The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-15

trio Rev. W. B .Westlake, Dallas; Rev.
John B.. Sumner, Pittston, and Rev. John
G.. Leacock, Dunmore, and "a chorus, and
were recorded by the phonograph. In a
few minutes the selections were repro
duced by the instrument to the delight OF
the audience, who were able TO distinguish
the Individual voices In the reproduction
During the week Mr.. and Mrs. Fox, Of
the Anthracite hotel. have been frequent
ly complimented upon their excellent NAH
agement In catering SO sklllfully to the
large number Of visitors who more than
filled the spacious dining rooms. Although
the number OF regular visitors at the hotel
was larger than usual during the time
conference was In session, and were aug
mented by the visitors attending the meet
ings. 1t IL very credltable to the manage
ment that every PERSONS wants were i'm
medlately attended to. Mr.. Fox has a
staff OF forty persons who were kept busily
engaged throughout the week.
Rev. William Edgar. pastor of the Car.
bondale Methodist church, will no doubt
be glad when the conference sessions are
over, so that he may enjoy well earned
rest. For some months Mr. Edgar has
been engaged in preparing the local ar
rangements for the conference and much
of the success of the meetings Is to be at
pervision. All the hundreds Of delegates
who have been entertained for the past
few days are delighted with the excellent
arrangements prepared for their comfort
1t Is worthy OF record that II is to a great
extent due TO the energy displayed by Mr.
Edgar that the Methodists of Carbondale
have the noble edifce in which the ses-
sions have been held. His record In the
ministry Is as follows: Decatur 1873; Nor
ris, lS79-S0; North Abingdon, 1881; Beth
any. lSS2-S3; Worcester. 1886; Dunmore,
1SS-9O, and Carbondale, 1SS9l-95
Tomorrow morning will, without doubt
witness the largest assembly of pastors
during the present conference. in order to
hear the list of appointments as settled by
Bishop Andrews and his cabinet of pre-
siding elders. Practically any minister Is
liable to be removed whether he has re-
ceived an invitation from his church to re-
main another year or not. The bishop Is
supreme in'deciding appointments. and no
indication whatever Is given Of the pro-
posed changes until the list Is read. 1t Is,
however, anticipated that Rev. w. III.
Pearce. Rev. A. +. Chaffee and Rev. l.. c.
Floyd Will remain another year In their
respective charges. Rev. NJ. ID. Fuller
has completed his fifth year ut the Provl-
dence Methodist Episcopal church and
VIII De TtInONeu 10 CHuTbc. MI.
Fuller came from Wyoming, where he
served four years. Rev. A. w. Cooper,
pastor of the Hampton Street church,
may possibly have change of pastorate.
Mr. Cooper came from Jermyn to Hamp-
ton street. Rev. T.. r. HawXhurst, of
Park Place church. will not be assigned a
charge, as he will leave the ministry to
live ut Asbury Park, n. j. Presiding Ell
der Eckman will continue to discharge the
duties of that office. 1t Is announced that
Rev. l.. G. Floyd has bright prospects Of
being elected presiding elder, although
he has received a pressing invitation to
remain at Simpson church. Outside of the
city 1t is expected that Rev. f. p. Doty,
of Peckvlle. and Rev. J. X. Angel, of
Dalton, will be appointed to new charges.
Rev. F.. II. Parsons. of Waverly, has re-
ceived an invitation to remain another
year, and owing to the excellent work he
Is engaged in. the wishes of his four
charges will be respected. Il. o. c.