The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-11
NJ. E. CHURCH SOUTH.
LOUISIANA ANNUAL CoNPERENl
Thirty-Third Session.

ThlFty.Thifd Session.
THIRDSDAY.
The proceedings were opened with religion
services by Rev. George II. Livermsn.
The calling of the roll was dispensed with.
The minutes of the previous day were read
corrected and approved.
Brother Marshall presented q protest TO
David A. Boddie against the surrender OF his ere
dentfels to this conference. and asking that tn
same be returned to him In order that he ma
be tried before the Alexandria District Quarter
ly Conference. Referred to Presiding Eide
Christian Keener for report.
A report was received from the New Orlean
Sunday School Association. Referred to tn
committee ON Sunday schools.
When the special order was called yesterda.
the Conference had heard reports from tn
New Orleans. Delhi and Hemer districts. Thu
report of the Alexandria district was the frs
called up this morning.
Brother Sheppard, Rapidss circuit. read hh
report.
Brother John L. Shepherds character wa
passed. and he was advanced to the class of the
second year
Brother Philip Allen, Montgomery circuit
e Brother s ee 3. 4. Godfrey. Harrisonburg and
Sicily Island circuit. read his report.
Presiding Elder Ae.ner repertsd that Brothel
David goddie Of the Oenterye eireqt hae
was read BY the presiding elder.
Brother Keener moved that Brother Boddie
be discontinued.
Brother Upton moved that action be post.
The character OF w. R. whatley was passed
and he was continued in the class Of the third
Brother George Jackson. Trinity circuit. read
Brother John F. Vim. Columbia circuit.
Brother James A. Blggs, Castor circuit read
his report.
Brother James A. Biggs was elected deacon.
Brother Thos. ]. Hough of the Shreveport
District, NatehitOches station, was given per-
mission to read his report at this time.
one Of the finest churches In North louisiana.
free from all ineumbranoes.
Brother Hough was elected to full connection
The courtesies Of the Conference were ex-
tended to Rev. O.. G.. Andrews. D. D.. Rev. A. B.
Rev. Joseph A. Godfrey and Rev. II. F. Johnson.
D. D.. Of the Mississippi Conference. and to
Rev. w. A. Mccarthy, of the Methodist Episco-
seats within the bar by a vote of the Conference.
The reading OF reports from Alexandria dis
Bother Felix &. Hocutt Bayou Bnuf circuit.
Brother Frederick White Evergreen district.
read his report
He stated that the people Of his circuit desired
a French speaking missionary. The iphabi-
Iants of Cottonport had fallen out with the
Catholic priest. and were very anxious to have
some one to preach to them. He urged the
sending OF a missionary among them at once
Brother John W. Hearn. Spring Greek cir
Presiding Elder Christian Keener read the
report OF the Alexandria and Pineville circuit.
'f which he is pastor Ia charge.
The O1elonsas District was called for reports.
I'M n, Horr 81 <,r
port of Brother j. J. Billingsley Of the Ope-
Brother II Y. Pointer. Grand ooteau circuit.
Brother B. s. Isbell. Washington circuit read
Brother Baxter Clegg, vermillionville and
Brother Enos b. Foust. Abbeviile circuit. |
The report Of Brother Abel Hofrpauir. In.
Ian Bayou circuit. was read By his presiding
lder. Jacob d. Harper.
Brother Harper moved that Abel Hoffpauir |
Blchsa H. G. G GsT1sd New Iberia circuit
Brother as re B. White franklin circuit read
Brother Alfred E. Clay, Pattersonville and
forgan City Circuit. read his report. At the
me Mr.. Clay was appoiated to this work. three
ears ago. he found only three members: now
lon. He then had no church now he reports
ne church. valued at $500, with good title.
ero onn1c the ri beray Ct Capt John PhsIr
roposes to build q parsonage at Morgan City
me hour having arrived for the special order.
Brother 1sbell read the report of Brother J.
Scurlock, Of the Lake Charles circuit
Brother HARPER made reIort 10 reference
uit by Brother George T. Freeman. The pre-
ding elder informed the Conference that he
as unable to get any report from Grand Che
Brother Alexander moved that Brother Geo.
!. Freeman was justifable in abandoning his
rcuit Carried.
Brother Pipes moved that Brother Freeman
2 located as travelling preacher. Lost.
1t was then moved and seconded that the
;;sracter OF Brother Freeman be passed. Car
Brother P. Calvin. Sugar Town circuit. read
Brother Calvin was passed to class Of second
AZ 4 report was called for frA the committee
ppointed to investigate Brother Upton.
The COMMITTEES asked for further time. which
as granted.
Report No. 7, Of the committee on itinerancy
the General Conference was called up for q
ote. 1t 70 question OF lsssening the ratio Of
presentation In the General Conference.
irty-six. No Annual Conference ehall be
ithout a. delegate. Every layman shall be a
em d Of TIE Church ak years next preceding
'mmittee of the General Conference was unan-
nously concurred in.
Rev, DR.. A. W. Wilson addressed the Confer
zee. by invitation. on the subject of missions.
Mr.. Mathews gave notice that there would be
missionary anniversary celebration Saturday
,entn9. at o'clock. Ia the audience room OF
evs. DR.. Young and DIR. Wilson.
Brother j. A. Ivy presented q report from the |
outhwestern Bible Society. Referred to the
ible committee.
Resolutions were presented by Brothers Alex |
nder and Scurlock in reference to Homer Col |
After singing tbs hymn, In the Strength OF |
race" and benediction by Bishop McTyeire. |
10 Conference adjourned.