Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1873-02-27

Martha and Pheba, were all lay work
ers. The.motto of Methodism is, "All
at it and always at it." The founda-
tion .of Methodism in America was
laid by laymen. All men, women and
children should be interested in the
work of the church.
Review.-''Kidder's Homilitics," by
Rev J. o. Wright, was a model per-
formance. Sketch, Ps. 19: IA, by J. S.
Lennon, was read. The question for
discussion, "What should be our Lii
brary Standard of Ministerial Qualifi-
cation" was discussed by Revs. J. E.
Hollister and j. II. Rodgers.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Sermon by Rev. B. F. Beazelle, John
1S: 40, mot this man but Barabbas. I"
The speaker said Christ and his church
are inseberable. This scene repeats
itself in our times. Man is counted su-
periOr to God. The cause of Christ is
coming to judgment. An earnest ap-
peal was then made to decide in favor
of Christ. Rev. S. Price read an es-
say, 1.-THE Preacher Demanded" The
power OF the spirit was the first requi-
site pointed out. Preaching and the
administration of the sacraments is the
main work of the ministry. Mental
activity among the masses demands a
higher standard of ministerial culture.
The assumptions of scepticism de-
mands more scientific education in the
ministry.
THURSDAY MORNING.
Rev. S. Price, presiding. Rev. J. E.
Scott read an essay, "DutieS of Church
Members to the Sunday School," He
said, at should be the church at school.
The Sunday School is the West Point
of the Lords army. One reason so
few attend is because it is brOadcloth
Don't say go, but come. Open your
pocket-book and give greenbacks. The
church needs child-hunters. Fifty thou
sand were converted last year in the
NJ. E. s. s.; let US swell the number to
hundreds Of thousands ~
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
Rev. w. E. Smith presiding. Rev.
w. G.. Pierson read an essay on sob
ject Teaching and the Blackboard" F"
Attention was pointed out as an end
secured by blackboard exercises. 1t
brings one neglect at time before the
mind and impresses it.
W. Hollister read an essay, Ere
wards of a Faithful Teacher" He said
the rewards were in after life, and in
that which is to come. The sunday
school teacher may accomplish more
than the minister sometimes. A good
motto is, $50 on" The glorious re-
ward is hereafter.
THURSDAY EVENING.
Rev. J. Ingram in the chair. Child
ren'S meeting addressed by Revs.
Holtz, Smith, Feitt, Scott and Lem
mon. After which the "Questlon
Drawer" was opened, and the follow
ing questions were read and answered:
"How shall we secure the faithful
attendance of teachers?" By person.
al effort.
"What is the best method of in
structing teachers ?" Teachers meet
ings.
aShouid women ever be superin-
tendents 81 Yes.
"Should teachers ever leave their
classes to talk about other things?" No.
"Should unconverted persons be en-
ployed as teachers ?" Sometimes.
"How can we get teachers to Teach
ers' meetings ?" By personal effort
and inducement.
"Qoes not the library books now
used tend to make skeptics?" No.
(which is the most benefit, the Ii
brary or music? ~ Both.
"How may the Berean lessons be in
troduced ?" Ask the Pastor.
"Who should be superintendent p"
The best man or woman,
est among the people?" Agitate.
The following persons visited the
conference, and were invited to par
ticipate in the exercises: Reys. Hat
terry and Castor, of the Presbyterian
church Rev. McCarroH, of the U. P.
church; Rev. w. Martin, P. Elder, of
Wheeling Dist; Rev. Wallace, West
Va. Conf; Rev. Trapce, of the German
Methodist.
Forty-seven delegates were present.
On Thursday morning, by invitation
of the superintendent, the conference
visited the public school. This was a
pleasant affair, and all enjoyed the
music, speeches, gymnastics, &c. Bel
laire' has a splendid school building.
The school is under the principalship
of Prof. I. G. Tuttle, assisted by Misses
Greenlee, Gorhy, Crafty, Harton, Cum
ningham, Evans, Martin and Pum-
phrey. They also have a night school,
under the direction of Mr.. George
Wilson.
Rev. T. p. Hudson, being about to
leave the district, resolutions were
passed expressive of the high apprecia-
ton of his fatherly council, and recog-
nizing in him one of our most faithful
workers, who has devoted his whole
life to the service of the church, and
praying that the blessing of God might
go with him, and that the evening Of
his day may be unclouded. In reply,
Father Hudson said he owed all that
he was to the fact that Jesus paid il all.
He never expected that we all would
meet again OH earth. He hoped our
next meeting would be in Heaven.
Farewell until we meet again
The music of the conference was con-
Quoted by Rev. S. Burt, Miss Westlake
presiding at the organ, and the efficient
choir of the M. E. church.
1t was decided to have the next dis
trict conference at Barnesville.
Thanks were returned to the PEOPLE
of Bellaire for their hospitality.
Rev. Burt expressed his gratitude for
the harmonious feeling in the confer
ence. He thanked God the district
had been so prosperous in the past, and
he hoped with 20 Sabbath schools, 600
official members, 5000 members and
church accommodations for half of the
81, 900 of the population of the district,
its prosperity would be more glorious
in the future than in the past. The
session closed by Rev. Burt, by request,
singing the "Battle Hymn of the Re-
publice." J. S. LENNON.
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