Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1895-10-25
Hoisteh annual Conference.

thfty lOuftn question was Called
where shall the next conference meet
tho answer WIS returned, Tazewell.
Cleveland was SO sure of it, that the
Tennesseans and Geurgians were
amazed. How can 80 small town
entertain 80 large crowd was asked
en- all sides. Now, We trust, they
know.
Our town gave them princely
welcome, and according to their own
statement; they were never more
nicely entertained. The people also
were surprised. They knew Holston
represented much talent, but were
hardly propered for ouch general cul.
ture and ability Never have VIC
seen finer looking body of men, nor
faces indicating more intelligence.
Citizens and preachers were highly
pleased, and wo feel sure that here.
after Tnzewell will eagerly claim her
right to n conference every few years.
Owing to the absence of Bishop
Huygood, who was partially parulyz
cd. Bishop Duncan presided over the
deliberations of the body.
We have seldom seen so fino fnce.
His sermon on Sunday WIS full of
power, anu his various talks daring
the session displayed both wit and
wisdom.
DIR. Frank Richardson preached
the conference sermon on Wednes
day night. 1t was thoughtful and
effective. Few cnn equal Dir. Rich
ardson in the clear presentation of n
truth. Many distinguished men were
present and added to tho interest of
tho OCCASION.
Among Thorn wore DR.. Bigam, Sec
rotary of Board of Education, who
made wonderful Impression among
our people; DR.. David Morton, of
Church Extension fame, talked inter.
estingly Of his work; DR.. Lambuth,
Tor many years n missionary to China,
and now Missionary Secretary, adj
dres sod the body concerning his
work: DR.. lloss, editor of the Chris
tan Advocate, spoke Mt length and
defended himself (as best he could
from various attacks made upon his
writings and utterances. Tho DR..
while often opposed and severely
criticised, holds tho admiration md
respect Of all.
Services were held Mt the various
oEurchos, day and night, and The
best talent of the conference filed
tbs puipits. Great crowds were in
Attendance nearly every day, and
mary visitors not connected with the
conference stayed the entirs time.
Mach important business was
transacted. The conference will meet
at Cleveland next year.
Tazewell's doors are over oren to
this distinguished body.
Following are tho appointments:
RADF0RD DIST. T. Frazier, PIE.
kadford. Grove Avenue, T. L. Glenn,
T.. +. Kahlc. Bourne Memorial, j. w.
Smith.
Auburn Circuit, NJ. j. Wysor.
Jacksonville Circuit, q. NJ. johnson.
llylton Mission, j. NJ. Romans.
New River Circuit, G.. T.. Bower.
Newl'crn Circuit, X. a. Kelly
Allsonia Circuit, j. B. i'ccry.
Stailordvillc Circuit, w Il. Bailey.
harrisburg Circuit, J. A. II. Shuler.
Princeton Station, :. f. lIouk.
Concord Circuit, j. Is. Simpson.
East River Mission, W. White Ncwberry.
limestone Circuit, to he supplied.
H'uclield Station, T. G. Shulcr.
Pulaski Station, j. a. Burrow
PRINCETON Academy, John T.. NATL
West Bluciield Mission. T.. 5. Belts.
TAzEWELL DIsT.-W. W. Pyott, Pc.
Tazcwcl Station, |. j. Martin.
Elst farewell Circuit, j. A. Duval.
Crockett Cove Circuit, G.. w. Presley.
Clear Fork Circuit, W. L. Foglenlau.
Graham Station, :. b. Naught.
Pocahontas Station, j s. French.
Coopeis Station, 4. +. Southcls,
Bramwell Station, 7. j. IIslridge.
Welch Station, G. X, Brown.
Liberty Hill Circuit. S. T. NJ. Mcpherson.
buchanan Mission, q. A. Carrier.
Ctdar Blulf Circuit, r. ID. Stradcr.
Richlands and IIonaker Circuit, G. l..
Painter.
Algonia and Arlington Station, X. X.
Switzerland.
Maberry II Elkhorn Station, ]. b. Ward.