New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-02
CONFERENCES MEET TO-DAY
rr1E METHODfSTS IL AND AROUND
NETWORK ASSEMBLE.
PROSPEROUS YEAR REPoRTED-MANY
DEBTS RAlSED-A NUMBER OF
TRANSFERS EXPECTED.


Episcopal Church. 1t is the mother church
of Methodisrn IN the metropolitan district. This
denomination and around NewYork City for the
distance Of a hundred miles more is represented
IN the bounds of three annual conferences. be-
ginning their next sessions to-day at a. m.
as follows: Newark Conference. in the First Meth
odist Episcopal Church. Elizabeth. n. J.. New-York
Conference at Grace Church, West One-hundred-
and-fourth-st.. in this city. and New-York East
Conference at Torrington. Conn
The property OF these churches in the aggregate
Is valued 81 SS7S5. TO which be added other
valuable property, including deaconess homes in
Brooklyn and Manhattan, homes for the aged in
the boroughs, the Methodist Hospital, St
Christophers Home for Children, the Five Points
Mission the Centenary Collegiate Institute at Hack
ettstown. y. j.; the Drew Ladies Seminary, at Car
mel. y. Y: Drew Theological Seminary. at Mad-
son y j: and the Methodist Book Concern and
the Mission House in Fifth-ave.
A year ago these conferences reported 1862 pro-
bationers and 1888 members in their united
ceties The past conference year surpasses any
other the history OF the Church for generous
.-.ht.ons 10 the payment Of Church debts and gen.
eraI benevolence. Manhattan and The Bronx. under
the leadership OF DR.. Z. s. Triple, secretary Of
the s. 600 600 for the Twentieth Century
Thanksgiving Fund, has already raised about 500,
no II IS evident that in short time the full
million viii be subscribed. In this remarkable and
successful campaign for money the religious in
.erests have not been allowed suffer for all
s,es concerned have felt that the two could not be
divorced Ministers and laymen are anxiously wait
.u for the reports Of presiding elders. from which
NAV be gathered account Of the sum total Of
religion and finance
THE NEWARK CONFERENCE WELL LOCATED
The Newark Conference IS well located geographi-
rally for metropolitan advantages. and has within
its Church membership large numbers Of men
whose business is Manhattan. Its four presiding
elders are regarded as men OF strength and adapta-
huitv The Rev. DR.. @. ". Smith closes his term OF
six years IN office IN the Elizabeth District. and
that he
progress IN this term all lines Much has been
done IN the way Of church debt raising and i'm
provements. TWO churches have been built
and dedicated. and seven handsome and well
equipped parsonages have been erected.
The Rev Dr. J. R. Wright has spent four years
rs presfding elder IN the Jersey City District His
appontnent TO the office surprise 10 himself
hat has since proved G delight TO all. The tenn
poral and spiritual affairs have advanced: two new
charges have been organized, OF which
new church viii be dedicated in the spring on
Jersey City Heights. TO be named Brown Memo
rial after generous Iayman, John NJ. Brown. The
presiding elder OF the Newark District. the Rev
Dr. W /. HoagIand. IS meeting the fullest ex-
pectctions Of the conference, and progress IN all
departments is his oommendabe record
The Rev Dr. C s. RyTnan. having had some pre-
ytous experience in the Office Of presiding elder
and a desirable record in the ministry, was ap-
pointed TO take charge Of the Paterson District a
year ago is We'll able 10 lead the churches I'M
der his care, and has proven efficient among the
recent victims Of fire and food in the city OF Pat
= few important changes in the Newark Confer
ence may indicate what IS possible elsewhere.
The Rev. Dr.. L. c. Muller, OF Passaic, Will prob
ably succeed Dr. Smith presiding elder OF Eliza
beth District The Rev. DR.. J. /" Hurlburt. OF
Morristown who was for many years the editor OF
the Sunday school literature Of the Methodist
Church, has been invited TO Passaic. The Rev. G.
W. Gardner. of Grace Church. Plainheld, Is called
TO Hedding Church. Jersey City. The Rev S
o. spa-non IS called 10 Bloomfield and the Rev. J.
E Appleby of Basking Ridge is called TO James
Church, Jersey City.
HAS WEALTHY TERRITORY
The New-York Conference has Tor its territory
tie wealthiest part of Manhattan. with important
points on the Hudson. Its presiding elders are
well known, and have done good service in the
church The Rev. DR.. Philip Germond has served
one year presiding elder IN the Harlem District
and closing his term OF six years In the
Kingston District, where much attention has been
given 10 building churches and parsonages. paying
debts and contributing to benevolences as well as
spiritual conversions The Rev DR. CiaFk
Wright has been for three years the acceptance
presiding eI1er of the Poughkeepsie District, with
a courage and fidelity Indispensable 70 his Office
The churches rejoice in his prosperity. The Key
Dr.. a ]. Palmer has been for many years well
known Methodism pastor, presiding elder and
missionary secretary. He Is now closing his hrSt
year as presiding elder Of the Newburg District
with his usual success. The presiding elder Of the
New-York District IS born leader, giving cheer
and creating enthusiasm where despair threatens
and courage fails For twelve years conference
secretary. he is acquainted with nearly every nan
in the conference, and Is known TO them as essen
TALLY unbiased He has been sturdy supporter
Of the twentieth century thank Offering movement
and has wrought well for its success.
As usual there Will be unexpected changes
81 the conference. Among the probabilities are:
The Rev R. Z. Bell Of Tarrytown. goes 10 Trinity
Church Newburg; the Rev. r. E. Wilson, Of First
Church Peekskl. goes TO Dobbs Ferry; the Kew
-ffAfrfh eFTpa n.
Manhattan, goes TO Clinton Avenue, kingston 70
be succeeded by the Rev: Rotert knapp. from
ron street Poughkeepsie is called Fishkill-o
The-Hudson: the Rev. L. NJ: knistern is called TO
Iowther is called to Butler Street Pittsburg: and
me Rev Dr. Hite OF that f{y goes If 70 r M{e
is talked Of for fS1sSh 4en 1a a
part OF EaT0pe; ne s me- Where he has for Several
years been considered AN indispensable factor
PROMINENT MEN AMONG ITS MEMBERS.
The New-York East Conference provides for
Methodisrn in Brooklyn and Long Island. the east
side Of Manhattan. part Of Westchester County ana
the eastern part Connecticut. Among its m I'm
bers are many prominent men. one OF the best
known being the Rev. Dr.. J. NJ Buckley. Editor OF
THE Christian Advocate" whose presence and
speech in the annual gatherings always ADDS inter
est The presiding elders are men of ability Inc
Rev Dr. c H Buck is filling the Office recently
made vacant by the death Of DR.. Joseph Pullman
who was honored and beloved in all Methodism
It is earnestly desired that DR. BUCK remain Al MS
AS presiding elder Of the New-Haven District the
Rev DR. J. E ADAMS has been poputat. a. Trer
enoe sought him for pastor IN aGse reaesed his
continuance in the district With a reputation for
excellence preacher, he IS again TAXED OF as
W5rk in his district has aourished under his ad-
Iainistraton and he is IN favor with me Peopig t
Chadwick has proven himself equal to the strenu-