Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1879-03-15

| ing 10 tHe ABOVE named DynOQS whose
chs rges are scattered over tho West
elm Fart of Maryland and the North
western part of West Virginia. These
pastors hail from different parts of our
country; were educated at different
institutions, and represent different
phases of our great Evangelical Lu-
theran Church; yet they constitute a
conference of the most harmonious
and lovely character. This last was
their fifth meeting, and, like every
other last meeting, was the best.
All the charges except two were
represented, and all the clerical
brethren except three, two of whom
wereysick, were present.
At the calling of the 1oll the fol-
lowing names were announced
Rev W. J. Cline, president, Aurora, W,
Va; RCv. j. W. Lake. secretary Grafton,
W, Va; Rev. 0. Q. Miller, treasurer, Oak
land, Md; Rev II. C. Holloway, Cumbcr-
berland, Md; Rev. J. j. Young, Grants
vile, Md; Rev. p l.. Harrison, Frostburs
Md
Lay Delegates Watring, Au-
rora, w. Va; John McCulloh, Western
port, Md; Joseph Knode, Frostburg, Md
The following were absent:
Rev. J. H. Cuff, New Haven, W. Va.
Rev. J. G. Brcminger Grantsyillc, Md
Rev j. L. Gilbreath, Brandonville, W
Va, and Mr.. c. V. Deer, Cumberland, MI
On Tuesday evening, March 4, the
opening sermon was preached by Rev.
0. G. miller, from Isaiah SO: II.
Wednesday morning, after devo-
tional services, The pastors gave ver-
bal reports of the state of religion in
their charges, These reports while
exhibiting many 3f the lights and
shades, ups and downs Of church life,
were full Of marks and evidences Of
q truly progressive christian spirit in
our churches. Our churches are evil
IDENTIFY coming up to q higher stand
ard Of christian zeal and activity.
On Wednesday afternoon Rev. W.
Y. Cline read an interesting essay on
the doctrine OF "Originaj Sin Then
followed lively discussion on the
topic, in which all the pastors took an
active part. All ovinced d good deal
Of thought and feeling on this most
practical subject. In the evening
Rev, ]. W. lake preached from Acts
$50.
Thursday morning, after conference
vas opened for business. Rev. J. W.
Lake read a paper on 1.-THE import
ance Of patronizing our church pa
pera,' This Was followed by a most
earnest and practical discussion, in
which the brethren all evinced a great
deal Of practical wisdom. Thursday
afternoon Rev. j. ]. Young opened
a discussion en- the How can
The laity best aid the pastor in church
work ?" This was also Il lively and
profitable discussion in which all
slowed g deep interest. These dis
cussions we're full of interest and
profit t. all Of us.
The closing services were held on
Thursday night. Rev. W. J. Cline
preached from Luke %: 81, after
which short farewell speeches were
made By the brethren.
A collection of $658 was taken up
for conference. The money collected
at our meetings is for benevolent pur-
poses, to be used or appropriated in
the two Synods represented. $50 was
appropriated for q memorial pulpit
and altar to be erected in brother
Miller's new church at Westernport,
Nd.
Something was done toward organ
ling and caring for GU, Lutheran
members at NeWburg, w. Va. and in
the Georges Greek valley, Nd. Many
other important items Of conference
work were attended to, and en- Thurs
day night wo adjourned to meet at
Oakland, July 8th, 1879.
Frostburg is delightful place,
whore Gods pure air cigculates freely
and pure mountain water flows abund-
antly. The people seem to be exceed
ingly churchly, Judging from the
number Of churches. Being strang-
er, we can only speak in particular
Of brother Harrisons church, which
has come up from its baptism Of fire,
and is developing into a glorious
household of Gods dear children.
The new edlfce, 80 nearly completed,
speaks we'll for the taste and generos-