The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-06-25
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
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METHODIST HISTORICAL SOCIETY.


THE SOCIETY.
The Importance of collecting and preserving
all the information that can be had at the pre-
sent time relating to the rise and progress OF
MethOdism, has induced the organization of an
association under the title of the Historical
Society of Philadelphia Annual Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church." The object
Of the Society Is TO collect and preserve infor-
nation IN reference TO the origin and progress
of the Methodist Episcopal Church within the
bounds OF the Philadelphia Annual Conference
and elsewhere; likewise objects of interest such
as manuscripts, pamphlets, books, medals,
parchments of ordination, portraits of those
who have been pioneers in the formation of the
denomination, and all 9th er objects relating to
any locality and epoch in the history of Metho
dism. The great interest thus far manifested IN
the success of organization encourages th
hope that it will receive the support of tn
Church, and become an efficient auxiliary in
increasing the power and usefulness of Metho
dism.
The Society has hall, containing Museum
and Library, at the Methodist Episcopal Book
Building, No. 1918 Arch street. Philadelphia,
where will be preserved and exhibited all the
property Of the Society. Already they have re-
ceived many objects of great value bearing upon
INC ui5bOlg VI but Jney nope to
make additions which will form at an early day
a collection alike attractive to their people and
friends. Contributions made in this or any other
way will be credited on the records of the So
ciety, and in the publications of the Society
which may hereafter be made.
1t is proposed to have course of lectures
delivered in the fall, under the auspices of the
association, and they hope to secure the services
OF some of the most eminent ministers in the Me.
thodist denomination.
THE INAUGURAL SERVICES
The formal opening of the Historical Hall of
the Philadelphia Conference took place last
evening. At the hour SET the lower hall, being
somewhat larger than the one to be used by the
Society, was well filled by the ladies and gentle
men who have a deep INTEREST," in anything which
can advance the cause of Methodism. There
were present many gentlemen of prominence IN
the Methodist Episcopal Church, among whom
were Bishops Scott and Simpson, and Father
Boehm, the venerable travelling companion of
Bishop AsburY.
to be the first Methodist Westinghouse ever
erected in this country, and to be composed of
the wood contained in the Strawbridge Log
Chapel by the earliest settlers on "Sam's3
creek, Virginia. in 1767. 1t has that primitive
style of architecture-if architecture it can be
called peculiar to the times and the circum-
STANCES under which it was erected, with
chinks filled in with mortar, peaked roof,
windows without sashes, and door that never
was barred, at 8 o'clock the meeting was
called to order. Dr. William Cooper presided.
Rev. A. Atwood announced the hymn COM
mencing Lord, if thou didst thyself inspire"
after the singing OF which the Rev. DR.. j. b.
Ayars led in prayer.
REMARKS OF BISHOP SCOTT.
the President expressed his surprise duty Which
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movement which we inaGgurase s Tonight and belieys
aaona esI M strength re to ne great of &ehods%
ePs er%ns snfi yS9 an fH
dns Is % Sf enS But B.
old gains additNnsl force when in this his grand
IS an irretrevabIe loss. so late itso long have
d re sais e He with
the pastlost within the dim region of
abode, have taken their flight, Had we then society
ahd to s o
matters of all kinds thereto pertaining, we to-day
OUR fathers had accomplished and what had been
For aSRs
the OF upon one caS Sos as
npon Vice. he has accompshed. What mRe
R%oTk II the work done has been good it viii ScitG
& 10 on npee She $ road
prevent any recurrence Of the same difficulties There
are et hny he Of MeSOdsm, within the serTltOry
o. this Rc be %aS ee G p o6Se
would follow others and be forever ,L lost For t6er
1enoinscences are repiete with knowledge or wha
has done in the cause OF the Church for the pas
Within this territory of Philadelphia, whereye
relics OF bygone years-arOund which cluster famia
assocations that call up thoughts and deeds or Tn
torv of the Philadelphia Conference, TO encourage
those now ia active work-to be OF great good ant
should be eagerly , sought and gladly received
Not knowing precisely the detailed plans proposet
aay S az WHAT means Will be taken for its upbuiding
presume how ever that they will seek facts relatin
tafe Immediate measures to secure records Of Inn
portant occurrences from individuals themselYe
bSreb e5e od s done great things for u.s. whereof
are glad and praise His holy name; wonderful thing
fundamentally, which should be preserved; Tn
many manifestations OF HIS divine mercy made % gnt
ascertained, recorded. and carefully kept Such wi
have not oy s as RsTS S5 n q
the Chnreh-such history as has not heretofore bee
known, and will torn the Desis 0 hqoety ilRene Tx
CiOd.speed 1 wish you great success ana ask III
blessing OF 1ee me Os5 obees % of tSs socetS that
vonF labors His divine influence may go with you,
tSweF epd 9d aYour ana thSt When lie is over yot
labors done, a more blissiul abode may be yol
reward.
SPEECH OF BISHOP SIMPSON.
Risbon simpson was then introduced He said-
MT PFesideni:-Iike my beloved colleague, kne
not nTetisey the object OF the association or u
n 6eSgn bere e1 Being detained BY indspoon resun
rom being abroad; but have done myself the pie
s9pSSe sure eS with what understand to be the object
this association, an object that presume is dear
n 6epeTmanentto 70 secure data for its histor
1sy doing so II shows a proper sefTespect, and
tStnTe for lis varied members think also that
examining the record OF the past by preserving q
more closely together 10 feel that we are one bod
having one ann, hu In the he m mdS al of febane