The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-03-26

HARRIsoNBURG, Va, March 25.-l Spe-
ciall-The second days session of the
baltimore conference opened at 0:3O a.
M, with Bishop j. C. Keene in the
chair. Religious services were con.
Quoted by DR.. Samuel Rodgers. The
names of those who were not pre- sent
yesterday were called.
The interest Of the publishing house
at Nashville, Tenn, was called up, but
owing to illness Dr.. J. D. Barbeo was
not present. Rev. Collins Denny repre-
sented him and will look after the bust.
ness of the house during the session.
DR.. w. A. Harris made brief report of
the Wesleyan Female Institute, at
S5aunton, after which a report of the
institute was read, showing the present
year TO be one OF great prosperity.
Many OF the girls have been converted
during the present session. The health
OF the pupils will compare favorably
with previous years.
a report of Sunday schools was made,
showing an increase of 1901 scholars
during the conference year, making q
total of 0o,73o schools. with ia sGG
members enrolled. Tho Epwortb
League, having been established by the
church only one year, now has 1000
leagues, with $4,000 members. DR.. II.
Y. Morrison, missionary secretary, was
introduced to the conference and will
address 1T at some future hour.
Capt G. f. Jordan, of Buena Vista,
was elected to fill tho vacancy made by
the absence of Maj. w. w. Ballard,
member of the church extension board.
In answer to the question, "What
travelling preachers are elected elders?"
the following names were called, their
characters passed and they were elected
to elders orders: NJ. Long, n. J. Miller,
w. No. Waters, G. X. Millicau. w. f.
Locke, j. X. White, G. d. Harris. C. S.
Staunton and G. M. Bragg. Chas. Ii.
Wood, OF this class, was not present; his
character was passed, and no was con-
tinued in his present relation.
Question No. Z was called: ''Who arc
deacons of one year?" The names of j.
nj. Evey and II. l.. Meyerly were an
nounced, their characters passed and
ii. l. Meyerly was passe to the class of
the third year.
Question No. was called: WHO re-
main on trial?" The names of the fol-
lowing were called, their characte RS
passed and they were continued on trial:
Il. L. Fantz, G. M. Sarver, j. c. Hawk.
The board of education made its re.
port No. l. which was read by Prof S.
u. Moreland, Of Lexington. 1t was
ascertained that thero are now enrolled
at tho RandolphM Macon College and
Academy 800 students. The board rec.
commended the reappointment of d. j.
A. KEN, also the appointment of r ".
Beverly W. Bond, principal of tho Ran
dolph' Macon Academy at Front Royal.
This school, which is tho counterpart of
of tho academy at Bedford City. will be
completed by July l, and will be equally
rs we'll equipped for the education OF
young men. Tho women's college at
Lynchburg, also under the control of
the Randolph Macon College, is hasten
ing to competition. IIere tho same ad-
vantages will be offered to girls that
arc nov offered young men at Ashland.
DR.. w. w. Smith, tho president of
Randolph Macon College and academies,
made one OF his chacac teristic speeches,
giving cheering and fxcellent report
II tne status and outlook of the college,
both in its religious and financial condi-
ton. revival of religion is now in
progress, and but few students are re-
ported as now unconvcrted. The
finances of the college are in most
healthful condition. DR.. Smith assured
the conference that the Woman's Col
lege, at Lynchburg, will be completed
and opened for students in 1898, and will
be inferior 10 none in the land for the
education OF females.
Question No. 9 was resumed, and tho
following names were called, their char
acter passed, and they wero continued
on trial: S. ID. Rcnnine ten, O. w. Lusby
and j. Ii. Wells. Rev. Charles w.
Stump, of this class, owing to severe
throat trouble, was compelled to ter
inmate his effective relation. taking a
local relation. Frank L. Day, also Of
this class, withdrew from tho conference
for the purpose of taking theological
course at the Vanderbilt University,
Nashville, Tenn.
In answer to tho question, "Who are
Admitted on triai?" the following young
men were reported and admitted: W s.
Hammond, d Kcsler. j. ii. S;cnooley,
II. l.. Hout and G. w. Mcneil
AT $50 p m. j. S. Hutchinson will
preach at the Presbyterian Church, and
Rev. Collins Denny will preach at the
Methodist Church. Friday, at l a. NJ,
has been set as tho hour for discussing
the change Of tune OF holding the con-
ference.
An Influential Citizen Dead.
James Rowland, an aged and respect