St. John's Parish, Prince George and Charles counties, St. Margaret's Church, Westminster Parish, Anne Arundel county, 9 00 On motion, the Convention proceeded to elect a Board of Trustees of the fund for superannuated and infirm clergy men. The following named gentlemen were nominated, and declared to be duly elected: Rev. Thomas Atkinson, "E. M. Van Deusen, Thomas S. Alexander, Esq., John Glenn, Esq. H. A. Thompson, Esq. On motion, the Convention proceeded to an election for six persons to constitute an Executive Committee of Missions for the ensuing year. The former committee was nominated, and declared to be duly elected, as follows: Rev. Dr. Wyatt, 66 George F. Worthington, "Thomas Atkinson, S. J. Donaldson, Esq., On motion, Resolved, That the thanks of the Convention be tendered to the Secretary and assistant Secretary for their services. On motion, Resolved, That the sum of $50 be appropriated to the Secretary for having the journal transcribed. On motion, Resolved, That the Secretary have the usual number of the journal published. On motion, Resolved, That the sum of $20, be paid to the Sexton of St. Paul's Church for his attendance on this Convention. On motion, Resolved, That the Convention adjourn sine die after the usual religious exercises. The members, at the request of the Bishop, joined in chanting the Gloria Excelsis, and the Convention was closed with prayers, and the benediction by the Bishop. Attest, WILLIAM ROLLINSON WHITTINGHAM, Bishop of Maryland, and President of the Convention of the Diocese. HERVEY COLBURN, Secretary. Communicants-last reported 85-added by reception to Communion 3-by removal 9-died 2-removed 3-present num The balance, with the exception of a small sum on hand, was devoted to lms and parish uses. Cumberland, May 18, 1846. SAMUEL BUEL, Rector. St George's Church, Mount Savage, Allegany county. Baptisms-infants 25, adults 3, Communicants 13—added 3-present number, The baptism of one of the adults above reported, proved to be a truly interesting case. It was that of a converted Jewess. She lived to the age of 45 before she sought and found an interest in Christ her Lord. She was indeed a miracle of grace. She survived her baptism but a few months, when the Lord called her from the Church militant below, to the Church triumphant above. Last summer, the congregation at Mount Savage erected a neat and beautiful church edifice, at the cost of one thousand dollars. It was consecrated by the Bishop, on the second Sunday in November. I found it necessary to resign the charge of the Cumberland Valley congregation, on account of the distance, which will account for the reduction in the number of communicants. J. H. KEHLER, Missionary in Allegany county. Post Office, Cumberland. All Hallows' Parish, Anne Arundel county. Baptisms-infants, white 11, colored 49, Communicants-added 4-died 1-removed 1-withdrawn 2-present number, Marriages-white 4, colored 1, Funerals-white 5, colored 5, 60 27 5 10 Amount of contributions, $20 00 Since the last Convention, the vestry have accepted the offer of a cha pel, purchased by some members of the parish. During the winter months, service on Sunday morning is held alternately at the church and at the chapel; during the summer, there is morning service at the church and evening service at the chapel. W. F. BRAND, Rector. Davidsonville, Anne Arundel county, May, 1846. ea Christ Church, Queen Caroline Parish, Anne Arundel county. Confirmed, Baptisms, Funerals, Marriages, Weekly Offerings, about 26 2 4 1 1 $55 St. Anne's Parish, Anne Arundel county. Baptisms-adults 1, infants 11, . Confirmed, Marriages-white 1, colored 1, Communicants-last reported 118-removed 8-died 1 Teachers 19, scholars 136. Three quarterly collections for Missions, Subscriptions for repairs and improvements of the church, Proceeds of a Fair for the same purpose, The old and venerable church of St. Anne's, which has so long been an object of interest to every Churchman, and attracts the attention of all those who visit the capital of the State, has during the last six months been thoroughly repaired and materially improved, at an expense of about eleven hundred dollars. The exterior and interior woodwork was painted, the tower roof renewed, the decayed timber removed, the tombstones, so long and improperly used as stepping-stones, placed in suitable positions in the yard, and granite steps substituted, the aisles carpeted, the chancel enlarged, the pulpit changed in its form, and rendered convenient for use, a marble communion table substituted for that which was unsuitable on account of its faded drapery, and chairs of becoming form and appearance placed in the chancel. This church is open on all those days for which there are extra services provided, while on Wednesday and Friday evenings |