Rebuked By A Bishop

Addressing a diocesan conveution at Smyrna, Del., recently, Bishop Coleman said : "If I were to teil you one-lialL of what I know - actually know - of the covetous, miserly and yet prodigal way in which some people conduct themseves - covetous and miserly in behalf of the church, prodigal as to the expenses in their own behalf- you would give ne credit forgreat self restraint in what 'ou niight deern my most caustic wörds upon this theme. The laity can have but an imperfect idea of the amount of subterfuge, deceit and downright lying practicad by many of tlieir number in excusing themselves from devotiug a just share of théir means, be they great or small, to even the primary work of