The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1880-03-06

For the purpose of raising a fund, each
member pays annually So. The heirs of a
deceased member receive at the rate of $40
for each member in the society, and in case
of deficit in the treasury, the same shall
be supplied by tax equally assessed on each
member. The number of members now in
the society IS rs. Adjourned.
sATuRDAY-ToURrH DAY.
Conference was called to order by Bishop
Thomas Bowman, reading portion of Gods
word, singing and prayer. The minutes of
yesterday were read and approved.
Much interest was manifested in the re-
ports of the standing committees, especially
that on church affairs in reference to the
church at Bath, Northampton county.
The committee on finance reported that
the collections for conference claimants had
increased considerably.
Rev. Mertz, of Allentown, was reported
as being nearly blind, and was voted do
nation. Conference also performed chari-
table act for Rev. Litzenberger, of Allen
town.
The committee on memorials recommend
ed a memorial service on Monday, from to
. p. NJ, in honor of Revs. G. T. Haines and
Samuel Gaumer, the former of Catasauuua,
and the latter OF Orwigsburg.
The following resolutions were then read
and adopted
THAT II be the duty OF every preacher of
the East Penna Conference 60 present the Or
phlns cause to the congregation he serves and
give them an opportunity TO cJntrlbuie to it,
THAT we OOllgate ourselves to raise at lenst
elsht cents per member for our superannuated
preachers in case anv one fails TO raise the re.
quisite amount he shall be held personally res
ponsi6le, unless excused by Conference. The
basis of membership TO be the statistics of this
Conference
Resolved That we viii endeavor to raise dc
per member Missionary money this wear. .
That each ministerial district convention an.
portion the sum total Of their respective dis
tricts among the several charges ana that tae
secretaries OF such conv 'ntions transmit these
| appointments to tAe Secretary of the Mission.
/ ary Society.
| Resolved, That the pastors of Stations and
| Missions be Obliged TO devote AZ least one en-
tire sabbath to the Missionary cause ana that
we recommend the preac lers on circuits to or.
game an Auxiliary Society at every appoint.
ment.
Resolved, That in, the investigation of the
moral and official cOnduc; OF tho members OF
tins Conference the presiding officer shall in.
! quireo each member whether be has done ms
duty IN reference to benevolent collections.
The Committee on Public Worship report
ed for memorial services on Monday next,
from to p m, singingj prayer by Faith
er Kreckerj address on Brother James
Gaumer's death by Father Joseph NJ. Say
lorj addresses on Father G. S. Haines by
Bishop Bowman and S. Metz.
On motion of A. NJ. Stirk:
/ WHEREAS, There Is a gro wing tendency am.
Ong our people to resort to measures to raise
moneys for church buildings and current
church expenses, plainly repugnant to the
spirit OF the New Testament and derogatory TO
the interests OF our beloved Association there.
fore.
Resolved, that tins Conference protests
aguinst tAe introduction into our Church Of
Societies all measures such as ialrs, festivals
cake walks. bazars, oyster suppers. etc. etc.
The above was enthusiastically adopted.
SUNDAY MeRSNo.
AT half-past nine the church Of Weissport
was filled, and the Bishop entertained the
audience for one hour and twenty minutes
II was indeed a religious treat, and all pres
ent felt the better for going to hear him
He is a very pleasant speaker.
At 3 o'clock p. m, the following bretherr
were ordained as Elders J. II. shirey, J
Woehrly.
Deaeons, J. R, Hensyl and n. A. Barr
after which very warm aud spirited ex
/ perience meeting followed.
In the evening, the missionary sermon