Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-16

from the active ranks of the ministry
with great reluctance, but he ieit that
he was still able to DO some work and
had been engaged at times in preach
ing and teaching Bible class in the
Sunday school. In closing he said
there were no clouds in his sky; that
by faith he had a full view of the
bright, blessed land beyond and was
in full expectation of reaching there
after while where he would meet
his brethren who had gone before, and
those who should come after him. Mr..
Eacon's character was passed. as were
also the characters Of the following
preachers. who are in the same class:
Rev. VIM. f. Balm, Rev. Thos. j. Bea-
ton. Key. Charles ii. BoggS. Rev. IL.
g Bowles. Rev. j. +. Brannin, Rev.
John L. Clarke, Rev j. w. Order. Rev.
W. a. Crocker.
When the name OF Mr.. Crocker was
called Rev Joseph H. Amiss spoke in
high terms of him, saying that he was
truly man after Gods own heart and
the friend of children.
When the name of Rev. r. n.
Crooks was called he rose and said:
Bishop. am glad to be with you, al
though feeble in body. My race is near
ly run. but all is bright and cheerful
and | expect soon to he at home with
the glorihed saints that have gone be-
fore. love YOU all and hope to meet
you in heaven. Pray for me-"
The Conference Joined with Rev DR..
w. w. Royal in singing "Oh. Bear Me
Away on Your Snowy Wings to My
Immortal Home"
MESSAGE OF GREETING.
A telegram of Christian greeting was
received from the Virginia Convention
OF the Church of Christ now in ession
at Richmond. II read as follows: The
Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with
you. amen" Rome Is, "a Rev. DR.. S
5. lambeth Assistant Secretary of the
Conference. was instructed to send a
suitable response.
CALL RESUMED.
The call of the superannuated
preachers list WAS resumed. ana the
names OF John Il. Dey. James L. Gates
a. NJ. Hall and II. L. james were PASS
ed upon. When the name OF Rev. w
+. Jordan was reached he rose and
said mat there was some Improvement
IN his condition, and asked that the
conference defer referring his case for
the present 10 the Committee on Con
ference Relations. The request was
granted.
w. A. Langhon. Joseph H. Riddic,,
and r. Waeeoner were next called
The Bishop said he saw Brother yVap-
soner In the spring. and he was no,
able 10 do any work.
When the name of c. a. Worms,av
was called some minutes elansed 10
TORE there was an answer, when a min
lster on the floor said that Mr. Worms
icy ilVed In the bounds of The Balti-
more conference. The Bishop asked.
DO you not keep in touch with these
brethren" Rev. h. T. Lipscomb and
KEY. Thomas II, Campbell answered
that they had received Il letter from
Mr. Wormsle- ana that his condition
was no better. He wished TO be con-
tinued on the list.
hen the name Of Rev. T. Carson
watson was reached he said that there
was no change in his physical condi
ton. e lived in Danville and was
able at times to do some work. preach
ing occasionally at Mount Vernon and
Main Street Churches. and at other
points. lie said that ''of the II preach
erS VINO entered the Conference with
nm forty years ago only two remain.
ed, RcN. Dr. w. T.. Edwards and Won
Bishop. and YOU left us some wears
ago for another field. The others have
all passed over the river and are now
safely housed in the Kingdom of Hea-
them after awhile"
The name OF Rev. J. p. Woodward
was called which completed the s,ner-
anuated list. The names of an were re-
toT ana w. II. Camper were passed and
IN the supernumery relation.
The characters Of Rev. Jos. A. Proc
tor ana w. H. Camper were passed and
tney We're referred TO the Committee on
Conference Relations for n continuance
n . lot fD,N
When The name of Rev. Thos. TT
Early OF Iynchburg. was called DR..
Whitehead stated tina; Mn Early never
preached or dil any service in the min
istry. ON his request the name Of Ny
Early was referred to the Committee
on conference Relations, TO be placed
to the superanuated list.
CANDIDATES EXAMINED
Rev. w j Young. D. d. chairman
OF the committee on examine lion Of
candidates tcr advancement, to the
ciass OF the ur'h year reported ina
the loNoWine hal nassed q satisfactory
examination. ltcvs j. ". Parrish
mos ~ hnsun Geo. y r. smith
John II iiozier Graham ". Lamncth
w l.. Ware Robert l. Wingield and
;. J. fat'in The characters of all
these Were passed and they were elect
Cd 10 elders orders with the exception
Of Rev j. w Parrish. who was already
Rev EUGENE j Potts. in the class OF
the fourth Wear aid not appear before
the committee and he was continued>ir
the third year class.
The committee to nominate com.
mittee on conference relations and
committee on admissions submitted
through its chairman. Rev. Dr. Bled
soc the following.
on Conference Relations Pevs. Gee
w Wray. w. II Riddick, w II. Atwill
Irr,.fin, ~