The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-03-13

On the fourth day of next May there
will assemble in the city of Norfolk,
Va, a body Of men that cannot be eX-
celled in the world in their respective
fields of labor Men who have labored
hard and at great sacrifice for the up
lift of humanity; men who have made
marks in life that would do honor to
any potentate or king. The city OF
Norfolk has never been more highly
honored than it will be when it opens
it's arms and receives these heroes for
the spreading of the kingdom OF
Christ. These churchmen represent
that manhood of the Negro race that
knows no fear as long as they are con-
vificed that they are in the right. They
are always ready to take their stand
in the thfckest of the fight and sacri-
flee all for the race.
These ministers and church work
ers meet for a three weeks session.
During that time they will review the
work of the past four years. Some
will have glowing reports to make
while others will have stories full or
sadness, but all will report efforts in
the endeavor to better the human
family. Every state and territory will
be represented, and also the several
conferences in Africa, the West In
dies and South America. Some sixty
odd conferences compose the General
Conference with a representation of
nearly a thousand delegates. All
changes in the law of the church are
made by this body, when any are
made. The Bishop and General off
GERS are elected, and all business OF
the church is given careful scru-
tiny by this 1aw-making body.
From all reports, there large num-
ber of competent men for most every
elective office, and a hot fight is an
ticipated when the time arrives for
election.
1t seems to be the general opinion
that at least four bishops will be
elected. Prominent among the candi-
dates for the high honor is DR.. W. d.
Chappelle of this city, who is at the
head of the Sunday-school department
of his church. Dr. Chappelle stands
well among the business men of Nash
Vile. He has been conducting the
Church Sunday-school printing plant
here for eight years and has made a
great record. 1t is generally conced
ed that he will be elected on the first
ballot.
Quite large delegation will go from
Nashville. Among the number will bt
the following: Rev. B. G. Gordon
leader of the State delegation; DR.
A. Lewis and wife; Rev. A. L. Pink
ston and wife; Mr. d. A. Hart
Manager of The Nashville Globe; DR.
n. w. Haigler, presiding elder Of tn
Nashville District Of the Tennessee
Annual Conference; Mrs. e. Tyree an,
DR.. w. d. ChaDpelle and wife. Bisho
Tyree will go direct from Texas, as h
will not have time to make the tri
to the Lone Star State, which con
prises a portion of the Tenth EpiscC
ual District over which he preside'
and join Mrs. Tyree and the part
leaving this point.
Arrangements are under way to s.
cure a private sleeper or tourist ca
in order that the delegates can max
the long trip comfortably. The mo'
of those who contemplate going are
favor of the tourist car. with kitche
attached In this way the party wi
be enabled to have tea and coffee wit
their lunch.
This session of the General Confe
ence promises to attract wideSpre'
= otFa,S4f0n IN many resDecfn Maj