Birmingham state herald., 1896-01-19
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
The Third Days Session at Pratt Citya Busy
 One-Temperance FerentIy Discussed.

The third days session of the Meth odist conference at Pratt City opened yesterday morning with devotional eX- ercises, led by Dr. G. M. Hamln of Nal lalien seminary, conference evangelist. with his usual unction.
 After the reading of the journal of the previous day the business of the confer ence proceeded.
 The class to be admitted into full con- nection was called up and addressed by the bishop, who gave much practical advice, which seemed appropriate to all ministers, both old and young. Such as: Be loyal to your own church as well as liberal toward others; never attempting to proselyte; do not finger about the stores. and make your pastoral visits very religious and brief. Be systematic and definite in all announcements and state ments Be careful in finances. Guard your call to preach and your character, even more than your words.
 Hefiin was settled on as the place for the next meeting of the annual confer cnce
 Revs. w. K. Simpson, w. T. Andrews. Thomas Macon, G. c. Kelley and s. M. Hosmer of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, were introduced to the conference, and later on Rev. MT. Woods of the Baptist church was introduced. Propositions for constitutional changes were submitted.
 Proposition on ratio of ministerial rep resentation was also carried, reducing the ratio to one for every sixty-five and fraction of two-thirds thereof. Afternoon Ses sion. Dr. G. M. Hamlin preached at 3 p. m. an eloquent sermon, taking as his theme Things Which Accompany Salvation" This was divided into four parts-knowl- edge growth, joy and love. Those who had the privilege of hearing the elo- lix-tx. f ternoon sermon. for from such influences lives arc made better and characters strengthened
 The committees were at work before and after the religious services, complet- ing their work for presentation at the last business session today.
 The Sunday services were announced by Pastor Johnson as follows: Conference love feast at 9 a. m. Dedication of the new church by Bish- op Hurst. 10 a. m. .z
 Preaching by Bishop Hurst at II a. m, ordination of deacons following. Preaching by Dr. Paine at p. m, ordi- nation of elders following.
 Missionary address by Dr. Baldwin, ' D. m.
 Methodist Episcopal church. South, Dr. Alderman, Il a. m.
 Baptist church, Dr. Elder, Il a. m.
 Presbyterian church, Dr. J. B. Miller, H. m. At 8 D. m. Revs. Hopper and G. G. Miller will preach to the prisoners.
 Sandusky, Rev. Burdeshaw, p. m.
 Methodist Episcopal church, south, Rev MT. Brasher, p. m.
 Presbyterian church. Rev. MT. Weston, 2 D. m.
 The temperance anniversary occupied the night session.
 Singing. led by the most excellent choir, inspired the crowded house.
 Rev c C. Miller gave the opening ad- dress, making strong impression against intemperance. '7
 Rev T. s. Raines was next called out, and gave strong reasons for prohibition, winding up with touching pathos.
 Rev. William P. Weston next made plea for conversion as better than even the "Keely cure" and the necessity of drawing men to us by the power of love-
 Rev. J. G. Johnson closed with some very happy remarks.