St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-05-17
THE CONFERENCE ENDED.
Resolutions Passed by the Anoka
COnference---ClOsi Addresses

Resolutions Passed by the Anoka
Conference---ClOsing Addresses.
Devotional exercises, led by Rev. J.
B. Drew of Bethany church, st. Paul,
opened the session of the Anoka Con-
gregatiOnaI conference yesterday fore
noon at Atlantic church. The first
paper was on the Young Peoples So
ciety of Christian EndeavOr." and was
apolis, followed by queries from mem
bers and replies by Dr. Thwing. Mr..
Henry PUNT then opened the discussion
of the question what May be EX-
pected of the Laymen in Evangelistic
WOrk"' which was participated in by
several of the pastors. This was fol
lowed by hymn and prayer by Rev.
M. w. Montgomery. The following
resolution was passed:
Resolved, That we believe that God is NOV
ing upon us the hearts of His people by the
Holy Spirit in the call for Bible training
schools; that we believe that many churches
may wisely start such schools; and we ask
Plymouth church. Minneapolis, to open its
doors for this purpose, and that the moder-
ator appoint committee of five to promote
this object
In response to the resolution COM
mlttee was appointed consisting of
Thwing. H. Plant, S. Y. S. Fisher and
r. A. Torrey. After a praise service
led by Rev. j. II. Chandler, papers
were read an TESTS of Admission to
the Church. by Rev. J. l.. Cory, and
on ''Legitimate Ways of Withdrawal
from Church" by Rev. S. w. Dickin-
son.
At the afternoon session DR.. Dana. of
the Plymouth church, St. Paul, made a
short address of farewell to the breth-
rem of the conference. Rev. S. V. S.
Fisher made response and offered
prayer. Rev. NJ. W. Montgomery made
an address of protest against DR..
Dana'S departure and presented the fol-
lowing resolution which was unani-
mously adopted by a rising vote:
Resolved, That we hear with deep regret
OF the possible departure of our beloved
brother, Rev. NJ. MEG. Dana, from the state,
and we hereby express our most earnest
hope that the way may yet open which shall
make 1t clear to him that the Lord would
have him to remain in this state, with the
Christian development of which during a
decade of marvellous growth, his valuable
services have been most intimately con-
nected.
Two papers were presented on SPAS
toral Visitation" the first, by Rev.
George r. Merrill, from the standpoint
vi tLc minister, ana Ine second, Dy Dea-
con &. E. Young treating the subject
from the point of view of a layman.
After recess of few minutes, res
olution was adopted extending the
thanks of the conference to the Atlantic
church for its inequalities. Rev. S. V.
S. Fisher then presented in an informal
manner the objects and needs of the
Chicago Theological seminary. Rev. A.
HoddOD gave short address on "For-
eign Missions" dwelling particularly
on the laborS of the American board. 1t
was voted to appoint committee of
three to act relative to the observation
of special days in connection with the
subject of foreign missions.
Rev. G. r. Dickinson, pastor of the
Atlantic church then made short adj
dress, reviewing the fellowship of the
churches and the good accomplished by
the conference, The services closed
with a conservation meeting, led by
Rev. c. w. Merrill.
The next annual meeting of the con-
ference will be held at Hutchinson, and
the conference sermon Will be delivered
by Rev. G.. Merrill, with Dr.. Seayer as
alternate.