Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-03-13
BALTIMORE CONFERENCE.


ence OF the NJ. e Church South was opened
in the Southern Methodist Church in this
CITY this morning al o'c!ock. the Rev.
Bishop A. W. Wilson presiding The Bishop
and the Rev. James S. Gardner conducted
the religious exercises. which, as is usual On
the frs; day, were somewhat prolonged.
The Rsy. James f. Armstrong called the
roll Of members OF the conference. There
was large attendance OF ministers aud lay
delegates.
The Rev. John s. Martin, for thirty.six
years secretary OF the conference having
died within the year. the Rev. Samuel Rod.
gers nominated the Rev. ]. E. Armstrong as
secretary 10 fill the vacancy. The Rev. Jas.
). Gardner made some remarks in support
of the nomination. Mr.. Armstrong was
unanimously chosen as secretary. He chose
a. his assistants the Revs. j.. Watts Shoatt
Ashury r Martin, George L. Tyler, J. z.
Stump and j. NJ Hawley.
Various substitutions and changes were
made in standing committees.
Committees on publishing interests, tenn
perance and the Bible cause were appointed.
De- ]. d. Barbee, agent of the publishing
house at Nashville. was introduced to the
conference. His report was read by the sec
,etsry. The volume of the business for the
year was $2SG,00 an advance of 81 600 over
last wear The net profits of the house were
:j3 600 1t was very encouraging report.
The Rev. John V Knott was appointed to
canvass the conference in behalf of publica
tions.
The names of the superannuated preach
era were called, and number being repre-
sented by their presiding elders and pastors,
were referred to the committee on confer
ence relations.
a paper on church extension interests was
read asking for large extra donations Tor its
work.
The Rsv. Nelson Head, d. D., made ala
zion 10 biz long connection with the confer
ence. He had been member for fifty five
years and had heard Bishop Andrew preach
at the time of his admission on trial in the
NJ. f. Church across the street.
The Rev. w r Strnger had died within
the year, and Dr. Whisner spoke OF his last
ilDess aud death. His name was referred
| to the committee on memoirs.
The Rev p H. Whisner, D. D., presiding
elder OF the Baltimore District, reported an
! increase Of over one thousand dollars in the
aggregate allowance for preachers salaries
ana Sbiu Tue HeutIdt CUuulllOu VI inc GlstiIt L
| was encouraging.
The Rev. w. H. D. Harper, p. E., repre-
senting the East Baltimore District, stated
that since the organization of the district,
% wears ago. there had been no death iu the
ministry Of the district In 1866 there was
not charge in the district. now there are
| 10; since then more than so preachers have
come from that district
nd
| ing elder Of this, the Washington District,
WAS next called. He is closing his fourth
wear in this charge and retires from it by
the law OF Limitation. He has spent four
years very pleasantly and reported steady
progress in The work, there being over
700 additions this year though not so
| large ret increase "a that. the men,
barship of the district will be nearly
600 About IS 600 had been raised for
building and improving 20 Alexandria q
srge advance for missions and other benev
oeuces was reported.
The Raw. Rumsey Smithson represented
as presiding elder the Winchester District.
The changes in the district were favorably
mentioned, and Mr.. Smithson thought the
district was improving.
The Rev J. Hoffman Waugh next spoke
upon the interests OF the Rock ipgham dia-
| trct, Of which he il presiding elder. He
thought the spiritual interests very encour
asng. He made special mention of Bridge
water circuit, as being in very prosperous
condition.
The Rev. j. s. HG;chinson, presiding 81
der of Roanoke district, was next called.
Hsreferred specially to Roanoke city Charge.
A revival of i've weeks iii that charge re
suited 10 over 200 conversions. a gratifying
| increase in the conference collections was
reported
The Rev. H. W. Knzer next represented
"a presiding elder, the Lewisburg district.
The district is very promising in ts natural
possibilities. The salaries of preachers have
been increased eight new churches have
been built in two years, and seven others
are in process OF erection.
The Rev. : G. Ferguson, presiding elder
of Moorelield district, reported that he
thought all the interests ofthe district pros
porous. Over 400 conversions.
A report OF Woman's Missionary Society
was read
A paper was read from W. W. Smith
presid snt Of Rudolph Macon College, ask
ing for q hearing in beha OF the Academy s
interests. Friday evening Vas agreed upon
las the time for presentation of the sub
Tject.
Saturday morning at 1880 o'clock was
fixed upon as the Zine for memorial ser
vices.
Nire and 1880 o'clock we're The hours fix
ed upon "a the time for opening and closing
the conference sessions.
The Rev. J. It. Williams, preacher in
charge of Central station, Baltimore, report.
ed the condition of his charge as good.
The Raw i. ]. Prcttyman reported his
charge, 81. PAui's, Baltimore, as in good
condition.
The Rev J. Watts Shoan, of Emmanuel
Church, Baltimore, made an encouraging
report The Rev. B. F. Ball spoke of his
charge at Woodstock.
Notices were given by chairmen of various
committees.
The report CT the Wesleyan Female In,
| at q pos prpsantel