The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-10
WORK OF THE NEGROES
FOURTH DAY OF THE METHODIST
 CONFERENCE.
Bishop Alstork Prescribes Restrictions
 for His Acknowledgement of Preachers in MontgOm- cry Churches for Today.

The fourth days session of the Cen E.. Zion Church was convened yester- day at 9:30 a. m.
 Bishop J.. w. Alstork conducted the devotions, assisted by Revs. S. L. Stin- son and N. Bibb.
 The Bishop read .Collossians, third ted, owing to the immense quantity of bushes to come before the conference.
 Rev. w. H. coffey. D. D.. of Phila- delphia, Church Extension Secretary. submitted report showing that a con siderable amount had been raised for church extension. Several of the min- isters were behind and were informed that they would have to pay a reason- able amount to this and other depart ments or they should not expect ap- pointments.
 Prof. s. G. Atkins of Winston Salem, N C., General Educational Secretary, reported that through general assess ment $511.S2 by the Conference; more than $10,000 has been raised by the general church. This conference has raised about $500 through volunteer contributions for the building of a girls dormitory to the school at Green vile. Ala.
 Rev. T. H. Chance of Battles, Ala, delivered an educational sermon at II o'clock from Psalms, iv, 8, What Is man that thou should be mindful of him. " He said that Adam was wiser, pos sibly, before the fall than men are to- day when they have completed a colle- giate course of fourteen years, using the wisdom he displayed in naming the beasts and animals. and giving name to the female sex, woman" as proof. He said that 1t was the fall that threw man into ignorance. Since then 1t is evident that man must qualify himself for lfe's usefulness.
 His sermon was strong. He urged forcibly that man cannot serve God and be as useful to his brother as he should or could be if he would intellectually prepare himself. A collection of s16O was taken for ed- ucation.
 The wife of S. l.. Stinson of Green vile, Ala, a teacher in the Greenville High School, was introduced to the conference and made speech that brought forth cheers. The committee on admission of can didates reported, but the Bishop re- manded 1t. Rev. A. Stokes of the Baptist Church was introduced and made remarks. Presiding Elder NJ. Rankins of the Brewton District, made a report that ] was very creditable. It was followed | by the pastors of the same district. The work done by this district was very l creditable.
 Letters were read from several su- pernumerary ministers, who were un- | able to be at the conference. Revs, M. J. Jackson, J T. Gholston and J ST Jones were received on trans | fers. Prof. M. Purifoy, a lay delegate | from the Greenville District, reported.
 The Committee on Admission of Can | didates recommended twelve persons to | join the conference, The Bishop exar- ined them strictly about their famil: . the use of tobacco. gin. whiskey a. beer. He said that no man who uses tobacco or intoxicating liquors and does | not treat his family right will be ad- mitted into his conferences. They stood | the test.
 The committee on third and fourth years studies recommended Rev. J. w Jones of Stockton. Ala, to be elected to | the office of an elder. | The Committee on Eulogy reported fixing o'clock Sunday afternoon for | eulogistic services. ->-= - Since the last conference one of the ablest bishops has died. Bishop J B. Small, D. D., of York, Pa., who died last January Rev. Claiborn of Green 1 Nilie, Ald', uleu iSSS tiidH d iioHlH dBO'
 Five men were elected to deacons l orders. 1 Ordination services will be held at s | o'clock tonight.
 The following appointments were made for the pulpits of the city for today:
 Clinton Chapel the seat of the con- ference, at II a. m., Dr. J. F. Moore land, Philadelphia; 7:3O D. m., Rev. J. W. Kyles, D. D.
 Mt. Zion Church. II a. nl., Rev J H Chance; 7:30 p. m. pr. S. L. Stinson.
 Zion Star Church, at II a. m., Rev. A Barbour; 7:3o D. m., Rev. J. w. Arm strong.
 Hilliard Chapel. II a. m., Rev. c. w Thomas; 7:S0 D. m. Rev. T. A. Shu- ford.
 Ebenezer Church, Il a. m. Rev. Wm Mitchell; 7:30 p. m, Rev. S, M. Wash ington.
 St. John A. NJ. E. Church, Il a. m. Rev. J. S. Henderson; 730 p. m.. Rev G. W. Moorer.
 Congregational Church. II a. m., Rev J. W. Catledge.
 Presbyterian Church, II a. m., Rev s. P. Jordan.
 First Baptist Church. Il a. m., Rev R. L. Boyd; 7:30 p. m, Rev. T. H l Jones.
 l Weeping Willow Baptist Church. Il a | m., Rev. P. s. Samuels.
 St. Stephens, A. NJ. E. Church. ii a m, R. w. Pollard: 7;3O D. m. L. R Johnson.
 The appointments will be read Mon. | day night