New-York tribune., 1902-04-06
] A VI ES Vt. n NJ,
JAMES r. DAY,
JOHN J. REED.
LOUIS ALBERT BANKS S



The session was marked by the resumption 2f the
debate on Icriency in admitting deacons The case
Won by those who set higher value on the
efficiency of preachers in parochaI work than on
their standing in scholarship. After a spirited de-
bate on the motion pass F. A. Russell. licensed
preacher of the Newburg District, whose showing
reported below standard yesterday by the ex-
amining board. the of the conference upon di-
vision was found TO be Yeas 81; noes 80. The ap-
plicant was declared fit for deacon's orders.
In the wake of this the faction that
making a precedent for admitting to dea-
conship valuable men who failed of full require
ments had Candidates-John Dennis and
w. A Rodney. of the Newburg District-passed
with little delay. When third name was reached
the opposition gathered strength and made a sec
ond vigorous fight the Rev. DR.. J. r. Day, chan
cellor of Syracuse University. voicing earnest
protest. When the vote was taken the radical fac
tion of the conference showed its former strength
The opposition, though it made a gain OF % per
cent. securing twenty-siX votes not east IN the
previous case. overrdden, and W. Tunniclife
from the Pous hkeepse District was declared ready
This fourth ballot put the conference definitely ely
record favoring liberal Interpretation or the
discipline TO admission to orders
SUPERANNUATED PREACHERS APPROVED.
The session was then occupied with the recogn-
tion Of local elders and superannuatcd preachers.
Among the latter. DR.. David Buck. over ninety
years of age held the attention OF the conference
for some minutes. and in the course OF his re-
expressed its respect and goodwin by NothE
that he sit upon the platform for the remainder
TWO local elders James n Cox and W II. Van
supernUnerary. upon his reporting reEained health
was made effective. The following men We're ad-
mitted to the conference trial: George A Shahat
Charles Ttttlebrandt, n. Y. Murkland. w. Finch.
NJ p. Williams. G s. Deming and James A Hearn
Seven other names not passed by the committee
were upon motion of the presiding elders. referred
TO the cabinet meeting for action in the afternoon
ReI w Z. Mcdowell addressed the con-
ference on the Educational Society. and Samuel w.
Bovine on the Drew Ladies' Seminary. Tn" de
Votondl services at $50 q. which preceded the
business session, were conducted by the Key. Dr
W. II. Mickle Before adjournment. which was
taken p. m. extra session was ordered by
vote of the conference for p m
PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.
The conference will celebrate the Love Feast at
9l5 a. m. to-day in Grace Church. At 1880 a m
will take place the ordination of deacons by the
Bishop. who is preach at II O'Clock. At 3:30 ?. m
al ST. Andrews Church missionary sermon Will
he preached by the Rev J. l.. Hartsock, and elders
will be ordained by Bishop Fowler In the evening
at o'clock there will he anniversary meetings
at various churches follows: Missionary ami
yersary at Grace Church. with addresses by Mis-
sonarv Secretary II. X Carroll and the Rev Dr.
Willis p. Odell: anniversary of freedman Ana
and Southern Education Society. at ST PauI S
Church with addresses by the Rev. DR.. Wilbur =.
Thirkield and the Rev. w. W Wilcox: annlVer-
sary of the Sunday School Union and Tract So
cety at Union Church. with addresses by the Rev.
Rowe: anniversary OF the Epworth League at the
METROPOLITAN Temple with addresses by the Rev.
pr Joseph = Berry. the Re-. L. II. Deming and
the Rev. II. Houston. and the temperance ami
Rev DR.. James r. Day and the Rev F. B. Girls
pcn.