The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1911-12-09

but that he wished to withdraw from
the ministry and forfeit all privileges
granted on account of his credentials
was also received.
TRANSFERS TO CONFERENCE.
In answer to question 6, /"who are
transferred the names of H. e. Jones
from the Florida conference and J. O.
Grogan from the North Georgia con-
ference were announced.
VISITORS INTRODUCED.
Rev. Thomas Lennox, of the First
Christian church of this city; Rev. E.
G. Craig, superintendent and agent of
the Alabama Orphanage; Eugene r.
Pendleton, of the First Baptist church
of Pensacola; Rev. Kinnard, of the
North Alabama conference, and DIR.
Stonewall Anderson, secretary of the
board of education, were called to the
rostrum and introduced to the con-
ference.
READMlTTED.
In answer to question 8, the name
of John w. Mathison was presented
from the Mariana district, and being
recommended by the committee on re-
admission, the conference voted to re-
admit him. He has been in the con-
ference and located at his own request
some time ago.
FROM OTHER CHURCHES.
Question z, who are received as To-
cal preachers from other churches"
was called and the following were an
nounced: Mobile district, Geo. 8.
Cliff, from the NJ. E. church; Pensa
cola district, w. P. Cunningham, from
RECEPTION POSTPONED.
Bishop Denny announced that on
account of the illness Of Bishop VIII
son, the receiving of the class into full
connection, which had been announced
TO f1Ss nj A. or sr7oN7
morning, was continued until the
same hour this morning. at which
time it will take place, provided Bishop
Wilson is able to attend the confer
ence.
ELECTED DEAcoNs AND ELDERS.
Question II, what local prea cheers
are elected deacons," was called and
the following, being recommended by
their respective district conferences.
were duly elected to deacon's orders:
Chas. III. Webster, of the Troy district;
Irving Golf McCann,s of the Prattville
district.
Question Is what local preachers
are elected elders" being called, the
following, having been duly recon-
mended by their respective district
conferences, were duly elected to
elders orders: David McGruder Pear
son, of the Dothan district, and David
A. Sellers, of the Mariana district.
WARM DEBATES.
When question 10, who are located
was called, it launched forth some
heated discussions there being some
opposition to locating some of those
names recommended for location.
This was true in the cases of J. Q.
Mariana district, Rev. c. w. Gavin.
the presiding elder of the district.
recommending both of them for loca-
ton. Both of them were eventually
located, but not without some debate.
Mr.. Gavin asked that J. o. Marley
be located at his own request, but in
making his statement Mr.. Marley said
he did not desire to locate, but made
the request upon the advice of his pre-
siding elder. Mr.. Gavin then made
request that he be located for inef-
ticiency, and after a considerable de-
terence leaders participated, Mr.. Mar
ley said that he would make the re-
quest and he was located.
The case of r. J. Ross was prac-
tically the same, but in stating his po-
s1tlon, Mr.. Ross made a very touching
talk. saying that he had tried for fif-
teen years to do the work of a Metho-
dist preacher and regretted giving up
the work and would never have
thought of doing SO unless urged by
his presiding elder and he very re.
luctantly requested to be located.
w. T. Rencher, of the Mariana dis
trict, and ]. S. F. Stephens, of the
Troy district, were located at their
own requests without discussion.
GEO. q. SEXTON TALKS.
Rev. Geo. B. Sexton, representing
the proposed correctional church in
the District of Columbia, was intro
duced by Bishop Denny, who in MAX
ing the Introduction made a few re
marks regarding the proposed enter
prise. This is to be a representative
church. and is to represent Southern
Methodism. All of the churches there
having representatives were assisted
by their denominations outside of
Washington. He said the Mount Yer
non church of the Methodists can do
the connection.
Mr.. Sexton began by saying he was
just out Of the pastorate and knew
how to sympathize with conferences
in listening to correctional officers.
also that he did not intend taking a
coliection. Dollars, he said, are some
times very much like devils, they come
out only after much fasting and
prayer, and 1t was not the time to
take a. collection. Things which ought
to De done, can be done. he continued.
II We are willing to pay the price.
Only S3s,o00 remains to be raised of
the S275.eo0 necessary TO secure the
church. All must be pledged before
any is collected and a number of con-
ferences have pledged large amounts
The first reason for undertaking thIs
work is patriotism, said he. The south
has not had much influence at Wash
ington of recent years. Southern ideals
ought to be cherished and promoted
there. He said Bishop Kilgo's slogan
was: "A representative church in
Washington the doorway back to our
place in the nation
The second reason, he said, is the
interest Of the church demands this
great representative church. We need
a man With equipment who will have