The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1886-05-22
Central Pennsylvania Conference.
EReported for the Democratlc Advocated


The Ministerial Convention of York District Cen
trail Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical
Church, met at New Freedom. York county, Pa, on
May is, 1886, Rev. A. Stapleton of York, conducted
the devotional exercises after which the following
permanent organization was efiected-Presdent, NJ.
]. Carothers. of Milton Pa, presiding elder of the
Recording Secreery G. II. Schleh of Baltimore, Md;
Treasurer, II. II. Douty of New Freedom; Reporter.
A. Stapleton of York, Pa.
Rev. II. H. Douty, senior pastor. delivered the adj
dress of welcome to which the chairman responded.
Rev. NJ j. Carothers favored the audience with
an address OH The Relation Between Exegetles and
Homiletics
Rev. C. F. Deninger offered the closing prayer
"WEDNESDAY MoGNING.-The chairman conducted
the opening exercises.
Rev. E. S. Boinger of Baltimore, read an able es-
say on Requisites for Successful Bible Teaching
responses by G. II. Schleh. B. Heugst. j. A. Irvine,
A. Stapleton, H. H. Douty and C. f. Dennger.
In the absence of Rev. L. Diea, of New Kingston,
Pa, the secretary read the brothers essay on The
ACCESSIBILITY of Dividing the Conference into Three
Presiding Elder Districts"
This was reviewed by number of the gentlemen
of the convention.
What are the Advantages OF the New Marriage
Laws of the Slater" was most exhaustively treated
by Rev. p W. Group of Carlisle, Pa, and evoked a
most animated debate by the brethren.
Revs. G. II. Schleh "A. Stapleton, J. A. Irvine. p.
W. Group and b. Heugst were appointed commit
WEDNESDAY AFTERNooN.-The devotional exer-
cises were led by Rev. C, F. Deninger, of York, Pa.
The same gentleman addressed the convention
on The Difference Between Consciousness and
Emotion in Religion"
Discussed by ii. Ii. Douty, Il. >. BOl1nger, b.
Heugst and G. II. Schleh.
Rev. L. E. Crumbling, of Hanover, Pa. read a
beautiful essay on How can we Raise the Standard
of Teaching without Discouraging Humble Work
ersg
Rev. C. F. Deninger addressed the convention on
How Can We Best Avoid Specifically in Revival
Work.
G. Ii. schleh, NJ. ]. Carothers and B. Heugst made
some very pertinent remarks on the issue
Rev. G.. B. Gallagher read frst-class essay on
The Sunday Newspaper-What is It's influence and
What are its ReSults?
Remarks by A. stapleton and G. H. schleh.
Question Box.
THURSDAY MoRNING-Derotiondl Erercises.--1. Our
preachers salaries-should they be increased and
how? Rev. P. +. Jarret. .. How can we make the
Quarterly Review more interesting and profitable
Rev. L. Crumbling. s. What are the elements OF
opposition most formidable to the success of the
Gospel at the present time, and how can they be
overcome? Rev. J. L. Miller. 4. The localpreacher
and class leader-their duties and responsibilities.
Rev. Q. Yearick.
THURSDAY AFTERNooN-DeU0ti0ndI Ererctses.-l.
The faithful minister in his study, among his ioek
and in the pulpit Rev. A. ii. Irvine. 2. The dim
culties in Sunday School work and how to over
come them. Revs. J. D. ShortisS and J. D. Womel-
dorf. 5. The absence of children from preaching
services, and how can this evil be corrected? Rev.
J. A. Irvine. 4. What are the advantages of the
evangelical normal course of study. and how can
its adoption be promoted? Rev. &. II. Schleh. D.
How can we increase the working interest in the
Sunday School? Rev. John F. Thomas 6. Cues
ton Box.
THURSDAY EvENING.-Sermon-1 John, I:vii-x-
Rev. II. n. Grenninger.