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was sung and all pressed forward and gave him a genuine brotherly greeting and Methodist handshake.
QUESTION 7 was taken
up -- "Who have been admitted into full membership?" and the
characters of Farnum Ellis, Wm. H. Underwood, E. E. Hosman and Wm.
H. Linn, were passed. They reported their collections and they
were passed in their studies.
The characters of R. J. Cocking, Frank A. High,
E. E. Wilson and A. L. Kellogg, were passed, and they reported the
work on their charges.
Frederick Tonge was discontinued at his own
request.
The characters of E. T. George and W. B.
Slaughter were passed, and the Bishop was requested to leave them
without appointment, to attend some one of our schools.
VISITORS. -- Rev. Dr. J. W. Hamilton, corresponding secretary of the Freedman's Aid and Southern Education Society was introduced. He addressed the conference and took subscriptions for the Christian Educator.
ADDRESS. -- Mrs. M. A. Claflin gave an address in the interest of our hospital and deaconess home. On motion of T. C. Clendenning a memorial from the trustees of this institution was referred to the committee on Methodist Hospital and Deaconess Home.
QUESTION 10 was taken
up "What members have completed the conference course of study?"
And the characters of the following were passed: they reported
their charges and they were elected to elder's orders: James H.
Wilcox, Walter H. La Vake and Norman A. Martin. The character of
Lewis Campbell was passed. He was continued in the studies of the
fourth
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year and the Bishop was requested to leave him without appointment to attend some one of our schools.
QUESTION 11 -- was
taken up --"What others have been elected and ordained
deacons?"
The character of Henry H. St. Louis was passed,
he reported his work and he was elected to deacon's orders.
Francis M. Clark was called forward and
addressed by the Bishop on the character of the work of a local
deacon. His examination was reported and he was passed in his
studies and elected to deacon's orders.
The committee reported the examination of Will.
J. Hotherall, and he was passed in his studies as a candidate for
local deacon's orders.
QUESTION 12 was taken
up: "What local preachers have been elected to elders' orders?"
There were none.
The Bishop addressed the conference on the
importance of special preparation for conducting the mid-week
prayer service.
A communication from Dr. J. Benson Hamilton was
referred to the committee on annnuity (sic) fund.
T. W. Bovee reported as to the proposed visit to
the State Insane Asylum. The excursion was abandoned, but
arrangements were made to go in groups.
Announcements were made, and J. T. Knuckey was
appointed to conduct devotional services to-morrow morning.
On motion of J. W. Jennings, conference was
dismissed with a stanza of "All hail the power of Jesus' Name."
and prayer and benediction by the Bishop.
Fourth Day.
SATURDAY -- MORNING SESSION.
Conference opened promptly at 8:30 a. m.,
with the Bishop in the chair.
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DEVOTIONAL. -- Services were conducted by J. T. Knuckey.
MINUTES of yesterday's session were read and approved.
A MEMORIAL from Grand Island District on educational matters, presented by J. W. Robinson, was referred to the committee on education.
ADDRESS. -- The Bishop
addressed the conference concerning the importance and work of the
presiding eldership in our church.
The conference stewards made a tentative report,
which was, on motion of R. L. Powers, recommitted.
VISITORS. -- Rev. Dr.
Cranston. agent of the Western Methodist Book Concern, was
introduced and gave an address.
Chancellor Crook gave an address in the interest
of Nebraska Wesleyan University.
QUESTION 7 was resumed: Who have been admitted into full membership?" And Farnam Ellis, Wm. H. Underwood, W. H. Linn, Robert J. Cocking, E. E. Hosman and F. A. High were called forward and addressed by the Bishop. The conference sang two verses of the hymn, "A charge to keep I have." and T. C. Clendening led in prayer, after which the committee reported their examinations, and they were advanced in their studies. Elmer E. Hosman and Frank A. High were elected to deacon's orders, the others had been previously ordained.
QUESTION 5 was taken
up: "Who have been confirmed on trial?" The characters of the
following were passed: John A. Roads, Albert V. Wilson, Richard J.
Millard, Benj. D. Kiester, E. R. Adriance, D. R. Collings and E.
E. Wilson. They reported their work; their
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examinations were reported; they were advanced in their studies
and continued on trial.
The character of Thos. P. Donnelly was passed.
He reported his work, his examinations were reported, he was
advanced in his studies and required to read and furnish syllabi
on "History of Missions, two vols.", "Digest of Meth. Law."
"Governing Conf. of Meth." and an essay.
The character of Edward W. Errickson was
passed.
He reported his work and was passed in his
studies, conditioned on reading the books in the course, except,
"Tongue of Fire."
The character of Henry B. St. Louis was passed.
He reported his work. and was passed in his studies and
conditioned on reading the books in the course and presenting an
essay.
The character of Richard N. Throckmorton was
passed. He reported his work and he passed in his studies,
conditioned on "Miley's Theology."
The character of John H. Vogt was passed. He
reported his work and he was continued on trial.
Arthur L. Kellogg was passed in his studies,
conditioned on the hooks in the course of reading.
On motion of J. B. Maxfield, Benj. F. Mastin was
discontinued.
The character of Will. E. Northrop was passed
and he was continued in the studies of the first year.
BENEVOLENCES. -- The
presiding elders were made a committee on apportionment of the
benevolences.
Chancellor Crook addressed the conference and
distributed catalogues of Nebraska Wesleyan University.
BOOK ACCOUNTS. --The
following were appointed
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a commitee on book accounts: J. H. Wilcox, N. A. Martin, J. H.
Frazer and T. C. Webster.
On motion of J. W. Robinson, it was ordered that
when we adjourn it shall be to meet at 2:30 p. m.
J. W. Robinson was appointed to preside at the
afternoon session in the absence of the Bishop.
J. B. Leedom was appointed to conduct the
devotional services.
Announcements were made, and on motion of J. B.
Maxtield,the conference adjourned with singing, and the
benediction by Dr. Cranston.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Conference convened pursuant to adjournment at 2:30 p. m. with J. W. Robinson in the chair.
DEVOTIONAL. --
Services were conducted by J. B. Leedom.
Minutes of the morning session were read and
approved.
REPORTS. -- The report of the committee on Sunday Schools and on Freedman's Aid and Southern Education Society were read and adopted.
MINUTES. -- On motion
of the secretary, the roll was called for subscriptions for
conference minutes, and collectors appointed.
The following resolution presented by Wm. Gorst,
was read and adopted:.
Whereas, After the creation of the
Northwest Nebraska Conference our Board of Bishops deemed it
advisable to place the date of the North Nebraska Conference one
week earlier than usual, thus making our date come very early in
September, and,
Whereas, we are confident that such an
early date, coming as it does, before the marketing of the
present
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crop, has resulted in the loss of both benevolent monies and
pastor's salaries. Therefore:
Resolved. That, we very respectfully, but
most earnestly, request our Bishops to make our date two or three
weeks later in the season, and declare that we would prefer to
meet even a month later than at the date of this year.
Resolved. That, we hereby instruct the
conference secretary to forward a copy of these resolutions to the
secretary of our Board of Bishops just before their meeting in
May. 1894.
Signed, William Gorst, J. W. Robinson, H. A.
Barton, J. B. Leedom, D. C. Winship, C. N. Dawson, Geo. M. Brown.
H. C. Myers, D. W. McGregor, Wm. M. Worley.
The following resolutions were read by W. K.
Beans and adopted:
Whereas. This annual conference took
action, at its session one year ago, concerning the organization
of an Itinerant's Club, and
Whereas. The citizens of Fremont,
Nebraska, the seat of the Central Chautauqua Assembly, have
generously offered to defray the railroad expenses of the under
graduates of the North Nebraska Conference, in attendance upon the
session of the Itinerant's Club. Therefore,
Resolved, 1st, That we re-affirm our
conference action of one year ago.
Resolved, 2nd, That the examining
committees of the conference classes meet with the Itinerant's
Club at its annual meeting in Fremont, and examine all classes,
and give certificates of standing.
Resolved, 3d, That in view of the central
purpose of the Itinerant's Club to increase our efficiency as
preachers of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and the beneficient
results which will inevitably follow the carrying out of these
resolutions a full attendance of examiners and under-graduates
is most earnestly urged.
The following officers for the ensuing year
are
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placed in nomination: D. K. Tindall, D. D. Ph. D., Pres.; E. E.
Hosman, Sec'y; A. L. Mickel, Treas.
We recommend that these officers with Rev. W. H.
H. Pillsbury and W. K. Beans, constitute a program committee for
the Itinerant Club.
Signed: W. K. Beans, J. P. Yost,, E. R.
Adriance, F. A. High, F. W. Bross.
The Bishop took the chair.
QUESTION 9 was taken
up: "What members are in the. studies of the fourth year?"
The characters of the following were passed and
they reported their work. Their examinations were reported and
they were advanced in their studies to the class of the fourth
year: Wm. Van Buren, Jehu H. Johnson., John A. Dooley, C. O.
Larrison, Frank W. Bross and A. L. Mickel.
The character of John T. Crooks was passed. He
reported his work. His examinations were reported and he was
continued in the class of the third year.
It was announced that Abram J. Young had been
transferred to the Nebraska Conference.
On motion of T. C. Clendening, Albert W. Hobson,
was located at his own request.
The character of Thos. Bithell was passed: and
he was continued in the studies of the third year.
QUESTION 22 was taken
up: "Who are the supernumerary preachers?" The characters of the
following were passed and they were continued in the supernumerary
relation: H. L. Powers, H. C. Dayhoff, J. P. Roe, with request by
the conference that he be appointed Sup't of Omaha city missions
and church extension society, J. W. Bovee, C. H. Savidge, Samuel
Cates, T. W. Owen and N. H. Gale.
The characters of the following were passed
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on motion they were in made effective: C. F. Heywood, W. A. Davies and W. R. Phelps.
QUESTION 23 was taken
up: "Who are the superannuated preachers?" The characters of the
following were passed and their relations continued: Jacob
Adriance, Chas. Balson, D. C. Worts and D. T. Olcott.
On motion of T. C. Clendening the board of
conference stewards was requested to send letters of fraternal
greeting to the absent superanuates.
QUESTION 4 was taken up: "Who have been received on trial?" And John P. Yost, Francis M. Clark, Loton R. De Wolf and Albert L. Grey, were introduced to the Conference, and addressed by the Bishop. Their examinations were reported, and they were received an trial.
EDUCATION. --The report of the committee on Education was read: Prof. C. M. Ellenwood was introduced and on invitation addressed the Conference and gave the report of the treasurer of the Board of Trustees of Nebraska Wesleyan University, and the report was adopted and it was ordered published in the minutes. (See reports.)
VISITOR. -- Rev. Dr. J. O. Peck, one of the corresponding secretaries of the Missionary Society was introduced.
QUESTION 34 was taken up: "Where shall the next Conference be held?," On nomination of D. K. Tindall, Seward St. Church, Omaha, was chosen.
BIBLE IN PUBLIC
SCHOOLS. -- The following resolution offered by H. D.
Brown, was adopted.
Whereas, An objection has been brought
against the reading of the Bible in our public schools and in many
places it is banished entirely from them; therefore,
Resolved, That we are profoundly
impressed with
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the importance of reading some portion of God's word each day
in all the schools of the land, and we earnestly request those who
are in charge to see to it that the Bible, according to King
James' translation, or the revised verision (sic) shall be present
in the schools as an authorative book on morals, and that it shall
be read without note or comment. Signed,
H.
D. Brown, J. W. Miller, Win. Gorst.
EDITOR. -- On motion
of T. C. Clendening, the Bishop was requested to appoint H. A
.Brown, an editor of the Omaha Christian Advocate.
On motion of J. B. Maxfield, the Bishop was
requested to appoint J. W. Shank, the editor of the Omaha
Christian Advocate.
On motion of J. E. Moore, the Bishop was
requested to appoint Geo. W. Martin, Chaplain of the State
Industrial School at Kearney.
REPORTS. -- The following reports were read and adopted: Bible Cause, Church Extension, State of the Church, Tracts, Sabbath Observance, Epworth League., Camp Meeting, Hospital and Deaconess Home, Auditing, Statistical and Treasurer. (See reports.)
FINANCIAL AGENT. -- On
nomination of the committee on Education, the Bishop was requested
to appoint J. W. Jennings, financial agent of the Nebraska
Wesleyan University.
On nomination of A. Hodgetts, D. C. Winship was
elected delegate to the International Christian Conference to be
held in Chicago, and W. H. H. Pillsbury was elected alternate.
On motion of J. W. Shank, a committee on
Missionary Society was appointed, consisting of the following: Wm.
Gorst, W. H. H. Pillsbury, J. H. Brooks and J. W. Shank.
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On motion of J. W. Shank it was ordered that
we meet at 7:30 Monday morning.
The Bishop appointed J. W. Robinson to preside
at the memorial service at 2:30 p. m. on Sunday.
W. K. Beans was appointed to conduct the
devotional services on Monday morning.
Announcements were made and Conference was
dismissed with singing the doxology, and Dr. Peck pronounced the
benediction.
Fifth Day.
SUNDAY.
Conference met at the. Congregational church
at 2:30 p. m. with J. W. Robinson in the chair.
The scripture lesson was read by N. A. Martin
and H. L. Powers led in prayer.
A memoir of Nathan L. Guthrie was read by J. W.
Miller, (see memoir,) and short addresses were given by J. W.
Miller, A. Hodgetts, J. W. Robinson and Bishop Walden.
The Bishop then took the chair. Elmer E. Hosman,
Frank A. High, Francis M. Clark and Henry H. St. Louis elected to
Deacon's orders, and James H. Wilcox, Walter H. La Vake and Norman
A. Martin elected to Elder's orders, were called forward and by
the Secretary presented to the Bishop for ordination. They were
addressed by the Bishop, after which they were ordained. The
Bishop was assisted in the service of ordination of Deacons by
Rev. J. J. Parker, pastor of the Congregational church and Rev. F.
E. Hudson, pastor of the Baptist church, and in the ordination of
Elders, by the presiding elders and by J. W. Jennings, pastor of
our church at Norfolk.
Services closed with benediction by J. J.
Parker.
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