The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-02

work. l don't think my condition will
admit Of it. / live daily in the enjoy
ment of religion. There is not an hour
when | cannot say Bless the Lord, 0,
nv soul and all that is within me, bless
His holy name 1t is a pleasure to me
to preach every opportunity l have.
enjoy preaching in what some call my
old age. / feel as young as ever in my
faith"
Rev. Nathan A Hooker, an aged
preacher from Dr. Rone's distTict-the
Newbern district-passed the examina-
ton of character, and sald Il am glad
to see the brethren once more. hoped
TO meet more of my older brethren,
some of whom have passed away. l am
getting hard of hearing. | used to
speak frequently in conference, but
there came in young men whom |
thought could do the work better
often think of what | heard DIR. Gloss
say of an old man. A certain proposition
was made and his reply was: do not
feel at liberty to trihe with my char
acter in my old age My health has
net been good. In February, l was
quite i'll. | thought it would be fear
full undertaking if now l had to pre-
pare to met my God. | examined my
self. | felt that if it pleased the Lord,
T was ready to go to a better estate. /
have preached few times in the year
and could preach now. Hope to be
confirmed in the superannuated relation
ship"
Rev. Joseph p. Martins name was
called, DR.. Cunninggim said month
ago. when he last saw Mr.. Martin, that
venerable brother hoped TO be at con-
ference. God has done wonderful
things for him and to Others through
him. 1t is a real benediction to me to
see him. The last time l saw ham i
said: Il rejoice in the power OF grace
that enables you to grow old gracefully.
He went to the Virginia conference and
have report from his wife that he
is critically i'll. His wife desires the
remembrance of his brethren"
When the name OF Thos. B. Reeks was
called, his presiding elder, Rev. r. ID.
Swindell said he expected to be here
He IS a Cody man.
When the name Of Rev. T. Pag'
3icaud was called, his presiding elder
ney. r. G.. Beaman, said: "Brothe
.,icaud hoped to be able to attend thi'
essicn of conference. Fe found binsel
NJ feeble. and sends his loving regard
o his brethren. His heart is still warn
md in spirit he IS with us to-day"
Referring TO John c. Mccall, when hi
anne was called, Rev DR.. ], I. Gibb>
is preceding elder, said: "He ~
Vanderbilt boy-very rromis ;ng-fear h.
las pulmonary trouble. He hops tH"'
10 is slightly improved, but cannot tax
work now"
or DR.. Solomon Pool, the presiding
elder. DIR. Cunninggim. said he was Nv
ing out of the bounds of the conference.
There is slight improvement III his phys :
cal condition, but he can never do service
again. He is resigned by the love o.
grace.
When the name of Rev. Robert L
Troy was called, DR.. Cunninggim paid o
feeling tribute to his worth, say ng that
he is as enthusiastic in all things con
nected with the kingdom of Christ as
ever. He cannot be restrained from go
ing to protracted meetings and DOES all
the good he can.
These names were all referred to the
committee on Conference Relations.
At this juncture, DR. Yates called at
| tentiOn to the condition Of Rev. w. ;
| Davis. pastor of Franklinton circuit, who
about three months ago, was stricken
with paralysis, and is seriously affected
in many ways and cannot take work
He will be placed on the superanuated
| list.
Rev. A. d. Belts wanted special pray
er for all these holy men. The Bishop
said the suggestion was very appropriate
| .srhese men have labored long in the
service of the church. They have strone
claims upon us. Would to God we could
make provision on a large scale for these
men when they can no longer labor with
us. Let us remember especially those
who are afflicted"
Rev. r. A. Willis offered an appro-
pirate and feeling prayer, which was
Joined in by many old fashioned Metho-
dist "Amens." after which Rev. Il. b.
Culbreth lead in the song Of Palms OF
Victory" in which all the preachers
Joined with spirit that had the old
time camp-meeting fire and uplifting
power.
ON THE SUPPLEMENTARY LIST
The names of the preachers who are
on the supernumerary list was next call
ed. When Chas. r. Taylor's name was
called his presiding elder, Rev. A. 4
Tyer spoke of his faithfulness.
the name of l. w. Ayent was next
and his presiding elder, DR.. w. Ill.
Moore said, "There is nothing against
Brother Avent," who said: Il am glad
to be here. Have been so afflicted that