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Convocation, 1st Dist.
2d Dist.
3d Dist.
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RECAPITULATION.
Diocesan Missions
$1,018 76
Diocesan Expense Fund 136 10
Domestic Missions 155 93
Foreign Missions 50 30
General Missions 9 54
Deaf Mute Missions
7 74
Christmas Fund
176 07
General Clergy Relief Fund 50 18
Church Building Fund
1 00
Miscellaneous.
Permanent Missionary Fund
$ 464 17
Stacey Fund
95 00
Episcopate Fund
1,139 22
N. Y. Bible and Prayer Book Society,
Northville
1 00
Total
$3.305 01
FRANK L. LYMAN, Treasurer. 10S Pearl Street. Syracuse.
Fund.
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CALENDAR.
bril 1 .- Fifth Sunday in Lent. 8 .- Palm Sunday.
9 .- Monday before Easter.
10 .- Tuesday before Easter.
11 .- Wednesday before Easter.
12 .- Thursday before Easter.
13 .- Good Friday.
14 .- Easter Even.
15 .- Easter Day.
16 .- Monday in Easter Week. 17 .- Tuesday in Easter Week.
22 .- First Sunday after Easter ...
25 .- St. Mark.
29 .- Second Sunday after Easter.
BISHOP'S APPOINTMENTS.
April.
.- Sunday, A. M., St. Paul's, Syracuse.
.- Sunday, P. M., St. Mark's, Syracuse.
.- Sunday, Evening, Marcellus.
.- Monday, Evening, Manlius.
.- Tuesday, East Syracuse.
.--- Wednesday, Evening, St. Andrew's, Utica.
.- Sunday, A. M., Grace, Utica.
.- Sunday, P. M., St. Luke's, Utica.
-Sunday, Evening,-Trinity, Utica,
.- Tuesday, Evening, Ithaca.
.- Wednesday, P. M., St. Peter's, Auburn.
-Wednesday, Evening, St. John's, Auburn.
- Sunday, A. M., Greene.
-Sunday, P. M., Chenango Forks.
-Sunday, Evening, Oxford.
-Monday, Earlville, Sherburne.
-Thursday, Clayton, Lafargeville.
.- Friday, Cape Vincent, Sackett's Harbor.
.- Saturday, Glen Park, Brownville.
.- Sunday, A. M., Trinity, Watertown.
.- Sunday, P. M., St. Paul's, Watertown.
May.
-Wednesday, St. John's, Cohoes, Anniver- sary.
-Friday, Evening, Camden.
-Sunday, Sherburne, Earlville.
-Tuesday, Evening, Cazenovia.
-Wednesday, P. M., Homer.
-Wednesday, Evening, Cortland.
13 .- Sunday, A. M., Church of the Savior,
Syracuse.
13 .- Sunday, P. M., East Onondaga.
13 .- Sunday, Evening, Baldwinsville.
14 .- Monday, P. M., St. John's School, Manlius.
14 .- Monday, Evening, Christ Church, Oswego.
15 .- Tuesday, Cleveland.
20 .- Sunday, A. M., Skaneateles.
20 .- Sunday, Evening, Moravia.
21 .- Monday, P. M., Cayuga.
21 .- Monday, Evening, Union Springs.
22 .- Tuesday, Aurora, Hayts' Corners.
23 .- Wednesday, Willard, Romulus.
24-Thursday, Willowdale.
June.
1 :- Friday, Evening, Trinity, Elmira.
2 .- Saturday, A. M., Grace Elmira .- Opening of Church.
3 .- Sunday, A: M., Trinity, Binghamton .- Con- secration of Church.
3 .- Sunday, Evening, Bainbridge.
4 .- Monday, Windsor.
5 .- Tuesday, Guilford, Mt. Upton.
7 .- Thursday, Paris Hill.
10 .- Trinity Sunday-Ordination.
12 and 13 .- Diocesan Convention, Syracuse.
THE CHRISTMAS FUND.
We regret to learn from the Treasurer of this fund, which, as all our readers must know, is the Diocesan fund for Aged and Infirm Clergy, and the Widows and Orphans of Clergy, that "the annual Christmas collections have fallen off greatly, and there is much doubt whether it will be possible to pay the usual stipends to the beneficiaries this year." This is probably owing to the fact that some of the Clergy send their Christmas offerings in whole or in part to the General Clergy Relief Fund. Of course it is not accord- ing to the Canon to do that, and yet there seems to be some excuse for it in the fact that we are deriving help froin that general fund for quite a number of our benefic- iaries, and the Clergy probably feel that they cannot afford to give the collection on Quinquagesima Sunday to it, as the Canon of the General Convention requires, thus making two offerings a year for practically the same objeet. But it is too bad that there should be a deficiency in meeting our present obligations, and we
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trust a special effort will be made to pre- vent such a catastrophe. The matter will have its weight in deciding the question of merging our Diocesan fund with the General Clergy Relief.
We have also received the following letter from the Treasurer of the Diocese with regard to the offerings for Diocesan Missions :
"It is quite evident that unless the receipts for Diocesan Missions are more than we can reasonably expect, judged by the past, there will not be enough money in the treasurer's hands on May 1st to pay the stipends which ought to be paid at that time.
Perhaps a little publicity through the columns of the MESSENGER as to the urgent need, will result in arousing the parish treasurers to send in any funds which have accumulated from month to month, and which the Canon says shall be sent ' promptly ' to the district treasurer.
There is an evident vagueness about the definition of the word 'promptly' in the dictionaries, or a wide variation of inter- pretation.
In either case it is the missionary who suffers if he cannot receive his small stipend when due."
We may add to this that at the begin- ning of the last quarter there was a defic- iency, which caused a week's delay in sending out the stipends to the Mission- aries, and of course gave them some anxiety. They need their money the first of the month or quarter just as other heads of families do, and if they cannot get it they lose some advantages which those who have the money enjoy, e. g. discount on gas bills and such like things.
STUDIES IN THE PRAYER BOOK.
We have been engaged thus far chiefly on the preliminaries of the Book of Com- mon Prayer, and not with the substance of it. Those preliminaries are very im- portant, and an accurate knowledge of them is essential to the proper understand- ing and use of what follows; they contain
a great deal of information about churchl; matters, with which every well-instructed Churchman should be familiar. But we shall doubtless take a greater interest il studying the offices themselves, which con tain the devotional forms that are S( endeared to us by constant use.
In the old service books each of the so called "canonical hours" of the day had al office arranged for it, and these taker together constituted what was known as the Breviary. Those hours were fixed a1 the times which commemorated the prominent events of our Lord's Passion. and were called Matins, Prime, Tierce. Sexts, Nones, Vespers and Compline. There is an old Latin verse showing theil connection with the Passion, which Dr. Neale has translated as follows :
"At Matin's bound, at Prime reviled, Condemned to death at Tierce; Nailed to the Cross at Sexts, at Nomes His blessed side they pierce. They take Him down at Vesper-tide, In grave at Compline lay ;
Who thenceforth bids His Church observe Her sevenfold hours alway."
These seven daily offices were useful, no doubt, in the monasteries, where the monks had time and inclination to attend them ; but they could not of course be utilized for general congregations. The English reformers, therefore, desiring to prepare services for general public use, condensed the seven offices of the Breviary into two, and called them "Daily Morning and Evening Prayer"-though in the Calendar of the English Book they are described as "Mattins" and "Evensong :" and there is also a rubric in that Book requiring the Clergy to use them every dav. In our American Book these things were omitted.
The sentences at the beginning of these offices are really "antiphons," which con- stituted a beautiful feature of the ancient services. An antiphon is a verse from Scripture giving the keynote of a Psalm, a Canticle, or a service, which is to be said immediately before, and is sometimes re- peated at the end. In the English Book these sentences are all of penitential character, and were intended to show
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low "the Scripture moveth in undry places to acknowledge and confess our manifold sins and wickedness," that s to say, they are antiphons of the General Confession which immediately follows, after the Exhortation. The fathers of the American Church in 1789 prefixed the three sentences which used to stand first in our Prayer Book, viz: "The Lord is in His holy temple," &c., "From the rising of the sun," &c., and "Let the words of my mouth," &c. This was a development of the English arrangement, the new sentences being evidently intended to set forth the idea of worship in general, and therefore serving as antiphons of the whole office. And development was carried a step further when, in the revision of 1892, the sentences appropriate to the several seasons were added, which give the keynote of the seasons respectively. This, it seems to us, though a compara- tively small matter, was a decided enrich- inent of the daily offices.
DIOCESAN ITEMS.
The Bishop of the Diocese ordained to the Priesthood on Ember Friday, March 9th, the Rev. Frederick William Feary and the Rev. Harold Edward Ford, B.A., Deacons. The Ordination was held in St. Matthew's Church, Horseheads, of which Mr. Feary is in charge. Morning Praver was said at 9:30 by the Rev. A. B. Rudd, Rector of Grace Church, Elmira, the Rev. E. C. Hoskins, of Spencer, read- ing the lessons. At half-past ten the Bishop began with a Confirmation Service, when twenty-six persons were confirmed. The Rev. N. S. Boardman, of Emmanuel Church, Elmira, then preached the Ordina- tion sermon, and presented the candidates, and he, with the Rev. Messrs. Hoskins, MeKnight and Rudd, united in the laying on of hands upon the heads of those who were thus advanced to the Priesthood. After the service luncheon was served by the ladies of the parish at the house of Mrs. Hibbard to all the Clergy, the mem- bers of the Vestry, and the visiting guests. It was quite a red-letter day for St.
Matthew's parish, which is brightening in its prospects under the present manage- ment, and will, it is hoped, recover some- thing of its former strength in good works.
The Rev. Mr. Ford has been officiating since last summer at Antwerp and Evans' Mills in Jefferson County. He will con- tinue his services there, and will also have a week-day service at Great Bend in the same neighborhood. Ilis residence is at Watertown.
We are very much indebted to one of our subscribers, Mrs. M. M. Titus, of Auburn, for a file of the very first volumes and numbers of THE GOSPEL MESSENGER printed in that city under the editorship of the Rev. Dr. Rudd, the founder of the paper. This file is not only interesting as a relic, but valuable as a record of the history of the Church in the years 1827, 1828, 1829, 1830. The paper, as many of our readers know, was at that time, and for many years afterwards, a weekly publi- cation of general interest, not limited to any one Diocese. While still in that form it was moved to Utica as its place of publi- cation, and was edited, after Dr. Rudd's death, by the Rev. Dr. Matson and the Rev. Dr. Gibson successively.
The visit of the Educational Secretary of the Board of Missions, the Rev. Everett P. Smith, to Utica on March 9th was very much appreciated. The Bishop had sent special invitations to all the Clergy of the Second District to come and hear him at Grace Church at ten o'clock in the morn- ing, and a very good proportion of them responded. In the afternoon there was quite a large attendance of the W. A. of the District at Calvary Church. On both occasions Mr. Smith spoke particularly about the formation of study classes in missions, and told how to form and to teach them, it being his especial function to promote the education of the people in the subject.
For the same general purpose of giving information about missions, the Rev.
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Sidney N. Ussher visited Utica during the week from March 18 to 25, and spoke in six of the Churches to very attentive and interested congregations. Mr. Ussher is not himself a missionary, but has spent more than four years, in three different visits, in investigating the work of Christ- ian missions in the Orient, China, Japan, India, Burmah, Ceylon, Syria, &c., and what he had to say was truly illuminating to the subject. He went also to Bingham- ton, and, as we hope, to other places in the Diocese.
" Bearing testimony to the part taken by American Missionaries in promoting the progress of the Chinese people. They have borne the light of Western Civil- ization into every nook and corner of the Empire. They have rendered inestimable service to China by the laborious task of translating into the Chinese language religious and scientific works of the West. They help us to bring happiness and com- fort to the poor and suffering by the estab- lishment of hospitals and schools. The awakening of China, which now seems to be at hand, may be traced in no small measure to the hand of the Missionary. For this service you will find China not ungrateful."
Mr. Win. G. Harvey, a member of All Saints' Church, Syracuse, has kindly offered to raise money for the Missionary Thank Offering in our Diocese. We do not frequently have offers of service for such purposes, and we trust the Rectors of parishes will do what they can to promote the success of Mr. Harvey's efforts. Of course he will not go into any parish with- out the consent of the Rector.
PAROCHIAL NOTES.
GRACE CHURCH, SYRACUSE .- The Rev. II. G. Coddington, D.D., Rector. The following bit of parochial news has just come to us through the Rector's Calendar for March :
"ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION.
On the evening of February 6th, a Parish Reception was held at the Rectory
to mark the birthdays of the Rector al Mrs. Coddington. A very large numb of our people were present and the evenir was spent very pleasantly. The Rect and his wife deeply appreciate the e pressions of good will and affection whic were offered them on this occasion, an wish to express again their sincere thanl for the handsome gifts which individual St. Edith's Guild and the parishione: presented to them."
TRINITY CHURCH, ELMIRA .- The Re' Chas. H. MeKnight, Rector. On Monday March 5th, the Vestry of this parish ex tended a call to the Rev. C. H. McKnigl to become its Rector to succeed his father who for thirty-five years had held tha position. Immediately after the death o Dr. McKnight in December last, his so: who had been assisting him was asked t take charge of the work until Easter. Now by the action of the Vestry, he takes hi father's place.
TRINITY CHURCH, LOWVILLE .- The Rev. Edward A. Evans, Rector. The Vestry of this parish has recently called the Rev. Mr. Evans to the rectorship, to succeed the Rev. E. B. Doolittle. Mr Evans has been at Chadwicks for the past two years. He has accepted, and enters or his duties April 1st.
ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, SYRACUSE .- The Rev. David C. Huntington, Rector. A fine two manual pipe organ has been ordered for this Church from Messrs. Viner & Son, Buffalo. It will be the gift of the Woman's Chapter of the parish, and it is hoped that it will be in and ready for use by June 15th.
CHRIST CHURCH, SHERBURNE .- The Rev. C. J. Lambert, Rector. The sum of $5,000 has just been given to Christ Church by Mrs. Mary Hunt Loomis, of Chicago, Ill., in memory of her father and mother, Milo and Harriet Lynde Hunt, who were among the founders of that Church. The gift is to be held in trust by the Wardens and Vestry, the
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interest only to be used as they see fit, for the current expenses of the Church.
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, CLAYVILLE .- There is good prospect of disposing of the Church property in this place, and of securing another site on which a smaller building may be erected, suitable to the present needs. The old Church is many times too large for the diminished congre- gation, and has been practically closed and falling into decay for years. It is impossible for the few people now there to make use of it, and it will be a happy result if such disposition can be made of it.
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, CAPE VINCENT .- The Rev. Charles N. Tyndell, Rector. On Sunday, February 25th, a pre-Lenten Rally was held in St. John's Church. There were four services-a celebration at 8:15 a. m., with short address by the Rector of the parish; Morning Prayer and Penitential Office at 10:30 ar m .; Even- ing Prayer and sermon at 3:15 p. m., and Evening Prayer and sermon at 7:30 in the evening. The preacher at the three latter services was the Very Rev. E. Warren Saphore, Dean of the First District. The Rector had invited the Rt. Rev. Dr. Mills, Lord Bishop of Ontario, Canada, to assist, and was in receipt of a most cordial letter regretting that an irrevocable engagement in Montreal forced him to decline. The full vested choir was in attendance at all of the services.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, and the fact that the mud mada the condition of rural roads well nigh impassable, the attendance was excellent and a deep interest very manifest.
A "circular letter" was mailed to each Church family, and published in the local press.
CHRIST CHURCH, OSWEGO .- The Rev. Richmond H. Gesner, Rector. This parish is rejoicing in the coming of its new Rector, who began his work on Ash-Wed- nesday, February 28th, and, as we are told.
is already winning the hearts of the people. We congratulate both the parish and the Rector on the bright prospect before them.
ST. MARK'S CHURCH, CLARK'S MILLS. -The Rev. Oliver Owen, Rector. We learn through notices in the public press that the mortgage on the rectory of this parish has been paid off, and we trust that the parish is now entirely free from debt.
WOMEN'S AUXILIARY NOTES.
It is with deep regret that we are obliged to accept the resignation of Mrs. F. H. Westcott, Diocesan Superintendent of the Junior Branch. During the nine years that Mrs. Westcott has held this position her work has been characterized by tact- fullness, zeal and ability. She has gained the confidence and esteem of those engaged in the Junior work, and her loss will be keenly felt throughout the Diocese. We are sure, however, that her interest in the work is unabated, and that her district will continue to enjoy the benefit of her experience and advice.
Mrs. F. B. Catton, of Auburn, formerly the Diocesan Secretary to the Babies' Branch, has been appointed, with the Bishop's approval, to succeed Mrs. West- cott. She has entered upon her duties with much interest and enthusiasm, show- ing a desire to advance the work in every way possible.
We are glad to announce that Miss Ethel G. Darrow, of Owego, has consented to accept the position as Diocesan Secretary to the Babies' Branch, and with the Bishop's consent, will take charge of that work. L. C. I.
WOMAN'S WORK.
[A paper written by Miss M. E. Halsey in 1885. ] Continued.
On May 30th, 1875, two Lay Readers. one a student, one a farmer, went to Dey's Landing, five miles south of Willowdale. and held the first service in a small school house there. One of the women from Grace Church went also to play the melod- con, lead the responses, and help generally.
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The services were kept up at intervals with varying degrees of interest manifested, for five years, and lest any one should doubt about the final result of Mission work, or be disheartened by temporary discouragements, it should be recorded that on one occasion the "farmer" Lay Reader went through the entire service on a lovely summer morning, only two person's being in attendance, vet, because grace was given to persevere, in due time God sent a resident Deacon to minister to souls, and to labor, working with his own hands, even in the foundation trench, until St. Andrew's Church stood fair and finished ready for Consecration, the 22nd of June, 1880. On that day the women of that neighborhood brought the richest and best refreshments. and spread a grand feast on the lawn, near, the Church, for the entire congregation. During these years a Mission was kept up for a time in the public hall at Fayette Station. Dr. VanRensselaer usually officiated there. Sixteen souls were bap- tized. One woman out at service in that vicinity used to scrub and prepare the hall for service, and. once purchased the wood to keep it warm. A woman from Grace Church used to go there every Sunday to play, and help the people find the places in the Prayer Book, and bring children to Holy Baptism. Another Mission was also kept up for a time in a school house three miles north of Grace Church. Dr. VanRensselaer officiated there; a woman from Grace Church going to teach and, play. Looking after the necessities of families in the neighborhood of each Mission is a most important branch of woman's work. There are many people who do not earn enough to feed and clothe the whole family. They really cannot attend the services, especially in cold weather, when so much clothing is re- quired, and often they are very respectablo people, who could never bring themselves to ask for any relief. But it is possible for a woman to help them, and that with- ont hurting their feelings, even when they are most sensitive. If they are once
assured of real true friendship and sym- pathy, the offer to help sew or provide material, comes quite naturally and gives no offence. And is it not a great privilege to relieve some over-worked person, and thereby be instrumental in fulfilling Christ's promise, "Come unto me all ye that labor, and I will give you rest ?" The Sponsorial office furnishes a wide field for woman's work, and if one dreads the responsibility of standing for a child, the responsibility of refusing to stand is far greater. What if the child should die un- baptized because we faithlessly hesitate ? God never requires a duty of us without giving grace for its performance, if we only ask it. In His Church, He has set the Office of Sponsor. Should we not thankfully, eagerly desire it. How can we heartily thank our Heavenly Father, that He hath called to this "state of salva- tion," and not try by all means in our power to bring every soul to-
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