the essential elements of our existence, the wealth of our affections, the pathos of our sorrows and sufferings, and the hopes of coming years. The family is the normal distributing medium of the bounties of God's providence. The breadwinners are at work to earn where- with to feed and clothe wife and children, and though others eat and drink and wear garments beside the mar- 10 BISHOP S ADDRESS. '■ffll DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 11 ried, Still ail bpo-an life as "olive branches rouiu] about the table,'' and a Mother's hands first covered everv infant form with clothes. In the supernatural world the Church is to manjcind, what the family is in the natural, the difference lies in this, that in the natural world the family and its blessin<.^s are <^*ifts, which we are cornpellerl to receivp. We mnst be born. God wills it. We must eat and drink. a])petite throuiih hunuer and thirst constrains us. In the supernatural world the Church and its store of ^rood thinos are gifts, wliich are offered to us and pressed with earnest entreaty uj)on our acceptance, still they are not forced upon us directly by the hand of (lod, nor indirectly through cravinu' desire, passing if refused, into an agony of felt need. Both alike, however, the family and the church are God's creation for the benefit of man. The one, the family gives him existence here, and sustains him in natui'al life as the distributer to him of temporal bless- ings: the other, the Church gives him the new birth into the kingdom of heaven, and nourishes him in the s])iritual life with supernatural supplies of grace. Both alike have a general and a s7)ecifi(^ sense. AVe speak of the family of man, by which we mean the human race, and we use the word family as denoting a household of j)arents and childi-en. So precisely we enij)loy th(» word Church to de- scribe "all the people of God," or to indicate a single con- gregation. God organized the family under parental government, and bound the nuMubers together by the ties of kindred, which he thrilled with the currents of natural affection. He organized the Church under Himself as the head, and gave it His government, and commissioned His ministers to serve it, and to dispense to it His mysteries. He made them each the family and the Church in their lespective spheres, st) far as they represent Him. perfect, and He created them for a purpose, the family for the preservation, increase, well-being and comfort of man in this life; the €hurch for the begetting man again to a lively hope, and for teaching him the way of eternal life, and imparting to him the strength to qualify him to enjoy it here in part, and hereafter in perfection. Beyond this, God appointed us men to represent Him in the care, custody and admin- istration of the trusts laid up in store for the race in these institutions, the home and the Church. We become ti'ustees of the one thi'ough nature, when God makes us parents, we are made trustees of the other through grace, when we are baptized, and we are put in ]K)ssession of responsibilities when we are admitted to Holy Ordei's be- yond our obligations of duty and fealty as simply Chris- tians. This statement of obvious facts is necessary to correct prevalent misconc-eptions in regard to the administration of parishes and missions, which have caused and are cans- ing widespread injury to the souls of m^n and are tending to defeat the supreme and paramount object for which these organizations were formed. • The confusion arises in part from a failure of our laitv largely, and our cleigy in a less degree, but still to a con- siderable extent, to grasp fully the true conception of the Church idea as the supernatural family, the eternal home begun in time, but perfected in heaven. The mis- take, so serious and disastrous, is also occasioned by the fact that as God "has ordained that they, who preach the gospel should live of the gospel'' money is necessary for the support of the parish or mission, and business men engrossed with worldly affairs in their haste, and sometimes at their leisure, confound the Church with their banks and (counting houses, and shops, and factories as a place for making money, and do not associate it, as God does, with their homes, a place, a sacred spot, to be sup- ported and not yield support. Let us give to this matter a little patient thought, and it will drive away the mist, and enable us to see clearly a few fundamental truths, which we ought thoroughly to understand if we desire to discharge our duty to God and our neighbor. 12 BISHOP .S ADDRESS. Remembering- that God lias associated the liome aud the parish or mission, the family and cono:reoation of Chris- tian people, and that He has not only taught us, but by natural affection has compelled us to accept and apply His teaching in the care and administration of our domestic trusts, we are led on to see that He designs, and wishes us to regard and treat our parallel spiritual trusts in the same manner. Who regards his home as a ])lace for making money? Who associates his home with his place of business? On the contiary is it not the common exi)erience of men that there is an interval between their avocations in the indus- tries of life, and the seclusion of the family circle? Is it not true that this interval interposes an impassable bar- rier through which the world is not allowed to enter? ''Fortune," it is said, '* favors the few,'" and "misfortune dogs the steps of the many." It will always be the majority, who will be i)oor, and of this majority large numbers are the victims of severe -iistress. Under these circumstances does any decent man with a family in the extremity of pinching want ever even conceive in his mind, much less propose in word as a remedv foi* his distress to close the doors of his home, and send his wife and chil- dren adrift to take care of themselves as best thev may, until he earns money enough to pay his debts? Does any well-conditioned man, who has anv moral and reliaious sense abiding in him, ])roj)()se as a means of recovering* himself when misfortune overtakes him, that his family shall go without food and clothing- until he is ag-ain in funds and can pay for their support? These questions answer themselves. Pass then from the earthlv home to the heavenlv: from the family to the parish or the mission, which God has joined together in calling the Church His family, and stamping it with His Fatherhood, and its membership with His brotherhood in His dear Son's name. Pass, we say, from one to the other of these divinelv related insti- tutions, which (Jod has placed on the same ])lane in the DIOCESE OF SPKING FIELD. 13 spheres of the material and spiritual life, with the differ- ence that man in a sense is compelled to care for the one, and is thrown u])on his honor to provide for the other, and observe the change. No natural affection inspires him, no ties of kiiulred bind him, the atmosphere is spiritual, the font and th(^ altar and the Bible stand for realities, but they are the realities of faith not of sense, and what they supply, if withheld, occasions no physical distress. Here in the si)i ritual home when pecuniary difficulties arise, as often they do and must the immediate resource which presents itself to the average trustee, whether in charg-e of a parish or mission, to relieve the embarrass- ment is to dismiss the priest, to close the doors of the Church, and if there l)e a rectory to rent it, and perhaps worse still, in case the property is vested in the local cor- ])oration to mortgage or sell it, and thus save the pockets of themselves and their constituents. This line of pro- cedure is considered good financeering, and when measured by. strict business principles it is doubtless all that is claimed for it. It would be equally true that when embarrassment occurs in a family, it would be judicious management on a mere business basis to close the house and stop supplies. P>ut at once it is said this cannot be done, since wife and little ones would perish from exposure and starvation, so it seems other considerations are forced into the problem besides business. Thank God it is so. The home was not created by Almighty God for the pur])ose of making money, mone}^ is needed for its maintenance, and it is one of man's highest privileges to earn money to support the wife of his choice, and the children, whom God has lent to him as a trust, to provide for and rear in good morals, and the faith of the Gospel. The element of constraint, amount- ing practically with worthy peoj)le to compulsion, forbids the father to close his house and neglect liis family in a crisis of poverty, while he is striving to retrieve his for- tune, but this factor of enforced obligation does not enter into the problem of dealing- with a parish or mission, when 14 BISHOP S ADDRESS. its resources are crippled and it is in reduced circumstances. In this case the same relations essentially exist. There ib the priest the father of the Hock, the font the cradle of God's little ones, the Bible His word of guidance and manifold wisdom, and the altar, His board laden with the viands, which His own hand supplies. The family are the members of the flock, who own the r'ha])el or the Church building as their spiritual home, and now the difference appears in this, that if its doors are closed and no bap- tisms are performed, no Sunday service held, no Holy Scripture read or preached, n(^ children catechised, no Eucharist celebi'ated, things move on as they did before. The cry of starvation is not heard, and the shivering forms of destitution do not meet the eve. Unless the spiritual life is well developed and quickened into sensitive- ness the yearnings, which the Psalmist so pathetically expressed for G(3d's house, are not felt. Indifference grows apace, and indifference lapses into a])atliy and with the exception of a few, one here and there, the flock easily grows accustomed to the closed doors of their Father's house, and in their state of numbness love to have it so, or at all events acquiesce in this deplorable condition of spiritual destitution with complacency and even cheerful- ness. No j)ublic censure is expressed in reference to those, who shut u}) their spiritual home and leave the children without shelter and without food, as there would be were the i)arish or mission an earthly household. As we have said, God leaves men to themselves. He throws them u])()n their honor, He appeals to conscience and the moral sense, and if they will not listen to these voices, then thtM'e is no power to compel, and they must go forward and nbide the judge- ment. Meanwhile it is our duty as chief pastor, and a bisho]) to point out in plainness of speech, nnd with all long suffering and patience and gentleness the real con- ditions of the problem of our blcMided life in the flesh, and in the spirit here on earth, and to ui'ge our people to profit by experience, which speaks to us from history, and our DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. i> il own personal knowledge and observation, Our point is that our parish or mission stands to our spiritual life in precisely the same relation that our home does to our natural life, and that both belong by God's arrangement to the same sphere of divine gifts, enshrining the choicest blessings after their kind for us for time and for eternity. They are thus sacred trusts, and we are put in charge as trustees to manage and administer and hand on to others what we have received. They are when rightly viewed blended trusts, that is, they run into each other, they merge. Their nomenclature in essential terms is the same. The fatherhood of God shelters and protects both, the natural remains while the supei'uatural enters and sanctifies, and so the earthly family is lifted by grace into a higher sphere and becomes a holv household. The strength bv which we walk and act and earn our bread comes f^om the earthly home, but the strength by which we do our duty to God and our neighbor comes from our heavenly home. Our earthly parents carry us to the font, and we are brought back the children of two households, and the double re- lationship runs on henceforth through life to the end. The home, the parish are sacred trusts confided to our custody to be cherished, to be guaided with all care and fidelity, and to be sustained by us at any sacrifice, and with a glad heart and ready will. The one, the earthly home, we must support, or else the mother swoons from hunger, and the children cry for bi-ead, and the finder of scorn and contempt is pointed at us, and men cry over us, "shame." The other, the heavenly home we may sup- port, and if we do not, we may not hear appeals for the supply of spiritual needs, for the opening of God's house, for the word of life, 'for sacraments, for ]jrayer for the sick and dying, and for the burial of the dead, but God sees and marks our neglect and selfishness, and hardness of heart. He is not mocked, whatsoever a man soweth that shall he reap. There is no trusteeship more sacred than that which places in our keeping our earthly and our heavenly homes. They come alike from God as His high- ^B 10 BISHOP S ADDRESS. est and ))est pfts to man. The one He almost compels us to take care of, the other Pie fills with Himself, as a constraining- motive for our love and leaves us free to do with it as we please. Dear Brethren, ye who pi-ofess to believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and value His Church as His bodv, the out- ward channel throu<»ii which we have access to His divine personality, and draw from Him the virtue, wiiich heals and restores, and ^ives life, and health and stren<::th, will you as Christian men, and women, and children even ahow the K OP SPRINGFIELD. 10 those who are over thein in the Lord decide that it is ad- visable for them to leave. It would be well if our can- onical let speedily forfeits the resf)ect of the community in which he resides, and in con- sequence lo.^es his intluence. Hence there must be a reason- able support, and this can be in most cases supplied, ])ro- vided every one will as a matter of j>v'iuciph, give as the Lord hath [)rospered him, a certain ])roportion of his in- come for the maintenance of his spiritual home. (live it we sav as a matter of dutv and tilial obligation tf) the home, and not to tlu» specitic priest, regulated in amount by ])ersonal preference or prejudice. It is all imjiortant that principle should rule in this matter, as the Loid enjoins, since if it did tiie difficulty of clerical support would be completely solved. The |)rinciple in its applica- tion has thive ])oints. which must be kept clearly and steadily in view. First: we must devote a certain {Percentage of our income as interest, which we owe \o (lod for Mis loan to us of our- selves, and health and strength, and the world in which we live, and the raw material with which we work, and pre- servation and all the blessings of this life, and above all the gift of Jesus Christ. Under tlie F^aw God prescribed the amount which man must pay, ten per cent. Can it be, ought it to be less under the Gospel? Second: We must give to God, and not to man, that is, we must make oui- offering to our spiritual home, our Father's house, and not to the rector or missionary, who happens to preside within. The amount, which we give, is not to be regulated by our likes or dislikes. God is ''the same yesterday, to-day and fort^ver," and consequently as ''His mercies fail not," our duty is always the same. Third: We must give without asking. We should wait for no collector, but pronq)tly and with alacrity as soon our debt is due, we should pay it. Then when we have laid aside the Lords portion, and devoted it to Him as the first and highest of all our duties, we may hope that our Churches will not often be closed and our sacraments cease. Exceptions, however, will occur in human experience, and |)arishes and missions are subject to vicissitudes of fortune, and the qu(»stion arises how can we provide in such contingencies, so that the continuity of religious ser- vices will not be interi'upted in seasons of great depression and financial disaster? Nay, further, how can we provide •in a Diocese like ours, i-ural and meager in resources, against removals which withdraw income and render it im])racticable for the })riest to live unless aid comes from without? Our remedy for such cases is this: Let us pai-- tially endow our parishes and missions. We will explain in outline our plan and leave the subject, dear Bi'ethren for your judgment to pass upon it, and if you think well of it, and that it is feasible, to give it practical shape, and put it at once into operation wherever it is possible. In the first place our suggestion is pnrtiul endowment, because every generation as a rule should provide for itself, and not owe its maintenance to its ancestry while it lives in idleness. Specifically in the case of parishes and missions acom])Iete endowment yielding in income a sal ary amply suthcient for the Rector opens the door for manifold temptations to enter in and work injury both to clergy and laity alike. The incumbent of a spiritual cure, i!| PI 20 lilSHOP S ADDKKSS. whose support is eiitiivly iiidependont of his flock, is tempted to lapse into laziness, and the neive to God, and forget that an offering- is due at their hands as a part of their woiship. I^esides in such cases' the people and the cleigv grow apait, if we may use the ex- pression, there is an interval between them and time widens it. A bond of svm])athv is ivmoved and t he v each know the fact, and it influences their relations to each other, and on th^' whoh' not for their mutual benefit. A partial endowment escapes these evils, and secures advantages which in a Diocese like ours are sorelv needed in order to keep the doors of our church(\s open contin- uously and supply our people with the ministry of the word and sacraments. The salaries ])aid to our clergy on an avpriige are so small that they cannot be reduced to any great amount without bringing them below the point at which it is possibh- for a family to live. The conditions of our population are such that without any fault of clergy or people this reduction of income is of very fre- quent occurrence. On our borders, north and south and east and west are mighty magnets which draw to thnmselves youtli and wealth, riie young go to Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincin- nati, I^ouisville, St. Louis to nuike money, the rich go to spend it. The result is our ])arishes and missions are con- stantly making contributions of our strongest and best material, and they are in consecpience constantly df^pleted and weakened. Now the v)ractical inquiry is how shall we encounter this evil, and strivx' to counteract it? Our proposed remedy is a partial endowment, which will yield with what the people can raise an adequate salary for a reasonable suppoi't. In times of prosperity this fixed amount of interest will make the incumbent's income ami)le, in times of depression it will keep him and his in the necessaries of life. Thus the parish or mission DIOrt:SH OF SI>RINGFIKLn. 21 fM will be, in so far as material support is concerned, secure of retaining its priest. We pass on to consider a dangei-, whi•> rUSflOP S ADDKKSS. additions can be made. There imist be a newt eg<>- in Older to secure <»'ol- to the object. :5d. I.et there be a day known as the Parish or Mission day, it may be when tiie ()r<;ainzation bears the name of a saint or a j.:,reat festival on that holy day, or iiny other day that is convenient, let tiieie be such a parish or mission day to be made a i»reat deal of, a hi«»h and happy day, when these offerin^i's for endowment will be presented on the altai- of (Jod. and the parish and mission will cele- brate the anniversary of its spiritual nativity. 4(h. Let the faithful remembei" the endowment fund in their wills, and be sure to make a bequest, it matters not how small in amount, provided it be in due proportion to their means, for its augmentation. nth. Let everyone who has done all these thinii's as far as practicable, then turn to his neighbors and fiiends and strive to inten?st them, and procure from them for the ol)ject ,iiifts and be(]uests. ^^'e are persuaded if these means and such like are diliresence annually for tiv(» years and more, if you do not know that our Diocese thro uiih its Bishop had some share in pre- paiinj:, the way, which le(l up to the Pastoral of 18t)4. We speak of this. Dear I'rethivn, with the most pro- found thankfulness to Almi.ahty (Jod that He has per- mitted us to triumph thus far. The conflict is not ended. nor will it be while the enemy of souls ])lots and plans to overthrow the faitli. l)ut the first battle has been fouo:bt, and the victory won, and our Diocese, the Diocese of S])rin^tield will have honorable mention when the records of this «»eneration pass into history. In the business and le<»'islation of the House of Deputies our Diocese bore a conspicuous and honorable part. Her place in the relative importance in which she seems to rank is far bevond what her resources in church member- ship or contributions would ()n mankind, we must be sure of our vocation ; we must know and believe that we have been called as clergymen and laymen to receive divine gifts and dispense them to our race. And then, in the second place, we must be positive in our position. We must let others share in our blessed assurance of faith, and know that we have no doubt or misgiving as to what we are to believe, and teach, and do. This advice does not imply that we are to be oii'ensive, but aggressive. We are to drop the apologetic, and assert DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 11 ourselves as having truth to impart and blessings to bestow. We are, in a word, to echo the voice and spirit of our Prayer Book. As God's method for teaching mankind we shall find, if we examine our liturgy, that its utterances are positive, clear, distinct, emphatic, and that theij are all spokcH in lore. Negative teaching, and language of con- demnation, does not appear until we reach the Thhiif-Nine Art teles, and they are the product of the sixteenth century, an age far removed from the formative period, when apostles and apostolic men, controlled by the Spirit of God, moulded the prayers and praises of His temple, largely taken out of His own most blessed Word. The voice and spirit of the Prayer Book are to be ours, if we hope to walk worthy of our vocation, and fulfil our duty as aml)assadors for Christ, delivering His message, and dispensing His gifts. He taught ''as one having authority." He gave us that authority, limited by the metes and bounds which He set. In the contidence of that investiture, with His commands and sacraments in our possession, we are to go forward, and proclaim the truth, without fear and without favor, in the spirit of love, and we have His promise that He will be with us to the end of the world. Our position, however, is one of great danger. We are threatened with perils on the right hand and on the left. We are sailing between Scylla and Charybdis. The gigantic power of Rome, organized on the principle of cen- tralization, draws with masterful force towards the Italian coast, while the disintegrating spirit of individualism drives with equal energy away from the Sicilian shore into the broad sea of trackless waves, and indefinite space. These colossal powers are so far in collusion, that they, unconsciously, for the most part, work together for our ruin. We are regarded as the enemy of both, and hence both seek our destruction. 12 BISHOP S ADDRESS. It is our wisdom, since it involves our safety, to place the situation plainly before our eyes. Let us seek to do this. In nature as in society there are two opposing forces always active. The centripetal, which draws to the centre, and the centrifugal, which flies from the centre. God bal- ances these forces in our solar system, and we have in consequence the revolution of the planets and their satel- lites around the sun, and in the inHnitely larger sweep of the material universe, the harmonies of the starrv heav^ens, and "the music of the spheres." In society man has never been able to effect an e(iui- librium between these oi)posing forces — either the one or the other has l)een in excess, and for the most part greatly in excess. Very soon, as we read the records of history, the n'ntrifn(f(il force triumi)hed at Hal)el, when the indi- vidual sought, by combination, to defy God and rule the world. Disintegration, separation, confusion followed. Reaction brought men to seek a center, and the ccnfriifcfdl force dominated the race in the great empires of antiquity, and thus far has proved the master in shaping the govern- ments of modern times. Excess in either direction is injurious, and possibly there is little to choose between either extreme, since both are equally bad in their results. We have had as our experience, and still have, melancholy displays of these forces in excess in tlie sphere of civil and religious history. The Roman Empire, from Augustus, when Christ was l)orn, to Augustulus, when the Empire fell ])eneath the blows of the barbarian in A. I). 471), gives us a melancholy exhibition of the centripetal force reaching its maximum. All power sought and found one arm to wield it. Graduallv check after check was removed, until absolute control of persons and property passed into the hands of the Emperor, and he stands before us the undis- puted sovereign of all interests and of all classes. The DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 13 result was frightful; darker pages of human history have never been covered with records of cruelty and crime, and brutal lust, and deeper misery, until we reach an exhibi- tion at the opposite extreme in the last decade of the last century, when France presents us in her first revolution a display of the centrifugal force, individualism, at its max- imum. Nothing can exceed the horrors which wore out poor unhappy France and appalled Europe and the civ- ilized world for a series of years, until the first Napoleon advanced from the army to the throne, and in mercy to the nation bathed in its own l)lood and quivering with agony crushed anarchy beneath his iron heel. In the sphere of spiritual experience, history presents the two extremes, which the centripetal and centrifugal forces can reach, in the MoiHurlttj of Papalism, and the An- arclnj of Sectarianism. Here, as on the plane of civil and political affairs, the results are disastrous, and grow more and more injurious and distressing as the maximum in either direction is approached. In the Church of Rome to-day, we have l)efore our eyes an exhil)ition of the maximum of the centripetal force, where in theory everything is merged in the official personality of the Pope. The principle of the organization of the Roman Catholic Church, when stripped of all dis- guise, is centralization, pure and simple, in the alleged successor of St. Peter. He is the head of Church and State, by him, to accommodate the language of Scripture, to de- scribe his theory and claims, "by him princes rule," and monarchs bear authority; by him Bishops receive mission and jurisdiction, and Priests and^ minor orders exercise their offices. He is the pivot around which everything re- volves. This condition of affairs is not now an actual re- ality, because much of the world is in revolt against this usurped monarchy; but there was a time, when this state of things was nearly accomplished as a fact, and a Bishop 14 BISHOP S ADDRESS. of Rome (Boniface Mil.) proudly asserted his claim to hold, under his control, as his inherited right from God, all mankind in all their interests and relations of life. He gathered all nations, as a hen gathers her chickens under her wings, under the shelter of the Church, and started off gradually to proclaim his sovereignty in his bull ''Unam Sanctam." (lod never meant, as we shall see, that one man, without restraint and check, should rule either in Church or State, and hence, when such usurpation is attempted, the result is disaster and misery. The papacy of the middle ages in its spiritual autocrats, ran a parallel with pagan Kome in her secular Emperors, and leaves it as a pro})leni for puzzled critics to decide who were the w^orse, Til)erius, or the .Johns of the pornocracy. Nero or Alexander VI. The cry of the fifteenth century was from prince and peasant, ''Reform the Church in her head and her members,'' and the failure to satisfy this just demand was met by the wild outbreak of the sixteenth century, when the restrained centrifugal forces of society burst through the barriers which had long held them in check, and del- uged Europe with individualism, and license merging into anarchy. Since the sixteenth century we have had in the West the opposite extreme to the Papacy, individualism, displaying itself in the sphere of religious history. The revolt from the Church of Rome, when not directed by an appeal to the past, to the divine charter given by Christ, speedily passed into self assertion, culminating in the claim of the un- limited right of private judgment, and pure individualism, each man claiming to be his own centre, and his own cir- cumference. The frightful calamities, which this disin- tegration, this dissolving the bands of society, this flying aw^ay from the restraints of God's express law, and of ven- erable divine tradition has produced and is producing, are before our eyes today. They are blots upon our fair fame DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 15 as a people, and a disgrace to modern, and as it is sometimes called, ''ChristiffH CirilizafiotL'' Historic Christianity is disallowed, and every man is free to manufacture a re- ligion to suit himself out of so much of the Bible as he chooses to select for the purpose. The divine institution of marriage is repealed, and a substitute is provided de- graded to the level of human lust and passion, legalizing under slight restraints free love, and indiscriminate con- cubinage ; evasion, deceit, treachery and falsehood are grouped as a fine art, and are taught under the specious title of ethics. The field of distinction is enlarged, and men may now w^in renown by inventing some new theory for discrediting Closes, and the Prophets, and Jesus Christ Himself, and heaping scorn and contempt upon the Blessed Master, and His Body the Church of God. Such distressing and amazing facts are matters of our own sad experience, and l)ear witness to the evils of .the centrifugal force in excess, largely in excess, and rapidly advancing towards its maximum. As we study these vibrations of forces, this swinging of the pendulum from the pole of absolutism to the pole of individualism, we discover that each in turn is largely responsible for the excesses and abuses which seem to lie at the door of its opposite. Tyranny begets in reaction the spirit of rebellion against authority, and anarchy and individualism in turn generate, in the eager desire to escape from their evils, a yearning for the rest and peace of shelter under acentral protecting power. God, we have said, never meant in human affairs that either force should be in excess. He made provision for their due and proper balance, and the excesses, which we have noted and dwelt upon, are due to man's perversity and folly and sin. It concerns us now to limit our con- sideration of this subject to fJip HpirifiidJ sphere, to the polity of the Church, to the form of government under 16 BISHOP S ADDRESS. which by divine arrangement she was to be born, and con- tinue to exist to the end of the world. The statement of facts as recorded in the blessed (lospels is clear, precise and explicit. Nothing can be more important to l)e kept in mind or rather before onr eyes as a chart to guard us against the Scylla of Kome, and the Charybdis of Sectari- anism, tlian the charter of government, given by Christ to His Church before her birth, and imposed by Him upon her to be kei)t inviolate until the end of the world. The facts are these. Our Lord Jesus Christ had passed through our mortal life, had died, and been l)uried, and had risen again from the dead. He had been with His Apostles and others, chosen witnesses, during nearly forty days, giving them the sure and certain evidence of His resurrection in those '*many infallible proofs," which would qualify them to be the first preachers of the Gospel, and affirm with bold confidence what their *'eyes had seen, and their hands had handled of the word of life. '' From among these chosen witnesses our Lord selected His eleven Apostles (Judas had gone to his own place) and appointed them to meet Him in Galilee, and there in a mountain apart by themselves, He addressed to them these words: (St. llatthew xxviii. 18-20) *'A11 power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. (lO ye therefore and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost ; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you ; and lo, 1 am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." Here we have the charter of the Church, w^hich was to come into being a few days afterwards, on the Feast of Pentecost, when those who heard the Master's words were to act upon them, and interpret them in organizing His Church as He prescribed and directed. The point to which our attention must now be exclu- DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 17 sively directed, is the rhararfer of the government, which our Lord in this charter constituted and established. Is it a Monarchy, the centralization of all power in one man, as His representative, or is it a Republic, committing His power to a multitude to be held in solution until He should come again to take it ? It is neither the one nor the other, it is neither centralization ; the centripetal force in excess, or at its maximum, nor is it individualism, the centrifugal force in excess, or at its maximum. It is neither absolut- ism, the one-man power, nor is it a repul)lic, the people's power. It is neither Romanism, nor sectarianism. It leans neither to the one side nor the other, it is in equilib- rium, it is a perfect l)alance of the correlative forces, and presents to us Christ's divine form of government under Himself as the organic Head. We can almost see Him, the picture is made so vivid by the Evangelist in his word painting ; we can almost see Him, the blessed Master, stand- ing in the centre, and around Him the eleven, whom He addresses. He does not speak to one St. Peter, but to all alike, and He commissions them all, as His trustees, the chief stewards of His mysteries, His ambassadors, His messengers to carry His good tidings of love to all man- kind, and He thus establishes an official relation between Himself and them, which is the same for all, absolutely on a level, without any difference or inequality. The Apost- les, whom Christ thus invested with the same office radiat- ing from Him, the centre and head, represent the nearest approach to centralization of delegated power, which God allows on earth. The eleven made a circle of men, the centre was our Lord, not St. Peter, or St. John, nor any man, and when Christ ascended into heaven, He, as the centre, carried the lines of official connection with His Apostles up to the throne of God, and they, the Apostles, when they went forth on their missionary journeys, carried those lines to the lands whither they w^ent, and thus 18 BISHOP S ADDRESS. caused the Sun of ri^rhteousness to shed His bright beams upon the four corners of the earth. The point to be observed and dwelt upon and echoed into the ear, as when one strikes the same key. and keeps ringing it, is that in Christ's form of government, arranged by Himself for His Church, there is no mere human centre, nor provision made for any mere human centre. In the little group on the mountain in ( Jalilee. He the divine Lord stood as the centre, and they the eleven as the cii'cum- ference. This is the nearest approach to centralization, or absolutism, or monarchy, in human hands, which God provides for on earth. That circle of the Apostles, of eleven men, ha: l)een en- larged into the circle of the Episcopate throughout the world, on the lines which Christ marked out when He ])ade the eleven (jo (unl fntch nil nafions ; but never, in Scripture nor in historv, has the divine centre, since He ascended into heaven, added to His charter by api)()inting a human head on earth to rei)resent Him. For any one to make such a claim is to go beyond the record of Clod's Word, or man's exi)erience, and seek to do more than merely add to the divine charter, to revolutionize it, and change funda- mentally the character of the polity for which it provides, and substitute a monarchv for a cor])oration, absolutism for co-ordinate rule in the hands of many, centralization at its maximum for centralization reaching to a certain point of approach, and given its metes and bounds with the behest, "Thus far shalt thou go. aud no further ; and here shall thy proud waves l)e stayed." The eleven, who heard our Lord speak, and received the charter w^hich incorporated them as a governing l)ody, after only a few days entered, by the call of the Holy Ghost, upon the exercise of their otticial duties, and the post Gospel Scriptures exhibit them for over twenty years administering the government which they had received. DIOCESE OP SPRINGFIELD. 19 The Apostles had no official head. Their rule was not a monarchy. They did not teach their converts centraliza- tion. The first believers ** continued steadfastly in the Ajmsfles' (not St. Peter's, or one man's) doctrine and fellow- ship, and in the breaking of bread and in the prayers." The x\postles, as a body, sent St. Peter and St. John to Samaria. They came together as equals to consider questions of dis- cipline and teaching. The P]pistles of St. Paul, and St. James, and St. Peter, and St. Jude, and St. John are inno- cent of any assumption of pow er over their brethren. The divine records make the case complete, and close the ques- tion forever in so far as the mind of God is concerned as revealed in His blessed Word. The case, to recapitulate, is simply this : The Saviour organizes His government for His church, and vests it in a corporation of eleven members on an ((/Nffliff/ of official rclfftlon to lliiH (i)i(l to eorh other. He appoints no official head. These men within a short time are divinely called to administer the charter, under which they were commis- sioned, and their course of action in the discharge of their official duty is a constant interpretation of theiy loxler- sfondituj of its mean'uuj. Their lifelong comment froiri the day of Pentecost to the end is the same — unequivocal, clear and positive — that the polity of Christ's Church recognizes no divinely appointed head on earth to repre- sent the Lord in heaven ; that they are equals in office, and organize with gradations of rank simply as a matter of necessity for purposes of administration, as when St. James presided at the Council of Jerusalem, or the trustees of any incorporation choose a president to give unity to their action and business. Such officers of administration are simply a human arrangement for the facilitating the discharge of duty, and they may be called a '' hierarchy " or '' sacred order'.' to distinguish them iroYa ih^ divinely constituted orders of Bishops, Priests and Deacons. Such 20 BISHOP S ADDRESS. an order must exist : it is an absolute necessity in the transaction of human alTairs, whether it lies in the sphere of civil or religious life. Hut this human creation, which gives us Patriarchs, Archbishops, Primates, and Metropoli- tans is. aside from the divinely constituted polity of Christ's Church as embodied in his own charter, preserved for us in its very w^ords in the closing verses of St. Matthew's (iospel. Now we see that the See of Rome has violated, nay more, has revolutionized that charter. Has passed the metes and bounds which Christ fixed, and has reached the maximum of centi'alization in her papacy. Pome asserts that her Bishop is the divinely appointed centre on earth of the entire church ; that be stands today, where Christ stood, on the mountain in Galilee. Our Lord repudiates this position of modern Rome in His charter, and His Apostles repudiate it in their inter- pretation of the charter in their administration of the church under its provisions. We with Christ and His Apostles repudiate it, and stand in our episcopate in the nearest allowable circle which api)roaches the centre, the Head of the Church on the throne of Cod in heaven. On the other hand, in our religious life we are in the midst of a i)abel of confusion, of sects reaching the hun- dreds and constantly increasing in number. They pass in character from a conservatism, which allies them to the Catholic Church in their sympathies, to wild negations of truth which amount to practical atheism. All these bodies are united in one position of antagonism to the claim of the apostolic government of Christ's Church exer- cised throughout the world, and from the first age by the episcopate. As Rome has broken through the circle, w^hich Christ drew around Himself, and fixed as the maximum of cen- DIOCESE OF Sl'KlNGFIELD. 21 tralization, which He permits, so these bodies one and all repudiate the circle altogether, disown the representative Apostolate, and claim that the human family is the circle, and that officially all men are eciually near to the centre. They deny that there is any official ministry in Christ's Church, and in consequence any sacraments which convey grace. They look upon the Church as "the" republic of Cod," and claim that divine energy and power are held in solution among the multitude, and that they are precipitated when and as man wills in the assem])lies of the faithful. Their language is expressive of their con- victions and practice. They organize on the platform of mere human association, and hence the nomenclature of the clul) and the guild adai)ts itself precisely to their needs. They speak of joining the church as they would an art union, or a charitable association, and thev claim the right to leave the church at will, and as they say, join another. They have dropped out of their sphere of thought our Saviour's idea of the Church, that it is a fami- ly into which men are born, and whose prayer must ever be to our Father. Their spirit is well condensed in their favorite saying, "The Bible and the Bible only is the re- ligon of protestants," and this Bible each man interprets as he pleases, and now has come to accept or reject in whole or in part as suits his own sovereign pleasure. The results of this repudiation of the divine circle of approach to the centre, arranged by Christ around Himself in His Apostles and' their successors in office, the Episco- pate, and making the individual the highest and nearest official to God, is seen in the extremes to which human presumption, and folly, and vileness and blasphemy have already gone, and the outlook of what aw^aits us in the near future. The pathetic record of another people, and a far off age, may be with truth written as the description of our time and country, every man "does that which is 22 BISHOP S ADDRESS. right in his own eyes." and still woi-se, many love to have it so. Heathen systems of philosophy are welcomed as rivals of Christianity, exploded teachings of immoral Gnos- tics are paraded as improvements ui)on holy matrimony, and pantheism, and theosophy, and science falsely so called, are honored as better than the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Here then, on either side, we have the two extremes, the centripetal force at its maximum in the papacy, and the centrifugal force at its maximum in extreme prot- estantism. Home claims to be the centre of the circle in her people, and protestantism claims to be the circle, and all between, up to the centre, in her rei)udiation of all official authority l)etween the individual and (iod. Scylla towers above us in gigantic proportions, and draws with majestic winsomness to the Italian coast, and Charybdis frowns and threatens, and then lures and smiles and de- ceives from the Sicilian shore, and we are between. Our great danger lies in the temptation to compro- mise — to sell our birthright for a mess of pottage — for earthly advantage and this world's coin. The danger is, for the present at least, diminished on the Italian side, because Rome has just reasserted the Vat- ican decrees in denying the validity of our Apostolic Orders in the recent bull of Leo XIII. This pronounce- ment of the Pope is simply a specific, concrete expression of the doctrines of the supremacy and infallibility of the Bishop of Home, and its api)lication to ourselves of the Anglican Communion. Aside from the reasons alleged by Leo, back of these lies in the theory of church government, held to-day as a matter of faith by Home, the insuperable objection that all holy orders not conferred or sanctioned by her lack the necessary factors of divine mission and jurisdiction, which she alleges that the Pope, as representing the centre on DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 23 earth, alone can bestow. It was a foregone conclusion, that if the Pope spoke out upon the subject he could only say one thing, the very thing which he said. But certain people, forgetting the dicta of Gregory YIT. and the Vat- ican decrees of 1S70, or perhaps supposing that the Pope and the Curia might forget them, or explain them away, desired to obtain an authoritative utterance in the matter of Anglican Orders. We regret that the Church of Rome should still persist in remaining under the dismal shadow of her great sin and falsehood, the repudiation of the polity ordained and constituted by Christ, the vesting the su- preme authority of government in the corporate episco- pate and the substituting for it her own invention, the monarchy of the I^ope in the place of Christ. But still it has this little crumb of comfort for us — it lessens our danger as we confront the colossal Scylla which rises beside us from the Vatican. On the other hand, our peril is great as we encounter the com])ined forces of a disinte- grating and decaying protestantism. Diverse as these forces are in character, and often antagonistic to each other, we may always count upon them as a unit against ourselves. Their strategy is to confound us with Rome, and make it appear that there is no organic difference be- tween us. With the ignorant, and most of our people know little of ecclesiastical history, this charge serves to alarm and excite prejudice. Their laxity of system is such that they can afford to present a specious exhibition of charity, as they call" it. at our expense, and claim that they exchange pulpits and altars, while we do not. Back of the conservative bodies of protestants, who maintain to a cer- tain extent the old truths and discipline, is a vast multi- tude of heterogeneous material which shades off into the dark ranks of unbelievers, and agnostics, and atheists, who unite in hearty hatred of us as standing for what is dis- tinctly positive in religion. Our social relations are such 24 BISHOP S ADDRESS. by marriage, and the l)iisiness and pleasures of life, that we are often held in check in the exercise of our right and duty to proclaim the truth by tlie bitterness of prejudice arrayed against the conservatism of principle. The temp- tation begotten l)y this state of things is to compromise our position all around. Our people are afraid to speak out lest they give offense. The true remedy for this is to teach positively and energetically, in the si)irit always of love, and leave inferences to men and the results to (iod. Charybdis is a frightful mouNter, and it lowers upon us from the Sicilian shore, and we, in our little boat, are sailing between. It seems as though we must be swal- lowed up. The whirlpools, the rocks, the eddies, the cur- rents, the winds are too much for us. What shall we do ? We answer, as we adai)t our Saviour's words to our case, *'Fear not, Christ is with us.'' If Ctesar could inspire the frightened sailor with courage, ])y divsclosing his presence, as they were tossed upon the boisterous waves of the Tyr- rhenian sea, how much more ought we to be made brave when we hear our Master say to us, ''Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." Hemember then our position. We are under the divine shelter of the circle of the Episcopate, which is Christ's appointed corporation, to bear rule under Him, the centre on the throne of (iod. He was visil)le at first. He will be visible again. "Every eye shall see Him." Re- member we alone in the West occupy this Catholic po- sition. Home has usurped the place of the centre, and sectarianism has abolished the circle. We alone maintain in our position the circle in our corporate episcopate, and we place nothing between that and the divine centre, the Saviour, Christ our Lord. U it be said that the apostolate is not the episcopate, we answer it is, just as much as Victoria is the successor of William the Conqueror, though she cannot lay claim to the title "conqueror," because DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 25 that was personal to William I., the King of England, and she inherits his office, not his personal experiences and exploits. Or to come to our country for an equally satis- factory explanation. The apostolate is the episcopate, just as much as Grover Cleveland is the successor of Washington the Father of his Country, though he cannot be styled the Father of his Country, because this title describes what was strictly personal to Washington in his relation to our United States ; but Grover Cleveland is the successor of Washington as President in his official relation to our government and our people. Precisely in the same way our episcopate is the corpo- rate successor of the apostolate, because the apostolate describes the personal relation of the twelve to Christ, while episcopate denotes their official relation, and to that alone it was possible to succeed. The Apostles were in office Bishops, but none who came after them could lay claim to their personal distinction, denoted by the term Apostles. Hence with them the title ceased, but the office which the Apostles held by Christ's appointment, that namely of Bishops, passed to their successors, and came to be known as the Episcopate. It was with this office which the Apostles held that Christ promised to be unto the end of the world. On this promise let us rest, and in the confidence that He is with us in the ship, let us not fear the lowering sky, nor the wild winds, and angry waves. Let us look to Him who holds the helrii, and adventure boldly with our ship despite the dark shadows of Scylla which fall across our path, and the frightful roar of Charybdis as its babel voices deafen our ears. We hold the secret of conserv- atism in our divinely appointed and constituted polity, with Christ our centre and visible head in heaven, guarding us against monarchy, absolutism, the maximum of central- ization on earth — an awful evil, the parent of innumerable 26 BISHOP S ADDRESS. abuses — and at the same time with our innermost circle of approach to the centre in our Episcopate, shielding us from individualism, anarchy, the maximum of disintegration— an eciually dreadful evil and the parent of as many woes. What we need is a united Diocese, steadfast in maintaining the doctrine and fellowship, and breaking of the bread and the prayers of the A|)ostles. Brethren, strive with us ])v ])raver, and alms, and works, in a l)rave and loyal spirit to secure these blessings, and our efforts will be crowned with victory. ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE RIGHT REVEREND GEORGE F. SEYMOUR, S.T.D, LL.D. Bisbop ot SpriUQtlel^, TO THE TWENTIETH ANNUAL SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE, DKCBMBKR 8, 1897. * DECATUR, ILL.: printeD at Zbc "Review prc06. 1897. CONTENTS, Page Rev. William M. Steel 4 Mr. 11. ir. Caiidee 4 Bishop Newton o Bishop Rulisoii 6 Rev. Dr. Andrew Oliver 7 Rev. Dr. Georj^e 11. Houghton 8 The Lambeth Conference IT Diocesan Affairs 27 It is a pleasant thing to come home, and when, as in the case of a Bishop, one's home is a Diocese, the pleasure is in- creased a hundred fold. He is welcomed by his See City, and then as he goes from parish to parish, and mission to mission in the discharge of his duty, the welcome is echoid and repeated throughout the length and breadth of his jurisdiction, until the o-reeting from loyal hearts and true reaches him from a great host of men, and women, and children, who claim him as their spiritual Father in God. What a family is this, and Tvhat a home! Its roots are deeper than earthly homes, its relationships are not severed by death, and its consummation of bliss and glory admits fulfilment beyond the grave. The choicest loves of this world lend their terms of endearment to feebly set before us the strength and permanence of its ties of Unship. These are created in the new birth, when we are made members of Christ by the operation of the Holy Ghost, and through Christ can say with Him, as no other creature can, ^^Our Father, who art in Heaven," and on this sure promise can build a hope that we shall share with Him a place, which He has gone to prepare for us in His eternal home. Such is the home to which we return, and we esteem it a most happy anticipation for us, that before we can visit you, you are summoned here in annual Synod to visit us, if we may presume to say so, and we are permitted by the mercy and goodness of God, after a six months' absence, to greet you here in Springfield, and receive in return your cordial and generous welcome. Join with us first of all, dear Brethren, in hearfelt thants- 4 BISHOP S ADDRESS. giving to Almighty God, that lie has spared us to come back, and has so tenderly guarded us that though our travels have carried us over thousands of miles by land and water, not the slightest accident has befallen us. We are here again in our accustomed place, and you are here with us to enter upon our duties, and take counsel together for the welfare of our beloved Diocese. REV. WM. IVL STEEL. But you are not all here The ranks of our clergy have not been broken by death. But one has been called away, who was for years identified with us, and at the time of his depar- ture was a resident of our jurisdiction, although he was can- onically connected with another Diocese. The Rev. William M. Steel died on the eighteenth of February last, at Normal, near Bloomington, at the age of eighty. His life was a long and useful one. He was a man of culture and learning, of a loving spirit and gentle manners, and a loyal, faithful priest of God. MR. H. H. CANDEE. Of our laity, one has gone from earth whom we all miss. The name of H. H. Candee joins Springfield to the old undi- vided Diocese of Illinois, and carries us back to days when church life was weak, and church membership was small. Steadily that name shines like a star upon the official list, and comes down to us as an inheritance from our mother Diocese, to grace our roll of honor. While health and strength permitted, he was always in his place, and ready to spend and be spent in the service of the Church which he loved, we may say, w ith passionate devotion. There are men of one idea, who are so preoccupied with a single aim or purpose that they seem to live or act for nothing else. Candee was not one of this class, for such are one-sided men, but he ap- proached them in his absorption in thought and labor for the welfare and advancement of the Church of God. You recognized his worth before we knew him, and honored him DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. with the highest offices which a layman could hold. When we came to you as your Bishop, we found him thus dignified with the sacred trusts, and we soon learned to endorse with all our heart your confidence and esteem. Henry H. Candee was a patient sufferer for years, and doubtless the assiduous tender care of devoted wife, and sister, and relatives prolonged his life here to the utmost limit, but at length exhausted nature could hold out no longer, ^'the silver cord was loosed," and he fell asleep. Let us hope and pray that his bright example may inspire the laity and clergy, too, to place the Church of Christ first m their affections, and to make all things subsidiary m their devotion to her and her interests. When we become thus animated with intelligent zeal for the cause of Christ, and by the grace of God we may be, then this Diocese will show her strength, which is now latent, in the lives and re- sources of onr people, and we shall become aggressive in the spirit of love, and make conquests everywhere in winning souls to our Blessed Redeemer. Then, in those good times, which are surely coming, of enthusiasm, and generosity, and self- sacrifice in the cause of the Church, the name of Candee will be honored, as we reverence the memory of brave pioneers, who endure much, and make sacrifices to explore the wilderness, and lay the foundations of civilization. Our House of Bishops has lost two of its members by death since last we met. Not the oldest, but both in middle life. BISHOP NEWTON. The first to go was the Bishop Coadjutor of Virginia, the Rt. Rev. Dr. John Brockenbrough Newton. He had been a Bishop only a little more than three years, having been conse- crated May 16, 1894. He sat in the General Convention of 1895, in Minneapolis, and thus his brother Bishops enjoyed this single opportunity of becoming acquainted with him. The regret will be widely felt that he was not spared to us 6 BISHOP S ADDRESS. longer, since he won his way to our hearts by his quiet, digni- fied manners, and his earnestness and manifest devotion to his Masters service. He died suddenly May 28, 1897. BISHOP RULISON. On the first of September, in a foreign land, Manheim, Tfcr- many, whither he had gone for his health, passed away from earth the Bishop of Centrjil Tennsylvania, the Kt. Kev. Dr. Nelson Somerville Rulison. He was born in the State of New York, April 24, 1842, and was consequently only a few months more than fifty-five vears of ai^e. We found Kulison a student in the General Theological Seminary when we wont there as I'rofessor of Ecclesiastical History in the autumn of 18C5. He was a mem- ber of the senior class, and graduated in the summer of 1866. Two other members of the same class have become Bishops, the Rt. Kev. Dr. Brewer, Missionary Bishop of Montana, and the Kt. Rev. Dr. Satterlee, Bishop of Washington. His first sermon after ordination was preached for us in St. John's Church, Brooklyn, of which we were still Rector. Rulison gave promise as a student of a brilliant career, and we followed him with interest from Jersey City to Cleveland, and then, as Coadjutor to the venerable Bishop Howe, to Central Pennsyl- vania. He always behaved himself wisely, but his discretion and tact matured with his years, so that it may bo said of him, as it is recorded of David in the house of Saul, that when he became "Assistant Bishop," ae- the office was then called, in a most delicate and trying position, "he behaved himself very wisely." His Episcopate added to his laurels as a parish priest, and his record, now clcsed on earth, we can contemplate with satisfaction. Within the last two months, two Presbyters of our Church, very intimate and dear friends of your Bishop, have died. Our tender relationship to them in the bonds of fra- ternal intercourse for many years must be our excuse for presenting them to you; and their lovely lives and preeminent DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. ' worth, when your attention is drawn to them, will win your gratitude that we have enriched our address with notices, all Too brief, of their excellence. REV. DR. ANDRE'W OLIVER. The Bev. Dr. Andrew Oliver, Professor of New Testament Exegesis, was our colleague for several years in the General Theological Seminary, Kew York. We left him when we came away in 1879, and among the things which we very greatly re- gretted was the interruption of our personal and daily inter- course. It was a great help to know him and be in his com- pany It was not an easy matter truly to know him, because he was so shy, and modest, and sensitive. Only by degrees when he was won to trust and confide in his companion did he reveal himself and allow one to discover what depths of sympathy were hidden in his heart. His delicacy of feeling was exquisite, and it seems impossible to associate him with aught that was unworthy of a gentleman. When others be- haved rudely, and he was wounded in spirit, he showed such distress at such conduct that his manifest pain w^s a severer rebuke than words, since it carried the conviction that h.s ^rief was occasioned more by the fact that one could behave In so unseemly a manner, than in consequence of his being the victim of ungenerous treatment. Proft-ssor O^^vevj^^^ man of vast erudition and accurate scholarship. His learning was largely in the domain of Oriental languages and litera- Ture. He was a diligent student of Holy Scripture, and his students heard in his expositions not only the able discus- sions of the critic, but also the voice of the Pnest of God who was in constant and close communion with the Blessed Spirit who inspires those Scriptures and makes them replete with light, and harmony, and beauty. kis loss is a severe one to the General Seminary and to the Church, and our regret now is that his extreme sensitive- ness not only secluded him, save to a select few, f^^m publ c notice, but also restrained him from publication. He has lett ''^HSf 8 BISHOP S ADDRESS. very little, we fear, in writing, as a legacy to enrich us with his learning and spiritual experience. REV. DR. GEORGE H. HOUGHTON, Last month, the seventeenth of November, another choice spirit was called away from earth. The Rev. Dr. George H. Uoughton is a name which has as good a claim to adorn the Hagiology of the Church universal as that of many, if not most, of the Saints who greet our eyes like stars in the kal- endar. His career was very remarkable because, although like the Rev. Professor Oliver, a man of quiet disposition and re- tiring habits, and secluded by deliberate and persistent prefer- ence within the narrow circle of parochial duty, he was prob- ably more widely and better known than any other Presbyter in our Church. His life work was the Parish of the Trans- figuration, which he organized, and over which he presided for more than forty-nine years. On the third day of last October Dr. Houghton preached the sermon on the forty-ninth anniversary of the founding of the Church, and with his own hand he i)laced a copy of that sermon in a wrapper and affixed a stamp, and after writing our name and address, he added these words, which we hesi- tate to repeat, because we are so absolutely unworthy of such commendation, but the desire to be associated with so holv a man by his own act is the constraining motive which prevails with us to reproduce them. After writing our name and ad- dress. Dr. Houghton added in a corner of the wrapper these words: "Maxima cum revere ntia et benevolentia." This is among the most precious tributes which we have ever received. The value lies in the hand that wrote it. With all the pleasure which comes from such praise from such a source, there is a secret pain which humbles us, it is the consciousness that had the dear Doctor known us as we know ourselves, and much more, as God knows us, he could never have written them. The sermon was destined to be the last anniversary sermon DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 9 which the Rector of nine and forty years was permitted to preach. It is worthy of being the last, since a better sermon could not be imagined of its kind, and the preacher has gone up higher to keep his jubilee in Paradise. There is so much in that sermon which we would fain adopt as our own and address to you ourselves, that we venture to make some extended extracts from what proved to be Dr. Houghton's farewell message to his flock, so that he, though dead"^ will still speak to us as a Diocese. No one has a stronger claim to be heard than he, whose praise is in all the Churches, and we feel conlideiit that his words, repeated by our lips and incori)orated in our annual address, will do us all good. T^t us listen to him as he speaks to us of the Offertory, the daily Eucharist, the (Mioir, and the lessons to be learned from the rest of the Seventh or Sabbatical year. "It is forty-two years ago today" (October 3, 1897), Dr. Houghton savs, ^^since was here introduced the practice of recerving the Alms and Oblations of the people, their gifts for charitable and sacred purposes, and pres<^nting them to Al- mightv God for His acceptance upon the Holy Table before emploving them for their intended purpose. Forty-two years a-o todav since the substitution for the former plate collection of monies in the House of God, of the Offertory, the Service provided by the Church for the worshiping of Almighty God by the rendering unto Him some portion of our wealth or of our poverty in recognition that His is all that we possess or enjoy, and that we are but stewards of his bounty. . . The Offertory is a solemn act of religious worship quite as much as any other portion of the Service in which we customarily enga^^e. Both Holy Scripture and the Church unite in so repre'senting it. . . . Irrespective, then, of the use that may be made of our offerings, whether they shall be viewed as alms and distributed for the relief of the poor, or regarded as oblations, and so employed for more purely spiritual purposes, they are first of all to be contemplated in their relation to Al- mighty God as being humbl} and solemnly presented unto m 10 BISHOP S ADDRESS. Him on His Holy Table, and by liis divinely commissioned officer as an act of homaj^e as constituting merely and simply an act of relij::irime, grand, special sig- nificance Everything that we are, and every- thing that we have, should unite in doing homage to tin* great Source and (liver of all, soul anVe would have preached again and celebrated at his altar, as he urged us to do, had it not b( en for a previous and long-stand- ing engagement. An accident, we may call it, gave Dr. Houghton the noto- riety which made his name and that of his Church household words with the most engaging associations. A neighboring Rector declined to say the office for the burial of the dead over the body of a play actor. Simply on the ground and only on the ground that the deceased had been a play actor, since he was a worthy man and a cf»mmunicant of the Church, the Rector declined, and bade the friends who sought his services to go to the "little Church around the corner," where probably they would be accommodated. They were. Dr. Houghton buried the actor, and he and his Church became famous. This w^as not the Doctor's wish nor in accordance with his taste. He simply could not help it. The theatrical profession looked upon him as their spiritual friend when they did not regard him as their pastor. The Church of the Transfiguration, New York, became to most people throughout the Union, so widely was it known through this incident, the '^^ittle Church Around the Corner." One or two things more should be said in this connection, that the example of our beloved friend may, as far as we can help it to do so, teach its salutary lessons. The theatrical I)rofession, as we have said, adopted the Rev. Dr. Houghton as their special patron and friend, and in consequence they sought to heap favors upon him. They were always ready when there was any great attraction on the stage to place choicest private boxes at his disposal. He thanked them for their courtesy, but he never went to the play. From the day he took Holy Orders Dr. Houghton was never inside of a theatre. "It is no place," *>i 16 BISHOPS ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 17 f he said to us, "for the Priest of God. How could I go from the footliglits to minister to a dying man; I could not endure when some one inquired at my door for me to have them depart with the information that the Rector had gone to the theatre." And then he added, "I do not wish to judge others; many of my brethren, who are better men than I am, think dif ferently; I am only speaking for myself. It would not do for me to go." Again, whenever the Doctor made an appeal for money, and many such an appeal he made, the theatrical people were always ready to respond, and thus thousands of dollars came into his hands, but save in cases when the monev w\as desiir- nated for a specific object, he set it aside as a special fund for the benefit of actors in net^d and distress, and manv such there were. Well, dear brethren, we have detained vou long in the company of dear Dr. Houghton, and he has spoken to us, and we have talked about him. We could not have been better em- ployed. We have not taken up so much of your time in dis- coursing about any one in our annual address since we dwelt in grateful recollections of the venerable and most excellent Dr. Horatio Potter, Bishop of New York, ten years ago. We close with this reference for our vindication, and because Bishop Horatio Potter held Dr. George H. Houghton in the highest esteem and regardeil him, as we know, with the most sincere affection. THE LAMBETH CONFERENCE. AVe come to speak of a subject which lies outside of Dio- cesan atfairs strictly so-called, but yet involves us, in common \\\\\\ the whole American Church, in the remote, if not in the near future. We refer to wliat is called "the organization of the Anglican Communion" by and through the agency of the Lambeth Conference. In order properly to appreciate the proposed mc^isure or measures, which are calculated either intentionallv or not to promote such organization, it is well to remind ourselves of a few facts such as these. First — The Lambeth Conference of Bishops is a strictly voluntary gathering, without any representative character, or conciliar powers. Its origin was almost accidental, and its growth in numbers has been due to the felt need of brotherly and friendly personal intercourse, and the absence of any risk of unhappy complications by the repeatedly avowed declara- tion that the assembly was unofficial and disclaimed any power or i)urpose of legislation. Secondly — The Conference has hitherto in its meetings been absolutely, as was natural, and we may say almost of necessity, under tlie liersonal control of the Archbishop of Canterbury as to the time and place of assembling. Indeed.it rested with him whether there should be any Conference or not. The intervals of meeting have been changed from eleven years to ten, and then to nine; the place has remained the same, Lambeth Palace, London. Third — The constitution of the body is twofold in the status of its members in their relation to the State. The Eng- lish Archbishops and Bishops, strictly so-called, represent the Crown of Great Britain, as well as the Church of England. The colonial Bishops, while they do not directly represent the State, are allied in sympathy and by tradition, and in some respects by law, with their Episcopal brethren at home. The Irish, Scotch and American Bishops belong to Churches which "4 .- 18 BISHOP S ADDRESS. have no organic relation to the State. Their Churches are as free from political control as were the Churches i)rior to the conversion of Constantine. It must be seen that these considerations must affect vitally and fundamentally any attempt to organize the Angli- can Communion, when by such communion is understood all the Churches which symbolize with the Archbishop of Canter- bury. If the question be limited to the Church of England, strictly so-called, and the colonial Churches in communion with her, then we close our lips, since we have no right to speak, or if we be asked out of courtesy to express our opinion, we are free to say that we cordially iigrce with the liishops of England and her colonies, that such legislation seems highly expedient to promote the welfai-e of the Anglican Communion thus re- stricted in its application, and we repeatedly said so in the Conference; but if by Anglican Communion be meant, as waa meant and is meant, the entire body, then we demur to such action by the Lambeth Conference as at present constituted, and with its past pledges and its present traditions. We are thoroughly convinced that it could not have been in the minds of any who originally i)roposed, or of those who approved the subject for discussion, and placed it tirst and be- fore all others in the scheme of questions to be considered by the Lambeth Conference, namely, ''the organization of the Anglican Communion,'' that they were reaching out beyond their powers, much less do we for one moment believe that those who adopted the recommendation to form ''a consulta- tive body" were at all conscious that they were s(H'king to do by indirection what they could not directly accomplish. But yi^t it set^ms to us, and our judgment was fortified by many older and wiser heads than our own, that this is reallv the case. The creation of a "Central Consultative Bodv'' is doubtless verv desirable for the Church of England and her daughters, the Colonial Churches, but it is not needed by us, and if it were, the Lambeth Conference is not competent to call into being anv such institution. We are quite well aware that we shall be told in reply to DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 19 our suggestions, ''Why, this 'Central Consultative Body' is the most innocent thing in the world, it is entirely voluntary, and you are under no compulsion to ask its advice." In response we say, just here conies in the indirection of which we com- plain. It is doing by moral force, by the influence of a great voluntary assembly what it could not effect by canon or law. The moral power of the Lambeth Conference is acknowledged by all, and conse(iuently any instrumentality of the Conference must inherit that power. The decision of any question sub- mitted to that "Central Consultative Body'' must carry with it great weight, and if it involved any issue between persons or Dioceses, or Churches, it would place one or other of the parties to the issue at great disadvantage. It may be said that no such condition of things would be likely to occur. True, but it might occur, and in providing against the dangers which threaten, it is always well to look those dangers full in the face. This action in the proposal to call into being such a ''Cen- tral Consultative Body," is, in the first place, disguise* it as you may, quasi-legislation, and seeks to accomplish by moral force what the voluntary gatherin.:^ could not effect by canonical or legal enactment. In the next place, whatever may be the need for such a body for England and her Colonies, there never has been yet, nor is there now^, nor is there likely to be in the future, any such need for the United States. If we should ever have occasion to need advice from abroad, doubtless we could ai)ply for it, and be as free in the matter of making our appli- cation as in that of selecting our counsellors. We say again that England and her Colonies have without doubt strong rea- sons for desiring a "Central Consultative Body," as well as a ''Tribunal of Reference." By all means let the mother and her daughter Churches have these useful agencies for their relief, and if the sister Churches of Ireland and Scotland desire to share in such benefits, they are free to do so, but for us to em- bark in any such scheme of quasi-legislation is the beginning of the end, and that end will be such distrust of the Lambeth Conference as will sound its knell in so far as the Church of the United States is concerned. A stream cannot rise above its 20 BISHOP S ADDRESS. fountain, and the attempt to oiganize the Anglican Communion bj the Lambeth Conference in the creation of apparently inno- cent institutions or machinery such as a '^Central Consultative Body'^ and a ^'Tribunal of Keference/' is an exliibition of a ])urely voluntary jjjathering of men, unconsciously to them- selves, clothing themselves with a representative character, and entering ui>on a course of (piasi-legislation invested with august moral authority for the- benefit of those whom they do not represent. The Lambeth Conference' as it has existed down to the present time as a voluntary association of Bishops, meeting by the invitation and as the guests of the Archbishop of Can- terbury, has won the greatest confidence and secured the high- est respect. These results have been reached because the Con- ference has restrained itself, and kept itself within the limits and bounds which it originally prescribed for itself in 1S07, when it first assembled under the presidency of Archbishop Longley, thirty years ago. Kow for the first time the Lambeth Conference takes a new departure, places in the forefront of its business "a com- mittee to consider and report upon the organization of the Anglican Communion,'^ meaning thereby the entire body in its largest definition, and provides by resolution for the crea- tion of a consultative committee to sit permanently as a repre- sentative of the Lambeth Conference, to which it owes its existence, and to which all Churches mav resort for informa- tion and advice. At once the apprehension was felt by nmny of us, who prize the Lambeth Conference as most valuable and beneficial to our entire communion, which was cleverly and admirably expressed by one, who warned the assembled Bishops in their attempt to organize, to heed the examiile of the unhappy pos- sessor of a marvelous bird which laid every day a golden egg. The owner was avaricious and coveted more than the daily supply, and with a view to gratify his wish, he killed the precious fowl, and lost his all. Alas! the words of judicious warning were not heeded. Even the speaker himself seems DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 21 to have fallen a victim to the temptation of the glittering pros- pect of grander results by organization, and accordingly sur- rendered his position so wisely taken when he gave his sup- l)ort to the creation of a ^'Central Consultative Body" by the Lambeth Conference. This action carries with its adoption the underlying ])rinci})le. The apprehension that in case the Lambeth Conference thus stretched its assumed prerogatives beyond its real powers it would destroy itself is not in the slightest degree based upon personal considerations. On the contrary, it may be said once for all, if ever a man secured not only the respect, but also the fraternal love of his brethren, that man was the Archbishop of Canterbury. It would be invidious to distinguish, and hence we may say that after the grand, and good, and just Archbishop came his col- leagues, the Archbishops and Primates, and the collective Episcopate representing the Anglican Communion all over the world. All stood and stand high in our esteem. The fear of disaster for the Lambeth Conference in any attempt which it might make in the direction of organizing the Anglican Communion, which was the avowed object it pro- posed to accomplish, was generated by the present status of the Church of England in union with, and to a large extent subject to the State. This association is centuries old, and the English people have grown in the course of generations very naturally to re- gard it as a part, and a large part, of their national inheri- tance. ''The Establishment," as it is called, has roots, and these are deep down in the hearts of churchmen, so that they may be said to be wedded to its traditions. The bare thought of any prelate taking precedence of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York would fill the average Englishman's mind with horror. It is a question whether he could be brought to allow that any such thing were possible. This being so, we are at once confronted with the difficulty that we must have for our president and chief officers in these newly created bodies, and in any organization of the Anglican Communion as things now are, representatives of the British Crown first, and the English Church afterwards. 22 BISHOPS ADDRESS. "Be not unequally yoked tog(4her," says the Apostle. The ancient law forbade such unions. Common sense echoes the wisdom of such prohibition. A saintly Archbishop, Anselm, tried in vain to escape the pc^rilous elevation to Canterbury at the hands of William Kufus bv referriniir to this salutarv maxim. An established and disestablisluHl, or free churcli, cannot be safely joined too(»ther in or<;anic union. Let well enough alone. AA'e are not afraid of a papacy at Canterbury parallel with that at Rome. We believe that the papal suprem- acy as it now exists can be adc (juately explained and fully ac- counted for by human causes. We are under no apprehension that such causes can be made to concur in producing a second papacy like the first. We are aware, and we are convinced, that everv iutellijrent man knows full well that the conditions of past ages in life and society, so far as they are accidental, cannot be reproduced again in our day, but we also know equally well that human nature in its pride, and depravity, and lust for power, and greeower, irresponsible to anybody or any- thing save public opinion. How lightly public opinion weighs with the appointing power today is conspicuously shown in the confirmation of its nominees to the mitre, who are forced upon the sees in the face of protests, which are first openly challeng(Hl, and when made ar(* then as openly refused a hearing. It may in a w^ord be said that when the crow^n has made a nomination no earthly power can successfully interpose to prevent the completion of the act in the consecration of the Bishop designate. It may be said, and it probably will be said, that unsavory and unsuitable nom- inations are not now likely to be made As touching moral char- acter we fully believe that this is true, but as regards the faith, we are by no means confident, at all events we are not sure that we can trust an irresponsible civil power, which has at its command the means to crush out opposition and compel obedience, and which will always have on its side the support of the heterogeneous multitude, which is agreed in only a few things, of which the chief is hatred of the Church of God. Centralization is a dangerous thing, as dangerous as its opposite, anarchy. It is a question which is the more to be 24 BISHOP S ADDRESS. dreaded, hence a wise statesmanship will interpose safeguards to prevent the rei>roduction, mutatis mutandis, of a Tiberius in the State, or a Boniface VIII. in the Church. Leaving out of view^ any and all claim by divine right to preeminence, any see which is a fixed, permanent metropolis, soon drops down roots which embed themselves deeply and firmly in the soil, speedily draws to itself a parasitic growth, which is nourished by the parent stock, and quickly is sur- rounded by a crowd of sycophants, who fawn upon the mighty hand which wields patronage and is potent in influence. These are evils inherent in centralization, and h(^nce the best protec- tion against this tendency to deprave and ruin is limitation in duration of office, as in our political system, and the principle of seniority of consecration, as with us, or better still, election to the prinmcv as in the Scottish Church. Perhaps to some c^yes what we have said will aj>pear lurid, and to some ears will sound dreadful. Still at the risk of incur- ring the censure of such persons, we shall follow our convic- tions of duty, and declare that we are unalterably opposed, so far as our American Church is concerncnl and involved, to any scheme of organization set on foot bv the Lambeth, or anv other voluntary, unotficial, and non-representative Conference of Bishops. It will be quite a different matter when such Bishops go to their assembly clothed with authority from the Synods of their respective Provinces or Dioceses. Then they can enter legitimately upon such legislation, but not until then. We enjoyed the privilege, through uninterrupted health, of attending all the sessions of the Lambeth Conference from its beginning to its close, and we also attende<:l all the meetings of all the committees at which it was possible for us to be pres- ent, and for calmness and sobriety of manner and language throughout, this assembly can fairly claim the preeminence in our experience. We may venture to say that what we w ould call the weakness of the Conference was not entirely its fault, because it had no power to help itself. The scheme or pro- gramme of subjects for discussion was drawn up, and imposed upon it to the exclusion of all else, and the Conference was com- DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 25 pelled to keep within these prescribed limits. No Bishop, so far as w^e know, had the most distant desire to introduce any ques- tion which savored of party, or raise an issue which could be called local or sectional, but there were scores of Bishops, if we mistake not, who felt humiliated and distressed at the mel- ancholy fact that when nearly two hundred Bishops of our communion were together in Conference for a month, they were not allowed to say one word of rebuke to those in high places, as well as low% in our communion, who deny the funda- mental verities of the faith as summed up in the creed of Christendom, and relegate a large part of God's Word to the mist of fable, and call for a restatement of the articles of our belief, and an expurgated Bible. It was, and it is, a pain and grief to many that an assembly of Bishops, who are by virtue of their office the custodians of faith and morals, could meet in Conference and adjourn wath only the slightest word, which by indirection could reach one of the most frightful evils of our time, divorce, which is creeping in and on the Church, until it has infected with its contagion and disgraced the most aristocratic ranks of the laity, and not only stained the surplices of Priests, but soiled, and deeply soiled, the lawm of Bishops. Here, on the tw^o subjects, faith and morals, we being the judge, the Conference was weak. The Lambeth Conference should have spoken out with trumpet notes affirming the faith once delivered to the saints, and proclaimed with equally de- cisive tones in the language of St. John the Baptist, to all divorced people who have entered into new and unhallowed alliances, "it is not lawful for you to do as you have done." We leave this subject with these inquiries and with a word of comment. 1. Can the Lambeth Conference change its name, and be held any were else than in England? 2. If it be so held on any other soil, say Ireland or Scot- land, would the host in that event be allowed to preside, and control business, as is now the case at Lambeth? 3. W^ould our English brethren be willing to enter into 'UP I ^ ^ i 26 BISHOP S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 27 any organization of the Anglican Communion which did not contemplate as a matter of necessity the presidency of the Archbishop of Canterbury always and everywhere? 4. Would they not insist, as they now perhaps naturally assume, that the order of precedence of Archbishops and Bishops as arranged by the State in England must be observed in all future Conferences, whether they meet in London, or Dublin, or Edinburgh, or Washington; that is, with the Arch- bishops of Canterbury and York taking the first rank, and the Bishops of London, Durham, and Winchester in advance of all other Diocesan Bishops throughout the world? These questions bring to an issue the point that any organ- ization of the Anglican Communion under existing conditions places this august Communion under the domination of the crown of Great Britain. DIOCESAN AFFAIRS. We have little time left for discussing Diocesan affairs, and perhaps. Dear Brethren, you are quite willing to acquiesce in this postponement, since to speak of our Mission Field, our Diocesan Fund, and our imperious needs for supplies to help our theological students, and to protect our properties, which are threatened with alienation by inability to pay interest on mortgages, and by local assessments for improvements, is an old story. Such matters are thrice told tales, and perhaps we shall this year plead most eloquently in their behalf by silence. But there are a few matters to which we would refer in order to keep them fresh in your minds. First in order of importance, because it bears directly upon our missionary work, is the endowment of our Episcopate. We have done our best to secure an encouraging begin- ning, and we feel justified in urging you each year to increase it by your liberal offerings. As this fund grows, the burden of support given to your Bishops decreases, and the Diocese is enabled in consequence to do more for its missionaries. Second— We again remind you of St. Agatha's School, and our earnest desire that our See City should in time have an educational establishment for girls and young ladies second to none in our Church. The outlook is encouraging this year. What we need is patronage. Why send your daughters to other schools, outside of the Church even, to the neglect of your own Diocesan Institution? Your patronage, if extended, will place our excellent school on a secure basis. Third— Our scheme for partial endowment, as outlined in our address of 1895, we again press upon your attention. In a rural Diocese like ours there must be some perma- nent basis for support, back of the voluntary contributions, to insure a steady supply of pastoral care for our flocks. Our plan contemplates the securing by degrees such an endowment as will, with the offerings of the people, yield a 4 28 BISHOP S ADDRESS. salary on which a clergyman can at least live when the times are hard, and the crops fail. The working out of the plan, if it be given a fair trial, will, we are convinced, create local interest and stimulate zeal for the parish or mission. (See Address 1895, pp. 19-22.) Fourth — We shall complete, if we live until next June, the twentieth year of our Episcopate. We were consecrated by ten Bishops in Trinity Church, New York, on the eleventh day of June, 1878, which is the Feast of St. Barnabas, and on that year was also Tuesday in Whitsun-week. By God's great and undeserved mercy we have been sj)ared thus long, and we are profoundly grateful. We have nothing to say about our- selves, save with the Publican, when we remember our faults and mistakes, to cry, *'God be merciful to us." But, Dear Brethren, we would be glad to see a twentieth milestone erected which would speak for the Diocese's progress during these years. We ask nothing for ourselves. We are unworthy of the least of God's mercies, and we have no claim upon man's con- sideration. We seek nothing for ourselves, but we are jealous for the welfare of our Diocese. We shall soon pass away, and the first Bishop of Springfield will be succecnled by a second and a third, and men will look back and take account of the things of the past, of the foundations and the first things. We have an Orphanage, and we have a School, and we have a plan for Diocesan administration in our Archdeaconries, and Dean- cries, which is developing into great practical usefulness. We would like to see added this year a Diocesan House, where we could place our Diocesan archives and library of two thousand volumes; where we could hold the business sessions of our Synods, and have our office and official home. Such a house must be located here in our See City, and be close to our Pro-Cathedral. It need not cost verv much. We have in mind a modest building of brick, fire-proof, and two stories in htnght, and the outlay not to exceed three thousand five hundred dollars, two thousand, say, to be raised by the Pro- Cathedral, Springfield, and fifteen hundred by the rest of the DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 29 Diocese. This is a suggestion of our own, for your benefit, that you may have a Diocesan Home, and safely place our Diocesan treasures, and separate our secular business in Synod, and social intercourse, from the worship and solemnity of the House of God. We do not press the suggestion, we merely offer it as the expression of a wish. You may have other plans and purposes, and we surely are ready and willing to defer in such a matter to your judgment, which doubtless is wiser and better informed than our own. We have kept you long. Dear Brethren, but you must re- member that we have been absent for months, and when thus we meet there is some excuse for many words. Farewell. Good bye. Those dear old words which condense a world of meaning in two syllables. "God be with you." Pray for us, as we never cease to pray for you. ^ i « ! ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE RIGHT REVEREND George F. Seymour, S.T.D.,LLD, Bishop of Springfield, ■■n %> V '''■ TO THE TWHNTY-FIRST ANNUAL SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE, ill '> DECEMBER 5, 1898. * * SPRINGFIELD. ILL.: H. W. RoKKEB Company, Printer and Binder. 1899. 1| il ■' CONTENTS. Pagf! The Church I dea. the Family -i (Teneral ('(jnvention !•> Provincial System 1^ Courts of A ppeal 1 " Missionary Organization 1" Marriage and Divorce 1'^ Lambeth Conference: the Consultation Body li» Memorials of the Departed 22 Bishop (^uintard . '. 22 Bishop Berry 2.3 Bishop Wingfleld 23 Rev. Dr. E M. Pecke 24 The Cliurcli Idea, the Family. ''Brethren:'' Let tis fix our minds upon this title of Ad- dress as containing the inspiration of fonndntion truth, and fruitful ideas, ^vhich onoht to fill ns witli love and zeal for the majestic work, which Providence seems to impose upon us, as a Branch of GocVs Church, and tlie multiplied duties, which this closing year's experience of our Xation's life, demands of us, as a Diocese. The foundation truth wrapped up in the word, '^Brother," is 'Hhe Church idea,'' the idea of the family, as distinguished from any voluntary assnriafirw, as a guild, or club, or party; or legal organization^ as an incorporated society, or bank, or com- mercial company. These institutions do not present the Church idea. They are all, so to speak, accidental, they are all made by man, and may come to an end of themselves, or be dissolved bv the agency which created them. The family on the other hand has its cenesis directlv from God, and is bevond the control of man either to essentially change it, or destroy it. It came into existence with man, and with him it must continue to the end. What it was, when our first parents were addressed as Father and Mother bv their off- spring, it will be when the last child is born. Our introduction into the family is divine. We come into it bv natural birth, and in it we must perforce remain. We cannot get out of it. God's hand wraps around the hearts of its members the ties of kindred, and man's hand is powerless to unbind them. The family, then, is permanent, universal and strong. As such it is chosen by God in the Incarnation of His Son, and in His Holv Word to set Sll- ;f 1; I 4 BISHOP S ADDltESS. before us in clear outline and familiar detail the essential char- acter and features of His Church, our heavenlv home, that is, to give us the '^Church idea.^^ It is necessary to insist upon this truth, and press it home upon our attention and thought, because it is largely out of sight at the present day, either obscured, or forgotten, or refused. Men have degraded the majestic and holy idea of the Church as God^s family,'" ''the whole family of heaven and earth," named after Jesus Christ, into the conception of a voluntary association of people, Avho happen to agree in opinion, or belief, or interest, and hence they s{)eak of "joining the Church." No stronger j)roof could be supplied of misconception of thought, than the current speech, which reveals thought. God's chosen object lesson of His Church, taken from the holiest, and best, and most familiar experiences of every man, the family , demonstrates the error. AVe understand well enough that the family is not an artifi- cial arrangement contrived by man, and hence our language never betrays us. We never by any chance speak of "joining a family." If we did, we would be justly laughed at, as uttering what was absurd. When man and wonuui marry they do not either of them, join a family, but they unite in holy wedlock, under the similitude of Christ's union with His Church, His Bride, to create a new earthlv family. The Incarnation has its root in the family. The union in holy wedlock of St. Joseph and St. Mary was the safegurd of the Blessed Virgin, and "the power of the Highest," which over- shadowed lier, called into requisition, human birth, as the door of entrance into this world of the Son of God, as the Saviour of mankind. Do vou seek for Jesus as He comes? You find Him the centre of the family circle, "wrapjied in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger." Do you seek Him at the end? You find Him on the cross, creating by His word the spiritual family, as He ties the holv love-knot between St. Mary and St. John,*as DIOCESK OF SPRINGFIELD. 5 He crosses and re-crosses the sacred names, ^fotlier and Son. ^'When Jesus therefore saw His mother and the disci j)le, stand- ing by, whom He loved, He said unto His iVIother, woman, lie- hold thy son. Then saith He to the disciple, behold thy Mother. And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home." The frst recorded word of our Savior was, "Father," when He said, "Wist ye not tliat I must be about mv Father's business?" And His lad was, "Father," when He cried "Father, into Thy hands I commend my spirit;" and having said this He gave up the ghost. Christ is "the Head of the Church," and He comes to take His place among men as such, not only as "the Son of Man" among men, but as "born of a woman," and as a ehild in tlie midst of the Holy Family. The Church is Christ's Body, and it must be essentially the same as its Head. Its origin and its characteristics must be the same. Holy Scripture justifies these anticipations in its description of the reality. The Church is ushered into this Avorld by birth, as explicitly stated by Christ, "Fxcept a man be horn of water and of the spirit he can- not enter into the Kingdom of (Jod." Its root idea is the fellow- ship of the family, impressed u])on every believer wherever he obeys the divine Master and prays, for Jesus commands, when ye pray say, "Our Father, who art in heaven." Xever does the word of God in the Old Testament or the Kqw, in Law, Prophets, Gospel, Fpistle or Apocalypse, suggest any other idea, as illustrating the organic relation of the mem- bers of the Church to the Head, and to each other, than that of the Family, the one earthly institution created directly by the hand of God. The one earthly institution, wdiich is more per- manent than all others since it began before them, it has come down the centuries with them, and it wall survive them; more oomprehensive than all others, since it embraces the whole human race; stronger than all others, 'since without armies, or navies, or civil service, or ramparts, or fortifications, it endures, and w^ill endure even to the end. |N m 6 BISH01*'S ADDRESS. The "Churcli idea,'' then, is presented by the fam- ily, the most familiar institution on eartli. Let us grasp this idea, and embrace it in our minds and hearts. In our minds, as a logical conclusion, which cannot be dislodged; and in our hearts, as an object demanding our sui)reme venera- tion and love. Be assured the current thought of the day has drifted far away from this idea, and confuses the Cliurch with mere earthly institutions, which man makes, just as the w^orld lost sight of the true idea of the Messiah, when Jesus w^as here, and confounded Him with ordinary men, so that the great fore- runner could boldly say as touching Christ to the men of his age, ''there standeth one among you, whom ye know not; He it is, who, coming after me, is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose.'' It must not be said in like manner to the men of this age of the Body of Christ, His Church, "there exists among you an institution, which ye know not," as essentially distinguished from all other organized bodie.< on earth. This it is which is man's spiritual home, the suburbs of the city, "whose :Maker and Builder is (iod," the heavenly Jerusalem, where will dwell forever the whole family, named after its divine Head, Jesus Christ. At all events this awful arraignment must not be made against the clergy and laity of this Diocese, if any words, and arguments, and appeals of ours can prevent it. The Church idea as God displays it in Scripture, and in the genesis, and sacraments, and nomenclature of His divine organization for man's salvation, the (Church, is full of love, and sweet comfort for all. It condemns not; it speaks the truth in love. If there is any condemnation, it is the condemna- tion which men pronounce upon us from our new acquisitions of territory and people. DIOrFSE OF SPRINGFIELD. 15 GEiXEKAL COXVEX1TOX. In harmony with the Cliurch Idea, the sj)iritiial household, we ])ass to dwell for a moment in thought and consideration upon our great family gatlieriug, which was held in Washing- ton last October. ''Be ye therefore,'' says the Apostle, "follow- ers of God, as dear chitdren,'' and as such in the spirit of brethren, we met, and dwelt together for three full weeks. Representatives from our entire countrv, and from Cliina and Japan were assend)led in our Xational Ca])ital, and over all, Jiishops, Clergy, and Laity the spirit of the '"Prince of Peace" presided. The splendid and impressive service of dedication of the "Cross of Peace," on the site of the future Cathedral of Washington during the sessions of our Convention, presented to the eye in the magnificent pageant, the absolute truth of the amity and good will, which brought together the President of the United States, and the chief rulers of the nation, and Bishops, Clergy and people in one great assembly, to do honor to the symbol of our salvation; and that cross will forever record in stone the law of love, written not with the finger, but w^ith the precious Jjlood of Jesus upon it, as it lifts its gracious ^a\\^ beneficent form amid the monuments of the citv of Wasliino-ton. It was pointed out as a significant and interesting fact, that in the arrangement of the seats of Bisho])s in their House, in accordance with the ])rinciple of seniority of consecration, the ]]ishop of Portland, ]\laine, sat beside the Bishop of Portland, Oregon, and further down the chamber at the same desk were seated side by side the Bishops of South Carolina and A[a>sa- chusetts. Passing from the contemplation of the spirit of our Con- vention, wiiich was cluirminrg, to a consideration of its works, we may, with advantage to vou and the Church at larg-c, draw aUention to a few points. 10 IJISHOI^ S ADDRESS. PROVINCIAL SYSTEM. In the iii-st ]Aiwv vcrv iinicli of its leoisljuion wa.s of neces- sity iiicoiii])lete iu-tion, a^i the (•oiirnrreiiee uf two .successive Gen- eral Coiivention^j is necessary to amend or aflo]>t new articles of the Constitution. In tliis indioate condition there were matters of o-rave imiM»rtance dealt with wisely and well. iVovision was made, for exanijde, for the introduction into the _o-overnnient and administration of our Church of the "l*rovincial System.'' A[i(ni only is <2,ranted, ''Prov- inces may he formed/' and action nndci- this ii-rant of ])owers is left to tlie wisdom of our posterity, 'i'iu' inevitable must come, and sooner or later stern necessity will comiud the break up of our ])resent huoe province, conmiensurate with the entire Union, and we shall accept primitive principles of administration, in the adoi)tion of tin; collet;iate or associat(>(l plan, as jn'acticed hy the original 'I'welve, and not ])ersist in the modern, novel and un- Catliolic theory of the Suiu'eme Autonomy of Dioceses. Pa- rochial individualism is had enouiili, hut Diocesan is worse. The evil of seltishness is repulsive in the man or woman; it is mon^ distri\ssinrovincial system is the very important subject of courts of appcjiL Tliev are not necessarily connected, smce we nn'ght have an arrangement of appellate jurisdiction without ])rovinces, but the two things go very conveniently to- gether. The diocesan court, and the provincial court, and the supreme couri oi last resort are a natural and satisfactory order. AVe may as well confess it, that with all our legislation during a century u])on ecdosinstical discipline, our judicial system or Avant of system i^ ..r ought to ])e to us a cause for humiliation and shame. MISSION A HY OK(JANIZATIOX. AVe have reason to congratulate ourselves that our mission- ary districts have been rearranged on the i)rinci23les of economy and convenience, without regard to state lines, and have been named on the see-ju-inciple, Laramie, Sacramento, Salt Lake, and Boise, replacing the old nomenclature of The Platte, North- ern California, etc. It is to be hoped that when the time comes to admit these jurisdictions as dioceses, the wisdom of the pres- ent adjustment of these vast regions will have become a matter of experience, and the servile following of political divisions will be forever abandoned. MARlMACiE AM) DIVORCE. AVe regret with many others that our Convention did not amend our present canon on marriage and divorce, and give us a law -which would be in harmony with the principles stated in our marriage service, wdiich echo those of the Word of God. Doubtless every one acted conscientiously, but it did seem a sad pity that those, who were essentially united, should be forced to part company, and so frustrate and defeat salutary legislation. V 11 ii 18 bishop's addrkss. It seemed to some of us, in view of tlie lax aii'e to offer, and make a few comments upon it in the way of ex- planation. Our canon was substantially as follows: "Xo minister of this Church shall solemnize the marriage of any person, who has a divorced husband or wife still living, if such husband or wife has been put away for any cause arising after marriage; but this canon shall n(jt be held to ai)ply to parties once divorced seeking to be united again, and in sucli cases the service for the solemni- zation of Holy .Matrimony, shall be used only so far as to pro- claim the fact that the parties are man and wife, to satisfy the requirements of the civil law, and to invoke uixm theni the nuptial benediction." The principle is in this canon asserted, that marriage is in- dissoluble. The exceptions provided for are in cases where there has never been a marriage, and where the marriearties can justly (daim the right to be married in accordance with God's law. The rigorists, however, as we mav term them, seemed to be inexorable in the stand, wliich they DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 11> took, that no minister of this Church shall unite in marriage par- ties, who have been dirovced, without any exception whatsoever. Such legislation defeats its own good intention. It goes too far. It forbids Avhat God allows, and in that light, it seems to be un- righteous, as well as unreasonable. AVhere, for exam])lc, a mar- riage contract has been secured by deception, or force, we have known such cases, although the solenniization of matrimony has been duly celebrated, there is reallv no marriage, but the oidv relief legally possible is by a decree of divorce, and here, where both God and man concur in saying the unfortunate victim of fraud or violence is free to marry, the proposed legislation would deprive them of that right. On another branch of this subject we are extremely sorry that our General Convention did not take action. Our Church proclaims with no uncertain sound, '^that if any i)ersons are joined together otherwise than as God's Word doth allow, their marriaae is not lawful." It would seem that the Church, who tells her children with such solemn emphasis, as a general warning," that there are im- pediments, which vitiate a marriage, and may make it a state of deadly sin, ought to go further, and tell them s])ecially what these impediments are. Accordingly Ave proposed the a<]o])tion of the English table of prohibited degrees as a part of our law, but the resolution failed, and we are left, as a branch of God's Church, in the very unsatisfactory position of saying in general terms, ^'you must not do certain things," and when asked what those things are, ice are silent. We sincerely pray, that this state of things may not long- continue, but that our Church may be educated and led l)y God's Spirit, to speak with authority wisely and well as to details, as she now does in general terms, touching impediments to matri- mony. LAMBETH CONFERENCE; THE CONSULTATION BODY. The failure to take action by our General Convention on one subject is a cause for most sincere congratulation. ■si 20 IJiSHOP S ADDRESS. It will he rerneinbereJ tliat the Laiuhetli Conference of ISliT, a purely volunlanj asseinhly of l^isljops, rei)resentino- no body save themselves, ]n-op<..^e(l as tlie first mnftcr in fheir sc/inne of business, ''a coniinittee to consider and ]'e])orr n])()n the or- ganization of the Anglican (.'uinni union.'' This Committee made a report, and one of their recommen- dations was adopted by the Conference, the appointment namely of ^'a Central Consultative body," to be called into being at the option of His Grace, the Archbisiiop of Canterbnry. in his discretion the Archbishop has decided to create this bodv, and accordingly invited our Church througji onr Presiding iJishop to name two representatives, to sit under his presidency at Landicth. This the General Convention most wisely and judi- ciously declined to do. This non-concurrence with our Anglican Brethren is not occasioned by the remotest distrust of their wis- dom in making provision for their own relief, and especially the relief of their beloved Primate, but it is an expression of our own conviction, that we could not accept their generous courtesy in this nuitter, without placing ourselves in a most delicate position, where we could do no good, and might possibly, without intend- ing it, do some harm. For ourselves it may be frankly said, that it would be very perilous to organize the Anglican Communion tinder existing conditions whereby we, a branch of the Church, which is not allied to the State, woidd be yoked to an established Church, whose Episcopate represents first the civil power, and then the spiritual. And again it would be eqtially dangerous for us, whose past is but as yesterday, to associate otirselves in organic union wath a Church, which has roots reaching down to far off times, and which enjoys traditions, which it loves with almost as much devotion as it does the articles of the Faith. Seeing, then, we have no need of ^'a Central Consultative body,'' sitting at Lambeth annually in July under the presidency of the Archbishop of Canterbury, why should we excite the diocesp: of spkingfield. 21 distrust of our own peoi)le by allowing ourselves to be drawn into association with it, and at the same time hazard otir most de- lightful and cordial relations with otir :Mother Church, by placing ourselves in a most unsatisfactory position, where on almost every conceivable subject, which would be presented our opinion even, much less our advice, would be an impertinence. Thank God, notwithstanding the strenitous and persistent exertions, which were made by some to bring abottt a different result, the danger of taking most unwise and injudicious action was averted. We tliink it may be properly said, as our individual opinion, in view of what nuiy ])e attempted nine years hence, that a vohm- iary assembly of one order in the Church is not competent to or- ganize the Anglican C^ommunion for two obvious and unanswera- ble reasons; first, because it has no representative character; and second, because if it had, it Avould be partial, one-sided. Bishops only, no Presbyters, iio Laity. Such a body, so constituted, is not com])etent to act for the whole. It is worth Avhile to draw attention with all due respect to wdiat seems to have escaped their observation, by those, who favor the present scheme, whicli has in view slowly and gradually the organization of our Com- munion, that it is an iittempt to accomplish by moral force what could not be done directly at the present time by canonical legis- lation. 'Jlie moral power of the Lambeth Conference is very great, and consequently its suggestions even are very potential, and its recommendations carry with them almost the force of commands, when therefore the Lambeth Conference of 1897 proposes, as the first and leading item of its scheme of business, to organize the Anglican Communion, and some of our Bishops warmly endorse the measure, and throw themselves heartily into the effort to commit our Churdi to tjio plan, in sending representatives to this "Consultative Body," as a lirst step towards the consummation in view, ''the organization of the Anglican Communion," we ven- 22 BISHOP S ADDUESK. tnro to f'xpres^j onr cono-TatnlatioTis to er lOth. Few Bishops have done mor(^ literary work. His was the i)en of a ready writer, and he used it for the benefit of the Church. He came early into ])ul)lic notice in association with the late Bev. Dr. Francis L. Hawks by his labors in the field of American Chiu-ch Historv ;md he sustained his reputation to the end in the honorable po- sition, which was given him as the reward of merit, that of His- toriographer of the American Church. Bishop Perry was widely known abroad as well by his per- sonal visits, as by his writings. His Diocese was very large, be- yond the physical ability at least of one man, to adequately super- intend, and administer it, and the consciousness that he was un- equal to the task, while on the one hand the work was irrowino- 111 ^' and on the other his strength was failing under the agency of an insidious and fatal disease fretted and distressed him. He had a great burden to bear, and he endured the hardships of his lot nobly and well. BISHOP WINGFIELI). A third Bishop has been called away since our last Svnod, the Bt. Bev. Dr. Wingfield, Missionary Bishop of Northern 24 RISFIOP S ADDUESS. Californin. His K|)isc<)j)ate extended from December 2d, 1874^ tlie date of his consecration, to July 27tli, l.sOs, tliat of his death, a period of twentv-three years and nearly eiizhl months. The dear JJishop's experience was eminently sad. He be- came almost of necessity jit once involvcMl tinaiicially in scln»nl work, from which he con Id not extricate; himself. Thns he \vas held when Louisiana, and Mississip[)i, and Kaston snccessiyely called him, and was obli^i;(*eside the loss of ])ropertv, heavy j)ersonal afflictions overtook him, and the weight <•: arrows at length crushed him, so that his intellect i»aye way, and he was for a time under the cloud of mental iTicapacity. Ere the end came, however, his mind hai)pily emerged from tin; mist, and he sunk to rest knowing as he was known. Bishoj) Wingliehrs career was that of a man overwhelmed bv tin' waves of adversity. He was a strong and brave swimmer, i>ut the billows were mightier than mere human strength, and more persistent than the en- durance of henac courage. KEY. Dll. E. M. I'ECKE. One of our own Presbyters disappears fi-om our list, the Rev. Edward ^f. Pecke. His early ministry, covering a period of over twenty years, was active and nseful. Subsequently he became the victim of a sickness, which, while it did not inca- pacitate him from ordinary business, rendered it unsafe for him to engage in religious functions. He was liable, without warn- ing, to become nnconscious for a time in a fit of catalepsy. He bore his bitter affliction with the resignation of a true Christian. His great delight, his chief enjoyment during his last days was participation in the celebration of the Blessed Eucharist. The Pev. Mr. Pecke has not been present in the Diocese for many years, but he remained upon our list, as our attached friend. The associations of Grammar school and College, and Theological DIOCESi: OF SPRINGFIELD. 9 zo Seminaiy k(*pt us (dose together by the sacred bond of common memories, and beside and beyond all this, we iniderstood «nir IJrother a> jx'i'liaps oidy one other did, and he said he felt secure and liaj)|)y as a Presbyter of this Diocese. We hold his mem- ni'v in iiigh esteeTii. His hi>t days were pjissed peaeefullv in the holy secdusion of the Pi-iory Farm nr people in a sense real and true, and we feel in you an intei-e^t he yond that, wlii(di we have in all other < 'hnndimen in the world. Farewell. l\vi^(] our c(uuisel, grasp the Church Idea, see (dearly that the Church i< ( iod's Family, not man's ciub. Hold up this idea, this hlessed truth, to others, draw them by the sweet ])ersuasion of your life and example, and words to accept it, and come home. (iEOPCE F. SFVMOrJi, Jiishoj) of Springfield. ( 'airo, 111., Dec( mlx^r 7, \XUS. It AININUAU ADDRESS OF Tin: HlGliT HHVHKEND GEORGE F. SEYMOUR, S.T.D., LLD. Btsbop ot SprinGfiel&, TO THE TWHNTY-SECOND ANNUAL SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE, OEIGEIMBELR 6, 1899. 1 SPRINGFIELD. ILLINOIS: TALBOTT & HAMANN, PRINTERS, 1899. THE ADDRESS. INTRODUCTION: The Closing Decade of Centuries Interesting and Solemn. We face a condition of affairs in Church and State today, at the close of the nineteenth century, such as this world never wit- nessed before. We might bring back in review each century of the Christian era in succession, and in a few words sketch the character of its final decade, and we would see at a glance, that ours is differ- ent from them all, and more intensely interesting than any, which has preceded it. On the secular side, for example, the last years of the fifth century witnessed the downfall of the Western Empire, which had stood in name, as an earthly powder, for twelve centuries, and men were aghast at the present chaos, which confronted them,' and the terribly dark future, which was at their doors. Again, the end of the fifteenth century lifted the physical curtain, which had concealed the West, in the discovery of America; and the South in the discovery of the Cape of Good Hope, and our earth took to herself a new shape and form in the minds of men, and they were filled with expectation as to what the future had in store for them of good things to come. Once more, one hundred years ago the civilized world in Europe was still throbbing with the convulsions of revolution, which was fitly described as "the reign of terror," and the dashed hopes of lib- erty and equality in the old world, were scarcely as yet balanced by our infant Republic just launched, and embarking on its career in the new. s%? ( )n the ecclesiastical side, t(j pursue the subject further, the last decade of the third century oj^eiied the final act in the fearful drama of persecution, to which the Church was subjected, and the heart grew sick, and the head was faint amid the atrocities of the era of Diocletian. The Church ranc;^ out the elecenth century with the wild shout, "(iod wills it," and put the cross upon her soldiers, as she sent them forth with her benediction, to march to the first crusade. The fifteenth century closed with a hush and stillness, after nearly a hundred years of vain struggle, and varied effort on the part of the Church, to free herself from the corrui)tions and abuses, which the ambition and greed of man had fa. tenecl ui)on her. She had striven in the reforming councils, and by the efforts of her noblest sons, and in many ways besides, to cure the evils, which cursed her, but all in vain, and her cause seemed hopelesslv lost, when the very incarnation of sensuality and beastial sin sat in the Papal Chair, in the person of Alexander XT. in the nineties of the fiJU'enfh century. Men folded their hands in ai)parent despair, and bated their breath, as they beheld inicpiity occupying the highest j)laces of the Church. It was the awful calm, which forecast the storm, which convulsed Western Cliristendom iti the ^ixfvenfli centurv. Now at the end of the nineteenth century our eyes are greeted with strange sights, and our ears are filled with unaccustomed sounds, as we contemplate the condition of civil and political af- fairs, into which as a nation we have ntshed since our nineties began. We were a home people in 1890. we must be, God wills it, a home people with foreign possessions and colonies in 1900. Our flag floats over new acquisitions forced upon our acceptance in distant seas, and on both sides of the equator, and our mother tongue must consent to welcome oriental dialects, as factors in the language of her great household sheltered by the government of our Ignited States. The last decade of our departing century compels the recasting of our geographies, and the construction of n^w maps, and the ad- dition of many pages to our history. It is not our purpose to discuss our civil and political outlook. That is the province of the statesman and the politician, and into their sphere it is not judicious nor wise for us to intrude. We have glanced at this branch of our subject simply as a part of the picture, which the few past years, like a huge kaleidescope, have in the most astonishing way arranged and delineated for our wondering gaze, as the century is about to bid us good-bye. Transition from Civil and Political Conditions to Ecclesiastical in Geor8:c Washing^ton, the Churchman* The civil and the political conditions lead us as a preface does to the book, to consider in some aspects of its facts, and relations the ecclesiastical prospect which is before us. In ])assing from the State to the Church, it forms a graceful and appropriate transition, if we pause to remind ourselves, that on the 14th day of this present month, December, one hundred years ago. (ieorge Washington, the commander and chief of our colonial army, which brought (jur Republic to its birth, the first President of the United States, and the ''Father of his country," ceased to live on earth. His spirit passed to Paradise, we humbly trust and believe, in his beautiful home, Mt. Vernon, on the banks of the Potomac. Washington's spiritual birth was by baptism from the Church's font, and his body was consigned to the hallowed custody of the grave with the sol- emnities of the Church's service for the burial of the dead. The centennial of Washington's death is the last, of what may be called "our Revolutionary centennials," which began with the conmiemo- ration of the battle of Lexington, April 19. 1875, as the first. With a new century we shall begin a new series, and we fitly bid the first cluster, which centres around our Washington, farewell, as w^e gather in memory around his death bed, and listen to his parting words, and remember that he was "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen," and for us. it is a comfort and source of pride, that he was a ChiircJtman. Outlook for the Church. From Washington, the Churchman, we pass to dwell upon the outlook for the Church, as we take leave of the old century, and are about to begin the new. 6 The i)rosi)cct from many points of view is disheartening and perplexin^r, as it never was before. The world goes madly on its career ot nnf)elief. and misbelief and materialism, as it has done al- ways and everywhere. The world not onlv makes a lie, but be- heves m its .»wn lie, and it "wonders," as the Apocalvpse graphically expresses it, "after the beast;" but the amazing thing is. that by its tremendonsly mcreased power thnnigh the production and massing ot wealth. It mvades the domain of the Church, it claims a place for Itself m her sacred ground, it weakens manv of her highest dignita- ries, U makes many tremble and grow pale, anr! it coerces others into cowardly silence: but more distressing still, it so largelv inspires the Church with Its .spirit of fal.sehood, and eva.sion. and decdt, and treachery, that it succeeds in sending its apo.stles into her ministry an with a lie in the heart, confes.sed in sermons and essavs, and pub- lications and books, they take, and are permitted to take bv those, who have been entrusted for the time being with the custod'v of the C hurch's faitli and morals, vows and promises, which thev'do not mean to keej), and oaths, which they do not intend to observe. Un- truth more or less has always found its wav into the ("hurch, since iiypocrisy, which is another name for untruth, has always abounded; Init the appalling thing is. that untruth has hitherto alvvavs .sought to conceal it.self. and make others believe, if it did n/.t impose up<^n Itself, that it was truth, and not a lie. .\ow it .seems to be unblushing, it fatally contravenes, if it does not tlatlv denv the funda- mental verities of the Chiistian faith, and with this clislovaltv well kncnvn. it i. allowed to drape itself with the liverv of Christ's minis- ters, rile enemy is within the citadel of truth, becau.se the porters are untrustworthy, and have opened the gates for them to enter. The disease of untruthfulness is insidious, it .steals in upon one unawares, and gradually undermines and depraves character, with- out the suspicion, or at all events the full knowledge of its victim, that he is dying a moral and spiritual death. Its allies are so many and respectable, that they inspire their inthience, like malaria, into the soul from unexpected quarters, until the microbes and baccilli paralyze bishops, presbyters and laymen, and thev cannot even if they would, resist the bribes of gold, the praise of the crowd, the pride of appearing to be learned, and men, who are scholars up to date, and so broad that they are ready to adjust them.selves to every- body and everything, except the dogmatic faith of the Church, stated in her own formulas of belief. "Fixedness of interpretation" as to the few articles of the Creed, which concern the Persons of the Blessed Trinity, the incarnation, and man's relation to (jod, they refuse to accept, and practically regard as ever changing in their meaning the words, which en- shrine our belief in llim, "Who is the same yesterday, today, and forever." We gaze with surprise, we gaze with distress, we gaze with amazement at the state of things in the Church, Ten years ago we would not have believed it possible that men claiming to be respecta- ble, not to say religious, could bring themselves to sign declarations, which they d(> not accept, to make vows and promises, which they repudiate, and even take oaths, which they deliberately break, and more distressing still, that this perfidy is practiced with the consent, and a])parent ai)j)roval of parties, who have sworn that they will keep and guard the faith entrusted to them, as a most sacred and precioii«^ deposit. ' [ ( >ur distress, our horror is not caused bv anv fear for the safetv of the Church of Ciod. < iod forbid. It is aroused for the unhappy me;i, whose morality seems to be that of the liar and the perjurer, and the even more unhappy men, who connive at this wickedness, and sanction it with the imposition of hands in ordination and con- secration, yes. and indignation is added to our distress and horror, when we see the multitudes, who take occasion from this practical repudiation of faith and morals, to give up Church and Bible, and blaspheme Cod. No Fear for the Church's Safety, We have no fear, and never had and never shall have for the safety of the Church of the living God. All the infidels, who were ever born ; all the traitors who have ever cursed the Church by their presence, all the cowards and poltroons, who have ever swarmed upon the Church's battle-fields, and given comfort to her foes by playing into their hands with guarded words of encouragement and approval, or by prudent silence for their own safety's sake, all these multiplied a thousand fold, nay, all the devils in hell, who inspire this 8 wickedness, do not occasion us the slightest apprehension on ac- count of the Church. The Hving Christ is the head of the Hving Church, and we have His promise that ''the gates of hell shall not prevail against her." Who that looks at the cross, and the ai)parentl\ licipless Victim nailed to it, and then looks down ui)()n the seething mass of human beings swarming around it and beneath it, and considers the sequel as it presents itself in history in the glories of Christ, and the bloody doom of Jerusalem, can for a moment doubt the result of the con- flict between the Church and her foes? Xo. no, our fear is not for her, it is altogether and entirely for those, who betrav her, for those, who deny her, for those, who forsake her and tlee.'it is altogether and entirely for those, who love this present world and strive to unite it in unholy alliance with (iod, as though they could practically disprove our Lord's declaration, "Ye cannot serve (iod and .Mam- mon." These features in the Church's experience, as she is about to leave the nineteenth century, and enter upon the twentieth, are dark, exceedingly dark and discouraging, I)ut even these, we can already see, are lending themselves to TTis purpose. Who brings good out of evil, and will be overruled tc advance the Redeemer's Kingdom, and promote the glory of (iod. The Past Inspires Hope in the Failure of the Devices of Men. A glance l)ack will helj) us to understand our present condi- tions in their relation to the hope, which they insi)ire for the future. "The Retormation," as we usuall> call it. was a release from the grasp, the grip of the past, i he living Church in the West was practically identified with papalism and despotism, and inmioralitv. Men hated these, and thought that they were turning their back^ upon them when they broke away from the comnumion of the old historic Church. The one idea, the one impulse, which possessed them, was to be free from the evils, which oppressed them every- where, since Church and State were so wedded, religion and every- day life were so blended, that they were looked upon as' mutually acting in concert for the selfsame purpose, the enslavement of mankind. Hence tlie revolt, which carried so much of continental Europe :away from the jurisdiction of Rome. It was a mad plunge, it was a leap in the dark. The feeling was, "nothing can be worse than our present thraldom and suffering and shame," and so they left the ship and took to their own boat^. But thev must have more than a raft in order to navigate the great deep. They must find substitutes for the living Church, the Sacraments, and the Creed. The Jury Masts of the Reformers. These the reformers ingeniously supplied. For the living Church they gave their followers the Bible. For the sacraments they lifted up the sermon. And for the Creed thev devised the theory of the unlimited right of private judgment. These were the jury masts of the reformers' sailing craft. These w^ere their sources of reliance in place of the ancient supports. With this stock of i)rinciples in hand, they took a new departure, and set sail on their voyages of discovery. Three centuries and a half have passed, and we can measure their course, and see how well they have sailed, and with what re- sults. Their jury masts have been dismantled, their props have given w^ay, their stock of principles have been surrendered one by one, until the last, which is their all in all, is going, is well nigh gone. Private Judgement for Authority. Let us see how this has come to pass. From the outset there \yas a conflict between theory and practice in reference to authority in matters of faith. It was refreshing for many to proclaim liberty of conscience in the sphere of belief, but it w-as agony to allow its exercise in others, and hence we have the inconsistencies of the same men preaching freedom, and practicing persecution, even to death. Still the idea grew^ apace, that there was no divine author- ity over men to guide them and restrain them beyond and above their own consciences, until disintegration has multiplied sects by the hundreds, and has thrown off hundreds of thousands into the in- dividualism of deism, and agnosticism, and indifferentism, and nom- jjjgggj Biiifwrfliiimiii i 10 inal atheism, and now the absurd cure is proposed of an absolute dis- missal of all creeds from a new society, which is to embrace all re- lif^ions, and be .i,^athered around an ideal Christ, and be called "Catholic." and exhibit a nominal Christian unity, the unitv jf IJabel. Jt will be the same individualism and sectarianism, which now exists, with the difference that all. who consent to enter into this new alliance, must leave behind them their personality as stand- ing for anything, that is distinct, and their manhood as representing any i)rinciples, which are worth asserting. The bond of union will bo, it is claimed, good-feeling, and philanthropy. The unlimited riglit of private judgment will find its largest exercise in the silence of apathy, (jr the confusion of conflicting and contradictory opinions. This unity was manifest, when the mob in I^phesus cried aloud for the space of two hours with one voice, "great is Diana of the Kphesians," but in our modern Kphesus the cry will not be the same, but each for himself will have his own god or goddess, and the unity will ap])ear in the love with which these disciples of a new delusion will feel and show for each other. The unlimited right of private judgment as a working princi- ple proved a failure from the first. Luther and Carlstadt quarrelec^ and the sixteenth century ere it closed witnessed as bitter persecu- tions in Xcw England on a small scale, as were exhibited on a larger field on the Continent of Europe and Creat P.ritain. Still the prin- ciple was proclaimed, as it consoled those, who thought that they held it and believed it. and it sounded well in the ears of others. Meanwhile in practice the operation of this teaching was dis- integrating, and dividing, and subdividing Protestantism, until like a stream which i)arts into many heads, it has almost lost itself in the sands of negation and infidelity. This first jury-mast of the unlim- ited right of private judgment in the place of the Creed soon fell, and went overboard. The cry. 'T do not believe as men have believed universally, always and everywhere; I believe what I please, and as long as I please, and I change my belief as often as I please." This is no substitute for the Church's Oeed, "I believe in God the Eather Almighty," and as the believer goes on to recite the tew great truths, which follow, he advances with firm unfaltering step like a conquering army into the enemv's countrv of doubt, and misirivinc- and infidelity. 'T do not believe" is no substitute for 'T do b-..- 11 lieve." That jury mast has long since disappeared beneath the waste of waters. The Pulpit for the Altar. The second, the substitution of the pulpit for the altar, the ser- mon for sacraments, seemed at first to be a great success, and hold out the promise that it had come to stay. The newspaper, the mag- azine, the handy volume were not then born. The people were eager for information, they were hungry and thirsty for news, they were famishing for intellectual food. Hence the pulpit became a mighty power. It drew the masses around it, and held them for many years securely within the grasp of its influence. But gradu- ally rivals appeared, which contested with the pulpit its monopoly (^f po])ular interest. The occasional news leaflet, the periodical ap- pearing at ever lessening intervals until the timid daily was issued tentatively in great cities, and then came monthlies, and weeklies; and books of smaller dimensions than folios and quartos were printed. The sermon ceased to be the one source of information. Its domination was weakened, and the time came when the empty churches gave unmistakable evidence of the decadence of its power. Preaching as a substitute for sacraments is a failure. The mod- ern sermon is a parody of the old. It seeks to sustain itself by the help of science, and literature, and politics and novels and musi;. It knows little now of a crucified Redeemer, of repentence and faith, and the lilessed Spirit and His work in the human soul. Men claim to have grown tired of the old story, and the modern preacher must cater to their taste with sensationalism ever varying, grotesque and novel, and supplying amusement for the crow'd. Notwithstanding every concession, and the surrender of the Gospel message, and the religious discourse to the demands of secularism, the pulpit has suf- fered, as might have been anticipated, ignominous defeat on every field, where it has contested supremacy with an earthly competitor. "The preacher," as he was called, since that title described his vo- cation, and the limits of his sphere, could not be as a rule an ex- pert astronomer, or chemist, or botanist, or physician, or architect, or merchant or mechanic, or possessed of technical knowledge of any avocation except his own, and hence he could not hope to equal, 12 much less surpass the commonplace professor of any science or art or craft. If men wished to study Shakespeare, or become acquainted with navigation, or learn to be an engineer, they would not sit be- neath the pulpit to receive their instruction, they would go to the college or the shop, or read the pages of a scientific, or literary mag- azine. The result of all these efforts to rehabilitate the sermon with garments borrowed from the world has proved disastrous to preacher and pulpit alike, it has depraved the one, and degraded the other. Preacher is not an altogether satisfactory title, and sermon is a synonym for what is tedious and uninteresting. The second jury mast, the sermon in place of the sacraments; the pulpit in place of the altar has ceased to carry sail, and is well nigh useless. Preaching has its i)lace, and a large plac« it is in the Church's work, but it is not all, it is not the end, the consumma- tion, so that the pulpit as its symbol and object lesson shall sur- mount all, and the preacher's head and open mouth shall be the apex, th^ ultimatum in the place of public worship, supplanting the altar and our divine Master showing forth and pleading his death for our sins, until He come. Yes, the second jury mast has gone, and on such terms deserves to go, as a substitute for the Redeem- er's Cross and Him nailed to it a sacrifice for man. The Bible for the Living Church. The third device to supply God's arrangement with man's in- vention was the cleverest of all, since it simply reversed relations. It took the written word of God, the Bible, from the hands of the liv- ing Church, "its witness and keeper," and placed it beneath her feet as her foundation. It put the Holy Scriptures first, and the Church afterwards. It gradually sunk the Church out of her place, and de- graded her from being a divine familij with God the Father over her, and God the Son her Bridegroom, and God the Holy Ghost her life, it degraded her into being a mere voluntary human society, resting for its support upon what men thought her to be, as they read and understood the Scriptures, and they accepted as accurately expressing their conception of their relation to the written Word of God, the proposition, "the Bible and the Bible only is the religion of Protestants." This was a clever i)hrase to catch the multitude, and it served well to enlist popularity. la Men did not stop to look beneath the surface, and see its ab- surdity as a statement of fact, nor to challenge its meaning, as the expression of a principle. They simply adopted it as a convenient phrase to serve as a motto or a party cry. As a statement of fact it could not be true, since the Bible cannot possibly be pressed into service on any terms, as the synonvm of re- ligion. The Bible is a "divine library," the accumulation of ages. It is a gift from God to His Church, and she must in the very na- ture of things, as the recipient, precede the gift. The first believers are not said to have continued steadfastly in the r.ible, but, "in the Apostle's doctrine and fellowship, and in the l)reaking of bread, and in prayers." The Bible was not a completed book, and did not be- come such until a century had elapsed, and the Church had grown and spread into many lands. The Bible is not a book by it- self, like a play or a poem or a novel, which implies nothing else ex- cept a reader. The liil)k\ if it be a true book, must have a com- panion, to hold it and keep it, and make it vocal with the voice, and significant through human action in services and sacraments. The Bible without the Church is like a ship without water, or like a chart without a channel, or shore or navigator. The P>ible without the living Church is an enigma, it is dead, and condemns itself, since it presupposes a divine family with (iod for its father, and a brother- hood in Christ, through the life giving power of the Holy Ghost. And once more, "the liible and the Bible only" could not be the religion of Protestants, if they were to have any religion in common, since without authority to interpret, every man would have his own opinion as the supreme rule of his sj)iritual life, and the Bible would become the roof which sheltered a second Bable, and so it has proved. Such is the exhibition which Protestantism presents to-day, and congeries of sects warring with each other. But another grief has come. The Bible itself is assailed, and the third jury mast, the Bible in the place of the Living Church is threatened, and can no longer serve to carry sail. Higher criticism is trying to do its destructive work, and its blows aimed at the divine authenticity and integrity of the Bible must soon drive those, who have dismissed the Living Church in favor of "the Bible, and the Bible only" to hopelessness and despair. Their third jurii-rnast 14 is tottering, it is shattered, it is doomed to be a failure as a reliance by which to sail. Higher criticism, which i? often another name for shal- low criticism and presiurrption, and the spirit of the age are doing their best to discount Holy Scripture, and bring it into disrepute, and the result is proving disastrous to those, who have been sailing in their own boats with one jury-mast left to catch the breeze, and give them motion, and when this has fallen from the false position in which they placed it, they must be left without resource, with- out mast or sail, or rudder in the midst of the waste of waters, on the bosom of the great deep. Man's extremity is God's oppor- tunity, and the hopelessness of our beloved l)rethren's forlorn con- dition, without their substitutes of the unlimited right of private judgment in the sphere of God's revelation for the Creed; of preach- ing in the place of the Sacraments; and the JJible in the place of the Living Church, must drive them back to the position of the first believers, to seek shelter under Apostolic government in its doc- trine, and fellowship and breaking of bread and of prayers." Our Church's Position Precisely that of the Pentecostal Believers* We. our Church, stands in precisely that position. We have the Apostolic government, we accept the Apostolic doctrine or teach- ing, which is the Creed of Christendom. We are in official asso- ciation or fellowship with the Apostles, as our episcopate is in suc- cession from them. We continue in the Sacraments, and in their liturgy. \W are the Living Church, whose life is in Christ our •divine Head. We have the Creed and the Sacraments. We never left the ship, we never had jury masts, we never needed them. We set ourselves free from the corruptions of doctrine, and the im- morality of mediaevalism, we kept the polity, the faith, the means of grace, in a word the life of the Body of Christ, and we continue, as we have ever been, "the witnesses and keeper" of God's most holy written word. Our relation to the Bible is fundamentally dif- ferent from that of our Brethren, who went out from us in the days of Luther, and Calvin and others. They rest upon the Scriptures ^.s their foundation, their all in all of religion. If such a thing were possible, which it is not, that th^ Bible were utterly discredited, we would stand in our place unshaken, as the Body of Christ upheld by the witness of history. We do not rest upon the Bible as our foun- 15 •daiion. The Apostles and Prophets are our foundation and our corner-stone is Christ. The Bible is in our hands as its witness and keeper, and the so-called higher critic must deal with us after he has sought to sap and mine God's W^ord written, and confronts us, seeking admission to the ministry, with the declaration, signed, with his own hand, "I do believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be the Word of God." The Book of Comn.on Prayer stands over against these higher critics, and throws upon them the search-light of its every page, and reveals them to others as the)' do not, we charitably hope, see themselves. We have no fear for our- selves nor the safety of the Church in the midst of all this turmoil, and misgiving and doubt. "God is our hope and strength, a very present help in trouble, therefore will we not fear, though the earth be moved, and though the hills be carried into the midst of the sea; though the waters thereof rage and swell, and though the mountains shake at the tempest of the same. The rivers of the flood thereof shall make glad the City of (jod, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most Highest. God is in the midst of her, therefore shall she not be re- moved: God shall help her, and that right early." — (Psalm 46: 1-5.) The Assaults of Infidelity Overruled by God for Ultimate Good* It was necessary, at all events it has come to pass that in the or- dering of God's Providence the chief assaults of infidelity in the present day have been aimed at the Bible, and our Brethren, who have naught behind them or over them but their invention of an in- visible Church are well nigh defenceless, and wdien they recognize, as sooner or later they must, their helplessness with their last jury mast tottering, and apparently destined to fall, they will be forced to return to the old ship, and seek refuge on her deck, secure in the fact, that she has survived the storms of nineteen centuries, and is as strong and sea-worthy as ever. This hope for their coming to us in large numbers brightens our future, for it assures us that our God is w^ith us, since He bringeth good out of evil, and no greater good could be promised than the absorption of sectarianism in the Catholic Church. To a considerable extent this must take place. • Hindrances to Immediate Success* The hindrances to a more abundant success are chiefly the anchors of such religious systems in endowment of money, and ma- 16 terial wealth, invested in churches, and schools, and colleges! These, like roots embedded deeply in the soil of earth, must hold many, whose convictions are not sufficiently strong to compel them to break away from every worldly consideration at the bidding of conscience and the call of duty. Another hindrance is the weakness of our own l>rethren. who seem afraid to speak the truth of love. Who imagine that thuth will so qualify and dilute love that men will not heed their message, or understand their status and conduct, unless thev blow hot and cold, affirm and deny the same proposition, make all |)ositivc teaching a matter of indifYerence, and so explain away and remove every in- ducement which is calculated to draw men to the Catholic fold. Still, notwithstanding all the hindrances and drawbacks, we dis- cern a bright future for the Church, if her sons will only be staunch and steadfast and true. This tyranny of untruthfulness, and pusil- lanimity and materialism must receive a check. Respectable people will not endure it. It cannot be that the laity, who have eyes to see, and ears to hear, and minds to understand, will permit l)ishops to ordain or consecrate, and men to be ordained and consecrated, when the candidates come to make their vows, and promises, and take their oaths, with their moral sense so blunted, that they seem unable to distinguish between truth and falsehood, and are "color blind." as to theological statements, as the Bishops, who thus ordain and consecrate urge as an ex- cuse for their action. Would railroad officials be allowed to en- trust their trains to engineers, who they knew were color blind, and could not read signals? Xay worse still, would they be permit- ted to insult the public with the offensive avowal that they gave em- ployment to the engineers, when they knew that they were color blind but appointed them because they were popular? It cannot he that the great mass of respectable people within, and we may add without the Church, will remain cptiescent. when such an in- sult to the majesty of truth is oflFered by those, who are sworn to be its defenders. God beholds such transactions, and He inspires men, the conmion sense of mankind to reprobate and abominate them. It may take a long time for this innate apprehension of right and truth to find expression, but gradually it comes to the surface, and gives its verdict, and its verdict stands. It is an echo of the 17 voice of God. Yes. the outcome of the present anomia under God is bright with promise for the triumph of truth and righteous- ness and love; and our Church holding, as she does, the treasures of polity and faith, and sacraments and worship, and God's Word written, is the blessed hostess to receive and welcome all, who shall seek her shelter for peace, and rest, and salvation. This discussion has been long, but, I brethren of the Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Springfield, we have deemed it neces- sary thus to take you into our confidence, in order that we might draw you around us. to helj) us fight the good fight, that we may finish our course, and keep the Faith. The times are better than they were. The light is breaking upon us from above. The mis- guided men. who seem to have been acting upon the principle, that the end justified the means in seeking immediate influence and po- sition at the price of truth, and honor, are becoming largely discred- ited. It is their misfortune, that the Book of Common Prayer is in everybody's hands, and everybody can read it. and apply it as a test to measure and try their integrity. The end is near. When a man takes (iod's name in vain, he makes (iod his antagonist, and it is a lost battle, to fight against God. The day is speedily coming, when truth and righteousness will so assert themselves, that it will ])e a shame to remember some of the transactions of the past decade. I brethren. I count upon you to help us in our work and labor of love. And to this end 1 call upon you to give first your- selves to the Lord in consecrated lives of obedience and duty, and next to add to your self devotion the offering of your means, to strengthen and enlarge our work. Missionary Work Demands Our Increased Efforts. Never have we had more calls to plant the Church in new fields, than are now^ ringing in our ears. Never have we seen more reason tor strengthening work already begun, but languishing for lack of ecouragement. than now. Our offerings for missions should be doubled as soon as practicable. We have one General Missionary in the field, in the Southern half of our great Diocese, and he, by his arduous and unremitting labors, and the success with which God has blessed his imselfish toil, not only justifies the wisdom of 18 his appointment, but suggests the urgent need of another to act as an evangeHst in the northern half. ( )ur missionaries need more generous support. We piead for them and for their famihes. If every one, who now wins our love and prayers by contributing to our Diocesan Mission I^^md. would increase his offering ten per cent., and would induce some friend, not nc^w cotributing, to be- come a giver, we would have the round sum of two thousand dol- lars, instead of fifteen hundred, as at present. Can this be done? We think it can, and we hope that it may be done. We must have our share in mission work abroad in our new acquisitions. We have our share, and it is a glorious record for Illinois, and for Springfield, we have our share in the wars, which have brought us new possessions, and we the soldiers of Christ must not be behind our dear brothers of the earthly arnn , in our zeal and sacrifices in the cause of the Prince of Peace. Because we need much at home, we must not forget that we have obligations resting upon us to help the cause of missions abroad. The outlook may strain our eyes to sec so far as Porto Rico, the Phillipines, Hawaii, and Samoa, but we, as colonies, were practically farther away, when our mother country at the begin- ning of the last century sent her missionaries to befriend and help us. Let us do our part in every good work, which is given the Church to do. Our Next General Convention. It may help to obviate a practical difficulty to draw attention now to a matter, which may embarrass our Diocese in securing representation at our next General Convention, which is appointed to meet in San Francisco in October, 1901. The place is distant, and the cost of travel, and maintenance for a month must be considerable. We n^ade provision in drafting the canons for raising a fund to assist the clerical deputies in meet- ing this expense. We hoped that the accumulations of three offer- ings, made in three successive years for the purpose, would mate- rially lighten, if it did not entirely remove the burden. We fear that this matter has been neglected, and we call attention to it now, 19 in order that we may find clergy, who will, with such aid, be willing to represent us in distant San Francisco in the autumn of 1901. Bishop Hale. Death has passed over our body of Clergy during the year, but the shadow seemed to rest for a space upon one of our Chief Pas- tors, the Bishop of Cairo. At one time we feared that he would be taken from us, but prompt and energetic measures raised him up, and inspired the hope, that his useful and honorable career was not closed on earth. Acting under the best medical advice our dear Brother has sought restoration to health and strength in protracted sojourn abroad, and the result so far is encouraging. He seems to be gaining gradually, and the slowness of recovery is a token for good, as it implies that the improvement is sure and steady. It is a grief to our Bishop to be away. He yearns to be among us, and at work. Let us not cease to pray that his heart's desire may be gratified. We must not close without reminding ourselves of the chief Pastors of Christ's Flock, who have left us since our last Synod. Bishop Williams* The first called was our venerable presiding Bishop of Con- necticut, the Rt. Rev. Dr. John Williams. He was upward of eighty- one years of age, and had served the Church in the office of Bishop for more than forty-seven years. When New York w^as seeking a "Provisional Bishop" in 1850, the apprehension felt in Connecticut, that the brilliant and scholarly young Dr. Williams might be the choice of the Empire Diocese, is said to have hastened action in the Sister Diocese, so as to secure the prize. The reputation, which Bishop Williams had thus acquird, wdien he was only thirty-four years old, went on increasing until he was recognized at home and abroad as one of our most eminent prelates, and distinguished scholars. It may be presumed that a Hfe of Bishop Williams of Con- necticut, will be published ere long. 20 Bishop Pierce. Bishop Pierce of Arkansas deceased on the 5th of September, while on a visitation at Fayetteville in his Diocese. He was a man of nnusnal abihty and learning. His talents were versatile. He was a theologian, and a close reasoner, an excellent preacher, and a poet. Perhaps we might have wished, either that he had been twenty years yonnger, when he was sent into his vast missionary field, or that his lot, when over fifty years of age. had been cast in a less ardnons sphere of physical hardship and toil. ( )nr memories of the Bishop are most pleasant. We monrn his death. Bishop Nccly. One more we have to name, onr dear Brother of Maine, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Henry A. Neely. We knew him well, and loved him. for he was a man of nnnsnal worth. There are men, whose intellect overshadows all; and then there are men not deficient in mental power, but whose moral excellence and spiritual gifts so shine, that they always go in assoication with them as sweet comi)anions. This seemed to me to be true of dear good Bishop Xeely. He was guileless, and pure and true. It seemed fitting that one so saiiUly should be called away from earth on the eve of All Saints. He fell asleep on the 31st day of October of the present year. The year will soon close, and the century will soon end. It is a very solemn experience to look at once at the great clock, whose hours are months, and see the hand at twelve, and then to look up at a greater clock, whose hours are years, and see the hand draw- ing nigh to the hundredth, and hear the bell toll, which strikes but once in a century. God bless vou all. F'arewell. AININUAU ADDRESS I .i Tin; RKiiiT ni;vt:i IHK TWHNTY-TIIINI) ANNUAL SYNOD Ol- Till-; DIOCHSF. nr.cr.MBiiR 5. 1000. I X DEJ 'KX DEX( 'E, lO W .V : PRESS or E. W. RAYMOND. THE BISHOP'S ANNUAL ADDRESS. Dear Brethren of the Clergu and Dfitj/ of the Diocese of We meet on the eve of a new year, that sounds commonplace, we can say it at every recurrin*,^ annual Synod on the first Tuesday in December, but we meet to day on the eve of a nen) cenfnrf/, that has never been said before in any Church assembly on the soil of Illi- nois. Who were here to utter those words in December, 18{)()*? What was our State when the century now about to close be<4-an'? A wilderness, a part of a vast territory, described, but scarcely defined by the title ''North- west/' Its frin<^e of white settlements was east of our boundaries, and when the century was ten years old, the Governor of the Territory tiied his haVntation, where he concluded his treaty with the Indians, at Vincennes, in our sister state of Indiana. Had these words been uttered by an adventurous missionary Bishop, like Boniface on the shores of the Baltic, who would have been here to listen to them, save men as savag-e as the wild Frisians, who mur- dered him? Such a salutation, ''we g-reet you today on the eve of a new century," has never been uttered or heard be- fore within the limits of our State. It will not be heard again until a hundred years have passed. Who 2 bishop's address. will be here then to <^ether, as ''meml)ers of Christ, the children of God, and inheritors of the kingdom of Heaven/^ namely, 7yieo/()(/f/. Here we are at home, as far as it is possible to be in this world of chan<^e and chance, since here alone, while all else chan.i^es, there is no change, save that we have come in the place of our fatliers. Is it not marvellous, and is it not a blessed fact? Lf)ok around you. Brethren, on the surface, this is a new world without our dwellings and within. Look back on the maps, the books, the newspapers, the pictures, the cities, the streets, the shops, the factories, tlie farms, as they were in 18()(), look within and see the structure of the houses, the furniture, the utensils for heating, cc)i>king, lighting. Survey the elegancies and conveniences of their homes as our ancestors esteemed them a hundred years ago, and see how all has clianged, save man himself in the essentials of his being, and one thing outside of man, which brings God to him as a Creator, Savicmr and Sanctitler, the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. Is it not a blessed fact full of the most intense satisfacti(m, that while all else has changed, the Church is the same, that she was a hundred years ago, a thous- and, nineteen hundred? There is no change in the es- sentials of the Church in polity, faith, sacraments, prayers, because in these she meets the changeless things in man, the essential needs of body, mind and spirit, the cravings of the sinner for pardon, of the dy- inir for resurrecti(m, and the wanderer for home. There is no change in the warp and woof of humanity, there cannot be, and there is no change in the divine DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 5 elements of the Church of (xod, which comes from Heaven in the approaches of iniinite love, to meet the changeless cravings of man on earth. All else has changed since 1800, even religion out- side of the Church is diit'erent from what it was, and has surged u}) against the Church, and has sent the waves of its mutations and fluctuations within, her sacred precincts, in J^ishops, Priests and Deacons and laymen who have caught the contagion, the spirit of the age, and not being sufficiently rooted and gnmnded on the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ l)eing the head corner stone, have thought that they could adapt the Church to the times,and construct ''a flexible Christianity," which would receiv^e the im- primatur of the best elements of society. Alas! how futile such ett'orts are as regards the changeless Church, our eternal home built upon the ''Rock of Ages." They remind erne of the billows of the sea, rising and dashing themselves against the giant's causeway. They spend their force in the roar of concussicm, and the boiling foam, and the dying groans, and moans, and murmurs of wasted strength, as the waves recede and lose themselves in the caves and caverns of the mighty rampart. Ephemeral bodies drawn together by human leaders, and resting upon their individual opin- ions, as platforms, may, indeed y/v //.s^ change their '"Con- fessi(ms of Faith,'' or creeds as they inaccurately call them, from time to time, but the Church of God, which, with Jesus Christ as her head, is the expression, the revelation, the practical approach of God in time and on earth to man with infinite love and salvati(m, cannot change, any more than God can change. Underneath her, our spiritual home, are ''the everlasting arms." God is "the same yesterday, today and forever", and (i BISHOP s addkp:ss. lie is the Host, Who presides, and exercises divine hos- pitality as the Father, theSon,an Ithe Holy Ghost, ''with Whom is no variableness neither shadow of tnrnin<^/' Yes, I^rethren, there are three chdny^'/tss thin^^'s in this world of chan.i;'e, man in the essentials of his bein.!;*, and the home, which shelters him on earth, and the (Jhnrch of (jrod, which spans the chasm between time an I eternity, an I is his Father's house in heaven. We stan 1 for these tJiree thin'jx to day precisely as our Fathers did a hun.lred years a<.n>. We are men as they . were. There has been no chan«^e in our bodies and minds auil spirits. ( )ur ])oJies are the same as theirs were. The pliysician of to day tin. Is heart and lun.i^s and liver just where his [)redecessor always found them in the a<^es past. Anil food and raiment and sleep sus- tain and comfort and refresh us, as they have the ji^en- erations, which are <^one. Onr homes are the same in parents and cliildren, in the lullaby of infancy, and the pathos of last farewells. • And our Church, which answers the disa[)pointin<^' suijfirestions of earthlv homes with eternal realties, is the same. It must be in the very nature of thin<^s. It is the terminus <((! (/inm of a chan<4'eless bein<^ in the deei)est depths of his ])ersonality. Through the chan*j^eless earthly home, which is the reflection in time of the eternal, he [)asses to the font and the altar an:l becomes the child of (xod under the shelter of a roof, which spans the <^ulf between this present world and the next. It is well to master this lesson of the })ermanency of the Church in its relation to ourselves, and our homes, as our surest safeg'uard a<^ainst the perils of this hour, when men are crying", * 'Christ is here and Christ is DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 7 there," and shcmting- for a religion up to date, and revision of creeds. Yes, it is wise to grasp the truth clearly, and hold it firmly that the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church must be changeless, or else she canm^t be the Church at all. Since if she changes, her office is g"one. She becomes worse than useless, she is an im])osition and a fraud. The deepest depth of our humanity is onr spiritual and moral sense, the seat of (^ur conscience, the home of our affections, an 1 the arena of our passi(ms. Even the words, which talk of these sul)jects are permanent words, ex})ressions, which arecommcm to all languages, forms of speech, which need no translation, since the confusion of Babel did not get as far as the heart and soul, it reached the lips and stopped, and left the de]iths untouched. When these depths are uncovered all men are brothers, and the language which gives ex- l)ression to their emotion is universal. Relig'ion is the deepest depth of all, and is the furthest removed from chan<^e and chance, and all that is superficial, uncertain and evanescent. To embody religdon in a voluntary asso- ciation, like a club or a g"uild, which one may join and leave at ])leasure, and label it a church, and present it to the world, as divine in origin and character, is to betray an ignorance of human nature and its needs so prof(mnd as to excite amazement. Surely the experi- ences of this final month of the century, when we are forced to contemplate the colossal and almost universal changes of a hundred years, and see ^//;'^^ things which have not changed and which cannot change, and which are related to each other in the economy of divine Provi- dence, surely we are taught with an emphasis, which we cannot easily forget, that the Church of God changes not, because it cannot change, and continue BISHOP S ADDRESS. to be flu church of (iaiJ, When it chaii'j^'es it drops out of its rekitionshi[) to (xtnl, and becomes the ('hurdi of M((ti. a thin<4' of earth, it forsakes the companionship of what is permanent in man, and home, and becomes a mere lyceum, or hospital, or charital)le club, a volun- tary association, with no dee[)er root of permanency than the capricious human will. The dee[)est depth of man in body, mini and spirit is })ermanent. The mummy which walked in Thebes three thousand years a<4'o exhibits to the sur<^feon of today the same physical structure in outline and detail, which we present. The philosophy of mind rests upon tile same foundation of faculties in the })rocesses of thou;4"ht in the earliest aj^^es, as underlies mental oper- ations now. And the si)irit in man, which is the deep- est de])th of all, rises to the surface in manifestations, which echo the voice of (xod in condemnini;- sin and up- holding* ri<4'hteousness, as the universal verdict of every generation. The earthly home as ma'S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 11 Do we iii-an that they shall chan)L,^e in the future, that the year 20 )1 shall come and find them «,^one, perished from the earth? Well, it may be said they cannot per- ish, for they are [>ermanent. This is true. (xod's Church as a whole cannot he destroyed, but portions of it may la[)se, and become luke-warm or even dead, and then man suffers and the home is threatened. The li<4-ht of (xod's Si)irit is the mystery of loveliness, which makes the human face divine, and the saintlv life in i)arents and children is the radiance of home, and the source of (io Ts Spirit in time and the channels of ;^race are in the ('hurch, the Body of Christ. We are the representatives of the Church in her several orders and estates. We are her <,ruanlians. We hold «4:ifts, which we are commanded to use, and im[)art to others now livin<^^ and hand on to those who will come after us. This brin<^^s us to the one subject which, circum- stances over which we had no ccmtrol constrain us to consider amid the solemnities of the century's passing- bell. Let us drop down upon cmr subject at once and in the most practical way. We are a little flock in the midst of millions. We are scattered, if not over hills and dales, still over prairies. AV^e have no great centres of populati(m, no rich storehouses of ])rovisi(ms, nor treasure cities of gold and silver. Our conditions are very hard in striving to do the work given into our hands to do. We are in the midst of ig-norance as to our just claims and real character, rather than of intelligent o])p()sition, and of apathy and unbelief, rather than of antagonism. Again, our numbers do not increase, for the reason that our children, born in our house, and reared un ler our roof- tree, leave us, and go elsewhere, to live and flourish and die. Our rural charms, and the restful quiet of our little cities and hamlets, cannot match and l)revail against the roar and rush of New York and Chicago, and the romance of the mountains, and the splendid ])nmiise of undeveloped resources, and mines anil virgin soil. Thus we sow and cultivate, and others gather in our fruits of increase, and hence we have the burden of discouragement to bear. Besides all this*, those whom Providence designed to heli> us to do our work, do not understand our posi- tion, and the task which we have l)efore us, and our special needs, growing out of such circumstances as we have named. It seems extremely difticult to win our Brethren in the East, w^here capital is massed, to understand our embarrassment, and to appreciate our self denial, and devotion to principle and duty. They do not grasp our situation, and perhaps it would be un- fair to say that they do not care to do so, Vmt it is certain that, be the cause what it may, they do not, as a rule sympathize with (mr difficulties and manifold trials. It is natural for the mighty to patronize, if they do not des- pise and condemn the w^eak. It has always been so. (xoliath disdained David, the Persians ridiculed the Greeks, the Samnites, and the Carthagenians sneered at ''the she-wolf's litter", as they contemptuously called the Romans, and to come nearer home, and enjoy the advantage of a personal application, our Eastern Breth- ren in the great cities, and on the Atlantic seaboard, were the subjects of similar treatment from our com- mon British ancestors, which they are meting out to us to day. 1 1 12 BISHOP'S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 13 Our strugf Managers are not encouraLnn^'*. Look at these facts. The Board of Managers deceive themselves, they certainly have deceived many, with the DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 17 impression that they have receded from their action of withdrawing twenty per cent, of all missionary appropri- ations to Dioceses in annual reduction for live years, until they have taken all away. This is a mistake. They simply rescinded so much of their action, as was of no elfect,since it could not operate until they were out of office by limit- ation, and they kept alive the action for the current year until October, 1901, while they remain in office. They continue the policy, which they confess was a mistake, as long as they can, and seem pleased that there are simple, good natured souls, who commend them for their magnanimity. When a man sins up to the moment of his death, and insists that he will, he scarcely deserves the credit of being accounted a penitent. The acting presiding officer of the Board of Man- agers in our recent Missionary Council in Louisville ex- hibited in a remarkable manner the temper and spirit of the Body, which he so ably and adequately repre- sents. His eminent ability and unique capacity for ruling others, anil subjecting them to his masterful will, have led him bv the continuous exercise of these great gifts to forget that others have rights as well as himself, and to employ methods, for our sake as he claimed, out of tender regard for us, to suppress us en- tirely on the floor in debate, and in the Church papers. There are scmie men so great and grand and good that the world concedes them pre-eminent privileges, almost infallibility, and on this ground we forgive him. On the other hand let us emphasize the fact that money is deliberately wasted to an amount of hundreds of dollar.^ in sending a missionary Bishop from Sacramento to Porto Rico across the continent, when there is a mis- sionary Bishop at Orlando, in southern Florida, within 18 BISHOP'S ADDRESS. a few hours sail of our West Indian islands. It will consume more mcmey to ])ay the expenses of our Brother of Sacramento in travel from his C'alifornia home to Key West and hack a<,^ain, than is saved hy takin<,r the l)read from the mouths of our poor mission- aries and their families in Sprin^^^Hehl". We claim that this is erne/ eronointj. We are in the hands of master- ful men, who must and will rule if thev can l)y the arts and craft, it is scarcely the wisdcmi, of statesmanship. Brethren, we are contendin<^^ for our missionaries, and not for ours (mly hut for the missicmaries of all rural Dioceses, and we simply wish to show y(m, that if we hope for fair dealin^^^ and justice, we must make ourselves heard and felt, and we must learn to take hetter care of ourselves than we have hitherto done. We are dealin<^^ with our Ilreflweif it is true, but so were our Fathers in 177() dealin<^'- with their Ilrethn^n. f^ritain required absolute submissicm, and abject de- ference, so do the leadin*^- spirits of orishop of all embarassment. It was a a <,^reat shock to us, when we learned within a month that he w^as dead. Tlie Rt. Uev. Dr. Richard 11. Wilmer followed his Coadjutor in the followin<^ month, June of the present year, l^isho}) Wihner was a man of stron<^ character and im[)ressed his ])ers(mality ui)on all who met him. lie was the only Bishop ccmsecrated (hn'in<^ the temporary separaticm of our Southern Dioceses from the North. The act took i)lace in 18()2, and (m the return of })eace in ISr)."), it hap[)ened that we were called upon in Xew York City to witness his oath of fidelity to the Church of the United States. The Bishop \vas a sturdy Southerner, and won the admiration of all V)y his fear- less devoti(m to the cause, and in association with this fact, we may mention an amusin<^ incident, w^hich oc- curre'l on the occasi(m of the cmly visit, w^hich we ever had the hcmor to pay him at his home in Sprin<4' Hill, near Mobile. It was the early mornini»' when w^e called, and the Bishop, then over ei<4-hty, presented himself in the reception room in a .v/7/ hhie robe. After mutual salutations we remarked, *\lear Bishop, we crave your forgiveness, but we cannot resist the temptaticm of saying that of all men in the wn)rld you are the last man we ever expected to see as a 'Boy in blue.' " The Bishop rejoined, ''that takes my breath away, I cannot answer it.'' We t^rieve with Alabama in the loss of her great Bishop. l)I(^('l':SK i)l-^ Sl'KlN<;i-'IF,l.l). 2.") We come now to conclude the list of obituary no- tices. We need not say many words here among you of our dear Presbyter, the Rev. Dr. David Walker Dresser. You all knew him. He was here to greet us when we came in the summer of 1878, and w^e fondly hoped, as he was younger than we, that he w^ould be our companicm to the end. (xod has willed otherwise, and we bow our head in humble submissi(m and resig- nation. We are indebted to the Rev. Dr. Dresser for many interesting and valuable papers on the history of the Church in Illinois. We should be glad to have these l)apers gathered into a volume and published with a hrief personal memoir, and illustrated with a likeness of the doctor, and pictures of the Churches, w^hich he has served as Rector. We are sure such a volume would be largely bought, and eagerly read, and tender- ly preserved by his friends in the Diocese and without. Dear Brethren, with the memory of the Rev. Dr. David Walker Dresser fresh in our minds as a holy in- fluence, w^e bid y(m farewell. Bishop's Address. Dear Brethren of the Clergy and Laity : Our Annual Synod tells the story of our age, as a Diocese, and if we are wise that story will make us pause and consider whether we have brought with us to the present hour results worthy of ourselves and of our labors. The answer to this question in detail would require a longer statement and a more exhaustive accounting than we are now prepared to give. But we may remark, as a con- solation, Avhen we confess that we have not done as much as we might and ought to have done, that there are two sides to our balance sheet, and that Avhile the gain does not appear so very large, still, on the other hand, our comparatively small gain is a gain, after deducting continuous and very heavy losses. Had there been no drawbacks, incessant drawbacks, our gains would have been very large and creditable in the showing and for pub- lication; as it is, they fall under the shadow of discouraging losses, repeated year by year with distressing regularity. Still, notwithstanding all that has been and is against us, we have gained. We are stronger than we were a year ago. We are firmer on our feet. We have held our own against all odds, and are advancing, and we, as your Bishop, having the whole field in view, congratulate you on the net result. AVe have reason to thank you one and all for what you have done, and the gra- cious spirit with which you have labored and supported us in our efforts to promote the best interests of our beloved Diocese. Let us linger a moment longer upon the date, the notation of the year, in its relation to the sovereignty of the Head of the Church, Jesus Christ, over the civilized world. bishop's address. For what does 1901 or 1902 stand? For the age of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Were He on the earth, as once He was, lie would be 1901 years oUl. The date then centers in Christ, and is known as '\lniio DoDiini/' the Year of Our Lord, the wide workl over. There is nothing like this fact in human experience. ^lo- hamnied has fixed his critical year, as an epoch upon his own subjects, ]\IohanniiedanisHi, but the date of the Ilegira is not rec- ognized beyond the limits of those who acknowledge Mohammed's claims as a prophet, and besides his flight is not coincident with his birth, it is merely an event of his life, a turning point in his fortunes. On the other hand, our Christian era rules the civilized world, without exception, friend and foe alike. It carries Christ everywhere. Even where His name is not known, His age is. The Churchman and the infidel, the devotee and the anarchist alike date their letters 1901. You read the same date on the religious, the secular and the scientific newspaper. The prolific press sends forth millions of publications daily, but all alike are unified in this, that they bear upon their front the superscription of Jesus Christ in the unmistakable figures, 1901. It is indeed a wonderful tribute w^ien blatant rebellion against Christ in open repudiation of His claims, and ignorant disloyalty in heresy and schism, and indifference and jocular ridicule of divine truth unite with the Church of God in pro- claiming on book and paper, and epistle, ''Christ is 1901 years old,'' it is "Anno Domini, 1901." As thus we hear, and thus we read, we, you and I, children of the One, Holy Catholic, and Apostolic Church, ask the infidel, "AVho is this Christ, whose age you are recording?" "Christ," he answ^ers, "is a fraud; He never lived; or, if He did. He was an impostor." We ask the representatives of the hundreds of religious organizations which surround us, what does this date stand for which you are con- stantly using? "Why," they one and all reply, "it is the year of Our Lord, it tells us when He was born, 1901 years ago." But we think w^ithin ourselves, and perhaps unconsciously ask in subdued tones, because the thought occasions us misgiving and DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. a anxiety, w^e ask, When ivere you horn, how old are youf If the answer be in 1577, or 1564, or 1570, or 1784, or 1816, or 1900, or any other year after the day of Pentecost, what are we to say? We can say nothing. Respect constrains us to be silent, and yet love overleaps respect, and we venture to submit with the most 'tender and affectionate regard for our friends, that our mental structure is such that we cannot conceive of a living body sep- arated in time from its head. They are, they must be, coincident in time. The moment our Lord w^as seated as King upon His throne in Heaven, and through His divine humanity the streams of grace flowed forth, His body was born on the day of Pente- cost, and the "One Holy Catholic and Apostolic" Church came into being as an historic fact. It has been in existence ever since. It is impossible for us to conceive of the Church apart from history. Its life must be continuous, without break, from the beginning until the present moment. That the living head should exist without the living body is as repugnant to our rea- son as that the living body should exist without the living- head. The Church of Christ must be historical and her history must synchronize with her living head, Jesus Christ our Lord,, who is 1901 years old. AVe ask the careless, worldly man, whom earthly interests and pleasures hold in prison away from God, and prayer, and sacrament, and Church, why do you employ the date 1901 ? He rejoins, "Because it is the year of the Christian era." Why, we respond, what, pray, have you to do with the Christian era? Wliat do you care about Christ and His claims ? You show Him no respect in any way, you never acknowledge Him in any shape or form, why should you use His image and superscription on your commercial paper, and your social correspondence? He answers, "I cannot help myself; Christ rules in this domain the world ; I cannot break the spell of His influence, nor escape from His imperial control." It cannot be done, the experiment was tried in "the reign of terror" in France, in 1789, and the life of the Republic was substituted for that of Christ, but the Re- public sank amid the execrations of mankind, and Christ lived on and lives. Is not our date, then, a witness to the sovereignty bishop's address. DIOCESE OF SPRINGPlELb. I of Christ, and to the claims of the historic Church, as the living body of the living head ? Is it not an index finger, which points from every newspaper which we take up, every work w^hich we read, every letter which we write or receive, to the man- ger of Bethlehem, and the Birth of Christ? Is it not a svmbol of the character of the dominion of our Lord, as well as of the fact of His universal sovereignty? He rules His body, the Church, as Prophet, Priest and King in beneficence, but beyond His sacred realm, His Kingdom, His benediction overflows, and blesses untold millions, who are not only indifferent to or ignorant of His divine claims, but are in active or passive rebellion against them. What is Christian civilization apart from the Church of Christ but the sum total of factors contributed by the spirit of Christ, and accepted un- consciously by the world, and incorporated into her life and in- stitutions, and activities which have shed upon society since the birth of our Lord the graciousness of love and pity, and a bet- ter sense of right and wrong? This is like the reflex rays of the sun, which make the sky so blue, and illumine the morning and the evening clouds with glory. This is not the direct light of the sun, it is over and above and beyond that light, it is the light thrown back, the light which overflows and blesses every- thing on Avhich it rests. So the date of the year of our Lord tells di recti V to loving, anxious, greedv ears its storv of love and truth and mercy in the birth of a Redeemer, "God with us," Em- manuel, AVho comes to us to dwell with us, and lift us up to dwell with Him forever. This is the meaning of 1901 to those who love Christ, and obey Him, and adore Him; but then beyond this home circle the radiance of 1901 shines with diminishing splen- dor upon those outside, upon the stranger, and the pilgrim, the busy man of affairs, and the lady of fashion, upon the prince and the peasant, it is seen on newspaper, and volume, on the ledger and the day-book, on the note of hand and the cheque for deposit, on the brief of the lawyer, and the writ of the judge, on the prescription of the physician, and the receipt of the merchant, everywhere and over everybody Christ reigns, and the token of His sovereignty, the seal of His imperial dominion, is recorded in the date. Anno Domini 1901. Do we prize, as we should, the treasures which we possess? Do we use, as we should, the living truths, with which we are endowed, to win souls to the fold of Christ, and hold them with firm conviction under the shelter of its loving protection? Such truths are familiar, so familiar that they seem almost trite, and hence we are in danger of neglecting to proclaim them, and press them upon the attention of our neighbors and friends with lovinc: zeal. It is a labor of love to remind men that in all organized life, whether that life be lodged in the individual, as a human being, or a corporation as a Kingdom or a Republic, its existence and continuance depend u})on certain necessary things, without which that life must cease. Thus in the individual there must be the heart, the lungs, the veins and arteries. In the corporation there must be the head, be he called king or president, and hence, when the Holy Ghost casts upon the infant Church, on the day of its birth, the bright beams of His light, and reveals to us the essen- tial functions of its being, we know^ of a certainty that these things nuist remain with the Church to the end, or else the Church must die. The living infant just born breathes the breath of life, its heart beats, and the pulsations in its tiny veins show that the blood comes and goes. AVhen three score years and more have run their course and that same infant, now grown old, is dying, still as at the first, life depends upon the same essential things, so again of corporate life, in any of its many forms of organization, there are certain factors which must be preserved in order to secure the continuance of the E)ni- pire, Kingdom, Republic or association. The Church is God's Kingdom, it is organized under Him as the King, and as soon as it was born the blessed Spirit lifted it up before the eyes of all men, and recorded its essential principles of life, in its polity or government, its objective faith, its sacraments, and liturgy, in the wonderful sunmiary of the bonds of the first believers in Christ, which bound them together as a solidarity, a corpora- tion, a living boehj under a living head. This is the statement (Acts ii, 42), "They," the first believers, "continued steadfastly in the Apostle's doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of G BISHOP S ADDRESS bread and in prayers." Here we have the government, ''the Apostles;'' the objective faith, ''the Apostles' doctrine;" the of- ficial relation, "the Apostles' fellowship;" the sacraments, "the Apostles' breaking of bread," and the liturgy or public service, "the Apostles' prayers." These are salutary truths. Do we use them as we ought in pressing them with loving earnestness upon the world around us? Again, do we use as we might the truth, which the passage of a century emphasized, and made thrilling, and on which we dwelt last year, that while all else changes there are three things which do not change, man himself in his essential nature, the family, and the Church of Christ. Man remains the same in the structure of his body, the con- stitution of his mind, and the depths of his spirit throughout all generations. The fa mil g in its genesis and details is directly from God, and never changes. The parental and filijd relations and the collateral bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood are more fixed than the everlasting hills. The Church of Christ, the third changeless thing, is the final and eternal reality into which tiie others pass, man through the earthly home into the heavenly, as through a porch ; and the human family as divine in its origin and structure, formed and fashioned by the hand of God to suggest and set before us in an object lesson the features and character of the celestial home, will be absorbed and consunnnated in the blessed realitv of which it is the lovely foretaste. These three changeless things, in the midst of this world of chance and change, have in them the persuasive elo^iuence of infinite love. They arrest attention by being uni(|ue, they are like rocks in the midst of the restless waves. Thev win and delight bv the charm of their association. Man, the child of sin and sorrow, is introduced into this world under the shelter of the earthly home, and the family prepares him by its essential facts and speech for the transition into a higher and better home, the Church of Christ, whose roof-tree spans death and the grave, the awful chasm between time and eternity. Do we use this blessed truth as we might in drawing men to fix their affections on things above? DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. i And now again in the seal and signature of our years as they pass, do we press the amazing fact that they are issued from the divine mint, and are always stamped with the image and superscription of our Blessed Redeemer, "Anno Domini," the year of our Lord? We have in our possession, dear Brethren, priceless treasures meant for all mankind. AVhen rightly pre- sented these treasures are more attractive than gold or precious stones. They are blessed truths rooted and grounded in God's Word, and arranged and exhibited and explained, and ap- plied in the ministries of the Church. They are a harmony of blessed realities, which rehearse even here the song of the Lamb. They are a divine philosophy which irradiates this fleeting life with celestial beauty, and makes it prophetic, as foretelling reali- ties, Avhich have their seeds and buds and blossoms here and their bloom and fruition hereafter in everlasting glory. The system of the Church is the expression of infinite love, nay more, the approach of infinite love to our eyes, and ears, and hearts, and souls; its coming within our reach, so that we have but to open our minds and receive, stretch forth our hands and take, and all is ours. AVhen once received, and the Kingdom of God is within us. it grows upon us in the might of its power and the majesty of its beauty. Its truths, radiating from the King, the sun of Righteousness, fascinate us, and content us, and make us happy by the satisfaction which they bring. Our estate in a world of change and chance, and sin, and sorrow, and death is one of resignation, and patience, and peace, since we know that "underneath are the everlasting arms," as we feel them bear- ing us up in the divine order of service, in Matins and Evensong, and in the Sacraments, and means of grace. In some way we feel a misgiving that we have not been as faithful trustees as we might have been of God's wealth for all mankind. We have not displayed it as we might, nor com- mended it as we could and should have done. Our good things have been too much a ''hid treasure" in our hands. With many, if not most, it needs but that they should understand the love of God in the incarnation, and the plan of redemption, and they would yield themselves with ever increasing delight to the offers of mercy. o bishop's address. Time as it flies bears away in its flight those whom we know and love, and feel that we can ill spare. Of course our record of those who have been called away from earth since last we were assembled here in our Annual Synod must, per force, be confined to our family circle, and the Episcopate of our Church. If we travel beyond these limits, as on the present occasion we do, it is obviously because the proprieties of our larger re- lation, as a Diocese, to the whole nation and the Church, demand such mention at our hands. On the tragic death of President MoKinley we issued a Pastoral, which will be found in the Jour- nal as an appendix. We will simply add that the horror pro- duced by his assassination was tempered and softened by the res- ignation and tenderness displayed in his death. The nation will forever have reason to thank Cod for the priceless value of his example, as years roll on, and his farewell message, "Cood bve, all; (iod wills it; God's will be done," passes on from genera- tion to generation. The death of ;Mrs. Twing, which occurred during the ses- sion of our late General Convention in San Francisco, Cali- fornia, was an event which stirred the hearts of our whole Church. ^Irs. Twing carried the traditions of her husband into her U'idowhood. Under different conditions the missionary zeal and spirit of the Rev. Alvi T. Twing lived on and were exercised with wonderful power and versatility and success by his widow. Had we, had any one, been asked to choose a time and place for her to die, could a more appropriate selection have been made than God made choice of for her to fall asleep? She w^as in the midst of the representatives of the whole Church, of w^onien as well as men. Her dearly loved Auxiliary was gathered in its strength, and had placed its splendid offering of over one hun- dred thousand dollars on God's Altar. The General Conven- tion and the Board of Missions were there filled with enthusiasm and holy zeal for work. The islands of the sea were there in Honolulu, and the ^Mother Church of England in the Bishop of Newcastle. And the place, most fitting for her to depart, who DIOCESE OF SPRiNGFIELD. 1> had been twice around the world, was the fartherest bounds of our land to the West, on the shores of the Pacific. Time and place, the opening of the new century, the as- sembled Bishops, and the Clergy and Laity by representation, the waves of the Pacific and the Golden Gate were God's selected surroundings, from which He called His faithful servant, aged and weary, away from earth to go up higher and rest in Para- dise. Five Bishops have been taken from our roll since December 1, 1900. Our Coadjutor was the first to go, on Christmas Day last, in his own See city, Cairo. He had been in failing health for more than two years, and, to his own sorrow, unable to do any official duty. His sufferings increased as his strength failed, and death came at last as a blessed release. We at- tended in person the funeral services, which were divided be- tween Cairo and Philadelphia. In Cairo we celebrated the Holy Eucharist and said the concluding prayers and gave the Benedic- tion, and, with the Venerable Archdeacon DeRosset and the Chancellor, Mr. :\r. F. Gilbert, and others, we made the journey to Philadelphia. There in St. IMark's Church, where Bishop Hale loved to worship in life. Bishop AVhitaker celebrated the Holy Eucharist, and we accompanied the remains to Laurel Hil] Cemetery and said the committal sentences, as we had prom- ised to do, and gave the Benediction, the fast and faithful friend of Bishop Hale, Archdeacon DeRosset, offering the concluding prayers. Our Bishop Coadjutor was consecrated on the 26th of July, 1892, and he deceased on the Feast of the Nativity, December 25, 1900, and was buried 07i the last day of the year and of the century, December 31, 1900. His coffin rests by arrangement upon that of his wife. His age was nearly 64, he having been born March 14, 1837. We have so often written and spoken in public of Bishop Hale that we shall pause here with a recital of these facts. Bishop Barker, of Olympia, was one of our younger Bishops. He was consecrated for Western Colorado January 25, 1893. I 10 bishop's address. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 11 The altitude of his district was so great that he was obliged to offer his resignation, but the Bishops preferred to transfer him to a lower level in the State of Washington in 1895, and there he labored faithfully and acceptably until his sudden death on the 21st of February, in the present year. Bishop Barker was a nephew of the Venerable Bishop ^Morris, of Oregon. The remaining three Bishops who have gone were among the oldest members of our Episcopate: Bishop Littlejohn, of Long Island, who died August :i 1901; Bishop Whipple, of Minne- sota, September 16. 1901, and Bishop Burgess, of Quincy, Oc- tober 8, 1901. Bishop Littlejohn was originally a lawyer. He was chosen almost sinndtaneously Bishop of Central New York and Long Island late in the year 1868, so that he was at the same time Bishop elect of two great Dioceses in the State of New York. lie finally decided in favor of Long Island, where he was a resident at the time, being Rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity, Brooklyn, and was consecrated January 27, 1869, in his own Parish Church. His death was sudden, in an instant almost the call came, and a Prelate, who had become widely and honorably known, both abroad and at home, was gone from earth. Bishop Whipple, of ^linnesota, was even more widely known than Bishop Littlejohn. His association with the Indians, his striking figure, his remarkable capacity for interesting his hearers, his practical talents, educated and sharpened by his ^arly experience as a business man, gave him an influence of a special character, which was unique, and which is never likely to be repeated. Bishop Whipple was one of five Bishops who were consecrated during the General Convention of 1859, which met in Kichmond, Va., just prior to our civil war. Three, Alex- ander Gregg of Texas, William Henry Odenheimer of New Jersev and Greccorv Thurston Bedell of Ohio were consecrated on the 13th of October, and two, Henry Benjamin Whipple of Min- nesota and Henry Champlin Lay of Arkansas, on the 23d of Oc- tober, ten days later, now with the death of Bishop Whipple Jill the five are gone. The Bishop of Quincy, Dr. Alexander Burgess, was our neighbor. He succeeded us in our parochial charge in Brook- lyn, N. Y., and he was consecrated less than a month before us. May 15, 1878, in the Church of Avhich he was at the time Rector, in Springfield, ]\Iass. Although we were, as regards our Dio- ceses, neighbors, our distances were so magnificent and our duties so incessant and exacting, that we saw very little of each other. It was our privilege during the last years of his life, when paralysis had incapacitated him for official work, to render our brother much needed assistance, and finally we surrendered at the call of his Diocese our Archdeacon and the Dean of our Pro-Cathedral, Dr. F. W. Taylor, to be his Coadjutor. Bishop Burgr'ss' life was a long, active and useful one. He sat, as a clerical Deputy, in the General Convention of 1844, and he died on the 8th of October, 1901. Of our parochial Clergy, One has passed away, the Rev. John K. Karcher, residing at the time of his death Avith his son in Chicago. The Rev. Mr. Karcher had been in failing health for a number of years, and is scarcely known within the limits of the Diocese. Of our Laity, we shall miss the Hon. W. J. Allen, of Spring- field. Judge Allen was eminent as a lawyer and highly re- spected in his career on the bench, but apart from his profes- sional life he was a most genial man and loved by all who knew him; and also the Hon. Isaac L. Morrison, of Jacksonville. A most noble-hearted and generous man, he was steadfastly faith- ful to the end. Another, too, we must mention, whose gra- cious presence in her home and in the Church was a solace and blessing to her family and friends. Mrs. L. P. Gillett died as we were on our way to the General Convention, and we were denied in consequence the privilege of showing our respect for her memory in presiding at her funeral. We pass from the grateful recollection of the departed to note a few facts in our Diocesan history which deserve a per- manent record. First, the election and consecration of our be- loved in Christ, the Venerable Archdeacon F. W. Taylor, D.D., St. 12 BISHOP S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGP^IELD. la as Hishop Coadjutor, now, by the doatli of Bishop Hiir<;oss, liishop of (Jiiincy. Hishop Tayh)r was ich'ntitied with the Dio- cese of Spriiiirfiehl from the outset, lie was livinj^j in Danville before your Hishop was resident in Sprinj^field. lie was j^ener- ous almost to a fault. He never i:rudged brains, nor time, nor money to help his Hishop, and the Diocc^se. and the Chureh. We jrrew insensibly into a sort of dependenee upon him, without bein«r oonseious that we were h^anin«: upon a support. We cannot estimate bis value in words. W(» can only say that the best wish which we can make for the comfort of his Episcopate is that we fervently hop<^ that lie may find a Hi'esbyter as loyal ami true and ijenerous to himself as be has been to us. 'Slixy (Jod bless Hishop Taylor in his ])erson and his oOice and his Diocese. Our S^pecial Synod was a noteworthy event and full of pt-om- ise for the future. It was a jjrateful surprise to us in several of its features, the very lar«re attendance, the zeal and enthusiasm which animated its members, and the unanimity aiul heartiness which characterized its actioTi. Tt is true our petition was not granted, but it must be remembered that the House of Hishops responded favorably, without a dissentin«r voice, and their sym- pathy was so strouiT that a number were visibly moved by our appeal, and one l^ishop offered on the spot (God bless him) to surrender one-third of his meaixre appropriation in behalf of our starvinir thousands. The needs of our Di<>cese have been widelv advertised, more widely than in any other way, it would seem, would have been possible. Nay, it is more than this, the needs of our ^[iddle West have been made known with our own pressinjj: necessities, and this whole redon. with its millions of square miles and its many more millions of people, lias been pressed home upon the atten- tion of the Church. The outcome, we trust, will be a more intel- li^rent api>reciation of the ^lissionary problem of our country and a correspondinir administration of supplies, so as to bring them and distribute them where the demand is most just and most urgent, and will yield the largest returns. Our own people in our own country, without shepherds and without fold*, astray in the wilderness, have the first claim upon our benevolence and bounty, and when these are won tliey in turn will become i)roductive and increase our contributions for our JMissionary cause. ''Our wishes often," it is a trite saying, ''when gratified give us not oui" wish." It may have been so in our late General (Convention, with regard to the plea of the Diocese of Springfield. lVrhaj)s iUnl will overrule our disappointment for our greater good hereafter. Surely there is light behind the cloud in such factF as these. The Hoard of Missions in San Francisco recom- mended the restoration of the former appropriation to our Dio- cese, and the l^oard of Managers unanimously acrpiiesced in their recent meeting in New York. We found ourselves for the first time an elected member of the l^oard of Managers, and our Brethren accorded us a most cordial reception to their deliberations. It seems to us tlial we ought, in response to the generosity with which we have been treated, to make an offering from every I'arish and ^Mission to the Missionary treasury of our Church. AVe gladly aided our sister Diocese of Kansas with such in- fiuence as we possess in gaining her petition for setting off two-thirds of her immense territory in a separate Missionary Dis- trict, and we most heartily congratulate the Bishop and his Dio- cese upon their success. Similar action must needs be taken in the near future in the case of other Dioceses, where the square miles and the people on them are beyond the capability of any one man to minister to the needs of the population as sheep within the fold, or more largely, as wanderers without to be won and gathered. ITencc in this connection we may say that our Board of Mis- sions and of ]\Ianagers kindly restored our appropriation to its old level, but can they give us back the years that are gone, our youth and strength, and elasticity of frame? Money helps, but money ^vill not supply what we need now most of all, the ability to spend and be spent in traveling by night and by day over a region so vast that if we stay in one County for two weeks, by no means too much time for proper visitations, we shall be two entire years and four months in making our circuit. This 14 BISHOP S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 15 estimate allows for no vacations. It is continuous travel, steady, incessant. Varus asked for his legions; "Give nie back," he cried, "my legions." We ask for early years again, and health ami vigor, and we will repeat our labors with hope and manly courage, and do our best for another generation, l^ut this can- not be. Life draws towards its close, and with age come dimin- ishing physical strength and the power to endure fatigue. The Church ought not to suffer. A younger man must come to the aid of his senior. But how shall we give him suitable support? That is a question for our Brethren of the Clergy and Laity to answer. There is no innnediate haste, we can emlure for a year longer, but it is well to consider such questions as this in advance, so that we may not be embarrassed by unexpected con- tingencies. We leave the question where it belongs with you, our Brethren. Another matter demands immediate attention, if it is to be dealt with at all in its original conception and relation, namely, a Diocesan House, as an offering on the silver jubilee of the Bishop. This will occur in 1908. We feel free to speak of it because the oflf'ering has no relation to us personally, it will be entirely and exclusively for the benefit of the Diocese. This is what gives it especial value in our eyes. We explained the mat- ter so fullv last vear that we need not repeat what we then said. AVe may print our statement as an appendix for you to read in the present Journal. But action is now necessary. If you deem best, reconstruct the committee, which was appointed last year, as it has lost its chairman in the elevation of the Rev. Dr. Tay- lor to the Episcopate. We may mention for the guidance of some of our dear Brethren of the Clergy who may feel embarrassed by the long list of canonical offerings, and find themselves unable in their small and scattered missions to gather them all, that this list is the maximum, and is exacted in its fullness simply from our larger Parishes. But while this is true, there is a minimum which is justly expected from all. We \\\\\ explicitly state them. They are : First y for our Diocesan fund, the support of our household of faith. We must take care of our own or we are unworthy of the name of Christian, we are as the Apostle says, "Worse than an infidel." The Diocesan fund is raised to pay the expenses, of the Diocese, the salary of the Bishop, for the necessary print- ing of the Synod and the Secretary, and the assessment of the General Convention on the basis of J)?3 per capita for each Clergy- man. Sccovd, for our Diocesan Missions, for aggressive work in spreading the Church within the limits of our Diocese. Third, for General ^Missions throughout all our possessions far and near, and fourth, for the expenses of our clerical Deputies to the (ieneral Convention. This is a personal matter, and concerns the self-respect if not the honor of the Clergy. It is scarcely decent that the Diocese should allow its selected representatives, like mendicants, to solicit the means to provide for their transportation to and from the General Convention, and yet for the most part the salaries of our Clergy are so very meagre that they cannot have on hand the surplus which such an extraordinary expenditure demands. If an offering is con- scientiously made each year by every Clergyman within the Diocese the accumulation of three years Avill yield a sum which will materially lighten, if it does not entirely remove, the pecun- iary burden from our Clerical Deputies. We have done our ut- most to help in this delicate matter. The Diocesan Fund, the Diocesan Missionary Fund, the offering for General Missions and for the expenses of the Clerical Deputies to the General Convention are the four offerings which we Avould urge upon our Clergy to make as a minimum. May we entreat, more than urge, our Clergy and Laity to do two other things : First, to increase the patronage of our St. Agatha's School, Springfield. Nothing could be more excellent than its management and culture under Miss IMurdoch. It is a great privilege to be under her influence and guidance. We need more pupils, and if our Clergy and Laity will exert themselves on our behalf w^e can have them, and speedily. W^ill you not help us, dear Brethren ? Second, our Diocesan paper is most useful. It makes the Diocese acquainted with itself. It draws it together as one family, interesting and making its members interested in each 1(> bishop's address. other. It is api)reciated vastly more outside of the Diocese than it seems to be within. Why is this? The Clergy would find it a groat help in their Missions and Parishes if they would only make use of it as a Missionary and Pastoral agency. Every Par- ish and ]\Iission might localize it by having a leaf inserted for its own special use, and thus it would become at once a Dio- cesan and Parochial paper. It seems strange that our own offi- cers will not heed the appeal of their general made in their own behalf and seek to carry out the marching orders of the arsny of Christ. Let us, dear Brethren, all pull together in the spirit of love, and do our very utmost to promote the spread of the blessed Gospel of Salvation. \Ve bring our annual message to a close with a piece of good news,, for which the Diocese has long waited. St. ^latthew's Church, Bloomington, is free from debt, and was consecrated on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1901. We found the Church burdened with a heavy mortgage in 1878. The incumbrance has been lightened from time to time, but other burdens and trials have come, and the final release was only reached a few weeks ago. This triumph has been achieved under the leadership of the present Rector, the Rev. Wemyss Smith. The story of St. Matthew's Church, Bloomington, is recorded in part in the Jour- nal:] of our Diocese. It has often been sad and never satisfactory. Now it emerges from the shadows and will henceforth, we trust, be in the sunshine of prosperity. The mortgage was burned at the Parish banquet on Thanksgiving night in the sight of all the people and its ashes gathered in an urn, as an object lesson, and an example for all other ^Missions and Parishes, which are burdened with debt, to admire and follow. We congratulate the Diocese, and St. Matthew's Parish, Bloomington, and the Rector, the Rev. Wemyss Smith, upon this spk-ndid result. The Diocese is stronger, the Parish is free, and the Rector is happy. Invoking God's blessing upon you all, we say *'Good Bye," God be T,ith you. THE BISHOP'S ADDRESS. Dear Brethren of the Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Springfield: Fellow laborers with j^our Bishop in the harvest field of our Lord, we greet you and invoke God's blessing upon you. Let us begin our communion of thought together by recalling in memory some of those by name, and many more without special mention, who have gone out from us, since last we met, and entered upon, we humbly trust, a higher stage of being, and into a closer relation to our Lord, in Paradise. And first, we must remind ourselves of those of our own order, a little band still, less than one hundred, who have departed this life within our Synodal year from December to December. The four Bishops, who have left us, include all stages of Episcopal life from the youngest to the oldest, and thus we are admonished, that no one is secure, that our times are in God's hands, and that the only remedy against surprise, in the midst of this busy world, is the holy example of St. Paul, who writes, ''1 die daily.-' We must rise each day, and go about our work, as though it were to be our last on earth. The Rt. Rev. Dr. John F. Spalding, the second Bishop of Colorado, was born at Belgrade, Maine, August 25, 1828, and died March 9, 1902. His chief pastorate was in Erie, Pa., where he greatly endeared himself to his people by his laborious and faithful ministrations, and drew well merited attention to himself, as being eminently fitted to be a leader in a larger field of use- fulness, by his missionary zeal in his home city and its neighborhood. This call to leadership came, when he was chosen Missionaiy Bishop of Colorado in 1873. Dr. Spalding's episcopate was a successful ad- ministration of a very arduous field of labor, and a very difficult condition of affairs both within and without the Church. His missionary jurisdiction during his in- cumbency of over twenty-eight years was divided, and the Eastern portion became a Diocese. Great and radical changes passed over Colorado be- tween 1873 and 1902. The Territory became a State. The original population was absorbed, and almost lost, as an appreciable quantity, by the immense stream of immigration, which poured into the country, attracted by the rich mines of silver and gold. Financial pros- perity rose and fell, until at times collapse seemed in- evitable. Other troubles incidental and personal, dis- tressed the Bishop, but as time stretches out with ever increasing length from the grave of Dr. Spalding, his life work in Colorado will rise, like one of its mountahi peaks against the sky, and make him a conspicuous figure in our ecclesiastical annals. His contributions to theo- logical literature were many and valuable. The second Bishop to leave us was our personal friend of manv vears, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Whittle, of Vir- ft ». / ' ginia. His age was nearly 79. He died on the 18th of June, 1902. He was born July 7, 1823. His episcopate extended beyond 34 years. We love to dwell in memory upon the late Bishop, because he was so perfectly manly, frank, and unworldly in spirit and in act. Another reflection brings us pleasure, that he always seemed so eager to grasp our hand, when we met, and ex- press his gratification by manner and word at seeing us. No two men in the episcopate could be further apart^, on many subordinate theological issues and sympathies' than we were, and yet this mutual friendship has led us to flatter ourselves with the conviction, that Bishop AVhit- tle gave us credit in his heart for possessing the same characteristics in some degree, which endeared him to us, and hence he was drawn to us. This reflection may be a mistaken one, but it brings us comfort, and at all events we are sure of one thing, that he honored us with his affection and esteem. On the 24th of July, we were surprised and dis- tressed to read the despatch that Bishop Barnwell of Alabama, was dead. His age was only 53, and when last we met, he seemed to be vigorous and strong. We knew him first as a student in our General Theological Seminarv. His lineage was of the best blood of South Carolina,^ and his an- cestors have no cause to be ashamed of their excellent and distinguished son. Had dear Barnwell lived one day longer, he would have been two years a Bishop, his consecration having taken place on St. James' Day (July 25) 1900. It is a startling fact that the afflicted Diocese of Alabama has lost three Bishops by death within the brief space of two years and three months. Bishop Jack- son died May 3, 1900; Bishop Wilmer died June 1 i, 1900, and Bishop Barnwell died July 24, 1902. Just on the eve of the assembling our our Synod, the Diocese of Mississippi is bereaved of its Bishop, the Rt Rev. Dr. Hugh Miller Thompson. His decease was expect- ed, as no human help could avail to stav the progress of the deadly cancer, and the result was certain. In such a ease to us, who witness the suffering, death can scarcely I be deplored. Bishop Thompson was a man of great intellectual gifts, and adds another striking illustration of what patient industry and indomitable perseverance will do, to lift one above the surroundings of his birth and youth, and justify the comment, that he was a '^self- made man.'' The late Bishop of Mississippi was emin- ently this, and he deserves admiration for his success. As a writer Dr. Thompson has left his impress upon our ecclesiastical literature. He was professor, editor, lecturer, a prolific contributor, to newspapers and naaga- zines, as well as missionary, rector, and finally the Bishop of a large Diocese. In our own little band of Priests, we have been com- pelled to part with two. We could ill afford to lose them, although one by reason of age and infirmity due to age, could no longer labor in the Master's harvest field, still he could pray for us, and for the work, and his presence was a comfort to us. We hoped that he would remain longer with us in the vestibule, but God called him within, into the inner chamber, and the Rev. Henry C. Whitley fell asleep on the 29th of June of the present year. We found the Rev. :Mr. Whitley a Deacon in the Diocese when we came, engaged in active missionary work. He served as long as health and strength permitted, and only reluc- tantly retired when physical necessity compelled him to give up. It is due to our dear and venerable brother's memory, to relate an interesting fact, known only to us. It is this : The Rev. Mr. Whitley for years was the re- cipient of a small missionary stipend, necessary for his support. At length when we sent as usual the quarterly cheque, he returned it with the request that it should be given to another, and with the information that he would no longer need the appropriation. Henceforth our brother became a contributor to missions, and possibly gave more than ever he received. In this age of greed- iness and avarice this incident is most refreshing. Of out faithful friend and brother, the other priest, w^ho has been taken from us, the Rev. D. C. Peabody, who died by his own hand in Decatur on the 4th of July last, we have already spoken in the Church papers at the time, and in the October number of our Diocesan paper. It is due to him, that we should add, that all the in- formation, concerning the tragedy, which we have gath- ered since, confirms the conviction that he was not mor- ally responsible, when he committed the fatal act. Dear Peabody was a devout man, one who feared and loved God. One, who strove to deal honorably with his fellov/ men always and everywhere. He was genial in manner, gentle and tender in disposition, of a naturally cheerful temperament, and most interesting and delightful as a companion. Insidious disease, which few, if any, suspect- ed, had fastened itself upon him, and unfortunate circum- stances, temporary in their nature, made the skies dark above him, and the future apparently a blank before him, and reason was for a moment dethroned, and our beloved brother sunk beneath the burden. Of our laity we shall miss many, who have died during the year. We remember them with affection, and they each have a place in our associations of the past, since w^e came to Springfield, but time would fail us to tell of their worth one by one. We must be content to men- tion their names and ask you to pause in silence for a space, and unite in prayer with us, that we with them, may have our perfect consummation and bliss both in body and soul with all God's saints in glory everlasting. We recall with reverence and affection and thank- fulness the names of Mrs. Julia F. Watson, Mrs. L. D. Simmons, Mrs. Darius Kingsbury, Mr. A. J. Blakeslee, Mr. William M. Dorsey, Mr. Joseph Maddux, Mrs, H. I). Moss, Mrs. Alexander Allen and Mr. J. J. Cossitt. I We must add a word about the wife of our beloved Presb>i;er, the Rev. Alexander Alien, and our late Treas- urer, Mr. Cossitt. We knew Mrs. Allen's father, the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Franklin, in years gone by, and we once met, by happy chance, all his daughters in New Jersey, where we were tarrying for a day, and they were presented to us in a body as the "Franklin Girls." Mrs. Allen was a woman of strong character, and rare intellectual gifts. She was a devout, w^ell instructed Churchwoman, and most useful in all the relations of life. Mr. Cossitt was a model treasurer, prompt, method- ical, tireless. The Diocese appreciated his w^orth by re- electing him from year to year, and he doubtless would have been continued in office to the end of his days, had he lived to fourscore years, and been willing to serve. This silent tribute of confidence was \fell deserved. Mr. John J. Cossitt was highly esteemed and beloved in his own city, Lincoln. Let us pause for a moment and pray. (At the request of the Bishop of Springfield, the Bishop of Quincy offered appropriate collects, and then the Bishop resumed and concluded his address). Diocesan Missions. Our Missions, Diocesan and General, must be sup- ported, and liberally/ supported. Our immediate work at our doors claims our first attention. Whole tiers of coun- ties and scores of large, thriving cities and towns within our own borders are absoluteh/ destitute of the ministries of our Church. This ought not to be. Vie should be more aggressive in the way of marching in, as an army with supplies, to bless our brethren with the Word and Sacraments. We should aim at first to plant ourselves —5 in the largest city in each county, and radiate fro mthat to its boundaries, and not be sensitive about overstepping them, and going beyond into other and neighboring coun- ties. We should be like the rural postal delivery, and carry our messages of peace, and good will and our cheques and drafts for what is more precious than gold and silver, to our farmers, and citizens, of small hamlets and villages. We can do this, and we ought to do it. Let us try with all our might, and see what a year's strenu- ous effort will accomplish. General Missions. Next as to our General Missions. We start with a splendid record. We, with seven other Dioceses, met our apportionment in full, and are therefore on the list of honor. But it is not only that, which is a cause for congratulation, but the further and most gratifying fact, that our apportionment was met by contributions from almost every communicant and often in comparatively small sums, which shows that the great mass of our com- municants and others gave, and enables us to make the serious charge against our people, without the slightest fear of refutation, that ' ' they all had a hand in it. ' ' We hope to be able to make this charge again, since it is a lesson more easily learned the second time, than the first, and we desire to have all the members of our spir- itual family contribute. We covet a gift from everybody, large and small, rich and poor, each according to his means, and the conditions of his private life and circum- stances, about which no one can presume to know as well as himself. As to the expenditure of missionary funds, let us forestall criticism, by saying that the responsibility of distribution has been placed by the constitutional author- ities of the Church in the hands of a Board of Managers, and that it is our part and duty as loyal Christian men, I 8 and women and ehilden, to meet with ready and glad hearts what we are urgently requested, nay entreated, to do. Our apportionment for the current year is one thous- and dollars. Our circular of last year, of which we have a number of copies, will serve for the present, and we propose to place it in the hands of every clergyman and official layman in our Diocese. Nothing would be better and more acceptable and more profitable both for cler- gymen and for their flocks, than for each rector and mis- sionary to devote one of his pastoral visits to the subject of missions and missionary giving, and not leave his par- ishioner's presence until he exacted a pledge or received an offering for missions. There should be personal ap- peals for the Lord's lost, or wandering sheep and lambs to everyone within his cure by all the clergy of the Dio- cese before the first day of July next, and our offerings full one thousand dollars should all be in the hands of our devoted and most generous Treasurer, Mr. George G. Thomas, of Philadelphia, before the 1st of August, 1903. We make our missionarv letter of last vear to our Dio- eese, with necessary modifications, a part of our Address to be printed as an appendix to our Journal, and to bo placed as a personal appeal from us within the reach of all our clergy and laity. Courts of Appeal. The subject of courts of appeal will be brought to vour notice bv an official commimication from the Diocese of Milwaukee, and we need scarcely say that our present judicial, we lack a word to describe it, well our present judicial chaos, is a reproach to the intelligence and fair- mindedness, which characterize the clergy and laity of our Church. There is nothing like our judicial want of system in the whole civilized world. Perhaps we may derive a little comfort from our deplorable condition in this respect, from the reflection that we must have been and are still a remarkably well-behaved and long-suffer- ing, docile, patient sort of people, to have lived for over a hundred years under our present conditions, with per- haps seventy courts of first resort of varying constitution and character, and no appeal from their decisions. Surely the time has come for us to move in the di- rection of placing the judicial department of the Church in the hands of competent canonists and jurists and pro- viding, through their wisdom and knowledge and expe- rience, a code of procedure, and courts of first resort, and of appeal, which will satisfy the obviously fair de mands of justice and equity. We commend the subject earnestly to your prompt attention. Coadjutor Bishop. In reference to a Coadjutor Bishop, we enter, we are aware, upon the discussion of a subject of a delicate na- ture. But we have not very far to go. We have simply to say, that we regret, that nature will not hold out for- ever. W^ould that we had the natural force, dear breth- ren, which we brought to you more than twenty-four years ago, then we would ask for no Coadjutor, we would ad- dress ourselves to the task of visiting our sixty counties and bearing the burden of the care of all the Churches with the vigorous energy of mature manhood. But we are not like Moses. He was one hundred and twenty years old, and yet his eye was not dim, nor was his natural force abated. We are not eighty and yet our eye is very dim and our natural force is abated, is going, will soon be gone. We know it full well, and were it not for our sins, a burden too heavy for us to bear, we would not repine, but rather rejoice, and affirm sincerely with St. Paul, that for us it would be better to depart and be with Christ. 10 There is however another side to this question. God wills that we should abide in the flesh a little longer, whether it be for your sakes, we know not, He knows. But for thaf little longer, '' whether it be for a few years, or more than a few, we, you and I, must provide. God's work must not flag, His ministries of Word and Sacrament must not be intermitted or cease. The Gospel of Jesus Christ in all its power must go forward, not back. We must strive, dear brethren, to be your leader in all good things. ' ' It is more blessed to give, than to re- ceive, ' ' says our dear and blessed Saviour, who gave Him- self for us. Well, we are poor, the great difficulty about provid- ing a Coadjutor for the Diocese is our inability to pay an adequate salary. This difficulty must be met and over- come. It can be. We approach you then, and say, that we will gladly, for the sake of Christ's work and our many noble, true-hearted brethren, who are offering now all that they possibly can to the Lord's treasury, we will gladly devote one-half of our present salary towards the payment of the annual income, which we propose to offer to our Coadjutor Bishop. ''If you wish me to weep," says the Roman poet, ''you must weep first your- self," a true principle wherever applied. W^e should be ashamed, and more than ashamed, disgusted with our- selves, were we in this poor Diocese, to approach our people and ask for a Coadjutor at a great sacrifice to them, to help us, and we did not first make some sacri- fice ourselves. We shall gladly give of the little, which we receive, to help provide for the spiritual needs of the immense jurisdiction, sixty populous counties, over which the Lord has made us overseer. Brethren, we take the lead, as well as we can, not as well as we could desire, and we venture, do not blame us, to ask you to follow us. We go one step further, and are bold to say, as regards 11 the choice of a Coadjutor, be not over-sanguine that every- one will accept. We have had too many instances of refus- als of the Episcopate of late years to conclude that our in- vitation will be considered as a compulsory demand, which cannot be disregarded. It is not so much eloquence we need, or the exterior, which commands this world's ap- proval, as it is a consecrated life, resting upon and ani- mated by a clear apprehension of the fundamental veri- ties of the Christian Faith and the thorough conviction, that the Church of Christ, like the family, is directly and immediately God's creation in its character and details. In these days of loose thinking, and lax-believing and indiff'erence to the obligation of promises and vows and oaths, we must be careful to test a man by his past, whether he is a true man, a rock, as firm as adamant, or a reed shaken by the wind. We have no wish to prescribe, or exercise undue influence. Our sympathies are as com- prehensive as our Book of Common Prayer, and our love as universal, as His, Who prayed for all men, even those who crucified Him. There are many men humble in sta- tion and obscure in position, of whom the world is not worthy, but whom God loves for their unselfishness, and unworldliness, whom we would gladly welcome to our side to help us during the little time which remains. We are not impatient. We can endure to wait, and though at the meeting of the Standing Committee, we expressed a desire for a Coadjutor to be called to help us, still the re- flection that such action would, at the present time seem to many to be, if not exactly hasty action, still at the best action, for which deliberate preparation could not be made, it seems to us, in view of all the circumstances, that the choice of a Coadjutor had best be deferred to our next Synod or until after our next General Convention. 12 Change of Name of the Church. The subject of the change of name of the Church will be brought before our Synod by a resolution of the joint committee appointed by the last General Convention, which asks for information upon two points. First, wheth- er we desire a change to be made, and. Second, if so, what name we would recommend, as a substitute for the present title, ''Protestant Episcopal.'' Possibly we might leave the matter without comment to your wisdom to decide, as your judgment may deem best in the premises, but as the matter is one of expediency as to action at the present time, and under existing conditions, and not of principle, since about that there can be no dispute, that the present name of the Church is not only a misnomer, but mislead- ing, both as to fact and inference, we may venture to draw attention to a few points very briefly and concisely, after the manner of a lawyer's brief, and leave you with your quick perception and intelligent grasp of sugges- tions, to draw out and expand the argument.. We are encouraged thus to intrude upon you our own personal convictions, because judging from the past, we feel sure of a cordial and thankful reception of what we shall sub- mit for vour consideration. To begin, as a matter of Diocesan history, it may be a cause for congratulation, at all events of deep interest, that the first movement in reference to a change of name of our Church was made by the late Hon. John A. Jones of blessed memory, who in the third annual convention, (as it was then called) of the Diocese, May 5, 1880, offered the following resolution, which was adopted. ''Resolved, That our deputies to the next General Convention be and are hereby instructed to endeavor to obtain the adoption by this branch of the One Holy 13 Catholic and Apostolic Church, of a name more appro- priate, and less absurd than that of "Protestant Episco- pal." (See Journal 1880, p. 23.) It is a matter of congratulation to us, to recall the fact, that this laudable effort for the relief of the Church of Christ in our land was thus early made in our Diocesan history, at the very first General Convention held after our accession to the Episcopate, as your Bishop, and the still further fact, that it emanated from our honored friend, who was known throughout his life, as an old- fashioned conservative Evangelical, staunch, loyal and true. We thus see that this question of a change of name for our Church is at once separated from the prejudices and passions, which embarass issues of a partisan char- acter, and lifted up to the plane of expediency as to whether noiv is the time to make the change, or whether there are substantial and good reasons for postponement. About the real fundamental question there can be no reasonable difference of opinion. The present name, at the best, is inadequate, it is misleading, it dishonors the Church, and through her it casts reproach upon Christ. It aids the Church of Rome in making converts more than any other one cause that can be named, and it hope- lessly confuses the minds of the great public outside the Church. Possibly our venerable friend was not far wrong in using the term "absurd'' in describing the present title, "Protestant Episcopal," although we would have hesitated to employ so strong an adjective. For a larger discussion of this subject than we can now bestow upon it, we refer you to a paper which we prepared and read by appointment, upon "The Change of Name of our Church," before the Church Congress, held in Louisville, Ky., in the autumn of 1886. 1. The first consideration, which we would present, is that the title "Protestant Episcopal" applied to His 14 Bride, the Church, is parallel with the title, *^ Jesus of Nazareth, '^ applied to the Bridegroom. ''Jesus of Naz- areth'' obscured and dishonored the Divine Master, so does Protestant obscure and dishonor His Church. ''Can any good thing come out of Nazareth T' asked the guileless Nathaniel. Can any good thing come out of Protestantism asks many a Nathaniel today, and thous- ands upon thousands besides. It is true, brethren, that well instructed persons like you in spiritual things, while the multitude cry, "Jesus of Nazareth passeth by,^' look beneath the surface, and heedless of the popular igno- rance or scorn, recognize the Saviour, and address Him as, "Jesus, Thou Son of David,'' and again while the same multitude cry, the ' ' Protestant Episcopal Church, ' ' you discern the Bride of Christ, "the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church," in our land, and say, as you recite your creed each one, "I believe in the Catholic Church." This is true, profoundly true, of you, but with the great mass of our people it is not true, and they are ready, through irgnorance, to crucify the Church, as in the old time, they crucified Jesus, and place above her cross, "Protestant Episcopal," as they placed above His "Jesus of Nazareth." Jesus prayed for the seething crowd, which gazed upon Him in his huimliation and shame, "Father forgive them for they know not what they do. " Do we wish to continue to b ethe subjects of that prayer, while we protect by our influence and votes the dishonoring in- scription upon our door-plate, "Protestant Episcopal!" God forbid. It cannot be. 2. Second, the term ' ' Protestant, ' ' as applied to us is absolutely and without (jualification, as a matter of his- tory, untrue. Our Church has never protested, either in England, or in this country. She never had any occasion to protest. Men enter a protest, when they are defeated, Neither our fathers in the old country, nor we in this new \ 15 land were ever overcome. The Angelican Province of Christ's Church rose in its might in the 16th eeutury and by the concurrence of the Church, the King and the Parlia- ment disallowed the usurped claims of the Pope, and con- tinued, as from the beginning, in her positive position, in affirming the polity, doctrine, discipline and order of the Church. The Church of England never protested, for the good reason that she had no cause to protest. It was the Church of Rome that protested, when in 1571 the Bishop of Rome ex-communicated Queen Elizabeth, and com- manded all, who would obey him, to leave their own church, and organize a foreign Communion, an Italian Mission, on their ow^n English soil. The Church in these United States never protested, for the equally good rea- son, that she never had any cause to protest. She was first on the ground with her own native Episcopate, be- fore the foreign communion of Rome set up her hierarchy on our shores. Protestant is a name which dishonors us with a false accusation of weakness and perpetual defeat. Our feet are on the solid bedrock of truth, and our career has been one of uninterrupted conquest. We ahev never protested, we do not now protest, and we are not Protest- ane, except in so far as positive truth involves the idea, the inference, of the condemnation of the antagonistic error. But to use Protestant in such a sense is to rule oneself out of the company of all decent people, as one, who is worse than a trifler. » 3. Protestant is a term which is absolutelv mislead- ing, and its heterogeneous comprehensiveness is becom- ing worse and worse every year, as sects and divisions multiply and new cults and opinions and doctrines more and more strange and grotesque, seek shelter under this meaningless term, except in the way of negation. Full four hundred divisions and sub-divisions of religious thought and organization are grouped together under the 16 ' I \\ common patronymic Protestant. Practically among men today the description, '^ Protestant/' means one, who is neither a Jew nor a Koman Catholic, and then to locate him we must rnn down the catalogue of over four hundred names, in order to place him exactly where he belongs. Is not this most distressing ? 4. Can any adequate reason be given, why we alone of all the large religious bodies in the United States should have the word ''Protestant'' upon our door-plate, while they have it not f The Dutch Reformed, the Presl)yterian, the Baptist, the Methodists, the Congregationalists, the Lutherans, &c, are not styled '^ Protestant" in their legal title. Why not! We are sometimes warned to be on our guard, and watch men who are always proclaiming that they are honest men. Those who cling to the name Prot- estant with such strenuous earnestness, are they who un- consciously aid and abet the cause of the Papal claims, more than any other class of men. The reason why the Pope advanced with such rapid strides to almost univer- sal dominion after the tenth century, was that the Moham- medan conquest overthrew the other Patriarchates, and left the Bishop of Rome without a rival to dispute his usurpation. Precisely the same is true now and here witli us. Obscure, and by implication deny the catholicity of our Church by calling her ** Protestant,'' and you leave Rome alone in the field, as the historic Church in out land, to claim submission to her authority and jurisdiction, al- though she is a foreign communion and cannot be natural- ized on our soil. What could be more suicidal than for us to weaken our own legitimate and true position, and play into the hands of our rival, if not our foe. We are the only alternative as to historic and Catholic claims. It must be either ourselves or the Church of Rome. If we persist in sinking ourselves, or allow others to sink us from the impregnable position, to which our God has 17 called us, to the level of bodies however respectable and worthy, whose history begins at the furthest in A. D. 1517, we invoke upon ourselves the curse of Esau, who sold his spiritual birthright for a mess of pottage. 5. The tide of immigration into our possessions is ever on the increase and we in turn are entering into newly acquired territories and are coming into political and civil relations with foreign i-aces, w^e must, it is our duty to introduce ourselves to them, that we may, if they will permit us, impart to them spiritual gifts. How shall we present ourselves to them? By what name shall we call ourselves as we approach them and hand them our card 1 If it must be as the ' ' Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, ' ' then we shall be as a man of goodly countenance behind a hideous mask, and unless we can persuade our new acquaintances to bear with us, and con- verse with us and join with us in our worship we shall deservedly forfeit their confidence and respect and they will leave us. Wliy should it not be so! Would we drink a potion which was labeled '* poison!" Would we touch the leprous hand of one who cried, '^ unclean!" AVould we enter a ship which floated at its mast-head the flag of death! It would be in vain that interested parties sought to explain away the warning signals and insisted that *' poison," '^ unclean," and the yellow flag meant nothing; that the slandered liquid was really the elixir of life, that the wailing voice of warning was the clumsy ut- terance of welcome and that the banner of pestilence was the token in disguise of health. Let it be remembered, that our title applied to the Church, the Body of Chrisr, is an exact parallel with the superscription placed by Pilate above the Cross of Calvary at the Crucifixion. Both titles contained a partial truth blended with a false- hood and a whole truth. ''Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews," was the description given by the Roman Procurator, Pontius Pi- -2 18 late, of our Divine Lord, the Head of the Church. *^ Prot- estant Episcopal'' is the description given by ourselves of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church in our land, ' ' the Body of Christ. ' ' ** Jesus of Nazareth'' was a partial truth, blended with a misleading falsehood. The partial truth was that our Lord had dwelt in Nazareth, a city of ill-repute in Galilee, for many years. But he was not of Nazareth in relation to His divine claims. He was born in Bethlehem, He was the ^*Son of David." The multitude in ignorance called Him ^*of Nazareth," and the Scribes and Phari- sees, His enemies, so styled Him, in bitter scorn and ma- lignity, as afterwards the Apostate Julian termed Him, ''Galileean." The whole truth was **the King of the Jews. " Of course He is more than King of the Jews ; He is '^the King of the whole Earth," He is the King Immor- tal, invisible, the only wise God." In the title which surmounts the Church. '^Protestant Episcopal," Protestant contains a partial truth blended with a falsehood. The partial truth is, that the Church must of necessity, as asserting and proclaiming the posi- tive verities of natural and revealed religion, protest by inevitable inference against their contradictory errors. But the falsehood })lended with this partial and mislead- ing truth is, that the Church is presented to the world, as occupying a position and engaging in a work, so con- spicuously, that they impress upon her a character, which deservedly give her a name Protestant to be made a part of her title. The effect of this is misleading in the ex- treme. Negation is not the business of the Church. You will never find her saying, **I do not believe," and enter- ing a protest, because she has been defeated. No, no. Her course is one of positive declaration and as she goes forward proclaiming, as she advances with the tread of a conquering army with banners, ^*I believe, I believe," 19 she utters the positive truths of the creed of Christendom. She has nothing to do with negation as the great business of her vocation. Even when confronted with the heathen Roman Empire in its might, and when her sons and daugh- ters were made outlaws by the State and were tortured and killed by thousands, the Church did not call herself, ''Protestant." Surely then she had just cause to protest against these awful outrages and horrors. Far from it. The Church was never more intensely, strenuously posi- tive, than she was in the ages of martyrdom. ' • Christianus sum," the shout, the cry, the moan, the whisper of the deacon Sanctus, the spiritual athlete, as he wrestled with agony and grew weaker and weaker, condenses the con- viction, the faith of the Church, when her son thus died in the era of persecution. The best way to vanquish error is to proclaim and insist upon proclaiming the contradic- tory truth. The world, the flesh and the devil will never be conquered by negations. A million ciphers do not weigh against a single unit. To call the Church "Protestant" is to smirch the Bride of Christ with foul companionship. No one would ever think of associating the Catholic Church with Eddy- ism and Dowieism and other cults of the same character, but these, and more than three hundred sects behind them, comprehended by the term, ' ' Protestantism, ' ' and if the Church must continue to be held by her own sons and daughters in such companionship, it will not be because we have not in our place pleaded for her rescue from this wretched thralldom and false imprisonment, and for the thousands of souls, who in ignorance shun her, and re- fuse her because her true character and just claims are disguised by her questionable company. In the title of the Church, the whole truth is "Episcopal." Of course the Church is Episcopal, since she could not be the Church, if she were not Episcopal, as Jesus could not have been the Saviour, if He had not been the King of the Jews. 20 But as Jesus was more than King of the Jews, the King of the whole eaith, so the Church is more than Episcopal, she is Baptist, she is Presbyterian, she is Methodist, she is all these and more at once as she stands for all revealed truth. Our objection to making ** Episcopal'^ a part of our title lies in two facts, first that it emphasizes the polity of the Church too strongly, and secondly, that it suggests an inference that there could be a church, which was not Episcopal. As to the first objection, we may briefly say, that while we regard the sacrament of })aptism as an ab- solute necessity, where It may be had, still we would be utterly opposed to giving the title ^* Baptist^' to the Church, })ecause it would be giving undue prominence to one truth above all other truths. For the same reason while the order of Presbyters furnishes us with the work- ing clergy- of the Church, and whose importance and use- fulness cannot be overestimated, we would deem it emi- nentlv unwise to call the Church, ** Presbyterian.'' *^Let everything,'' says the Apostle, ''he done de- cently and in order, ' ' and again it is a proverb, that ' ' order is Heaven's first law," and consequently, we can see how important it is that in the Church of God, method should characterize her worship and activities, but we would noi for that reason, have the Church called ^ ^ Methodist. " We are prepared then to see why the Church should not havei ncorporated in her title, ' ' Episcopal. ' ' It destroys the proportion of truth. It gives undue prominence to the Episcopal order. We thus see how exactly parallel the superscription placed above the Head of our Lord by Pilate, '* Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews," is to the superscription placed by ourselves above the portals of the Church, * * Protestant Episcopal. ' ' 21 Suppose for the sake of discussing the point, the title, •'Protestant Episcopal" is dismissed, what name shall we sul)stitutel Both theory and practice, it seems to us, concur in the answer that it should be ''American Catholic." Nomenclature, like all other sciences, should be based upon well ascertained principles. Names as far as possi- l)le should be so given as to indicate the generic character with the specific difference. The genus is the family, the species are the individual members of the family. Here in the Occident, among European and American races, our families illustrate precisely the scientific principles of nomenclature, to which we have referred. The patro- nymic the father's name, covers the whole family, the wife and children, so that all are known as Smiths or Browns or Joneses or Moores. Then the individuals of these groups have their specific personal names, by which they are distinguished one from another, as John, Mary, William, Sarah, &c. We pass from this familiar illustration to the Church of Christ and it fits exactly. The whole Church on earth is one family. Its characteristic, which best illustrates and applies the love of God is its universality. It is for all. It gives all needed blessings for time and eternity. It comprehends the entirety of man's life from birth to death. It leaves nothing out; it brings all in with its com- prehensive arms of love, it is universal, it is Catholic. Catholic, universal is the patronymic, the Father's name which shelters with its love all the provinces of the divine household, wherever it dwells on the face of the whole earth. Catholic, universal is the adjective, which correctly describes the blessings designed for all by our Father in Heaven, as the air, the sunlight, the rain. ' ' He maketh His sun to rise upon the evil and the good, and His rain to descend upon the just and the unjust. ' ' W^e III 22 prefer to speak of the Cliureli, as occupying the eartii with its provinces, rather than covering the earth with its branches, because the ilhistration is more consistent with the exact trutli. Christ the Head of the Church, is in Heaven on the throne of God, and is presented to us as the ''Sun of Righteousness,'' who shines for all and is at home in every clime and is appropriated by every land, as though He were all its own exclusive property. The light and heat and vitalizing forces which bring the spir- itual sun to these several lands, is the Holy Ghost, the Comforter, Who comes to them from the Father, through the Eternal Son, to give them life. Now, these several lands are the Provinces of the Kingdom, under Christ, the King, the mem])ers of the fam- ily, who, through our Lord, are sheltered by the Father- hood of God, and enjoy in common His paternal love expressed in the title. Catholic, their family name. It is easy to classify and name the individual members of the family. The political names of the countries, in which these provinces lie, furnish the adjectives, which desig- nate them accurately as to their separate and specific lo- cation. Thus the Church of Rome, the venerable Patri- archate of the AVest, derives her title from her province, Italy, and is the Roman Catholic, or ought to be, as ^n example ; but in her creed she calls herself, the ' ' Holy Ro- man Church,'' and seems to ignore her Catholicity. But to proceed, the Church in Russia would be the Russian Catholic Church ; in Norway and Sweeden, the Scandina- vian Catholic Church, in England, the Anglo Catholic Church in Canada, the Canadian Catholic Church and in these United States the ''American Catholic Church. [' If it be objected that "American" belongs to the conti- nent and not to the United States, the answer is, that that point has been settled by common consent. "Usus est norma loquendi. ' ' Usage in all branches of writing, lit- erary, statistical and political has conceded the term 23 "American" as the adjective which describes what be- longs to our United States, and hence our reasoning brings us to the conclusion, and the conviction, that the name of our Church ought to be, the ' ' American Catholic Church. ' ' We may say in conclusion, that we never set our heart upon this matter. We are content for ourselves to die, as we have lived, under this misnomer. Our concern is almost entirely for others. We do not wish by the folly of retaining this unhappy title, to help a foreign communion on our soil to draw to her obedience thous- ands of converts. We do not wish again thus to prevent many more thousands from entering our fold, as the one historic Church, the American Catholic Church, which has rightful jurisdiction in the territories covered by our flag. We come finally to a matter of the deepest moment to us personally, a cherished object with us for years, and we trust, brethren, one which will correspondingly inter- est you, one and all and even others outside of our com- munion, who may desire to put it in the power of our descendants in the years to come, to build a group of re- lated buildings around the cathedral, in the very heart of our lovely city of Springfield. By the good providence of Almighty God, we own a large expanse of unoccupied land close to, almost ad- joining our magnificent state house. In extent it is, fronting on Second street on the east about 413 feet; on Edwards street on the South 320 feet, and on Spring on the west, 299 feet and on the north the line runs from Spring to Second street about 521 feet. This large ex- panse of ground has upon it at present two buildings in front, facing Second street, the Bishop's house and St. Agatha's school. p 21 On the rear, fronting on Spring street, are seven dwelling houses, recently ))uilt, and furnished with all modern improvements. - It seems almost providential that this large ex- panse of land, in the very center of the capital city of the State, studded with fine trees in the maturity of growth, of many and rare varieties, should remain un- occupied and, as it were, reserved for the very use to which we hope it may be devoted, namely for a fu- ture Cathedral and a Cathedral Close, with all the neces- sary buildings, where will be housed the Bishop and the chief officers of the Diocese, and the forces, which make the See Citv, the Cathedral City, the heart of the Diocese, the center of life, health and strength throughout the en- tire domain. All that we hope for and ask is, that this property, so uni(iue in its location and conditions, be se- cured without delay for our Diocese for the uses named above. We have no desire to go beyond this one object. Let others come and build on our foundations, it is enough for us to lay the foundations, and these foundations will be well laid, when our property passes from our hands to those of the Diocese of Springfield. Were we able, we would gladly give our all, but we cannot. Justice to others in the sight of God and man forbids. We wish to go as far as we can, and then we need your generous help in word and deed, in counsel and in orift It is better so, that which costs us nothing, we are^not apt to prize. It is better that we, set over you by the Lord, should take the lead, that you should follow and cooperate. My offer then is briefly this, to have this property fairly appraised, and when its valuation has been approximately ascertained, we offer to donate to the Diocese one-fifth of such valuation. We ask you to raise the remaining four-fifths in sucu wise as you may deem best. We promise to unite with you in all well di- 25 rected efforts to obtain the requisite amount. We would add, that should our plan prove successful, we would sim- ply ask in surrendering our ownership of the property that we should be allowed to retain it in our hands with all income from it for its protection and our use during the life of our wife and ourselves. The seven houses, which we have erected on Spring street, will furnish, in their rental, a security fund for the protection of the C'athedral ])roperty against charges, which may be made upon it in time to come, by the city or the state, and also against damage, which it must incur by the wear of time. If, dear Brethren, you think well of our proposal, you must act, and that immediately. Our sun is nearing the horizon, and must soon go down. We are admonished by our Lord, who has the issues of life in his hands, '^AVork while it is called today, the night cometh, when no man can work.'' Hence we bid you hasten while it is called today. May God bless you one and all now and forevermore. George F. Seymour. -3 THE BISHOP'S ADDRESS By the goodness and mercy of God, dear brethren of the Clergy and I^aity of the Diocese of Springfield, we are gra- ciously permitted to greet you, and wish you. in Scripture phrase, "Good luck in the name of the Lord," for the twenty-fifth time. You are not the same assembly, who welccmed us in 1879. Not a single clergyman is on our roll to-day, who was a member of our Synod, a quarter of a century ago, and very few laymen remain. Thank God some are with us still, either here, or at their homes, too old and feeble to come. Your Bishop lingers, by Divine permission, the same, and yet not the same. The same in spirit, full of hope for the future of our Diocese, and firm in faith that truth will prevail, and love will reign supreme. And yet not the same, since ycuth has fled, and many burdens have come. Strength has failed, and natural force has abated, and the back, wdiich five-and-twenty years ago could easily endure, now finds the weight of responsibility and care and anxiety and fatigue from travel too heavy to bear. " The spirit is willing but the flesh is w^eak." The present holds the past in memory, and joins it to the future, which, with the beating of the heart, and the ticking of the watch, is becoming every second a new present, while the journey, which we are taking, rolls longer behind us, and the steps in advance must needs be fewer, ere we fall by the way, and pass out of sight, perhaps out of mind. So far as we are concerned, we have no ambition to be remembered, save by the fatherless, and the widow, and the sick, and the halt, and the blind, and the destitute and poor, and the disciple, to whom we have said a kind word, and ♦n, III 2 bishop's address given, in our Saviour's phrase, "a cup of cold water." This ambition is not of the earth earthy. It has its root in the love of the Master, which recognizes Hioi behind the beggar's rags, and Lazarus' sores. It will have its flower and fruit in that glad hour, when the same Master will say. "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, My brethren, ye have done it unto Me." Hence dear brethren, many of you without knowing it, gave us the most acceptable and precious tribute of }our reverence, and respect, and love, on the twenty-fifth anniver- sary of our consecration, vSt. Barnabas' Day, June ii, 1903, when you presented us with money, and thus enabled us when the waters were raging on the western slope of our Diocese, to join your love with ours in a form more enduring than loving cup or gold or silver plate, by sending it all to the sufferers by the flood. For this we thank you with most sincere gratitude. The memorial is with God, and it will be recognized as yours and ours, when the things of earth are merely a memory of the distant past, and thus we shall be joined together forever, in a mutual act of charity to the suffering and destitute on the day, on which we celebrated our Episcopal silver wedding anniversary. The thought of the present in its relation to the future eternal world brings us naturally to the recollection in love and reverence of those departed this life within the year who may justly claim a place in our Diocesan records. Three Bishops have left us since we were assembled in our Annual Synod here in December last, the Bishop of Quincy, the Bishop of Newark, and the Bishop of Rhode Island. We name them in the chronological order of their deaths, and it happens to be in the reverse order of their ages. Of the Rt. Rev. Dr. Frederick William Taylor we have already spoken again and again, but we can never weary of thinking of him, and loving him as we think, and expressing our love by tongue and pen. His student and priestly and episcopal life were close to us from the General Theological Seminary and our Diocese as presbyter, and in Quincy as DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD 3 Bishop. From the age of twenty until God called him hence we were almost without interruption in the most intimate relations. He was a truly godly man. From his youth up until his decease his life was that of a consistent Christian, and after ordination a loyal priest and Bishop and a devoted pastor. When he became twenty-one he offered the first-fruits of his modest inheritance to God. We knew the fact because he gave the sum, the lar^^est which we received from any one person, to his Alma Mater, the General Theological Seminary, through us, the Dean. This act was characteristic of the man to the end. He preached, and he practiced what he preached. His loss to us is irreparable. Bishop vStarkey of New Jersey was the mirror of a Chris- tian gentleman. This verdict w^ould be the unanimous judg- ment of all who knew him. His lovely exterior was the expression of corresponding gifts and graces whi:h dwelt within. He was a devout and holy man. Bishop Clark o Rhode Island, deceased on the 7th of September, at the great age of over ninety-one years. He was consecrated December 6, 1854, as Bishop of Rhode Island, and became the Presiding Bishop on February 7, 1899. Bishop Clark was a man of large heart and most generous impulses. He was personally most kind, and easily accessible to all. He wrote largely for the press, secular as well as ec- clesiastical, and consequently was widely known outside of our Communion. He was a scholar of diversified reading, and he brought his knowledge to a mind of much more than ordinary capacity to digest it, and add fruits of increase to the accumulated stock. We all, without exception, mourn the loss of Bishop Clark, and our minds, full of affectionate regard, follow him with the fervent prayer, "May light perpetual shine upon him." (At this point the Synod joined in appropriate prayers, bishop's address DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD which were offered, at the request of the Bishop, by the Sec- retary, tlie Rev. John Chanler White.) CATHEDRAL FOUNDATION. On this subject we wish to be, dear brethren, as clear and frank in our statement of facts as it is possible for our powers of expression and the English language to enable us to convey our meaning. We feel that the difficulty of comprehending the situation is due largely to the local conditions which have prevailed in Springfield since we came to you as your Bishop. There were, in 1S78, one parish, St. Paul's, and two missions, St. John's and St. Luke's. Through the generosity of the rector, wardens, and vestry of St. Paul's Church, we were permitted to use their building as our ecclesiastical centre for episcopal services. We naturally, but, as we now see, unfortunately, called it our Pro-Cathedral, by which we meant our Cathedral for the time being, or until we were so happy as to have a real, true, genuine Cathedral, w4th a property v^ested in a corporation created especially for that one purpose, and a Dean and Canons, under ourselves as Bishop, to take the spiritual oversight and charge of the Ca- thedral, and its diversified works and ministries for the ben- efit of the entire Diocese. Since 1878 another parish has been formed and incorpor- ated under the law, and received into union with the Synod, Christ Church, Springfield. The existence of this second parish has helped perhaps to cloud the minds of some with the idea, and possibly the apprehension that it was to some extent, and in some way discounted, or put at a disadvantage by the fact that the sister parish was honored with the title, Pro-Cathedral. It will be seen from what has already been said that there is not the slightest substantial ground for such a feeling, although we are free to confess that to one who does not know the history of our ecclesiastical conditions in the city of Springfield for the last twenty-five years, there is some ground for misapprehension in the premises. We now desire to state, in the most explicit and em- phatic terms that our mother tongue enables us to command, that we never had. and do not now have, in the offer which we make to the Diocese of securing the ground on which to erect a future Cathedral, it may be a thousand years hence, with its related buildings, the slightest reference to St. Paul's parish, or Ctirist Church, or any other ecclesiastical organiza- tion in the entire Diocese. We simply wish to put it within the power of the Diocese, as such, to secure, and hold in legal possession the ideal spot as it seems to us, for such a necessary institution to the well being of the Diocese. Suppose that we are successful, and the Committee whom you may appoint arranges for the securing of this property, what will be the result, so far as the parishes and missions of Springfield are concerned? They will be !eft precisely where they are at present. So far as they are concerned there will be no preference whatever given to any cne of tlitm over and above the others. It may be that as the}^ are located in the city they might wish to make some arrangement with the future Cathedral corporation, for helping to erect the costly structure which would be placed on the Cathedral ground. That, however, would be a question for the whole Diocese to decide, as rep- resented by the Cathedral corporation, in conference with the parties concerned. All we ask at the present time is, that during our lifetime this one step may be taken by the Diocese, as a Diocese, to secure as its possession the four or five acres which are so admirably fitted for the grand institution, with its ministries of love for the Jurisdiction, at some future time, however distant. If you are pleased to accede to our request, and strive to carry out our plan, as touching simply and only the acquisi- tion of the property, to be known as the Cathedral foundation, 6 BISHOP S ADDRESS you will in that event most generously respond to our heart's desire. If, on the other hand, you do not deem it wise or judicious thus to co-operate with us, we shall bow our head in humble submission, and bear the burden of disappointment with keen regret, but with unabated affection and regard for you, our dear brethren of the clergy and laity of the Diocese of Springfield. THE CHURCH ENDOWMENT SOCIETY We are sure that there are many lay people in our Dio- cese, who are anxious to help with their mems the upbuilding and spread of the Church within our jurisdiction, the sixty caiinties covering Cencral and Southern Illinois, but are de- terred and held back by the reflection that they have but little to giv^e, and, that i:i consequence it is scarcely worth while for them to do anything, when the amount contributed will be so paltry. The Church luidowment Society meets this dilhcidty, by offering at a small annual outlay in the way of premium, to pay a considerable endowment, at death, or a fixed period of years in the future, to any specified object which the donor may designate. In a Diocese like Springfield, which is absolutely rural, where there are no financial centres, and few Church people of large means, it will be seen that such a resource may be made pre-eminently helpful. In a few instances, we have incidentally learned, that it has been already utilized by generous and devoted Church- men, for objects that are dear to their heart. We commend the Church Endowment Society to the thoughtful considera- tion of our people. THE woman's auxiliary We must, as constrained by our own personal gratitude and warm admiration, commend the Woman's Auxiliarv to the loyal support of our people. Our dear Christian women engaged in their service of love, fill a place occupied by the holy women, who ministered diocese of SPRINGFIELD 7 to our Lord and later to His Apostles. Some are mentioned by name, the greater number are not, but occasionally an incidental allusion reveals the home life, which must have been a bright chapter in the stern and distressing experience of a St. Paul or a St. John. For example, who was Rufus' mother? She made herself a mother to St. Paul by tender and womanly ministries to him, and hence he salutes her as " Rufus' mother and mine " There is a world of meaning in this. St. John's "elect lady," as it is translated, is an- other instan:e of the same kind. Whether her name be Ehcta or Kyria, or she be nameless, his Epistle, the second, gives us a glimpse of home life for the desolate Apostle, which is delightful to study and contemplate. Thank God, these holy, generous, loving women are still with us, a!id in the Woman's Auxiliary represent Rufus* mother and Electa or Kyria, and such as they. May God l)less the Woman's Auxiliary in all its Branches. THE CHURCH KUILDIN(; SOCIETY We owe a de'ut of gratitude to this very important agent -of the Church's beneficent help. In two instances, when we had personally done all we could, and felt that we must fail, the vSociety generously recognized our efforts, and took pity on our distress, and held out its hand in sympathy, and saved ■our missions ; and beyond this, there is one member of the Commission to whom we stand in the relation of St. Paul to Rufus' mother, that namely of gracious and generous minis- tration, who must be nameless, but to whom we must send our salutation. We commend this commission as an agency of great use- fulness to our Church in its present conditions, and as most wisely and judiciously administered. THE MISSISSIPPI FLOODS We pass to a matter of distress. During the early sum- mer the Mississippi overflowed its banks and spread desolation wnthin our borders, which awakened wide sympathy through- 8 BISHOP S ADDRES.S DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIEIJ) out our land. This flood submerged thousands of cultivated acres, aad wrecked whole villages and hamlets. We were fortunate in having as our representative in the very centre of the ruin, a hero. Slight in build and delicate in organization, he quailed not amid the dreadful scenes and experiences which confronted him. He remained at his post, he stood by his people, he gave up his bed and home life for many days and nights. He deserves the honor due to a true heroic priest and pastor. No doubt many another might have done as well, but no one could have acquitted himself more bravely and better than our beloved brother, the Rev. John Chanler White. KEyUEST FOK HISHOP COADJITOK More than ten years ago we asked for and secured a Bishop Coadjutor by reason of extent of Diocese. That Bishop deceased on Christmas Day, 1900, and we committed his body to the grave on the last day of the year and of the century. Since that date we have endeavored to do the work as well as we could, unaided and alone. Meanwhile the Diocese has grown, in Missions and people, and consequent demands for Episcopal oversight and service. And on the other hand the Bishop has grown older, and bodily strength and vital force have abated, until we have reached a point when we can justly ask for a Coadjutor, not only by reason of extent of Diocese, but by reason of advancing years as well. We love the Diocese which we have served as best we could for more than a quarter of a century, and we desire to promote its welfare and growth to the extent of our ability, and to make every sacrifice within our power to secure these ends. We love our people, clergy and laity, and the thous- ands outside of our Communion, whom we yearn to bless with spiritual gifts, beyond tho.se which they, as it seems to us, at present enjoy. With these ends in view, we feel that we have reached a point, where we are called upon to ask for a Coadjutor, if it be the will and wish of our clergy and laity to grant us this assistance. We know full well the poverty of the Diocese, and hence we are willing to offer the Coadjutor who may be chosen, a residence without rent until other arrangements are made, and to surrender to him one-half of our salary. Notwithstanding this request on our part, such is our devotion to the Diocese, that we reserve to ourselves the right to withdraw it, in ca.se it should seem wisest and best to do so, and to continue to discharge the duties of our office un- aided, until God opens a way for us to be relieved. With all our heart, dear brethren, we invoke God's blessing upon you, and pray that He may guide you in your deliberations and actions. ASSIGNMENT OF DUTY We hereby as.sign to the Bishop Coadjutor, in case one is chosen at this time, the care of Candidates for Holy Orders, and such other Episcopal duties, as vie may mutually arrange and agree upon between, ourselves. THE OBVIOUS TEACHIN(; OF THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER If a man of ordinary intelligence, with a fair mind and an honest purpose, asks the Prayer Book, what it teaches as to the fundamental principles, on which the Church rests, and the beliefs, which it holds and inculcates as of moral obliga- tion, he will not find it difficult to obtain an answer, which is clear, precise, and decisive. The ansvver will come direct from the printed page w^ith- out note or comment from other sources, either past or pres- ent. We are speaking of the fundamental principles and the essential beliefs, which rule the teaching and practice of the Church throughout the world, and have done so from the beginning. Tae Bjok of Common Prayer, the accredited and author- ized teacher, representing the American Church, and with local variations, the Anglican Communion, has its roots in J. lO bishop's address thi past, and, where any question arises as to definition or application of office or rubric on some subsidiary matter, (such cannot occur as to any fundamental issue) the venerable past, which gives us our Prayer Book is to be consulted and heard, and not the present, which is seeking information and crav- ing judgment in the premises. The essential articles of faith and principles of adminis- tration, be it observed, have been settled forever. They are "closed questions." If they could be opened again and brought into discussion, with a possible reversal of decision, it would be fatal to the existence of the Church of Christ, as we profess to believe in it in the Creed, as the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. Such would ec^ually be the case in the sphere of mere human knowledge, where it rests upon what are called axioms, self-evident truths. To deny the truth of the doctrine of the divinity and personality of the Holy Ghost, for example, by Catholic theology, if we can imagine such a thing possible, would discredit the Church and destroy her forever. Precisely after the same manner, to deny the truth of the proposition, that "two added to two make four," in the realm of mathematics by the authorities of that exact science, would relegate arithmetic to the region of rubbish. Once /nore, it must ever be borne in mind that the fun- damental verities of the Christian Church as faith and ad- ministration w^ere settled and closed forever by a concensus of testimony from the beginning, as to what was delivered to her to hold, and keep, and hand on, and practice, by her divine Lord and His inspired Apostles. The assemblies in which these results were reiched, were convened within the first seven centuries of our era. They are commonly known as General or Undisputed Councils, because they have been accepted by the entire Church throughout the world. They are General or Ecumenical, not because their membership represented the entire habitable earth at the time, but because their answers to doubts submitted to their judgment were ultimately approved and accepted by all, because, and only DIOCESE OK SPRINGFIELD II because, these answers were based upon the testimony of Apostolic, and Sub-Apostolic Churches, as to the deposit of teaching or doctrine delivered to them, to hold fast and trans- mifwhcn they were founded and organized. They are undisputed because the whole Church accepts them, and this acceptance is irrevocable. It is settled forever. The present divisions of Christendom do not affect these fun- damental dogmas of faith, and principles of administration. However widely the Patriarchates of Jerusalem, Rome, Anti- och, Alexandria, Constantinople, Russia, luigland, and the United States may differ on minor points, and stand apart, as in apparent antagonism, they are all agreed upon the accept- ance of these General and Undisputed Councils, and their dogmatic utterances. They all receive them and approve their decisions. The polity, the creed, and the sacraments are the com- mon heritage of all alike. The only exception to this state- ment of fact is not really an exception to the essential truth, the necessity, namely, of Episcopacy to the being of the Church. The Papacy, as developed in modern Romanism, asserts the necessity of Episcopacy, as stoutly as the other Patriarchates. But the Papacy obscures it by concentrating it in one officer, the Pope. The Bishop of Rome claims, by Divine right, to be the one Bishop for the entire earth. This is Episcopacy con- densed. Christ as the Fountain, receiving the Holy Ghost from the Father, poured forth the Grace of Orders into tw^elve channels, to carry and distribute the official and spiritual water of salvation into all lands, and the isles of the sea. Rome, then, is ud exception in this regard, as asserting Epis- copacy, to the unity of the Church, in the essentials of ecclesi- astical gov-ernment, creed, and sacraments. The Patriarchates are all in agreement upon the Episcopate, the creed of the Apostles, and the sacraments, and we may say that our Book of Common Prayer echoes for us this agreement, in her ordinal, her offices, and her liturgical forms. Let a man then, as we suppose, challenge the Prayer 12 bishop's address •DTOCIRSK OF SPKINGFIKIJ) 13 Book, as to questions about God, about the Incarnation, the nature and polity of the Church, the sacraments and their value, and the general principles of Divine worship, and he will find no difficulty in obtaining a direct and unequivocal answer. Let us try the experiment for him. It will be salutary for us all, as showing us by example, how much we are taught by our manual of devotion, and how clearly and defi- nitely, and emphatically the teaching is given. Our questioner asks his Prayer Book, What does the Church teach in regaj-d to the existence and nature of God? The answer comes from the Creed, the Litany, the Feast of Trinity, the texture of the prayers, the Te Deum. from the Prayer Book every where in its warp and woof, that God exists in Three Persons, in the unity of the Godhead. This answer is not gathered from one place, or two places, or even many places only, it is so plainly the voice of the Prayer Book, coming from every part, that one must be deaf, who does not hear it, and bereft of reason who does not understand its meaning. Again, the enquirer asks. What does the Church hold and teach as regards God the Son's taking our flesh and dwelling among us? Was this birth of a human mother after the course of nature, by natural generation of earthly parents, or was it after a Divine method, above nature, by the co- operation of God directly, with the Virgin Mary? The answer comes from Creed, the Holy Gospels, the Te Deum, Collects, Connnunion Office, Article, everywhere up and down the Prayer Book, the Eternal Son took human nature "by the operation of the Holy Ghost, of the substance of Mary, His mother." The voice is so clear and the answer is so em- phatic, that he who denies the Virgin birth of our Lord, as the authorized teaching of the Church, does violence to the Prayer Book, whatever he may do to his own conscience. If the inquirer asks. What does the Prayer Book teach as regards the government of the Church? Is it in the hands of the Pope, as the one divine, accredited Vicar, or representa- tive of Christ on earth ; or is it in the hands of a mere personal ministry, who not only deny, but resent as a false imputation that they have any official priestly character ; or, finally, is it vested in an official ministry, deriving their office by succes- sion from the Apostles, and they from Christ? The answer again is clear, emphatic and decisive. It 'Cjmes from the Prayer Book as a whole ; it rests upon ordinal, prayers. Ember Seasons, official character of sacraments, which logically require an officer to celebrate them, and from the Canons of the Church, which enforce this emphatic teach- ing of the Prayer Book, by pains and penalties if its principles are violated. If actions speak more loudly than words, then the Prayer Book enforces the teaching, not only by word, spoken and printed, but by the public imposition of one or more Bishops' hands, in ordination and consecration. Still further, the Church teaches in a negative way, the necessity of Episcopal ordination, when she recognizes as priests, with- out the laying on of hands, on her part, those applicants, who have already been ordained elsewhere by Bishops. Nothing could be clearer than such an answer, coming from Prayer Book, and Canon, from vvord and deed, from positive ordinance, and necessary negative inference. He who runs may read. The principle of succession, as deriving and perpetuating life is universal in God's kingdom of nature and grace. The human family and the harvest field are illustrations in nature, and our Lord's lineal descent, as traced in the Gospel, and the Aaronic Priesthood, are illustrations in the sphere of spiritual life. Every government of every kind must have its vitality and power vested in a central office, and that office, unless th^ officer be eternal, as is God, must be continued and handed on by a succession of officers. There can be no escape from the operation of this principle, whether it be in the Bank, the Insurance Company, the State or the Church. If there be no official character, in the guild or club, then there is no need of organization, except it be for a temporary purpose, and it ■•I 14 bishop's addrk.ss can assemble and dissolve at pleasure. In such cases theie is nothing held in trust, there is nothing to hand on and per- petuate. The meeting adjourns, as it is said, " without day." The Prayer Book teaches throughout, that the Church has confided to her custody great and sacred treasures, under the hand and seal of officers, accredited through her as of Divine appoiatment. Her ministry is official, as having offices to fill, which no man of himself, or as commissioned by man, would dare to take, and official acts to perform, which no man, with the whole human race behind him. would vent- ure to do. Would any man for example, unless he were a blasphemer, presume to say to a fellow-man, "Receive the Holy Ghost."? The Prayer Book has nothing whatever to say about other ministries than the one, which the Church holds and teaches to be the divinely appointed channel of official gifts of grace, through Kpisjopal ordination. Why should our Prayer Book do so? It would be manifestly an impertinence for the Church to do such a thing, since she has nothing whatsoever to do with other ministries than her own, and it is for those who accept such ministries to place their own valuation upon them, just as the Roman Communion holds as ail article of faith, that the Pope is above all. and overall, and condenses in himself, as Christ's Vicar, all official, minis- terial power and authority on the earth ; and the very Prot- estant Bodies, with scarcely an exception, reject absolutely all priestly character as appertaining to their ministers. The Prayer Book leaves Rome, who refuses to continue with the first believers, under the government of the Apostles, to whom as a corporation, our Lord gave His charter, and supersedes their official authority with that of St. Peter ; it leaves her severely alone. It equally ignores the Protestant Bodies which have disowned the Apostolic government alto- gether. The Prayer Book simply, with dignified propriety, teaches positively and clearly, as regards her own ministry, that, "It is evident unto all men, diligently reading Holy Scripture and ancient authors, that from the Apostles' time DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIET.D 15 there have been these Orders of Ministers in Christ's Church — Bishops, Priests and Deacons. Which offices were evermore had in such reverent estitiiation, that no man might presume to execute any of them, except he u^ere first called, tried, ex- amined, and known to have such qualities as are requisite for the same ; and also by public prayer, with imposition of hands, were approved and admitted thereunto by lawful authority. And therefore, to the intent that these Orders may be continued and reverently used and esteemed in this Church, no man shall be accounted or taken to be a lawful Bishop, Priest or Deacon in this Church, or sufTen-d to exe- cute any of the said functions, except lie be called, tried, examined, and admitted thereunto according to the foim hereafter following, or hath had P^piscopal consecrauon or ordination." Such is the answer of the Prayer Book to the quev«^tion, Is Episcopal ordination necessary to the ministry of the Church, to qualify that ministry to perform official acts in the name of God, and to discharge official functions to convey grace to such as are w^orthy to receive? The answer is clear, comprehensive and decisive. There is no presumption in such a view of the Sacred Ministry. Its greatness consists in its official relation, not in the per.sonal character of its ministers, even though the persons who hold and execute the office be the original twelve Apostles. It is exclu.sive, because the law of official status everywhere, must inexorably exclude all, who do not share in its investiture, from the exercise of its prerogatives and functions. No one complains because the alderman, or mayor, or governor, or president, or railroad or bank official, does not ask others to associate themselves with them in discharge of their duties. If the Ministry of Christ be simply a service, and not a stewardship of mysteries, sacraments, then it would be, and ought to be open to all. But, in the view of the Church, and of the Apostle St. Paul, it is both a ministry and a steward- ship. Thus the Prayer Book teaches, and thus the Church r6 BISHOP'^S ADDKESST DIOCHSK OF SPRINGFIELD 17 practices, through her Ordinal, and the Canons, which en- force her teaching by ecclesiastical law. As w^e have said, if others are satisfied with their-minis- tries, the Prayer Book and the Church desire to make nc issue wnth them on the subject. She teaches ix)sitively on her own lines, drawing no negative inferences, and pursues the even tenor of her way, with dignity and respectful silence. She dare not override the charter of government given by our Lord in Person to His Church, and preserved as to its very words, by the Holy Spirit, (St. Matt, xxviii: 19, 20,) she dare not override this with modern R(m)e, substituting,, as Rome does, a monarchy for a corporation ; nor dare she with the Churches which have come into existence since A. D., 1517, dismiss, as they do, the Apostles from their divinely appointed place of oversight and jurisdiction, and rob the Ministry of Christ of its priesth(X)d, and reduce it to the con- dition of mere ministers, te.ichers and preachers. RECiENKKATION Again the Prayer Book is challenged as to the doctrine of regeneration. Our inquirer asks, What does the Church leach on this subject ? The reply comes from the offices for the administration of Holy Baptism, from the Catechism, from the Articles, and the Creed, and incidentally from other offices, and the uni- form witness of tlie Collects, and selected Scriptures incor- porated into the Liturgy. This an.swer is, that regeneration, the new birth into the kingdom of God, is the gift of Baptism, as Christ teaches, and the Church, resting upon His author- ity, has always taught, and still teaches. The birth of water and the Spirit is a Divine gift, as natural birth is. Both alike may prove a blessing or a curi-e, since in the one case a man may so live and misconduct him- self, that it may be truly said of him, in our Lord's words, that "it would have been better for him that he had never been born." And in the latter case he may so prove recreant to his heavenly calling, and abuse his birthright, as to merit the awful rebuke administered to Simon Magus, after he had been baptized, that he was still " in the gall of bitterness and the boad of iniquity." Perhaps the answer of the Prayer Book to the question. What is the value of Hjly Baptism in the estimation of the Church, since the beginning and everywhere, will be best ap- preciated, when we say, that he, who denies the inherent gift of regeneration, as Divinely bestowed by the sacrament of Baptism, must deal directly with our Lord, Who says that it is, and makes its administration the basis of His commission to His Apostles, in the charter, with which He invests them with office, as His last recorded act on earth, before He ascended into lieaven. Such a man, who makes Baptism a mere advertisement of something already made true, must deal wnth the Creed, which obliges every Christian to say, that he believes in " one Baptism for the remission of sins." He must deal with the Catechism, which puts in the mouth of every Christian child, in response to the question, "Who gave you this name?" the reply, " My sponsors in baptism, wherein I was made a member of Christ, the child of God, and an inheritor of the kingdom of heaven." Such a man must deal with the office for the administration of Baptism, wherein the officiating minister beseeches the congregation, before he baptizes the child or adult, to call upon God to grant to the subject of baptism, " that which by nature he cannot have, that he may be baptized with water and the Holy Ghost, and received into Christ's Holy Church, and be made a living member of the same." And, immediately after the baptism, the Church directs him to declare, on her authority, as follows : "Seeing now, dearly beloved brethren, that this child, or adult, is regenerate and grafted int6 the body of Christ's Church, let us give thanks unto Almighty God for these benefits, and with one accord make our prayers unto Him, that this child or adult, may lead the rest of his life according to this begin- ning." Then, in the prayer which follows, he is instructed to use these words : "We yield Thee hearty thanks, most mer- ciful Father, that it hath pleased Thee to regenerate this H i8 bishop's address child or adult with Thy Holy Spirit, to receive him for Thine own child by adoption, and to incorporate him into Thy Holy Church." Such an answer could not be made stronger. It is impossible to conceive anyone, who did not wish to mock God, to put himself into the position of one, who asserts, without any qualification, that God has done a thing, and begs others to thank God that He has done it, and then deliberately, on his own personal responsibility, declares that it is by no means certain that God has done it after all ; that we may charitably hope that He has done it, but we cannot be sure. In another aspect of this appalling position, the apparent trifler with God is equally disloyal to the Church. He rep- resents her as telling out to the world a falsehood in the very first words which the baptized child or adult hears his spiritual mother utter. The Church says that he " is regenerate," positively and absolutely. The person who denies that bap- tism confers the gift of regeneration, contradicts his mother— the Church ; and urges. Be not so positive, it is as likely, nay more likely, to prove untrue than true, that the person bap- tized is regenerate. It is the part of charity to hope that he is regenerate, but knowing and seeing the world as we do, our fears get the better of our hopes, and we are compelled to shake our heads in doubt. This anomia, this madness, we may call it, comes from the blind following and listening to one man and his personal theological system, rather than submitting one's self with humility to the voice of the Church of God. John Calvin taught that the gift of the Holy Spirit was an exception to all other gifts, that it was inalienable, that when once given it could never be lost, that it must accom- plish the purpose for which it was bestowed, and hence must bring its recipient to ultimate salvation. If this teaching were true, then every regenerate person must of necessity be finally saved. To avoid this conclusion, so directly in the face of universal experience, many have been led to say, Let Calvin and his system be true, and Church and Prayer Book, DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIEI.D 19 and even, for it must logically come to that frightful conclu- sion, and even God a liar. The truth is and must ahvays be with the Church. The gift of the Holy Ghost in Holy Baptism, which is the new birth, regeneration, is no exception to the law, which governs all gifts. That law is this, that all giving devolves upon the re.ipient, responsibility. He may do one of three things with his gift— he may use it, or neglect it, or abuse it. The whole of Scripture is based upon the assumption of the truth of this position, and thus the Church affirms, and the Prayer Book teaches, in accordance with God's most Holy Word. "Quench not the Spirit," " Grieve not the Spirit," are the exhortations of inspiration to put man on his guard against dangers which threaten him. In mercy to us the whole scheme of prayer and sacraments has been arranged by our heavenly Father, to help us to rightly use our gifts, and above all, the greatest gift, the grace of God. THE REAL PRESENCE The inquirer asks his Prayer Book to tell him what the Church teaches as regards the Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per. Is it a mere act of commemoration, or is it a real Sacra- ment, having two parts, equally present, an outward, bread and wine, and an inward, the body and blood of Christ? The answer comes from the Catechism, the Office for the adminis- tration of Holy Communion, the Articles, and the passages from God's Word, which are given an interpretation by their position in the Liturgy. That answer is again unequivocal, clear and positive. It runs in this way : Christ is present in His Body and Blood, His glorified humanity, a savour of life unto life to those who have faith and are penitent, and of death unto death to the wicked and impenitent. God has mercifully made us familiar with a spiritual presence in our association with each other, and we can, if we choose, learn something of the reality, and if we may so say, the strangeness of such a presence, by our knowledge of the human sotil. fli 20 bishop's address "DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD 21 Were we to state in general terms the obvious facts about the soul, as it comes under our cognizance, without naming the subject of wliich we were speaking, we would be discred- ited as beside ourselves. Our assertions would seem to be wild paradoxes, unworthy of a moment's serious considera tion. For what could w^e truly say of the soul? We could declare that there was within our reach an entity, which we could not see nor touch ; that we could not affirm regarding it, that the half was less than the whole, and although it was within the limits of seven feet in height, and four feet in breadth, and at our side, we could go no further, we could not find it, so as to seize it and hold it, and, if we were to go in quest of it with a surgeon's knife, and dissect the body, which holds the treasure, w^e would be baffled in our search, and as soon as we reached, and severed a vital organ, it would escape from us forever, and be gone, we knew not whither. Such is a spiritual entity, as familiar to us as our parents, and neighbors and friends, and yet after years of intimate companionship, strange to us, an enigma which puzzles us, a creature past finding out. Thus God, it would seem means to educate us, and prepare us to receive with faith his greatest gift to us, in the spiritual presence of His vSon, our Saviour, Jesus Christ, by His body given for us, and His blood shed for us, in and through the bread and wine of the Sacrament of the Altar. The Eucharistic office in all Liturgies is saturated, so to speak, with the ideas and the phraseology of our Lord, as they are recorded in the sixth chapter of St. John's Go.spel. There we read our Saviour's declaration, "He that eateth My flesh and drinketh My blood dwelleth in Me and I in him." This is the key which unlocks the supreme treasure of the Sacrament of the Altar, the mutual indwelling of the glorified Redeemer and His faithful believers. We must remember that we are composite beings, made up of body, mind and spirit, and that each of these elements feeds on its own kind alone, and cannot exchange and take the food which belongs to the others ; the body can appropri- ate only material food, bread and wine for example ; the mind can absorb only mental food, such as logic or philosophy ; and the spirit can assimilate only spiritual food, love as an illus- tration, in all its varieties. The body cannot eat logarithms, nor the mind the fruits of the spirit, nor the spirit bread and wine ; each can take only its own kind, but the common con- veyancer in all cases alike, is matter. All our gifts it would seem in this world, come to us through material agency, mental food through observation, the lips of the teacher and the printed page; and spiritual food, maternal love for ex- ample, through the mother's arms which press us to her bosom in infancy, and her sweet voice which lulls us to sleep. One thing more we must recollect, that in every case be the food what it may, there must be on the part of the would- be recipient, qualification to receive, or the food cannot be appropriated. In vain the printed page is held before anyone who has never learned to read. He sees the letters, but they convey no meaning to his untrained mind. The food is there but he has no power to appropriate it. His neighbor beside him can read, and he, thus armed wnth the proper qualifica- tion, seizes and enjoys the story or the news. So precisely with spiritual food ; preparation and (jualifi- cation are necessary in order to enable the would be recipient to receive. Penitence and faith are necessary as a preparation and qualification to enable the guests at the Lord's Table to receive and appropriate the spiritual food provided and spread before him by the Divine Host. Only he who has faith, and is penitent for his sins is capable of eating the flesh and drinking the blood of Christ. The impenitent sinner, devoid of faith, eats and drinks the consecrated bread and wine, but while the body and blood of our Lord's glorified humanity are there present before him, he cannot eat and drink them, because he lacks the power of spiritual receptivity. He can no more appropriate the spiritual sustenance, without the necessary qualifications of penitence and faith, than the ignor- ant man can appropriate the mental food prepared for him in H 22 bishop's address I '11 ^ book and newspaper, without the nectssary qualification of being able to read. The food in both cases is present before the would-be recipient, but in the one case the mind cannot receive the intellectual food, which the material agency of printed page brings to its door ; and in the other, the soul cannot rective the spiritual food, which the consecrated elements of the Holy Eucharist bring to its door. In both cases the gifts are there, and are at the threshold of the mind and soul, but they can- not enter, because in each case respectively, the gate of ad- mission is barred by ignorance and impenitence. It must be remembered that the doctrine of the Real Pres- ence, for which the Prayer Book stands, with the Primitive Church, and the Citholic Church to-day throughout the world, has no relation to the attempted explanation of that doctrine by the Church of Rome, in her metaphysical theory of Transubstantiation, which the Article correctly states, " overthroweth the nature of a sacrament," since it annihilates the outward part and proposes for our acceptance an alleged miracle which, if true, would be a miracle all by itself, unlike any otlitrr which was ever heard or dreamed of. All other miracles appeal for their acceptance by us, to our senses. Our eye, and ear, and nostrils, and palate, and fingers, testify to us that a miracle has been performed. We taste the water which was made wine, and we inhale its odor ; v^e hear the deaf man speak ; we see the cripple walking and leaping ; and we are in the pre^ence of the dead who are alive again, Jairus' daughter, the widow's son, and Lazarus. We know in such cases that a miracle has been performed by the evidence of our senses, and our conviction rests upon that evidence alone. In the case of Transubstantiation we are called upon to reverse our experience, and accept the alleged miracle in spite of our senses. In this one case alone, our senses bear false witness ; they testify by sight, and touch, and smell, and taste, that the consecrated elements on the altar are bread and wine, but we are asked to believe that they are not bread and wine, but the Body and Blood of DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD 23 Christ alone. That the material elements have vanished and been replaced by the spiritual, which are present in disguise, under borrowed garments. This alleged miracle invented to explain the mystery of the Real Presence, is unique, singular, all by itself, there is nothing like it in all human experience. And then it over- turns the nature of a sacrament, because it destroys the out- ward, and leaves only the inward, and this without the outward, ceases to be a sacrament. This theory of explana- tion could not have been held during the sixth and seventh centuries of our era, because one of the most common and strongest arguments against the Monophysite heresy, which was then, before the wSixth General Council, A. D., 681, raging in the Church, was drawn from the analogy of the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of our Lord, to His incar- nate Person, and it was truly urged, and with crushing effect, that as in the Eucharist there are two parts, an outward bread and wine, and an inward, the Body and Blood of Christ, so in our Lord's incarnate person there must be the human as w^ell as the Divine nature. This theory of Transubstantiation is a clumsy attempt to answer the question, How are the Body and Blood present in the Holy Communion ? It does not touch the inquiry. What are there present ^ The answer to that question is made by the Church Universal, which our Prayer Book echoes, the Real Presence of our Lord, in His glorified humanity. This is the answer of all the Patriarchates to-day, of Rome no less than the others, only she vitiates her affirmation of this truth, by her attempted explanation of the mystery, by her meta- physical theory of Transtibstantiation, which she binds upon her subjects as an article of faith. It is a theory late in its origin, and later still in its imposition, A. D., 1215, and we repeat in the language of the Article, " overthroweth the nature of a sacrament." Those who deny the doctrine of the Real Presence of our Lord, in the sacrament of His Body and Blood, are individual leaders and their follower, such as Zwingli, while the voice of li 24 bishop's address DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD 25 the Catholic Church, in her Liturgies, has ever been, and is^ atid will be to the end of the world, in answer to the inquiry, What is present on our altars in the Lord's Supper, the bread and wine, and the spiritual glorified Body and Blood of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Both parts are there, the outward and the inward ; the outward no less than the inward, and the inward no less than the outward. All receive the outward who partake, but they only receive the inward, who come with penitence and faith. The outward, the bread and wine, convey the inward, the Body and Blood of Christ to their lips, but it cannot pass into their souls, because they, by their wickedness, hive closed fast the doors of ingress into their spiritual being, of the Body and Blood of Christ. It is with them as it was with the multitude, who thronged around Jesus, and pushed and jostled Him; they perceive with the senses the Man, Whom they saw and heard, and with whom, perchance, they came in bodily contact, but they did not reach the inward, they did not, to use our Lord's own word, draw "virtue" from His Divine Person. The woman's touch of faith alone could do that. Our Saviour in bodily presence was before and among them all, and His inward presence was before and among them all. They themselves made the awful difference. One had faith, and was (qualified and prepared to receive and ap- propriate both the outward and the inward. The diseased woman saw and conversed with Jesus, the outward, and she also derived from Him the virtue, the inward. Her Savioar was by His presence a savour or life unto life to her, because she enjoyed and was blessed with both the outward and through the outward, the hem of His garment which wrapped His body, the inward, the virtue which made her whole. But to the crowd around Him, who lacked faith, and failed to discern Him, He was " a savour of death unto death." Their condemnation lies in the fact that it was their great privilege to be in the presence of the Incarnate Lord, yea to actually look upon His outward form, and hear Him speak, and come in contact with Him, and yet, after all this nearness, to miss Him, not to know Him, and to allow Him to leave them, and not to derive and appropriate virtue from Him. This and much besides were their infinite loss. St. John Baptist intimates what it was, when he administers to the Jews the terrible rebuke, before our Lord had entered upon His official ministry, " There standeth One among you, Whom ye know not." This ignorance culminated beneath the Cross of Calvary, and drew from our dying Saviour the prayer, "Father forgive them for they know not what they do." With the woman our Lord was a savour of life unto life, because she had faith, and recognized both the outward part in His human form, and the inward part in the virtue which flowed into her from His Divine Person, through the outward, which acted as a conduit, to convey the healing power to her, as she held the hem of His garment in her hand. With the multitude our Lord was a savour of death unto death, because though He stood among them, they did not know Him, Their great opportunity came to them and passed beyond their reach, forever. This example, with many others of which the Gospel is full, illustrates, it seems to us, the doctrine of the Real Presence in the Sacrament of the altar, and the distinction which men themselves are ever mak- ing between those who discern the Lord's Body and those who do not, between those who receive and appropriate the inward part in the Lord's Supper, and those who, through impenitence and lack of faith, miss their great opportunity, with its infinite blessing. Let us now recapitulate, and state concisely the answers, which the Prayer Book, as we have it and use it to-day gives to the questions which the Churchman puts to it. He asks. What does my Prayer Book teach me as regards the existence of God ? The response is. It teaches that there is a God, separate and apart from His works, and that crea- tion is the most stupendous miracle of divine love. It teaches that God exists in Three Persons, the Father, Who created us, the creatures of His hand, and forgives us as N IN 26 HISHOI' S ADDRESS DIOCESE OF SPRINGKIEI.D sinners ; the Son. Who redeemed us by His death upon the cross, and will raise us from the dead ; and the Holy Ghost, Who sanctifies us, and will restore us, when our sins are purged away, to our heavenly home. The Prayer Book tea:hes us, that the doctrine of the Trinity, with which it is saturated, is the revelation of God's loye to us. The doctrine of the Trinity is condensed into the three words, "God is love." The Prayer Book, in response to the intjuiry. What am I to believe as regards our Lord becoming one of us, where am I to place Him in the scale of existence? the Prayer Book says, In His Person our Lord is eternal, in His Natures, He has two, He is divine and human, and His human nature He took of His blessed mother, by the operation of the Holy Ghost. He is the promised *'Seed of the woman." He became one of us by His supernatural birth of a virgin mother. The Prayer Book tells us that Christ lodged the govern- ment of His Church, under Himself as the Head, in the hands of eleven corporators originally, to whom one was added be- fore the day of investure, by the descent of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost, that He gave this corporation its charter, (St. Matt, xxviii : 19, 20) and by the aid of the Holy Spirit en- abled them, its first officers, to interpret it and administer it in the Churches which they founded. The Prayer Book tells us that Christ's Ministry is more than personal, it is official, and as such exists in three orders, as representing His Divine offices, Prophet, Priest and King. That this ministry, in its highest office was constituted before the laity, and that the ministry in its Divine orders, developed downward into presbyters and deacons, as subordinate offices, and not upward from the diaconate into something higher. And that like all governments vested in officers, who mtist die, it is continued and perpetuated by the principle of suc- cession . Again the Prayer Book teaches, that the vSacraments have a spiritual value inherent in them, and that as regards the two great sacraments of the Gospel, as they are called. Baptism and the Supper of the Lord, the one stands for the gift of regeneration, and the other for the Real Presence of our Lord. In conclusion we wish to say, that this teaching of the Prayer Book is deduced, as it seems to us, from the whole book taken as a whole, and construed according to the legiti- mate use of language, and, moreover, this teaching has, it seems to us, the support of the primitive and undivided Church of Christ, and rests upon the univei sally acknowl- edged principle of safety in the realm of faith, namely, the Vincentian rule, "Semper, ubique, et ab omnibus." THE ANNUAL ADDRESS OF THE RIGHT REVEREND GEORGE F. SEYMOUR, S.T.D., LL.D. JJisbop of SprinQfielD, TO THE TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL SYNOD OF THE DIOCESE, DECEMBER 7, 1904. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS. Phillips Brothers, Printers and Binders. 1904. THE BISHOP'S ADDRESS. Dear Brethren of the Clergy and liaity : We greet you in the name of the Lord, and cordially welcome you to the twenty-seventh annual Synod of the Diocese of Spring-field. Our experience since we last met in our yearly gath- ering has given us the pleasure of receiving you here in our See City twice in Special Synod; on the twelfth of April, and again on the second of August. We called you together, as you well remember, to choose a Bishop Coadjutor, to aid us in our labors, in taking the oversight of and caring for our immense Diocese. Happily by the guidance, as we humbly believe, of Al- mighty God, we succeeded in choosing a Presbvter ''meet and apt'' for the high and exalted office to which he has been called, by ''us and the Holy Ghost," to use, as we feel we may, the language of Holy Scripture. Bishop Coadjutor Osborne. The Rt. Rev. Edward William Osborne comes to us ma- ture in years, and consequently with the guarantee that the mistakes of youth and inexperience, if he ever made them, have been left behind him in other fields of useful- ness, where he has served the Church most profitablv and well. He leaves the Order of St. John the Evangelist, whose members are serving as missionaries in almost every mis- sion field in heathen lands, he himself having shared with them in such labors in England, India, South Africa and America. The religious orders of men live under the obligation of the three vows of celibacy, poverty and obedience. These vows, be it observed, and we wish to draw especial attention to the fact, are simply an extension on the same line of the vows of the Ordinal, which rest upon every Bishop, Priest and Deacon of the Church. In fact we might go on and say, that as the vows of the Ordinal are 4 bishop's address. an extension of the Baptismal vows, having in them the same principal and character, so the monastic vows are an extension of those of the Ordinal. Our brother has necessarily been released from the obligation of the vows of poverty and obedience, as his altered conditions require that he should be. He brings to us the commendation of all men as a devoted mission- ary, an able preacher, a tireless worker, a gentle shepherd, who cares tenderlv for the flock, and with a special devo- tion for the lambs of the flock, and, to crown all, a saintly * Perhaps we ought to apologize for making such direct personal reference to our brother in his presence, but we feel that it is due to you and to ourselves that we should thus commend him to you, as one whom we love m the Lord, and trust, as a faithful yoke-fellow with us, in the administration and care of the Diocese. Illustration of the Identity of the Anglican Communion. In this connection it is natural to remark that our Bishop Coadjutor, in his birth and antecedents u]) to his elevation to the Episcopate, illustrates in the strongest, and to us as a Diocese in a most pleasant way, the identity of the Anj^lican Communion throughout the world. He was born^in India, educated and ordained m England, served in England's Mission Field, in the home country, in India, in South Africa, and finally in our own United States, and now he receives Episcopal ordination and consecration from our own Church in this country. ^ On the other hand it was our privilege, m association with the late Bishop Perry, of Iowa, to illustrate this ab- solute unitv from the opposite side. We were American born, and trained and educated, and ordained and conse- crated Bishops on our own soil, and the English Church, in the Province of Nova Scotia, through their Synod, urged the Bishop of Springfield to accept their vacant bishopric, and afterwards on his declining to do so, chose Dr Perrv, the Bishop of Iowa, a'=^ their Diocesan. We were present at the meeting of this Nova Scotia Svnod, in 1887, when they were celebrating the centennial DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 5 of the consecration of the first missionary Bishop of the Anglican Communion, the Rt. Rev. Chas. Inglis, and at the same time, choosing a successor to fill the vacancy created by the lamented death of Bishop Binney. We were approached by a committee with the request that we would permit our name to be used as a candidate, and possibly we would have made a favorable response, had it not been that we heard on good authority that in case we were not elected the Synod would choose Bishop Perry, and in consequence of this well founded rumor we gave the committee no encouragement. Ultimately Dr. Perry was elected, but declined. We were disposed to entertain the proposal, and might have done so, had it not been for the candidacy of Bishop Perry, with whose prospects we did not wish in anv wav to interfere. Our motive in feel- ing inclined to receive the proposal favorably was this: that our translation to the jurisdiction of Nova Scotia from the Diocese of Springfield would have illustrated in the strongest way the identity and unity of the Anglican Communion, since a Bishop, with full American orders, including the Episcopate, would have been transferred from an American Diocese to one under the jurisdiction in the civil relation, of the sovereign of Great Britain ; and in the ecclesiastical, of the Archbishop of Canterbury. To show the confidence and warm-heartedness of our English brethren we remember that we ourselves raised the objection, that we were ineligible to the See of Nova Scotia, as we were an American citizen, and that in their case it would be necessary for us to be the subject of the Crown of England. But in response the lawj^ers inquired, *^Have you any objection to becoming a British subject!'' and our response was ^^No.'' Then they replied, ^^AU that will be necessarv for you to do is to make a declara- tion that you are willing to become a fellow-citizen with ourselves, and we will take care of the other details, and you can be admitted to occupy our See at once, with the understanding that as soon as the matters can be arranged you will be, not only Bishop of Nova Scotia, but a citizen of Great Britain. ' ' li H BISHOP S ADDRESS. We still persisted, however, in our refusal, and subse- quently the same confidence was reposed in Dr. Perry, who was duly chosen Bishop of Nova Scotia, but, as is well known, declined the honor. In view of the great future which lies before the Anglican Communion, in the work of evangelizing the world, we feel that these facts ought to be presented for the instruction not only of our own Diocese, but of the whole Church. The mother and the daughter are side by side in the grand march of missionary conquest. Providence has led us unexpectedly within the last few years to occupy strange lands in other continents, and has brought us into close proximity to our brethren of the English Church, and we are likely to be brought into still closer relationship by the joint action of our great missionary societies. The recent visit of the Archbishop of Canterbury to our shores has done much to dispel ignorance and prejudice, and draw still more closely the ties of fellowship between all ecclesiastical provinces of the Anglican Communion. This visit of Archbishop Davidson was most happy, not only in its official character, but in its personal rela- tions to our country, and very many of our Communion, laity as well as clerg\\ As Chaplain to the late Arch- bishop Tait he met the Second Lambeth Conference in 1878, and was its active secretary in the two subsequent meetings at Lambeth, which made him acquainted, through official relationship, with all the visiting Bishops. As Dean of Windsor for manv vears, he was a channel of communication and hos])itality between the royal family and distinguished visitors to old England. He came to us therefore not only as accredited by the Church of England, as its Presiding Bishop, but as a per- sona grata to very many of our own people, and he left our shores, carrying with him the respect and admiration, i^nd we may justly say the affection of thousands of our Communion, whom he met and addressed in his progress through our countrv, and in his attendance at the sessions of our General Convention. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. ^ Contrast of the Two General Conventions Held in Boston, Showing the Advance of the Church. This General Convention, in the most favorable way, brings into view the advance which the Church has made during the last quarter of a century towards the standard which was proposed and insisted upon as the measure of the Church's reforms and corrections, as she emerged from the medineval period, and threw off the foreign domination and control of the Patriarch of Rome at the time of the Reformation. It has been our boast that we would model ourselves after the Primitive and Apostolic Church, but, naturally, our theory was vastly better than our practice, and con- sequently we needed to educate ourselves out of rooted prejudices, and obstinate ignorance, which seemed to hang like a pall, or a dark mist between us and the things which the Apostles and their successors, down at least to the 9th century believed and said and did, in the sphere of the re- ligious life and public worship. Wiat could illustrate in a more striking and forcible way the progress which has been made by our Church, than the contrast which was presented by the two General Conventions which have met in Boston, the first in the autumn of 1877, and the second which has just closed its sessions in the autumn of the present year? The advance has been along the entire line of all that was within the limits of practical change, without touching the organic structure of the Church. Of course the Creed, the Polity and the Sacraments are changeless. They are as Christ, and His immediate Apostles, under the special guiding of the Holy Ghost, fixed them for all time. These are beyond the power of any man to alter or even touch, without killing the organic body, or that part of it to which he belongs. All else may be modified, within certain limits, and leave the vital organs unaffected. Now, as regards this ecclesiastical domain, as dis- tinguished from the Divine, men had gone as far as it was possible to go from the Apostolic Church of the first seven centuries, in England and America, during the Hanover- bishop's address. ian period, when we left the Mother Church, as her daugh- ter and occupied independent ground at the close of the eighteenth century. The Church buildings were unchurchy in style and architecture. The appointments were rather those of an assembly room to hear a discourse, than a sacred place dedicated to the worship of God. Font, altar, reading desk, were all crowded into a little space called the chancel. Reverence for sacred things and sacred places was almost impossible. Hats, and coats, and umbrellas were heaped upon the font and altar, and the Persbyter officiated and preached in a black silk gown with bands. To wear a surplice would have subjected a man to suspicion, if not punishment. To take note of ecclesiastical feasts and fasts was regarded with the greatest prejudice. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated once a quarter, and those Churches which administered the Holy Communion once in six weeks were looked upon as dangerously advanced. The cholera pestilence of 1832 quickened the religious sense of the clergy and laity into a better recognition of Divine Commands, and they increased in consequence the frequencv of celebrations to once a month. The purpose seemed to be to celebrate the Holy Eucharist as seldom as was consistent with any decent compliance with our Lord's command. They never dreamed in those days that the Apostolic practice of celebrating once a week ap- plied to them. ''Protestant Episcopal" flourished with all its glory, and those who admired the title most wrote and printed the ''Protestant'' in capital letters, and the '* Epis- copal" in the smallest type. Those were days when dis- tinguished Prelates and eminent Divines claimed that we had nine shares in modern sectarianism and scarcely one in the Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. And it is a matter of regret that even at the present time such echoes from the pulpit reach our ears. It is forgotten that the Medieval Church, with all its abuses held in pos- session the Priesthood, the Sacraments, and the Word of God as its Witness and Keeper. On the other hand any and every man who believes in Episcopal ordination as DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. necessary for the continuance of an official ministry, and vahd sacraments, must admit that sectarianism' has abuses, but no offset in the preservation of the essential organism as established and constituted by Christ. In 1877, in Boston, the ignorance and prejudice of the eighteenth century still clung to our Church of the nine- teenth century so strongly that '' Protestant Episcopal" was still dear to the hearts of Bishops, clergy and laity, and very few were found willing to surrender the mis- nomer m favor of the primitive and Apostolic Church In 1904 it had grown into the minds and hearts of a verv large number of Bishops and Deputies that it would have been an outrage to label any Province of the Early Church with the name ''Protestant Episcopal," although the Church of those days protested even to the extent of confessorship and martyrdom against the immoralities and fiendish cruelty of heathenism, and maintained with- out a dissenting voice the necessity of the episcopal office as the root principle of Her Polity. ' In 1877 the traditions of black silk gown and bands and ireverance m the conduct of public services, still pre- vailed m many quarters. In 1904 disrespect to God in His temple, at His altar, and in the pew is rarely seen and if It appears craves apology. In 1877 orders of men and women, under vows, for the service of Christ w-ere not even tolerated, so that the Superior of the Cowley Fathers, Dr. Benson, was not permitted to preach from the pulpit m the Church, but only allowed to address the children m the Sunday school. In 1904 we enjoyed the distinguished privilege and honor of consecrating, in St John the Evangelist's Church, in Boston, one of Dr* Benson s spiritual sons. Father Osborne, as Bishop Co- adjutor of this Diocese, with the assistance of the Bishops ot New York and Massachusetts as co-consecrators. , The gifts of the Holy Spirit, in leading and strength- ening men and women to devote themselves unreservedly to the service of Christ, in the sweet ministries of the love of the Gospel, were the flower of the Primitive Church in the days of St. Paul, and onward through the ages until they were disowned in the mother country in the reign of 10 BISHOP S ADDRESS. Henrv the Eighth, and Protestant prejudice kept them in abeyance until they were revived and have steadily grown since they were revived in acceptance and favor up to the present hour, when we have among us, as our Co-adjutor Bishop, a Father of the Order of St. John the Evangelist, whom we welcome to our side to aid us in sharing in the labors and duties of the Episcopate in our beloved Dio- cese. Surely the affirmation may be made without risk of successful contradiction, that our Church has made a great advance in Her practice towards the claim which had hitherto been largely in theory, that She had gone back to the example and model of the Apostolic and Primitive Church. The two conventions in Boston proved this, and our dear Bisho]) Coadjutor, by the blessing of God, now with us in the highest ministry of the Church in this Diocese, is an object lesson, which clinches the argument. The Divoece Question. As regards the late General Convention, on the whole its legislation was eminently satisfactory to us. We mav note a few points. First. The Divorce Ques- tion. This evil, which is desolating our homes, disinte- grating society, and striking at the very vitals of our Republic, was^net in a manly way by the Bishops with almost unanimous voice, and by a numerical majority m the House of Deputies. In the vote, however, in the latter House, by Diocese and Orders the Bishops' original canon was defeated, but the Church's position, by the amended canon, which was ultimately passed, as the best legislation which could be secured, was greatly strengthened on this vital issue. We wish it to be distinctly understood by the clergv and laity of the Diocese that our position is this : that marriage,'^by the original fiat of Almighty God, is indissoluble, and that no cause arising after marriage should be allowed to separate the parties so that either of them can enter into relations with others, and allow the law to call them husband and wife. The innocent party, about whom so much is said, as an exception made by our Blessed Lord Himself, is an uncertain quantity. It is next to impossible, in the present conditions of social life, diocese of SPRINGFIELD. 11 1.^^ f^^^^ ^' ^•^^l ^' *^^ ^^^^^^ classes, to determine whether the party is innocent or not, and therefore, while m very exceptional instances, the rigorous canon may bear severely upon a very few persons, the interest of the whole community must not be sacrificed for their sake however much they may command our svmpathy This principle of the sacrifice, as it may be called, oi the interest and comfort of a few to the well bein^ of the entire community, or nation, or in this instance we may say, the human race, is universally acknowledged as sound and proper and right. Prohibited Degrees. There is another question cognate to this, upon which we desire to say a word, although it did not come under the consideration of our late General Convention The question to which we refer is that of Prohibited Degrees or as It IS called in the English prayer book, -Those who are forbidden to marry by reason of kindred, (that is relation by birth or blood) and affinity,'' (that is rela- tion by marriage.) These two classes are commonly known as ^ consanguinei, - and - affines. ' ' In our Church tlie little attention which has been given to the sub- ject m Its early history by our Bishops and House ot Deputes points unmistakably to the adoption of the English Table as it stands, but, in the press of other mat- ters 111 these late days the subject has been allowed to fall into abeyance until it is necessary, by reason of complica- tions which have arisen, for our Church to speak out with no uncertain sound upon this very important subject. In the office for Holy Matrimony the parties to be married are admonished in the most solemn wav not to enter into the contract ^ otherwise than as God's Word doth allow." If these parties are in any doubt as to whether their relationship prohibits marriage, they must naturally, and we may say perforce, ask the Church to resolve their doubts and tell them whom they may marry among their relatives, as for example, whether they may enter into such a union with a wife's sister, or a husband's brother, or wife's neice or husband's nephew. Our Church seems to be practically dumb upon this question, 12 bishop's address. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 13 and doubtless different presbyters would give different answers. Such a state of things is discreditable to the Church, and ungenerous and unfair to Her children, we should speak with no uncertain sound about a matter of such tremenduous importance, and that without fear or favor, remembering that all legislation upon this sub,iect will bear upon the future, not upon the past, leaving all cases as thev now exist untouched. The general principle which lies at the root of this whole subject is stated by our Lord in a single sentence, **They twain (that is the husband and wife) shall be one flesh.'' Consequently it inevitablv follows that they become one m their personal relation, so that the relatives of the husband are made by the act of marriage the relatives of the wife, and the rela- tives of the wife^are made the relatives of the husband. Here we have the essence of the sacramental union which God effects in the solemnization of Holy Matrimony, and hence it becomes the svmbol, as the Apostle declares, of the union of Christ with His Bride, the Church. Twice we have striven in our place in the House of Bishops to have this English Table of Prohibited Degrees, founded upon Scripture by direct statement or logical in- ference, adopted as the authoritative declaration of our Church, as to what relatives by blood or marriage, one may marry. Thus far our efforts have failed. Until such legislation is adopted we must endure such marriages as these, which we have i^ersonally known. A man to his deceased wife's sister or neice, or mother-m- law, or on the other hand, of a woman to her deceased husband's brother, or nephew, or in the case of blood re- lations, a nephew to his aunt, or of a half brother to his half sister. Is not this enough to show ns the responsi- bility which rests upon us as a Bishop, and a Diocese, and a Province of God's Church, to speak out and say with no uncertain voice, ' ' Such a state of things must exist no longer, such repulsive unions must not be allowed." The Mexican Church Problem. Another subject gave us very great comfort and re- lief, because we may say, without the slightest apprehen- sion that it will be ascribed to vanity, that to us more than to anyone else is due the fact that our Church was rescued from the terrible risk of making a tremenduous if not tatal mistake m granting autonomy and national inde- pendence to a very small number of clergy and laity, in ih^ consecration of three Bishops for the Republic of Mexico. Thanks be to God that terrible calamity was averted, but it cost us months of agony, in our single handed struggle with collosal forces arrayed against us to prevent the catastrophe. Now, by the action of our late General Convention, the Mexican Mission was placed side by side with other Mis- sions which we have in foreign countries, and a single Bishop was appointed to take charge of the entire work in Mexico, m the person of the Rev. Dr. Aves of Texas. The Missionary Work of the Church. We now come to the question of our own domestic mis- sions, that is missions within the territory of the United States, and the principle which goveriaed the action of our General Convention was that the Church should follow the flag, and assume theoretically at first, and prac- tieally as quickly as possible, jurisdiction over all coun- tries and islands, which belong to our Union. This ex- plains the reason for continuing the plan of apportion- ment, which has worked so well during the past three years, m order to sustain our rapidly expanding work. We earnestly commend the missionary cause to our clerg}^ and laity, and the apportionment plan, as the best which has so far been devised for raising the com- paratively small sum required at our hands. The ef- fect of this apportionment has so far been most beneficial upon our own people, in quickening their sense of re- sponsibility for missionary work beyond our own borders, and stimulating them to give in proportion. We believe that this salutary influence will continue to operate upon our people, and that they in the future will grow more gen- erous in gifts of all kinds than heretofore. Support of Our Diocesan Episcopate. We come very naturally now from the consideration of the General Convention, and questions which relate to li bishop's address. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 15 iff ■ (I I I the entire Church, to matters which concern our own Dio- cese. And first in a word we shall ask the Synod to raise a Committee to deal with the subject of the support of our Episco])ate, as we now have two Bishops to maintam m- stead of one. We may, without presumption, beg to be ex- cused from serving on this Committee, but wish to be con- sidered as a silent partner, who is ready at all times to give his counsel and aid to their deliberations and plans. Partial Endowment of Parishes and Missions. We are more and more convinced that the only way in which our rural parishes and missions can be kept sup- plied with continuous ministrations of the Gospel is by securing a partial endowment, the interest of which shall go towards the salary of the clerg\^man in charge. Our plan for securing such a desirable result is stated in full in our address to the eighteenth Synod of the Dio- cese, in the year 1895, and to this we would refer all, and we hope there are a great many, whom we can interest in this most important matter. For the present we will simply state that a partial endowment contemplates the raising of a sum of money, the interest of which will not be sufficient to pay the entire salarv of the incumbent, but will only partially do so, and the margin must be raised by the people of the cure, as a minimum to supply the deficiency. In case the people fail to contribute the required amount, then the condition will be interposed, that the inter st of their endowment will be paid to the Board of Missions of the Diocese, to be used at their discretion in the prosecution of their work. We beg our brethren, clerical and lay, to procure our address of 1895, and read carefully that portion which is included be- tween pages 19 and 23. Duty of Parish and Mission Officers. There is another matter of grave importance to which we desire to draw the especial attention of all the clergy, and laity holding office in the Diocese as Wardens and other officers of parishes and missions. It is this: Their bounden duty to make themselves acquainted, and we may add, familiar with the canons of the general Church and the Diocese which apply to them in the exercise of the°r official functions. At present the neglect in many cases of the clerg>^ and laity in the discharge of this dut^ is de plorable, and is liable at any time to prove most dSstrous" m its consequences to the Church in our Diocese. . We are fully aware that this indifference to the canons is not intentional, and so far we may say has only resulted in exhibiting as a matter of amusement the pSn in which admirable people may place themselves by neg- lecting the first principles which ordinarily govern men in the transaction of their business. We are satisfied that no well regulated mind would engage m any occupation or assume the responsibilities of anv offi.>e without qualifying himself by studying the de tails of the functions and duties which he pledged himself o discharge. But in the case of the Church lany eTce K 7i they Ignore and violate the specific enactments of the church m her Canons, as an excuse, that they have never even read the Canons. ^ Accordingly we have cases where clergymen resim heir cures, accept work in other Dioceses and approaS the.r Bisliop and inform him of their acts only when neces sity c'ompels them to ask for letters dismissory to another jurisdiction. And again we have parishes which call rec- tors, and receive the acceptance of such clergj^men to be- come their rectors, and then write to the Bishop to ask his consent to such an arrangement. In these cases, we are happy to say, there was no in- tentional disrespect, but the plea was made and was per- fectly true that they had never read the Canons, and knew nothn,g about them. We are quite well aware that thi Canons are not as interesting reading for an average clergyman or layman as a sensational novel is for a bov f.'LfA.^f " ^^ '^^^"? ^^^^ ^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ reason to de- mand that the average clergj^man and lavman shall make themselves acquainted with the laws which they have sol- emnly promised to obey. We commend the subject to the 16 bishop's address. earnest eonsidenition of our elersy andlaity.andbes theni as a penance it mav be. to read the Canons occasionally as they may feel that self-discipline will prove beneficial to themselves. The Cathedral Foundation Fund. We descend now to a matter of great moment to the Diocese, as we think, and beg the Synod once more to take into consideration the securing, while it may be obtained, the location for the future Cathedral, and other buildings, to complete what may be termed a Cathedral Foundation. The proposition has been amply explained in com- munications made by us to previous Synods. The matter we are satisfied is thoroughly understood, and the on y question is whether there exists the inclination to take hold of the plan, and bring it to a successful conclusion, in ob- taining, and safeguarding for all future time the ideal situation for the Cathedral and its adjunct buildings tor the Diocese of Springfield. The Committee having this matter in charge, as now constituted, consists of the Bishop of the Diocese as Chair- man, the Hon. C. E. Hay, Mr. Wm. Ridgely the Hon. M. F. Gilbert, and Mr. W. S. Troxell. We throw out the suggestion that the Committee, if the Synod deem the mat- ter worthy of their consideration, be continued and en- larged, bv substituting the Bishop Coadjutor as Chair- man in our place, and adding representative laymen from different parts of the Diocese, so that the entire Coinmittee would consist of fifteen members, as follows : The Bishop Coadiutor. Chairman, the Hon. C. E Hay Mr. Wm. Eidgely. the Hon. M. F. Gilbert, Mr. W. S. Troxell, the Hon W. B. Gilbert, Major Bluford Wilson, Mr^ George C. McFadden, Mr. J. Wm. Pope, the Hon. J. W. Craig, Dr C. P. Howard, the Hon. S. A. Foley, Mr. Lowber Bur- rows, Mr. Henry Stryker, and Mr. J. C. Justice. This Committee seems to be large and very much scat- tered, but we would suggest that this difficulty can easily be overcome bv convening a meeting of the entire Com- mittee for organization, and then entrusting the details ot the business to a sub-committee, with instructions to re- I DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 17 port to a final meeting of the entire committee at the ap- proach of the next annual Synod, so as to present the mat- ter in full for action at that time. Diocesan Home. The subject of the Diocesan House, which is sadlv needed to shelter the archives of the Diocese, and the valualile Diocesan Library, is now in the hands of a com- petent committee and we draw the attention of the Svnod to the fact, that they may take such action in the premises as they may deem advisable, reminding them that there is an accumulated fund on deposit for this purpose. The General Clergy Relief Fund. This fund demands the attention of the Synod at this time tor two reasons. First, a general one, as appealing to the sympathy of all Christian people for their |enerou! support, and secondly, for the specific reason that as a Diocese we have not as yet, owing to local complications, been able to merge what we have accumulated with the general fund. It must be remembered that the relief of the aged and infirm clergy and the widows and or- phans of clergymen is in the hands of the Province ot Illinois, or at least two Dioceses of the Province, Quincy and Springfield, and it will be necessarv therefore to ad- just matters with our sister Diocese of Quincy before we ^T.^'^i^P'*? the subject with propriety. We would recom- mend therefore that a Committee should be raised for this purpose and report at the next annual Svnod. Meanwhile we would urge upon our clergy and laity' the claims of this lund tor their generous support. We are indebted to this organization for most liberal appropriations to four widows of clergymen who were once at work in this Diocese. The Trustees of this general fund deserve the gratitude of all loyal Churchmen for the careful and economical management of the funds in their hands, their generous response to every appeal which Z.f^ •S'' tPPJopriation, and the zeal and untiring energy with which they prosecute their labors to increase ?-;i 18 BISHOP S ADDRESS. DIOCESE OF SPRINGFIELD. 19 -4. the volume of bequests and contributions in aid of the beneficiaries who look to them for relief. Episcopal Support. The presence among us of our beloved Coadjutor Bishop, who has already been largely welcomed by our clergy and laity, who have enjoyed the privilege and pleasure of meeting him, calls for the consideration of the necessity of increased contributions for the support of the Episcopate. This object can be helped in two ways, by the enlargement, by offerings and special contributions of the Episcopal Endowment Fund, and secondly, by a spe- cial committee to be raised for the purpose, representing all parts of the Diocese, to take into consideration ways and means for providing for the maintenance of the Bishops who are now in charge of the Diocese, until our regular supplies will meet the demand. Obituaries. Death, by God's mercy, spared our home circle of clergy until the late autumn, when the Eev. W. W. Esta- brooke, M. D., was called away from earth. He was re- siding in Chicago, having retired from the active ministry several years ago. He was a useful priest, and in his vig- orous days was active and zealous in the performance of his duties. As long as health and strength permitted, he gave assistance to his rector in such services as he was able to perform. When we pass outside to our House of Bishops, we are compelled to deplore the loss of four of our number. The first to leave us was the Rt. Rev. Dr. Abiel Leonard, Missionary Bishop of Salt Lake. He died while our last Annual Synod was still in session, Dec. 3rd, 1903. He and his classmate and roommate. Dr. Talbot, the Bishop of Bethlehem, (Pa.) were our pupils in the Gen- eral Theological Seminary, New York, graduating in 1873. He was bom in Missouri, the son of the late Judge Leonard of that State. He was educated in his collegiate course in New Hampshire, and in his theological in New York. He served parishes as a priest in Kansas and Missouri, and ultimately became Missionary Bishop of Salt Lake He was an admirable man in every way, and was very close m his reltions to us, as a son to a father. Only a few weeks before his lamented death he was our guest in SpSeld remaining with us several days. He carries wfth him to i f^l • J?'^^^ It ""'^'^^^ agoodman's life, called awa? "en^'LS^^^ comparatively early years of his emi^ The Rt. Rev Dr. J. Addison Ingle, Missionary Bishop ceniber, 1903. His career in the ministry was brief in- ;S^ J/'?^^^ "^^ ^f'.^ -f twelve years'; from isli to n!SU- r? t^^^^^twelve years he illustrated a grand ?nd B shon^ W 'l^T/1? ^^'^^i^^^^y^ -nd faithful priest and Bishop. His last letter, written within a short time ^.bl .liT^'I' "^t? ^? ^^' ^^"^^^^ «^^k unto death, was ^ J^^^l^^"^ "^i^^^^ circulated as a monument of his zeal and fideh y to duty, and the Church has good reason to deplore his early removal from his earthly labors Ou? sympathy goes out to his aged father, a venerable 'priest £ t% T' ^^ ^ a^yland, in the heavy affliction Shich he suffered as an addition to many which had fallen upon him before, m the loss of this, his dearly loved son 1 P'i January 22nd, 1904, we were surprised and shocked by the telegraphic news of the death^oflhe Rt Rev Dr. Thomas TJ. Dudley, Bishop of Kentuckv He Illustrated most pathetically the statement in our Burial fhTfV ^^^-^^ "^'^'^ ^^ "^^ ^^ ^^^ ^^ death.- Not only that, but he died m the midst of his family, in fact in the rnidst of conversation, with his loved ones around him, in the home of his mother-in-law. He had gone to New Y;>rk City three days before to attend the funeral of Mrs. Aldrich, his wife^s mother, and was remaining to take part m the consecration of the Rt. Rev. Dr. Greer, which was Jo ZTJV^' "^'^' "^ ^"^^"^'^' ^' ^^^i^^ b^en appSed R^shon SV'^rT"'"^*^"'- ¥ ^^ ^^^ «^ «^^' the late iiishop of Kentucky was one of our neighbours, as his Dio- cese stretches for a hundred miles along our borders. A better neighbor we could not desire. He was genial, kind sympathetic, and helpful. We mutually sought each oth- w 20 bishop's address. * * er's counsel as we were mutually drawn closely to each other in the relations of friendship. The Kt. Rev. Dr. Dud- ley was much more than Bishop of Kentucky. He was one of the most conspicuous figures in the American Epis- copate, and was widely and favorably known m Europe as well as in America, as one who deserved honor and re- spect for his eminent ability, and affection for his genial and lovable character. The fourth and last who was summoned from his earthlv labors during our Synodical year was the Rt. Rev. Dr. Frederic Dan Huntington, Bishop of Central New York. Up to mature life he was a Unitarian, holding high positions of trust in that body, as well as a professorship in Harvard University. He came to us therefore as a man of distinguished reputation, not only in Massachusetts, but in the field of general literature. This fact, added to his eminent ability and scholarship, accounts for his rapid promotion, becoming i-ector of one of the chief Churches in Boston, Bishop-elect of Maine, which honor he declined, and a few vears afterwards. Bishop of Central New York, which office he held from 1869 until July 11, 1904, a period of thirtv-five years. He died in Hadley, Mass., m the house where he^ was born. It is a pathetic fact that his son, the rector at Hanover, N. H., died within a few hours of his father's decease. Bishop Huntington brought with him into the Episcopate the quiet habits, and reserved character of the scholar, and while his influence was great, it was not acquired and maintained so much by personal relations with others in business and debate, as through his writings in book, pamphlet, and newspaper. The life of the Bishop falls between May 28th, 1819, and July 11, 1904. He left us therefore at the age of eighty-five, full of years, and with an excellent record of work well done. It is well, dear brethren, to close our address with our thoughts fixed upon the blessed dead, and may we ask you to join with us in appropriate prayers, which will unite us in devotion to our brethren who have gone be- fore. ADDRESS f.S.f.l)..lLI)J.(l.l, Bishop of Springfield DELIVERED AT THE Twenty-Eighth Annual Synod OF THE H m Diocese of Springfield. *! THE BISHOPS ADDRESS. Dear Brethren of the Clergy and Laity : From the outset we, as your Bishop, have felt, that when you gathered around us once a vear, as a family, in our annual Synod, we ought, as your Father in God, to address you upon topics of general and permanent in- terest, beyond the temporary and local questions and mat- ters w^hich concern us as a Diocese. AVithout neglecting the latter therefore, as the special aifairs of our jurisdiction demand our immediate attention, we have uniformly dwelt upon some funda- mental issue, which involved the welfare of the whole Church throughout the world-the prevalent, and dis- tressing mfidelity of our age for example, involving the moraliUj, as well as the theology of our Clerg>% has claimed much of our and your attention for several years. This will serve as an illustration of the manner in which we have greeted you, as vear after vear we have come together. The effect has been far greater than we had reason to hope it could be, owing to our own isolation from the great centres, and our feebleness as a Diocese m numbers and wealth. Our counsels and warnings to our own household, as touching matters of universal in- terest, have brought back to us expressions of thankful- ness from distant China and Japan,as well as from every quarter of our own country, and our Diocese, the Diocese of Springfield, so far as it is known, and it is ver^^ widely known, stands for conservative and steadfast loyalty to 1 i Mw Christ, and His Chureli in adherence to what we l^elieve to be the teaching of the Bible and the Book of Common Prayer. We yearn for unity with intense desire, and we are ready and willing to make every personal sacrifice, and official concession, within the limits of law, for its at- tainment, bnt we are not justified from our standpoint of (idelitv to truth, with the vows of the Priesthood, and the oath of the Episcopate resting u]^on our souls, to break down by questionable interpretation, and by what often seems to us worse than that, the metes and bounds of our own sheep folds, to admit strange customs and practices in the ministries private and public of our Church. AVe have never said that our Province of the Church Catholic is perfect, nor do we think or say so now. She has manv imperfections, and so has every Province of the Catholic Church throughout the world. The day has not vet arrived when any i^ortion of the Church Militant here' on earth, can make the boast that it has no fault. That dav will be when the warfare of the Church is ended in victor\% '^^d she will cease to be the Church Militant here on^earth, and will l>ecome the Church Triumphant in Heaven. Then will be fulfilled the purpose of Christ's incarnation, as made known to us by the Apostle, (Eph. V. 26, 27) ''That He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water bv the word, that He might present it to Himself a glorious Church, not having spot or wrinkle, or any such thing, but that it should be holy and without blemish.'' Not till then will the Church, yea Christ's Church be perfect. The membership of the Church has been made up from the beginning of good and bad, and the good have been at the best, in the persons of the greatest saints, only relafireli/ good. There is none absolutelv good but God. The imperfection of the mem- bers has"^ found expression in the corporate life of the Church, and hence the ecclesiastical or human element in the Church's development has manifested the presence of evil in consequence of man's association with God, in excess or defect, marring the fair beauty of the Body of Christ. With all her defects, vre are bold to claim that our Province of the Catholic Church comes as close to the Apostolic and primitive pattern, as revealed to us by the light of the Holy Ghost, bringing into view the verv first believers, ^'who continued steadfastly in the Apostles' doctrine, and fellowship, and in breaking of bread and in prayers," comes as near to that i)attern as any portion of the Catholic Church today. We venture to go further and affirm that without the slightest wish to discount the excellencies of our sister Patriarchates, there are reasons cogent and strong, why we could not enter the communion of the only one of them in the west besides ourselves and other reasons why we should be very reluctant to leave the Anglican Patriarchate and unite' ourselves with the Oriental Patriarchates of Clirist's Church. Our sister Patriarchates have excellencies, great and manv, and we would gladly dwell upon them but our purpose 'now is in another and different direction because it is more prac- tical, and seeks to meet the demands of the hour. What Ought to be Our Relation to Our Protestant Bbetheken Grouped Under Many Names. Our purpose is to discuss our relation to the multi- tudes professing, and calling themselves Christians, grouped under many names, and what ought to be our attitude toward them. These bodies of many names are not historic, when that word is used in the venerable sense of reaching back to the birthday of the Church of Christ, when she was born in the Upper Chamber at Jerusalem, amid the wonders of divine love at Pentecost. They are confess- edly,the oldest of them,of much later date than that,their century is the sixteenth, not the first, and some are in- fants of the present day, almost of the present hour. They are not to be blamed for their youth. Institutions are not responsible for the date or place of their birth, when the original founders are gone and successors have come into their place to have and to hold as an inheri- tance what has come into their hands as a bequest from their ancestors. I Such are the status and condition of our brethren who constitute the thousands and hundreds of thousands of what is known as ''Protestantism/' Our relation to them is closer than that of members of a crowd, who jostle one another on the highway and in the public square. The ties of kindred, and the bonds of matrimony often unite us. The same home frequently shelters us. We are fellow citizens, and share largely in the same privi- leges in school and college. We are associated in the countless walks of domestic, social, business and profes- sional life, and for the most part we are choice compan- ions, and we know not, and ought not to know any dif- ference or inequality between us in these relations. Now what ought to be our attitude towards our brethren, our dear friends and com]^anions in our re- ligons relations? We answer wifliout hesitation or quali- fication, that of love. ''Owe no man anything, but to love one another.'' Charity begins at home, and the nearest circle surrounds our home. Our brethren are our next neighbors, often nearer than neighbors, ''bone of our bone, and flesh of our flesh.'' Our profoundest love should be for those nearest to us, and identified with us. The intensity of love abates as the circle enlarges, and embraces as* it recedes a wider and wider area until it includes the whole earth. We ought to love all mankind, but we can not love the outside circle, the circumference, as we do the centre. This is impossible for mere man, it is reserved for One alone to love without dilTerence or inequality the world. "So God loved the world that He gave His*^ Only Begotten Son, to the end that all that be- lieve in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." And in the Eucharistic Office we are taught to say, "All glorv' be to Thee, Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, for that Thou of Thy tender mercy didst give Thine Only Son, Jesus Christ, to sulfer death upon the cross for our redemption: Who made there (by His one ob- lation of Himself once offered) a full, perfect, and suffi- cient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the rvhole world/' This exhibition of perfect, all-em- bracing love i^ divine. We can not attain unto it. We must strive to reach it. ' ' Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father, which is in Heaven, is perfect." This les- son is best learned, and this duty is best fulfilled by be- ginning with our home, and passing out into the wider circles of society, community nation, and so reaching the circumference. Our bretheren, who are embraced in the broad name of Protestantism, are largely our nearest neigh- bors, and we owe them our largest debt of love, and we should seek to pay it always and everywhere. We are speaking of course of religious relationship. Now what have we to pay, with what coin, from what mint, stamped with the superscription of love, are we ready and willing, nay, anxious to pay our debt! We have, we believe, a treasury filled with the treasures which God has supplied, not for us any more than for others, who will share this spiritual wealth with us. We are trustees of God for them, for all mankind, as well as for ourselves. The golden coins issued from the mint of Heaven with the value of God's infinite love for man, are meant for all, and we, as mere trutsees, not owners, nor lords of God's heritage, crave the privilege, the sat- isfaction, the joy of admitting, welcoming our bretheren as joint trustees with ourselves of "the unsearchable riches of the Gospel of Christ." All institutions of whatever kind, which are or- ganized, and perpetuate their existence through their organization, must have an historic life, or a history, be it long or brief. The perpetuity of this life, which lasts, must depend u})on the continuity of the spinal cord of life, the central governing office. If the officer, who holds this office is eternal the government goes on forever in the same hands. There is no succession, no change of officer, this is the case with God and His Kingdom. But in all other cases than the hierarchies of Heaven, the officer, who governs, must die, and then there must be succession in office while the institution lives, since upon that suc- cession depends the continuity of its life. This is necessarily true, whether the institution in question be 8 a bank or an insurance company, or the greatest nation upon earth. We have the histories of two of the oldest banks in this country, they have both outlived a century, and they proudly print the succession of their presidents and directors from their organization to the present day. We know again the roval succession in the Dorman line from William the First in A. D. 1066 to Edward the Seventh in 1905, and again our presidential succession from Washington to Eoosevelt. Now the Church of Christ Militant here on earth, as taught by Holy Scripture in advance, and having birth at Pentecost, and developed life since that day in the ages all along, is a kingdom with the Redeemer as King oyer all, and deputies appointed by Him representing Him officially, as Prophet, Priest, and King, until the end of the world. The Church, like our United States, like Great Britain, has a history, and her history begins, when Judaism, as the Mosaic dispensation, had its end, the one, the Elder Dispensation passed by divine appoint- ment, ''the time was fully come,'' into the new, the Gos- pel i)ispensation, and ecclesiastical history commences. The Church of Christ has its Charter, and its original charter officers. The divine Head gave the charter with His own lips and His own selected words, and He chose and gave commission under the terms of that charter to the men whom He appointed, and after a brief interval invested with official character by the power of the Holy Ghost, to enter upon their duties, and begin the work of their ministry, which they were commissioned to hand on to others in succession to the end of the world. This was in accordance with our Lord's declaration: '*Ye have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go, and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain." (S. John. XV, 16.) Our history then dates back to the day of Pentecost, and the related facts which were a preparation for that day and the glorious consummation, which it witnessed in the birth of the Gospel Dispensation, as the Church of Christ, 9 These related facts were the training which our Lord gave His diciples, ''all the time that He went in and out among them, beginning from the baptism of John unto that same day He was taken up from them." The charter which He gave them, after He was risen from the dead, choosing them to be the original members of the corpora- tion, in which He vested His government until He should come again to resume it at the end of the world, and bid- ding them wait for the investiture of office in Jerusalem, which He said they would receive as "the promise of the Father" "not many days hence." And they, obedient to His Word,returned from the Mount called Olivet to Jeru- salem and to the upper room, where they continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, until "the day of Pentecost was fully come." Then on the fiftieth day after the Resurrection, the Feast of Weeks, the Feast of Pentecost; and there in Jerusalem, in the upper room, the promise of the Father was fulfilled and the original members of the corporation, under the charter given by our Lord, were invested by the Holy Ghost with their office and thus qualified to begin their work. Immediately, in that very day and hour ,they commenced the practical performance of the duties of their comprehensive minis- try, and the Church of Christ was born, and was a living institution on earth, reaching men by preaching and teaching, and incorporating them into' itself by sacra- ments and means of grace. The history of that day, the birthday of the Church of Christ, is given at length, and in detail in the second chapter of the Acts of the Apostles. This minuteness of detail, as to what occurred in a single day, seems to clearly indicate the importance of the day in the divine estimate, and the facts disclosed reveal the essential things on which the life of the Church depends for its existence and continuance. Since it must ever be remembered that in all organized life, whether it be that of persons, or of institutions, the organs on which that life depends for its being and perpetuation must appear at once, as soon as the child is borrn, orr he insti- tution is organized. Thus for example, the infant has heart and lungs, and veins and arteries when it comes into the wold, and these 10 ogans must remain until it dies. Its life depends upon them. If one of them is removed the human being must speedily die. In the same way institutions have their vital organs, on which their corporate life depends for its existence and continuance in l>eing. For example these United States have their spinal cord in the office of President, on that de])ends the nation's life, and its continuance in life, sever this cord, and revolution re- sults, and the nation dies. In the same way and after the same manner the Church has its organic life lodged in its divine Head, Christ, and His immediate Deputies, the Apostles, whom He commissioned to represent Him by themselves, and their successors in office to the end of world, and whom He clothed with office and with power by the Holy Ghost in the upper room at Jerusalem, on the day of Pentecost. The Church of Christ is a Kingdom, and Christ is the King, seated on the throne of God in heaven, and He rules and administers His Kingdom on earth and in time bv ambassadors, whom He clothes with official power by the Holy Ghost, Whom He sends from the Father. ** Receive the Holy Ghost", are the words, which the Ordinal directs Bishops to say to those whom they admit to the offices of the Priesthood, and the Episcopate. This language would be blasphemous, if it were spoken, as a personal utterance; but it is entirely right as an official declaration. These words settle absolutely the Church's estimate of Holv Orders, that thev admit to an office, and confer grace for the discharge of its duties and functions. The one. Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church then, as our Lord teaches and shows, is a divine Institution created by Almighty God out of human material, and fil- led with the Holy Ghost. Her history dates from Pente- cost, and her birth-place is Jerusalem, and her generic character is official, representing her glorified Head, even Christ, as prophet, ])riest and king and conferring grace through sacraments. She stands alone in the West with her Sister Pat- riarchate Rome, in having an unbroken continuous life, 11 or history from the very beginning, and in possessing' officers, clothed with office by the hand of God, Whom they directly represent in their duties and functions. She stands, our Church does, away from Rome, if for no other reason and there are other reasons, at least for this, and it IS all sufficient, because the Patriarchate of Rome has presumed to change the Polity, which Christ appointed and instituted for her, no less than for us, and all the other Patriarchates, changed it from a corporation with many charter members into an al)solute monarchy. This is revolution pure and simple, it is dislovaltv to Christ, and has no justification either from Scripture or from history. Our Church then stands alone in the West with Rome as an historic, and we may sav divineUj official Church. But Rome with all her historv and official char- acter IS corrupt and imposes terms of 'communion which are inconsistent with the Bible and the venerable tradi- ^ons of antiquity. We -stand alone as possessing all that Rome has, which is good, while we cast away what is bad, to which Rome still clings. A¥e are historic, we are offi- cial, we are reformed. We are alone in the West as hold- ing m our possession the Pentecostal gifts of history, official character, and sacramental grace. W^e are in step with those, who "continued stedfastlv in the Apostles' doctrine, and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and m prayers." We have the Apostlic Politv, not the Pop- al, the corporation of the Episcopate, not the unlimited monarchy of the Papacy. We have the deposit of the faith, the opostolic doctrine, the creed without addition or mutilation. We have the Apostolic Fellowship in tlip Apostolic office, which associates us with "the twelve/' We have ''the breaking of bread" in the sacra- ments, of which the Holy Eucharist is the crown. And we have the Prayers in the divine Liturgv. We have the Pastoral Office in the culture and teaching, and train- ing of the sheep and lambs. Such are our treasures, heavenlv gifts, stored with us for the benefit of all mankind. We are bidden, com- manded exhorted by the divine Giver to hold them fast, to 12 kee}> them, so tliat they i>e not lost, but guarded with the utmost care, that others, whoever they may be, may have them, when they are ready to receive them. Suppose we lose them, ^Vliat then? We disappear forever as an his- toric Church, as an official Churcli, and Rome alone is left to represent historic Christianity in the West. The innumerable bodies comprehended under the term *' Pro- testantism'' for the mos,t part care nothing about history, they lay no claim to derived official character, except such as comes from self assertion, when a man takes it upon himself to say, ''I am called by the Holy Ghost, my inner consciousness bears me witness, ,that I am chosen to l)reach the Gospel/' They ridicule the universal prin- ciple, which underlies all governments, perpetviation by succession in office. They ridicule it when applied to the Church of God, their favorite expression being that it is *-a miserable figment.'' Of course, if there be n() official ministry there can be no official acts or words which con- vey grace, or pardon or retain sins, or bring a blessing. We make these statements merely to describe the status of our bretheren of many names, not to find fault wtli their conclusions. That is very fair for our purpose. We respect them, nay, we love them, and if anyone assails their right to hold and teach their convictions, we are ready to do battle for them in defence of their liberty. What we are seeking to do is to place them side by side with ourselves, and endeavor to make clear to all fair minded peo]>le what should be, ought to be, our relation to them on the basis of fraternal love in the sphere of religion. We have two duties to perform the first paramount to every other consideration, our duty as trustees for the w orld, to guard, hold, and hand on to our successors the heavenly treasures of holy orders, and sacraments. And the second to our brethren, embraced in the comprehen- sive fold of Protestantism, that namely of the truest and most sincere love. This second branch of our duty, love, strengthens and makes more imperative our first, the duty of preserving inviolate the sacred trust confiided to our keeping by the hand of God, since it is for our Pro- testant brethren, no less than for ourselves, that we main- I i 13 .tain and guard our deposit of Holy Orders, and the laith, the sacraments and the liturgy. The day may come when our bretheren moved by the spirit of God, may seek these treasures of inestimable valuue, as we regard them, at our hands. Sup- pose our hands in that happy time should be empty. Sup- pose we allow ourselves to be temi^ted to sell our birth- right for a mess of pottage, popularity, or so called charity. Suppose we hopelessly compromise our official ministry, lose our Sacraments, cast overboard our vener- able history, in a word take our place among and with our bretheren of many names, having no more than they have, and hence having nothing to give them, no dowrj^ with which to enrich them. Suppose we thus denude ourselves, and part with all that we have received from God, as trustees for our longProtestant bretheren. when they apply to us in their hour of need, which may come to multituded ere long as it now comes occassionally to individuals in sporadic cases, what shall we have to give them? Nothing, our treasury will be empty. If such be the case, can we claim that we have faithfuUv cared for our brethren, that we have reallv loved them? Is it not better to endure their misappre- hension now, when and while they think us nar- row, arrogant, and out of touch with the broad progressive spirit of this enlightened century, is it not better, a thousand times better, to bear this cruel mis- understanding now, than to prove false to our trusteeship and disloyal to Him, Who has appointed uus His trustees and have nothing to offer them beyond and besides what thev alreadv have themselves? The moment we admit that our bretheren of manv names are on a level with ourselves n representing God in an official capacity, our trus- teeship is surrendered, our trust is abandoned, our official character is gone, we ^lave broken our connection with the historic Church, and the venerable traditions of the pas,t. Our brethren can turn upon us and reproach us for having left them to the tender mercies of the Pa- JS. u triarciiate of Rome, if they desire more than they already possess themselves, a personal ministry, whose chief function is preaching, and whose pastoral duties are to keep themselves and their people abreast of the most ad- vanced thought of the age, and to feed their flocks on the husks of their own opinions, resting upon no higher au- thoritv than themselves, or their self-selected masters. Suppose it were alleged that the President of the United States, or the Governors of ous states took too much upon them, when they refused to allow anybody and everybody to share in their official duties and functions, and unless they permitted all citi- zens of the Republic to sign acts of Congress, or bills of the legislature, or appoint subordinate officers, or grant pardons, or in a word, do any- thing which was restricted to them by law, they were justly liable to the charge of being arrogant, self- asserting and offensive to their brethren, would such an allegation be allowed to stand for a single instant by rea- sonable men ? C^ertainly not. The people of the United States, the people of Illinois, would have something to sav about such gross dislovaltv to them bv their chief magistrates, and these rulers would be punished with the severest penalties. SUMMARY. Our Trite Position Toward Our Brethren Illustrated BY Our Civil Rulers' Relation to the C|tizens. Now what is the double duty of our civil governors towards ourselves? ^4.9 officers holding a trust for us, they are to be faithful, and are not to compromise that trust on any account. ^4^ fellow sitizens they are to treat us with respect and affection, as their equals and brothers. This illustrates our position })recisely towards our brethren included in the comprehensive description ** Protestantism." We are to show our love for them by maintaining our official character inviolate, and by guarding with scrupulous care, for their sake, as well as 15 our own, the sacred treasures committed to our keeping, the Word, the Faith, Holy Orders, the Sacraments, and the Liturgy. AVe are and ought to hold this attitude of official exclusiveness, without the slightest shadow of personal exclusiveness, or arrogance, we ought in spirit to copy our Lord's example, and go in and out among our bretheren, as they that serve. Personally no difference or inequality exists, or can exist. In all other respects, save in our official character, where we must be exclusive to preserve our treasures, in all other respects we are on a level with our bretheren, or perhaps behind or below them. We have tried to answer this question what ought to be our attitude towards our brethren of many names in the sphere of religion to the best of our abilitV. The sum of the matter is this. Our attitude should* be that of the most loving solicitude. In all things, and in all ways, we should recognize our debt of love to them, and strive to pay it, and even when they misunderstand us, because we can not in conscience allow them to absolve the sinner, or minister the Sacraments, or confer Holy Orders, we should bear in meekness their causeless dis- pleasure, and endeavor to reconcile them to an apprecia- tion of (mr position, although they do not seem to under- stand \\. In one word then our attitude towards our bretheren in many names is and ought to be that of love. The Deplorable Immorality as to Honesty, Integrity, Honor, Truth, and the Sanctity of Vows, Promises and Oaths on the Part of Those Entrusted with Office in the Church, as well as in Political, Civil and Business Life. We ought not to go on to dwell in thought upon those, who have gone out from us during- our past Synodal year without uttering tersel>^ briefly and we trust with sincere love for the offenders, whose sins we must condemn with the 16 I utmost severity, our warning, our solemn warning against ,the utter rottenness, which seems to permeate the morals of certain classes of our people in high placs of trust and influence in the community and in the Church, at the present time. *^0 tempora, O Mores'', the heathen moralist could say, as he revolted from the horrible exhibitions of de- pravity displayed by the old pagan world in Rome, which Tacitus called the *^ cloaca maxima'' of the whole earth. It was indeed "the greatest sewer", into which poured the filthv streams of iniciuitv from everv land and island of the sea. But dark as is od their list out. ot mind. Let us never forget the hic^jt-d denartoS^r4 ^"1*^' /«"''-^^g '^^ ^--ml of the fhe rhurTMJiS; rr'- ^^* ""l P'"^^ f'^'' ourselves of ttie Church Militant here on earth, and for our bretliren ^ ParaX?'' '' ^<^'^ompU^^ed, in the Church ExpecS BRinii DO NOT PHOTOCOPY »« rv: m -TV" ^«: ~ COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY 002L_._027 -V >