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 The Rt. Rev. T. B. Lyman, D. D., LL. D., 
 
 TO THE 
 
 Seventy-First Annual Convention 
 
 Diocese of North Carolina, 
 
 May 12th, 1887. 
 
ADDRESS 
 
 BY THE BISHOP, 
 
 The Rt. Rev. T. B. Lyman, D. D., LL. D., 
 
 Seventy-First Annual Convention 
 
 OF THE 
 
 Diocese of North Carolina, 
 
 May 12th, 1SS7. 
 
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 Dear Brethren of the Clergy a?id Laity : 
 
 Since the meeting of our last Convention, three of the 
 oldest clergymen in the Diocese have been called to give an 
 account of their stewardship, viz. : Rev. John T. Clark, Rev. 
 Dr. Gholson and Rev. Mr. Berry. More than a year ago, 
 Mr. Clark felt compelled, by failing health, to give up his 
 charge at Leaksville and at Reidsville. For a while, his 
 health appeared somewhat improved, but soon increasing 
 infirmities reminded him that his end was drawing near, and 
 during my recent absence, he was called to his reward. He 
 was an earnest, faithful laborer, and was greatly esteemed 
 and beloved by all who knew him. Dr. Gholson was in 
 failing health when he removed to Oxford, some two years 
 ago from Baltimore, but he hoped a change of climate and 
 of labours, might avail to restore him. But it was soon ap- 
 parent that his work was nearly over, and he resigned his 
 charge to remove to his plantation in Alabama. He lin- 
 gered until the 6th of August last, when his wearied spirit 
 took its flight. He had been a faithful and earnest worker, 
 and enjoyed the esteem and confidence of all who knew him. 
 The Rev. Mr. Berry was much the oldest of any of our 
 colored clergy. He laboured faithfully for many years in 
 Asheville, and only gave up the work, when old age and in- 
 creasing infirmities rendered it impossible for him to con_ 
 tinue his charge. To the very last, he retained the confi- 
 dence and love of the whole community, and died during 
 the past season in New York, whither he had gone to reside 
 with members of his family. 
 
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 And while we have thus been called to mourn so many 
 of our own clergy, we have also to lament that during the 
 past few months, no less than three of our oldest Bishops 
 have been called from us. 
 
 The Rt. Rev. Horatio Potter, Bishop of New York, had 
 been almost wholly disabled for three years past. He had 
 long occupied a conspicuous position, and taken an active 
 part in every form of Church work. His long Episcopate 
 witnessed a wonderful growth of the Church under his juris- 
 diction, with a large measure of peace and harmony. And 
 soon after his departure, we were called to mourn one 
 specially dear to the people of this Diocese, the Venerable 
 Bishop Green, of Mississippi, who spent so large a portion 
 of his ministry in North Carolina. It is needless for me to 
 say to you, my brethren, how greatly he was loved and 
 honored throughout our State. He was the very embodi- 
 ment of meekness, gentleness and the truest affection. With 
 a deep and unfaltering devotion to the principles and doc- 
 trines of the Church, he never lost sight of the Apostolic 
 precept to speak the truth in love. His memory will long 
 be cherished among us, with a deep and abiding affection. 
 And now, quite lately, our Venerable Presiding Bishop, the 
 Rt. Rev. Dr. Lee, of Delaware, has also been taken from us. 
 He was a man of very decided ability, of calm and well 
 balanced judgment; of great gentleness of spirit; and 
 wherever he was known, he was held in universal respect and 
 honor. As Presiding Bishop, he won for himself the in- 
 creasing love and reverence of all his brethren. Thus one 
 after another of our older Bishops are passing away from us, 
 and leaving us the poorer for the lack of their wise counsels, — 
 their pure and encouraging examples. May we all heed the 
 warning lesson which is thus conveyed to us, " Be ye also 
 ready, for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man 
 cometh." 
 
 My first official act, after the close of our last Convention, 
 was the visitation, on the next day, Sunday May 23d, of 
 
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 Calvary Church, Tarboro. After Morning Prayer by Rev. 
 Messrs. Quin and Ingle, and Rev. Dr. Marshall, I preached 
 and administered the Holy Communion. At night, in the 
 same church, after a sermon by Rev. G. Higgs, I confirmed 
 sixteen persons and addressed them. 
 
 Monday, May 24th, in St. Mary's Church, Edgecombe 
 county, after Morning Prayer by Rev. Messrs. W. J. Smith 
 and Robinson, I preached, confirmed one person, and ad- 
 ministered the Holy Communion. 
 
 At night in St. Luke's Church, Tarboro, after Evening 
 Prayer by Rev. Messrs. Cheshire, Butler and Alston, I 
 preached, confirmed nine persons and addressed them. 
 
 Wednesday, May 26th, in Church of the Good Shepherd, 
 Rocky Mount, after Morning Prayer by Rev. B, S. Bronson, 
 I preached, confirmed three persons and administered the 
 Holy Communion. 
 
 Sunday, May 30th, in St. Paul's Church, Louisburg, after 
 Morning Prayer and an adult baptism by Rev. Dr. Sutton, 
 I preached, confirmed two persons and administered the 
 Holy Communion; — preached again in the evening. 
 
 During the past year, this Church has been without a Rec- 
 tor, and has only enjoyed the benefit of occasional Services. 
 I am hoping soon to make such arrangements as will secure 
 regular ministrations for the Parish. 
 
 Thursday, June 3d, Ascension Day, in St. Augustine 
 Church, Raleigh, after Morning Prayer by Rev. Dr. Carmi- 
 chael and Rev. H. M. Joseph, I preached and admitted to 
 the Diaconate, Mr. Freeman W. Dunn, and administered the 
 Holy Communion. 
 
 After officiating for a while at Wilson, with encouraging 
 results, Mr. Dunn was invited to a larger field in Georgia, 
 where he has been working successfully ; but he is still canon- 
 ically connected with this Diocese. 
 
 Sunday after Ascension, June 6th, in Salem Chapel, Fairn- 
 tosh, I conducted the service, preached, and administered 
 the Holy Communion. There are at present no regular 
 
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 ministrations at this Chapel. The lamented death, during 
 the year, of Mr. Duncan Cameron, who resided at Fairntosh, 
 and who, with the co-operation of his active and zealous wife, 
 was trying to promote the spiritual welfare of the people in 
 that neighborhood, has occasioned no little discouragement 
 to the good work, so well begun there. I shall make every 
 effort to secure again for Salem Chapel the services which 
 are so much needed, and which have been so highly ap- 
 preciated. 
 
 Whitsun-Day, June 13th, in St. Matthew's Church, Hills- 
 boro, after Morning Prayer by Rev. J. W. Murphy, I preached 
 and administered the Holy Communion. Preached again 
 in the evening, confirmed two persons, and addressed them. 
 
 Trinity Sunday, June 20th, in St. Thomas Church, New 
 York, I took part in an ordination service, when the Assis- 
 tant Bishop of New York admitted fourteen candidates to 
 the Diaconate, and six Deacons to the Priesthood. The oc- 
 casion was one of peculiar interest. I returned to Raleigh 
 the same week, and on the first Sunday after Trinity, June 
 27th, took part in the service in the Church of the Good 
 Shepherd. Second Sunday after Trinity, July 4th, in Christ 
 Church, Raleigh, after Morning Prayer by Rev. Dr. Marshall 
 and Rev. B. Smedes, I preached and administered the Holy 
 Communion. 
 
 Left Raleigh during the week, to spend a few days at the 
 Sea-side. Third Sunday after Trinity, July nth, in the par- 
 lor of the "Atlantic Hotel," at Morehead City, I conducted 
 the service and preached. Fourth Sunday after Trinity, 
 July 18th, in the Church of the Good Shepherd, Raleigh, 
 after Morning Prayer by Rev. R. Strange, I preached and 
 administered the Holy Communion. Left the same week 
 to enter upon my visitation in the Western part of the State. 
 
 Sunday, July 25th, in Church of St. John in the Wilder- 
 ness, Flat Rock, I assisted Rev. Mr. Drayton in the service, 
 and preached. The same day, in St. James Church, Hen- 
 dersonville, after Evening Prayer by Rev. Mr. Drayton, I 
 
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 preached, confirmed two persons, and addressed them. 
 Monday, July 26th, in a cottage near Farmer's Hotel, Flat 
 Rock, I baptized two infants. 
 
 Wednesday and Thursday, July 28th and 29th, attended a 
 meeting of the Fellows of Ravenscroft Associate Mission and 
 Training School. We used every effort to secure the open- 
 ing, in the Autumn, of a school for boys, but we failed to 
 accomplish the object. I trust that such measures may be 
 adopted by this Convention, as will insure the speedy com- 
 mencement of a work which is so much needed. Sixth Sun- 
 day after Trinity, August 1, in Calvary Church, Henderson 
 county, after Morning Prayer by Rev. W. S. Bynum, I 
 preached, confirmed twenty-two persons, addressed them 
 and administered the Holy Communion. 
 
 At 4:30 p. m. in Mt. Calvary Chapel, seven miles from 
 the church, after Evening Prayer by Rev. Mr. Bynum, I 
 preached, confirmed eight persons and addressed them. 
 
 Monday, August 2d, I confirmed in private a sick mem- 
 ber of Calvary Parish. It is gratifying to hear of the activity 
 and increased zeal which has been awakened in this Parish, 
 and the corresponding growth and prosperity, which is such 
 a sure and certain result. 
 
 Tuesday, August 3d, in St. Paul's Church, Henderson 
 County, after Morning Prayer by Rev. Messrs. Bynum and 
 Bell, I preached, confirmed six persons, addressed them and 
 administered the Holy Communion. 
 
 At 4 p. m., on my way to Bowman's Bluff, I stopped, by 
 appointment, at a private house, some four miles before 
 reaching Hendersonville, and found quite a large congrega- 
 tion assembled. After a short service by Rev. Mr. Bynum, 
 I preached, confirmed six persons and addressed them. 
 Through all that neighborhood there is a large and encourag- 
 ing field for Missionary work. After the service, I had a 
 drive of some twelve or thirteen miles, and reached Bow- 
 man's Bluff about sunset. I had the satisfaction of meeting 
 
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 that evening, most of the members of the English colony, 
 settled in that vicinity. 
 
 The next day, Wednesday, August 4th, at a school house, 
 used by the Gethsemane Mission, for their place of worship, 
 I preached and administered the Holy Communion, being 
 assisted in the service by the Rev. Richard Wainwright, 
 the Missionary in charge. I was pleased to learn that steps 
 had already been taken for the erection of a suitable Church 
 building on a very eligible lot, which had been given for the 
 purpose. I gave them every encouragement and the promise 
 of aid in carrying on the work ; and I am glad to say that 
 a very neat building has been completed, and was occupied 
 for the first time last Easter Day. With a zealous and cul- 
 tured clergyman, and a congregation, though small in num- 
 bers, yet active and earnest, I feel sure that a leavening 
 power will make itself manifest in the surrounding neigh- 
 borhood. It gratifies me to say that the Church thus erected 
 is out of debt, and they desire its Consecration during my 
 visit to the mountain region, the coming summer. 
 
 In the afternoon of the same day, I drove on to Brevard, 
 some fifteen miles further up the French Broad river, and 
 the next day, Thursday, August 5th, after Morning Prayer 
 by Rev. Dr. Buel, I preached and administered the Holy 
 Communion. A heavy rain that morning interfered very 
 much with the success of the service. It was the first time 
 I had officiated in the new and tasteful church, which is not 
 yet entirely completed. We have only a small band of 
 Church workers there, and they are not able, without assis- 
 tance, to do what their hearts are yearning to accomplish. 
 
 The rain ceased in the afternoon, and I drove to the 
 neighborhood of Calvary Church, and continued on, the next 
 morning, to Asheville. 
 
 Saturday, August 7th, I left for Hickory and Lenoir, 
 reaching the latter place at 11 p. m. 
 
 Sunday, August 8th, I was much gratified to meet the 
 former Rector, Rev. Mr. Bush, and the Rev. Mr. Walker, 
 
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 who had timed their excursion to the neighborhood, so as 
 to chime in with my visit. In St. James Church, Lenoir, 
 after Morning Prayer by Rev. Messrs. Bush and Walker, I 
 preached, confirmed three persons, addressed them and ad- 
 ministered the Holy Communion. A very large congrega- 
 tion was present. I preached again in the evening. The 
 Church was at the time without a Rector, the Rev. Mr. Wes- 
 ton having resigned the charge. I had a conference with 
 the Vestry, after the Morning Service, and a few weeks later r 
 satisfactory arrangements were made, and the Rev. Vardry 
 McBee undertook the Rectorship, in connection with the 
 church at Hickory. I am glad to hear that he is doing a 
 very encouraging work, not only in these two places, but is 
 also carrying on some valuable missionary work in the 
 neighborhood of Lenoir. Much zeal has been awakened in 
 the Parish at Lenoir, and a vigorous effort is now in pro 
 gress, for the erection of a new and larger church. 
 
 Monday, August 9th, I left on the early train for Hickory, 
 and at 8 p. m., in the Church of the Ascension, I conducted 
 the Evening Service, and preached. 
 
 Tuesday, August 10th, I proceeded in the morning by way 
 of Lincolnton to Charlotte, where I met the Board of 
 Managers of the Thompson Orphanage. We spent some 
 time in discussing the most feasible plans, and had a very 
 satisfactory meeting. The Institution will speedily be 
 opened, and I confidently believe that it will awaken, 
 throughout the Diocese, that interest and sympathy, — that 
 thoughtful care, which it so greatly needs, and to which it 
 is so justly entitled. I left the same evening for Lincolnton. 
 The next day was spent quietly there, and in making ar- 
 rangements for the Consecration of the new and beautiful 
 Church so recently completed. I walked up to see the build- 
 ing, and was surprised and deeply gratified by what had 
 been accomplished. It is very striking in its reverent and 
 churchly qualities, and reflects very great credit upon Mr. 
 Silas McBee, who so judiciously arranged the plans, while 
 
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 some of the finest work, about the chancel, was done by his 
 own hands, as a labor of love. I was much pleased also 
 with the very tasteful Rood Screen, which was presented 
 by the builder, and which gives to the interior a very fine 
 and striking effect. There are also several Memorial windows 
 which are beautifully executed. No one can enter the build- 
 ing, without being impressed with its sacred character. It 
 is only a frame edifice, and by no means costly, but it con- 
 veys a very impressive lesson as to what may be done with 
 limited means, where a refined and cultured taste gives 
 beauty and symmetry to the whole. 
 
 On Thursday, August 12th, I Consecrated the Church 
 under the name of St. Luke's. The day was bright and 
 beautiful, and long before the appointed hour, crowds of 
 people were thronging to the town from the surrounding 
 country. Many friends had also come from other Parishes, 
 to mingle their rejoicings. The procession of the Clergy was 
 met at the western door by the Wardens and Vestry, and 
 passed up the central aisle. The request to consecrate was 
 then read by the Senior Warden, Mr. Vardry McBee, when 
 the Bishop proceeded with the service. The Sentence of 
 Consecration was read by the Rev. J. C. Huske, D. D., of 
 Fayetteville, and Morning Prayer by Rev. E. N. Joyner, of 
 South Carolina, Rev. Geo. B. Wetmore, D. D., and Rev. C. J. 
 Curtis. The sermon was preached by the Bishop, who also 
 administered the Holy Communion, assisted by Rev. W. R. 
 Wetmore, Rector of the Parish. We all heartily congratu- 
 lated the Rector upon such a noble result of his long and 
 faithful ministry in Lincolnton. And well may we believe 
 that the possession of so tasteful and attractive a building, 
 will prove eminently helpful to still greater progress and 
 prosperity. 
 
 In the afternoon, I met the Clergy of the Convocation of 
 Charlotte, in the vestry room, and conferred with them in 
 regard to their work. 
 
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 At 8 p. m., in the Church of Our Saviour, about two miles 
 from town, after Evening Prayer by the Rev. Messrs. Quin, 
 Osborne and Curtis, I preached, confirmed six persons and 
 addressed them. A heavy thunder storm, which came up 
 in the afternoon, and continued until shortly before the 
 hour of service, disappointed large numbers who had hoped 
 to be present. 
 
 Friday, August 13th, in St. Luke's Church, we had another 
 most interesting service, when I admitted to the priesthood, 
 Rev. Vardry McBee, Deacon, on presentation by Rev. W. 
 R. Wetmore. The Epistle in the Communion Office was 
 read by Rev. Mr. Wetmore, and the Gospel by Rev. Dr. 
 Huske. The sermon was preached by me, and I also ad- 
 ministered the Holy Communion, assisted by Rev. Mr. Wet- 
 more and Rev. Dr. Huske. These brethren, together with 
 the Rev. Geo. B. Wetmore D. D., and Rev. E. A. Osborne 
 united in the imposition of hands. The Rev. Messrs. Curtis, 
 Greaves and Quin were also present. At night, the church 
 was again crowded with a deeply interested congregation, 
 when, after Evening Prayer by Rev. Messrs. Greaves, Osborne 
 and Quin, and an adult baptism by the Rector, I confirmed 
 ten persons and addressed them. Thus ended a series of 
 most cheering and spirited services, which afforded much 
 gratification to the whole community, while greatly en- 
 couraging the zealous Rector, whose faithful labours have 
 been crowned with such signal success. 
 
 The next day, I went to Tyron City, Polk County, and on 
 Sunday, August 15th, in the Church of the Holy Cross, 
 after Morning Prayer by Rev. F. B. Ticknor and Rev. Mil- 
 nor Jones, I preached, confirmed two persons and adminis- 
 tered the Holy Communion. 
 
 Tuesday, August 17th, in the Log Church at Mills X 
 Roads, Rev. Messrs. Ticknor and Jones conducted the ser- 
 vice, and I preached, confirmed seven persons and addressed 
 them. The building was quite insufficient to accommodate 
 the multitude who seemed so anxious to hear the word. 
 
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 We have a noble field in that neighborhood, but we sadly 
 need a better place of worship, and the services of an effi- 
 cient missionary. The people are nearly all quite poor, but 
 honest, simple hearted and teachable. I much lament that 
 the arrangement which I made with Rev. Mr. Ticknor, to 
 take charge of these two congregations, in connection with 
 Missions in Henderson county, proved to be only of short 
 continuance. After entering upon the work with much ap- 
 parent zeal, he soon wearied of it, and sought during my 
 absence from the country, a more congenial field, in another 
 Diocese. I am now looking anxiously for an earnest, self- 
 denying man, who will be willing to seek after these scat- 
 tered sheep. One who will take hold of this work in the 
 right spirit, will find his labours crowned with the largest 
 success. The same evening I left for Asheville. 
 
 Sunday, August 22d, in St. David's Church, Cullowhee, 
 Jackson county, after Morning Prayer by Rev. Dr. Buel, I 
 preached and administered the Holy Communion. 
 
 Tuesday, August 24th, in St. John's, Macon County, after 
 Morning Prayer by Rev. J. A. Deal and Rev. Dr. Buel, I 
 preached and administered the Holy Communion. 
 
 Wednesday, August 25th, I preached in the Presbyterian 
 Church in Franklin, after Evening Prayer by Dr. Buel and 
 Mr. Deal. It gratifies me to learn that the beautiful site 
 purchased by me, the year before, in the town of Franklin is 
 soon to be crowned with a suitable and attractive Church 
 building. Mr. Deal has been very successful in his efforts 
 to raise funds for this object, and although he has not got 
 all that is required, he has sufficient to justify the vigorous 
 commencement of the work. 
 
 Friday, August 27th, in the school house at Webster, 
 after Morning Prayer by Rev. Dr. Buel, I preached and ad- 
 ministered the Holy Communion. We are hoping, during 
 the present season, to commence the erection of a Church 
 here, on the very eligible lot which has been given us for 
 
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 that purpose. It is very difficult to do any aggressive work 
 until we have a suitable place for worship. 
 
 Sunday, August 29th, in Grace Church in the Mountains, 
 Waynesville, after Morning Prayer and the baptism of an 
 adult by Dr. Buel, I preached, confirmed two persons, and 
 administered the Holy Communion. 
 
 At 4 o'clock p. m., in the Chapel at Mica Dale, after 
 Evening Prayer and the baptism of two Adults by Dr. Buel, 
 I preached, confirmed seven persons and addressed them. 
 An excellent parochial school has been established here, and 
 is doing a very efficient and valuable work. Such schools, 
 especially in the rural districts, are of inestimable value in 
 helping forward our christian labors. 
 
 Wednesday, September 1st, in St. Andrews's Church, Bun- 
 combe County, after Morning Prayer by Rev. Dr. Buxton 
 and Rev. Mr. Postell, I preached, confirmed two persons, 
 addressed them, and administered the Holy Communion. 
 
 Sunday, September 5th, in Trinity Church, Asheville, after 
 Morning Prayer by Rev. Dr. Buxton and Rev. T. T. Clark, I 
 preached, confirmed twelve persons, addressed them, and ad- 
 ministered the Holy Communion. 
 
 At night, in Trinity Chapel, after Evening Prayer by 
 Rev. J. B. Massiah, I preached, confirmed nine persons, and 
 addressed them. 
 
 Tuesday, September 7th, in the Methodist Chapel, near 
 Candler's, Buncombe County, after Morning Prayer by Rev. 
 George H. Bell, I preached and confirmed five persons. 
 
 Wednesday, September 8th, in Trinity Church, Asheville, 
 I admitted to the Holy Order of Deacons, Mr. Wm. F. 
 Rice, who was presented by Rev. Dr. Buell. Morning Prayer 
 was said by Rev. George H. Bell and Rev. J. H. Postell. I 
 preached the sermon and administered the Holy Commu- 
 nion, assisted by Rev. Dr. Buxton. Mr. Rice has since been 
 officiating in the neighborhood of Asheville. 
 
 Thursday, September 9th, left for Morganton. At 8 p. 
 m., after Evening Prayer by Rev. Mr. Watters, I preached, 
 
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 confirmed seven persons, and addressed them. The congre- 
 gation was a very large one, and the service was spirited 
 and encouraging. It afforded me great satisfaction to learn 
 of the harmony and prosperity by which the Parish is char- 
 acterized. 
 
 I left the next day for Statesville, where I had an ap- 
 pointment for the evening, but owing to a serious delay on 
 the railroad, we came to the station too late for the service, 
 and I therefore concluded to go directly on to Greensboro. 
 
 Saturday, September iith, I took the morning train to 
 Winston, and on Sunday, September 12th, in St. Paul's 
 Church, after Morning Prayer and the baptism of two adults 
 by Rev. Mr. Lacey, I preached, confirmed five persons, and 
 addressed them. A telegram reached me announcing the 
 death in Baltimore of my wife's brother, and I recalled the two 
 or three remaining appointments, and took the train that 
 night for Baltimore, arriving there the following morning. I 
 only remained until the next evening, when I left with my 
 wife for Raleigh. 
 
 The following Sunday, September 17th, I preached in the 
 Church of r the Good Shepherd, and administered the Holy 
 Communion. I was much occupied during the week with 
 preparations for leaving to attend the General Convention. 
 It was my expectation also to proceed to Europe directly 
 after the Convention, to fulfill my duties as Bishop in charge 
 of the American churches established on the Continent. 
 
 Sunday, September 26th, I preached in Christ Church, 
 Raleigh, and left the next morning for New York. 
 
 On Friday, October 1st, I started for Chicago, having ar- 
 ranged to break the journey in Detroit, where I passed two 
 days very pleasantly, with valued friends. 
 
 Sunday, October 3d, I preached in Christ Church, Detroit, 
 and administered the Holy Communion, assisted by the Rec. 
 tor, Rev. R. W. Clark. At night I preached in St. John's 
 Church, after Evening Prayer by Rev. Mr. Blanchard and 
 Bishop Worthington, the former Rector of the parish. 
 
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 Tuesday. October 5th, I went with quite a large and 
 pleasant party to Chicago. 
 
 Wednesday, October 6th, took part in St. James Church 
 in the opening services of the General Convention. I con- 
 tinued in daily attendance upon the meetings of the House 
 of Bishops. 
 
 Saturday, October 16th, I went with a large party of 
 Bishops, clergy and laity, on a special train, provided for 
 us, to pay a visit by invitation to Racine College. We 
 were cordially welcomed by the Warden and officers of the 
 college, and escorted through the buildings and beautiful 
 grounds. A handsome dinner was provided in the large din- 
 ing hall, to which nearly 250 persons did ample justice. 
 Shortly before the return of the party to Chicago, I took 
 the train a little further on to Milwaukee, and on the 
 next day, Sunday, October 17th, I preached by previous 
 appointment in St. John's Church, in the morning, 
 and in the Cathedral at night. I returned early the 
 next morning to Chicago. On the following Saturday 
 evening I went by invitation, in company with several of 
 the Bishops, to spend the next day at Ann Arbor, the seat 
 of the State University of Michigan. The special object of 
 the visit, was to be present at the lecture by Bishop Coxe 
 introductory to a course, lately endowed by the Governor 
 and Mrs. Baldwin, of Detroit, in "Defence of Christian 
 truth." Great interest was awakened in the University by 
 this course of lectures, and it was gratifying to witness the 
 crowds who thronged the Church to hear this first lecture. 
 We returned by a train which left late at night for Chicago,, 
 and arrived in time, on Monday, for the Sessions of the Con- 
 vention. Before the close of the Convention, as I purposed 
 sailing for Europe early in November, I issued a Pastoral 
 Letter to the Diocese, and also prepared a paper, devolving 
 upon the Standing Committee, the duty of actingas the Ec- 
 clesiastical authority of the Diocese, during my absence. I 
 
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 left Chicago shortly before the adjournment of the Conven- 
 tion, and hurried to New York, to make preparations for 
 sailing. 
 
 On Sunday, October 31st, I took part in the service in St. 
 Thomas Church, and preached. 
 
 Our sailing day, November 4th, proved a very pleasant 
 one, and a large number of my personal friends, and those 
 of other passengers, came down to take leave of us. We 
 went to sea under most favorable auspices, and a kind Prov- 
 idence tempered the winds, during all the passage. On 
 Sunday, November 7th, by request of the Captain, I con- 
 ducted the service, and preached in the large cabin of the 
 steamer. We reached Liverpool in nine days, and I had 
 become so much attached to many of the passengers, that I 
 felt quite sorry to part with them. After being most hos- 
 pitably entertained by kind friends in Birkenhead, 1 left on 
 Monday, the 1 5th, for London. After a pleasant week there, 
 and receiving many kind attentions, I crossed the channel 
 and proceeded to Paris, arriving there on the evening of 
 Monday, November 22d, where I received a very warm and 
 cordial welcome. I was made quite happy in the pleasant 
 home of old friends, who made me feel that I was by no 
 means a stranger among them. 
 
 On Thursday, November 25th, I Consecrated the large and 
 beautiful Church of the Holy T/rinity which had only been 
 recently completed. In company with the Bishop of New 
 York, a considerable number of the clergy, and a large 
 body of white-robed choristers, we moved from the Vestry 
 room along the Cloister, to the great door of entrance, where 
 we were met by the Wardens and Vestry. The procession 
 passed up the central aisle to the Chancel, and having taken 
 my place in the Episcopal chair, the request to consecrate 
 was read by the American Minister, Hon. Robert M. McLane, 
 I then proceeded with the Consecration Service, the Sentence 
 of Consecration being read by the Rev. Dr. Morgan, Rector 
 of the church. The sermon, which was a very admirable 
 
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 and appropriate one, was delivered by the Bishop of New 
 York. Several of the clergy, both English and American,. 
 took part in the service, the Holy Communion being admin- 
 istered by me, with the assistance of my reverend brethren. 
 The whole ceremonial was one of very marked interest, and 
 the stately edifice, thus duly consecrated, bears witness to the 
 persevering zeal of the Rector, and the generous liberality of 
 those who enabled him to accomplish so noble a work. 
 
 On the following Sunday, in the same Church, after Morn- 
 ing Prayer by the Rev. Drs. Morgan and Mackay, I preached,, 
 confirmed thirty-three persons and addressed them. I took 
 part also in the Evening Service. 
 
 Wednesday, December 1st, at a private house in Paris, 
 I united a couple in Holy Matrimony. 
 
 Sunday, December 5th, in Church of the Holy Trinity, 
 I preached and administered the Holy Communion, assisted 
 by Bishop Elliott and Drs. Morgan and Mackay. On the 
 afternoon of that Sunday, I went, by special invitation, to 
 the building which had been occupied for some time as a 
 place of worship, by the congregation of Pere Hyacinth. 
 The church was filled by a large and respectable congrega- 
 tion. I accompanied the Pere into the chancel, and occu- 
 pied the Episcopal chair. After a very spirited service, the 
 Pere entered the pulpit, and delivered a discourse of very 
 great eloquence and power. At the close of the service, I 
 ascended the altar steps, and pronounced the Benediction. 
 I was much gratified by this opportunity to witness the 
 work carried on by this zealous Reformer, in the face of so 
 much opposition, and so many discouragements. I saw a 
 good deal of him while I was in Paris, and became thoroughly 
 convinced that his work has not been properly understood, 
 nor duly appreciated. I can but hope that he will soon 
 meet with a much larger measure of sympathy, as the valu- 
 able results of his work become more conspicuously apparent. 
 On the evening of the same day, I preached, by special in- 
 vitation, in the English Church, in the Rue d'Aguessean,, 
 
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 under the charge of the Rev. Dr. Gill. During my stay in 
 Paris, I was the recipient of much kindness and hospitality 
 from the Rector and congregation of Holy Trinity Church. 
 
 Tuesday, December 7th, I left on the night train for Ge- 
 neva, arriving there the following morning. I was met at 
 the station by the Rev. Mr. Adamson, the clergyman now 
 in charge of the American congregation, and also by Mr. 
 Naylor, the vice Counsul, at whose house I was most hospi- 
 tably entertained. I spent a pleasant week in Geneva, offi- 
 ciating on Sunday in Emmanuel Church, and becoming ac- 
 quainted with most of the families belonging to the congre- 
 gation, with many of whom I was brought into kindly social 
 relations. The city is a very lovely and attractive one, and 
 has greatly improved, since my last visit there, some fifteen 
 years ago. 
 
 On Tuesday, December 14th, I left for Dresden, going by 
 way of Basle and Frankfort. 
 
 Sunday, December 19th, in the new and beautiful St. 
 John's Church, I preached in the morning, and in the after- 
 noon confirmed fourteen persons and addressed them, being 
 assisted in the services by the Rector, Rev. T. F. Caskey. The 
 next day I went on a brief visit to Berlin, returning to Dres- 
 den on Thursday. That evening I met a large number of 
 the members of the congregation and others, at the resi- 
 dence of the Rector. 
 
 On Saturday, being Christmas day, after Morning Prayer 
 by Rev. Messrs. Caskey and Mitchell, I preached and ad- 
 ministered the Holy Communion. 
 
 The next day, Sunday, December 26th, I took part in the 
 Morning Service at St. John's Church, and at night preached 
 in the English Memorial Church of All Saints. 
 
 Monday, December 27th, St. John's Day, was fixed on for 
 the Consecration of the Church which was only recently 
 completed, and which was to bear the name of St. John's 
 Church. I proceeded with the service, in accordance with 
 the order set forth in the Prayer Book. The request to 
 
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 consecrate was presented and read by the Senior Warden, 
 Mr. Fred. W. Jones, of New York, and the sentence of Con- 
 secration by the Rector, Rev. T. F. Caskey. Morning Prayer 
 was read by Archdeacon Gray and Rev. Mr. Stewart, of the 
 Church of England. The second lesson appointed for the 
 Consecration Service was read, in German, by the Pastor of 
 the principal Lutheran Church in the city, and was also read, 
 in English, by Rev. Mr. Mitchell, of the Diocese of New York. 
 The Epistle, in the Communion office, was read by the Rev. 
 Mr. Caskey, and the Gospel was read, in Greek, by the K ev. 
 Mr. Smirnoff, the resident Priest of the Greek Church in 
 Dresden, and was also read, in English, by the Rev. Mr. Gil- 
 derdale, Chaplain of the English Church of All Saints. The 
 Sermon was preached by me, and I also administered the 
 Holy Communion, assisted by several of the Clergy present. 
 The whole service was very solemn and imposing, and being 
 thus witnessed for the first time in Germany, made a very 
 deep and salutary impression. During my stay in Dresden, 
 every attention and hospitality was kindly extended to me. 
 And what I saw impressed me with the conviction that a 
 very valuable work is going on there, under theguidance of its 
 active and faithful Rector. The Church edifice occupies a 
 most commanding site, which was very wisely selected, and 
 generously presented for the object, and it promises to be 
 the centre of a great influence for good. I left for Nice on 
 the evening of the Consecration Day, and the journey proved 
 a very long and fatiguing one. Upon my arrival on Wednes- 
 day evening, December 29th, 1 was warmly welcomed, and 
 enjoyed the generous hospitality of kind and considerate 
 friends. Everything was done by the Rector and Congre- 
 gation to make my stay most enjoyable. 
 
 On Saturday, being New Year's Day, in the very conve- 
 nient Chapel now occupied by the congregation of the 
 Church of the Holy Spirit, I took part in the Service, and 
 made an address appropriate to the day. 
 
 Sunday, January 2d, in the same Chapel, after Morning 
 
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 Prayer by the Rector, Rev. John Cornell, I preached and 
 administered the Holy Communion. At 4 p. m., after 
 Evening Prayer, I confirmed eight persons, and addressed 
 them. 
 
 Wednesday, January 5th, I laid the Corner Stone of a 
 new Church, a portion of the walls being already consider- 
 ably advanced. The occasion was a novel one in that city, 
 and awakened a very general interest. The procession 
 moved from a small building at the rear of the Church, to 
 the site of the Corner Stone, which I proceeded to lay, in 
 accordance with a form widely used in this country. Sev- 
 eral English clergymen were present, and with the Rector of 
 the Church, took part in the service. An address appropri- 
 ate to the occasion was made by me. I was pleased to ob- 
 serve that although the streets, at the corner of which the 
 Church stands, were much crowded, the most perfect order 
 prevailed to the end. The building is constructed of stone, and 
 in an excellent style of architecture, and when completed, will 
 present a very attractive appearance. It has afforded me 
 much satisfaction to learn recently that the earthquake 
 which created so much alarm there some two months ago, re- 
 sulted in no injury whatever to the walls of the Church. 
 The building is now advancing rapidly toward completion. 
 
 The next day, Thursday, January 6th, I left for Florence, 
 arriving there early on the morning of the 7th. I was met 
 at the station by the Rector, Rev. Fred. Ward Dennis, 
 and escorted to the apartment of a most estimable Ameri- 
 can family, where I was very kindly and hospitably enter- 
 tained. I remained a week in Florence, and found still 
 there a few old friends, who had attended upon the ser- 
 vices which I held in that city during the winter of i86o-'6i. 
 There is now provided for our services, a very comfortable 
 and well arranged Chapel, which was purchased and adapted 
 to our purposes, and was Consecrated more than a year 
 ago. 
 
 Sunday, January 9th, after Morning Prayer by Rev. F. 
 
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 W. Dennis and Rev. Mr. McGrath, I preached and admin- 
 istered the Holy Communion. Took part also in the ser- 
 vice in the afternoon. It afforded me much satisfaction to 
 learn how very successful Mr. Dennis has been in restoring 
 harmony and prosperity to the congregation, after the diffi- 
 culties and troubles which had so long disturbed it. I had 
 the pleasure of meeting most of the congregation at a re- 
 ception given me at the house of the Rector, from whom 
 I received every kindness and courtesy. 
 
 Thursday, January 13th, I left on the morning train for 
 Rome, arriving there between three and four in the after- 
 noon. On leaving the railway station, I noticed so many 
 changes, all around me, that I hardly recognized the locality. 
 Whole blocks of substantial buildings now occupy the 
 space, which appeared only as vacant fields, eight years ago. 
 I went to the large " Hotel Quirinale," where most comfort- 
 able provision had been made for me, and where I was very 
 happy to meet my esteemed brother, Bishop Elliott, of 
 Western Texas. The Rev. Dr. Nevin, Rector of the Church, 
 was absent, in consequence of ill health, and had gone to 
 India. Rev. Walter Thompson, the Minister in charge, 
 showed me every courtesy. I was only able to remain about 
 a week in Rome, but during that time, I met nearly all my 
 old friends, from whom I received the greatest kindness and 
 hospitality. 
 
 On Sunday, January 16th, in St. Paul's Church, after 
 Morning Prayer by Rev. Walter Thompson, I preached and 
 administered the Holy Communion. I took part also in the 
 Evening Service. 
 
 Monday, January 17th, I met, at the Rectory, besides the 
 Minister in charge, the Rev. Mr. Pickance, of the Church of 
 England, and Count Campello, and we conferred together 
 in regard to the Italian Reform movement. 
 
 Tuesday, January 18th, I held a private Confirmation in 
 St. Paul's Church, and confirmed one person. 
 
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 Wednesday, January 19th, I left in the evening, on my 
 homeward journey, arriving the next day in Nice, where I 
 made a second brief visit. 
 
 Sunday, January 23d, in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, 
 I preached after both the Morning and Evening Service. 
 The day was a very pleasant one, and the congregations were 
 large. 
 
 Tuesday, January 25th, I took the train to Paris, and 
 spent a few days there also. 
 
 Sunday, January 30th, in the Church of the Holy Trinity, 
 after Morning Prayer by Rev. Dr. Morgan and Rev. Mr. 
 Warner, I preached, confirmed three persons, and addressed 
 them. I preached again at the Evening Service, and di- 
 rectly afterwards, accompanied the Rector to a private 
 residence, where I confirmed two persons, one of whom was 
 hindered, by ill health, from attendance at the public Service. 
 
 The next day, Monday, January 31st, I left for London. 
 
 Wednesday, February 2d, I went by invitation to visit 
 the Bishop of Salisbury, returning to London the next day. 
 
 Friday, February 4th, it afforded me much gratification 
 to be present in the private Chapel of Lambeth Palace, and 
 take part in the interesting service, commemorative of the 
 Consecration in that Chapel, one hundred years before, of 
 the first Bishops of Pennsylvania and New York. The 
 Archbishop of Canterbury presided, and conducted the ser- 
 vice, assisted by the other Bishops present. The Epistle 
 was read by me, and the Gospel by the Bishop of London. 
 A very fitting and appropriate address was delivered by the 
 Bishop of New York, and the Bishop of Rochester assisted 
 in the Communion Service. It was my privilege, while in 
 London, to share the kind hospitality of the Archbishop, 
 and to receive many courtesies from persons of prominence 
 and distinction. 
 
 On Tuesday, February 8th, I left for Liverpool, where I 
 spent the next day, and sailed on Thursday, February 10th, 
 for New York. The homeward voyage was remarkably 
 
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 pleasant for the season, and we arrived early in the morning 
 of Saturday of the following week. 
 
 The next day, Sunday, February 20th, I preached in 
 Christ Church, New York, and administered the Holy Com- 
 munion, assisted by the Rector, Rev. Dr. Shipman. 
 
 Friday, February 25th, I proceeded on to Baltimore, and 
 on Sunday, February 27th, I took part in the Morning Ser- 
 vice in Grace Church, and preached the first of a course of 
 Lenten Sermons in the evening. 
 
 I left for Raleigh on Wednesday, March 2d, and reached 
 home the following evening, with a feeling of profound grat- 
 itude for all the mercies which had attended me, during my 
 protracted absence. 
 
 Sunday, March 6th, in Christ Church, Raleigh, after 
 Morning Prayer by Rev. J. A. Weston, I preached and ad- 
 ministered the Holy Communion. 
 
 Sunday, March 13th, in the Church of the Good Shep- 
 herd, Raleigh, I assisted the Rector in the service, preached 
 and administered the Holy Communion. 
 
 Friday, March 18th, I left for Reidsville, and the next 
 day went on to Leaksville. 
 
 Sunday, March 20th, in the Church of the Epiphany, 
 after Morning Prayer by Rev. Alban Greaves and Rev. H. 
 K. Brouse, I preached, confirmed ten persons, addressed 
 them, and administered the Holy Communion. The con- 
 gregation was a very large one, and much beyond the' ca- 
 pacity of the building. A new and lively interest seems to 
 be awakened in the Parish. In the afternoon, I went to 
 Reidsville, and at night, in St. Thomas' Church, after Even- 
 ing Prayer by Mr. Greaves, I preached, confirmed seven 
 persons and addressed them. This Mission is also in the 
 charge of Mr. Greaves, and I was glad to see here also, so 
 much cause for encouragement. I returned the next day 
 to Raleigh, and left on Saturday to enter upon my Spring 
 Visitation. 
 
 5th Sunday in Lent, March 27th, in Emmanuel Church, 
 Warrenton, after Morning Prayer by Rev. G. Higgs, I 
 
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 preached, confirmed two persons, and administered the Holy 
 Communion. Preached again at the Evening Service. 
 
 Monday, March 28th, in Grace Church, Weldon, Mr. 
 Higgs conducted the service, and I preached. 
 
 Tuesday, March 29th, in St. Mark's Church, Halifax, after 
 Morning Prayer by Rev. H. W. Robinson. I preached and 
 administered the Holy Communion. 
 
 Wednesday, March 30th, in Church of the Advent, En- 
 field, Morning Prayer was read by Rev. Dr. Smith. I con- 
 firmed one person, preached and administered the Holy 
 Communion. 
 
 Friday, April 1st, in St. Clement's Church, Ringwood, 
 Rev. JDr. Smith assisted in the service, and I preached and 
 administered the Holy Communion. Dr. Smith has been 
 holding services two Sundays in each month in this Church, 
 but is now giving one of these Sundays to the Church in 
 Franklin, Virginia, of which he has undertaken the charge, 
 in connection with Enfield, Ringwood and Littleton. 
 
 The Church at Ringwood has sustained a very great loss, 
 in the recent death of Mr. Charles W. Garrett, one of its 
 most active and liberal members. 
 
 6th Sunday in Lent, April 3d, in the Church of the Good 
 Shepherd, Rocky Mount, after Morning Prayer by the Rev 
 B. S. Bronson, I preached and administered the Holy Com- 
 munion. 
 
 Monday, April 4th, in St. Timothy's Church, Wilson, 
 after Evening Prayer by Rev. Mr. Bronson, I preached, con- 
 firmed three persons and addressed them. While in Wilson, 
 I urged upon several of the Vestry whom I met, the great 
 importance of securing for that Parish, the undivided ser- 
 vices of Mr. Bronson. I feel sure that it would give a fresh 
 impulse to the growth and prosperity of the Church, in that 
 beautiful and thriving town. 
 
 Wednesday before Easter, April 6th, I preached in Cal- 
 vary Church, Tarboro, after Morning Prayer by Mr. 
 Lewis. The venerable Rector was prevented by temporary 
 indisposition from being with us at our services. At night 
 
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 Rev. Walter J. Smith read Evening Prayer. I preached, 
 confirmed five persons, and addressed them. 
 
 Thursday, April 7th, in St. Luke's Church, Morning 
 Prayer was read by Rev. W. J. Smith. I confirmed six 
 persons and addressed them. I then preached an Ordina- 
 tion Sermon, and upon presentation by Rev. Dr. Cheshire, 
 I admitted to the Priesthood the Rev. John W. Perry, Dea- 
 con, the Minister in charge, and administered the Holy 
 Communion. Dr. Cheshire and Mr. Smith united in the im- 
 position of hands. I left in the afternoon for the neighbor- 
 hood of St. Mary's Church, and spent the night there. 
 
 Good Friday, April 8th, in St. Mary's Church, Edge- 
 combe county, after Morning Prayer by Rev. Walter J. 
 Smith, I preached, confirmed five persons and addressed 
 them. In the afternoon we drove ten miles to Palmyra, 
 where Mr. Smith is now holding regular services, and in a 
 large hall, secured for the purpose, I found an excellent and 
 most attentive congregation. I preached, after Evening 
 Prayer by Rev. Mr. Smith. I feel that our faithful and ex- 
 cellent Missionary has much to encourage him in his work 
 in that neighborhood, and I anticipate that an effort will 
 soon be made to build a small Chapel in Palmyra. The 
 effort is certainly worthy of all sympathy and encourage- 
 ment. I spent the night with a much esteemed family in 
 the neighborhood, and was driven early the next morning 
 six miles, to Scotland Neck. At 11 o'clock, in Trinity 
 Church, I took part in the Easter Even Service, and 
 preached. 
 
 Easter Day, April 10th, proved a most brilliant and lovely 
 day, and the hearts of the good people of Scotland Neck were 
 made glad by its jubilant services. Large congregations 
 were present both morning and evening. The estimable 
 Rector has given a fresh impulse to the work of the Church. 
 He has organized a surpliced choir, and the music is of a 
 very simple, earnest and congregational character. After 
 Morning Prayer by the Rector, I preached, confirmed six 
 
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 persons, addressed them, and administered the Holy Com- 
 munion. Rev. W. J. Smith came over and took part in the 
 Evening Service, when I preached again. 
 
 Tuesday after Easter, April 12th, in the Church of Our 
 Saviour, Jackson, after Morning Prayer by Rev. G. Higgs, I 
 preached and administered the Holy Communion. Preached 
 again in the evening. 
 
 We were all made very sad the next day, by the tidings 
 of the death, on the very evening of the visitation, of 
 Mrs. Henry Burgwin, a former member of this Parish, and 
 who had during the last two years shown her deep and 
 abiding interest in it, by contributing liberally to those im- 
 provements in the Parish Church, which have added so 
 much to its beauty and attractiveness. She had been look- 
 ing forward with special interest to being with us at this 
 visitation, and had left Richmond with that purpose, but 
 tarrying a few days in Henderson, she contracted a severe 
 cold, which soon assumed an alarming form, and proved 
 fatal only a short time after our Evening service had closed. 
 Her death is not only a great loss to that Parish, but to her 
 own immediate family, and to that large circle of friends, 
 who so honored and loved her. 
 
 Thursday, April 14th, in St. Luke's Church, Gaston, I read 
 Morning Prayer, preached, confirmed four persons, ad- 
 dressed them, and administered the Holy Communion. In 
 consequence of the death of Mrs. Burgwyn, Mr. Higgs was 
 not able to be present, as he had gone to take part in the 
 funeral service at Richmond. It afforded me much satisfac- 
 tion to find in this Mission at Gaston so many tokens of 
 quickened life and interest. Active steps have already been 
 taken for the erection of a new Church, and I have every 
 reason to believe that the work will be pushed steadily and 
 rapidly forward. 
 
 Friday, April 15th, in the Church of the Good Shepherd, 
 Ridgeway, after Morning Prayer by Rev. Mr. Pettigrew, I 
 
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 preached, confirmed one person, and administered the Holy 
 Communion. 
 
 First Sunday after Easter, April 17th, in the Church of 
 the Holy Innocents, Henderson, after Morning Prayer by 
 Rev. J. E. Ingle, I preached and administered the Holy 
 Communion. In the afternoon preached again, confirmed 
 six persons and addressed them. 
 
 I found considerable advance, since my last visit, toward 
 the completion of the beautiful Church which has been 
 erected here. A very graceful spire, surmounted by a gilt 
 cross, has been added, and makes the whole building a con- 
 spicuous ornament to the town. Some little details are yet 
 to be added, by which time I trust that all liabilities will 
 be met, so that by another year, it can be duly Consecrated. 
 
 Tuesday, April 19th, in the Chapel at Middleburg, Rev. 
 Mr. Pettigrew assisted in the service, and I preached, con- 
 firmed one person, and administered the Holy Communion. 
 
 Wednesday, April 20th, in St. John's Church, Williams- 
 boro, after Morning Prayer by Rev. Mr. Pettigrew, I 
 preached, confirmed four persons, addressed them, and ad- 
 ministered the Holy Communion. 
 
 The next day, I was driven to Oxford, and thence, the 
 same evening, to Goshen. 
 
 Friday, April 22d, I baptized an adult, lately recovered 
 from a severe illness, and afterwards, in St. Paul's Church, I 
 conducted the service, preached, confirmed one person, and 
 administered the Holy Communion. The Rev. Mr. Webb, 
 of the Diocese of Virginia, the Missionary in charge, who 
 had expected to be present at the visitation, was detained 
 by sickness in his family. 
 
 Second Sunday after Easter, April 24th, in St. Stephen's 
 Church, Oxford, after Morning Prayer by Rev. L. W. Rose, 
 I preached and administered the Holy Communion. At 
 the Evening Service, I preached, confirmed eleven persons 
 and addressed them. During the past year, the Parish has 
 suffered a severe loss in the death of Mr. Hicks, the Senior 
 
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 Warden, who for so many years had been such an active 
 and energetic worker. The late disastrous fire also worked 
 no little injury to members of our congregation, but I am 
 encouraged to believe that a better and more earnest spirit 
 is making itself felt in the Parish, and that we shall soon be 
 permitted to see the fruits of a reawakened energy and zeal. 
 
 Tuesday, April 26th, in St. James Church, Kittrell, after 
 Morning Prayer by Rev. J. E. Ingle, I preached, confirmed 
 seven persons, addressed them, and administered the Holy 
 Communion. It is very gratifying to know that the effort 
 which has been carried on for several years, by the Ladies 
 of the congregation, to raise a sum for permanent invest- 
 ment, as a partial endowment toward the support of a Rec- 
 tor, has been eminently successful, and quite a considerable 
 sum has been already securely invested for that object. 
 What a real blessing would it be if those, to whom God has 
 entrusted some considerable of earthly means, would only 
 take care to make provision, before their death, for the be- 
 stowal of a sufficient sum, for permanent investment, so that 
 the interest arising from it might make good what would 
 otherwise be lost to the Parish by their removal. We have 
 many instances in this Diocese, of Parishes, once prosperous, 
 which have become so poor by the death of their wealthier 
 members, that it has been found well nigh impossible to 
 keep up the services of the Sanctuary. Such gifts as I have 
 indicated, would do much to prevent so serious a calamity. 
 
 Friday, April 29th, I visited Durham, and in St. Philip's 
 Church, after Evening Prayer by Rev. T. M. N. George, I 
 preached, confirmed fifteen persons, and addressed them. 
 It was a source of much gratification to me to learn of the 
 harmonious and prosperous condition of this Parish, and 
 the cordial co-operation, on every side, with their faithful 
 and energetic Rector. I left late the same night for Char- 
 lotve, arriving there early on Saturday afternoon. 
 
 The next day, Sunday, May 1st, in St. Peter's Church, 
 the Rev. Mr. Cheshire assisted in the service, and I preached 
 
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 and administered the Holy Comunion. At 4: 30 p. m., in 
 St. Michael's Church, after Evening Prayer by Rev. Mr. 
 Cheshire and Mr. Alston, I preached, confirmed nine per- 
 sons and addressed them. At night, in St. Peter's Church, 
 after Evening Prayer by Rev. Messrs. Osborne and Cheshire,. 
 I preached, confirmed thirty persons and addressed them. 
 The Church was thronged to its utmost capacity, and the 
 deepest interest was manifested in the services. I was much 
 cheered by the indications of increased religious earnest- 
 ness, and I can only trust and pray that it may prove deep 
 rooted and abiding. 
 
 The next day, I presided at a meeting of the Managers of 
 the Thompson Orphanage, and the same evening left on my 
 return to Raleigh. 
 
 Fourth Sunday after Easter, May 8th, in the Church of 
 the Good Shepherd, Raleigh, after Morning Prayer by Rev 
 Robert Strange. I preached, confirmed eleven persons, and 
 addressed them. A very healthy and earnest work is going 
 on in this Parish, and there is abundant evidence of that 
 unity and harmony which is the sure pledge of increasing 
 prosperity. On the evening of the same day, in the Chapel 
 of St. Mary's School, after Evening Prayer by the Rector, 
 Rev. B. Smedes, I confirmed six of the pupils of the School, 
 and addressed them. This noble Institution is still carry- 
 ing on its efficient work, and proving itself eminently worthy 
 of the largest encouragement. The gentle and refining 
 Christian influence for which this School has so long been 
 distinguished, is united with such an elevated standard of 
 scholarship, as justly entitles it to a high place among the 
 most distinguished Seminaries in our land. 
 
 The last official act which I have to report, is the ordina- 
 tion to the Diaconate, in your presence yesterday, of Mr 
 William Thomas Picard, upon presentation by Rev. Gilbert 
 Higgs. Mr. Picard purposes to continue his residence and 
 secular employment as hitherto, in Jackson, but will offici- 
 ate regularly as Assistant to Rev. Mr. Higgs in the Church. 
 
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 of Our Saviour there, and perform such missionary duties 
 in the neighborhood as he may have the time and encour- 
 agement to undertake. 
 
 My visitations last Summer and Autumn, in the Western 
 part of the State, were less extended than usual, because of 
 the approach of the Triennial General Convention, which 
 made it necessary for me to return East soon after the mid- 
 dle of September. I am generally occupied with that Dis- 
 trict until after the end of October. Many of the stations 
 which would otherwise have been visited, I was obliged to 
 pass over. Of course it is not to be expected that all these 
 remote stations should receive a visitation every year, but 
 it is my purpose to visit them as often as is compatible with 
 other and pressing duties, and as the necessities of each 
 case may seem to demand. What these numerous missions 
 most require, is more frequent visits of active and zealous 
 missionaries; and at this time we are sadly in need of many 
 more earnest laborers. And in order that they may be se- 
 cured, and their services continued, there must be a very 
 considerable increase in our missionary offerings. Certainly, 
 there is not among us a sufficiently clear apprehension of 
 our duty in this particular. Never were grander opportu- 
 nities offered, for a most successful missionary work, than 
 now lies before us in this Diocese. May God help us all to 
 realize the better our duties and responsibilities. 
 
 The following is the summary of services for the past 
 year : 
 
 I have preached on 106 occasions, and delivered 42 ad- 
 dresses ; have baptized two infants and one adult ; have 
 administered the Holy Communion on 54 occasions ; have 
 confirmed 306 persons within the Diocese, and 71 in the 
 Foreign Churches ; have Consecrated one Church in the 
 Diocese, and two on the Continent of Europe ; have laid 
 the Corner Stone of one Church, viz., at Nice, and have or- 
 dained three Deacons and two Priests. 
 
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 The following changes among the Clergy have taken 
 place since. our last Convention. As already intimated three 
 of our Clergy have been called away by death. The Rev. 
 E. R. Rich has taken Letters Dimissory to Central Penn- 
 sylvania. Rev. Frank B. Ticknor, who was received into 
 the Diocese from Western Texas, in August last, was trans- 
 ferred in February, to the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Rev. 
 Geo. H. Edwards has resigned the charge of the Missions at 
 Concord, Lexington and High Point, and taken Letters Di- 
 missory to theDiocese of South Carolina. Letters Dimissory 
 have also been given to Rev. H. M. Joseph and Rev J. B. 
 Massiah, but up to this time, I have received no notice of 
 their acceptance. 
 
 There have been received into the Diocese Rev. Freeman 
 W. Dunn, Rev. William F. Rice and Rev. Wm. T. Picard 
 by ordination to the Diaconate, Rev. T. M. N. George, by 
 Letters Dimissory from Northern Texas, Rev. Charles J. 
 Curtis, from the Diocese of Maryland and Rev. William 
 Meade Clark, from the Diocese of Virginia. 
 
 The Rev. Mr. George is Rector of St. Philip's Church, 
 Durham. The Rev. Mr. Curtis is efficiently at work as 
 Evangelist of the Convocation of Charlotte, and Rev. Mr. 
 Clark is Rector of the Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill. 
 
 It affords me great pleasure to report fewer changes than 
 usual among the Clergy, and fewer vacancies in the Parishes 
 and Missionary Stations. 
 
 The Rev. Vardry McBee has resigned his position as As- 
 sistant Minister of Trinity Church, Asheville, and Instruc- 
 tor in the Ravenscroft Training School, and has become 
 Rector of St. James' Church, Lenoir, and the Church of the 
 Ascension, Hickory. 
 
 The Rev. George B. Wetmore, D. D., has resigned the 
 charge of St. Andrew's and Christ Churches, in Rowan 
 county, and St. James' Church, Iredell county, and is doing 
 missionary work in Watauga county. 
 
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 Rev. E. P. Green has been transferred from Watauga 
 county, and is now officiating in the Churches vacated by 
 Dr. Wetmore. 
 
 Rev. R. P. Eubanks has been placed in charge of the 
 Missions at Concord, Lexington and High Point, made va- 
 cant by the removal from the Diocese of Rev. Geo. H. Ed- 
 wards. 
 
 Rev. Dr. Marshall has found his health so much impaired, 
 as to demand a protracted cessation from public duty. 
 The Vestry of Christ Church have very kindly granted him 
 leave of absence for one year, and have invited the Rev. J. 
 A. Weston to the charge of the Parish, during his absence. 
 His health is already very considerably improved, and I am 
 sure he has the warm wishes of us all for for its complete 
 and perfect restoration. 
 
 The number of Clergymen now canonically connected with 
 the Diocese is 56 ; of which 45 are Priests and 11 Deacons. 
 
 The candidates for Priests' Orders are: Rev. Primus P. 
 Alston, Rev. E. H. Butler, Rev. E. P. Green, Rev. R. P. 
 Eubanks, Rev. Wm. L. Reaney, Rev. Charles C. Quin, and 
 Mr. John R. Harding. 
 
 There is at present only one candidate for Deacon's Orders, 
 viz.: Junius M. Horner; the others reported last year, hav- 
 ing all been admitted to the Diaconate. 
 
 I am glad to report a considerable number of Postulants, 
 several of whom will soon be enrolled as candidates for 
 orders. They are Hamilton Anderson, Claudius F. Smith, 
 Edward C. Melton, William H. Rogers, William E. Stone, 
 Walter H. Marshall. Richard Bright, Joseph F. Dillon, 
 Nathan A. Seagle, Charles L. Hoffman, Henry Lay Murphy, 
 and Benjamin Sumner McKenzie, twelve in all. 
 
 So sore is our need for an increase in the ranks of the 
 Clergy, that I feel impelled to urge upon the Clergy and 
 the Laity, the duty of encouraging more of our young men 
 to think very seriously about the claims of the Christian 
 Ministry upon their personal services. I fear that neither 
 
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 the Clergy, nor parents take the interest, which they ought 
 to do, in awakening in the minds of the young, a proper 
 sense of their duty and responsibility in this matter. Alas! 
 there is on every side, such an eager concern for the gifts 
 and honors, the comforts and enjoyments of this life, that 
 little thought* is given to the claims of our blessed Lord, 
 and the interests of His Spiritual Kingdom. As Christians 
 we are all pledged to the supreme love of God, and to seek, 
 as our first care, the advancement of true religion in the 
 world. Now, if all this is our clear duty, and if the demands 
 of God upon us are reasonable and just, why should all other 
 engagements be more cared for and pursued, than those 
 duties which stand associated with the Christian ministry? 
 Surely it is the love of this present world, its promises and 
 rewards, which is really occupying the first place in the 
 heart. Surely, my brethren, there is a spiritual awakening 
 to which the Church of God is called ; a deep and hearty 
 repentance; and a higher realization of what Christianity 
 is, and what are its exalted privileges and its weighty respon- 
 sibilites. If " no man can serve two masters," let us 
 seriously inquire, who is the master to whom we are giving 
 the homage of our hearts, and the obedience of our lives? 
 Oh ! the blessedness of him who "seeks first the kingdom 
 of God," and who realizes the emptiness of all earthly in- 
 terests, as compared with those which are spiritual, and 
 eternal. 
 
 Let me also call the special attention of the Clergy and 
 Laity to the consideration of the very large extent of our 
 Missionary field, and the need of much more liberal offerings, 
 in order that we may not neglect thenoble opportunities which 
 are now spread out before us. Our people are not kept suf- 
 ficiently informed in regard to this work, nor do they seem 
 to recognize, as they ought, their responsibility in connec- 
 tion with it. Some trifling offering thrown into the col- 
 lection plate is surely not the proper measure of duty. If 
 there were indeed the interest in this great work which 
 
34 bishop's address. 
 
 ought to be manifested, the inquiry in every heart would 
 be, how much is it possible for me to spare for this object, 
 rather than how little may I give, and yet save myself from 
 the reproaches of conscience ? It is the poor and the des- 
 titute for whom we are pleading, and let us well remember 
 those words of eternal truth : " He that hath pity upon the 
 poor, lendeth unto the Lord ; and look, what he layeth out, 
 it shall be paid him again." We need all of us to realize, 
 more and more fully, what are our individual obligations and 
 responsibilities, in connection with the extension of the in- 
 terests of Christ's kingdom among those by whom we are 
 surrounded. Valuable opportunities are often irreparably 
 lost, through a failure to act promptly, when an open door 
 is inviting our co-operation. 
 
 As we meet together then, in these annual councils, let us 
 strive to keep distinctly before us what are our great and 
 most urgent needs ; and then address ourselves, with all earn- 
 estness, to efforts to meet and supply them. We should feel 
 that we come here, not to waste our time over trivial and 
 unimportant questions, but to consult together in regard to 
 those interests in which we are alike concerned, and devise 
 such measures as may seem best fitted to advance them. And 
 may the Great Head of the Church fill all our hearts with 
 the spirit of wisdom and understanding, so that in all our 
 thoughts and words and deeds, we may be enabled to seek 
 only the honor and glory of Him, whose soldiers and ser- 
 vants we are. 
 
 THEODORE B. LYMAN. 
 
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UNIVERSITY OF N.C. AT CHAPEL HILL 
 
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