The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-03-31
DR.. LOWRIE'S REPORT
Temperance, Politics and
Church Work in Hudson
County Discussed.
HIS PROBABLE SUCCESSOR
Details of the Newark Conference
Session at Morristown
This Morning.

mOhhlSIOWN, MdrCu OIL, lo5S-Iue luul-
cations at present are that the Newark
Annual Methodist Episcopal Conference
now in session in this city. will be an un-
usually busy one. The Committee on
Plan for the Abbreviation of the Confer
ence Session issued a programme provid-
ing for closing next Monday night, but
judging from the talk, it is more than
probable that it will be Tuesday or Tues
day night before the business is con-
cluded.
DR. LowRIE's VACANT SHOES.
One of the most important appoint
ments to be made is that of Presiding
Elder of the Jersey City District, in place
of the Rev. DR.. d. R. Lowrie, whose term
of six years has expired. There are
dozen or fifteen names mentioned for the
position, but the appointment rests en-
appointment will go to will not be known
until the close of the Conference. The
Bishop will, OF course, be guided largely
by the suggestions of his cabinet, which
is composed of the four Presiding Elders,
and there are other influential ministers
in the Conference whose wishes may have
weight in determining the choice.
The Rev. James b. Faulks has perhaps
the largest following among the MEM
bers. Many says he will be appointed,
but he is making no effort to get the posi-
ton. The Rev. William S. Galloway of
Nyack, N. Y, is busy getting as many as
possible to speak good word for him.
He is considered an earnest seeker after
the office,
The Rev. Dr. Halleron. of Jersey City,
would be willing to add P. E. to his name,
and the Rev. Alexander Craig, OF Newton,
has the same aspiration. The Rev. John
Krautz. of Jersey City, is not averse to
receiving the appointment. Among the
John Atkinson, OF Jersey City, and Rev.
Warren l.. Hoagland, of Newark. The
salary is about $1,000, but out of this
the incumbent must pay his house rent
and travelling expenses.
The Rev. DR.. Lowrie, the present in
cumbent, has been called to the pastorate
of the Simpson Church, Jersey City, and
will in all probability receive that ap-
pointment.
NEW COMMITTEES.
AT this mornings session this Commit
tee on Nominations was aDpointed:-The
Revs. d. D. Decker, William NJ. John
ston, A. M. Palmer and j. r. Wright.
Other committees were appointed as
Hospita-William B. wigg, j. B. Faulks, R.
B. f. Collins and S. Parsons.
Work in the Army and Navy-C. F. Hall, T.
H. Jacobus, E. s. Jamson and S. B. D..
Prickett.
Instituting Work in New Places-John Han
cock, John Krantz, j. r. Bryan and Alexander
Craig.
To Act in Concert with Committee of Preach
ers' Aid Society in Holding ublic Meetings-M.
S. Lambert, W. Eakins G.. G. Eckman and G.
w. Smith.
On Resoutions-A. M. Palmer j. L Boswell
and j. w. Daily.
ELDER LowRIE's REPORT.
The Rev. DR.. d. r. Lowrie, Presiding
Elder of the Jersey City district, read his
final report. He said that the past six
years had been an era of church and par
sonage building in the district. Fifteen
churches have been built at an aggregate
cos of $4,000. and twenty-six churches
have been remodelled at cost ranging
from $4,000 to $4,000. All other Protes-
tant denominations put together in the
same territory have not built ten. Six
teen parsonages have been built in this
time at a cost of $4,000. The finances OF
the district have improved. During the
six years the district has given $SS, 600 to
the Missionary Society. There have been
1000 conversions, an average of more
than l, 100 per annum.
TEMPERANCE.
On the subject of temperance DR.. Low
rie said:-
The liquor traffic, entrenched as 1t is against
us, supported by sympathizing courts and by So
cal leo Respectable CltlZeQS-petlCOQ SlgnerS-lS
still doing us much harm. High license, SO far
as know of its influence has not affected this
awful traffic hairs breadth We thank God
today that Methodism, in the ear of the liquor
advocates, is fast becoming the synon for
national prohibition. The whole question is
narrowed down to this-It is the battle of good
against evil; it Is whether the home shall be
made desolate that the bar-room may prosper;
it is the cause of the church against the saloon
There is no middle ground and there can be no
compromise.
CHURCH WORK.
The Presiding Elder goes on:-
The city churches are responding nobly to the
continuous and increasing need of earnest work
among the unchristianized masses. Hoboken,
with the largest Sunday school in the county,
is steadily advancing. Every department of
church work is in success full operation. Union
Hill, in the midst of Germany, has now fine
property, and is equipped for the Masters ser
vice as never before. Palisade has developed q
systematic diligence in church work that is
worthy of all commendation. James is in good
condition, with bills all paid Simpson is closing a
fifth pastoral year with great success, the tide
Grace has exhibited both material and spiritual
results; church and parsonage greatly improved
versions. West Side avenue, excelling in all
that goes to make up an ideal church. records a
gracious revival through the ordinary means OF
Gospel preaching without extra meetings
Emory has never had more successful yeal
than the one now closing Old assessments
amounting to near 81 1900 have been paid, al
current expenses met, ana blessed revival has
been enjoyed Matison, Bayonne, will soor
| enter her new and elegant Church 1t is a thing
| of beauty and is finely located. Monroe
Memorial is full of aggressiveness and posit i've
| conviction 1t has had its days of struggle but
| now demonstrates its rightto 1--we.
IN GREENvILLE.
Linden avenue has been hard pressed with heI
heavy debt of more than S15, 1000 but she has
| paid every bill, including the interest on the
| debt A generous proposition has been made by
which Judge Bouton will pay $4,000 of the in,
debtedness The pastor, w. p. George, has had
two successful years ia this charge, but he
| leaves for the State of Washington and matr-
mony Lafayette has one of the finest
pieces of church property in the city. Although
carrying heavy debt, she is well able to handle
| it, Centenary has shown real elements OF
| strength All that goes to make a strong, self
reliant, aggressAe church are found in her. Al
her twenty fifth anniversary during the present
month it is expected Il at the last item of
| her debt, $1,000, will be wiped out st.
Pauls, notwithstanding the great work of re
| construction of the entire church property at q
| beneyolences and has had an extensive revival
| Hedding has abounded in good works. She has
| strong hold upon the young. Trinity has
given every evidence of successful activity. The
| interior of the building has been greatly im
| proved and beautfed at a cost of 81, 600. al
| paid for.
POLITICS.
Tnrning next to politics, DR.. Lowrie
said;-
| We are sorry that Jersey City is not place o.
| pure politics. The record of the unwashed an
unclean in that city is bad one. We have beer
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