The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-09-19

was held at Acton, and proved 10 be- season of
/ great spiritual enjoyment To the unusual mum
| Der OF MINISTER'S and members present from all
I parts Of the conference and State. / never
knew better work performed by ministers and
laymen. The closing session was one of the
most happy religious meetings / ever attended
number of the morning meetings were as
Beuiah land TO the Lords disciples gathered
| there. The lectures by Judge Cox, of Cinein-
natl, by Prof. Marlborough of the Hope Nor
NAL School, and Hon. Will Cum back, of Greens
burg, were of high order of merit and greatly
appreciated by the large audiences that heard
them.
Mr. Pye concluded his report by thanking the
conference for the honor Of an election to the
Centennial General Conference at Philadelphia
last year; and also Bishops Bowman, An
drews, Wiley and Foss for his appointment to
and continuance in the eldership He would be
equaliy Obliged to the present presiding bishop
for relief from the responsibility and an ap-
poinbnent TO strong, vigorous charge, with
large salary; one where the membership never
complain OF the preacher, elder nor bishop and
where all departments of church work are well
organized and maintained
The elders who had served the limit Of four
consecutive years were kindly remembered
Rev Eve was presented with a watch and chain:
Rev DolPh, with $50, and Rev. Jenkins with
scrap cabinet The afternoon session was oc-
cupied in the stewards call
AT $50 P. N. a very large audience filed the
church. Rev. ]. g. Chaffee, of Greensburg read
Hymn 8, From All that Dwell Below the Skies
Dr. ;. Z Gllett led in prayer DR. F. G. Holli-
day preached an historical sermon commamo-
rative of the fftieth anniversary Of his minis
terlal life. his text was Ps ~, I6: There
shall be handful of corn on the top of the
mountain.
In 1910 the Mefhodists were one in every
thirty-two in our State. In 1884 they are one
in every sixteen, the population being two mil
lions. The first division of the conferences was
made by the State road running east and west
making the Northern Indiana and the Indiana
conferences. Many of our preachers have been
powerful and yet unacquafnted with the arts
and sciences But in 1897 VIM. II. Goode was
made president of the New Albany Seminary,
and since that time we have founded a large
number OF schools. In january. 1887, Asbury
University at Greeneastle was founded. Fifty
years ago our houses of worship were barn-like
structures and generally on back streets. Now
We occupy central positions, corner lots, have the
sweetest-toned bells, the most artistic choirs.
Fifty years ago class meetings and love
| feasts were held with closed doors
Church members were then compelled to attend
Now, many never go but now all prayer meet
tfngs may be experience meetings Fifty years
ago churches did not choose their pastors, nor
pastors their churches Now, wealthy churches
negotiate for months concerning pastor. Fore
most among the fathers who gave shape to the
economy of the church are Allen Wiley James
Hayens, q w. Ruter and Il G. Wood. Other
names on our conference list have been honored,
but these by their long and efficient labors may
truly be called the fathers of the conference.
Joseph Harrington, Aaron Wood. John Kerns,
l. M Reeves, J. p Robe, J. A. Brouse, are left
OF those in conference fifty years ago. Joseph
Harrington, although retired always answers at
roll.eaA. The first two years of my ministry, !
was Junior preacher on four weeks circuit. ]
remember my colleagues with pleasure and
gratitude Our gospel is the same that Paul
preaehed-that Christ lived and died according
to the Scriptures