Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1874-02-19
AFTERNOON SESSION.

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AFTERNOON SESSION.
After Introductory services, Asa
Branson addressed Conference. Rev.
Ball, of Wheeling District, and Reys.
Willetts and Thompson, Of w. Va.
Conference were introduced.
On motion, the manuscripts of Revs.
Vail and Pierce, ON 'Franklin's Per-
fection, be placed in the hands of Rev.
Franklin to be used by him as he de-
sires. Criticisms of the preceding re-
views were next in order. The name
of w. X. Hamilton, Exhorter, was
next called, character passed, and Ii
cense renewed.
The com mittee On beneyolence was
excused from present report, and or
dered TO report at Summer Conference.
Pastors were earnestly urged 10 have
the requisite data at that time to ena-
bic committee to report fully.
The committee appointed 10 exam
inc parties for Recommendation TO An
nual Conference reported favorably in
the case of A. g. Robb and Charles B.
Lauck.
The committee on Local Deacons re-
ported favorably on case of S. Whar-
ton.
w. F. Smith read an interesting eS-
say on "Sceptical Tendencies of the
Age" which was generally criticised.
Rev. Lauck read a very fine essay on
"Revivals and how to manage them. !"
This with all the essays were excel
lent performances, evidencing con5id-
erable research and sound thinking.
This is very enjoyable feature of these
Methodist Conferences, and must re-
dound in great good to all concerned.
Prof Kidd, the eminent elocutionist
was invited to deliver a lecture on
"Pulpit Elocution," and Thursday,
P. NJ. fixed as the time to hear him.
After Doxology and Benediction, adj
journed till 81 A. NJ. Thursday.
THURSDAY MORNING.
Conference opened at the appointed
hour, Elder Burt presiding. Opening
services conducted by Rev. Vail. On
motion, Mr.. Wright was added to the
committee on "Church Extension" "
| The committee to examine candidates
for recommendation to annual Confer
ence reported favorably in the case o.
Eugene Edmunds. General criticisms
of Rev. Lauck's essay followed. The
committee on Church Extension offer
ed their report, and on motion it wa
adopted. Rev. III. H.. Pershing read
an essay entitled, "Wherein are eul
Sunday Schools Advancine?o which
was also generally criticised. 1t re-
manned for Rev. Burt to afford Us one
of the rarest feasts we have ever enjoy
ed, in listening to his thrillingly elo
auent essay on 'sSacred Music" Rev
Burt is magnificent singer, and al.
ways adds to the interest of every Oc-
easion when present, by his fine vocal
ization-but his essay proves him
master Of the subject of his essay. L
was rot only profitableas an instructor
but was really a most EN- Jyable treat
The Rev. gentleman would do cominu,
nifty a signal service to deliver his es
say wherever he goes. d a7.1 II
- AFTERNOON SESSION.
Rev. Burt in the Chair. Religion;
exercises by Rev ID. a Pierce. The com
mittee on Sunday School Work, sub
mitted their report, which was adopt
ed. Prof. Kidd was now introduced
and entertained the audience for al
hour in one of his characteristic lee
lures on "Pulpit Elocution," in which
he showed upt the infinite delight
of all not only what constituted ssPul
pit Eloeution, % but also pulpit barbar-
isms. 1t was so truthful and vivid 3
portraiture of the ordinary raat, how
and grimaces of too much of the pulpit
performances of the present day, that
its very uneouth ugliness was irresisti.
! bly, funny. Prof. Kidd is master of his
art.
Rev. LYDIA, of West Va. Conference
was introduced. J. I. Wilson was, on
motion, excused from readiag his essay
also J. A. Wright. Or. LYDIA II as
requested to address the. children to-
night. Doxology aud Benediction, and
then adjourned till night.
THURSDAY EvENING-LAsT SESSION.
J.D. Vail in the Chair. Opening
services by Father Hudson. A large
audience present to participate in the
Sunday School services, which prop
Ierly opened by an address by Rev,
Pierce, who was followed by Revs W.
F. Smith and j. H. Rogers, in very
fine speeches to the children. the oc-
casion was one of great interest to all
present, and the fine order and unqual.
flied attention evidenced the good feel
| ing that prevailed.
a vote of thanks rendered thro' Rev
w. F. Smith to the people of Bridge
port for their kindness, to Rev. Lauck
for his attention, and the sexton for
services rendered, and Conference ad-
liOurned.