The Portland daily press., 1884-04-10
TIE CHURCHES.

New Hampshire Methodiss Conference.
MANCHESTER, April 9-The 55th session of the
New Hampshire conference opened today, Bishop
Hurst presiding. Eighty-oRe were present. In adj
ton TO routine business addresses were made by
Rev. A. h. Gillet of the Sunday School Union. and
Rev. jean Paul Cook Of France.
Tho afternoon session Of tho conference de-
voted to the observance of the anniversary Of the
New England Educational Society and was presided
dresses were made by Rev. M. v. B. Knox of Leba-
non and Rev. c.. N. Smith of the New England
of this city. The addresses mainly in relation
to the work done by the society and the prepare
ton Of needy young pastors and iaymsn, which was
strong representative men in the Methodist church,
many whose regulations are worldwide.
Among the distinguished visitors are Bishop j. f.
Hurst, ID. d. Of Des Moines, Ia. who presided over
the conferences; Rev. j. M. Reed, d. D., of New
York city; Rev. Q; G. McCabe, D. D., Cbettsr known
zell, d. D., New York city; Rev. D. Dorchester, d.
D.. Natick, Mass; Rev. j. M. Buckley, d. D., New
this city: Rev. a. H. Giiet a. NJ. CINCINNATI Rev.
G. N. Smith, Peabody. Mass; A. s. Weed, j. T. Ma
gee, Boston; R. w. Musgroye, Bristol.
The evening session was devoted to the anniver-
sary of the Sunday School Union and Tract Socie-
ty. Rev. G. M. Dinsmore presided. Addresses were
made by Rev. Jean Paul Cook of Paris and Rev. A.
HGillet of Cincinnati The exercises closed with the
benediction.
Fifty-Secend Annual Session of the Troy
Conference.-The Historic GaveI Present
cd.
AMSTERDAM, N. Y, April 9.-The ifty-second
annual session of: the Troy Methodist NJ E. Con-
ference opened at the NJ. E. Church here this
ing. Bishop Andrews presided. Rev. j. W. Eaton
elected secretary, The rules of ths last session
were referred to q committee for revision, and
adopted until that committee should report Rev.
DIR. Hunt of the Methodist Book Concern made
statement showing the condition of the concern.
Secretary Eaton, behalf of the Albany preachers
presented to the conference, the request of DR..
Leech q gavel made of wood from the door-sill of
the old log Westinghouse at Samis Creek, MI,
which is 200 years old. Reports from the super
numerary and superannuated ministers were re-
ceived, and the presiding elder and pastors of the
Troy district reported. Adjourned till tomorrow
morning.
The ROst0n Presbyiery.
PROVIDENCE, April 9.-The Boston Presbytery
began business session here by Introductory
preaching service held last evening. Rev. Robert
Court of Lowell Is moderator. Rev. W. G. Barnes
formerly of the Florida Presbytery and V. A. Lewis
admitted to membership. Some discussion
was raised by application for proof of Geo. w.
Morse. late of GAINESVILLE Ohio his eertifeate of
di5Iris the form Of a Geographic message
from the clerk Of the Ohio Presbytery. 1t was de-
cdod that the message was sufficient certificate and
he was admitted Various standing committees
were announced and commissioners TO the general
assembly were elected as follows: Rev. @. G. Wal
and Rev Fred Ernhardt alternates. Elders E. NJ.
Mcpherson and Robert Gilchrist were elected to the
same body with Elders Parsons and Macdonald al
teruateS,