Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-13

| Terence stated that they ha1 completed
their duties OF electing delegates and
alternstes, and had passed certain resolu-
tions, which the secretary OF the lay con-
ference read, as printed in EVERY Bvgs
mos report of last night'e proceedings.
Mr.. Piokels TO the confer Lee stated that
by tie resolutions the members
could zee that they were in favor OF
the itinerant system and the time
limit OF the pastorate. He called atten-
tion to the resolution on temperance, pro-
hibition and local option, aud claimed
that the great barrier to the church u
march ia the use OF Intoxicating drink.
In Wilmington, he stated, there are 500
grog shops, three-fourths of them not
licensed. "What ia to help this.-.evil ?
Prohibition and in the United States
Senate Legislation" Applause. The
Methodist church has more snap. vim aud
vigor in it than any other church in
the land. Our strong church is to fight
this question and let the question, rum
or no rum, be kept squarely before us.
Turning to Bishop Harris, Mr.. Pickels
continued: "Let me say bishop, that we
look to You to give your testimony day in
and day out; not to be satisfied with an
annual prohibition sermon" iApplause. !
Bishop Harris replied that the
sentiments expressed by the president Of
the lay conference OF the State of
Delaware, are grateful 20 the ministers
but that this was not necessary all
ministers were lsymen once. 1--WE ought
to be brothers, of course, and
(emphsticslly) We sre. challenge the
members of the lay conference, to a
comparison of the results on the
temperance question, to be made at the
next annual session." [spplause]. Mr..
Pickels sprang to his feet and spiritedly
said: "0n behalf of the laymen accept
the challenge" loud applsusel.
Upon resumption of regular business,
the Rev. j. B. Quigg Of Laurel was
elected the third clerical delegate to the
general conference in Philadelphia in
May. The following reserves were also
elected The Revs. T. K. Msrtindale,
Smyrna and J. A. B. Wilson of Princess
Anne. Md.
The bishop then introduced the follow
lag visitors to conference: The Rev. l.,
Wybrandt of Philadelphia, DR.. Frysinger
OF the Freedman's Aid Society; also, the
Revs. Messrs. Quigg, Chew and Durell,
Of the Philadelphia Conference.
The secretary suggested that the pre-.
siding elders reduce the volume of their
abstracts to reduce their expenses OF pub
lication in the inmates.
motion by the Rev. j. B. Quigg to
the effect that the Joint electoral and
ministerial conference agrees in the senti
inents expressed by the president of ths
lay conference and pledges our fidelity to
the itinersnt system and engage to do
our best to promote church progress aud
oppose liquor traffic, was passed.
Chaplain C. g. McCabe made an
eloquent appeal for funds to aid the
Church Extension Socisiy Of the Metho-
ST church.
A resolution WAS passed requesting the
president Of the lsy electoral conference
to publish his excellent address with the
resolutions for distribution among
preachers and others.
The treasurer Of the centenary fund re-
ported that he had received $3.50; handed
in three mortgages of 81 900 each, one
years interest on same $3.50. Total,
$3.50. The treasurer Of the tract fund
reported balance of $402 81 on hand.
The reports were accepted and filed.
Presiding klder Hill requested that
draft of $3.50 be drawn on the centenary
fund for the board OF stewards.
Conference accepted the report on W.
+. Ccrkrsn, that he be ordained. He
was elected to elders orders.
The recommendation OF local preachers
to descon's orders was then taken up.
No recommendations were reported from
Esston, Wilmington or Salisbury dis
trIcts. 10 Dover district, V. s. Collins
was reported and after examination, he
was elected to full membership.
The Rev. G. L. Hardesly was reported
/ having passed y goJd examination, and
was elected to full orders. The Rev.
Joseph b. Beel of ualestown circuit
reported as paving passed good
examination was elected TO descons
orders. The R v John Tyler and Samuel
NJ. Donahoe of Sslisbury district were also
elected, having passed examinations.
A biographical memoir of the Rev. L.
C. Astlsck, D. D., deceased, was read
and fitting remarks upon bis life and
works in the church were made by the
Revs. j. IL. Caldwell, D. D, George A.
Phoebus, q. +. Sheppard, A. II. Scott, A.
d. Davis, V. Geary and John Allen.
Memoirs upon Mrs. Caroline Ksnt, Mrs.
Emma Baker aud Mrs. Ann Sutton were
also read and ordered to be printed on
the minutes of the meeting.
Notification of the death OF the Rev. ].
s. lnskip WAS received with much sorrow.
The Rev. J. Howard Nixon, d. D.,
pastor of the Central Presby terisn
Church, was introduced by Bishop Harris
| to the conference.
DR., Frysenger mads statement OF IL Q
condition and prospects of the Centenary
Biblicsl Institute OF Baltimore, stating
that its financial coudi' ion is critical. He
asked for an endowment, this centennial
year, in order that the institution may he
saved from crippled beggsry.
1t was ordered thst conference appoint
committee on missions.
The Rev. Dir. Dynett, secretary Of the
| Church Extension Society wss introduced
to conference.
purse of SS2 wss presented from the
ministers of the EastoD district to their
retiring presiding elder, T Il, Msrtindsle,
which be was requested to expend ia the
purchase OF Lange's commentary for his
library. The recipient expressed his
embarrassment at the gift and returned
thanks. Shortly after IL O'Clock, con.
ference took recess.
Services were opened at Asbury NJ T..
Church Sunday morning with con.
terence love least, which began at 8
O'Clock, led by the Rev. ] France. After
the opening prayer by the Rsv. W. b.
Gregg aod the passing around ot tue
bread and waler, testimony was given by
a Large lumber.
Bishop Harris in giving Ills testimony
said il is 50 years Stree he WA converted
at camp meeting iu Ohio. A lsdy in a
autfusion Of tears screamed 81 shall live
and die q Methodist ~ The excitement
at moments was tremendous and seemed
at one moment to threaten n panic. A
voice in starting tones followed "I'm
tull of redho religion this morning. "
The enthusiasm continued in its il teusity
aud testimony aud singing continued
simultaneously. There was by this time
an immense audience. The gallery was
thronged and the auditorium a vast sea
of heads. Oa the pulpit and along the
sisles there was pot elbow room.
The Rev. 7. L. Msrtirdale led the
regular morning services by prayer. After
reading a selection from the Psalms hs
gave place 10 Bishop Harris.
The bishop gave for his text Isaiah /
| 63, "Who is this that cometh from EioW,
with dyed garments from Bozrah, this that
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