The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-09-12
Greenbrier District Conference.
Reported for the v1RG1N1AS.l

The District Conference of the Green
brier District M. E. Church convened at
McMillions Chapel, Greenbrier county,
Aug. 28th-Sept. 1st. Morning session
met at $50 a. IN. Devotional exercises
conducted by G. M. Neff, p E. Confer
ence adjourned at II a. IN. Evening
session met at p. IN. Devotional
exercises conducted by c. M. Neff, P. E.
Conference adjourned at 5 p. m. Preach
ing at byS. G. Morgan, his discourse be-
ing based on Acts 9th-6. Conference
met at 8 a. III. ON Thursday, August 30.
Devotional exercises conducted by G. T.
Spencer Conference adjourned at II,
for preaching by G. B. Myers, his dis
course being based ON Phil. 3rd, 10-11.
Evening session met at p. III. Devo-
tional exercises conducted by g. p Han
nah. Conference adjourned at p. III.
Preaching at by M. w. Atkinson
Prayer by S. G. Morgan. Conference
met at a. H., Friday, Aug. 30. Devo-
tional exercises conducted by t. J. Smith
THE mode of conducting class meetings
so as to make them a success was dis
cussed. There were some stirring speeches
made on this topic Conference adjourn
ed at II, for preaching by G.. Il. Spencer,
his discourse being based on Matt. III:2.
Evening session met at p. N. De-
votiOnal exercises conducted by S. G.
Morgan. This session was, / think, one
of the most interesting. The discussion
on Temperance" occupied the greater
portion of the time embraced in this
session Some made very stirring
speeches. We will mention several =
J. w. Cloypool, g. P. Moor and g. Re-
Neese. Bro. Claypools was a very eari
nest speech. He urged upon christians
the need of prohibition and their duty
to vote as they prayed. Bro. Moor spoke
of the influence of the females. He said
if the young ladies of our community
would only stand for the right and say,
"1ll keep the company of no young man
that drinks if they would only look
upon it with disdain if thew would
only let the young men know they
thought it very unpopular habit,
there would be great reform. ''For,"
said he, 1.-The young men will not do the
thing that will make them unpopular in
society. But as long as young man
can get drunk and have immoral habits
and it be known to the young ladies and
they will still be escorted by them-as
long as he can go with the so-called nice |
young lady; just so long will the liquor
traffic remain in our land. o! young
ladies be awaked to the sense of your
duty, for it is high time. Think of the |
responsibility that rests on you, and act
at once Bro. Neese also made stirring |
speech, but it would make our article |
too long to give an abbreviation of his |
speech. Some stirring speeches were |
made in favor of ''home missions" and |
conference adjourned at $40 p. NJ
Preaching at by L. S. Huffman, from |
the subject, 1.-THE Universally of the |
Atonement."
Conference met at 8 a. NJ, Saturday, |
August 31st. Devotional exercises con
Quoted by Bro. Barlow. The usual rou-
tine of business being ended, conference |
adjourned at II, for preaching by G. r.
Neese, after which the sacrament of the |
Lords Supper was administered. Even
ing session met at p. III. Devotional |
exercises conducted by s. G. Morgan.
J. W. Claypool presented resolution of |
thanks to the friends of McMillions
Chapel for the kindness and hospitality |
they had showed this conference Bros.
Anderson and Snedager were called for
ward, and were adominished to ever be
faithful and preserving, and their local |
license were given him.
&. S. Wexford read an essay which was
very appreciable. g. L. Spencer also
had one prepared, but as it was then
time to adjourn, he did not deliver his.
Bro. Jonas Leef preached an excellent |
sermon Saturday night, his discourse
being based on the Judgment. What a
time of refreshing this was. Many were
the loud, ''Hallelujahs" and praise the |
Lord, and such like ordinations of joy, |
that were heard and we'll we know these |
people are not ashamed to own and
acknowledge their Savior. Oh! if NOR
tails on earth can be so happy, what will |
heaven be. Love-feast began at a. m,
and continued several hours. Preaching
in the grove by g. p. Moor. Refresh
ments on the ground and preaching at
p. M, by G. S. Wexford. Preaching
again at by W. A. Sharp. Immense
crowds attended all services.
r. B. M.