The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1889-03-01
Baltimore Conference N. T.. Church.


For Tho lEEis.
The Baltimore Conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church will hold its one hundred and
fifth session IN Grace NJ. Il Church, Baltimore,
commencing on Wednesday, March oh. 1889 at
oclock. For the first time, Bishop Z. ID. Fos5
will preside. While not a stranger in this sec
tion. yet at the same time, but few of the men,
bers of the Conference have had the pleasure
OF meeting him. He comes, therefore, some
what of stranger to the duties and responsible
ties of the occasion. To some, this may sem
unfortunate, to others, the reverse. Bishop foss
Is preacher and an educator of considerable
renown. In the primo OF life, the church looks
forward to years OF work from this distinguish
ed son.
The circumstances attending the coming ses-
sion of the Conference, in number OF respects.
are of an unusual character. First. The General
Conference at It's late session extended the time
preacher may serve charge from three to five
years. This being the first session since the above
change was made, there is very great uncer-
tatnty In regard to how the law may be applied.
By the application of the new law there need not
be single change in the appointments. AT the
same time rumor has II, that there Will likely be
about the usual number. Some churches have
already expressed their desires. In some in
stances, where the time Of their pastor will ex-
ed the appointing power TO adhere thereto. In
some other instances they have requested the
return of their pastor for the fourth year. I'm
der such circumstance, the outcome is very UNI
certain.
According to the old rule, nearly forty preach
ers would necessarily change. Both preachers
and people can only await the final action with
patience.
The second unusual feature IL the remarKaDie
mortality OF this wear: Nine preachers have died,
viz: ]. Z. Stewart, L. L. Brown, J. II. Ryand,
J: Hasey, B, n: Wooden, X; n: Bear Harrison
of this number filled effective places. Five were
In the regular pastorate, and one, DIR. Hagey,
fed professors chair. W. Is. Edwards, ID.
D.. one OF the most accomplished men OF his day,
had hled an effective relation for 81 years. an
unusual occurrence.
such men have served in our ministry. A pro-
found scholar; the master of fourteen differ
ent languages. The others were men in whose
praise volumes might be written, This unus-
ualy long list OF dead worthless will render the
memorial services of extraordinary interest and
solemnity.
mans College, OF Baltimore, under the most ia
vorabe auspices. Already lS5 students are en-
rolled. The main building, which is now in use.
Immediately adjoining the First Church. is nsas-
sive structure. with all the modern conveniences
for the work for which II was designed. Another
building for Physical Culture is receiving its
finishing touches. This is in keeping with the
main structure. Others viii take their places as
the years pass. When completed, the whole will
present an unrlvaed appearance. baltimore
Conference Methodlsts can point with pride to
such school.
Elders. DIR. j. McKendree Kelley and j. Il.
Amnss, OF the Washington and West Baltimore
Districts, have rived four years, but Ms the time
an Elder may preside over District has been cX-
tended to six years. 1t Is not likely either of these
Will be changed
1t seems sure that the Rev. Dr futile. Of
wilksbarre, Pa, will succeed DR.. Longacre.
at Mount Vernon Place. q. II. Corey, u. D., of
New York. has already neen transferrel to the
Metropolitan Church. Washington, to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the election OF DR.. John
p. Newman to the Episcopacy.
DR. Newman was filling the third term at this
national Church, when elected to the Genera
SUPERINTENDENT. As pulpit orator he has hui
few equals. His career has been crowded HlIt
extraordinary surroundings. He has entered
: upon the responsibilities of his office with nj
earnestness aud a devotion that gladdens tn,
heart of the Church.
The minutes show the following changes unde
the old rule: