Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-21
WORK OF THE SECOND DAY
 la
OF THE NORTH ALABAMA CONFERs
 ENCE AT TUSCALOOSA.
Routine Matters Being Disposed of at a
 Rapid Rate-Programme of Sunday School Convention.

Tuskaloosa, Nov. 2O.-(Special Corre- spondence.)- 1.-The North Alabama con- ference for the second days work opened promptly at a. m. yesterday by singing hymn No. 374, 70 for a Thousand Tongues to Sing My Redeemer's Praise" and reading the 91st Psalm Dr. J. E., Sturdivant conducted the devotional exss ercises st5
 Bishop J. c. Cranberry holds the reins of the conference with a steady and gem tle hand.
 The roll was again called.
 The minutes of the former session were read and approved.
 On motion of Rev. J. T. Morris the roll, call was dispensed with for the remains: der of the session. =
 Rev Geo. E. Boyd, who was appointed yesterday to represent the Missionary Review, Is circulating among the breth- ren and securing subscribers for the same.
 Dr. Anson West read report from the new Male college committee, which was referred to the conference board Of education. .s
 Rev. J. T. Morris, chairman of the committee in the trial of E. " l.. Finch, made a report that the bill of charges was defective, not having been fully pre- pared according to law.
 The presiding elder, Rev S. l.. Dobbs made some explanations on behalf or the committee.
 Dr. West argued that the case had taken the course formally prescribed by law, and the brother had come clear.
 Dr. Newman said pr. West was out of order.
 Dr. T. J. Slaughter insisted that pr. West was right.
 Bishop Granbery ruled that the case was in the hands of the conference, and a new Investigating committee neces- sary.
 Dr. s. M. Hosmer moved that a new committee of three be appointed as an Investigating committee on the case or Brother Finch, and the bishop appointed Dr. V. O. Hawkins, z. A. Bowling and Dr. E. M. Glenn on that committee
 Dr. R. w. Anderson tendered his resig- nation on the board of education, and Rev w. l.. Hendricks was appointed in his place.
 A communication from Dr. s. A. Steel, secretary of the Epworth League, was read and referred to the committee on Epworth League.
 Rev. w. T. Patillo was appointed a member of the committee on memoirs, Tn place of Rev. R. A. Speer, who is not in attendance at this conference.
 The bishop announced a communlca- tion from Mrs. R. K. Hargrove, secre- tary of the womans parsonage and home mission work, which was read and re- ferred to the board of church extension.
 A communication from the American National Temperance League was read and referred to the committee on temper 4 ance.
 The name of Rev. F. F. s. Roberts, a superannuate, was called, his character passed and he was continued in same re- lation.
 Class of first year was cailed as TOT
 Wm. R. Hendricks Fredric Osburn, Al fred M Zoe, Thos. K. Roberts, Wm. E. Morris T. l.. Abernathy, A. L. Hargett, W. B. Hope. All of these except Brother Roberts. who was transferred to the Ala bama conference, were before the com mittee and were advanced to the class Of the second year.
 pr. McCarty, Rev. J. w. Menefee, agent Alabama Methodist orphanage, A.. J. Causn and W. Bancroft, of the Alabama conference, and L. H. Huff, Dr. J. T. Bealle, of the Baptist church, were intro duced to the conference and invited to seats.
 Southern University, and Dr. J. O. An drew, editor of the Alabama Advocate were introduced and invited to seats.
 pr. Andrew made a delicious speech in the interest of the Advocate.
 question 8-"What Preachers Are Elected to Deacon's Orders?"
 c. w. Seal, c. w. Hall, J. O. Haynes, S. B. Johnston, J. c. Prince, L. C.. Sims, J. R. Fullerton, J. D. Andrews. W. A. Biven, G. c. Harris, s. J: Parish, J. ID. Lane, w. P. McGlown, o. N. Holmes. w. T. Daniel, o. l.. Millfcan, Robt. Wilson, and R. l.. Crump were not pe1ore the committee.
 question 7-"who Are the Deacons of One year?'
 Hawkins, w l.. Hendricks, F. A. Vann, and Theo. Copeland J. F. Rudisill ana w. F. Allen were not before the com mittee CTS are Elected Elders?"
 l. w. Cowan, and w. F. Melton, J. w. Bradford and E. l.. Brown were not pe- fore the committee.
 Question 20-"Are All the Preachers Rlameless in Their Life and Administra- tion?" ,. s.xrsts and their characters passed: BIRMINGHAM DISTRICT. ., D. c. Kelley, First church, Birming- ham. cS,,.
 Thos Armstrong, St John.
 W. O. Waggener, Wesley Chapel. < Geo. w. Read, Twenty-first avenue. . w R. Simpson St. Paul
 E. M. Glenn, Elyton. egs M, H Wells, Birmingham Mission.
 H. c. Howard, Avondale.
 F. w. Brandon, Woodlawn.
 J. D. Ellis. East Lake.
 T. w. Began, Birmingham circuit.
 s. R, Emerson, Pratt City.
 M. M. Blaise, Wylam mission: ' S. V. Blythe, Jonesboro circuit.
 E Nicholson unable to attend conter- ence on account of Ill health, sends ms Referred to committee on conference relations.
 DECATUR DISTRICT
 Dr. West, First church. Decatur. Al this point several of the committees call cd for reports from the brethren, so that they might push forward the committee work.
 w. W. Turner. A. J. Maddox.
 H. S. Hamilton. Athens.
 F. K. Hewlett, Athens circuit. '
 M. N Morris.
 J. w Worsnop.
 Calls were made for the meeting Of various boards and committees at this point. ,,,,,r .,.a. The following appointments:
 Preaching at p. m., R. F. Walston. Evening at 7:S0, pr. W. A. McCarty. North Port, 7:3O. J. ". Menefee.
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