The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1897-01-29
VOL. XLU---NO. )
BALTIMORE CONFERENCE NJ. L
CHURCH.


The 18th session of the above CON-
ference, will open on Wednes ay
morning, at 8 o'clock, March Sd, in
the historic Eutaw Street ChuI IN,
Baltimore, Rev. George E. Maydw ii,
pastor. For the first time, Bishop ".
f. Mallalieu, ID. d. L. L. D., a,ilI
preside. He was elevated to the Of
flee of Bishop at the General Con-
ference of 1884.
During the thirteen years of MS
incumbency of this position, he as
been one of the most active, labori us
and successful members of the Epis-
copal Board.
All things considered, he is the best
illustration of the earnestness, patti os
and revivalistic power that character
ised the Methodist preachers of the
years agone," among his brethren Of
the Episcopacy. When elected, he
was the Presiding Elder of the Boston
district of the New England Confer
ence, and one of the most prominent
ministers of his denomination in that
section of the country.
Although, the 68th milestone along
life's highway has been passed, he pos
sesses much of the eloquence and fire
of earlier years.
His assignment TO this Conference
has evoked universal satisfaction. 1t
is said and no doubt truly;that he las
less personal acquaintance with the
preachers of the Conference, than any
Bishop who has presided for years.
Some might regard this as unfur-
tunate, Others may look upon it as be-
ing no disadvantage in discharging
the delicate duties of his office.
Guided as we trust he is, by that
unerring counsel that comes from the
great head of the Church, all may
safely confide in his judgment and
when orders are received, each may
go forth in the name of the God Of
battles, and then every field of strife,
will be the scene of glorious victory,
for the cause for which Jesus suffer ed
and died; the salvation of souls.
The coming session will not witness
sucn an exciting scene, as attenC ed
the memorable session one year Def re
when the Bacon Resolutions gave
rise to such a debate as likely, ] as
seldom been witnessed in the histi ry
of the Conference, for at least thi: ty
years.
There are no special questions to
be considered, outside of the quest IN
of making women eligible to Inc H.
bership in the General Conference,
this having been sent down to he
vote of the ministry, by the high st
of the Church.
There is not likely to be any or, at
change in sentiment among ne
preachers on this question. Each IS
his convictions, and by them IT,
will stand.
What may be the result Of this to
among the members of the Ann al
Conferences is an unsettled questi n.
The necessary constitutional MAJ r
ity has already been registered by the
Conference.
The present year has brough a
fair showing of prosperity to le
churches within he
bounds of the Conference.
A number of new churches ha fe
been dedicated during the year, ID
in some instances, jubilee servi, IS
have been held to commemorate I le
of long standing oblil a.
lions. Both of these are occasit IS
worthy of heartiest congratulate s.
The excitement attending tie
election. and the e.
preston in all business channels, rs
exercised an influence on all the ope a
lions of the church.
Although there are a number of
important changes to be made N
pastors, everything is very quiet, on
usually SO. The matter of supplying
he pulpit of the Foundry Church in
Washington, where it is thought,
Mckinley will attend,
S awakening considerable interest.
ln, IF,
'ociated Herewith, but all need
official endorsement.
The time of the present pastor eX-
Dires by limitation. Prospective
transfers into the Conference are few
and the coming OF such does not
awaken applause at any time, and
when inequality exists, and the men
the Manor born" are crowded out to
make room for strangers, decided
evidences of disapprobation appear.
Rev. j. f. Heisse, SO well-known in
county, who has during the
asst three years edited the Baltimore
with ability, has rendered
his resignation, and will return to
The regular pastorate. Who his success
sor will be is an unsolved problem.
This is an important place, and as
men with qualifications for editorial
work are not numerous, it is not an
easy matter to fill the position.
BY an examination of the Conference
minutes the following changes ere
viz; Baltimore District;
Eutaw Street, q. E. Maydwell; Mali
;on Avenue, Lucien Clark. Mount
Vernon, G. w. Cooper; Baltimore
Circuit, T. E. Peters; Hunts, J. L.
East Baltimore District,
Appold, G. 0. Isaac; Hartford Avenue,
Richard Norris; Hartford, E. H.
Towson, A. r. Kelley; West
B. F. Devries; Washington
District; Anacostia, J. McLaren;
o. A. Brown; West BATH
more District; Franklin Street, B. F..
Jlarkso /, The only change among ne
Presiding Elders is in the case of J.
stellar Neal, who has filled the + Ill
ERIN of six years on the West Ba ii
more District. Who will be his suco IS
.or remains to be seen. Speculat IN
about Presiding Elders is alws Us
luiet, in view of the fact, that ne
Bishop is expected to make his own
selection.
So far during the year four of he
members have been called away by
ieath, B. Peyton Brown, James A.
Samuel Shannon aad
Alexander E. Gibson. These brett en-
witnessed a good confession amo lg
witnesses, and transmitted to 10 ed
,nes the legacy Of lives we'll spent in
he service of God.
1.-The memory of the just is ble S.
3D."
AS one by one, the ranks are thinr ed
below, so the volume of praise is sw IL
ID by additions to the ranks above.
The record of last year presents he
facts:
Number of Members, AZ, 73S; mum rer
If Practitioners, 4, 377; number of S b.
path Schools, 1926; Officers { I'D
Teachers, I, 444; number of Scholi 8,
Is, 72S; number of Churches, Al;
mount of valuation, s., 1853, 355.
TRANSFERABLE.
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always the best, after all, and l can