The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1888-10-24


The banner has been carefully preserved
by Mr.. Seese, and is a beautiful trophy,
which was nobIy earned and is proudly
treasured.
After the meeting Mr.. jacob Foust invited
all those from a distance IN E most excellent
supper, without money and price, which had
been prepared by his good wife and daugh-
ter. and which was highly appreciated
The whole affair, from inception to close,
was g grand success, and worthy Of the
hearts and hands Of the good people Of the
twin townships.
The music, which was a feature ofthe oc-
casion, was furnished by the Scalp Level
Band. under the leadership OF Mr.. Norman
shaifer, which ali present enjoyed.
Lutheran Conference Meeting.
The Somerset County Conference of the
Allegheny Evangelical Lutheran synod met
in the Lutheran Church at Bakersville, Pa,
Rev. Z. Manages, pastor. on Tuesday evening
October 10Th.
The opening ermo was preached by the
President Rev. VI. L, Young. Text Seh-
7.0s. Subject, The F~aithfulness Of Hama
miah.7
On Wednesday morning, the 18th, Con
ference ORGANIZED by electing Rev. J. F.
Shearer, President, E Manages, Secretary,
and Rev. c. B Grover, Treasurer.
Fourteen Of the eighteen ministers beiong-
ing to this Conference were present.
Rev. Gruver read an able essay IN Church
Architecture.
Interesting essays were read on Church
Love by Reys. settlemeyer and linn. One
was also read by Rev. Shearer on Sabbath
Dissertation"
The question. What should be the atti-
tude of the Church on the Prohibition Ques-
ton was presented in two essays, one by
Rev. Harshman. and in his absence read by
Rev. Young. and the other by Rev. House
man. This subject elected animated discus
sions from nearly all the member Of Confer
enee.
Al the close the following resolutions
were adopted
Reso{ssd, That we hereby re-afirm the Po-
sition taken taken by this Conference in it's
former meetings en- the Temperance qaes-
ton, and declare
l. Our unqaalitiel opposition to the liquor
traffic in any form
.. oar duty 70 demonstrate against the
granting Of all license.
). We recommend the eensure, suspension
and expulsion Of church members who sign
license petitions or become bondsmen.
l. Ne VII in private, from the pulpit and
at the polls eadeavor to further the cause o.
prohibition BY all lawful and proper means.
Rev. stun presented the subject Christ
ian Example
The most interesting essay. Of the meeting
was read By Rev. Folk, entitled The Bible
on M~atrmony.r
Rev. Schnure had a good essay on thesame
subject.
Revs. Lerch, Fink and Folk preached
during conference to good and sppreciaiive
audiences.
DR.. Fink's m on The Prince Of this
World was listened to with almost breath.
less attention and created quite a breeA
among the members Of Conference and ot
the congregation. IL was quitea treat Con
ference recommended the following change;
in charge viz 81. PAM, PIN Hill. Garrett
and keystone Junction tosform a charge
and Meyersiale ard Center the other charge
The f~oiloNing resolution was also passed.
Re~leoL. That inasmuch a we have seer
the great good accomplished by the W. II
& f NJ. 5. Of the General Synod that We en-
courage the organization Of such s~ocietie
throughout the churches OF our Conference
wherever practicable
Conference adjourned Thursday evening
18th. to meet Al Garrett on May Tth, lSss
SEcRETARY.