Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-11-12
THE COCKAKE CITY.
TnE COMING MEETING OF THE vIR-
CHINA METHODIST CONFERENCES.
PREPARATIONS FOR ITS RECEPTION.
The Petersburg Churchcs-princ
George aud Surry Election Casc--
An Accident--To Go 10 Lynchburg-
Briefs-Pcrsonnt

PETERSBURG. VA, November IL
'speeial)-The Virginia annual confer
ence Of The Methodist Episcopal Church
south VIII convene IN its NTH session in
tho Woshington-Street church next Wed
nesday morning, November 18th. Bishop
a. W. Wilson. Senior Bishop OF the
church, will preside. The conference en-
braces about S25 clerical and Law dele
gates all Of whom, except those who are
Kept away by sickness or other unavoid-
able causes, are expected TO be I'm attend
ance. The coming OF the Virginia Con-
ference always awakens a great degree
OF interest, not only because Of the dig
nifty and Importance Of such a great
church organization. and OF the distln-
sulshed ability OF its members. but be
cause OF the happy reunion Of friends ana
Christian workers.
The hospltable homes OF Petersburg
have been freely opened for the accom-
modation and entertainment of the con-
ference members during their visit. and
no one OF them viii be without attention.
! Committees Will be at the depots on the
arrival OF each train to receive the dele
gates and assign them to their respective
homes.
1t IS not known that any business Of
special interest outside Of the usual rou-
tine will be brought up for consideration.
though I'm all probability the publishing
house claim. allowed i'm part by Con
gress. and which has agitated the Church
! for some time may bring forth discus
sion. This discussion, 1t is anticipated, II
| the subject comes up, will be very anil
mated.
or course, the conference appointments
/ % be announced by the Bishop will be
awaited as always. with general interest.
In Petersburg there will be no necessary
changes, except in the case of Rev. r. T..
Barrett, stationed in Blandford. whose
term Of four years is out. Rev. George
w. Wray. of Washington-Street church;
Rev. w. w Lear: Rev. T. r. Dadman,
Of High-Street; Rev. w. c. Boggs. of
Wesley. and Rev. Guyer. Of West Street,
will remain here to serve out their terms.
il the wishes OF their respective congre-
cations are respected. They are heartily
beloved by their people, and have all done
noble work.
II has been reported through the press
that Bishop A. w. Gambler. Of Georgia,
would visit the conference. Rev George
/ W Wray, pastor Of Washington-Street
| church. has, however received a letter
! from Bishop Gambler, stating that he
/ cannot be present.
During the session Of the conference
! there will be a meeting of the Woman's
! Missionary Society and rallies Of the
/ Sunday schools and Epworth leagues.
| Rev. w. W Lear will preach the opening
| sermon before the conference.
GENERAL NEWS.
II is understood that Mr.. w. W Baugh.
/ the Independent candidate for the House
| Of Delegates from the counties Of Prince
| George and Surry, will be represented by
| counsel when the commissioners Of cleo
! ton for Prince George meet next Tues
/ day 10 canvass the vote of the county
/ The question before the board will be the
vote of Brandon District. the election Of
fcers of which will appear before the
board to correct certain informalities
The Young Mems Christian Association
and the several churches of this city will
observe the week. commencing TO NOR
row, as a week Of special prayer for
young men.
The sales Of loose tobacco in this city
during the week aggregated $3.50
pounds. Prices for good wrappers ranged
as high as Sl9
Mr.. George Jones a young man en-
ployed by the Bell Telephone Company
| while adjusting lines i'm the county to-
day. fell from pole, and, it is said, dis
! located one Of his shoulders.
The Petersburg 1ron-WOrhs Company
has been shipping Moth within the last
| dav or two a large number of sou ana
| / 900 pound projectiles manufactured AZ
| the works here for the government.
East Hanover Presbytery will hold a
meeting here on TUESDAY evening next
to dissolve the pastoral relations Of Rev.
| Gordon Hutton and the Pryor Memorial
church. at Crewe. Mr.. Hutton has ac-
cepted a call to Lynchbrg.