The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-05

brethren for their sympathy in his affiic
tion. Rev. J. T. Bagwell said the people
have high appreciation of Mr.. Han.
Rev + E. Underwood, of Washington
was called on, and reported very sue
cessful wear. gain of SO. collections up II
full, building a splendid church.
Rev. J. w. Martin. of Washington cir
cult. reported falling off in collec
tions. Had good revival, Presiding
Elder Hall said: Mr.. Martin has had t'
contend with Lynchitse-the worst
Rev. C. o. DuRant, of Aurora. Col
lections not up. Average paid per mem
Der is $3.50 against 81 last year. Getting
ready to build new church.
Rev. J. Il. Bagwell, Of Hyde county;
Pleasant and profitable year. Salaries
in full. Collections behind. It is Al
farming county. Cotton and corn not
gathered. At one church, every person
subscribed to the missionary collections.
Young and old. Have made improve
ments in one church. At one place a new
church is soon to be built. At the be-
ginning of the year we had only 3 men
to lead in prayer. Now they have their
prayer meetings conducted by them
selves Had good revivals. At one
Methodist, Disciples, Episcopalians at the
altar Mt the same time. Received 10
members into the church. Three
fourths of the congregation are young
people. After years OF varied experiences
he was glad to see his brethren. again.
He did not come back to seek job.
Received and cordially helped in the
West but l did not know how much |
loved North Carolina and North Caro-
linians until / crossed the Mississippi
river. The Lord has blessed me. 1t has
been one OF the most delightful years ~
my life. When Mr.. Bagwell had finish
ed. Rev. M. c. Thomas, an aged
preacher arose and said: II am glad to
have you back in the Conference"
Rev. McIarty, Of Fairfield eircnlt,
reported good revival. Paid salary in
full, collections not in full.
Rev. N. NJ. Watson, OF Grseaville:
Everything in full and church going for
ward.
Rev. L. 0. Wyche. South Edgeeombe
good revival-increase In contributions
and members.
Rev B. b. Culbreth. Of Bethel: 1 had
a station and Il circuit. Have had she
b. lest year Of 3S. Collections nearly
up. Over paid the assessment 10 pay
expense Of General Conference if l lid
not get elected as delegate. Thirty
three accessions-two glorious revivals.
I pray that may go back and have q
revival all Of the year.
Rev. X. +. Bumpass, OF Tarboro: Very
little room for aggressive work Paid
up all assessments.
Rev. Il. j. Norman. OF Rocky Mt.
Pleasant year. Salary increased and
paid. Other collections not quito paid
Increase in membership.
Rev. A. d. Belts, Of Rocky Mt. al:
ruit: This a new and hopeful charge
More Sunday School, scholars-30 con-
versions. This is my 42nd year in the
Rev. J. B. Hurley. of Wilson: Net in
,rease Of 30 in membership-all collec-
ions in full
Rev, c. P. Jerome, Fremont: Good
rear. collections not up In full. bnt I'm
proved.
Rev. r. T. Taylor. of Portsmouth.
nd Ocracoke: increase of Z: collections
rot in full. In advance of last year.
'eople have had the hardest year inan-
tally than. for twenty years. and yet
ard more than ever Paid for all
,auses s1.143.S1. an average Of s7.3T
er member.
WARRENTON DISTRICT.
Presiding Elder Swinden, who sue
eests-1 DR.. Black, reported the church
I good condition. He said that If cot
on had brought seven cents, all col |
ections would have been in full.
Rev. j. Sanford, of Warrenton circuit |
cry good year; so accessions. All en-
arprises going forward.
Rev. P. l.. Herman, of Warrenton cir
nit: Getting on we'll"
/. j. Daley, of Ridgeway circuit: |
thirty accessions. The people are
farming people and they have had a
ard year. Could not bring up all. Cir
.uit embraces three counties and
hurches in two States. He presented
memorial to the General Conference
skiing the transfer of one from Virginia
0 North Carolina church.
Rev. A. McCullen, Of Henderson:
Fairly good year; net gain of ten; col
ections not in full. Bought parsonage
his year.
Rev. Il. III. Davis, OF Littleton: Net in
.rease of 81 over 30 per cent of all
mounts paid.
Rev. j. A Hornady, of Weldon: Net
Increase Of IL; salaries in full and 20
'er cent of collections paid. The aver
ge amount paid of $13.76 per member.
The Bishop said: ''This is the best
verage have heard in the conference"
Rev. J. I'll. Grizzell, of Roanoke Rapid:
This is a new charge. We had 10 men,
,ers to start with. Now have "a MEM
,ers and neat church; fine Sunday
chool; salaries in full.
Rev. e. e. Rose, of Halifax circuit:
Fair year; increase of II. Repaired
churches at a cost of 5000. Average
AMOUNT paid per member $4.S3.
Rev. s. T. Moyle, of Battleboro, and
Whitaker's: Collections one-half behind.
Salaries 80 per cent paid. Paid debt on
and painted it.
Rev. Asa Parker, of WILLIAMSON,
GAINESVILLE and Hamilton: Good year.
Collections behind 10 per cent.
Rev. ]. d. Pegram, of Garysburg:
Collections behind 40 per cent, but
much more than last year.
Rev. A. r. Goodchild, Of Northampton