The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-10

remarks and criticisms upon the en-
tire discussion. and most wildly
illustrated the salient arguments pro-
duced. Conference adjourned with
prayer by Rev. g. Gettle.
Religious services were opened at
8 O'Clock P. NJ. by the President, and
a sermon preached by Rev. Tressler.
The audience was large and seemed
thoroughly interested In, and appre-
ciative of the eloquent. logical and
powerful sermon delivered by our
esteemed father and veteran. The
order Of service being announced for
the last day of conference the audi.
ennce was dismissed. and dispersed
to enjoy the moon. light strolls and
drives to their respective homes and
the necessary repose and refreshment
for the coming day.
Third Session.-Conferenc met at
8 O'Clock A. M. Religious services
were conducted by Rev. A. Hem.
righaus Of Frosthurg. The president
called for the reading and approval OF
the minutes. Reports of committees
were called for. and Rev. w. Y. Cline
reported progress in regard to the
German community, Alpena. The
report WAS received aud Committee
retained with the addition Oi Rev.
j.. j Young. The c0mtnItte on Bar
ton hi reported favorable. The re.
port was received. the committee
retain Il and instructed to have the
deed recorded and placed In the
achieves circumference. Rev. A. Hem
righaus preached Il German sermon
at II O'Clock A. M, which was largely
attended and highly appreciated.
Fourth Session. - Conference met
ut 2 P. NJ. opened with prayer by
Rev. Tressler. Third question for
discussion was then opened by Rev.
P. l.. Harrison of Frnstburg, Nd.
Whence should we obtain our Sunday
School teachers. 1t was thoroughly
ventilated. The closing speeches
were made by Messrs. Scott, Hoye
ard Bill, who unanimously differed
from the clergy in the use of teachers
who were unconverted to teach in
SUI day School. Grafton, w. Wa,
was chosen as the place of our next
conference, and Tuesday evening be-
fore the first full-moon in November.
the time.
The subjects to be discussed are the
following: l. What constitutes the
essence ofa christian burial? Open.
ed by Rev. ]. @. McAtee. 2. The
personality of the devil, what is his
character and power? Opened by
Rev. w. A. Shipman. 8. The i'm
portance of regularly observing the
Lords Supper? ODened.by Rev. J..
J.. Young. A. Evangelists of the
present day, and the duty of minis
tiers towards them? Opened by Rey.
w. Stoudenmire.
The Lutheran visitor was recon-
mended most favorably as an organ
of the Lutheran General Synod. Con-
ference voted the funds i'm its treasury
and the collections of conference In
the Deer Park church building, thus
cnmmendingitas a worthy ENTERPRISE.
the conference resolved that we hail
with pleasure and delight the favor
able expressions of union of the gen.
eral synods north and south.
AT 8 O'Clock M. the final services
were held in the presence of large,
appreciative audience. Rev. Hem
righaus opened the services, Rev.
VIM. Stoudenmire preached the clos
ing sermon. The thanks of the con-
ference were then rendered to the
good people of GAINESVILLE. in behalf
OF the conference by Rev. Cline, who
is most delicious in this Office. We
all left Grantsville feeling that both
the conference and go.M people of
Grantsville were pleased ana blessed
By the occasion.
Rev. VIM. SToUDENMIRE.
Sec'y of Conference.