The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-27
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TODAY'S PROCEEDINGS.
Speciai 10 the Jerscv citu Neacs,

NEWARK. March 27, 1S96.-The hand
ful of ministers who were present at the
opening services this morning all wore
their overcoats. ST. PauPs Church was
as cold as an icebox, and mild an
athimas were hurled at the gentleman in
charge Of the heating apparatus
What's the use of reading the lesson
about the terrors of hell fire when little
of that warmth would be very acceptable
this merning?'' muttered Rev. John
Hayes, the Tunny man of the Conference
hands over the heaters which didn't emit
any heat. Mr.. William II. Beach, Diree-
tor OF the Board of Education of Jersey
City, came III at this moment, followed
by Presiding Elder Faulks and Rev. M. d.
Church, of West Side Church. the latter
divine With his overeoa't on as usual. 1t
is characteristic of Brother Church that
no one has ever seen him in the Confer
ence sessions without his Inverness cape
and black silk skull cap. 1t doesn't mat
ter how hot it may be, the overcoat and
cap are never thrown aside.
Mr.. De La Mott Vreeland, of Linden
Avenue Church. Greenville came next
and he had sprig Of violets in his mouth.
He is never seen without a flower of some
kind between his lips
Con-n.n-fer-ence will please come to
or-r-der.'' said the Bishop, shivering in
his seat, and the third days session be-
gan by call on the presiding elder of
Jersey City district for the annual report
Srsyeiv St tee charehss brsRg aE;Ge PF Faks
overcoat read the following
Mr.. President and Brethren-We of the
Jersey City District come to the, years
end with. our ministerial ranks unbroken,
save by the loss of one
Death, which has laid so heavy a hand
upon the Conference, called away the ex-
cellent Henry Lifts, who sank to rest in
Susouehanna, Pa January 81, 1886.
Few men possessed more of the spirit
of Christ
~
member of the Conference-has stood
nobly to his post of duty.
we nave not spjoyed q general revival;
but conversions are reported from almost
yerts will rise above 700. OF these think
that an unusually large proportion are
enrolled probationers.
Comparing the number of members
dismissed with certificate with the num-
ber so received, we rejoice to find the
latter about 800, as against 325 for the
benevolences will not show an advance
This is due in part to the financial swamp
through which we have been wading; in
part to construction of heart, which many
being in the condition of the lady who
said to her yisitor:-'I enjoy poor health,
| thank you.
1t has been our privilege during this
year to dedicate four new churches.
Our Epworth League and Junior
Leagues have not slumbered all the
year.
AR c. V. Tuthill is succeeded in the
Presidency by Mr.. r. v. Collyer of Bay
onne. and Mr.. w E. Taylor, the efficient
Corresponding Secretary, has been pre-
vailed UPON to continue his services an
other year.
We number "a Chapters, net increase
OF s; Junior League Chapters %, in
crease of 8. Ridgewood Chapter, our
last born is No. 1866. Total enrolment
of members, 4091
Palisade Chapter of Jersey City is
unique as well as wise in pursuing the
Epworth League reading course.
Haverstraw Chapter raised for church
purposes $525; Emory, $500; Grace, the
highest average per member, $780,. Ho-
iboken has the largest roll, 1870.
he Epworth Union of Jersey City of
which Mr.. G. n. Lncks is President
Includes most Of the Chapters IN the
vicinity.
The annual District Convention, held
lin the West Side Avenue Church. was an
occasion of much interest Effective adj
dresses We're delivered by DR. w. p
Ferguson Of Hackettstown and DR.. T.. A
Banks Of Hanson Place Church, Brook
lyn
The Veterans Endowment Fund has
been aided by the following churches. as
reported by its Secretary, the Rev. J. A.
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