Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-14

Of the condition of his district, and the
work that had been done, when Bishop
duncan again turned to the conversa-
tlonahsts. and said, Il wish that good
sister would stop talking Her husband
is down stairs in trouble, and 1 wish she
would go down and look after him !
VIII proceed when the sister stops"
DR.. Whitehcadys Account
Dr. Paul Whitehead, of the Lynchburc
| District. gave concise account of his
charge. His term Of service expires this
| year. He referred to the two institutions
OF learning in his Observation-Disclosures
Macon Woman's College and the Ran
dolph-Macon Academy-as being in excel
| lent condition. The support Of the min
! 1stry was better than before, and colec-
| tons were up to and beyond the required
! assessment. He added that Lynchburg
| District was the only one that had paid
in full its mission assessment
Rev. J. c. Reed, Of the Danvlle Dis
! trict. reported sure progress in spiritual
! and financial matters in his charge.
Rev: R. T. Wilson, Of the Petersburg
District. reported collections would meet
| assessments. Two churches dedicated;
| two parsonages built, and a general de-
| velopment along church lines. He referred
| to the success of the two schools in
| his district-the Blackstone Institute. I'M
der Rev. James Cannon, Jr., and the
Southern Female College in Petersburg,
! under Professor A. K. Davis The inter-
| ruptions during Rev. Mr.. Wilson's talk
| caused further comment from the Bishop.
Il do not think it's polite. Brother Will
son. for US to be talking While the sister
Is chatting In the rear. There's nothing
OF the Annie Laurie tone in the sisters
voice. either. Its sharp and incisive-"
The comments of Bishop Duncan caused
a. great deal of merrment. He meant
what he said. but he said it in his placid
manner, and not in a way to give offence.
Portsmouth District.
Rev. ". c.. Walden, of the Portsmouth
District gave an encouraging report of
his charge. a very active year One
handsome church built. Six remodelled
Two new churches being erected. Three
have lifted their debt Pastors fully paid
in nearly every charge One charge that
paid Is per cent. of its assessment last
year. reports over 100 per cent paid this
year. Gracious REVEALS in the district
One thousand conversions. There was
much confusion al this time. you had
better ask that lady's pardon said the
Bishop. That's all I have to say" re-
piled the presiding elder
You surrender to your opponent, do
you. Brother Vaiden?"
Yes, Bishop
DR.. W. E. Judkins gave a detailed re-
port on his district-Norfolk
One new church at Client. One new
church at Park Place. Two new par
sonages built and many repaired. Twenty
nine pastoral charges paid salaries in full.
Conference collections paid beyond last
year. The largest and wealthiest district
in conference
Thirty-one thousand dollars raised for
salaries. Ffty-nine thousand dollars rails
ed for all church purposes. Nearly one
thousand conversions. DR.. Judkins's term
as presiding elder of this district expires
this year.
Supernatural List.
After the reports of the presiding elders
had been heard, the names of the super
animated ministers were called. The fol-
lowing were placed on the superannuated
list:
The names OF the superannuates were
next called and passed. Rev. H. T. Bacon,
heading the list. Others were W. F.
Balm. T. j. Boyton, c. Il. Boggs H. C.
Bowles, James F. Brannin. John w.
Order. R N. Crooks. John B. Dey, j. E.
Gates. A. NJ. Hall. r. G. James, W. P.
Jordan. W. Laughon. J. T. Moore, |
T. II. Early. c. S. Wamsley, J. c. Wat
u,
j. E. Mcsparrin, J. r. Gill, James o. |
Moss. F. W. Proctor, c. w. Cain, w. H.
Camper.
AS they were taken up one by one the |
names were referred to the Committee
on Conference Relations for a continual
ton of the superannuated. Several of
the ministers called were present and
made interesting and In some cases
pathetic statements Of their condition.
Rev. c. c. Wertenbaker will probably
return to the effective list.
The supernumeries were called and
passed as follows Rev. Joseph A. Proc
tor and Rev. ]. J. Rhodes.
Minute question 20 was reverted to and
4 number of ministers ware passed upon
their character. Among them were the
* flowing, who submitted brief reports
II their charges:
Rev. w B. Beauchamp. Of Broad
street. reported he had a pleasant year.
in full. Missionary over-paid;
net increase 63. And thinks he has the
best Sundav-school in the city.
T. E. johnson reported improvement on
asst years report. Had twenty-five con-
versions. fifteen additions. Net decrease
IF thirty three; resulting from a correc-
ion of the register.
]. E. DeShaze. fairly successful year.
w; w. Lear, net increase small. All
COLLECTIONS IN 1oE. conversions about ten.
{ c. r. James reported Whitestone in fine
Tho entire church debt of s, 800
oaid and had sl5s left over. OF all this
money subscribed not cent was left un-
,aid on the day Of payment.
DIR. Whitehead made remarks COM
nending Brother Whittet's Methodicai
york. e
DR.. Young. thirty conversions, sixty
i've accessions. All collections paid
raised s32,324s3 The new church COM
'leted. ana will be dedicated next Sunday
week. ss
II. Mcsimpson. .sollections paid In full f. !.