The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1889-09-07
Report of the District Conference of the NJ. E
Church South, in Session at Arlington.
Reported for the Democratic Advocate !
TUESDAY.

TUESDAY.
District Conference began on Tuesday, An
gust q, at 3 p. M, Rev. p. H. Whisner,
Presiding Elder, in the chair. Rev. George
! Tyler, of Arlington, was elected secretary,
with Delegate Young, of Frederick city,
assistant. The Conference was called to order
| by the chairman, and roll called by Secretary
! Tyler. In the absence of Rev. j. R. Andrew,
who was to have made an address on church
| extension, several ministers from various
parts of the district spoke encouragingly on
! this work. After the business of the Confer
ence was concluded motion was made to ad-
journ. Service at 8 p. m. was conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Hammond, of Montgomery circuit,
who preached an excellent sermon. After
preaching Revs. j. 7. Williams, Geo. Tyler,
7. R. Martin and p. H. Whisner, D. D.,
administered the Holy Communion to about
fifty persons.
WEDNESDAY.
Conference opened at 9 a. hi. and was called
to order by the chairman, after which the
report of Tuesday session was read by the
secretary and approved. Reports from several
charges were given as to the condition of the
church, spiritually and financially. The bus
mess part of the conference being through
with, the Rev. j. I. Williams, of Central
Church, Baltimore, delivered an interesting
address on the growth Of religion. As this
subject was of vast Importance a large con-
gregation was present, aud was much impress
ed by the manner in which it was delivered.
Rev. d. W. White, of Hyattsvile circuit,
preached at II a. M. taking his text from the
And chapter OF Luke; 'She has done what
she could The morning session was closed
by Rev. Mr. BarenS, Of Arlington NJ. +.
Church. Evening session opened at p. m.
After roll call Rev. F. J. Preuyman, of Bal
mod, allrvartf alf2rass L-fu,f
his subject missions" Several others spoke
on this subject also. which occupied the re-
maiuder of the afternoon. At 5 p. m. Rev.
I. L. Martin, Of Beltsville, Montgomery
county. preached one Of his able sermons to
n crowded house on observance Of the Sab
bath
THURSDAY.
Morning session was opened at a. m,
Rev. p. II. Whisner in the chair. Wednes.
day report was read by the secretary and
approved Business for the morning over.
religious service was begun by Rev. I. VI.
Jones. of Patuxent circuit, leading in prayer.
At To- so President Smith, OF Randolph
Macon College, commanded the attention of
the entire congregation, and all who heard
the President concluded at once that he was
a man Of deep and profound Thought. Rev.
VIM. X Boyle, editor Of the Episcopal Meth
0dist, OF Baltimore, delivered an address on
Spiritual Conservation. which was inter
estiug and profitable TO all. The most enjoy
able feature Of the morning session, religiously
speaking, was the Love Feast. The happy
c0untcuauccs Of the members was proof that
they were commguing with God. The bene
dlctinu being pronounced, the congregation
wenied their way home well pleased wIth the
service. and also 10 feast ou the good things
With which Arlington abOunds. A. p, IN.
Sunday School mass meeting was held. which
consisted of singing by the school; also solos,
and addresses by Delegate +. y. Prciiyman
and Rev. A. VI. Davidson. OF Baltimore.
The childrcn's meeting being over, ali the
delegates assembled On one part Of the house
and proceeded 20 elect delegates to the Annual
Conference. After the election had closed
Mr. Magruder, Superintendent OF the Sunday
School a. Arlington, drew up resolutions OF
regard and Of regret also, and signed by yoar
correspondent and others, % Be read by the
secretary, in token Of love and esteem tortae
service rendered US by the Presiding Elder,
Rev 2. II. Whlsner. The Doctor has pre-
sided over this districi for four years, aud al
will regret bis removal. Frederick city vas
unanimously named as the next place Of
meeting % the Conference. The evening
scrviee vas in charge Of President Smith,
though be is uo, preacher. The house MAS
SLED 60 hear the President speak, a. all who
bad che pleasure Of meeting him liked him
very much.
FEIDkY.