The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-03

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who could scarcely read and forged t.
the front. This young man has been al
college and shown no disposition tc
grow. A man should show himself dis
posed to read and study before being
taken into the conference" Mr.. Cole
said he was rejected last year. He was
not admitted, but Mr.. Cunninggim was
given permission to use him if needed
where he could be useful.
Rev. J. It. Gibbs, presiding elder, re-
commended Rev. S. Il. Mercer. He is
n single man, graduate of Trinity Col
lece. is in demand in his section, and
il is a clear case. Admitted.
Rev. w. S. Rome, presiding elder OF
the Newbern district, recommended Rev.
James VI. Benson. Stood splendid ex-
animation. Is n man of fine mind, has
closed a successful year as supply on
Jones Circuit. is about forty years old
has added 100 new members and dou-
hled the collections. Other preachers
spoke in ike vein Admitted.
Presiding Elder Rome recommended
Rev. G. r. Adams for admission. Stood
fine examination. Married month ago
Peen studying at Nashville. Tenn, and
preaching there He will succeed. Clear
case. Admitted.
Presiding Elder Hall recommended
Rev. Jno. c. Humble. Has been preach
ing two years, and has done magnificent
work on Springhope circuit. Man OF
fine character, studious, unmarried, ed
ucated in high schools. Admitted.
Presiding Elder hall recommended
Emmett X. McLarty. Passed approved
examination. One OF the finest young
men in the State. After graduation AT
Vanderbilt, was put on Fairfield circuit
He did we'll there. DR.. Kilgo says,
"I1e is one Of the best men Trinity Col
lege has turned out" Admitted
Presiding Elder Swindell recommend
ed Rev Benson r. Rlack, son Of tn
late Rev. DR.. w. 8. Black He is O.
or "a years old, modest, difhdent. has
real ability, has done a faithful years
work on Roanoke circuit Rev. J. r
Sawyer said he had never met a more
sweet-spirited and consecrated young
man anywhere. Admitted.
DR.. Swindell recommended VIM. A.
Piland. Rev. j. A. Hornady said he
stood good examination and felt he
was pious, consecrated young man. DR.
Ivey said he had been before the com.
mittee three times. The first time, ht
failed: the second time, he did better
now he passed well. Rev Asa Parke
said be was alright nr. Kiigo said III
was in college three or four years ago
entered in the fall. took two or three
studies in an irregular course. he d.
not show any ability as student, and
didn't seem TO know how to study. Rev.
s. p. Greening said he is studious and
useful Mr.. w. A. Ellison, of William
ston. said he was good preacher. Rev.
Rufis Bradley said ''he is a man full Of
grit and pluck" Rev. f. A. Bishon
admired the young man and had noticed
Admitted.
Presiding Elder Tyer recommended
VIM. T. Jones. He is 26 years old: has
been preaching six years; has done good
work; married and very much mar
ried' and has an excellent wife. When
You take man who is well married
you know what you are doing. Rev.
0. Ryder commended him highly. Ad
mitted The Bishop said: at would like
such man as you describe him to be
for the West"
Rev. r. Fl. Davis was elected statisti-
cal secretary and as assistants. Rev. r.
81. Broom. Rev. L. s. Massey, Rev. ].
p. Bundy and Rev. NJ. L. Plyer were
elected.
WHO REMAIN ON fRIALY
This was the next question taken I'D
Rev. Bryan G. Thompson, of Alamance
circuit, reported an increase of 60, col
ections in full, organized one good Sun
lay School. Passed approved examina-
ton. The Bishop impressed the duty
If preachers to organize the societies
authorized by the church. DIR. Cum
linggim said Mr.. Thompson had done
inc work. Continued on trial.
Rev. Robert III. Willis on South
circuit, passed fine examina-
ion. Increase in collections. Work isl
n better condition. Presiding Elder
Hall said he had done fine years work.
Continued on trial.
Rev. Andrew j. Groves. Of Cape Fear
circuit, passed approved examination.
lad fair year, good reyivals, one new
sunday School, collections are improved.
hough only about so to 60 per cent was
objected. Dr. Moore said he had done
aithful and acceptable work. Continued
n trial.
Rev. Albert s. Barnes, Of Youngsville
ircuit, passed approved examination.
'ome advance over last year, increase in |
OlleclIOIs, IL HeL gam Oh oZ MEMBERS
rogress on all lines and good REVEALS |
)r. Yates: "Done very faithful years |
work.. Fine young man and this year
as married a first class young woman"
Continued on trial.
CLASS OF SECOND YEAR.
Rev. Jesse l.. Cunninggim, of Ply
Mouth, received 26 in the church, two
rosperous Sunday schools, an Epworth
league, all collections are up in full. |
Elected to deacon's orders.
Rev. d. B. Parker, on Campbellton
fission, elected to deacon's orders. DIR.
sash said he had done faithful work. |
Rev. Robert L. Davis. Of Nashville
ircuit, reported an increase in member
hip and collections over last year. I'M
rovement along all lines. Elected to
eacon's orders.
Rev. Yancey q. Wright, Of Pantego
ircuit, net increase Of 20, collections not
Ip in full owing to the great scarcity
f money.
Rev. Hillary A. Humble, Of Swan
quarter circuit, net increase of II, two