The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1911-09-20
Conference Adjourns.

II has been the pleasure and honor oil
our city and citizens to entertain the
guests of the Annual State Conference
of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, during the past week, the closing
exercises Of which were concluded Mon
day evening. following the comforting OF
ministers to the various charges over the
State.
Bishop w. A. Gambler, of Atlanta, was
the presiding officer and w. f Arnold,
of Carlisle. secretary. In addition to
the numerous visitors who were in at
tendance. the sessions were largely at
tended by local members, and citizens
as well. and was a pronounced success
from every point. the spiritual upliit
Of Kentucky being the prevailing topic
OF the conference and was Interestingly
discussed by some of the ablest minis
tiers of the State.
All the pulpits Of the local churches,
both white and colored. were ably filled
Sunday morning and evening by visiting
ministers Of the conference, Bishop Can
dler occupying that of the Methodist
church, his sermon being pronounced by
All who heard it as one of the strongest
rand most forcible ever made in Ken
lucky.
One Of the most pleasing events of the
occasion, and one that was shown TO
meet the highest appreciation of the
visiting members, was the refreshing
barrel of ice water that was supplied
daily by our clever and esteemed mer-
chants. Sewell & Mckinney, which oc-
eupied a prominent place in front OF
their grocery store on Second street.
Al the conclusion of the conference
resolutions of thanks and appreciation
were cordially extended to the citizens
of Richmond for the kind and courteous
treatment the visitors had received.
The following are some of the appoint
ments that will be of interest to our
readers:
The presiding elders are as follows;
Covington district, Rev. J. Q. A.
Vaught-
Dauville district, Rev. w. E. Arnold
Frankfort district. Rev. f. L. South
gate.
Lexington district. DR. J. X. Deering.
Naysyille district Or. E. G. B. Mann
Shelbvville district Rev. c. l.. Bohon.
Jackson district. Rev. c. F Oney
Some of the other principal appoint
ments are:
Lexington. First church, Rev. o. J.
| Chandler.
Winchester. Rev. L. Robinson.
Covington. Scott street, Rev. T. W.
Waits.
Ft. Thomas, Rev. J. r. Savage.
Flemingsburg. Rev C. A. Tague.
] Maysville. Rev. W S. Clark.
Middlesboro. Rev. B. F. Chatham.
Frankfort. Rev. II G. Turner.
Paris. Rev J. J. Sims.
Shelbyville. Rev. w. O. Sadler
Somerset. Rev. C. X. Dickey.
Iawrenceburg, Rev p F. Adams.
These are some Of the changes in tbs
nrincipal stations Of the conference.
An appointment Of local interest i
, that of Rev. P. c. Eversole 70 the Col
lege Hill circuit. Mr.. Eversole has oeel
, living in Richmond for several month
and. having served College Hill som
wears ago. has many friends here VIII
are delighted 10 have him again wit
Them. Mr. Eversole was also appointe
Missionary Secretary for the conference
n The appointments, generally II
thoueht will give satisfaction TO preach
erS and people The appointment c
~ " Z. Arnold TO the DanvIlle dis
trict Of which Richmond is a part
particularly satisfactory TO our people
IL was once pastor here and was niue
r thought Of by his congregation