The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-04-09
The Newark Methodist Con-
ference Thinks the
Market Over
crowded.
LADIES NOT WANTED.
Good Work of the Educational
society-Its Objects.

Methodist Episcopal Conference THIS
morning was the subject of elecfing
women as delegates to the General Con-
ference. The motion made by the Rev.
DIR. j. L. Hurlbut yesterday morning aud
on which discussion was postponed until
today. to the effect that vote be taken
on the question without its being dis
cussed, brought forth strong argument
on both sides. The Rev. ]. l. BoswelPs
substitute to allow one hour for discus
sion, but to permit no man to take up
more than five minutes. was considered
By some to be only halfway measure.
TO VOTE wIrHo UT DEBATE.
The oeoaue ON the motion tovote with
out discussion was begun by DIR. Halle
ron of jersey City. He said tnat every
man ought to stani by bis cQlors, anu
offered as an amendment ID DIR, BoswelPs
motion that the vote be taken without de-
lay by the yeas and nays. IL. ID. Ayles-
worth spoke against debate, AMI said tnat
after having considered the question for
three years the members would not
lie likely to have their Judgment
changed by snap debate Alex
nier Craig's argument against de-
bats WAS that six or more conferences
had voted on the question without dis
cussion. Jacob Fort replied to tais by
saying that he thought it was well for the
members OF the Newark Conferences 70
form their own Judgment, irrespective OF
the conference, though ne announced
that he would vote against the PROPOSE
tlon for the election of women as dele
gates. Solomon Parsons admitted that
lie was in the minority on re question,
but said he was amazed that men would
advocate taking vote on question that
will revolutionize the church without de-
bate 1t was decided by q vote OF 90 TO 63
f.1ro hA KCifnOnf 6AhAfH
question will come up tomorrow morn
ing The vote WILL without doubt, be
against the admission of women as dele
gates.
CANDIDATES FOR THE MINISTRY.
John Atkinson, of Jersey City, made
long speech against admitting any candi-
dates for the ministry on the ground that
the conference is crowded, aud Cor years
past has been incOnveniently over Iilll- III
Is said, he continued, THAT older men
must give way to the young men. Are
we ready 10 say that we will press men OF
ripe years and mature experience into un-
welcome superanuation2" He said vacan-
cies in the conference were readily filled
! by preachers from other conferences.
There was some debate ou the subject,
and 1t was referred to committee for
consideration.
Yesterday afternoon statistical session
was held and the ministers throughout
Rev. j. A. Gutteridge. He and his as
sisiants will complete the figures pre-
sented in these individual reports, and
will report the result toward the close OF
the conference.
THE CONFERENCE LIFE INSURANCE.
A meeting OF the Conference Life In
surance Association was held immediately
after the statistical session. Rev. DIR. L.
Il. Dunn presided. The only member
who died during the year was Rev. VIII
u . Il tno EuI v
His widow received S14T2, the largest
death claim paid during The rwenty-one
years existence Of the Association. The
present membership is III. the total
amount of funds on hand is s2,OSS. 80.
These officers were elected:-Presldent,
l.. r. Dunn; Vice President, j. X. Bryan;
Secretary and Treasurer, J. L Morrow;
Directors, William Day, G. Larew, 5. Par
sons, c. r. Barnes. +. A. Mason, L. X.
Dunn, w. S. Galloway. r. b. Lockwood,
j. b. Faulks. G. 5. Woodruf, j. Meade
and X. B. Collins.
THE EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY.
The anniversary of the Educational So
ciety was held last night. Addresses
were made by the Rev. DIS. ]. Z. jackson
and C. III. Payne. Bishop Mallalieu was
occasion, but he sent his excuses, saying
that he was tired out. There was much
disappointment on this account as the
Bishop has not yet addressed the Confer
ence at much length, his remarks at the
business session yesterday having been
very brief. He made no formal speech at
the opening Of the Conference.
Rev Dr. r. Van Horne presided and
stated the object of the society 70 De TO
assist young men who are studying for
the ministry.
'sIhis money is given as loan," he
said, without interest. and when paid
back goes into the WORK again"
The Secretary, Rev. DE- j. A: craig,
made short report, embodylng in le the
report of the Treasurer, Rev. DR.. ID. A.
Buttz, who was absent. He stated twelve
Young men had been assisted in prepar-
ing for the ministry during the past year.
The sum of 81, 347 had been received from
collections, of which 81 200 had been paid
treasurer 10 donate S400 to the parent So
ciety The deficiency or S30l-3l was more
than made up by the repayment OF loans.
REQUISITES TO THE MINISTRY.
Rev. DIR. j. G. jackson, pastor Of Trim
ity Church, Paterson, was the first
speaker. He spoke OF the absolute pre-
requisites to good ministry. and said
that teaching is the highest function OF
the preachers office Good sense and
vital piety were mentioned as necessary
adjuncts.
Rev DIR. J. C. Payne of New York, Sec
retary of the parent Educational So
ciety. followed. He spoke on the SUBJECT
of higher education, and said that the
Methodist Episcopal Churcn was pre-
eminently great in its wonderful possi-
bilities and its equally large responsible
ity. LESS than hundred and
twenty-five years have passed since Meth
odism WAS born on this continent" he
said There are now more than 5,000,-
600 COMMITMENTS. But Methodism has
doue something more than gather large
numbers. IL has touched all other de-
nominations aud modified them"
woMEN EMASCIPATED.
aMethodsm has elnauclpattd women
from ecclesiastical Donds," said the
speaker, and there was u burst of laugh
ter as the audience discovered covert
allusion TO the question OF women dele
gates.
sShe has not quite got into the General
Conference yet" responded Dr. Payne.
and voice from the audience echoed:-
Not yet"
"No, that wilt depend on your votes" F"
Taking up the thread Of his discourse
DR.. Payne continued:-
wOMAS'S TONGUE.
s'Woman has always had tongue. but
under Methodlsm she has been euabled to
use it in the cause OF Christ. The liquor
traffic has received It's heaviest blows
frob, the Methodist Church; but the
greatest blow has rot been struck yet.
with 125 Years back OF US. what for
the fufu.ef What will he the Aeti odlsm