Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-04-05
CoIored Society Notes.

| The Central MiSs0uri conference closed
its second session in st. Louis OH the 25th
inst. by the ordination of deacons and elders.
OF the former there were six aud of the ilt-
ter there was one for ordination and several
Others for recognition of orders. Bishop
Fouler, who presided, addressed the candi-
dates in his most impressive style, setting
forth. clearly their duty, both to God and
man. Among the various unbecoming prac-
tees of ministers of which he spoke he dwelt
especially upon the tobacco habit, and ad-
monished every one to cease from the use OF
tobacco, or quit the service of God as an
unworthy servant. The minister Is sent in
to the several communities as 4 pattern for
men to go by. Hence, he must not be
heady or light minded, but must be work
man that need not be ashamed of the gospel
of Christ, rightly divining the word.
After the ordination the Bishop read the
appointments; the reading of which the 63
preachers present listened with great anXi-
| ETY.. Finally the roll was finished, and many
| though appointed, were sadly dssappoint-
| ed, having missed the place they wanted
and wanted the place they missed. To IRON
ton comes II. III. McAlli>ter; to California
Joseph Brown. our former Presiding Elder,
will remain on the district, which will here
| after be known as the st. Louis district in
| stead of the Rola district as heretofore.
GA Maston passed successfully examina-
lions for orders, and comes back to lis bear
ing credentials, showing that he is now a
| recognized deacon in the Methodist Episco-
pal church, and has right to perform the
various rites and ceremonies pertaining
to that office. The deacon will hereafter
positively refrain from working at his chair
on Sundays.
Rev. Chas. Casey filed his regular APP
pointment at the Lost Greek Church on the
25th inst. He says that there were large
congregations out TO hear him, and that
there is already some money called for the
building Of a new church, and that the pros
pect for a new building is good. He also
mentioned the death of the beloved wife of
w. Matthews, the teacher at Lost Creek.
She died suddenly of malarial fever. Mr..
Matthews seems to have the sympathy of
all who know him. The teacher was on
hand at a. m. Monday and the children re-
sumed their studies.
A blind man has been seeking charity in
Ironton for several days. Is he a real object
of charity, or is it a business transaction be-
tween him and his pal?
Mrs. Boyd and Mrs. MacFadden were Wis
iting conference during the past week.
George Carter, our delegate to the Lay
Convention, held in the city on the 23d inst,
reported DR.. Walden, of Springfield. The
DR.. was easily elected, by a large majority,
over Prof. Rutledge of Fulton.
W. II. II. Brown, Presiding Elder of Lex
ington district, was sent as clerical dele
gate by the conference.
Rev. MacAll1ster arrived safe, Saturday,
and was cordially received by the trustees,
and conducted to the residence of Geo. Car
ter, where, after Il refreshing nights rest he
was found by the official brethren and con.
Quoted to the church, and at II o'clock a. m.
was introduced to the congregation by G. A,
Maston The Rev., by his splendid sermons,
showed himself to be a workman that need
not be ashamed, rightly divining the word
of truth.
Rev. Scott held forth at Pilot Knob, Sum
day, and was listened to by a large number
of his former friends.
G. A.Maston is booked to preach at Pied
mont Sunday.
Mrs. Alternately will leave the latter part of
the week for California, Mo-, where her
husband is located.
Uncle Edmond Collier is quite Ill at his
home. Uncle E. has lived a long and sue
cessfuI life, and it is earnestly hoped by his
many friends that he will get well.
The following pupils were not absent from
school during the past month: Birgie
Whitener, Lille Collier, Hetty Caldwell,
John Armstrong, John Bridges, C. L. Mas
ton and Wheeler Boyle.
Sunday morning last there came to the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Arnot little flu
ture happiness, and oh my, they say, that
shall the little Culture Happiness" be a
bouncer.