The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-04-08

REV. A. j. coULTAs.
Il. Bradford, j. o. Thompson, Samuel
Fox, l.. Hyde, Il. s. Fletcher,J. w. Willet,
O.. w. Anderson, j. II. Sheffield,
+. A. Loomis, +. B. Hinckley, j. B.
Hustled, q. w. Stearns, A. Il. Hall, j. Il.
Benton, Carlos Banning, +. 8. Stanley, j.
III. Sherman, Edward Edison, Daniel Wise,
j. ID. King, ID. l.. Brown, w. NICK. Bray
and q. III. Lamson.
Rev. Kidder granted a supernumerary
relation.
DR. Mitchell of Boston School of The
ology was introduced. He addressed the
conference in the interests of that large
and growing institution.
The ministers OF the Norwich district
presented to the retiring presiding elder,
Rev. II. Tirrell, purse of gold apprecia-
tive OF his services and a fitting testimo-
NAL upon his retirement. Rev. j. 5.
Bridgford presented the same and
Brother Tirrell responded in a pleasant
manner.
G. +. Beas introduced resolution to
excuse theological graduates from the
conference course of studies. Referred to
committee on education.
Bishop Walden ruled that a church
member could only be expelled by the
concurrence of the pastor and the disci-
plinary committee.
Bishop Walden also decided that there
were two ways in which a member was
out OF the church, namely by removal or
withdrawal.
Probation was discussed and Bishop
Walden thought great care should be
taken in admitting mem bers on proba-
tion. Strict attention should be taken
with those whom the pastor may think
are wavering.
Bishop Walden has observed that those
pastors who scold the congregation in
regard TO the support OF the preacher re-
ceived the least help both spiritually and
financially.
The speaker urged mutual CO. operation
OF the laymen and pastors. He suggested
that the district stewards become mem
bers ex-ofiicio of the Conference. lay
men can not be represented by delega-
tions, nor can the pastors hereafter by
Bishop Walden, but the mails are always
open.
A letter was received saying that there
was good deal of wire pulling for the
presiding eldership, but the president
stated that the Imagination was used
more freely than could be warranted
by facts.
Today's Session.
Memoirs of brothers Hammond,
Hawkes., Fisch and Mrs. Geisler adopted
by vote.
A collection was taken for the sexton.
100 pennies were taken Sunday.
w. j. Smith and o. Scott were ap-
pointed a committee to draft reslutions
OF appreciation.
Il. +. Smith reported as treasurer:
Benevolent collections, SIS, ,199: mission
ary collections, s1l,000; Christian En-
deavor Society, S95S; Friendly Aid Society,
sS95; with other collections, making a
grand total OF S1s, ,19S.10. The secretary of
the board OF stewards stated that $1,000
was needed to meet the conference ex-
penses, including worn-out preachers.
Ihirtteth question taken up. The
place OF holding the session of the next
Conference left TO the presiding elders.
Committee of inquiry in the case of J. A.
Rood report that his case be committed
to the presiding elders, in accordance
with paragraph pa, section 3, of the Meth
odist book of discipline.
Committee on case of Rev. IT, Benoit
report that they recommend that he be
permitted TO Withdraw.
1t was finally voted to accept his with
drawal. Presiding Elder Ella stated that
many persons withdrawing from the Con-
ference do not return their credentials
even when requested. The report
OF the secretary OF the board of
conference claimants reported that
in the past year SiS53 were raised and
s65OO have been appropriated for the en-
suing year.
1t was voted to pay 200 to the treasurer,
w. 5. Foster, for his services.
Close Of Monday Morning Session.
The crowd of business led to a vote TO
extension of the time of this session
Voted that pastors and churches be kindly
but firmly admonished who failed to raise
their full apportionment for wornout-
preachers.
&. h. Magee of the Boston Depository
was introduced and spoke of the book
trade.
The auditors OF ID. l.. Browns accounts
for 1898 reported that his accounts were
satisfactory.
Saturday Afternoons Proceedings.
The Conference Temperance Society held
its anniversary Saturday afternoon in
Chestnut Street Church at 2:15. The
Rev. j. l. Bartholomew OF Stafford
Springs gave the address in place OF DIR.
Brodbeck, who was kept from the Con-
ference by sudden illness. Rev. Mr.. Bar
tholomcw sail: 81 will talk OF Panls say
ing: Bear ye one another's burdens A"
And the reverend gentleman did
truly show that rum laid heavy burdens
on us, on the family, on the church and
on the nation 80 burdens OF debt and
agonies untold. We are callous, lazy and
cowardiy. Bear or better remove these
burdens by removing the cause.-the use
OF strong drink. Talk, pray, write, vote
IL out.
At the same hour, 2;15 p. M, in the
Clifford Street Presbyterian Church, was
held the anniversary OF the w. Il. NJ.
Society Of the conference.