El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-16
WANTSCHURCH
HISTORY NOTED
Rev. W. S. Huggett, IN Dem
ing Methodist Conference,
Asks Better Record.

Deming. y. N. April 16-When the
FL Paso district conference of the
Methodist church resumed its business
Saturday morning discussion of themes
of interest was taken up by Rev. W.
s Huggett, who spoke of the need for
a better record of incidents in the va
rious charges which have historical
interest. especially with reference to
the struggles in connection with the
beginning Of the work. the zeal. SELF
sacrifice and heroism Of many of the
earliest members. which were allowed
TO drop out of sight and be lost be-
cause no proper records were kept
J. J. Golden discussed the Epworth
league and its work, showing that
there was no other organization that
could be substituted
DR.. G + Moore. Of Los Angeles. the
field secretary for Sunday schools.
gave an address upon Sunday school
work and the need of emphasizing its
Importance.
Discuss Committee Reports.
The afternoon session was devoted to
the reception and discussion of reports
OF the various committees. together
with the election OF delegates to the
annual conference, which meets IN FL
PasO at Trinity church in October.
other business transacted consisted
Of renewal of licenses, passing Of char
acter and recommendations for admls-
sion on trial into the annual confer
ence.
Two Preachers Recommended
Revs. Argus Hamilton. Of Fort
Stockton. and F c. Collins. OF Lydia
Patterson institute, of FL Paso. were
recommended
The sunday services were almost
continuous from 3 a. m until p m.
consisting OF Sunday school, preach
ing. young peoples meetings and love
! II nv .
most Interesting session Of the district
conference.
Reports From Charges Read.
The remaining reports from charges.
Fort Davis. Maria, Las Cruces, Lords
burg. Santa Rita, Sierra Blanca. Toyah,
Tularosa, Van Horn and Hachita were
read. Epworth leagues. Sunday schools
and mission societies showed sub
stantial gains Since the annual con-
ference there have been SOC acceSsions
to me church. Trinity church, FL Paso,
heading the list with 1872 accessions.
From the reports it appeared that tue
salaries of the preachers We're being
paid with fair promptness and that the
conference collections would in all
proba bility be paid in full
Negro Minister sings Melody.
Rev. J. Stout. of the c NJ E church,
gave a description Of the difficulties
that his church had to meet on account
of the migration of members, and also
OF the plans which were being adopted
TO meet those difficulties After his |
speech ne sang the negro melody, I
Steal Away to Jesus
Sanford Bilbro and W L Carrie pre-
scented the matter of lay activities and !
pressed upon the lay delegates the i'm
portance OF entering fully into me I
work.
At the session Of the wonan's mis-
sfonarv society, Mrs. W A Trayler. OF
Sierra Blanca presiding, reports OF the
various societies in the district were
given.
\ duet by women OF the Deming So
cfetv and another by women from
Lordsburg added much to the interest
of the meeting
Addresses on matters connected with
the societies work were made by Mes
danes J. c. Ballard. I. J. Ayers and W
A. TrayIer after which Rev n c
Douglas preached a sermon
Give Negro Elder $685.
Rev. G. 2. Johnson. presiding elder OF
the Arizona and New Mexico district
Of the c. NJ. L church. was introduced
by Rev P R Knickerbocker, and
stated the object of his visit was to OBJ
tain assistance TO reopen the work Of
that church in Silver City. he made
request for a donation Of $40, but the
collection for him reached sl7-35.
Rev. Knickerbocker then opened g
subscription list for requirements Of |
the FL Paso district. stating that $3.50 /
was needed to meet deficiencies. In q !
short time more than the full amount !
vas provided.
Rev c k Campbell. OF Asbury
church, preached a sermon