The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1897-05-29
MARYLAND CHASSIS.
Report Of the Daily Sessions Fine Sermons
by the Visiting Clergymen on Sunday
Hospitality Of Citizens and Beauty
of the City.
Reported for the Democratic Advocate.

OF the City.
Reported Tor the Democratic Advocate.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Tie session convened at O'Clock. Devotional
services were conducted by Rev s H. Hench The
report of committee on minutes of Chassis was then
Rev. santee. u. D.. chairman Of the committee to
supply the Uayetown charge reported that they
supply the charge until supplied by a regular
pastor
Keeds sviie, and Mr.. Main, of Washington, d. c.,
made application for censure to preach the gospel
j. w. Gills OF Utica; w. s. CrameF of Baltimore;
]. L. Guy, of baltimore; j. H. Smith of Woodberry,
and +. A. Cook, of Baltimore made reports of their
work in the several institutions of the church
where they are pursuing their studies preparatory
to entering upon the christian ministry.
The treasurer made his report for the past year
which showed that during the year he received
from the various charges the amount OF S12,3S5T7.
81 S0S were paid out to the various benevolences
s4o5 s9s 'nf'n leaving balance IN 'e treasury q
The committee to which the overture from the
Ihurinont congregation for the division OF the
charge was referred, reported that they recommend
the division of the charge as to constitute Thur
mont and the Apples congregation, a charge to be
known as the Thurmont charge and the congrega-
tons at Creagerstown and Rocky Ridge new
charge, to be known as the Monocacy charge The
Chassis after considerable discussion appointed
committee who shall confer with Thurmont and
adjacent charges with view of so reeonstructing
FRIDAY EVENING
At o'clock preparatory services were held The
altar services were conducted by Rev T. Rossiter,
D. D., and the address was delivered by Rev j. W.
Santee, ID. d.
The session of Chassis was called to order by the
president at 2 O'Clock The devotional services
c. Summers, of the Iowa Chassis was admitted to
seat an advisory member.
The report of the Trustees of Chassis reported that
5000 were borrowed for the mission in South Bati-
more, $1,000 of which was given to the mission, the
other Sl0U0 loaned. Inc trustees asked LOT an ap-
mr. n pylnnSiDn
5000 less than asked for last year
The term of Elder Dutrow as trustee, expired,
and Rev. G. s. Slage was elected to the vacancy.
Chassis decided TO grant the request of Sabillas-
vile charge and give them 800 sustentation, pro-
need it.
| appointed as follows: Rev A. Bateman. b. r..
Carnafan; Elder J. Frank Thomas.
At 1850 the Main appeal from the Grace Con-
sistory, Washington, D. =, was taken up. Deacon
using threatening language and GESTURES towards
his pastor, Rev A. I. q. Apple, and was found
fence after which Dr. j. S. Kiefer represented Rev.
A. r. q. Apple and the Consistory of Grace congre-
CATION, and spoke in the defense OF their actions
and procedures.
The action of the consistory was sustained by
Chassis Saturday afternoon Chassis opened the
session and proceeded to business.
The committees for church work conventions for
the past year reported. Rev 5. NJ. RGeder reported
that one convention was held during the year.
Rev G. W. Snyder reported that i'll mis- district no
church work conventions were held. Rev a
Conner reported one convention held ana Il plan
each charge of the territory during the year.
Chassis decided to give so as sustentation fund
to the Carroll charge.
A request came from Rev S S Miller to sever his
pastoral relation with the Mt Pleasant charge and
to detach the Centreville congregation from the
charge, and decided to dissolve the pastoral rela-
ton to take effect June l, 1897. 4 committee of
supply for the Mt. Pleasant charge was made, con
ssting of RevS. A. Conner 5. NJ. Heneh and b. y.
Esehbach, D. d. A report from Bethany Orphan
Home showed that during the Christmas season
there had been contributed over $1,000, the amount
asked for to meet the demands of the home.
Chassis by definite action gave authority to the
pastor and consistory of the Reformed Church in
Frederick, at their own request, to organize new
congregation whenever the condition OF affairs
warranted 1t. Chassis apportloned the following
amounts upon the charges OF the ClasslS ;-home
Missions $3.50, Foreign Missions S13S5, Hungarian
and Bohemian Missions $40, work among Germans
$50, Beneficiary Education $780, Theological Semi
nary Sl5 Calvin College S4 Cataw ba College $40,
Harbor Missions $40 Contingent Funds OF Potomac
synod Sl33 Contingent Fund of General Synod 500
The committee of examination and lcensure re-
ported that they had examined Fred X. Cromer, f.
d. Lantz and r. f. Main and reported them as nit
candidates for licensure and were duly granted
papers Of censure to preach the gospel licentiate
I: Cromer at his own request was dismissed to the
Tiffin Cassis.
Communion services were held Sunday morning
at 1880 Sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. kleher
The altar services were conducted by Drs. Eschbaeh
and Staley The communion service was largely
attended. 4 Sunday school service was held in the
morning at $50, at which addresses were made by
Rev. L. E. Cobentz and Elder ]. ii. Cost. The
evening services were conducted by Rev VIM
Goodrich and the sermon was preached by Rev. W.
|. Stewart
MONDAY MORNING.
Services were opeaed atS.30. After the devotional
services and the reading of the minutes the regular
business was taken up which was the consideration
of the report of the committee on minutes of the
General synod The revised constitution sentd down
by the Synod for adoption was adopted by large
vote.
Chassis elected the following delegates to represent
it at the Potomac Synod to be held at Hagerstown
October. Minister'S. j, w, d.,
Deatriek B. r. Carnahan, G. A. Snyder, A. s. Weber
A. T. G. Apple, c. W. Snyder. c. W. Levan, Atvil
Conner |. NJ Motter, +. W. Bald; Elders NJ e.
Cobentz, A. Conner, ST., Edward Rumsburg, G. n.
Zumstein, o. A. Haines, d. c. Hammet &. F..
Thomas John Gassman ]. NJ. Girvin, J. II. Apple
L. s Everhart, w. S. Keiauver J. S Cost, Chassis
ing for the next annual session. Invitations were
extended from Jefferson, Manchester and Walkers
Vile Walkersville was selected as the place and
May Is fixed as the date.
MONDAY AFTERNOON.
The committee on the State of Religion gave
very encouraging report. The following figures
show the strength and work of Chassis for the last
ear:-Communicant members, 9,432; communed,
infant baptisms, 500, and adult baptisms, As. Con-
trbuted for benevolent purposes S 1872. 15 for con-
EDUCATIONAL purposes S50,6G2.34.
The mission work reported to be in Il pros
porous condition and was commended to pastors
and people for their most liberal support.
Resolutions were adopted expressing the dele
gates appreciation of the hospitality of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. b. Thomas through whom they were per-
mitted to meet Mrs. Margaret Hood, of Frederick,
who has recently given So 200 endowment to the
Woman's College of Frederick Rev. C. S. Sagle
was elected treasurer for the coming year About
4.30 Chassis was brought to a close after number
OF very busy sessions, the business claiming atten
ton was concluded and all the delegates gathered
around the chancel and repeated the Apostles
Creed and Lords Prayer, and after singing the
Long Metre DoXology, was dismissed by the bene
dicton. The kindness and hospitality of the good
people of Westminster were highly spoken of by
the delegates. One of the pleasant features in
nection with the meeting of Chassis was the recep-
OF nv Mr Thomas honor 81
hours that so pleasantly spent at the home Of
Mr.. Thomas. All the ministers. delegates and
others were profse in their thanks for the untirng
hospitality of the citizens of all denominations
Drives over the beautiful roads, and through the
old friendships were some of the daily enjoyments
of the visitors.