The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-03-23
New jersey N. e. Conterence.-Third Day.


AtSJ O'Clock the Conference was called to order
by Bishop Scott and the devotional exercises were
conducted by the Rev. A Atwood, in reading por-
ton of Scripture, singing, and prayer.
1t was announced that Rev. 1. l.. Heiser would
open the Conference with prayer on Saturdai morn
The Minutes were read and approved.
Rev MIR. Perry made statement in regard to the
business of the Book Concern, that Mr. Grant was
in an adjoining room, and would receive all those
bretATen who had business with him.
Rev. ). H. Vincent, Agent of the Sunday School
Union, was permitted to make statement respect
ing the progress and success of the Sunday School
He. SAID there We're according to statistics, about
million of children in the schools. He said there
was movement on foot to elevate the Sunday
Schools He regarded these schools as paramount
institutions, which ought to be blessed with the very
best of teachers. Such teachers could do more in
properly directing the minds of the children than
the preachers themselves.
He advocated the combining Of geography with
the historical incidents connected with the minis.
terial works of the Saviour, that the pupil will
able TO comprehend the local topography as well as
the his orlcal features of Jesus about Jerusalem. He
wanted q thorough practical system adopted in
order TO advance the intellectual as we'll as the moral
usefulness OF the chi dren and the people At large
Various experiments had been made which had
proved remarkably successful, which he strongly re-
commended. his remarks we're very well received.
The Union had established a Sunday School paper,
to which subscriptions were urged
DR.. Butler, recently from India, was introduced,
and made some very pertinent remarks concerning
the work in the missionary field of India. He re-
presented the work there IN prosperous condition
Various reports were received and acted upon.
Mr.. w. MOfat was continued at Freehold, as 1t
was represented he was very useful pas or John
f. HeeTman was aso continued at Lumberton.
George keed, at Palmyra an able and industrious
preacher, was continued. Rev. j. B. Wescott was
continued Rev Henry Baker was represented as a
useful pastor, aud was continued
Committee Second Year of Trial.-Brothers
Burr, H. Assay, Edmund Hewett, A. La renee,
q. W Dobbins, and ID. g. Noles were examined bV
the Bishop respecting the duties or itinerancy. The
remarks OF Bishop Scott, during the examination,
were forcibe and appropriate These young men
passed a cTeditable examination
Brother Ballard was excused from acting on the
Publication Committee. Brother HI was ex-
cused.
admitted to full connection. 5 Asav stationed at
Manchester tor two years past He was represented
as q good and useful man. He elected to Dea-
cons orders. Edmund Hewitt was spoken of as a
first class man, Admitted INTO full connection, and
elected TO Deacon's orders. A. Lawrence was favor.
and was admitted into full connection ana to Dea-
cons orders. q w. Dobbins was also reported
favorably upon, and also admitted to full connection
and Deacon's orders ID G. Noes was also admitted
and elected
A reso uuion was offered representing the willing.
ness OF the conference to admit lay representation
whenever the majority of the lay members are OBJ
tanned. Pos poDed TOR the present.
Lucius o. Manchester was favorably reported
upon Mr.. Eastack also passed tavOrably. Had
was at present confined to sick bed. j. B. Turpln
was also admitted; also Mr.. Adams Joseph L. Roe,
George L. Dobblns, David Schock, Mr.. Mlckle, were
admitted
The committee on investigation of the charges
against Mr.. Loudenslager was announced.
j. II. Hutchinson was appointed on Post Office
for Trenton.
Action was then taken on the question of super
numerary members Brother Bro Vn's relations were
continued, with work. Adjourned.