The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-12-06
PRAYERSFOR THE
METHODS OF THE BOOK AGENTS
CONDEMNED.
REPORTS FROM THE RALEIGH CHURCHES
These We're Of the Most Gratifying Character in
Every Respect. The Bishop Compli-
mented them Highly. Ad-
dress by Or. KiIgo.
dress by Dr.. KiIgo.

Elizabeth City, y. c.. Nov. 30
lSpccial.D-The siXty-second session of
the North Carolina Conference convened
here this morning ut 9:3O, Bishop Eitz-
gerald. Of Nashville, Tenn, presiding,
who conducted the devotional exercises,
reading selections from the fifth chap
ter OF Matthew. The Conference hymn
Are We Yet AIive:' was sung. Bish-
op Fitzgerald expressed great pleasure
III Being able to preside over Il confer
cncc Of his native State. DR.. Yates
responded in fitting words TO the Bish-
OPS greeting. assuring him the Con
ference was glad To have him present.
Rev. w. l.. Cunningham. Secretary Of
the last Conference, called the roll, and
about one hundred and fifteen members
responded. Rev. w. l.. Cunninggim
was reelected secretary and y. II. ID.
Wilson assistant. and George L Sim
mons. statistical secretary The Con
ference decided to assemble at $50 and
adjourn at / O'Clock daily.
The Board Of Missions submitted Il
report. which was read and referred.
Communications from Educational and
Church EEtensiOn committees were also
presented and referred. Rev. q. y.
O@lcSby offered a resolution that promi-
nence l." given during the Conference
TO preaching. and special prayer be offer
ed for revival Of religion.
Eey. j. Y. Cole moved that Il commits
sion Of four be appointed to confer on
the paper question with a similar COM
nittee from the Western North Caro-
lima Conference. which was adopted.
Members Of that commission We're each
telegraphcd to come to this city imme-
diately. The report Of the Trinity Col
lege board Of trustees was read by Pres
;lent hiigo and referred.
DR.. Yates offered resolutions strongly
condemnin@ the methods of the book
agents in securing payment of the pub
fishing house claim and demanding that
the sum collected be returned to the
Government Immediately. Rev. CA.
OglCsby moved that Il special committee
be appointed to consider the matter. and
l.. J.. Smith offered an amendment to
make the report the special order for
Friday morning at II o'clock, which was
done.
Rev. Il. y. Hall moved that a tcle-
graphic message of fraternal greeting
lie sent Dr.. Jesse Cunninggim. who
IiIloStA bCtitN , On stttDUlllJ vi llIlltSS. lut
first roll call III Is years. The message
was sent and special prayer offered for
Rev. CUNNINGHAM and other aged mem
bers by Father Belts.
Question IS was called and Y. A..
Hooker, 7. Page Ricaud. 7. Il. Reckless.
NJ. {. Thomas, Solomon Pool. p. II.
Troy inc w. :. Davis. of the superan-
uated list. We're recommended for con-
-, -, 1I-&
Herman's name was also referred for
this relation. The names Of J. b. Mar
tin and j. {. Mccall, who have died
since last session. were referred to the
committee on memorial. Rev. S. j. G..
Crisp and c. r. Taylor. having recover
ed health sufficiently to take work. were
placed on the effective list; Rev. II. w.
Townsend was continued superanuary.
Rev. Jesse Cu%nninggin's name was re-
ferred for the superanuated relation; so
was /. ". Avent's.
Question 20 was called and the pre-
siding elders Of the nine districts "receiv-
Cd. Rev. DR.. Cunningham made his
reports, which were with one or two eX-
ccptions of a gratifying character. In
spite OF the low prices of cotton and
other products. collections for the year
have been very good.
Charges ON Raleigh district were call
ed. and ". G. Norman. of Edenton
Street church, reported prospects good.
congregations good, collections the same.
Withal 4 good year. +. G. Glenn. of
the Central church, reported all assess
monts paid, collections in full and church
well organized. I. II. Balm, of the city
mission, reported one hundred CONVEX
Si0rS. one chapel built and n proSperOus