Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-25

the holiness OF the Lord; Sd. The life which is
called charity" They adopt as rules OF dis
M.ttbew, ", 93d and cath, Therefore, If thou
bring thy gift to the altar, and thFn remem-
bt rest that thy brother ha h aueht sainst ther,
leave then thy gift before the altar ana 20 tn Y
then come and offer thy gift" Aud in Matthe W,
xviii. 15-E, Moreover, II thy brother tres
pass asaiLst thee, 60 and tell him his fault
between thee and him alone; if he shalt hear
the e, thou hast gained thy brother. Bu,, If be
will not hear, take with thee one or two more;
that in 'he mouth OF two or three witnss ses
shall neglect to hear thee, then tell i, unto th q
church; but II he neglect to hear the church,
let him be unro thee as q heathen man and a
publican"
The 4slh convention of this denom,n, ton
was held IN Cincinnati in June last " nsn tn =
Maryland Association was represented by
heFs John Fox, OF this city, and W. II. Hink-
ley, OF w Wilmington, Delaware, Mr.. John w.
Hunt, lice tate of Baltimore, Gen. q T. La
Note, OF Wilmington Mr.. John Cranch Of
washington. The report of the Associations
showed total membership in the illinois a..
socaiIon, 573; Maine and New Hampshire A. .
sociasiOne, 364; Maryland, ,2Si; Massachu see tss,
llc5; Michigaa and north Indiana Assoca-
tions, 50; New York Association 299; Pennsyl-
sania Association, 1856; Ohio, (uo report OF
numbers
The humber of Sunday Schools reported
was 81, with $50 scholars, and $50 teachers.
Total membership reported, $40
The soc,e,Ies OF the Maryland Association
are as follows: Wilmington, Rev. w II.
Hinckley; Baltimore, Messrs. J. W. Hunt and
Rev Arthur o. Brickmor; Baltimore, Mr.. a.
Ahrens; Washington, Rev Jabez Fox; War
rcnston, Mr. N. r. CaheiI; Arlington, Wr j. N.
hnmes; according to the report made 10 the
General Con nveution.
The Executive Committe held m acting be
fore the Assoeia' ion was called TO order.
AT II O'Clock this morning the vice president,
Rev. Mr. Fox, pastor of rhs New Jerusalem
Temple, on North Capitol street, between 4
and h streets, called the Association to order.
MI Charles Reese, of Baltimore. was present
The services were opened by the pastor, Mr..
Fox, who first read a portion of the I7th char :
ter OF John, and then offered up the Lords
Prayer, In suhdned and impressive voice.
Rev. W. II. Hinkley. DR.. r B. Donaldson,
and q. A. f Spamer were appointed a Com
miii.e oB Credentials.
The following gentlemen were announced as
the Committee on Elected ME- mhers Messrs
WISDOM, OF Wilmington. Del; Spamer, OF Bal.
iimore, and Crand, Of " Washing on.
Rev. MI. Huxley, chairman of the Com :
mi'tte on Credentials, after q snort retirement,
repor'ea the following delegates present
Wilmington, Del.-Danle! Lammott, jr., W.
Wisdom, Lewis p. Mercer, and james H.
FIrst Baltimore Society.-John W. Hunt
AID q "A. Il. Spamer. -a.. -..
WashtI ton Society-W. g. Choate, Allen
Goddridee, John Crane', o. L. Lowell, and K.
B. Donaldson.
The committee reported as present Mr.. N. T.
Cabell, from the w arminster Soc: ETY., Va that
society having made applie eauon for admission
TO the mem mbeIship of the Association.
Upon call Of the above list all the members
respoB ded to their names
A letter was read from Rev. Abiel Silver of
Salem in which he exhorts the Association to
renewed energy in their good work, and states
That Mr. Philip CabelI Will soon become a
Min,sier Of the New Church, and give his
time and talents to the heavenly work. The
Rev gentlemen begs to withdraw from the
Association, because OF the arduous labors a.
ready Incumbent upon him.
On motion it was resolved that all receivers
ing, Re invited to take seats with The delegates
and participate in the deliberations. .L'
The minutes of the last meeting of the asso-
citation were read and approved
The report OF the Baltimore Society was
read, showing that the number Of members of
that society is 9S. consisting of 81 adults, end
6i "lnhior members" which includes all
the society. The figures show an increase of
since the last meeting OF the association.
Average attendance upon public worship SIS,
have been baptized, and the rite OF :ne comflr.
matIen received by persons. Public wor-
ship has been regularly held throughout the
year. The number of Sunday Schools teachers
is 10, and lumber of scholars S3. at .....
The report OF The Washington Society shows
mat u em braces thirty. six members, two hay.
ing been added since the last meeting. Public
worship has been maintained regularly
throughout the year under the ministrations Of
Rev. JabeZ Fox. The Holy Sa rameut mas
been administered quarterly, the number OF
adults and five children have been baptized
within the year, and three young persons have
received the rite Of confirmation. The average
attendance upon public worship has been sew
tnfy.fWo The Sunday schsol, under SUPER
1niendence of Mr. John Grand. has thirty-flye
scholars npon the roll, the attendance aver
aging about half tnat number. The library
The report Of the German Society OF Balti-
more SHOWS membership Of 90, OF which 10
were added last year. y1y.-E,.-- = -
for admission TO the Association was referred
to the Executive COMMITTEES; after which the
Association took recess until o'clock.
seors Rs,e s was thsn spent IN religious
mon: at the close of which the delegates re-
paired to the residence OF the pastor, near by to
partake OF refreshments.
AFTERNOON SESSION -
Upon reassembting, the President aunou ced
that the first business In order was the recsiy.
ing OF reports from ministers Of the associ.
alton. b. sz-.E ) $50 " 4 - =. -
Rev. Vim. H. Hinkley. Of the Delaware So
ciefy, uom,tied report, which states that
since his last Communication he had baptized
% peYsone, 8 Of which were adults, and le
were children: confirmed o; married two con.
plesi administered the sacrament timee; Of
ficiated at 9 funerals, and preached and lee.
tUred II times. .-... -. -.
Report OF Rev. Arthur o. Bickman, OF Bal
um0re, represents that he has done missionary
work In the states OF ohio, Pennsyivania. Ilii-
nots, 1ndisna. Icwa, Michigan, Missouri, and
Marylsnd. during the lastyea new liturgy
and hymn book has been published. rer 4. : =
Mr. John Hunt. Hcentiate, OF Baltimore. re.
por's that during tho past year he has preached
and lsctured thirty times, and attended two
funerals. The report closes with an applica.
tionto be ordained rs minister Of the Asso-
citation. ixG34 saf t 5aEI q =
The Rev. Mr.. Hinkley, from the Book and
Trac' board, read the reg uIar report Of that
body. which shows the number OF volumes
published, the number disposed Of, the ex.
renses incurred, amount Of money on hand,
Gc. 80 - in f'Tf4tF9 }fs = n sis ~
An INFORMAL report from the Executive
Cornmi,tee was readily the Secretary and rs-
fired for re vision. "a f- ag 80 - 1F5s-
~ Ninety thousand dollars worth Of Mich.
olsen pavement has just been latd In Coium.
bus, Ohio. az AS1I3es ssAsaa th7ifk IA 2 = y
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