Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-05-06


PROCEEDINGS To-DAY-THE ADDRESS OF THE BISHOPS
The session OF the Colored M. K. conference at
Israel church this morning was called to order by
Bishop j. A. Beebe. Devotional exercises were
conducted by Rev. D. A. Amos, Of Louisiana, after
which Bishop Lane took the chair. The appoint
ment OF committee on Sunday schools having
been omitted, the conference was asked to APP
tee. Rev. T. A. Morgan, of the 18th street M. T.
church OF this city, was introduced to the confer
ence J. K: Daniels, OF Tennessee, read resolu-
lions signed by number OF members, indorsing
the Christian Under, the Official organ OF the
church, and urging the appointment of an editor
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to the conference. Rev Mr.. Daniels and Rev. Mr.
Bell, of the A. NJ. E. church, this city, and Mr.. j.
I. Thirgood, OF Alabama, arrived to-day and took
his seat In the conference The hour OF II O'clock
which had been designated as the time to hear
THE ADDRESS OF THE BISHOPS
having arrived, IL was read by Bishop Miles The
address states that the growth and general out
look OF the church is healthful and hopeful The
organization Of the church seems providential, If
not absolutely necessary to meet the changed re-
iauon OF church and state: What was once
deemed a doubtful experiment is now seen to be
the thing needed. The relation Of children which
the church sustained to the NJ. E. church south
has brought upon us odium, but after eleven years
OF suffering and conflict we have reached the
margin of more congenial period. But four OF
the ministry have died since the last session, and
as fast as one has fallen God has called
forth others. The needs OF the church
In missionary direction are very great
we need ~, means: The law should be
collect and bring to the annual conference what
ever may be assessed for that purpose. The Sum-
day school department seems to be doing we'll We
are constantly encouraged by signs Of improve
ment. The educational interest of the church has
amounted to but little In the past None OF the
conferences, nor all OF them as a whole, have as
yet been able to establish any school or schools.
Inc matter is In constant agitation In some OF the
large, conferences, and some efforts have been
North Mississippi conferences have made start,
while the Tennessee have purchased and
cy Of 5ss to da9 ses s sn
church schools OF other denominations have
done something for US in common with others
From these sources emanateS an element in the
ministry better prepared to do the work OF the
pastOrate than those who have had less advan-
tages. But while the ministry is better educated,
they are apt to be tnctured with ideas contrary
to the laws and usages OF Methodism. Taking
this view OF the matter, the effects in the
future will prove inharmonious and dsas-
trous to the church and the cause OF Christ. We
nope that you will give the whole matter your
closest attention. The Christian Inder and the
publishing interests deserve the consideration OF
the conference and the adoption OF such measures
as shall add to the advancement OF the work. The
Upon the conclusion OF the address, a resolution
was adopted referring the various portions to
the appropriate committees.
FRATERNAL FEELINGS.
Rev. DR.. Cox, the pastor OF the Mt Vernon
church of this city, presented to the conference
the fraternal greetings OF the M. E. church south,
in conference at Nashville, Tenn. The doctor
then made brief address, in which he referred to
the close relations existing between the church he
represented and that body. Their progress as
church had been remarkable both materially and
spiritually. He was glad to tell them that their
ecclesiastical mother IS they were pleased to re-
gard 1t. had Increased and prospered. He thought
that they might be able to extend their subStan-
tial aid for their missionary work.
Bishop Miles was requested by the conference to
respond to the kindly greetings for the southern
church, which he did In a very cordial manner. j.
NJ. Mitchell, the pastor of Hiilsdale church, also
made some remarks OF a congratulatory charac-
ter. Mr.. w. T. Thomas the editor OF the Christian
Iader, addressed the conference the work Of the
past year.
The convention adjourned until Monday.
THE APPOINTMENTS FOR TOMORROW
are as fOllows:-Israel churchill a m, Bishop
j. A Beebe; 2 pm, g. j. Jackson; pm, G. W.
Usher. Hillsdale churchill am, Bishop Lane; 8
pm, J. b. Mitchell; pm, c. NJ Blount East
Washington churchill am, b. E. Ford; pm,
D. l. jackson; Asbury NJ; E. church-l1 am, l.
II. Anderson; 8 pm, j. X. Daniel Mt Zion NJ. E.
churchill am, F. NJ. MCPHERSON; pm, E. w.
Moseley. 18th street N. E. Church-7:3O p. NJ, E
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