New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-11-02
RECEPTION TO DEAN STANLEY.

PASTORS ASD MEMBrEs OF HE METHODIST FPisco-
PAL CHURCH UNITE To WELCOME AND HONOR
HIM-ms TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF JOHN
WESLEY
The reception rendered last evening 90 Dean Stanley
by the ministers and members OF the Methodist Epscc
paI Church was inter stng aud memorable. 81 Pauls
NJ H. Church. where the reception Wa given. was nod
with a large and brilliant audience Every
seat In the church occupied ana ehAirr
were brought the open space near the
platform The seats In the main part Of the church
were reserved for invited guests white the remaining
SEATS and galleries thrown TO all In the au-
dienee we're many we'll know people. not connected
with tho Methodist Church. The floral decorations
simple and appropriate. From the stand. which was
wr-athed with green. relieved occasionally by pale
co.orcd flowers estOOns OF snilar depended ching
out toward the sides OF tine platform. where they
were terminated ny ported plant. At tho eI.
trrIno sides of the pitiorm pyramidd buskt Is
filed with nower while the rRDe in 'front.' Of the
In color, ON which was the word "wrlcomo I"
IN deep crimson hue. At o'clock the pro-
from the u' The pasOr study aud ascondsd the
platform. Dean Stanley. accompanied by the Rev Dr.
among whom were Bishops Scott. simpson, Ancs. Eos
ter. Harris, Haven Peck and Andrew, were
having charge OF The meeting These immediately took
seats within the rail hGlow ia. platform. Tho Ecv Dr.
Gcuernl G. Il. Fisk. ". ID. Raymond, Edward Mead ana
". J.. Wilson were tnong tnr nnnecli -, -. .,,,o,
tho Rev Dr. Tiffany addressed the nssrhi' ne refer
red to th honos paid by the people OF Great Bftnm 20
President Grant. an example" hn said, worthy on
our Imitation. and tn opportunity ~ aH"iu" us o me
iishmen Of day OF the o.apams of Her Majesty
the Queen, tue widely kuOen and wei beloved AfiLnr
Pcnrnyn stanley. the Dean Of Westminster. He Is
loyal clergyman VINO has discovered that the Church
Il larger than the Establishment Christianity broader
than cr-eds Reviewing the early history OF the
Methodist Church IN this cOuutrT. he sIldi A
large euthusasm entors into thls grcetlhg, lie,
founder and father OF our Church. BY his per,
IN Westminster Abbey. Aud TO him we express to-nigh!
high estimate of his genius. his catholic spirit ah
his Christian character" Al the conclusion OF MS nd
dress Dr. Tiffany called tue resident Bishop. the Rev.
DR.. William l. Harris 10 preside.
ADDRESS TO TTiE DEAN.
An address from the ministers and members OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church IN America WAS read by the
Rev. Dr. James NJ. King. The address. engrossed on
parchment presented 10 the Dean at the conclusion
OF the reading II hogan with these words:
heard with pleasure of your pnrposed visit to
in Your presence Many OF W. have heard from your
lips the proclamation OF the Gospel; more ~ us have
read yonr wise uiterances your published thoughts
We have studied your career, embracing more than
three years we have looked upon you at Rugby,
sitting al the feet OF Dr. Arnold aud aiterward beco
ing his chosen oulOgist and biographer; have
seen You adding youthful energy and fidelity 10
superior natural cndowmeuts IN successful achievement
of brilliant reputation "A student, In winning prizes
and scholarships English In Classics. and In Thcolo.
In your career as practical educator you nave at
vanred III upward steps; as examiner. and tutor, and
and Professor, and Lard Rector. We have seen
ybu IN Mother Church us Rector, and Chaplain 10
Eoyaty, rcpcatedya Cannon aud as Dean of West
minister W. have looked upon you the promoter OF
charitable missionary and educational enterprise and
M BbIca antiquarian aud scientific researches.
Nm have commanded attention as con-
,,utor 10 and classical cycopGdas blOgra
nher rssaylst cOmnen ator. thcOOgan, historian, lee
iurer ana preacher, and We have wondeIed that while
"nst men mud time only to read libraries, you have
,nanded lime write them. We have recognized the
euInent OF your appointment upon the commis
sion for the translation OF the Bible We have
ogniZed yuur conceded position among the most accom-
nIshed aud liberal theUlOgians OF this age and counted
yon by virtue OF your literary genius, solid
scourements and sympathetic aud generous plety.
LAYERS learning admire the brepdth OF your attain
and the results of your literary abos Asspeukers
of the English language fascinated by the purity
and pcrspcuity Of your style. As Cbrisons, We are
grtied Ia consciousness OF ownership. In that you
are the property OF Chrietendo we'll the best rep
rescnatiye the Progressive school of British Theo-
ogy Tolerant toward dssenters In your own land,
A. American Methodisfs grant YOU choice
Mace IN heats. BY virtue OF your I'D
ernl greatness Westminster Abbey has become our
Mecca. Yon conceived the thought Of placing in
cnOice niche In the English National Maus0eum the
m incident there recorded. pivotal IN religious
hstOryJOhn Wesley preaching upon his fathers grave
The address expresses satisfaction that for more than
century the Methodist Church has been free from
beresy revival church its spirit and missionary
church In its organization" Methodsm a
lgious movement fakDg hold of the Professionalism Of
moi continuous progress after the reformation OF
Luther came period OF decay. second reformation
was needed. and john Wesley Its apostle The ad
dress concluded with statistics OF the present strength