The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-05-23

THE AFRICAN M. L. CoNFERENcE--PRocEED-
INGs THIS MoRNING.-The Conference reassen-
presiding, assisted by Bishop Quinn.
Religious services were conducted by the
Rev. II, Wayman, Of the Baltimore Conference,
Rev r seaton moyed that the vote Of the Con
jeced yesterday for Elders orders, be ereconsdered.
in favor OF the motion He said this was peculiar
and while puTsiiipg his stldes there had REFORMED
also the duties OF his charge (Oxord church, aud yet
OF the studies prescribed by our discipline He doubted
II % mere were hal-9ozen men III tne ConIeIenCe Wno
thought, in view of the severe labor involved IL tue
soul seemed bent upon making himself thoroughiy
proficient in all the prerequisites OF the industrlous
orders, and he therefore seconded the motion to
Elder Moore opposed the motion to reconsider
Several others opposed the motion. and on taking
The debate on Sabbath Schools was then resumed.
Weaver, moved in effect That in view Of the neoes.
sity OF our making use Of all the appliances necessary
commend the use OF such instrumental music as may
any schools in our churches, or under our super
vision as pastors IN charge Of circuits or stations
Rev. MIR, Weaver moved to lay Mr.. Eddys motion
on the table. Mr.. Weaver's motion prevailed, and
Rev. Mr.. Eddy's motion was laid on the table.
did not propose speech, but he would make few
marks in EXPLANATION Of his views in offering the
motion just presented. In reference to instrumental
music some OF us think that Instrumental music will
the Convention should object to so redued and re-
hnmg influence this. May be IL IS
fact that many would rather their
children in bal room or o liquor shop,
than send them to Church. II organs TO
be introduced in churches. 1t was u fatal and
most dangerous mistake and he warned the Church
against falling into this error; and he warned the
people also, for there no greatness and pros
peTity so permanent a not to be endan-
gered by failure to use the means at hand and in
itself Gccords with this dea and he hoped the resou
tiOn would be adopted.
Rev. James Lynch offered substitute for Mr.
Goulds motion, to the effect "that instrumental music
should not be rejected in schools when majority
OF The teachers and members shall desire It,"
Rev. Lynch said he did so because it questio4
rs to whether Instrumental music would advapcJ The
interests of our Sabbath Schools not; Tor he did
not believe such movement would be beneficial to
schools: he argued the question length,
adopted.
The motion adopt the substitute lost. and the
original resolution weS.then adopted.
Several reverend gentlemen were then called for
being received into membership.
Bishop Wayman called up the,queStiOn OF union of
the \. NJ. t. and Zion Methodist Churches.
The articles of Union, suggested at the last Gen.
era Convention Of said churches, was read by the
Secretary,
Bishop Wayman called the roll of Conference, and
those who held meetings the subject of union
answered Tor or egainst II.
receiving these returns important subject.
There reasons of an important nature why the
vote against the motion seemed to be so unanimous.
| The objection was not sustained.
The Secretary ordered TO prepare certificate
for General Conference in accordance with the return
| just made.
After some further unimportant business the Con-
| ference adjourned,