The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-04

discussion and legislation. Despite
other overshadowing interests. despite
lack Of thorough organization, there
were found faithful men and women
among both clergy and laity whose
hearts were stirred over this question
and whose constant agitation for q
larger giving for our veterans resulted
In increasing the average paid each
conference claimant from $26 In 1861
to SIPS in 1888. But still better days are
coming. In 1888 at the conference. held
at Oneonta a society was formed called
the Preachers Aid Society of the Wyo-
ming conference. This movement for a
better support Of our veteran preachers
has all along received the benefit OF
the active support and wise counsel OF
Mr.. Connell. And with your permis-
sion at this time and in this place
want to bear this testimony, that al
though In some small matters j may
have disagreed with Mr.. Connell. yet
always and under all circumstances
l have known him to be one whose
generous giving was broader than
Methodism.
IDEA IS VERY HIGH.
Indeed and every truth the denom-
national ideal Of the office and work
Of the ministry is exceedingly high. The
church demands of her ministry the
highest quality Of leadership in spirit
ual and intellectual realms as well as
to stand in the front of battle in all
moral and social reforms. The results
of a faithful preachers life work are
not fully harvested until the waves OF
time beat at least upon measureless
shores of eternity. 1t must be remem-
bered that the Methodist preacher
goes where the church sends him. To
119 men in our conference the church
says. Co where you will receive free
support. no. more than $780, to %,
Go where you will receive free sup
port net - exceed $780, to 40 men
where not more than $400, and to nearly
90 $500. How can these men out Of this
pittance educate their children and lay
by a single penny for rainy day?'
In view of the sacrifice she asks these
men to make, what obligations has our
church assumed in regard to their sup
port? From the very beginning she
has solemnly agreed to give them a
comfortable support" The impera-
tive obligation rests upon the church to
provide for her veterans. as well as
for her active pastors. To sum 1t all
up this question for our veterans is
not a question of sentiment, 1t Is not a
question of sympathy, 1t is not ques-
Sunday will be great day here.
The church-going people will have an
opportunity to hear ministers from all
parts of the conference, and the test
shows tina. the most able men have
been selected to fill the local pulpits.
In the morning Bishop Vincent will
administer the ordination of deacons
and elders after which the bishop will
preach. In the evening at the Centen-
airy church the Missionary society will
celebrate its anniversary, Bishop Vim
cent presiding. and with addresses by
Rev. A. B. Leonard, D. D., correspond
ing secretary of New York city. At
the Tabernacle church the Epworth
league anniversary will be observed
with addresses by Rev. Joseph Berry,
editor Of the Epworth Herald; Rev.
O. l.. Severson, D. d., will preside
What promises to be one of the most
largely attended, and perhaps exciting
meetings will be held at the Opera
house where Mr. Hogan will speak.