The Washington herald., 1908-04-08

EDWIN c. JONES,
Assistant Director Of Public Printing at Manila
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deceased divine were held at the family
home, 1905 p street northwest, at
O'Clock
The Afternoon Session.
At 8 o'clock Rev. Frank NJ. Bristol
called the afternoon session 10 order
After the transaction Of routine business
and hearing of various reports. Rev. c.
Herbert Richardson introduced a resolu-
tion providing that the iaity have an
equal voice with the ministers in elect
ing presiding elders. A discussion OF the
resolution followed, in which a number
took part. Rev. A. F. Campbell said that
II the laity were admitted to the annual
sessions in the proposed manner they
would soon assert their rights. and clam
or for more privileges. Other addresses
followed. When the discussion was at its
height a motion to lay the resolution on
the table was introduced and adopted.
Rev. +. X. Isaac read the report of the
IN nearly all the various branches Of the
church.
In accordance with the wishes Of the
Bishop, Rev. DIR. Guthrie introduced q
motion TO adjourn at o'clock and con
veRe at 7:S0 o'clock. It was al this point
that the dullness and monOtony of the
meeting TO visitors was broken by a
humorous incident
Rev. K. p. Huntley said that. though
he was willing the meeting adjourn at
O'Clock, he opposed conveniug at 7.S0
O'Clock. If we adjourn TO 7:30 o'clock
tonight he said, we viii be detained
here until nearly u O'clock. and / do
not propose being turned loose in a city
overrun by gamblers, blacklegs. and foot
pads. Nor do I favor turning our young
men loose in Washington, with crime and
vice on every hand, at an hour when all
decent people should be home"
Or. Huntley's remarks caused an out
burst of laughter. Rev J. A Price
moved that a bOdyguard be appointed TO
accompanied DR.. Huntley and others
afraid TO be in the streets of the Ma
uonal Capital at midnight
Amid much laughter and jesting, Wis
ltoTS and delegates taking part, the ses-
sion was declared adjourned
Inc Niosing session.
Promptly at 7:30 o'clock Bishop Grams
ton convened the night session and called
for business. 4 number Of reports were
read and adopted, and other routine bus
mess transacted. The bishop announced
that the reading Of appointments was in
order. A number of ministers arose ana
asked for the floor. Resolutions express
ing appreciation at the able manner IN
which Bishop Cranst0n had conducted
the conference were introduced. Other
motions expressive Of the appreciation OF
the delegates for the warm-hearted hos
pitality with which they were enter
tained by Rev DR.. Guthrie. were also
introduced. These were unanimously
passed. Then a number of motions were
put, praisins the various officers of the
conference, the members of the enter
talnment committee, members Of the
press committee, the two young women
who had acted as secretaries to the dele
gates, the press representatives. and, in
general. nearly every one who had as
sisted in the work Of the conference.
Bishop CranstOn made a brief address.
saying that never before had he wit
messed such complete arrangements and
facilities for a conference. He said every
detail had been attended to- and he had
heard no word Of dissatisfaction from
delegate. DR.. Guthrie. as chairman of the
entertainment committee and pastor OF
Hamlin Church, responded.
A hymn was sung and a prayer offered.
Bishop CranstOn arose TO announce the
assignments for the year, and before
giving them out made his usual short
address, which he delivers at every con-
ference, He said:
IN making the changes in the churches
this year, we have used all discretion
possible A few days ago I almost dis
paired Of making a satisfactory arrange
ment We held nine cabinet sessions. II
is the opinion Of the five presiding elders
who have assisted me that we have done
better than usual The appointments win
please 80 per cent of the churches i'm
the conference. There are only two or
three ministers who viii be hurt in their
own opinions. 7 do not think they will
be hurt in reality. We have asked our
Father TO direct us. and He does all
things for the best II Is my only regret
that every man has not been advanced
and every church satisfied
Il wish to say in conclusion that I
nave never seen a more competent or
hard working cabinet Of elders than those
who serve YOU
Assignment of Ministers.
The assignment of pastors for the va
rieus districts follows:
WASHINGTON DISTRICT.
Presiding Elder. Rev. J. w T. suraualt.
Alexandgia-W. " Van AIsdale
ATlingt0n-To be supplied
BrightWood PaEk-To be supplied.
Bfookland-E, {. Powers.
Congress Heghts-H H. G, Spencer.
Falls Church,. Z. Amos
F0restyills-W. c. HARDEN.
GagTisonEille-To be supplied.
be supplied.
Hetndon-A. 4, Bichell.
Hyattsvlle-C. T Weede.
Ksnsngtcn-T II. West.
Lanham-M F. Lowe
Laytonsgillc-J. Z. James
LincoEia--To be supplied
MoutWmeTy-C. H. Y0st
N0FthWest-To be supplied
Oxen Hill-T0 be supplied
Pefuoffh-ff \ Cole