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ought to be very manifest to those who are familiar with the history and the present structure of the Prayer Book, who keep their minds free from confused and illog- ical arguments. The distinction consists chiefly in this, that the words which are allowed to be used in any service are all prescribed, while the vestments of Min- isters, the postures, the personal acts of devotion, and the method of rendering the words, are not all prescribed, but are left in most cases to each man's discretion. That the words should be prescribed is, of course, essential to any orderly liturgical service, from which it is desired to exclude extemporaneous prayers and all false 01 improper personal teaching which any Minister might be disposed to introduce. That would be a very unsatisfactory liturgy to which any man might add anything that. he pleased, or from which he could omit what he pleased ; and the plea that what he adds is his rightful heritage from the ages past or that what he omits is uncatholic on one side, or Romish on the other side, is a plea that cannot be admitted as eithe. loyal or logical. Years ago, previously t the schism of the Reformed Episcopalians there were Priests in the Church who re fused to use the word "regenerate" a applied to a newly baptized infant. Nov there are Priests in the Church who ad words to the Eucharistic service which ar not prescribed by the Prayer Book, an one sentence thus added was distinctly ro fused authorization by the Church i; General Convention assembled. In th one case conscience forbade the use of word which involves a doctrine that wa not believed; in the other case taste did tates the use of the words not allowed, an the law is broken in both cases. Is it nc manifest that confusion worse confounde would soon follow the adoption of the pril ciple that the words of the Prayer Boo may be altered at discretion ? But it not so with the other matters of which w have spoken as being largely discretionar; The American Church has absolutely I enactment of its own on the subject of ves
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nents, nor of the ornaments of the altar, nd its prescription of postures is very in- dequate. The congregation are not told o rise at the beginning of the Morning and Evening Prayer, nor to kneel at the begin- ing of the Communion Service, nor to ise from their knees after the Collect for he day; nor is there any rubric at all on he subject of bowing, genuflecting, or rossing oneself. In fact, the principle dopted by the English Church so far ack as the Prayer Book of 1549 was that These things should all be left to the devo- ion of each individual. And it is no doubt vell that there should be this .liberty in uch matters, because, while it is more or ess confusing to some people to see the reat diversity of ritual in our various Churches, it is better that we should not ave too narrow a law in the expressions f devotion.
It seems to us illogical, therefore, to verlook the distinction to which we refer, nd to treat the two things as equally bligatory.
We heard not long ago of one Bishop aying to another, "why haven't I as much ight to ask or to license other Ministers, ot Episcopally ordained, to preach in our ulpits, as you have to wear a mitre and a ope?". And the Bishop so interrogated mn relating the incident, remarked, "was t not queer thus to put the duty of holding nd teaching the deposit of the Faith on a ar with a mere matter of clothes?" And we are reminded of this by a statement which we saw somewhere recently, to the ffeet that we have the same right to sing hymu between the Epistle and the Gos- el, and to sing the Benedictus Qui renit before the Prayer of Conseeration, as a Bishop has to wear a ring, a pectoral cross ud a purple cassock ! Those particular ymuns and anthems were deliberately ropped from the English Prayer Book, nd were not restored by the American evisers; but the "clothes" of a Bishop, if overed by any legislation, must be in- luded in the English Ornaments Rubric, which is claimed by some to be still in
force among us; and without any question they cannot possibly be counted among the things that are illegal.
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PAROCHIAL NOTES.
CALVARY CHURCH, UTICA .- The Rev. E. H. Coley, Rector. The parish year book of Calvary Church from May 1, 1907, to May 1, 1908, has just been issued and contains much valuable information not only for those who are members, but for the many friends who are interested in the welfare of this progressive Church. In the Rector's preface, Mr. Coley says, among other things: "The record contained in this year book is one of the best in the history of the parish. It is sometimes said that a Church needs to be in debt to be prosperous, but the contrary seems to be true of Calvary. The parish treasurer, for the first time in the Rector's eleven years of service, reports no money borrowed for current expenses during the year, and all bills paid to May 1, 1908. The Church has been beantified by two handsome win- dows, one in memory of Mrs. James A. Reynolds Garrett, given by her sister, Mrs. Alice L. R. Williams, representing St. John : the other in memory of Mrs. Sarah F. Marsh Phunb, given by her husband, II. A. Phuub, representing St. Luke. These windows of fine English glass, are the first of a series to be adopted by the vestry for the windows in the nave of the Church." Mr. Coley then speaks of plans which will be made to improve the property in many ways and conehides by expressing his appreciation of the consideration of the congregation for him and the active assistance of many earnest workers in all departments of the parish."
ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH, ROME .- The Rev. A. T .. Byron-Curtiss. Rector. The repairs begin on St. Joseph's Church last. year are being completed in a thorough manner this summer. Aside from minor repairs to the Rectory and Guild Hall
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amounting to about $100, the rest is to the Church proper. They include the roof, gutters and wood-work of the exterior, all to preserve the building from deterioration and decay. While several hundred dollars is being laid out for this, only one repair job is particularly discernible and ap- reciated by the casual observer. That is the cross on the dome or tower. Those who have seen the Church doubtless were im- pressed with the great dome surmounted by a cross. Several years ago the mould- ing at the foot of the cross was struck by lightning, and a year ago the wooden cross was observed by the aid of a field glass, to be going to pieces. It has now been re- placed by a copper cross an exact duplica+ tion of the old wooden one which was eight feet high. The Rector gave this work his personal attention. He bought the copper of the local copper mill, had it made in a sheet metal working shop in a most strong manner, with double riveting and soldering, and reinforced with brass angles. He had it painted and gold leafed in the Sunday School room under his con- stant vigilance, and then caused it to be wrapped in paper and crated, when it was hoisted to its place. After the crating had been removed and the paper wrapping taken off, the beauty and substantial character of this repair and improvement were apparent to all. Congratulations have been extended to the Pastor and mem- bers of the congregation by many Romans because of it. A considerable share of the expense of the repairs is being contributed by Romans in general. The rest the Rector is securing from old friends of St. Joseph's.
St. Peter's Church, Auburn, made St. Peter's Day the occasion of a parish cele- bration, with special services and social festivities. The Rev. Dr. Bellinger, of Utica, preached at evensong on the eve of the festival, and the Rev. Henry N. Hyde, of Syracuse, preached at the Holy Com- munion on St. Peter's Day.
The Rev. and Mrs. Norton F. Houser, of Auburn, spent the days between June 15th and 27th visiting in Boston, Mass.
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The Rev. Dr Wilson entertained the choir boys of St. Mark's Church at his cottage on Otisco Lake for a week in July.
The choir boys of Trinity Church will camp for two weeks on the shores of Oneida Lake, near Sylvan Beach. They will be in charge of Mr. Howard F. Bailey, choir- master.
The Rev. E. W. Saphore is spending a part of July and August in camp on Fifth Lake in the Adirondacks. Services at All Saints' Church will be conducted during his absence by the Rev. Dr. Beauchamp.
The Rev. Edwin B. Mott, formerly of St. John's Church, Marcellus, is restored to health after spending the winter and spring in the South, and will during August assist on Sundays in the various Churches in Syracuse.
Services at St. Mark's Church will be conducted by the Rev. Karl Heyne during the vacation of the Rector, the Rev. Dr. Wilson.
The Rev. Karl Schwartz will be in charge of the Church of the Advent. Boston, Mass., during the month of August.
Trinity Church and the Church of St John the Divine will join in union sum mer services from Sunday, July 26th, to the first of September. The Rev. Dr Merlinjones, Rector of St. John's, wil
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ficiate once in Trinity Church and twice m his own Church on each Sunday.
After many months of waiting the con- ract is to be let for the erection of the Lockwood Memorial Parish House, which vill be erected by the Women's Parochial Society of St. Paul's Church, Syracuse. "his conclusion was agreed upon at a con- erence of the women's societies and the estrymen, held July 17th, at the parish ouse in Montgomery Street, when the bids ere opened.
The structure will have a foundation of oncrete with pebble surface, the building roper is to be constructed of gravel-face oncrete blocks with trimmings of tapestry rick, the wooden trimmings of dark chest- ut.
The principal feature of the building is hade up of three large windows running hrough two stories with concrete and iron alconies at the second story. Gothic win- ows will be placed beneath the roof. The ront of the building is 44 feet in width, nd the total depth 126 feet.
The structure is composed of a group, he front being the administration, the ear the Sunday School building.
The administration building contains he office rooms for the Rector, curate, Parochial Society and Men's Club. The econd floor will have rooms for the Voman's Auxiliary, Guild, Girl's Friendly Society and the Sunday School library. On the third floor will be placed the rooms or the curate's study, bath-rooms and for isiting ministers.
The first floor of the Sunday School building contains the parlor and cloak- ooms, which will also be used for the hoir room.
Here is located the itchen and serving room, which the women ay will be most completely furnished.
bowling alleys and other amusement fit- tings. Front and rear exits will be pro- vided and covered passages or cloisters will connect the Church, chapel and parish house.
The plans have been prepared by Archi- tect Alfred T. Taylor, and construction will be begun at once.
The building will be in memory of Rev. Henry R. Lockwood, D.D., who for many years was the Rector of the Church. The societies say they will be in their new quarters before winter.
The following Clergy have arranged for their summer vacations. The Rev. Dr. Wilson will go to his cottage at Amber on Otisco Lake. The Rev. Dr. Coddington will spend six weeks beginning about July 15th at Thousand Island Park and at Lowville, N. Y. The Rev. Mr. Schwartz will spend August in one of the suburbs of Boston, and will officiate on Sundays in the Church of the Advent in that city. The Rev. Mr. Empringham will remain abroad until September.
CONVOCATIONS.
FIRST DISTRICT.
The Summer Convocation of the First Missionary District, was held in Grace Church, Carthage, on Tuesday and Wed- nesday, June 16 and 17, 1908, in con- junction with the District Meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary.
Convocation opened at 7:30 p. m., Tuesday, with Evening Prayer said by the Rev. Messrs. Jagar and Haydn. The mis- sionary address was made by the Arch- deacon of the Diocese. Brief remarks were also made by Dean Duek, and by the Rt. Rev. J. H. Van Buren, Bishop of Porto Rico.
The second floor will have the Sunday On Wednesday at 9:30 a. m., Morning Praver was said by the Rev. Messrs. Somerville and Braithwaite. School and Assembly Rooms. In the latter large stage will be constructed with dress- ng rooms overhead. The stage is to be At 10:30 the Litany was said by the Rev. Mr. Metealf, after which the Holy itted with foot and fly lights, curtains and idings. The basement will contain the Communion was celebrated by Bishop
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Van Buren, the Archdeacon and the Dean assisting, and the Rev. G. A. Shaw, preach- ing the sermon.
At 12:30 luncheon was served to the members of the Convocation and Woman's Auxiliary at the Hotel Kenmore.
At 2:00 p. m., the Convocation as- sembled for its business session .. After the Dean had conducted the opening de- votions, the roll was called showing the following to be present of the Clergy of the District: The Rev. Messrs. Braith- waite, Brockway, Cook, Duck, Edgar, Feary, Haydn, Jagar, Metcalf, Shaw, Smith and Sommerville; also the Arch- deacon of the Diocese and Bishop Van Buren, of Porto Rico, as the guest of the Convocation. There were present of the laity: Treasurer Herrick, of Watertown .; Mr. Hoyt, of Port Leyden; and Mr. Dawson, of the Church of the Redeemer, Watertown.
The Dean presented his annual report of the work in the District, which seemed, to indicate that healthy progress had been maintained, and that the outlook for the future was bright and encouraging.
The Treasurer submitted his annual report, which was upon motion accepted.
The Rev. Thomas Duck was nominated to the Bishop as the choice of the District for Dean.
The Rev. Theodore Haydn was elected Secretary, and Mr. Eli W. Herrick, Treasurer.
The Rev. F. W. Eason and Mr. Herrick were elected to represent the District on the Board of Managers.
The Secretary presented the report of the Standing Committee of the District.
The appropriations remain as for last year with the exception that the matter of an increase to the missionary at Boon- ville, etc., was referred to the Archdeacon and Dean to be provided out of such funds as should be available.
The Rev. Mr. Haydn offered the follow- ing resolution, which was seconded and carried :
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Resolved, That the Dean appoint as a subject for discussion at the next meeting of Convocation, the advisability of the payment of all missionaries directly through the Treasurer of the Diocese, and the payment of all monies now devoted to the Rector's salary in the several missions through the Diocesan Missions Account.
The Rev. Mr. Smith moved that the thanks of the Convocation be extended to the Rector and Parish of Grace Church, Carthage, for their hospitality, which motion was unanimously carried.
The Rev. Mr. Shaw moved that the thanks of the Convocation be extended to the Rector of St. Paul's Church, Water- town, for his kindness in carrying on the services at Glen Park without expense to the Convocation and to the great relief of the missionary in charge and the complete satisfaction of all concerned, which motion was seconded and carried.
After the adjournment of the Convoca- tion the Woman's Auxiliary held their business session, and were privileged to hear an address from Bishop Van Buren upon the conditions and progress of the Church in Porto Rico.
THOMAS DUCK, Dean.
SECOND DISTRICT.
The 122d meeting of the Convocation of the Second Missionary District was held in the vestry room of Grace Church, Utica, on Tuesday, June 30th. The members were entertained at luncheon at the Fort Schuyler Club by the Rev. Dr. Bellinger. Convocation called to order by Dean Coley at 2:30 p. m., twenty-one present, includ- ing the Bishop and the Archdeacon.
The most important business was the nomination of Dean.
The Rev. E. H. Coley, retiring Dean, after thanking the members for their co- operation with him during his term of office, requested that his name be not voted on for another term. Five names were placed in nomination and, after ten ballots, the Rev. Jas. K. Parker was nominated
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the Bishop to serve as Dean for four cars. The Rev. Jesse Higgins was elected ccretary. Mr. J. Francis Day was lected Treasurer.
The Committee on Assessments and ppropriations reported assessments upon District, $3,100; appropriations, 2,365.00.
On motion of the Rev. Dr. Bellinger ie Convocation placed on record its regret hat the Rev. Dean Coley felt himself un- ble to accept another term as Dean.
After thanking the Rector of Grace hurch for his kind hospitality the Con- ocation adjourned to meet in October.
JESSE HIGGINS, Secretary.
THIRD DISTRICT.
The 123rd regular meeting of the Con- cation of the Third District was held in Christ Church, Guilford, the Rev. J. T. ewis, Rector, Tuesday and Wednesday, une 9th and 10th, 1908.
Tuesday, at 7:45 p. m., Evening Prayer as said and addresses were made by the Dean and Archdeacon Cooke. The Dean elcomed the delegates from that portion f the Sixth District, which, by act of the Diocesan Convention, had been amal- amated with the Third District.
At 7:30 a. m., Wednesday, there was a celebration of the Holy Communion, the Archdeacon being the celebrant.
At 10:30 a. m., the Litany was said, followed by a second celebration of the Ioly Communion, at which Dean Longley as the celebrant.
The sermon was preached by the Rev. 'ercy T. Olton, from the text Ephesians v. 13.
The business meeting of the Convocation as held at 9:30 a. m. Wednesday, the Dean presiding.
The following answered the roll call : The Rev. Messrs. Charles DuB. Brough- on, Harry S. Longley, John T. Lewis, Vilson E. Tanner, H. S. Sizer, N. S. Boardman, Charles H. McNight, Arthur 3. Rudd, E. C. Hoskin's, Charles T. Ray-
nor and Percy T. Olton. There was also present M. Albert W. Lawton, Jr., lay delegate from St. John's Church, Spencer.
Dean Boardman, of the former Sixth District, gave an account of the missionary work in that part of the district which had now come under the jurisdiction of the Third District, mentioning especially the need of beginning work at Elmira Heights, a populous and growing section of the city of Elmira.
The Convocation nominated to the Bishop as Dean for the ensuing four years, the Rev. Harry S. Longley, Rector of Christ Church, Binghamton. The Rev. Chas. H. McKnight was elected Secretary, and Mr. William J. Russell, of Greenc, Treasurer. The Rev. A. R. B. Hegeman and Messrs. Stephen B. Drass, and H. M. Lovell were elected members of the Finance Committee, and the Rev. N. S. Boardman and Mr. L. A. Mott members of the Board of Managers of Diocesan Missions.
The report of the Finance Committee, making assessments and appropriations for the ensuing year was adopted.
An invitation from the Rev. Mr. Kirk- land to the Convocation to hold its next meeting in Harpursville was accepted.
On motion it was resolved that the Dean appointed a committee of three to revise the By-Laws of the District. The follow- ing were named as a committee : The Rev. Messrs. Hegeman, MeKnight and Board- man.
A committee consisting of the Rev. Messrs. Tanner and Broughton was ap- pointed to draw up resolutions expressing the sympathy of the members of Convoca- tion with the widow of the Rev. J. J. Andrew, late Rector of Zion Church, Windsor.
On motion a hearty vote of thanks was tendered the Rector and parishioners of Christ Church, Guilford, for their gener- ous hospitality.
PERCY T. OLTON, Secretary.
Christ is not valued at all, unless He be valued above all .- St. Augustine.
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DIOCESAN ITEMS.
At the District Assembly of the Brother- hood of St. Andrew, held last February in the Church of St. John the Divine, Syra- cuse, a committee of three was appointed to take the necessary steps to organize a Lay Readers' League. The committee went to work at once, and after submitting the con- stitution and regulations for approval, called a meeting of all the Clergy and lay readers interested. The meeting was held Tuesday evening, June 16th, and a per- manent organization was effected. The purpose of the society is set forth to be "the supplying of lay readers, and other Church workers, to carry on the services of the Church in small places, vacant weak parishes and missions, and in various in- stitutions in the city of Syracuse and vicinity under the direction of the Right Rev. the Bishop." The name selected is St. Philip's Society, in honor of St. Philip the first great evangelist. The membership is limited to communicants of the Church. The following were elected the Executive Committee until the next annual meeting in Advent: President, Joseph H. Osborne; Vice President, the Rev. Karl Schwartz; Secretary, the Rev. Ivan M. Merlinjones, D.D .; Treasurer, Paul Halbig; Dr. Lorenzo L. IIamilton, A. D. West and Earl C. Schmeiser.
The rules provide for four stated meet- ings of the members every year, and a meeting of the executive committee once a month. A "school" for reading will be from time to time held when some Clergy- man will give instructions to lay readers, and will go with them through the different services.
For the sake of accuracy and possible future use, in connection with the report of the delegates from Syracuse to the Con- vention of St. Andrew's Brotherhood in Yonkers, the Church of St. John the Divine should also be mentioned as having
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a delegate there. St. Maximus' Chapter, No. 859, of St. John's, is the largest chapter in the Diocese.
Any parish having an alms basin or two which they would be willing to give for use in the missionary field, are asked to com- municate with the Rev. Walter E. Cook, of Cape Vincent.
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The Rev. Burnet T. Stafford having resigned the work at Oriskany Falls and Augusta has been appointed to Christ Church, Jordan, to which parish the Mis- sions at Weedsport and Memphis are attached.
On the nomination of the several Con- vocations, the Bishop has appointed the following Clergymen Deans for the ensu- ing four years: First District, the Rev. Thomas Duck, of Theresa; Second Dis- trict, the Rev. James K. Parker, of Water- ville; Third District, the Rev. Harry S. Longley, of Binghamton ; Fourth District, the Rev. John T. Rose, of Cazenovia; Fifth District, the Rev. William B. Clarke, of Seneca Falls.
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God delights to lift with victory that one whose earthly props are all removed while his heart is stayed on Him.
. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. .
"And behold, God himself is with us for our Captain."
"Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures."
"If God be for us, who can be against us ?''
"Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God."
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BROTHERHOOD COMVENTION.
A mass meeting for the general public noon each day of the Convention, will be ie of the novel features of the 23rd hanual gathering of the Brotherhood of t. Andrew in the United States, at Mil- aukee, October 14-18.
In the past, all the sessions and services connection with Brotherhood Conven- ns, with the exception of the Sunday ternoon mass meetings, have been prim- 'ily for the benefit of delegates and out- -town visitors. The plan to have special ass meetings for the people of Milwaukee ich day has originated in the desire to ave a more lasting impression upon the ty in which the Convention is held.
It is planned to have these meetings in me large theatre or other hall, with a fferent speaker each day. The speakers ill be men of national reputation and ill be assigned subjects which will be of ractical benefit to Church and non-church eople alike.
The meeting will last twenty-five inutes, beginning sharply at 12:30, and osing at 12:55, thus enabling those at- nding to get to their offices by 1 o'clock. he programme will include, besides the Idresses, well known hymns and prayers 'om the Church Prayer Book.
The noon-day Lenten meetings in Mil- aukee have been a success and the people f that city are becoming accustomed to the bon-day meeting idea. It is expected that le presence of so many prominent men, lerical and lay, in the city, and the great mount of advertising the Convention will et, will go a long way towards insuring le success of these meetings from the andpoint of attendance. At all events, he Brotherhood intends to make the ex- eriment this year, and if it is a success, probably will be continued at other Brotherhood Conventions.
The Brotherhood men of Milwaukee ave practically completed the raising of a und to defray the Convention expenses. he fund will amount to $3,000, which it
is believed will more than cover all possible expenditures in behalf of this gathering. The Church people of Milwaukee have con- tributed cheerfully and liberally.
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THE BISHOP OF NEW YORK.
The Rt. Rev. Henry Codman Potter, D.D., Seventh Bishop of New York, died at his summer home in Cooperstown, N. Y., on Tuesday evening, July 21st, making the fifth member of our House of Bishops who has been called away since the Convention in Richmond.
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