New-York tribune., 1874-05-20

tho Church far exceeds the supply. and this being so
she than winks at choice OF eanaua,es ,n
but marked physical meutal debility has debarred
anyone from becoming casddate % ior nT and seps
culture Church has been constrained 10 accept tne
hundred talents OF baser metal No training however
nerfect create character holy office out OF base
material II the influence OF the ministry Is 10 De mann
more care and diligence towards the raw materials on
which the theological schools are to work some young
men think them selves qualified for the ministry they
feel an interest religion others because they have
desire OF usefulness Others to secure the appreciation OF
their friends by figuring in q more conspicuous
sphere Clearly the time has come when the church
exercise IN its choice OF candidates.
The problem before us is TO rear minds that Will
grasp life as It is without being governed by that fe
that will admit that there is nothing too sacred for IN
things is the only innate knowledge. The model clergy
man of England may fail in everything else
fail to be a gentleman; he mast respect me
claims OF Cenreh ana sac Mh h srsas sme * hcp
leaders seeking TO remedy her deficiency. and the
last ten years have witnessed important mOdncaiiohs
Our method Of education not 40 loose as the Anglican,
rgld as the Romsh; IL is more eceeastica tnan
the former and less ecclesiastical than the Latter We
could not, II would, reproduce the Anglican or the
Romsh priest We may not think II wise to Initiate the
intense devotion OF the Roman Catholic PRIEST we may
that there is lurking aruhcality In IT, and that 1t
is regulated by caste feeng still that priesthood Is
capable OF producing TO what TO the common the
its OF self sacrifice and examples Of hardship which
all would do well to initiate. There Is certain nen
sy Of tone and steadnes OF purpose IN hat priesthood
which wins and deserves respect NOW. IL ~oud DC wen
we could lead young men 10 lean less upon TINS
pieasure-OvlDg ana more upon OOus grace tuab
makes them h1ting vessels for His word II the minis
try is 70 recover the ground 1t mas lost widen the
grounds that holds, he would advocate no spasnode
enthusiasm but better an excess OF ferVor thah none at
all
After recess the Of the delegates were called
The officers Of the previous year were eGected as fol-
lows:
President The Right Rev Bishop Lohn Secretary and Reg1aI
the Rev sador browne d. D. Assistant Scret4rT the Rev I'd
mund d. Cooper Treasurer, Alexander v Blake
The following special committees appointed by
the President
Incorporation and Admission Of ChurchesThe Rev Dr. Sam
On the Diocesan Fah-The Dr. wslbrdge A W.
Cornwall A. Z. Masters, H. p Morgan snd A. V. Bake
On The ierefs Theological seminay-The Rev T. Dowae D. D.
the Rev A. H. Partridge H. Pereponi A. King anu A. l. Orr
ON c. H. Hall D. D. T. Pearson toe
Rev " IL Moore the Hon w. Gilbert Mayor W. Hunter and
The following resolutions we're laid upon the table:
Whereas The resolutions concerning Ritual passed
the ias General Convenon have Inefficient in Restraining
cosses snt promoting ntaa uniformity therefore.
esoDf That the OF TINS Convention that Law hou be
enacted which snail secure aeo Uni omy and preserve The church from
tlresn the peace and Integrity church; further
RssO!ref That Of the Convention from this do
be enactment Of such a sw.
The Bishops annual address them delivered He
referred TO the deaths OF Bishop Armage OF WISCONSIN,.
Bishop Rlntall and the BisaOp of Cape Town. Africa.
He thought that the diocese In prosperous cOndl
tiOn OF the clergy aud altY. He referred 10 the Re
formed EpscOpalians who had left their ranks, and
thOngh 1t they had been too hasty ana would regre.
their wtdrA val He stated tlaS during the year he
had confirmed l,150 persons AMI consecrated four
churches AT ne conclusion Oi the address the reports
OF the standing and missionary committees read,
and the Convention adjourned visit the Church Char
ty Foundation. nome erected By the church for the
support Of aged ministers.
Bishop LitticJ delivered discourse ON Preaching.
He thought tDat the clergy had fallen into habit Of
demued sensational preaching. The Convention will
continue It's session al 10 "A. IN to-day.