The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1898-11-25
EScATAwPA ITEMS.
BY scRiBus.
Winter is here.

Winter is here.
There is big talk Of running the mills night
and day.
Rev. Henry Bennett will preach in the Bsp.
list church mex, Sunday.
Rev. G. W. HUFF will preach at Orange
Grove next Sunday, morning and evening.
improvements still 20 on and more build
ings on the public road.
The public school is doing well-Mr. Bree.
land is a dIsciplinarian and equal to any emer
geucy.
The glasses put in Zion church makes II
much more comfortable. Mr.. 7. c. Riggls
kindly donated the glasses and Mr.. W. II.
smith did the work, and also repaired the
cemetery fence. A very much needed i'm
provement ia a fence around the church bur ID
ing SO as to edectuallv keep away our com.
mon enemy the goat, and who will effect this,
will be a benefactor indeed.
The fourth and last quarterly meeting At
Zion was held Sunday, Nov. goth, being delay.
ed on account Of the late prevailing" quar-
a%ntine. Rev. G. A. Powell, T, E., was prompt.
ly on hand and dispatched business in a most
satisfactory manner. The newly elected trust
ees for Wilson Springs Camp Ground are F.
NJ. johnson, T. y. Rigale, ]. W. Jones, Chris.
Mork and DR.. W. L. Hightower. The closing
OF the year brings on the ending Of the con-
ference year, and in the natural order Of
work, the ending OF the term Of the much be.
loved pastor, Rev. G. W. Huff. After a term
of three years of effectual, patient labor on
this circuit, with an approved course Of con.
duct and life, both from a ministerial and go.
cisl point of view, the near feeling Of sympa-
thy between pastor and people, creates a hope
aud desire that he may be returned to this
work. We have learned to love Mrs. Huff and
the children. They are kind neighbors and
friends; and rs to the business results Of the
circuit the Presiding Elder gave his outspoken
approval. Delegates and visiting ministers
were present at the conference. The day was
beautiful and a most interesting session was
had. Business being finished, Mr. NJ. John.
son for the members of the conference read
a paper as follows:
We, the members Of fourth quarterly con-
ference, Escatawpa c%ircuit, Seashore District.
in conference assembled, desi ire before the
close Of the session, and your official term Of
service as our much beloved Presiding Elder |
to extend to you an expression Of our highest
and esteem. Therefore, be it
Resolved, That we heartily approve, and
fully appreciate the able and dignifed course
you have ever pursued while occupying your
high official position, thus proving yourself
worthy Of the great trust.
Resolved, That we extend our sincere thanks
for the efficient and impartial manner in which
yon have ever discharged your duties as our
presiding officer.
Resolved, That we will ever cherish in orr
the most pleasant and friendly and
IastinC regard for yoo, assuring you TIM, the
social intercourse with you during
he years that are past will never be forgotten,
Ind with our lasting friendship and lore will
u"pe anu Pruy 'u"t your IuluFe Oe IOIl ~
,eace, plenty and happiness.
Mr.. Powell was much surprised at such ten
Ter expressions Of appreciation, and with hear.
ull OF Christian love, he SAID: "Friends and
brothers, l thank yon for what you have said.
md it makes me feel nearer to you, and if
love you more. De assured that when
give yOu the parting hand, il will be regret.
ully, and ! will meyer forget YOU"