The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-04-09
THE GERMAN METHODISTS.
Anniversary of the Missionary Society.

Anniversary of the missionary society.
The anniversary of the Missionary Society OF the |
East German Methodist Episcopal Conference was
held on Wednesday evening, in the Girard Avenue
Methodist Church. Able addresses wfre made by
members Of the Conference. The contributions for
the cause have increased during the year. The mis-
sion work in Germany is in prosperous condition.
Members b92s; chapes %; preaching places in cir
cults around chapes 211; collections (gold SlO4l6
Sunday schools 1897 scholars, 5SGS. The points occu
pied cover all Germany, occupy the German can
tons OF Switzerland, and extend to the Germans in
Geneva and Paris. The Martin Mission Institute, just
built ut MAN, called after the name
OF John T. Martin Esq., OF Brooklyn, L. l., who con-
1ributed twenty-five thousand dollars for that pur-
pose, is tower OF strength 1t is under the over
Sight of Rev. j. +. Hurst, D. D., well known in this
land for his ripe scholarship. The Book Concern
KuangeiSt The Children's Friend, The Missionary
Gazette, and The Monthly Messenger. These ind a
also to the numerous German colonies ana villages
IN Turkey, Russia, Hungary, and France.
TO-dny's Proceedings of the Conference.
The business of the Conference resumed this
morning, the church, Girard avenue, near Twelfth.
Bishop Simpson, Moderator, in the chair. ,., ,,,,
rraver after When the ionrna or the nreyious day
was read and approved. -
mittee on Church Extension. go
The report of the Port Mission OF New 1ork Wss Ws
read This mission has been inauguTeteEn CO. iol & uno
benefit OF German emigrants arriving III TINS coun-
try The managers have secured about hve houses
AT the corner of Chamber and Pearl stpGe'S iod tne
accommodation of emigrants and their chndten;
The Mission House associated WIN ltWas eslaplsneu
in 1885, and is one OF the results OF tne centenary
celehration of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
S20OOO of its capital being the centenary gtt ol the
President of the Board of Trustees D. ocRershauseh
Esq. o.o, o,o,,s ,,o,o roor hoarded In
ihe Mission House against 1886 during the hrst nine
these were from the West The receipts OF the year
amounted to S2s 24656, and the total disbursements
42s 1856 leaving balance or t6S crcular lctter
in reference TO Law delegation was read by the Sec
Getary. ,,..o.iou ~ +bo Dro+nodts.
Church was fully endorsed. The letter states that
the Introduction of aymen into the highest council
of the Church is neither wrong in principle nor dan
Jerons i'm nractice. A committee WAS appointed,
consstinQ Of DR.. Kirdler Rev. G. Iost and Rev. G.
Binn to take charge OF the letter and report on the
The statistics of the different churches for the astp
year We're then received ana taken charge OF by ap-
propriate committees.
A resolution was adopted in relation to the decease
OF Rev. j. Lyon former pastor of the Girard Avenue
German Methodist Church. and II was ordered that
addresses should be made on Saturday morning In
relation thereto, after which the Sacrament OF the
Lords Supper will be celebrated.
John Fladd was elected to Local Deacon's orders.
f. Glenk was admitted into full connection. Bishop
Simpson then addressed the candidate in an adm.
Table manner, calling his attention to the importance
OF piety as an element of power; the Importance
OF the pastoral work, faithful shepherd looking
after the interests Of the nock; preach with tht
Holy Ghost, looking for results; eXhorted him t
preach not merely for a living, but with desire fo
ihe advancement OF the cause OF Christ The spiri
of rationasm shown by many OF the elnlgrants U
this country could be rebuked as a minister of tn
Gospel by his doctrine spirit, and life 1t should b.
his aim TO hold up Gospel truth IN way 10 cohVhc
those who are in error.
i. Glenk was previously ordained Deacon. jon
Eladd was admitted on trial.
Quite number Of places We're put In nomination
~ the OF Conference-Forteth street, New YORK
Rochester; New Haven Newark; Buffalo; scranton
Baltimore. Fortieth street, New York, was hXed,
Rev. j. j. Fabricus Brunow was admitted int
conference yesterday. Ills orders were recognized
and he, on motion to-day, was excused from pursu
Ing the studies covering four years. He made
kindly address, expressive of his love for the bretl
reD and his purpose 70 labor for Christ.
ANOTHER POLICE ORDER-Chief Muholland thi
morning called the Leutenants OF Police tc
Qether, and informed them that compaint had bee
entered, stating that some of the heutenants an
Hergeants, in reproving their subordnates were /
the habit of using profane language. This he SAID
must not be allowed, as it not only in Itself en-
trely unbecoming, but provocative OF breaches {
discipline.
DERRICK FALLS DoWH.--About half-past
O'Clock last evening, a tugboat was towing bri
from Mead street wharf the huke OF the anchC
which was hanging on the bow OF the brig caugl
IN the foot OF the Immense derrick erected on I'll
end OF the pier, and pulled It 10 the ground. TheI
were number OF children on the wharf at the tim