Morning journal and courier., 1891-05-09

have had the opportunity of visiting conference pose that Methodist Conference in any branch su ference. Methodism is one of the most unique l ness are peculiar to itself, and under Mr. Wes- administration of it we find nothing like it. ference would in five minutes be fully acquainted with it's business and it's man % is upoe the great body that we would instantly recog- nize that we were at home have been very glad to hear of your growth and success. I trust that this conference may demonstrate material in the future to advance on all the several lines and in all the various fields as will promote the kingdom of God and receive at last the approval of our divine master. am most happy to see you this morning, and :! trust may be able to ois1t it1 your session again while you are in our
 Rev. w. L. Phillips, D. D., pastor of the Church of the Redeemer of this city, being introduced and requested to say word, spoke as follows:
 Brethren:-I can most heartily second the re- marks of Dr. Chapman, expressive of his pleas he has extended to you on your very evident prosperity, and your increasing strength in this seusy rsose n hs ri of cess which attends any body of his workers. It eas in of the acquaintance of ministers of your branch of have the of
 
 operations .and have gathered some knowl- edge from your statistics that you are constant ly growing. am very glad of the enterprises in which you are engaged and the success which has attended your efforts. trust that your success in tho future will be larger than in the past When we all come to face the Lord pray that VIC shall all find that we have not laborsd in vain
 Rev. S. c. Birchmore responded most fittingly in behalf of the congregation, and tho pastor, Rev. MT. Riddle, in added re- marks contributing to the general satis- faction prevailing.
 Rev. Simon McChesney of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church of this city was introduced and addressed the confer ence in a fraternal strain, whose sentiments wore highly appreciated. Rev. G. L. Blackwell responded in similar spirit, thanking the divine for his presence and his encouraging remarks. Rev. w. H. H. Butler of Newport, fraternal delegate from the New England conference of the African Methodist Epis- copal church. delivered the greetings of that body, in Christian spirit that pro- duced fine impression, and exalted him in the estimation of tho brethren as lib eral minded churchman of ability. He was heartily and deservedly congratulated upon the success of his greetings. Dr. N. J. Green, in a manner beftting the occasion responded, on the part of the conference.
 The thanks of the conference was voted to Elder Butler and to Dr. Green for their excellent addresses, which were ordered to be spread upon the minutes. Rev. George A. Jackson of the Baptist church was introduced and addressed the conference especially commenting it's position on the necessity of an educated ministry.
 The following were elected fraternal delegates to the several annual conferences of tho African Methodist Episcopal Zion conference:
 Philadelphia and Baltimore-w B. Bowens. SsoSt, New YorF!,G. c H. g. Beli. Si H' bert.
 Allegheny-E. George Riddle. New Jersey-S. c. Birchmore. North Carolina and central North Carolina-L.
 GeorEia-M. F. Hawkins
 Kentucky and Missouri-C. Fairfax. ! The following were elected delegates and alternates to the general conference of the A. N. E. Zion church, which meets at Philadelphia in May, 1892:
 Delegates-N. J. Green, S. c. Birchmore, G. L. Blackwell, E. George Riddle. 1 Alternates-J. R. Colbert, W. s. Bowens l.. H | Taylor, G. H. S. Bell.
 The lay delegates held their electoria] l college and elected the following lay dele 1 gates and alternates
 Lay delegates--J. w. Boss of Now Haven, Scott ! Robinson of Boston.
 Lay aIternates- Samuel J. Brown of New Ha | ven, Henderson Allston of Boston.
 The conference steward, Rev. G. H. S.
 Bell, reported that he had received ss gen eral fund the sum of $5S2S7. Each mem
 ber in tho several churches is taxed fifty
 cents a member for running the general
 expenses of the church, namely: Paying I the salary of the bishops, for publishing
 the Star of Zion, the official organ, for tht
 support of Livingstone college, the insti
 tution of learning connected with tht
 church, and for other church purposes.
 The characters of each of the preacher were examined and all were found to b' ) blaneless in life and conversation.
 The conference voted to hold the nex
 annual session at Waterbury, Conn.,, o1
 the second Wednesday in June, 1892.
 Speed Evens, Jay delegate from Norwich l reported the church in good running or ) der, and asked for the return of Rev. J. F Waters.
 Walter Booth of the First church a
 Providence, R. l., gave an excellent ac count of the success of the past yea, and requested the return of Rev. w. B Bowens.
 Richard Payne, lay delegate from Cam l
 of the administration of his pastor, Rev
 G. L. Blackwell, and prayed the bishop te send him back another year.
 John H. Jackson, lay delegate of Derby Conn.,, wanted the return of J. B. Colber
 to continue the good work he has begun
 Miss H. Ettie Brown, lay delegate from
 Waterbury, rejoiced over the success ot
 the past year, and asked for the return of
 the pastor, Deacon s. B. Robinson.
 The following are the appointments fo1
 tho ministers to occupy the several pulpitt , in the city on Sunday and elsewhere. A. M E. Zion church, Foote street, a. m COT ference love feast, led by Rev G M. Payne; 1O:3'
 a. m., ordination sermon, by Rev: G.: L. Black
 well B iso sSdress ona to the Sunday
 T. jonss by Bishop }: W. Hood, D D., 7:so., Rev Dixwen avenue Congregational church, 3 p
 m, Rev w. B. Bowens; 7:so p. m., Rev. J. Sperry street A. M E. church, D. m., Rev
 Payne; RsDtE:+ RsO P; m Res. C. H. s. Bell
 Union church, p. n m. Rev. st c. c. Ringold. % | Hartford Zion church, all day, Rev. M. H I Hawkins.
 Solemn memorial services were held last
 night in Zion church, in the presence of g l ories of the Right Rev. Peter Ross and ) William B. Smith of Providence, R. I.
 Mendel V. Jones of Worcester, Mass, and
 George A. Given of Great Burlington
 Mass. members of the conference who died since tho last session. The committee or memoirs paid worthy tributes to the memory of the lamented dead. Interest
 ing eulogies upon their lives and charac. ters were delivered by Revs. S. B. Birch. more, N. J. Green, William H. Decker, T. V.R. Harrison, E. George Riddle, J. A. Evans, w. Fl. Abbott, 0. Fairfax and G.
 H. s. Bell, who were deeply affecting in doing justice to departed worth. The core monines were very impressive and the
 fountains of grief were deeply stirred. The ] choir of the church was present and add ed to the solemn interest of the occasion
 by mournfully discoursing appropriate se lections.
 THE COURT RECORD. l Superior Court - Civil Side Judge Prentice.
 ] After the conclusion of the quo warranto pro
 cesdings an account of which will be found ir
 another column the regular business of the short
 calendar session was taken up.
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 Hunt ct al, on motion for judgment for fore II =