The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-07
SOUTH GEORGIA METHODIsTs.
The Conference Proceedings Grow
ing More Interesting.


ing More Interesting.
Fort Valley, Ca. Dec. 6-The confer
cnce met this morning at O'clock for The
third days session, with Bishop Gran
berry in the chair. Religious services
were conducted by Rev Wesley Lane.
The minutes were then read and approx
ed. The bishop called the first question,
who are admitted on trial2" The fol-
lowing having been approved by the com
mittee on applicants, were on both of the
conferences admitted on trial, viz: Thorn
as II. Thomson, from Savannah; r. A.
Edmundson, from the South Macon DIS
trict; Logan NJ. People and George II.
Martin, from the Columbus district: h.
L. Rose and W.. J. Neese from the Way
cross district, and n. T. Pafford, from the
Valdosta district No more promising
man has been admitted on trial than
Thomas II. Thomson. from Savannah
Five OF the ten districts reported no APP
Rev f. r. Cook of the North confer
ence was introduced to the conference
Leave of absence was granted TO Rev.
l. f.. Griffith for to-days session.
The following having been duly recon-
mended by the committee, were f6com-
mended TO deacons' orders, viz: William
A. Malloy, Lee o. Lewis, VIM. 4. Stewart,
Benjamin r. Wilmington, Robert II. Nor
man, James A. Thomas, Joel Cowart, Ho-
mer Bush and Charles w. LttleJohn. The
last mentioned of this class served one
of the hardest charges in the bounds of
the conference. The work was in the
heart of the Tenth congressional district.
j. p Wardlaw read statement concern
ing the hardships through which the
young man bad passed, receiving a very
small amount for his support. The
preachers at once responded literally In a
contribution for him. In thanking the
conference Mr.. Littlejohn said; IF any
other preacher has had as hard a year /
am willing to divide"
Leave of absence was granted Rev. l..
+. Griffith for one day
Rev. ]. A. Weathers was located at his
own request
The following local preachers were elect
ed to deacon's orders: Robert A. Edmun-
son, from the South Macon district; Phil
FPS u. Fretwell, from the Thomasvnle
district; II. l.. Pierson and T. J. Peck,
from the Waycross district and N. T..
Pafford, from the Valdosta district.
The most prolonged discussion OF
the session was provoked when w. r..
Hanson applied for deacon's orders. Mr..
Hanson has been a supply in the Dublin
district, and has been very pronounced
in his peculiar Views on the doctrine of
holiness, and has made very bitter and
imprudent statements against the author
tiles of the church, as well as against
all who do not agree with him; Strong
speeches were made by Rev. X. Read, DR..
A. Monk G.. G. Thompson and others.
The conference refused to elect him.
Rev NJ. c. Austin, from the Waycross
district, was elected TO local elders or
ders.
The twentieth question was called: Are
all the preachers blameless in their life
and official Administrations
The names of the presiding elders and
pastors of the Savannah and North Ma
con districts were called one by one. their
characters passed and they made reports.
The Savannah pastors made very cred
liable showing for the years work. The
following were continued on the super
animated list: F. r. c; Ellis, w. H. Thorn
as, T. b. Lanier, W. S. Baker, T. X.
Leonard. ]. NJ. Austin S. G. Childs, W. +.
Bearden W. +. Roberts, j. ID. Wardlaw,
]. j. Giles, w. w. Tidwel and l.. b.
Payne.
The following former superannuated, W.
T. McMichael and ID. r. McWilliams, were
referred to the committee on conference
relations for a supernumerary relation.
j. w. Burke and George c. Thompson
were continued on the supernumerary list
and G. j. Toole, a former supernumefafy,
was made effective.
The preaching at p. m. by Rev c., ID.
Adams and at 1890 D. m. by Rev. I. X. Nc
Carty of the North Georgia conference,
was greatly enjoyed by large congrega-
Every one speaks in the highest terms
Of the entertainment the conference is
receiving at the hands OF the people OF
Al meeting of the board of trustees
Of the South Georgia College to-day the
president rendered his resignation, which
was accepted, and Prof. s. j. Stroller was
a1aotad In his Mace.