THE BISHOP-ELECT OF NELSON.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1481, 2 July 1912, Page 2

THE BISHOP-ELECT OF NELSON.

FAItiSWKLL PKESEiNTATIOiN'B. Canon Sadlier, of Christ Church, St. Kilda, and Bishop-ekct of Nelson, N.Z., was tho recipient of purses of sovereigns at a 'mooting; hold in tho Chapter House of St. Paurs Cathedral, Melbourne, on Juno 18. They wero tho gifts of clerical and lay representatives of Hie Melbourne dioceso and friends, and from wellwishers in the liendigo diocese, among whom ho ministered far seven years. The presentations wero made by Hi'shop Langley, of }>endigo, who presided, and bv Dean M'Cullagh. Bishop Langley paid a high tribute to Canon Sadlier's worth and work, and to his earnest and skilled efforts as examining chaplain to the dioceses of tho Stale. Dean M'Cullagh, who was received with cheers, slated that ho heard Canon Sadlier deliver an address in 1859, and from that; time he marked him out as a "youth with a splendid future." 110 quickly engaged him. For years ho worked in the north, and ho regarded him as tho pioneer of tho church in those far away parts. Mr. W. .At. Uuntino spoko on behalf of the lay representatives, and clergy on behalf of various organisations of the church wished the Bishop-elect Godspeed. Canon Sadlier, who was vociferously cheered on rising to respond, humorously remarked that ho had been feeling nt his shoulders to sea if the wings were really there, for he had hoard so many fine things about himself. }U reciprocated then; kindly 'remarks, and hoped for the fulfilment of their wislic.s in his new sphere of action. Mention had beon made of parly spirit in the church, but he regarded it as "one of tho inventions of the devil." On liennlf of the evangelicals, he could say that they had never stood for political purposes but for tho kingdom of God. He was a member of the Church Assembly, now known as the Synod, and for seven years lie did not opon his lips, for, according to tradition, ''youngsters had to take a back seat." But later ho could tell thorn that ho never spoke on any subject unices he had studiously considered it beforehand. An apology for absence was rend from Archbishop Clarke and other On' Juno 21, at Trinity College, Melbourne, in tho presence of a largo gathering, Canon Sadlier, U. 1)., Bishop-ekct c,f Kelson, New Zealand, was presented with a set of episcopal robes by the old studcnls and teaching staif of the college. Tho presentation was made by the warden, Dr. Lceper. who spoko of the great lo<x Ihe Victorian Church would sustain through Canon Sadlier's removal to New Zealand. Trinity College had al- , ready produced five bkhops, and wa= becoming known as a factory far bishops. (Laughter.) Canon Sadlier bore a very liigh reputation as a preacher, and being a. man of genuine large-heartedness. would be a capable administrator. The Bishopelect was most enthusiastic in the cause of foreign missions, and ho (Dr. l.copcr) begrudged him to the Xew Zealand Church, but ho cherished the hope to see him back in Victoria at some future date. In returning thanks for 111?, gift. Canon Sadlier s-aid Trinity College had dono much lo build up traditions of tlie very best kind, and many of its past, stuaont." occupied high positions in variious stations of life. He would endeavour to raise tho standard ot education and culture among tho clergy as far as possible, and trusted that ho would never admit an unqualified man to lioly orders. While holding different theological beliefs lo many members of tho clergy, still he respected their views, and many of them wero Amongst his closest friends.

At Christ Clmrcli Scliool hall, St. TCildn, on Juno 20, ii largo Rnlhorins of tho pavishioiicra of Canon Sndlicr entertained Win and Mrs. Sadlier at .1 fnroiv«ll convtra>7.ioiie. Canon Sadlier was presented Ijv his congregation with n purso contunins lOC sovereigns, Otlicr gifts were made to him of a gold chain imd robe case by the Gleaners Union of tho church. Mrs. Sndlier irns given a handsome collection of silverware by the Indies of the congregation, and 0. pair of silver vaw and a hat bru.=li by the decorators (mild. Canon Siullicr will l«iro for Kp\r 7,n----land to-movrow. He will bn toiifccrak-d nt ?U'l<mi on .lull- 21. Ilic nflici.iliiM: ni«hni»< l)"in-r the'l?i?hnp« ..f Anrkbml. nmicdin. iiinl Ali'liinc-iii. Tic ..'•rinoM will Iμ- ».rc-:..1i«-<l liy l!ish'i|> I'rf— lov. of AncHnml. formnrlv im-uiiibrnl '4 All SainU' Church, St. Ktldik