JOURNAL

OF THE

Thirty-iifth Session

OF THE

HOLSTON CONFERENCE

OF THE

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH,

HELD AT

Cleveland, Tenn., October ii to i6, 1899.

J. H. AMIS. Secretary.

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OFFICERS OF THE CONFERENCE.

REV. BISHOP CYRUS D. POSS, D. D., l^h. D., President.

J. H. AMIS, Secretary, Clinton, Tenn.

S. G. KETRON, Assistant Secretary.

J. M. EMERT, Statistical Secretary, Jellico, Tenn.

J. W. CARDWELE, { Assistants A. B. Mckenzie, \ assistants.

HAZEN OAKS, Treasurer,

M. C. BRUNER, i Assistants B. M. MARTIN. \ Assistants.

Standing Committees for I899«

Education. — J. M. Melear, R. J. Cooke, E. C. Ferguson, M. H. Monroe, L. B. Caldwell.

Church Extension. — T. G. Chase, J. S. Strange, W. C. Wheeler, A. Y. Snavely, T. B. Russell.

Temperance. — K. H. McLaughlin, J. H. Atais, J. M. Melear, I. H. Miller, G. T. Newcomb, D. G. Pile, T. H. Hodge.

Sunday Schools and Tracts. — B. M. Martin, J. M. Emert, W. S. Grant, R. A. Parham, W. S. Bandy.

Auditing. — H. B. Ogle, Wm. Kinsland, A. B. McKenzie, M. C. Bruner, J. C. Hodge.

Postoffices.—^. B. Rippetoe, J. W. Cardwell, W. R. Byerly, A. J. Murphy, W. T. Sanders.

Conference Stewards. — G. R. Rowan, A. C. Peters, J. M. Durham, W. C. Miller, T. H. Hodge.

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Conference Relatio7is.—M. A. Rule, G. M. Stout, G. T. Newcomb, J. J. Robinette, J. W. McGee.

I Board of Church Exte7ision. — I. H. Miller, President ; J. f A. Fowler, Vice-President ; J. M. Melear, Secretary ; C. F.

Maskall, Treasurer ; and C. L. Parham, J. S. Strange, M. S.

Little. The Presiding Elders ex officio.

Church Literature.— '^B.m&s M. Taber, C. C. Wyatt, J. S. Jones, J. W. Jones, J. H. Amis,

American Bible Society. — C. W. Miller, W. R. Byerly, J. S. Best, P. H. Henry, J. C. Harmon.

Epworth League Work.—]. C. Eckles, G. W. Paul, I. H. Miller, T. W. Brown, D. G. Pile.

District Co7iference Records. — T. H. Russell, T. R. West, W. T. Senter.

State of the Chitrch. — J. S. Jones, E. H. McL-aughlio, S. G. Ketron, M. A. Rule, T. H. Russell.

Public Worship. — Presiding Elder and Pastor.

Missio7is.— ^h& Presiding Elders.

Standing Committees for 1900.

Education.—^. W. Hooper, E. B. Caldwell, C. W. Miller, J. S. Jones, W. A. Saville.

Church Extension. — G. W. Paul, A. J. Suavely, T. B. Rus- sell, I. H. Miller, Mi C. Bruner.

Temperance.—]. M. Emert, T. H. Hodge, S. G. Ketron, T. R. West, J. M. Melear.

Stinday Schools and Tracts. — W. S. Bandy, A. B. McKen- zie, W. S. Brackney, G. M. Stout, Robert Walker.

Auditing. —SSI m. Kinsland, W. S. Grant, J. C. Hodge.

Postoffices.—l. G. Taylor, S. V. Eowe. H. W. McKenzie, J. U. Davis, F. M. Cones.

Confere7ice Stezvards.—]. C. Eckles, A. G. Cadle, T. H. Hodge, M. A. Rule. T. G. Chase.

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Conference Relatiotis. — A. C. Peters, G. W. Coleman, J. J. Robinette, J. W. McGee, J. C. Harmon.

Conference Board of Church Extension. — President, I. H. Miller ; Vice-President, J. A. Fowler ; Secretary, J. M. Melear; Treasurer, C. F. Maskall ; C. L. Parham, J. S. Strange, M. S. I^ittle. Presiding Elders, members ex officio.

Church Literature. — C. C. Wyatt. E. H. Mclyaughlin, J. M. Melear, W. T. Sanders, J. M. Taber.

American Bible Society. — W. B. Rippetoe, J. S. Best, W. R. Byerly.

Epworth League Work. — Hazen Oaks, J. S. Burnette, J. H. Amis.

District Conference Records. — A. M. Rose, T. W. Brown, T. S. Walker.

State of the Church.— T. H. Russell, J. W. Jones, E. C. Ferguson. T. B. Russell, R. J. Cooke.

Public Worship. — The Presiding Elder and Pastor.

Missions. — The Presiding Elders.

DISTRICT BOARDS OF CHURCH LOCATION.

Athe7is District.—^. Crist, J. H. Harle, M. C. Bruner, W. A. Wright, J. A. Goddard.

Chattanooga District. — The Presiding Elder, H. C. Beck, J. W. Adams, J. E. Annis, G. T. Newcomb, G. W. Paul.

Clinton District.—^. A. Fowler, J. H. Amis, A. Taylor, J. M. Emert, G. M. Stout.

Greeneville District. — T. B. Russell, H. W. McKenzie, J. C. Campbell, G. A. Baily, W. R. Byerly, J. P. Easterly.

Knoxville District. — C. F. Maskall, William Kinsland, George French, I. H. Miller, Nat. West.

Triers of Appeals.— K. C. Peters, J. J. Robinette, J. C. Harmon, J. W. McGee, M. A. Rule, T. B. Russell, G. R. Rowan.

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Board of Examiners. — G. T. Newcomb, T. B. Russell, Hazen Oaks, E. C. Ferguson, T. H. Hodge, T. S. Walker, J. S. Jones, R. J. Cooke, M. H. Monroe, G. W, Coleman, C. W. Miller, J. J. Robinette, L. B. Caldwell, J. M. Melear, G. R. Rowan, J. W. Jones, B. M. Martin.

To Preach the Missio7iary Sermo?i. — G. R. Rowan.

Alternate. — J. M. Melear.

MINUTES OF THE HOI,STON CONFERENCE.

SESSIONS OF THE HOLSTON CONFERENCE.

Year	Time.	PivACE.	Bishop.	Secretary.
1865 .	July 5 . . .	Athens . . .	D. W. Clark . . .	J. F. Spence
1866 .	May 17 . .	Greeneville .	D. W. Clark . . .	J. F. Spence
1867 .	October 3 .	Knoxville	C. Kingsley . . .	J. F. Spence
1868 .	October 8 .	Chattanooga	D. W. Clark . . .	J. F. Spence
1869 .	October 7 .	Jonesboro	M. Simpson . . .	J. F. Spence
1870 .	October 3 .	Knoxville	h. Scott ....	J J. Manker
1871 .	October 11 .	Greeneville .	L. Scott ...	J. J. Manker
1872 .	October 2 .	Cleveland	S. M. Merrill . .	J. J. Manker
1873 .	October 1 .	Knoxville	G. Haven ....	J. J. Manker
1874 .	Sept. 30 . .	Chattanooga	E- G. Andrews .	J. J. Manker
1875 .	Sept. 29 . .	Greeneville .	T. Bowman . . .	J. J. Manker
1876 .	October 4 .	Kingston . .	L. Scott ....	J. J. Manker
1877 .	Sept. 27 . .	Knoxville	W. L,. Harris . .	J. J. Manker
1878 .	October 2 .	New Market	Iv. Scott ....	J. J. Manker
1879 .	October 15 .	Knoxville	I. W. Wiley . . .	J. J. Manker
1880 .	October 20 .	Greeneville .	E. O. Haven . .	J D.Roberson
1881 .	October 20 .	Maryville	E. G. Andrews .	J. S. Hill
1882 .	October 19 .	Chattanooga	M. Simpson . .	J. S. Hill
1883 .	October 17 .	Knoxville	T. Bowman . . .	J. S. Hill
1884 .	October 16 .	Greeneville .	H. W. Warren .	T. B. Russell
1885 .	October 15 .	Johnson City	J. F. Hurst . .	T. B. Russell
1886 .	October 21 .	Athens . .	W. F. Mallalieu .	T. B. Russell
1887 .	October 12 .	Knoxville	E. G. Andrews .	T. B. Russell
1888 .	October 10 .	Cleveland	J. N. FitzGerald .	T. B. Russell
1889 .	October 9 .	Dayton . .	I. W. Joyce . . .	T. B. Russell
1890.	October 8 .	Greeneville .	J. M. Walden . .	T. B. Russell
1891 .	October 21 .	Chattanooga	W. X. Ninde . .	T. B. Russell
1892 .	October 5 .	Morristown .	C. D. Foss ....	T. B. Russell
1893 .	October 17 .	Maryville	S. M. Merrill . .	T. B. Russell
1894 .	October 17 .	Johnson City	R. S. Foster . . .	T. B. Russell
1895 .	October 9 .	Knoxville	D. A. Goodsell .	T. B. Russell
1896 .	Sept. 30 . .	Newport . .	W. P. Mallalieu .	J. H. Amis
1897 .	Sept. 23 . .	Athens . .	E. G. Andrews .	J. H. Amis
1898 .	October 13 .	Elizabethton	J. H. Vincent . .	J. H. Amis
1899 .	October 11 .	Cleveland	C. D. Foss ....	J. H. Amis

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MIXUtES OF THE HOUSTON CONFERENCE.

CONFERENCE ROLL.

Names. Postoffice.

Amis. J. H Clinton

Ayers, R. O. . . • • • Athens Bandy, W. S. . Surg-oinsville Baker, J. A. . Fountain City Baker, J. N. . . Fall Branch

Best, J. S McKinly

Brown, T. W. . . Morristown

Bruner, M. C Athens

Burk, M. R. M Athens

Byerly, W. R. . . . Baileyton Brackney, W. S. . Ducktown Burnette, J. S. . . . Hill City

Cadle, A. G Shawanee

Caldwell,!,. B. . Chattanooga

Cardwell, J. L,., Igo

Cardwell, J. W. . . . Ivoudon

Cass, T. A Athens

Clendenen, G. W. . Jonesboro Coleman, G. W . . . Newport Cones, F. M . . . . Knoxville

Cooke, R. J Athens

Cox, G. B., Keebler's X Roads

Crist, B Athens

Crowder, L,. O . . Graysville Durham, J. M . . . Broadway Eckles, J. C . . . . Harriman

Emert, J. M Jellico

Fitzgerald, J.B., Chucky City Francisco, G. T., Johnson City Ferguson. E.C . . . .Athens Grant, W. S .... Chatata Harmon, J. C . . . Harriman Henry, P. H . . . . Maryville Hodge, J. C . . . . Baileyton Hodge, T. H . . Greeneville Hooper, W. W . . . . Athens

Names.

Postoffice.

Hyden, S. W . . . Maryville Jennings, J. H . . Vineland Jones, J. S . . . . Greeneville Jones, J. W . . . . Knoxville Julian, Geo .... Cleveland Ketron, S. G . Bloomingdale Kinsland, Wm .... Joppa Lawson, J. D., Wear's Valley Little, J. B . . . Wellspring

Long, W. R Athens

Lowe, S. V ... Rutledge

Manker, J. J . . Chattanooga Martin, B. M . . Morristown McGee, J. W . . Johnson City McKenzie, H. W . . Watauga McKenzie, A. B . Sevierville McLaughlin, F. H . . Athens Melear, J. M . . . Knoxville Miller, C. W . . . Wellspring Miller, W. C . . Flizabethton Miller, I. H . . . , Knoxville Monroe, M. H . . . Riceville Newcomb, G. T., Chattanooga

Ogle. H. B Lulaville

OakS; Hazen .... Kingston Paul, G. W . . . . Crossville Perry, J. F . . . . Athens Petty, J. S . . . Morristown Peters, A. C . . . . Burrville

Pile, D. G Cleveland

Reed, P. H New Market

Rippetoe. W. B . . Maryville Roberson, J. D . . . Loudon Robinette, J. J . . Maryville Rose, A. M . . . . Ebenezer Rowan, G. R . . Johnson City

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Names.

Ruble, J. A . . Rule, M. A . . Russel, T. B . . Russell, T. H . Seaton, J. B . . Senter, W. T . Saville, W. A . Snavely, A. Y Spence, J. F .

Postoffice.

. . Maryville . . Sevierville Johnson City . . Sunbrig-ht

.... Bank . . . . Alpha . . Knoxville

- Wellspring . . Harriman

Names.

Postoffice.

Stout, G. M . . Andersonville Strange, J. S . . Morristown Simonds, Royal A . . Clinton Taber, J. M . . Chattanoog-a Walker, T. S . . . Whitehorn

West, T. R Athens

Wheeler, W. C . . . . Jasper Wyatt, C. C . . Mountain City

Probationers.

Names.

Postoffice. I Names.

Boling, J. W . . Chattanooga Davis, J. U . South Pittsburg

Charlesworth, Thos

Chattanooga Ketron, A. C . Bloomingdale Murphy, A. J . . . Crossville

Sanders, W. T . . Stapleton, R. L • Scarbrough, P. H Taylor, I. G . . . Walker, Robert .

Postoffice.

. Sunbright

. Rockwood

. Maggie

McKinly

. Dayton

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THE HOLSTON ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Held in Cleveland, Tenn., Oct. 1 1 to J6, J899.

Bishop Foss, Presiding.

J. H. Amis, Secretary, Clinton, Tenn.

1. Who have been received by transfer, and from what Conferences? James S. Burnette, from Blue Ridge Con- ference.

2. Who have been readmitted ? None.

3. Who have been received on credentials, and from what Churches? None.

4. Who have been received on trial ? (a. In studies of first year.) Thomas Charlesworth , Robert L,. Stapleton, Albert C. Ketron, Jacob U. Davis, Isaac G. Taylor, James W. Boling, Patrick H. Scarbrough.

5. Who have been continued on trial ? (a. In studies of first year.) Andrew J. Murphy, (b. In studies of second year.) Robert Walker, Wm. T. Sanders.

6. Who have been discontinued ? None.

7. Who have been admitted into full membership? (a. Elected and ordained deacons this year.) Geo. W. Paul, Wm. C. Wheeler, Albert B. McKenzie. (b. Elected and ordained deacons previously.) Wm. S. Brackney.

8. What members are in studies of third year? (a. Ad- mitted into full membership this year.) Geo. W. Paul,

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Wm. S. Brackney, Wm. C. Wheeler, Albert B. McKenzie. (b. Admitted into full membership previously.) John W. Cardwell, Samuel V. Lowe.

9. What members are in studies of fourth year ? None.

10. What members have completed the conference course of study? (a. Elected and ordained elders this year.) Royal A. Simonds, elected but not ordained.

11. What others have been elected and ordained dea- cons? (a. As local preachers.) Alfred G. Buxton, Albert C. Ketron, Samuel J. Burkey, James R. Dyer.

12. What others have been elected and ordained elders? (a. As local deacons.) None. (b. Under missionary rule.) None.

13. Was the character of each preacher examined? This was strictly done as the name of each preacher was called in open conference.

14. Who have been transferred, and to what confer- ences? W. M. Dye, to Virginia.

15. Who have died? None.

16. Who have been located at their own request? Robert A. Parham, Martin Watts.

17. Who have been located ? None.

18. Who have withdrawn ? None.

19. Who have been permitted to withdraw under charges or complaints ? None.

20. Who have been expelled ? None.

21. What other personal notation should be made? None.

22. Who are the supernumerary preachers? J. B. Seaton, J. F. Spence, T. B. Russell, M. H. Monroe, H. B. Ogle, T. W. Brown, J. C. Harmon.

23. Who are the superannuated preachers? S. W. Hyden, George Julian, W. R. Long, J. B. Fitzgerald, J. B.

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Little, R. O. Ayers, P. H. Reed, T. H. Russell, T. A. Cass, Benjamin Crist, J. D. Lawson, J. N. Baker, J. L. Cardwell.

24. Who are the triers of appeals ? A. C. Peters, J. J. Robiuette. J. C. Harmon, J. W. McGee, M. A. Rule, T. B. Russell, G. R. Rowan.

25. What is the statistical report for this year? See tabulated statement.

26. What is the aggregate of the benevolent collections ordered by the General Conference, as reported by the Conference Treasurer? $6,109.

27. What are the claims on the Conference fund? $954-

28. What has been received on these claims, and how has it been applied ? $954.

29. Where are the preachers stationed? See appoint- ments.

30. Where shall the next Conference be held? In Chattanooga, Tenn.

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HOLSON CONFERENCE APPOINTMENTS, M. E. CHURCH.

ATHENS DISTRICT.

J. F. Perry, Presiding- Elder, P. O. Athens, Tenn.

Athens E. H. McLaughlin

Athens Circuit . . . . M. C. Bruner

Chatata W. S. Grant

Cleveland D. G. Pile

Cleveland Circuit . . . T. C. Chase

Decatur P. H. Scarbrough

Ducktown W. S. Brackney

Ebenezer and Lenoir . . A. M. Rose

Erie J. S. Best

Friendsville .... J. W. Cardwell

Kingston Hazen Oaks

Loudon T. R. West

Madisonville I. G. Taylor

Maryville J. J. Robinette

Maryville Circuit . W. B. Rippetoe W. W. Hooper, M. R. M. Burke, E. C. Ferguson, professors in U. S. Grant University, mem- bers of Athens Quarterly Con- ference.-

CHATTANOOGA DISTRICT.

J. J. Manker, Presiding Elder, P. O.

Chattanooga, Tenn. Chattanooga —

Alton Park

To be supplied (A. G. Buxton) Avondale and Sherman

Heights . . . To be supplied

Epworth To be supplied

First Church . . . . J. M. Taber Highland Park . . L. B. Caldwell Hill City J. S. Burnette

Ridgedale and Tabernacle .

To be supplied

Crossville G. W. Paul

Daisy

To be supplied (John Sanders) Dayton, Vine Grove and Spring

City Robert Walker

Graysville L. O. Crowder

Harriman J. C. Eckles

Jasper W. C. Wheeler

Morgan Springs . . . A. J. Murphy

Pikeville

. To be supplied (T. H. Conner) Rockwood and Glen Alice . . .

R. L. Stapleton

South Pittsburgh . . . J. U. Davis

Tracy City To be supplied

G. T. Newton, Dean ; R. J. Cooke, professor in School of Theolog)', members of First Church Quarterh' Conference. Thomas Charlesworth and J. W. Boling left without appoint- ment to attend one of our schools (members of First Church Quarterly Conference.)

CLINTON DISTRICT.

J. D. ROBERSON, Presiding Elder,

P. O.. Loudon. Tenn. Andersonville . . . To be supplied

Big Valley C. W. Miller

Clinton J. H. Amis

Coal Creek To be supplied

Deer Lodge .... To be supplied Jamestown .... To be supplied Jellico J. M. Emert

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MINUTES OF THE HOLSTON COXFERENCE.

La FoUette G. M. Stout

Maynardville ... J. M. Durham

Xewcomb

. To be supplied (B. C. Taylor)

New River A. C. Peters

Oliver Springs

. To be supplied (W. L. Oliver)

Rutledge S. V. Lowe

Scarbrough

. To be supplied (D. H. Gibson)

Sunbright W. T. Sanders

Tazewell A. G. Cadle

Well Spring . . . . A. Y. Snavelj' R. A. Simonds left without ap- pointment to attend one of our schools (member of Clinton Quarterly Conference.)

GREENEVILLE DISTRICT.

(i. T. Francisco, Presiding Elder.

P. O.. Johnson City. Bloomingdale . . . . S. G. Ketron Butler . To be supplied (J. Osborne)

Chucky City G. B. Cox

Elizabethton W. C. Miller

Fall Branch and Carnegie . .

J. W. McGee (one to be supplied

by S. J. Burkey.)

Greeneville J. S. Jones

Greeneville Circuit . . T. H. Hodge

Johnson City G R. Rowan

Johnson City Circuit

J. H. Jennings

Jonesboro . . . . G. W. Clendennen Mountain City . . . . C. C. Wyatt Newport Circuit

. To be supplied (A. N. Brown) Oakland T. S. Walker

Parrottsville . . . . W. R. Byerly

Rogersville J. C. Hodge

Surgoinsvilie .... W. S. Bandy

Sneedville

. . . To be supplied (A. Bunn)

Watauga H. W. McKenzie

A. C. Ketron left without ap- pointment to attend one of our schools (member of Blooming- dale Quarterly Conference )

KNOXVILLE DISTRICT.

J. A. Ruble, Presiding Elder, P. O.,

Maryville, Tenn. Dandridge . . . . W. M. Kinsland Elm Grove and Jones' Chapel . . .

F. M. Cones

Fair Garden W. T. Senter

Holston To be supplied

Knoxville, Asj'lum Street

W. A. Saville

East Main Street . . I. H. Miller

First Church .... J. W. Jones

Luttrell Street . . . J. M. Melear

Knoxville Circuit . . . J. A. Baker

Little River ... To be supplied

Morristown B. M. Martin

Morristown Circuit . J. S. Strange

New Salem P. HTHenry

Newport ••.... G. W. Coleman Pigeon Forge . . . To be supplied Sevierville .... A. B. McKenzie

Thorn Grove M. A. Rule

J. S. Petty, Publishing Agent Meth- odist Advocate Journal, member Morristown Quarterh' Confer- ence.

MINUTES OF THE HOUSTON CONFERENCE.

HOLSTON CONFERENCE JOURNAL.

Cleveland, Tenn., October ii, 1899.

The Holston Annual Conference of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, met here this morning at 8:30 o'clock in the M. E. Church, in its 35th session, with Bishop C. D. Foss, D. D., L,L. D.,of Philadelphia, presiding.

The Bishop conducted the devotional exercises, after which, assisted by the presiding elders and pastor of this church, he administered the Lord's Supper.

In a very earnest, but brief address, the Bishop presented the vast responsibilities now resting upon the Methodist Episcopal Church, and urged all present to be true and, loyal to the spirit of Methodism.

The former Secretary called the roll of the conference, and 53 members and 6 probationers answered to their names.

On motion, J. H. Amis was elected Secretary, J. M. Emert, Statistical Secretary, and Hazen Oaks, Treasurer, and each permitted to nominate his own assistant.

On motion of Dr. Manker, it was decided to hold a Sta- tistical Session this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Bishop re- quested Dr. Cooke to occupy the chair at that session.

The hours for meeting and adjourning were fixed at 8:30 and 11:45 a. m.

The bar of the Conference was fixed to include the seats from the pulpit to the front of the third windows.

The list of standing committees was read, and after some corrections, was confirmed by the Conference.

On motion of T. R. West, the Presiding Elders were re- quested to nominate the standing committees at this Con- ference for next year.

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On motion of J. A. Ruble, the Presiding Elders were re- quested to nominate a committee of seven on the 20th cen- tury movement.

The 13th Question :

" Was the character of each preacher examined ? The character of the Presiding Elders was passed, and J. F. Perry, P. E., of the Athens District; J. J. Manker, of the Chattanooga District ; J. D. Robersou, of the Clinton Dis- trict, and G. T. Francisco, of the Greenville District, read their reports.

On motion of Dr. Caldwell, the pastors in presenting their reports were requested to state the amount collected for Missions, if all the collections were taken, and the total of all the collections.

The following effective Elders were called, their charac- ters passed, and those in charge, who were present, read their reports :

E. H. McLaughlin, M. C. Bruner, W. S. Grant, G. R. Rowan, A. M. Rose, Hazen Oaks, T. R. West, J. S. Best, J. J. Robinette, J. C. Eckles, W. W. Hooper, M. R. M. Burk, E. C. Ferguson, J. M. Tabor, J. C. Harmon, B. M. Martin, G. T. Newcomb, R. J. Cooke, E. O. Crowder, H. B. Ogle, J. H. Amis, A. Y. Snaverly, J. M. Emert, J. M. Dur- ham, T. W. Brown, A. G. Cadle, G. M. Stout, M. H. Mon- roe, C. W. Miller, S. G. Ketron, G. B. Cox, D. G. Pile, J. W. McGee, J. S. Jones, T. H. Hodge, E. B. Caldwell, J. C. Hodge, G. W. Clendenen, C. C. Wyatt, T. S. Walker, W. R. Byerly, J. H. Jennings, W.'S. Bandy, H. W. McKenzie and T. B. Russell.

The following papers were placed in the hands of the proper committees : On Temperance, Sunday School Union and Tracts, and F. Aid and Southern Education Society.

Papers relating to the Methodist Revieiv were placed in the hands of T. B. Russell.

On Missions, referred to the Presiding Elders.

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All communications on Mormonism were referred to the committee on the state of the church.

On motion of M. A. Rule, Friday morning at lo o'clock was fixed to elect delegates to the General Conference.

The following agreement for the election was fixed : To vote by ballot ; a majority of the votes cast required to elect ; if more than two candidates receive a majority, the two highest shall be declared elected ; every legal ballot must have on it two names and only two.

The two reserve delegates are to be elected by the same rules.

After a statement by the Bishop of a proposition from the Baltimore Annual Conference respecting additional legisla- tion relating to Equal Ministerial and Lay Representation in the General Conference of 1900; the Secretary read the proposition and on motion of J. M. Melear the Conference voted as follows on the proposition : For, 45 ; against, 4.

A paper was read by the Secretary from the Correspond- ing Secretaries of the Missionary Society and referred to the Presiding Elders.

Dr. M, S. Hard, of the Church Extension Society, and Dr. J. H. Race, President of Grant University, were intro- duced to the Conference.

On motion of Dr. Cooke, the committee on the 20th cen- tury movement was requested to get all the information from the reports of the Presiding Elders and from all sources and present it to the Conference.

The standing committees were called and announcements made.

On motion of G. W. Coleman, all candidates for admis- sion on trial, and into full connection, and all members de- siring their relations changed, be referred to the committee on Conference Relations.

Dr. M. S. Hard addressed the Conference for a few min- utes on the work of the Church Extension Society.

Conference adjourned by expiration of time.

Benediction by the Bishop.

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Afternoon Session.

At 2 o'clock the Conference was called to order with Dr. Cooke in the chair.

After a season of prayer, the charges were called and the statistics and benevolent moneys were collected.

After some announcements, Conference adjourned with benediction by T. S. Walker.

SECOND DAY.

ClEVEIvAND, TenN., Oct. 12, 1 1

Conference called to order at 8:30 this morning with devotional services conducted by the Bishop.

The minutes of yesterday's sessions were read, corrected and approved.

The charges from which no reports had been received were called by Statistical Secretary and Treasurer.

J. A. Ruble, P. E., of Knoxville District, being absent from the Conference room on account of sickness, the effective Elders of his District were called in his absence, their characters passed, and those in charge presented their reports.

Rev. Edward Thompson, EE. D., of Atlanta, Ga., Gen- eral Manager of the Sunday Eeague of America, was intro- duced and addressed the Conference concerning the work of that organization; and a committee was appointed to confer with Dr. Thompson on the matter of the observance of the Christian Sabbath, consisting of the following : G. W. Coleman, R. J. Cooke and T. S. Walker.

Rev. J. M. Wolf, of the Georgia Conference, was intro- duced to the Conference.

A. J. Murphy was continued on trial in studies of the ist year.

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Geo. W. Paul, \Vm. S. Brackney, Wni. C. Wheeler and A. B. McKenzie, after a very instructive address b}' the Bishop and giving satisfactory answers to all the disciplinary questions, were admitted into full connection and elected to deacon's orders, except W. S. Brackney, who had been ordained previously.

Martin Watts was located at his own request.

Royal A. Simonds, who is now in school at Garrett Biblical Institute, being favorabl}' represented, was relieved from examinations in studies of the 3rd and 4th year upon the certificates from that institution, elected to Elder's Orders and left without appointment to attend one of our schools.

The Bishop called the attention of the class admitted into full connection to paragraph 149 of the Discipline, and requested that after due deliberation they were ready and willing to be employed as missionaries whenever called for by any of the Bishops, they would inform him of that fact.

Robert Walker, not being present on account of sickness, was continued on trial in studies of the 2nd year, with per- mission to be examined in those studies by the Board as soon as convenient.

W. T. Sanders was continued in studies of the 2nd year but was credited with a satisfactory examination in some of the books.

J. W. Cardwell and S. V. Lowe were continued in studies of the 3rd year.

The presiding Elders nominated, and the Conference con- firmed the following committee on the 20th Century move- ment ; J. J. Robinette, R. J. Cooke, C. W. Miller, T. B. Russell, J. :M. Melear, E. B. Caldwell and G. T. Newcomb.

On motion of Dr. Manker, Chattanooga was selected as the place for holding the next Conference.

Dr. Robinette read the report of the committee on Con- ference claimants: after some discussion, on motion of Dr. Manker, the report was referred back to the committee with the request that they report tomorrow morning.

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The Bishop announced that the Conference was allowed the following dividends: $450 from the Methodist Book Concern, $22 from the Chartered Fund. The drafts were ordered properly signed and placed in the hands of the Board of Stewards.

The Bishop stated that the amount asked of this Confer- ence for the Episcopal Fund for the ensuing year was $377. On motion the amount was referred to the Presiding Elders to be properly apportioned with all other apportionments required by the Discipline.

Louis C. Fritsche, agent of the Book Concern, was intro- duced to the Conference.

After notices were given, on motion. Conference adjourned with the benediction by the Bishop.

THIRD DAY.

Cleveland, Tenn., October 13, 1899.

Conference called to order at 8:30 a. m.

After devotional services the minutes of the former ses- sion were read and approved.

On motion of J. D. Ro.berson, R. A. Parham was granted a certificate of location at his own request.

J. B. Seaton, J, F. Spence were continued in the super- numerary relation.

J. A. Baker and A. C. Peters were made effective.

S. W. Hyden, George Julian, W. R. I^ong, J. B. Fitzger- ald, J. B. Little, R. O. Ayres, P. H. Reed, T. H. Russell, T. A. Cass, Benjamin Crist, J. D. Lawson, J. N. Baker were continued in the superannuated relation.

T. B. Russell and M. H. Monroe were granted a super- numerary relation at their own request.

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Alfred G. Buxton, Albert C. Ketron, Samuel J. Burkey and James R. Dj-er, being recommended in due form and favorabl}^ represented, were elected to local Deacons Orders.

Thomas Charlesworth, Robert L>. Stapleton, Albert C. Ketron, Jacob U. Davis, Isaac G. Taylor, J, W. Boling, Patrick H. Scarborough, having been properly recommended and strongly represented by the Board, Committee and Presiding Elders, were admitted on Trial.

Thomas Charlesworth, J. W. Boling and Albert C. Ketron were left without appointment to attend one of our schools.

On motion, J. S. Jones, J. J. Manker and T. B. Russell were appointed a committee on resolutions.

The report on Education was read by J. M. Melear and adopted,

M. H. Monroe offered a resolution concerning our schools ; and, on motion of J. J. Manker, it was referred to the Com- mittee on Education.

On motion, Geo. R. Rowan, R. J. Cooke and T. S. Walker were appointed a committee to wait on the Eay Electoral Conference and invite them to meet with this Conference in fraternal session this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.

At 10 o'clock the Conference proceeded to the election of delegates to the General Conference. The Bishop appointed as tellers G. W. Coleman, J. C. Eckles, I. H. Miller and Hazen Oaks.

The whole number of votes cast on the first ballot, 87.

R. J. Cooke having received 57 and J. A. Ruble 48, were declared elected.

The ballot was taken for reserve delegates, which resulted in the election of J. J. Robinette.

On the third ballot there was no election.

On motion of G. W. Coleman, the rule requiring a major- ity to elect, was reconsidered.

On motion, the person receiving the greatest number of votes should be declared elected.

On the fourth ballot G. T. Newcomb was elected.

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Reports on Church Extension, Sunday Schools and Tracts, Church Literature, American Bible Society, and District Conference Records were presented and adopted.

A communication was received from Dr. G. D. French, agent of the American Bible Society; and, on motion it was referred to the Committee on the American Bible Society.

Dr. R. J. Cooke, editor of the Methodist Advocate-Journal, addressed the Conference in the interest of that paper.

J. A. Ruble, presiding elder of Knoxville district, read his report of the district.

Dr. Newcomb presented in a very encouraging manner the interests of our school of theology at Chattanooga.

Dr. J. H. Race, president of Grant University, addressed the Conference concerning the work of that institution.

Rev. J. S. Hill, D. D. president of Morristown Seminary ; Rev. R. H. Robb, presiding elder in the Georgia Conference ; Miss Ethel Manlove, Conference Organizer of the Epworth. League, and Rev. Witt, of the Georgia Conference, were introduced to the Conference.

The committee appointed to wait on the Lay Conference presented their report, stating that the Lay Conference had accepted the invitation to meet with this Conference in fra- ternal session at 3:30 this afternoon.

On motion of R. J. Cooke, a special committee was ap- pointed concerning our school at Athens and Chattanooga, consisting of the Presiding Elders and R. J. Cooke and L. B. Caldwell.

Dr. Hill addressed the Conference on the work of Morris- town Seminary among the colored people.

On motion of Dr. Eckles, it was decided to hold the final session of the Conference on Monday morning.

On motion of J. S. Jones, the Bishop was requested to respond to words from the Lay Conference.

Conference adjourned by expiration of time, with the Doxology and benediction by T. S. Walker.

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Fraternal Session.

According to appointment, the Annual and lyay Confer- ences met in fraternal session at 3:30 this afternoon.

After devotional services, the Bishop introduced to the Conference Prof. W. A. Wright, chairman of the I^ay Con- ference, who introduced the Lay Conference to the Bishop.

The Bishop introduced John A. Patten and Charles P. Cass, the Lay Delegates, and Prof. Joseph H. Ketron and W. T. Cooper, Reserve Delegates, to the General Confer- ence.

Prof. Wright, in a few well-chosen remarks, addressed the Joint Conference.

The Bishop requested the Secretary of the Lay Conference to secure such information relating to that Conference as was available, and, on motion of J. D. Roberson, the Secre- tary of this Conference was requested to print such infor- mation in our minutes.

The Bishop, in responding to the address of Prof. Wright, set forth very beautifully, tenderly and strongly the charac- teristics of a " Model Methodist Layman."

After singing, heartily,

" Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love,"

the Conference adjourned, with the benediction by the Bishop.

FOURTH DAY.

Cleveland, Tenn , Oct., 14, 1899.

This morning at 8:30 the Bishop called the Conference to order. Devotional services were conducted by Dr. New- comb.

Minutes read and approved.

On motion of G. W. Coleman, it was decided to meet in final session at 8 o'clock Monday morning.

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Dr. Caldwell was granted a leave of absence.

Dr. Cooke was granted leave of absence for the day.

The report of the committee relating to the school at Athens and Chattanooga was read by J. F. Perry, and adopted.

On motion of J. A. Ruble, J. D. Cardwell was granted a superanuated relation at his own request, and placed on the list of Conference Claimants for this year.

H. B. Ogle, T. W. Brown and J. C. Harmon were granted a supernumerary relation at their own request.

The report on Temperance was read by I. H. Miller, and after some amendments, was adopted.

The reports of Conference Stewards, Auditing Committee, Sunday League, Treasurer and Epworth lycague, presented and adopted.

Dr. Thompson was requested to speak a few words con- cerning the work of the Sunday lycague.

On motion of G. W. Coleman, the Treasurer was request- ed to turn over all the benevolent money in his hands, ex- cept that of Conference Claimants, to Mr. Louis C. Fritsche, the Agent from the Book Concern.

The report of the committee on the 20th Century Thank Offering was read by Dr. Robinette and adopted.

On motion of Dr. Robinette, the Secretary was requested to print in our Minutes the plan adopted by the Presiding Elders, relating to the thank offering.

On motion of J. M. Melear, Miss Manlove was invited to speak for a few minutes of her work as Conference X,eague Organizer and Field Worker.

The Bishop also gave some encouraging words concern- ing the Epworth League.

Rev. Geo. R. Stewart, of the M. E. Church, South, Rev. J. G. Teter, of Minn. Conference ; Rev. D. J. Higgins, of the Northern Minn. Conference ; Rev. J. S. Burnette, of the Blue Ridge Conference, were introduced to the Conference.

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T. B. Russell presented a series of resolutions, and after some amendments, they were adopted.

The report of the committee on the state of the church was read by E. H. Mclyaughlin, and after some discussion, and a slight amendment, was adopted.

The Statistical Secretary presented his report which was adopted.

On motion of J. S. Jones, Rev. Geo. R. Stuart was in- vited to present a few words of fraternal greeting.

A list of names relating to the Deaconess' work was pre- sented by Dr. Manker, and on motion was referred to the Presiding Elders.

T. W. Brown was granted a leave of absence.

After notices were given. Conference adjourned with the benediction by the Bishop.

FIFTH DAY.

Cl.EVEI.AND, TeNN., Oct. 1 5, 1 899.

At 8 o'clock this morning the Conference was called to order with Dr. Cooke in the chair.

J. M. Melear conducted the devotional services.

Rev. A. J. Palmer, D. D., one of the Corresponding Sec- retaries of the Missionary Society, was introduced and ad- dressed the Conference on the good work of that great society.

At 8:45 o'clock Bishop Foss took the chair and the min- utes of the former session were read and approved.

A resolution relating to the employment of teachers in our Seminaries was read by J. M. Melear, and on motion of F. M. Cones, was adopted.

On motion the Treasurer was requested to pay into the Missionary Society the $i.oo unaccounted for.

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The Bishop announced the transfer of Rev. J. S. Burnette from the Blue Ridge to this Conference.

The conference claimants' money was distributed.

The missionary appropriations were read by Dr. Manker, and approved by the Conference.

The Standing Committees for 1900 were read by J. D. Roberson and elected by the Conference.

The credentials of J. H. Hughes were presented to the Conference and, on motion, the Secretary was requested to sign them and return them to Rev. J. B. Hughes.

On motion of Dr. Robinette the Conference adjourned after the reading of the minutes and the appointments.

The doxology was sung and Bishop Foss pronounced the benediction.

C. D. Foss, President.

J. H. Amis, Secretary.

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REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.

Beginning with the leading institute of our church in the South — Grant University — we are pleased to record another year of pros- perity. The record for the year ending June 8, 1899 is as follows:

Students in Classical Course in College of Liberal Arts : Seniors, 8 ; Juniors, 2 ; Sophomores, 5 ; Freshmen, 11— 26. In Philosophical Course — 9. Specials — 4. Total 39. In College-preparatory or Aca- demic Course, 181. Studying Elocution, 20. Music, 41. Industrial department (RittenHome), 66. Total enrolled at Athens, 243; male, 133; female, no; resident, 72; non-resident, 171.

•Matriculants in School of Theology 35

Matriculants in School of Medicine 168

Matriculants in School of Law 52

Matriculants in School of Business 287

Total at Chattanooga, 542. Total Matriculation, 785.

GR.\DUATES LAST YEAR.

Athens 17

Theology 11

Medicine 31

Law 21

Total 80

FACULTY LAST YEAR.

Athens 10

Theology 3

Medicine 31

Law 12

Business 3

Total 59

Expended on improvements $2,100

The faculty at Athens has been strengthened by the addition of Miss Jennie M. Roberts, a post-graduate of Chicago University, in the department of Latin ; Miss Mary D. Karr, of Wellesly College,

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in the department of English; Miss Florence Speare of Boston, in the department of Music ; and the Rev. G. Barto Stone, of Wyom- ing and Drew Seminaries, in the department of Science.

We deeply regret that Prof. J. S. Barlow, for many years the efficient instructor in Music, found it necessary to resign on account of physical disability which rendered his professional work a con- stant trial. We extend to him and his family our sincerest sympathy.

In accordance w^ith the wish of the Board of Education, the course of study has been strengthened. English has been given its proper place in the curriculum.

There is great need of better Laboratory facilities, and a dormi- itor}' for young men at Athens.

' The School of Theology, Dr. G. T. Newcomb, Dean, has epjoyed the best year in its history. We would earnestly call the attention of our young ministers to this school. The advance of general learning and culture, the increasing demand for educated ministers, the widening of christian thought, are some of the imperative reasons for special training on the part of those called to the work of the christian ministry. The course of study in this department will compare favorably with other leading Theological Semiuariesf and the aim is to so prepare young men, by a broad scholarship, that they may be able to serve the church in any capacity which they may be called to fill.

Judge Lewis Shepherd ha? been elected Dean of the Law School. There will be associated with him, eleven other representatives of the Bar of Chattanooga. Thus the students will come in contact with teachers who are engaged in the actual daily application of the principles which they teach. The course of study embraces all sub- jects that are essential to a comprehensive knowledge of law.

The course of study in the Medical College is changed from three to four years. The college is well equipped for training students in all branches customaVy in medical work, including Practical Anatomy, Laboratory Drill and Clinical Experience.

We would call attention to the appointment of Prof. W. A. Wright, Ph. D., as the representative of the University in the Twentieth Century Movement. The importance to the church of having a thoroughly equipped University in this section, can scarcely be overestimated. The church should make the largest possible pro- vision for christian education. This institution was, as we believe, founded in the providence of God. She is true to our doctrines and polity. She has given many of her gifted sons to the ministry both in home and foreign fields. The necessity is upon us to provide

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larger equipments. We earnestly desire that the thank-offering of our people for its endowment be as generous as the object is worthy, therefore,

Resolved, i. That we endorse the plan providing for the Twentieth Century thank-offering in our Conference.

2. That we will do our utmost to raise the amount pledged by our Conference for the endowment fund.

3. We assure our people that endowments will be handled wisely and carefully by the earnest and wide-a-wake president, the Rev. Dr. John H. Race.

4. That we will welcome Dean Wright, or any other representa- tive of the University, to our churches and among our people, to present the financial interests of the institution.

5. The ministers of the Holston Conference preach an education- al sermon Sunday after Thanksgiving, setting forth the claims of Grant University, with special to the Twentieth Century Movement, and all money contributed to said institution be properly credited in Conference minutes.

We recommend as Conference visitors, J. H. Amis, J. A. Fowler. J. C. Eckles, M. L. Julian, G. W. Coleman, G. W. Winstead, D. B. Caldwell, G. A. Bailey, B. M. Martin and George Spivey.

Kingsley Seminary, at Bloomingdale, Tennessee, founded twenty- two years ago, has, from the beginning, been under the management of the present principal, Joseph H. Ketron, A. M. It is situated in Sullivan County, near the Tennessee and Virginia State line. The location of the institution shows that while the largest part of the patronage is from East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, students have been received from fourteen different States. From the be- ginning, 947 different students have been received. Of this number, 518 have been non-residents. So far as can be assertained, 236 have been trained for the ministry.

Kingsley Seminary has, during these twenty-two years, been meeting a real want in the territory from which most of its patron- age comes. The character of the school has been such as to secure the confidence of good, intelligent people. We commend this school, and urge our people there to aid in its further development.

Wesleyan Academy, at Chucky City, is under the supervision of Prof. S. H. Thompson, and the outlook is encouraging. The trouble- some debt has been liquidated, and there is a more hopeful feeling among the people.

Powell's Valley Seminary is under the direction of Profs. Albright and Walker. The school is well organized, and all departments are doing excellent work.

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Oakland Seminary continues to do eflScient work and has encoui ag- ing prospect for future usefulness.

Murphy College, situated at Sevierville. Tenn., is under the direc- tion of Profs. Craig and Andes, has made a good record.

The Girls' Industrial Home has proved a decided success. It is conducted on the co-operative plan, and has accommodations for forty students. For catalogues, address the President, or R. H. Andes, Secretary.

ParrottsviUe Academy, located at Parrottsville. Tenn.. has a build- ing 40x50 feet, three stories high, on a beautiful lot in the center of the village, and is doing a creditable work.

Holston Seminary, in the town of New Market, Tenn., has property worth $2,500. The history of this school is well known and many can testify to the efficient work done.

We recommend that the Board of Trustees of our church schools te requested to employ members of our church, and graduates of our schools— qualification being equal — in preference to others.

We gratefull}- record our appreciation of the work of the F. A. and S. E. S., and earnestly urge our pastors to raise the entire apportion- ment for this cause.

We also call attention to the important work of the Board of Edu- cation, and request pastors to a more general observance of Child- ren's Da}-.

During the year the Conference learned with great sorrow of the death of Rev. C. H. Payne. D. D., LL. D., who for man}' years was the faithful Secretary of the Board of Education, and whose labors among us are gratefully remembered.

J. M. Melear, Chairman.

Report on Temperance.

We are as much as ever convinced of the tenible distruction of both life and property, soul and body, wrought by " King Alcohol."

We recognize, with regret, the seeming failure of temperance movements and organizations.

We are persuaded that christian evangelation-emancipation from sin and satau is the real remedy. Still we favor any organization that can hinder or in any way limit the wholesale distruction which follows the abomnable liquor traffic, either at home or abroad, on land or sea ; and especially the destructive canteen system which debauches the brave and true boys that go from our christian homes, and churches, and Sunday Schools, and Leagues, to maintain the honor of that flag that ought to be the true symbol of virtue, sobriety

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and purity wherever it may wave ; Therefore, we heartily endorse the movement put on foot by the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union to appeal to the President of the Republic to revoke the order which has virtuall)' nullified the "Anti-Canteen Amendment" of the Army Re-organization Bill, and to enforce the Law as passed by Congress, and hence we recommend the passage of the following resolution, viz :

Resolved, That we hereby authorize the presiding Bishop of the Holston Annual Conference, in its behalf, to appeal to President McKinley, to carry Section 17, of ''Army Re-organization. I/aw." in- to full force and effect, in accordance with its natural meaning and the intent of Congress by issuing an order as Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, suppressing all liquor selling on all premises used for military purposes by the United States, at least until the opinion of the Attorney General can be finally tested in the Courts.

Amendment, We recommend to the committees appointed by the Quarterly Conferences to secure the presentation of the Pledge in every Sunday School.

I. H. MitLER, Chairman.

Church Literatwre.

The relation of our Methodist publications and periodicals to the broadest and best interests of our church is vital. Our great publishing houses are worthy of our pride and patronage. We de- sire to recognize our responsibility and privilege as agents of these important interests. The products of our presses include a rich variety of literature from the ponderous theological volume, and sets of commentaries, to the booklets and picture leaves for the primary department of our Sunday Schools. Here also are libraries for the pastor's study, the layman's home, the Epworth League, and the Sunday School. We desire to record our appreciation of the visits to us, during the year, of Rev. W. E. Grose, the representative of our Book Concern in Cincinnati. These have awakened much interest on the part of our people in our literature. We are pleased to note that several intinerating libraries have been purchased for the Leagues of our country districts, and feel sure that these books will prove to be a great blessing to our young people.

Your committee solicits every preacher as subscriber to our preacher's magazine, the Methodist Review.

We heartily commend to both preachers and people, Methodism's Cosmopolitan paper, the Christian Advocate, both for its catholic spirit, and for its able and loyal representation of the great interests of our own church.

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The Western Christian Advocate, as devoted more especially to our work through the middle south and west, deserves a large circu- lation among us.

The Advocate Journal is peculiarly otir paper, and should be a regular, welcome and helpful visitor to every home within our Con- ference. We recommend the appointment of Rev. J. S. Petty, as publishing Agent of the Advocate.

We urge that Holston Conference may furnish a constantly in- creasing subscription list to that bright, clean, vigorous, loyal sheet, our Epworth Herald.

Respectfully submitted,

James M. Taber, Jr. For the Committee.

Sunday Schools and Tracts.

Report of )-our Committee on Sunday Schools :

1. We recognize the Sunday School as one of most important factors in the religious and educational life of our people. And note with interest that among the 12,000,000 Sunday School popu- lation in the United States, the Methodist Episcopal Church has over 31,000 Sunday Schools, with 350,000 officers and teachers and more than 2,600,000 scholars.

2. Inasmuch as the destiny of our young people is determined largely by the teachers in the Sunday School, the pastor and superintendent should exercise great care in the selection of teachers. We believe the time is at hand when no person should be chosen for a teacher in the Sunday School who is not a professed follower of Jesus Christ.

3. The literature supplied by the M. E. Church, and published by our Book Concern, being as good as any that can be obtained, we urge every pastor and presiding elder to be loyal in their efforts to place our own literature in our Sunday Schools.

4. We call upon every pastor to recognize the special workings of the Sunday School Union and to note the fact that they can secure good libraries from the Sunday School Union for needy Sabbath schools free of cost by putting forth an effort.

B. M. Martin.

Report of the Committee on Tracts :

I. The Tract Society of the M. E. Church aids in the circulation of religious literature throughout the entire world. It is circulating literature in at least twelve languages in the United States, and in more than twenty languages in foreign lands.

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Every jear it gives awaj- 77,000,000 pages of tracts in the United States alone, besides sending $io,ooo annually to our mission stations to aid in the publication and circulation of religious literature.

2. We recommend that the pastors in our Conference avail them- selves more generally of the liberal offer of the Tract Societ}' which provides that ever}- pastor who will make application can receive from the Society free, in the form of tracts, one half of the last col- lection of his charge for the Tract Society. If a larger grant is needed, and his church is not able to pay for the tracts, the Society will make generous donations of tracts for distribution.

3. We recommend that our pastors send to the Book Concern for the catalogue of tracts, which will be sent free to all who apply for it. And that they study carefully the tracts published by our church.

4. As the Tract Society needs a large sum of money annually in order to carry on its work throughout the church and the world, we urge all pastors to vigorousl}' press the collection for the Tract Society.

B. M. Martin.

Report On State of the Church.

Wet your Committee on the State of the Church, beg leave to report as follows :

First, we acknowledge with profound gratitude the grace of God which has rested upon us as a denomination from the beginning. He has made a handful of corn in the mountains to be as the cedars of Lebanon. This we remember, not with boasting, but with gratification. From a people few in number, poor and unknown He has caused us to become a people great numerically and power- ful in all the affairs pertaining to the world and the kingdom of God. With churches everywhere, with schools of every grade, with publishing interests second to none in the world, we are now the spiritual advisers of nearly one-tenth of all the people of this great country and the preachers of rignteousness in matters moral, social and political to more than ten millions of our citizens.

With this sense of God's great goodness comes to us a corre- sponding realization of our responsibility. And. notwithstanding the encouragements which come to us from a study of our church in its various phases, there are also causes for serious reflection, deep humiliation and earnest prayer.

The spirit of secularity too often prevails in our churches, robbing us of that spiritual power rightfully ours and frequently leading the children of God into open sin. This spirit manifests itself in

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nothing more than in a disregard for the holy Sabbath, especially in our cities and large towns. Let us insist that the Christian Sabbath, kept as God commands, aflfords man time to rest, to think, to read and to enjoj- home life. The voice of soulless corporations, of the liquor saloons and of others who seek to make the Lord's day a day of gain must be drowned by the church in her mighty cry for the preservation of the American Sabbath, the great conservator of our Christian faith.

Children of Methodism.

It is a painful fact that the requirement of the discipline respect- ing the instruction of children is almost wholly disregarded. When the question is asked in our qudrterh' conferences. '" Have the rules respecting the instruction of children been observed ? " it is rarely ever answered intelligently and truthfully in the aftirmative.

The Catechism of the Methodist Episcopal Church is a book practically unknown in the great majority of the homes of our people.

Furthermore, the regular attendance of children upon the preaching of the Word is sadly neglected. We heartily concur in the opinion expressed by Bishop Foss that if either the Sunday school or the regular morniug service must be omitted by the children, let it not be the regular preaching service; nothing can take its place, however helpful in itself. Class Meetings.

We regret to report that the old-time class meeting exists chiefly in name. It has largely departed from Methodism, and with it its glory. We respectfully remind our pastors and people that to this more than to any other social institution of early Methodism was her siiccess due. We insist that nothing can take its place, and for its revival we devoutly pray.

Holiness Movement."

Methodism had as its chief aim the spreading of scriptural holi- ness over these lands! Therefore let us not allow any sect to profess with any show of truth a monopoly of the great doctrine of heart puritj- and the witness of the Spirit thereto.

Is it because we have failed to place proper emphasis upon these vital truths that there have arisen in many places definite organiza- tions for the promulgation of holiness? The antidote for every evil and every error is Ttuih, mightily preached and faithfully illustrated in life and conversation.

Mormonism. Another question which our church in this territory is called upon to meet is the Mormon question. Once related chiefly to the far West, it now vitally concerns the South and demands earnest and careful consideration.

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With persistency and zeal Mormonisiii is sending hundreds, of missionaries into this Southland. By their great diligence and insidious methods they are winning thousands of converts to their faith, and are thereby raising up in many communities apologists for this heirarchy, so foreign to the institutions and social laws of our Republic and so dangerous to all that we as Christians and citizens hold dear.

We therefore advise that our preachers and people diligently distribute literature giving information concerning the true purpose and doctrines of Mormonism. We further suggest that petitions be circulated on all our charges asking Congress at its coming session not to seat Congressman-elect Roberts of Utah, an avowed polygamist, and to so amend the Constitution of the United States as that polygamy shall be forever debarred by law from this Republic.

Temperance.

We rejoice that our church stands today, as she has ever stood, in the foreground of every movement which looks to the good of the country and the uplifting of humanity. In the great cause of temperance none have contributed more than the Methodists. The greatest total abstinence society the world has ever seen is the Methodist Episcopal Church. While here and there some of our members may be recreant to their vows, as a body they need no apologist here. Not a whit behind the foremost in memorials and in legislation pertaining to this mighty problem is our church.

False are the predictions that the coming General Conference will lower the standard. "// cannot be licensed luithout sin " ex- presses the conscience of our people on the subject of the liquor traffic. Back of this we can never go. To apply its logic must be our constant endeavor.

J. S. Jones. Chairman.

Observance of the Christian Sabbath.

Your committee would endorse the sentiment expressed by the Hon. John Sherman, in his address delivered at the last National Convention of the Sunday League of America :

" The Christian Sabbath is the foundation of American liberty. The preservation of this Nation, or of any Nation, is in a large measure dependent upon the religious observance of the Sabbath."

We realize the tendencies of the times, and would lift our voice against the multiplication of Sunday toil and introduction of Sun- day amusements. We rejoice to learn of the organization of the Sunday League of America, represented at this session of our

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Conference by the Rev. Edward Thompson, LL. D., its General Manager. We are glad to learn that so many representative men of various denominations and from various sections of the country have become interested in this league. We have examined some of the leaflets published by this league, and believe them valuable and that their circulation will be helpful in developing a righteous public sentiment.

We are gratified to learn that the General Manager of this league expects to visit some of the cities of our State during the coming conference year and to organize a State league for Tet nessee. We assure him that this Conference will welcome him and co-operate with him in the literature work of the league, and shall pray that much good may come from the introduction of the league into our State.

G. W. Coleman,

Thomas S. Walker, R. J. Cooke.

Report of the Committee On Epworth Leag;oe.

We recognize with gratitude the continued growth and activity of our young Epworth host, and commend them for their devotion and loyalty, promising, as they do, increased victories for the future of our work.

We congratulate the young people of Methodism on having the brightest and best young people's paper published, and advise the greatest circulation possible.

We especially approve as valuable in its results the circulating library system recently put into operation, and urge the extension of the plan as rapidly as possible. The circulation of these books, together with the large reading course, is an important step toward supplying needed good literature for the young people of our church.

In the employment of< Miss Ethel Manlove as Field Worker our Conference league organization has given renewed indication of its wisdom and usefulness. We express cordial approval of this move- ment, and rejoice that it has thus early been so fruitful ; >and we pledge ourselves to co-operate with Miss Manlove in her work, and invite her to our charges, and earnestly pray that continued Divine favor may crown her labors.

We remember the efficient labors of Brother R. L. Watts, the retiring President of the Conference Epworth League, and com- mend his example of persistent, untiring Christian effort to our young people as worthy of emulation.

J. C. ECKLES, President. I. H. Miller, Secretary.

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CERTIFICATE OF ORDINATION. >

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l» This is to certify that on Sunday, October 15, 1899, in Cleve- |i>

land, Tenn., I ordained William C. Wheeler, George W. Paul, f

Albert B. McKenzie, Alfred G. Buxton, Albert C. Ketron. >

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Samiiel J. Burkey and James R, Dyer, as Deacons. >

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American Bible Society.

We consider the American Bible Society one of the great forces in modern evangelical Christianity. We recognize it as one of those benevolent institutions which have aided most effectively in the establishment and growth of the Church of Christ in our beloved country.

Organized in 1816, the sole object of this society has ever been to encourage a wider circulation of the holy Scriptures without note or comment, and we remark with satisfaction that this noble pur- pose has been materialized in the publication and distribution of about 60,000,000 Bibles, Testaments and portions in about 100 different languages and dialects. It is non-sectarian and carries on its grand work of distribution in almost all parts of the world.

We rejoice in its success, and recommend that all our pastors heartily co-operate with the society in the effort to place the Bible in the hands of all the people, and also urge them to place the claims and work of this great society before all their congregations and raise a more liberal collection in its favor.

Respectfully submitted,

Charles W. Mii^ler, Chairman.

District Conference Records.

Your Committee on District Conference Records beg leave to report that they have examined the minutes of the Athens, Clinton and Greeneville District Conferences and find them correct, and neatly kept. The minutes of the Knoxville District Conference have not been received,

Respectfull}' submitted,

T. R. West, Chairman.

Report of Auditing Committee.

We your Committee report that we have examined the accounts of the Presiding Elders and find them correct. Respectfully submitted,

H. B. OGr.E.

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Schools at Athens and Chattanooga.

With reference to the proposed consolidation of the several departments of the Grant Universit}', the Holston Conference hereb}' declares :

That whenever the means for the better accommodation and equipment of the Departments of Liberal Arts in connection with the Professional Schools shall be in hand or at the command of the Trustees, and when, in the judgment of the Board, the consoli- dation shall appear to be for the best interests of the institution, we recommend that the consolidation be effected.

I^. B. Caldwell, \ G. T. Francisco,

J. A. Ruble, R. J. Cooke, J. F. Perry, J. J. Manker, J. D. Roberson.

Report on Twentieth Century Thank-offering;,

We your Committee on the Twentieth Century Thank-offering Movement, submits the following report :

We recommend that the plan adopted by the Presiding Elders, be adopted by the Conference.

Further, we find by reference to the reports of the Presiding Elders that the following amounts have been raised on this fund :

Athens District $ 2,099 00

Chattanooga District 5,ooo 00

Clinton District .■ . . 1,650 00

Greeneville District . 8,000 00

Knoxville District 3-515 00

By Prof. W. A. Wright for the Grant Univer'y 564 50

Total $20,828 50

J. J. ROBINETTE, Chairman.

The plan of organization and work within the bounds of Holston Conference for the Twentieth Century Thank-offering Movement as recommended by Bishop Goodsell and the Presiding Elders, at a meeting held in First M. E. Church, Knoxville, Tenn., Feb. 23, 1899.

I. That Holston Conference contribute fioo,ooo toward the Twentieth Century Thank-offering, to be applied as follows ; paying church debts, building churches in needy places, and repairing churches, paying parsonage debts, building and repairing parson- ages, funds for deaconess home and for our educational institutions.

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All douors having the right to say to which of our institutions their donations shall be applied. Where the donor fails to express a choice, 35'/c of funds collected shall go to Grant University, and the balance to the institution or institutions located within the Presiding Elders district where the contributions are made.

J. A. Ruble. Maryville, Tenn., Oct. 25, 1S99.

Report of Church Extension Society*

We cannot speak too highly of this society, as it has aided lis in building 151 churches, thereby helping us when we could not quite help ourselves.

The Board asks us to raise |i,ooo, and if we can raise this amount then we can draw $1,200 if needed. Therefore,

Resolved, i. That we, as pastors, will do our very best to raise the amount apportioned to our several charges.

Resolved, 2, That the outstanding loans in this Conference should be paid upon the known conditions upon which the money was borrowed from the Board of Church Extension.

Respectfully submitted,

T. G. Chase, Chairman.

Report of Board of Stewards.

From Chartered Fund . . . From Book Concern .... From Conference Collections

22 00 450 00 484 CO

Total

R. O. Ayers $ 50 00

Mrs. W. B. Ballenger ...... 15 00

Mrs. Daniel Carter 5 co

Mrs. E, B. Clark 10 00

Mrs. W. C. Dailey 65 00

Mrs. W. H. H. Duggan 15 00

Mrs. John Forrester 20 00

Mrs. E. L. Fillmore 65 00

Miss Greer 39 00

Mrs. Wm. Haskall 5 00

Mrs. J. R. Hughes , 5 00

S. W. Hyden 52 co

Minor son of D. S. Hodsden ... 10 00

Mrs. W. T. Jones 70 00

George Julian 10 00

■ • $956 00

Paid to B. Crist

•' " W. S. Grant

•• '• P. H. Reed

■' ■• J. J. Manker

•• •' J. M. Melear

'• •■ J. F. Perry

'• •' A. C. Peters

" •• G. T. Newcomb

•• '' A. G. Cadle

•• " J. S. Jones

'• •' T. H. Hodge

'• ■■ J.J. Robinette

•• '• M. A. Rule

■' •' J. F. Perry

" •' Himself

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Mrs. D. B. Lawton 2000 •• '• J. J. Manker

J. B. Little • • 500 '• •' A. Y. Snavely

W.R.Long 5000 •• ■'• Himself

Mrs. J. P. Milburn 1000 •■ •' G.T.Francisco

Mrs. J. F. Morrison 2000 •• " T.S.Walker

Mrs. J. P. Morton 75 00 " " A. Y. Snavely

P. H. Reed 80 00 " " Himself

T.H.Russell 5000 " " Himself

Mrs. W. H. Rogers 20 00 " " G. R. Rowan

Mrs. M. Seaton 2000 •' ■' G.T.Francisco

Mrs. Elijah Still 5 00 " " T.G.Chase

Mrs. A. G. Watkius 5 00 •' ■' J. D. Roberson

Mrs. A. F. Cresswell 25 00 " •' J. S. Strange

J. D. Lawson 5 00 '■ " M. A, Rule

B. Crist 60 GO % " Himself

T.A.Cass . . 30 GO •• " M. C. Bruner

J. L. Cardwell ■ . 40 00 '• " J. W. Card well

Total $ 956 OG

Respectfully submited,

G. R. Rowan,

For the Board.

RESOLUTIONS.

BISHOP FOSS.

Resolve<), That this second visit of Bishop Foss as the President of this Conference has been very satisfactory and gratifying to us, and we beg hereby to assure him of our sincere appreciation of his kind and able services in conducting the business of the Conference, and that we shall gladly welcome him as our Presiding Bishop at any future session. '

CITIZENS OF CLEVELAND.

Resolved, i. That it is the wish of every member of this Confer- ence to record in the form of this resolution, his personal thanks for the abounding hospitality accorded to him and to each of his associates in the ministry in the home to which they were assigned.

Resolved, 2. That the Conference as a body most heartily joins in general expressions of gratitude to the people of Cleveland for the open doors and warm hearts that greeted our coming and made our sojourn delightful.

Resolved, 3. That the pastor of this church, Rev. George R- Rowan, deserves our grateful recognition and brotherly regard for

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his painstaking labor in providing for our necessities and comforts, and we hereby record the same out of the fullness of our hearts.

THE SOUTHERN AND OTHER RAILWAYS.

Resolved, That we take this opportunity to express our apprecia- tion of the courtesies shown us in the matter of transportation by Southern and other Railways to this session of our Conference.

DAY OF MEETING AND EXAMINATIONS.

Resolved, i. That we request the Bishops in arranging the plan of Episcopal visitation to convene the Holston Conference on Thurs- day instead of Wednesday.

Resolved, 2. That the examinations in the various courses of study shall begin in the afternoon, at 2 o'clock of the Tuesday preceding the convention of the Conference, and that each member of the Board of Examiners, together with the members of the several classes, be required to be present at the time aforesaid.

Resolved, 3. That if any candidate for examination fails to be present for examination, according to this schedule, he may not be examined at a later date, except by special order of the Conference.

T. B. Russell.

Certificate of the Secretary.

I certify that this pamphlet contains a complete record of the official proceedings of the Thirty-fifth Session of the Holston Con- ference.

J. H. Amis, Secretary.

Special Notice.

Reader — Please remember our friends who have advertised in this book and when trading give them a call, and mention this Annual.

J. H. Amis. Secretary.

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REPORTS OF PRESIDING ELDERS.

ATHENS DISTRICT.

The President and 3Iembers of the Houston Annual Conference.

Dear Fathers and Brethren :— The Athens District territory is the same as last year, embraciug ten counties, in whole or in part —originally it is the same, with the exception of the consolidation of Ebenezer and Lenoir Circuit. Thus reducing the number of pastoral charges to fifteen.

In submitting this report I will briefl}- call altention to the differ- ent charges by name.

Athens Station. — This charge has been faithfully served by E. H. McLaughlin. Brother McLaughlin has toiled faithfully dur- ing the year, although he has not had the measure of success that he had hoped. He has preached with acceptability, and looked after the interests of the church with fidelitj^. The spiritual interest of the church is fairly good. The Sunday School and Epworth League are at work with an active Junior League. I500 have been expended in repairs on the church property by the order of the Authorities of Grant University. Benevolences fell a little below last year.

Athens Circuit. — Has been under the pastoral care of M. C. Bruuer, who has given unusual satisfaction as a preacher. This is Brother Bruner's secoud year. He has devoted the past three months to special revival work, with splendid results ; 94 have been converted, and 49 added to the church. Pastor's claim fully met. Benevolences in advance of last year. About $60 expended in re- pairs on church property.

ChataTA Circuit. — W. S. Grant closes his second year on this charge. He has looked after all the interests of the church. The year has been fruitful in good revivals. The pastor reports 56 con- versions and 26 accessions to the church. The spiritual interest of the church is good at almost every appointment. The benevolences about as last year.

Clevfland Station.— G. R. Rowan has been in charge of Cleve- land Station. This is Brother Rowan's third year on this charge, and, is in some respects the most successful, and satisfactory year of his pastorate at this place. $410 have been expended on the church

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as a Twentieth Century Thank-offering — the character of the work speaks for itself. I70 have been expended for a Sunday School library and song books. The Sunday School has been flourishing throughout the year. Epworth League active. Benevolences below last year.

CLEVEiyAND Circuit. — T. G. Chase has been in charge for the past four years. This charge has sustained some fSoo or $i.ooo loss in church propertj' this year. Our church at Red Hill was destoyed by fire. A new church is now in course of erection. Brother Chase has been greatlj- hindered during the greater part of the year, by personal and family afflictions. But notwithstanding his afflictions he closes out the year with very satisfactory results. Number of conversions, 28; accessions, 9. Benevolences in advance of last year.

Decatur Circuit. — Was left to be supplied. Soon after Confer- ence, P. H. Scarbrough a local preacher, was put in charge of the work. Brother Scarbrough has shown himself a workman that needeth not to be ashamed. He has had splendid success in revi- val work, has carefully looked after all the interests of the church. He reports 52 conversions and 27 accessions. The receipts for benevolences double that of last year.

DuCKTOWN Charge — W. S. Brackney has been the faithful and painstaking pastor on the Ducktown Charge. Brother Brackney has labored with fidelity and zeal for the past two years on this charge, looking after all of the interests committed to his care ; though he has not reached the results for which he had hoped and pra5ed — he has had considering all things, a fair measure of success. The outlook for the charge is encouraging. Receipts for benevolences are in advance of last year.

Ebenezer and Lenoir Circuit. — A. M. Rose has been very ac- ceptable on this charge. Brother Rose moved his family into the Parsonage at Ebenezer soon after Conference, and has been in the midst of work, devoting his entire time to the charge. Brother Rose has done a faithful year's work, with a very fair measure of success. He reports 44 conversions and 33 accessions to the church. Expended in church building, f6oo. Benevolent collections in ad- vance of last 3'ear.

Erie Circuit. — Under the pastoral oversight of John W. Card- well it has had a reasonably successful year. Brother Cardwell, though living somewhat remote from his work, has given to his charge his time and best energies. Has by his gentle spirit and efficient service, endeared himself to his people. There have been 43 conversions and 25 accessions to the church. The benevolences are slightly in advance of last year.

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Friendsville Circuit. — Was left to be supplied. D. H. Gibson, a local deacon, has been the faithful supply. This is Brother Gibson's second year on this charge. He has succeeded in complet- ing the church building, begun last year at Sinking Creek, a sub- stantial frame building, finished free of debt, at a cost of $500. Which was dedicated by the Presiding Elder, assisted by the Pastor, the first Sunday in September. Our work at Friendsville has been hindered by debt, which, it is hoped, will be liquidated in the near future. The pastor reports 32 conversions and iS accessions. The benevolent collections fall below last year.

Kingston Station. — Has been under the pastoral charge of Hazen Oaks, for the past two years. The charge is in a good con- dition, spiritually and financially. The congregations are large, Sunday Schools are well attended by both old and young. The Epworth League has had the most prosperous year of its existence, meetings spiritual and well attended. $349 have been secured as a Twentieth Century Thank-offering, to liquidate the debt on parson- age property. Receipts for benevolences full. $10 paid on mission- ary debt.

Loudon Circuit. — Under the pastoral oversight of T. R. West, it has had a very successful year. Brother West has been abund- ant in labors, has given full time to the work. This charge has suff"ered a very serious loss this year in church property, our beauti- ful new church — Axleys Chapel — a building which cost about $1,000 was destroyed by fire, with no insurance. But the heroic band led by the pastor, took steps at once to rebuild, and as a result of the united efforts, a new church, equal if not superior to the former, crowns the hill-top, costing fSoo. With all indebtedness provided for, this church was dedicated July 30, by Rev. J. A. Ruble, Presid- ing Elder of the Knoxville District, assisted by Dr. J. J. Robinette, of Maryville, and the Pastor. Repairs are being made on our church at Loudon which will cost about $100. Pastor reports 19 conversions and 18 accessions. Benevolences fall below last year.

Madisonvii,i,e Circuit. — Has been under the pastoral care of J. S. Best. Brother Best has devoted his time to the work, with a fair measure of success. A plan has been inaugurated by which it is hoped to secure a Parsonage on this Charge as a Twentieth Century Thank-offering. We have now on hands in cash and sub- scriptions, within $50 of the required amount to secure a property worth I500. This property is near Mt. Arnon, the most convenient and suitable location within the bounds of the Charge. The pastor reports 92 conversions and 30 accessions. Benevolences fall below last year.

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MaryvillE Station. — ^J. J. Robinette has served this Charge for the past two years, and has done efficient work. This is the strong- est charge financially within the bounds of the district, and is in good condition ; every department of the church work has received careful attention by the methodical and painstaking pastor. Re- ceipts for Ministerial support in full. Benevolences in advance of last year. Brother and Sister Robinette have passed through deep sorrow in the protracted affliction and death of their youngest child.

MaryvillE Circuit. — For the past two years has had the pastor- al oversight of J. C. Eckles. Brother Eckles has been abundant in labors, carefully looking after all the interests committed to his care. The work is in much better condition than at the beginning of the year. Under the leadership of the pastor, a new church has been built within the bounds of the charge, which meets a long felt need in that vicinity. The church was dedicated free of debt by Rev. J. A. Ruble, Presiding Elder of the Kuoxville District, assisted by the pastor, August 26. The pastor reports 43 conversions and 39 accessions to the church. Benevolences are a little below last year.

Finality. — The outlook for the church in the Athens District is very encouraging. Peace and harmony prevail among the people. The Sunday School work has been carefullj' inquired into each quarter. There are now 57 Sunday Schools within the bounds of the district doing good work, 9 Epworth Leagues Chapters, and 4 Junior Leagues, more or less active. The Twentieth Centurj^ Thank-offer- ing Movement is pretty thoroughly organized for effective work — though little has been done to date, I am glad to be able to report that the Movement is growing in favor with the people. We are expecting Athens District to do her part in making the Movement a success. The educational interest within the bounds of the dis- trict is good. The Grant University, the College of Liberal Arts, located in the town of Athens, under the Presidenc}- of Rev. John H. Race, D. D., is doing well. The enrollment is twenty-five per cent, better than at this time last year. The faculty are doing faith- ful work. $530 have been expended on ground and buildings. The Ritter Industrial Home, under the management of Mrs. F. V. Chap- man, is a model home worthy of the confidence and support of our people.

As to my own work I will say I have been constantly engaged since the 23rd day of October, last. Have held (55) fifty-five quarterly meetings in person, (5) five by proxy ; made 327 visits to families throughout the district, conducted three funerals, baptized three adults and one infant, solemnized the rites of Matrimony between three couples, held one District Conference, have traveled in the performance of my duties 3,800 miles. In concluding my report I

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desire to express my high appreciation of the brethren who have been associated with me in the work of the district, and from whom I have received uniform courtesy. Both pastors and laymen have been very kind and helpful, for which I am grateful. Respectfully Submitted.

J. F. Perry, Presiding Elder.

CHATTANOOGA DISTRICT.

In presenting to the Holston Conference this, my fourth annual report as Presiding Elder of the Chattanooga District, the goodness of God in the constant blessings of his providence and grace is gratefully acknowledged. No serious sickness has befallen any of the pastors, nor has death entered any of their homes, except in one instance. L,ittle Roy, the only child of Rev. and Sister. T. H. Conner, of the Jasper Circuit, a sweet and promising boy six years of age, was called away to the heavenly fold February ist, 1899.

Work of the District.

It has been my pleasant privilege to meet the brethren at each Quarterly Conference and to hold every session in person.

In addition to my ordinary duties, nine special conventions were held during the summer and fall, the programs embracing the sub- jects of missions and the other benevolences, Sunday school and league work, education, church literature, ministerial support, the twentieth century movement and other topics of general interest. Nearly all the pastors, roany leading laymen and a number of capable and gifted women gave their hearty co-operation in these efforts and rendered excellent service in the discussion of the vari- ous topics. Hon. J. A. Fowler, of Clinton,' and Drs. Newcomb and Cooke, each attended on one of these occasions, and President Race on several, each adding to the interest and profit of the meet- ings. The total number of persons taking part in the several programs was about one hundred. These meetings elicited much interest, were largely attended and were productive of beneficial results.

Special attention has been given to the financial conditions, and every means at my command has been employed to arouse the people to the importance and the immediate necessity of a more hearty and liberal support of the pastors and of the church benevo- lences. Many sermons and addresses have been delivered bearing directly on these subjects. More than 3,000 printed circular letters and hundreds of cards, personal letters and typewritten circulars have been sent out to the pastors and to the officers and members of the churches.

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The Twentieth Century Movement has been brought to the atten- tion of the people on all the charges, and some preliminary steps have been taken in the way of organizing the district for a vigorous campaign. In a number of the charges active and successful work has been in progress.

It has been my constant endeavor to quicken the intellectual life of the people, especially the \oung, and to enlarge their views of the diguit}' and responsibility of life and of the work and mission of the church.

The claims of our church schools and of our own church paper, the MethoiHst Advocate Journal, as helpful agencies in nearly every form of church work have been strongly maintained. Earnest efforts have been put forth to show, and to urge upon all, the neces- sity of sincere, practical holiness of heart and life. The revival spirit h; s been stimulated and the salvation of sinners kept in view as the most important and imperative of all possible demands or achievements.

Work of the Pastors,

Between myself and the pastors there has been perfect brotherly accord and co-operation. Nearly all young, they are a noble com- pany of men, and all have in the main been faithful and efficient in service. They have joined heartily in the forward movement for better financial and spiritual results. With scarcely an exception they have pushed the collections and have tried to raise their apportionments.

Miss Manlove.

Miss Ethel Manlove, of Knoxville, employed by the Conference Cabinet as Fie'd Worker in the interest of the Epworth League, has spent the last three months in the district. She has held meetings with the young people and the children, organized or reorganized four junior leagues and has greatly quickened the interest of the people in league work. She also took part in most of the conven- tions held, ard has assisted the pastors in a number of revivals. She has everj-where been welcomed, and her efforts have been well received and highly appreciated.

Our Church Schools. The Theological, Medical and Law schools of Grant University, located at Chattanooga, have, under the energetic supervision of President Race and the able deans and faculties of the several departments, enjoyed a year of more than ordinary prosperity and are well worthy the confidence and support of the church.

Summary of Results. As to results there is cause for both rejoicing and regret. Some- thing has been accomplished, buf it appears little in comparison

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with our opportunities and responsibilities. There have been 363 conversions, 171 have been received on probation and 243 into full membership. The district as a whole has a little better tone and spirit. There is apparently a somewhat greater attachment to the church and its institutions. The circulation of the Advocate Journal has been increased and there is a better interest in the work of the Epworih League and the Sunday school.

Three thousand dollars has been paid on the debt of the First Church at Chattanooga. The church at Rockwood has canceled its entire indebtedness of $300. The Harriman Church follows suit by the liquidation of the $100 encumbrance resting on it, and the Vine Grove Church at Dayton has completed its emancipation by the payment of a balance of I44 which was due the Board of Church Extension.

Some additions have also been made to our church properties. At Alton Park a much-needed parsonage has been erected at a cost of $250, not an insignificant achievement under the circumstances. A cheap but comfortable church has been built near Whitwell, on the Tracy City Circuit. On the Graysville Circuit three and a half miles from Dayton a very neat and commodious church has just been completed. This property, the generous gift of Brother George W. Spivey, is worth $r,ooo. It was dedicated the third Sunda}- in August by the Rev. James M. Taber, assisted by the pastor, A. J. Murphy, and Revs. A. C. Peters and R. Walker.

These contributions for the payment of debts on our churches and for the erection of new properties aggregate about f5,oco and apply on the twentieth century offerings of the district.

A small advance has been made in the amounts contributed for ministerial support. The lowest salary paid this year is |55 ; the largest, $2,200. The aggregate for the district, including the salary of the Presiding Elder, is $7,339. The average salary is $366.95, and the average contribution per member for ministerial support is $2.52. As compared with last year this is an increase of $78 in the total, $21.19 in the average salary and of 2 cents in the per capita contribution of the members. The real increase is considerably larger than these figures indicate, and would have so appeared but for a reduction of salary at Harriman by suggestion of the pastor himself.

In the benevolent collections the increase is greater, showing the good results of the energetic work of the pastors. The amount paid for missions is $869, as against $493 last year, an increase of 76 per cent. The total amount for all benevolences, including Conference claimants. Episcopal fund and General Conference expenses, is $2,072, which is $728 over last year. Putting all finan-

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cial totals together, the total for this year is $17,053, an increase of $7,548 over the total of last year, the average contribution per mem- ber rising from $1^95 to $5. 53 this year.

Nearly all the pastors have aided in bringing about these good results, and, in pursuance of a purpose communicated to them at the beginning of the year, the names are here reported of those who have succeeded in raising their full apportionments for all the benevolences.

This Honor Roll is as follows :

James M. Taber. First Church. Chattanooga.

W. C. Wheeler. Avondale.

Victor West, Epworth.

C. E. Ackerman, Highland Park.

J. S. Burnette, Hill City.

J. M. Mason and C. Ham, Ridgedale and Tabernacle.

R. L. Stapleton. Sherman Heights.

Robert Walker, Dayton, Vine Grove and Spring City.

Thomas Charlesworth and Roy A. Simond?, Rockwood and Glen Alice.

A. B. INIcKenzie, South Pittsburgh and Kimball.

Conditions and Necessities.

My report might here be brought to a close, but something must be said concerning the condition and necessities of the church in the district. For, notwithstanding the encouraging results alread}' given, and without abating in an}' degree the commendatory words very justly spoken concerning the work of the pastors, it must nevertheless in all candor be stated that the spiritual condi- tions generally are far from satisfactory. Deep personal piety among the members is notable by its few rather than by its many shining examples. Meetings for prayer, testimony and spiritual communion and fellowship are sadly wanting. Our standard books and recent publications for the young, and even our church papers, are little read or known. The financial obligations as to the sup- port of the ministry, the salvation of the world and the building up of the kingdom of God in the earth rest so lightly upon the people that many of them seem scarcely aware that such obligations exist.

If this picture appears dark, its shades are only the more deeply colored by the just and necessary statement that we are not worse than our neighbors. For our sister churches, working side by side with us. would not venture to claim that in these respects they are better than we. Would that they were! The situation is bad enough in the larger, stronger churches worse in those of the smaller towns and villages and as a rule less satisfactory still in the country.

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There is, indeed, cause for gratitude and praise for the progress made, but ample occasion still remaining for humiliation and heart- searching. Applicable as this last remark is alike to preachers and people, it appears to me that it is specially pertinent to us, the spiritual guides and shepherds ot the flock. Are not we ourselves responsible for this state of afi"airs? Uo we realize the diguity and awful responsibility of our high calling as ambassadors for Christ, put in trust with the Gospel and with the care of souls?

The clear, deep, powerful preaching of the fundamental doctrines of religion — where is it heard? Are we not too easily satisfied with the formal and too little concerned with the practical functions of our ministry? Is not the careful, businesslike management of ministerial and pastoral work, such as was common with the fathers in the Methodist ministry, the exception with us rather than the rule? Leadership — intelligent, skillful, masterful leadership — is an indiispeusable condition of large success. And yet where do we find it? Who among us even aspires to excel in this essential qualification for conquest? It is universally recognized that the glory of Manila belongs to Dewey, nor is it any less evident that the success of the great Wesleyan movement is accounted for in the imperial personality of John Wesley. And can it be any the less true that the success or failure of our ministry will be — must be — measured and determined by the qualities of mind and heart that are dominant in us?

It therefore appears to me that our supreme need for the entire ministerial force of the district may be summed up in two short sentences :

1. We must have the power of a Pentecostal baptism, with its heart of flame and its tongue of fire.

2. There must be the massing of our energies, with a mighty, all-constraining force of will, for the actual accomplishing of the work given us of God to do.

These conditions fulfilled, the victory is ours and the field is won.

J. J. Manker. Cleveland, Tenn., October nth, 1899.

GREENEVILLE DISTRICT.

The Greeneville District has the largest church membership of any in the Conference, and in point of territory and pastoral charges is surpassed by none. It embraces the territory, or a larger part of the territory, included in the twelve upper counties of East Tennessee, having eighteen pastoral charges, three of which are stations and the remaining fifteen circuits.

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These charges, except three, were served by pastors appointed at our last session of Conference. The three referred to — Newport, Sneedville and Butler circuits — were served by supplies. Rev. A. N. Brown serving the Newport Circuit, Rev. A. Bunn the Sneedville and Rev. James Osborne the Butler Circuit.

The preachers in the Greeneville District have done good work. The past winter was a very severe one and many of our pastors were compelled to travel considerable distances to reach some of their appointments. The severity of the winter caused some falling off in attendance, but when springtime came the congregations increased and success was attained for which we give God the glory.

The spiritual condition of the district is good, many revivals hav- ing been held during the year, with gratifying results — 709 conver- sions. The financial interest of the district is perhaps better than it has been for years. We are more than fifty per cent, in advance over last year on benevolences. Some charges have doubled, others more than doubled the collections of last year. If our people would pay according to their ability the Greeneville District would raise $2,000 annually for benevolences.

Three beautiful churches have been dedicated this year — Ebenezer Chuich, on the Chucky City Circuit; Butler Church, on the Butler Circuit, and the Surgoinsville Church, on the Surgoinsville Circuit. The church at Ebenezer is located on the historic spot where Bishop Asbury presided over the first Methodist Conference ever held in Tennessee. It was dedicated by Dr. Cooke in September. The pastor and people of this church deserve especial praise for the erection of this neat building.

The Surgoinsville Church was dedicated by Rev. T. S. Walker.

A number of other churches are nearing completion. Some of these were begun two or three years ago.

One parsonage, that of Mountain City, which is occupied by the pastor, Rev. C. C. Wyatt, was completed in the spring. It is worth about $1,000. Two others are nearing completion — one on the New- port Circuit, the other at Greeneville. The parsonage at Greene- ville would be a credit to Methodism anywhere. It will be worth $2,500 and will be ready for occupancy in about fifteen days. Brother J. S. Jones, the faithful pastor, has devoted much time toward the erection of this building. The parsonage on the New- port Circuit has been occupied by the pastor for some time. This building will cost about jSoo when finished.

Committees were appointed on the Twentieth Century Thank- Oflfering on every charge on the district. We have raised in build- ing churches and parsonages and paying off old indebtedness several thousand dollars.

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The Greeneville District has 9 parsonages, 86 church buildings and something over 7,000 members.

Our Sunday schools are in excellent condition. The Epworth League in this district never has succeeded as well as in other parts of the Conference, yet -we have some good leagues.

We have located within the bounds of the Greeneville District three church schools, one at Chucky City, the other two at Bloom- ingdale and Baileytou.

The school at Chucky City has had a continuous hard struggle on account of indebtedness, but through the energy of the pastor, the Rev. G. B. Cox, the indebtedness has been liquidated and the church given a warranty deed. Prof. S. H. Tomson was elected principal of this school. They began with a good enrollment and the outlook for the Chucky City School is encouraging. Our school at Bloomingdale is one among the best in the Conference. The enrollment may not be so large as some others, but the work done is of the highest character ; it is thorough. The principal is Prof. Joseph H. Ketron, well known to the members of this Conference. The school at Bailey ton has been a success from its beginning. Educational interest is growing. Many of our young people taking advantage of the opportunities afforded by these schools are pre- paring for life's work.

Our people are not interested in the church literature as they should be. If we had our literature in every Methodist home iu the district our advance along all lines of church work would be more rapid. This is one of the great needs that confront us.

The majority of our preachers during the year have been blessed with good health. Some have had sore afflictions among their families, death having entered the homes of Brother George Cox and Dr. Russell, taking from each home a precious little one only to be transplanted in the paradise of Gcd.

I would say, in reference to my own work as Presiding Elder, that the Lord has blessed me with health. I have not been sick a day during the year, although exposed to all sorts of weather, traveling through the cold and heat, the sunshine and rain, on trains, buggies, wagons, horseback and sometimes afoot. I have traveled during the year 3,832 miles, made 300 visits, preached 160 times, have held 67 quarterly meetings in person and 5 by proxy.

G. T. Francisco, Presiding Elder.

KNOXVILLE DISTRICT.

Report of the Presiding Elder of the Knoxville District, Holston Conference, M. E. Church, held at Cleveland, Tenn., beginning October 11. 1S99.

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The district is composed of seventeen charges, all of which were served by appointment from the Conference except four, which were served by supplies. Every pastor reached his field of labor in due season, and all have worked faithfully, with varying success.

Special attention has been given to revivals, resulting in 350 conversions. The Knoxville District for the most part is well sup- plied with church houses.

Under the inspiration of the Twentieth Century Thank-Oifering movement and the organizing plan set on foot by Bishop Goodsell and the Presiding Elders Feb. 23 of this year there has been some forward movement in repairing and beautifying churches and pur- chasing and building parsonages. In repairs, Asylum Street has expended $200; Luttrell, f 105 ; Knoxville Circuit, $100 ; Morristown, f3o8, while $100 has been expended in pushing a church on Holston Circuit towards completion.

The children of Rev. W. T. Senter, Sr., and his wife, Nancy Senter, have secured from the M. E. Church, South, a half interest in a church lot adjoining the cemetery where their beloved parents and brother, ex-Governor D. W. Senter, have found their last sleep. The place is known as Economy and is located five miles west of Morristown, Tenn. Here, at a cost of a little more than $1,600, they have erected a beautiful memorial church in honor of their sainted dead. This modern church edifice was on Oct ist, 1899. dedicated to the worship and service of the Almighty, the Rev. J. J. Robinette. D. D., of Maryville, Tenn., preaching the dedicatory sermon, which was. indeed, one of great power and withal eminently appropriate. Revs. G. D. French and W. L. Jones, of the M. E. Church, South, and Revs. W. C. Miller and J. A. Ruble all taking a part in the dedicatory exercises.

A parsonage, well located and worth I400, has been bought on the Thorn Grove Circuit during the year. Also, there is one in course of erection on Little River Circuit. This when completed will be worth |6oo.

The Epworth League is developing the young life of the church in a way and to an extent that is both marvelous and encouraging, and is deserving of the earnest support of the Presiding Elder and all the pastors.

Most of the charges show healthy advances in contributions for benevolences.

Our district school. Murphy College, is deserving of special mention. Murphy College is quite joung in age and is splendidly- located at Sevierville, Tenn. The grounds, buildings and equip- ments are valued at fiS 000. The college building is a neat brick, containing eleven rooms.

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The Girls' Industrial Home is a nice three-storj' frame building, with third stor}- unfinished. At preseut twenty girls can be lodged, and when the building is completed twice that number can be accommodated. The Home has been in successful operation for three years, the last two Mrs. M. A. Rule having charge. Too much cannot be said in commendation of her wise, christian manage- ment. It is run on the co-operative plan and the cost of board per month to those availing themselves of the benefits of the place last year was $4, while those who did no work in the Home paid $5 per month.

The present term of the school opened Aug. 28 and now has an enrollment of 230 students. The faculty consists of Prof. Alvis Craig, President, with U. S. Andes, Mrs. Helen Craig and Mrs. Camelia Bradford as able assistants ; while the music department is under the direction of Miss N. M. Cureton.

I have htld fifty-five quarterl}- meetings in person and have devoted two months to assisting the brethren in revival work.

J. A. Ruble, Presiding- Elder.

Report of the Clinton District not received. — Secretary.

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Conference Board of Nine on Deaconess' Work.

C. W. Olson Chattanooga.

W. T. Cooper .^

C. W. Searl . .' Knoxville.

Rev. J. W. Jones '•

Rev. J. S. Jones Greeneville.

Mrs. D. Woodsworth Chattanooga.

Mrs. F. V. Chapman Athens.

Mrs. L,. D. Dillian Knoxville.

Miss Mary Trevethan Clinton.

The Board above mentioned was mislaid, or not handed in te the Secretary ; consequently its insertion here, instead of being with the Standing Committees.

J. H. Amis, Secretary.

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Minutes of Lay Electoral Conference*

The Holston Lay Electoral Conference convened at 9 a. m., Friday October 13, 1899, in Cleveland, Tenn., at the Methodist Episcopal Church South.

Arville Ta)-lor, of Clinton, was chosen temporary chairman, and W. L. Oliver, of Knoxville, temporary secretary.

Rev. James Osborne, of Allentown, conducted the devotions.

Committees on permanent organization and rules, credentials, and resolutions were appointed and went about their work at once.

Committee on permanent organization reported. W. A. Wright, of Athens, being named as permanent chairman, and W. L. Oliver, of Knoxville. and J. B. Zeigler, of Retro, as secretaries.

Committee on credentials reported fifty-two members present.

Committee on resolutions read a number of resolutions which were accepted by the Conference.

The Conference proceeded to ballot for delegates to General Confer- ence. J. A. Patten, of Chattanooga, and C P. Cass, of Elizabethton, being elected by handsome majorities.

W. T. Cooper, of Chattanooga, receiving the majority of votes cast, was elected as first reserve, and Joseph H. Ketron, of Sullivan County, as second reserve, was elected by acclamation.

Messrs. Patten and Cass were introduced, and from the fullness of their hearts spoke their appreciation to the Conference.

Messrs. Cooper and Ketron also made appropriate remarks.

After the transaction of a few other items of business of minor im- portance, the Conference adjourned.

W. L. Oliver, Secretary. W. A. Wright, C/iairman.

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58 MINUTES OF THE HOLSTON CONFERENCE.

Classification and Assignment of Studies and Examiners.

President — G. T. Newcomb.

Registrar — J. S. Jones.

Explanation — The letter "A" at the right of a given study indicates that it belongs to the class for Admission ; the Roman numerals stand for the first, second, third and fourth j^ears; " L. P." for lyocal Preacher's course. The Arabic numerals following the names of the members of the facult)' indicate that they have charge of the subjects of the corresponding numbers in the lists of studies assigned to the respective sections. The letter " M " indicates mid-year examinations.

Section I. — Exegetical Theology. Chairman — B. M. Martin, 2-7-9.

J. M. Melear, 3-4-5-6-10.

G. T. Newcomb, 1-8-11.

1. Harman's Introduction, Old Testament. (I)

2. Harman's Introduction, New Testament. (II) (M) .

3. Exegesis. (I)

4. Exegesis. (II) (M)

5. Exeges. (Ill) (M)

6. Exegesis. (IV)

7. Nast's Introduction. (L. P. IV)

8. Biblical Hermeneutics. (Ill) (M)

9. From Dan to Beersheba. (Ill)

10. How to Study the' Bible. (L. P. II)

11. History of Rationalism. (IV)

Section II.— Systematic Theology. Chairman — C. W. Miller, 3-4-1 1-12.

G. W. Coleman, 1-6-10-18-17-20.

T. H. Hodge, 2-7-8-13-19.

J. J. Robinette, 5-9-14-15-16.

1. Wesley's Sermon's, Vol. I. (A)

2. Wesley's Sermons, Vol. II. (I)

3- Miley's Systematic Theology, Vol. I. (I) (M)

MINUTES OF THE HOI^STON CONFERENCE. 59

4. Miley's Systematic Theology, Vol. II. (II)

5. Wesley's Christian Perfection. (I) (M) (L. P. III.)

6. The Supernatural Book. (Ill)

7. Larger Catechism. (A)

8. Christian Baptism. (L. P. I)

9. Love Enthroned. (L. P. IV)

10. Theological Compend. (L. P. I)

11. Raymond's Systematic Theology, Vol I. (L. P. II)

12. Raymond's Systematic Theology, Vol. II. (L. P. Ill)

13. Raymond's Systematic Theology, Vol. III. (L. P. IV)

14. Manual of Christian Evidences. (IV)

15. Butler's Analogy. (V) (M)

16. Philosophy of the Plan of Salvation. (L. P. I.)

17. Doctrinal Aspects of Christian Experience. (A) (L.

P. Ill)

18. The Christian Life. (IV)

19. Social Aspects of Christianity. (A)

20. Ecclesiastical Architecture. (I)

Section III. — Historical Theology. Chairman — J. S. Jones, 5-6-7-8-9- 13- 14.

L- B. Caldwell, 1-2-3-4-10-1 1-12,

1. Scripture History. (A)

2. Life of John Wesley. (A) (L. P. I)

3. History of American Methodism. (A)

4. History of the Missions of the M. E. Church. (II)

5. History of Methodism. (11)

6. Hurst's History of the Christian Church. (M Vol. I)

(III) (IV) (L. P. II & III)

7. Life and Epistles of St. Paul. (IV)

8. Portrait of St. Paul. (L- P. HI)

9. Life of Bishop Simpson. (L. P. Ill)

10. Life of Durbin. (L. P. IV)

11. Outlines of Bible History. (L. P. I)

12. The Historic Episcopate. (Ill)

13. Christian Archaeology. (II)

14. Theological Encyclopaedia and Methodology. (IV) (M)

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Section IV. — Practical Theology. Chairman— "X:. B. Russell, 3-5-7-9-1 i-i 3-1 4. T. S. Walker, 1-2-4-6-8- 10-12.

1. Discipline of M. E. Church. (A) (Iv. P. I) (M)

2. Protestant Foreign Missions. (IV)

3. Theory and Practice of Preaching. (I)

4. Tongue of Fire. (I) (Iv. P. I)

3. Governing Conference in Methodism. (I)

6. General Conference and Episcopacy. (II)

7. Principles of Rhetoric. (I) (E- P. Ill) 8 The Modern Sunday School. (II)

9. The Epworth Eeague. (Ill)

10. Lectures on Preaching. (L. P. II)

11. Preparation and Delivery of Sermons. (IV)

12. Hints to Self-Educated Ministers. (E P. I)

13. The Revival and the pastor. (A) (E. P. I)

14. Digest of Methodist Eaw. (II) (E. P. IV)

Section V. — History. Chairman — G. R. Rowan, 2-3-7-9- 10-. J.W.Jones, 1-4-5-6-8-11.

1. Leading Facts of American History. (A)

2. Outlines of Universal History. Part I. (I)

3. Outlines of Universal History. Part II. (II)

4. English and American Literature. (A) (L. P. II)

5. History of the English People. (A) .

6. Living Thoughts of John Wesley. (E- P. (HI)

7. Lessons in Logic. (II)

8. Elements of Psychology. (Ill)

9. Introduction to Political Economy. (Ill)

10. Problems of Religious Progress. (I)

11. Essays.

12. Common English Branches — C. W. Miller.

Mid-year examinations will be held about the first of May on the books marked " M." Examiners who have these studies are requested to send questions on them to the chairman by the first of April. Students may have the privilege of choosing the examiner to conduct the examina- tion by notifying the chairman a month before the time set for the examination.

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Missionary Appropriations.

Athens District—

. Athens $ 40 oo

Ducktown 75 00

Erie 40 oo

Friendsville 40 00

Kingston 120 00

Maryville Circuit 40 00

1 355 '-"->

Chattanooga District —

Alton Park $ 50 00

Avondale and Sherman Heights 60 00

Epworth 40 00

Hill City . 80 00

Ridgedale and Tabernacle k o 00

Crossville 120 00

Daisy . . 50 00

Dayton, Vine Grove and Spring City 66 00

Mo'gan Springs 50 00

South Pittsburgh 100 00

Tracy City 50 00

Clinton District —

Clinton f 90 00

Deer Lodge 40 00

Jamestown 30 co

Jellico 90 GO

La Folh tte 30 00

Maynardville 40 00

Newcomb 40 00

New River 30 00

Rutledge 30 00

Sunbright 20 00

-$ 766 00

Greenevii^le District—

Elizabethton $ 75 co

Rogersville 50 00

Johnson City Circuit 40 00

Parrottsville So co

Surgoinsville 60 00

Watauga 20 00

-$ 440 CO

Knoxville District —

Elm Grove $ 40 00

East Main St. (Kuoxville) 260 00

Morristown 70 00

Newport 50 00

325 00

$ 420 00

Total |2 306 00

J. D. ROBERSON, Secretary. J. J. Manker, Chairman.

I concur in the above appropriations, Cyrus D. Foss.

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