The times., 1898-10-08

Canada
the exchange of courtesies which took
place between them and Bishop Doane
ana the Rev. Morgan Dix. The visitors
from across the st. Lawrence spoke with
the stately albeit forceful dignity and the
broad accent characteristic OF English
churehmen. and such phrases as "your
grace and my lord bishops" which
We're passing TO and fro, made one feel
somewhat shaky as to the democracy Of
the American church
His grace the Archbishop of Ontario
is one of the most striking figures vet
seen at the convention He is the
metropolitan of the ecclesiastical
province Of Canada. and his years Of
service are reflected in his furrowed fea-
lures. But time and toll must have added
to the kindliness of his expression. rather
than diminished il. His face is broad and
GENIAL. with smOOth-shaven lips and chin
out fringed with thin side whiskers Of
mingled brown and gray But for the
"hiskers. the resemblance between the
archo.snop and Joseph jefferson in the
latter impersonation of Rip Van Wrinkle
IS so striking that one almost thinks the
venerable actor has turned preIate. The
voice which is not at all unlike Jefer-
son s. heightens the impression.
Archbishop Lawls's clerical colleague
on the deputation, the Very Reverend
James Dallas o'Meara dean of Ruperts
Land. is the antithesis of his grace in per-
sohai appearance although the same sug-
sestion OF seniality and good humor is
pIeuoihihant in his makeup He is
roeher below the medium height and
wears fun beard Of iron gray. The
costume which he wears is as distinctive
III gathering OF American bishops no.
many of whom wear the conventioraI
apron and kneeshorts Of their rank babit-
udiiy' as Is his personality His hat is
soIt ana fiat. the brim attached to the
S.', Sto"h Oy olts OF black braid and black
buttons The dean is a forcefuI ana
earnest speaker, and in his brief address
Yesterday made many friends His pra+a-
IuI ailuslon 10 the hop which Bisbon
hloole, or Minnesota. and his oIer,-z,
udu extended 10 the clergy of Canada
IA their missionary work a quarter of a
century ago won his hearers at once.
The venerable Bishop of Minnesota b,,
the way. is perhaps the most universar,,.
beloved man at the triennial convention
In the great Northwest there are Ijvino
monuments to his memory which shan
enuure as long as the progressive march
OF civilization continues. In the Enisco-
pal Church Of this country his achieve
ihehts In the pioneer work OF the cross
nave emitted him TO the position held in
the catholic Church BY Father NTar-
quette OF revered memory. Bishop Wbjn-
PIE Is striking personality. suggestive
., @ ,he arduous tasks he has undertaken
@ aiiu accomplished as he preceded the
Harch OF civilization westward His
clear cut, smooth shayen face is like >
rare cameo in which intellectual and spir-
tuaI strength shine out conspicuously.
his long gray hair falls over his sho1I-
ders, bowed with the weight of years but
ms step is yet brisk His manner is a
mixture of the stately courtesy of cfyili-
zation and the freedom of the wilderness.
The Bishop of Texas. the Rt. Rev
George H KinsolYing, attracts more ar
tention in public, perhaps, than any other
delegate TO the trienniaI convention he
cause of his gigantic stature and size
In the procession of bishops during the
religious services which preceded the
opening Of the convention Wednesday. he
was among the first TO enter the church.
His cannonicals, the gown with balloon
ike sleeves, made him look all the moro
enormous, and as he entered, towering
IKE giant above those around him. and
every eye in the church was centered ON
MIN. he possesses features of the bland
est and most chiId-like type, and wears
eyeglasses attached 10 heavy black braid.
Yesterday he was seen for the second
time in the convention, during the receD-
tion 10 the Canadian deputation. and the
session of the board OF missions. wear
Ing the ordinary garb of a bishop. He is
power in religious matters in his diO-
case, and is very influential in the church.
Rules are rules in the trienniaI con-
vention and they are made TO be observ-
ed. The delegates are a staid and digni.
fed body of men, among whom Ievity or
even emotion in connection with church
business seems out of place The rules
of procedure and conduct in connection
with the sessions Of the convention are
as severe in their simplicity as the rules
of church service. and any infraction
is sure to bring consequent rebuke
Such are rare, however, but yesterday,
during the reception of the Canadian dep
utation there was an exception. 1t was
at the conclusion of the address of his
grace. the Archbishop of Ontario That
OF union between the church in this coun-
try and Canada and his magnetic charm
of manner had so enthused his hearers.
bishops as well as deputies that when he
was through wave of hand clapping
spread over the church. 1t was a natural
outburst in which all present sympathiz-
ed, but it was not destined to pass un-
noticed. The Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix. pre-
siding officer of the House of Deputies.
arose and, with the stately precision
which is characteristic of him. said:
Il am compelled to remind you. gen. I
tlemen. that the rules governing this as
semblage forbid applause
Perhaps the most difficult task which i
falls to the lot of the officers of any Of +
the religious bodies now assembled in /
Washington is that which has for the [
past three days fallen to the lot of Miss |
Julia c. Emery. national secretary of the |
Woman's Auxiliary to the Board of Mis- |
sions. Men are manageable and can be |
by anyone who possesses the |
requirements of leadership If the leader /
of men happens to b. : woman the task /
Is so much easier. But however much 4
one reverences the fair sex, it must be /
admitted that any large number of them, /
dSSeiHpleu III COHNenIlOn, are as ulIilCult 1
to handle as a flock of sheep on the
wrong side of the stream. Miss Emery,
however, finds the undertaking easy.
She is small woman, with nervous
force and energy apparent in every move
ment. Her features are attractive and
frequently lighted up with a gleam of
humor. With infinite tact she manages
the members of the Woman's Auxiliary.
and at the meeting of the auxiliary in
Hall, on Thursday, she gave
numerous evidences of her ability as as