Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-03-18
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At the scs=ion IF he Baltimore Confer
ence of the NJ. E. Chu rch South, at saiem'
Va, Oh Yesterday, Rev. John Henry kuhl-
mann was continued on: trial. Edward Y.
CHM was discontinued at his own request.
Rpys. A. B. Blue, Andrew Robey aud
Vim. Hedges asked for the superannuated
relation.
A resolution was adopted that day IN
June be set apart as sunday -schooi uay'
and that collection be taken up Tor eouca-
ton, and that a collection tor the same
cause be taken in the congregations III
September.
The passing upon the characters OF ehec-
tive elders was resumed. The name OF hev'
John A. Kern, Of Alexandria, was nrst call
ed. He stated that being subjected TO sucn
an examination as is made by the Bishop
as to class-meetings, collections, etc, was
very dsagreeable TO himself and cther
members of the conference. As matter
of courtesy, however, he would answer the
questions.
Bishop Cranberry said he did not wish 10
make an issue with any of the brothers, Dut
it was not matter OF courtesy When
brother was before the conference tor eG-
animation of his character to answer ques-
items as to the state Of his character.
A voice-"That's right"
The character of Mr. Kern was passed
Rev. John S. Martin said that the fidelity
and character of minister should not de-
mend upon statistics as to collections, etc.,
taken, but upon the discharge of his pastoral
duties and his efforts in the pulpit.
Bishop Cranberry said that no one more
than he was opposed to judging the fidelity
and character of the minister by statistics,
but be thought it best to answer these ques-
tious.
The characters of the several elders were
| passed.
Presiding Elder Whisner reported that
| there was net increase i'll the membership
of the Winchester district of $40 during the
past wear and little over 600 conversions.
| The Treasurer Of the centenary fund, re
ported the contributions SIC, 454, A, divided
as follows Needy Sunday school of the
conference, sl,476; educational, So. 637 10;
missions, So 16 81; church extension, 81,
1872 20; special local objects, $l2, 40; general
local objects, $5l ,3l3 II; centenary connec-
tional sunday school funds, 5000.
The order of the day, the memorial SER
vices in reference to the death OF Bishops
Parker, Pierce, Kavanaugh, and other min
| listers VINO nave uleu Since Tue laSI CouleE
ence, was then observed.
| At the afternoon session the examination
of the characters of effective elders was re-
sumed and a lumber passed.
Staunton, was unanimously selected as
the next place of meeting.
Rev. A. A. p. Neel, Secretary of the Sun.
day school board, reported arrangements
| for q Sunday school convention at Warren
| W. I,I,, for ba nj m IF a
committee, with #. j. Magruder az chair
man, to distribute the centenary funds the
reappointment Of Rev B. F Bail as Sunday
school agent, and for the holding of temper
auce mt etings in the Sunday schoosa az often
US practical. The report was adopted.
Rev. r. Smithson, chairman of the com.
mi,tee on temperance, reported resolutions
urging all ministers of the Gospel and edi-
tors OF religious journals to keep the subject
Of temperance in all its phases before the
people; that they believe it. o be the duty
| of every enlightened Christian citizen not
only to endeavor TO reform the drunkard
but also to give his influence and ballot to
suppress this curse of curses; that the ruin
of property for the liquor business is incon-
sistent with the principles of our holy re.
| ligion, and should not be tolerated in the
church. urging the strict enforcement Of
the Discip liue against any one who 10 any
wise may he connected with the manufac
ture of alcoholic beverages, aud also against
those who indulge in inLoxicants, and in
dorsing the work Of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union.
DR.. Cox moved to strike out that portion
of the report relating to the ballot, aud
after an exciting debate Rev. |. w. Canter
moved that the previous question be put,
which prevailed, and a vote on all amend
ment to insert effort for ballot" resulted
in 96 in favor and go against. The report
as amended was then adopted.
The Assistant Secretary submitted tab
ulated statement showing the total number
of members to be 33,66S; additions, $500;
removed, 2 BIZ increase, ,4S3. Churches,
4,O03; increase, IL. Parsonages, 100; in
crease, g. Value Of church property, $780,
0Ss; increase, s4S.9 57. Indebtedness, $685.
GA decrease in debt, Sl4,l04 Sunday
schools, 1877 increase, 49,; officers and
teachers, $50; scholars of all ages, 80 1854;
increase, ,4O4