Smyrna times., 1873-03-12
WILMINGTON CONFERENCE.


Seventy.two members answered at the call
ing of the roll. Two have died during the
rear; and Revs. III. 5. thompson was trans
ferred to the Providence, j. f. Clymer to the
Troy. and VIM. Potter, to the Central New
York Conferences
Dr. Matlack was introduced to the Confer
ence snd announced as re transferred to the
Wilmington Annual Conference from New
Orleans
Rev J. B. Quigg, Agent for the Whining
,ou Conference Academy, submitted a rel or.
which slowed that he had collected during
the year for the Academy, the sum of $4,000.
At this stage OF the proceedings, the venera-
BE Bishop Scott, trembling with the infirmi.
ties OF age, gave some interesting "reminiscences
Of hi. early itinerant life. He said it was Al
years ago. when he first came to Easton, Talbot
being his first circuit in the itinerate work.
He was responded TO by Rev. G. A. Phebus,
whose remarks touched the hearts of many
listeners.
Rev. Geo A. Phebus offered resolution
that committee be appointed to confer with
the Baltimore, Philadelphia, Central Pennsyl-
ysnia and New Jersey Conferences to arrange
fora Centennial Anniversary on the l4th of
july next Adopted
The following ministers passed successful
examinations before the examining board and
we're continued on trial in the ministry John
D. Kemp, j. E. Smith, G. W. Wilcox, D. w.
c. McIntire, S. s. Baker, R. H. Adams, R. C.
Jones.
To the question, who are Elders? the follow
ing we're elected: I. B. Hunter, j. E. Kidney
w. P. Davis, j. A. B. Wilson, E. H. Miller,
John Shilling. Z. III. Rawlins, Edward Davis,
JM. Williams, A. L. Hood.
To til. question who are Supernumeraries?
the following were continued in that rela-
ton James Hubbard, r. E. Kemp, L. J.
Way, |. I. Cooper, T. Z. Bell, T. L. Plumer,
George Barton, James Estgate, Joshua Hum,
lbrieS.
When the name Of James A. Massey was
called, Rev. John HOugh announced his death
in feeling terms, and stated that a suitable
memorial would be presented by Rev. Geo. A..
Phebus.
A committee of thirteen was appointed to
try the case of n. w. Bennum, who was
suspended at the last session of the Conference
on the charge of seduction. This is an aggra-
vated case. This man, while officiating as a
minister at Lincoln, betrayed young girl only
l5years of age, who had been placed under his
protection. Rev. L. G. Matlack was appointed
chairman Of the committee, j. T. VanBurkalew
to manage the case for the Church, and Elijah
Miller and j. B. Mann were approved as
counsel for the defendent
The following ministers were advanced tc
J. ATters, |. Jewell, j. w. Poole. A. Stengle
and y. III. Nelson.
Over One Hundred Thousand Dollars have
been expended on Dover District in Church
buildings.
The charge of NAL administration was pre-
ierred against John D. Curtis Presiding Eide
of Wilmington District, by ID. T. Richards,
local preacher. but 1t was not entertained.
President Wilson presented the claims o.
Wesleyan Female College; President McCaule.
those of Dickinson College, and DR.. Dashiell
Missionary Secretary addressed the Conterenc,
on the Mission interests of the Nj. Z. Church
K. w. Todd spoke of the Rehoboth CamI
Meeting enterprise near Lewes, Delaware.
FRIDAY-THIRD DAY.
The question, "Who are the effectiv,
Elders" was considered when the characte
and labors of all the ministers were reported
10 the Conference by the respective Presiding
Elders.
The committee to examine the charge
against Rev. n. W. Bennum, found hiu
guilty of grossly immoral conduct and he wa
expelled from the church.
SATURDAY-FOURTH DAY.
Various reports of committees were read.
DR.. Hurst of Drew Theological Seminary
represented that institution with 100 student
at the present time and 800 applicants. Tn
annual expenses are less than $3.50 to eac
student The DIR. is an Eastern Shoreman.
Joseph V. Smith, of Smyrna, and Noa
TlgAman were elected to Deacon's orders
These lay ministers are thus entitled to pei
form the marriage service, assist in the sacr;
ment, &C.
7. Z. Plummer was located at his own r,
quest
The hour having arrived for memorial Sc
wees 10 respect TO the memories of Rev. Fatht
Massey and Rev. Jno. B. Brandreth deceased
suitable memoirs we're read, appropriate r.
marks were added by Bishop Scott and other
4 Ii was resolved to raise money for mont
; ments to be placed over the graves of the
deceased brethren.
MONDAY-FIFTH Day.
4 The following young licentiates were admittt
4 on trial: T. McSorley, t. X. Cramer, Robe
4 nan.
Y salisbury, Md, was selected as the ne
place where Conference will be held.
The Committee on Conference Acaden
made its report. Five thousand dollars of &
centenary money was appropriated to {
Academy, and subscription Of about 500
was taken for the same purpose.
APPOINTMENTS.
The following is the list of appointments
Wilmington DistTict-T. j. Thompson, T.
Asbary. Enoch stubbs,
y PAals J. b. hernt,
lnon. Chas. Hill,
scott, T. L. Tompknson,
Siaee L. z. Matlack, |. n. Foreman,
SfandyWine, T. D. Hunter
y salem. J. France
assDOrt J. D. RiRg,
SSeestsr Circuit, H. SandersOn,
g rleasAnt and ClaymOnt, II. H. Bodine,
So Castle, u. COleiazer,
- Llon and Glasgow, J. z. Kidney
Shfsiana. J. Allen,
n-Deorgss and Port Penn. A. J. Crozier,
Sr4Sare City. d. r. Thomas,
lel and summit q. y. Shepperd.
sesApeake and Manor. q. X. Bris.Or,
nsEark. J. A. Brindle
#A vvaaefp Hill, j. W. Weston,
"a Ekon. y. Miller
rYfih last, J. D. Curtis,
- Neck. L. ". La3held.
~ Deposit. I. X. M9rtindale,
zlang Sun. J. Cook,
Eon, J. 3. Mann
nsr,sst0wn. j. D. Kemp.
@VnizE. Agent for Wilmington Conference Academy.
Edston District-I HoaOh, p f.