Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-10-06
Clarksburg, w. Va.
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CLARKsBURG, w. Va, October 4.-The
thirty. sixth session OF the West Virginia
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church assembled at 8 A. NJ. in the GoH
chapel, in Clarksburg, Bishop Z. G..
Andrew, of Washington City, presiding.
The religious services were conducted by
DIR. Hunt, one of the secretaries OF the
American Bible Society, who read the I'D
Psalm and sang the SOD Hymn, and led the
conference devotees in very fervent and
comprehensive prayer.
Bishop Andrew gave out the 393d
Hymn, after which he consecra-
sacrament of the Lords supper,
assisted by the presiding elders, to large
company of ministers and laymen. 1t was
time of much Joy and congratulation. The
Sacramento services were concluded by the
Bishop offering up extemporaneous prayer,
after using the ritual of the church. He
then addressed the conference, contrasting
favorably the present session with the one
he attended in Guyandotte, nine years ago,
stating that the appearance OF the personnel
of the conference indicated progress in all
would be spiritual, and that in working
the machinery of the church We must re-
member its spiritual interests.
Brother Wilding was reelected Secretary
by reclamation, with permission to nomi-
nate his assistants.
The various committees were nominated
and appointed.
DR.. Hunt one of the secretaries of the
American Bible Society, was introduced to
the conference, and in q speech Of great
power, producing much feeling, represent
ed the Bible Society as prosperous and do.
ing valuable work in all parts OF the earth.
A committee was called for and appoint
ed by the Conference, consisting OF Snod-
grass, Steele and Clark to present plan
for building parsonages in each charge and
supplying them with heavy furniture. This
is very practical matter and very essen.
tial to the comfort Of the preacher and nee
essary to the success OF the itinerancy.
Several persons were introduced TO the
Conference and various papers presented
which were referred to the appropriate
committees.
Conference adjourned at II 80 A. NJ, ben.
ediction by DR.. ]. l.. Clark.
In the afternoon session was held by
the Conference, DR.. G. Martin presiding,
for the presentation Of statistics and be-
nevolent collections, after which an adj
journment was had.
There are flying rumors Of great many
changes this year. A large number of
transfers have been made TO western Con-
ferences, Bros. Hill, Wilson, Faulkner,
Cummings, &c.
Bishop Andrews looks well, although q
little worn from excessive labors.
DR.. Clarke Is still light Of foot. and DIR.
Martin ages but little. The new Presiding
Elders appear to wear their honors meek
ly. Bros. Ryan Wilding, Stewar. and
Pickett appear to be in excellent health,
and are deseryedly popular in their dis
tricts. Bro. Dix, OF Morgsntown, is an old
officer, and is getting along grandly. Bro.
Lee, who has provided US with grand
homes, deserves all credit Of the younger
members of the Conference.
Rev. L. G. Hite, Of Chapline street,
Wheeling preached grand sermon this
evening. from, (which OF you convinceth
me of SIM" The theme was sChristianity's
challenge TO infidelity." 1t was well han.
died.
We look for pleasant session. The
weather is pleasant, and we look for the
blessing Of God. I.
Several Of the Southern Methodist Min.
listers on their way home from Conference,
called in 10 see us