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OFFICIAL JOURNAL
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FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION
I. PERSONAL NOTATIONS
FULL MEMBERS
Retired
(The following are all in North Carolina unless otherwise indi-
cated.)
Blaylock, C. W Greensboro
Bost, F. L Kernersville
Brooks, Daniel High Point
Frederick, H. O Monroe
Gibson, L. B Greensboro
Hairston, J. D Goldsboro
Hanes, S. M Winston-Salem
Hayes, W. P Maxton
Howard, Elisha Asheboro
Hunter, J. H Greensboro
Pry or, W. A High Point
Thomas, L. W Yadkin Valley
EffectiYe
Addie, J. C Hickory
Ashe, H. L 826 E. 13th St., Winston-Salem
Baxter, J. A Oxford
Bethea, R. D Red Springs
Black, N. M Gastonia
Blanton, J. J Walnut Cove
Brower, G. W High Point
Brown, C. K 250 College St., Asheville
Bullock, M. J 501 Bennett St., Greensboro
Burge, B. L Denver
Byers, G. W 500 High St., Greensboro
Caldwell, G. H West Raleigh
Chavis, W. M 944 Goff St., Norfolk, Va.
Cook, P. J High Point
Cornelius, S. B Old Fort
Crawford, W. M Elkin
Ellison, Willis ; Cornelius
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Fink, Henry 600 W. Hill St., Charlotte
Frazier, T. C Lawndale
Garrett, J. H Forshee
Hayden, S. J Marion
Hill, G. F Oxford
Howard, C. E Winston-Salem
Jenkins, A. G Mt. Airy
Johnson, P. F Hickory
Jones, J. W R. F. D., Guilford
Jones, M. M Thomas St., Greensboro
Jones, R. E 631 Baronne St., New Orleans, La.
Laughlin, J. A Laurinburg
Laughlin, M. C R. F. D. 4, Greensboro
Lomax, W. T East St., Greensboro
Lovell, J. H New Orleans University, New Orleans, La.
Maston, J. A Newport News, Va.
May, S. L Winston-Salem
McArthur, E. H Alexis
McCorkle, S. R Statesville
McDonald, Samuel East St., Greensboro
McMaster, A. W 509 Bennett St., Greensboro
McNair, J. R Lawndale
McRae, Dorsey Thomasville
McQueen, A. B Jonesboro
McQueen, L. D _ R. F. D. 1, Maxton
Morehead, G. W High Point
Morris, J. P 901 E. Washington and Macon Sts., Greensboro
Morris, R. G Leaksville
Mundy, Marcus Greensboro
Murphy, J. D R. F. D. 2, Maxton
Newsome, A. H 525 Bennett St. Greensboro
Pass, N. J 305 S. Graham St., Charlotte
Peace, S. F. B Macon and Thomas Sts., Greensboro
Peeler, S. A 507 Gorrell St., Greensboro
Pope, W. W Madison
Robbins, J. C Gastonia
Robertson, A. M 39 Magnolia St., Asheville
Robinson, A. E Advance
Rhyne, R. B ■. Stanley
Scales, W. B 14th St., Winston-Salem
Shamborguer, N. S. T Kernersville
Shipp, R. J S. Mason St., Greensboro
Simpson, J. W Lumberton
Skeen, D. C Asheboro
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 5
Smith, Robert Hickory
Swan, E. I. S Lenoir
Thomas, B. F Wilkesboro
Thomas, D. L Asheville
Thomas, L. W Yadkin Valley
Thomas, W. O Trinity
Weatherby, R. T 609 S. Ashe St., Greensboro
Webster, W. H Guilford
Wells, J. W Reidsville
Wells, P. I Maxton
Wells, W. M Hamlet
West, S. P Forest City
Williams, D. A Lincolnton
Winchester, R. W 425 Bennett St., Greensboro
Zeigler, W. R Rowland
Supernumerary
Cornelius, S. B Old Fort
Withrow, C. I.
Probationers
Brooks, R. N Maxton
Brower, J. C High Point
Cherry, J. A Lenoir
Shuford, J. W Lenoir
Supplies
Aldridge, J. M E. Washington St., Greensboro
Brown, J. B Bullock
Covington, Morgan Roberdell
Dickens, J. H „ Pleasant Ridge
Emanuel, Frank _ Lumberton
Erwin, A. M Shelby
Fletcher, E. L Laurinburg
Gilreath, E. L Guilford
Graham, J. E R. F. D. 1, Raeford
Green, A. S R. F. D. 4, Greensboro
Groves, J. W Stanley
Gwynn, S. R Elkin
Hoover, Green Thomasville
Isham, J. H Goldsboro
Leonard, A. B Pen Hook, Va.
Love, C. B Boone's Mills, Va.
McCorkle, T. D.
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McDonald, A. D - - Boone
McNair, Henry R. F. D. 5, Maxton
McNeil, A R- F. D. 1, Jonesboro
Presley, S. H - Waynesville
Pryor, G. W Wilmington
Trollinger, M Burlington
Withrow, A. B R. F. D., Ellensboro
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION
II. OFFICERS OF THE CONFERENCE
PRESIDENT
Bishop Frank M. Bristol, D.D., LL.D., Chattanooga, Tenn.
SECRETARY
G. Haven Caldwell, Box 187, West Raleigh, N. C.
ASSISTANTS
R. T. Weatherby R. N. Brooks R. G. Morris
STATISTICAL SECRETARY
J. W. Wells, Reidsville, N. C.
ASSISTANTS
Jas. A. Baxter J. C. Robbins
P. I. Wells N. M. Black
CONFERENCE TREASURER
P. J. Cook, High Point, N. C.
ASSISTANTS
W. T. Lomax, E. I. Swan, W. M. Wells, A. W. McMaster, N. S. T.
Shamborguer, W. O. Thomas, A. G. Jenkins, S. F. B. Peace
CONFERENCE HOARD OF STEWARDS
Terms expire 1917 — H. L. Ashe, W. T. Lomax, M. M. Jones.
Terms expire 1918— C. K. Brown, R. T. Weatherby, W. R. Zeigler.
Terms expire 1919 — A. G. Jenkins, A. W. McMaster.
CONFERENCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
R. E. Jones, President; J. P. Morris, Vice-President; R. W. Win-
chester, Secretary; M. M. Jones, Treasurer; A. H. Newsome, S. A.
Peeler, S. F. B. Peace, Robert Smith, M. J. Bullock.
NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE CLAIMANTS ENDOWMENT
FUND
R. B. McRary Corresponding Secretary
Daniel Brooks Treasurer
NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
D. Brooks President
N. M. Black Secretary
W. P. Hayes Treasurer
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DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS
R. W. Winchester, appointed at Lenoir, N. C, October 2-7, 1912
425 Bennett St., Greensboro, N. C.
A. H. Newsome, appointed at Lenoir, N. C, October 2-7, 1912
525 Bennett St., Greensboro, N. C.
J. P. Morris, appointed at Thomasville, N. C, November 26-30, 1914
901 East Washington St., Greensboro, N. C.
S. A. Peeler, appointed at Thomasville, N. C, November 26-30, 1914
507 Garrell St., Greensboro, N. C.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Bennett College— Daniel Brooks, R. N. Brooks, G. H. Caldwell,
R. G. Morris, R. Smith.
Gainnion Theological Seminary— R. E. Jones, R. T. Weatherby.
Donglas Academy— R. W. Winchester, J. P. Morris, R. E. Jones,
S. A. Peeler.
Allen Home— A. H. Newsome, C. K. Brown, E. I. S. Swan.
American Bible Society— J. C. Robbins, R. N. Brooks.
Board of Education— R. G. Morris, J. W. Simpson, S. R. McCorkle.
Complimentary Resolutions— N. J. Pass, W. H. Webster, C. K.
Brown.
Memorials— S. P. B. Peace, S. P. West.
Sunday Observance— Wm. Wells, D. McRae, D. C. Skeen.
Temperance — G. W. Morehead, J. A. Laughlin, N. S. T. Sham-
borguer.
Board of Sunday Schools— E. I. S. Swan, A. W. McMaster, W.
Ellison.
Conference Relations— R. E. Jones, M. M. Jones, S. F. B. Peace,
M. J. Bullock.
Freedmen's Aid Society— P. I. Wells, W. B. Scales, G. W. Byers.
Methodist Brotherhood— R. B. Rhyne, M. Mundy, P. F. Johnson.
Reforms— S. McDonald, J. W. Jones, S. L. May.
To Preach the Missionary Sermon— G. Haven Caldwell ; alternate,
P. J. Cook.
Conference Program — District Superintendent and pastor of
church entertaining Conference.
Christian Workers' Conference — Four District Superintendents,
R. E. Jones, J. A. Baxter, W. W. Pope, J. W. Simpson, N. M. Black.
CONFERENCE BOARDS
Board of Foreign Missions
J. B. Morris, Reidsville, N. C; J. R. Dillard, Greensboro, N. C;
N. N. Foster, Bessemer City, N. C; N. M. Martin, Asheville, N. C;
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 9
J. M. Goode, Charlotte, N. C; D. P. Allen, Lumberton, N. C.; Turner
Johnson, Winston-Salem, N. C.; P. L. Eccles, High Point, N. C. Dis-
trict Superintendents, District Missionary Secretaries, are ex officio
members.
Board of Home Missions and Church Extension
W. B. Windsor, Greensboro, N. C; T. R. Adams, Gastonia, N. C.;
S. F. B. Peace, Greensboro, N. C; K. H. Hawkins, Winston-Salem,
N. C.; W. H. Thomas, Hamlet, N. C; H. L. Ashe, Winston, N. C.;
J. W. Wells, Reidsville, N. C.; R. Smith, Hickory, N. C.; J. D. Murphy,
Hamlet, N. C.
Board of Deaconesses
S. F. B. Peace, R. W. Winchester, M. M. Jones, J. A. Laughlin,
J. W. Wells, Mrs. S. A. Peeler, Mrs. Grace Nelson, Mrs. A. H. New-
some, Miss Mary Carter.
Board of Examiners
Dr. R. E. Jones, chairman; N. J. Pass, registrar; J. W. Wells, B. F.
Thomas, H. L. Ashe, C. K. Brown, R. G. Morris, P. J. Cook, A. G.
Jenkins, G. H. Caldwell, M. M. Jones, R. T. Weatherby, A. W. McMas-
ter, S. McDonald, N. M. Black.
Board of Sunday Schools
W. H. Webster, President, Guilford, N. C; B. F. Thomas, W. B.
Scales, B. G. Hightower, Frank Robinson, James A. McRae, Vice-
President, Asheboro, N. C; R. N. Brooks, Secretary. District Super-
intendents are ex officio members.
Board of Education
John F. Gunn, A. G. Jenkins (1 year) ; R. D. Bethea, N. J. Pass
(2 years) ; C. O. Lee, J. C. Robbins (3 years) ; F. T. Alexander, H. W.
Pope. Professor Trigg, ex officio.
Triers of Appeals — H. L. Ashe, J. A. Laughlin, A. G. Jenkins, R. T.
Weatherby, N. J. Pass. Reserves: N. M. Black, W. T. Lomax.
Church Temperance Society
Greensboro District — District Superintendent, S. F. B. Peace, R. T.
Weatherby.
Western District — District Superintendent, E. I. S. Swan, C. K.
Brown.
Wilmington District — District Superintendent, J. A. Laughlin, N. J.
Pass.
Winston District — District Superintendent, W. W. Pope, G. W.
Morehead.
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Commission on Conference Claimants Endowment Fnnd
Greensboro District — District Superintendent, R. T. Weatherby,
W. B. Windsor.
Western District — District Superintendent, N. M. Black, W. S. Lee.
Wilmington District — District Superintendent, J. A. Laughlin,
W. H. Thomas.
Winston District — District Superintendent, H. L. Ashe, J. Jones.
Special Committee Nominations — Commission on Convention
Greensboro District — District Superintendent, J. W. Wells, R. T.
Weatherby, W. B. Windsor, W. M. Graves.
Western District — District Superintendent, N. M. Black, R. B.
Rhyne, W. S. Lee, T. R. Adams.
Wilmington District — District Superintendent, W. M. Wells, R. N.
Brooks, H. W. Pope, R. L. Fields.
Winston District — District Superintendent, M. M. Jones, J. A.
McRae, R. B. McRary.
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 11
III. DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS
1. Is this Annual Conference incorporated according to the re-
quirements of the Discipline? It has a Board of Trustees as re-
quired by the State law.
2. Who have been received by transfer, and from what Conference?
None.
3. Who haye been readmitted? None.
4. Who hare been received on Credentials, and from what
churches? None.
5. Who have been received on trial? (a) In Studies of first year?
None, (b) In studies of third year. (Discipline, par. 173, sec. 2.)
None.
6. Who have been continued on trial? (a) In studies of first year?
None, (b) In studies of second year? Jasper A. Cherry, John W.
Shuford. (c) In studies of third year? None, (d) In studies of
fourth year? R. N. Brooks.
7. Who have been discontinued? None.
8. Who have been admitted into full membership? (a) Elected
and ordained Deacons this year? John C. Brower. (b) Elected and
ordained Deacons previously? Robert N. Brooks, Rooert G. Morris.
9. What members are in studies of third year? (a) Admitted into
full membership this year? J. C. Brower. (b) Admitted into full
membership previously? Benjamin L. Burge.
10. What members are in studies of fourth year? C. E. Howard.
11. What members have completed the Conference Course of
Study? (a) Elected and ordained Elders this year? Henry Fink,
Aaron M. Robertson, Daniel L. Thomas, R. Gammon Morris, (b)
Elected and ordained Elders previously? None.
12. What others have been elected and ordained Deacons? (a)
As local preachers? (Discipline, par. 173, sec. 1.) James M.
Aldridge, Frank M. Emanuel, John E. Graham, Charles B. Love, (b)
Under Missionary Rule? (Discipline, par. 173, sec. 4.) None, (c)
Under Seminary Rule? (Discipline, par. 173, sec. 2.) None.
13. What others have been elected and ordained Elders? (a) As
local Deacons? (Discipline, par. 176, sec. 1.) None, (b) Under Mis-
sionary Rule? (Discipline, par. 176, sec. 4.) None, (c) Under Semi-
nary Rule? (Discipline, par. 176, sec. 3.) None.
11. Was the character of each preacher examined? This was
strictly done as the name of each preacher was called in open Con-
ference.
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15. Who have been transferred, and to what Conferences? None.
16. Who have died? L. G. McDonald.
17. Who have been located at their own reqnest? None.
18. Who have been located? None.
19. Who have withdrawn? None.
20. Who have been permitted to withdraw under charges or com-
plaints? W. E. Clapp.
21. Who have been expelled? None.
22. What other personal notation should be made? J. W. Groves
recognized as Elder.
23. Who are the supernumerary ministers, and for what number
of years consecutively has each held this relation? C. I. Withrow,
S. B. Cornelius.
24. Who are the retired ministers? C. W. Blaylock, F. L. Bost, D.
Brooks, H. O. Frederick, L. B. Gibson, J. D. Hairston, S. M. Hanes,
W. P. Hayes, Elisha Howard, J. H. Hunter, W. A. Pryor, L. W.
Thomas.
25. Who are the triers of appeals? H. L. Ashe, J. A. Laughlin,
A. G. Jenkins, R. T. Weatherly, N. J. Pass. Reserves: N. M. Black,
W. T. Lomax.
26. What is the annual report of the Conference Board of Home
Missions and Church Extension? See report.
27. What is the annual report of the Conference Board of Foreign
Missions? No report presented.
28. What is the Statistical Beport? See report.
29. What is the Conference Treasurer's Beport? See report.
30. What is the aggregate of the benevolent collections ordered by
the General Conference, as reported by the Conference Treasurer?
$2,613.
31. What are the claims on the Conference Fund? $5,400.
32. What has been received on these claims, and how has it been
applied? $1,717. See report of Conference Stewards.
33. What is the five per cent of the amount raised for the support
of Conference claimants, and paid by the Conference Treasurer to
the Board of Conference Claimants for connectional relief? $10.
34. What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges
within the Conference to be raised for the support of Conference
claimants? $600.
35. Where are the preachers stationed? See List of Appointments.
36. Where shall the next Conference be held? Gastonia, N. C.
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 13
IV. APPOINTMENTS
GREENSBORO DISTRICT
J. P. Morris, Superintendent.
Brown Summit G. W. Brower
Burlington Supplied by J. W. Aldridge
Central Randolph W. H. Webster
Durham Supplied by M. Trollinger
Empire R. J. Shipp
Forshee Samuel McDonald
Greensboro —
East M. C. Laughlin
High Street and Raleigh S. F. B. Peace
Northwest W. T. Lomax
St. Matthews R. T. Weatherby
South G. W. Byers
Southeast Marcus Mundy
Southwest A. W. McMasters
Henderson and Creedmoor Supplied by J. B. Brown
Julian and Lanes Chapel Supplied by A. S. Green
Leaksville R. G. Morris
Norfolk and Newport News, Va W. M. Chavis
Oxford J. A. Baxter
Pleasant Ridge and Oakwood, Va Supplied by J. H. Dickens
Portsmouth and Suffolk, Va J. A. Maston
Ramseur M. J. Bullock
Reidsville J. W. Wells
Townsville and Bullock To be supplied
Wentworth and Settles J. H. Garrett
West Raleigh G. H. Caldwell
WESTERN DISTRICT
A. H. Newsome, Superintendent
Asheville C. K. Brown
Bessemer City and Kings Mountain R. B. Rhyne
Black Mountain To be supplied
Boone and Jefferson Supplied by A. D. McDonald
Buffalo Circuit J. A. Cherry
Catawba and Mount Morn Henry Fink
Denver and Ebenezer B. L. Burge
Forest City and Brooks S. P. West
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Franklin Supplied by S. H. Presley
Gastonia J. C. Robbins
Hendersonville To be supplied
Hickory N. M. Black
Lawndale and Flat Rock T. C. Frazier
Lenoir E. I. S. Swann
Lenoir Circuit J. W. Shuford
Lincolnton and Cherryville D. A. Williams
Lowesville and Stanley Supplied by J. W. Groves
Machpelah and St. James E. H. McArtbur
Maiden Supplied by T. D. McCorkle
Marion and Addies Chapel P. F. Johnson
Mayhew Circuit Willis Ellison
Mooresboro and Brackettown Supplied by A. B. Withrow
Newton Robert Smith
Old Fort and Glades S. J. Hayden
Shelby - To be supplied
Sherrill's Ford J. C. Addie
Statesville and Philadelphia S. R. McCorkle
West Asheville D. L. Thomas
Wilkesboro B. F. Thomas
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
S. A. Peeler, Superintendent.
Charlotte N. J. Pass
Goldsboro and New Bern Supplied by J. H. Isham
Hamlet and Philadelphia W. M. Wells
Hoffman and Sand Hill Supplied by E. L. Fletcher
Johns and Beaver Dam J. D. Murphy
Laurinburg and Cool Springs J. A. Laughlin
Lumberton and Beauty Spot J. W. Simpson
Maxton and Piney Grove R. N. Brooks
Monroe and Bethel Supplied by Morgan Covington
Mt. Zion and Bowmore P. I. Wells
New Zion and Pembroke L. D. McQueen
Red Banks and Rennert Supplied by Henry McNair
Red Springs Circuit R. D. Bethea
Rowland and Salem : W. R. Ziegler
Sanford Circuit G. F. Hill
Vass and McCrimmon Supplied by A. McNeil
Wagram Supplied by J. E. Graham
Wilmington Supplied by G. H. Pryor
Wilmington Circuit Supplied by Frank Emanuel
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 15
WINSTON DISTRICT
E. W. Winchester, Superintendent.
Advance A. E. Robinson
Asheboro and Mitchell d. c. Skene
Boone's Mills and Blackwater Supplied by C. B. Love
East Tbomasville and Midway j. w. Jones
High Point P, j. CookQ
Jonesville w. M> Crawford
Kernersville N. s. T> shamborguer
Lexington and Thomasville M. M. Jones
Madison and Stoneville W. W. Pope
Madison Circuit Supplied by E. L. Gilreath
Mt. Airy and Pilot Mountain A. E. Jenkins
Mt. Airy Circuit Supplied by A. B. Leonard
Penhook and Hale's Ford, Va To be supplied
Randleman and St. Marks A. B. McQueen
Salisbury and Morning Star Supplied by W. G. Hoover
South High Point G. w> Morehead
Trinity and Liberty Dorsey McRae
Walnut Cove J. J. Blanton
Winston —
May's Chapel s. L. May
Mt. Pleasant W- B Scales
St. James c< E Howard
St- Pauls H. L. Ashe
Yadkin Mission To be SUpplied
SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS
R. E. Jones, Editor Southwestern Christian Advocate, member of
St. Matthews, Greensboro, Quarterly Conference.
J. H. Lovell, Professor of New Orleans University, member of
St. Matthews, Greensboro, Quarterly Conference.
J. R. McNair, J. C. Brower, W. O. Thomas, and A. M. Robertson
were left without appointment to attend some one of our schools.
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V. JOURNAL OF DAILY PROCEEDINGS
FIRST DAY
Wednesday Morning, November 15, 1916
Opening — The North Carolina Conference of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church convened for its Fifty-eighth Session
in Wilson Temple Methodist Episcopal Church, West
Raleigh, N. C, November 15, 1916, Bishop Frank M. Bris-
tol presiding.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered to
the members of the Conference and to the visitors by Bishop
Bristol, assisted by the four District Superintendents of the
Conference.
The Conference Roll was called by G. Haven Caldwell, the
Secretary of the last Conference, and the following answered
to their names :
Retired — Daniel Brooks, H. O. Frederick, L. B. Gibson,
W. P. Hayes, J. H. Hunter, W. A. Pryor, and L. W. Thomas.
Effective — J. C. Addie, H. L. Ashe, J. A. Baxter, R. D.
Bethea, N. M. Black, J. J. Blanton, G. W. Brower, C. K.
Brown, M. J. Bullock, B. L. Burge, G. W. Byers, G. H.
Caldwell, W. M. Chavis, P. J. Cook, W. M. Crawford, Willis
Ellison, Henry Fink, T. C. Frasier, J. H. Garrett, S. J..
Hayden, C. E. Howard, A. G. Jenkins, J. W. Jones, M. M.
Jones, R. E. Jones, J. A. Laughlin, M. C. Laughlin, W. T.
Lomax, S. L. May, E. H. McArthur, S. R. McCorkle, Samuel
McDonald, A. W. McMaster, J. R. McNair, Dorsey McRae,
A. B. McQueen, L. D. McQueen, G. W. Morehead, J. P.
Morris, Marcus Munday, J. D. Murphy, A. H. Newsome,
N. J. Pass, S. F. B. Peace, S. A. Peeler, W. W. Pope, J. C.
Robbins, A. M. Robertson, A. E. Robinson, R. B. Rhyne,
W. B. Scales, N. S. T. Shamborguer, J. W. Simpson, D. C.
Skeen, Robert Smith, E. I. S. Swann, B. F. Thomas, D. L.
Thomas, W. O. Thomas, R. T. Weatherby, J. W. Wells, P. L
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 17
Wells, W. M. Wells, S. P. West, D. A. Williams, R. W. Win-
chester, W. E. Zeigler.
Peobationees — R. 1ST. Brooks, J. C. Brower, J. A. Cherry,
R. G. Morris, J. W. Shuford.
Organization — On motion of M. J. Bullock, G. Haven
Caldwell was elected Secretary, and by nomination of the
Secretary, R. T. Weatherby, R. N. Brooks, and R. G. Morris
were elected his assistants.
On motion of R. W. Winchester, J. W. Wells was elected
Statistician, and, by his nomination, J. C. Robbins, P. I.
Wells, N. M. Black, and Jas. A. Baxter were elected to assist
him.
On motion of G. W. Morehead, P. J. Cook was elected
Treasurer. He named as his assistants W. T. Lomax, E. I.
Swann, W. M. Wells, A. W. McMaster, N. S. T. Sham-
borguer, W. O. Thomas, A. G. Jenkins, S. F. B. Peace.
The bar of the Conference was made to include the first
six seats across the church from the chancel.
Resolution — R. E. Jones presented a resolution express-
ing the gratitude of the North Carolina Conference to the
General Conference for its wisdom in the assignment of
Bishop Frank M. Bristol to the Chattanooga area for the
present quadrennium, which resolution was unanimously
adopted by the Conference. (See Resolutions.)
Bishop Bristol, in very fitting remarks, expressed his in-
tense interest in the North Carolina Conference, and gave
expression to his large faith in the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
The time for opening and adjourning the sessions of the
Conference, on motion of C. K. Brown, was made to include
a devotional half-hour from 8 :30 to 9 a. m., and a business
session from 9 a. m. to 12 :30 p. m.
The standing committees were nominated by the Secretary
of the Cabinet, R. W. Winchester, and approved by the Con-
ference. (See Standing Committees.)
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The Conference Board of Trustees were elected, the Secre-
tary of the Conference casting the ballot of seventy-two votes
for each Trustee. (See Conference Board of Trustees.)
A Special Visitation Committee was nominated for Doug-
las Academy which committee was approved by the Confer-
ence. (See List of Committees.)
The following drafts were announced by Bishop Bristol :
from the Methodist Book Concern, $1,283 ; from the John C.
Rosby Quest, $34.48 ; from the Board of Conference Claim-
ants, $200.
These were heartily accepted by the Conference, and by
vote were ordered turned over to the Conference Treasurer.
Question 14 was called. J. P. Morris, District Superin-
tendent of the Greensboro District, was passed in character
and reported his district. (See Reports.)
Welcome addresses as programed for 11 o'clock were called,
Bishop Bristol presiding.
His Honor Jas. I. Johnson, Mayor of the city of Raleigh,
was introduced, who represented the citizenry of Raleigh in
an address.
W. M. Graves brought words of welcome in an address
representing the village of Oberlin.
Responses to these addresses were made by J. W. Wells,
R. T. Weatherby, and by the Good Bishop Frank M. Bristol.
A telegram of sympathy, on motion of J. P. Morris, was
ordered sent to Mrs. Jones, the good wife of the beloved R. E.
Jones of the Conference, at which time the Conference bowed
in prayer for Mrs. Jones in her sickness, J. P. Morris pre-
senting our petitions to the Throne of Grace.
Question 14 resumed. The Effective Elders of the Greens-
boro District passed in character, all of whom save one, in
open Conference, reported the number of conversions, num-
ber of accessions, and amount of benevolences for the year.
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 19
W. H. Webster, an Effective Elder of the Greensboro Dis-
trict, was absent and presented no report.
A. H. Newsome, District Superintendent of the Western
District, passed in character and reported his district. (See
Reports.)
Introduction of Visitors — Rev. L. E. Fairley of the
Presbyterian Church, Professor Trigg, President-elect of
Bennett College, Drs. C. C. Jacobs of the Board of Sunday
Schools, I. L. Thomas of the Board of Home Missions and
Church Extension, W. W. Lucas of the Epworth League,
I. Garland Penn of the Board of Freedmen's Aid, J. C. Sher-
rill of the Board of Foreign Missions, J. N". C. Coggins of
the Board of Church Temperance, Prohibition, and Public
Morals, were introduced to the Conference.
L. E. Fairley, who was to have represented the Ministerial
Union of the city in the welcome services, briefly addressed
the Conference, apologizing for not being present when his
name was called in the welcome services.
The Publicity Committee of last year, viz., H. L. Ashe,
Pi. B. Rhyne, G. W. Brower, and J. A. Laughlin, on motion
of R. E. Jones, were reelected, and were ordered to collect
from each member of the Conference, probationer, and sup-
ply the assessment of $1 per capita for the purpose of giving
wider publicity to the work of the Conference and of the
Methodist Episcopal Church.
The Conference adjourned, to meet at 2 :30 p. m. in statisti-
cal session.
FIRST DAY
Wednesday Afternoon, November 15
At 2 :30 p. m. R. E. Jones, presiding at the request of the
Bishop, requested a song sung, after which he asked W. A.
"Pryor to lead the Conference in prayer.
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The roll of the four districts was ordered called by the
Chairman and the following brethren passed in their reports
to Statistician and Treasurer. (For reports see Statistics.)
An executive session, by motion of the Conference, was
made the order of the day for 12 o'clock m. Thursday.
After proper announcements and the benediction, this ses-
sion adjourned.
Wednesday Evening, November 15
The anniversaries of the Board of Home Missions and
Church Extension and the Board of Ereedmen's Aid Society
were held. M. M. Jones presided. Dr. I. L. Thomas of the
Board of Home Missions and Church Extension and Dr. I.
Garland Penn of the Freedmen's Aid Society made helpful
and enthusing addresses. President Trigg of Bennett College
also addressed the Conference.
SECOND DAY
Thursday Morning, November 16, 1916
At 8:30 a. m. Dr. Crantz of the Methodist Book Concern
conducted devotions.
At 9 a. m. the minutes of Wednesday morning and after-
noon sessions were called by the Bishop. These were read by
the Secretary and approved by the Conference, with correc-
tions.
Some discussion ensued with regard to personal checks
being put into the hands of the Conference Treasurer, which
discussion resulted in a motion to reconsider the order of the
day for executive session for 12 o'clock m. On motion, the
Conference went into executive session at once.
To the Committee on Conference Relations were referred
G. W. Brower, W. O. Thomas, B. E. Thomas, J. J. Blanton,
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 21
for explanation in connection with giving personal checks
to the Conference Treasurer.
For full minutes of the record of this executive session see
Record for Executive Session for Thursday morning, Novem-
ber 16, 1916, as filed away with the Records of the Con-
ference.
The executive session comes to an end.
Question 14 resumed.
R. W. Winchester, District Superintendent of the Winston
District, passed in character and read his report for the dis-
trict.
The Effective Elders of the Winston District passed in
character, and reported in open Conference the number of
conversions, number of accessions, and the amount of the
benevolent collections for the year.
The Effective Elders of the Western District passed in
character, all of whom in open Conference gave the number
of conversions and accessions and the amount of benevolent
collections for the year save S. B. Cornelius.
To the Committee on Conference Relations was referred
S. B. Cornelius, with a view to changing his relation from
the Effective to the Supernumerary.
S. A. Peeler, District Superintendent of the Wilmington
District, passed in character and reported the work of his
district. With the exception of W. E. Clapp, the Effective
Elders of the Wilmington District passed in character, and
reported in open Conference the number of conversions and
accessions and the amount of benevolent collections for the
year.
W. E. Clapp was allowed to withdraw under complaints,
and the Conference ordered that he surrender his parchments
to the District Superintendent of the Wilmington District.
Question 1 was called.
Question 2 was called.
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Question 3 was called.
Question 4 was called.
Question 18 was called.
Question 19 was called.
Question 21 was called.
Question 15 was called.
The answer to each of the questions — 1, 2, 3, 4, 18, 19,
21, and 15 — was none.
Time was extended on motion of H. L. Ashe.
A fitting resolution effecting the work of Dr. R. E. Jones,
editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, Was read by
C. K. Brown, and was unanimously adopted by the Confer-
ence. (See Resolutions.)
This session adjourned after proper announcements to meet
at 2 :30 p. m., with the benediction by Dr. J. 1ST. C. Coggins.
Thursday Afternoon, November 16
Devotions were conducted by Robert Smith, beginning at
2:30 p. m.
Discussions of Internal Relations of the Conference, as
programed for this session, were heard, Bishop Bristol pre-
siding.
Address — "The Extension of Our Work in North Caro-
lina"— H. L. Ashe, leading the discussion.
R. G. Morris and R. E. Jones spoke in the general dis-
cussion.
Address — "Bennett College and Its Needs" — R. T.
Weatherby, leading the discussion.
R. Gr. Morris, S. F. B. Peace, and Samuel McDonald spoke
in the general discussion.
Address — "A Conference Pension Fund" — Hon. R. B.
McRary, leading the discussion.
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 23
The Conference roll was called after this address, and the
brethren reported the amounts collected as per previous
arrangement for the local Conference Claimant Fund. (For
amounts collected, see tabulated list.)
A special collection was here taken for the local Conference
Claimants Fund which amounted to $35. On motion, this
amount was ordered turned over to D. Brooks, the treasurer
for this fund.
Three-fourths of one per cent (f of 1%) of each
preacher's cash salary, including his missionary appropria-
tion, on motion of J. P. Morris, was agreed to be paid during
each Conference year or at the expiration thereof into this
fund.
A special committee, on motion of R. E. Jones, one member
of whom should be R. B. McRary, was ordered appointed,
whose duty it was to examine the several columns of the Con-
ference Claimants Fund and ascertain of the brethren, re-
spectively, whether the amounts found there were as intended.
The committee as appointed were: R. B. McRary, H. L.
Ashe, P. J. Cook.
On motion of J. P. Morris, after proper investigation by
this committee, the amount apportioned the Chicago Board is
to be met, and any surplus is to be credited to the local Con-
ference Claimants Fund.
The privilege of the Caaference was asked by R. E. Jones
to have R. B. McRary introduce Colonel James H. Young to
the Conference.
R. B. McRary introduced Colonel Young, who in fitting
terms addressed the Conference.
The session adjourned, with announcements and the bene-
diction by R. E. Jones.
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Thursday Night, November 16
The anniversaries of the Board of Church Temperance
Prohibition and Public Morals and of the Board of Foreign
Missions were held.
William Wells presided. Dr. J. 1ST. C. Coggins and Dr.
J. C. Sherrill, representing their respective boards, made
inspiring addresses.
THIKD DAY
Friday Morning, November 17
Devotions were conducted, beginning at 8 :30 o'clock, by
N. M. Black.
Minutes of Thursday morning and afternoon sessions were
called for by Bishop Bristol, read by the Secretary, and ap-
proved with corrections by the Conference.
Question 17 was called.
The answer to this question was None.
Question 24 was called.
C. W. Blaylock, F. L. Bost, Daniel Brooks, H. O. Fred-
erick, L. B. Gibson, J. D. Hairston, S. M. Hanes, W. P.
Hayes, Elisha Howard, J. H. Hunter, and W. A. Pryor
passed in character and were continued in the Retired Rela-
tion.
L. G. McDonald was reported deceased.
L. W. Thomas made request of the Conference that his
relation be changed from the Retired to the Effective.
By motion of H. L. Ashe, he was referred to the Committee
on Conference Relations.
Dr. Crantz was presented, who 'addressed the Conference
on the Work of the Methodist Book Concern as it Affects the
Retired Preacher.
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 25
Question 11 was called.
Henry Fink, Robert G. Morris, Aaron M. Robertson,
Daniel L. Thomas passed in character, reported their work,
were graduated from the Conference Course of Study, and
were elected to Elder's Orders.
Question 10 was called.
Charles E. Howard passed in character, reported his work,
and was advanced to the Conference Course of Studies for the
Fourth Year.
Question 9 was called.
Benjamin L. Burge passed in character, reported his work,
and he, not having had the books for the third year for plaus-
ible reasons, was continued in the studies of the third year,
with request to buy the books and make up the studies.
The address to the Class for Admission, R, K Brooks,
J. C. Brower, and R. G. Morris, was delivered by Bishop
Bristol, after which the brethren of the class in open Con-
ference answered in the affirmative to the questions prescribed
by the Discipline, and filed with the Conference in writing
the proper answers to the questions referring to the use of
tobacco and being hampered by debt.
Question 8 was called.
(a) John C. Brower passed in character, reported his work,
was admitted into full membership, advanced to the studies
of the third year, and was elected to Deacon's Orders.
(b) Robert N. Brooks passed in character, reported his
work, was admitted into full membership, and was continued
m the studies of the fourth year, having previously passed
the studies of that year. (He could not be elected to Elder's
Orders because he had only served one year on trial in the
Conference.)
(c) Robert G. Morris passed in character, reported his
work, was graduated from the Conference Course of Study,
and was elected to Elder's Orders.
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Introductions — Dr. Underwood, Presiding Elder of the
Kaleigh District of the Church, South ; Eev. Bradshaw, pastor
Edenton Street Methodist Church, South, and Dr. J. W. E.
Bowen of Gammon Theological Seminary were introduced
to the Conference.
Time was extended by motion of the Conference.
Bennett College was represented in an address by Dr. I. G.
Penn of the Freedmen's Aid Society.
E. B. McE'ary, S. A. Peeler, Robert Smith, and E. W.
Winchester spoke in the general discussion which ensued.
Conference roll was called at this point for special contri-
butions to Bennett College, and the following persons made
contributions. (See tabulated list.)
Bishop Bristol appointed N. J. Pass to take the place of
E. B. McEary, and J. A. McEae to take the place of H. L.
Ashe on the committee previously named to investigate the
columns and correct mistakes in the statistics for the Chicago
Board of Conference Claimants and for the Annual Confer-
ence Investments for Conference Claimants.
The session adjourned after the announcements, with the
benediction by Bishop Bristol.
Friday Afternoon, November 17
Devotions properly conducted.
Dr. J. W. E. Bowen, Vice-President of Gammon Theologi-
cal Seminary, addressed the Conference and audience on the
work of Historical Theology. A splendid address.
Announcements and benediction.
Friday Night, November 17
A very enjoyable banquet was tendered the Conference and
the visiting friends by the ladies of the Wilson Temple
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 27
Church. All present spoke in glowing and complimentary
terms of this splendid affair.
At 8 p. m. the anniversary of the Board of Sunday Schools
was held, J. A. Laughlin presiding.
Dr. J. W. E. Bowen of Gammon Theological Seminary and
Dr. C. C. Jacobs of the Board of Simday Schools addressed
the Conference.
Announcements.
Benediction.
FOURTH DAY
Saturday Morning, November 18
Devotions were conducted by S. A. Peeler, beginning at
8:30.
The Conference apportionments for the Board of Confer-
ence Claimants was announced by the Secretary of the Cabi-
net and confirmed by the Conference.
Question 6 was called.
Jasper A. Cherry and John W. Shuford passed in charac-
ter, reported their work, and were advanced to the studies of
the second year.
Question 5 was called.
No one was received on trial.
Dr. J. W. E. Bowen was presented to the Conference by
Bishop Bristol, and he proceeded to deliver a strong address
on Necessary Training for the Work of the Ministry.
A resolution referring to Dr. Bowen was read by B. W.
Winchester and heartily approved by the Conference. (See
Resolutions.)
Question 7 was called.
None had been discontinued.
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Question 13 was called.
No others had been elected to Elder's Orders as local dea-
sons, nor under the Seminary Rule nor under the Missionary
Eule.
Question 12 was called.
James M. Aldridge, Frank M. Emanuel, John E. Graham,
and Charles B. Love were elected to Deacon's Orders as local
preachers.
The name of A. B. Potridge, requesting local Deacon's
Orders, was withdrawn and his District Superintendent
allowed to use him as a supply.
W. E. Clapp was allowed to withdraw from the Conference
under complaints.
Question 20 was called.
Question 22 was called.
The orders of J. W. Groves from the Baptist Church were
recognized as Elder's Orders.
Privilege to use the $300 due the local Conference Claim-
ants Fund by the Freedmen's Aid Society, on motion of
R. W. Winchester, was granted to the Freedmen's Aid Society
at the legal rate of 6 per cent interest, negotiable papers to
be secured for the loan.
A delegated convention in interest of Bennett College, the
Epworth League, and the Southwestern Christian Advocate
was provided for in a resolution by H. L. Ashe. The resolu-
tion was approved by the Conference.
The place for the convention was left to the discretion of
the commission.
For the commission as appointed see Committees and
Boards.
Allen Industrial Home was represented in a report by
C. K. Brown.
The Conference roll was called for the purpose of collect-
ing the $1 per capita as provided for in the last Conference,
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the said collection to go toward furnishing a room in Allen
Industrial Home to be known as the D. Brooks Memorial
Room.
(For list of contributors see tabulated record of Conference
collections. )
Question 36 was called.
Asheville, Laurinburg, and Gastonia were put in nomina-
tion as the seat of the next Conference. Asheville received
16 votes, Laurinburg received 11 votes, and Gastonia received
37 votes.
On motion of C. K. Brown, seconded by J. A. Laughlin,
Gastonia was unanimously made the seat of the next Con-
ference.
Question 25 was called.
H. L. Ashe, J. A. Laughlin, A. G. Jenkins, R. T. Weath-
erby, and N. J. Pass were named and confirmed as the Triers
of Appeals, with N. M. Black and W. T. Lomax as reserves.
The Trustees reported the holding of the Gibson property,
and recommended that the money on hand be set aside and
enough be borrowed in addition thereto to repair the property.
The recommendation of the Trustees was approved.
The work at Bennett College was represented in a resolu-
tion read by R. T. Weatherby and approved by the Confer-
ence. (See Resolutions.)
The forty-fifth anniversary of the ministry of D. Brooks
was celebrated by the Conference, R. E. Jones presiding.
D. Brooks preached to the Conference a very strong sermon.
To the Committee on Conference Relations was referred
Marcus Munday, with a view to changing his relation from
the Effective to the Retired.
Left without appointments were J. C. Brower, W. O.
Thomas, and J. R. McNair to attend some one of our schools.
This session adjourned after the announcements, with the
benediction by D. Brooks.
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Saturday Afternoon, November 18
Devotions were properly conducted, beginning at 2 :30
o'clock, by S. F. B. Peace.
R. E. Jones, at the request of Bishop Bristol, presided.
All the standing committees reported. (See Reports of
Committees.)
By motion of the Conference, a committee to confer with
W. W. Lucas for the purpose of organizing an Epworth
League Cabinet in the Conference was named.
The committee as appointed were, S. F. B. Peace, A. G.
Jenkins, E. I. S. Swann.
The Treasurer of the North Carolina Conference Memorial
Fund, W. P. Hayes, reported that there was $20 in the
treasury. On motion of P. F. Johnson, the Conference roll
was ordered called and the brethren, in response to their
names, were asked to pay their annual pledge of 25 cents.
Total of $12.75 was collected.
(For the list of those who paid see tabulated roll.)
On motion, D. Brooks, President, 1ST. M. Black, Secretary,
and W. P. Hayes, Treasurer, were reelected as the officers
of the Memorial Fund.
Pastor at High Point, pastor at South High Point, and D.
Brooks were named as an Executive Committee, and were
ordered to erect slabs at the graves of Wilson Gray, Evander
McDaniel, and if enough funds remained they were allowed
their discretion in erecting another.
Dr. Crantz addressed the Conference in a word of farewell.
Introductions — The following were introduced : Miss
Alsie B. Dole, Superintendent Allen Industrial Home, Ashe-
ville, 1ST. C. ; Miss Isabel R. Jones, Instructor of Domestic
Science and Music in Allen Industrial Home; Miss Willie
L. Fulton, Teacher in the Public Schools, Asheville, N. C. ;
Mrs. C. A. Peeler, State President of the Woman's Home
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 31
Missionary Society; Dr. M. 0. Fletcher, Principal Washing-
ton Collegiate Institute; Rev. Jas. K. Satterwhite, Rector,
Episcopal Church, Raleigh, N. C. ; Rev. J. Ross Barnum,
Pastor, A. M. E. Church, Raleigh, 1ST. C. ; Rev. S. H. Wither-
spoon, Pastor, Oberlin Baptist Church, West Raleigh, 1ST. C.
Twelve hundred subscriptions to the Southwestern Chris-
tian Advocate were apportioned to the four districts equally,
which in turn are to be apportioned to the several charges for
securing during the present Conference year, 1916-1917.
Bishop Bristol here takes the chair.
The Board of Conference Examiners were named by the
Bishop and approved by the Conference. (See Conference
Boards.)
Question 31 was called.
The answer to this question was given as $5,400.
On motion of R. E. Jones, the annuity claim of the Con-
ference claimants was made two-seventieths of the average
salary of the ministers of the Conference.
Question 32 was called.
The answer to this question was $1,717.
The report of the Conference Board of Stewards was read
by the Chairman of the Board and approved by the Confer-
•ence. (See report of Conference Board of Stewards.)
Missionary appropriations were read by the Secretary of
the Cabinet and approved by the Conference.
The apportionment from the Board of Home Missions and
Church Extension to the North Carolina Conference was
$2,500.
The Statistician reported. His report was approved by the
Conference. (See Statistician's Report.)
A resolution designed to increase the accuracy of the several
preachers' statistical reports was read by J. P. Morris and
approved by the Conference. (See Resolutions.)
32 NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
Committee on Conference Relations reported in the cases
of the four brethren— G. W. Brower, W. O. Thomas, B. F.
Thomas, J. J. Blanton.
(For report see report filed with the Secretary of the Con-
ference. )
Question 23 was called.
C. I. Withrow was continued in the Supernumerary Rela-
tion, and his District Superintendent was instructed to make
necessary disciplinary investigation into his case.
A resolution concerning City Missions was read by R. E.
Jones and approved by the Conference. (See Resolutions.)
D. Brooks, President, and R. B. McRary, Corresponding
Secretary, were reelected as the officers of the North Carolina
Conference Claimants Fund.
The $35 collected in open Conference for the North Caro-
lina Conference Claimants Fund was ordered turned over to
the Treasurer, D. Brooks.
Question 33 was called.
The answer to this question was $10.
Question 34 was called.
Six hundred dollars was apportioned to be raised for the
support of Conference claimants, and the District Superin-
tendents ordered to make adequate distribution among the
several charges.
The Commission for the Convention, proposed in a resolu-
tion read by H. L. Ashe, was announced by R. W. Winchester
and approved by the Conference.
(For Commission, see Conference Committees and Boards.)
Board of Conference Stewards distributed the Conference
Claimants money to the several Conference claimants.
(See report of Conference Board of Stewards.)
A Committee on Foreign Missions was named — K J. Pass
and R. T. Weatherby, which committee was asked to prepare
and make a report during this Conference session.
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 33
On motion of the Conference, the printed minutes for the
Fifty-Eighth Session of the North Carolina Conference were
made the Official Record.
On motion the Conference ordered that when it adjourned
it would adjourn to meet at 2:30 p. m., Sunday, November
19, 1916.
This session adjourned after the announcements, with the
benediction by Dr. Bowen.
Saturday Night, November 18
The anniversary of the Board of Education was held, G. W.
Morehead presiding. Dr. M. O. Fletcher, Principal of Wash-
ington Collegiate Institute, represented the Board in an
address.
FIFTH DAY
Sunday Morning, November 19
At 10 o'clock the Conference Love Feast was held, being
led by W. A. Pry or and W. P. Hayes.
At 11 o'clock Bishop Bristol preached a soul-stirring ser-
mon from the theme, "Colaborers With God."
Sunday Afternoon, November 19
Devotions were properly conducted, beginning at 2 :30 p. m.
Bishop Bristol ordained as Deacons James M. Aldridge,
Frank M. Emanuel, John E. Graham, and Charles B. Love.
The four District Superintendents assisted in the ordination.
Bishop Bristol ordained as Elders, Henry Fink, Aaron M.
Robertson, Daniel L. Thomas, Robert G. Morris, and re-
stored to J. W. Groves orders from the Baptist Church recog-
nized by the North Carolina Conference as Elder's Orders.
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In these services Bishop Bristol was assisted by the Eevs.
J. W. E. Bowen and R, E. Jones and the four District Super-
intendents.
Question 29 was called.
The Conference Treasurer read totals of his report. This
report was approved by the Conference.
Question 30 was called.
The answer to this question was $2,613.
Question 24 was concluded.
By recommendation of the Committee on Conference Rela-
tions, L. W. Thomas was continued in the Retired Relation.
Question 23 was concluded.
By recommendation of the Committee on Conference Rela-
tions, the relation of S. B. Cornelius was changed from the
Effective to the Supernumerary.
H. L. Ashe, Chairman of the Steward Board, announced
that a surplus of $60 was on hand, and, on motion of R. E.
Jones, this amount ($60) was ordered deposited to be used
next Conference in distribution to the Conference claimants.
R. E. Jones read a telegram from the authorities at Ben-
nett College inviting as many of the Conference brethren as
possible to attend the chapel services at Bennett College Mon-
day, November 20, at 2 :30 p. m. The Conference accepted
with thanks the invitation, and count was taken to ascertain
the number that would probably attend.
Complimentary resolutions were read by C. K. Brown and
heartily endorsed by the Conference by rising vote.
The Conference ordered that, after reading and approving
the minutes of Saturday and Sunday's sessions, and after
proper devotions and after the reading of the appointments,
the Fifty-Eighth Session of the North Carolina Conference
should stand adjourned.
The minutes were read and approved.
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 35
Question 35 was called, and devotions were conducted.
Bishop Frank M. Bristol read the appointments, and the
Fifty-Eighth Session of the North Carolina Conference came
to an end.
Special Note — The Missionary Sermon as scheduled in
the program was preached on Tuesday night, November 14,
1916, by S. B. McCorkle, J. P. Morris presiding.
The anniversary of the Epworth League was also held on
that night, Dr. W. W. Lucas representing this department in
a strong address.
CERTIFICATE OF ORDINATION
This is to certify that, at West Raleigh, N. C, on Sunday, Novem-
ber 19, 1916, pursuant to the action of the North Carolina Confer-
ence of the Methodist Episcopal Church, I ordained as Deacons the
following: James M. Aldridge, Frank M. Emanuel, John E. Graham,
and Charles B. Love; and at the same time and place, assisted by
several Elders, I ordained as Elders the following: Henry Fink,
Aaron M. Robertson, Daniel L. Thomas, and Robert G. Morris.
Frank M. Bristol,
Presiding Bishop.
West Raleigh, N. C, November 19, 1916.
We hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct report of the
proceedings of the Fifty-Eighth Session of the North Carolina Annual
Conference, held at West Raleigh, N. C, November 15-19, 1916.
Frank M. Bristol, President.
G. Haven Caldwell, Secretary.
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VI. RESOLUTIONS
Whereas there is a church-wide movement to provide adequately
for the retired ministers and other Conference claimants by the
creation of investment funds to be held and administered by Annual
Conferences, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the North Carolina Annual Conference enter into
a campaign to raise at least $5,000 for permanent endowment at the
rate of $1,000 per year, said amount to be distributed among the
several districts as follows: Greensboro District, $250; Western
District, $250; Winston District, $250; Wilmington District, $250.
Conference total, $1,000.
Resolved, That these amounts be distributed to the pastoral
charges by the District Superintendents and that R. B. McRary be
authorized to receipt for the same. R. E. Jones.
TO BISHOP BRISTOL— A RESOLUTION
Whereas, in the assignment of General Superintendents, the Sara-
toga General Conference has assigned to the North Carolina Con-
ference, with others, Bishop Frank Milton Bristol,
And whereas the Methodists of North Carolina are especially
honored in having such a noted preacher, lecturer, scholar, and
traveler as their leader for the ensuing quadrennium: be it
Resolved, That the North Carolina Conference most heartily wel-
comes Bishop Bristol as the resident Bishop of the area, and pledge
him our hearty and cheerful cooperation in all his plans for the
advancement of the kingdom in this section and regions round about.
S. F. B. Peace.
D. Brooks.
S. P. West.
J. N. Simpson.
J. P. Morris.
A. H. Newsome.
R. W. Winchester.
S. A. Peeler.
R. E. Jones.
DR. BO WEN
Whereas our beloved and devoted Dr. J. W. E. Bowen has come
to this the North Carolina Conference, and has in a most scholarly
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and eloquent manner imparted to us such helpful information; and
whereas, he has the friendship and confidence as being a conse-
crated and Christian gentleman, be it
Resolved, That this Conference tender him our appreciation and
gratitude by a rising vote of thanks.
R. W. Winchester.
J. P. Morris.
N. J. Pass.
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compel attention. The strong evangelistic note which is constantly
struck, and the brave and intelligent advocacy of all moral reforms
are features which make single issues worth the price of an annual
subscription. Loyalty to Methodism makes just criticism sometimes
necessary. That service is always performed with a wise tact and
with good sense and charity. Our Brother Robert E. Jones is re-
sponsible for all these fine features. We here make record of our
deep appreciation of his ceaseless efforts to make full proof of his
ministry as editor of a great church paper, and we most heartily
endorse his program, which seeks to place a copy of the South-
western in the home of every family of our church in North Carolina.
C. K. Brown.
H. L. Ashe.
N. J. Pass.
BENNETT COLLEGE
Whereas Bennett College is recognized as holding place in front
rank among our Freedmen's Aid Schools, and whereas, the future
progress of our Church is, to a very large extent dependent upon
our educational institutions; and whereas, our boasted esteem can
only be maintained and supported by a more tangible evidence on
the part of this Conference: therefore, be it
Resolved, That we register our most earnest and hearty coopera-
tion in the furtherance of the work and program of the institution.
That we vote our loyalty by word of mouth and faithful deeds at
every opportunity on every hill-top of our grand old State.
That we continue the policy of urging our young people to avail
themselves of the exceptional opportunities and advantages fur-
nished by and in our institution.
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The General Conference ordered that the colored people be re-
quested to raise $1 per member this quadrenniura for the schools
of the Society independent of the regular F. A. collection; this $1
to be apportioned at 25 cents per capita each year of the quad-
rennium. That we, therefore, authorize the District Superintend-
ents to fix the apportionment for Bennett for this year of 25 cents
for each member, same to be reported under Conference Educational
Collections.
We recognize the fact that our Freedmen's Aid Board has heavier
burdens than its present financial strength can carry with satis-
faction to itself. Most of our teachers are poorly and inadequately
paid.
We recommend that we put forth extra efforts to increase our
local Conference collections, so that our teachers may receive more
adequate pay.
D. Brooks.
R. T. Weatherby.
G. H. Caldwell.
H. L. Ashe.
M. M. Jones.
CONVENTION
Whereas our Methodism, within the bounds of the North Carolina
Conference, is not in as progressive a condition as it should be,
and whereas, there is a great need of quickening in the various
departments of our work, and whereas, there is great need of laying
upon the hearts of the laymen the great burden of the work that
so heavily presses upon our hearts and have them share with us
the great responsibility of fostering our Methodism and its claims:
therefore be it
Resolved, That we call a great convention next summer to meet
within the bounds of the North Carolina Conference, at which time
all the great causes of the Church shall be considered with special
attention given to Bennett College and the Southwestern Christian
Advocate, and that we formulate such plans as will assure us at
least a thousand dollars for Bennett College and a thousand sub-
scribers to the Southwestern Christian Advocate.
Resolved, 2. That in order to create the proper amount of enthu-
siasm and interest in the various causes mentioned, that we invite
to be present with us on that occasion the Bishop of this Episcopal
area and as many of the general officers as can be present to rep-
resent their various boards.
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Resolved further, That this Conference appoint a commission,
consisting of two preachers and two laymen from each district, who
shall have charge of arranging the program and making the neces-
sary arrangements.
H. L. Ashe.
C. K. Brown.
N. J. Pass.
CONFERENCE EPWORTH LEAGUE CABINET
Your Committee appointed to make recommendation for the or-
ganization of a Conference E. L. Cabinet beg leave to make the
following report:
We recommend that the needs of our young people demand a
Conference E. L. Cabinet, and we recommend the following officers
for your confirmation: For President, Rev. R. N. Brooks; Corre-
sponding Secretary, Miss Mildred Graves; Recording Secretary, Mrs.
P. L. Caviness; Treasurer, Rev. J. W. Simpson.
The following District Presidents are ex officio Vice-Presidents of
the Conference League:
1. Spiritual Department — N. M. Graves.
2. World's Evangelism — J. McRae.
3. Department of Social Service — Dr. S. A. Peeler.
4. Department of Recreation and Culture — Rev. A. H. Newsome.
Resolved further, That this Cabinet shall provide for and conduct
a suitable anniversary of the E. L. at each session of the Annual
Conference, and
Resolved further, That our motto shall be: "A live, active E. L.
in every charge in the Conference.
Resolved further, That we bend every energy to meet our assess-
ment of three cents per church member in order to meet the chal-
lenge of self-support for our League work.
Respectfully submitted,
A. G. Jenkins, Chm.
S. F. B. Peace.
E. I. S. Swann, Sec.
FREEDMEN'S ALT) SOCIETY
Whereas the Freedmen's Aid Society has failed to pay this Con-
ference year the remaining $300 or whatever the amount is of Con-
ference Claimant money due this Conference, according to promise,
be it
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Resolved, That this Conference request said Society to pay 6 per
cent interest on said sum until paid. And that we further request
the Freedmen's Aid Society to make a complete settlement within
twelve months from date.
(Signed)
R. W. Winchester.
J. P. Morris.
S. A. Peeler.
CITY MISSIONS
Whereas there are several points that need assistance for our
city mission and church expense funds, and whereas there is not
enough money yet raised to distribute to an advantage of many
points, be it
Resolved, That the present collection be given to the indebtedness
of the Burlington charge. J. P. Morris.
STATISTICS
Whereas the statisticians have trouble with their statistics, be it
Resolved, That there be here and now an auditing committee of
three appointed for each district to audit the statistical reports from
each charge before passing them in, and that this committee meet
the brethren on Tuesday evening of the Conference week at the
seat of the Conference, and that the preachers be requested to meet
that committee.
Greensboro District — District Superintendent J. W. Wells, R. G.
Morris.
Wilmington District — District Superintendent J. W. Simpson, R. N.
Brooks.
Winston District — District Superintendent P. J. Cook, A. G.
Jenkins.
Western District — District Superintendent C. K. Brown, J. C.
Robbins.
(Signed) J. P. Morris.
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 41
VII. REPORTS
(a) District Superintendents
GREENSBORO DISTRICT
Bishop and Brethren :^This is my second annual report of the
Greensboro District.
We are devoutly thankful to God for the good health that He has
vouchsafed to us and to our families.
Since it is impossible to tell all that has been done this year by
our pastors, we will content ourselves by mentioning a few of the
salient transactions.
Temporally.— On the whole we are advancing temporally and
spiritually. At Pleasant Ridge, Va., we have built a new church
costing $1,800, with at least two-thirds of the cost paid. We have
paid off a large indebtedness at West Raleigh on the present build-
ing and made other necessary improvements, besides, there has
been built at a reasonable cost a beautiful parsonage. At many
other points the churches have been renovated, new and better
locations purchased, and plans are being laid to continue the
advance in beautifying, building, and locating our churches.
There is a widespread sentiment in the community of Greensboro
that our churches must take on new appearances in order to keep
pace with the times and place; therefore, our boards and pastors
at Browning Chapel, East Greensboro, Mount Carmel, Northwest
Greensboro, Rhode Island, Southwest Greensboro, have decided to
go forth at once to build or raise money with which to build new
churches.
I have read somewhere that "Whatever proposes to save men
must take into account their full nature, environment, destiny."
We are trying to place around our people an enticing environment
in order to insure a wholesome destiny.
These charges have been rearranged in order to insure advance-
ment along the line of church building. With a wonderful influx
of our people to this prosperous city and with the rapid growth of
its suburban population, if we would please God and save our
people to our Methodism, we must build them more attractive church
homes.
Forward Movements. — We have organized our young people's
work with an eye single to progress among them. The Epworth
League, the Sunday School, and the Brotherhood have united to
push our benevolent causes and to help our struggling churches
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financially, and to promote universal spirituality throughout the
district. These organizaztions have already saved a church to us
at Burlington worth at least $800.
We held in our district this year two very excellent conferences.
In July we held at East Greensboro a very helpful meeting. The
exposition of Scripture was a new feature in our District Confer-
ence. Dr. Byrd, of the M. E. Church South, ably conducted this
part of the program, at times lifting us to the highest stages of
spirituality. Our general officers present rendered most excellent
service, in that they enlightened the people and wonderfully helped
them along the various benevolent enterprises.
At Reidsville, St. Stephen's Church, we enjoyed a most excellent
three days meeting — the young people's convention. On the night
of the annual literary program we had a liberal patronage by all
denominations of the little city, both white and colored. Our young
people deported themselves with credit. We have also a band of
mutual helpers among our pastors which was organized last year.
This band renders helpful service during our protracted meeting
season with the least possible expense.
Financial. — We are pushing the new financial plan as much as is
practical. It is hard to work the plan on our rural charges, but
the most of the towns on the district are very successfully putting
it in action, therefore you will observe from the Treasurer's report
a slight increase in our finances. We have more faith in great prin-
ciples than in petty rules for keeping men right, therefore we are
teaching our people that they should give from principle, but give
according to some fixed rule. With our present coworkers on our
district we will ere long be fixed in our methods of giving. The
preachers have heartily cooperated, and the laity have been as
open-handed as circumstances would allow in these days of high
cost of living, to make our benevolences rank higher than last year.
We hope our efforts have not failed us. Our unified plan to raise
our benevolences failed us this year, but our success is sufficient
to warrant us to continue to push it for another year.
Revivals. — We held to the usual revival season this year as here-
tofore, and during this season many were converted from the ways
of sin, but we did not depend entirely upon this season for our
spiritual quickening. We have had glorious spiritual awakenings
all along. In fact, it seems that the membership of the district
has enjoyed a spiritual feast during the entire year. The majority
of our brethren have made good reports in the increase of con-
versions and accessions. We ought to show a sturdy growth in our
statistical reports.
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Disciplinary Benevolences. — Our efforts to increase the benevolent
collections for our boards have been constant at every quarter
throughout the year. I think we will show a slight advance over
last year in our disciplinary benevolences. The help given to local
necessities have been all that we could expect also. We have con-
tributed largely to visiting representatives from our foreign fields.
Dr. Alston and Mrs. Alston from Africa received snug little sums
from our conventions and District Conference. We believe with the
Master that it is more blessed to give than to receive.
Educational. — Bennett College is the pride of the North Carolina
Conference. She has for these forty-odd years been preparing men
for the work of the Master in North Carolina, and especially has
she been a boon to our own sons of the M. E. Church. From us
have gone some of the best men in the colored work of the M. E.
Church. Bennett College has furnished the Church the leading
editor of any Christian paper manned by the race. She has given
to the Freedman's Aid Society several presidents of her schools
and a score of her most progressive teachers. She is still doing a
great work under the present management of Prof. W. B. Windsor,
one of her most brilliant sons and ardent lovers. There is no period
in her history that seems more auspicious than now if not hampered
by designers, and she is destined to rise to her proper place among
the schools of that State that stand for Christian education par
excellence. Our boarding hall is crowded to the brim and
the boys' dormitory is overrun. Young men entering from
now on must find lodging in the vicinity of the school.
The outlook of our Kent Home, under the management of
the Woman's Home Missionary Society and presided over by
Mrs. Donaldson, has never been more propitious. There are now
45 girls at the Home receiving the best of motherly care and careful
training. Mrs. Donaldson has with her the best of help in the per-
sons of Miss Auch Mutey, who instructs in domestic science, and
Mrs. Irene Gamble, who instructs in sewing, dressmaking, etc. Our
campus is jubilant with songs of joy and peace, and if it were pos-
sible to inject nothing that would disturb the present feeling of
unity and good will that exists throughout the bounds of the Con-
ference at present, our prospect for the future is great. On our
district there are eight colleges designed especially for the colored
race and are supported by the various Christian denominations. To
keep pace with these schools we feel that our own Bennett must
have the best of care and our most ardent support. I appeal to the
Bishop of our area and to the members of the North Carolina Con-
ference and to the laity at large and, finally, to the great Freed-
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man's Aid Society not to overlook this fact. There are also on our
district several nondenominational schools of high rank that are
preparing our young men and women for usefulness in the State.
I mention these things to show you that we as Methodists must
take more interest in our school and see that there is produced as
little friction as possible from any source if we want our institution
to rank with the other educational institutions of the State.
Conference Claimants. — We are more and more impressed that
we are not doing all we might for the retired ministry. Thus from
time to time we have advocated some substantial plan by which the
entire Conference can work which will add to the yearly fund to be
distributed among the present claimants and also to the Conference
investment fund. Our brethren have done well this year, but we
hope to distribute the apportionment of this fund with mathematical
exactness, and then we will go on to raise every cent on every
charge.
As we said at the outset, there are many more things that might
be said, but we cannot say all. We have given a fair outline of
what has been done this year and what we think should be done in
the near future. J. P. Morris, D. S.
WESTERN DISTRICT
Dear Bishop and Brethren: — Through the providence of our
Heavenly Father I am permitted to present to you this fourth annual
report of the Western District. The Lord has greatly blessed us
with good health during the year; death has not invaded our ranks
and all the men have been able to stay on the field.
As for the men on the field, the year has been one of trial and
hardship; I am sure it has been the most trying in the history of
the district. On July 15-16 the greatest storm and flood known to
the State swept through the western section of the State, taking
in the entire district through which flows the Catawba, Yadkin,
Swannanoa, French Broad, South Fork, and Broad rivers. It is
said that these rivers were from ten to fifteen and in some cases
twenty feet above all previous high-water marks, with everything
in their path carried away; many homes were swept away leaving
hundreds of people without food or shelter; land, stock, and human
lives were lost. Tongue can never tell the destruction done by the
great flood of 1916. Your humble servant had to walk thirty-two
miles before any way of transportation could be secured so as to
reach the seat of the District Conference. This flood has greatly
affected our work on the district; many of the men will be cut short
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in both their salary and benevolence. Notwithstanding they have
worked hard, having many odds to meet; they have met them man-
fully and stayed on the field, true to their trust and not found want-
ing where duty called them. I am glad to state that the district is
in splendid condition; we have Christian fellowship one with the
other.
I have looked after all the interest of the church, and in every
congregation presented to the people the various causes of the
church and have urged them to stand faithfully by them. I have
also urged them that they be more benevolent and that they become
self-supporting so as to be able to help our needy fields.
Work Among Young People
We have given special attention to the young people throughout
the district. One of the great evils among the youth is unrest; they
seem to think that money is to be found anywhere rather than where
they are. Too many of them are leaving the country and going to
the towns and cities where they have no way of making a liveli-
hood, and instead of bettering their condition they breed crime, and
in many cases death. They need to learn that stability and economy
are among the things needed to make success in life. We have
urged upon them to become readers of the Southwestern Christian
Advocate, which will help them in life's work.
Convention — The Sunday School and Epworth League Convention
Was Held in Shelby, May 19-21
The Convention was well attended and much interest manifested
by the young people. Community life was discussed as well as
the Sunday School and Epworth League, and some advanced steps
were taken along that line of work. We have striven to make an
increase in the enrollment of both the Sunday School and League.
We have urged the pastors and Sunday School workers to take
more interest in the work among the young people, and take an
active part in all the activities of the Church. Too many are idlers
while a few are trying to do the work. Soul-saving is the great
need of the Church. We are not winning souls for Christ and
adding members to the Church as we should; we depend too largely
upon our fall meetings which sometimes fall short of the mark. We
need to keep the fire burning all the year and at every service, and
give the people an opportunity to come into the fold of Christ.
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District Conference
We held two sessions of the District Conference; the first at
Bessemer City and the second at Newton. At Bessemer we had only
a few attendants on account of the flood. We adjourned to meet
again at the time and place, subject to the call of the District Super-
intendent. We met this time at Newton where we had a splendid
session which was well attended. Reports showed that good work
was being done on the district.
Education
I have given special attention to this cause, both in public and
in private conversation. I am urging our people to make better
provision and greater sacrifices for the education of the youth.
Douglas Academy, our district school, is doing fine work. The out-
look for the school is good.
Bennett College
We have advocated the cause of the college on every charge and
have urged the young people to turn their attention that way. We
feel that Bennett College should rest upon the hearts of us all, and
that we should have a better understanding of her affairs so that
we can properly present the cause of the institution to our people
as a conference. I fear we are not well enough posted in the affairs
of the college.
Allen Home
This is an industrial school for the training of the girls. Permit
me to say that faithful work is being done by Miss A. B. Dole and
her competent corps of teachers, who are giving themselves to the
work of helping to make the world better. This school and its work
should be encouraged by all.
Deaconess Home
The Deaconess' Home at Asheville, under the leadership of Miss
Minor, is doing splendid work in training the women for Christian
service. We commend the great work that is being done by the
faithful women of the Church.
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Kent Home at Greensboro
I have also advocated the cause of Kent Home, that is training
our girls in domestic science and fitting them for life's work. We
commend Mrs. Donaldson and her coworkers for the noble work
they are doing among our people.
Summary
Asheville. — C. K. Brown has done a splendid year's work, and
from all indications the charge is in good condition.
Black Mountain. — S. B. Cornelius. This is only a mission point.
Nothing has been accomplished.
Boone. — J. A. Cherry. This work has not done so well as we had
hoped for. It is one of those mountain charges where but little can
be done only in the spring and summer.
Bessemer City and Kings Mountain. — R. B. Rhyne. This charge
has made great headway. The church at Bessemer City has been
enlarged and beautified. It was at this point we held our District
Conference number one. This charge stands well up to the front
along all lines.
Catawba. — H. Fink. This charge has done well. Some improve-
ments have been made on the church at Mt. Mourn. Everything
seems to be doing well.
Buffalo. — S. H. Presley. Good work has been done on this charge.
The people are poor and to some extent are not willing to do all
that they might do. The work is doing fairly well.
Forest City and Brooks.— W. M. Crawford. On the 5th of July the
parsonage with all its contents were destroyed by fire and, sorry to
say, without any insurance; otherwise the work is in splendid shape.
A good year's work has been done.
Franklin. — A. M. Robinson. Our work at this place is on the up-
grade. Good work has been done along all lines. The charge has
never done so well as it is doing at this time.
Gastonia and Mount Holly. — J. C. Robbins. This charge has taken
a step in the right direction. The old parsonage and lot has been
exchanged for another site and a new five-room parsonage erected
that is a credit to the Conference. They are also planning to enlarge
the church at Mount Holly.
Hendersonville. — A. M. Erwin. We have not been able to do any-
thing at this point. We have a few members here, but on account
of nonsupport we have been unable to keep a man on the field.
Hickory^ — N. M. Black. A good year's work has been done at
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Hickory. They have all the departments of the Church at work by
both old and young, which is the best way to success.
Jefferson. — A. D. McDonald. This brother has labored under very
heavy burdens all the year. For the first half of the year his wife
died, then followed the flood, cutting off all travel and communica-
tion for more than thirty days. He has only been able to be on the
work part of the year. He reports the work in fairly good condition.
Lenoir. — D. L. Thomas. The work here is in good shape. Some
work has been done on the parsonage, new concrete steps built for
the church.
Lenoir Circuit. — B. L. Burge. This circuit is in good condition.
Splendid work has been done along all lines.
Lowesville. — S. P. West has done well along most all lines. The
charge is in very good condition.
Lawndale. — J. R. McNair. Everything is moving on nicely in this
work. Reports show that progress is being made.
Lincolnton and Stanley. — J. W. Groves. Our work at Stanley has
never been in better condition than at this time. The church has
been recovered, carpet and a pulpit set installed.
Machpelah. — E. H. McArthur. Not in years has this work done so
well as it has this year. Good work has been done along all lines.
Marion and Old Fort. — S. J. Hayden. At this point the work is
doing fairly well. Reports show some advance being made.
Marion Circuit. — A. M. Erwin has done a splendid year's work.
Some improvements have been made on the church.
Mayhew. — W. Ellison reports this charge in advance of last year.
A new lot has been purchased at Cornelius for the erection of
another church to take the place of the one started some years ago;
this will put the church in a more desirable place. The work is
doing well.
Maiden. — T. D. McCorkle. This is a new point of only a few mem-
bers. Nothing of importance has been done. The outlook is good.
Mooresboro and Brackettown. — A. B. Withrow. A good year's
work has been done by this brother, and the outlook for the charge
is bright.
Newton. — R. Smith. We are proud to say that this charge has
taken on new life. Some improvements have been made on the
church and parsonage.
Sherrill's Ford. — P. F. Johnson has worked hard against great
odds but proved to be true to the trust given him and leaves the
work in very good shape.
Statesville. — S. R. McCorkle has done a fine year's work on this
charge. His report shows the charge to be in better condition than
in years.
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Shelby and Cherryville. — J. C. Addie has closed a very successful
yea The work is in a healthy condition.
West Asheville. — E. I. S. Swann. Fine work has been done at this
point. The church has been newly covered, electric lights installed,
with other improvements made.
Wilkesboro. — B. F. Thomas. This charge was hard hit by the
flood. No point on the district suffered more than did Wilkesboro.
Many of the people lost all they had. The charge has done all that
could be looked for.
The Spiritual Condition of the District
All the pastors report good revivals on all the charges with many
additions to the membership and the congregation increased. The
spiritual condition of the district is encouraging.
I have given special attention to each department of the Church.
I have looked after the deeds of the Church and parsonage property
and have urged the pastors and trustees to see that all are insured,
quite a number of which have been insured this year.
We have looked carefully after the Church records, and we are
pleased to state that much needed improvement is being made and
we now have in many of the churches records properly kept.
Church Indebtedness
Report of the Trustees show that church indebtedness has been
reduced, leaving the property in much better condition than at this
time last year.
We conclude, dear Bishop and brethren, by saying that we, the
District Superintendent, and pastors, and the faithful membership
of the Western District have preached, prayed, and worked together
for the removal of obstacles to the advancement of the Gospel of our
Lord and His Christ.
I am yours for Christ and the salvation of the world.
A. H. Newsome, D. S.
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
Dear Bishop and Brethren: — I am grateful to the heavenly Father
for the privilege of laboring with Him another year for the promo-
tion of His Church and for the establishment of His kingdom in
man's heart. Through the divine help that has attended our labors
some good results have been realized. The ministers remain loyal
to the grand old Methodist Episcopal Church, and all of them seem
to be intent on pushing forward every interest of the Church. The
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laymen willingly cooperate with the ministers, rallying to all causes
and cheerfully responding to every call that the rapidly progressing
Church of their choice is making upon them.
Almost all of the departments of church work are attempted by
the charges on the district. The Sunday Schools are well organized
and are doing good work. A few are organized into temperance
societies. Nearly all of them are organized into missionary socie-
ties. The Home Department is nowhere attempted but is much
needed. The Epworth League flourishes at several points. It
thrives in the spring and summer but declines in the fall and
winter. There are very few perennial leagues. A general revival
of young people's work is much needed throughout the district.
The Ladies' Aid and the Woman's Home Missionary societies are
operated on the larger charges with good advantage to the churches.
At several charges classes for the religious instruction of children
have been formed. At every Quarterly Conference I have urged
upon the pastor and the people the importance of observing the
rules of our Discipline respecting the instruction of children.
Churches too long negligent in this matter promise to make amends.
The special sermon on Education required by the Discipline was
preached by nearly all of the pastors. It is to be regretted that a
few failed to meet this requirement. It is a great pleasure to report
that some of the pastors regularly preach special sermons to. the
children. The wholesome effects of these sermons can readily be
realized by the increase in attendance in both the Sunday Schools
and the regular church services.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the North Carolina
Conference held its Annual Convention at Laurinburg on the Wil-
mington District. A larger interest in the work of the society was
created. The Sunday School and Epworth League Convention of the
district and the District Conference were held at Piney Grove and
Beauty Spot, respectively, and they were well attended. In connec-
tion with these, Community Welfare meetings were conducted with
much benefit to the communities and the district. The revival sea-
son began with the District Conference and swept through the
entire district.
At contiguous points charges often unite in special effort to carry
forward some church enterprise. These meetings are rapidly be-
coming a source of a larger cooperative spirit, great encourage-
ment, and real fraternity. The several churches belonging to one
charge have been encouraged to assemble often at the church most
central in order to enlarge acquaintance and develop friendships.
This is yielding good fruit. There has been an actual increase in
the membership which the tables will not show, due to an error of
nearly three hundred members reported previously on the Maxton
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charge. Improvements and betterments have been made generally.
Thre has been a rise in the salary of several of the pastors, and in
each instance the people are to be congratulated for paying the
full assessment in this stringent year. More and more the laymen
are coming to realize that in order for their ministers to be leaders,
as they should, it is very necessary for them to be paid higher
salaries. We realize that the support given our retired ministers
is inadequate and we are making effort to increase the amount
raised for them. All the benevolent causes required by the Discip-
line have been presented with proper instructions. Quite all the
parsonages and most of the church buildings are insured. There
is very little debt on the church property, and we hope that in the
near future we shall be able to make a clean sweep of all indebted-
ness.
Three of the retired ministers — J. D. Hairston, W. P. Hayes, and
H. O. Frederick — live on this district. They are often present in the
Quarterly Conferences and quarterly meetings to aid with good
counsel and cheerful messages. They are all in good health and
wield wholesome Christian influence where they live.
We have no church school of our denomination on the Wilmington
District. There are some good schools of other denominations and
many of our members patronize them. We continually call their
attention to the superior advantages offered in our own schools,
and we are hoping to secure larger attendance at Bennett College
and Allen Home.
In superintending the district I am trying to work with the pastors
and the people that we may all be coworkers with the Master and
that our laboring together may produce abundant fruit.
S. A. Peeler, D. S.
WINSTON DISTRICT
Beloved Bishop and Brethren: — Once more I have thankfully
come in your presence to render an account of that sacred commis-
sion intrusted to my care as District Superintendent of the Winston
District, North Carolina Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church.
Permit me to say, "From Him who doeth all things well," I have
diligently sought light, guidance, inspiration, and knowledge in
order that I may steer aright the important affairs committed to
my jurisdiction.
The District Conference
The District Conference convened at Trinity, N. C, July 12-16,
1916. The attendance was unusually large. The literary features
and address in subject-matter, thought, and inspiration easily took
first place in the history of the district. The business features were
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carried out in accordance with the laws and regulations pertaining
to a District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. It goes
without saying that the hospitalities and courtesies from the mem-
bers and friends were all one could desire.
The Convention
The Epworth League, Sunday School, and Brotherhood Convention
convened at Walnut Cove, August 18-23, 1916. In every respect this
was an ideal convention. The literary part was that of the highest
order, and the business part unique and tactful. The delegation
was large as well as representative. The young people of this con-
vention raised for seating a recitation room at Bennett College
$27.50, and they pledged themselves to increase the amount to $50.
Prof. J. A. McRae is still the successful leader of these young people.
Temporal Economy
(a) We have kept a keen eye of interest on the care and improve-
ments of church property. We are of the opinion that it is ungrate-
ful to the ministry for any man or set of men to preach in a church
until it falls on them, without making efforts of improvement. We
have seen to it that no man fares well long on the Winston District
who is there just for his salary. He must give evidence that he is
worthy of salary by building, paying debts, and beautifying the
church and parsonage. The amount raised for improvements on
the district during this Conference year, according to pastors' re-
ports of the Fourth Quarterly Conference, is $5,749.
(b) The Woman's Home Missionary and Ladies' Aid Societies have
been fostered and encouraged in every commendable way upon the
district. Telling in effect and illustrious in achievements is the ac-
knowledged record of these societies in my area.
(c) Ministerial support has gradually advanced for four years,
according to report of records. The records also show an increase
in church building and improvements. It further demonstrates the
fact that if the minister wants his salary let him demand it by effi-
ciency as a church worker, pastor, and preacher.
There is not a charge within the bounds of the district but what
I have urged the claims of ministerial support, and that upon the
pro rata basis.
The Church
We here have reference to the membership. The reports will
show an increase though not as large as in previous years. The
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revival season with us was generally rainy and results as to con-
versions were smaller than usual, yet we have added to the mem-
bership 196.
The death angel has visited our district and summoned forty sol-
diers of Christ from the Church Militant to the Church Triumphant.
Stricken with grief though we be, yet we are striving when the
mist has rolled away to greet them in that celestial city.
According to the reports of the pastors of the respective charges
of the district, there have been forty marriages solemnized among
our membership. No divorces have been granted, and so far as I
know no applications have been made for any. We have urged the
importance of infant baptism as well as the necessity of the baptism
of adults. The number of baptisms this year is ninety-two.
Institutions
We have used every available means to aid the institutions of our
Conference financially and numerically. There are fifty-three stu-
dents attending our Church schools from the Winston District. We
raised and gave as a special gift at the District Conference $22 for
Bennett College. The young people at their convention raised and
donated as a special gift $27.50. We are planning to do even more of
real constructive work for Bennett College. Large plans are now in
embryo for Bennett College on the Winston District. Prof. W. B.
Windsor, President pro tem of Bennett College, is being heartily
supported by us. Kent Home, to use the words of that consecrated
woman, Mrs. Donaldson, Superintendent, was never half so bright
for thrift, industry, and success as now. This district leads in send-
ing students to that Home as well as to Bennett College. Allen In-
dustrial Home, nestled among the rugged and sun-kissed mountains
of the Blue Ridge, has our support, sympathy, and students.
Boards and Societies
Pursuant to the duties of a District Superintendent, I have en-
deavored faithfully to execute my duty in presenting the benevolent
claims of the Church. I have, as far as possible, carried out the
disciplinary instruction authorized by the General Conference in
appointing the respective committees in the Quarterly Conferences
of my territory.
Church Papers
In the main our members are very indolent in reading the Church
papers. The majority of them will read most anything else before
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a church paper. This is not an encouraging statement but rather
an embarrassing one; nevertheless the truth remains. The South-
western Christian Advocate has been represented loud and long
upon this district. We are never wanting for a word of commenda-
tion for this paper. Other church papers and periodicals are also
recommended to our people.
Summary
Advance. — A. E. Robinson, Pastor. He has improved the parson-
age, quickened church interest financially and spiritually, and in-
creased the benevolent collections under his prudent leadership.
Asheboro and Mitchell.— D. C. Skeen, Pastor. He has a firm grip
upon his people. The people confide in him. He is a big-hearted
Christian gentleman and a gospel preacher. He increased the
benevolent collection.
Eed Bank and Mt» Sinai. — C. E. Howard, Pastor. He has made
rigid sacrifice to bring this charge to the front. He has made an
increase in the benevolent collections. By his kindness and sym-
pathy he has gained the confidence of his congregation.
East ThomasYille Circuit. — J. W. Jones, Pastor. He is a splendid
pastor. The charge is in excellent condition. Some improvements
have been made. He is honored and reverenced by his people.
Benevolent collections decreased.
High Point — P. J. Cook, Pastor. This is one of the leading charges
in the Conference. The people there work as well as pray. In
recent years they have paid a debt of more than $1,200. Now they
have erected a parsonage said to be the finest in the Conference.
For big-heartedness, liberality, and church advancement I have yet
to find a man to excell P. J. Cook. The benevolent collections in-
creased.
KernersTille. — N. S. T. Shamborguer, Pastor. He has labored hard
to advance the work. He has accomplished splendid results under
the existing conditions. Lumber is on the ground at New Bethel
for a new church. An increase is reported in benevolence.
Elkin and Jonesyille. — S. McDonald, Pastor. This charge is in
fine shape save some indebtedness at Jonesville. About $1,200 for
all purposes have been raised on this charge this Conference year.
The new church at Oak Grove is up. The frame at Piney Grove is
up in course of erecting a new church. The disciplinary plan is
used in raising collections. The pastor is intensely interested in the
general uplift of the charge. He reports an increase in benevolent
collections.
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Lexington and Thomasville.— M. M. Jones, Pastor. There is much
to do on this charge, and the pastor must exercise a great deal of
tact, skill, and hard work. He has shouldered this responsibility-
like a hero, working hard to reduce the debt, increase the member-
ship and the benevolent interest of the church. He reports an in-
crease in benevolent collections.
Madison and Stoneville.— W. W. Pope, Pastor. He is very popular
on this charge. He has conducted himself so as to receive com-
mendation from white and colored people of his charge. He is con-
sidered safe as a leader of the Christian ministry. He reports an
increase in every thing.
Madison Circuit.— E. L. Gilreath, Pastor. We compliment him for
knowing how to stay at a place as long as he pleases. Notwith-
standing this is his fourth year, the cry comes for his return. The
work is in fine condition. The benevolent collections slightly in-
creased.
Mount Airy and Pilot Mountain.— A. G. Jenkins, Pastor. There has
been a general renovation on this charge. He has increased the zeal
and inspiration for things higher and nobler in his people. A com-
plete renovation in the church has been made: new lights, new car-
pet, new piano, fresh paint, large audience, increased benevolence.
Money raised at Pilot Mountain for new church is the record of this
high tone Christian gentleman.
Mount Airy Circuit.— S. R. Gwyn, Pastor. This charge is sparsely
settled yet we have some good people here. The pastor has labored
hard with some results. The benevolent collections increased.
Penhook and Hale's Ford— A. B. Leonard, Pastor. This charge is
gradually growing. The church is being improved a little each
year but the people pay as they go. A very slight increase in benev-
olence is reported.
Randleman and St. Mark.— A. B. McQueen, Pastor. He is steady
and trustworthy, and very loyal to the interest of his church. He
reports an increase in membership and benevolence. His people
love him and desire his return.
Rocky Mount and Boone's Mill.— C. B. Love, Pastor. He has made
many friends on this charge. A new place of worship has been
organized by him known as Blackwater. Eighteen conversions
were reported from this place alone this year on his charge.
Salisbury and Morning Star — G. Hoover, Pastor. This charge has
done a great deal better this year than in previous years. Brother
Hoover has the situation well in hand. Under his leadership the
benevolent collection and membership have advanced.
South High Point.— G. W. Morehead, Pastor. This is a small
station but as loyal a church as there is in the Conference. The five
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years Brother Morehead has been here have been years of both
spiritual and material growth. He is a warhorse of the old type
but as true as steel. He never forgets the obligations of his church.
Trinity aud Liberty. — W. O. Thomas, Pastor. Here we have a
thrifty and energetic little congregation. This is due, in main, to
the pastor, for he himself is a man of thrift and alertness; and his
people have caught his spirit and custom. He reports things in
splendid condition on this charge.
Walnut Cove. — J. J. Blanton, Pastor. He has been quite a source
of inspiration to this work. He is regarded among his people as
being scholarly, energetic, and an excellent preacher. The work
grows under his management.
West Thomasville. — Extinguished.
Winston-Mount Pleasant. — W. B. Scales, Pastor. Moses was faith-
ful in leading the Israelitish host of his day, and so is W. B. Scales
in leading the host of Mount Pleasant in his day. He has prayed,
preached, and worked until he has a splendid church house and a
representative audience to assemble therein. He has raised much
money for the payment of church debts. In meantime has increased
the benevolent cause.
St. James and Oak Grove, now in part May's Chapel. — S. L. May,
Pastor. This brother has not only been faithful but patient as well,
for it took a great deal of both to accomplish the great work he has
done. He has under his pastorate erected a cemented block church
in a more suitable location in the city, and the majority of his mem-
bers followed him there while many remained at the old St. James;
but May's Chapel has a full house every Sunday, and he has left as
many members at St. James Church as he found there six years ago.
St. James, too, has been completely remodeled, making it practi-
cally new. Walkertown has been enlarged. More than $1,000 has
been raised on this charge for church-building and improvement.
In meantime not a benevolent interest has lagged in the church.
Winston — St. Paul. — H. L. Ashe, Pastor. This is in many respects
the leading church of our Conference. It was badly damaged by
fire during the month of September, but having a far-sighted man
as pastor there was insurance sufficient to sustain the damage. As
soon as the fog and mist were cleared away that leader of men as
well as preacher was on the spot with carpenters, and in a short
while made things even more neat and attractive than before; and
in the face of this he has raised for parsonage debt and other
church indebtedness more than $4,000 this year. We are not sur-
prised when echoes come from every angle of his church to return
him to us again.
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 57
Retired Ministers
Our retired ministers of this district are in good health save
Brother Elisha Howard who is feeble. They are Revs. D. Brooks,
F. L. Bost, W. A. Pryor, S. M. Hanes, E. Howard. Beautiful in
deportment, refined in qualities, and sacred to the memory of those
who know them is their imperishable record.
The Bishop
To Bishop Bristol:
You are a welcome guest among us. You have long since en-
deared yourself to us. We hail you as easily one of the foremost
men in Methodism, in thought, refinement, eloquence, a Christian
gentleman and judicial ability. We greet you as the bright and
morning star upon the bench of the Episcopacy. God bless Bishop
Henderson! We all loved him and love him still, yet I am elated
to know that in removing him and placing you has not in the least
lowered the commendable status of the Chattanooga area.
Words of Thanks
I voice the sentiment of my brethren in saying I extend thanks
to the general officers of the Church who have in any way helped
to make possible the success of the district; thanks to the ministers
and laity for courtesies toward and cooperation with me in the
work on the district.
Fraternally yours, R. W. Winchester.
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(b) Standing Committees
METHODIST BROTHERHOOD
We, your Committee, beg leave to submit tbe following report:
Whereas the Methodist Brotherhood has been instrumental in
bringing our people together and interspersing among them the
Christian influence, and whereas its teachings give us a clearer con-
ception of Christ and His kingdom in this world,
Resolved, That we give this organization our special attention as
ministers of the North Carolina Conference.
(Signed) P. F. Johnson.
John Wells.
R. B. Rhyne.
SABBATH OBSERVANCE
Resolution
Whereas the keeping of the Sabbath is a command of God and
we, his subjects should humbly bow to his mandates, and whereas,
for centuries, it has been a religious practice in all civilized and
Christian lands, be it
Resolved, That we, the members of the North Carolina Conference,
urge our people to a strict observance of this holy day.
Respectfully submitted,
W. M. Wells.
D. C. Skeen.
S. R. McCorkle.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY
Without a doubt the American Bible Society is the great light-
house from which comes the religious rays of gospel light, and that
we recognize it to be of such: therefore be it
Resolved, That we, as preachers and leaders of the North Carolina
Conference, stand by this worthy cause by faithfully presenting it to
our people.
(Signed) J. C. Robbins.
R. N. Brooks.
FOREIGN MISSIONS
Whereas the missionary spirit was never so manifest throughout
the Christian Church as now, and whereas the Macedonian cry was
never so loud and earnest, be it
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 59
Resolved, That we continue to urge our people to give large place
in their thought, prayers, and pocketbooks to the cause of Foreign
Missions, and that every possible encouragement and assistance be
given our Board of Foreign Missions.
R. T. Weatherby.
N. J. Pass.
BOARD OF SUNDAY SCHOOLS
In the year of our Lord 1908 the Board of Sunday Schools was
organized; the Methodist Episcopal Church had not awakened to
the significance of the Sunday School. For years it had contented
itself with an average annual contribution of $28,000 to the Sunday
School cause, a mere pittance as compared to the task.
The increase in the Sunday School membership of the Church had
averaged only about 35,000 for ten years. During this period nearly
one-third of all the Annual Conferences had decreased either in the
number of their Sunday Schools or in the number of their Sunday
School scholars.
It is a significant fact that the period of Sunday school indiffer-
ence was one of the leanest periods of church increase in our his-
tory.
1. Whereas in 1908 a movement was launched to awaken the
Church of its Sunday School opportunity; for eight years a cam-
paign of agitation, education, and inspiration has been waged to
arouse the Church to vision and to action:
2. Whereas this movement has brought results to the Church —
an astonishing increase of both finance and membership, and
3. Whereas we find that the total increase in the Sunday School
membership of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1897-1907, one
decade, 10 years, 35,300; in 1908-1915, 156,700; hence the total in-
crease in the Sunday School membership of the Methodist Episcopal
Church in 1897-1907, 10 years, 353,008. That in 1908-1915, 8 years,
our Sunday School membership equaled 1,252,285,
Resolved, first, That the N. C. Conference shall urge every pastor
to raise his full assessment for the Board of Sunday Schools.
Resolved, second, That we shall cooperate with Dr. C. C. Jacobs
in carrying out the plans of the Board of Sunday Schools.
Resolved, third, That each Sunday School superintendent of the
N. C. Conference shall have direct communication with Dr. C. C.
Jacobs so that each local Sunday School shall have a knowledge of
the plans of the Board of Sunday Schools, that each local Sunday
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School may work in harmony with the plans of the Board of Sunday
Schools and aid in carrying out the same.
Respectfully submitted, W. Ellison.
E. I. S. Swan.
A. W. McMaster
STATE OF THE CHURCH
It is given the modern church to apply the principles of its plant-
ing period; Christ's principles were generic. Details were left to
the self-legislation of the Christ-heart. The Golden Rule, translated
into laws and institutions, will be the Magna Charta of Christen-
dom. Applied Christianity is the demand of the times. The Church
is not to hold but to storm the fort.
An army rots in its entrenchments. The Church cannot live at
home unless it goes abroad. The stagnant pool is a distillery of
death. The unsearchable riches of Christ can be had without money
but they cannot be kept unless they pay the taxes of his kingdom.
Paying and praying for a blessing are equally right and twin
angelic. Prayers for the heathen, with cash for an amen, are alone
effective. "The love of Christ constraineth us" is the diamond drill
that reaches the ore beds. The first work of a preacher sent to a
church that gives according to its meanness is to bring its members
to the mourner's bench.
The Church should not yield to statistical pride and estimate
progress by its finances. She must ascend the Mount of Vision,
not to dwell in idle ecstasy, but to be strengthened for toil and trial
in the tear-pitted dust of earth. The Church's ultimate citizenship
may be in heaven, but she has a vital and practical interest in the
citizenship that is here and now. Today the Church is challenged
to the open problems, unknown to apostolic times and the dark
ages, which press the Church for solution.
The Church must take the open and, in the panoply of God, defeat
its foes, disinfect its fold and rescue the nation.
Remembering the promised presence and power of its great Cap-
tain, the Church should not be discouraged. With Heaven for an
ally and Truth for a weapon, the conflict must end in the triumph
of righteousness, and we must work, pray, pay, and fight down every
ill and wrong menacing our sacred altars and our starry flag.
Christ's command is "Follow Me!"
And our response should be:
Only Thou, our Leader be, and
"We still will follow thee!
C. K. Brown.
H. L. Ashe.
N. J. Pass.
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 61
TEMPERANCE
We rejoice in the wonderful progress of the anti-liquor movement
during recent months and years. Over two-thirds of the counties
and over one-half of the States in the Union are now under prohibi-
tion law. Over one-half the people in the United States live under
a no-license umbrella. We believe that under the leadership and
favor of God the time is not far distant when constitutional prohi-
bition will make this a salonless nation and the Stars and Stripes a
stainless flag. We most heartily endorse the plans and works of the
Methodist Temperance Society under the leadership of the Rev.
Clarence True Wilson, D.D., and our beloved Dr. J. N. C. Coggin:
therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the ministers of the N. C. Conference, will do
all we can to promote the cause of temperance.
G. W. Morehead.
N. S. T. Shambourger.
J. A. Laughlin.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
We recognize that education and religion go hand in hand. We
also hold that no education is worth the while unless it is flavored
throughout with Christianity. The school and the Church are co-
ordinate; they are so interwoven and so interlocked that they are
inseparable. We therefore wish to urge that we as a Conference
recognize Bennett College, Allen Home, Gammon Theological Semi-
nary and other kindred schools within the bounds of the North
Carolina Conference and our great Methodism as a chief asset to a
healthy condition of the Church. We urge that our Conference sup-
port the suggestion that we arrange a program in advance looking
to the sustenance and support of the above named institutions for
the present and the years to come, and pledge our hearty support
to the Committee on Arrangements for the coming convention. We
also urge that the great educational interest as supported by the
Board of the Freedman's Aid Society.
J. W. Well.
J. W. Simpson.
S. R. McCorkle.
ALLEN INDUSTRIAL HOME
As visitors appointed by the last session of the North Carolina
Conference to the Allen Industrial Home located at Asheville, N. C,
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it is our pleasure to make the following report of our observations
and impressions:
Pursuant to your appointment we visited the institution and looked
into its every department. We found the institution crowded to its
doors by a body of students typical of the best young life of the
Church and race. We found the teachers abundant in labors and
their work worthy of the highest commendation. The results accom-
plished at Allen Home are such as to give inspiration and hope to
all who wish the best for our daughters and who are seeking to
develop to the highest possibilities of strength this agency for build-
ing up the Kingdom of Christ.
We submit that especially should this school have a large place
in the sympathies of the members of the North Carolina Conference
and receive substantial aid from them in the accomplishment of its
exalted purposes. Perhaps the most effective work being done today
among our people is the work being done by the Woman's Home
Missionary Society.
Allen Home has an enrollment of over two hundred students with
fifty girls in the boarding department. There are eight teachers.
We were pleased to note the thoroughness of the work done and the
fine moral and religious sentiment pervading the whole school.
A good normal course is provided by the school and its graduates
find no difficulty in passing the State's examination for license to
teach.
We were pleased to note that the Bible is taught as a part of the
regular course, and that daily religious services are held in the
school's beautiful chapel. To all this is added the careful super-
vision of Miss Alsie B. Dole who for almost a generation has been
the devoted and wonderfully efficient superintendent of the institu-
tion. Through all the varying fortunes of the passing years she
has stood by the school and the Church, giving to both her utmost
zeal, her best thought, and her heart's deepest and best love. We
would record our appreciation of the work being done at Allen
Home, and heartily congratulate Miss Dole and the Woman's Home
Missionary Society and the Church at large for the remarkable suc-
cess of this school through the years. We should all be profoundly
thankful that here in an atmosphere of devoted love for Jesus Christ
our daughters are being trained for Christian service. The com-
mittee finds no hesitancy in commending Allen Home to the confi-
dence of the Church and to the Christian public everywhere.
In this connection we would also report that the Deaconess'
Training School is in successful operation under the very capable
supervision of Miss Ida Miner, a woman of ability and consecration.
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 63
The school has acquired a fine piece of property in almost immedi-
ate proximity to our church and Allen Home.
It is with sorrow that we record the sudden death of Miss Rose
E. White, one of the teachers in the Deaconess' Training School.
Miss White had charge of the kindergarten work of the school and
was thoroughly consecrated to the work. A few weeks ago, on a
Saturday afternoon, she climbed Sunset Mountain that overlooks
beautiful Asheville; she wanted to watch the sun go down at the
close of that splendid day. Next morning she arose early, and
apparently as well as usual, when suddenly and without warning
she heard the one clear call. Her sun went down while it was yet
day and she entered the land of unclouded day. Her life was a
blessing, her memory will be a benediction.
A. H. Newsome.
E. I. S. Swann.
C. K. Brown.
FREEDMAN'S AID SOCIETY
We, your Committee on Freedman's Aid Society, make the follow-
ing report:
Whereas, at the close of the Civil War four millions of our people
were freed from the shackles of physical slavery, but still wore the
shackles of ignorance and superstition, and
Whereas the Methodist Episcopal Church has been working for
more than half a century to remove ignorance and superstition and
bring to our people the light of Christian civilization; and
Whereas our beloved Bennett College, Kent, and Allen Home, all
located in the bounds of the N. C. Conference, and stand for Chris-
tian education for the sons and daughters of the freedman, therefore
be it
Resolved, That we, the members of the North Carolina Conference,
pledge our hearty support and cooperation with the Freedman's
Aid Society in building up Bennett College and use every effort to
push forward all of our interests.
P. I. Wells.
W. B. Scales.
G. W. Byars.
COMPLIMENTARY RESOLUTION
In closing our session we wish to declare our hearty appreciation
and gratitude to the members and friends of Wilson Chapel and
Pastor Caldwell, and the pastors and members of other churches in
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West Raleigh and the city of Raleigh, who have extended to us
loving and delightful hospitality.
To Bishop Bristol for a presidency that has given us profound
satisfaction alike in the guidance of business and in the spiritual
and practical inspirations of his sermon and devotional addresses,
and to the janitor and all others who have in any way contributed
to our enjoyment by their courteous services.
N. J. Pass.
C. K. Brown.
G. H. Caldwell.
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 65
(c) Other Reports
REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE STEWARDS
Receipts
Dividend from the book concern $1,283.00
John C. Rosby Quest 34.48
Connectional relief dividend (Chicago) 200.00
Conference collections 200.00
$1,717.48
Brought forward from last year 3.80
Total $1,721.28
Disbursements
C. W. Blaylock (Weatherby) $ 100.00
F. L. Bost (Winchester) 60.00.
Daniel Brooks (self) 126.00
L. B. Gibson (self) 122.00
J. D. Hairston (Peeler) 67.00
S. M. Hanes (Ashe) 136.00
Elisha Howard (Skeen) 100.00
J. H. Hunter (self) 50.00
W. P. Hayes (self) 110.00
W. A. Pryor (self) 65.00
H. O. Frederick (self) 112.00
L. W. Thomas (self) 50.00
Mrs. J. L. Dickson (Winchester) 49.00
Mrs. S. A. Gibson (Cook) 66.00
Mrs. C. Harshaw (Winchester) 73.00
Mrs. S. L. Johnson (Weatherby) 40.00
Mrs. O. Letterlough (Peeler) 50.00
E. McDaniel and children (M. M. Jones) 78.00
Mrs. J. C. Prince and children (Winchester) 97.00.
Mrs. J. W. Davis and children (self) 100.00
McDonald children (J. P. Morris) 28.00
McNeil children (R. N. Brooks) 38.00
Five per cent Conference collection ■. 10.00
$1,721.28
Balance ,48
H. L. Ashe, Chm. R. T. Weatherby.
M. M. Jones, Treas. A. W. McMaster.
C. K. Brown, Sec. W. T. Lomax.
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PUBLICITY
REPORT OF PUBLICITY COMMITTEE
Brought over $ 40.43
Collected 19.50
Total $ 59.93
Disbursements
To publishers for papers $ 8.00
To C. K. Brown for service 10.00
To janitor 5.00
To Dr. J. P. Morris 1.00
To G. H. Caldwell 1.00
To J. W. Wells 1.10
$ 26.10
Total collections 59.93
Total expense 26.10
Balance $ 33.83
PUBLISHING COMMITTEE, 1915-1916
Greensboro District
To balance ■. $ 16.60 ■
To 300 Journals 45.00
By expenses
By check
Balance due
$ 61.60
Western District
To balance $32.50
To 300 Journals „ 45.00
By expenses
By check
Balance due
$ 77.50
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 67
Wilmington District
To balance (Zeigler) $ 17.25
To balance (Hill) ■. 3.60
To 300 Journals 45.00
By expenses $ 5.00
By Ziegler 17.25
By Hill 3.60
By check 40.00
$ 65.85 $ 65.85
Winston District
To 300 Journals
$ 45.00
$ 5.00
40.00
$ 45.00 $ 45.00
REPORT OF PUBLISHING COMMITTEE TREASURER
Receipts
Greensboro District $ 45.00
Western District _ 45.00
Wilmington District 65.85
Winston District 45.00
$ 200.85
Disbursements
Printing 1,300 Journals $ 146.25
Interest on loan 6.60
Bound copy for General Conference 2.00
Superintendents' expenses 20.00
Paid treasurer 1.22
Cash on hand 24.78
$ 200.85
68
NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
MISSIONARY APPROPRIATIONS
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS' DETAILED STATEMENT OF MISSIONARY
NEEDS.
These recommendations should be made on the basis of the last year's Appropriations.
District
Pastoral Charge
Name of Pastor
Amount
Recommended
Central Randolph
W. H. Webster
$ 30.00
30.00
High St. and Raleigh's
Norfolk and N. News.
S. F. B. Peace
140 .00
175.00
M. J. Bullock.
20.00
J. W. Wells...
150.00
S. E. Greensboro
S. W. Greensboro
26.00
A. W. McMaster
140 .00
75.00
Buffalo
J. A. Cherry
25.00
Gastonia and Mt.Hly.
Hdvle. and Canton. __
J. C. Robbins-
50.00
40.00
J. W. Shuford..
25.00
Marion-Addies Chapel
75.00
R. Smith....
100.00
S. R. McCorkle.. .
70.00
D. L. Thomas
60.00
H. J. Pass
140 .00
40.00
G. F. Hill..
86.00
100.00
40.00
40.00
Winston, St. James. ..
C. E. Howard
20.00
65.00
A. B. Leonard
C. B. Love...
39.00
Boon's Mill, Va
Salisbury-Mng. Star..
South High Point
48.00
20.00
G. W. Morehead
N. S. T. Shamborguer.
45.00
23.00
Mt. Airy Circuit
Winston-Mt. Pleasant
20.00
45.00
$ 2,000.00
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION
69
CHURCH EXTENSION AUTHORIZATION
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS' DETAILED STATEMENT OF CHURCH
EXTENSION NEEDS.
These recommendations should be made on the basis of the last year's Authorizations.
District
Pastoral Charge
Name of Pastor
Amount
Recommended
J. M. Aldridge
S. McDonald
100.00
100.00
Norfolk
VV. M. Chavis
100 .00
500 .00
Hendersonville
300 .00
R. D. Bethea
500 .00
W. M. Wells
250.00
300 .00
300 .00
Winston-Mt. Pleasant
W. B. Scales
100 .00
$ 4,500.00
CONFERENCE TRUSTEES REPORT
Balance on hand $ 267.82
Interest at 4 per cent 10.72
Total $ 278.54
Net rent from November 1, 1915, to November 1, 1916 114.30
Total $ 392.84
M. M. Jones, Treasurer.
70 NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
(a) Honor Roll
The following persons contributed at least $1 during the year for
disciplinary benevolences :
WESTEBN DISTRICT
Name of Charge and Persons Contributing
Gastonia and Mount Holly. — Harriet Morehead.
Hickory. — L. J. Buggs, John Hooper, Cling Horton, Mary Horton,
Mary Hoover, Ada Potts, L. A. Smith.
Lenoir. — Thomas Horton, Lizzie McKinnie, Alice Powell, D. L.
Thomas, Susa Thomas.
Lawndale and Flat Rock. — Alice Dillingham, M. J. Thompson.
Lincolnton and Stanley. — C. A. Brevard, J. C. Brevard, W. Brevard,
Curtis Bryant, B. B. Burch, J. C. Burton, J. W. Connor, M. C. Lucky.
Machpelah and St. James. — Laura Bynum, C. A. Forney, Mrs. C. A.
Forney, L. D. Durr, Josephine Friday, A. A. Johnson, J. M. McLean,
C. A. Nixson.
Newton. — Nancy Adams, Julia Burgan, M. J. Burgan, Josie Hewett,
Callie Hunter, Frank Hunter, L. A. C. Smith, Lillie M. Smith, Robert
Smith, Jr., Nannie Smith, Robert Smith, Mary Teague.
WILMINGTON DISTRICT
St- Johns and Beaver Dam. — Henry Bethea, J. M. Fletcher, Addie
Gibson, D. P. Gibson, C. P. Malloy, J. W. McLaurin, Fletcher McNair,
W. M. Thompson.
Laurinburg and Cool Springs. — Francis Alford, Dr. H. H. Brown,
Easter Campbell, Gus Chavis, S. D. Douglass, Dr. N. E. Jackson,
Rev. J. A. Laughlin, Mrs. J. A. Laughlin, Wynola Laughlin, Mabel
Laughlin, Robert Leach, Samuel Manley, Angus Mayner, Mack
McLaurin, Robert McLean, Macey McRae, W. M. McRae, M. L. Shaw,
J. P. Shaw, J. A. Stewart, Minnie Stewart, Carrie Stubbs, John Row-
land, J. W. Russell, Nelson Tombleson, C. W. Washington, R. L. Wall.
Cool Springs.— W. M. Blue, R. C. Covington, D. D. Douglass, Olive
Dockery, E. A. Fairley, Lowdy Fairley, W. J. Freeman, P. J. Gibson,
George Hill, Mary Hill, Rev. J. A. Laughlin, J. R. Leach, M. J. Mal-
loy, Virginia Malloy, C. S. McAlister, P. A. Malloy, C. L. McLoud,
L. C. McLoud, C. F. McLoud, W. W. McLoud, J. D. McLoud, Susie
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 71
McLoud, Sarah McLoud, B. F. McMillian, W. H. McNair, D. M. McNair,
Delia McNair, A. U. McNeil, Hannah McNeil, M. J. Perry, W. W.
Perry, Sarah Ratcliff, A. L Smith, C. H. Smith, Andrew McNair, L. J.
McLoud.
Monroe and Bethel.— Effie Beaty, Herbert Beaty, A. L. Luthperson,
Sarah Luthperson, Martha Gums, Lydia Moser, Henry Person, Noah
Person, Mary Williams, S. J. Moser.
WINSTON DISTRICT
KernersYille.— Rev. F. L. Bost.
72
NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
(B) A TABULATED RECORD OF MONEYS PAID AT THE CONFERENCE DUR-
ING THE VARIOUS ROLL CALLS.
Name
i »
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Ashe, H. L
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$ 1.00
1.00
$
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1.00
$
1.00
$
% .25
.25
.25
.50
1.00
Black, N M.
.50
.25
1.00
1.00
.25
1.00
.25
Bullock, M. J.
2.00
.25
Burge, B. L..
Byers, G. W
Caldwell, G. H
1.00
1.00
1.00
.25
1.00
.25
Cook, P. J...
5.00
1.00
Crawford, W. M
Ellison, Willis
1.00
1.00
1.00
.25
.25
1.00
1.00
1.00
.25
Hayden, S. J
1.00
.25
.25
1.00
.25
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
.25
1.00
1.00
1.00
10.00
10.00
1.00
6.00
.25
Jones, R. E
1.00
.25
.25
.25
May, S. L
McArthur, E. H
.25
1.00
1.00
1.00
.25
.25
1.00
1.00
.25
.25
.25
McQueen, A. B
McQueen, L. D
.25
1.00
1.00
6.00
1.00
Mundy, Marcus
.25
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION
73
TABULATED RECORD OF MONEYS PAID— Continued.
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P
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P
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P
P
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1.00
2.00
1.00
$ 1.00
2.00
1.00
5.00
1.00
$ .50
1.00
1.00
s
1.00
$ .25
Pass, N. J.
Peeler, S. A
1.00
2.00
.25
.25
1.00
1.00
1.00
.25
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
.25
.25
Shamborguer, N. S. T
.25
Skeen, D. C
1.00
1.00
.50
.50
.25
1.00
.25
1.00
.25
2.00
Weatherby, R. T
1.00
1.00
Wells, J. W
1.00
1.00
.25
Wells, W. M.
1.00
2.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
6.00
1.00
1.00
Supernumerary
Withrow, C I.
Probationers
Brooks, R. N
1.00
1.00
1.00
.25
Cherry, J. A
1.00
Shuford, J. W.
.25
Supplies
Aldridge, J M
1.00
1.00
.25
Covington, Morgan
74
NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
TABULATED RECORD OF MONEYS PAID— Continued.
Name
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$
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Fletcher, E. L
.25
p
.25
Green, A. S.. ---
Gwyn, S. R
Holliway, H. N...„
p
1.00
.25
Love, C. B „
p
p
p
1.00
1.00
McDonald, A. D
Presley, S. H
p
.25
Steward, C. L
Stud,
.50
Walden, C. H
Withrow, A.B
p
1.00
.25
Special,
5.00
5.00
5.00
1.00
5.00
Hays, W. P
.25
McRae, J. A
5.00
25.00
25.00
1.00
McRary, R. B... ......
Penn, I. G
Windsor, W. B..
Totals
$ 36.00
5150 .50
$ 30 .50
5 8.25
$ 12.75
FIFTY-EIGHTH SESSION 75
IX.
MEMOIR
The Rev. L. G. McDonald, born , and was ad-
mitted to Conference in South Carolina and transferred to
the North Carolina Conference. He served for several years
and then was put on the superannuated list. He died
August, 1916, at Lamar, S. C.
76
NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE
X.
CROWNED FELLOW-WORKERS
"BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHO DIED IN THE LORD"
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1871
16
1891
1872
27
1877
15
1893
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1888
19
1875
23
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26
1889
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20
1880
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Mingo G. Croom
George W. Price
Richard Waters
Matthew Alston
Nelson Farror
James Payne
A. M. Turner
JOSIAH CALDICUTT
George W. Ratcliff.
W. W. Morgan
Wilson Gray
Thomas S. Stitt
W. W. Smith
Wiley C. Gibson
Wyatt Walker
O. Letterlough
C. Harshaw
Samuel L. Johnson...
Andrew Conner
M. C. Rogers
John E. Chaplain
Isaac Wells
EVANDER McDANIEL..
Jacob C. Prince
John M. McNeil.
W. L. Dixon
S. A. Gibson ....
David Connell
Alexander Clark
John W. Davis
L. G. McDonald
May 23, 1879 Greensboro
March 17, 1881 Wilmington
September 12, 1881 Charlotte
March 29, 1883.. Maxton
April 1, 1884.. Greensboro
January 9, 1887 Raleigh
April 1, 1888 Greensboro
August, 1888. Raleigh
August 12, 1890 Marion
1891 Hickory
September 16, 1S92 ..Kernersville
November, 1892 D obson
November, 1894 Lexington
May 20, 1896 Lexington
November 1, 1898 Hamlet
May 20, 1900 Reidsville
April 20, 1900 Maxton
July 3, 1900 Lenoir
November 6, 1902 Mount Airy
February 7, 1903 Macpelah
July 24, 1903 Salem
October 3, 1903 High Point
February 28, 1907 Greensboro
August 8, 1907. Townsville
May 23, 1911 Reidsville
August 5, 1911 Rowland
November 18, 1912. .States ville
August 22, 1912 High Point
December 15, 1912 Greensboro
June 15, 1913... Greensboro
April 14, 1914 ..Laurinburg
August, 1916.. Lamar, S. C.
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Charges:
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Denver and Ebenezer
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Name of Charge and Pastor
Burlington, J. M. Aldridget
Central Randolph, W. H. Webster
Empire, Dorsey McRae
Greensboro, East, M. C. Laughlin
High Street and Raleigh's, S. F. B. Peace
Northwest, G. W. Byers
St. Matthews, R. T. Weatherby
South, W. T. Lomax
Southwest, A. W. McMaster
Henderson and Creedmoor, J. B. Brown (supply)
Jackson, J. H. Garret
Leaksville, J. W. Wells
Lane's Chapel and St. Johns, D. A. Williams
Newport News, Va., R. G. Morris
Norfolk, Va., Wm. Chavis
Oxford, J. A. Baxter...-
Pleasant Ridge and Oakwood, J. H. Dickens (supply)
Portsmouth and Suffolk, Va., J. A. Maston
Ramseur, R. J. Ship
Rankin and Julian, A. S. Green (supply)
Reidsville, G. W. Brower
Reidsville Circuit, R. T>. Bethae
Townsville, T. C. Frezier
Wentworth and Settles, M. J. Bullock
West Raleigh, G. H. Caldwell _
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