JOURNAL
OF THE
SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF THE
Protestant Episcopal Church,
IN THE
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
ST. BARNABAS' CHURCH, GREENSBORO,
May 1 8, 19 and 20, A. D. 1892.
RALEIGH, N. C. :
Edwards & Broughton, Power Printers and Binders.
1S92.
JOURNAL
OF THK
SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION
OF THE
Protestant Episcopal Church,
IN THE
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
HELD IN
ST. BARNABAS' CHURCH, GREENSBORO,
May 1 8, 19 and 20, A. D. 1892.
RALEIGH, N. C. :
Edwards & Broughton, Power Printers and Binders.
1S92.
The Seventy-seventh Annual Convention of the
Diocese of North Carolina is appointed to meet in
Christ Church, Raleigh, on Wednesday-, May
17th, A. D. 1893, at 10 o'clock A. M.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
DIOCESAN OFFICERS.
BISHOPOFTHEDIOCESEAKDKXOFFICIOCHAIRMAXOPTH.CONVENTION,
The Rt. Rev. Theodore Benedict Lyman DDLin'
D. C. E., Raleigh. ' ' '
PRESIDENT OF THE CONVENTION,
The Rev. M. M. Marshall, D.D., Ralei-h
SECRETARY AND REGISTRAR,
The Rev. Julian E. Ingle, Henderson.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY,
Mr. G. C. Lamb, Henderson.
TREASURER,
Mr. Chas. E. Johnson, Raleigh.
HISTORIOGRAPHER,
The Rev. Jos. Btouxx Cheshire, Jr., D.D., Charlotte.
STANDING COMMITTEE.
The Rev. M. M. Marshall, D.D., Mr. P. E. Hines, M. D
The Rev. R. B. Sutton, D.D., Mr. R. H. Battle,
The Rev. Bennett Suiedes, D.D.
EXAMINING CHAPLAINS.
The Rev. D. H. Buel, D.D., The Rev. Jarvis Buxton, D.D.
The Rev. M. M. Marshall, D.D., The Rev. B. Smedes,D.D.
The Rev. Frederick Towers, The Rev. B. S. Bronson
4 OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.
THE CONVOCATIONS.
The Rev. John A. Deal Dean of Asheville.
The Rev. Win. R. Wetmore Dean of Charlotte.
The Rev. R. B. Sutton, D.D Dean or Raleigh.
The Rev. George Hebbard Dean of Tarboro.
EXECUTIVE MISSIONARV COMMITTEE.
The Bishop, the Deans of Convocations,
Mr. T. W. Patton, Mr. W. L. London,
Mr. W. A. Smith, Mr. Fred. Philips,
Mr. John Wilkes.
COMMITTEE ON CANONS.
The Rev. J. B. Cheshire, Jr., D.D., Mr. W. H. S. Burgwyn.
The Rev. W. W. Walker, Mr. R. H. Battle,
The Rev. McNeely DuBose.
EDUCATION COMMITTEE.
The Rt. Rev. T. B. Lyman, D.D.
The Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D.D., Mr. Silas McBee,
The Rev. J. B. Cheshire, Jr., D.D.
CHURCH BUILDING COMMITTEE.
The Rt. Rev. T. B. Lyman, D.D.
The Rev. R. B. Sutton, D.D., Mr. J. B. Batchelor, LL.D.,
The Rev. I. McK. Pittenger, Mr. W. E. Ashley,
The Rev. Julian E. Ingle.
TRUSTEES OF THE DIOCESE.
The Rt. Rev. T. B. Lyman, D.D.
Mr. Charles E. Johnson, Mr. R. H. Battle.
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TRUSTEES AND DEPUTIES.
TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH.
The Rev. J. B. Cheshire, Jr., D.D., Mr. W. L. London.
Mr. Wm. A. Smith.
TRUSTEE OF THE GENERAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY.
The Rev. D. H. Bnel, D.D.
BOARD OF FELLOWS OF RAYENSCROFT.
The Rt. Rev. T. B. Lyman, D.D.
The Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D.D.,
Air. H. C. Jones,
The Rev. W. R. YYetmore,
Air. T. W. Patton,
The Rev. Jarvis Buxton, D.D.,
Air. R. H. Lewis, M. D.,
MANAGERS OF THE THOMPSON ORPHANAGE AND
TRAINING INSTITUTION.
The Rt. Rev. T. B. Lyman, D.D.
The Rev. J. B. Cheshire, Jr., D.D., Term expires 1894
Mr. W. A. Hoke, " " 1894
The Rev. James Carmichael, D.D. , " tk 1896
Mr. J. Fairfax Payne, " " 1896
The Rev. W. R. Wetmore, " " 1898
Mr. W. A. Smith, " " 189S
DEPUTIES TO THE GENERAL CONVENTION.
The Rev. Jarvis Buxton, D.D., Mr. John Wilkes,
The Rev. M. M. Marshall, D.D., Mr. R. H. Battle,
The Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D.D., Mr. S. S. Nash,
The Rev. J. B. Cheshire, Jr., D.D., Mi\ Silas McBee.
SUPPLEMENTARY DEPUTIES.
The Rev. R. B. Sutton, D.D., Mr. W. L. London,
The Rev. W. W. Walker, Mr. W. H. S. Burgwyn,
The Rev. Julian E. Ingle, Air. Jno. S. Henderson.
The Rev. B. Smedes, D.D., Mr. Wm. L. Wall.
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF THE CLERGY.
MAY, 1892.
Those whose names are printed in italics were not members of the
Convention.
An asterisk (*) marks the names of those not present.
The Right Reverend Theodore Benedict Lyman, D. D.,
LL.D., D. C. L., Bishop of the Diocese; P. O., Raleigh.
Alston, P. P., Priest in charge of the Chapel of St. Michael
and All Angels, Charlotte, and officiating at Lincolnton;
P. O., Charlotte.
Barber, R. W., Rector of St. Paul's Church, Wilkesboro,
and Missionary in Wilkes and Surry Counties; P. O.,
Wilkesboro.
* Barker, J. W., Assistant Minister in Franklin Mission;
P. O., Franklin, Macon County.
Barrows, WTm. S., S. T. B., Instructor in Ravenscroft
Training School, and Priest in charge of Ravenscroft
Missions; P. O., Asheville.
Bell, George H. , Missionary in Buncombe County; P. O.,
Bell.
Benedict, Edward, Rector of Emmanuel Church, Warren-
ton, and Church of the Saviour, Jackson; in charge also
of St. Luke's Mission, Gaston; P. O. , Warrenton.
Bland, Charles T., Rector of St. Bartholomew's Church,
Pittsboro; in charge, also, of St. Mark's Mission, Gulf;
P. O., Pittsboro.
Bost, Sidney S., officiating in Rowan County.
* Boyle, A. H., residing in Philadelphia, Pa.
*Bronson, B. S., Master "Home School for Boys," War-
renton.
*Buel, D. H., D.D., Principal of Ravenscroft Training
School for the Ministry, Asheville.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA. 7
Bush, Franklin L., Priest in charge of St. James' Chapel,
Pittsboro.
Buxton, Jarvis, D.D., Rector of St. James' Church, Lenoir,
having supervision of Watauga Missions; P. O. , Lenoir.
*Bynum, W. S., P. O., Lincolnton.
^Cheshire, Joseph B., D.D., Rector Emeritus of Calvary
Church, Tarboro.
Cheshire, Jos. B., Jr., D.D., Rector of St. Peter's Church,
Charlotte, and Priest in charge of S. Mark's, Mecklen-
burg County; P. O., Charlotte.
*Deal, John A., Priest in charge of the Good Shepherd
Mission, Cashier's Valley; St. John's, Xonah; St. Agnes'
and St. Cyprian's, Franklin; P. O. , Franklin, Macon
County.
*Delaney, Henry B., Instructor in St. Augustine's Normal
School, and Assistant Minister at St. Augustine's Church,
Raleigh.
DuBose, McNeely, Rector of Trinity Church, Asheville.
*Dunn, F IV., officiating at Trinity Chapel, Asheville,
and St. Stephen's Church, Morganton; P. O., Asheville.
Ferris, Charles, Priest in charge of Missions at High Point
and Lexington; P. O., High Point.
*Greaves, Alban, Rector of Calvary Church, Henderson
County; P. O., Fletcher.
Greem E. P., Rector of Grace Church, Morganton.
Harris, Xormand B., Rector of the Church of the Epiphany,
Leaksville; in charge also of St. Thomas' Mission,
Reidsville; P. O., Reidsville.
Hebbard, George, Rector of Calvary Church, Tarboro.
* Horner, Junius M., in charge of St. Paul's Church,
Goshen, and St. Peter's, Stovall; P. O., Oxford.
Hunter, A. Burtis, Principal of St. Augustine's Normal
School, and Rector of St. Augustine's Church, Raleigh.
Ingle, Julian E., Rector of the Church of the Holy Inno-
cents, Henderson.
8 LIST OF THE CLERGY.
Jeffery, C. N. F., Assistant in S. Peter's Church, Charlotte,
Priest in charge of St. Paul's Church, Monroe, and Mis-
sionary in Richmond County; P. O., Charlotte.
* Joseph, H. M., residing in Canada.
^Kennedy, James T. , officiating in St. Cyprian's Chapel,
Franklin, Macon County.
Marshall, M. M., D.D., Rector of Christ Church, Raleigh.
McKenzie, B. S., officiating at Concord, and at S. Mary's,
Rowan County; P. O., Concord.
Mellichampe, W. Lawton, Rector of Grace Church, Weldon,
and St. Mark's, Halifax; in charge also of the Chapel
of the Cross, Littleton, and the Church of the Advent,
Enfield; P. O., Weldon.
*Morris, T. A.; P. O., Arden.
Murdoch, F. J., D.D., Rector of St. Luke's Church, Salis-
bury, and St. Mary's, Rowan County; in charge also
of Christ Church, St. Andrew's Church, S. Matthew's
Chapel and St. Jude's Chapel, Rowan County, and S.
James' Church, Iredell County; P. O., Salisbury.
*Marphy, Jos. W., residing in Washington, D. C.
Osborne, E. A., Superintendent of the Thompson Orphan-
age and Training Institution, and Rector of Trinity
Church, Statesville; P. O., Charlotte.
Perry, J. W. , Rector of S. Luke's Chapel, Tarboro; in
charge also of St. Mark's .Mission, Wilson; P. O., Tar-
boro.
*Pettigrew, William S., Rector of the Church of the Good
Shepherd, Ridgeway, and St. John's, Williamsboro; in
charge also of the Mission at Middleburg; P. O., Ridge-
way.
* Phelps, Gerard W., Priest in charge of the Missions at
Rutherfordtou and Shelby; P. O., Shelby.
Picard, W. T., officiating at the Church of the Saviour,
Jackson, and at Rich Square;* P. O., Jackson.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA. 9
Pittenger^ I. McK., Rector of the Church of the Good
Shepherd, Raleigh.
*Postell, Jas. H., Missionary in Buncombe County; P. O.,
Asheville.
Ouin, Charles C, Rector of Calvary Church, Wadesboro,
and Missionary at Ansonville; P. O., Wadesboro.
Rathbun, Scott i?., Rector of S. John's Church, Flat Rock.
Reaney, W. L. , Rector of St. Paul's Church, Winston.
Rhodes, Samuel, officiating in the Chapel of the Good
Shepherd, Cashier's Valley; P. O., Cashier's.
Rice, W. F. , officiating at Trinity Chapel, Beaver Dam;
P. O., Grace, Buncombe County.
Smedes, Bennett, D.D., Rector of St. Mary's School,
Raleigh.
Smith, Walter J., Rector of Trinity Church, Scotland Neck.
Stickney, Fenner S., Priest in charge of the Missions at
South Greensboro, Madison, Walnut Cove and German-
ton; P. O., Madison.
Stubbs, Alfred H., Rector of St. Barnabas' Church, Greens-
boro.
Sutton, Robert B., D.D. , Vice-Principal of St. Augustine's
Normal School, and Assistant Minister of St. Augus-
tine's Church, Raleigh.
Towers, Frederick, Rector of the Chapel of the Cross,
Chapel Hill.
Turner, Mynn T., Rector of St. James' Church, Kittrell.
*Waiuwright, Richard, Priest in charge of Gethsemane
Mission, Bowman's Bluff.
Walker, Robert J., Rector of St. Athanasius' Church, Bur-
lington.
Walker, William, Archdeacon in charge of colored work
in the Diocese; P. O., Pittsboro.
Walker, W. Woodson, Rector of St. Stephen's Church,
Oxford.
IO LIST OF THE CLERGY.
Weston, Jas. A., Rector of the Church of the Ascension,
Hickory.
*Wetniore, Win. R., Rector of St. Luke's Church, Lin-
colnton, and Missionary in Lincoln and Gaston Counties;
P. O. , Lincolnton.
* White, Elliot, officiating in New York.
Wing-ate, Charles J., Rector of St. Timothy's Church,
WTilson.
insr zuniEiMioiRi-i^iM:
THE REVEREND
ARISTIDESS. SMITH, D.D
Born at Abingdon, Virginia, March 18, 1809.
Graduated at Yale College in 1828.
Ordered Deacon at Petersburg, Virginia, by the Rt. Rev.
Richard Charming Moore, D.D., July 18, 1840.
Ordained Priest at Petersburg, by the Rt. Rev. Wil-
liam Meade, D.D., in January, 1842.
From 1845 until 1861 he was engaged in educational
work. During the late war he served as Chaplain to
the nth North Carolina Regiment, and shortly after
its close became Rector of S. Paul's Church, Centre-
ville, Maryland. He entered upon the Rectorship of
St. Clement's Church, Ringwood, North Carolina,
Nov. 30, 1873, retaining the charge to the close of his
life. Within this period he has also been Rector of
Trinity Church, Scotland Neck ; St. Mark's, Halifax;
Grace Church, Weldon, and the Church of the Advent,
Enfield, beside serving several Mission Stations.
He fell asleep at Weldon, Easter Even, April 16, 1892.
" Blessed are the pure in heart ; for they shall see God."
LIST OF THE CLERGY
ACCORDING TO DATE OF ORDINATION.
BISHOP.
The Rt. Rev. Theodore Benedict Lyman, D.D., LL.D.,
D. C. L., Consecrated at Raleigh, December n, 1873.
PRIESTS.
The Rev. Jos. B. Cheshire, D. D. ordained May 9, 1841.
D. K. Buel, D. D " Sept. 24, 1843.
Jarvis Buxton, D. D " June 17, 1849.
Chas. T. Bland " Nov. 17, 1850.
R. W. Barber " May 22, 1852.
Thos. A. Morris " Nov. 24, 1852.
Robert B. Sutton, D.D_ " Dec. 29, 1852.
Joseph W. Murphy " Nov. 4, 1855.
Benjamin S. Bronson ._ u May 31, 1857.
Wm. R. Wetmore " Sept. 21, 1862.
Bennett Smedes, D.D- " July 26, 1863.
Julian E. Ingle " June n, 1865.
M. M. Marshall, D.D _. " Sept. 3, 1865.
A. H. Stubbs » Sept. 24, 1865.
William Walker u Jan. 27, 1867.
Richard Wainwright--. " June 14, 1867.
Franklin L,. Bush " June 23, 1868.
Gerard W. Phelps " May 23, 1869.
A. H. Boyle " Jan. 9, 1870.
F. J. Murdoch, D.D. __ " May 8,1870.
Wm. S. Pettigrew u June 13, 1870.
Edward Benedict " April 28, 1S72.
John A. Deal u Sept. 8,1872.
George Hebbard " June n, 1876.
H
LIST OF THE CLERGY.
The Rev. Jas. A. Weston ordained
Chas. J. Wingate
W. Woodson Walker- —
Scott B. Rathbun "
Charles Ferris "
I. McK. Pittenger
Jos. B. Cheshire, Jr., D.D u
E. A. Osborne
Frederick Towers "
A. B. Hunter
Wm. S. Bynum
Robert J. Walker
Mynn T. Turner "
Alban Greaves "
George H. Bell u
H. M. Joseph "
C. N. F. Jeffery "
Walter J. Smith
McNeely DuBose
Elliot WThite "
^ormand B. Harris "
John W. Perry "
Wm. L. Reaney "
Chas. C. Quin "
Wm. S. Barrows, S.T.B "
W. L. Mellichampe "
Junius M. Horner "
E. P. Green "
Fenner S. Stickney "
Primus P. Alston "
Henry B. Delany
Nov.
12,
1876.
Jan.
7>
1878.
Nov.
IO,
1878.
June
ii,
1879.
May
3>
1880.
May
6,
1880.
May
30,
1880.
May
22,
1881.
June
3,
1881.
May
1,
1882.
May
5,
1882.
May
12,
1882.
Jan.
14,
1883.
May
20,
1883.
July
15,
1883.
June
4,
1884.
May
3i,
1885.
Nov.
15,
1885.
Dec.
16,
1885.
Dec.
12
1886.
Mar.
15
1887.
Apri
I 7
1887.
July
17
1887.
Oct.
18
1887.
June
16
1889.
Dec-
15
1889.
May
24
1891.
Nov.
29
1891.
Nov.
29
1 891.
Jan.
26
1892.
May
2
1892.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
DEACONS.
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The Rev. J. H. Postell ordered Nov. 28, 1883.
Sept. 8, 1886.
May n, 1887.
June 3, 1886.
Feb. 26, 1889.
Sept. 7, 1890.
Oct. 18, 1891.
Aug. 24, 1890.
May 20, 1S92.
W. F. Rice.
W. T. Picard
Freeman W. Dunn
B. S. McKenzie
James T. Kennedy
Samuel Rhodes
John W. Barker
Sidney S. Bost
CANDIDATES FOR PRIEST'S ORDERS.
The Rev. Wm. F. Rice, Mr. St. Clair Hester,
Mr. Nathan A. Seagle, J. D. Miller,
Mr. George V. Gilreath.
CANDIDATES FOR DEACON'S ORDERS.
Mr. Samuel A. B. Trott, Mr. Gaston Battle,
Abner Hill, Robt. Bruce Owens,
Mr. H. M. Parker.
POSTULANTS.
.Mr. Edward L. Whitehead, Mr. John H. Gilreath,
Thos. Cogdell Wetmore, Alfred Jas. Griffin,
John Creighton Seagle, John R. Brooks,
Mr. Herbert B. Trussell.
LIST OF PARISHES AND MISSIONS
IN THE
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA,
WITH THE NAMES OF THE CLERGY IN CHARGE AND LAY
DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTION.
Parishes in small capitals. Organized Missions in italics. Missions
entitled to representation marked thus, \ Lay Delegates present marked
thus, *
Ansonville,
Asheville,
Asheville,
Battleboro,
Beattie's Ford,
Beaver Dam,
Bowman's Bluff,
Brevard,
Buncombe Co.,
Burlington,
Burlington,
Candler's,
Cashier's Valley,
Chapel Hill,
Charlotte,
Mission,
Trinity Church,
*J. H. Law,
R. R. Rawls,
J. H. Lea,
Rev. Charees C. Quin.
Rev. McNeeey DuBose.
Lewis Maddox,
S. R. Kepler,
H. Redwood,
*H. M. Anderson, M. D., W. E. Wolf.
Trinity Chapel (col.) Rev. F. W. Dunn.
St. John's.
Rev. W. R. Wetmore.
Trinity, Rev. W. F. Rice.
Gethsemane, Rev. Richard Wainwright.
St. Philip's, Rev. W. S. Barrows.
St. Andrew's, Rev. James H. Posteix.
St. Athanasius, Rev. R. J. Waeker.
vSt. John's, Rev. R. J. Waeker.
St. Clement's, Rev. Geo. H. Beee.
Good Shepherd, Rev. J. A. Deal.
Chapee of the Cross, Rev. Frederick Towers.
*Kemp. P. Battle,LL.D., H. B. Shaw,
*Geo.T. Winston, LL.D., Paul C. Graham,
John Manning, LL. D.,
R. S. McRae.
St. Peter's
*John Wilkes,
J. S. Myers,
B. S. Davis,
Heriot Clarkson,
Rev. J. B Cheshire, Jr., D. D.
R. A. Lee,
J. G. Shannouhouse,
Geo. W. Kittrell,
Geo. S. Reid.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892.
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Charlotte, St. Martin's, Rev. J. B. Cheshire, Jr., D. D.
Charlotte, fSt. Michael and All Angels (col.), Rev. P. P. Alston.
Concord, All Saints',
Cullowhee, St. David's,
Cuningham's, Chapel,
Davidson College and Mt. Mourne,
Durham, St. Philip's.
*W. L. Wall,
L. W. Wise,
T. H. Martin,
J. J. Maekay,
St. Mary's,
Advent,
Rer. B. S. McKenzie.
Rev. J. A. Deal.
Rev. J. B. Cheshire, Jr., D. D.
J. S. Manning,
M. H. Jones,
J. A. Robinson,
C. M. Herudon.
Rev. George Hebbard.
Rev. W. L. Mellichampe,
Edgecombe Co.,
Enfield,
Flat Rock, St. John's in the Wilderness, Rev. S. B. Rathbun.
Franklin, St. Agnes', Rev. John A. Deal.
St. Cyprian's (col.), Rev. J. A. Deal.
Rev. Edward Benedict.
Rev. F. S. Sticknev.
Franklin,
Gaston,
Germanton
Rev. Junius M. Horner.
Rev. A. H. Stubbs.
John M. Dick,
Wm. J. Cleary,
-\St. Luke's,
\St. Philip's,
J. L. Hill.
Goshen, St. Paul's,
Greensboro, St. Barnabas
Wm. E. Stone,
S. A. Howard,
*J. R. Fitzmaurice, Thos. Woodruff,
W. H. McFarlane, G. E. Broderick.
Greensboro (South), \St. Andrew's, Rev. F. S. Sticknev.
J. G. Brodnax, M. D.
Gulf, St Mark's.
Halifax, St. Mark's, Rev. W. L. Mellichampe.
*S. M. Gary, J. T. Gregory,
J. J. Daniel, Julian Gilliam,
Haw Creek, Trinity, Rev. GEO. H. Bell.
Henderson, Holy Innocents, Rev. Julian E. Ingle.
*G. C. Lamb, R. Perry,
*W. H. S. Burgwyn. E. W. Ellis,
Jno.H.Tucker.M.D., W. H. Cheek,
Claudius Hunter, B. T. Brodie.
Henderson Co., Cavalry Ch. and Chapel, Rev. Alban Greaves.
G.W. Fletcher.M.D., Chas. Fletcher,
X. J. Lance, R. B. Blake.
2
LIST OF PARISHES AND MISSIONS.
Henderson Co.,
Hendersonville,
Hickorv,
High Point,
High Shoals,
Hillsboro,
Hot Springs,
Iredell Co.,
Jackson,
Kittrell,
Laurel Hill,
Leaksville,
Leicester
Lenoir,
Lexington,
Lincoln Co.,
Lincoln Co.,
Lincoln Co.,
S. Paul's.
jSL James\
Ascension,
*W. H. Sanborn,
J. McD. Michael,
John Poalzow,
J. B. Beard,
S. Mary's,
S. John's,
S. Matthew's
*D. H. Hamilton
H. P. Jones,
Geo. P. Collins,
E. A. Rosemond,
St. John's.
S. James',
Rev. S. B. Rathbun.
Rev. Jas. A. Weston.
N. K. Meade,
Chas. N. Graves,
F. A. Clinard,
O. M. Royster.
Rev. Chas. Ferris.
Rev. W. R. Wetmore.
W. A. Hayes,
Joseph C. Webb,
James Webb, Sr.,
Paul C. Graham.
Rev. W. S. Barrows,
Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D. D.
Ch.of the Saviour, Rev. Edward Benedict.
St. James', Rev. M. T. Turner.
B. A. Capehart, Geo. W. Ki trell,
C. W. Raney, J. E. Collins.
Mission, Rev. F. L. Bush.
Epiphany, Rev. N. B. Harris.
*W. S. Martin, M.D., A. B. Johns, M. D.,
J. P. Dillard,
S. L. Martin, M. D.
Rev. Geo. H. Bell.
Rev. Jarvis Buxton, D. D.
St. Paul's,
St. James',
A. A. Kent,
Hiram Holt,
S. L. Patterson,
T. B. Lenoir,
Redemption,
Our Saviour,
St. Paul's,
St. Stephen's,
Lincoln and Gaston Cos., Rush Mountain
and other Missions, Rev. W. R. Wetmore
Lincolnton, St. Cyprian's, Rev. W. R. Wetmore
Edmund Jones,
W. W. Scott, Jr.,
N. A. Miller,
John Allen.
Rev. Chas. Ferris,
Rev. W. R. Wetmore,
Rev. W. R. Wetmore.
Rev. W. R. Wetmore.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892.
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Lincolnton,
Littleton,
Louisburg,
Madison,
Marion,
Mecklenburg Co.,
Micadale,
Middleburg,
Milton,
Monroe,
Morganton,
Morganton,
Murphy,
Noise,
Nonah,
Old Fort,
Orange, Co.,
Orange Co.,
Oxford,
Pittsboro,
Pittsboro,
St. Luke's,
*Silas McBee,
John L. Cobb,
Blair Jenkins,
Thos. C. Wetmore,
Rev. W. R. Wetmore.
Wm. H. Sumner,
W. A. Hoke,
H. S. Hopkins,
B. C. Cobb.
Chapel of the Cross, Rev. W. L. Mellichampe.
vSt. Paue's,
■\St. John's, Rev. F. S. Stickney,
John M. Galloway.
St. John's.
St. Mark's,
St. Mary's,
Mission,
Christ Church.
St. Paul's,
Grace,
T. G. Walton,
*C. F. McKesson
W. E. Powe,
D. C. Pearson,
Rev. J. B. Cheshire, Jr., D. D.
Rev. D. H. Buee, D. D.
Rev. W. S. Pettigrew.
Rev. J. N. F. Jeffery.
Rev. E. P. Green.
Wm. M. Walton,
C. L. Smith,
J. H. Pearson,
J. E. Erwin.
St. Stephen's (col.), Rev. F. W. Dunn.
Mission.
St. Philip's (col.), Rev. Wm. Walker.
St. John's,
Rev. John A. Deae,
Mission.
St. Jude's.
\St. Mary's.
St. Stephen's,
Rev. W. W. Walker
John G. Hall,
W.J. Boy kin,
W. C. Reed,
Henry A. Taylor,
*R. W. Lassiter,
J. C. Horner.
St. Barthoeom
EW'S.
*W. L. London,
H. A. London,
L. J. Haughton,
H. Pope,
*Spencer Taylor,
H. A. London, Jr.
*R. G. Eubanks.
t St. James' (col.),
Isaac June Clegg,
Rev. F. L. Bush.
John L. Council.
Polk and Henderson Cos., Mountain Missions.
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LIST OF PARISHES AND MISSIONS.
Raleigh, Christ Ch. and Chapel,
*R. S. Tucker,
J. C. Drewry,
*C. E. Johnson,
J. H. London, M. D,
Raleigh, Good Shepherd,
*R. H. Battle,
*J. B. Batchelor, LL
*C. G. Latta,
Walter Woollcott,
Raleigh, St. Augustine's (col.),
Raleigh, St. Mary's Chapel,
Reidsville, \St. Thomas,
Ridgeway, Good Shepherd,
Wm. L. Baxter,
S. L. Crowder,
T. G. Plummer,
Geo. C. Oldham.
Ringwood, St. Clement's,
*H. S. Harrison,
T. H. Taylor,
L. Vinson,
C. A. Williams.
Rocky Mt. and Mills, Good Shepherd.
Jacob Battle,
Thomas H. Battle,
Edward G. Muse,
Wm. B. Jordan,
Rowan Co., Christ Church,
*R. B. Owens,
Joseph Barber,
J. T. Barber,
W. P. Barber.
Rev. M. M. Marshall, D. D.
V. B. Moore,
Wm. Pugh,
T. B. Alderson,
Rev. I. McK. PiTTEXGER.
S. P. Child,
D., Geo. Norwood,
Jesse Ball,
H. B. Hardy.
Rev. A. B. Hunter.
Rev. Bennett Smedes, D. D.
Rev. Normand B. Harris.
Rev. W. S. Pettigrew.
Rev. W. L. Meluchampe.
Rowan Co.,
Rowan Co.,
Rowan Co.,
Rowan Co.,
Rutherfordton,
St. Andrew's,
St. Jude's,
St. Mary's,
*W. W. McKenzie,
J. H. McKenzie,
E. B. McKenzie,
J. A. Owen,
St. Matthew's,
ST. John's.
Gaston Battle,
Bennett Buun,
Henry M. Daniel,
Daniel W. Thorpe,
Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D. D.
W. A. Barber,
B. T. Thompson,
John Turner,
Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D. D.
Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D. D.
Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D. D.
R. A. Moore,
F. P. Shoe,
W. L. Harris,
C. H. McKenzie.
Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D. D.
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Salisbury
Salisbury,
Salisbury,
Saluda,
Sanford,
Scotland Neck,
Shelby,
Smithfield,
Statesville,
Stovall,
Surry Co.,
Sylva,
Tarboro, Caly
Tarboro,
Tryon City,
Tryon City,
Wadesboro,
Walnut Cove,
Warren Co.,
St. Luke's,
Johu S. Henderson,
*S. F. Lord,
*C. A. Overman,
*P. H. Henley.
St. Paul's,
St. Peter's,
Transfiguration,
Mission.
Trinity,
R. H. Smith, Sr.,
W. H. Shields,
P. E. Smith,
*P. W. Purrington,
St. Thomas,
Mission,
Trinity,
G. E. French,
H. M. Mills,
St. Peter's,
Elkin Mission,
\ry Ch. and Chapel,
Fred. Philips,
*S. S. Nash,
H. L. Staton,
D. Pender.
St. Luke's (col.),
Thomas Newton,
Jordan H. Dancy,
W. H. Peyton,
Holy Cross,
Mission (col.),
Calvary,
*W. A. Smith,
John M. Little,
J. I. Dunlap,
W. R. Ashe, M. D.,
t Christ Church,
J. N. Young.
St. Luke's (col.),
Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D. D.
Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D. D.
Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D. D.
Rev. Wm. S. Barrows.
Rev. Walter J. Smith.
J. S. Paull,
Gideon Lamb,
W. D. Shields,
J. H. Smith.
Rev. Gerard W. Phelps.
Rev. R. B. Sutton, D. D.
Rev. E. A. Osborne.
N. R. Tun stall,
G. H. Henry.
Rev. J. M. Horner.
Rev. R. W. Barber.
Rev. Wm. S. Barrows.
Rev. Geo. Hebbard.
H. T. Bass, M. D.,
J. A. Waddell,
Ed. Pennington,
Rev. John W. Perry.
Levi Thigpen,
Allen Taylor,
N. B. Brown,
Rev. Wm. S. Barrows.
Rev. William Walker.
Rev. Chas. C. Quin.
J. A. Lockhart,
W. L. Steele,
J. D. Leak,
J. A. Little.
Rev. F. S. Stickney.
Rev. William Walker.
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LIST OF PARISHES AND MISSIONS.
Warrenton, • Emmanuel, Rev. Edward Benedict.
^Leonard Henderson, Joel E. King,
Walter G. Rogers, B. S. Feild,
Frank P. Hunter, W. J. White,
Walter G. Plummer, J. A. Goodwyn.
Watauga, Mitchell and Ashe Counties, Rev. Jarvis Buxton, D. D.
St. Luke's, Boone,
St. John's, Watauga River,
Blowing Rock,
Valle Crucis,
Bakersville,
Cranberry,
Linville,
Jefferson.
Waynesville,
j Grace,
Rev. D. H. BuEL, D. D.,
Weldon,
Grace,
Rev. W. L. Meeuichampe.
*George Harrison,
W. W. Hall,
J. E. Shields,
D. E. Stainback.
Wilkesboro,
St. Paui/s,
W. A. Berry,
*A. B. Galloway,
J. T. Peden.
Rev. R. W. Barber.
Wilkes Co.,
Gwyn's Chapel,
Rev. R. W. Barber.
Williamsboro,
St. John's,
Wm. T. Hardy,
Nat. D. Boyd,
Rev. W. S. PettigrEW.
Richard H. Royster,
Geo. P. Hardy.
Wilson,
St. Mark's (col.),
Rev. J. W. Perry.
Wilson,
St. Timothy's,
Rev. C. J. WiNGATE.
A. W. Rowland,
Ed. Barnes, Jr.,
H. G. Connor,
W. L. Cantwell,
*J. B. Stickney,
T. C. Davis,
A. Branch,
Alexander Greene.
Winston,
St. Paul's,
Rev. W. L. Reaney.
*J. C. Buxton,
J. A. Coles,
*A. M. Coleman,
W. Leak,
*E. C. Edmunds,
F. A. Coleman,
W. A. Whitaker,
J. W. Schouler.
Yadkin Valley,
Chapel of Rest and
Chapel of Peace,
Rev. Jarvis Buxton, D. D,
JOURNAL
OF THE
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION, 1892.
S. Barnabas' Church, Greensboro, N. C,
Wednesday, May 18, 1892.
The Seventy-sixth Annual Convention of the Diocese of
North Carolina assembled in S. Barnabas' Church, Greens-
boro, at 10 o'clock a. M., on Wednesday, the 18th day of
May, A. D. 1892.
The Rt. Rev. the Bishop of the Diocese called the Con-
vention to order and offered prayers.
The Secretary of the last Convention called the roll of
the Clergy and Lay Delegates entitled to seats.
A quorum of both Orders being found present, the Bishop
declared the Convention duly organized.
The Convention then adjourned to attend Divine Service
at 11 o'clock.
Morning Prayer was said by the Rev. Messrs. S. B.
Rathbun and James A. WTeston. The Bishop proceeded to
the celebration of the Holy Communion, in which he was
assisted by the Rev. Alfred H. Stubbs, the Rev. Jarvis
Buxton, D.D., and others. The sermon was preached by
the Rev. Julian E. Ingle, from the text, S. Matt. 20:6:
"Why stand ye here all the day idle."
The offerings of the congregation were appropriated to
the Missions of the Diocese.
At the conclusion of Divine Service, the Bishop of the
Diocese took the chair and announced the first business to
be the election of a President of the Convention. The
Rev. M. M. Marshall, D.D., was nominated as President.
There being no other nomination, the Secretarv was
24 SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.
instructed to cast for him the vote of the Convention, and
he was declared elected.
The Rev. Julian E. Ingle was nominated as Secretary.
There being no other nomination, the Rt. Rev. Chairman
was, on motion, requested to cast the vote of the Conven-
tion for him and he was declared elected.
On motion of Mr. John Wilkes, it was
Resolved, That the .daily sessions of the Convention begin at 9:30
o'clock a. M., and at 4 p. m.
On motion, the Convention took a recess until 4 o'clock
p. M.
Wednesday, May 18, 4 p. m.
The Convention was called to order by the Bishop.
The Secretary announced the appointment of Mr. G. C.
Lamb as Assistant Secretary.
On motion of the Rev. Dr. Murdoch, the Board of Fel-
lows of Ravenscroft was discharged from the further con-
sideration of the matters pertaining to the reimbursement
of the Rev. Dr. Buel for certain sums expended in the
completion of Schoenberger Hall, in order to make way
for a more speedy settlement of the same.
Mr. Wilkes moved the appointment of a committee of
five, with the Bishop as chairman of the same, to report to
the Convention a plan for the equitable settlement of the
matter.
Mr. C. E. Johnson offered as a substitute for this motion,
a resolution to refer the matter again to the Board of Fel-
lows of Ravenscroft, with power to act in their discretion.
The substitute was rejected and the motion of Mr. WTilkes
was carried.
The Bishop appointed as the committee called for, the
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 25
Rev. Drs. Buxton and Murdoch, and Messrs. John Wilkes,
J. I). Stickney and C. E. Johnson.
Mr. Chas. E. Johnson presented his annual report as
Treasurer of the Diocese. (See Appendix C.)
The reading of the report was dispensed with and it was,
on motion, referred to the Committee on Finance.
The Rev. R. B. Sutton, D. D. , presented the following
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
The Finance Committee beg leave to report that they have examined
the several accounts of the Treasurer and find them all correct, and that
the several balances named on page 3 of Appendix C, are on deposit
in the Citizens National Bank of Raleigh. They also find that all the
securities specified on page 2 of Appendix C, are in his hands and
kept securely in a box lodged in the Citizens National Bank of Raleigh.
The income for the past year ending March 31st, 1892, has been
Balance on hand April 1st, 1891 $ 345 27
Interest on Permanent Fund 1,096 10
Assessments and arrears collected 2,266 38
$3w07 75
Less Treasurer's commissions on receipts ... 168 12
Resources #3,539 63
EXPENDITURES.
Expenses of Clergymen attending Convention $ 349 55
Printing and distributing Journals 261 85
Secretary's salary (#25 balance from last year) 175 00
Bishop's salary -. 2,500 00
Miscellaneous 73 13
$ 3,359 53
Balance on hand $ 1S0 10
The Committee beg leave to offer the following resolution:
Resolved, That the Schedule of Assessments for the year iS9i-'92 be
continued.
Respectfully submitted for the Committee by
ROB'T B. SUTTON, Chairman.
The resolution appended to the report was, on motion,
26 SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.
adopted. [The schedule will be found in Appendix B — II,
Journal 1891].
On motion, the Convention proceeded to the election of
a Treasurer for the Diocese. Mr. Chas. E. Johnson was
nominated. There being no other nomination, the Secre-
tary was instructed to cast the ballot of the Convention,
and Mr. Johnson was declared elected.
The Rev. Dr. Marshall presented to the Convention
a handsome gavel, the gift of Mr. Charles E. Johnson. A
motion to accept the gift was made and by a rising vote
adopted.
On motion of Mr. S. S. Nash, it was
Resolved, That Clergymen of this Diocese not entitled to seats in this
Convention, visiting Clergymen from other Dioceses, and candidates for
Holy Orders, present in the house, be invited to honorary seats in the
Convention.
The Rev. R. B. Sutton, D.D., presented the following
REPORT OF THE CHURCH BUILDING COMMITTEE.
The Church Building Committee beg leave to report that the bal-
ance in the Treasurer's hands to their credit April 1st, 1891,
was $ 63 77
Collected during the year from Parishes, &c 52 86
$116 63
Less Treasurer's commissions 2 64
#H3 99
Appropriated as follows:
Colored Church in Morganton, amount collected in St.
Augustine's Church, Raleigh $ 2 83
St. Jude's Chapel, Orange County 25 00
Chapel in South Greensboro 50 00
$ 77 83
Balance on hand April 1st, 1892 $ 36 16
Since the Treasurer closed his report, the Committee, at the request
of the Bishop, have appropriated the balance, $36.16, to St. Philip's
Church, Germanton.
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So we begin the year with no balance.
When we look at the statement of the Treasurer and find that only
ten congregations contributed to this fund, and about eighty gave noth-
ing, we may well ask, do our people know there is such a fund, and
that the Canon requires an annual collection ? We do not think that
we overestimate the importance of the work entrusted to us, when we
say that this Committee is the right hand of the Executive Missionary
Committee.
May we not, then, beg your prayers and your alms for this important
work ?
Respectfully submitted for the Committee by
ROB'T B. SUTTON,
/ 'ice-Chairman.
The Rev. Jas. A. Weston proposed that the Convention
should proceed at once to the election of Deputies to the
General Convention.
The Rev. Dr. Sutton moved to amend by making such
election the order of the day for Thursday morning imme-
diately after the reading of the Bishop's annual address.
The amendment was adopted, and the resolution, as
amended, was agreed to.
Dr. Kemp P. Battle, on behalf of the Commissioners of
the Mary R. Smith property, asked an extension of time
for the sale of certain tracts of land. The request was, on
motion, granted.
The Rev. Dr. Cheshire read a telegram from the Council
of the Diocese of East Carolina, announcing the nomina-
tion of the Rev. James Carmichael, D. D. , and Mr. J.
Fairfax Payne, as Trustees, on the part of that Diocese, of
the Thompson Orphanage, in the place of the Rev. Robt.
Strange and Mr. Graham Daves, withdrawn.
The Secretary was requested to cast the ballot of the
Convention for the gentlemen named, and they were
declared elected.
The Rev. Dr. Cheshire. Jr., then moved the election of
the Rev. W. R. Wetmore and Mr. W. A. Smith to serve
as Trustees of the Thompson Orphanage until 1898. The
28 SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.
Secretary was instructed to cast the ballot of the Conven-
tion, and these gentlemen were declared elected.
The Secretary was, on motion, instructed to telegraph
to the Council of the Diocese of East Carolina, in ses-
sion at Elizabeth City, the election of the Trustees nomi-
nated by them.
The Bishop announced the appointment of the regular
committees, as follows:
COMMITTEE ON THE STATE OF THE CHURCH.
The Rev. C. J. Wingate, Mr. W. S. Martin, M. D.,
The Rev. W. L. Reaney, Mr. W. A. Smith.
The Rev. C. C. Quin,
COMMITTEE ON CANONS:
The Rev. J. B. Cheshire, Jr., D.D., Mr.W. H. S. Burgwyn,
The Rev. W. W. Walker, Mr. R. H. Battle.
The Rev. McNeely DuBose,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
The Rev. R. B. Sutton, D. D., Mr. R. S. Tucker,
The Rev. Bennett Smedes, D.D., Mr. F. P. Haywood, Jr.,
Mr. C. G. Latta.
COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS.
The Rev. Win. Walker, Mr. D. H. Hamilton,
The Rev. Walter J. Smith, Mr. S. S. Nash,
Mr. S. M. Gary.
COMMITTEE ON NEW PARISHES:
The Rev. J. A. Weston, Mr. J. B. Stickney,
The Rev. Frederick Towers, Mr. W. L. London,
Mr. G. C. Lamb.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 29
COMMITTEE ON UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
The Rev. C. T. Bland, .Air. W. E. Stone,
The Rev. C. X. F. Jeffery, Mr. H. S. Harrison.
The Rev. F. S. Stickney presented the applications "of
several congregations for admission, as Organized Missions,
into union with the Convention, and moved their reference
to the Committee on New Parishes. The motion was
agreed to.
The Convention adjourned to meet on Thursday morning
at half-past nine o'clock.
SfiCOXD DAY.
St. Barnabas' Church, Greensboro,
Thursday, May 19, 1892.
The Convention met at 9:30 o'clock pursuant to adjourn-
ment.
Morning prayer was said by the Rev. McXeely DuBose
and the Rev. X. B. Harris.
The Convention was called to order by the President,
the Rev. Dr. Marshall.
The Secretary read the minutes of the proceedings of
Wednesday, which, after correction, were adopted.
The Rev. C. T. Bland presented the
REPORT of the committee on unfinished business.
The Committee on Unfinished Business beg to report that, so far as
their knowledge extends, no reports have as yet been submitted to this
Convention by the Committee on Change of Site of the Ravenscroft
High School, nor by the Committee appointed to confer with the Trus-
tees of the University of the South in relation to the affiliation of our
30 SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.
Diocesan school with the University. Also, that the resolution offered
by Mr. T. W. Patton in the last Convention, and recorded on page 34 of
the Journal of that Convention, has not yet been acted on by the Con-
vention. C. T. BLAND,
C. N. F. JEFFERY,
H. S. HARRISON.
The Rev. Dr. Marshall presented the
REPORT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE.
The Standing Committee elected by the last Convention was organ-
ized on the 21st day of May, 1891, by the election of the Rev. M. M.
Marshall, D. D., President, and the Rev. Robert B. Sutton, D. D., Sec-
retary.
At this meeting, also, Rev. Junius Moore Horner (Deacon) was recom-
mended for ordination to the Priesthood, and Sydney S. Bost was
recommended to be received as a Candidate for Holy Orders. The
Canonical consent of the Committee was also given to the consecration
of the Rev. Phillips Brooks, D. D., Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Mas-
sachusetts.
May 2gth, iSgr. The Committee recommended Feuner Satterthwaite
Stickney to be ordered Deacon.
July 6th, iSgi. The Committee gave its Canonical consent to the con-
secration of the Rev. Isaac Lea Nicholson, S. T. D., Bishop-elect of the
Diocese of Milwaukee, and recommended H. M. Parker for admission
as a Candidate for Holy Orders.
August 19th, 1S91. The Committee consented to the election of the
Rt. Rev. Ethelbert Talbot, D. D. LL. D., as Bishop of the Diocese of
Georgia.
September 1st, 1S91. The application of Mr. Samuel Rhodes for
recommendation to be ordered Deacon was presented to the Committee,
and the following preamble and resolution were adopted: " Whereas,
it does not appear that Mr. Rhodes has ever been received as a Candi-
date for Holy Orders: Resolved, that Mr. Sa^nuel Rhodes be recommen-
ded to the Bishop to be received as a Candidate for Holy Orders, to bear
date from January 17th, 1891, when he made made his first application,
which was returned to him as being informal."
September 25th, 1S91. The application of Mr. Samuel Rhodes for
recommendation to be ordered Deacon being presented, and his testi-
monials being found in due form, the Committee unanimously adopted
the following preamble and resolution: " Whereas, it appears that Mr.
vSamuel Rhodes was admitted as a Candidate for Holy Orders on the 17th
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 3 1
day of January last; and whereas, the Bishop has requested that he be
ordained after a candidacy of nine mouths, and it appearing to us expe-
dient to remit part of the time required, in accordance with Canon 6,
Section i, Title II of the Digest: Resolved, that we recommend said
Samuel Rhodes for ordination at any time after October 1st, proximo."
November ;d, 1891. The Committee recommended Rev. Fenner S.
Stick ney for ordination to the Priesthood, and also, for satisfactory rea-
sons, gave its Canonical consent to said ordination at the expiration of
six mo'nths from the date of his being ordered Deacon, in accordance
with the provisions of the Canon and Section above cited.
November 20th, 1891. Rev. Edward P. Green was recommended for
ordination to the Priesthood.
December 24th, iSgr. The Committee gave its Canonical consent to
the consecration of the Rev. Cleland Kinloch Nelson, D. D., Bishop-
elect of Georgia.
January 22d, 1892. The Committee gave its consent to the election of
an Assistant Bishop for the Diocese of Springfield, on account of extent
of territory.
January 2jth, 1S92. Rev. P. P. Alston was recommended for ordina-
tion to the Priesthood.
March 22d, 1892. Sydney S. Bost was recommended to be ordered
Deacon; and John R. Brooks, a student at the St. Augustine Normal
School and Collegiate Institute, Raleigh, was recommended to be
received as Candidate for Holy Orders. At this meeting, also, the appli-
cation of Herbert Brown Trussell for recommendation to be received as
a Candidate for Holy Orders was presented, but his testimonials being
found defective in two important particulars, the Secretary was instructed
to return them to the applicant for correction.
April 2jlh, 1S92. Robert Bruce Owens was recommended to be
received as a Candidate for Holy Orders, and Rev. H. B. Delany (col-
ored). Deacon, was recommended for ordination to the Priesthood.
May 4th, 1S92. The Committee recommended Gaston Battle to be
received as a Candidate for Holy Orders.
Respectfully submitted,
M. M. MARSHALL, President.
The Rev. A. B. Hunter presented the following report
from the Committee appointed by the last Convention to
provide for a due celebration of the 50th Anniversary of
the Bishop's ordination to the Priesthood.
The Committee appointed at the last Convention to report an order of
service for the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Bishop Lyman's
32 SEVENTY- SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.
ordination to the Priesthood, beg to report that services were held in
Raleigh on the 19th and 20th of December, 1891. On Saturday, the
19th, the Bishop celebrated the Holy Communion in the Church of the
Good Shepherd and delivered an address, which has since beeu pub-
lished by this Committee. On this occasion, also, a Pastoral Staff was
presented to the Bishop by Clergy and Laity of the Diocese. On the
night of Sunday, Dec. 20th, services were held in Christ Church and
congratulatory addresses were made. The Committee regret that the
funds at their disposal did not permit them to publish all the excellent
addresses of this happy occasion.
A. B. HUNTER,
BENNETT SMEDES,
JOS. B. BATCHELOR,
F. P. HAYWOOD, Jr.
The Rev. Mr. Hunter also presented a statement in
regard to S. Augustine's School at Raleigh, which, at his
request, was, referred to the Committee on the State of the
Church. [See Appendix B].
Mr. Win. A. Smith presented the reports of the Board
of Managers and the Superintendent of the Thompson
Orphanage and Training Institution, as follows:
REPORT OF THE MANAGERS OF THE THOMPSON ORPHAN-
AGE AND TRAINING INSTITUTION.
The Board of Managers of the Thompson Orphanage and Training
Institution, respectfully submit the following report:
The Orphanage and Institute is located in the eastern suburbs of
Charlotte, just outside the city limits and embraces 72 acres of fine farm-
ing lands, 35 acres being in a state of high fertility, being well adapted
to and set in clover, grasses, cotton, cereals and pasturage, and on which
is situate the main building of the Orphanage, Bronson Hall, kitchen,
barn and other outhouses. During the past year there has been added a
beautiful and churchly chapel, complete in its furnishments, the memo-
rial gift of Judge W. F. Bynum, and a laundry, the joint gift of some
laymen, all of which is covered by two deeds, conveying the title of this
valuable property to the Diocese, which said deeds accompany and are
made a part of this report.
The Orphanage and Institute are under the efficient superintendency
of the Rev. E. A. Osborne, assisted by the matrons, Mrs. Mackey and
Mrs. Prentiss, and a teacher, Miss Flanning.
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The farm is under the direction of Mr. Jamison, and the work thereon
done in the main by the boys of the Institution.
The Board endorses the business management, showing good returns
from the outlay on the farm, and economical administration of the
Church's gifts. The)' were pleased to observe and note the love and
respect of the children for their guardians, their prompt obedience to
rules of order and cleanliness, and their evident pleasure in and desire
for service in their beautiful chapel.
Inquiry into, the modes of punishment resorted to in enforcing proper
discipline, revealed the mild persuasives used, and we cordially com-
mend the same, which have proved so effective in making the Orphan-
age a family under Christian family government; winning cheerful,
prompt obedience by love, kindness and respect.
The whole number of children received to this date, 82; received
during the past year, 16; the number discharged, 13; the number died,
1, and we gratefully add that this is the only death since the opening of
the institution, and was caused by an accident.
The report of the Superintendent shows the amount of receipts and
disbursements duriug the year, as follows:
Received from all sources $ 3,385 72
Received and not formerly reported .. 44 70
Products of farm sold 517 01
Products of farm consumed 30000
Ealance from last year 706 49
I 4,953 92
PER CONTRA.
Amount expended $ 3,613 78
Farm products consumed 300 00
Paid for laundry — 32500
Balance on hand 715 14
$ 4,953 92
The number of orphans now in the institution is fifty, and the build-
ings are crowded, and many applicants are necessarily rejected.
To come near the measure of our duty in providing for the orphans,
we are compelled to enlarge the buildings, and this means enlarged
contributions; and we call the attention of the Diocese to the needs of
this, their favorite charity, and trust that generous laymen and women
will remember the Orphanage when making distribution of their God-
given wealth. W. A. SMITH,
For the Board of Managers.
[For deeds conveying the propert}7 to the Trustees of the Diocese, see
Appendix D.]
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34 SEVENTY- SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE THOMPSON ORPHANAGE
AND TRAINING INSTITUTION.
In submitting this my Sixth Annual Report, I can but feel that we
have passed an important crisis in the history of this Institution.
The Orphanage is no longer an experiment. It has become a perma-
nent and prominent feature of the work of the church in the State of
North Carolina.
Notwithstanding the great stringency of the times in money matters,
our contributions have been about as large during the past year as
usual. Everything seems to indicate unabated interest and confidence
on the part of our people.
Our farming operations, though not so profitable as last year, have,
upon the whole, been satisfactory, and have contributed in a very
important measure to the support of the Institution.
The children generally have made- satisfactory progress in their edu-
cation and training. We have been blessed with good health.
Sixteen children have been received into the Orphanage during the
year, thirteen discharged, and one died from an accident. Our present
number is fifty, sixteen of whom are from the Diocese of East Carolina.
The whole number received up to this time has been eighty-two.
We have added an extension to the brick building known as Thomp-
son Hall. It is to be used as a laundry, the funds for which were con-
tributed by a few generous laymen. Though not completed nor fully
furnished for lack of funds, we are using it as a wash-room, with great
benefit and assistance to the girls in their work.
The upper story of this apartment has been fitted up and furnished as
a bedroom, and is a great help in that line. Our Chapel has been com-
pleted. It is a substantial brick structure, and was given by the Hon.
W. P. Byuum, as a memorial to his wife and daughter, the late Mrs.
Eliza Bynum, and Miss Mary Shipp Bynum,
We are greatly in need of more dormitory room, a sewing-room, infirm-
ary and matrons' rooms at Thompson Hall. These could be provided at
a cost of from two to three thousand dollars by adding a story to the
main building, the roof of which begins to need repairs, and will proba-
bly have to be replaced by a new one in the course of a year.
We also need a play-room, and more sleeping room for the children
at Bronson Hall. These could be added by building an L to the pres-
ent house, at a cost of about six hundred dollars, and this is a most
urgent need. An Industrial Hall for the boys is also very much needed.
Six hundred dollars will enable us to do the work.
A residence for the foreman of the farm is also a great want, and
should be supplied if possible, as the place where he now lives is a very
objectionable and uncomfortable one. This would cost about six hun-
dred dollars.
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The following is a list of contributions received during the year:
Balance from last year $ 751 19
Contributions received during the present year 3.385 72
Farm products sold 517 01
Farm products consumed 300 00
$ 4-953 92
April — Expended farm products $ 3,613 78
Consumed 300 00
Paid for laundry 325 00
Balance on hand ._. ._. 715 14
E. A. OSBORNE, Superintendent.
On motion of Mr. S. S. Nash, a committee was appointed
to arrange a service for this evening. The President ap-
pointed as members of this Committee, the Rev. A. H.
Stubbs, Mr. W. A. Smith, and Mr. S. S. Nash.
The Rev. J. B. Cheshire, Jr., D.D. , presented reports of
the Woman's Auxiliary, the Good Samaritan Hospital,
Charlotte, and S. Peter's Home and Hospital, Charlotte,
which, at his request, were referred to the Committee on
the State of the Church. [See Appendix B].
Mr. R. H. Battle read the following
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE DIOCESE.
The Trustees to hold property for the Diocese of North Carolina,
respectfully report, that since their report to the Annual Convention of
1891, the following deeds for real property have been received by them:
1. Deed from Elizabeth B. Lewis and Richard H. Lewis, for lot of land,
50 by no feet, in Nash County, near the Rocky Mount Mills. Date,
Dec. 17th, 1890.
2. Deed from Benjamin C. Carlisle and wife for lot of land at Tarboro,
near the town line, for the use and benefit of the congregation of colored
people in Tarboro, 50 by 75 feet. Date, June iSth, 1891.
3 Deed from John C. Palmer and M. C. Y. Palmer his wife, for two
acres in Centre Township, Chatham Courty, as a cemetery for St. James'
Mission at Pittsboro. Date, Sept. 26th, 1891.
4. Deed from John M. Galloway and wife, Trustees under deed from
J. M. Vaughan and wife, for half acre lot of land in Madison, Rocking-
ham County. Date, October 27th, 1891.
5. Deed from George Howard and wife, for lot in Old Sparta, Edge-
combe County, 70 by 130 feet. Date, March 18th, 1892.
6. Deed from H. Walters, for lot in town of Hobgood, Halifax County,
60 by 140 feet. Date, March 19th, 1S92.
36 SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.
There will be found in the Treasurer's Report, page 17 et seq., a state-
ment of the several funds in the hands of the Trustees, to-wit, the
Ravenscroft Fund, the Hicks Fund, and the Mary Smith Fund, showing
the receipts and disbursements and a list of securities of each; and refer-
ence is made to that as part of this report. It is thought that having
this statement appended to the Treasurer's report will be found more
convenient, for reference, than to have it appear as an appendix to the
report of the Trustees.
Application has recently been made to the Trustees to execute notes
and a mortgage on the Church property at High Point for a loan of one
thousand dollars to pa}- a debt contracted for building the Church.
While the power to mortgage is probably embraced in the power to con-
vey, conferred by our Canon XI, Chapter 1, and the power to mortgage
is expressly given to Trustees of Religious Societies, under certain cir-
cumstances, by chapter 448 of the laws of the State, passed by the Gen-
eral Assembly of 1889, it seems to be a matter for the discretion of the
Trustees as to whether they will comply with such application, even
when the terms of our Canon and the act of Assembly are complied with.
In cases of applications by vestries of organized Parishes, the Trustees
would generally deem it to be their duty to comply; but when the
application comes from a Mission Station, they think they ought to
exercise the power with some caution, and that the application should
proceed, when practicable, from such an organization as is provided for
in section 2, Canon 1, Chap. III. The Trustees also think that when a
mortgage by them is to be executed, the note or notes to be secured
should be executed by the local authorities interested, and the mortgage
only be given by the Trustees as collateral. If notes were given by
them, without special and unusual conditions, it could be insisted by the
holders that the property of the Diocese generally was bound, as well as
the particular property mortgaged.
Attention is called to this case now under consideration by the Trus-
tees, that they may be instructed in the premises, if the Convention
shall see proper to give them instructions, and to call the attention of
Parishes and Missions which may hereafter find it necessary to mort-
gage or convey their property vested in the Trustees of the Diocese, to
the legislation of the Church and the State on the subject, in order that
there may be a compliance with such legislation, when the application
to mortgage or to convey is made. It is hoped and expected that no
such application will be made when it is possible, in justice to the Church
or to those who may be its creditors in the Parish or Mission concerned,
to avoid it. Respectfullv submitted,
T. B. LYMAN,
CHAS. E. JOHNSON,
R. H. BATTLE,
Greensboro, N. C, May 18th, 1892. Trustees, dfc.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 37
The Rev. Mr. Mellichampe moved to refer to the
Committee on Canons an amendment of Title I, Canon 8,
Section 5, but the motion did not prevail.
Mr. S. S. Nash offered the following resolution, which
was adopted:
Resolved, That the matter of the Form of Parochial Reports, and the
time at which they shall close, be referred to the Committee on Canons,
with instructions to report to this Convention.
The President of the Convention retired from the Chair,
which was then taken by the Bishop of the Diocese.
The Rev. Dr. Cheshire, from the Committee on Canons,
read the following report, which was ordered to lie upon
the table for future consideration:
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CANONS.
The Committee on Canons respectfully report:
They recummend that the time of residence required in order to
entitle a clergyman to a seat in the Diocesan Convention be charged
from one year to six months, and to that end they recommend the
adoption of the following amendment to the Constitution:
Resolved, That Article III, Section 3, be amended by changing the
word "twelve," in the third line, to the word "six," so as to read "six
calendar months."
The Bishop read his Annual Address.
The Rev. Dr. Marshall offered the following resolution:
Resolved, That so much of the Bishop's address as refers to the decease
of the late Rev. Dr. Smith be referred to a committee of three, who shall
report to the Convention suitable resolutions of respect.
The motion was agreed to, and the committee appointed
to consist of the Rev. Dr. Buxton, the Rev. Mr. Melli-
champe and Mr. H. S. Harrison.
The order of the day being called for, nominations for
Clerical Deputies to the General Convention were made as
follows: The Rev. Jarvis Buxton, D. D., the Rev. M. M.
38 SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.
Marshall, D. D., the Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D. D., the Rev.
J. B. Cheshire, Jr., D. D., the Rev. Win. R. Wetmore, the
Rev. J. A. Deal, and the Rev. George Hebbard.
The Rev. B. S. McKenzie and the Rev. C. N. F. Jeffery
were appointed tellers, and the Convention proceeded to
ballot.
The following nominations were made for Lay Deputies
to the General Convention: Messrs: John Wilkes, R. H.
Battle, S. S. Nash, Silas McBee, Fred. Philips, W. H. S.
Burgwyn, W. L. London and J. B. Batch elor, LL. D.
Messrs. C. G. Latta and W. L. Wall were appointed
Tellers.
The Tellers appointed to count the ballots for Clerical
Deputies reported seventy votes cast, of which the Rev.
Drs. Buxton, Marshall, Murdoch and Cheshire had received
a majority. They were therefore declared elected.
Nominations for Supplementary Clerical Deputies were
made as follows: The Rev. R. B. Sutton, D. D. , the Rev.
A. B. Hunter, the Rev. Walter J. Smith, the Rev. McNeely
DuBose, the Rev. W. Woodson Walker, the Rev. Julian E.
Ingle, and the Rev. George Hebbard.
The Tellers appointed to count the vote for Lay Deputies
reported the wThole number of votes cast sixty-eight,
of which Messrs, John Wilkes, R. H. Battle, S. S. Nash
and Silas McBee received a majority, and were therefore
elected.
Nominations were made as follows for Supplementary
Lay Deputies to the General Convention: Messrs. W. L.
London, W. H. S. Burgwyn, WT. L. Wall, J. B. Batchelor,
LL. D., A. B. Galloway, H. M. Anderson, M. D., R. H.
Lewis, M. D., John S. Henderson and R. S. Tucker, and
the Convention proceeded to ballot.
The Rev. Dr. Murdoch, from the committee appointed
to consider the case of the Rev. Dr. Buel, presented the
following report and offered the accompanying resolutions:
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1S92.
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theRevTfl '° WhiCh W3S referred the malter of the bailee °»e
Z^&ZZ£%Z expeuses incurred in — «•-
That, although we are of opinion that the Rev Dr RuH h»=
legal claim for funds advanced for the eomp]etiou „ Shoenbertr Hal?
yet we are persuaded that he did espend ?2,5oo of his own moafy on the
£hJ fT ;'re 3nd ZMl f° Pr°m0te the ™"»" of the DivmUv
sar therefore we recomme-d the ™ - *• *£K
off'the^' tbe TrUfeeS °f the °iOCeSe be aUthOTi-d to «M enough lot,
tuln faVenSCroft P™P«ty to pay the said amount when in ,he r
judgment, a proper value for such property cau be obtained.
F. J. MURDOCH,
For the Committee.
The Rev. Dr. Cheshire offered as a substitute the follow-
mg resolutions:
Ret Brie?;' T ^T" °' R^«°« ^ directed ■» elect the
Bishon ; l SUrer °f "le Di°CeSe be authorized to repav to
Btshop Lymall the Interest heretofore paM fcy ^ ^ ^ ^ ° "W to
before ttiCprd H- Ba"le °ffered' in HeU °f a11 '— es
Dr Bulf t?n;:rtion in regard to the c,dm °f the r-.
Dr. Buel, the following resolution, which was adopted:
fctTf' * Th3t the maUer °f the C'aim 0f Re- Dr. D. H. Bud for
Sho^b ; "r°Ha,: rd fy h',m fr°m hfS PrfVate fUndS ia *« b«iIdii
*«^Z£*£Z£ZZ?5 t°hfethDree to inves;isate and
Trustees be authorized to pay wh^'haTl be Z^^J^
ZZLTZT T °/ tHe inC°me fr°m the Ra— -^ ^nds or
necessary, bv a sale of part of the Raveuscroft property at Asheville.
40 SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.
The substitute offered by the Rev. J. B. Cheshire, Jr. ,
D. D., for the resolutions offered by the Fellows of Ravens-
croft, were, on motion, referred to the same committee.
The Tellers appeared and announced the election of the
Rev. R. B. Sutton, D. D., the Rev. W. Woodson Walker
and the Rev. Julian E. Ingle as Supplementary Clerical
Deputies to the General Convention.
The Convention then took a recess until 4 o'clock.
Thursday, May 19, 4 p. m.
The Convention re-assembled, the President in the chair.
The calling of the roll and the reading of the minutes
was dispensed with, and, on motion, the Convention pro-
ceeded to the election of an additional Supplementary
Clerical Deputy to the General Convention. The Rev.
Bennett Smedes, D.D. , and the Rev. McNeely DuBose
were nominated, and the ballots were deposited.
The Tellers appointed to count the vote for Supplemen-
tary Lay Deputies, reported the election of Messrs. W. L.
London and WT. H. S. Burgwyn.
Further nominations for Supplementary Lay Deputies
were made as follows: Messrs. J. C. Buxton and G. W.
Fletcher, M. D.
The Rev. Jas. A. Weston presented the following
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NEW PARISHES.
The Committee on New Parishes recommend that St. Athanasius'
Mission, Burlington, be admitted into union with the Convention as
St. Athanasius' Parish, having duly complied with the Canons applica-
ble to such cases.
They recommend that St. Philip's Mission, Germanton; St. Andrew's
Mission, South Greensboro; Christ Church Mission, Walnut Cove, and
St. John's Mission, Madison, having duly complied with the Canons in
such cases provided, be admitted into union with the Convention.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 4 1
St. John's Mission, Burlington, asks for admission into union with the
Convention, but the papers in the case are irregular, and the Committee
recommend that consideration of the matter be postponed until the
next meeting of the Convention.
JAMES A. WESTON,
For Committee.
The recommendations contained in the report were
adopted.
The Rev. Walter J. Smith presented the following
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS.
The Committee on Elections beg leave to report that certificates of
Lay Delegates from Christ Church Mission, Walnut Cove; S. Andrew's
Mission, South Greensboro; S. John's Church, Madison, and S. Philip's
Mission, Germanton, are in proper form, and they offer the following
resolution:
Resolved, That the following persons be admitted to seats in this
Convention: Mr. J. N. Young, Christ Church, Walnut Cove; Mr. J. G.
Brodnax, S. Andrew's Mission, South Greensboro; Mr. J. M. Galloway,
St. John's Church, Madison; Mr. J. L. Hill, St. Philip's, Germanton.
W. WALKER, Chairman.
The resolution was agreed to.
The Tellers appointed to count the vote for Supplemen-
tary Lay Deputies to the General Convention, reported
that there was no election, and the Convention proceeded
to a new ballot.
The Tellers appointed to count the votes cast for a
Supplementary Clerical Deputy to the General Convention,
announced the election of the Rev. Dr. Smedes.
Mr. W. H. S. Burgwyn offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolved, That the General Convention be requested, in issuing the
next standard edition of the Prayer Book, to provide for the re-arrange-
ment of its contents according to their natural and orderly sequence;
and also for publishing the full text of the proper Psalms, and the
selections of Psalms.
42 SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.
The Chair appointed as the committee to investigate the
claim made in behalf of the Rev. Dr. Buel, the Rev. Scott
B. Rathbim, Mr. W. W. Jones and Mr. John Wilkes.
Mr. C. E. Johnson offered the following resolution, which
was adopted:
Resolved. That the expenses in attending the Convention incurred by
clergymen who have been received into the Diocese since the last meet-
ing of the Convention, and who have been given honorary seats in this
Convention, be paid by the Treasurer.
The Rev. W. L. Mellichampe offered the following reso-
lution, which was referred to the Committee on Canons:
Resolved, That before the Church Building Committee of the Diocese
render any aid in the erection of a church building the plans of the
building and title to the lot on which it is to stand shall be investigated.
On motion of the Rev. W. S. Barrows, it was
Resolved, That the Trustees of the Diocese be requested to prepare
a form for the conveyance of property to the Trustees to hold property
for the Diocese of North Carolina, and that the same be kept standing
in the Journal.
[For Form reported by the Trustees, see Appendix D.]
The Tellers here appeared and announced the election of
Mr. John S. Henderson as a Supplementary Lay Deputy to
the General Convention, and the Convention proceeded to
another ballot, which resulted in the election of Mr. Wm.
L. Wall.
On motion, the Convention proceeded to the election of
the Standing Committee. The Rev. Drs. Marshall, Sutton
and Smedes, and Messrs. P. E. Hines, M. D., and R. H.
Battle were nominated. In the absence of other nomina-
tions, the Secretary was instructed to cast for them the
vote of the Convention, and they were declared elected.
The following persons were nominated as Elective Mem-
bers of the Executive Missionary Committee: Messrs.
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T. W. Patton, W. A. Smith, W. L. London, Fred. Philips
and John Wilkes. There being no other nominations, the
Secretary was instructed to cast the vote of the Convention,
and they were declared elected.
The following were nominated as members of the
Education Committee: The Rev. Drs. F. J. Murdoch,
B. Smedes and J. B. Cheshire, Jr., the Rev. Alban Greaves
and Mr. Silas McBee. The Rev. Mr. Mellichampe and
Mr. Nash were appointed Tellers.
On motion of the Rev. Dr. Cheshire, it was resolved to
arrange the business of the Convention so as to place the
Church building at the disposal of the Bishop for an Ordi-
nation at ii o'clock to-morrow mornine.
Mr. R. S. Tucker having offered a resolution that the
Convention meet on the 17th of May next, in Christ
Church, Raleigh, Mr. Edmunds moved to amend by sub-
stituting the name of S. Paul's, Winston. The amend-
ment did not prevail, and the resolution of Mr. Tucker
was adopted.
The Secretary read to the Convention an invitation from
the Rev. Dr. Smedes to attend the fiftieth anniversary of
the establishment of S. Mary's School, Raleigh.
The Tellers appeared and announced the election of the
Rev. Drs. Cheshire and Murdoch, and Mr. Silas McBee as
the Committee on Education.
Nominations were made for the Church Building Com-
mittee, as follows: the Rev. R. B. Sutton, D. D., the Rev.
I. McK. Pittenger, the Rev. Julian E. Ingle, Mr. J. B.
Batchelor, LL.D., and Mr. W. E. Ashley. In the absence
of other nominations, the Secretary was instructed to cast
the vote of the Convention for these persons, and they were
declared elected.
On motion, the following persons were excused from
further attendance at the Convention: Mr. John Wilkes,
44 SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL COEVENTION.
Mr. R. S. Tucker, Dr. Fletcher, the Rev. Mr. Jeffery, the
Rev. Mr. Hebbard, Mr. Coleman and Mr. Edmunds.
The Rev. Mr. DuBose nominated the Rev. J. B. Cheshire,
Jr., D.D., Mr. W. L. London and Mr. W. A. Smith, as
Trustees of the University of the South. The Secretary
was directed to cast the vote of the Convention, and they
were declared elected.
On motion, the Convention adjourned to attend a mis-
sionary meeting at 8 o'clock, and to assemble for the trans-
action of business on Friday morning at 9 o'clock.
At 8 o'clock p. m., after prayers by the Rev. Dr. Buxton,
addresses were made by appointed speakers on the subject
of Diocesan Missions.
THIRD DAY.
St. Barnabas' Church, Greensboro,
Friday, May 20, 9 A. M.
The Convention met pursuant to adjournment.
Prayers were offered by the President, and the Conven-
tion was called to order.
The calling of the roll was, on motion, dispensed with.
The Secretary read the minutes of the proceedings of
Thursday, and they were approved.
The Rev. Dr. Buxton presented the following report of
the committee appointed to draft suitable resolutions in
regard to the death of the Rev. Dr. Aristides S. Smith:
Whereas, this Convention has heard with sorrow of the death of one
of its most esteemed clerical members, the late Dr. Aristides S. Smith,
which took place at his home in Weldon, Halifax Comity, N. C, on
Easter Even, April 16th, 1S92 ; therefore, be it
Resolved, That in the death of Dr. Smith the church has lost one of
its most faithful and valued members, highly esteemed for the conscien-
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA. 45
ties and loving discharge of all duties pertaining to his long miui.trv
of more han fifty year, He was a m.„ of greal simplicitv ofgchara £
and godly smcenty. For many years before entering this Dioeese he
was at the head of successful educational institutions for young ladies
n the D.oceses of Alabama and Virginia, and the gentleness and love-
lmessof Ins character attracted to him the youth and children of families
wherever he went.
Jr°l7i\2\ That a ^^ °f *he e"SUi,,g J°"™al °f «>e Convention
be devoted to his memorv.
J. BIXTOX,
W. LAWTON MELLICHAMPE,
H. S. HARRISON.
The preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted
by a rising vote.
The Rev. Mr. Green was excused from further attendance
at the Convention.
On motion of the Rev. Dr. Cheshire, the report of the
Committee on Canons in regard to the canonical residence
of the clergy was taken from the table for discussion.
I he Rev. Mr. Towers moved to amend the report by the
substitution of the word one in the place of six On
motion of Mr. McKesson, the whole matter was laid upon
the .table. r
Dr. Batchelor was, on motion, excused from further
attendance at the Convention.
On motion of the Rev. Dr. Sutton, it was ordered that
800 copies of the Journal of the Convention be printed and
distributed by the Secretary.
The Rev. Dr. Sutton offered the following resolution,
which was agreed to by a rising vote:
f solved, That the thanks of this Convention are hereby tendered to
the Rector and congregation of S. Barnabas' Church, and to the c. Lens
me°t :;^rdeneraf,llyrfor their generous hospita,it>- ■» «« <=«-
meat of this body and of viators in attendance on our sessions.
The Rev. Dr. Cheshire made the following report from
the Committee on Canons:
46 SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CANONS.
The Committee wish to make a partial report upon the matters com-
mitted to them.
In regard to the resolution referring the Form of Parochial Report to
this Committee, and suggesting a change of date of the Parochial
Reports, the Committee do not think it desirable to recommend any
change of the date at which the Parochial Reports shall close ; and as to
the other matters affecting the Form of Parochial Report, they will
make a further report to the next Convention.
They recommend the adoption of the resolution of the Rev. Mr.
Mellichampe directing the Committee on Church Building to investigate
the plans of new churches, and the title to the ground upon which they
are to stand, before the}' make appropriations.
The resolution of the Rev. Mr. Mellichampe was accord-
ingly adopted.
The Rev. Dr. Cheshire presented his report as Trustee
of the University of the South, as follows:
REPORT OF CLERICAL TRUSTEE OF THE UNIVERSITY, AND
AGENT FOR THE THEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT IN THE
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO THE DIOCESAN CON-
VENTION, MAY 1 8, 1892.
The following Parishes have contributed the amounts set opposite
their several names for the Theological Department of the University of
the South since my last report :
St. Agnes' Church, Franklin, Macon County $ 1 00
Grace Church, Morganton 1 31
Holy Innocents, Henderson 12 00
Trinity Church, Scotland Neck 4 41
Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill 3 39
Christ Church, Raleigh 20 50
Trinity Church, Asheville 50 00
Calvary Church, Henderson County 5 00
St. Paul's Church, Monroe 1 32
St. Matthew's Church, Hillsboro 5 35
St. James' Church, Lenoir 2 50
St. Peter's Church, Charlotte 66 06
Church of the Epiphany, Leaksville 2 51
St. Thomas' Church, Reidsville 6 00
There may have been other sums sent directly to the Treasurer of the
Theological Department, but the above are the only sums known to the
undersigned. Respectfully submitted.
JOS. BLOUNT CHESHIRE, Jr.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA. 47
In response to an invitation from the Convention, Mr.
Silas MeBee made an address on the work of the Univer-
sity.
The Convention then took a recess until 4 o'clock p. M.
Friday, May 20, 4 p. m.
The Convention was called to order by the President.
The minutes of the morning session were read and
approved.
The Rev. Dr. Cheshire made a statement in regard to
the publication of the volume of addresses made at the
Centennial Celebration, held at Tarboro in 1890, and asked
for several copies for special disposition. On motion, his
request was granted.
The Rev. Chas. J. Wingate presented the following
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE STATE OF THE CHURCH.
The Committee on the State of the Church beg leave to report that
they are unable to present as full a description of the condition of the
Diocese as it had been their desire to prepare. They have been pre-
vented from performing their work satisfactorily to themselves because
about twenty -five Parochial Reports are missing. We would emphasize
this matter, aud therefore call the* attention of the clergy to the fact
that the excellent provision made by the Convention two years since as
to the time when these reports should be sent to the Secretary has been
practically ignored by many of the clergy. The Secretary, notwith-
standing his zeal and promptness in this matter, has been unable to do
more than prepare a very incomplete table of statistics for the use of the
Committee.
From this table, however, we have obtained one item that is really
very encouraging. The total of contributions, there reported, is
$45>5I9-S6, only a few hundred dollars less than the amount reported for
the last preceding year. We believe that when full returns have been
made the total will exceed, rather than fall short of, this former sum.
From the Report of the Archdeacon of the Colored Work, we learn
that the value of church property in that department amounts to $20, 130,
being an increase of $1,555 during the last year. We note also an
increase in the number of communicants, thirty-eight having been added
to the list. If this be really the day of small things in th s province of
48 SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION.
Christian effort, we believe that God's blessing will yet develop it, so
that we shall see results commensurate with our faith in Him and our
fidelity to this holy trust which has been committed to our care.
As you have been already informed, the report of the Treasurer of the
Diocese shows a credit balance in every account in his hands.
The Woman's Auxiliary has added to its list of members, and has
almost doubled the amount of its contributions. But these figures, how-
ever gratifying, do not sum up the good work done by this organiza-
tion— its spiritual influence in cheering the hearts of the missionaries of
the church cannot be determined by the rules of arithmetic nor expressed
in the forms of human speech.
The Thompson Orphanage, possibly our noblest charity, continues its
work of beneficence, but needs now, as it always must need, oar most
fervent prayers and our renewed and increasing help in a pecuniary way.
God's blessing on the cheerful giver will be ours, if we come to the
assistance of the orphan entrusted to our care and dependent on our
sympathy.
We are glad to find that St. Peter's Hospital has been able to minister
to a large number of inmates during the past year, and it may be well
to add that only 5 per cent, of the number were members of the church.
Your Committee would urge upon you the importance of enlarging
the ministry of the church by adding to it from among the young men
native to the Diocese. We would suggest to the clergy that they might
very well regard it a duty to present this matter to their people and ask
that they pray unto God that He would make choice among their sons
of some who shall serve Him at His sacred altar.
We are glad to learn that the Boys' School at Salisbury has been in
operation since last September. This school is designed to provide an
inexpensive but substantial course of instruction, and is a part of the
work carried on by the Charlotte Convocation. The property is valued
at 56,ooo, one-half of which is still unpaid.
We congratulate the Diocese that, notwithstanding the impaired state
of his health for a portion of the last year, our faithful and zealous Chief
Pastor has been permitted to do what seems to us a very large amount of
work in building up the Kingdom of God. We were grieved, however, to
hear him say that he feared that it might be necessary for him to make
less frequent visitations to some points in his field of labor. We trust and
fervently pray that the Bounteous Giver of all good and perfect gifts
will so bless him with bodily health that his anticipation in that respect
may not be realized, and that he may have the strength to do all the
desire of his heart, to the glory of God and the salvation of those over
whom the Holy Ghost hath appointed him.
Respectfully submitted.
C. J. WINGATE, Chairman.
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The Secretary read a telegraphic message of fraternal
greeting from the Council of the Diocese of Virginia,
assembled at Danville, to the Convention of the Diocese
of North Carolina, and was instructed to send to the Council
a suitable reply.
There being no other business before the Convention,
it was
Resolved, That, after the usual devotions, the Convention adjourn
sine die.
The "Gloria in Excelsis " was sung, and after prayers,
and the Benediction given by the President, the Conven-
tion was declared adjourned.
THEODORE BENEDICT LYMAN,
Attest: Bishop of North Carolina.
Julian E. Ingle,
Secretary of the Convention.
APPENDIX A.
ADDRESS OF THE BISHOP.
Dear Brethren of the Clergy and Laity:
Once more we are summoned to meet in annual Conven-
tion, that we may review the past and take counsel for the
future.
Since our last meeting we have been called to mourn the
loss of no less than four Bishops of our Church, viz. :
Bishop Knight of Milwaukee, Bishop Boone of China,
Bishop Galleher of Louisiana, and Bishop Bedell, the late
Bishop of Ohio. All were zealous workers in the Master's
vineyard, and have left behind them a record of marked
activity and faithfulness in the discharge of their responsi-
ble duties. With the exception of Bishop Bedell, the
Episcopate of each was comparatively a short one. It is
an unusual occurrence that so many should be called away
in less than a single year. May we all profit by the sacred
lesson, that in "an hour when we think not, the Son of
Man cometh. " In our own Diocese, we have quite recently
lost the most aged of any of our clergy, the Rev. Aristides
S. Smith, D.D. He was well known and highly respected
by us all. It was only within the last year or two that his
health and vigor began to fail him. But he still struggled
on amid serious bodily infirmities, and to the last seemed
most unwilling to give up active work. The last time that
I met him, only one week before his death, and when his
eye-sight was becoming quite dim, I found him bending
over his table, re-writing, in a bolder hand, a sermon which
he hoped to preach. A more faithful worker I never knew,
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and very few were better equipped for the work of the min-
istry in both classical and theological learning. He wrote
in a very clear and instructive style, and many of his ser-
mons were admirably suited for use as tracts for general
circulation. Long will he be held in affectionate remem-
brance for his high and sterling qualities, and his many
amiable and attractive characteristics.
During the past year I have been interrupted, at intervals,
by impaired health in the discharge of public duties; but I
am glad to say that I have been able to get through with
a much longer schedule of appointments than, at one time,
I thought it would be possible for me to undertake.
My first official act was in Trinity Church, Asheville,
on the evening of Thursday, May 14th, when, after livening
Prayer, I confirmed thirteen persons and addressed them.
On the next day, in the same Parish, I confirmed, in
private, a sick woman and her brother.
After the close of our Convention, I went the next day
to Marion, where, on Whitsunday, May 17th, I consecrated
St. John's Church, preached and administered the Holy
Communion. The deed of donation and the sentence of
consecration were both read by Rev. C. T. Bland. Rev.
Dr. Buxton and Rev. J. W. Murphy were present and
assisting in the services. The church is a very pretty one,
and in excellent taste. Very much of the finer work was
done by Mr. Bland, and, it was his skill and energy and
perseverance to which we are chiefly indebted for a building
so attractive in itself, and so much needed.
Monday, May 18th, in Grace Church, Morganton, I
admitted to the Priesthood, Rev. Charles L. Hoffman,
Deacon, in charge of the Parish. He was presented by
Rev. Dr. Buxton, who, with Rev. Walter J. Smith, united
in the laying on of hands. I also preached and adminis-
tered the Holy Communion, assisted in the services by
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the clergy present. Left the same evening for Raleigh,
arriving early Tuesday morning.
Proceeded in the afternoon to Pittsboro, and at S p. M.,
in St. James' Chapel, after Evening Prayer by Rev. Messrs.
Walker and Bush, I preached, confirmed seven persons, and
addressed them.
Wednesday, May 20th, in St. Bartholomew's Church,
Pittsboro, after Evening Prayer by Messrs. Bush and Walker,
I preached, confirmed four persons, and addressed them.
Trinity Sunday, May 24th, in the Church of the Holy
Innocents, Henderson, after Morning Prayer by Rev. Messrs.
A. B. Hunter and Wm. Walker, I preached and ordained
to the Priesthood Rev. Junius Moore Horner, Deacon, on
presentation by Rev. J. E. Ingle. In the Communion
office, Rev. W. W. Walker, of Oxford, and Rev. J. E.
Ingle, took part, and all the clergy present united in the
laying on of hands. The next day, Tuesday, May 26th,
I preached at St. Peter's Church, Stovall, and administered
the Holy Communion, assisted in the services by Rev.
W. W. Walker and Rev. J. M. Horner.
First Sunday after Trinity, May 31, in St. Timothy's
Church, Wilson, after Morning Prayer by Rev. J. M.
Horner, I preached and ordained to the Diaconate, Mr.
Fenner S. Stickney, on presentation by Rev. B. S. Bronson.
I also administered the Holy Communion, assisted by
Messrs. Bronson and Horner.
At night, after a sermon by Rev. Mr. Horner, I con-
firmed two persons, and addressed them. This Parish was
for some time without a Rector, and was only supplied the
latter part of the summer. Left next day on my return to
Raleigh. Mr. Stickney, immediately after his ordination,
entered upon an extensive missionary field in Stokes and
Rockingham Counties, where he has been doing an encour-
aging and successsul work. Recently he has added to his
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labors by taking charge also of the promising Mission in
South Greensboro.
Wednesday, June 3d, left for New York to attend meet-
ings of Committees to which I belonged.
Friday, June 5th, at the Rectory of Calvary Church,
New York, I attended a meeting of the Committee of the
General Convention on Colored Work.
Tuesday, June 9th, at the Bible House, New York, I
attended the monthly meeting of the Board of Managers of
the Missionary Work of the Church. During my visit
to New York, and for some time previous, I suffered greatly
from insomnia, and was much weakened by it. I did not
derive the benefit which I had hoped from the journey.
Wednesday, June 17th, I left New York on my return to
Raleigh.
The next day, Thursday, June 18th, I stopped at W^ar-
renton, and at night, in Emmanuel Church, I held a ser-
vice for the colored people, confirmed eight, and addressed
them.
Fifth Sunday after Trinity, June 28th, in the Church of
the Good Shepherd, Raleigh, I assisted in the Morning
Service.
Sixth Sunday after Trinity, July 5th, in Christ Church,
Raleigh, preached and administered the Holy Communion,
assisted by Rev. Dr. Marshall.
Sunday, July 12th, in St. Matthew's Church, Hillsboro,
I assisted Rev. Mr. Ingle in the service, and administered
the Holy Communion.
Saturday, July 18th, baptized a sick child in private at
Hillsboro.
Sunday, July 19th, in St. Matthew's Church, I con-
ducted the service and preached.
July 20th, buried an infant.
Sunday, July 26th, in St. Athanasius' Church, Burling-
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ton, after Morning Prayer by Rev. R. J. Walker, I preached,
confirmed five persons, and addressed them.
Friday, July 31st, left for my summer visitation in the
mountains.
Sunday, August 2d, at Old Fort, preached to a large
congregation in the Presbyterian church, Rev. C. T. Bland
conducting the service. Left Monday for Asheville, and
same day baptized an infant at a private house, who was
not well enough to be taken to church.
Thursday, August 6th, in St. Andrew's Church, near
Asheville, after Morning Prayer by Rev. Messrs. Barrows
and Postell, I preached and administered the Holy Com-
munion.
Sunday, August 9th, in St. John's Church, Hot Springs,
Mr. Barrows read Morning Prayer. I confirmed one person
after the Second Lesson, preached and administered Holy
Communion. In the evening I held a short service in the
parlor of the hotel.
Tuesday, August nth, in Trinity Church, Asheville, I
confirmed a lady about leaving the city.
At 4 p. M. in the Chapel at Haw Creek, I preached, con-
firmed five persons and addressed them, Messrs. Barrows,
Rice and Bell assisting in the service.
Thursday, August 13th, at Beaver Dam Chapel, two
miles north of Asheville, Rev. Messrs. Rice and Barrows
conducted the service. I baptized an infant after the Sec-
ond Lesson, preached, confirmed nine persons and addressed
them. I was pleased to find a very large congregation
present, and an increasing interest in the work of the
Church. I made an address to the congregation on the
importance of securing a Parsonage as speedily as possible
for the accommodation of the Missionary, whose residence
is many miles away. I am pleased to say that the proposal
met with great favor, and with some outside help a very
neat and comfortable home is now provided.
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Sunday, August 16th, was the day for my visitation to
Trinity Church, Asheville. The church was much crowded.
I took part in the morning service and preached. At
night, after Evening Prayer by Rev. Messrs. DuBose
and Porter, I confirmed eleven persons and addressed
them. I found Trinity Church in a very prosperous con-
dition, but there is very great need of increased church
accommodation in the city. I trust no long time will elapse
before another strong congregation will be established there.
Wednesday, August 19th, in Grace Church, Waynesville,
I preached, confirmed ten persons, addressed them, and
administered the Holy Communion, assisted in the services
by Rev. Dr. Buel and Rev. Messrs. DuBose, Barrows and
Greaves.
Thursday, August 20th; I consecrated St. Mary's Church,
Mica Dale, three miles from Waynesville. The request for
consecration was read by Rev. W. S. Barrows and the sen-
tence of consecration by Rev. Dr. Buel, who had been so
largely instrumental in the erection of the church. I con-
firmed one person, after the Second Lesson, preached, and
administered the Holy Communion. Rev. Mr. DuBose
and Rev. Mr. Brown, of Florida, also took part in the
service.
Friday, August 21st, in the Academy at Sylva, near
Webster, after a brief evening service, I confirmed one
person and preached to a large congregation. Drove eight
miles to Cullowhee after the service.
Sunday, August 23d, in St. David's Church, Cullowhee,
after Morning Prayer by Rev. Messrs. Barrows and Barker,
I preached and administered the Holy Communion, assisted
by Rev. Dr. Buel.
On Monday, August 24th, went to Cashier's Valley over
a very rough mountain road.
The next day, Tuesday, August 25th, I had the great
pleasure of consecrating the new and attractive church in
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that valley, for which we are so largely indebted to the
generosity and the zealous efforts of the Hampton family,
and I was specially gratified by the presence of so many
representatives of the family on this interesting occasion.
The deed of donation and request for consecration was read
by Mr. John Barbee, and the sentence of consecration by
Rev. W. S. Barrows. The sermon was preached by me.
I also confirmed seven persons, addressed them, and admin-
istered the Holy Communion.
A successful Parochial School is carried on in connection
with the church by Mr. Samuel Rhodes, who has been
acting for two years as Lay Reader.
Later in the season I admitted Mr. Rhodes to Deacons
Orders in Asheville, so that he has since been better able
to carry on a successful missionary work in connection with
his Parochial School.
The day following the consecration was quite misty and
threatening, so that we feared a very unpleasant journey
on our return to Cullowhee, but later the clouds dispersed,
and we found our descent of the mountains much more
comfortable than the ascent two days before.
Thursday, August 27th, we returned to Asheville.
Saturday, I left for Flat Rock, and on Sunday, August
30th, I officiated in St. John's Church, preached and
administered the Holy Communion, assisted in the services
by Rev. Scott B. Rathbuu, the new Rector of the Parish.
The former Rector, Rev. J. G. Drayton, had held the
charge in connection with regular parochial work in the
Diocese of South Carolina, so that the church was only
left open during the summer months. But after his pro-
tracted illness and death, last spring, the Vestry communi-
cated with me, and proposed a different arrangement. They
also desired me to commend to them some suitable clergy-
man to reside at Flat Rock and keep up the services during
the entire year. Upon my recommendation, Mr. Rathbun
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was chosen to the Rectorship, and has been most kindly
and cordially welcomed among them. At my request, the
Vestry consented that during the past winter Mr. Rathbun
should give a part of each Sunday to St. James' Church,
Hendersonville, and in this way that church has since been
regularly supplied, much to the comfort and satisfaction of
the congregation. I could wish that this most fortunate
arrangement might be permitted to continue, at least until
some other clergyman can be procured to carry on the work
at Hendersonville.
Sunday, p. m., at Hendersonville, I preached and con-
firmed four persons.
Monday, August 31st, I went to Saluda, which is quite
a summer resort, near the summit of the Blue Ridge, and
which is frequented largely by families from South Carolina.
The Bishop of that Diocese has a summer residence there,
and Rev. Dr. McCullough has also made that place his sum-
mer home for many years past. Chiefly through the active
agency of Dr. McCullough a very neat Chapel has been
built at Saluda, and as that place is in our Diocese, I was
cordially invited to take the building under my spiritual
jurisdiction, and consecrate it, under the name of the
Church of the Transfiguration.
Tuesday, September 1st, was the day which I appointed
for that service. I was made the welcome guest of the
Bishop of South Carolina, together with two of the estima-
ble clergy of his own Diocese. We proceeded to the church,
and at the appointed hour the solemn consecration service
wras begun, Bishop Howe and a number of the clergy
uniting in the service. The deed of donation and request
for consecration was read by R. W. Shand, Esq., and the
sentence of consecration by the Rev. Dr. McCullough.
Morning Prayer was read by Rev. Mr. DuBose, of Ashe-
ville, and Rev. Messrs. Allston and Kershaw, of South
Carolina. Bishop Howe commenced the communion office
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and read the Epistle. I read the Gospel, preached the
sermon, and also administered the Holy Communion,
assisted by Bishop Howe, Rev. Dr. Johnson, of Charles-
ton, and Rev. T. D. Bratton, of Spartanburg.
The service was one of deep interest, and afforded much
gratification, especially to that faithful band who had labored
so zealously to bring this good work to a successful issue.
I only hope that arrangements can be made to secure regu-
lar services, at least during the summer months.
I left on the evening train for Tryon City, and only
regretted that this very pleasant intercommunion had so
soon to be interrupted.
Wednesday, September 2d, in the Church of the Holy
Cross, Tryon City, I conducted the service, preached and
administered the Holy Communion. In the afternoon, in
a building which had been purchased for the colored people,
I held service, baptized an adult, confirmed five persons
and addressed them.
The next day I returned to Hendersonville, where I spent
the night, and the following day, Friday, September 4th,
I drove out to St. Paul's Church, Henderson County, accom-
panied by Rev. S. B. Rathbun. After Morning Prayer by
Mr. Rathbun, I preached to quite a large congregation,
although the day was very threatening, with frequent heavy
showers. Returned in the afternoon to Hendersonville,
and went at once to the railway station and proceeded to
Fletcher Station. From there I was driven to the delight-
ful and hospitable mansion of Rugby Grange.
Sunday, September 6th, in Calvary Church, after Morn-
ing Prayer by Rev. Alban Greaves, I preached, confirmed
two persons, and administered the Holy Communion.
Left on Tuesday for Asheville, and on Wednesday, in
Trinity Chapel, after Evening Prayer by Rev. H. S.
McDuffey, I preached, confirmed nine persons and addressed
them.
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I regret to add that not long after this visitation Mr.
McDufTey's health was much impaired, and to the great
regret of the congregation he felt it necessary to give up
the charge and remove to South Carolina. His place I
was able almost immediately to supply with the services of
Rev. Freeman W. Dunn, who had been educated and
ordained in this Diocese, but who had been officiating for
some time in the Diocese of Georgia.
I left Asheville Friday Sept. nth, for Hickory, and the
same evening, in the Church of the Ascension, I preached
to a large congregation. I was assisted in the service by
Rev. C. L. Hoffman, of Morgan ton, who had been holding
occasional services in the vacancy of the Rectorship. Rev.
J. A. Weston, who had resigned this charge and gone '011
a visit to Europe, had recently returned, and at a meeting
of the Vestry, shortly after my visit, he was recalled to
the Rectorship, and is now again in charge of the Parish.
The next morning I was sent for to baptize a sick
child, and administered the ordinance just before its death.
Shortly afterwards I confirmed in private a sick person.
The same day, Saturday, Sept. 12th, I took the train for
Lenoir, and on arrival was driven to the Rectory, where I
was warmly welcomed by Rev. Dr. Buxton and family. It
was a great satisfaction to me to find this Parish and its
adjacent Missions in such faithful hands, and to learn that
everything was going on in the most encouraging way.
The lessened cares and responsibilities in this smaller field
has proved a great relief to Dr. Buxton, and his health
seems to be much improved. I trust that many years of
useful labors may yet be granted him.
On Sunday, September 13th, in St. James' Church, I
preached to an unusually large and attentive congregation,
assisted in the services by Dr. Buxton. Shortly after the
service, we left for Yadkin Valley, seven miles away, and
at 4 p. m., in the beautiful Chapel of Rest, after Evening
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Prayer and an adult baptism by Dr. Buxton, I preached
and confirmed one person.
In addition to the duties now devolved upon Dr. Buxton,
I am anxious to place our Missions in Watauga County
under his special supervision, so soon as I can find some
zealous voting clergyman to be associated with him in this
work. It is a field well known to him, in which he feels
a deep interest, and where his presence will always be cor-
dially welcomed.
I spent the night at the pleasant and hospitable home of
Mr. Patterson, and left the next morning for Lenoir to
take the train for Hickory and Statesville. On reaching
Lenoir I learned that a change of schedule had just taken
place, so that there would be no afternoon train to Hickory.
I secured a carriage at once and drove to Hickory, whence
I proceeded by train to Statesville.
Nearly the whole of the next day was occupied in bring-
ing up arrears of correspondence.
Wednesday, Sept. 16th, in Trinity Church, Statesville,
after Morning Prayer by Rev. E. A. Osborne, I preached,
confirmed three persons, addressed them, and administered
the Holy Communion.
I left the same evening for Hillsboro, arriving there the
next day.
Sunday, Sept. 20th, in St. Matthew's Church, I took
part in the service and preached. The Rector, Rev. J. W.
Murphy, had not yet returned from his trip to Europe.
Later I learned that he was visited with extreme illness
before his return, and when he reached Hillsboro he found
himself in a very weak and shattered condition. He soon
became convinced that he would not be able to carry on
his work, and therefore, to the deep regret of the congre-
gation, he resigned his charge, to take effect at Easter. He
has been one of our most faithful and efficient workers, and
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1892. 6l
his removal is a great loss, not only to his Parish, but to
the whole Diocese.
I left Hillsboro the middle of the week, to continue on
with my visitation, and on Thursday, September 24th, held
service in Cunningham's Chapel, Person County, baptized
an adult and an infant, preached, confirmed two persons,
addressed them, and administered the Holy Communion.
At night I held service and preached in the new church
at Milton. We had very large congregations at both ser-
vices. In these joint missions we have a noble opportunity
for a most successful work, but I have not been able to find
a suitable person to undertake the duty. The support, in
the first instance, must necessarily be limited, but an active,
energetic and judicious worker would soon build up two
excellent congregations.
Sunday, September 27th, in St. Paul's Church, Winston,
after Morning Prayer by Rev. Mr. Reaney, I preached,
confirmed five persons, addressed them, and administered
the Holy Communion. Preached again at the evening
service. Winston is one of our most promising places, and
the Church here is making a steady advance.
Tuesday, September 29th, in Christ Church, Walnut
Cove, I was assisted in the services by Rev. F. S. Stickney,
preached, confirmed ten persons, addressed them, and
administered the Holy Communion. I found much to
encourage in the work at this place. The interest in the
Church and her services is steadilv increasing: and strength-
ening, and if only more frequent services could be provided,
we should surely find a much larger measure of prosperity.
Wednesday, September 30th, in St. Philip's Church,
Germanton; Rev. Mr. Stickney read the [Morning Prayer.
After the Second Lesson, I baptized one adult and one
infant, preached, confirmed one person, and administered
the Holy Communion.
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Thursday, October ist, I consecrated the new and very
beautiful Church of St. John, at Madison, Rockingham
county. The deed of donation, with request for consecra-
tion, was read by Col. John M. Galloway, and the sentence
of consecration by Rev. N. B. Harris. I preached and
administered the Holy Communion, assisted in the services
by Rev. F. S. Stickney, the minister in charge, and Rev.
Mr. Harris, of Reidsville. So graceful and attractive a
church I was hardly prepared to find; and it reflects very
great credit and honor upon the few who have labored so
faithfully that they have been able to accomplish such a
result.
In the same church, at 4 p. m. , after Evening Prayer,
I confirmed nine persons and addressed them. Large and
interested congregrations were present at both services.
I returned the next day to Walnut Cove, and on Satur-
day, October 3d, Rev. Mr. Stickney accompanied me to
Mt. Airy. This thriving place I had never visited before,
and found there much to cheer and encourage.
Oh Sunday, October 4th, a very large congregation
assembled in the spacious Opera-House, which we had been
kindly invited to occupy, and I preached both morning and
evening, Rev. Mr. Stickney assisting in the services. At
an earlier hour, in a private parlor at the hotel, I admin-
istered the Holy Communion to about fifteen communicants.
At this important centre we are very anxious to erect a
church so soon as the requisite funds can be secured. This
place is within the circuit of Mr. Stickney's missions, and
one in which he has been doing an excellent work; but
unless I can secure some faithful helper for him, it will be
impossible to gather in the fruits which now seem so
promising.
The next day I went by rail to Wilkesboro, and it was a
great relief to be able to reach that place without the long
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and fatiguing drives which had been inseparable from all
previous visitations. •"'
Tuesday, October 6th, in St. Paul's Church, after Morn
fachties which are now eujoyed, and I trust that the Church
may share 11, tin's general process
Wednesday, October 7th, I preached and administered
the H0I3 Cotnnxun.on at Gwyn's Chapel, and i„ the after
noon returned by rail to Wilkesboro
the !ifLttLnfonm°rning' by Carri3ge' f°r Le"°ir' and took
the tram the following morning to Lincolnton
Pray:T;rX9tVnw:tLUke'STChUrCh-afterEveni^
-eperso„f::diVdrLdr,rIpreart
On Saturday, I took the train to Shelby, and on Sunday
October 1 xth. ,n St. Thomas' Church, I was assisted in fte
ir,h ; '• Gerard w- phe,ps- wh° "- b-» o-ci i :
since that time at Shelby and Rntherfordton. I preached
*:t : :n;rtered ;he Ho,y com~- * --•
from the town, we have lost several attached members of
weakened ' " ** ** ^^ ^ "« ««*
RuZVl\lhe afT°°n' 'In PhdpS acco">Panied me to
Rutherfordton, and at night, in St. John's Church after
Evening Prayer by him, I preached, confirmed foiu PerS „
and addressed them This congregation, too, has reee,,
suffered serious loss by the removal toother places of some
o f our most devoted members. Mr. Phelps L x^en stTg!
ghng on under many discouragements, but still hopes that
a good work may be done in this field.
I left by rail next morning for Marion, and proceeded on
to Morganton. At 8 p. m. I held a service in the church,
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for colored people, and after Evening Prayer by Rev. Mr.
Hoffman and Rev. Mr. McDuffey, I preached, confirmed
eleven persons and addressed them. A very pretty church
for the colored congregation has been built in Morganton,
and by this time is, no doubt, entirely completed.
The next morning, Tuesday, October 13th, Mr. Hoffman
conducted the service in Grace Church, and after the Second
Lesson, I baptized an infant, preached, and administered
the Holy Communion.
I left the next morning for Black Mountain, where I
visited an attached member of the Church, and continued
my journey the following day to Asheville.
Sunday, October 18th, in Trinity Church, I held a con-
firmation service, and confirmed eleven persons, making
thirty-eight confirmed since last Convention. I then
preached and admitted to Deacon's Orders Mr. Samuel
Rhodes, on presentation by Dr. Buel. I also administered
the Holy Communion, assisted by Dr. Buel, Mr. DuBose
and Mr. Rhodes.
On Tuesday, I was driven from Asheville to Bowman's
Bluff, and on Wednesday, October 21st, in Gethsemane
Church, I was assisted in the services by Rev. Edward
Bradley and Rev. S. B. Rathbun. I preached, confirmed
two persons, and administered the Holy Communion.
In the afternoon, we drove on fifteen miles to Brevard.
Thursday, October 2 2d, I consecrated St. Philip's Church,
which, although erected several years ago, had only been
completed a few days before this visit. It is now a very
tasteful and attractive church. The deed of donation and
request for consecration were read by Rev. Edward Bradley,
who had been officiating some months at Brevard, and the
sentence of consecration by Rev. S. B. Rathbun, of Flat
Rock. I preached, confirmed two persons, addressed them,
and administered the Holy Communion.
I was sorry to learn that Mr. Bradley, whose services had
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proved so very acceptable, would not be able to continue
any longer in charge, and up to this time I have not been
successful in making any satisfactory arrangements for a
supply of services. It is a most interesting field, and one
of no little promise.
Friday, October 23d, I was driven back to Asheville.
On Saturday, I left for Franklin, going by rail to Dills-
boro, and thence twenty miles by carriage, arriving about
7 p. M.
Sunday, October 25th, in St. Agnes' Church, after
Morning Prayer by Rev. J. A. Deal and Rev. George C.
Whyte, I preached, confirmed two persons and administered
the Holy Communion.
Mr. Whyte returned north shortly after my visit, and
Rev. J. W. Barker, from Florida, has been assisting Mr.
Deal in his extended missionary field.
The next day I left on my return to Asheville, and on
Friday took the train for Raleigh.
Sunday, November 1st, in the Church of the Good Shep-
herd, I took part in the morning service, and administered
the Holy Communion, assisted by Rev. Mr. Pittenger,
who had entered upon his duties a few weeks before as
Rector of the Parish.
Sunday, November 8th, I assisted in the services in
Christ Church, Raleigh.
Sunday, November 15th, I preached in the Chapel of
St. Mary's School.
First Sunday in i\.dvent, November 29th, in Emmanuel
Church, Warrenton, after Morning Prayer by Rev. Edward
Benedict and Rev. B. S. Bronson, I confirmed three per-
sons, preached and admitted to the Priesthood Rev. Edward
P. Green and Rev. Fenner S. Stickney, Deacons, on presen-
tation by Rev. B. S. Bronson, who, with Rev. Air. Benedict,
assisted in the laying on of hands. I also administered the
Holy Communion.
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Second Sunday in Advent, December 6th, in the Chapel
of the Cross, Chapel Hill, after Morning Prayer by Rev.
F. Towers, I confirmed one person, preached and admin-
istered the Holy Communion. Preached again at the even-
ing service.
Sunday, December 13th, in Christ Church, Raleigh, I
assisted in the service and preached.
Saturday, December 19th, being the fiftieth anniversary
of my ordination to the Priesthood, special services were
held in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Raleigh, under
the direction of a committee appointed for that purpose at
our last Convention. The choir, followed by the clergy
and Bishop, entered the church singing a processional
hymn. I then began the Communion office. The Epistle
was read by Rev. Dr. Marshall and the Gospel was read by
me, followed by the Nicene Creed. A very jubilant Te
Deum was then sung by the united choirs of Christ Church
and the Church of the Good Shepherd. I then delivered
an extended address, reviewing the long period during
which I had been permitted to officiate at the Holy Altar.
Upon its conclusion I was addressed in a very kind and
cordial way by Rev. Dr. Marshall, President of the Stand-
ing Committee and as the representative of the Diocese, and
he concluded by presenting me with a beautiful Pastoral
Staff as the expression of the sympathy and love of a kind
and affectionate people. I was deeply touched by this
unexpected gift, and in a few words sought to give utter-
ance to my most grateful acknowledgments, not only for so
appropriate and expressive a symbol, but for the tender and
loving words by which this gift was accompanied. The
Holy Communion was then administered.
The same evening the doors of my own residence were
thrown open to all who might feel disposed to come, and
several hundreds of friends met me, with kindest congratu-
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lations and the most cordial good wishes. It was indeed a
very happy and joyous reunion.
The next evening, Sunday, December 20th, the festal
jubilee was continued in Christ Church. A procession of
choristers and clergy entered the western door of the church,
followed by the Bishop, who was immediately preceded by
his appointed chaplain bearing the Pastoral Staff. The
church was densely crowded, and a very deep interest was
manifested. After Evening Prayer by Rev. Mr. Pitteneer
and Rev. William Walker, very valuable addresses were
delivered by the Hon. Kemp P. Battle, Rev. J. B. Cheshire,
Jr., D.D., and F. S. Spruill, Esq. I made a brief closing
address, after which the joint choirs of Christ Church and
the Good Shepherd rendered, with thrilling effect, that
grand and impressive anthem, "How beautiful are the
feet of the messengers who preach the gospel of peace."
I then closed this jubilee service with some appropriate
collects and the Apostolic Benediction.
In thus recalling this most interesting occasion, I should
do great injustice to my own feelings did I not give utter-
ance to my deep appreciation of all the sympathy and
kindness which were so freely manifested, and of which I
felt mvself so unworthy. The one controlling desire of
my heart was that, by God's gracious blessing upon me,
the time which still remains for me may be passed in a
spirit of increased devotion to the interests of the kingdom
of Christ. To the dear people of my charge, I desire to
devote whatever of strength and health and energy may
still be granted me ; and may we all be unitedly awakened
to higher zeal and increased consecration to the great work
which is here given us to do.
Only three days after this interesting jubilee I was seized
by a very sharp attack of that singular and trying disease
by which so many have suffered during the past winter.
For three weeks I was closely confined to the house, but
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through the skill of kind and sympathizing physicians, and
by the blessing of God, I came out of the ordeal quite
strong and sound, and with but very little of lingering
weaknesses. Still, for greater security, I was advised to
go, for a few weeks, to a milder climate, while escaping,
at the same time, from the continuous labors which seem
inseparable from remaining at home. Acting upon this
advice, I arranged a programme for making several visits
to valued friends in South Carolina and Georgia, where I
shared the largest and most generous hospitality and derived
the greatest enjoyment and benefit from the journey.
I went first to Charlotte, on my way to the South, in
order to attend to an important duty there.
Before leaving home on Saturday, Jan. 24th, I preached
in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Raleigh. I left on Mon-
day, January 25th, and the next day, Tuesday, January
26th, in St. Michael's Church, Charlotte, I preached and
admitted to the Priesthood Rev. Primus P. Alston, Deacon,
the minister in charge, on presentation by Rev. E. A.
Osborne, who, with Rev. C. N. F. Jeffery, united in the laying
on of hands. I also administered the Holy Communion.
Early in the same afternoon I took the train for Colum-
bia, where I passed a few days very pleasantly with kind
and valued friends.
Sunday, January 31, I spent most agreeably at Union,
S. C. ; preached and administered the Holy Communion
in the morning, and preached again at the evening service,
Rev. B. S. Allston, Rector of the Parish, conducting the
services.
I left on Monday for Charleston, and spent part of the
week there and a part with friends residing some miles out
of the city, and greatly enjoyed my visits.
Sunday, February 7th, I preached in St. Philip's Church,
Charleston, in the morning, assisted in the services by the
Rector, Rev. Dr. Johnson, and at night I preached to the
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large colored congregation in St. Mark's Church. The
following Sunday, February 14th, I preached in the Church
of Prince George, Georgetown, S. C, and on February 21,
I preached in St. Paul's Church, Augusta, Georgia.
On Tuesday I wont to Atlanta, and on Wednesday, Feb-
ruary 24th, in St. Luke's Cathedral, I took part in the
interesting and impressive services in connection with the
consecration of Rev. Cleland Kinloch Nelson, D.D., as
Bishop of Georgia. I read the Epistle in the Communion
Service, and as one of the co-Consecrators, united in the
laying on of hands.
The next morning I left for Charlotte, arriving the same
evening.
Friday, February 26th, I commenced my Spring visita-
tion at St. Mark's Church, Mecklenburg Comity, and after
Morning Prayer by Rev. J. B. Cheshire, Jr., D.D., and
Rev. C. N. F. Jeffery, I preached, confirmed ten persons,
addressed them and administered the Holy Communion. I
was pleased to find this congregation in an increasingly
prosperous condition, although there had been much
serious sickness among them, and no little distress from
the shortness of the crops. And as I continued my visita-
tion later, in the more easterly district of the Diocese, it
was truly painful to learn how very many of our people
were greatly straitened through the comparative failure of
the crops, and the low range of prices. Many find it
extremely difficult to make their accustomed offerings for
maintaining among them the ministrations of the sanctu-
ary. Surely those who are more richly blessed should feel
that it is specially incumbent upon them to contribute in
much larger measure to our missionary offerings, so that
we may be able to lend a helping hand to many of our
clergy, who are sorely crippled by this wide-spread strin-
gency. ll Bear ye one another's burdens," saith the Apos-
tle, "and so fulfil the law of Christ."
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Sunday, February 28th, in St. Peter's Church, Charlotte,
I preached and administered the Holy Communion, assisted
in the services by the Rector.
At 4 p. M., in St. Michael's Church, after Evening Prayer
by Rev. P. O. Alston, and a sermon by Dr. Cheshire, I
confirmed ten persons and addressed them. At night I
preached again in St. Peter's Church.
I left the next day for Monroe, and the same evening, in
St. Paul's Church, after Evening Prayer by Rev. Messrs.
Quin and Jeffery, I preached, confirmed eight persons and
addressed them. The service awakened much interest, and
the church was crowded to its utmost capacity. The pros-
pects of the church at Monroe are most encouraging. Since
my visit steps have been taken to erect, on the church lot,
a suitable Parsonage. Monroe is an excellent centre for a
large mission work, wrhich I am most anxious should be
promptly undertaken.
Tuesday, March 1st, I continued my journey to Laurel
Hill and Malloy's Factory, where quite a considerable com-
munity is congregated. We have there the use of a com-
modious Chapel, and our services are much appreciated.
In this Chapel on Ash Wednesday, March 2d, after Morn-
ing Prayer by Rev. WTilliam Walker, I preached, confirmed
three persons and administered the Holy Communion.
Shortly before the service I went with Mr. Walker to a
private house in the neighborhood, where I confirmed a sick
man who had long been confined to his bed.
I was much gratified to find at our Chapel service so
large and attentive a congregation. It is very plain that
old prejudices are rapidly passing away, and that the solemn
and impressive services of the church, coupled with simple
gospel teaching, are finding a wider and more general
acceptance.
Soon after the services I took the train to Wadesboro,
and on Thursday was driven to Ansonville.
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Friday, March 4th, quite a large congregation assembled
in the church, and after the Litany by Rev. Mr. Quin, I
preached and administered the Holy Communion.
We held a service in the evening-, when the church was
entirely idled, many coming from a considerable distance.
I preached and confirmed one person. One other candidate
was not at all well during the service, and I confirmed him
in private early the next morning.
In the afternoon I was driven back to Wadesboro, and
delivered a lecture in Calvary Church in the evening.
Sunday, March 6th, in the same church, after Morning
Prayer by Rev. Mr. Quin, I preached, confirmed seven
persons, addressed them, and administered the Holy Com-
munion. I preached again at the evening service.
A considerable amount has already been secured toward
the erection of a new church in Wadesboro, and much
anxiety is manifested to enter upon the work during the
present season. Such a church is greatly needed, and I
feel sure would do much to secure an increasing measure of
progress and prosperity.
Monday, March 7th, I returned to Raleigh, after an
absence of many weeks.
Thursday, March 10th, in Christ Church, after Evening
Prayer by Rev. Dr. Marshall, I delivered a lecture, with
special reference to the Lenten season.
Second Sunday in Lent, March 13th, in St. Philip's
Church, Durham, I conducted the service, baptized three
infants, preached and administered the Holy Communion.
The vigorous efforts of the Vestry to secure a Rector for
this Parish have resulted in the election of the Rev. Stewart
McQueen, who has accepted the charge and will enter upon
his duties on the first day of June.
The following Sunday, March 20th, I visited St. Mat-
thew's Church, Hillsboro. I found the Rector too unwell
to take much part in the services. I preached, confirmed
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seven persons and addressed them. I took part also in the
evening service at five o'clock.
This interesting Parish I trust may not be long without
a zealous and active Rector. Together with its two Mis-
sion Stations, it presents an encouraging field where much
may be accomplished.
I returned the next day to Raleigh.
Saturday, March 26th, I left in the morning for Wilson,
and the same evening, in St. Timothy's Church, I took
part in the service.
Fourth Sunday in Lent, March 27th, in same church,
after Morning Prayer by Rev. C. J. Wingate, I preached,
confirmed seven persons and addressed them.
At night, in St. Mark's Church, after Evening Prayer
by Rev. Mr. Perry, I preached, confirmed three persons and
addressed them.
After more than a year's vacancy in the Rectorship of
St. Timothy's, I was rejoiced to find the vacancy so happily
supplied and everything connected with the Parish in so
prosperous and encouraging a condition. A strong effort
is in progress looking to the erection of a new and larger
church edifice, now so imperatively demanded. Nothing,
I am sure, but the general financial depression now so
widely prevailing will prevent the completion of this work
during the present year.
The next day, at noon, I took the train to Battleboro,
and at night, in St. John's Church, now nearly completed,
I conducted the services and preached. As this mission
has been almost entirely without services for the past year,
I was glad to find that the interest in the work seemed
unabated, while all were most anxious for renewed minis-
terial services.
Tuesday, March 29th, in the Church of the Good Shep-
herd, Rocky Mount, I conducted the services, preached and
administered the Holy Communion. Here, too, there has
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been a long vacancy in the Rectorship, although the most
vigorous efforts have been made for its supply. The mis-
sion at Battleboro is associated with the Parish at Rocky
Mount, and so soon as the Parish can be supplied the mis-
sion will also be cared for. The field is a most encourae-
ing and attractive one, and I am deeply concerned that it
should so long be unsupplied.
I left the next day for Tarboro, and at night in St.
Luke's Church, after Evening Prayer by Rev. Mr. Perry,
I preached and confirmed one person.
Thursday, March 31, in Calvary Church, Tarboro, I
celebrated the Holy Communion and made an address after
the Gospel. At night, after Evening Prayer by Rev. Mr.
Hebbard, I preached, confirmed twenty-four persons, and
addressed them. A very important mission work is car-
ried on in several districts by the labors of lav workers of
the Parish, under the immediate direction of the Rector,
and with the most encouraging results.
Friday, April 1, I was driven out to St. Mary's Chapel,
Edgecombe County, one of the Missions of Calvary Church.
After Morning Prayer by Rev. Messrs. Hebbard and Smith,
I preached, confirmed five persons, addressed them and
administered the Holy Communion. The same evening I
was driven on to Scotland Neck.
Sunday, April 3d, in Trinity Church, after Morning
Prayer by Rev. W. J. Smith, I preached, confirmed two
persons, addressed them, and administered the Holy Com-
munion. The large Church was entirely filled, and much
interest was manifested in the services.
Tuesday, April 5th, in Church of the Advent, Enfield,
I was assisted in the services by Rev. Air. Mellichampe. I
preached, confirmed five persons, addressed them, and
administered the Holy Communion. Directly after the
service, I went to the house of a member of the congrega-
tion who was seriously ill, and confirmed him and his wife.
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In the afternoon I was driven to Ringwood, and the
next day, in St. Clement's Church, after the Litany by
Rev. Mr. Mellichampe, I preached and administered the
Holy Communion, Rev. Dr. Smith, although quite feeble,
assisted in the service. I believe this was his last official
act before he was taken from us, only a little more than a
week later. We greatly need at once a zealous and active
clergyman to take charge of the two churches at Enfield
and Ringwood.
Friday, April 8th, in St. Mark's Church, Halifax, after
the Litany by Mr. Mellichampe, I preached and adminis-
tered the Holy Communion.
At night, in Grace Church, Wei don, after Evening
Prayer by Mr. Mellichampe, I preached, confirmed four
persons and addressed them.
Sunday before Easter, April 10, in the Church of the
Saviour, Jackson, Rev. Mr. Picard assisted in the service,
I preached, confirmed three persons, and administered the
Holy Communion.
At 5 p. M. I confirmed a lady at her own house, and at
5:30, in the Church, assisted at the evening service.
Tuesday, April 12th, I preached in St. Luke's Church,
Gaston, assisted in the service by Rev. Edward Benedict,
who has charge of that Mission.
Wednesday, April 12th, I crossed the Roanoke at an
early hour to Gaston Station, where I took the morning
train to Littleton, reaching there before 8 o'clock.
At 10:30 in the Chapel of the Cross, I found the largest
congregation I had ever seen in Littleton; and after the
Litany by Rev. Mr. Mellichampe, I preached, confirmed
seven persons, and addressed them. With the very large
field under the care of Mr. Mellichampe, he greatly needs
an active helper to be associated with him. There is every
promise of most encouraging results, but the labors are
really beyond the strength of any one clergyman. Alas!
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my dear brethren, on nearly every side we have abundant
evidence of the lack of sufficient laborers for the work
which needs to be doue, and I see not how this want is to
be supplied, unless every encouragement is given to devout
and earnest young men to devote themselves to the work
of the holy ministry. Our attention must be more turned,
to the young men of our own Diocese to supply these
pressing needs.
Shortly after the close of the service at Littleton, I took
the train for Ridge way, and then was driven five miles into
the country, to St. Luke's Church, Warren County, where
we have a small colored congregation. Rev. Win. Walker
conducted the service, after which I made an address on
the subject of confirmation; confirmed five persons and
addressed them.
Thursday, April 14th, in the Church of the Good Shep-
herd, Ridgeway, after Morning Prayer by Rev. W. S. Pet-
tigrew and Rev. Win. WTalker, I preached, confirmed two
persons, and administered the Holy Communion.
Good Friday, April 15th, in the church at Middleburg,
after Morning Prayer by Mr. Pettigrew, I preached and
administered the Holy Communion.
Easter Day, April 17th, in St. John's Church, Williatns-
boro, a very large congregation assembled. I preached,
confirmed one person, and administered the Holy Com-
munion, assisted in the services by Rev. Mr. Pettigrew.
. Tuesday, April 19th, was a day of marked interest. The
graceful and attractive Church of the Holy Innocents, at
Henderson, was then consecrated. Several of the clergy
from a distance, and the choir of the Church of the Good
Shepherd, Raleigh, came to take part in the sacred solem-
nity. At n o'clock the Bishop entered the Church and
led the procession to the Chancel, reciting the opening
Psalm of the Consecration Services. The deed of dona-
tion was read by the Senior Warden, Mr. G. C. Lamb, and
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the sentence of consecration by the Rev. J. E. Ingle,
Rector of the Parish. The Bishop continued the conse-
cration office, and at its close Morning Prayer was read by
Rev. J. M. Horner and Rev. M. T. Turner. In the Com-
munion office the Epistle was read by Rev. F. E. Bush,
and the Gospel by Rev. A. B. Hunter. The sermon was
preached by the Bishop, who also administered the Holy
Communion. Rev. C. C. Ouin acted as Chaplain to the
Bishop, carrying before him the Pastoral Staff. Rev. Mr.
Pittenger, of Raleigh, was also present. A very large con-
gregation was in attendance, and all seemed greatly to
enjoy the impressive service.
I left the next morning for Oxford, and at night, in St.
Stephen's Church, after Evening Prayer by Rev. Messrs.
Horner and Quin, I preached, confirmed sixteen persons
and addressed them. Rev. Wm. W. Walker, Rector of the
Parish, took part in the service. This Parish is in a very
prosperous condition, and greatly needs a new and larger
Church edifice. A vigorous effort to this end is now in
progress, and I trust it may be crowned with complete
success.
Thursday, April 21, I visited St. Paul's Church, Goshen.
Rev. Messrs. W. W. Walker and J. M. Horner accom-
panied me and took part in the service. I preached and
administered the Holy Communion. Mr. Horner officiates
here one Sunday in each month, and an increasing interest is
manifested in the services. Mr. Walker remained with me
until the next morning, and we then drove back to Oxford.
On Saturday I went to Kittrell, and on Sunday, April
24th, in St. James' Church, the Rector, Rev. M. T. Turner,
assisted in the service. I preached and administered the
Holy Communion. I took part also in the evening service.
The next morning I went by the early train to Raleigh.
Sunday, May 1st, in Christ Church, Raleigh, after Morn-
ing Prayer by Rev. Dr. Marshall, I preached, confirmed a
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class of twelve persons, addressed them and administered
the'Holy Communion.
At night, in St. Augustine's Church, after Evening Prayer
by Rev. W. Walker and Rev. H. B. Delany, I preached,
confirmed fourteen persons and addressed them. The church
was more crowded than I have ever seen it, and a very
unusual interest was manifested.
Monday, May 2d, I held an Ordination in the same
church, and admitted to the Priesthood Rev. H. B. Delanv,
Deacon, who for some time has been assisting- in the ser-
vices at that church. Morning Prayer was read by Rev.
Dr. Bennett Smedes and I. McK. Pittenger, the sermon
was preached by Rev. A. B. Hunter, the candidate was
presented by Rev. Dr. Marshall, and all the clergy present
united in the laying on of hands. The Holy Communion
was then administered. A large congregation was present.
Sunday, May 8th, in the Church of the Good Shepherd,
Raleigh, after Morning Prayer by Rev. I. McK. Pittenger,
I preached, confirmed fifteen persons, addressed them, and
administered the Holy Communion.
Mr. Pittenger entered upon the Rectorship of this Parish
last September, and has been very kindly and cordially
received. The conoregration has been steadilv increasing,
and a deepening interest seems to be manifested by the mem-
bers of the congregation. The Rectory has been much
improved and made a very comfortable home. A vested
choir has been introduced, which meets with much favor,
while the organ recess and the chancel have been enlarged
and improved.
The evening of the same day I made my visitation to St.
Mary's School. At 6 the pupils entered the Chapel, sing-
ing a processional hymn. After Evening Prayer by Rev.
B. Smedes, I confirmed thirteen of the pupils of the school
and addressed them. The Chapel was crowded, and the
services were very beautiful and impressive.
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I am pleased to add here that the School is in a more
prosperous condition than for many years past, and is fully
sustaining its high reputation for thorough scholarship and
for that refined and elevated tone for which it has ever been
distinguished. This next month will complete the half
century since its establishment, and when we recall the
widespread influence for good which has emanated from
this noble institution, well may we rejoice in connection
with its happy jubilee. May it long continue sending
forth, as from a perennial fountain, those pure, and Chris-
tian, and ennobling influences which shall make it an
enduring blessing to generations yet unborn.
And now, dear brethren of the Clergy and Laity, I have
thus given you an outline of the duties which have been
discharged by me since our last Convention. While deeply
regretting that my health has been, at times, so much
impaired as in some degree to interrupt my public duties,
yet I am sure you wTill recognize the fact that quite a large
amount of work has been accomplished, and you will also
agree with me that we have great cause for encouragement.
We have made several valuable accessions to the ranks of
the clergy, and I do not remember any time since I first
came among you when more interest was shown in the
work of the Church or a readier disposition to stay up the
hands and encourage the hearts of those who are minister-
ing among you.
The following is a summary of duties discharged by me
during the past year : I have baptized three adults and ten
infants ; have confirmed three hundred and eighty-one can-
didates ; have preached one hundred and two sermons and
delivered fifty addresses ; have officiated at one funeral ;
have ordained six Priests and two Deacons ; have conse-
crated seven Churches^ and administered the Holy Com-
munion on sixty-two occasions.
I have given Letters Dismissory and received notice of
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acceptance in behalf of Rev. Milnor Jones, Deacon, to the
Diocese of Oregon ; Rev. Arthur N. Wrixon, to the Diocese
of .Maine ; Rev. Charles L. Hoffman, to the Diocese of
East Carolina ; Rev. Henry S. McDuffey, to the Diocese of
South Carolina; Rev. Charles F. Drake, M. D., to the
Diocese of Springfield.
And bv Letters Dismissorv I have received the following :
Rev. I. McK. Pittenger, from the Diocese of Long Island ;
Rev. Gerard W. Phelps, from the Diocese of Virginia ;
Rev. J. W. Barker, Deacon, from the Diocese of Florida ;
Rev. Scott B. Rathbnn, from the Diocese of Albany ; Rev.
Charles Ferris, from the Diocese of Connecticut ; Rev.
Freeman W. Dunn, Deacon, from the Diocese of Georgia,
and Rev. Edward Benedict, from the Diocese of Newark.
Rev. Mr. Pittenger has charge of the Church of the Good
Shepherd, Raleigh ; Rev. G. W. Phelps is officiating at
Shelby and Rutherfordton ; Rev. J. W. Barker is assisting
Rev. J. A. Deal in his large missionary district ; Rev.
Charles Ferris has charge of the congregations at Lexing-
ton and High Point ; Rev. Mr. Rathbnn has become Rector
of St. John's Church in the Wilderness, at Flat Rock.
Rev. Charles J. Wingate has resigned the Rectorship of
St. Philip's Church, Durham, and has become Rector of
St. Timothy's Church, Wilson. Rev. Edward Benedict
has charge of the congregations at Warren ton, Jackson and
Gaston. The Rev. Frederick Towers has resigned the
charge of the congregations at Warrenton, Jackson and
Gaston, and has become Rector of the Chapel of the Cross,
Chapel Hill. The Rev. Joseph W. Murphy, in consequence
of continued ill-health, resigned some months since the
charge of St. Matthew's Church, Hillsboro, to take effect
at Easter, and has removed to Washington City, D. C.
Rev. Freeman W. Dunn has taken charge of Trinity Chapel,
Asheville, made vacant by the removal of Rev. H. S.
McDuffey to South Carolina.
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Rev. Edward P. Green has accepted the Rectorship of
Grace Church, Morgan ton, and has entered upon its duties.
Rev. Charles T. Bland has resigned the missionary work
at Marion and Old Fort, and has become Rector of St.
Bartholomew's Church, Pittsboro.
The whole number of the Clergy now connected with
the Diocese is sixty-four.
The candidates for Priests Orders are : Rev. William F.
Rice, Deacon, and Messrs. Nathan A. Seagle, George V.
Gilreath, St. Clair Hester, and J. D. Miller.
The candidates for Deacons Orders are : Messrs. S. A. B.
Trott, Sidney S. Bost, H. M. Parker, Robert Bruce Owens,
.Gaston Battle and Abner Hill.
The Postulants are : Messrs. Edward L. Whitehead,
John H. Gilreath, John Creighton Seagle, Alfred James
Griffin, Thomas Cogdell Wetmore, John R. Brooks and
Herbert B. Trussell.
I regret to add that there are still several important
vacancies in the Diocese, and these, I trust, will soon be
happily supplied.
In our extensive mission fields we greatly need several
active and efficient clergymen. The prospects of growth
and progress are every way most promising, but the insuf-
ficiency of 'our missionary funds renders it well-nigh impos-
sible, at this time, to provide for these needs. And, my
dear brethren, I feel it a great and imperative duty to urge
again upon all our people a livelier and more intelligent
interest in the extended missionary districts which are lying
all around us. WTe are losing many noble opportunities
where the fields are ripe for the harvest, and where the
most cheering results could be accomplished if only we
could sustain the laborers whom we may be able to procure.
May God help us all duly to recognize both our opportu-
nities and our obligations. May He inspire us with courage
and faith and that holy kindling love which shall impel us
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA. 8l
to seek first the kingdom of God and make it our meat and
our drink to do His holy will. And may we all remember
that gifts and sacrifices which are cheerfully made for the
promotion of the glory of God will always be found laden
with richer blessings to him who gives than to him who
receives the gift. For there is no declaration of Divine wis-
dom which is more true than the language of that apparent
parodox, " There is that scattereth and yet increaseth,
and there is that withholdeth more than is meet but it
tendeth to poverty."
Before concluding this address, permit me to say a few
words in regard to the different institutions which hold a
close relation to the Diocese.
The Ravenscroft High School for Boys has been increas-
ingly prosperous during the past year, so that some pro-
vision will need very soon to be made for enlarging the
accommodation for boarding pupils.
The Ravenscroft Theological Training School, which
has its home in Schoenberger Hall, has been much hindered
in its work during the past year, but we hope very soon to
see it upon an improved basis, and carrying on successfullv
the important work for which it was established.
The Thompson Orphanage, under the judicious guidance
of Rev. E. A. Osborne, is moving steadily onward in its
important work of mercy and of charity, but much per-
plexity is often occasioned by the irregularity and uncer-
tainty in the supply of those funds upon which it is so
entirely dependent. The Orphanage greatly needs some
fixed income upon which it can count with confidence for
the supply of a part, at least, of its daily needs. Let us hope
that, as the great benefits bestowed by this institution are
better known and appreciated, there will be clearly mani-
fested among our people an increasing disposition to devise
more liberal things for the furtherance of so noble and
necessary a work. I am glad to know that through the
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82 ADDRESS OF THE BISHOP.
generous bounty of one of its faithful friends, a convenient
and attractive Chapel has been erected during the past year,
which greatly adds to the convenience, the dignity and
beauty of the daily worship, and of consequence increases
the interest in that worship.
There are also, in connection with this Orphanage, other
very urgent needs, the supply of which is indispensable for
the successful prosecution of the work. Let us hope and
pray that every liberal benefaction which is bestowed may
prove a powerful stimulus to other kind and sympathizing
hearts, encouraging such further generous gifts as will
place this Orphanage upon a solid basis, and make it an
increasing power for good.
Nor should I fail to remind you of the plan which has
been, in part, inaugurated to establish near Salisbury a
school for boys, where a sound, Christian education may
be placed within the reach of very many who cannot afford
the advantages of more costly schools. An excellent and
valuable property has been secured, and a day school has
been opened. But a considerable increase of funds is
greatly needed, more fully to develop this important plan.
The remaining debt upon the property should be cleared
off as soon as it is possible; and further funds are also
greatly needed to cover a part of the cost of carrying on
the school. Would that an effort so praiseworthy as this
might find many and generous supporters.
And now, with a few words of a more strictly personal
character, I will not trespass longer upon your patience.
The occasional interruptions of my work during the past
two years from impaired health, the result, perhaps, of too
close and protracted attention to official duties, warns me
of the necessity of somewhat lightening my public labors.
And I think this can be accomplished without any material
loss to the Diocese. Many of my most toilsome and
exhausting visitations are to very feeble Missions, in remote
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 83
districts, where no serious hindrance would be sustained if
the visits were less frequently made. By going only once
in two years to many of these places, every needed purpose
would be accomplished and I should thus find my duties
materially lightened. If we can only provide a regular
supply of services in all destitute parts of the Diocese, a
little longer interval between the visits of the Bishop would
prove no very serious discouragement. But we do need an
increase of earnest, active missionaries, and for them let us
not cease to pray.
And now, commending you all to the care and guidance
of the Great Shepherd of the Sheep, let me invoke upon
you His rich and abundant blessing.
THEODORE B. LYMAN,
Bishop of North Carolina.
APPENDIX B.
PAROCHIAL, MISSIONARY AND OTHER
REPORTS. *
ANSONVILLE MISSION.
The Rev. Charles C. Quin, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 8. Whole number of souls 29. Baptisms— infant
1 ; adult 1 ; total 2. Confirmations 2. Communicants— added by admis-
sion 1; present number 19. Public services— on Sundays 23; other days
2. Holy Communion— number times administered 4. Sunday-school
teachers 4; scholars 27.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Miscellaneous $3.39.
Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund $5.50. Diocesan Missions
$20.00. Total #25.50. Aggregate #28.89.
Value of church #1,500.
Minister's salary #50 included in the report of Calvary Church,
Wadesboro.
ASHEVILLE, TRINITY CHURCH.
The Rev. McNeeey DuBose, Rector.
Number of families no. Whole number of souls 500. Baptisms-
infant 46; adult 13; total 59. Confirmations 39. Communicants— added
by removal 24; by admission 1; whole number added 64; removed
38; died 4; whole number lost 42; present number 275. Marriages 5.
Burials 15. Public services— on Sundays 149; other days 160. Holy
Communion— number times administered, public 85; private 11. Sunday-
school teachers 13; scholars 125. Other Parochial Institutions— Woman's
Guild, Woman's Auxiliary, St. Agnes' Guild, Chancel Society, Cadets of
St. Andrew.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Communion alms #288.15. Parish missions #25. Salary of
Rector #1,500. Current expenses #1,444.82. Corona #150. Woman's
Guild #1,158.10. Chancel for Chapel #40. Sunday-school and school-
room debt #25. Mission Hospital #6. Total #4,637.07.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 8 92. 85
Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund $137.50. Diocesan Mis-
sions $200. Beaver Dam Parsonage $125. Education Fund $20. Mis-
cellaneous $22,. Thompson Orphanage $83.80. Convocation $5. To
three mission clergy $81. To churches in North Carolina $104. Educa-
tion of children of Missionaries $272. Total $1,051.30.
General — Domestic Missions $28.80. Foreign $28.70. Colored $16.53.
Children's Lent Offering, undesignated, $38. Indians #15. Jews $16.53.
Woman's Guild t|> Missions $64.70. Sewanee $50. American Church
Building Fund $5. Bible and Prayer-Book Society $30.77. Total $294.03.
Aggregate $5,982.40.
Church sittings 400. Chapel sittings 150.
Value of church $20,000; chapel $3,000; rectory $10,000. Total
$33,ooo.
Amount of indebtedness on church property $3,850. Insurance $io,ooo.
The Woman's Guild has raised and disbursed during the year $1,650,
including assistance rendered to three missionaries of the Diocese and
several churches and missions, and aid given to the education of the
children of missionaries.
The Rector has given a celebration of the Holy Commuuiou about
once in two months to four mission points in Buncombe County.
We have expended within the Parish $4,637.07, and have sent out of
it $1,347.33, exclusive of boxes made up by the Womau's Auxiliary.
ASHEVILLE, TRINITY CHAPEL (Colored).
The Rev. F. W. Dunn, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 26. Whole number of souls 148. Baptisms 15.
Confirmations 9. Communicants — added 9; died 5;' present number 44.
Burials 5. Public services — on Sundays 18; other days 13. Sunday-
school teachers 4; scholars 50. Parish school teacher 1; scholars 60.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $2.62. Salary of Rector, $149.23. Cur-
rent expenses $69.62. Total $221.47.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $10.
General — Colored Missions $1.48. Aggregate $232.95.
Chapel sittings 200.
Value of chapel $600; rectory $400; other church property $8, 000.
Total $9,000.
This report is correct as far as I can learn from the register. I have
had charge only since February 1st. I find it a promising field but sadly
in need of a new church building. I also hold regular services at Mor-
ganton, which are well attended. I think a splendid opportunity is
afforded there for doing a good work.
86 PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
BEAVER DAM, TRINITY CHAPEL.
The Rev. Wieeiam F. Rice, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 15. Whole number of souls 63. Baptisms — iufant
1; adult 2; total 3. Confirmations 9. Communicants— added by removal
3; by admission 7; whole number added 10; removed 2; died 2;
whole number lost 4; present number 28. Burials 2. Public services —
on Sundays 8; other days 6. Holy Communion — number times admin-
istered, public 3; private 2. Sunday-school teachers 6; scholars 65.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — For new parsonage $106.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $3.30.
General— Domestic Missions $7. 10. Aggregate $1 16.40.
Chapel sittings 100.
Value of chapel $700; rectory $1,700. Total $2,400.
Amount of indebtedness on church property $450. Insurance $500.
The Kimberly heirs have, during the past year, conveyed one acre of
ground about the chapel to the Trustees of the Diocese. A comfortable
parsonage of six rooms, each 16 x 16, has been built on it at a cost of
about $1,200. The material and work are all of the best. The sides are
papered beneath the clapboards, and there is not a leak in the roof.
Experienced persons consider the house worth between $1,400 and
$1,500. Much credit is due Mr. P. M. Kimberly, who was in sole charge
of and gave much time to the building operations.
The Sunday-school above reported is in the upper part of the mission.
A second one is about to be organized at the chapel.
During the past year I have aided the Rev. W. S. Barrows by officiating
frequently at Hot Springs and once at Waynesville. I have also on
several occasions assisted the Rev. McNeely DuBose.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, ST. ANDREW'S CHAPEL.
The Rev. J. H. Posteel, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 8. Communicants 8. Public services — on Sun-
days semi-monthly. Holy Communion — number times administered
monthly. Sunday-school teachers 3; scholars 20.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Salary of Rector $200.
General— Domestic Missions $1. Aggregate $201.
Church sittings 125.
Value of chapel $600; other church property $60. Total $660.
I have been very ill, and therefore lost much time in visiting the con-
gregation and holding service.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 87
BURLINGTON, ST. ATHANASIUS' CHURCH.
The Rev. Robert J. Walker, Rector.
Number of families 47. Whole number of souls 173. Baptisms —
infant 12; adult 3; total 15. Confirmations 5. Communicants — added
by removal S; by admission 5; whole number added 13; present
number 65. Marriages 7. Burials 4. Public services — on Sundays 114;
other days 142. Holy Communion — number times administered, public
35; private 3. Sunday-school teachers 4; scholars 70. Other Parochial
Institutions — Guilds.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $31.20. Parish missions $10.03. Rector's
salary $1,000. Current expenses $94.05. Other parish expenses $37.87.
Miscellaneous $15.40. Total $1,188.55.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $35. Diocesan Missions
$50. Church Building Fund $1.27. Education Fund $2.31. Relief
Fund $3.09. Thompson Orphanage $2.73. Miscellaneous $11.23. Total
$105.63.
General — Domestic Missions $3.13. Foreign $2.84. Colored 75 cents.
Jews $2.67. Sewanee 51.S5. Clergy Retiring Fund $2.62. General
Clergy Relief $1.90. American Church Building Fund $1.54. Miscel-
laneous $3.41. Total $20.71. Aggregate $1,314.89.
Church sittings 200.
Value of church £2,500; rectory 52.000; other church property $500.
Total $5,000.
St. John's Mission, in North Burlington, and St. Paul's Mission, in
East Burlington, are visited each week in alternate order. Every Thurs-
da3T evening, 7:30 o'clock, many persons come to these services. As yet
we have no chapels. Evening Prayers held in small rooms of homes of
factory operatives. So much chapels are needed. Signs are encourag-
ing. The Lord's poor. We pray for consecrated places in which to
worship with this people.
CANDLER'S, ST. CLEMENT'S CHURCH.
The Rev. George H. Beee, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 8. Whole number of souls 44. Baptisms— infant
2; adult 1; total 3. Communicants — Lost by removal 2; present num-
ber 21. Public services — on Sundays 12. Sunday-school teachers 2;
scholars 40.
Value of church $750.
88 PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
CASHIER'S VALLEY, CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
The Rev. J. A. Deal, Minister in Charge.
The Rev. Samuee Rhodes, Deacon Assisting.
Number of families 12. Whole number of souls 60. Baptisms— infant
5. Confirmations 6. Communicants — added by admission 5; present
number 21. Public services — on Sundays 80; other days 25. Holy Com-
munion— number times administered 3. Sunday-school teacher 1;
scholars 51. Parish school teacher 1; scholars 25. Other Parochial
Institution — Woman's Auxiliary.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Rector's salary #26.95. Current expenses $1.50. Total
$28.45-
Diocesan — Diocesan Missions $13.98. Aggregate $42.43.
Church sittings 200.
Value of church $3,500; school-house #400. Total #3,900.
Owing to my long illness last year I could only exercise a nominal
oversight of this work. Most of the service was performed by Rev. Mr.
Rhodes. During the past summer the Misses Hampton have built a
vestry room, carpeted the chancel, furnished a handsome chancel rail,
and enclosed the church lot with a neat and substantial fence.
CHAPEL HILL, CHAPEL OF THE CROSS.
The Rev. Frederick Towers, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 12. Whole number of souls 57. Baptisms— infant
3. Confirmation 1. Communicants — added by removal 2; by admis-
sion 1; whole number added3; diedi; present number 24. Burial 1.
Public services — on Sundays 62; other days 54. Holy Communion —
number times administered 30. Sunday-school teachers 3; scholars 24.
Other Parochial Institutions 2.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Rector's salary $312.50. Current expenses $112.64. Other
Parish expenses $595. Total #1,020.14.
Diocesan— Diocesan Missions $20.44. Thompson Orphanage $6.99.
Total $27.23.
General— Domestic Missions $6.49. Jewish Missions $3.10. Sewanee
$3. Total $12.59. Aggregate $1,059.96.
Church sittings 250.
Value of church $5,000; rectory $1,275. Total #6,275.
The above report covers only seven months, as I took charge of the
Parish September 1st. The amount included under the head of Parish
expenses is for repairs on the church and rectory. It was mainly raised
DIOCESE OF XORTH CAROLINA, '1892. 89
outside of the Parish, and by sale of a lot of \*nA k 1
pqricll «. ' - U1 a lot ot land belonging to the
Pansh. The rectory has been much enlarged, and all newly Lnte7
mak.ngxt . comfortable, commodious an<J "^ ^f1™^
hstof Commumcantsdoes not inclnde the students of the Iniversn,
atdTT, ° ab°Ut f°rty-fiVe StUdeDtS "^-riy attend the se7vTc s"
and the da.lv Lenten services were remarkable well attended
CHARLOTTE, ST. MICHAEL'S CHAPEL (Colored).
The Rev. p. P. Alston. Minister in Charge
,;*t"»;r;i,'r,f«,;r0v:rbcrf*™'*""''''""-i"'»'
OFFERINGS. %
expenses feo- Other Pansh expenses fc. Miscellaneous j7.55. Total
^^-Diocesan Missions $7.73. Colored Orphanage *2. Total
CW«/ Foreign Missions *i. Colored Missions fo Total f,
Aggregate £104.80. * otaI «•
Chapel sittings 250.
Value of chapel ,i,2oo; other church property £Soo. Total 0,000
niceW qMrteTPWH Ic'0 7 """ "" ^ "^ aS a whole' " P«*«-fag
and in0Hr p/hI K'^,keeP^e Sunday-school in a healthy condition!
Mrs r^K : the r°, ' T ll;e.aSsistan- °f Mi- Annie Jacobs and
2/. . •. K:lng; the Church ls doing a grand work here. The school
stands h,gh ,n the community, and it is patronized bv all the oifferen
HIT0": "T3 US' The St!ff ™l °f °PPOSi«on and prj d Le
is be.ng turned, and we are steadi.y going forward doing the great wo A
D o e e anT L onf ^ "" ^ ^ "*** " «*~' " "he
ocese, and the only reason our number is not as large this year is
we have" We" aWe '° d°hJUStiCe t0 S° ma»>' ^ *< ™alI force wMch
Irwo/k Z 7 "eed the iDdUStrial ftature ^n-ected with
90 PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
CHARLOTTE, ST. PETER'S CHURCH.
The Rev. Jos. Blount Cheshire, Jr., D.D., Rector.
The Rev. Charles N. F. Jeffery, Assistant Minister.
Number of families 90. Whole number of souls 650. Baptisms — infant
18; adult 2; total 20. Confirmations 15. Communicants— added by-
removal 17; by admission 14; whole number added 31; removed 21;
died 1; withdrawn 1; whole number lost 23; present number 261. Mar-
riages 6. Burials 7. Sunda5^-school teachers 18; scholars 125. Other
Parochial Institutions — St Peter's Home and Hospital.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $28. 14. Parish Missions £150. Rector's
salary $1,413.77. Current expenses $304.80. Total $1,896.71.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $100. Diocesan Missions
$184. 2r. Church Building Fund <2i. 10. Education Fund 512.76. Relief
Fund 57- 79- Thompson Orphanage $102. 69. Convocation expenses $28.44.
Total 5456.99.
General — Domestic Missions $29. 27. Foreign Missions $30.41. Sewanee
566.06. Clergy Retiring Fund $38.35. American Church Building Fund
$11.19. Deaf mutes $3.57. Total $178.85. Aggregate $2,532.55.
Church sittings 350; chapel sittings 100.
Value of church $12,000; chapel $1,500; other church property, Home
and Hospital, $3,500. Total $17,000. Amount of indebtedness on
chapel $100.
Services have been held at Davidson College and in Iredell county,
near Mount Mourne, where there are a small number of communicants
(fifteen), and in the above report is included the contributions from this
mission.
CONCORD, ALL SAINTS' MISSION.
The Rev. Benj. Sumner McKenzie, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 12. Whole number of souls 50. Communicants —
added by removal 3; removed 4; present number 22. Marriage 1. Pub-
lic services — on Sundays 46; other days 45. Holy Communion — number
times administered 3. Sunday-school teachers 4: scholars 20.
offerings.
Parochial — Rector's salary $234. Current expenses $74.42. Total
$308.42.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $19. Thompson Orphan-
age $20.69. Total $39.69. Aggregate $348. 11.
Value of church property $3,000. Amount of indebtedness on church
property $400.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 9 1
During the past year the expenses of this Mission, which is very small
in numbers and means, have been very heavy, and therefore the assess-
ments have not been fully met. The new church is nearly finished, and,
including the site purchased, has cost about $3,000. Of this amount
$600 was kindly contributed by members of other denominations in
Concord. In the meantime, rent has been paid for the use of the old
church, which was sold about twelve months ago.
CULLOWHEE, JACKSON COUNTY, ST. DAVID'S CHURCH.
The Rev. John A. Deal, Minister in Charge.
The Rev. John W. Barker, Deacon Assisting.
Number of families 4. Whole number of souls 16. Baptism — infant 1.
Communicants — added by removal 1; withdrawn 1; present number 11.
Marriages 2. Public services — on Sundays 47; other days 1. Holy
Communion — number times administered 4. Sunday-school teachers 6;
scholars 38.
offerings:
Diocesan — Diocesan Missions $25.. Education Fund $1. Aggregate
$96.45.
Church sittings 300. Value of Church $3,000.
A vestry room has been added and most of the interior of the church
finished, besides repairing roof, arranging belfry and hanging bell. The
number of public services (47) includes our regular fourth Sunday ser-
vice, and other Sundays lay reading with Sunday-school.
DURHAM, ST. PHILIP'S CHURCH.
Number of families 38. Whole number of souls 152. Baptisms —
infants 7. Communicants— added by removal 4; diedi; withdrawn 3;
whole number lost 4; present number 100. Marriage 1. Burials 2.
Public services — on Sundays 20. Holy Communion — number times
administered 4. Sunday-school teachers 9; scholars 60. Parish School —
colored, teacher 1; scholars 15.
offerings:
Parochial — Current expenses $444.46.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $112. Aggregate $556.46.
Church sittings 250. Value of Church $4,000; other Church property
$750. Total $4,750. Insurance $2,100.
There has been no Rector since May 15th, 1891. The Rev. Stewart
McQueen, of Georgetown, S. C, has accepted a call and will take charge
June 1. VV. E. FOSTER,
Secretary of Vestry.
92
PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
ENFIELD, CHURCH OF THE ADVENT.
The Rev. W. Lawtox Meleichampe, Minister in Charge.
Number of families n. Whole number of souls 45. Baptisms— adult 2.
Confirmations 7. Communicants — lost by removal 7; died 1; whole
number lost 8; present number iS. Burial 1. Public services— on Sun-
days 4; other days S. Holy Communion— number times administered 4.
Sunday-school teachers 3; scholars 12.
offerings:
Parochial— Communion alms $1.08. Salaries £327.36. Current Ex-
penses £44.50. Total $372.94.
Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund £5.50. Diocesan Missions
$452. Convocation $6.19. Total $16.21.
General— Domestic Missions $5. Aggregate $394.15-
Church sittings 125. Value of Church $1,200. Fund for Rectory $265.
Total $1,465-
Previous to January 1st, this Parish was in charge of the Rev. E. P.
Green.
FLAT ROCK, HENDERSON COUNTY, CHURCH OF ST. JOHN
IN THE WILDERNESS.
The Rev. Scott B. Rathbux, Rector.
Number of families 45. Baptism — infant 1. Communicants 75.
Burials 2. Public services— on Sundays twice May to November, once
balance of year; also on festivals and daily during Lent. Holy Com-
munion celebrated on festivals and first Sunday in the month. Sun-
day-school teachers 5; scholars 50. Parochial school teacher 1;
scholars 32.
OFFERINGS. 1
Parochial — Commnnion alms $61.11. Rector's salary $650. Current
expenses $115. Other parish expenses $161.64. Parish school $310.
Total $1,297.75.
Diocesan— Diocesan Missions £23.55. Aggregate $1,321.30.
(Brick) church — sittings 200.
Value of church $8,000; (stone) rectory $6,000; parish school $500.
Total $14,500.
The majority of this congregation reside in the parish only during the
summer months, and until the present Rector took charge the church
was closed during the remainder of the year. Since last June, however,
regular services have been maintained with the exception of two months,
during which the Rector was confined to the house with "La Grippe."
The parish school, opened in October last, gives promise of being a
decidedly useful parochial institution.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 93
FRANKLIN, ST. AGNES' MISSION.
The Rev. J. A. Deae, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 7. Whole number of souls 35. Confirmations 3.
Communicants — added by admission 3; removed 2; died 1; whole num-
ber lost 3; present number 12. Burial 1. Public services — on Sundays
50; other days 7. Holy Communion — number times administered 9.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Parish missions $4.76. Rector's salary $10. Current ex-
penses $16. Total $30.76.
D iocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund $10. Diocesan Missions
$5.65. Church Building Fund $2.65. Education Fund $1.90. Thomp-
son Orphanage $5. Total $25.20.
General— Sewanee $1. American Church Building Fund $1.55. Mis-
cellaneous $1. Total $3.55. Aggregate $59-51-
Church sittings 200.
Value of church $4,000.
The communion alms were used for above canonical offerings as speci-
fied. A beautiful cross for the altar has lately been presented by Mrs.
Barbee, of Louisville, Ky., in loving memory of her son, who worshipped
with us for a short time and was then called to Paradise.
In addition to above work I have also preached and delivered addresses
in Grace Church, Waynesville; Trinity, Asheville; Church of Our Sav-
iour, Jenkinstown, Pa., and in Holy Trinity, Philadelphia.
The group of stations comprising the Franklin Mission have with
slight exceptions gained some ground during the past year. St. John's
has lost heavily by removals, but seems to have gained in loyalty to the
cause. St. Agnes, after varying fortunes, loss by dissension, death and
removal, is to-day stronger than ever. The Good Shepherd, under the
able ministry of Rev. Mr. Rhodes, Deacon assisting, is nobly fulfilling
the mission given us. St. Cyprian's, with its enlarged appliances, is
doing a good work.
Owing to impaired health I have during the past year only been able
to exercise a general supervision of the work excepting at St. Agnes and
St. Cyprian's. Since obtaining an assistant in November last we have
given a number of services at Cullowhee, Dillsboro and Bryson City;
but, owing to the distance and difhcnlt road, this service is at the
expense and to the detriment of the work in and near Franklin.
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FRANKLIN, ST. CYPRIAN'S CHAPEL (Colored.)
The Rev. J. A. Deae, Minister in Charge.
The Rev. J. T. Kennedy, Deacon Assisting.
Number of families iS. Whole number of souls ioo. Baptisms — infant
2. Communicants 13. Burials 2. Public services — on Sundays 90;
other clays 10. Holy Communion — number times administered 6. Sun-
day-school teachers 4; scholars 125. Parish school teacher 1; scholars
65. Other Parochial Institutions — Industrial schools, mechanical,
sewing, cookiug.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Current expenses $12.50.
Diocesan — Diocesan Missions 86c.
General — Colored Missions 52c. Aggregate $13.88.
Chapel sittings 150.
Value of chapel $i,ooo; rectory $1,000; other church property $1,000.
Total $3,000.
Much of the above work was performed by the assistant. The schools
are an important element of the work and are doing much good.
GASTON, ST. LUKE'S MISSION.
The Rev. Edward Benedict, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 6. Whole number of souls 25. Communicants 15.
Public services — on Sundays 10; other days 1. Holy Communion — num-
ber times administered 11. Sunday-school teachers 3; scholars 20.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Rector's salary $85. Current expenses $5. Total $90.
Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund $8.25. Aggregate $98.25.
Value of church $1,500.
GERMANTON, ST. PHILIP'S MISSION.
The Rev. Fenner S. Sttckney, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 5. Baptisms — infant 2; adult 2; total 4. Confirm-
ation 1. Communicants — added by removal 1; present number 17.
Public services — on the afternoon and evening of the third Sunday.
Holy Communion — number times administered, public quarterly; pri-
vate 2.
Church sittings 250.
Value of church $1,500..
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GOSHEN, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
The Rev. J. M. Horner, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 5. Whole number of souls 13. Communicants-
removed 1; present number 4. Burials 2. Public services -on Sunday's
8; other days 1. Holy Communion— number times administered 3.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Communion alms £1.20. Rector's salary 525. Current
expenses £2.72. Total $28.92.
General — Domestic Missions 5 1.45. Aggregate 530.37.
Church sittings 150.
Value of church 5500.
St. Paul's is registered as a Parish, but the members desire, and it
seems best, that it be made a mission.
GREENSBORO, ST. BARNABAS' CHURCH.
The Rev. Alfred H. Stubbs, Rector.
Number of families 47. Whole number of souls 167. Baptisms-
infant 5. Communicants— added by removal 23; removed 20; died 2;
whole number lost 22; present number no. Marriages 2. Burials 3.
Public services— on Sundays 130; other days 217. Holy Communion-
number times administered 91. Sunday-school teachers 4; scholars 22.
OFFERINGS.
^;w///a/-Communion almsl44.11. Rector's salary $426.25. Current
expenses $204.45. Other Parish expenses $63.94. Rectory Fund #40.
Miscellaneous #50. Total $828.75.
Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund $40. Diocesan Missions
525.17. Thompson Orphanage $17.95. Total 5S3. 12.
General— Domestic Missions $6.41. Foreign Missions $5.13. Colored
Missions $4. 16. Indian Missions $4.09. Total $19.79. Aggregate $931.66.
Church sittings 300.
Value of church $4,500. Amount of insurance on church property
$3,000.
Added to the Rectory Fund during year $72.10. Added to- Organ
Fund during year $21.
GREENSBORO (SOUTH), ST. ANDREW'S MISSION.
The Rev. F. S. Stickney, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 17. Baptisms— infant 4. Communicants 35.
Public services— monthly. Holy Communion— early celebration
monthly. Sunday-school teachers 8; scholars 80.
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All this work is new. We are having services in Phipp's Hall at
present. This is the most encouraging of all my points. Mt. Airy is
a regular mission point. It has not been named yet, or organized by the
Bishop. This will be attended to soon. We have about seventeen
members there. At Stoneville we have about six members; at King's
Cabin we have two members, besides several other points which I visit
regularly once a month.
GULF, ST. MARK'S CHURCH.
Number of families 6. WThole number of souls iS. Communicants —
died 1; present number 9. Burial 1. Holy Communion — number times
administered, private 1.
Value of church $300.
This mission has been vacant since last Convention, and consequently
there have been no public services and no offerings. It is hoped that
services will be resumed when the Rector of St. Bartholomew's Church
(lately elected) enters upon his duties.
HALIFAX, ST. MARK'S CHURCH.
The Rev. W. Lawton Meujchampe, Rector.
Number of families 9. Whole number of souls 65. Communicants —
added by admission 1 ; present number, 31. Burial 1. Public services —
on Sundays 22; other days 14. Holy Communion — number times
administered 11. Sunday-school teachers 6; scholars 28. Other Paro-
chial Institution — Parish Aid Society.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Communion alms $4.72. Rector's salary $95.15. Current
expenses $28.64. Repairs on church furniture, etc., $87.93. Work on
cemetery $9.90. Fund on hand for building tower $47. Miscellaneous
$1.10. Total $274.44.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $11. Diocesan Missions
$3.55. Thompson Orphanage 35 cents. Total $14.90.
General— Domestic Missions $15.72. Aggregate $305.06.
Church sittings 200.
Value of church $1,500; cemetery $50; total $1,550.
HAW CREEK, TRINITY CHAPEL.
The Rev. Geo. H. Bele, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 9. Whole number of souls 41. Baptisms — infant
2; adult 1; total 3. Confirmations 5. Communicants — added 5; present
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. g 97
present number 8. Marriages 3. Burials 4. Public services — on Sun-
days 24; other days 4. Holy Communion — number times administered
4. Sunday-school scholars 28.
Total value of chapel property $500.
In addition to my other reports I have started several missions. At
Biltmore I have held services, and will soon (D.V.) begin to build a church.
The lot will be donated, and a considerable sum of money has been
pledged towards the church building. We will start here with a small
number of good workers. At Blackwell's Springs I have held frequent
services, and I think we will succeed there. There is also a good pros-
pect for the Church on Mills River. We need more laborers.
HENDERSON, CHURCH OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS.
The Rev. Julian E. Ingee, Rector.
Number of families 85. Whole number of souls 380. Baptisms — infant
11; adult, colored 1; total 12. Confirmations 9. Communicants— added
by removal 16; by admission 4; whole number added 20; removed
15; died 2; whole number lost 17; present number 166. Marriages —
white 2; colored 1. Burials — white 7; colored 1. Public services — twice
or thrice every Sunday, and twice each week, beside Saints' days; also
daily in Lent. Holy Communion — public, every Sunday and occasion-
ally at other times; private, 5. Sunday-school teachers 8; scholars, white
60, colored 30. Other Parochial institutions — Guilds.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms 543-57- Rector's salary $1,012.29. Cur-
rent expenses $339. 55. Improvements $1,110.80. Total $2,506.21.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $82.50. Diocesan Missions
$70. Church Building Fund $5. Education Fund $4. Relief Fund $4.
Thompson Orphanage $166. Total $331.50.
General— Domestic Missions $7.25. Foreign Missions $12. Colored
Missions $9. Jewish Missions $5.50. Children's Lent Offerings $5.
Sewanee $12. Clergy Retiring Fund $38. Aged Clergy $21. American
Church Building Fund $8. Total $118.75. Aggregate $2,956.46.
Church sittings 350.
Value of church $10,500; rectory $3,000; other church property, $1,500.
Total $15,000. Insurance $4,500.
The fabric of the church has been completed, and the chancel is sup-
plied with handsome furniture of carved oak. A marble Font has also
been placed in position. The current year is the Jubilee of the Parish %
which was organized at Easter, 1842. The old church was consecrated
on Whitsunday in that year, and the new building is to be consecrated
(D. V.) at the coming Eastertide.
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98 PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
HENDERSON COUNTY, CALVARY CHURCH.
The Rev. Aeban Greaves, Rector.
Number of families 90. Whole number of souls 500. Baptisms— infant,
white 7; colored 3; adult 6; total 16. Confirmations 2. Communicants —
added by removal 1; by admission 2; whole number added 3; removed
1; present number 117. Marriages 5. Burials 6. Public services — on
Sundays 88; other days 70. Holy Communion — number times adminis-
tered, public 18; private 1. Sunday-school teachers 8; scholars 175.
Other Parochial Institutions — Guild of the Holy Cross, Woman's
Friendly, Needle-work Guild.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $7. Parish missions $47.50. Rector's
salary $550. Current expenses $109. 25. Total $713.75.
Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund $68. Diocesan Missions
$93.94. Education Fund $4. Relief Fund $7. Thompson Orphanage
$8. Total $180.94.
General— Foreign Missions $10. Colored Missions $5. Sewanee $5.
American Church Building Fund $7. Total $27. Aggregate $921.69.
Church sittings 250; chapel 75; rectories 2.
Value of church and ch-pel $7,000; rectory $5,500; other church
property $1,000. Total $13,500.
The three Missions worked by this Parish, and a part of it, contain
in addition some fifty-odd members, and have had services regularly one
Sunday P. M. in the month apiece. In each of these, moreover, for a
large part of the year a Sunday-school has been maintained, making
four in all. It is due to the noble and faithful efforts of ladies from
Calvary. We have several other points in this extensive field where
services should be held regularly; and much good could be done, under
God, in summer at least, by an assisting minister or student. They
would open up new Missions or Sunday-schools, but especially supple-
ment the efforts mentioned above.
HENDERSONVILLE, ST. JAMES' CHURCH.
The Rev. Scott B. Rathbun, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 15. Baptism— infant 1. Confirmations 5. Com-
municants 31. Burials 2. Public services — on Sunday 1. Holy Com-
munion— number times administered, public 9; private 2. Sunday-
school teachers 3; scholars 15.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Parish expenses $216.
Diocesan— Diocesan Missions $6.25. Aggregate $222.25.
Value of (brick) church $5,000; (wood) rectory $3,000. Total $8,000.
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HICKORY, ASCENSION CHURCH.
The Rev. James A. Weston, Rector.
Number of families 25. Whole number of souls 116. Baptisms-
infant 7. Confirmation 1. Communicants— added by removal 4; re-
moved 2; died 2; whole number lost 4; present number 54. Burials 4.
Public services — on Sundays 48; other days 40. Holy Communion —
number times administered 12. Sunda\'-school teachers 4; scholars 38.
Other Parochial Institutions — Woman's Guild and St. Agnes' Guild.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $12. Parish missions $6. Rector's salary
from October 24, $275. Current expenses %%. Other parish expenses
$200. Miscellaneous $10. Total $588.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $22. Diocesan Missions
$3.25. Thompson Orphanage $56. Total $81.25.
General — Domestic Missions $2. Jews $1.30. Clergy Retiring Fund
$6.36. General Clergy Relief $6.40. Total $i6.o5. Aggregate $685.31.
Church sittings 176.
Value of church $1,500; other church property $500. Total $2,000.
HIGH POINT, ST. MARY'S CHURCH.
The Rev. Charees Ferris, Minister in Charge.
Baptisms— infant 2. Confirmation 1. Communicants — added by
iemoval2; removed3; withdrawn 1; whole number lost 4; present num-
ber 16. Marriages 2. Public services— on Sundays 20; other days 5.
Holy Communion— number times administered 4. Sunday-school teach-
ers 5; scholars 10.
offerings.
Parochial— Communion alms $16.55. Rector's salary $57. Other
parish expenses $54.25. Total $127.80.
Church sittings 200.
Value of church $2,700: insurance $1,500.
There is no proper Church organization in High Point, and this report
has been made from facts gathered up from various sources, which are
reliable so far as they go. I trust that we shall be able to show a better
account next year.
HIGH SHOALS, GASTON COUNTY, ST. JOHN'S CHAPEL.
The Rev. W. R. Wetmore, Minister in Charge.
Number of families — white 10; colored 2. Baptisms — infant 3. Com-
municants— present number, white 23; colored 2. Public services — on
Sundays 25; other days 7. Holy Communion — number times adminis-
tered, public 11; private 1.
ICO PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Sector's salary $135.
Chapel sittings 125.
Value of chapel $400; rectory $150; total $550.
HILLSBORO, ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH.
The Rev. Joseph W. Murphy, Rector.
Number of families 28. Whole number of souls 146. Baptisms —
infant 2; adult 1; total 3. Confirmations 6. Communicants — added by
admission 6; removed 1; died 2; whole number lost 3; present number 89.
Burials 4. Public services — on Sundays 50 by Rector, many others, say
40, by visiting clergy, and by lay readers kindly in absence of Rector;
other days, by Rector 40, illness incapacitating him much of the year.
Holy Communion— number times administered 14. Sunday-school teach-
ers 5; scholars 30. Other Parochial institutions— Ladies' Parish Aid
Society, Woman's Auxiliary, and Children's Twenty-Minute Society.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Communion alms $27. 45. Parish missions $19.01. Rector's
salary $485.90. Current expenses $78.19. Other Parish expenses $78.
Miscellaneous $6.92. Total $695.47.
Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund $110. Diocesan Missions
$28.45. Church Building Fund $1.52. Education Fund $2.27. Relief
Fund $2.25. Thompson Orphanage $41. Bishop Atkinson Memorial
Cot $11.91. Total $197.40.
General— Domestic Missions $117.31. Foreign Missions $3.78.
Sewanee $5.59. Clergy Retiring Fund $6. American Church Building
Fund $5.50. N. Y. Bible and Prayer Book Society £2.54. Total $140.72.
Aggregate $1,033.59.
Church sittings 250; chapel sittings 75.
Value of church $7,000; chapel $330; rectory $1,200. Total $8,530.
St. Jude's Chapel, with two coats-of paint on it, and with seats all in,
has cost $330.23. It is still to be ceiled, and an altar, rails, and two
chairs for chancel, are needed. It seats comfortably 75. I had but five
services in it when I broke down in health and had to leave home for
rest. During my absence, Rev. Dr. Marshall, assisted by other brethren,
kindly did what they could to relieve my anxiety about my work, giving
services at the Parish Church and the two Chapels. The lay readers
also did good work. But my five months' absence did not restore my
strength, and I have felt it my duty to retire from active parochial work.
My resignation takes effect on Easter Monday. I leave a happy home
and a kind people.
P. S.— April 18, 1892. — Since March 31st to date, when my resignation
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. IOI
takes effect, I have taken part in thirteen services and administered the
Holy Communion three times publicly. The offerings of the congrega-
tion in the same time have been as follows: Diocesan Missions $22.76,
Communion alms $3 .44, Church Missions to Jews $4.70, Domestic Mis-
sions $3.20, Foreign Missions 25 cents, Indian Missions $9.70, Colored
Missions $1.66, Bishop Atkinson Memorial Cot $2.11, Thompson Orphan-
age $2.90, St. Jude's Chapel, settling up all indebtedness on it, $10,
Rector's salary $80.50. Total $140.72.
JOSEPH W. MURPHY.
HOT SPRINGS, ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
The Rev. Wm. Stanley Barrows, Priest in Charge.
Number of families 6. Whole number of souls 26. Baptisms — infant
1; adult 1 ; total 2. Confirmed 1. Communicants — added by removal 1;
admission 1; whole number added 2; lost by removal 7; present number
10. Public services — on Sundays 50; other days 10 Holy Communion —
number times administered 15. Sunday-school teachers 3; scholars 30.
offerings:
Parochial— Salary of Clergy $135.16. Current Expenses $54.50. Other
Parish Expenses $20 25. Total $209.91.
Diocesan — Diocesan Missions $22.04. Thompson Orphanage $6.10.
Rectory at Beaver Dam $4.50. Miscellaneous $2.80. Total $35.44.
Aggregate $245.35.
Church sittings 175.
Value of church $2,000; other church property $65; total $2,065; insu-
rance $1,000.
Having had the charge or care of several other Missions, I have, during
the year past, been able to be at Hot Springs only about once a month.
I have officiated at Trinity Church, Asheville, assisting or taking services
for the Rev. McNeely DuBose about twenty-five times. I have officiated
also for him once at Biltmore, and for the Rev. Wm. F. Rice twice at
Beaver Dam, administering the Holy Communion on one occasion, and
on another baptizing two adults. I accompanied Bishop Lyman on his
visitations in Buncombe, Haywood and Jackson Counties, assisting him
at numerous services. About the middle of September I went North
with Messrs. G. V. Gilreath and N. A. Seagle, candidates for Priest's
Orders from this Diocese, who had, since the first of the year, been read-
ing with me in preparation for the General Theological Seminary, and
at the same time acting on Sundays as lay readers at Hendersonville and
Waynesville. Both passed the literary examination before leaving, and
all the entrance examinations at the Seminary without any conditions.
While at the North I preached on the subject of Domestic Missions, and
particularly for the purpose of securing funds for a parsonage at Beaver
102 PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
Dain, in my old Parish, Zion Church, Little Neck, Long Island, where I
also baptized two infants; St. George's Church, Flushing; the Chapel of
St. Paul's School, Garden City; Christ Church, Short Hills, N. J.; St.
Luke's Church, Montclair; St. Stephen's, Milburn, and Christ Church,
Bloomfield. I also addressed the ladies at the Woman's Auxiliary of
the Diocese of Newark. I have also administered the Holy Communion
outside of my cures, once in Gethsemane Church, Bowman's Bluff, and
once privately at Hendersonville, which has since September been in
charge of the Rev. S. B. Rathbun, of Flat Rock.
IREDELL COUNTY, ST. JAMES' CHURCH.
The Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D.D., Minister in Charge.
Though nominally under my charge, I have been able to visit this
church only once during this year. It has enjoyed occasional ministra-
tions of the Rev. W. R. Wetmore, Rev. E. P. Green, and other ministers.
Any baptisms in this Parish will be reported by the minister officiating.
Its number of Sunday-school scholars and communicants may be
reported the same as last year,
Communicants 62; value of church $500; Sunday-school scholars 96.
During the year I have instructed two candidates for the ministry,
Mr. S. S. Bost and Mr. R. B. Owens, both of whom will be ordained, I
hope, to the Diaconate this year. One of these candidates has main-
tained himself without help from the Church during the past year. We
are indebted to the Evangelical Education Society, and a lady in another
Diocese, in the main, for the support of the other.
JACKSON, CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR.
The Rev. Edward Benedict, Rector.
The Rev. W. T. Picard, Assistant Minister.
Number of families 18. Whole number of sonls 88. Baptism — adult
1. Communicants — added by removal 3; removed 7; present number 39.
Marriage 1. Burials 2. Public services — on Sundays 88; other days 40.
Holy Communion — number times administered 8. Sunday-school
teachers 3; scholars 23. Other Parochial Institutions — Ladies' Aid
Society.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Rector's salary #200. Current expenses $67.96. Total
$267.96.
Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund $33. Diocesan Missions
$50. Thompson Orphanage #7. Total $90.
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General— Foreign Missions #14. Jews $1.04. American Church Build-
ing Fund $2. Total $17.04. Aggregate $375.
Church sittings 250.
Value of church $3,000; rectory $450; school-house $500. Total $3,950
Insurance $1,500.
The Rev. Mr. Picard has held a service monthly at Rich Square, at
which there has been a good attendance.
KITTRELL, ST. JAMES' CHURCH.
The Rev. Mynn T. Turner, Rector.
Number of families 23. Whole number of souls 73. Communicants —
withdrawn 3; present number 36. Marriage 1. Burials 6. Public ser-
vices— on Sundays 89; other days 9. Holy Communion — number times
administered 12.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $18.81. Rector's salary $496.48. Current
Expenses $40.87. Total $556.16.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $20.00. Diocesan Missions
$14 05. Education Fund 80 cents. Relief Fund 81 cents. Thompson
Orphanage $3.30. Total $38.96.
General — Clergy Retiring Fund Sr cents.. Aggregate $595.93.
Church sittings 150.
Value of church $1,200; rectory $1,200. Total $2,400. Amount of
indebtedness on church property $200.
Since last report, through the kindness of Northern friends, some at
their winter homes, others staying at Hotel Davis, we have had the roof
of the church painted and a lectern lamp and two side lamps given us.
LAUREL HILL, RICHMOND COUNTY, MISSION.
The Rey. Frankxin L. Bush, Minister in Charge.
Number of families — white 8; colored 2. Whole number of souls —
white 29; colored 4. Baptisms— infant 2. Confirmations — white 3; col-
ored 1. Communicants — white 7; colored 1. Public services— on Sun-
days 24; other days 9. Holy Communion — number times administered,
public 9; private 2.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Rector's salary $76.74.
General — Missions $10.04. Aggregate $86.78.
Services have been held on two occasions in the Methodist Chapel at
Hamlet, and on two Sunday afternoons in Laurinburg.
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I officiated on one Sunday morning and celebrated the Holy Com-
munion in St. Matthew's Church in Hillsboro; in the afternoon said
Evening Prayer and preached in St. Jude's Chapel, and later Evening
Prayer in St. Matthew's Church.
On two festivals and on three Sundays I have celebrated the Holy
Communion in St. Bartholomew's Church in Pittsboro, and on two week
days at the Chatham County Poor-House.
Four times I assisted at services in Wilmington, N. C, once in Boston,
five times in Newark, N. J., and once I preached in Danville, Va.
LEAKSVILLE, CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY.
The; Rev. Norm and B. Harris, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 4. Whole number of souls 16. Baptisms — infant,
white 1; colored 3; adult 1; totals. Communicants — added by admission
1 ; removed 15; died 1; whole number lost 16; present number 16. Burials
2. Public services — on Sundays 36; other days 3. Holy Communion —
number times administered 5. Sunday-school teachers 5: scholars 25.
Other Parochial Institution — Woman's x\uxiliary.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $11.74. Rector's salary $250. Current
expenses $41.82. Other parish expenses $20. Total $323.56.
Diocesan — Episcopal and "Contingent Fund $25. Diocesan Missions
$3. Thompson Orphanage $5. Total $33.
General — Foreign Missions $7.50. Miscellaneous $22.45. Total $29.95.
Aggregate $386.51.
Church sittings 300.
Value of church $1,500; rectory $1,200; other church property $225.
Total $2,925. Insurance $2,000.
LEICESTER, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
The Rev. J. H. PosTEEL, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 12. Whole number of souls 150. Baptism — infant
1. Communicants — removed 5; died 1; whole number lost 6. Burial 1.
Public services — on Sundays semi-monthly. Celebrations of the Holy
Communion, monthly.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Rector's salary $200.
Chapel sittings 180.
Value of chapel $Soo; other church property $85. Total $885.
We have no Sunday-school at this Chapel for the want of teachers. If
I had a rectory here my daughters would help to teach in the Sunday-
school.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 105
I have been holding services at St. Clement's, but in the future shall
spend tny time in my own work. I need a horse to do the work more
efficiently. When I walk to Chapel I am too tired to visit on foot the
congregation.
LENOIR AND VICINITY, ST. JAMES' CHURCH.
The Rev. Jarvis Buxton, D.D , Rector.
Number of families 25. Whole number of souls 75. Baptisms — infant
2; adult 1 ; total 3. Confirmation 1. Communicants — added by admis-
sion 1; present number 54. Burial 1. Public services — on Sundays bi-
monthly services at Lenoir and at the Chapels; other days Wednesdays
and Fridays and festivals. Holy Communion — monthly and occasional.
Sunday-school teachers 4; scholars 25. Parish school teacher — white
1; scholars — colored 38. Other Parochial Institutions — The Woman's
Guild.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $34.12. Other offerings $47-76. Total
$81.88.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $33. Diocesan Missions
$26. Education Fund $3.22. Thompson Orphanage $4.40. Total $66.62.
General — Domestic Missions $3.01. Foreign Missions $3.75. Sewanee
$2.50. Total $9.26. Aggregate $157.76.
Church sittings 200. Two Chapels 250.
Value of Church $1,200; two chapels $1,050; rectory $1,000. Total
$3,250.
The Chapel of Rest, in the Valley of the Yadkin, eight miles distant
from Lenoir, is a part of the Parish of St. James, and is visited monthly.
Also the Chapel of Peace belongs to the Parish, one and a-half miles
from Lenoir. Five communicants live at Riverside, fifteen miles from
Lenoir. The communicants are all counted together in the report.
The Woman's Guild has been very efficient in restoring the Parish
Church and churchyard to a condition of neatness. A neat building
has been put up, since the last report, for the colored parish school.
LEXINGTON, CHURCH OF THE REDEMPTON.
The Rev. Charles Ferris, Minister in Charge.
Whole number of souls 14. Baptism — infant 1. Communicants — added
by removal 1; present number 14. Marriage 1. Burial 1. Public ser-
vices— on Sundays 10; other days 2. Holy Communion— number times
administered 3.
offerings:
Parochial — Communion alms $6.71. Rector's salary $30. Total $36.71.
Io6 PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
Church sittings 200.
Value of church $800.
There is now no proper parish organization, no Sunday-school; but
steps are being taken to organize a school.
The above figures are by Charles A. Hunt.
Service has been held in the church once a month, two services on
the fourth Sundav in each month.
LINCOLN COUNTY, CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR.
The Rev. W. R. Wetmore, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 5. Baptism — infant 1. Confirmed 4. Communi-
cants— added by admission 4; lost by removal 2; present number 12.
Public services — on Sundays 9; other days 5. Holy Communion— num-
ber times administered 4. Sunday-school scholars 50.
OFFERINGS.
Diocesan — Diocesan Missions $1.25.
Chapel sittings 200.
Value of Chapel $500.
There have been three celebrations of the Holy Communion at Beattie's
Ford, where there are three communicants. The contributions have
been for minister's salary, $30. Contingent Fund $5.50, and Diocesan
Missions $3.25. Total I38. 75.
LINCOLN COUNTY, ST. PAUL'S CHAPEL.
The Rev. W. R. Wetmore, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 6; whole number of souls 28. Communicants 10.
Public services — on Sundays 12; other days 6. Holy Communion —
number times administered 3. Sunday-school teachers 6; scholars 53.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Rector's salary $7.
Chapel sittings 125.
Value of Chapel $175.
LINCOLN COUNTY, ST. STEPHEN'S CHAPEL.
The Rev. W. R. Wetmore, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 6. Baptisms — infants 3. Confirmations 2. Com-
municants— added by admission 1 ; present number 12. Burials 3. Public
services — on Sundays 10. Holy Communion — number times adminis-
tered 3.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 89 2. 107
Chapel sittings 80.
Value of chapel $150.
This Mission has suffered by removals from it.
LINCOLN AND GASTON COUNTIES, RUSH MOUNTAIN MISSION.
The Rev. W R. Wetmore, Mi?iister in Charge.
Number of families 8. Public services— on Sundays 12; other days 4.
Holy Communion— number times administered 5.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Rector's salary $6.
Diocesan — Diocesan Missions $5.02. Aggregate $11.02.
LINCOLNTON, ST. CYPRIAN'S CHAPEL (Colored).
The Rev. W. R. Wetmore, Minister in Charge.
The Rev. P. P. Aeston, Assistant Minister.
Number of families 7. Whole number of souls 30. Baptism — infant 1.
Communicants — lost by death 1; present number 14. Burials 2. Public
services — on Sundays 4. Holy Communion — number times adminis-
tered— public 4; private 2. Sunday-school teachers 5; scholars 42.
OFFERINGS.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $4.
Chapel sittings 80.
Value of chapel $200.
Rev. P. P. Alston gives this Mission one Sunday in each month. His
official acts are not included in the above.
LINCOLNTON, ST. LUKE'S CHURCH.
The Rev. W. R. Wetmore, Rector.
Number of families 27. Whole number of souls 115. Baptisms —
infant 3. Confirmations 3. Communicants — added by removal 1; by
admission 3; whole number added 4; died 1; present number 70. Burials
5. Public services — on Sundays 62; other days 59. Holy Communion —
number times administered, public 24; private 1. Sunday-school teachers
4; scholars 20.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Salary of Rector $431.05. Current expenses $68.29.
Total $499-34-
108 PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $40. Diocesan Missions
$14.03. Thompson Orphanage $12.22. Total $66.25.
General — Domestic Missions $8.89. Foreign Missions $8.89. Jewish
Missions $1.85. Total $19.63. Aggregate $585 22.
Church sittings 250.
Value of church $3,600
The Rev. W. S. Bynum has rendered me valuable assistance in my
Parish as well as my Missions.
LOUISBURG, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
Number of families 23. Whole number of souls — white 80; colored 1.
Baptisms — infant 3. Communicants — added by removal 3; removed 1;
present number, white 6i, colored 1. Marriage 1. Sunday-school
teachers 6; scholars 29.
OFFERINGS.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $16. Diocesan Missions
$15. Total $31.
Church sittings 200.
Value of church $1,500.
This church has been without the services of a clergyman for nearl}'
a year past, except for two or three months while the Rev. Edwin H.
Green was in charge. Our Rectory Fund of $650 is in the hands of the
treasurer, and will be applied to the purpose for which it was subscribed
when it is large enough to justify the Building Committee in beginning
operations. A handsome memorial window has been put in the church
in memory of Gen. P. B. Hawkins and his son. It is ornate, and adds
much to the appearance of the church.
LITTLETON, CHAPEL OF THE CROSS.
The Rev. W. Lawton Meluchampe, Minister in Charge.
Number of families— white 8; colored 1. Whole number of souls —
white 50; colored 5. Baptisms — infant 1; adult 5; total 6. Confirmations
7. Communicants — added by admission, white 2, colored 1; whole num-
ber added 3; removed 9; died 2; whole number lost 11; present number,
white 22, colored 2. Public services — on Sundays 23; other days 12.
Holy Communion — number times administered, public 8; private 1.
Sunday-school teachers 5; scholars 30. Parish school teacher 1;
scholars 15.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 109
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $5.97. Rector's salary $50.20. Debt on
building paid $33. Improvements $50. Total $139.17.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $5. Diocesan Missions
52.24. Convocation I5.72. Total $12.96.
General — Indian Missions $6.20. Aggregate 5158.33.
Chapel sittings 200.
Value of chapel $800; other chapel property, $200. Total $1,000.
MADISON, ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
The Rev. Fenner S. Stickney, Minister in Charge.
Baptisms — infant 1; adult 1; total 2. Confirmations 9. Communi-
cants— added by admission 9; present number 13. Public services— on
the fourth Sunday in each month, morning and evening; other days,
Monday after the fourth Sunday always at Stoneville. Holy Commu-
nion, quarterly. Sunday-school teachers 4; scholars 35.
Church sittings 250.
Value of Church $1,500.
At these Mission places early Communion is as yet impracticable, and
also Communion at each noon-day service; for the large congregations
are not communicants, and tire with the length of the services, for they
come for the sermon only. This I try to use to the greatest advantage
till they can be better instructed in Church teachings.
MARION, ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
The Rev. C. T. Bland, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 5. Whole number of souls 15. Baptisms— infant
2. Communicants— added by removal 1; present number 6. Burials 2.
Public services — on Sundays 30; other days 6. Holy Communion —
number times administered 10. Sunday-school teachers 1; scholars 12.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Total $33.49.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund £5.50. Eiocesan Missions
$1. Total $6.50.
General — Domestic Missions $1. Jewish Missions $5.36. Clergy
Retiring Fund $1.50. Total $7.86. Aggregate $47.85.
Church sittings 100.
Value of church $1,000.
I must admit that the report is somewhat cefective; some things not
IIO PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
reported on account of confused state of my books just after moving to
my present locality. All stated is correct, unless it be Diocesan Mis-
sions. I have held three public services at Morganton, administered
the Holv Communion once, buried two.
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, ST. MARK'S CHAPEL.
The Rev. C. N. F. Jeffery, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 15. Whole number of souls 95. Baptisms —
infant 7. Confirmations 10. Communicants — added by removal 2; by
admission 10; whole number added 12; present number 59. Public
services — on Sundays 24; other days 12. Holy Communion — number
times administered 12. Sunday-school teachers 6; scholars 40. Other
Parochial Institution — Woman's Guild.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Salary of Rector $150. Current expenses #18.18. Total
$168.18.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund #5.50. Diocesan Missions
$22.70. Total $28.20.
Geiieral — Sewanee $1.70. Aggregate $198.08.
One church. Value of church $2,500.
Amount of indebtedness on church property $300.
Partial failure of crops and the low price of cotton have sadly crippled
the people financially, but a hopeful spirit prevails and the Mission con-
tinues to grow in spite of many discouragements. The Rev. Dr. Ches-
hire, to whose efficient labor in this field the success of the Mission is
largely due, continues to hold services monthly, much to the gratification
of the people and the strengthening of the work. We are also visited
occasionally by our former beloved pastor, the Rev. E. A. Osborne,
whose presence ever rejoices the hearts of our people, by every one of
whom he is held in most affectionate regard. The Mission is greatly in
need of a school; large numbers of children in the district are growing
up insufficiently instructed in the principles of the Church and the sub-
jects of an ordinary English education. A Church school here would
be supported by the people to the full extent of their ability, would be
largely attended, and would doubtless prove an untold blessing.
MICADALE, ST. MARY'S CHAPEL.
The Rev. D. Hilehouse Buee, Priest in Charge.
Wm. Stanley Barrows, Priest Officiating.
Number of families 10. Whole number of souls 60. Confirmation 1.
Communicants— added by admission 1; present number 19. Burial 1.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1892. in
Public services-on Sundays 16; other days i. Holy Communion-
number times administered-public 2; private 1. Sunday-school teach-
ers 4; scholars 50; Parish school teacher 1; scholars 30.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial-Qommumon alms $3.10. For Building Fund per Bishop
Lyman #50. From guests at Sulphur Springs $55.60. Total $108.70.
Church sittings 200.
Value of church $r,ooo; other church property $i,oco; total «2ooo
Insurance $200.
This Chapel was consecrated by Bishop Lyman on the 20th of last
August. It is sealed throughout in oak. The furniture and trimmings
are of cherry. A Parish school-room to match opens into it by sliding
doors. Its erection is due to the indefatigable efforts of Dr Buel and
its completion to generous offerings received through Bishop Lvman in
response to his appeal two years ago. Among the gifts to St. 'Mary's
should be specially mentioned the land from Mr. Eldridge Medford- the
lumber from Bishop Lyman; $100 from St. Mary's School, Raleigh' the
windows, font and altar cloth from Rev. Dr. Chas. H. Hall, of Brooklyn-
the altar from the Rev. Chas. A. Jessup, of Garden City; valuable draw-
ings for the same from Wills Bros., Architects of Asheville- curtains
from Mrs. Chas. Goodyear; furniture coverings from the Woman's Aux-
iliary of Waynesville; altar cross from Rev. John C. Lord, of New Jersey
alms basins from the Boys' Missionary Guild of Waynesville; altar linen
from Mrs. Chas. Hewlett and The Faithful Endeavor Society of Ashe-
ville; and Bible and Prayer Books from the New York Bible and Prayer
Book Society. Out of the fund raised by the guests at the Sulphur
Springs Hotel, $37.34 was used for completing the interior furnishings of
the Chapel, and the remainder, $18.26, is still in hand.
MIDDLEBURG, CHAPEL OF THE HEAVENLY REST.
The Rev. Wiixiam S. Pettigrew, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 6. Whole number of souls 30. Communicants 15
Burials 3. Public services-on Sundays 20. Holy Communion-num-
ber times administered 4.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial-Hector's salary $48.45. Current Expenses $3.25. Total
ZW^-Episcopal and Contingent Fund $5. Diocesan Missions
#7-75- Thompson Orphanage $2.23. Total $14.98
General -Foreign Missions $7.64. Aggregate $74.32.
Chapel sittings 100.
Value of chapel $400.
112 PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
MONROE, ST. PAUL'S MISSION.
The Rev. Chas. N. F. Jeffery, B. D., Minister in Charge.
Number of families n. Whole number of souls 57. Baptisms —
infant 5; adult 3; total 8. Confirmations 8. Communicants— added by
admission 8; removed 2; suspended 1; whole number lost 3; present
number 33. Public services — on Sundays 46; other days 10. Holy
Communion — number times administered 17. Sunday-school teachers
7; scholars 40. Other Parochial institutions — Thompson Orphanage
Guild and Woman's Auxiliary.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Salary of Rector $212.50. Current expenses $33.48. Total
$245.98.
Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund $16.50. Diocesan Mis-
sions $7 85. Relief Fund $1.43. Thompson Orphanage $15. Total $40.78.
General — Domestic Missions $9.78. Sewanee$i.32. American Church
Building Fund $1.03. Total $12.13. Aggregate $298.89.
Chapel sittings 150.
Value of chapel $1,500.
I entered on the charge of this Mission May 1st, 1S91. No sums
appear under the head of Communion Alms, owing to the offerings at
Holy Communion being always devoted to specific purposes. Salary of
clergyman above does not include the salary of my predecessor for the
month of April. About $900 has lately been subscribed towards a pro-
posed parsonage, and the contract for the erection of the same will be
let in a few days. The prospects for the Church in this town are very
encouraging. I spent two weeks in June and the whole of September
in the Watauga Missions, holding services at Blowing Rock, Linville,
and Boone. Over $700 has been collected for a church at Blowing Rock,
and the work of building will be proceeded with during the coming
summer under the direction of Dr. Buxton, and a building committee
appointed by the summer congregation at that place. I also spent one
Sunday in October at Hickory, holding service twice in the Church of
the Ascension. I also preached once at "Swamp Level," in Mecklen-
burg County. At the Bishop's request, I assumed charge last month of
the Missions in Richmond County, and propose to hold service monthly
at Rockingham, Laurel Hill and Laurinburg. The Rev. Mr. Quinn, of
Wadesboro, has kindly offered to assist me in this work, and I am not
without hope that the coming year will witness some growth for the
Church at one point at least.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 113
MORGANTON, GRACE CHURCH.
The Rev. Charees L. Hoffman, Late Rector.
Number of families 38. Whole number of souls 180. Baptisms — infant
4. Communicants — died 2; present number 67. Marriage 1. Burials
2. Public services — on Sundays 46; other days 10. Holy Communion —
number times administered, public 10; private 1. Sunday-school teachers
7; scholars 60. Other Parochial Institutions — Men's Guild, Ladies'
Guild, and Circle of the King's Daughters.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $15.03. Rector's salary $489.75 Grace
Church Building Fund $34.01. Other Parish expenses $99.08 Total
$637.87.
Diocesan — Diocesan Missions 50 cents. Thompson Orphanage $17.34.
Total $17.84.
General— Sewanee $1.31. Aggregate $657.02.
Church sittings 150.
Value of church $1,000; rectory $800. Total $1,800.
The above report of services covers only the time from May 1st, 1891,
to December 1st, 1891. Both the services at State Hospital and Perkins'
School-House were held regularly once a month. Since the resignation
of the late Rector, Lay Reading has been regularly maintained.
MORGANTON, ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH (Coeored).
The Rev. F. W. Dunn, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 5. Whole number of souls 19. Baptisms 6. Con-
firmations 11. Communicants — added by removal 3; whole number
added 14; lost by removal 2; present number 12. Public services — on
Sundays once a month. Sunday-school teachers 4; scholars 30. Parish
school teacher 1; scholars 20.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Miscellaneous $8.70.
Chapel sittings 150. Insurance $800.
I took charge of this work in connection with Trinity Chapel, Ashe-
ville, on the first day of February last. The present indications show a
promising future.
NOISE, MOORE COUNTY, ST. PHILIP'S CHAPEL (Colored).
The Rev. Wieeiam Waeker, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 20. Whole number of souls 158. Baptisms — in-
fants 25. Communicants — lost by removal 5; died 1; whole number lost
6; present number 12. Burial 1. Public services — on Sundays 49; other
8
114 PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
days 30. Morning Prayer is said daily while school is in session. Holy
Communion — number times administered, public 6; private 1. Sunday-
school teachers 5; scholars 72. Parish school teachers 3; scholars 63.
OFFERINGS.
ParocKial — Communion alms $6.47.
Value of Chapel and Rectory $500.
Mr. S. A. B. Trott has been in charge of this Mission during the past
year as Lay Reader and Catechist, and has taught a day school with
great success. He has been very faithful and judicious under very trying
circumstances, and has nobly maintained his ground and witnessed for
the truth against bitter hostility. The Mission has steadily increased
in numbers, and the day school has been a power in the community for
good. I regret to say that no confirmation has been held in this mission
yet. The services that I have held are included with the lay services.
NONAH, ST. JOHN'S MISSION.
The Rev. J. A. Deae, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 6. Whole number of souls 30. Baptism— infant
1. Communicants — lost by removal 3; present number 11. Public ser-
vices— on Sundays 20; other days 1. Holy Communion — number times
administered 6. Sunday-school teachers 4; scholars 28.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Parish missions $7.26. Rector's salary $1. Miscellaneous
$1. Total $9. 26.
Diocesan —Diocesan Missions $8.40. Church Building Fund 55 cents.
Education Fund 93 cents. Total $9.88.
General— Domestic Missions $3.19. American Church Building Fund
$1.45. Total |4-64. Aggregate $23.78.
Church sittings 200.
Value of church $2,000.
This Mission has for the past two years lost heavily by removals.
OLD FORT MISSION STATION.
The Rev. C. T. Bland, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 3. Whole number of souls 12. Baptism — adult
I. Communicants— added by admission 2; present number 6. Marriage
1. Public services — on Sundays 15. Holy Communion— number times
administered, public 6; private 5. Sunday-school teacher 1; scholars 4.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 115
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms #6.70. Miscellaneous $35.78, Total
$42.48.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $2.20. Aggregate 544. 68.
Out of offerings, donations have been made to Thompson Orphanage,
Missions, &c.
ORANGE COUNTY, ST. MARY'S MISSION.
The Rev. Joseph W. Murphy, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 10. Whole number of souls 66. Baptisms — in-
fant 5. Confirmation 1. Communicants — added by admission 1; present
number 19. Public services— on Sundays five by Rector, three by visit-
ing clergy; other days once by Rector, his long illness badly interfering
with his work. Holy Communion — number times administered 1.
offerings:
Parochial — Rector's salary $9.20.
Diocesan — Diocesan Missions $1.67. Aggregate $10.87.
Chapel sittings 150.
Yalue of Chapel $1,000.
This congregation needs much better attention than any Rector at
Hillsboro can give it. Three of the communicants are at Flat River,
twelve miles away. Two others are seven miles away. This distance is
from the Chapel. Add six, and you have the distance from Hillsboro.
Twelve communicants have been admitted to their first communion
since October, 1888. Twelve children have been baptized in the same
time. The last payment on amount expended on new roof was made in
1S90, the whole amount being $66.32. There is now on hand, for further
repairs greatly needed, £3.69. The people are very poor, and therefore
can do little for support of the Church. They have had services on an
average not once a month for sixty-eight years. Is it remarkable that
the congregation has not grown, and that the people have not been well
instructed in the ways of the Church ? I leave them with gfreat regrret.
ONFORD, ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH.
The Rev. W. Woodson Walker, Rector.
Number of families 63. Whole number of souls 250. Baptisms —
infant 14. Confirmations 16. Communicants — added by removal 7; by
admission 6; whole number added 13; lost by removal 27; died 3; whole
number lost 30; present number 126. Burials 5. Public services — on
Sundays 114; other days 93. Holy Communion — number times admin-
istered, public 17; private 7. Sunday-school teachers 7; scholars 60.
Other Parochial Institution— Parish Guild.
Il6 PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Communion alms $41. Parish Missions $27. Rector's
salary $8oo. Current expenses $112.35. Other Parish expenses $80.
Total $1,060.35.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $90. Diocesan Missions
$75.70. Thompson Orphanage $38.32. Also two boxes valued at $45,
and two boxes to missionaries valued at $120. Total $369.02.
General — Domestic Missions $5. 16. Foreign Missions $35.55. Clergy
Retiring Fund $12. General Clergy Relief $14.16. American Church
Building Fund $6. Total $72.87. Aggregate $1,502.24.
The Parish is keeping up remarkably well, considering that we have
lost during the past year thirty communicants by removals and death.
A collection in cash and pledges amounting to $1,613.41 was taken up
Easter Sunday for the erection of a new church. We will begin work
this summer.
PITTSEORO, ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S CHURCH.
Number of families 25. Whole number of souls ioo. Baptisms — in-
fant 3. Confirmations 4. Communicants— added by admission 3; lost
by removal 1; died 1; whole number lost 2; present number 60. Marriages
2. Burials 4. Public services — on Sundays 16; other days 15. Holy
Communion — number times admininistered, public 17; private 1. Sun-
day-school teachers 4; scholars 20.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Current expenses $19.64. Insurance on church and rectory
$23. Total $42.64.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $55. Diocesan Missions
$50. Thompson Orphanage $13.95. Total $118.95.
Ge?ieral — Missions $14.47. ^-ggre&ate $176.06,
Value of church $2,000; rectory $1,200. Total $3,200.
Amount of insurance on church property $2,000.
The Parish has been without a Rector since February 1, 1890. In
addition to the services as reported above, the services have been kept
up every Sunday by a lay reader. The vestry have called the Rev. C.
T. Bland to be their Rector, and he has accepted the call and will enter
on his duties at Easter.
PITTSBORO, ST. JAMES' CHAPEL (Colored).
The Rev. Frankein L. Bush, A/inisler in Charge.
Number of families 33. Whole number of souls 145. Baptisms —
infant 6. Confirmations 7. Communicants— added by removal 2; by
admission 8; whole number added 10; removed 1; died 2; suspended 1;
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. XI J
whole number lost 4; present number 42. Marriages 4. Burials 3.
Public services — on Sundays 56; other days, daily when practicable.
Holy Communion — number times celebrated, public 42; private 2. Sun-
day-school teachers, white 3, colored 1; scholars 39. Parish school
teachers 1; scholars, about 40. Other Parochial institutions — Guild,
Brotherhood, Sewing School.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $62.06. Salary of Rector $8. 11. Current
expenses 510. 76. Chimney $5.25. Cemetery $7.76. Total $93.94.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $5. 72. Diocesan Missions
$3.74. Church Building Fund 90c. Education Fund $1. 18. Relief Fund
80c. Colored work $20. Total $32.34.
General — Missions $21.34. New York Bible and Common Prayer Book
Society $6.10. American Church Building Fund $4.06. St. Giles' Hos-
pital, Brooklyn, L. L, $4.87. Chapel at Hoffman Hall, Tenn., $2.31.
Total $3S.6S. Aggregate $164.96.
Chapel sittings 100.
Value of chapel $900; cemetery $30; other chapel property (lot and
school house) $350. Total $ 1,280.
Amount of insurance on chapel property $600.
A lot containining about two acres of land has been purchased for a
cemetery, and deeded to the Trustees of the Diocese. A chimney has
been built for the chapel. I have held service once in a private house
at Laurel Hill. A sick man was confirmed at his own house by the
Bishop on Ash Wednesday, and the next day he was admitted to the
Holy Communion by Archdeacon Walker. I have held service also at
Aberdeen, in Moore County; once in a private house and twice in the
Presbyterian Chapel. Twice I assisted at Evening Prayer in Trinity
Chapel, Asheville. The Archdeacon has given me much aid.
RALEIGH, CHRIST CHURCH AND CHAPEL.
The Rev. M. M. Marshall, D. D., Rector.
Number of families, about 140. Whole number of souls, about 640.
Baptisms — infant 12; adult 1; total 13. Confirmations 14. Communi-
cants—added by removal 9; by admission 14; whole number added 23;
died 5; present number 248. Marriages 7. Burials 17. Public services —
on Sundays 142; other days 164. Holy Communion — number times
administered, public 53; private 3. Sunday-school teachers 14; scholars
12S. Other Parochial Institutions— Relief Society, "St. Agnes' Guild for
Thompson Orphanage, Altar Guild, Woman's Auxiliary to Board of
Missions, and St. Thomas' Guild.
Il8 PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
offerings:
Parochial — Communion alms $233.21. St. John's Hospital $49. Sal-
axy of Rector $2,000. Current expenses $750. Other Parish expenses
$12.35. " Relief Society " for the poor $212. "St. Thomas' Guild" for
rectory repairs and improvements $614.49. Total $3,871.05.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $275. Diocesan Missions
$215.18. Church Building Fund $14.81. Education Fund $8.56. Relief
Fund $14.09. Thompson Orphanage $40.21. " St. Agnes' Guild " for
the Thompson Orphanage $225, besides two valuable boxes. Miscella-
neous $6.70. Total $799.55.
Ge?ieral — Domestic Missions $46.57. Sewanee $20.50. Clergy Retiring
Fund $73.09. American Church Building Fund $23.72. Woman's Auxili-
ary to Board of Missions $51.50. Total $215.38. Aggregate $4,885.98.
Church sittings 600. Chapel sittings 175.
Value of church $30,000; chapel $2,500; rector)- $10,000; other church
property (one lot for Mission Chapel) $200. Total $42,700.
Amount of indebtedness on church property $3,000; insurance $22,000.
Of the above reported contributions for Diocesan Missions $28.61 was
collected at the Bishop's visitation, and $30 at the joint service in Christ
Church at the Bishop's Jubilee. As required by Canon (Chapter III,
Canon VI, Section 3,) it is my duty to report the marriage of a member
of this Parish in the Church of " The Good Shepherd," Raleigh, and
the burial of an adult at Hillsboro, the Rector being sick. I also assisted
at the burial of a member of this Parish in Calvary Church, Tarboro.
Monthly Sunday afternoon services have been regularly kept up at the
Penitentiary and the Asylum for the Insane. Since the last Convention
Christ Church has been the grateful recipient of three valuable and
churchly memorial gifts — a costly brass lectern, a handsome brass altar
desk, and a pair of solid silver alms basins; the first in memory of Mrs.
Placide Engelhard Boylan, and the last two in memory of Col. Wm. E.
Anderson, for many years the Senoir Warden of the Parish.
RALEIGH, THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
The Rev. I. McK. Pittenger, Rector.
Baptisms — infants 8. Communicants — added by removal 7; by admis-
sion 11; whole number added 18; lost by removal 4; present number 205.
Marriages 4. Burials 7. Sunday-school teachers 14; scholars 126. Other
Parochial Institutions — St. Mary's Guild, Missionary Society, Brother-
hood of the Good Shepherd, Hospital Chapter of the King's Daughters,
Altar Chapter of the King's Daughters.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Communion Alms $34.98. Rector's Salary $1,275. Cur-
1892. ii9
rent Expenses #394.98. Other Parish Expenses $ 542. 74. St. John's
Hospital #177.80. Repairs and Improvements #847.21. Miscellaneous
#260. Total #3,532.71.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund #137.50. Diocesan Mis-
sions #122. Thompson Orphanage #75. Miscellaneous #35. Total
I369-50.
General — Domestic Missions #25. Foreign Missions #25. Jewish Mis-
sions #7.59. Miscellaneous #7.50. Total #65.09. Aggregate #3,967.30.
Church sittings 400.
Value of church #6,000; rectory #5,500; other church property #4,500.
Total #16,000. Amount of indebtedness upon church property #3,200;
insurance #3,750.
The present Rectorship began on the 14th day of September last. The
above report, therefore, covers only six months, in many respects, and
is necessarily incomplete.
The Rector has officiated at the Hospital for the Insane; and as Chap-
lain of St. John's Hospital, has held service there frequently, especially
during Lent, and is glad to report that institution in a flourishing con-
dition.
RALEIGH, ST. AUGUSTINE'S CHURCH (Colored).
The Rev. A. B. Hunter, Rector.
The Rev. R. B. Sutton, D.D., )
The Rev. H. B. Deeany, j
- Assistants.
Number of families 25. Whole number of souls 169. Baptisms — in-
fants 4; adults 2; total 6. Confirmations 8. Communicants — added by
admission 8; lost by removal 1; died 1; suspended 1; whole number
lost 3; present number 72. Marriage 1. Burials 3. Public services —
on Sundays 128; other days 422. Holy Communion — number times
administered — public 15; private 3. Sunday-school teachers, white 3;
colored 5; scholars 194.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion Alms #16.72. Rector's Salary #40.33. Cur-
rent Expenses #41.25. Total #98.30.
Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund #16. Diocesan Missions
#15.25. Total #31.25.
General — Domestic and Foreign Missions #49.56. Jewish Missions
13-34- Good Samaritan Hospital #3. Clergy Retiring Fund #12. Total
#67.90. Aggregate #197.45.
Church sittings 200.
Value of church #2,000.
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In June the Rev. Dr. Sutton, who has had the care of this congrega-
tion for several years, resigned it to the care of the Rev. A. B. Hunter,
continuing, however, to render service both to the Church and at the
Sunday and week-day services in the Chapel of St. Augustine's School.
RALEIGH, ST. MARY'S SCHOOL.
The Rev. Bennett Smedes, D.D., Rector.
Baptism— adult i. Confirmations 13.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Miscellaneous $129.
Diocesa7i — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $55. Diocesan Missions
$40 Thompson Orphanage $17. 50. Miscellaneous $45. Total $157.50.
General — Foreign Missions $40. Miscellaneous £5. Totalis. Aggre-
gate $331-50.
It is with great thankfulness to Almighty God I am able to state that
with the present session terminates fifty years in the life of St. Mary's
School. The work was begun by my father, the Rev. Aldert Smedes,
D. D., and was carried on most successfully for thirty-five years. Its
pupils, since his death, have been, for the most part, the children and
grandchildren of those who were taught by him.
REIDSVILLE, ST. THOMAS' CHURCH.
1 The Rev. Normand B. Harris, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 12. Whole number of souls 57. Baptisms— infant
2. Communicants — added by removal 3; lost by removal 1; present
number 29. Public services— on Sundays 44; other days 5. Holy Com-
munion— number times administered 9. Sunday-school teachers 8;
scholars 25. Other Parochial institutions — two.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Alms $31.60. Salary of'Rector $158.75. Current expenses
$30.07. Total $220.42.
Church sittings 300.
Value of church $1,500; other church property $275. Total $1,775.
Amount of indebtedness on church property $700.
RIDGEWAY, CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
The Rev. William S. Pettigrew, Rector.
Number of families 20. Whole number of souls 60. Confirmations 2.
Communicants 23. Marriage I. Burials 6. Public services— on Sun-
days 36; other days 15. Holy Communion — number times administered
6. Sunday-school teachers 5; scholars 20.
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OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Salary of Rector $137. Current expenses $12.25. Other
Parish expenses #6.34. Total #155.59.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $21. Diocesan Missions
$6.12. Thompson Orphanage $3.73. Total $30.85. Aggregate si S6. 44.
Church sittings 150.
Value of church $3,000; rectory $3,000. Total $6,000.
Amount of indebtedness on church property $1,000.
In the course of the past year I have preached once at St. David's
Church, Scuppernong, Washington County; once at St. Luke's Church,
Washington County; six times at Grace Church, Plymouth; once at
Grace Church, Mecklenburg County, Va. Also baptized one child, and
conducted the burial service over one child at Grace Church, Plymouth.
RINGWOOD, ST. CLEMENT'S CHURCH.
The Rev. W. Lawton Meeuchampe, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 10. Whole number of souls 45. Baptisms— infant
2. Communicants— added by removal 8; lost by removal 6; died 1 ; whole
number lost 7; present number 21. Burials 4. Public services— on Sun-
days, about 25; other days, abont 6. Holy Communion — number times
administered 8. Sunday-school teachers 6; scholars 35.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Salary of Rector $150. Current expenses $21.50. ■ Total
$171.50.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contiugent Fund $10. Diocesan Missions
$3.50. Total $13.50.
General— Domestic Missioos $8.83. Aggregate $193.83.
Church sittings 150.
Value of church $1,200.
This report is necessarily incomplete, owing to the sudden death of
Dr. Smith, the former rector, and the consequent impossibility of gain-
ing all the information desired during the month or less that I have had
charge.
ROCKY MOUNT, CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
Number of families, white 25; colored 2; whole number of souls,
white 98; colored 5. Communicants— lost by death, white 1; colored 1;
present number, white 58; colored 2. Burials, colored 1. Public ser-
vices— on Sundays 51; other days 1, Sunday-school teachers 4; scholars
80. Other Parochial Institution— Church Aid Societv.
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OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Current Expenses $266.41.
DiDcesa?i — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $49.50. Total $315.91.
Value of church $3,500; value of chapel $200. Total $3,700. Insurance
$1,000.
Since the resignation of Rev. Elliot White, Easter, 1S91, the Parish
has been without a Rector. Divine services are conducted every Sun-
day morning by lay readers, and an encouraging attendance manifests
the steadfastness of the members. No efforts have been spared by the
Vestry to secure a minister.
The Sunday-schools at the Church and at the Chapel at Rocky
Mount Cotton Mills operate successfully. The Church Aid Society is
working zealously to procure funds to build a Rectory.
REPORT OF CHURCHES OF UPPER PART OF ROWAN COUNTY.
The Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D.D., Priest in Charge.
S. S. Bost, ~) r r> j
r. b. o^i^)LayReaders-
Christ Church — Value of Church property $900. Estimated number
of Communicants 60. Estimated number of Sunday-school scholars 100.
Baptisms 4. Estimated contributions $150.
St. Andrew's Church — Value of Church property $700. Estimated
number of Communicants 35. Baptisms 2.
St. Jude's Chapel — Value of Church property $250. Estimated num-
ber of Communicants 10.
St. Matthew's Chapel — Value of Church property $200. Estimated
number of Communicants 8. Baptisms 6. Confirmations 7.
Valuable services have been rendered in this field by the two lay
readers whose names have been put at the head of this report. A con-
siderable amount of money has been subscribed lately to erect a chapel
at Woodleaf, to be known as St. George's Chapel, and to be a memorial
to the late Dr. Wetmore. It is hoped that arrangements will soon be
made to have a minister reside at the Rectory belonging to St. Andrew's
and Christ Churches.
CHURCH CONFERENCE OF ROWAN AND ADJOINING
COUNTIES.
This Conference is composed of the ministers, lay-readers and lay-
delegates of the churches of Rowan and Cabarrus Counties, and of St.
James' Church, Iredell County. It meets quarterly and discusses all
questions pertaining to the growth of the Church and deepening of
spiritual life. The meetings are held first at one church and then at
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another, and are usually attended by large congregations. The nine-
teenth quarterly meeting was held on Easter Monday in St. Luke's
Church. At this meeting each delegate in turn gave his reasou for being
a Churchman. Questions were asked and answered on the Epistle to
Titus, which had been assigned for study three months before. The
question " How to promote the spread and welfare of the Brotherhood
of St. Andrew?" was also discussed. These meetings have been pro-
ductive of great good. F. J. MURDOCH, President.
ROWAN COUNTY, ST. MARY'S PARISH.
The Rev. F. J. Murdoch, S. T. D., Rector.
The Rev. B. S. McKenzie, Assistant.
Baptisms— infant 8; adult, white 5, colored 1; total 14. Communicants
24. Public services— on Sundays 57; other days 7. Holy Communion-
number times administered 5. Sunday-school teachers 3; scholars 10.
OFFERINGS.
Paroch z#/— Salary of Rector $83.
Dioeesan— Thompson Orphanage #23. Miscellaneous $3. Total $26.
Aggregate $109.
Value of church $1,000; other church property £500. Total £1,500.
Rev. Mr. McKenzie has also held services during the year five times
in Yadkin County, twice in Stanly County, at Albemarle, and baptized
one child at Huntsville, Yadkin County. He has also kept up constant
services at the Cowan School House, a point about midway between St.
Mary's Church and St. Jude's Chapel.
RUTHERFORDTON, ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
The Rev. G. W. Pheeps, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 6. Whole number of souls 30. Baptisms— infant
2. Confirmations 4. Communicants— lost by removal 5; present number
10. Public services— on Sundays 4 each 'month. Holy Communion,
monthly.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— $29. 25.
Church sittings 100.
Yalue of church $600.
I took charge of this Parish on the 12th of October last. Since that
time I have preached there regularly twice a mouth. All the income
derived from the work itself has been from the offertory, which to March
31st amounts to $29.25. I found this work in a deplorably run-down
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condition. I have been striving to arouse a spirit of zeal; but it will
take some time, I fear, ere any real awakening can be produced. The
few members we have are willing to do what they can, but their ability
is not equal to their willingness.
SALISBURY, ST. LUKE'S CHURCH.
Rev. F. J. Murdoch, Rector.
St. Luke's Church — Baptisms 5. Confirmations 14. Marriages 2.
Estimated number of Communicants 140. Estimated number of Sunday-
school scholars 70. Total contributions $1,196.72.
St. Peter's Chapel — Estimated number of Sunday-school scholars 30.
Total contributions $75.
St. Paul's Chapel— Confirmations 8. Estimated number of Communi-
cants 23. Estimated number of Sunday-school scholars 50. Total Con-
tributions $120. Total 11,391.72.
Value of Church property — St. Luke's Church and lot $7,000. St.
Luke's Rectory $3,500; debt $500.' St. Luke's fund for organ, &c,
$1,060. St. Peter's Chapel $700; debt $200. St. Paul's Chapel $600.
Total $12,860. Total debt $700.
Besides this property, Mrs. Mary S. Henderson has deeded to Trus-
tees a parcel of land near the Vance Cotton Mills, on which St. John's
Chapel is now bting built. The Trustees are to reserve a lot each for
the chapel, a rectory and a school-house, and hold the funds arising
from the sale of the remainder as an endowment for St. John's Chapel.
The Trustees hope to realize eventually $1,500 or $2,000 for the endow-
ment fund.
ANALYSIS OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
St. Luke's Church —
Alms for Poor -.$ 48 00
Contingent Fund 32 47
Diocesan Missions 18 24
Thompson Orphanage 40 00
Foreign Missions .__ 1277
Parish Expenses 198 40
Rector's salary in full to Sept. 15, 1892 — 294 80
Assistant Minister 52 04
Collected on Rectory and Organ Funds 500 00
$1,196 72
St. Paul's Chapel-
Various Expenses $ 30 CO
Foreign Missions 9000
$ 120 00
St. Paul's Chapel supports a Catechist at Kyoto, Japan.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 1 25
St. Peter's Chapel-
Various Expenses $ 25 00
Organ 50 00
■5 00
SALISBURY, CHURCH SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
A Board of Trustees, appointed by the Convocation of Charlotte, con-
sisting of Rev. R. Wetmore, Rev. F. J. Murdoch, D.D., aud Rev. J. B.
Cheshire, Jr., D.D., has control of the Church School for Boys. During
the past 18 months, about $2,500 has been paid on this property, and
there is a debt on it of $3,000. The property is worth about $6,000. A
school for boys, with an average attendance of nearly 30, has been kept
up there since Sept. 1st, 1891, by Mr. J. M. Hill. It is hoped that next
fall a boarding department can be opened, and that the original idea of
an inexpensive school for boys can be carried out. Liberal subscrip-
tions towards paying for this property have been paid by two persons in
Charlotte, one in Ansonville, one in Winston and one in Morganton.
Nothing else has been paid by any other than residents of Salisbury.
The notices of this school, which have appeared in Church papers, have
elicited quite a number of inquiries from a distance as to whether sala-
ries could be given to relatives who wanted to teach, or whether educa-
tion could be given to others at less than cost. If the number and inter-
est of those who want to help the school was equal to that of those who
want to be helped by it, it would be very prosperous.
F. J. MURDOCH,
Treasurer Church School for Boys.
SALUDA, CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION.
The Rev. Wm. Stanley Barrows, Priest i?i Charge.
Number of families 5. Whole number of souls 20. Baptisms— infant
3. Communicants— added by removal 1; present number 7. Public
services— on Sundays 25; other days 10. Holy Communion— number
times administered 10.
Church sittings 100.
Value of church $1,500.
This beautiful little church, which is virtually a gift from the Diocese
of South Carolina to that of North Carolina, was consecrated by Bishop
Lyman on Tuesday the 1st of last September. The materials were pro-
vided by the summer residents, and the work was mainly done by the
Rev. John D. McCullough and his son. The altar and chancel furniture
was all made by Dean McCullough with his own hands. It is a model
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for its purposes, and all who wish to build a church at once effective and
inexpensive would do well to come and look at this one before beginning.
SANFORD MISSION, MOORE COUNTY.
Number of families 5. Whole nnmber of souls 12. Communicants 10.
Owing to the vacancy of the Parish in Pittsboro, no services have been
held here during the past year, but it is hoped that they may be resumed.
SCOTLAND NECK, TRINITY CHURCH.
The Rev. Wai/ter J. Smith, Rector.
Number of families — white 43; colored 1. Whole number of souls-
white 196; colored 2. Baptisms — infant 2. Communicants — added by
admission 7; died— white 1; colored 1; whole number lost 2; present
number, white 123, colored 2. Marriages 4. Burials 15. Public ser-
vices—on Sundays 36; other days 98. Holy Communion— number times
administered, public 23; private 4. Sunday-school teachers 8; scholars 48.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Communion alms $15. Rector's salary $362. 12. Current
expenses $45.26. Other parish expenses $125.58. Total $547-96-
Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund $55. Diocesan Missions
$6.75. Church Building Fund $1.47. Education Fund $1.36. Relief
Fund $2. 10. Thompson Orphanage $51.17. St. John's Hospital $13.57.
Miscellaneous $8.96. Total $140.38.
General— Domestic Missions $2.87. Foreign Missions $10.29. Colored
Missions $2.66. Deaf Mute Missions $5.10. Sewanee $4.41- Clergy
Retiring Fund $1.33. American Church Building Fund $2.90. Total
$29.56. Aggregate $717.90.
Church sittings 500.
Yalue of (2) churches $6,800; rectory $2,000. Total $8,800. Amount
of indebtedness on church property $900.
I resigned the charge of St. Mary's Mission, Edgecombe County, in
May. In addition to the above, I have held the following services: At
Spring Hill, ten; St. Mary's, two (with Holy Communion); Hobgood,
eight; Palmyra, four. I have also preached once each at the following
places, viz.: Charlotte, Glen Alpine Springs, Warrenton, Littleton, Wil-
son, and Morganton (with Holy Communion). The contributions of the
Parish Branch of the Woman's Auxiliary have amounted to $15. 17, most
of which was given to St. John's Hospital, as above reported.
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SHELBY, ST. THOMAS' CHURCH.
The Rev. G. W. Phelps, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 5. Whole number of souls 15. Communicants 7.
Public services— on Sundays four each month; other days every Wednes-
day and during Lent. Celebrations of the Holy Communion,' monthly.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — 520.82.
Value of church 5700
This is a very nice little town, and is steadily growing in size and
importance, and it is a great pity we should not have our Church well
established here. But our church building at this place leaks badly, and
the whole house sadly needs repairs. But thus far I have found it
impossible to do more than just keep up the services, and hope and
pray for better things further on. All the income I have from this work
itself, as at Rutherford ton, has been from the offertory, and amounts to
S20.S2 for the six months I have had charge of the work.
STATESVILLE, TRINITY CHURCH.
The Rev. Edwin A. Osborne, Rector.
Number of families 15. Whole number of souls 48. Baptisms— infant
1 ; adult 1 ; total 2. Confirmations 3. Communicants— added by admis-
sion 2; removed 2; withdrawn 1; whole number lost 3; present number
31. Public services— on Sundays 26; other days 3. Holy Communion
administered once. Sunday-school teachers 5: scholars 30.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Rector's salary $160. Current Expenses £13. Total $173.
Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund #25.24. Diocesan Missions
$13. iS. Church Building Fund £1.61. Education Fund $2.11. Relief
Fund #3.57. Thompson Orphanage #26.30. Total #72.01.
General — Missions #2.70. Aggregate #247.71.
Church sittings 200.
Value of Church #3,000.
In addition to the above work I have held services upon an average of
twice a week at the Thompson Orphanage, and preached five or six
times during the year, and celebrated the Holy Communion three times,
baptized two children and buried one; also catechised the children a
number of times; also preached and celebrated the Holy Communion at
St. Michael's Church, Charlotte, three times, and preached in a number
of other churches in the Diocese whilst travelling in the interest of the
Thompson Orphanage.
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STOVALL, ST. PETER'S CHURCH.
The Rev. J. M. Horner, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 6. Whole number of souls 22. Communicants-
added by removal 3; removed 1; present number 9. Public services —
on Sundays 9. Holy Communion — number times administered 4. Sun-
day-school teachers 3; scholars 15.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $2.16. Rector's salary $28.75. Current
Expenses $2.25. Other parish expenses $4.37. Miscellaneous $70. Total
$io7-53-
General — Domestic Missions $1.50. Aggregate $109.03.
Church sittings 150.
Value of church $500; other church property $100. Total $600.
TARBORO, CALVARY CHURCH AND CHAPELS.
The Rev. George Hebbard, Rector.
The Rev. J. B. Cheshire, Rector Emeritus.
Baptisms— infants 17; adult 14; total 31. Confirmations 29. Marriages
5. Burials 9. Public services— on Sundays 150; other days 125. Holy
Communion — number times administered, public 58; private 3. Sunday-
school teachers 35; scholars 250. Other Parochial Institutions 7.
offerings.
Parochial— Total $2,348.46.
Diocesan — Total $207.29.
General— Total $195.11. Aggregate $2,750.86.
Church sittings 500; 2 chapels, sittings 250.
Value of church $25,000; chapels $2,000. Total $27,000.
Amount of insurance on church property $r 0,000.
TARBORO, S. LUKE'S PARISH (Coeored).
The Rev. John W. Perry, Rector.
Baptisms— infant 5; adult 1 ; total 6. Confirmed 1. Communicants —
added by removal 3; by admission 1; whole number added 4; died 2;
present number 60. Burials 2. Public services — on Sundays 55; other
days 58. Holy Communion— number times administered 13. Sunday-
school teachers 10; scholars 84. Parish school teachers 3; scholars 109.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Communion alms $14.57. Rector's salary $67.60. Current
expenses $20.50. Miscellaneous $10. Total $112.67.
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Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund $16.50. Diocesan Missions
$4.05. Total $20.55.
General — Domestic Missions $1.50. Foreign Missions $r. Colored
Missions $2.25. Total $4.75- Aggregate $137.97.
St. Luke's congregation is, at this time, without any church building
to worship in. We occupy a room of our Parochial School building. A
site has been purchased and we hope to begin to build soon.
TRYON, CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS.
The Rev. Wm. Stanley Barrows, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 16. Whole number of souls 60. Communicants —
added by removal 1; lost by removal 1; died 1; whole number lost 2;
present number 22. Burial 1. Public services — on Sundays 7; other
days 2. Holy Communion— number times administered 6. Sunday-
school teachers 6; scholars 25.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Salary of Rector $20.45. Other Parish Expenses $7.92.
Total $28.37.
Church sittings 150.
Yalue of church $1,000; other church property £200; total $1,200.
Insurance $300.
The Rev. Arthur N. Wrixon, who had served this Mission for several
years most faithfully and acceptably, left in August. The present report
does not include his work, no record of which is at hand, and is only
for the months since October.
TRYON CITY MISSION (Colored).
The Rev. William Walker, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 14; whole number of souls 30. Baptism — adult
1. Confirmations 5. Communicants 6. Lay reading part of the time,
and Sunday-school every Sunday. Celebration of the Holy Commu-
nion 1. Sunday-school teachers— white 2; colored 2.
Church property $100.
Mr. Hill, the lay reader, has been pursuing his studies at St. Augus-
tine's School, Raleigh, since October, and is still there. The Sunday-
school has been kept up in his absence.
WADESBORO, CALVARY CHURCH.
The Rev. Chas. C. Quin, Rector.
Number of families 17. Whole number of souls 96. Baptisms —
infantS; adult 1; total 9. Confirmations 7. Communicants — added by
admission 4; lost by removal 2; died 2; whole number lost 4; present
9
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number 41. Burials 5. Public services — on Sundays 68; other days in.
Holy Communion — number times administered, public 24; private 1.
Sunday-school teacher 1; scholars 15. Other Parochial Institution —
Guild.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $11.74. Rector's salary #328.75. Cur-
rent expenses #35.75. Other Parish expenses #38. So. New Church Fund
#39. Total #454-04-
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund #44. Diocesan Missions
#13.03. Church Building Fund #1.42. Education Fund #1.30. Relief
Fund #1.05. Thompson Orphanage #19.75- Total #80.55.
General — American Church Building Fund #4.05. Aggregate #538.64.
Church sittings 250.
Value of church #1,300; rectory #1,700; other church property #75.
Total #3,075-
Amount of insurance on church property #800.
In the course of the past year I have preached once in the Church of
the Epiphany, Eutawville, S. C, and assisted at a funeral in Columbia.
WALNUT COVE, CHRIST CHURCH.
The Rev. Fenner S. Stickney, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 30. Whole number of souls 125. Baptisms —
infant 11; adult 6; total 17. Confirmations 10. Communicants — added
by admission 10; removed 2; died 2; whole number lost 4; present
number 33. Marriage 1. Burials 2. Public services — on Sundays 24,
and occasionally in surrounding country. Holy Communion, quarterly.
Sunday-school teachers 6; scholars 60.
Church sittings 250.
Value of church #1,500.
WARREN COUNTY, ST. LUKE'S CHAPEL (Colored).
The Rev. Wieeiam Walker, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 5. Whole number of souls 30. Baptism — adult 1.
Communicants 19. Burials 2. Public services— lay reading one Sunday
in the month; Sunday-school every Sunday. Holy Communion — num-
ber times administered 3. Sunday-school teachers 3; scholars 30.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — For furnishing chapel #10.
Chapel sittings 150.
Value of chapel #150.
Mr. Geo. W. Williams, the lay reader, has held services here once a
month, and the Sunday-school has been kept up every Sunday. I have
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made three visits during the year. They are struggling to raise some
money to finish their church, which needs to be ceiled and to have suit-
able furniture. They have now $10 in hand, and sorely need aid. There
are several candidates for confirmation awaiting a visit from the Bishop.
WARRENTON, EMMANUEL CHURCH.
The Rev. Edward Benedict, Minister in Charge.
Number of families— white 41; colored 5. Whole number of souls —
white 150; colored 20. Baptisms — infant, white 4, colored 11; adult,
white 3; colored 4; total 22. Confirmations— white 8; colored 12. Com-
municants— added by removal, white 12, colored 8; by admission 11;
whole number added — white 23, colored 8; removed 2; died 2; whole
number lost 4; present number — white 116, colored 11. Marriages 3.
Burials 3. Public services — on Sundays 60; lay 25; other days 50. Holy
Communion — number times administered 48. Sunday-school teachers,
8; scholars— white 40; colored 35. Other Parochial Institutions — Three
Guilds.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $13.49. Parish missions $12.62. Rector's
salary $329.99 Current expenses $190.43. Rectory improvements $105.05.
Pipe organ $1,000. On account chapel for colored congregation $200.
Altar vestments and ornaments $103.30. Total $1,954.88.
Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund $50. Diocesan Missions
$5.48. Thompson Orphanage $8.41. Convocation offerings $19.34.
Total $83.23. Aggregate $2,038.11.
Church sittings 300.
Value of church $3,000; rectory $2,500. Total $5,500. Insurance
$2,500.
WAYNESVILLE, GRACE CHURCH IN THE MOUNTAINS.
The Rev. D. Hieehouse Buee, D.D., Priest in Charge.
The Rev. W. S. Barrows, Priest Officiating.
Number of families 22. Whole number of souls 80. Baptisms — infant
8; adult 3; total 11. Confirmations 10. Communicants — added by
removal 4; by admission 7; whole number added 11; removed 9; died
2; whole number lost 11; present number 35. Burials 2. Public ser-
vices— on Sundays 32; other days 10. Holy Communion — number times
administered, public 15; private 1. Sunday-school teachers 6; scholars
50. Other Parochial Institutions — Ladies' Missionary Society, Boys'
Missionary Guild and Children's Guild, " Missionary Gleaners."
132 PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
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OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Rector's salary and Lay Reader $132.10. Other Parish
expenses $24.58. Total $156.68.
Diocesan — Diocesan Missions $10.75. Church Building Fund $1.
Education Fund $1. Relief Fund $6.80. Thompson Orphanage $3.75.
St. David's Sunday-school, Cullowhee, $4.25. Miscellaneous 70 cents.
Total $28.25.
General — Indian Missions $1.50. Enrolment Fund $16. Total $17.50.
Aggregate $202.42.
Church sittings 200.
Value of church $4,000. Insurance $300.
Not included in the above report are several gifts made by the Ladies'
Missionary Society, including coverings for the chancel furniture at
Micadale. The Boys' Society has given alms basins for Micadale and
subscribed for the Daivn of Day for a colored Sunday-school.
WELDON, GRACE CHURCH.
The Rev. W. Lawton Meeeichampe, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 28. Whole number of souls — white 135; colored
22. Baptisms— infant 6; adult 6; total 12. Communicants — added by
removal 16; removed 8; died 3; whole number lost 11; present number,
white 72; colored 2. Marriages 2. Burials 3. Public services — on Sun-
days 50; other days 75. Holy Communion — number times administered,
14. Sunday-school teachers — white 6; colored 1; scholars — white 45;
colored 20. Other Parochial Institutions — Parish Aid Society Organi-
zation among young men on Brotherhood lines, Mission Aid Society
for Children (colored).
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $14.29. Rector's salary $243.35. Cur-
rent expenses $73.24. Church improvement $110.50. Rectory improve-
ment $10. Total $451.38.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $21. Diocesan Missions
$4.77. Thompson Orphanage $2.40. Arrears to Diocese paid $10. Total
$38.17.
General — Indian Missions $15.22. Jewish Missions 66 cents. Total
$15.88. Aggregate $505.43-
Church sittings 250.
Value of church $4,000; rector}7 $800; other church property $500.
Total $5,300.
Occasional services are yet held at the "County Home" and at the
two convict farms. There are three parish missions not noted above,
where monthly services are held, viz.: Pleasant Hill, Tillery and
Vaughan's, in which there are 23 persons, 9 Communicants, 6 Sunday-
school teachers and 32 scholars.
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WILKESBORO, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
The Rev. R. W. Barber, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 5. Whole number of souls 16. Baptisms — infant
6. Confirmations 2. Communicants — added by removal 1; by admis-
sion 2; whole number added 3; lost by removal 3; withdrawn 2; whole
number lost 5; present number 10. Marriage 1. Public services — on
Sundays 20; four services in addition at Miller's Creek; other days 3.
Holy Communion — number times administered 5.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Repairs £20. Other Parish expenses $4. Total $24.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund #5.50. Diocesan Missions
$8.50 Total $14. Aggregate $38.
Church sittings 150.
Value of Church $1,200.
The above embraces the work of a little over eight months. I was
confined to my bed for four weeks with a severe attack of bronchitis,
and am just feeling able to perform partial duty. I hope when the
atmosphere parts with the moisture incident to the spring season I may
fully recover my usual health. My physician, however, warns me to be
careful about exposure and overtaxing my strength by work.
WILKES COUNTY, GWYN'S CHAPEL.
The Rev. R. W. Barber, Minister in Charge.
Number of families 1. Whole number of souls 6. Communicants 5.
Public services — on Sundays 15; other days 3. Holy Communion —
number times administered 6.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Rector's salary $50.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $11.25. Diocesan Missions
$4.90. Miscellaneous $5. Total $21.15. Aggre&ate $7i-i5-
Four communicants reside at Elkin who commune at the Chapel.
WILLIAMSBORO, ST. JOHN'S CHURCH.
The Rev. Wieeiam S. Pettigrew, Rector.
Number of families 20. Whole number of souls 60. Confirmation 1.
Communicants 42. Marriage 1. Burial 1. Public services — on Sundays
19. Holy Communion — number times administered 6.
offerings:
Parochial — Rector's salary $53. Current Expenses $7.79. Other Parish
Expenses $1.65. Total $62,44.
134 PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund $12.50. Diocesan Mis-
sions $4.51. Total $17.01. Aggregate $79-45-
Church sittings 300.
Value of church $2,000; rectory $1,000; other church property $100.
Total $3,100.
WILSON, ST. MARK'S MISSION (Colored).
The Rev. J. \V. Perry, Minister in Charge.
Confirmations 3. Communicants — added by admission 3; lost by
removal 1; withdrawn 1; whole number lost 2; present number 17. Pub-
lic services— on Sundays 49; other days 3. Holy Communion — number
times administered 4. Sunday-school teachers 3; scholars 35. Parish
school teacher 1; scholars 63.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Parish expenses $36.95.
Diocesan — Diocesan Missions $1.30. Aggregate $38.25.
Value of church $1,300.
WILSON, ST. TIMOTHY'S CHURCH.
The Rev. C. J. Wingate, Rector.
Number of families 36. Whole number of souls 155. Baptisms — infant
5; adult 1 ; total 6. Confirmations 7. Communicants — added by removal
10; by admission 7; whole number added 17; present number 89.
Marriage 1. Burial 1. Public services — on Sundays 57; other days 80.
Holy Communion — number times administered, public 12; private 1.
Sunday-school teachers 9; scholars 50.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial— Communion alms $22.50. Rector's salary $525. Current
expenses $53.15. Other Parish expenses $41.32. Total $641.97.
Diocesan— Episcopal and Contingent Fund $66. Diocesan Missions
$12.20. Thompson Orphanage $10.32. Total $88.52.
General — Domestic Missions $24. Indian Missions $1.88. Total $25.88.
Aggregate $756-37-
Church sittings 180.
Value of church $2,500; rectory $2,000; other church property $4,5°°.
Total $9,000.
The above report covers a period of seven months, the time that the
present Rector has been in charge of the Parish. He is thankful to be
able to say that the congregations have been always good, and the
attendance upon the Sunday morning services has been constantly
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 1 35
increasing. It will soon be necessary to increase the seating capacity
of the church, and a committee has been formed to ascertain the best
way of accomplishing this.
WINSTON, ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
The Rev. William L. Reaney, Rector.
Number of families — white 52; colored 2. Whole number of souls —
white 165; colored 23. Baptisms— infant 5; adult 4; total 9. Confirma-
tions 5. Communicants — added by removal 7; by admission 5; whole
number added 12; died 1; withdrawn 3; whole number lost 3; present
number 97. Marriage 1. Burials 3. Public services — on Sundays 102;
other days 66. Holy Communion — number times administered, public
14; private 1. Sunday-school teachers 5; scholars 60. Other Parochial
institutions — Ladies' Aid, and Woman's Auxiliary.
OFFERINGS.
Parochial — Communion alms $68.74. Rector's salary $803. 85. Cur-
rent expenses $554. 28. Other Parish expenses $487.40. Miscellaneous
$58.44. Total $1,972.71.
Diocesan — Episcopal and Contingent Fund $38.50. Diocesan Missions
$44.16. Education Fund $5.15. Relief Fund $8. 15. Thompson Orphan-
age $15.65. Total $111.61.
General— Domestic Missions $2.50. Foreign Missions $2.65. Colored
Missions $2.52. Indian Missions $2.52. American Church Building
Fund $5.50. Total $15.69. Aggregate $2,100.01.
Church sittings 275.
Value of church $5,000; rectory $3,000; other church property $700.
Total $8,700.
Amount of indebtedness on church property $2,300.
REPORT OF THE REV. J. W. BARKER, DEACON.
I came to Franklin about the first of November to assist the Rev. John
A. Deal in the missionary work under his care. Since that time I have
rendered the following services:
At Franklin, I have conducted seven services, preached seven times,
and assisted in other services.
I have conducted four services with sermons at St. John's, Nonah,
eight miles from Franklin, and have held one service at St. Cyprian's
Mission.
At St. David's, in Cullowhee, twenty miles from Franklin, I have
conducted eight services, with sermons.
At Dillsboro, a point on the railroad, twenty miles from Franklin, I
have held services and preached three times.
136 PERSONAL REPORTS.
I have made three trips to Brysou City, an important railroad town.
This place is forty miles from Franklin.
I have conducted twenty-six full services and assisted in eight or ten
others. To hold these few services I have had to travel over rough roads
750 miles. »
The services at all of these points are pretty well attended, and some
interest is manifested. Especially does this seem to be the case at Bryson
City, where we have a few families and a friendly disposition of the
community. This town consists of 700 people, and has a hopeful future.
Its citizens have kindlj* proposed to give us a lot on which to build a
church. This and several other important points on the railroad should
have the special and constant care of a clergyman, which we are not
able to exercise on account of the great distance.
I have baptized one infant.
REPORT OF THE REV. J. T. KENNEDY, DEACON.
During the past year I have, under the direction of Rev. J. A. Deal,
Priest in charge, performed the duties assigned me at St. Cyprian's
Church, Franklin; conducted public service, preached, superintended
the Sunday and Parochial Schools, taught in each, and instructed the
young men and boys in mechanical work; have baptized two children
and buried one.
REPORT OF THE REV. SAMUEL RHODES, DEACON.
For the past year, under *the direction of Rev. J. A. Deal, Priest
in charge, I carried on the work at Cashier's Valley as Lay Reader, until
October 18th, at which time I was ordained to the Diaconate, and since
that time as Deacon assisting. In addition to my clerical duties I also
carry on the Parochial School work. Outside of my regular field of
labor I have assisted in the services and preached at Asheville and
Franklin. My official acts are contained in the report of the Missionary
in charge.
REPORT OF THE DEAN OF THE CONVOCATION OF
ASHEVILLE.
During the past year the Convocation has met twice. At Waynesville
in August and at Asheville in November. At this latter meeting arrange-
ments were perfected for publishing a Convocation paper, " The Dawn
of Day," which has since started out on its mission of usefulness with
gratifying results.
I have visited several points in the South-western portion of the Con-
vocation for the purpose of selecting points for new Missions. I think
Bryson City and Murphy very desirable points; both are to be towns of
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 1 37
considerable importance. At Murphy we have a small lot just opposite
the Court-House; at Bryson City and Dillsboro we have secured lots
(conditionally) and have obtained subscriptions in money and material
towards building a church at each place.
I would advise that a missionary be placed at Sylva, on W. N. C. R.
R., from which point five Stations can be reached regularly and with
less cost than from any other point. It is important that this matter
receive immediate attention, as every month of delay robs us of oppor-
tunities and increases the difficulties.
Respectfully submitted,
J. A. DEAL,
Dean of the Convocation of Asheville.
REPORT OF THE DEAN OF THE CONVOCATION OF
CHARLOTTE.
The Convocation of Charlotte has held one meeting during the year,
which was in Charlotte in February last. We are still trying to estab-
lish an inexpensive school for boys, but so far have been unable to carry
out our purpose. The property in Salisbury, bought for this object, is
still in our possession, but we lack funds to complete the payment for
the same and equip the school.
As Dean, I visited in April, 1891, and again in October of the same
year, large portions of the Convocation field. During these visitations
I preached 33 times, administered the Holy Communion 20 times, and
baptized 14 infants. Of these baptisms five were in one of my brother's
old Parishes, which at present is without regular ministerial services.
W. R. WETMORE,
Dean of the Convocation of Charlotte.
REPORT OF THE DEAN OF THE CONVOCATION OF
TARBORO.
The Dean of the Convocation of Tarboro reports that since the
last meeting of the Convention he has visited and held service in every
Parish and Mission in the six counties which are included in this Dis-
trict. Four regular meetings of the Convocation have been held with a
very general attendance on the part of the Clergy, and with a fair rep-
resentation by the laity.
One of the special needs, in my judgment, is a Missionary or Evan-
gelist who could supply vacant Parishes or Missions, visit new places
where there may be a few Churchmen, seek out isolated Church families
or individuals (and there are many such) giving them the Church's ser-
vice, baptizing children and celebrating the Holy Communion of the
Body and Blood of Christ.
138 REPORTS OF COX VOCATIONS.
In our Parishes and Missions, for the most part, the work of the
Church is being carried on with earnestness and consecration. The
Station of Rock}^ Mount and Battleboro, which has been vacant since
the resignation, a year or more ago, of our dear brother the Rev. Elliot
White, whose praise is in all this District, has extended a call to the
Rev. R. H. G. Osborne, M. D., of Hume, Va., who, having signified his
acceptance, will, D. V., take charge in September.
Enfield and Ringwood, in my opinion, ought to be united and put in
charge of a Priest, so that the most excellent work established and car-
ried on for so many years by the Reverend Dr. Smith, may still go on
for the glory of God, the credit of the Church, and the winning of men
for Christ.
In some parts of the Convocation, I feel confident greater efficiency
would be secured if there was a careful and judicious readjustment of
the work. The imperative need here, as elsewhere, is men of consecra-
ted lives and the means to support them.
In the death of the Rev. Aristides S. Smith, D. D., the Convocation,
in common with the Church in the Diocese, has met with a severe loss.
He was, for some years, the Dean of the Convocation, and always, even
up to the time of his death, actively interested in its work.
"Lord, all-pitying, Jesu Blest,
Grant him Thine eternal rest."
GEORGE HEBBARD,
Dean of the Convocation of Tarboro.
REPORT OF THE ARCHDEACON IN CHARGE OF COLORED
WORK IN THE DIOCESE.
To the Rt. Rev. T. B. Lyman, D. D., Bishop of North Carolina.
Since last Convention I have made a visitation of all the colored work
in the Diocese with the exception of one or two Sunday-schools, and
find that the work in hand has been prospered and some progress has
been made.
At present there are five colored clergymen in this Diocese, three
Priests and two Deacons, and four white Priests wholly engaged in this
work. Besides these, the General Missionary for the South, the Rev.
W. H. Wilson, has been assigned to North Caroliaa for six months from
January 1, and has been at work since that time in Durham. The Rev.
H. S. McDuffey, Priest, has been transferred to the Diocese of South
Carolina, and the Rev. F. W. Dunn has been received from the Diocese
of Georgia. Mr. Dunn is officiating in Asheville and Morganton. In
the departure of Mr. McDuffey from his charge in Asheville the Diocese
has lost a faithful and efficient Priest. The Rev. P. P. Alston and the
Rev. H. B. Delany have been ordained to the Priesthood, the former
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. 1 39
on January 26 in St. Michael's Chapel, Charlotte, and the latter on May
2 in St. Augustine's Church, Raleigh.
There are eleven churches and chapels, eight school-houses and three
parsonages. Of these, St. Stephen's Church has been built in Morgan-
ton, and is a very neat and attractive building. The colored people in
Warrenton have bought a property valued at S400, including a building
which they have fitted up for a chapel and for Sunday-school purposes.
A school-house has been built at Lenoir for the accommodation of
the day school, taught by Miss Caison, who has long and faithfully
labored in this work.
The Rev. H. B. Delany holds a service once a month in Louisburg,
and is preparing a number of persons for confirmation. He finds the
work to be of much promise. He has also been to Leaksville, where he
has held services in the Parish church several times.
Mr. S. A. B. Trott has been doing a faithful work at Noise, in Moore
county. It has grown very much during the past year in spite of much
opposition. We need more accommodation for the school, and are
looking for means enough to put an addition to the house, which would
enable us to care for homeless children. Some money has been given
for this purpose, but not enough to enable us to build.
The Parochial Schools have been doing good work during the year
now drawing to a close. Those at Charlotte and Tarboro have been full
to overflowing, and should have had more teachers to meet the growing
demand, but the want of means has made it impossible to take advan-
tage of our opportunities.
It appears to me that no such opportunity for missionaty work has
ever been given to the Church to do anywhere as is presented to the
Church in the work amongst the colored people that is flung right at her
doors. This work has never yet been touched by this Diocese, and there
can be no great advance made, and no aggressive work undertaken, until
it is recognized as a part of the missionary work of the Diocese. If each
Parish could feel its responsibility to reach all the souls within its bor-
ders, an impetus would be given to this work which it never yet has had,
and cannot have until the responsibility is recognized and acted on.
The outside aid is not sufficient to establish a separate work in every
place if it was desirable. The Parish can do it with very little expense,
and so prepare congregations that can be separate and to some extent
able to help themselves.
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SIXTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF ST. PETER'S HOME AND
HOSPITAL, CHARLOTTE. *
During 1S91, 62 inmates have been recorded for an aggregate of 1,695
days. If to these we add board of matron, nurses and servant, the Hos-
pital has provided board and lodging for 2,535 days.
Total cash receipts in 1891 $ 875 67
Balance from 1890 60 73
Total cash $ 936 40
Expense in 1S91 921 99
Balance carried to 1S92 $ 14 41
The Board of Managers desires to call attention to the comparison of
expense with the care and relief given to so many sufferers. The Hos-
pital is again fortunate in closing the year without debt. There have
been more inmates than in any preceding year, except 1SS8, and the
number of days' board has exceeded even that year.
Two deaths occurred during 1891. There were 27 males, 25 females,
8 children, and 54 adults. Eleven of the patients belonged to the Epis-
copal Church.
Drs. C. A. Misenheimer and R. L. Gibbon were and are the attending
physicians, but all the physicians of Charlotte have helped when needed,
and have all shown great kindness to the Hospital.
Eight patients were carried over to 1892.
Mrs. Evans is the Matron, having taken charge in October last.
Respectfully submitted,
MRS. FOX, President.
MRS. WILKES, Sec. and Treas.
MRS. H. C. JONES,
MRS. T. R.' ROBERTSON,
MRS. R. J. BREVARD, .
MRS. W. R. TALIAFERRO.
MRS. T. S. CLARKSON,
MRS. W. S. MALLORY,
MRS. J. S. MYERS,
Board of Managers.
REPORT OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL FOR COLORED
PEOPLE FROM SEPT. 23D, 1891, TO MAY ioth, 1S92.
The Good Samaritan Hospital for Negroes was formally opened for
patients Sept. 23d, 1891, with a solemn service of dedication.
Up to May ioth, 1892, it has cared for 13 patients for a total number
of 479 days. Including 6 nurses for 150 days, the inmates have num-
bered 19, and the number of days' board has been 629.
144 ST- AUGUSTINE'S SCHOOL.
There have been three deaths. Two interments were made in the lot
given for Hospital use in Pinewood Cemetery by the city. The third
body was removed by the Railroad Company to the man's home.
The physicians are much pleased with the Hospital.
The building was erected with money supplied from Northern sources.
There is a debt of $400 on the house, and some small debts for current
expenses. The expenses are about $60 a month. Only a small part of
this can be raised in Charlotte as yet, but it has been supplied by God's
help, and the work is going on smoothly and well.
Managers:— Mrs. Wilkes, Mrs. Lardner, Mrs. W. E. Holt, Mrs. Fox,
Mrs. T. S. Clarkson, Mrs. Lockwood Jones, Mrs. C. N. F. Jeffery.
REPORT OF ST. AUGUSTINE'S SCHOOL, RALEIGH.
St. Augustine's School, Raleigh, though having its own Board of
Trustees and not directly responsible to this Convention, is yet a Church
school and under the care of the Bishop of the Diocese, and is aided by
funds from the Commission for Work Among the Colored People. Three
of the Clergy of the Church in this Diocese are on its staff of teachers,
and next year it is expected that all its teachers will be communicants
of the Church. At the last visitation of the Bishop to St. Augustine's
Church, Raleigh, eleven of the students of the School were presented
for confirmation. The number of students in attendance during the
past year has been 167, and the Principal is pleased to report that the
students have remained a larger number of months than usual, thus
indicating a greater desire for the advantages offered.
A considerable amount of industrial work in the care of the farm and
household has always been done in the School, but a very great need is
felt for instruction in cooking and in some of the mechanical trades. It
is greatly to be hoped that the Church in this Diocese will see the
importance of forwarding this work for the training of young colored
men and women, and not allow it to depend entirely upon aid received
from without the Diocese.
A. B. HUNTER, Principal.
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SUMMARY OF DIOCESAN STATISTICS
AS GATHERED FROM THE ADDRESS OF THE BISHOP AND
THE LATEST PAROCHIAL REPORTS.
Clergymen belonging to the Diocese —
Bishop i
Priests 55
Deacons 9
Total 65
Clergymen Ordained — Deacons, 2; Priests, 6; total 8
Candidates for Priest's Orders 5
Candidates for Deacon's Orders 5
Postulants 7
Families 2,299
Individuals 9)859
Baptisms — adult 108; infant 378; undesignated 38; total 524
Confirmations as reported by the Bishop 381
Communicants 4,936
Marriages 82
Burials 209
Sunday-school —
Teachers 489
Scholars 4,448
Parish Schools 15
Teachers 20
Scholars 776
Churches and Chapels 120
Rectories 33
Total contributions $ 50,223 38
Total value of Church property 402,920 00
APPENDIX C.
TREASURER'S REPORT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR i89i-'92.
List of Securities of the Diocese of North Carolina
IN HANDS OF TREASURER APRIL 1ST, 1S92.
PERMANENT EPISCOPAL FUND.
Par value.
Bond of St. Peter's Church, Charlotte, 8 per cent $ 1,000 00
Bond of Trinity Church, Scotland Neck, 6 per cent 900 00
Bond of L. A. & V. C. Talton, 8 per cent 500 00
1 N. C. State bond, $1,000, 4 per cent., payable 1910, No. 1S62 1,000 00
2 N. C. State bonds, $51,000, 6 per cent., payable 1919, Nos.
45, 184 2,000 00
7 City of Wilmington bonds, $500 each, 6 per cent., payable
1897, Nos. 60, 61, 62, 63, 205, 206, 207 3,500 00
2 City of Wilmington bonds, $100 each, 6 per cent., payable
1S97, Nos. 76, 77 200 00
9 Shares Missouri Pacific Railroad Stock, shares $100 each— 900 00
University of North Carolina Scrip (Nominal) 10 00
5 Western North Carolina Railroad bonds, 6 per cent., pay-
able 1914 5,00000
33 Shares N. C. Railroad Stock 3,300 00
1 Bond and Mortgage J. R. Pearce and wife 500 00
1 Bond and Mortgage J. R. Pearce and wife 200 00
$ 19,010 00
FUND FOR EDUCATION OF CHILDREN OF DECEASED
CLERGYMEN.
2 Craven County bonds, $500 each, 6 per cent., payable 1909,
Nos. 218, 219 $ 1,000 00
10 Craven County bonds, $25 each, 6 per cent., payable 1909,
Nos. 1086 to 1095 250 00
$ 1,250 00
APPENDIX C.
TREASURER'S REPORT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31s?, 1S92.
To the Convention of the Diocese of North Carolina:
Your Treasurer presents herewith his accounts for the fiscal year end-
ing March 31st, 1S92, showing credit balances as follows:
Permanent Episcopal Fund $ 418 51
Fund for Education of Children of Deceased Clergymen 699 35
Fund for Relief of Disabled Clergymen, &c 1,406 58
Current Episcopal and Contingent Fund 180 10
Fund for Diocesan Missions 161 29
Relief Fund 384 16
Education Fund 10 66
Church Building Fund 36 16
$ 3,296 Si
CHAS. E. JOHNSON, Treasurer.
APPENDIX C.
Dr.
Permanent Episcopal Fund, in account
1891
1892
Feb.
April
To amount paid 1 W. N. C. R. R. Bond $ 1,000 00
9 To amount paid 11 Shares N. C. R. R. Stock; cer-
tificates Nos. 3913.3914,3915 i,i44 00
To amount paid Expressage on Certificates N. C.
R. R. Stock 2 00
1 To credit balance carried down 418 51
$ 2,564 51
Dr.
Fund for the Education of Children of Deceased
1891
1892
April
'To Treasurer's Commission on Receipts $ 3 75
1 To credit balance carried down 699 35
703 10
Dr. J
7uudfor
Relief of
Disabled Clergymen, and Widows
Relief Fund r," in account with
1891
Dr.
Income
of Permanent Episcopal Fund, in
1892
April
To amount carried to credit of Current Episcopal
and Contingent Fund $ 1,096 io
$ 1,096 10
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR i89i-'92. 5
with Chas. E. Johnson, Treasurer.
Cr.
1S91
April 1 By credit balance $ 54 79
By proceeds 1 Wake County bond collected 1,000 00
1892
Feb. 20 By proceeds 3 Wilmington City bonds collected 1,500 co
By contribution through Calvary Church, Tarboro. 9 72
1892
April 1 By credit balance
$ 2,564 51
$418 51
Clergy
men, in account with Chas. E. Johnson,
Treas
Cr.
189 1
April 1
July 7
By credit balance -,
By July Coupons Craven County Bonds
By credit balance
■—$
628 10
75 00
1892
April j
*
--$
703 TO
699 35
and Orphans of Deceased Clergymen. " Clergy
Chas. E. Johnson, Treasurer.
Cr.
1892
April 1 By credit balance 1 --- $
account with Chas. E. JoJinson, Treasurer.
i89i-'92
By interest received on Bond and Mortgage, Trinity
Church, Scotland Neck $
By inteiest received on 2 Bonds and Mortgages, J. R.
Pearce and wife
By interest received on Bond and Mortgage, L. A.
and V. C. Talton
Bv July and Januarv Coupons, 1 N. C. 4 per cent.
'Bond -"
By October and April Coupons, 2 N. C. 6 per cent.
Bonds .
By July and January Coupons, 3 Wilmington City
Bonds
By July and January Coupons, 7 Wilmington City
Bonds
By July and January Coupons, 2 Wilmington City
Bonds
By July Coupons 4, and January Coupons 5, W. N.
C. R. R. Bonds
Bv September Dividend on 22 and March Dividend
'on 33 shares N. C. R. R. Stock
1,406 58
Cr.
$ 61
SO
56
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40
80
40
00
120
00
120
00
210
00
12
00
270
00
165
00
$ 1,096 10
APPENDIX C.
Dr.
Current Episcopal and Contingent Fund
1591-92
To amount paid clergym
tion, as follows:
F. L. Bush $14 od
F. Towers 17 00
A. H. Stubbs 9 50
J. W. Perry 15 60
M. T. Turner 13 80
J. W. Murphy 10 90
C.J. Wingate 10 00
W. J. Smith 18 00
J. A. Deal 6 95
C. T. Bland 2 00
W. W. Walker 15 45
C. L. Hoffman 2 30
P. P. Alston 7 80
J. T. Kennedy 2 95
Bennett Smedes-- 12 00
en's expenses to Conven-
I Jarvis Buxton, $ 4 50
! W. h. Raney 12 00
C. C. Quin 11 10
1 W. L. Mellichamp 18 75
! B. S. McKenzie- - 8 75
J. W. Horner 11 20
N. B. Harris 8 80
W. M. Walker __. 12 00
J. E. Ingle 15 00
j A. B. Hunter 13 c*>
C. N. F. Jeffrey.— 10 20
George Hubbard-- 24 35!
W. R. Wetmore-— 8 15
R. B. Sutton 14 50
! A. S. Smith 19 00
To cash paid printing for Treasurer, postage, &c
" " " Rev. J. E. Ingle, expenses, postage.
&c., as Secretary
" cash paid printing Treasurer's report
" " " " and mailing Journals, &c
" " " Expressing Journals
" " " balance Secretary's salary fiscal year
iSgo-^i
" " " Secretary's salary fiscal }Tear i89i-'92_
" " " W. L. DeRossett, Jr., printing Mr. Mur-
dock's Address, order J. B. Cheshire, Jr., D. D.
" cash paid Bishop T. B. Lyman's salary
" Treasurer's commissions on receipts
" credit balance carried down
349 55
23 13
25 00
24 5o
219 63
17 72
25 00
150 00
25 00
2,500 00
168 12
180 10
$ 3.707 75
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR i89i-*92. y
In account with Chas. E. Johnson.
Cr.
1891
April 1 By credit balance --- $ 345 27
1892
April 1 By amount from Income Permanent Episcopal Fund 1,096 10
By amount from Parishes and Congregations. (See
Tabular Statement) 2,266 38
$ 3-707 75
1892
April 1 By credit balance $
180 10
APPENDIX C.
Dr.
Fund for Diocesan Missions, in account
i89i'92
Oct.
To amount paid Missionary Stipends, as follows:
Rev. W.J. Smith $100 oo
C. T. Bland 150 00
J. A. Deal 200 00
J. H. Postell 100 00
W. F. Rice 150 00
W. T. Picard 100 00
George H. Bell 200 00
R. W. Barber 50 00
W. R. Wetmore 100 00
F. L. Bush 100 00
W. D. Mellichamp 100 00
*
To amount paid Bishop Lyman, from amount ap-
propriated to his use
To amount paid Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill, on
account of appropriation
To Treasurer's commissions on receipts
Credit balance carried down
1,350 00
200 00
187 50
91 74
161 29
$ f,990 53
Dr.
Relief Fund, in account
[892
April 1 To Treasurer's commissions on receipts \$ 366
384 16
To credit balance carried down
$ 387 82
Dr. Education Fund, in account
1891
May 30 To amount paid N. A. Seagle, order of Committee. 20 00
To amount paid G. V. Gilbreath, order of Committee 20 00
1892
To amount paid Messrs. Gilbreath and Seagle, order
of Committee 5° °°
April 1 To Treasurer's commissions on receipts 344
To credit balance carried down 10 66
$ 104 10
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR iSgi-^.
with C/ias. E. Johnson, l reasnrer.
Cr.
1S91
April 1 By credit balance
By contributions from Woman's Auxiliary, Waynes-
ville, N. C
By amount from Rev. C. L,. Hoffman (expenses to
Convention returned)
By amount paid by St. Peter's Church, Charlotte,
on account fiscal year iS9o-'9i
1S92
April 1 By amount from Parishes and Congregations (see
Tabular Statement)
By amount from Bishop's collections (see Tabular
Statement)
1892
April 1 By credit balance
155 56
5 00
2 30
,101 31
577 23
% 1.990 53
$ 161 29
with C/ias. E. Johnson, Treasurer
1S92
Cr.
1 89 1
April 1 By credit balance $ 314 55
By amount paid by St. Peter's Church, Charlotte,
on account fiscal year i890-'9i 12 46
1892
April 1 By amount from Parishes and Congregations (see
Tabular Statement) 60 81
$ 387 82
April 1 By credit balance $ 384 16
with Chas. E. Johnson, Treasurer.
Cr.
1891
April 1 By credit balance $ 35 17
1892
April 1 By amount from Parishes and Congregations (see
Tabular Statement) ._- 68 93
1S92
April 1 By credit balance.
104 10
10 66
IO APPENDIX C.
Dr. Church Building Fund, in account
' 1892
Jan. 12 To amount sent Rev. H. S. McDuffey, being amount
collected in St. Augustine's, Raleigh, for colored
church at Morganton $ 2 83
Jan. 12 To amount sent Rev. J. W. Murphy for St. Luke's
Chapel, Hillsboro — order of Committee 25 00
M'ch 11 To amount paid on account of appropriation to
chapel in South Greensboro 50 00
April 1 To Treasurer's commissions on receipts 264
To credit balance carried down 36 16
$ 116 63
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1S91-92 IT
with Chas. E. Johnson, Treasurer.
1S91
April 1 By credit balance
1892
Jan. 12 By collection in St. Augustine's, Raleigh, for colored
church at Morgan ton
April 1 By amount from Parishes and Congregations (see
Tabular Statement)
1892
April 1 By credit balance.
Cr.
63 77
2 83
50 03
116 63
36 16
12
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REPORT OF CONDITION OF FUNDS IN HANDS
OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE DIOCESE OF
NORTH CAROLINA, APRIL 1ST, 1892.
LIST OR SECURITIES.
RAVENSCROFT FUND.
PAR VALUE.
Wilmingtou and Weldon Railroad Stock $ 2,000 00
Certificate of Indebtedness W. & W. R. R 2,000 00
Bank of New Hanover Stock 2,500 00
Bond and Mortgage M. E. Carter (balance) 1,712 51
Loan to Fellows of Ravenscroft for repairs of building
in 1887 — 2,00000
Eighty shares American Improvement and Construc-
tion Company ... 4,00000
$14,212 51
HICKS FUND.
PAR VALUE.
Missouri Pacific Stock $ 900 00
Bond and Mortgage G. W. Massengill 1,500 00
Bond City of Wilmington 500 00
Bond and Mortgage E. J. Hardin 1,000 00
Bond and Mortgage J. W. Gattis — 1,000 00
Bond and Mortgage J. R. Blacknall 1,000 00
Bond and Mortgage E. S. Hall _. 1,000 00
$ 6,900 00
MISS MARY SMITH FUND.
PAR VALUE.
Bond and Mortgage W. C. Johnson and wife $ 200 00
Bond and Mortgage Chapel Hill Rectory 200 00
Bond and Mortgage O. L. Stringfield 50000
Bond and Mortgage Joseph Fuller and wife 500 00
$ 1,400 00
i8
APPENDIX C.
Dr. Miss Mary Smith Fund, in account
"1891
Dec. 16 To amount loaned on mortgage on the Rectory at
Chapel Hill ... _— . $ 20000
1892
Feb. 17 To amount loaned on bond and mortgage to O. L.
Stringfield ._. 50000
April 1 To Treasurer's commissions on receipts 4 96
To credit balance carried down ._ 2,121 34
$ 2,826 30
Dr.
Ravenscroft Fund, in account
May 30 To amount paid Rev. D. H. Buel, D. D., salary to
j May 31st, 1891 - - -$ 25000
To amount paid Rev. W. S. Barrows, by order of
the Bishop 100 00
1S92
April 1 To Treasurer's commissions on receipts 29 75
To credit balance carried down — 359 32
739 °7
Dr.
Hicks Fund, in account
1891
Sept. 19 To amount paid Rev. D. H. Buel, salary to August,
31st, 1891 _. I 200 00
•To amount paid Rev. Samuel Rhodes, by order of
the Bishop ... 100 00
1892
April 1 To Treasurer's commissions on receipts
To credit balance carried down
28 18
307 46
635 64
TREASURER'S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR iS9i-'92.
19
with Chas. E.Johnson, Trustee and Treasurer. Cr.
1S91
April 1 By credit balance
30 By balance cash in hank
May 9 By amount from K. P. Battle, Executor
By amount from K. P. Battle, Executor . —
By amount from K. P. Battle, Executor
By amount from Mrs. Laura Phillips, loan collected
By interest on bond and mortgage W. C. Johnson
and wife - -
By interest on Mrs. Laura Phillips' loan _-._
1892
April 1 By credit balance _,. __# 2,121 34
306
800
97
00
350
00
50
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220
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1,000
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83
33
$ 2,826 30
with Chas. E. Johnson, Trustee and Treasurer.
Cr.
1891
April 1 By two-thirds cash balance income i890-'9i
Bv interest on certificates of indebtedness \V. & W.
R R
Bv dividends No. 33, W. & W. R. R. stock ..
1892
Feb. 13 Bv dividends Bank of New Hanover stock
By dividends Xos. 34 and 35, \V. & W. R. R. stock _
Mar. 12 Bv interest on certificates of indebtedness W. & W.
R. R. stock
1892
April 1 By credit balance
1
144 07
210 00
80 00
75 00
160 00
70 00
S
739 07
359 32
with Chas. E. Johnson, Trustee and Treasurer.
Cr.
1S91
April 1 By one-third cash balance income i890-'9i $ 72 04
By interest collected E. S. Hall bond 80 00
By July and January coupon City of Wilmington
bonds -- 3000
July 15 By interest collected E. J. Hardin bond 83 20
Oct. 12 Bv interest collected J. \Y. Gattis bond - 16S 00
1892
Jan. 8 By interest collected G. W. Massingill bond 122 40
21 By interest collected J. R. Blacknall bond ._. 80 00
635 64
1S92
April 1 Bv credit balance $ 30746
APPENDIX D.
Form of Deed to the Trustees for the Diocese.
This Deed, made by and of the
County of and State of , of the first part,
to (Bishop) and , Trustees for the
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Diocese of North
Carolina, in the State of North Carolina, authorized under
the law and Canons of said Church to hold, its property in.
said Diocese, by virtue of Sec. 3667 of The Code of North
Carolina, of the second part, Witnesseth :
That the said and , in consideration
of Dollars, to in hand paid, by the said Trus-
tees, and the receipt whereof is acknowledged, ha__ given,
granted, bargained and sold, and do__ hereby give, grant,
bargain and sell and convey to the said Trustees and their
successors in office, in fee-simple, that certain lot or parcel
of land, situate in the County of and State of
North Carolina, adjoining the lands of 1 and others,
and bounded as follows : Beginning
and containing acre__, more or less. To have and
hold to the said Trustees, their successors in office, and
assigns, in fee-simple forever, to and for the use and benefit
of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of North
Carolina.
And the said covenant-- with said Trustees,
their successors in office, and assigns, that seized of
said premises in fee, and ha__ right to convey the same in
fee-simple ; that the same are free of encumbrances, and
that will warrant and defend the title to the same
against the claims of all persons whomsoever
In testimony whereof the said and ha—
hereto set hand_ and seal-, this day of ,
A. D. 189-. '.[Seal.]
[Seal.]
II DEED OF B. S. BRONSON.
»
Deeds Conveying to the Trustees of the Diocese the
Property of the Thompson Orphanage and Training
Institution.
I. DEED FROM THE REV. B. S. BRONSON AND WIFE.
This Deed, made the ist day of January, 1886, by and
between B. S. Bronson and Alice Bronson, his wife, parties
of the first part, and the Right Reverend Theodore B.
Lyman, Bishop of Jthe Diocese of North Carolina, and W.
E. Anderson and R. H. Battle (the last named three being
Trustees of the Diocese of North Carolina), parties of the
second part, witnesseth that the said parties of the first
part, for, and in consideration of, the sum of $1.00, to them
in hand paid by the said parties of the second part, the
receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, and for the further
purpose and consideration of the due execution, by the
parties of the second part, of the trusts hereinafter men-
tioned and declared, have bargained, sold and conveyed,
and do hereby bargain, sell and convey, unto the said par-
ties of the second part, a certain tract or parcel of land in
the county of Mecklenburg and State aforesaid; near the
city of Charlotte, and bounded as follows: Beginning at
Bronson's corner adjoining the land owned by St. Peter's
Church, running thence S. 12 W. 80 ps. to a stone on the
edge of a drain. Then S. 78 W. 79 ps. to a box elder on
the east bank of Sugar Creek; thence up the various wind-
ings and courses of said creek to a stone at the mouth of a
ditch, Bronson's corner; thence with his line S. 85 B. 40
ps. to the beginning, containing 21 acres, more or less, it
being the land heretofore conveyed by a deed constituting
the said B. S. Bronson's title, registered in the Register's
office of Mecklenburg County in Book 6, page 54, to which
reference is made for a fuller description thereof.
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. Ill
Also one other tract in said State and county and near
said city, beginning at a maple on the west side of Sugar
Creek, thence N. 43^ no ps. to a hickory on the old
town line; thence with said line S. 40^ W. 62 ps. to a
white oak, corner of the town land, Eeroy Springs' old line;
thence with three of his old lines, viz: 1st, S. 39^ E. 62
ps. to a post oak; 2nd, S. 8^ W. 35 ps. crossing a branch
to a stone; 3d, S. 42 W. 154 ps. to a white oak on the
west side of a branch; thence with two of Alex. Springs'
lines, viz: 1st, S. 60 E. 65 poles crossing the branch to a
dogwood; 2nd, S. 75^ E. 122 poles crossing the branch
to a stone on the west side of the creek; thence with the
various courses of the creek to the beginning, containing
one hundred and eighty (180) acres and two roods, more or
less.
To have and to hold the same, to the said parties of the
second part and their successors in office as Trustees of said
Diocese, with all buildings and improvements thereon, in
fee-simple, saving and excepting from this grant, however,
one hundred and twenty (120) acres of the lands above
described heretofore sold by the Clerk and Master in Equity
of Mecklenburg County, by deed bearing date July 17th,
1869, and also saving and excepting from this grant the
tract containing twenty acres, more or less, heretofore con-
veyed by the said B. S. Bronson to Col. W. R. Myres, as
by reference to said deed of conveyance will more fully
appear.
But the foregoing conveyance is made in special trust
and confidence, and upon the express condition that the
said parties of the second part, and their successors, shall
hold, use and employ the property so conveyed, its rents,
profits, increase and improvements, in the manner and for
the uses and purposes hereinafter specified (and none others)
to- wit:
IV DEED OF B. S. BROXSOX.
The property hereby conveyed, its profits and increase,
shall be used and employed for the purpose of establishing
an Orphanage and Training Institution on the site thereof,
to be known as "The Thompson Orphanage and Training
Institution," with the view of affording gratuitous instruc-
tion (so far as gratuity may be necessary) to orphan children
and such other children as the Board of Managers herein-
after provided for may elect to receive into said Institution,
in such branches of mental (that is, ordinary scholastic)
education, and education tending to proficiency in the
industrial arts and occupations as said Board of Managers
shall select and designate. Said Board of Managers shall
be seven in number, and shall consist of the Bishop of the
Diocese, three clergymen and three laymen, the Bishop to
be ex officio chairman of said Board.
As soon as practicable after their appointment, said
Managers shall be divided into three classes. The places
of managers of the first class shall be vacated at the end of
the second year, of the second class at the end of the
fourth year, and of the third class at the end of the sixth
year, so that one-third may be chosen every second year;
and if vacancies should occur by resignation or otherwise
when the Convention of the Church is not in session, the
majority of said Board of Managers may make temporary
appointments until the next meeting of said Convention,
which shall then fill such vacancies; the Bishop of the
Diocese to be, however, perpetually an ex officio member
and chairman of said Board.
And it is hereby made an express and imperative condi-
tion of this grant that if the said Convention of the Diocese
should not on or before the first day of January, 1892, put
in actual operation the scheme for an Orphanage and
Training School designed by the party of the first part,
then, and in that event, all the property, rights and inter-
ests hereinbefore conveyed to said parties of the second
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. V
part shall revert to and revest. in the said B. S. Bronson,
his heirs and assigns, if the said B. S. Bronson should be
then alive, but if after the death of the said B. S. Bronson,
the contingency last above provided for should occur, or
said trust should, from any cause, fail to be executed or be
found impracticable, then all the property hereinbefore
conveyed by him is hereby vested in, bargained, sold and
conveyed to the Trustees of said Diocese and their succes-
sors in office in trust, to be by them applied to such other
charitable object as the best judgment and discretion of
said Trustees shall dictate.
If the Convention of the Diocese, through their Mana-
gers aforesaid, should improve the property herein con-
veyed, and afterwards the design in these presents contem-
plated of establishing and maintaining such Orphanage
should prove impracticable, or if a sale of a part of the
premises hereby conveyed should hereafter be deemed
necessary to improve the residue of said property, and ren-
der it more adaptable to the pnrposes of this conveyance,
then, by the consent of a majority of said Managers and
all of the Diocesan Trustees, said sale may be made, and
the proceeds thereof received by said Board of Managers,
and by them applied to the reimbursement of such past
expenses or for future improvements and changes, as the
case may be. In case that a sale of the whole property
herein conveyed should become necessary, the proceeds of
said sale over and above what may be necessary to effectuate
the trusts and purposes above declared shall be applied to
some other charity to be designated by the said Board of
Trustees, said fund, whatever form it may assume, how-
ever, to be always known as "The Thompson Charity
Fund."
In the event of a sale of the whole property herein con-
veyed the residue of the proceeds, after paying for the
improvements necessitating such sale, shall be equally •
VI DEED OF B. S. BRONSON.
divided between the Dioceses of North Carolina and East
Carolina, to be held and applied by them respectively as
near as can be, in accordance with the designs of the said
B. S. Bronson, as above declared, the Trustees of the
respective Diocese to exercise their discretion, however, as
to such application, said fund always to retain the name of
"The Thompson Charity Fund." And whereas the said
B. S. Bronson has incurred a personal debt of about five
hundred dollars for the benefit and advantage of said
property, for which debt said property is justly and in good
conscience liable, this conveyance is made subject to the
condition that the Convention of this Diocese exonerate
and save harmless the said Bronson from his personal
liability; and until the settlement of said debt it shall
remain and be a first charge and lien on the property here-
inbefore conveyed; and the acceptance of this conveyance
by the Convention shall be deemed and held an assumption
of said debt.
The actual management of the property herein conveyed
shall and may be exercised by said Board of Managers on
and after the first day of January, 1887, and not before,
but the property aforesaid shall, until the actual use thereof
as an Orphanage, be used, and the rents and profits thereof
(save what may be necessary to pay the interest on the debt
of the said B. S. Bronson) devoted to missionary work in
the Diocese* of Charlotte, N. C.
B. S. BRONSON, [Seal].
A. L. BRONSON, [Seal].
[*The Secretary is informed that the words hi the vicinity were inad-
vertently omitted at this place. They are supplied in the Deed of the
Vestry of St. Peter's Church.]
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1892. VII
II. DEED FROM THE VESTRY OF ST. PETER' S CHURCH,
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
This . Indenture, made this first day of January, in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
eighty-seven, by and between John Wilkes, Hamilton C.
Jones, Piatt D. Walker, Frank H. Glover, Heriot Clarkson,
Lucian H. Walker, J. Frank Wilkes, Joseph G. Shannon-
house and Joseph H. Emery, Wardens and Vestrymen of
St. Peter's Church, in the City of Charlotte, in Mecklen-
burg County and State of North Carolina, of the first part,
Grantors, and the Right Reverend Theodore B. Lyman,
Richard H. Battle and William E. Anderson, of the City
of Raleigh in said State, Trustees of the Diocese of North
Carolina, of the second part, Grantees :
Whereas, The said Wardens and Vestrymen are the
legal owners of a certain parcel of land hereinafter
described :
And Whereas, The said Wardens and Vestrymen are
indebted to the said Trustees of the Diocese of North
Carolina in the sum of one thousand dollars, with arrears
of interest, for which the said Trustees hold the note of
John Wilkes and other Vestrymen as aforesaid, and the
predecessors in office of said parties hereto of the first part,
which note is part of the "Permanent Episcopal Fund"
of the said Diocese of North Carolina :
And Whereas, The said sum of one thousand dollars
was in fact borrowed by the Reverend Benjamin S. Bron-
son, and was by him expended in improving the property
above mentioned, and the said Wardens and Vestry did
heretofore agree with the said Benjamin S. Bronson that
upon the payment or satisfaction of said note, the said
Wardens and Vestry would hold said parcel of land and
VIII DEED OF VESTRY OF ST. PETER7 S CHURCH.
premises for such uses as by the said Brousou should be
declared :
And Whereas, The said Bronson has proposed to the
Convention of the said Diocese of North Carolina to con-
vey, or to cause to be conveyed, to the Trustees of said
Diocese the said parcel of land, together with other lands
adjoining thereto, for certain charitable and religious pur-
poses hereinafter set forth ; and has, in pursuance of said
proposition, actually executed a deed to said Trustees for
the said adjoining lands :
And Whereas, The Convention of said Diocese of
North Carolina, at its session in May, 1886, Anno Domini,
did accept the proposition of the said Bronson, and did also
pass a resolution that the said Wardens and Vestry should
be discharged from all liability on account of the said note,
and from any and all claims or demands for the said
thousand dollars, upon their execution of a deed to said
Trustees for the said parcel of land, which deed should
contain a declaration of trusts similar to the deed executed,
or to be executed, by the said Bronson for the lands adjoin-
ing the parcel of ground hereinafter described :
Now Therefore This Indenture Witnesseth: That for and
in consideration of the premises, and for the special con-
sideration of the release by said Convention of said debt of
one thousand dollars, and interest thereon, and the surren-
der by the said Trustees of the said note for that sum of
money, the said parties hereto of the first part, Wardens
and Vestry of St. Peter's Church, Charlotte, for themselves
and their successors in office, have given, granted, bar-
gained and sold, released and confirmed, and by these
presents do give, grant, bargain and sell, release and con-
firm, unto the said Theodore B. Lyman, Richard H. Battle
and William E. Anderson, Trustees of the Diocese of North
Carolina, and to their successors in office, Trustees of said
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. IX
Diocese, the following parcel of ground and premises,
to- wit :
Beginning at a stake in the great road on the bank of
Little Sugar Creek, and running with the meanderings of
said creek about twenty-one poles to a large stone at the
mouth of a ditch, B. Morrow's corner; thence with the
ditch S. 85 ° E. 40 poles to a cedar; thence N. 20^° E. 64
poles to a stake in the Providence road; thence with said
road N. 81 ° W. 23 poles; thence N. 30 W. 14 poles to the
beginning: Being 21 acres, 1 rood and 15 poles, and being
the same parcel of ground and premises conveyed by Ben-
jamin Morrow to John Wilkes and others, Wardens and
Vestrymen of St. Peter's Church, Charlotte, by a deed
duly recorded among the land records of Mecklenburg
County, in Book 5, folio 233.
To Have and To Hold the said parcel of ground and
premises to the said parties hereto of the second part, and
to their successors. Trustees of the said Diocese of North
Carolina, in fee-simple:
But this Conveyance is made in special trust and confi-
dence, and upon the express condition, that the said parties
hereto of the second part, and their successors in office,
shall hold, use and employ the property hereby conveyed,
its rents, profits, increase and improvements in the manner
and for the uses and purposes hereinafter specified, and for
none others, to-wit:
The property hereby conveyed, its profits and increase,
shall be used and employed for the establishment and
maintenance of an orphanage and training institution on
the said property and premises, to be known as "The
Thompson Orphanage and Training Institution," with the
purpose of affording gratuitous support and instruction (so
far as gratuity may be necessary) to orphan children, and
such other children as the Board of Managers hereinafter
provided for may elect to receive into the institution ; the
X DEED OF VESTRY OF ST. PETER' S CHURCH.
instruction to be in such branches of mental (that is to say,
ordinary scholastic) education, and education tending to
proficiency in the industrial occupations and arts, as said
Board of Managers shall designate.
And Whereas, The method of the appointment of said
Board of Managers by the Convention of the said Diocese
of North Carolina is fully set forth in a deed from the said
Benjamin S. Bronson and Alice L. Bronson, his wife, to the
said Trustees, parties hereto of the second part, dated
January ist, 1886, and to be recorded immediately prior
hereto:
And Whereas, Said deed also provides for the disposi-
tion of the property conveyed therein, upon several con-
tingencies therein specified: Now therefore the parties
hereto of the first part do hereby make all parts of said
deed from B. S. Bronson and wife, beginning with the
provisions for the appointment of said Board of Managers,
and so on to the end thereof, a part of this deed, as if the
whole of said deed, after the part designated, were herein
word by word set down; with the following necessary
qualifications:
1. The said sum of one thousand dollars belonging to
the "Permanent Episcopal Fund" of said Diocese shall
constitute a first lien upon the property herein conveyed;
but the said parties hereto of the second part, Trustees of
said Diocese, shall take no steps to enforce the collection of
said debt, or of any part thereof, except such as shall be
expressly ordered by the Convention of the said Diocese.
2. In case after the acceptance of the trust hereby created,
it shall, in the judgment of the Convention of said Diocese
of North Carolina, become impossible, or impracticable, to
execute the said trust in accordance with the meaning and
intent of this conveyance, then, and in that case, upon a
formal declaration by said Convention of such impossibility,
or impracticability, the property and premises hereby con-
DIOCESE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 1 892. XI
veyed shall vest in said Trustees of said Diocese, and in
their successors in office, in trust for such other charitable,
educational or religious uses as the said Convention of the
Diocese of North Carolina shall designate.
3. Until the actual use and occupation of said property
and premises for the purposes of said Orphanage and Train-
ing Institution, the rents and profits thereof, after paying
the interest on said one thousand dollars, shall be devoted
to the maintenance of the missionary work of said Diocese
in the vicinity of the said city of Charlotte.
Witness the Hands and Seals of the parties hereto of the
first part on the day and year first above written.
(Signed) JOHN WILKES, Senior Warden, [Seal].
H. C. JONES, Junior Warden. [Seal].
J. FRANK WILKES, [Seal].
L. H. WALKER, [Seal].
HERIOT CLARKSON, [Seal].
P. D, WALKER, [Seal].
• FRANCIS H. GLOVER, [Seal].
J. H. EMERY, [Seal].
J. G. SHANNONHOUSE, [Seal].
Vestrymen.
Witness :
(Signed) Jos. Blount Cheshire, Jr.
INDEX TO THE JOURNAL
OF THE
SEVENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION,
.A.. ID- 1892.
PAGE.
A — Abstract of Parochial Reports 145
Address of the Bishop 5°
Admission of Parish and Missions 41
Assessments for 1892-3 25
C — Candidates for Holy Orders 15
Clergy lists 6, 13
Committees — Annually Appointed 28, 29
On claim of Rev. Dr. Bnel 24, 25, 42
Memorial of Rev. Dr. Smith 37
D — Deeds for property of Thompson Orphanage — Appendix D.
Delegates to the Convention --• 16 — 22
Diocesan Statistics 145—149
E — Ejections — President and Secretary * 23, 24
Treasurer 26
Standing Committee ! 42
Executive Missionary Committee 43
Education Committee 43
Church Building Committee 43
Deputies to the General Convention 37 — 42
Trustees of Thompson Orphanage 27
Trustees of the University of the South 44
F — Form for Conveyance to Trustees of the Diocese — Appendix D.
L— Lists of Clergy 6, 13
List of Parishes and Missions 16
M — Meeting of next Convention 2, 43
Memorial of the Rev. Dr. Smith 11
Message of greeting from Council of Virginia 49
0 — Officers of the Diocese 3~ 5
P — Parishes and Missions 16—22
Parochial and other Reports 84 — 149
Postulants 15
Presentation of Gavel 26
Proceedings of the Convention 23 — 49
INDEX. XIII
R— Reports: page.
Trustees of the Diocese 35
Finance Committee 25
Treasurer — Appendix C 25
Committee on Canons 37, 46
New Parishes 4°
Elections 4*
Unfinished Business 29
Memorial of Rev. Dr. Smith 44
Claim of Rev. Dr. Buel 39
Bishop's Jubilee 3r
State of the Church 47
Standing Committee 3°
Church Building Committee 26
Thompson Orphanage— Appendix D 32
Clerical Trustee of the University of the South 46
Archdeacon of Colored Work 138
Parochial 84
Clerical T35
Deans of Convocations 136
Woman's Auxiliary 35, I4I
St. Augustine's School 144
St. Peter's Home and Hospital 143
Good Samaritan Hospital 143
Resolutions:
Invitation to honorary seats 26
Daily Sessions of the Convention 24
Place and Time of next Convention 43
Of admission into union with the Convention 40
Referring Form of Parochial Reports 37
Of respect to the memory of Rev. Dr. Smith 37, 44
Rearrangement of the Prayer Book — - 41
Instructing the Church Building Committee 42, 46
On Form of Conveyance to the Trustees of the Diocese-
Appendix D 42
Canonical residence 45
Admitting new Delegates 41
In reference to claim of Rev. Dr. Buel 39
Printing Journal 45
Travelling expenses of Clergy 42
Thanks to the citizens of Greensboro 45
Assessments for 1892-3 25
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