New-York tribune., 1883-10-26
Burnham. of Madison University. told how the demand
could Oa supplied.
ISlrERs .ALhsEs nv CONTENTION
WORK OF rim MEETING AT wAsmSGloN-A NEW
CIURfH DEDICATED.
rgr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBUNE.l


WASHINGTON Oct. 25,-The General Conven-
ton Of the Uniyersallst Church s now In session III
Washington. About 100 delegates are present repre-
eutng eighteen states Tire annual report OF the Board
of Trustees showed that the contributions and oeqests
for the missionary work of the Crch during the past
vear amounted to $4,000 while the gfts 20 the ChucRs
educational institutions eXeeeed 9254OOO Upon the
now church eifee Ia Washington there been expended
$4,000.
The committee to which was referred resolution con-
eerning Sunda y-schOo libraries made report recon-
mcndng that two committees be appointed, one to eX-
anime books and the other suggest the best forms or
keeping Sunday libraries etc. TO report at the next
session. An amendment to the report directing that the
commit examine books publish from timo to time
latS of books unanimously deemed appropriate, was
adopted The report then adopted.
report submitted by Dr. Eddy, of Massachusetts from
the committee to consider official reports set torth b
tho long list Of deceased ministers reported by the Board
0f Trustees suggested the need of filling the ranks Of the
ministry. and recommended that renewed and untir1ng
effort made by urging young o good character ana
.ly avail themselves Of tne advantages offered theil
IN the wen furnished theological schoOls OF the dcnomna
on An amendment this report, offered by the Rev.
L. NJ Andrews OF Ohio TO include young women as wei
as young men IN the recommendation concerning theo-
logical education provoked brisk discussion on tne 5Ao
iect of women in the ministry
Dr.Minor of Massachusetts,. said that thi' amend.
mcn II adopted would commit the convention in favor of
women in the ministry. lie did not think the convention
was yet ready to pronounce decision.
Dr. Dcmarcs proposed to the word persons Instead
Of young men, and thereby ignore the question OF sex
altogether
The Rev. Mr. Perrin, of Massachusetts,. thought there
was 10 better time ~ meet the question tnan now lie
did not think THE WA side issue.
That il what Eve wasa side ISSUE" said the Rev. Mr.
Grove. -,
Brethren" said Mr. PORN. don't accept Brother
Groves Interpretation of Geuesis."
The president finally rIl ii that the discussion was not
In order aud the term "wOrty youth used IN the tlus
Zee. report adopted.
Discussing the question OF thedGiculty Of getting Young
men t0 enter the ministry Dr. Atwood, president 0f Tue
Theological School at Canton, n Y said tlat III ma
lOry cases the determination Of young men 10 enter
tine ministry bTOAen down by opposition 0i Iheh
fathers.
The further discussion the report postponed I'M
I'll thc next session.
During the recess OF the convention to-day meeting
Of the Unyersnst Historical Society was hed, and lhe
old officers re-eiected. .
I'm the evening the church In Washington was ded
Gated with interesting services The sermon was
preached hy tho Rev Dr. A A Minor OF MaS,Acu.rita
and address Fhe work Of Uniyersaist Parish,
delivered by the Rev. Caroline A. soule, OF Pensyl