Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-05-01

minister has nothing more substantial
than his dignity to stand on isn't his
foundation much sandy as well as mighty
shakey?
Always, the day before the Conference
opens is occupied by the examining COM
mittees-appointed at the previous Con-
ference-with the different classes in
their respective courses of study as pre-
scribed by the Book of Discipline, ac-
cording to their time of joining the Con-
ference, and called respectively, the first,
second, third and fourth year.
Bishop Jesse Y. Peck, presiding, is
probably the most ponderous body OF
divinity in the Methodist church, and If
weighed in the balance with the bishop OF
any other church, would not be found
wanting either in physical proportions,
mental faculties or moral fitness. Tai.
among his brethren, weighing nearer
four than three hundred averdupois, well
might Gill Haven, of Toms Herald, call
him the Cardiff Giant of the Troy Con-
ference, whose boundless stomach is
only equaled by his boundless good
nature" He is soon to make his abode
in California; not among the big trees
of the Yosemite, yet their equal, if not
rival companion. Long and largely
may he meve. A.
THURSDAY, FIRST DAY.
The Conference opened Thursday at
8 o'clock a. m.
Bishop Peck conducted the devotional
exercises.
Homer Eaton, who has been secretary
for the last six years called the Confer
ence roll, most of the members answer
ing to their names.
H. Eaton was, by reclamation, unanim-
ously reelected secretary
]. w Eaton and G. c. Thomas were
chosen assistants.
The Conference by a rising vote
adopted a resolution extending to the
Bishop, formerly member of this Con-
ference, a most hearty welcome in his
first visit in his official relation.
The presiding elders of the six dis
tricts were appointed a committee of
nomination to present the names of
members for the standing committees.
c. F. Burdick, of the Albany district,
made the report for his associates. and
the usual committees were appointed.
The eighth disciplinary question was
fol oh, nrtn Of fl,E.
numeraries was examined and all passed.
H. A. Warren has died.
In the examination of the character
of the superannuates, G. L. Gridley and
]. NJ Weaver were reparteG deceased
during the year.
Chancellor Winchell. of the Syracuse
University, was introduced and made a
capital and a captivating speech He IS
a young man, less than forty, fine
looking man, tfevout christian, and as
a scholar ana scientist he stands among
the first in che front ranks of scientific
researches and writers of the age.
Msaamc Wittcnmeyer of Philadelphia,
was introduced She is the correspond
ing secretary of the Ladies and Pastors
Union--a cooperative society having
for its object greater activity and effort
in home missionary work in gathering
in the neglected masses in our larger
villages and cities.
In the afternoon at o'clock was the
anniversary of the Conference Educa-
tional Society, whose object is to obtain
funds and to help young men, looking to
the ministry, in obtaining a collegiate
or theological training, or both, as the
circumstances may demand.
Prof Wells, of Union College; E. O.
Haven, d. D., secretary of the General
Educational Society of the NJ. E. church,
and Chancellor Winchell were the speak
ers, and we'll did they do their work. 1t
was said by many members to be the
best anniversary we have ever had
The audience was large and attentive.
The evening YVES given to an address
by DR.. 4. Eddy, one of the general
missionary secretaries He is an in
structive and an electrical speaker The
house was packed and the speaker car
ried his audience to a high pitch of en-
thusiasm rarely attained.
Mrs. Wittenmeyer also addressed the
people and was well received. She is a
fine speaker and gains the sympathies of
her hearers.