The record-union., 1892-10-01
THE SOUTH METHODISTS.
What Was Done at the Third Day of
the Conference.
Handsome Contributions for Superan-
nuated reachers-Reports OF
More Pastors Of Charges.

Yesterday mornings session of the NJ.
E. Church South Conference was opened
with prayer by Rev. a. Odum, which
was followed by the reception and adop-
ton of reports of pastors.
The most interesting feature of the
morning session was the consideration of
matters pertaining to superannuated
preachers. As these aged clergymen re-
sponded TO their names some affecting
scenes occurred, especially when Broth
ers B. II. Russell and d. NJ. Rice came
forward
Appeals We're made in their behalf by
several delegates, and each was made the
recipient of a handsome subscription in
money,
The case of Brother Howard was pre-
scented by the Presiding Elder of his dis
trict, and was referred to the Committee
on Conference Relations.
j. Nj. Ward reported that owing to
affliction he was unable to do much dur
ing the year, and j. S. Hutton of the Big
Valley charge made a statement of his
work during the year.
Under the order of business, 'tWho re-
mains on trial?'' it was shown that L. a.
Adams of Delano had taken in three
members by letter.
The Bishop announced that Brother
Gilreath would be transferred to the
North Georgia Conference.
B. L. j. Waugh made his report on the
Rockville charge. He reported a net
gain of nine in the membership. Twenty
six dollars per capita was paid by his
people. He was continued on trial.
J. r. Compton and u. p. Millington,
after the usual disciplinary questions
Id piek,<
admitted into full connection.
In connection with the questions pro-
pounded Bishop Haygood made spir-
tied address, in which he gave advice and
counsel relative to the work of the minis
try and pastorate, which was well re-
ceived.
The conference took a recess till 3 p. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The conference met pursuant to adj
journment, Bishop A. u. Haygood in the
chair, and religious services were con-
Quoted by =. Brown.
The minutes of the morning session
were read and approved.
The third question was taken up:
who are discontinued ?" Answer
None.
''Who are the deacons of one year ?''
was asked, and in connection with this
question j. A. Bachelor was called. He
read his report, showing general advance
ment on the Biggs and Pennington
charge.
DIR. Harrican of the Baptist Church
was introduced to the conference.
l.. a. billiard gave the result of the
work on his charge.
w. a. Phillips, from Lakeport, read his
report. Owing to i'll health, he was COM
PEELED to leave his work before the close
of the year.
j. W. Ray, pastor of the Smelling
charge, reported collections in full
). [. Reeve, pastor of Green Mountain
Mission, said he had not met with the
success he desired and expected.
a. +. Walters from Mariposa reported
his charge.
L. II. Green gave statement of his
work from Porterville and Tulare.
The Bishop said, in connection with
the report of Brother Reeves, that he
once rode forty miles to preach, and was
discouraged over the effort, but never al
lowed the thought of failure TO keep
him awake at night. A woman who at
tended became very happy. and thought
it was splendid effort. Said she to him
atterward, "Do you remember preaching
on the Barren Fig Tree?' 1 said, Il re-
member preaching at it'' Said She 81
got religion, anyhow!" Sometimes, con-
Guided the Bishop, when we think we
fail we are only preparing the way for
Others"
"Who are received by transfer from
other conferences?'' The names Of eleven
were announced as having been trans
ferred to this conference.
Tenth question-'What local preach
ers are elected deacons?" Answer
None"
The Bishop called for reports of COM
mittees, whereupon the report on Books
and Periodicals was read to the confer
ence. The Quarterly ReO5eaO and Nash
vile Christian 4 dU0cote were set forth
with reference to their true merits, and
the patronage OF the people regarding
these publications was urged. Also the
PdcWc Methodist A dUocdte, the coast
paper, is worthy of special consideration.
DIR. j. G. Simmons made speech with
special reference to the ReUiel0, in which
he said: There is a whole lot about our
church being founded on slavery. If you
want to have clear-cut statement, so
that common petty jury can understand
1t, you get HarriSon'S book on the
separation of 1912: see the records of
the United States courts; see the whole
history from beginning to end; see the
position we have taken for forty years.
The book costs 80 and 70 cents and 81.
Every preacher ought to have it for him
self and those whose minds are per-
picked by this nonsense, and ought to be
prepared to answer the adversaries of our
church. Let US get that little book of
Harrison's that is tilled with solid truth,
and turn it TO good account"
DIR. ii. NJ. Dubose, editor of the Pacific
Methodist -4dUocate, in a short speech
urged upon the preachers to send in fire.
quent and short accounts of their work.
Bishop A. q. Haygood, in support of
the suggestion made by DR.. Dubose, said
the Texas Advocate adopted the postal
card system. and with great success. AS
the result the subscription list had nearly
doubled.
Rev. X. 2. Wilson, business manager
of the paper, addressed the conference
He said 5000 were now sent out weekly
to subscribers, and that the subscription
list was worth $, 200.
The conference adopted the report.
DR.. Thompson, agent of the American
Bible Society for the State of California.
was introduced to the conference. He
created quite q ripple of laughter in the
audience when he said, with reference to
r. Z. Wilson, that he thought he would
make good Bishop.
The conference adjourned to meet this
morning at \. NJ.
MISSIONARY ANNIVERSARY
The annual missionary anniversary of
the Pacific Annual Conference met last
night, and the exercises were opened by
Rev. A. Z. Bane by singing From
Greenland's Icy Mountains" followed
by reading one of the Psalms and prayer.
These were followed by the report of
the Secretary of the Board of Missions,
Rev. w. p. Andrews.
A report was also read by Mrs. J. II.
Glide. President of the women's work
in this department.
Quite a large audience assembled to
hear the address delivered, every availa-
bic space being occupied.
Bishop Haygood was the first speaker,
and was followed by DR.. /. G. John, Sec
rotary of the Board of Missions. On the
part of each speaker the arguments were