Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-12-12
SAVERS OF MEMS SOULS.
THE CONFERENCES Full, OF THE
RIGHT SPIRIT.

No Word OF Discord Heard in the Ranks
Each Preacher Buckling His ArmOr
the Tighter for the Fight Against Sin
| The Appointments to be Announced
Tomorrow.
CUTHBERT, GA, Dec. 1l.-Saturday
was busy but wet day for the confer
ence in session here. The business of the
session, however, is progressing rapidly,
and the body looks forward to an early
adjournment.
Bishop Hendrix, though a young man
not yet 40, is Of vigorous build, and pos
sesses in marked degree external evil
dences Of a strong Individuality. His
lecture yesterday to thirteen young
preachers, who had been ordained to dea-
cons orders, was strong, clear and prac-
| tlcal. Many hearts were sottened by II
| recital OF the trials and conflicts that
awaited these young men. Seldom is
! there heard so muck wisdom compressed
| into an hours talk. Every pastor in the
land would be benefited II he could get
the essence of this speech and pin 1t inside
OF his hat for future reference.
THE NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE.
Rev. W. A. Gambler. the assistant edi-
tor of the Nashville Christian Advocate,
spoke last night in behalf of the Board OF
Church Extension. His speech was
| unique, strong and brilliant.
DR.. j. 5. Hopkins, OF Emory College,
and DIR. ID. G. Kelly, of Nashville, are both
mere and have presented their respective
interests in strong and exhaustive reports
and speeches.
Rev. Mr.. Wilson, of Charleston, spoke
to-day in the interest OF the Meth
odst church editices of that city
which were demolished by the
earthquake. A nice sum was sub
scribed
Tomorrow the Bishop will preach, and
the ordination OF deacOns will take place.
The appointments will be announced
next Monday night, and many changes
are probable.
The reports Of the pastors indicate an
increase Of about 5000 to the membership
OF the South Georgia Conference.
Many visitors are in attendance, but
the Indictment weather somewhat inter-
ieres with their presence at the daily SEES
si0ns.
ANDREW COLLEGE.
movement has been inaugurated by
Rev. Fl. W. Key TO enlarge the boarding
department of Andrew College. -Four
thousand dollars is needed and much OF
that sum has already been given. The
preachers OF the South Georgia Confer
ence are determined to help old Andrew.
The Bishop this morning announced the
appointment of the following committee
on the Georgia Methodist Historical So
ciety to confer with a like committee OF
the North Georgia Conferences: j. o. A.
Clarke, A. NJ. Williams. II. =. Myers, j.
y. Branch, w. b. Hill, and 5. w. Hinton.
ELDERS PASSED UPON.
The following Elders names were
called and their characters passed. II.
q. Fentriss, X. f. Williamson, j. T.
Lowe, j. p, Wardlaw, A. NJ. Williams,
Joseph Laugston, Il. b. Bryan, +. A.
Branch. d. +. Riley, H. w. Key, K. Ii.
McGehee, j. ID. Mauldin, q. W. Mathews,
j. b. X. Smith, S. w. Stubs, j. Il. Aims
worth, P. II. Crumly, ]. s. Jordan, j. w.
Weston, W. w. Stewart, Il. M. Whiting,
w. j. Stallings, 5. II. Weaver, Il. w.
Booth and G. G. Clarke.
Rev. Mr.. NJ cDonnell offered resolution
requesting the preachers to take the col
lections for foreign missions by the last OF
May. This was referred to the Board OF
Missions.
The committee to whom was referred
the resolution with regard to the appoint
ment of colporteur recommend G. W.
Davis.
Tomorrow will be grand day for
Cuthbert. Such a religious feast Will
perhaps not be partaken Of by the people
again in many years.