The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-11-12

joined the Lutherans TO build
church. When completed the deed
was to the Lutherans. The MethO-
dists were allowed preaching once a
month, one quarterly meeting in YEAR
no revival services, no Sunday School
and no class meeting This was so
unsatisfactory that we soon ceased TO
attempt to worship in it-and have
been all these years worshiping in
small school house Methodsm in
Bruceton is, of necessity, weak, not
having had a chance to grow, but
courageous, nevertheless. FIVE years
ago we built a parsonage there; this
year about $500 has been secured and
foundation begun for a new church.
This means much for Methodism in
the northern part of Oakland District
The Hambleton church, to which ref
erence was made one year ago, will
be completed. Terra Alta church, a
splendid two-story brick structure,
costing so, 900, will be dedicated soon.
Much credit is due the heroic band
that has stuck to this enterprise.
During the past six years twenty
three churches have been dedicated
Two of these were old houses bought
at small cost, but serve well their
purpose. Twenty one new churches
were dedicated. costing $4,000 Re
pairs have been made this year as
follows: on Newburg charge, $50;
Aurora, 1925; Davis, $500; Evansville,
1857; Sinclair, 1925; Rowlesburg, $55;
Oakland, 1925; Friendsville, $50;
GAINESVILLE, 5000; total, $1,932 Two
new parsonages have been built the
past six years at a cost of $3.50 and
repairs on parsonages made during
the same time amounting to 1890.
I'VE have had very interesting
campaign for benevolences during
the year. In addition to the amounts
apportiOned to the district this year
for Church Extension, Freedmen's
Aid and the General Conference Elk
penses, which are all in full, the Miss
ionary Collection has been increased
from S1,365 last year, to 1911 this
year, which is a net increase of 1916
for the year, and 81, 1874 for the six
years. The equitable apportionment
for the district, is 81, 700 this year.
Our district is $211 above the equit-
able. Two Missionary Conventions
We're held, which proved helpful in
giving information and generating
enthusiasm. Missionary rallies were
held on many charges. In the main,
collections were taken early, in the
year. In January several Of the
brethren had their apportionment
subscribed, while the pastor of New
burg had the voucher for his cOllec-
tions in March. Many of the breth-
rem deserve special mention for their
interest, not only in their own charge,
but in this district as we'll Among
these is the district secretary, DR..
Jones.
THE matter of Church insurance
has been kept before the quarterly
conferences and people, and while
some increase has been made in the
number of churches insured, many
more should be. Many officials let
the Lords house go without protec-
ton, but take care to have their own
property insured.
I'VE are glad to report an increase
in the circulation of the Pittsburg
Christian Advocate, and that never
in the history of the paper was it
more satisfactory to the people than
today or more appreciated. The visit
of the business manager, DR.. w. L.
Dixon, to our Epworth Convention in
June, was to us both pleasant and
helpful
To-day, as l look back over my
term of Office, / can conscientiously
say have done my best for the mas
ter and Methodism; but Oh! how poor
that best has been. To the pastors
who have served the district, and to
the laymen l express my sincere graf
itude. Your loyalty has made it pos
sible for the degree of prosperity that
has crowned your efforts to come. We
have had a good time, even through
our anxious waiting. We expect it
better further on. We shall meet
again. Respectfully,
81. w. ROBERTS, P. E."