Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-12
THE CITY OF P0RTSMOlrTH-NEW
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AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon session of the confer
ence opened with, prayer by the Rev.
Mr. Watts. OF South Norfolk. There
was n small attendance of delegates.
but the church filled up. while the
minutes of the morning session were
being read by the secretary.
The principal business of the session
was the hearing of reports from the
charges. AT o'clock the report of
the Committee on Epworth League and
Orphanage was read, that being the
order of the day.
The report set forth in effect that the
early establishment of Il Methodist Or
phanage is practically assured site
has been selected at Richmond, and the
effort to secure funds for the erection
and furnishing of the necessary build
inss is meeting with gratifying success.
The committee, therefore offered this
resolution: That the Lcaguers and
Methodists of Portsmouth district
pledge their hearty cooperation and
support to the orphanage moveme%.
Speeches were made on the subject
by Mr.. j. w. Jones he Rev. Mr.
Mastin. both of Berkeley.
STATE OF THE W. Tx.
Following are the reports made to
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in the various charges:
Norfolk Circuit, Rev. r. III. Robert
son-Two revivals at Deep Creek re-
suited in four conversions, and Il re-
vival at Beach Grove In ten CONVEX
sions. 1t had been planned to build
new church ut the latter place, but
financial depression among the truck
ers caused the abandonment of the
movement for the present. At Deep
Creek peculiar state of things eX-
lists in regard to the church. Twenty
Two years ago the congregation aban-
doned their church. and. moving to
another part of the village. built n
new one. 1t was then discovered that
they had no title to the land on which
the new church stood. The owners of
the land have promised to donate the
site on which the church stands. but
have not yet done so. The congrega-
ton VIII make no repairs to their
tiiN'tii, oiN IL llcy uIt urHplF % get
a title to the land they occupy will
buy other property and build new
church.
In Norfolk circuit about 95 per cent.
of collections ordered by the confer
ence will be raised. though nothing has
been done as yet toward the Twentieth
Century collection. This will be taken
before the General Conference.
East Norfolk, Rev. Mr. Crowder-The
financial condition of the churches is
good, and spiritually it Will compare
favorably. a successful revival was
held at Denhy's: SCAT collected toward
Twentieth Century fund.
South Norfok-The Rev. Mr.. Watts
reported that his churches were being
drained by the steady movement of the
country residents to the towns. His
charge was constantly depopulatine.
lie was not satisfied with the condi-
ton of the churches in this respect.
hopeful.
Mr.. Curling. a lay delegate, also
spoke.
Princess Anne Circuit, Rev. r. r.
Scott.-I3 conversions and reclama-
tons during the year. Two churches
tury Fund.
South Princess Anne. pastor not
present-The presiding elder stated
that the circuit would pay all financial
obligations. Successful revival meet
inSs were held at Beach Grove and at
KNOTS Island. a member of the con
ference paid this voluntary tribute to
the circuit South Princess Anne
he said, "surpasses any place / have
known in one respect: there are more
humble men who have used their tail
ents for the glory of God than in any
place have ever been"
southampton Circuit, Rev. Mr.. Nc
Gee-ProposeS to begin protractcd
meeting in Franklin next Sunday,
when the Rev. George Z. Booker. of
this city, Will assist. At Franklin
d!spensary has neeu established tthr
only one in the State) for the purpose
of getting rid of the barooms. The dis
pcnsary helps to do away with drunk
enness. a number of church people
are in charge OF it. and Mr.. McCee
states that it is better ,han local op.
toni. An effort is being made to "a
tablish another dispensary at Court
land. Mr.. Sebrell, Il lay delegate. also
spoke.
At capron. the Rev. r. Is. Reedlcs
reported everything working in har-
mony, and the spiritual condition hope
full, forty conversions having resulted
from two recent revivals. The Imam.
cial report. which was very encouras-
ing. was made by Mr.. Drewry.
letter for the Boykin Circuit All the
work is going on satisfactory. though
benevolent collections will probably he
cut s t by the partia, failure of the
crops l.r. Edwards was unable TO at
tend the conference on account OF sick
ness in his home.
The Rev. y. -. FOushee made the re-
port for Newsom's Distriet. Church
and conference collections Will be about
as usual and the spiritual conditions.
good. Mr.. Everett. a lay delegate. also
spoke. The charge has rai>.d $50 :cr
the Twentieth Century Fund and are
expecting more.
Reports We're also made from Hay
good and Lynnhaven. Whalyvile, Sui:,.
rnertnn and TTheDezAr