The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-24
APPOINTMENTS MADE
BY BISHOP FOSS

said: "Let us first Of all give thanks to Al
mighty God for His wonderful victory" So amid
the excitement Of the closing moments OF this
memorable conference session, let us stop long
enough to devouty render praise to the Great
Head Of the church, the God and Father Of our
Lord Jesus Christ, the God OF all grace and
comfort, for the victories Of the past and ere
the smoke OF the conflict vanishes away, conse-
crate ourselves to the more arduous duties which |
await us. The review OF our work at the con-
ference calls for praise to the Gver OF All, espc'
cially for the large ingatherng Of souls to Christ
in all our borders More than seven thousand ]
have been converted
To some this conference has brought great |
honors and responsibilities, in that they n1Tc |
been selected by their brethren to represent |
the church in its great council, as tne general |
conference. As the year has gone by these |
questions have been anxiousy asked WHOM |
will the brethren send?" "Who will go for us2'
Is it II" The mind is now at rest. From some
the burden has been lifted and they go on ;heir
way rejoicing. Others among us still say: This
Is the way l long have sought and mournad he.
cause I found it not" The latter will be com
forted by the thought that "All things cone
to those who stand and watt
The most bitter personal fcud in our nivy's
history has stirred the whole country and even
become a national political question, namely,
Which shall rank first, Sampson or Schley? We
can take vote as free men; aye, we can
take places where the bishop may assign us,
in the front or rear ranks, in beautiful city or
quiet village, IIardscrabbe Circuit, and
with the love Of Christ burning brightly in our
souls and with no ranking jeaouses eating our
lives, say "We be brethren
Your committee realizes that they cannot
mention in detail each courtesy extended nor
each service rendered to make the session Q
delight, but we present the following rcsolu.
tions:
THANKS EXTENDED.
Resolved. That we are profoundly grateful and
thankful to the Providence Of God that our be-
loved bishop. Cyrus ID. Foss, has for the second
time presided over the conference; and 1t IS
with keen appreciation OF his manifest and uni
form courtesy, his wise counses, his admi. able
address and helpful sermon that we pray that
he may be long spared to minister to the church
of God in his high and holy office.
Second, That we greatly appreciate the cordial
welcome that has been extended TO us in this
beautiful village. 1t has afforded inexpressible
delight to be here and share in the hospital
OF their quiet and restful homes. To all Who
have opened their doors, or who have in any
way contributed to entertainment we extead
the devotion of hearts in grateful scknowl-
edgment. We trust that we have deported
ourselves among you that a sweet and blessed
influence will be left behind
Third, That the pastor Of this church, Rev.
NJ. d. Fuller, d. D., has been most painstaking
in his efforts to make our stay pleasant and to
provide for varied wants We cordially
thank him and his people.
That to the secretary, Rev. J. B. Sweet and
his assistants and TO all our conference officers
the board of stewards, etc, we extend our
thanks.
Filthy, That the thanks OF this conference uc
due the press for the faithful reports of the pro.
ceedings.
j. F. Jones asked honorable dismissal
from the conference and church 1t
was granted. f. n. Smith and d. c.
Barnes were granted a superanuary
relation. and S. H. Wood p. G. Ruck-
man, N. j. Hawley and j. V. Newell
fwere made superanuates. Walter A.
Edwards was discontinued at his own
request. A. c. Brackenbury was trans
ferred to the Columbia conference.
The following were named on the
state committee, to meet at Harrisburg
in October: N. B. Benedict, A. j. Cook
S. Jay, C. NJ. Giffin, w. H. Pearce. W.
l.. Thorpe. John Bradshaw, w. j. Hill,
w. G. Simpson, NJ. d. Fuller, j. B.
Sweet, G. A. Place, C. II. Newing, A.
F. Chaffee, A. J. Van Cleft and the
presiding elders. West Pittston will be
the next place of conference.
BISHOP FOss' TRIBUTE.
j. A. Faulkner presented the DR..
Buckley memorial to the general con-
ference regarding the extension of the
| time limit. 1t provided for special
| cases where in the judgment of the
presiding elder it would injure the
work of church If pastor was re-
moved at the end Of five years and he
could be re-appointed for another year.
Bishop Foss paid a tribute to the
ministers in saying that it was the
most attentive and quiet conference
over which he had presided. He dep
recated the tendency to extend the time
| limit. 1t works unfortunately even in
the five years limit. There are more
changes now than under the three
years regulation, he said. The follow
ing appointments were made by the
bishop:
Chenango dstrict-Beaver Meadow to be sup.
piled by Burlington Falls Harry Rines; Castle
Creek, c. d. Shepherd; Chenango Bridge, L. d.
Palmer; Chenango Forks. 4. n. Sabin; Chooo.
nut Centre, S. Florey; Edmeston, j. W. Davis;
Exeter, A. r. Burke; Glbertsville, J. n. Steel.
man; Guilford and Rockdale, C. NJ. Olmstead
| McDonough, A. NJ. Colgrovc; New Berlin, W. W.
| Natrous; North Norwich, q. G.. McChesney;
Norwich, Wilson Treble; Preston, L. ID. Cook
Pert Crane, Bert Pines; Smyrna, A. ]. Neffs
New Berlin, A. S. Anderson.
Honesdale district-Arlingtcn, W. B. Signor
Dundaff, L. d. Tyler; Forest City. r. L. Clark
Iiawley, S. C. Simpkns; Herrick Centre, W. f.
Boyce; Jermyn, NJ d. Fuller; Lackawanna, W
II. Crawford; Peckvillc, f. Gendall; Thornhurst
J. n. Meeker; Throop, supplied; g. B. Stone
instructor in Grant university, nemLer Of Dun
more quarterly conference
Owego 1istrict-Rarton, c. d. Skinner; Camp
town, Isaac Jenkins; Candor, c. p. Tiffany
Hartford s. L. Keeney; Newark Valley, J. C.
Lcacock; Orwell, d. II. Gridley; Owego, vii
liam Edgar; South Kline and North Kline J.
Q. Davis. Conference Evangelist S. C. Hunt left
with appointment to attend school
Wyoming district-Alderson, II. f. Ellsworth
Ashley, H. H. Dresser; Askam, ]. r. Wagner
Courtdale and Larksyille, G. c. Jacobs; Forty
Fort L. v. Armstrong; Glen Lyon, W. +. An
drews; Noxen, A, u. Brink; Ash street anC
Nay Aug, j. n. Austin; Providence, G. 4
Cure; Taylor C. B. Henry; Wyoming, Stepher
jay; YatesVile, Harry Kelley; Albert Potter
j. c. Tenant, to attend school. Samuel Moore
financial secretary Wyoming seminary.
Binghsmton district-Auhurn, Thomas Eva
Bnghamton, High street church, j. B
Cook; Campville, Edward Mcmillan; Dal
ton, A. W. Cooper; Fairdale, w.
Cochran; Falls, T. r. Warneck; Franklin
Forks, ]. II. Taylor, Gibson and South Glib
son, L. T. Van Campen; Hsllstead Ernest Col
well; Hawlentown, n. A. Darling; Kirkwood
NJ. l.. Andariese; Vestal, H. A. Williams; wes
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