The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-05-04
A. M. {. CHURCH.
Proceedings at Fourth Days
Session In Winter 81. Church

The fourth day OF the A. NJ. T. Zion
church conference opened with a
prayer meeting at 9 O'Clock
this morning -ia the Peoples A. NJ r.
Zion church. on Winter street.
Rev. ]. :. Hill OF Harrisburg conducted
the prayer meeting.
The regular morning session-.which
was devoted largely TO business-began
at lo:9 o'clock with Bishop Hood in the
chair.
The minutes OF Fridays sessions were
read and approved
Bisf op Alexander Waters. d. IL one
or the most eloquent and scholarly lead
ers Of the church whose work for the
upbuilding OF the church has been espe-
cislly noteworthy. was introduced as the
nrst speaker Of the morning and address
ed Few words of encouragement 10 the
congregation. Rev. ~. =. Hutchings. the
pastor Of the church in Waterbury, arose
at this point and refuted certain ma
licious charges" as he characterized
Them, which were made against him by
delegates on Friday.
Bishop Walters was introduced by
BISHOP Hood and congratulated the New
England conference because OF the fact
that they are at the head OF the church
In financial matters
MIR. John Edward Bruce a we'll Ixnov,
newspaper correspondent was introduced
10 the congregation and spoke briefly
The following preachers were received
into the conference on trial: Rev George
Adams, Kew. William G. Brown and Rev.
William n. Taylor. Rev. John J. Snever
was received into the conference I'm fun
connection.
Rev. j. VI. McMullen, Rev. A. Walker
and Rev. ~. $. Hutchings. the committee
on molly orders. reported and recommend
81 the following for deacons' orders.
Rev Clancy Douglass. Rev. w G. Brown
and Rev. William n. Taylor
Deputy Sheriff Franklin r. Ham of this
city was introduced TO the congregation
at this point and spoke briefly. addressing
words Of congratulation ia the vener-
able presiding bishop. The following
places were suggested FOR the seat of the
next conference: Cambridge Mass.
Bridgeport. Conn, and Hartford. Conn.
After soro discussion Hartford was
chosen as the next place OF meeting and
the date was hxed for the first Wedn-s-
day Ia May. 1902.
Rev. j. J. Smeyer or Brdgeport re-
ported the financial Offering OF his church
for the past year. Miss p A. Gardiner
OF Boston also presented the financial re-
port Of the Daughters OF the Conference
OF that city.
Al this iuncture Mrs j. y. Craig of
OF the church there and requested a
change IN the pastorate
Financial Secretary Colwell then made
his report which was most excellent
and encouraging one. showing progress
al along the lire.
Just before the morning session ad.
iourned Rev. &. .. Waters presented |
Bishop Hood with substantial sum of |
money, the same being the gift OF tho |
brethren OF the conference
The bishop was visibly touched by this |
md responded saying: II am over. |
Chelrned by your kindness. God will nav |
you, / cannot"
The session closed with the singing of |
he DoNology and the benedlc,ion by Rev. /
J. = Colweli
The afternoon session opcncd AZ 2 /
clock a. y was eSsenti1iy q memorial |
service, conducted bv BishoD Hood fo- 4
he following deceased members of tho
'onfereuce: RI Rev. .. g. Pettey. II u |
u the Third Episcopal district: Prof -
\. Johnson of Livingstone college. and
Prof. Howard Day
-. D.. president ~ the Afro
American council, viii lecture ON the
Pan. African Council and lts Results 10 |
he Negro"
The services Of the conference will be
Onunued tomorrow tn the People |
hurch. beginning with love feast at p
clock. Al l0:h bishop Hood will preach |
nd this service will be followed by the |
'rdnatlon OF the dcacons
~ y. m, DR.. j. :. COlwell, the fnan-
ial secretary OF the \. NJ T. Zion
hurch. will preach.
Bishop Walters has been scheduled To
'reach the sermon tomorrow evening
'ut because of pressure OF work iu am.
ther direction Will bc Obliged Co leave
his city tomorrow
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