The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-03-12

llucncC our wealthy Iflcilus, DN Deuuest
CT otherwise, to increase the Loan Fund
of this society.
RcSolrcd, That we, as preachers, will
preach on church extension at least once
a year. in all our charges.
s: s: d. b'F.4nS; F.HiSrx. Com.
On motion Of Rev. W. X. Ely, the
conference ordered that 5. w. Thornton,
sup't. of the st. Joseph district camp
meeting association, be instructed to bor-
row sixty-two dollars, ($62O or enough
to meet all claims against the assoca-
ton.
The following resolution was adopted:
RcS0lrcd. That we endorse the edito-
rial course of Dr. Fry, editor of the Cen
tral Christian Advocate, and that We
will increase our efforts to increase its
circulation. S. IluFrMAN, iCor
|. CHIvINGTON,
Conference closed with benediction by
Rev. III. &. Breed.
Third Day-Norming Session.
FRIDAY. Feb. 26, 1879.
Conference mct-Prcsiding Elder in
the Chair. Devotional exercises con-
Quoted by Rev. Edwin Wray. Literary
exercises were resumed.
BrotherI l. NJ. Fry being absent in
Ohio, sent in an essay on the subject,
The power of fellowship with Jesus"
which was read by Brother Bishop. Es-
sav was good, and was favorably re-
ceivcd by the Conference, and gratiiica-
ton was expressed that he had thus res
pected the wish of the Conference. in
complying with their request.
L. ID. Rathbun read IN excellent eS-
say on the "ImmOrtality OF toe Soul"
Conference not only criticized iavorably
but requested that copy be furnished
the Times for publication.
Thomas Evans read an essay on
"Conditions of Justification" Essay
duly criticized.
James c. Carnes read well prepar-
Ell paper on Concerning the Law OF
the Lord"
5. w. Thornton read brief paper on
.'SvStematic Beneticcnce.
The following resolution on thanks
were unanimously adopted by a rising
vote:
Rc<olred, That tho thanks Of this Con-
ference be, and are hereby most sincere
lv rendered, to the good people Of Ore
con. for the cordalitv with which they
have received Us. and the marked hos
pitality we have enjoyed among them.
RcsoIced. That our thanks arc due,
and are hereby rendered, to The pastor
! of this Church, for the special efforts he
, has made 70 have Us all comfortably SIT
/ uated in good, genial, Christian homes
| during our stay.
| EeS0lccd, That we will have i'll re-
mcmbrance, in our approaches 10 the
! Throne OF Grace, the pastor and the
/ members OF his congregation in Oregon.
He$olrcR, That we are exceedingly
! grateful for the attendance Of the cid
! zrn> of Oregon, at the sessions OF oul
! Conference.
Rc$oircd. That we highly appreciate
/ the colIrtcsies extended 10 us by The
press Of this city.
5. Huffman, }Com.
+. d. RATHBUN,
During the session, the evenings were
improved, as follows:
TUESDAY evening Rev. w. p. BISHOP
preached an excellent sermon from Ro
mans tth chapter, lst clause OF the 'tf
, verse.
Wednesday evening Rev. Isaac Chiv'
inglon preached from Isaiah 62:
verse. His theme was '.The obsclnit!
and subsequent Glory OF the Church,
which was ably and fOrcibly presented
to Il large appreciatiye audience.
Thursday evening the Sunday >choo
, Mass Meeting was held atan early hour
TIE house was crowded beyond its ut
most seating capacity, many standln:
during the services.
Addresses were made byW. z. Bish
op. r. c. Clifford, j. W. Ncwcombe, ,anC
$. w. Thornton.
Services of the evening were inter
sNered with excellent music. led by TIT
young ladies and gentlemen OF the city
prominent among whom we notice Nils
Fannie Sopcr. who presided GRACEFUL,
IT the orman. Misses Carrie Mes an
Ora Ribble. Messrs. Martin and Gard
ner. and many others deserving equa
praise.
The entire session Of the Conference
was marked by harmony and brotheri
love, and by a high degree Of spiritua
enjoyment. >.
Conference adjourned with benedic
ton by Rev. S. huffman.
4. ). WELLER, PreSt.
:. W. THORNTON, Sec'y.
W. L. BISHOP, Asst.
TCnder the heads of APPOINTMENT
I f,Oly GplpC