The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1890-02-14
Baltimore Conference Nj. Z. Church.

FOR inc dIRlS.
The 106th session of the Baltimore Annual
Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church.
will assemble in the Centre Street M. E.
Church, Cumberland, Nd, on Wednesday
at 8 o'clock, A. NJ, March 9Th, 1890. Rev.
Richard Norris, the Pastor, has charge of the
arrangements for the entertainment of the
Conference This is a pledge that every
thing will be in order.
The Conference last met in Cumberland in
March, 1878, Bishop E. R. Ames, D. D., pre-
siding and Rev. John II. G. Dosh, Secretary.
Twelve years have nearly past. Death has
cut wide swath.
The statesman like Bishop Ames and the
model Secretary, Bro. Dosh, have passed
to their reward. Besides, 81 others, whose
names were GU the roll of that year, have
entered upon the bliss of the Sanctified in
Heaven. Missed beIoao, welcomed ab0ge, tears
here, shouts there.
The coming session of this venerable orga-
nization will be presided over by Bishop s.
M. Merrill. He was elevated to this high and
responsible office by the General Conference
of 1879. For nearly eighteen years he has
discharged with satisfaction to the denomi-
nation, the duties of this position. Bishop
Merrill is the great parliamentarian of the
Board of Bishops. His knowledge of Metho-
dist law is comprehensive and accurate. His
pulpit ability is well-known. Once before
he presided over the Conference. This was
in March, 1877, at Frederick City, Nd. He
will receive cordial welcome, and it is to
be hoped his administration will give very
general satisfaction.
AS far as appointments are concerned, all
are in the dark.
The extension of the time-limit from three
to five years does away with the necessity of
any changes, yet at the same time there will
be changes. How many? is the uncertain
quantity. Sixteen have served four years,
and can be returned one more; 38 are at the
end of their third year, Al are closing up
their second year; 60 have served but one
year.
Last year the new rule was in force and
there were 81 changes only 16 were reap
pointed for the fourth year.
From the facts, as stated, it is more than
likely there will be nearly the average num-
Der of changes. There will be no changes
among the Presiding Elders. Two have
served five years, two four years, and one
two years. Six years is the limit.
Anumber of churches have asked for there
turn of their pastors for the fourth, and in
some instances the fifth year. Quite num-
Der who are at the end of the third year have
failed to take any action, although in most
of the cases they could be returned. All in
terested can but patiently await the outcome.
The interests of the church and God gloritied
should be the one motive influencing all.
The members Of the conference, with many
others, are looking forward with great inter
est to the meeting of this time-honored
Methodist body. While there are no special
matters to be considered, yet, the regular
business of an Annual Conference always
affords opportunities for debate, ETC., that
make these sessions lively and interesting.
The Rev. w. T. D. GLENN, who will COM
plete, at this session, half century of minis
terial labor, in connection with this the
"Mother Conference" will deliver a semi
Centennial discourse. This will be an inter
esting occasion. Brother GLENN is re-
markable man and has had an eventful
career Of him it was written q few years
ago:
One of the best known members of the
body is Rev. w. T. d. GLENN. His place is
near the conference bar, where his spontan-
eous repartee, and exuberance of spirit
keep everybody in good humor. The Bishop
himself often losing his sanctimonious APP
pearance under the speakers illustrations.
At times he moves the masses with the i'm
petuosty of declaration, when he is keen in
burlesque and invictive. Tennessee is his
native State, but he was born the second time
in thunder storm at a camp meeting. He
is like a harp well strung, on which his
thoughts can play "ad minimum" The
events of a half century, in the life of such
a man, told as they only can be by Brother
Clenmm, will be a rare treat Although haV-
ing passed the limit named by the sweet
singer of Israel for mans sojourn below,
Brother. GLENN is as lively as youth. He
will never grow old God grant unto him
summer that shall know no frost.
The first member of the Conference who
has died SO far, during the year, was Rev
Jos France, D. D. DR.. France was long pro-
minent figure in our annual gatherings. His
ministry covered a period of nearly forty
eight years. He was an earnest and laboriOus
minister of the Gospel and many through his
fundamentally were saved. He died, as he
lived, trusting in the merits of the "CruCifed
one" In 1S45 he was on East Hartford
Circuit. In 1866, '67, '6S and $50, be was P
E. of the East Baltimore District.
The second to fall during the year was the
the venerable Robert NJ. Lipscomb, whose
name stood at the head of the roll. He had
been memberof our conference for SO years
| When the messenger came he found a. ser
want of God eighty and two years of age
more than three-iourths of this time being
| dedicated to the Masters service. He pos.
StSoSu luC SplIlb VI NuO DCIOftQ uiSIi'
pie, rare spirit, pure life, and unspotted
Christian and ministerial career. A tried
saint-he has his reward. His ministerial
career was one of success. ...r
The year closing has been one of success il
| the development of the material and spiritual
interests of the church. A number of new
churches have been erected, besides, very ex
tensive improvements have been made to
others. . ......
The most costly church dedicated during
the year. is the East Baltimore Station, Revs
Joel Brown and G. e. Bacon, Pastors. This
is beautiful edifice, the cost completed be
ing $4,000. .4
Quite large sum has been raised towards
the Woman's College, through the efforts o.
DR.. L. F. Morgan, Financial Agent. 1t is
confidently expected that $40 900 will be the
result of this appeal. The College las opened
the second year of its history under the mos
favorable auspices. The roll of scholars
covers, as far as residence is concerned, some
thing like fifteen different States. There is
bright future before this institution. Its
location is unsurpassed. Baltimore can offel
many advantages along the line ofmenta
development. Already bond of friendship
exists between the Johns Hopkins Universe
ty and this college.
In looking over the record the following
preachers have served three years, and under
the old rule would necessarily change.
Baltimore District.-Annapolis, ReYs. E. D
HURLEY and Samuel Shannon; Bennett
Memorial, G. T. House; City Station, J. F
Goucher, E. l.. Watson Hanover Station
W. II. Reid; Madison Avenue, j. JIG. Web
ster; Strawbridge, L. B. Wilson; Luther
vile, w. l.. Mcdowell, Woodbury., L. NJ
Gardner.
| East Baltimore District j. St
Clair Neal Exter ST., E. o. Eldridge Green
mount Avenue Joseph P. Wilson; HarforC
Avenue, 3 T. Clarkson High Street, W. G
Herbert Havre de Grace, ]. G. Nicholson
Towson, Page Miburn; West Hartford, t
E. Peters
West Baltimore District. Columbia Avenue
Avenue, Joel Brown; Franklin Street J. R
Wheeler; Grace, E. S. Todd ; Harlem Park
L. T. Weiderman; Union Square, S. M. Hart.
sock Whatcoat, A. E. Gibson; hampstead
T. NJ West; Mount Olivet, W. W. Davis
New Winsor. J. Fl. Marsh Patapsco, E
Bushman, G. G. Cook Savage, w. II. Dell
Summerfield, c. G. Cronin; Westminster, G.
W. Cooper
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