Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1907-07-31
THE DISTRICT CONFERENCE.
The Meeting Held in PeIzer Best In
History of Anderson District.
(Christian Advocate, July 1s.l

(Christian Advocate, July 1S.)
The Anderson District Conference was
called to order by the Presiding Elder
Rev. j. s. Beasley, on Thursday morn
ing, July 18th, at Pelzer, and closed its
sessions on Saturday morning at IL
O'Clock. 1t was unanimously conceded
by the delegates present to be tho best
district conference ever attended.
The organization was completed by the
election Of Rev. Geo. T. Harmon, Jr., Is
secretary, and the appointment of the
committees.
The reports from the charges were
taken up and gave evidence of encourage
ment and progress. All of the preach
ers seem to be in close communion and
fellowship with their Lord and Master,
and all of them give evidence of deep
realization Of the great work which is
upon them. We are confident that there
is not a single drone in the busy bee
hive Of the Anderson district. Ali are
given over to full purpose of heart and of
mind, and conscientious work is being
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and reinforced the reports of their pas
tors. This is great encouragement, for
in every instance the preacher was kindly
spoken of and he was made to feel he
had the backing of his people in the
great work of the church. One layman
was heard to remark that this district
conference had proven rich blessing to
his soul.
From the reports we CLEAN the follow
ing encouraging items: That there is,
with ono or two exceptions, deep spirit
uality prevailing among our people; that
the Sunday schools and prayer meetings
are we'll attended, and the ordinances Of
the church Loyalty observed; that the
finances are steadily improving, they be-.
ing now in advance of anything to date
In previous years; that many members
have been added to the church by pro-
fession of faith; that the spirit of broth
erly love among preachers, Presiding
Elder, and people could not be better
than is to be found in the Anderson dis
trict. 1t was freely remarked among the
preachers that they had never heard
aught but good from the lips of our Pre-
siding Elder concerning any man. And
this same spirit seems to be characteriz-
ing the lives of every preacher in tho dis
trict. Surely the Lord OF love and of
sympathy is among US, for His mark is
writton On our lips.
Space will not permit remarks upon the
speeches of the visiting brethren. One
exception will be observed, however,
with reference to the address of Rev. n.
b. Browne, who came to us in the inter
est Of the cause of missions. TO say that
Brother Browne thrilled us with his in
formation and appeals would be to say
very little. His soul.stirring address
was a deep inspiration. One layman
who was slightly prejudiced at the be-
ginning of his speech was heard to re.
mark with tears in his eyes at the close,
that If he had any education he would
sell out his farm and pull out for China
at his own expense. This testimonial
outweighs any further remarks that
might be made.
An interesting discussion was entered
into with regard to the wisdom of speak.
ing to young men concerning the call to
preach the Gospel, and prayer was made
that the Lord of the harvest would send
laborers into His vineyard.
The license of Rev. j. M. Bryant was
renewed, and Brother Gilbert H. Smith
was granted license to preach.
The preaching of ~, conference was
done by Revs. j. G. yongue, R. w. Bar.
Der, o. NJ. Abney, J. s. Beasley, G.. T.
Harmon, G. T. Harmon, Jr., j. NJ. Fridy
and w. e. Virgins. All of these ser.
vices were helpful and inspiring of devo.
tion, service and thought.
pr. JAS. FL. Carlisle and Bishop w. w.
Duncan each sent telegram of loving
remembrance.
The people of Pelzer opened their
homes and hearts to us, and treated us
as royal guests. And royal guests we
were, because we were the representa-
tives of the business of the great King
who is Lord of all. We trust that each
one left his host with that impression
and that our stay in Pelzer will prove
rich blessing to the entire community.
And now the second session Of our dis
trlct conference is written upon the pages
of history, and each one has gone back
to his field of labor with a larger concep
ton OF obligation and usefulness, and ar
enforced purpose to lay out his best ener
gies for his Lord. May the blessing Of
God Almighty, the Father, the Son and
the Holy Spirit, abide with them forever
Geo. I. Harmon, Jr., Secretary.
Hundreds of people yearly go through
painful operations needlessly, because