Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-08

In the discussion of the general tonic Of
ecumenical Aethodism the morning session to-
day was given over to the subject The Present
Status of Methodism in the Eastern Section :"
with the chief essay on that subject by Rev DR.
ID. }. Waller. secretary of the WESLEYAN Metho-
dist conference. with three addresses 10 follow
by Rev. John Medicraft of the Methodist New
Connection, Rev. James Donnelly, vice presi-
dent Irish Methodist conference, and Rev. J. H.
Bait of Bible Christian church.
The Present Status of Methodism in the
Western Section" forms the topic for the after
noon session today, with the essay by Rev
Bishop Charles ii. Fowler. D.D IL b., Of the
NJ church. The addresses according 70 the
program, are by Rev. Bishop c. b. Galloway,
DID,. of the NJ Il. church south; Rev William
Briggs. DID,. Methodist church in Canada. and
Rev. Bishop BW. Arnett. DID,, AME church.
After the roll call this morning Bishop Hurst
made a few formal announcements. including
several with reference TO the reception ten
dered to the conference by x-Mayor Emery
this evening. He stated that some OF the dele
gates might not have received their cards and
in that case they should consider that all were
invited and that their tickets as delegates
would admit them with their wives and daugh-
tiers to the reception.
On motion of the business committee the
action OF yesterday in fixing the evening OF
October 10 as the time for the reception of
fraternal delegates was reconsdered and the
evening of Monday. October II, was set apart
reserved for the reception rendered TO the del
egates by the trustees OF the American Uniyer-
sity, invitations TO which have already been
issued
An invitation was received from the MEM
bers Of the African N. {. church Of washing-
politan A A. e Church on Friday evening.
October 9.
DR. wAIIERs ADpRrss
In all spiritual movements said DR.. Waller In
his address on the status Of Methodism in the
eastern section, there are influences and forces
at work which cannot be taDulAted. IL n Q
difficult task therefore 10 determine the status
Of q church. Its history may be traced, It's
numerical position may be tabulated and it,
material achievements described, but the infu-
ence and power Of any church really and
ultimately depends upon hidden qualities.
which are OF q spiritual nature and
which elude all scientific tests Church
history, moreover, strikingly illustrates
the fact that q religious movement may oc
cupy q large space and by it's own momentum it
may still move forward on the lines Of material
prosperity, when, N q spiritual agency, il is
becoming spiritual force. Any Boosting of
numerical increase, material prosperity or y
social and political status cannot by any posi-
bility further the interests of Him who said,
MY Kingdom il not of this world
DIR. Waller, in speaking Of the status Of Meth
odism In Great Britain and Ireland said il wss
Important 10 Dear IN mind the sphere IN which
il has had 10 move, the Ecclesiastical atmos-
phere il has had 10 breathe and the influences
with which 1t has had 10 contend.
DIFFICULTIES TO CONTEND WIFE
When in lisa John Wesley sent to Dr. Coke 70
establish the Methodist Episcopal church in
the United States he said: In America there
are no bishops, neither any parish ministers,
80 that Tor hundreds of miles together there IL
no one either 10 baptize or 10 administer the
Lords supper"
1t is dificult he said, 10 exsggersse the social,
political and ecclesiasticsl forces with which
Methodism has had 20 contend Victories have
been achieved IN the presence Of almost in
superable obstacles
In Ireland the work has had 70 be carried
forward IN the presence Of o powerful and
intolerant Romanism, Q power with which. DR..
Waller said, the Americans viii yet have 10
reckon
fRooREss or THRIFT rkARA
DR.. Waller then gave statistics 70 show the
phenomenal progress the church has made
during the past thirty ysArs-
Coai.usd On ssxA Peg.