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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1889
Page
3
The New York congregation hosts the general convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church, led by Bishop leaders and deputies from 31 dioceses. The article describes church governance, floor seating, devotional procedures, and the ceremonial operations inside St George's Church as the sessions open and proceed with prayers, hymns, and official readings.
The article describes the order of business in the general convention, noting how petitions memorials and committee reports are handled before debates on calendar items begin. It highlights the role of the bishop’s presiding officer the roll call by diocese and the joint sessions of bishops and deputies.
The text presents a jumbled, archaic scene with references to secretaries Tatlock and Hutchins, church hierarchy, and the house of deputies, mixed with snippets of verses about outings, sports, and social felicities. It reads like a collage of ceremonial notices, verses, and humor columns from a historic newspaper.
Special Correspondence from Wasamarox describes Amelie Rives Chanter and her sister Daisy, young Virginia artists raised on Albemarle plantation fame. Daisy, wild horse lover, draws only horses and animals with remarkable lifelike detail, while Amelie writes and paints. The piece notes Daisy’s lack of drawing other subjects and hints at a future collaborative illustrated work.
An article notes rising prices for delicacies and novelty foods in fashion circles, mentions new luncheon and afternoon item trends, and describes Parisian imports and English influence. It also briefly covers society curiosities, royal demeanor, and a charity gift from the Express Augusta, with scattered references to diamonds and court life.
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