The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
THROUGHOUT VIRGINIA.
SECOND DAY OF THE METHODIST
ME-. CONFERENCE.

Complete success of the Veterans Fair In
DanviIIe-Heavv Investments in Norfolk
donation to Randolph h-Mscon--Lztest
From the state at Large.
LYNcHBURG, VA, Nov. 12.-Lspecial.l-
The Conference session opened this morning
at O'Clock with very full attendance Of
members and large audience. Under the
call of characters the following were passed
as blameless, and submitted reports on
membership, churches, extension, etc.
namely: Revs. II. Z. Cheatham, J. f. Ed
wards, r. NJ. Simpson, G. ii. Wiley, j. l..
Clarke, Jacob Manning, J. ID. southall, X.
Scott, NJ. 5. Watts, J. NJ. Burton, X.
w. Watts, w. L. Payne, c. F. Connor,
w. G.. Boggs, J. II. Proctor, II. X. Chandler,
II. NJ. Hope, L. b. Betty, ?. A. Paterson, b.
Dey, j. &. Watson, J. ID. Forkner, j.. T..
Garland; A.; G. Brown, y; Z; hosser' H. 99'
Brown, j. W. Carroll, Il. Il. Duke, j. l..
Pribbey, ID. j. Traynham, w. +. Tillett, w.
+. Evans, j. 4. Mastn, 4. NJ. Beckham,
w. w. Lear. J. X. Griffith, w. II. Crowder.
j. W. Hildruth, w. y. Jordan, j. A. Dun
can. X. H. Younger, W. X. Smithry, j. +.
McSparren, II. B. Blankenship, ID. Nj. Wal
lace w. w. ROyall T.. A. Gibbs. and X. y.
Payne. The call was then discontinued in
favor Of other matters.
Discussion of the subject Of church ex-
tension was made the special order for III
O. clock tomorrow.
Rev, w. +. 1illett, dean Of the faculty OF
Vanderbilt University, on the call Of his
name, gave an informal butyery satisfactory
report of the work of the theological depart
ment OF the University, and especially OF
the career of Virginia young men there.
DIR. w. w. Smith, the well-known presi-
dent Of Randolph-MacOn College, and the
founder of the academy, repeated the notice
Of the excursion to Bedford City at O'Clock
this afternoon, and a large number OF the
members went up TO the city, TO return to-
night.
EDUCATIONAL BOARD.
The following were appointed to Vacan-
cies on the Educational Board: John Per
due, j. l.. Doggatt, VI. {. Keeling, \. j.
Newhill, and X. +. Bridgeforth. Their
nominations were also ratified.
DESIRES TO REMOVE.
In view Of the fact that Rev. r. o. Payne
desired to remove from the bounds OF this
Conference 10 Ohio on account OF the health
Of his wife, he was granted permission to
locate as a preliminary step toward i1is end'
On motion Of Rev. l.. VI. Peterson the fol-
lowing resolution was 0nered ana unani-
mOusly adopted:
Whereas the Rev. II. o. Payne has asked
Of this Conference a certificate OF location,
with a view OF uniting himself with the
Eastern Ohio Conference OF the Nj. T..
Church: therefore, be it
Resolved, That we part with Brother
Payne with sorrow, and commend MN 10
the Christian regard and confidence OF the
East Ohio Conference Of the NJ. T.. Church
as an earnest and efficient workman in the
vineyard Of the Lord.
A STRICT DIsCIPLINARIAN.
Rev. r. Il. HargrOye, the presiding bishop,
is eminently fitted for the duties of his re-
sponsibe office, which,he performs 0the en-
tire satisfaction Of all. He is strict disci-
plinarian, enforcing order pleasantly but
firmly. As a parliamentarian be has few
superiOrs, and by his firmness and prompt
ness he loses no time in the transaction oil
business but keeps the body busy.
CASE or DIR. sTURGIs,
The examination of character was re-
sumed, and under this head the first name
called was that of Rev. J. X. Sturgis, for
mer pastor of Trinity church, Richmond,
who was suspended for alleged improper
and immoral conduct. DIR. Garland rose
and stated that il was the Iesire OF Mr..
Sturgis that the Conference should take up
his case for investigation and final action.
This DIR. Garland then requested.
DIR. Whitehead said that this was nOto-
rious case, and he moved the appointment
of committee Of three 10 examine into the
records of the previous hearing OF this case
and report whether they deem it necessary
10 90 any further into the investigation.
q. 81 mud nieens-
sion .of this motion DR.. Whitehead was,
on motion of Rev. A. G.. Brown, allowed TO
withdraw il, and the consideration and dis
position Of the case was made the special
order for tomorrow morning.
ADDRESS On MISSIONS.
DIR. Potter, one of the missionary secreta-
ries. was then introduced and addressed
the Conference at some longth and very
forcible on the subject Of missions. His
address was a thorough, able, and strong
one, and the thanks of the Conference were
returned him.
MORE EXAMINATIONS.
Examination Of character was then re-
sumed, and the following preachers OF the
Richmond district were passed, and made
brief reports In person or through pr. Gar.
land of the work done on their several
charges Rev. :. ;. Lambeth, W. L. Judkin,
j. w. Bledsoe, W. II. Atwill, Q. {. Werten-
baker, j. {. Martin, John =. Woodward. l..
NJ. Peterson, W. A. Langhorn. I. ]. Wise,
s. II. johnson. y, u. Toushee, M. l.. Bishop:
I. G.. Pulten, \. III. Robertson, and VIZ,
Wagner.
MANY reports from all the districts, while
showing quite number of conversions, yet
showed small net losses on account OF di-
vision of charges, the establishment OF. new
ones, and removal TO the new towns and
other points Of industrial activity. On the
whole all the reports were very creditaDie.
DONATION TO RANDOLPH-MAcoN.
At meeting of the board Of directors OF
Rivermont Land Company, Of this city, last
night, il was,resOlyed TO make donation TO
the trustees of RandOlph-MacOn College OF
twenty acres OF land for the location OF
female college, and forty thousand dollars
in money and sixty thousand dol
lars in paid up worcestershire stock
bonds, upon condition that the trustees
of Randolph Macon College shall agree TO
establish Noman's college on sand
grounds, the plant TO cost slOO,Vh, ana
500. 900 additional 10 be raised for the en-.
dowment of the institution. Ii is not
doubted that the whole contract VIII be
fully ratified in very short time.
DEATHS.
Mr.. David Oglesby, one of the Oldest and
most prominent business men of this city,
died last night, aged sixty-nine.
Mrs. ;. NJ Smith, relict Of the late Col
onel William L. Smith, a prominent tobac-
conist, and mother OF General John Holmes
and q. Woodyille Smith, of this city, and
Samuel Smith, Of Pittsylyania, died last
night, deeply regretted by her numerous
friends,
NORFOLK.
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