The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-05-18
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CLOSES TONIGHT
.iNTEREsTlNe SESSIONS TO-DAY
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The norning session Of the ale.
ghany conference sct the Maryland
synod opened this morning Of 9
o'clock The devotional half hour was
led BY Rev. p. q: Hay IN the absence
81 Rev. Alvin Yuget, of Bittineri Nd,
who was nnaYoldably detained from
being present. .s
At nine thirty. o'clock III reports Of
committees was heard and the follow
| ing resolution was offered by Rev. p.
q. Hay and was unanimously adopted
Fly the conference
Resolved LIST. That it has afforded
us great pleasure to convene m this
new and beautiful temple just dedi-
Gated to be Lord, and that we give ex-
preston to our high Commentator Of
the completeness and excellence Of AL
It's appointments.
Resolved I'd, That we most heartl.
ly congratulate the pastor, the Rev.
Dr.. L. X. Probst, and his faithful band
Of earnest co-laborers, upon the i'm
portant work thus accomplished, in
this community, in the interests Of
our Lutheran Church, and for the
honor Of our Lord.
Resolved Sd, That we hereby ex-
press our gratitsde to both pastor and
people for the hospitality preferred
and accorded us; to the decorating
committee for the appropriateness
and beauty of the floral adornment of
the altar; to the Ladies' Aid Society
for the social reception and refresh.
ments granted US at the close of our
first evening session; and to the choir
for its excellent and inspiring music.
Resolved 4th, That we have heard,
with deep interest, the animated dis
cussion of the vital questions present.
ed at this convention, and the cheer.
ing reports that have reached us, from
the various portions Of our field, con.
corning the work nowin progress, and
the doors Of special opportunity now
opening upon every hand.
Resolved 9Th. That we will prose
cute, with renewed energy. the work
already engaging our attention. and
cooperate, in every practicable way,
in any efforts to bring to the scattered
members Of our own household Of
faith, and to others, the Bread Of Life.
Resolved 9Th, That these resolu-
tons be read to the congregation at
the close Of our fiscal session, and
that a copy of the same be inserted
in one of the local papers. a
A splendid session Of the Confer
ence was heldayesterday afternoon at
the Lutheran Church, following a
business session which occurred in the
morning. 3
The session yesterday afternoon
opened at two O'Clock The opening
address was delivered by Rev. L. X.
Probst, pastor Of the local church,
Rev. Probst spoke on THE Uses and
Abuses of the Sunday School" and his
address was splendid one. This ad.
dress was followed by-a general dis
cussion of this subject.
Rev. G. j. Hines, of Huntington,
next spoke on the theme Home
Training" This was an able address
and was much appreciated. Following
this address Rev. Edward Manages, OF
Oakland, Md, gave an interesting dis
cussion of the Young Peoples organi,
cations and this was also followed by
"a general discussion,
The subjects "Mt Lake Reunion,
Missions and THE Young Lutheran"
we're interestingly discussed during
this session.
The afternoon session adjourned to
re-convene at eight o'clock for the
evening service.
Evening Service.
Rev. John Burbaker, Of Western
port, Nd. one Of the ablest divines Of
this conference, delivered the sermon
last night which was listened to by a
large congregation, Rev. Burbaker
preached an eloquent sermon on "The
bible in Relation to Modern Life"
Following the sermon the conference
offering was taken and announcements
for to-day made. ssf
Some OF the most interesting discus.
!slons OF the entire conference were
heard this morning. Almost the en-.
tire morning was taken up with the
discussions Of the two great subjects.
"The Layman's Movement" and local
missions. These subjects were ably
discussed BY atnunber of ministers
present. '.t' \
I This afternoon and tonight the pro.
pra1nnoas will be carried ont as sched-,