The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-03
RICHMOND CONFERENCE.
Proving OF AIuef; Intellectual nterest-Cen-
tenary Next Meeting Place.
Especial Dispatch 70 TIE Times.

ASHLAND, VA, Oct. 1.-The meet
ing here of the West Richmond District
Conference is proving Of much spiritual
and intellectual profit, not only TO the
conference and TO the community. but
also to many visitors from Richmond
and other points. The evening lectures,
which have been provided by the gen
orosity of q Richmond lay delegate. are
treats rarely afforded anw occasion or
community.
The lecture of General Gordon last
night, on the Last Days of the Con-
federacy" is pronounced by all one of
the grandest ever heard, and the one to-
night by Hon. George r. Vending, of
illinois, on saul of Tarsos,'' was also
much praised. Mr.. Wen6Sing is one of
Americas brightest spe1-ars. and the
tremendous applause accorded his lee
ture tonight attest the high apprecia-
ton with which it was received.
The conference was opende this morn
ing with a short service conducted by
Rev. G. G. Lennon.
The secretary read minutes of the last
session Which We're approved.
The presiding elders announced as tie
Orphanage COMMITTEES: John P. Branch,
w w Lear and R. E. Blackwell.
Mr. G. T. Hunt read an interesting re-
port from the Finance Committee, which
was adopted.
At this point Dr. W. w. Lear was re.
quested to read a paper on the ideal
Steward which took the ground that the
steward should not only be the financial
agent of the church, but also one Of It's
most spiritual agencies The subject was
discussed by Captain Irby, Rev w. II.
Atwill. Mr. Samuel. Of Chesterfield; Rev.
NJ. l.. Williams, Mr.. John 2. Branch ihd
others.
One thousand copies of the paper were
ordered printed and distributed through
out the bounds of the conference, and
copies to be presented to the joint board
of finance of the annual conference
Rev. l.. B. Betty read the report on
missions which was adopted
Rev. w f. Hayes presented the report
on the spiritual condition OF the church,
which, partaking of the nature Oh an -
narience meeting, was discussed ny
Messrs. G.. Hunt, Samuel, w. l.. WIG NJ
and W. S. Jackson and adopted
! I1evotional services We're conducted py
Pev r. F. Gayle, who preached from
tha 10th chapter of Proverbs, ~ sei &c y.
..yyhoso Trusteth in the Lord, i1aPpS -
He, a powerful sermon. tuii o e,
flor to the true Christian KEY. =. y.
y,Sa1.tenhallers will preach tomorrow
.ssG,ftsrDoon session was opened with
,L!at;a ., .ayeIcises conducted by Rev G.
| r. B. Smith. of tho
a splendid report Of the work srist o. ..,s.
| y7ro,,,a,,,s Home Missionary Society was was
ras6sbv Mrs. r. E. Michaels. secretary :
nf RE society. On motion of Mr.. Branch
- 1 .lln of thanks was extended MRS,
.1 aI;ebae,s for her excellently prepares
The.5following delegates to the annual ta,,
conference were elected: John = .sla.,Jr,
! and G. T. Hunt, OF Rlchno,,a, ~, I w q
Picbard Irbv. OF Ashland. ana W.. y.
: p gridgtorth of Amelia county: r.
| = R 5 of Ashland; Daniel S Nor
r;sa = and, w Fred Richardson, OF Ricn-
/ mond. -. .,,osen as
I the, next place of meeting of..he Corr sis
ence Bsrton Heights @ ~ -
/ ,,,;tation: The conference adjourned 1ot
i ne dav With .doxoloey and henediction.