The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1890-12-04
CONFERENCE NOTES.

CONFERENCE NOTES.
Bishop Duncan is one Of the best pre-
siding officers we have ever seen at the
head Of any organization.
1t is generally conceded-especially. by
the good women, who are the best judges
that the Conference was composed OF
the handsomest set of men ever assem-
bled in Anderson in any capacity.
The many friends OF Revs. J. T.. Car
Isle, II. F. ChrietZberg, w. W. Mood. w.
S. Wightman and S. A. Weber, former
pastors Of the Anderson Church, we're de-.
lighted to greet them, and to see all OF
them enjoying such good health.
It was the first visit of many of the del
gates to Anderson, and large number of
them thought the place little one
horse town. We believe, however, they
have gone from US favo1ably impressed
with Anderson, and convinced that we
have one of the liveliest and most pro-
gressiye towns in the State.
One of the most commanding members
of the body was DR.. Kirkland, the accom-
plisbed editor of the Southern, Christian i'd
vocute. Dr.. kirkland has made the Advo-
cate one of the best religious papers pub
lished in our whole country, and the
South Carolina Methodists have just
cause to be proud of it. We do not see
how any Methodist in the State can do
without its weekly visits.
Among the lay delegates were Maj.
Riddle, OF the Lancaster Review, and r. i.
Jaynes, Esq, of the Walhalla Courier.
The latter gentleman honored the INTEL
L1aENCER with call, and We were glad to
meet him. He is one of Walhalla's most
prominent young lawyers.
On Friday afternoon the Conference was
t1,o nif in oorrioopa
The members seemed to enjoy the ride,
and were loud ia their praises of our
growing city.
DR.. E. E. Hoss, editor Of the Nashville
Christian Advocate, the general organ of the
Southern Methodist Church, was introduce
ed to the Conference on Friday. He seem.
ed perfectly at home with his South Caro-
lima brethren.
Only one preacher has died during the
year-the Rev. E. ]. Meynardie, D. D.
Rev. H. NJ. Majors was transferred to
the Northwest Texas Conference. He left
Anderson last Tuesday afternoon for his
new home, and will at once begin work in
the Corsicana District on Keren's Circuit.
For the past year he has been at work on
the GEORGETOWN Circuit Mr.. Major is on
Anderson County boy, and has q host Of
friends in our midst who regret to see him
leave the South Carolina Conference, but
wherever he may cast his lot he will carry
with him their prayers and best wishes.
The very large crowd that greeted Rev.
A. Coke Smith, D. D., in the Baptist
Church Sunday night attests his popular
ity in Anderson. The Church and annex
were crowded to their utmost capacity,
the congregation being estimated at from
1900 to 1900 persons. The sermon was, of
course. both eloquent and impressive. The
Doctors appearance indicates that Wander
bilt University and Nashville are agreeing
with him.
The Orangeburg District is fortunate in
getting Rev.J. Walter Dickson for its Pre-
Siding Elder Mr.. Dickson has been in
charge of the Greenville District for the
past four years, and. were 1t possible, we
know the people Of this District would
like to have had his services for another
four wears. He is most jealous, energetic
worker in the Lords vineyard, and keeps
his Churches moving forward all the
time.
Bishop Duncan has more than pleased
the Anderson Methodists in giving them
the services of Rev. Chas. B. Smith for
another year.
Capt. D. G. Ruff, one of Fair6eld's most
substantial and prosperous citizens. was
numbered among the lay delegates. While
here he met up with several of his old war
comrades whom he had not seen since the
war. He is genial, jolly gentleman, as
we'll as an active, earnest Christian.
Mr. George W. Williams, of Charleston,
was member of the Conference.
On Monday a telegram was received an
nouncing the death of Rev. VIM. Thomas,
which occurred that morning at Florence.
NJ, Thonoo 1rhi1a IN hia UNIV TO Confer.
ence, was taken suddenly i'll at Florence,
and was forced to take his bed, where he
remained until death came to his relief.