The Washington herald., 1908-04-05

dowl and run over by vehicle after
leaving Hamline Church Friday night,
were introduced by Rev Dr. Sum
walt. presiding elder Of the Washington
district, and passed unanimously.
Every minister present knelt while
Bishop Cranston prayed for the injured
man.
Revs. IT, r. Nailor, J. r. Wheeler. and
Z. D. Huntly were appointed a committee
to convey the resolutions to the members
Of the family.
Recess was taken for luncheon. The
delegates dispersed for the day as the
programme for the conference did not
contain entertainment for Saturday after
noon.
1t has been a custom of years 10 leave
Saturday afternoon unengaged. Many min
listers are scheduled TO preach to-day, and
need time to prepare sermons.
Nearly every layman in attendance at
| the conference left Washington yesterday
or last night, the majority going by carly
morning trains.
Notes of the Convention,
Rev. George z. Maydwell, pastor Of
Waugh NJ. f. Church. secretary of the
capacity for a number Of years.
George ". s. swartzell. president of the
board of trustees Of Hamline Church, has
been a member Of the laymans associa-
ton since its organization. He was elected
a delegate TO the general conference four
years ago.
p. H. Carroll Of Baltimore. introduced
many important resolutions acted on at
the session Of the layman's associa-
tion. Mr.. Carroll was at one time
a minister of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, and served as pastor Of
the Mount Vernon Church. Baltimore. At
the time OF his fathers death, about twen-
ty-five years ago. MIR. Carroll resigned his
pastoTship and has since been considered
one Of the foremost business men of the
Monumental City.
Mrs. William Jenkins and Miss Sara
Olivia Moore, as secretaries to the minis
ters in conference. have greatly facili-
tated the work of the conference. For a
number Of weeks previous TO the conven-
Ing Of the body Mrs Jenkins was en-
gagged I'm arranging for the entertainment
Of the delegates while in Washington at
tending the meetings
Summeriiold Baldwin. q member OF the
Madison Avenue NJ z. Church Balti-
more, who was elected a delegate 90 the
General Conference. has been member
of the Laym8n's Association for many
years. He has served two terms as presi-
dent Of the association. He is considered
one of the most influential delegates 70
the General Conference.
Rev. L. ". Munhall. Of Germantown.
Pa who spoke at Hamline Church last
l-A IL
| being member Of the order of the Loyal
/ Legion. Or. Munhall is full of anecdotes,
and told the following story:
| Il called on the President about a year
ago, and when he saw my little button in
/ the lapel OF my coat he squeezed my
hand and said. am glad to see you.
| comrade
Look here, young man, ] repli d.
you are too young to call me comrade.
he laughed heartily and slapped me on
the back
Judge Arson s. Taylor. Of Washington.
who was elected vice president Of the
| Lawmen's Association, has been an ac-
tive member Of the body twelve
years
/ Walter Kirwan. OF Baltimore, elected
/ president Of the Laymen's Association,
is the youngest officer OF the association.
lie served also as secretary of the lay
electoral conference.
Rev. c. Herbert Richardson pastor Of
/ Rylsnd NJ. f. Church. Ia this city. has
introduced more resolutions than any
other minister az the conference. DR..
/ Richardson favors Sunday rest laws and
| prohibition IN the District. and framed
resolutions to provide these laws which
will be presented 10 Congress. DR.. Rich
ardson has become well known al annual
conferences on account Of his activity
and his introduction Of important meas
/ ures
Rev. @. " Hobbs, pastor Of Appold II.
z. Church Baltimore. who will conduct
the love feast this morning. has been IN
/ trusted with that duty al annual con-
ferences for more than eight years.
Following is the programme for the
various Methodist and other churches OF
Washington at which sermons will be
delivered by members Of the Baltimore
annual conference. The name OF the
minister who is TO preach at the morning
services appears first:
Following is the programme for services
to-day at Methodist Episcopal and other
churches in Washington and vicinity:
Auaeos,ia-NoruinE Elmer Pearoe; evening. H
y. Mitchell
Calvary- Morning, L, v. Gosnell; evening. William
shs,rs
Douglas ,Iemorial-Nforaing. ]. L. walsh; evening
q. " Hobbs
Dumharton-ylOrnIng. J. NJ GHlum evening. B
W Meeks
Fo1ndry-NIcning. ". s Edwards.
torsuoh-MonliHg Thomas f. Copesi evening
4. F. Burgess.
Graoe-Sionins, B. F. Clarkson; srsning. J. T
Marsh
Hamlins-s2o :. m. Love Feast g. " Hobbs
ll5o Bishop Earl Cransten; evening. " F. An
dsrsen.
MeKcndyse- Morning. J. s. Claire Neal; evening
L. T. Widermau
Nsircpoiitsu-,Ioruins. C W. Miller e,spips, c
y. Tsylor
Ncrtb Capitol-Gorsins, ". p. Psry.
Ryland-Niornins. B. ?. De7ifs evehing. w. 2
Bird
Trinity->Ioraips, " L. MeKenney; evening, A
union-Sornins. Fletcher Watson; evening. J. A
Jchers
Wa, ''--'-- r---- ? Wilson; eyening
Thom
wes Edwards; ?. N.
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viii n H. Courtney; even
ing.
Ale. Nesks
Bro Hyatt; evening, F. R
Bale,
Gal e. Ely
Ger Edwards
Epg hubbard
Ten A. Foard; evening, J.
Mo- ming. r, 5. Barnes
Ger srinz A. 4 Behell.
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tin.
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