Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1889-06-07
THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE.
Its Closing SessiOn-ResOlution 4
Adopted.

Adopted.
The Los Angeles District Conference of
the M. E. Church held its closing session
in the Fort-street NJ. E. Church yester-
day morning. At the afternoon session
on Wednesday the meeting opened with
devotional exercises, Presiding Elder J..
w. Van Cleve in the Chair. The Pre-
siding Elder made his report, which was
full of interest.
The following charges were reported
upon by their pastors:
Burbank and Mason, Compton, Flor
ence Lancaster, Asbury, Boyle Heights,
Fort Street, Grace, Main Street, Simpson,
Bellevue avenue, Wesley Chapel, Swed-
ieh Mission, Monte Vista, Newhsll-
Providencia, Redondo Beach, San Fer,
nando, Santa Monica, University Circuit,
Vincent and San Pedro.
All the reports showed advancement.
Notwithstanding the hard times, the re-
ports indicated an advance in the bene-
VIOLENT collections. They also gave
evidence Of much and very close work
on the part of the pastors. The reports
show that the spiritual growth has been
in advance of the finances.
The Committee on Resolutions re-
ported the following, which WAS unani-
mously adopted
WHEREAS, 1t has been publicly stated
that movement has been inaugurated to
secure the consolidation of the Los Ange-
les District with the Pasadena District.
Therefore be it
Resolved, That the judgment of this Dis
trict Conference, We regard such pro-
ject as unwise, if not impracticable, and
we respect ully memorable the presid-
ing Bishop and the Annual Conference
to SO arrange the outlines OF the respec-
tive districts in the Southern California
Conference as to leave this district in
tact, with its present presiding Elder.
H. Cox,
D.CoBB,
F. L. MORRILL,,
Committee.
Rev. Geo. L. Cole, Superintendent
Young Peoples Methodist Alliance, re-
ported his work in excellent condition,
and urged all the pastors to urge the peo-
pie to attend the Resort Association at
Long Beach in July.
DR.. M. NJ. Bovard, President of the
University of Southern California, re-
ported the educational interests on a
prosperous condition. the attendance at
the Y university larger Ludu ever, anu Tie
prospects bright. He urged the pastors
to press upon the people Of their several
charges the necessity OF sending their
sons and daughters to the seminaries,
colleges and universities.
Adjourned with benediction by DR..
Pattee.
AT the closing session yesterday morn
ing resolution was adopted condemning
the laying of corner stones on Sunday,
The resolution did not affect the services,
but was aimed at the labor performed in
laying the stones.
The following resolution was adopted /:
WHEREAS, There has been a great ca.
lamity in the form of flood and fire in
Johnetown and vicinity, in Pennsylvania,
affecting whole towns and villages,
sweeping many persons into masses OF
ruins and
WHEREAS, Thousands Of the living are
homeless and without food or means Of
support; therefore be it
Resolved, By this District Conference
of Los Angeles District of the M. E.
Church, that we are in hearty sympathy
with this afflicted people, and earnestly
request our people of this district to do
all they can by contributing of their
means to the Relief Committee.
The Conference then adjourned.