The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-09-13

hOCklNdf1AM OISIhlCIa OONfEhENCL
M. E. CHURCH. Rockingham Confer :
ence met at Harrisonburg on last Wednes-
day, in Andrew Chapel, at 81 O'Clock, P. NJ,
Presiding Elder, Rev. D. Thomas, in the
Chair, and Mr.. j. P. Hsuck was elected Sec
rotary.
Appropriate religious services were con-
Quoted by the Rev. G. Mauzy.
The roll of members was called and twen-
ty-five responded to their names.
The report from Shenandoah Iron Works
showed the unprecedented fact that the
Presiding Elder had been paid in adoance,
and all their finances were paid up to date.
The following resolutions were offered by
Rev. W. H. Wilson. and advocated by him.
self, DR.. Martin. and ]. w. Newton, and
were unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, Wesleyan Female Institute at
Stauntol, Va, is in a peculiar sense sour
oac,s, ''and whereas under the presidency of
Rev. VIM. A. Hairs, D. D., it has become
so acidely and favorably known, and SO ex-
tensively patronized as a seat of the highest
order OF female education, and promises so
large In beneficial results 10 both our minis
try and laity in the facilities it offers for
thorough classical I'd Christian education of
our daughters therefore
Resolued, By the Rocl 'ngham Dictrict
Conference, in conference assembled, that
we congratulate DR.. Harris for his efficiency
and success as Christian educator and the
unprecedented eminence attained by this
school, and we heartily pledge ourselves 10
renewed efforts 10 leg.timate'y increase its
patronage and promote its efficiency.
ReSolved, That the Secretary furnish a
copy of these resolutions for publication in
orr church papers.
The following delegates and alternates
were elected to the next session of the Bal
timore Annual Conference
Delegates.-Rev. VIM. Mines, Moses WAL
ton, G. S. Christie, and Maj. j. W. Newton.
AHernates .-Rev. Jos. Funkhouser, C.
Eakle, J. w. F. Allemong, and E. L. Lam
bert.
Woodstock was selected as the place for
holding the nextlDistrict Conference.
The committee on Temperance reported,
through their chairman, DIR. Martin, the fol-
lowing, which was adopted {:
A presentation OF the evils of Intemper-
ance in the form of an extended written re-
port to the Conference, may be viewed as
unnecessary. The statistics of the enOr-
nous pecuniary expense of Intemperance to
the State, and OF it's social evils to the fami-
lies OF our land, have often been set forth by
the secular and religious press. But to us,
ministers and members Of the Church of
Christ, the spectacle is yet moro painful, of
the moral debasement in life,and extinction
OF hope in the death of 80 many, consequent
\ I'LL oe4k t,sn
Resolued, That we cherish with delight the
spirit and rule of this church in relation to
this subject; that we will not suffer the for
mer to die out by religious Indifference, nor
the latter TO become imperative by lack of
ministerial diligence in its enforcement.
Resolved, End, That we will give our inlu-
ence and effort to prevent the use of intoxi-
eating beverages, by pronouncing upon any
sentiment, custom or indule pence, that would
in tie least degree directly, or even i'm
pliedlY, favor the evil of Intemperance.
The committee on the state of the church,
after lengthy preamble, reported the fol-
lowing resolutions
Resolued /, Thai we believe the spiritual
condition of the church may be greatly i'm
proved il the preachers in charge will earn
estly urge upon their people to hold class
ments.
Resolved 2, That this Conference regard
card-playing, dancing and other worldly and
sinful amusements, such as attendance on
circuses, &C., as contrary to the Discipline
and spirit OF the M. E. Church South, and
consequently actionable offences.
Mai. Newton offered an amendment to
this resolution as follows:
~. Skzs. sI>s7
lard saloons, bowling alleys, and drinking
Intoxicating liquors, either moderately or to
excess"
Resolued 8, That the foregoing be pub
lished in our church papers, and that the
preachers be requested to read the same to
their congregations.
The report, as amended, was adopted.
The session was harmonious one, and
on Saturday, after resolutions Of thanks &C.,
adjourned, to meet at Woodstock.