Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-09-08

SIDING ELDER, REV. ]. c. DICE.
The Rockingham District Conference met at
Parnassus in this county at $50 A. NJ, on Wed
nesday last, with Presiding Elder ]. G. Dice in
the Chair. who open ed the session with religious
services.
c. w. Hunter was elected Secretary, but de-
Ginning to serve. Rev. Thos M. Jones was elect
ed. In the afternoon session of We esday re-
ports were received from Mt. Jackson Luray
- Marksville. Furnace Missions, Mines, East
Rockingham, Rockingham. New Hope, Port
Republic Waynesboro'. No report from New
Market. Conference adjourned to next day.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 2ND.
Conference met at 8 A. M, P. E. Rev. J. G.
Dice in the Chair. Religious services were con-
Quoted by Rev. W. M. Lane. Minutes OF last
session read and approved. The regular order
of business was resumed, when reports were
received from Bells Valley, Staunton circuit,
and Augusta circuit,
Mt. Jackson was selected as the next place OF
meeting.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Conference met at 2:3O P. M Presiding Elder,
]. Z. Dice in the Chair. Religious services con-
Quoted by Rev. J. H. Davidson. Minutes of
morning session read and approved.
The roll was called when the following an
swered:-
Staunston.-Rev. J. s. Gardner. G. W. Hun ter
Geo. Harlan, Reeves Gait, j. W. Newton.
Ha1risonburg.-Rev. L. g. Miller, ]. P. Houck.
Up. Kerr.
Bridgetoater.-Rev. F. ]. Prettyman, ]. W. F.
Alemong, J. w. Hopewen, 8. G. Switzer, J. C.
SHELTON.
Paradssats and MT Sidney.-Rev. R. S. Cum
bingham, Rev. 6. R. Jefferson Sup'y., M. 8.
Whitmore. 2. n. Wheeler, s. P. Mckee, H. M.
Stoutameyer.
Monterey.-Rev. W. W. Watts, Rev. W. M.
Lane. DR.. 81. n. Jones, DIR. ]. D. Butcher.
Crab Bottom.-Rev. H. A. Brown, Benz. Hiner.
Augusta.-C. W. Fitch, J. H Bear, Rev. B. F.
Whitmore, o. H. Kennedy.
Belts VaLley.-Rev. q. L. Potter.
&auntoe Circuit Rev. T. NJ. Jones, F. Whit
more. j. R. Kershner. ]. S. Lambert
Waynesboro'.-Rev A. M. Cackley, David
Coiner John L. King.
Port Republc.-Rev. Fl. D. Bishop. F. L. Mich
olas. II. Cornell.
New Hope.-Rev. ]. T. D. Collins, F. Weller,
G. Eakle. L. Myers. ]. G. Scott
Rockingham Rev. R. M Wheeler.
East Rockingham,-Rev n. NJ. Strickler.
NATURALIZATION. B. B. White.
Luray.-Rev. ]. H. Davidson.
u. Jdckson.-Rev. J. s. Hopkins, N. N. Funk
User.
From Mines Furnace. and New Market
there was no response.
& There were 81 delegates present-the largest
attendance for some years.
On motion, roll-call was dispensed with for
the remaining part OF the session.
DR.. Butcher was substituted Tor DIR. Jones.
and j. W. Newton for Geo. Harlan on Dist. Par.
Committee
The following committee was appointed to
lake suitable notice of the death of Lewis Whit
more. delegate elected to that conference: j.
W.Newton. r. S. Cunningham. j. P. Houck.
The programme for the Sunday School Day
was taken up. Music by the choir, Prayer by
Rev. R. M. Wheeler, and addresses by Dr.
Boyle and Rev. B. F. Ball.
Adjourned to Friday.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER BIRD.
Conference met at O'Clock. Religious services
we're conducted by Rev. G. T. D. Collins. Re-
port of Committee on Missions read and adopt
Ell.
Report of Com mittee on Quarterly Conference
Record adopted, as amended by striking out
that part relating to the purchase of books pub
Z; she'd by the Southern Methodist Publishing
z Efsouse for the ping of Quarterly Conference
records.
Report of Committee on District Parsonage
adopted.
The following were elected delegates and
alternates to the next Conference
Delegates-C. W. Hunter, DIR. H. H. Jones,
P. Houck, E. ]. Armstrong.
Alternates-C. Eakle, j. w. Hopewell, Reeves
Gait, J. w. f. Allemopg.
Report ofCommittee on the death of Lewis
Whitmore was read and adopted.
After preaching by Rev. B. F. Ball, the Con-
ference adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Conference met at 2:30. P. E. Rev. j. G. Dice
In ba NV n yebo
Minutes read and approved.
Resolution ofsympathy with j. L. Kibber
signed by L. C. Miller and ]. P. Houck read and
adopted.
Conference was led in prayer by Rev. ]. S.
Gardner,
The following in reference to the outgoing
Presiding Elder. Rev. ]. g. Dice, signed by ].
W. Newton and J. w. Hopewell, was read and
s1opted:-
Whereas the Rev. John c. Dice our Presid-
Ing Elder, will close his quadrennium upon the
Rockingham District with the present confer
ence year, and SINCE by church Limitation, he
clnnot return to Ms, we, as the m embers of this
District conference in conference assembled,
would express our heartfelt and UNQUALIFIED
appreciation of t re efficient, able and success
"a mann in which our brother has discharged
All the arduous and responsible duties devOlv
ed upon him. When he assumed the duties of
prcsi6ine Elder, he found the district parsonage
T. numbered oy a dsbt of some 5000 In addition
IL he discharge of all other duties this heavy
ancumbrance has been by him removed and
s will leave the district free from deot and the
parsonage property greatly proved. And
y Jnio also express our appreciation OF the 81
neient and unJlrng effort put forth by him in
hsnaif Of the interests OF the entire district also
OF Inc affect1onate and cordial manner in which
MS relation to us has ever been manifested. We
Wpu d wish for him the most pleasant confer
@ne7 relations through life. and pledge for him
love"
L. Q. Miller offered resolution, which was
adopted, to have the above published in the
Episcopal Methodist.
L resolution thanking the people of Parnas-
sus and vicinity for hospitab1e treatment of the
members of conference was adopted.
sirDe first item, in the regular order of bust
ness was taken up and the following charges
reported:-
CrSo Bottom Circuit, Harrisonburg Station,
Monterey Circuit Brdgewater Circuit, Staun
ton Station, New Market. Parnassus
After closing remarks by the Presiding Elder
and others. and resolution of thanks to the
Secretary. and prayer and benedictiou, the
Conference adjourned to meet in Mt. Jackson
next year.
Persons of sedentary habits should take Dr.
Bulls Baltimore Pills for constipation, Price
Is cents.
Farmers should use Days Horse Powder in
the iall and spring of the year for their horses
and cows
onSinued crying induced by crying makes
any baby cross DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup relieves
at once.
Avoid mistakes. Buy Drexel's Bell Cologne.
A NARROW EsCAPE-HoRSE KILLED BY A
YOUNG BULL.-The correspon dent Rover" OF
the Yirginian says that "Mr. John Miller who.
mas charge OF A. S. Lara's farm near Fishers
vile, went. on Thursday week, to drive up the
hero of cattle, when young bull made dash
for Mr. NJ, and struck the horse upon which he
rode. driving his horns to considerable depth