The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1898-06-09

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spirited and vigorous discussions q
the same.
- Thursday was devoted to tn
spiritual state Of the church. Afte
reports of pastors, Rev. J. i. Weber
offered and read a forceful paper
:, summing up results and embOdying
. conclusions which was ably discussed
by number Of the brethren.
Friday was devoted to missions anC
church extention in the same order as
the day before. The afternoon ses-
sion was the working session. G.
w. johnson, an educated and cultur-
ed young man of fine abilities was
licensed to preach and also recon-
mended for admission into the Con-
ference.
Fred N. Looney, who has been at
Emory and Henry college the past
year was also recommended for adj
mission.
Prof. VIM. n. Martin, one of the
principals of the Jonesville High
School, was recommended for
deacon's orders.
The conference fixed as its next
place of meeting, after a number Of
nominations ard spirited discussion,
Lebanon, Russell county, Va.
Saturday morning was devoted to
the consideration of Sunday schools
and Epworth Leagues. The reports
were concise and clear and elected |
much interest and discussion. At
the close of this session delegates to
the Annual Conference were elected
as follows: +. S. Finney, an emf
nent lawyer Of Lebanon, j. B. Hamil-
ton, prominent farmer of Shewanee,
II. NJ. Miles, one of the leading
physicians of JoneSville, and j. S.
Robinson, a merchant of Gate City.
Saturday afternoon the conference
went on an excursion to Stonega,
and enjoyed it very greatly. On
their return from this trip they, most
enthusiastically, voted their thanks
to Gen'l Ayers, who secured the ex
curson for them and to the S. a. & |
o. authorities, and Superintendent
Esser for generously contributing to
it.
Saturday evening, the closing
session of the conference, was devoted )
to renewing the license Of local y
preachers and voting thanks to our b
people for generous entertainment. b
The interest of the conference was Il
'nlivened by the presence and work I"
If such distinguished visitors as DR..
Vance Price, of Bristol; Prof. j. w.
tepass, Of Abingdon; Rev. w. 5. B
leighborS, of Knoxville, Tenn; and S
rev. R. Il. Mcdowell, representing u
he Midland Methodist. Is
These gentlemen all preached with Of
stingished ability and absorbing b.
interest to our people.
Sunday was a great day, opening
'ith great sermon by DR.. Price, to
n immense congregation and closing -
18th strong sermon by Rev. j. l..
Weber, Of Gate City. III
Appended we give additional per- VI
onals and paragraphs. be
Rev. S. b. Vaught, our pastor. at
lid himself out for the conferences sh
Entertainment and enjoyment in all 10,
aspects, especially in securing the err
NcursiOn to Stonega. sh
II,
Our people We'd with each other in 1t
aking the conference comfortable ul'
nd happy and their success was b o
anifested in the words and manner :
our guests.
The educational speeches made by
essrs. Price, Repass, Neighbors and
artin on Friday afternoon were
ual to the very best made anywhere.
Rev's. Shuler, G. w. Kelley and
K. Walker led in the discussions II
the conference and showed them. =.
Ives men of the first ability. 81
There was preaching each morning ne
d evening of the conference, done tn
'inly by visitors. ga
The universal verdict was that r,
s was the best district conference co
n attended. This to the credit of Tin
'Siding Elder Garden and to his
ie and sweet spirited helpers ga,
achers and delegates. thr
Dur homes and hearts were all yo
yhtened and blessed in the pres VIC
G OF our guests. Come again. -
)nce Tried, Always Used sir