Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-12-03

should beheld In the present rela-
ton until he proved that he had
been thoroughly converted. Rev. r.
G. Beaman said, "Brother Futrell
has a good heart, but he has the
meanest liver I ever saw. He IL just
as liable to give us trouble in the fu-
ture as he has in the past" Rev. MI.
Greenlng spoke in favor Of admit
ting Mr.. Futrell. Rev. L. E. Thomp-
son also spoke in favor of admitting
Mr.. Futrell. DR.. Gibbs said that
Mr.. Futrell was a brave, true man,
with very poor judgment. Rev. r.
F. Bumpass said he would not OPP
pose the return of Mr.. Futrell. Rev.
w. s. Rome said that he had a priv
ate knowledge that led him to be-
lieve that MI. Futrell should not be
re-installed, but in view Of the fact
that some of the brethren had stated
that Mr.. Futrell had reprented he
would not oppose his return. Rev.
Mr.. Rose spoke at some length on
the case in opposition to re-admis-
sion. Rev. D. 81. Tuttle spoke very
fervently in favor of taking hi. Flu
treIl back into the Conference. Rev.
Mr.. Underwood spoke In favor of
re-admission. On the final vote he
was admitted into the Conference by
a large majority. The Bishop COM
mented on the case TO some extent.
The name of Robert Eugene Hunt
was mentioned as passing the COM
mittees and was recommended by
Rev. R. A. Willis. He was adj
mitted.
DR.. J. E. Underwood presented the
name of William Oscar Davis, who
passed the committees as to charac-
ter and was highly recommend by
the presiding elder. He was adj
mitted.
The credentials of Rev. J. w.
Gurganous were received and filed.
Question 2: "WhO Remainseon
Trial" The name Of VIM. Henry
Brown, of Plymouth station, passed
the committee and was continued in
the class of the second year.
James Edward Saunders was not
present on account Of illness. He was
continued IN the class of the first
year.
J. H. Bufraloe was before the COM
and passed. He made a good
and he was continued on trial.
Robert Edward Porter, who is now
in Cuba, was represented by the
Bishop, who said that Porter was
well educated and he was continued
in the class Of the frat year.
The name Of Geo. B. Webster was
presented. He passed the commit
tee, made q good report and was con-
tinued in the class Of the first year
for lack of studies.
The following were received into
full connection at II o'clock, which
hour was set apart for that purpose:
James M. Culbreth, E. M. Snipes,
w. A. Jenkins, W. E. Brown, w.
P. Constable, VIM. Towe.
The Bishop made a talk of fifty
minutes to the class, in which he
gave some wholesome advice not
only to the class, but to all members
Of the Conference.
DIR. Hammond, Secretary of the
Board of Education, made a stirring
address on education.
Question Z: "Who are the deacons
of one year" The name of Edgar
Holden was presented. DR.. F. A.
Bishop recommended Mr.. Holden
and he passed the committee.
George Robert Rood had passed
the committee and was recommend
ed by bis presiding elder. He did
not make a good report on account OF
the physical condition Of his circuit.
Norman Clyde Yearly had not
been before the committee on account
of affection. He made a good report
ard his character passed. &c was
continued in the class of the third
year.
Charles Louis Reid passed before
| the committee and made a good re.
| port and his character PASSED.
VIM. Archibold Pyland had moi
been before the committee. Said he
had had a very successful year. His
character passed and he was con
tinued in the class of the third year.
SATURDAYS SESSION.
Rev. M. r. Plyler conducted the