The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1886-11-11

IIaln'S name WAS tulcu. iIcsiuihS
Elder Shelton stated he had not been
before the examining committee. Con-
linued on trial.
DR.. Winfield, editor Of the Arkan-
sas Methodist, Was introduced by the
bishop. lie spoke of the pleasure it
was to attend these conferences.
He spoke in the interest of his paper.
He made good many fine hits, and
anecdotes which brought down the
house, so to speak.
DR.. ID. G. Kelly treasurer OF the For
eign Mission Board, was introduced.
He said he had just returned from the
Pacific coast. from among those little
struggling bands of church workers,
and when he struck this beautiful sec
ton of country, and entered this con-
ference, he wished that those away out
there could touch you with their
hands! lie spoke earnestly and eio-
quently on the subject of collections
for this purpose. When and how col
lcctions should be made. lie Address
ed the presiding elders, giving them
his opinion of the duties of their office.
His talk was plain and TO the point
Some one asked: doctor what OF the
Night" lie replied by giving an ac-
count of the condition of the treasury
and the churches on the Pacific coast
lle-closed his address Of half an hour
most cloqucntly upon the subject OF
Missions as the greatest factor of civ
ilization. lie asked this conference to
vote for 100000 for Foreign
purposes. lie stated that
the Mission Conference had d NE
so and otherG had followed in their
footsteps. He congratulated this peo-
pie upon their prosperity, and closed
with "God bless YOU"
A resolution was offered and passed
to the effect that collections be taken
up early in the year for foreign mis-.
sions. Date fixed the first of March.
is. Ashburn was appointed COM
lniltee to look after the interest of the
Advocate of Missions, newspaper
published at Nashville.
Bishop Galloway was asked by Dir.
Kelly to speak OH this subject of mis-
sions. and responded cheerlully, clo-
quently and effectively.
Question 20.--This was cal! for re-
ports of mini tiers above deacon and
elders orders. The reports consisted
of the number of conversions, Access
sions, amount of money received. paid
out. and the Indebtedness, With the
of churches and general
prosperity of the church. With few
exceptions, these pastors reported the
condition of their church excellent.
The following gentlemen answered to
their names. and their characters stood
the test:
c. T.. Lamb, w. A, Coppagc, II.
S. Goslen, w. "A. Smith, j. NJ. McDou-
gall. f.. s. Williams, Mr.. Moss, j. w.
Weaver, j. NJ. Mickey transferred
from the Louisiana Conference to this,
T. w. Anderson, w. M. Crowson, W.
w. Horner, w ID. Montcastle, j. A.
Wyatt, j. G. Weaver, j. w. Carter, j.
A. Stafford, c. l.. Ballard, |. 5. Ash
burn, |. NJ. Woodward, j. Nj. Binkley,
r. Nj. Brown.
The bishop announced the follow
ny members of the committee to in
rcstigatc the charges of gross immOr-
llity made against NJ. L. Rogers: Il. L.
G.. j. Cock, j. L. Angel.
lie also announced the committee of
rial to try the case of Chas. NJ. Cop
page, as follows: b. f. Hays, James
j. n. Crutchfield. w. &.
stevens, j. a. Stafford, j. w. Hill. ID.
z. Fuller. {. +. Lamb, VIM. Robbins,
J. ii. Mclean, chairman.
NOTES.
When Rev. c. Clark's name was
allied to be passed upon as to charac-
or. etc, DR.. Winfield rose and said
hat he had only a short time ago
TODD by the bedside of this brother
md saw how fast he was passing
way into the valley Of death with
but he was cheerfui and
lappy and said to him: Tell my
brethren of the conference that my
work is done. may never see you in
conference again, but will meet you in
leavcn.' The doctors tribute was
veil and fcelingly received.
One of the best reports of the preach
rs this forenoon was from Rev. II. w.
\lderson, Of Paris, one OF the ablest
PREACHERS in this conference.
j. G. Weaver the conference debater
N infant baptism, is handsome
Dung man.
Tomorrow night there will be an
anniversary meeting of the church
Society at Crowdus' Hall.
Bishop Galloway and Dr. Morton will
oliver addresses. The public are in
tied.
.. DIR. A. r. Winfield win preach at
'rowdus Hall this evening.
Rev. |. :. Ashburn will occupy the
ulpit at Trinity Church this evening,
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