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1900

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OF THE

SEVENTY-FOURTH SESSION

OF THE KENTUCKY CONFERENCE

OF THE

METHODIST EPISCOPA.L CIJURCH,

HELD AT

SOMERSET, KENTUCKY, SEPTEMBER 19-24,1900.

OF'FICIAL JOURNAL.

Edited by D. P. HOLT, Secl'eia.,.y.

CINCINNATI: WESTERN METHODIST BOOK CONCERN PRESS.

1900. CONTENTS.

PAGE, Officers of the Conference, . . , ...... 3 Officers of Conference Boards and Societies, . 4, 5 Standing Committees,...... 6 Conference Roll, with Post-office Address, 7, 8 Sessions of the Kentucky Conference, . 9 Plan of Studies and Examinations, · 10, II Disciplinary Questions, . · 12,13 Journal of Proceedings, . · 14-2 9 Appointments, ...... 30 -32 Special Services and Anniversaries, · 33.34 Missionary Appropriations,. . . . 35,36 Treasurer's Report,. , .. ,... . 36, 50-53 Statistics,. . , ...... · 37-49 Report of Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, .... 54 Conference Claimants,...... ,. 55 Report of the Treasurer of the Preachers' Relief Association, .56-58 Report of the Treasurer of the Board of Education, . .59-60 Reports of Presiding Elders, . . . 61-65 Reports of Standing Committees,. . .. 66-74 Memoirs, ...... 75,76 Roll of those who Rest from their Labors, 78

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ASSISTANTS. J. R. HOWES. W. A. SCHELL.

RECORDING SECRETARY.

J. M. ACKMAN,...... Latonia, Ky.

STATISTICAL SECRETARY.

F. W. HARROP, ...... Maysville, Ky.

ASSIST ANTS. JOHN A. COLLEDGE. G. C. MOSHER.

TREASURER.

G. N. JOLLY, ...... Barbourville, Ky.

ASSSISTANTS. N. G. GRIZZLE. w. J. CAIN. 3 II. CONFERENCE BOARDS.

CHURCH EXTENSION. A. Boreing, ]. M. Ackman, G. R. Frenger, G. W. Hamilton, J. D. Hearne, D. P. Holt, E. B. Hill, G. C. Mosher, E. L. Shepard, C. W. Sutton, ]. D. Walsh, R. 1. Watkins, L. H. Wilson.

DEACONESS. A. Boreing, J. A. Johnson, R. T. Miller, Mrs. A. Robson, Mrs. Amos Shinkle, Mrs. Fannie Speed, Mrs. L. H. Wilson, and J. D. Walsh.

DISTRICT CHURCH LOCATION.

Ashland District.-G. R. Frenger, W. T. Atkinson, J. S. Miller, H. B. Rice, and T. B. Stratton, Covington District.-E. L. Shepard, H. B. Asbury, J. A. Colledge, 1. M. Lane, and F. W. Harrop. Lexington District.-E. B. Hill, J. T. Gunn, J. T. Wesley, F. L. Creech, and L. R. Godbey. Louisville District.-J. D. Walsh, C. P. Adams, W. B. Collins, W. B. Craddock, and C. B. Nordeman.

EDUCATION. J. D. Walsh,President; C. W. Sutton,Secretary; J. D. Hearne, Treasurer. First Class,...... J. D. Hearne and J. S. Miller. Second Class, ...... J. H. Tinsley and J. D. Walsh. Third Class, ...... A. Boreing and Harold Means. Fourth Class, . . . J. W. Henderson and L. B. Piersel. Fifth Class, ...... C. W. Sutton and C. B. Nordeman.

TRUSTEES. A. Boreing, President; J. D. Walsh, Secretary and Treasurer,' J. S. Taylor, G. C. Mosher, and F. W. Harrop.

EXAMINERS IN THE FOUR YEARS' CONFERENCE COURSE OF STUDY. Thomas Hanford, President; C. W. Sutton, Registrar; A. Boreing, F. W. Harrop, D. P. Holt, G. N. Jolly, J. G. Dover, Cyrus Riffle, Bird Hughes, W. T. Taylor, F. L. Creech, W. H. Calvert, J. A. Col1edge.

TRIERS OF APPEALS. A. Boreing, R. D. Biven, ]. R. Howes, Bird Hughes, W. A. Schell, Wm. B. Snead, and B. R. Wilburn. 4 III. OFFICERS OF CONFERENCE SOCIETIES.

DISTRICT MISSIONARY SECRETARIES.

Ashland District, . . C. W. Sutton. Covington District, .. D. P. Holt. Lexington District, . F. C. Pillsbury. Louisville District, . . W. A. Schell.

HISTORICAL.

J. W. Zimmerman, President / L. B. Piersel, Vice-President / J. D. Walsh, Secretary,· J. S. Taylor. Treasurer.. C. W. Sutton, Custodian. Directors.-G. C. Mosher, S. B. Wardrip, D. F. Kerr, G. N. Jolly, A. Boreing, J. T. Gunn, J. S. Jones, Thomas Hanford, W. G. Bradford, and W. I. Taylor.

MISSIONARY.

F. W. Harrop, President/ C. P. Adams, SecretarJ'" G. N. Jolly, T1'easurer.

PREACHERS' RELIEF ASSOCIATION.

J. D. Walsh, President,. A. Boreing, Vice-President,. C. W. Sulton, Secretary.. R. T. Miller, Treasurer. Managers.-A. Boreillg, term expires 190I; John Venn, term expires I902; J. D. Walsh, term expires I903; R. T. Miller, term expires I904; C. W. Sutton, term expires 1905; G. W. Hamilton, term expires I906; J. W. Henderson, term expires 1907. 5 IV. STANDING COMMITTEES.

Auditing Accounts.-J. M. Newton and W. J. Cain American Bible Society.-R. D. Biven, Cyrus Riffie, and G. C.Mosher. Books and Periodicals.-G. W. Howes, J. A. Colledge, and G. M. Bur- nett. Book Concern Accounts.-J. W. Zimmerman, J. G. Dover, and N. H. Young. Church Extension.-W. A. Schell, A. Boreing, F. C. Pillsbury, and J. F. Hopkins. Conference Relation.-C. S. Markin, F. L. Creech, Thos. Hanford, D. F. Kerr, T. B. Stratton, and L. Davis. Conference Stewards.-W. B. Snead, C. W. Sutton, D. F. Kerr, R. D. Biven, Bird Hughes, f. F. Kelley. Laymen: R. T. Miller and James O. Duncan. District Conference Records.-C. S. Jupin, P. H. Ebright, U. S. G. Perkins. Education.-J. ·P. Faulkner, J. D. Walsh, F. C. Pillsbury, G. N. Jolly, and C. P. Adams. Epworth League.-A. H. Davis, R. I. Watkins, F. T. Kelley, W. C. Wil­ son, A. L. Williams, R. T. Laslie. Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education.-B. R. Wilburn, L. R. God- bey, J. W. Cantrell, A. J. Bennett, and W. G. Bradford. Memoirs.-J. S. Taylor, W. A. Schell, Thos. Hanford, J. R. Howes. Missions.-G. R. Frenger, E. B. Hill, E. L. Shepard, and J. D. Walsh. Ministerial Fitness.-J. P. Faulkner, W. B. Snead, John A. Colledge, C. W. Sutton, F. L. Creech. New York Book Concern Accounts.-J. H. Brown. Public Worship.-J. G. Dover, E. B. Hill. Resolutions.-J. W. Zimmerman, W. T. Dunn, W. H. Calvert. Sabbath Observance.-John Philips, N. G. Grizzle, L. W. Purdom, C. T. Stump. State of the Church.-D. P. Holt, W. 1. Taylor, F. L. Creech, W. B. Snead, T. B. Stratton, and J. P. Faulkner. Sunday=Schools and Tracts.-Wm. Jones, H. C. Shaw, W. H. Thomp­ son, and F. Grider. Temperance.-L. R. Godbey, G. C. Mosher, G. E. Hancock, W. C. L. Correll, J. M. Ackman, W. G. Bradford, W. C. Wilson. To Publish Minutes.-D. P. Holt, Amon Boreing, R. T. Miller, and R. 1. Watkins. 6 CONFERENCE ROLL.

NAME. POSTOFFICE. EXPRESS OFFICE.

I Ackman, J. M., Latonia, . Covington. 2 Adams, C. P., . Bowling Green, Bowling Green. 3 Anthony, T. J" Sacramento, Cal., 4 Bennett, A. ]., Quincy, ..... 5 Biven, R. D., . . Nicholasville, Nicholasville. 6 Boreing, Amon, . Bellevue-Newport, . Newport. 7 Bradford, W. G., Shelbyville, . Shelbyville. 8 Brown, J. H., . Hardinsburg, Hardinsburg. 9 Burnett, G. M., . Salt Lick, . Salt Lick. IO Burnett, H. D., Valley Oak, II Cantrell, J. \V., Polkville, . Oakland. 12 Calvert, W. H., Sardis,. : . Maysville. 13 Cheap, John, . . Ashland, .. Ashland. 14 Childers, W. H., IS Cline, Isaiah, . Paiutsville, 16 Colledge, John A., Ludlow, . Ludlow. 17 Collins, W. B., Louisville, Louisville. 18 Conrey, T. H., Powersville, 19 Cook, J. M., Highland, . 20 Cook, W. E., Owensboro, 21 Correll, W. C. L., . Somerset, Somerset. 22 Cox, J. S., I •• 23 Crain, W. H., . 24 Creech, F. L., OddvilIe, Cynthiana. 25 Crislip, A. R., . Flat Gap, 26 Davenport, W. H., Advance,. Russell. 27 Davis, A. H., . Louisville, . Louisville. 28 Davis, Lafayette, Pineville, . Pineville. 29 Dover, J. G., Covington, . Covington. 30 Dunn, W. T., . Beda, Beaver Dam. 31 Ebright, P. H., . Riley.. 32 Elliott, E. D., . Onton,. 33 Faulkner, J. P., . Barbourville. Barbourville. 34 Felts, A. F.,. Corbin, 35 Fields, Jasper, 36 Frenger, G. R., . Ashland, . Ashland. 37 Godbey, L. R., Bethel Ridge, Eubanks. 38 Godbey, John, Bethel Ridge, Eubanks. 39 Grider, Frederick, College Hill, . 40 Grizzle, N. G., Catlettsburg, . Catlettsburg. 41 Hanford, Thomas,. Augusta, .. Augusta. 42 Ha:J;'rop, F. W., Maysville, . Maysville. 43 Hays, J.,H., . Dawson Springs, . 44 Hill, E. B., Somerset, Somerset. 45 Holt, D. P., . Dayton, ... Dayton. 46 Howes, J. R., College Hill, . 47 Howes, G. W., Louisa, Louisa. 48 Hopkins, J. F., Williamsburg, Williamsburg. 49 Hughes, Bird, Mt. Olivet,. . Maysville. 50 J efi'ries, G. P- . Onton,. 51 Jolly, G. N., Barbourville, . Barbourville. 52 Jones, \Vm.,. Foster, Foster. 53 Jupin, C. S., Earlington, 54 Kelley, S. F., . College Hill,. 55 Kelley, F. T., . 56 Kerr, D. F... . Hickory Groye, 57 Lennin, J. H., . Hardinsburg. Hardinsburg. Lima, O. 58 1 ¥alt~ie, w . .1"., Lima, 0., .. 59 MarkIn, C. S., . Leitchfield, . Leitchfield. 60 Miller, J. S.,. . 1Vanceburg, . 1 Vanceburg. 7 CONFERENCE ROLL.-CONTINUED.

NAME. POSTOFFICE. EXPRESS OFFICE. - 61 Moores, R. T., Monica, .. 62 Mosher, G. C., Covington, . Covington. 63 Newton, James M., Boston, Mass., Boston, Mass. 64 Northcutt, H. C., Newport, Newport. 65 Oliver, J. M., . Milton, 66 Perkins, U. S. G., . Barbourville, . Barbourville. 67 Perryman, J. B., . Morgantown, . Morgantown. 68 Philips, John, Linwood, 0., . Cincinnati, O. 69 Piersel, L. B., Bellevue-Newport, . Newport. 70 Pillsbury, F. C.,. Lexington, Lexington. 71 Ragan, J. G, Cardova, . Corinth. 72 Ramey, H. J., . Catlettsburg, . Catlettsburg. 73 Rime, Cyrus, . . Cold Springs, Newport. 74 Roundtree, M. M.,. West Bend, 75 Schell, W. A., . Louisville, . Louisville. 76 Schelton, S. W., Owensboro, Owensboro. 77 Shaw, H. C., Lexington, . Lexington. 78 Shepard, E. L., . Covington, . Covington. 79 Smith, J. T., Barbourville, . Bar bourville. 80 Snead, W. B., . Sample, 81 Spence, W. L., . Greenup, Greenup. 82 Springer, R. W., 83 Stratton, T. B., . Maysville, Maysville. 84 Stump, C. T., . Barbourville, . Barbourville. 85 Sturgell, J. L., Germantown, Brookville. 86 Sutton, C. W., Ashland, . Ashland. 87 Taylor, J. S., . Ansel, . . Island Station. 88 Taylor, W. I., . Sacramen to, . 89 Thompson, W. H., Kingsville, . Kings Mountain. 90 Walsh, J. D., . Louisville, . Louisville. 91 Watkins, R. I., Covington, Covington. 92 Wardrip, S. B., . Arlington, . Covington. 93 Whiteman, B. F., . Science Hill, . 94 Wilburn, B. R., . Newport, .. Newport. 95 Williams, W. L., Salyersville,. White House. 96 Willis, V. T., Tolesboro, . Maysville. 9 7 Young, N. H.,. . . Wallingford, . Flemi ngsburg. 98 Zimmerman, J. W., Dayton, Dayton. PROBATIONERS. I Allen, A. J., . Barbourville, . Barbourville. 2 Darragh, E. H., . Dorton, . White House. 3 Laslie, R. T., Boreing, . Lily. 4 Powell, L. F., . Pulaski, 5 Purdom, L. W., . Middleburg, . McKinney Station. 6 Wilder, W. J., Barbourville, . Barbourville. 7 Wilson, W. C., Beaver Dam, . Beaver Dam. SUPPLIES. I Adams, S. J., Maytown, . . . 2 Adams, Harry, . Turkey Creek, . 3 Gates, J. E., . Barbourville, . . 4 Hughes, W. L., . Woodbine, . 5 Haut. W. R., East Point, White House. 6 Morris, B. D ... Pikeville, ' . White House. 7 Murphy, H. J., Barren Fork,. 8 Parsons, H. J., Burning Springs,. " 9 Smith, A. P., Conway, ' 10 Walker, W. M .. , Flat Gap, . " II Winfrey, Thos. ]., Jamestown, .

12 Wright, G. W., Slick Ford, " SESSIONS OF KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

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YE.~R SEAT. PRESIDENT. SECI{ETARY. ----. I 1821 Lexington. E. George. W. Adams. 2 1822 Lexington. E. George. W. Adams. 3 1823 Maysville. E. George. . W. Adams. 4 r824 Shelbyvi11~ R. R. Roberts. W. Adams. 5 1825 Russellville. R. R. Roberts. R. D. Neall. 6 1826 Louisville. J. Soule W.Adams. 7 1827 Versailles J. Soule .. W.Adams . 8 1828 Shelbyville . J. Soule W. Adams. 9 1829 Lexington. R. R. Roberts. W. Adams. 10 1830 Russellville. J. ~oule .. W. Adams. II 1831 Louisville. E. Hedding W. Adams. 12 1832 Harrodsburg J. Emory .. W.Adams. 13 1833 Greensburg . R. R. Roberts. W.Adams. 14 1834 Mt. Sterling J. Soule W. Adams. 15 1835 Shelbyville J. O. Andrew W. Phillips. 16 1836 Louisville J. Soule. ' , G. McNeel~y. 17 1837 Frankfort. R. R. Roberts. G. McNeeley. 18 1838 Danville. B. Waugh. G. McNeeley. 19 1839 Russellville. J. Soule T. N. Ralston. 20 1840 Bardstown .. 'Thomas A. Morris. T. N. Ralston. 21 1841 Maysville. J. Stamper. T. N. Ralston. 22 1842 Lexington. B. Waugh ... T. N. Ralston. 23 1843 Louisville. Thomas A. Morris. T. N. Ralston. 24 1844 Bowling Gre~n E. S. Janes .. T. K. Ralston. 25 1845 Frankfort .. J. Soule T. N. Ralston. 26 1853 Covington. E. S. Janes. J. M. Gatch. 27 1854 Germantown .. Levi Scott J. M. Gatch. 28 18SS Maysville. . .. Thomas A. Morris .. J. M. Gatch. 29 r8S6 Wesley Chapel, Ohio Connty E.R.Ames S. F. Conrey. 30 l8s7 Augusta ... M. Simpson ... S. F. Conrey. 31 r8S8 Covington .. Thomas A. Morris .. S. F. Courey. 32 1'859 Alexandria .. '.rho mas A. Morris. S. F. Conrey. 33 ~$P.Q . Germantown M.Simpson. S. F. ('onrey. 34 IStil Maysville E. R. Ames. S. F. Conrey. 35 1862 Asbury Chapel Levi Scott . S. M. Merrill. 36 1863 Covington. . . Thomas A. Morris. S. M. Merrill. 37 1864 Augusta. M. Simpson. G. W. Johnson. 38 1865 Newport .. Thomas A. Morris .. G .. W. Johnson. 39 1866 Covington. D. W. Clark G. W. Johnson. 40 1867 Lexington. E. Thomson G. W. Johnson. 41 1868 Newport. C. Kingsley. G. W. Johnson. 42 1869 Harrodsburg Levi Scott .. D. Stevenson. 43 1870 Maysville. I<;. Thomson D. Stevenson. 44 1871 Louisville , . D. W. Clark. D. Stevenson . 4S 1872 Covington. . 1 Levi Scott. B. A. Stubbins. 46 1873 Lexington. 1. W. Wiley B. A. Stubbins. 47 1874 Covington. S. M. Merrill B. A. Stubbins. 48 1875 Louisville. R. S. Foster Duke Slavens. 49 1876 Newport. 1. W. Wiley Duke Slavens. 50 1877 Lexington. Thomas Bowman J. W. Muse. 51 1878 Covington. Jesse T. Peck J. D. Walsh. 52 1879 Somerset Levi Scott . J. D. Walsh. 53 1880 Danville. M. Simpson J. D. Walsh. 54 1880 Hardinsburg E. O. Haven. B. A. Stubbins. 55 1881 Maysville . S. M. Merrill B. A. Stubbins. 56 1882 Louisville E. G. Andrews .. C. J. Howes. 5'1 1883 Barbourville R. S. :Foster C. J. Howes. 58 1884 Catlettsburg .. J. M. Walden J. D. Walsh. 59 l~s Covington W. L. Harris .. J. D. Walsh. 60 1886 Lexington. C. D. Foss. J. D. Walsh. 61 r887 Greenup .. E. G. Andrews. J. D. Walsh. 62 r888 Louisville. J. H. Vincen t J. D. Walsh. 63 1889 Ashland. S. M. Merrill J. D. Walsh. 64 r890 Barbourville W. F. Mallalieu . J. D. Walsh. 65 r891 Newport. R. S. Foster Thomas Hanford. 66 r892 Louisa .. C. D. Foss. Thomas Hanford. 67 1893 Hardinsburg H. W. Warren. Thomas Hanford. 68 1894 Louisville. S. M. Merrill .. Thomas Hanford. 69 r!igs Covington. C. D. Foss. Thomas Hanford. 7'il r896 Vanceburg. John F. Hurst. Daniel Stevenson. 71 r897 Pineville. W. F. Mallalieu . Thomas Hanford. 72 r898 Maysville W.X. Ninde E. L. Shepard. 73 JSg9 Newport. J. N. FitzGerald J. D. Walsh. 00 Somerset Earl Cranston. D. P. Holt. 74.,.., 19 9 ,...., STUDIES AND EXAMINATIONS OF KENTUCKY CONFERENCE FOR !900-l. o

BOARD OF EXAMINERS. 1. THOMAS HANFORD (Chairman), 5. G. N. JOLLY, Barbourville. ro. W. 1. TAVLOR, Sacramento. Augusta. 6. J. G. DOVER, Covington. II. F. L. CREECH, Oddville. 2 A. BOREING. Bellevue. 7. CYRUS RIFFLE. Cold Springs. 12. W. H. CALVERT, Sardis. 3. F. W. HARROP, l\laysvilJe. !l. BIRD HUGHES, Mt. Olivet. 13. J. A. COLLEDGE, Ludlow. 4. D. P. HOLT, Dayton. 9. C. W. SUTTON (Registrar), Ashland. CLASSES AND PLAN OF WORK.

1ST YEAR CLASS. 2D YEAR CLASS. 3D YEAR CLASS. 4TH YEAR CLASS. FOR ADMISSION. ~ J:!:i E. H. Darragh. W. C. Wilson. N. H. Young. A. F. Felts. !Z W. J. Wilder. L. W. Purdom. J. T. Smith. J. W. Cantrell. At the seat of Confer- Eli Wesley. R. T. Laslie. R. T. Moores. ence, 9 o'clock A. M., on 8 F. T. Kelley. the day before Confer- q T. J. Allen. L. F. Powell. W. H. Thompson. C. S.Jupin. () C. F. Lucas. G. C. Mosher. ence convenes. U. S. G. Perkins. H. C.Shaw. P'i J. M. Newton. W. T. Dunn. ~ W. L. Spence. () o I'ERIODS. WORK OF CLASS. WORK OF CLASS. WORK OF CLASS. WORK OF CLASS. WORK OF CLASS. Z '":I 5. Discipline, 1900. JI. Harman, pp. 44R-770. 13. Exegetical Studies in 9. Christian Ethics. 10. English Branches. J:!:i Parts I-V. 7. Essay. the Pentateuch. i:d J:!:i From TO BE READ. TO BE READ. TO BE READ. TO BE READ. I. Larger Catech ism. Conference Z 12. Wesley's S e I' m 0 n s, 12. Wesley's S e r m 0 n s, 5. History of the M. E. 1. Life and Epistles of () to 13. Doctrinal Aspects of ])ec. 20th. Vol. I, i-xxxiii. Vol. I, 34-58. Church, Vol. IV. St. Paul. J:!:i 10. Asbury's J 0 urn a I, 10. Asbury's J 0 u r 11 a I, 9. Hymn Studies. II. Protestant Foreign Christian 1<: x peri- Vol.!. Vol. II. Missions. ence. 13. Methodist Review. 13. Methoclist Review. 8. Plain Account of II. Harman. pp. 1-447. 5. Discipline, 1900, Part 9. Extemporaneous Ora- 2. The Foundatiolls of Christian Perfection. 10. Rhetoric. VI. to end. tory. the Christian Faith. 9. Life of John Wesley. TO BE READ. 9. Logic. 10. History of the Chris- 13. Exegetical Studies in From tian Church, Vol. l. Isaiah. Dec. 20th 5. History of Methodist TO BE READ. 6. Smaller Scripture to Episcopal C h u r c h, 9. History of Met h 0- TO BE READ. TO BE READ. History. Mar. 10th. Stevens, Vol. 1 I. dism. Vol. 1. 2. TheSupernatural 9. Supplementary His- 9. Christian Sci e n c e- 3. Future Retribution. Book. tory of American 5. History of M. E. Buckley. 2. Digest of Methodist 10. Asbury's J ou rn a I, Methodism. Church. Vol. 1. Law-Edition ofJ900. Vol III. , I. Systematic Theology, 2. One Thousand Ques- 4. Bi b I ic al Hermen- 12. IntroductIon to Soci- Vol. I, Miley. tions on Methodism. eutics. ology. 12. Students' American 7. Written Sermon. 3. Preparation and De- 7. Written Sermon. 7. Essay. History. livery ofS erm on s, Parts HI.-V. 9. English and Ameri- From TO BE J;!.EAD. TO BE READ. can Literature. Mar. 10th 12. Ecclesiastical Archi- TO BE READ. 9. His tor y of Metho- TO BE READ. to tecture. 6. Introduction to New dism, Vol. II. 4. Butler's Analogy. 7. Written Sermon and June 1st. II. From the Himalayas Testament. 13. TheMethodistRe- 3' History of Rational- Essay. to the Equator. 13. C h ri s t ian Archre- view. ism, Revised Edition 7. Problem of Religious ology. of 190I. TO BE READ. Progress. 8. The Modern Sunday- w. School, Ed it ion of S. Discipline, 1990. 1900. ~ 4. Tongue of Fire. t:rJ 8. C h ri s ti a n Purity, I. Systematic Theology, 3. Outlines of Descrip- 10. History of the Chris- Z Foster. Vol. II, Miley. tive Psychology. tian Church, Vol. II. II. Revival and the Pastor. t-:I 3. Preparation and De- 6. Outlines 01 Universal 4. The Land of Israel. ~ From livery of S e r m 0 n s , History. June 1St TO BE READ. ~ Parts I, II, Broadus. TO BE READ. 3. Short History of the o to TO BE READ. 9. His tor y of Metho· English People. Aug. 20th. TO BE READ. 12. Introduction to Polit- dism, Vol. III. C1 I. The Govern i ng COil- S. History of the M. E. ical Economy, Re- 8. The Son of Man. 2. Selections from Writ- ?::J ference in M ethodisln Church, Vol. III. vised. 13. The Methodist Re- ings of John Wesley. t-:I 6. History of the·Ritual 4. The General Confer- S The Historic Episco· view. 111 of the M . .Ii Church. enceand Episcopacy. pate. Examiners for Local Orders: J. W. Zimmerman, R. D. Biven, P. H. Ebright. >Z Z DIRECTIONS. q ;> The directions to be observed by Examiners and students are as ~_estions. Inclosed with the questions should be a certificate to be .t"' follows: . signed by the third person when the student has completed his work, I. The numb~rs I, 2, etc., indicate the division of work among the showing that no help whatever was afforded the student. Any substHn­ W. Examiners. tial departure from these directions should vitiate the examination. t:r1 2. Examiners and students should be prepared on every subject S. As soon as the papers are received and graded by the Examiner, rn within its own period. The student, when fully ready, not before, will he will notify both the student and C. W. Sutton, Registrar of the rn.... notify the Examiner, who should have his questions (not fewer than Board, the result. The minimum grade for passing shall be 70. o 10 nor more than 25) written out beforehand, with space under each In grading, not only the correctness of the answers must be consid­ z question for its answer by the student. ered, but also style, syntax, orthography, chirography, and neatness. 3. The answers should be written by the student in the presence 6. On the back of every written sermon or essay there shOUld be a of the Examiner alone, who should afford no help himself, nor allow statement, signed by the person presenting it, that the conception, any to be derived from any other source whatevt:r, whether of person composition, and handwriting are his own work. or of printed or written matter. 7. The grading on sermons or essays, and on "books to be read," 4. When impossible for the Examiner to be with the student, he may will hereafter be on the same scale (from 0 to 100) as on books to be stud­ send the questions, under seal, to a third person, Preferably a member ied, with 70 as the minimum grade for passing. of the Con/n'ence, or anyone whom he may approve, not of the student's 8. Candidates for local orders, when it is impracticable for them to family, nor an undergraduate, and never to the student himself. He be examined previously, will be examined on the day before Conference should direct, by postal card, two or three days beforehand, by· way of convenes, beginning at 9 o'clock. precaution, and again on the back of the envelope containing the 9. Except in extreme cases, and for highly satisfactory reasons, questions, that the envelope is not to be opened, nor allowed out of the no examination will take place after Conference has convened. .... possession of the third perSOll, till the student is ready to answer the , 1'HOMAS HANFORD, CHAIRMAN. .... v. DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS.

1. Who have been Received by Transfer, and from what Conferences? R. Irving Watkins, from Wilmington; Wm. L. Spence, Probationer in Studies of the Second Year, from Cincinnati. 2. Who have been Readmitted.$' None. 3. Who have been Received on Credentials, and from what Churches.$' None. 4. Who have been Received on Trial.$' (a) IN STUDIES OF FIRST YEAR.-Eli Wesley, Anthony J. Allen. 5. Who have been Continued on Trial? (a) IN STUDIES OF FIRST YEAR.- Wm. J. Wilder, Ernest H. Darragh. (b) IN STUDIES OF SECOND YEAR.-Leonard F. Powell, Reuben T. Laslie, Lennin W. Purdom, Wm. C. Wilson, and he was required to bring up studies in Systematic Theology and Outlines of Universal History. (c) IN STUDIES OF THIRD YEAR.-Charles F. Lucas. 6. Who have been Discontinued.$' Waller G. Baughn. 7. Who have been Admitted into Full Membership? (a) ELECTED AND ORDAI~ED DEACONS THIS YEAR.-Robert T. Moores, Wm. H Thompson, Wm. L. Spence, Ulysses S. G. Perkins, and James M. Newton. 8. What Members are in Studies of Third Year? (a) ADMITTED INTO FULL MEMBERSHIP THIS YEAR.-Robert T. Moores, Wm. H. Thompson, Wm. L. Spence, Ulysses S. G. Perkins, and James M. Newton. (b) ADMITTED INTO FULL MEMBERSHIP PREVIOUSLY. - Newell H. YOUllg, .fames T. Smith. 9. What Members are in Studies of Fourth Yf'ar? Alexander F. Felts, Gibson C. Mosher, Charles S. Jupin, He1-bert C. Shaw,Joh1Z W. Cantrell, Frederic T. Kelley, Wm. T. Dunn.

10. What Members have Completed the Conference Course of Study? (a) ELECTED AND ORDAINED ELDERS THIS YEAR.-Alpheus H. Davis, James P. Faulkner. Joseph F. Hopkins.

11. What Others have been Electf'd and Ordained Deacons.$' (a) As LOCAL PREACHERS.-Anthony J. Allen,James O. Duncan.

12. What Others have been Elected and Ordained Elders? (a) As LOCAL DEACONs.-George H. Cannon.

13. Was the Character of each Preacher Examined? Yes; this was carefully done in open Conference. 12 SEVENTy-FOuRTH ANN"GAL SESSION. 13

14. Who have been Transferred, and to what Conferences P H. W. Ewing, New England; A. E. Ulrich, California; J. F. Deal, West Virginia; C. J. Howes. Southwest Kansas; W. J. Cain, Detroit.

15. Who have Died .f' L. P. Hanks. 16. Who have been Located at their Own Request? Thos. J. Perkins.

17. Who have been Located .f' None. 18. Who have Withdrawn P George E. Hancock. 19. Who have been permitted to Withdraw under Charges or Complaints.f' None. 20. Who have been Expelled P None. 21. What other Personal Notation should be made? None. 22. Who are the Supernumerary Preachers P T. J. Anthony, T. H. Conrey, Alexander F. Felts, Jasper Fields, Fred­ erick T. Kelley, J. W. Zimmerman. 23. Who are the Superq,nnuated Preachers.f' H. D. Burnett, W. E. Cook, J. M. Cook, A. R. Crislip, E. D. Elliott,Johll Godbey, J. H. Hayes, J. H. Lennin, H. C. Northcott, J. M. Oliver, L. B. Pier­ sel, H. J. Ramey, B. F. Whiteman, W. H. Childers, J. S. Taylor, S. F. Kelley, Frederick Grider.

24. Who are the Triers of Appeals .f' Amon Boreing, W. B. Snead, B. R. Wilburn, J. R. Howes, R. D. Biven, Bird Hughes, and W. A. Schell. 25. What is the Statistical Report for this Year.f' See Statistical Tables. 26. What is the Aggregate of the Benevolent Collections Ordered by the Gen~ral Conference as Reported by the Conference Treasurer.f' $3,92 9.00. 27. What are the Claims on the Conference Fund? Not answered. 28. What has been Received on these Claims, and how has it been Applied? $2,130 .36. 29. Where are the Preachers Stationed.f! See List of Appointments. 30. Where shall the· Next Conference be held.f' Ashland, Ky. 2 VI. JOURNAL OF DAILY SESSIONS.

FIRST DAY.

SOMERS'ET, KENTUCKY, Wednesday, 19, 1900.

Opening. THE SEVENTY-FOURTH SESSION OF THE KENTUCKY CON­ FERENCE of the Methodist Episcopal Church convened in the Church at Somerset, Ky., September 19, 1900, 9 A. M., Bishop Earl Cranston, D. D., in the chair. Hymn 656 was sung. The Bishop read Isaiah xli, first fifteen verses, and addressed the Conference on the lesson. Hymn," Blest be the tie," was sung, and John xvii was read, and an interesting, instructive, tender, and searching comment concerning the Holy Com­ munion was delivered by the Bishop, after which the Presiding Elders were called forward to assist in the Lord's Supper. A large number, including many laymen, partook of the Sacrament. Roll of members and probationers of the Conference was ~oll w8scalled. called, and sixty-one full members and six probationers answered, as fvllows: Ackman, J. M. Dunn, W. T. Kelley, S. F. Adams, C. P. Ebright, P. H. Kelley, F. T. Bennett, A. J. Frenger, G. R. Kerr, D. F. Biven, R. D. Godbey, L. R. Markin, C. S. Boreing, A. Grider, F. Miller, J. S. Bradford, W. G. Grizzle, N. G. Mosher, G. C. Brown, J. H. Hanford, T. Phillips, John. Burnett, G. M. Harrop, F. W. Riffle, Cyrus. Burnett, H. D. Hill, E. B. Schell, W. A. Cain, W. J. Holt, D. P. Shelton, S. W. Calvert, W. H. Howes, C. J. Shaw, H. C. Colledge, J. A. Howes,]. R. Shepard, E. L. Cook, J. M. Hopkins, J. F. Snead, W. B. Correll, W. C. L. Hughes, Bird. Stratton, T. B. Creech, F. L~ Jeffries, G. P. Sturgell, J. L. Davis, "A. H. Jolly, G. N. Sutton, C. W. Davis, Lafayette. Jones, Wm. Taylor, J. S. Dover, J. G. Jupin, C. S. Taylor, W. 1. 14 SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION.

Walsh, J. D. Young, N. H. Powell, L. F. Watkins, R. I. Zimmerman, J. W . Purdom, L. W. Wilburn, B. R. PROBATIONERS: Thompson, W. H. Williams, A. L. Newton, J. M. Wilson, W. C. Willis, V. T. Perkins, U. S. G. D. P. Holt was elected Secretary by ballot, and, on motion, Secretary and Assistants. was granted the privilege to, and named as his assistants, J. R. Howes and W. A. Schell.

F. W. Harrop was elected Statistical Secretary by acclamation, Statistical Secretary and and, on motion, was given the privilege of, and named as his Assistants. assistants, J. A. Colledge and G. C. Mosher.

G. N. Jolly was elected Treasurer by acclamation, and, on Treasurer and motion, was authorized to, and he appointed as his assistants, Assistants. N. G. Grizzle and W. J. Cain.

On motion, the time for opening and closing the daily ses­ Opening and Closing. sions of the Conference was fixed at 8.15 A. M. and 11.45 A. M. respectively. The first half hour in the morning to be used for devotional service.

On motion, the bar of the Conference was fixed at the sixth Bar of Conference. seat from the front.

On motion, the Presiding Elders were made a Committee on Commtttee on Nominations, Nominations, and they reported as follows: and Report. Auditing Accounts.--J. M. Newton, W. J. Cain. Bible Sociery.-R. D. Biven, Cyrus Riffle, and G. C. Mosher. Books and Periodicals.-G. W. Howes, J. A. Colledge, G. M. Burnett. Book Concern Accounts.-J. W. Zimmerman, J. G. Dover, and N. H. Young. Church Extension.-W. A. Schell, A. Boreing, F. C. Pills­ bury, J. F. Hopkins. Conference Relation.-C. S. Markin, F. L. Creech, Thos. Han­ ford, D. F. Kerr, T. B. Stratton, Lafayette Davis. Conference Stewards.-·W. B. Snead, D. F. Kerr, R. D. Biven, Bird Hughes, C. W. Sutton, S. F. Kelley. Laymen: R. T. Miller and J. O. Duncan. District Conference Records.-C. S. Jupin, P. H. Ebright, U. S. G. Perkins. I6 KENTUCKY CONFBRENCE.

Baucation.-J. P. Faulkner, J. D. Walsh, F. C. Pillsbury, G. N. Jolly, and C. P. Adams. Epworth League.-A. H. Davis, R. 1. Watkins, F. T. Kelley~ W. C. Wilson, A. L. Williams, and R. T. Laslie. Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education Sociery.-B. R. Wil­ burn, L. R .. Godbey, J. W. Cantrell, A. J. Bennett, and W. G. Bradford. Memoirs.-J. S. Taylor, W. A. Schell, T. Hanford, and J. R. Howes. Missions.-G. R. Frenger, C. J. Howes, E. B. Hill, J. S. Miller, E. L. Shepard, and S. W. Shelton. New York Book Concern Accounts.-J. H. Brown. Public Worship.-J. G. Dover and E. B. Hill. Resolutions.-J. W. Zimmerman, W. T. Dunn, and W. H. Calvert. Sabbath Observance.-John Philips, N. G. Grizzle, L. W. Pur­ dom, and C. T. Stump. State of the Church.-D. P. Holt, W. I. Taylor, F. L. Creech, W. B. Snead, T. B. Stratton, and J. P. Faulkner. Sunday-schools and Tracts.-Wm. Jones, H. C. Shaw, W. K. Thompson, and F. Grider. Temperance.-W. C. L. Correll, J. M. Ackman, G. W. Bradford, W. C. Wilson, L. R. Godbey, G. C. Mosher, and G. E. Hancock.

Introduced. L. C. Fritsche, the Western Methodist Book Concern col­ lector, was introduced.

Methodist J. M. Ackman was elected to canvass for the Methodist Review. Review. Drafts The Bishop announced the amount of four hundred and Ordered. thirty-one dollars to be drawn from the Book Concern, and twenty-two dollars from the Chartered Fund. The drafts were ordered, and the amounts were placed in the hands of the Con­ ference Stewards to be distributed to the Conference claimants.

Recording J. M. Ackman was elected Recording Secretary. Secretary. II th Quest.ion was called,~ "What Others have been Elected and . Ordazned Deaconsf James O. Duncan, recommended by the Louisville District Conference, was elected to Deacon's Orders. SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 17

W. C. L. Correll presented to the Conference a gavel, made Presentation. with his penknife, from wood cut near the place where Abra- ham Lincoln was born. It was voted that the gavel be placed in the Historical Society. A vote of thanks was tendered Brother Correll.

Frank G. Browne, D. D., Assistant Editor of the Western Introductions. Christian Advocate, was introduced, and ably represented the interests of the paper. R. Irving Watkins, D. D., pastor of Union Methodist Episcopal Church, Covington, recently transferred to this Conference, was introduced. 13th Question was called: "Was the Charae,ter of each Preacher Examined f"

The name of G. R. Frenger, Presiding Elder of the Ashland Report. District, was called, his character passed, and he read an excel­ lent report of his district.

James O. Duncan, of Louisville, and W. G. Frost, of Berea Introductions. College, and Miss Linnie M. Biles, of Dayton, Ky., Conference Secretary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, were introduced.

On motion, W. H. Thompson was elected a collector for Collector. World-wide Missions.

J. W. Zimmerman was elected reporter for the Western Reporter. (hristian Advocate. Announcements were made, and the Conference adjourned with the benediction by Dr. F. G. Browne .

. SECOND DAY.

Thursday, September 20, 1900.

DEVOTIONAL exercise opened at 8.15 A.M., Bishop Cranston Opening. -conducting the worship. At 8.45 A. M. the Conference busi­ ness session began. Minutes were read, corrected, and approved. Roll-call showed that seven brethren had arrived since the first roll-call.

The Statistical Secretary and the Treasurer named the Not Reported. -charges which had not been reported.

R. Irving Watkins's name was placed on the Committee on Cbangeon Education in the place of F. C. Pillsbury. Committee. 18 KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

Transferred. A. E. Ulrich to the California Conference, J. F. Deal to the West Virginia Conference, and H. W. Ewing to the New England Conference, were announced. 13th Question was called, and the following named were passed, and they reported their collections: A. J. Ben­ nett, W. J. Cain, John Cheap, Isaiah Cline, W. H. Davenport, N. G. Grizzle, G. N. Jolly, T. B. Stratton, C. W. Su~ton, A. L. Williams, and W. L. Spence, who was announced as trans­ Transferred. ferred to this Conference from the Cincinnati Conference. Brother Spence was introduced to the Conference.

Covington Covington District was called, and the Presiding Elder, E. L. District. Shepard's character was passed, and he read an interesting report of the district. The names of J. M. Ackman, A. Boreing, W. H. Calvert, T. H. Conrey, J. A. Colledge, F. W. Harrop, D. P. Holt, Bird Hughes, Wm. Jones, J. G. Ragan, Cyrus Rime, R. W. Springer, J. L. Sturgell, J. D. Walsh, R. 1. Watkins. V. T. Willis, and B. R. Wilburn were called, and they reported, and were passed.

Green River Green River District was called, and the Presiding Elder. District. S. W. Shelton's character was passed, and he read an interesting. instructive report of the district; and the following named were called, their characters passed, and all who were present reported their collections: G. M. Burnett, W. E. Cook, Jasper Fields,. G. P. Jeffries, D. F. Kerr, J. B. Perryman, W. 1. Taylor, and S. B. Wardrip.

Lexington Lexington District was called, and the character of E. B. Hill. District. Presiding Elder, was passed, and he read his report of the dis­ trict. The following named were called, their characters passed. and they reported their collections taken: F. L. Creech, R. D. Biven, J. G. Dover, P. H. Ebright, L. R. Godbey, J. R. Howes. F. C. Pillsbury, and T. J. Perkins.

Louisville Louisville District was called. The Presiding Elder, C. J. District. Howes, read his report. After his character was passed, when he finished reading the report, C. P. Adams, in a few well-chosen words, presented C. J. Howes with a purse and sixty dollars in

Presented gold, as in part a representation of the kindness of the preachers Gold. of the Louisville District toward him. Brother Howes responded with a few kind words. SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 19

On motion, the Presiding Elders were requested to present Reports. condensed reports of their districts to the Secretary, to be printed in the Minutes.

On motion, the Secretary was authorized to edit all reports. Edit Reports.

Rev. Geo. D. French, Agent Of the American Bible Society, Introduced. was introduced.

The following named were called, their characters passed, and Louisville District. they reported their collections taken: C. P. Adams, J. H. Brown, W. B. Collins, W. C. L. Correll, C. S. Markin, W. A. Schell, and W. B. Snead.

Middlesborough District was called, and the Presiding Elder, Middlesbor­ ough District. J. S. Miller's character was passed, and he reported the district. The following named characters were passed, and most all of them reported collections taken: W. G. Bradford, Lafayette Davis, F. Grider, J. R. Howes, S. F. Kelley, M. M. Roundtree, and C. T. Stump.

On motion, John Phillips's name was added to the Committee Memoirs. on Memoirs.

On motion, all resolutions and reports were required to be Motion. presented on paper uniform in size, and in duplicate form.

On motion, it was voted that all reports, including Epworth Special Statistics. Leagues, post and express office of pastors, and names and post­ office address of local preachers, be reported and printed in the Minutes.

On motion, it was ordered that the following resolutions be Resolution sent to Trinity Church, Louisville: Co.pr'f.:i~;ng Church. Resolved, That we, the members of the Kentucky Conference, heartily congratulate the Trinity Church, Louisville, upon the completion of their new and beautiful church, and we pray God to bless the Church on the occasion of the dedication, next Sabbath-day, with an outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Bishop McCabe! Brother Collins, and all the congregation; and we pray that the Church may be abundantly blessed of the Lord in all future years. A. BOREING, J. D. WALSH, S. W. SHELTON, J. W. ZIMMERMAN.

On motion, a collection was taken for John Cheap. Thirty- two dollars was received. Collection. 20 KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

Invited. On motion of Thomas Hanford, Hon. R. T. Miller was, by a rising vote, invited to take a seat within the bar of the Confer­ ence, and to take part in the discussions. Announcements were made, and the benediction was pro­ nounced by Bishop Earl Cranston.

THIRD DAY. Friday, September 21,1<)00. Opening. DEVOTIONAL exercises were conducted by Bishop Earl Cran­ ston, at ~.I5 A. M. At 8-45 A. M. the Minutes were called for, read, corrected, and approved. Introductions. Rev. George W. Young, Field Secretary of the Kentucky Interdenominational Temperance Society, was introduced. Rev. A. B. Davidson, of Louisville, was introduced. Rev. Harvey Glass, of the Presbyterian Church, Somerset, was introduced.

Stewards. Conference Board of Stewards reported that they had organ­ ized as follows: W. B. Snead, President,' C. W. Sutton, Secre­ tary,. and R. T. Miller, Treasurer. 10th Question was called: "What Members have Completed the Conference Course of Study?" The following named were passed, their examinations reported, and they were elected Elected Elders. to Elders' Orders: Alpheus H. Davis, James P. Faulkner, and Joseph F. Hopkins. Alexander F. Felt's character was passed, Continued. and he was continued in Studies of the Fourth Year, and, on motion, he was continued in the supernumerary relation. George Located. E. Hancock was, by vote, at his own request, granted a location. 9th Question was called: "What Members are in Studies of Fourth Year? " The following-named characters were passed, examinations reported, and they were advanced to the Studies of the Fourth Year: John W. Cantrell, Wm. T. Dunn, Fourth Year. Charles S. Jupin, Frederick T. Kelley, Gibson C. Mosher, Her­ bert C. Shaw, and, by vote, the Bishop- was requested to appoint him Secretary of the Railroad Department of the Y. M. C. A. at Lexington. James T. Smith was, by vote, left without an ap­ pointment to attend one of our schools, and to remain in Studies of the Third Year. Newell H. Young's character was passed, and he was continued in Studies of the Third Year. SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 21

5th Question was called: "Who have been Continued on Trial?" The following named were called, and their characters were passed, examinations reported, and, by vote, were advanced to Studies of the Second Year: Reuben T. Laslie, Leonard F. Second Year. Powell, and Lennin W. Purdom. Wm. J. Wilder's character was passed, and, on motion, he was left without an appointment to attend one of our schools, and continued in Studies of the First Year. Ernest H. Darragh's character was passed, and, on motion, he was continued in Studies of the First Year. Waller G. Baughn, was, on motion, discontinued. Wm. C. Wilson's character was passed, and, on motion, he was advanced, but required to bring up studies in Systematic Theology and Outlines of Universal History. 7th Question was called: ' , Who have been Admitted into Full Membership?" and the following were called forward, and, after a most delightful and instructive address, and an ex­ Bishop's Ad­ hortation dealing in detail with the importance of the life and dress. work of an ambassador of Christ and a minister of the gospel, the required Disciplinary questions were propounded, and all answered as required by the Discipline, when the following char­ Class Admit­ acters were passed, examinations reported, and they were admit­ ted. ted into full membership in the Conference, and elected to Deacons' Orders: Robert T. Mooes, James M. Newton, Ulysses S. G. Perkins, Wm. H. Thompson, and Wm. L. Spence.

C. F. Lucas's character was passed, and he was advanced to the Studies of the Third Year. 23d Question was called: "Who are the Superannuated Preach-- ers ?" On motion, at his own request, F. Grider was granted a superannuated relation, and, on motion, his case was referred to the Board of Stewards. The following-named charac- ters were passed, and they were continued in a superannuated Superannu~ relation: H. D. Burnett, J. M. Cook, J. S. Cox, A. R. Crislip, ated. W. H. Childers, E. D. Elliott, John Godbey, J. H. Hayes, J. H. Lennin, W. F. Maltbie, H. C. Northcott, J. M. Oliver, L. B. Piersel, H. J. Ramey, J. S. Taylor, and B. F. Whiteman. Roll of Conference was called, and subscriptions for the print- Subscription. ing of the Minutes were taken. On motion, time was extended. 22 KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

22d Question was called: "Who are the Supernumerary Preach- ers f" A. E. Ulrich was announced as transferred to California. Alexander F. Felts was, on motion, continued, and 'his case referred to the Board of Stewards. W. H. Cain was, by vote, made effective. L. P. Hanks was announced deceased. Supernumer= ary. J. W. Zimmerman was, on motion, continued in the supernumer­ ary relation. John Phillips and Thomas Hanford were, by vote, made effective. The case of J asp~r Fields was, by vote, referred to the Committee on Conference relation. Announcements were made, doxology was sung, and the benediction was pronounced by J. S. Taylor.

FOURTH DAY-MORNING SESSION.

SATURDAY, September 22, 1900.

Opening. DEVOTIONAL exercises were conducted by R. I. Watkins. The Bishop gave a talk on our work in Japan. The minutes were called for. The Secretary being absent, Dr. W. F. Oldham, Assistant Secretary of the Missionary Society, was introduced, and gave an excellent address. Minutes were read, corrected, and approved.

PreacHers' The Preachers' Relief Association nominated John Venn, Relief Association. term to expire I902, and John Henderson, term to expire 1907. and, on motion, they were elected members of the Board of Managers. Reports of the Treasurer and Secretary of the Preach­ ers' Relief Association were ordered printed in the Minutes.

Board of Edu­ The Board of Education nominated, and the Conference elected, tlon. C. W. Sutton and C. B. Nordeman members of the Fifth Class of the Board of Education. On motion, it was voted that the Recess. Conference take a recess in order to hold a business session of the Conference Educational Society. On motion, Bishop Crans­ ton was made Chairnan, and the Secretary of the Conference , Secretary.

Mopey On motion, the Treasurer of the Conference was directed to Collect~d. pay over all money taken in the Educational Collection to the Board of Education. The Board presented their Treasurer's report. (See Report.) SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 23

The business session of the Educational Society adjourned, and the regular Conference work was taken up.

On motion, the Board of Education was given' permission to Education. print their report in the Conference Minutes. On motion, President A. H. H8.rrop was given ten miuutes to represent the Ashland College. He was introduced, and spoke Ashland School. eloquently on the subject of education. Harold Means, of Ash­ land, a member of the Board of Education, and John D. Hearne, of Covington, Treasurer of the Board of Education, were called Introduced. forward and introduced.

Letters from H. J. Ramey and W. F. Maltbie, superannuates Letters. of the Conference, were read.

On motion, it was ordered that the money collected on the Money charges for education be equally divided, and used for current Divided. expenses and the Endowment Fund, respectively.

On motion, T. H. Conrey was granted a supernumerary rela­ Supernumers tion. ary.

On motion, it was ordered that a minute be made of the fact Missionary that Mrs. Julia Murphy, deceased, late of Somerset, Ky., had given Gift. eighty-seven dollars, in her will, to the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and that the money had been paid to the Presiding Elder, E. B. Hill, for the Society;

On motion, the case of George E. Hancock was reconsidered, Reconsidered and With­ and, by vote, he was permitted to withdraw from the ministry drawn. and membership of the Methodist Episcopal Church; and, on motion, his Deacon's Credentials were ordered indorsed accord­ to the Discipline, and given to him.

The following resolution was, by vote, adopted: Resolution. Resolved, That a Committee be appointed by this Conference to seek out a location for a school of seminary grade in the Green River Valley. Signed by W.1. TAYLOR. On motion, the Presiding Elders were requested to name that Committee.

Question was called: "Who have been Readmitted.~" 2d None. Question was called: "Who have been Received on Cre­ 3d dentials, and from what Churches?" None. KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

4th Question was called: " Who have been Received on Trial?" The following named were introduced, their examinations reported, and they were represented, and were, by vote of the Admitted. Conference, admitted on trial in the traveling connection: Anthony J. Allen and Eli Wesley. Ministerial On motion, the Presiding Elders were requested to nominate Fitness. a Standing Committee on Fitness for the Ministry for Admission on Trial and into Full Membership of the Kentucky Conference· 1 Jth Question resumed: "What Others have been Elected and Ordained Deacons?" (a) As Local Preachers.-Anthony J. A11en's examination was reported, and he was elected to Deacon's Orders. (b) Under Missionary Rule.-None. 12th Question resumed: "What Others have been Elected and Ordained Elders?" (a) As Local Deacons.-George H. Cannon was elected to Local Elder's Orders. (b) Under Missionary Rule.-None. Question was called: Who have been Located?" 17th None. Question was called: "Who have Withdrawn?" 18th None. Question was called: "Who have been Expelled?" 20th None. Question was called: "What other Personal Nota#on 21st should be made?" None. 30th Question was called: "Where shall the Next Conference be held?" On motion, the. invitation of the pastor was accepted, and Ashland was selected as the place for the next Conference. On motion, the pastor of Ashland and the Presiding Elder of the Ashland District were requested to plan for special relig­ SpeCial ReJlg­ ious services at four o'clock each day of the next Annual Con­ ious Service. ference Sessions. 15th Question was called: "Who have Died?" The name of L. P. Hanks was announced. SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION.

18th Question was called: "Who have been Located at their own Request? "-and it was answered, None.

Reports were called for, and the Committee on Books and Reports. Periodicals reported. Report was adopted. (See Report.)

Mrs. James Dale, of Cincinnati, 0., representing the Woman's Introduced. Home Missionary Society, was introduced; F. C. Pillsbury, of Lexington, was also introduced to the Conference.

The Presiding Elders reported, and nominated the Commit­ Standing Committee. tee on Fitness for Admission on Trial and into Full Membership of the Kentucky Conference, and the following were elected: J. P. Faulkner, W. B. Snead, John Colledge, C. W. Sutton, and F. L. Creech. The Presiding Elders reported a Committee to inquire into School Committee. the feasibility of establishing a school in the Green River Valley, and, on motion, the following were selected to serve on that Committee: the Presiding Elder of the Louisville District, W. A. Schell, W. 1. Taylor, S. W. Shelton, C. P. Adams, and C. M. Barnett. The Committee on Conference Relations reported, and the Committee. report was adopted. (See Report.)

On motion, the Secretary of the Conference was directed to Anthony Case. communicate with T. J. Anthony, Sacramento, Ca1., and inform him that if he does not report at the next Conference, he will be located. On motion, Frederick T. Kelley was granted a supernumer­ ary relation. The Committee on Church Extension reported, and the re­ Committee. port was adopted. (See Repprt.) On motion, Jasper Fields was granted a supernumerary rela­ tion. On motion, W. E. Cook was granted a superannuated rela­ tion; and, on motion, his case was referred to the Board of Stewards. The Committee on Publishing the Minutes reported, and the Minute report was adopted. (See Report.) Committee. On motion, it was voted that when we adjourn it be to meet at half-past two to-day for the Memorial Service, and to hear the Report on Education, and hold the Anniversary meeting. KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

Committees. The Committee on the American Bible Society reported. Report adopted. (See Report.) The Committee on District Conference Records reported. Report adopted. (See Report.) The Treasurer reported, and the report was adopted and ordered printed in the Minutes. (See Report.) The Committee on the Epworth League reported, and the report was adopted. (See Report.) Roll of the Conference was called for collection~ to help pay for printing the Minutes.

To Preside. Rev. Dr. A. Boreing was appointed by the Bishop to preside at the afternoon session. Announcements were made, and. the Conference adjourned with the benediction by D. P. Holt.

FOURTH DAY-AFTERNOON SESSION.

Opening. CONFERENCE was called to order at 2.30 P. M., Rev. Dr. Amon Boreing in the chair. Devotional exercises were con­ ducted by John A. Colledge. A memorial service was held, in which the following were named, and the Committee on Memoirs was called, and read memoirs respectively, as follows: Lewis P. Hanks, by Thomas P. Hanford. One verse of "Jesus, Lover of Memorials. my soul," was sung. Remarks were made by Brothers Grider,

Walsh, Taylor, and Kelley. A verse of II Rock of Ages" was sung. Mrs. Judie Emily Grider's .memoir, by J. R. Howes. A

verse of II Nearer, my God, to Thee," was sung. Remarks were made by Brothers Kelley, Walsh, and Howes. The Conference arose and united in singing a verse of (( My faith looks up to Thee." Mrs. Frances Bristo~'s memoir was read by J. W. Zimmerman. Remarks were made by Brother Boreing. Mrs. Matilda Davis's name was announced, and Joshua Taylor spoke concerning her life. The chorus, "In the sweet by and by," was sung. Mrs. Mary E. Collins's memoir, prepared by her hus­ band, was read by John Phillips. On motion, it was requested that the pastor of Middleburg be requested to prepare and furnish a memoir of Mrs. Matilda Davis, A verse of "My faith looks up to Thee," was sung, and prayer was offered by Thomas Hanford. Dr. Deshler made a few remarks concerning Mrs. W. B. Collins. SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 27

On motion, it was ordered that when we adjourn it be to, meet at the close of the Preachers' Relief Association to-night.

Superannu~ On motion, S. F. Kelley was granted a superannuated rela­ ated. tion, and his case was referred to the Board of Stewards. Rev. Dr. Thomas Hanford was called to the chair. J. P. Faulkner, President of Union College, gave an excellent address. The Committee on Education reported. Report was adopted. (See Report.) Doxology was sung, and the Conference adjourned with the benediction by]. D. Walsh.

FOURTH DAY-EVENING SESSION.

EVENING session convened at 9.15 P. M., and the minutes of the two previous sessions were called for, read, corrected, and approved.

On motion, J. M. Newton was left without all appointment to Without an Appointment. attend one of our schools. The Committee on Temperance reported, and the report was adopted. (See Report.) The Committee on State of the Work reported. Report adopted. (See Report.) Statistical Secretary reported. Report adopted, and ordered printed in the Minutes. (See Report.) Committee on Observance of the Sabbath reported. Report Committees. adopted. (See Report.) Committee on Book Concern reported, and report was adopted. (See Report.) Committee on Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education re­ ported. Report adopted. (See Report.) Committee on Sunday-Schools and Tracts reported. Report adopted. (See Report.) Board of Stewards reported $2,130.36 to distribute, and they proceeded to distribute the same. (See Report.) The Committee to Audit Accounts reported. Report was adopted. (See Report.)

The following were appointed the Board on Conference Ex­ Examining­ amination in the Four Years' Course of Study, and in the order Committee. as follows: Thomas Hanford, A. Boreing, F. W. Harrop. D. P KENTVCKY CONFERENCE.

Holt, G. N. Jolly, J. G. Dover, C. Riffle, Bird Hughes, C. W. Sutton, W. I. Taylor, F. L. Creech, W. H. Calvert, and John A. Colledge. Missionary Sermon. R. I. Watkins was appointed to preach the Missionary Ser­ mon, and the Alternate is F. W. Harrop.

Triers of Ap~ peals. The fo11owing were named as the Triers of Appeals: Amon Boreing, W. B. Snead, J. R. Howes, R. D. Biven, Bird Hughes, B. R. Wilburn, and W. A. Schell. Announcements were made, and, on motion, the Conference adjourned to meet Monday at 9 A. M. The benediction was pronounced by Bishop Cranston.

FIFTH DAY. MONDA Y, September 24, 1900: Opening. AT 9 A. M. the Conference session opened with a devotional exercise led by the Bishop. Prayer by J. S. Miller. Minutes were read, corrected, and approved.

Transferred. W. J. Cain was announced as transferred to the Detroit Con- ference.

Located. On motion, Thomas J. Perkins was granted a location at his own request.

Committee. The Committee on Resolutions reported. Report adopted~ (See Report.)

~~~~~s. On motion, the Secretary, A. Boreing, R. T. Miller, and R. L Watkins were made a CQmmittee to. Publish the Minutes.

Official On mQtion, the Minutes were made the Official J Qurnal Qf the Journal. CQnference. Appropriation. The Presiding Elders, the Committee Qn Missionary Appro­ priatiQn, made their repQrt, and it was adQpted. (See RepQrt.)

Children. On motiQn, a Committee was apPQinted to lQok after the Lashbrook children. E. L. Shepard and J. M. Ackman were named as that Committee.

Historic.. I The President Qf the Historical SQciety, J. W. Zimmerman, Society. repQrted, and, on mQtiQn, W. G. Bradford was elected as a directQr Qf the SQciety. Report was adQpted. SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 29

F. W. Harrop was, by vote, elected to the place on the Board Trustee. of Trustees in place of C. ]. Howes. transferred. It was, on motion, voted that the Conference adjourn after the reading of the appointments. Minutes were read, corrected, and approved. Hymn," Am I a soldier of the Cross?" was sung. The Bishop led in an earnest, tender prayer, and then gave an excellent address, and then read the appointments. The Conference joined in singing the Doxology, after which it adjourned with the benediction by Bishop Cranston.

[i;'~ ~. CHAIRMAN. D. P. HOLT, SECRETARY.

'Chis Ctrtlfi¢s, That on the 23d day of September, A. D. £900, at Somerset, Ky., I ordained as DEACONS in the Meth­ odist Episcopal Church, William H. Thompson, Robert T. Moores, James M. Newton, Ulysses S. G. Perkins, William L. Spencer, James O. Duncan, and Anthony J. Allen; also, at the same time and place, I ordained as ELDERS in the same

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APPOINMENTS.

ASHLAND DISTRICT.

G. R. FRENGER, 2, Presiding Elder.-P. O. Ashland, Ky.

Ashland, ..... · . . C. W. Sutton, 2. Ashland Circuit, . . . . . John Cheap, 3. Advance, .... . · W. H. Davenport, l. Catlettsburg, .. . · . . N. G. Grizzle, I. Dorton, ...... E. H. Darragh, I. Eden, ... , . . . . To be supplied. East Point,. . · Supplied by W. R. Hunt, I. East Maysville, . . .. T. B. Stratton, 3. Flat Gap,. , , . Supplied by W. M. Walker, r. Greenup, ... , ...... W. L. Spence, I. Louisa" . .' ...... G. W. Howes, I. Oli ve Hill, . · ...... To be supplied, Paintsville, ...... Isaiah Cline, 3. Pikeville,. . , . . . . . · Supplied by B. D. Morris, I. Quincy, ...... A. J. Bennett, 1. Salt Lick, ...... G. M. Burnett, I. Salyersville,...... A. L. WilHams, I. Tolesboro,. . . . . V. T. Willis, 1. Vanceburg, . . . J. S. Miller, I. Wallingford, . . . N. H. Young, I.

COVINGTON DISTRICT. E. L. SHEPARD, 2, Presiding Elder.-P. 0., 1624 Scott St., Coving- ton, Ky. Asbury,...... Cyrus Riffle, 4. Augusta,...... Thomas Hanford, I. Bellevue, ...... Amon Boreing, 3. COVINGTON: Main Street and West Covington,. . . J. G. Dover, I. Shinkle,...... G. C. Mosher, I. Union,...... R. I. Watkins, .2. Dayton,...... D. P. Holt, 3. Foster,. '. . . . Wm. Jones, I. Germantown, ...... J. L. Sturgell, 2. Grant,...... ,. .. J. G. Ragan, 1. Harrison, . . . F. L. Creech, 2. Ludlow,. . . J. A. Colledge, 5. Maysville, . . F. W. Harrop. 5. Milldale,. . . J. M. Ackman, 3. Mt. Olivet, ...... Bird Hughes, 4. Newport,...... B. R. Wilburn, 2. Powersville,. . . . ., ...... To be supplied. Sardis, .. ; ...... W. H. Calvert, 6. R. W. Springer, Chaplain in United States Army, member of Union Quarterly Conference. SEVENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 3 1

LEXINGTON DISTRICT.

E. B. HU,I,., 2, Presiding Elder.-P. 0., Somerset, Ky. Albany and Gap Creek,...... Supplied by T. J. Winfrey, and J. W. Wright, I. Barbourville and London,...... G. N. Jolly, I. Barbourville Circuit,...... C. T. Stump, 2. Bethel,...... L. R. Godbey, 3. Booneville and Beattyville,...... W. H. Crain, I. Breathitt, ...... Supplied by Harry Adams I. Burning Springs, ...... Supplied by H. J. Parsons: I. College Hill,...... J. R. Howes, s. Gradyville,...... Eli Wesley, I. Grays,...... R. T. Laslie, 3. Harlan,...... A. J. Allen I. Highland,...... W. H. Thompson: 2. Holly Hill...... Supplied by H. J. Murphy, I. London Circuit,...... Supplied by J. B. Gates, I. Lexington,...... F. C. Pillsbury, 2. Mariba,...... Supplied by S. J. Adams, 1. Middleburg,...... L. W. Purdom, 2. Middlesborough, ...... U. S. G. Perkins, 2. Monica, ...... R. T. Moores, 1. Nichola~ville, . . R. D. Biven, 2. Pineville, . . . . . L. Davis, 1. Pulaski, . . . L. F. Powell, 1. Raccoon, . . . To be supplied. Riley,...... P. H. Ebright, I. Rockcastle, ...... Supplied by A. P. Smith, I. Somerset,...... W. C. L. Correll, 1. West Bend, ...... M. M. Roundtree, 2. Williamsburg,...... J. F. Hopkins, 3. Woodbine, ...... Supplied by W. L. Hughes, I. J. T. Smith and W. J. Wilder, members of Barbourville Quarterly Con­ ference, and left without an appointment to attend one of our schools. J. P. Faulkner, President of Union College, a member of Barbourville Quarterly Conference. H. C. Shaw, Railroad Secretary of Y. M. C. A., Lex­ ington, and a member of the Lexington Quarterly Conference.

LOUISVILLE DI.STRICT. J. D. WAI,.SH, I, Presiding Elder.-P. 0., Louisville, Ky. Arlington,...... S. B. Wardrip, 2. Beaver Dam, ...... W. C. Wilson, 1. Bowling Green,...... C. P. Adams, 2. Bowling Green Circuit,...... J. W. Cantrell, 3· Deer Lick, .. · To be supplied. Dexterville,. . · To be supplied. Earlington,. . · . C. S. Jupin, I. Greenville,. . · To be supplied. Hardinsburg, . · J. H. Brown, 1. Hickory Grove,...... D. F. Kerr, 2. Leitchfield,...... C. S. Markin, 3. LOUISVILI,.E: Epworth,...... ; ... A. H. Davis, I. Trinity, . . W. B. Collins, S. Wesley, . · W. A. Schell, 2. Marion, .. . . C. F. Lucas, I. KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

LOUISVILLE DISTRICT-CONTINUED. Morgantown, ...... J. B. Perryman, 2. No Creek, ...... W. T. Dnnn, 2. Onton,...... G. P. Jeffries, 3· Owensboro,...... S. W. Schelton, 1. Paducah, . . . . . " ...... To be supplied. Sacramento,...... W. I. Taylor, 1. Sample,...... " ...... W. B. Snea~, 4. Scottsville,...... To be supplted. Shelbyville,...... W. G. Bradfor~, J. Spring Lick, . . To be supphed. Summit,...... To be supplied. Tompkinsville, . . . . To be supplied. Vine Grove,...... To be supplied. Woodsonville,. . . . . To be supplied. James M. Newton left without an appointment to attend one of our schools, a member of Epworth Quarterly Conference, Louisville. To preach the Missionary Sermon, R. 1. Watkins; alternate, F. W. Harrop. -----~.~,------LOCAL PREACHERS AND ADDRESSES.

L., Licentiate; D., Deacon; E., Elder.

ASHLAND DISTRICT. Order. Name. Address. Order. Name. Address. E. R. D. Callahan, .. Ashland. L. James I. Mnncy, Louisa. L. John R. Chapman, ... Louisa. E. Samuel Snead, . . . Louisa. D. S. B. Davis, . . . . . Salt Lick, D. John H. Sturgell, .. Louisa. L. I. B. Hutchinson, . Catlettsburg. L. H. Webb, M. D., . Busseyville. L. G. W. McClelland,. . . Ashland.

COVINGTON DISTRICT. D. W. H. Ackman, .... Latonia. IL. B. F. Holman, .. Covington. D. Jos. Faber, . Bellevue-Newport. D. Jacob Miller, .... Maysville. L. A. 1. Hicks,. . . . Germantown. L. J. S. Mitchell, . . Covington. LEXINGTON DISTRICT. E. J. M. Burnett, . . . Knox Fork. L. J. T. Martin,...... Corbin. D. S. B. Davis, ... . . Salt Lick. L. H. L. Mays, ...... Liberty. L. John Donaldson, . Knox Fork. D. P. C. Newel, . . . . Oil Center. L. J. H. :Fagaly, . ... Stanford. L. Stephen Owsley, . Middlesboro. L. B. P. Flanery, ...... Yale. L. J. R. Richardson, .. Poplar Hill. L. S. A. Godbey, · Bethel Ridge. L. H. W. Rice, . . . . Livingston. E. J. A. Gragg, . .... Somerset. L. George Tho11lpson, .. Eubank. L. A. EI. Gragg, Hartranft, Tenn. L. L. G. Wesley, Bethel Ridge. L. J. D. Haggard, · Bethel Ridge. L. Jesse Wilder, .... Somerset. L. Z. T. Lanahan, . Corbin. L. Lewis Wilder,. . . . Flat Rock. L. A. L. Lanahan, . · ... Corbin. D. T. J. Winfrey, . Jamestown. LOUISVILLE DISTRICT. L. A. M. Adcock,. . . Sacramento. L. J. H. Ingram, . . . . . Tilford. L. R. M. Beney, . . Hansom. L. J. W. Manion, . Wheeler'S Mills. L. Wood Dane, ..... Rumsey. L. Thos. Pardue, . Rockey Hill Sta. L. A. B. Davidson,. . : Louisville. L. G. W. Self,. . . . . Forestville. L. E. Dewese, . . . . Eden. L. Thos. Watson, .. Madisonville. D. 1. H. Embury, .. . Welcome. L. J. W. Wilkinson, . Munford·dlle. L. W. R. Hendersoll, ... Lemon. SEVENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 33

ANNIVERSARIES, AND OTHER SERVICES.

TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 18. 1900. 8 P. M. AFTER a welcome address by Hon. G. W. Shadoan, and response by Rev. Dr. A. Boreing, the anniversary of the Church Extension Society was held. Dr. J. D. Walsh offered prayer. Dr. W. A. Spencer was introduced, and both in song and appeal he carried his audience at will. The service was delightful, and a good opening for the Con- ference. WEDNESDAY EVE~ING, SEPTEMBER 19. 1900. The program was for the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Education Society, but neither one of the Secretaries was present to represent the work. Dr. J. D. Walsh presided. Prayer was offered by J. S. Taylor. Dr. W. G. Frost, President of Berea College, was introduced, and spoke at some length about the history and work of the Berea College. Dr. George D. French, Field Agent of the American Bible Society, spoke of the work, and made an earnest appeal for the Word, and thus an excellent program was made and carried out to the delight of a large company.

THURSDAY APTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 20, 1900. The Woman's Home Missionary Society held their anniversary Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. William Jones offered prayer. Mrs. J ames Dale, of Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio, a member of the Executive Committee of the Woman's Home Missionary Society, gave an inspiring and helpful address concerning their work. The history of their work was quite new to many of the audience.

THURSDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 20, 1900. A temperance meeting was held in the Courthouse. W. C. L. Correll presided. Prayer was offered by F. L. Creech. Brilliant, logical, and witty addresses were delivered by W. G. Bradford, F. Grider, J. G. Dover, and Dr. G. W. Young. There was great enthusiasm manifested by the audience as the undeniable facts were given by the speakers.

FRIDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 21, 1900. 2.30 P. M. The anniversary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society was held, Miss Linnie M. Biles, Conference Secretary of the Society, pre­ siding. Prayer was offered by Dr. Thomas Hanford. D. P. Holt was introduced, and spoke of the work and how the ministers could help the women engaged in the great calling and plead for an organization in every charge. At the close of the address, Miss Biles read her report of the work done, which showed an increase over last year.

PRIDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 21, 1900,7.30 P. M. The Missionary Society anniversary was held Friday evening. Dr. J. D. Walsh presided. Dr. Thomas Hanford offered prayer. Dr. W. F. Oldham, Assistant Secretary of the Missionary Society, made an eloquent, earnest appeal for the work in India and China. 34 KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

SATURDAY EVENING. SEPTEMBER 22. 1900. The Preachers' Relief Association anniversary was held on Saturday evening. Dr. J. D. Walsh presided. R. D. Biven led in prayer. R. T. Miller, Treasurer of the Association, read his annual report, which showed an increase in capital and earnings. The sum of $1,040 was the dividend for the Conference Claimants. Addresses were delivered by Dr. F. C. Pillsbury and Dr. R. 1. Watkins. A collection was taken; the amount raised was$I2S.

SABBATH DAY. SEPTEMBER 23. 1900. The Conference Love-feast, led by 1. S. Taylor., was a season of refreshing. Many testimonies were given, and such expressions as "Partnership with God;" "My soul goes out in praise to Him;" "The way grows better;" "My blessed Savior is near;" "I love the Lord Jesus Christ;" "Never felt more like living than I do to-day;" "God called, I answered;" "God called me to preach before grace reached my heart;" "I am saved;" "The way grows brighter;" "I am happy in the Lord; I want more of the grace of God;" "I love you; I love the Lord, I have full sympathy with the Spirit;" "The precious blood saves;" "The blood cleanseth from all sin;" "I am a child of God; I know my sins are forgiven;" "God convicted me a sinner in Kentucky; while I live and work it shall be in Kentucky;" "By the grace of God, I 'II persevere unto the end of life, and wear a crown;" "The Lord has done a great deal for me;" "I want to ask the prayers of these godly men to pray for Somerset;" "I shall pray for you, brethren, as long as I live;" "I love God for the simple reason He loves me;" "I want to say a word about the cleansing blood;" "I am glad to be present with you;" "I am in love with the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost." The service closed, and the congregation went to the Opera-house, where Bishop Cranston delivered an exceptionally fine sermon.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON, SEPTEMBER 23. 1900, 2.30 P. M. The Ordination Service was held at that time. The following names were called forward after an address by the Bishop, were presented by the Secretary, and, assisted by the Presiding Elders and others, were ordained, by Bishop Cranston, deacons: R. T. Moores, W. H. Thompson, W. L. Spence, U. S. G. Perkins, James :M. Newton, and Anthony J. Allen. Elders: A. H. Davis, J. P. Faulkner, and Joseph Hopkins. At the close of the ordination service, Bertha Gover, an infant, was bap­ tized by the Bishop.

SUNDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 23.1900. 7.30 P• M. At night, preachers of the Conference occupied the various pulpits in Somerset, and preached the gospel to the multitudes. R. D. Biven preached the Missionary Sermon in the Methodist Church. Quite a goodly number were present, and enj oyed the service. SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 35

MISSIONARY APPROPRIATIONS.

YOUR Committee on Missions beg leave to submit the following. We recommend that the four thousand one hundred and thirty-eight dollars ($4,138), appropriated to this Conference by the Missionary Society, be dis­ tributed as follows:

ASHLAND DISTRICT. Monica, . $40 Ashland District, . $170 Piueville, . 60 Ashland Circuit, . 40 Pulaski, . 50 Advance, 38 Raccoon, . 40 Ca tletts burg, 40 Riley, . 50 Dorton, . 65 Rockcastle, 30 West Bend, . ;East Point, . 40 50 Flat Gap, . 0 Williamsburg, . 90 4 Woodbine, Greenup, . -1-0 50 Louisa, .. 50 Olive Hill, 88 Total, . . $1,300 Paintsville, 28 LOUISVILLE DISTRICT. Pikeville, . 60 Quincy, . Arlington, $40 50 Beaver Dam, 50 Salt Lick, . 50 Bowling Green,. . . . . 60 Salyersville, . 50 Bowling Green Circuit, . Tolesboro, 50 35 Deer Lick, . 40 Vanceburg, . 50 Dexterville,. Wallingford, 8 40 4 Earlington,. 40 Greenville, Total, . 40 Hardinsburg, . 50 COVINGTON DISTRICT. Hickory Grove, . 75 Asbury, . $60 Leitchfield, . 60 Foster, . 80 LOUISVILLE: Epworth, 75 Main St. and West Covington, . 80 Wesley, . 40 Powersville, . 60 Marion, . 50 Germantown, . 36 Morgantown, 50 Grant, .. 60 No Creek, .. 40 Harrison, . 50 Onton, 40 Owenshoro, . ISO Total, . Paducah, 40 Sacramento, . 50 LEXINGTON DISTRICT. Sample, . 80 Albany and Gap Creek,. $64 Scottsville, 40 Barbourville and London, 70 Shelbyville, . 50 Barbourville Circuit,. 50 Spring Lick, 50 Bethel, 50 Summit, 0 Booneville and Beattyville, . 4 50 Tompkinsville, 40 Breathitt,. . . . . 40 Vine Grove, . 50 Burning Springs, . 40 Gradyville, 50 Total, . . $1,430 Grays, 56 Harlan, . 70 RECAPITULATION BY DISTRICTS. Highland, . 60 Ashland District, . $982 Holly Hill, . . . 40 Covington District, 426 London Circuit, . 60 Lexington District, 1,300 Mariba, . 30 Louisville District, . 1,430 Middleburg,. . . 60 Middlesborough, Grand Total, KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

We further recommend that the amounts apportioned to the Confer­ ence for the various benevolences be distributed to the districts on the following basis: Ashland District, eighteen per cent; Covington District. thirty per cent; Lexington District, twenty-five per cent; Louisville, Dis- trict, twenty-seven per cent. E. L. SHEPARD, Chairman. G. R. FRENGER, Secretary.

[The above report was handed in by the Committee just as it appears 111 the Minutes.--D. P. HOLT, Secretary.]

TREASURER'S REPORT.

Cash received, ... · $4.409 (10 Vouchers received,. · 2,223 00

Total cash and vouchers, . · $6,632 00 Cash disposed of as follows: Paid to Jennings & Pye, for Missions, ...... · $2,190 00 " " "" Sunday-school Union, . 50 00 " " " Tracts, . . . . . 52 00 " " «" Freedman's Aid,. . 3I4 00 " " "" Children's Day,. . Sr 00 " " "" W. H. M. Society, . 25 00 " ., "" General Conference Ex., . 15 00 " " "" Episcopal Fund, . 17 1 00 " J. D. Hearne, for Educa,tion, 291 00 " G. W. Hamilton, for Church Extension,. 525 00 G. D. French, for American Bible Society, . 37 00 " Linnie M. Biles, for W. F. M. Society, 21 00 " W. B. Snead, Conference Claimants,. . . 637 00 ----- $4,409 on Total vouchers, . · 2,223 00

Grand total, . · $6,632 00 G. N. JOLLY, Treasurer. SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 37

ST A TrSrrOS NO.1.

~IE~IBERSHIP • BAPT. CHURCH PROPERTY.

t"' o o a NAMES OF CHARGES. ~ ~ !'." ~ ~ c t:O "'"c:; .------I -- ASHLAND DIs·rRIC1'. ------Ashland ...... 8 4251-~ 3 12 3 1 1 $15,000 1 $2.500 $100 $50 $50 Ashland Circuit...... 30 280 1 13 6 2 2 3,000 ... 350 ...... !.dvance ...... 25 21\0 1 4 8 74 3 ~~]5 .. ·~~·~I98 ,I 3,500 1 500 300 30 200 Catlettsburg...... 3 65 ...... 1 4:; 1 .- ...... Dorton ...... 7 3,500 .0 ...... 15 16 50 2 ::::: ..... 2 12 50 .. ·.. ·22 ...... East Point ...... 81 152 2 3 4 19 3 25 150 1 750 1 ..·· .. 25U East Maysville ...... 35 423 1 3 12 15 5 39 283 5 5,200 1 600 ...... 12 27 Eden ...... 37 ]on 1 1 2 4 10 ...... Flat Gap ...... 19 216 5 5 1 19 2 12 130 6 2,000 ...... Fire Brick ...... 23 59 ...... 1 Y 120 1 1,000 ...... 169 ..... 1 3 26 225 2 3,500 1 700 700 110 £~~1~~~~.::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 36 200 5 ..... 1 1 5 38 150 5 5,400 1 500 Olive HilL ...... 14 250 3 2 4 8 3 21 75 2 2,800 1 250 275 29 Paintsville ...... ,...... 20 150 1 5 2 12 115 4 1,500 1 400 25 Pikeville ...... 25 75 3 3 "'2 23 ] 8 30 3 1,600 ... 5 Quincy...... 33 ]08 ..... 3 1 6 3 20 180 3 2.000 ... Salyersville ...... 52 200 3 5 6 2 16 110 4 3,500 1 600 12 Tolesboro ...... 120 500 3 7 3 60 4 40 300 6 5,000 1 500 75 35 Vanceburg ...... 14 184 ..... 4 16 3 22 165 4 4,500 ] 700 140 Wallingtord...... ' 10 296 ..... 14 3 14 4 28 19~ 4 2.400 ] 30u 300 15 ------Total ...... 6Ul 4.158 33 63 04 270 52 425 2,801 58 66.150 12 8,150 1,954 127 446

COVING'rON DISTRICT. Asbury ...... 93 ..... 1 2 1 7 1 12 63 3 4.000 1 1,600 ...... 10 230 ..... 5 3 3 2 23 hO 2 8,000 1 1.500 .... ·727 ...... t!lf~~!~:::::::::::·.:::::::::::::::::·:·.::: 10 211 1 4 6 ...... 1 25 211 1 4,000 ... 100 40 (Jovington: :!\fair Street...... 2 162 7 ...... 1 12 110 1 18,000 ...... 1,000 Shinkle ...... 6 232 1 3 \1 2 1 29 32fJ 1 18,000 ... 101 ...... Union ...... 15 ~14 ..... 5 6 7 1 35 276 1 50.000 1 "'io,'ooo 230 ...... 86 ...... Dayton ...... 29 251i .... 1 5 5 1 32 2fJ2 1 4,000 1 2.8UO 102 Foster...... 6 193 1..... 1 22 4 20 110 4 3000 ...... Germautown ...... 3U 2801 1 5 4 20 120 4 3.200 1 500 420 30 Ludlow ...... 6 143, ..... 1 3 1 1 17 140 1 7,000 ... 229 ...... lHaysville ...... 10 238, l' 13 8 5 1 20 130 1 8.000 1 .... 2.:5iio ...... Milldale ...... 14 6 5 1 14 200 I 2,500 1 2,500 .... 2ii3 1,400 Mt. Olivet ...... 33 410....'00 4 7 13 4 36 165 3 1i,000 1 1,200 75 ...... Newport...... 3 430.....l 5 18 ...... 1 45 455 1 25,000 1 3.500 100 ...... Powersville ...... 5 178..... 2 ·.. ·7 6 2 14 50 3 2.000 ... 30 ...... Sardis ...... 1 304..... ] 6 1 7 40 2 3,000 1 2.000 300 ...... West Covington ...... 3 48 ..... 1 1 ...... 1 11 128 1 3,5001 ...... 3 .••. ; ... TotaL...... 183 3,917 5 48 89 82.28 372 2,950 31 169,200' 10 38,100 2.62U 1,526' 1,030

GREEN RrVER DISTRICT. Arlington...... 2 197 1 2 ...... 3 3,000 1 400 300 30 20 Bremen ...... 54 2591 3..... 7 40 7 "'i'u 75 3 2,000 ...... Dexterville ...... 20 140 3 2 3 ...... 3 20 200 4 2.,800 1 ]00 ...... • ...... 9 Deer Lick ...... JO 1121 6 2 1 ...... 2 i2 135 4 2,0001 I 300 ...... Earlington ...... 7 173 2 ..... 3 10 1 7 25 5 2,000 1 400 25 ...... Green ville ...... 5 175 1 3 ..... 15 2 20 75 4 3,000 ...... Hickory Grove ...... 3 198 ..... 3 2 19 2 12 106 3 2,000 1 350 20 JO ...... Marion ...... Morgantown ...... 17 ~!11 ~ '''8 '''9 1~ '4 "'20 ""206 ~ N~~ i ~~~ l'jgg Il~ ...... S'O Onton ...... 35 285 1.... [; 4U ... 1...... 4 4,0001 1 800 ,,0 ...... Owensboro ...... 2001 3 3 4 2 10 40 4 2,0001' ...... 20 ...... Paducah ...... 2 30.... 1 ...... 1 9 125 1 ] ,500 ...... _ 3 75 ...... Dawson Springs ...... 1 2;;0...... 3 800 ...... Spring Lick ...... 45 158 3 2 ..... 35 5 12 75 2 QUU ...... Iii ...... , ...... ------Tota!...... 201 2.566j 28 26 34 180 29 132 1.056 49 34,3,)0 S 3.650 2,014 308 ) 09

LEXINGTON DISl·RIC'l". Albany ...... Bethel ltidge ...... "'27 .... 3iio "'4 .... j "i'o .... ·3 '3 "'28 "'220, "'3 .. "3,'000 "i .... i·.oiio ...... 25 ::::::::: ::::::::: Gap Creel{ ...... 29 141\ 1 .5 3 3 1 4 451 4 1,500 ...... Gradyville ...... 14 129 ..... 1 14 3 14 140 3 2,50D 1 300 ...... Gl'ant...... ·...... ·· ...... ·· ...... 70 338 3 ..... I I 4 30 200 4 4.000 ...... ; ...... Harrison ... ;...... 42 385 2 4 14 2 j 30 300 6 3.150...... 1i0 ...... Highlanu ...... 197 2 5 3 20 1701 3 2,250 1 500 900 ...... KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

SUNDAY- CHURCH PROPERTY. MEMBERSHlP. BAPT SCHOOLS. ---- "d >.; t"" <:> :0- w w C .. "d ca ... ·'"q op.: O~'"; a 0 ~ ., <1> Po 0 I'" .,"d 6 0 0 g ::r 8! :g. 0 ~8"" ::r""" er"''' NAMES OF CHARGES. ::r " 0 ",g. ::r . er" " e. ; ;:;: if, " " '" "d ~ .. " ~ ,. ~ C» ~ g' ~ I;:l .. 01 f& ;- " .goo 0"" "'" 13 ... "

LOT}ISVILL}] DlsTRlc·r. Beaver Dam ...... 1 4 g9 1 4 7 10 1 5 50 3 3,000 1 500 ...... 351 13 Bowling Green ...... t 17 1110 2 2 2 19 1 10 75 1 6,000 4?, 751 •••....•. Bowliug Green Circuit ...... 7 450 1 3 2 12 4 44 250 4 4,300 I 600 1,650 35: 28 Hardinsburg ..•...... 22 231 3 6 2 13 2 23 159 3 1,550 1 750 60 ...... Leitchfield ...... 1 29 284 I 5 3 30 2 22 225 4 2,800 ...... 110 Louisville: Epworth ...... 5 125 1 3 4 ...... I 13 158 I 4.0UO 150 ·····5001····iiij·o 5 310 5 6 7 14 1 21,1 180 I 60,000 1 '''5;iicio 37,000 ······· .. 1·.··.· ... 2 1M 2 3 .; 2 I 16 110 J 18,000 11 110 115 N 0 ~i~W::::':':':':':~:':'::':'::':':':':':::':':':':: :::::: 9 335 2 1 II 27 3 18 210 1 3 1,4(J0 I ······600 28 •••...•...... Sample..•...... •...... 7 295 3 8 12 5 35 375 1 4 2,000 ······2"50 ...... Scottsville ...... 50 321 3 5 7 1 ...... 5 2,UOO I ...... • u •••••• Summit ...... I) 275 I ...... I 7 5 2,100 ...... Tompkinsville ...... 61 176 ..... 3 20 2 12 6 1,200 1 200 ...... Vine Grove ...... 4 270 2 4 3 9 3 17 "'i'g~1 7 ii,OOO ...... ····ii27 ...... WoodsonviJIe ...... 2 232 3 2 2 9 90 5 5,000 ...... _...... ------Total ...... 230 3,661 30 47 54 175 30 252 2,150 53 118,350 7 7,900 39,879 755 756

MIDDLESBOROUGH DISTRICT. Annville ...... 48 278 I 4 I 10 2 l.'i 188 4 3,500 ... •.••..•••.. 515 117 .•...•••• Barbourville and Loudon ...... 160 ...... 1 ...... 2 26 140 2 6,500...... 40 29 ...... :Barbourville Circuit...... 55 431 2 2 12 4 2 17 110 2 1,800 ...... Booneville and Beattyville...... 30 321 2 3 6 3 22 140 4 4,000 1 400 20 .••...... Breathitt...... 25 200 I ••...... 3 Burning Springs...... 17 119 2 .... 4 ...... 3 40 "'2 ··· .. ·400 ::: ::::::::::: ::::.:::: ::::::::: .::.::::: Oampton...... 7 65 1 2 2 I .. , ...... 1 l,uOO ...... 50 •••.••••.•••...... College Hill...... 14 420 J 8 4 16 3 23 460 4 6,200 I 700 50 ...... Grays...... 31 233 2 6 5 2~ 200· 4 2,500...... 30 •••••••..•••.•.•.• Harlan...... 20 191 I I "'5 "'2'0 5 30 200 2 3,300...... " lOu 3! 32 Lonnon Circuit...... 30 160 3 3 16 14 2 10 100 5 750 ...... lliiddlesborongil...... 6 50 2 ..••. 1 Ii 30 Monica...... 30 150 3 2 "';' ... :3 3 21 100 ~ ~:~~~ ::: :::::::.::: ::::::::: ::::::::: I::::::::: Pineville...... 2~ 215 3 ] 6 4 5 15 150 3 3,000 ...... Rockcasl;1e...... 2 46 1 1 3 1 ...... West Bend...... 1 164 ..... 3 1 ..•... '"2 "'i'~ 75 "'3 ····2:"500 ::: .:::::::::: ······5"u ···· .. 40 ::::::::: Williamsburg ...... 115 3 2 1 10 85 1 2,000 1 SUO ...... Woodbine...... 25 225 ..... ;; '''6 ····8 5 25 175 5 2,000 ...... Green Hall ...... 168 •••.••.. ..- ...... ---- Total...... 386 3,711 28 4:l 66 90 ~2 260 2,193 47 48,650 3 1,600 855 22( 32

RECAPITULATION BY DlSTR.ICTS.

Ashland...... 1 Covington ...... on183, I "3,917 '" ..5 48"' "89 "I82 "28 372'" 'I'"2,95(1 31" 169,2000;,,,,,,, 10 38,100.' 50 """I2.620 J,526'" 1,031)"" Green River ...... 201 2,066 28 26 34 180 29 132 1,056 49 34,300 8 3,650 2,014 308 lO!J Lexillgton ...... 402 3,515 30 44 44 65 46 300 2,347 56 77,200 8 12,000 3,021 70 1,029 Louisville...... 230 3,661 80 47 54 175 30 252 2,1m 53 118,350 7 7,900 39,R79 755 756 Middlesboro ugh ...... 386 3,711 2$ 43 66 90 42 260 2,193 47 48,650 3 1,600 8MI 220 33 Totltl, 1900 ...... 2003, 21,528 154 271 351862 227 1741 19,497 294 frl3,850 48 71,400 50,343 3,006' 3,403 " 1~99 ...... 1753! 22.429 ~~ ::~ ~~ -.2~ ::~ 1942 10,270 ~~ 493,87~ ~ 5~,400 2~'6961 2,16~ 4,025 Increase ...... 250 I...... ··· ..... ··· .. 1 2" 191 1 ·····l········ 7 19,975 2 1;),000 21,647 839 •.••..... Decrease ...... 9111 10 25 ...... •.•• •.. 201 1,~73 ...... '" ••..••••...... 622 F. W. HARROP, Statistical Secretary. STA ~rISTICS No. 2. ------SUNDAY-SCHOOLS. EPWORTH LEAGUES. n Z Z Z ~ Z Z Z p Z Z Z Z 0 >-i~ Pl< O on>-i~ ~~ t:l11> S ...::T' "'::T11> . O'~~""'Pl~o t'~ ~ :;;~ ~ 11> ::Tt:l ;;::T' ;g8,? 11> 11>0 -0 f'l'" 11>11>0 "OPPlO ~ 0 0 ....,° - Il>Il' .... ·So rnl1>o Il> 00 Il>'" 1"0 ...., '10 °...., 1-f"'1r>~ ~ '" Q ...... 11q ;:!.::q"'" o ::q ..... "'" 0 t:l 11q..., ;..., NAMES OF. CHARGES. 00 ~"'" : Il> ><:Il>P"" <:: 0'0 "'00 : ° ~ g.g.;;0 t:!O'Plo°::Too Il>",t:l ... ~ ;:: f'l Plf'l Il>Il>'1S'111> 11> '-< Il> UJ ::T GSl : S Il> Pl .... p. fR~ t'P !"f'l p.::T ~ ~ ;;; Sl ;;;;;;Il>Il>~"'~ ~ J::rj 0 • Il> 11>0 : Il> S ..... ~~ f'l ;' 2.~ ~ i>< '0 S Il>t:l S 0 ... : tj 0' Oil> 11> 0' Pl ..... 0' .... : on 1l>~0 '0 :;; Il> I1qO Il> <: In ~~ : Il> Il> : '1 ::TtjS;:::- Il> J::rj ;n '" : '1 Il> ''0'1 ~ S g;;; ; §'~ S p'" - : rn : "0 P 0' Il> Pl t:! ° In Ul Pl : t:! ; Pl Ul : "'::TO' Ul '" '" ;;; ~ Pl Pl : '1 Il> t:! '1 : """'0 ('1) : Z t:l : I-f ,"""0 "'.g Il> fR~ ~ 0 ;p. : of'l _'1P.Ul • t:! ° '" Ul ...'" :'0 ..., p. , : r;+t:! : ;;; @g. I--' CIl . ...., • I ::r"I""'t-Ci) '''' : aq ::T ------~, ASHLANl> DrSTRICT. r:rj Ashland, . 0 I 44 340 261 41 142 IS $300 I 21 5 I TOO d Ashland Circuit, 2 0 22 ...... 27 19 50 ...,~ Advance, . 3 IS 98 75 IS ...... 25 40 Catlettsburg, . I 7 45 38 7 14 30 I ~ Dorton, .. 2 12 - 50 ...... - ...... ~ East Point, . 3 25 ISO 107 18 45 34 T9 Z East Maysville, . 5 39 283 190 37 ...... 10 ." ...... I Z d Eden, .. 2 4 40 60 4 ...... , . 3 Flat Gap, .. 2 12 10 20 > 130 100 12 75 ~ Fire Brick, I 120 75 9 40 ...... • 0 ...... 9 UJ Greenup, . 3 26 225 140 26 65 80 J::rj Louisa, . 5 33 ISO 125 50 ...... 36 w W Olive Hill, 3 21 75 60 18 ...... 5 22 H Paintsville, 2 12 II5 100 10 ...... 25 0 Pikeville, . I 8 30 30 8 ...... "...... 3 12 Z Quincy, .. 3 20 180 90 20 ...... 18 30 Salyersville, .. 2 16 110 85 14 ...... 29 Tolesboro, . 4 40 300 20·) 10 40 200 50 50 Vanceburg, . 3 22 165 120 19 ...... 8 58 II I I 54 I I I 78 Wallingford, 4 28 195 125 23 ...... 12 20 0.l Total, . --;-~ 2801 ~~-;;--;s;-~s;-11-4-12691-2-1 178-' '-D STATISTICS No. 2.-Continued. +- 0 SUNDA V-SCHOOLS. EPWORTH LJ:J:AGUES. ---;1- z ----'Z- ~ ~ Z t;t> z (') ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 <: S ""'0 c ~? ~!=' (I) P" g Q;?? g' ~:o .... (I)P' .... p'o (l)t:! (I)... 0 0 0 ,..., ~...., p> P>o ...., "'0 ...., Q .... I1Q ...... (') ,..., o'S 0 ~ [J) ~ .... ~ <: ~ 0 t:! :;...., NAMES OF CHARGES. (/) P'o (I) i:!~"'" og.P'Ot:!etp>oo::r (I)(I)t::"'" ,.... ~...., (') ... (/) ,: 0 ~ ~ ~ P>(') : S (I) et ~Sl(l)(I)"'S ... (I)(/) p>;to. (I) r'-< (I) ::r o.p' trJ ~trJ (l)E 0 ~Sl(') t;t> : (l)S ~~[J) ~~(I) :s: ... (') "'(I)p>~ S : (I) (1)0 ,...... $1(")' (I) P' 0.« P< :'0 s ~ ~. rn_ ,.... : tJ et 0(1) ~:o(') (l)t;t>o 0.'(1) '0 et et 2- ... : p> : (I) (I) (I) : : : ~ : PJ Ul ~et° : "'Ii,cj(l)et(l)P> ... ::ret UJ t:! UJ (I) p> b : ... ;:; '0 (I) t:l ... 8' 0 (I) (I) .: "'1 : ?'trJ t:l : 0 0. : 1-1 ...... 0...... , : 7~ : ~(ti~! 9::r~"'+~~ ...Ul crq2.~ ?' :P' :~ ------~ ------J.!:J COVINGTON DIS'fRIeT. Z Asbury, .. I 12 6 50 12 ...... $20 8 3 5 c: Augusta, • 2 23 140 II2 21 80 8 90 I () Bellevue, . I 25 2II 175 23 ...... 240 I ~ Covington-Main Street, I 12 IIO 80 12 ...... 75 I 30 ><: Shinkle, I 29 320 179 ...... ,... 25 ...... 7 250 I 30 () Union, . 1 35 276 161 35 130 13 205 I 66 I 80 0 Dayton, .. I 2 292 132 14 24 80 0 10 I 0 I 80 Z 3 3 4 4 >Ij Foster, . 4 20 110 90 14 76 33 30 tr:1 Germantown, . 4 20 120 100 15 ...... 20 ~ Ludlow, .. I 17 140 100 17 45 5 45 40 I tr:1 35 Z Maysville, .. 1 20 130 80 20 35 45 I () Milldale, I 14 200 105 14 60 5 42 I 50 I 65 tr:1 Mt. Olivet, 4 36 165 130 36 ...... 35 Newport, .. I 45 455 340 42 ...... 7 335 II I I 150 Powersville, .. 2 14 50 40 14 35 3 3 Sardis, . I 7 40 24 7 ...... IS West Covington, 1 II 128 84 8 3 I 34 ------Total, . 28 372 2950 1982 14 339 544 84 ~11~-1404-1-41260 GREEN RIVER D1STR1C'1'. Arlington, ...... Bremen, 2 10 ...... 75 ·1···········1············154 ...... ···· ..JO ····1················ ...... ····I·······,····j· 20 ...... 16 · .. I\ ...... ······I······ ...... Dawson Springs, ...... -...... Deer Lick, . 2 12 135 70 12 ...... 18 20 Dexterville, .. . 3 20 200 150 15 100 8 Earlington, .. . I 7 25 16 3 ...... 3 5 Greenville, . . . 2 20 75 60 15 35 5 4 Hickory Grove, . 2 12 106 80 8 50 16 25 Marion, .' '.' ...... Morgantown, . 4 20 200 150 ...... 20 75 16 30 w p:j Onton, ...... <: Owensboro, .. 10 40 30 20 ...... 15 tr1 Spring Lick, 12 75 75 8 ...... 30 10 ..,Z Paducah, .. I 12 15 40 ~ 9 5 75 9 ><1 I ":rj Total, . 24 132 I 1056 760 ·1...... 1 120 275 108 173 o d ..,~ LEXINGTON DISTRICT. p:: Albany, .' .. .. ·.... ·4··1 ...... ~5 .. Bethel Ridge, . 3 28 220 200 28 >Z Gap Creek, . I 4 45 30 3 6 2 1 100 1 I 1 25 Z d Gradyville, . 3 14 140 130 14 10 1 5 > Grant, ... 4 30 200 100 ...... 30 t"' Harrison, .. 0 00 0 150 50 5 3 3 200 3 2~ I W Highland, . 3 20 170 125 20 120 30 I I 20 p:j 4 21 196 100 ...... 10 en Holly Hill, . en Lexington, . 2 27 186 160 27 100 50 I 20 1-4 80 0 o Middleburg, .. 4 22 160 125 18 3 Z Nicholasville, . 6 32 250 175 18 170 I I~ I 65 Pulaski, .' . 3 16 75 50 16 ...... Riley, ..... I 4 35 21 4 ...... 0 Salt Lick, ., . 2 12 100 80 12 1...... 2 3 Shelbyville, .. 3 20 120 80...... 20...... 2 23 I Somerset, .. I +- Total, . ~ 3:: 12::: I::: :...... :.. : 2:: I~;~~"""" ...... ~~. 4:: 6 I 170 2 45 .... STATISTICS No.2 Continued. -+:­ I\) SUNDA Y-SCHOOLS. EPWORTH LEAGUES.

Z Z Z > 0 Z Z Z Z n Z Z Z Z .-;? ",< S .... 0 o'~ ~ ~.",:l'! 0 >? ;:r. ~:qf:{? g;g8,? .., I t-::",0 U;.~ rn '" 0 0 0 .... n .... 0 .... ",'"• O : S '" "''''..,s'''''' trl ~trl ",>:: "'0 .... ~"'n '" ~ '"S ~ Ul_ : .... : '" S ~. ~ ~;;l "'~'" ~ :-,a~~ :'Ij ",0 '" S .: ..,'" : .... : tj 0' '" : on "'>0 : p.. th ro 0' (1q ~. 5- : : '" ~ ~ § S;:r;;l : .., ;:rtj;:!;:- : >:: ~ ~ .., .., : Ul : .'Ij'": '" '" n e "I:S '" '" . ..,;:r 0' : 0 '"en ~ (f)'" : I:S : ;>:l Ul '" 0'0 : '"0 '" '" 0'''' '" '"Ul : .., '" '"p..I:S : 0 • "1 ..... ~(:l~~ : .., '1'1j '" I:S'" ~ 6·g (:l (1) : .... rtrl'" : .... ~7" : r;t";:3 : Ul (l) p.. : 9 g.r;2 ~_oo : aQ_r.n r :;:r :'9 ---,------,- ~ LOUISVILLE DISTRICT. J:!j Beaver Dam, .. Z I 5 50 30 20 Bowling Green,. . 3 $5 ~ I 10 75 50 10 ...... 12 25 q Bowling Green Circuit, 4 44 250 200 44 ...... 20 60 n Hardinsburg,. . 2 ~ 23 159 110 19 ...... 9 46 Kl Leitchfield,. . . . . 2 22 240 ...... 22 ...... 18 20 () Louisville-Epworth, 1 13 158 98 13 20 2 60 Trinity, .. I 21 o 180 155 15 21 100 25 I z Wesley, .. I 16 IIO 65 ...... I~~ II I 0 ~ No Creek, I 3 I I I 65 J:!j 3 18 210 190 16 90 25 Sample.. , . ~ 5 35 375 ...... 30 ...... 5 ...... J:!j Scottsville, . I ...... • ·4 ••• • •• • •• ...... Z Summit, . J 0 n 7 4 15 ...... J:!j Tompkinsville, 2 12 100 60 12 Vine Grove, .. 3 17 128 90 15 ...... 50 Woodsonville, .. 4 2 9 90 70 9 19 10 12 ------Total, .. 30 252 2165 1133 15 214 249 105 ~11--31~1--I I-tis MIDDLESBORO DISTRICT. Annville, . .. 2 15 188 120 15 ...... 12 8 Barbonrville and London, . 2 26 140 90 26 120 60 Barbourville Circuit, . . . 2 17 1I0 75 16 100 13 Booneville and Beattyville, 3 22 140 120 20 ...... 33 Breathitt,...... ~ '1 ...... 1...... 6.. 1..... 35 ...... ·.... ·1 ...... ·...... ·1 ...... 1) ...... Running Springs, . 3 4 2 .. ,...... Campton, .. College Hill, . . 3 23 460 '240 22 I .. 12 48 I: ...... Grays, .... . 5 25 200 Harlan, ... . 5 30 200 I75 .... ·3~·,:::::::::::::::::::: ...... 3~ ...... 5~·f:::::::

London Circuit, . 2 10 100 100 10 ...... 20 8 I' ...... Middlesborough, I 6 30 22 6 16 ...... 18 1 20 I 12 UJ Monica, .' . 3 21 100 M I~~ ...... ~S ...... 7~· .... ·...... ~.. ~~ I·::::::: <: Pineville,. . . 5 15 150 M Rockcastle,. . Z West Bend, .. ..., Williamsburg, ...... ~ .. .. ·~i ...... if ...... ~f :::::::::::: ...... ~i ":::::::.:::::":::.: :"::::.:::' ...... 4f! .: ... ::: ,...... ,... . ><:, Woodbine, . 5 25 175 100 ...... 25 ...... 10 25 I ...... '...... o~ Green Hall, . d ...,~ Total, .. ~ 2:: 22:: 14:: ••..•..•.••• ~~:~= ---i- 34: ·1 ~·I<~ -=;- <: ~ ~ RECAPITULATION BY DISTRICTS. Z Z d Ashland, .. 52 425 2801 2171 10 393 589 182 824 269 2/ 178 > 41 1 ~ Covington, . 28 372 2950 1982 14 339 544 84 1591 11 II 404 4 260 Green River, 24 132 1056 760 ...... 120 275 108 UJ 0 20 60 0 M Lexington, . 46 300 2347 1676 ...... 23 5 45 Ul Louisville, . 0 252 216 1133 15 214 249 10 ~~g524 II 61 170 1 65 Ul 3 5 5 3 3 H Middlesborough, 44 272 2268 1422 ...... 21 5 306 89 348 1 20 ~ I 12 o Z 8 1 8 8 6 25 I 893 10 1 570 Total, 1900, . 224 I 1753 1135 7 1 9 44 1 39 1 15I! 24 3 628 1 3 9 Total, 1899, . 226 1944 15 2 70 10199 ...... 1552 2255 509 3897 Increase, 39 228 II9 Decrease, 2 1 19 1 I 1683 I 1055 41 , ..

4'­ F. W. HARROP, STATISTICAL SECRETARY. (;.l ..f:>. STATISTICS NO.3. +

STATISTICAL SECRETARY, . . F. W. HARROP, Maysville. Kentucky.

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Stratton ...... 600 60 660 SIS 20 535 125 50 50 2 587 t 3 ... . 3 ...... l:rj Eden ...... Wm. Chaffin ...... 70 . . . . 70 29 . . . . 29 41 40 20 49 ...... I 8 ~ Flat Gap ...... E. H. Darragh ...... 0 0 0 12 (l:1 23 25 255 13 .. . . 13 5 40 34 4 . . . . 164 2 .. . . 2 8 20 Z Fire Brick ...... ]amesF. DeaL ...... 313 .. .. 313 3 13.. .. 313 .... 44 44 5 . ... 357...... 32 40 () Greenup ...... H. C. Shaw ...... l:rj Louisa ...... W. H. Davenport ...... :~~~ .. ~~ ... ::~ .. ~~~~ .. ~~ ... ~~~ .~:~ ~ 1~1 ... ~ 2 3~gl ... ~ :::: ... ~ I. ~~ 80 Olive Hill ...... N. H. young ...... 225 ... . 225 186 ... , 186 3i' 44 421 7 229 2 .. . . 2 IS 22 Paintsville ...... Isaiah Cline ...... 275 40 320 275 40 320 . . . . 44 33 6 354 2 .... 2 25 25 Pikeville ...... B. D. Morris ...... 160 36 196 130.... 130 6 40 40,.... 170 ...... 5 12 Quincy ...... W. J. Cain ...... 330 . . . . 330 277 .. . . 277 53 42 29· 5 1 30 7 3 .... 3 26 30 Salyersville ...... W. M. Walker ...... 350 50 400 273 50 323 771 44 43 i 6 4 369 I I 33 29 Tolesboro ...... N. G. Grizzle...... 500 50 550 500 50 550 . . . . 52 52 3 605 4 . . . . 4 75 40 Vanceburg ...... G. N. Jolly ...... , .... . 525 100 625 509 roo 609 16' 50 50 I 6 2 661 1 5 .,. . 5 75 58 Wallingford ...... A.]. Bennett ...... 316 25 341 316 25 341 .•..1 50 46 2.... 387 ,...... \1 36 20 TotaL., ....•...... , ... ' .... . 7179 846 8030 63 ro 7ro 7035 1005 ~ 849 ,--; ----; ,909 i--; ~ --;,' ~ 8ro COVINGTON DISTRICT. 1 II Asbury ...... Cyrus Riffle...... 400 75 475 360 75 435 40 45 36 5 3 474 5 .... ;:; II 65 20 Augusta ...... V. T. Willis...... 600 100 700 425 100 525 175 55 511 7 3 579: 6.. .. 6/ ISO 90 .j:>. Bellevue ...... : ...... Amon Boreing ...... 850 . . . . 850 850 . . . . 850 . . . . 52 521 7 2 9041 , 7. . . . 7: 142 240 Covi'Y}gton: Mam Street Thomas Hanford...... 650 . . . . 650 500 . . . . 500 150 32 28: I. . . . I 529/ 2 . . . . 2; ; 80 75 Shi.nkle ...... J. D. WalsI:t...... 800 .... 800 760 .... 760 40 60 361 7 2 798 5.... 5/, 242 250 Umon ...... R. I. vVatkms...... 1600 600 2IOO 1500 lioo 2100.. .. 300 300, 1 27 27 242.71 160 .... 160. :2092 205 Dayton ...... D. P. Holt...... 900 200 II 00 900 200 IIOO.... 52 521 6 6 I158i 8.... 81 171 I04 Foster ...... J. G. Ragan ...... ' 400 . . . . 400 225 20 245 155 50 3O ...... 275 ...... '1' 33 30 1 Germantown ...... J. L. SturgelL...... 500 60 560 300 60 360 200 50 50 2.... 4IO I.... I 25 20 UJ Ludlow ...... J. A. Colledge...... 600 . . . . 600 600 . . . . 600 . . . . 40 4 .... 3 643 10. . . . lOr 125 45 ttl Maysville ...... F. W. Harrop...... 700 200 900 700 200 900 .... 60 60 6 2 962 IO.... lOi 200 45 < Milldale ...... J. M. Ackman...... 500 180 680 500 ISo 680 . . . . 35 35 5 2 717 3 . . . . 3 115 42 tI:j Mt. Olivet ...... Bird Hughes...... 600 100 700 450 IPO 550 150 60 60j 6 6 616 7 .... 7 100 351 Z -3 Newport ...... B. R. Willburn...... 1600 . . . . 1600 1600. . . . 1600. . . . ISO ISO 2 2 1752 25. . . . 25 733 335 K1 Powersville .. : ...... T. H. Conrey...... 250 40 290 250 40 290 .... 35 27 3 . . . . 293 1. . . . 1 IO 3 , "lj Sardis ...... W. H. Calvert...... 600 100 700 385 100 485 215 65 65 2 552 2 .. .. 2 60 IS o WestCovington ...... wm.Jones ...... ~.:..:..:..:.~~~~~~ II 5_._.._.~ 1~ __ 7534 C1 ~ TotaL ...... I •••••••• i 118501655 13505 10658 1675 12333 1172 1206 1083 88 61 134531 253 . . .. 253 4418 1588 ..., I :::z:: GREEN RIVER DISTRICT. Arlington ...... S. B. Wardrip...... 300 60 360 300 60 360 .... 50 50 4 2 ...... 20 .. .. ~ Bremen ...... W. I. Taylor...... 400 . . . . 400 280 . . . . 280 120 40 40 2 .... - 2 50 16 z Dawson Springs ...... J. H. Hays ...... ! ISO 50 200 75 50 125 75 20 5 ...... 20 ... . z Deer Lick ...... Jasper Fields...... 225 25 250 92 25 1I7 133 24 18 ...... 12 20 C1 Dexterville ...... C. S. Jupin...... 175 25 200 160 25 185 15 32 27...... 25 8 ~ Earlington ...... W. C. Wilson...... 300 70 370 21 5 70 285 851 40 ...... I 2 .... 2 15 5 t"4 Greenville ...... H. R. Hardison...... 210 .... 2IO 132 .... 132 78, 32 20. ... '1 8 4 UJ Hickory Grove ...... D. F. Kerr...... 365 35 400 275 35 310 90. 50 501 5 3 .... 20 25 tI:j (f'; Marion ...... G. M. Burnett ...... / 2IO 50 260 151 50 201 59: 40 I8 5...... ' 5 .. .. (f'; Morgantown ...... J. B. Perryman...... 500 50 550 300 50 350 200 40 40 ...... 1 35 30 .... Onton ..... , ...... G. P. Jeffries ...... ' 300 50 350 200 50 250 50' 40 20 1 4.... 27 ...... o Owensboro ...... W. E. Cook...... 400 96 496 260 96 356 14d 50 40 5 I 402...... I 20 IS z Paducah ...... D. F. Kerr ...... ~...... 75···· 75 .... ' ...... 1 20 60 Spring Lick ...... J. H. Embrey...... II2 .... 112 94 .... 94 18 1 24 24 ...... i 10 IO ------1------

6 Il 260 11 120 106 82 J21 2 1 18 Total...... 1 3 47 5 41~8 9 5 3 3 [ 4 35 23 7 3 9 4 . . . . 4! 260 3

LEXINGTON DISTRICT. 2 Albany ...... R. F Mills...... 100.... 100 50.... 50 50: 3 1 2511'" ·1····1 7511'" '1'" '1'" '11'" Bethel Ridge ...... L. R. ~odbey ...... 400 50 450 310 50 360 90 50 52...... 412...... 50·1···· 251 ~ Gap Creek ...... J. G. Pitman...... IOO .... I 46 .... 46 54 32 29 I.... 75 ...... 6 Ul + PASTOR'S SUPPORT. SUPPORT 1 SUPPORT >-i CONFERI?:NCE ICURREN'! 0- OF PRES'G OF ~ "d ~ CLAIMANTS. EXP'sES ELDERS. BISHOPS. ~;:/ e. . ------, ~oo 0 .... 00 t; 1 '0 C RECEIVED t" t" [Il CLAIMS. RECEIPTS. rll P> P> P> ;.. 9: 9 NAME OF CHARGE. t:r> a-.a a I a-.S S '" t:l;g FROM. clQ'c rll,~ NAME OF PASTOR. /") 00 0100 0 :aqo ~'1 ~ .... t:l C C l:! C C : jl:j'1 ... /") <:. 00 p:: >-i 00 >-i ro' rlll:! l:! rlll:! l:! :,...... (") 0 .., . ~ rll I»..... 0 0 $I>..... 0 l:! ...... ,0...... : p... 0 ... Cf "'l" _00t" $I> ...... c. : >,.. >,.. I» rll "d I: "d : rll"d ::::;::: ~~ ... C'J) rllrll ~~ '1 OO • ...... I» • '1 $I> 0 rll rll $I> rll rll ... '" rllrll rll~~I : "t:t ~.: '1j ~. : _(I) ~ tj (') ~ "'1 ~ ~ ~ n rn ~ ~ l:!rll ~ ?' l:! :'0 p.:'O p.:$I>Ooo'/") : rll"',8 ~ r" . 0 . . 0 . • t:l'1: rll . ...0 r : '1 : : '1 : : p. 00: 00 : /") t:l ------,---._- Gradyville ...... S.L.Crouch...... $150 $20 $170 $96 $201 $116 54 . ~30 ;25 =~ $I~I ==~ $5 Grant ...... W. G. Baughn...... 325.... 325 312 .... 3I2 13 50 50...... 362 ...... :.-$50.. 3 ~ 0 Harrison ...... F. L. Creech...... 500 .... 500 500 . . .. 500 .. "1~ 70 62 .. ,. $1 563 $5.... $5 50 50 tr.! Z Highland ...... , ...... W. H. Thompson...... 250 .. . . 250 147 '.. .. 147!O3 32 271 $2.. . . 171 2 .... 2 20 30 ..., Holly Rill ...... T.]. Perkins...... 120.... 120 60 .... 60 60 30 Ii...... 7j ...... /.... 10 q Lexington ...... F. C. Pillsbury...... 1500 500 2000 1500 500 2000. . . . 210 210 25 25 2235 60. ... 60 425 100 () Middleburg...... L. W. Purdom...... 440 60 500 350 60 410 go 55 55 5 I 466 I .... I 70 30 ~ Nicholasville...... R. D. Biven...... 700 .. .. 700 600 .... 600 100 70 69 5 I 670 2 ..... 2 IIO 65 ~ Pulaski...... P. H. Ebright...... 300 .. . . 300 179 .. .. 179 I'll 40 31...... 310 2 .... 2 ...... () Riley ...... L. F. Powell...... 260 30 290 225 30 255 35 32 32.... 1 288 3.... 31 ...... o Salt Lick ...... G. W. Howes...... 300 75 375 300 75 375.... 40 4 .... I 41 2.... 2 I 25 30 Z Shelbyville ...... F. T. Kelley ...... oo .... 400 305.... 305 95 ~6 39 5···· 344 1 .... 38 23 t-xj hS 600 600 .... tr.! somerset...... ]. G. Dover...... 500 100 500 100 52 52 5 1 653 4.... -J4 50 32 !;d 180 1 tr.! Total...... 6345 835 7 5480 835 63 5 865 861 816 43 31 7262 82.. .. 82 888 436 Z () LOUISVILLE DISTRICT. tr.! Beaver Dam ...... ]. H. Brown ...... 400 70 470 368 70 4381 62 44 44 82 Bowling Green ...... C. P. Adams ...... 450 .... 450 460 .... 460 40 40 ' 2 50214 !.1···· 2 ...... 2 \\ 3515 255 Bowling Green Circuit .. ]. W. Cantrell ...... 364 40 404 370 40 410 .... 54 54! 464! ...... 5 60 Hardinsburg ...... A. H. Davis ...... 375 75 450 325 75 40 0 50 54 54 3 457' IS· . . . 151 go 46 Leitchfield ...... C. S. Markin ...... 250.... 250 184 ... . 184 66 52 52 Louisville. Epworth ... ]. M. Newton...... 416.... 416 420 ... . 420 .... 50 so' 4 4 :~~ ... 8 : : :: ... 8 . i~ I~ Trinity...... , .... W. B. Collins ...... 1800 500 2300 1800 500 2300 ..•. 320 320' 25 25 2645 160 ..•. 160,1100 So 1 Wesley...... W. A. Schell ...... 500 .... 500 635 .... 635 ... . 86 86 6 6 727 7 . . . . 7 230 71 No Creek ...... W. T. Dunn ...... 400 40 440 410 40 450 .. .. 2 2 4 2 50 ...... 65 25 5 1 5 1 Sample ...... W. B. Snead...... 300 .... 300 185 .... 185 I IS 39 224, I.. . • I •.•..... Scottsville ...... ]. M. Houn ...... 300 50 350 256 50 306 501 52441 52 1'" 4·1···· ... . 3521 2 .... 2 C 0 1 Summit ...... ]Dhn]upin...... 73 .. .. 73 4 4 40 ...... II31 ...... Tompkinsville...... Robert Huntsman ..••.•. 90 .. .. go .... 44 38 1 ...... 128 ,.,' .,., .," .. , ...•. Vine Grove...... C. F. Lucas ...... ' 200.... 200 150.... ISO Sol So 4~ 2 2 ~~~I 3··· 3I SO Woodsonville ...... W. C. L. Correll...... 500 .... 500 400 .... 400 100 72 641 5 2 ~ 3.... 3 ...So /12 TotaL...... 6255 775 7030 6120 775 6895 4931---;;;; 95'1---; -.;;; 797' ,m ~ "" ,6<)01 5'4 MIDDLESBOROUGH DIS. Annville ...... G. H. Cannon...... 75 .... 75 75 . . . . 75 .. . . 1 30 25 2 I 101 I .... I F1 24 8 Barbourville & London. W. G. Bradford...... 550 .... 550 550.... 550.... 40 4 4 4 594 6 .... 1 75 60 Barbourville Circuit ..... C. T Stump...... 295 50 345 131 50 101 164 40 40 2 I 222...... 10 13 r.n Booneville & Beattyville H. J. Parsons...... 400 24 424 148 24 172 252 50 50 2 I 223/ I ... 19 33 tIl Breathitt ...... Harry Johnson...... 100 .... 100 20.... 20 80 20 9...... 29: ...... ~ Burning ~prings ...... A. P. Smith...... 152 .... 152 10.... 10 142 25 P...... 21: ...... 5 .. .. !:rj Campton: ...... W. B. Walsh...... 100 .... 100 50.... 50 50 25 25...... 7511...... 10 ... . Z College H111 ...... J. R. Howes...... 475 75 550 460 75 535 18 60 55 6 3 593 18.... 18 60 48 ~ 0<: Grays ...... R. T. Lasley...... 170 .. .. 170 96 . ... 96 74 30 28 3 I 125...... 10 ... . I Harlan .. : ...... L. Davis...... 340 31 371 185 31 216 1551 40 401...... 24611 I. . . . 50 50 ~ London ClrCUtt ...... T. J. Allen...... 200 . . . . 200 107 . . . . 107 93 30 30: . . . I 124 ,...... 5 8 o Middlesborough ...... U. S. G. Perkins...... 200 .... 200 300 .... 300 .... 1 24 24 I 325:1 1 40 18 d Monica ...... R. T. Moores...... 210.... 210 ,100.... 100 110 40 40 4.... 14°11 ...... ~ Pineville ...... G. E. Hancock...... 250.... 250 215.... 215 35' 40 26...... 241 1I.... 50 20 ::x: Rockcastle ...... A. P. Smith...... 123.... 123 55.... 55 68: 25 25 3 .. ,. 80' ...... 10 ... . W~s! Bend ...... M. M. Rour:dtree...... 175 .. .. 175 ISO .. .. ISO 25i 32 32,...... 182 I .... I 20 40 ~ W111tamsburg. : ...... J. F. Hopktns...... 240 60 300 142 60 202 981 30 30 i 2 .. , . 252j ..... ,...... 50 8 z Woodbine ...... H. M. Lambert...... 205 .... 205 94 .... 94 III I 30 28 '...... 122", 4.... 41 75 25 Z Green HalL ...... J. E. Blackburn...... 105.... 105 17.... 17 88, 28 16, 2.... 33!: I.... 1 10 5 d ------, ----1'----' ----- ~ Total...... 4365 240 4605 2905 240 3145 1563 639 574 31 13 3752' 34.... 34 523 336 t"' (f; RECAPITULATION BY DISTRICTS. Mr.n r.n ~ Ashland District...... 1 7179 846 8030 6310 710 7035 1005 944 049ri~-2~~~.... 521~935 810 o Covington District ...... , .. " ... II8501655 13505 106581675 12333 1172 120610831 88 61 134531 253.... 253 4181588 z Gre~n River :pis~rict ...... " . . . 3647 5II 4158 2609 5II 31201063 482 3521 23 7 3291 4 . . . . 41 260 183 Lexmgton Dtstnct ...... " . . .. . 6345 835 7180 5480 835 6315 865, 861 8161 43 31 7262, 82. . . . 82' 888 436 L

0 6 21 8 80 62 1 1 8 Increase ...... I 801 395 1075 17 7 43 4 .... 3 2961'...... 27 59········ 97 ...j::. Decrease...... II ...... 748 ...... 6 18...... 75 16..... 38 '-l ST A~rISTICS NO.4

BENEVOLENT COLLECTIONS. I n rn MISSIONS. i;1:i 00 >-ll 'I1 EDUCA- c..... ::IJ ...... triO ~r:: >1 00>1 TION. ~f? nO '0 PlO~ ___- oo~ ::>' :J:J -:J ~ III ~~I~~ ai' :J:J g~ ~ n~ ..... >1 ..... 0. n r:: ~ ai'S ai'S ~.~ ", ~ >-l ~rl"~ ~ c;; ..... >1 (j) Pl en p> >1 ~>1 E cn~ 0 ~o. OPl ~ ..... :J..., 0 Ul ::>'S n_ 't1- ", ..... ~ ..... I:! ... ~ NAMES OF CHARGES. g.oo P'1 ..... o _ 0 _ n trit. lll .... '0 ~ n ~O...... , : rn o --~ r::n «Pl :J rn :J rn ~ :J>-' el. ::>' or:: E ~. ~ rr. o·~ ~ P'" : :J ~n .... n E.. 0 0:: 0:J On ' n ~ I:l r::t 0...... !';>rj!';::q ro '?lo rn~ :::>' tri;:.. ;i;1:i (') 't1 >1 ~o. P::>, : 0 «0«0 I n III ~ p.p:~' : ~ ..... ~g,; ::: '" r::t : 0:: : 0 :0: oo~ OOE! fll('1: I:l '1 : >1 :- : OOlll nJ:!J : fll ~(b 0 .... ·0 ('D o· i' o I:l 00. : I:l I:l (J) 1 : f" s. ;g. (Jo.;7:(j)- pa~ P ?' ~ --, ------,------, ------ASHLAND DISTRICT. Advance .. $4 $4 $1 $22 $1 Ashland .... 145, $30 175 $60 $7 $7 $25 $35 10 $59 22 $5 25 $10 2 Ashland Circuit '1 9 9 2 Catlettsburg. . 8 II 19 2 2 $2 2 I Dorton.....: 2 2 2 East Point, . . . 2 5 5 2 East Mavsville . . ' 8: 5 13 6 6 2 Eden . ~ Flat Gap. 2 2 2 2 Fire Brick 2 2 2 Greenup. 8 5 1 $1 2 2 Louisa .. 8 [gl 2 3 3 4 Olive Hill 10 10 9 3 z 1 2 2 Paintsville. 5 5 2 3 3 2 Pikeville .. . I' 2 Quincy .. 5 5 2 3 Salyersville. 4 4 I 4 . Tolesboro .. IS 5 20 6 6 3 Vanceburg . 16 16 4 I 1 3 5 1 10 5 ~I : Wallingford 17 17 5 I 1 I 5 ...... ------Total. 257 72 329 97 14 ~1--;6 52 22 17 71 I 52 18 52 23 COVINGTON DISTRICT. Asbury. 6 6 4 I I 2 I 2 5 3 Augusta 5 25 30 10 2 4 6 6 3 Bellevue ...... , 19 31 50 12 3 5 4 78 10 7 2 Covington: Main Street IS IS 2 ,1 I 2 Shinkle IS IS 5 I 2 5 2 Union 341 159 500 160 10 10 267 90 20 60 134 50 160 27 Dayton. 51 33 84 20 4 4 12 1'2 6 1I6 4 8 6 Foster .. I Germantown. 10 10 Ital. 593 354 947 261 25 21 336 157 36 76 492 3 75 22 25[ 61 40 GREEN RIVER DISTRICT. Arlington 10 10 2 Bremen .. 8 8 8 2 Dawson Springs 3 3 Deer Lick I ',' Dexterville . 1 I Earlington. 3 3 2 l' Greenville . 4 4 Hickory Grove. 8 2 10 3 Marion .. 4 4 2 Morgantown. 5 5 4 2 2 3 Onton .. 5 5 Owensboro. 5 5 I 2 Paducah 2 2 3 Spring Uck ------' ------Total 59 2 61 25 4 2 '2 8 4 LEXINGTON D1STRICT. Albany .... Bethel Ridge. 5 5 13 74 Gap Creek 3 3 Gradyville 5 5 Grant. t 6 Harrison 50 ;21 62 2 2 : I 2 5 48 SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 49

BENEVOLENT COLLECTIONS.

NAMES OF CHARGES.

Highland ... $3 $2: Holly Hill. .. Lexington . 103 ISO 20 $5 $S $20 30 $13 $10 $74 $26 $340 60 $25 Middleburg .. 10 14 2 2 14 I I Nicholasville. 40 So 10 2 2 3 40 2 Pulaski. 3 3 2 2 Riley .. I I 3 Salt Lick. 6 6 4 3 IS 2 Shelbyville. 8 8 Somerset 10 10 20 6 I I 3 2 S 6 4 Total. 254 3 33 49 6 6 32 52 13 93 27 474 82 31 LOUISVILLE DISTRICT. 8 : Beaver Dam ...... 5 1 Bowling Green.. . 10 5 IS 2 I I 3 2 2 2 Bowling Green Circuit. 5 S I Hardinsburg. 20 21 5 I 2 8 Ii 3 14 61 IS 3 Leitchfield ...... 8 8 3 5 Louisville: Epworth. 30 10 40 10 2 2 4 7 3 2 6 8 4 Trinity ...... ISO 250 400 50 5 5 25 25 30 5 90 198 20 160 25 Wesley. 50 50 5 I I 5 5 4 3 7 6 No Creek. 11 3 14 4 10 2 2 2 Sample .. 2 2 Scottsville 5 5 Summit .. Tompkinsville. Vine Grove .. 5 .. 5 2[ . . I _. 5·· - . .. .. 3 2 Woodsonvil1e. 25 4 29 3... I 2/.... - ...... I • 3 2

Total. 277/323 600 83. IO II 48 --;s 0 --8 93 -;; -; ---;; 201 46 -

MIDDLESBORO UGH DIST. Annville II . I 21· I I I I I Barbourville & London. 40. 40 IO 2 2 12 8 2 5 6 4 Barbourville Circuit. 2 2 I Booneville & Beattyville 4 4 4 Breathitt . Burning Springs. Campton .. 2 2 College Hill .. 27 27 10 5 5 4 2 IS 3 Grays... 2 5 Green Hall . 2 2 I Harlan London Circuit. 2 2 2 I I Middlesborough . 5 5 2 3 4 30 2 Monica ... Pineville 2 2 2 Rockcastle . West Bend. 3 3 3 Williamsburg. Woodbine. Total. RBCAPITULATION BY DISTRICTS. Ashland District. 257 72 329 97 14 14 36 52 22 17 71 I I 52 IHI 52 23 Covington District. 593 354 947 261 25 21 336 157 36 76 492 3 75 22 25 1 61 40 Green River District. 59 2 61 25 I 4 2 2 I I 8 4 Lexington District- 254 83 337 49 6 6 32 52 28 13 93 27 474 112 31 LouisviIIe District. . 277 323 600 83 IO II 48 38 67 8 93 21 3 71 27 201 46 Middlesborough Dist. 95 95 38 3 5 23 II 17 4 34 3 5 3 20 12 ------Total, 1909- . 1535 834 2369 553 58 58 479 312 172 lIS 783 248 677 71 623 177 40 Total, 1899 .. 1409 718 2IQ8 469 49 42 373 436 205 99 631 226 2699 170 657 271 ------Increase n6 n6 201 84 9 16 106 19 152 22 . 40 Decrease . 124 33 2022 99 :14 94 .. F. W. HARROP, StatIsttcal Secretary. 50 KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

TREASURER'S REPORT.

Freedm's Edncation. Mission· Ilhunh Snnda,' Aid and ary Exten· Schoo Tract Southern (a.) Public (b.) IJhH· Society. sion. Un ion. Society. Education Edueat'al dren's Society. \)olleet'ns. Fun d. NAMES OF CHARGES. ------() 0 Il> 0 Il> 0 Il> 0 Il> s::0 Il> s::0 Il> s::0 s:: s:: s:: s:: ::l"'" () '"::l" () '"::l" () '"::l" () ::l"'" () ::l"'" () ::l"'" () ::l" ::l" ::l" ::l" ::l" ::l" ::l" ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ :-t :-t :-t :-t :-t :-t :-t ------" ------ASHLAND DISTRICT. Advance, $4 $4 Ashland, .... 175 60 $2 $5 $7 $25 $35 Ashland Circuit, 9 2 Quincy, ..... 5 $2 Catlettsburg, .. 19 2 2 2 Dorton, ..... 2 East Maysville, . 13 6 Fire Brick, 2 $2 Flat Gap, . 2 Greenup, 13 I Louisa, .. 8 2 3 Olive Hill,...... 10 9 3 2 I Paintsville and East Point, . 5 2 3 Salyersville, . 4 Tolesboro,. . $20 6 6 Vanceburg, 10 4 3 5 Wallingford, 17 5 5 East Point, 5 2 ------_. ------Total, .. 309 20 101 9 5 14 33 3 50 IS 8 COVINGTON DISTRICT. Asbury" ...... 6 4 2 Augusta, ...... 30 10 2 4 Bellevue, ...... 22 28 12 3 5 4 Covington: Main Street, . IS 2 I Shinkle, IS 5 Union, . 500 160 10 10 ISO II7 90 20 Dayton, .. 84 20 4 $4 12 $12 Foster, .. Germantown, . 10 I Ludlow, .. 40 5 5 5 Maysville, . 43 8 2 8 7 5 Milldale, .. IS 2 2 2 2 Mt. Olivet, . 12 12 12 4 5 Newport, .. 100 8 12 IS 29 Powersville, 3 2 Sardis, ..... lis 5 3 West Covingtoll, 5 ------Total, .... 795 152 229 32 21 4 15 6 201 139 146 12 23 13

GREEN RIVER DISTRICT. Arlington, . . . . 10 2 Bremen, ...... 8 il Dawson Springs, . 3 Deer Lick, .. . .1 Dexterville, .. . I Earlington, . . . 3 Greenville, . . . 4 Hickory Grove, . 10 3 Marion, .... 4 2 Morgantown, . 5 4 2 2 On ton, ... 5 Owensboro, . 5 Spring Lick, Paducah, .. 2 3

Total, .. 61 ., 25...... I . 4 .. 2 •• 2 ••

LEXINGTON DISTRICT. Albany, .... Bethel Ridge, . 5 13 \;ap Creek, 3 Gradyville, 5 Grant, ... 6 Harris'on, . 62 2 2 2 Highland, . 4 2 3 SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 5!

TREASURER'S REPORT.

'l'otal American Woman's Woman's General Confer· Foreign Home Other Be- Eltisco- Bible nevolent Confer- ence pal RECAPITULATION. Society. Missionary Missionary en~e Claim· Society. Society •. CoHee- Fund. tions. Expenses. ants. (') <: (') <: (') <: <: n <: (') <1 n <1 fl' 0 I" 0 I" 0 g po 0 til fJl fJl 0 I" 0 I" 0 n8 ~8 ~g8 .. fJl fJl fJl fJl 1"0 .. 0 (') .. .. "fJlO ::t (') (') .. .. ::t ::t .. (') ..(') ::t ::t (') ::t ::t ::t (') rnrl- (')rl- (') ::trt- ro ::t ::t ::t ::t ::t ::t ::tl" ::tl"_.... ro ro ro ro ('I) ('I) + .... ::.:~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ '!' '!' ------$1 $22 $1 $10 $22 $32 10 $59 22 $5 25. $10 354 86 440 2 13 13 3 15 16 2 30 30 2 3 2 2 24 24 3 2 5 2 2 6 2 8 $1 2 2 21 21 3 4 19 3 22 $2 2 31 31 3 2 14 3 17 J 4 8 I 9 3 4 3 16 29 45 10 5 2 35 13 48 30 30 7 7 ------.------18 2 69 I .. 44 5 14 59 22 638 163 801

2 5 3 26 26 6 6 3 51 10 61 78 7 7 2 46 II6 162 2 I' 22 22 2 5 2 28 2 30 60 134 50 160 27 II27 361 1488 6 II6 4 8 $6 8 268 276 I 12 12 28 10 3 31 68 99 • 5 5 3 10 2 86 13 99 3 I 26 2 28 2 7 6 60 4 64 123 II 6 25 2 188 147 335 I 6 6 2 2 2 34 34 8 8

5 71 8 401 3 143 8 12 252 54 6 1760 991 2751

2 14 14 2 18 18 3 3 I 2 2 2 8 8 4 4 15 15 6 6 3 20 20 5 5 I, 2 10 10 : 5 5 ------.------I I 8 6 III III

, 10 13 23 3 3 7 7 6 6 5 74 74 2 8 , II KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

Freedm's Education. Mission­ Church Sunday - Tract Aid and ary Exten­ School Southern (a.)Public (b.) Chilo Society. sion. Un ion. Society. Edncation Educat'aJ dren's Society. ColJect'ns. Fun d. NAMES OF CHARGES. --- () <: () <: () <: () <: () <: () <: () <: po 0 po 0 po 0 po 0 po 0 po 0 po 0 >:: >:: >:: >:: en >:: >:: ~ ::r () ::r () ::r () ::r'" () ::r () ::r () ::r () '" ::r '" ::r '" ::r ::r ::r '" ::r '" ::r ", ", ", ", (J) (J) ", ----" ------" ------" .-----.- Holly Hill, " " " " Lexington, $150 $20 $5 $5 $20 $30 $13 Middleburg . $14 I 2 $2 NicholasviIle, _ 50 10 2 2 Pulaski, .... 3 2 Riley, .... I· Salt Lick, .. 6 4 3 Shelbyville, 9 Somerset, 20 6 $3 2 8 ----'------Total, 324 14 49 6 6 28 3 36 16 6 24 LOUISVILLE DISTRICT. Beaver Dam, ...... 5 BowlingGreen,.. .. IS 2 3 Bowling Green Circuit, _ 5 I Hardinsburg,...... 21 5 2 8 8 Leitchfield, ...... 8 3 5 Louisville: F;pworth,. 40 TO 2 2 4 7 3 Trinity, ...... 400 50 5 5 25 25 30 Wesley, 50 5 I 2 $3 5 No Creek, . 14 4 10 Sample, .. 2 Scottsville, 5 Summit, .,. Tompkinsville, . Vine Grove, . 5 2 5 Woodsonville, . 29 3 ------Total, 600 83 10 II 45 3 38 26 41 MIDDLESBOROUGH DISTRICT. A~nvi11e. . _ . . _ . . . . . I 2 Barbourville & London, . . 40 10 2 2 12 8 Barbourville Circuit, .... 2 Booneville and Beattyville. 4 4 Breathitt, .. _ .. Burning Springs, Campton, .. 2 College Hill, 27 10 5 5 4 Green Hall. 3 Grays, . 2 5 Harlan, London Circuit, . 2 2 Middlesborough, . 5 2 3 4 Monica. .. Pineville, . 2 2 Rock Castle,. West Bend, 3 3 Wj.1liamsburg, 5 Woodbine, 4 --.- - -- - ._------Total, 101 38 4 5 3 20 19 9 RECAPITULATION BY DISTRICTS.

Ashland District, . . . .- 309 20 101 9 5 14 33 3 50 IS 8 Covington District,. . 795 152 229 32 21 4 IS 6 201 139 146 12 23 13 Green River District, . 61 25 I 4 2 2 Lexington District,. . 325 14 49 6 6 28 3 36 16 6 24 Louisville District,. . . . 600 83 10 II 45 3 38 26 41 Middlesborough District, 101 38 4 5 3 19 9 -- - --.------21 90 186 52 5 32 50 9 52 6 314 148 291 28 81 86 Total, 1900, . 2376 557 59 57 462 319 167 Total, 1899, 2128 468 48 45 373 45 1 190 ------.------Increase, .. 248 89 II 12 89 Decrease. . I· 32 37 SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 53

'rotal American Woman's Woman's Gen~ral Confer· Foreign Other lie· Episeo· Bible Home nevolrnt Conf~r· enee pal RECAPl'fIJLA'rION. Society. Missionary Missionary enee Claim· Soci~ty . Collee· Fund. Society. tiolls. Expenses. ants. ------< () < = n n >= >= >= >= >= Pl >= ::r'" n n n ::r'" n n n 00S-~~I~u;t::pr 2~lg~~ n:;:r'r-+ ::r ::r ::r gl ::r ::r ::r '" ::r ~I n> n> n> n> n> n> ?' n> ::r- : g.- ::':~E. :-t ~I : : I :-t ~I :-t i'l :-t :-t :-t :-t ------$10 174 $26 $340 $60 $25 $315 $4 63 $778 14 I 8 28 36 $1 $3 40 2 71 40 III 2 9 9 3 3 12 4 15 15 30 I 10 10 6 4 36 17 53 ------.------3 10 4 86 26 400 81 31 575 579 1I5S

2 5 2 7 2 2 2 28 2 30 6 6 3 I4 61 15 3 72 69 141 16 16 2 6 8 4 79 9 88 5 90 198 20 r60 25 700 338 1038 I 4 3 7 6 78 10 88 2 2 2 34 2 36 5 5 2 7 7 I

3 2 18 18 3 2 40 40 ------_. -- 8 4 90 15 198 7r 29 203 46 1089 432 1521

I 1 10 10 2 5 6 4 74 17 91 4 4 10 10

2 Z 2 18 3 73 5 78 4 4 10 10 2 2 I 6 I 7 30 2 I 14 35 49 4 4 4 8 8

•••• a •• • • •• • • :: :: :: :: . :: :: : :: :: : :: I:: .. r : : : : :: ~::: ~ ... .•...... 4··· 4 ------_._------4 .. 3 31 4····· 5 I 2 34·· 12.. 237 58 295 RECAPITULATION BY DISTRICTS. 18 2 69 I 44 14 59 22 638 163 Sol 1 5 71 8 401 3 143 12 25 2 54 6 [760 99 275[ I 8 6 III III 10 4 86 I 26 400 8 I 31 5Ti 579 II54 3 08 2 1521 7 4 9 IS 198 71 29 20 3 46 [ 9 43 3 31 4 5 34 12 237 58 295 4 ------37 81 21 663 IS 55 637 171 64409 2223 6633 lIS 617 . .. 249··· 663· .. 70 177 4409 2223 6633 631 . ., 246... 2676 . .. 109 198 4201 4277 847 100 - ._---.------.------18 . 3 73 208 201 ;\9 ... 2[ 20 18 14 ...... 3 .. : - -_.------_. 54 45 GIDEON N. JOLLY, Treasurer. 54 KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

REPOR T OF THE WOMAN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

MISS LINNIE M. BILES, CONFERENCE SECRETARY, DAYTON, Ky.

CHARGE. ORPHANAGE. BIBLE-WOMEN. TOTAL PAID. Ashland, . $59 46 Bellevue, . 25 00 78 75 Bethel Ridge, . I 00 College Hill, 200 Dayton, $36 00 116 23 Grays, .... 100 Hardinsburg, . 6 15 Louisville: Trinity, . 90 80 Ludlow, ..... 28 28 Lexington, . . . . 74 80 London Circuit, .. I 00 Middlesborough, 30 49 30 49 Maysville, 7 20 Mt. Olivet, ... 200 Newport,. . . . $20 00 lO5 00 King's Daughters, 19 00 Nicholasville, . 3 00 No Creek, ., .... I 00 Olive Hill, . . . 200 Covington: Shinkle Church,. 10 25 23 75 Union, . . 50 30 134 00 Salt Lick, ...... 12 00 Vanceburg,...... 1000 Extra, Self-denial, from three Dayton ladies, . I 50 " Famine Fund, from Union Church, .. I 25 " Famine Fund, from two Dayton ladies, 500 " Bequest from Mrs. Weakley, Covington, . 100 00 Total, .' ...... $916 66 There are eleven Auxiliaries, one King's Daughters' Band, two Junior Bands, and one Mite-box Band, born this year at Milldale, Ky., and they have out fifty-two boxes. The total Thank-offering Fund from all Auxiliaries was $332.1 5. SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SnSSION. 55

CONFERENCE CLAIMANTS.

THE Board of Stewards, jointly with the Preachers' Relief Association, submit the following report. There have been placed in our hands, for distribution among the claimants of the Conference, the following sums:

From the Book Concern,. . . $431 00 From Chartered Fund,. . . 22 00 From Conference Treasurer, . 637 00 ----$1,090 00 Distributed by Preachers' Relief Association, . 1,040 36

Total, ...... •••• $2,130 3 6 Which have been distributed as follows:

Z s:: Allowed Allowed by a CLAIMANTS. by Preachers' Total. DELIVERED TO 0' Stew'ds. Relief. (1) "I - I A. R. Crislip, $45 00 $45 00 $9000 G. R. Frenger. 2 E. D. Elliott, 2000 25 00 45 00 S. W. Schelton. 3 Mrs. Mary Humphrey, . 50 00 5000 100 00 W.T; Dunn. 4 Mrs. Martha Gill,. . . . 50 00 50 00 100 00 R. T. Mll1er. 5 J. S. Taylor, ...... 25 00 3 000 55 00 Self. 6 Mrs. Matilda Grinstead, 55 00 55 00 lIO 00 J. S. Miller. 7 J. M. Cook, 40 00 4000 80 00 Self. 8 Mrs. Mary P. Harrison, . 50 00 50 00 100 00 R. 1. Watkins. 9 Mrs Alice A. Fitzgerald,. . __ ...... 35 00 35 00 R. I. Watkins. 10 H. C. Northcott. . .. 40 00 50 00 9000 B. R. Wilburn. II Mrs. Benie Gardner, . 35 00 40 00 75 00 A. H. Davis. 12 Mrs. Clarissa Furness, 30 00 30 00 60 00 S. W. Schelton. 13 Mrs. Mary S. Wyatt, . 40 00 45 00 85 00 John R. Howes. 14 Mrs. Sarah Murphy, ...... 10 00 10 00 G. N. Jolly. 15 Mrs. H. Newman, . 35 00 35 00 7000 G. R. Frenger. 16 J. M. Oliver, 45 00 45 00 90 00 E. L. Shepard. 17 J S. Cox, .... 50 00 5000 100 00 S. W. Schelton. 18 B. F. Whiteman, ...... IS 00 IS 00 J. G. Dover. 19 Mrs. A. B. Colledge, . 55 00 55 00 IIO 00 J. A. Colledge. 20 Mrs. Jedediah Foster, . 40 00 40 00 8000 F. W. Harrop. 21 H. J. Ramey, . . 50 00 5000 100 00 G. R. Frenger. 22 Mrs. C. S. Smith, 60 00 ...... 6000 J. R. Howes. 23 John Godbey, 30 00 3000 60 00 Sdf. 24 H. D. Burnett, ...... 20 00 20 00 Self. 25 L. B. Piersel, 45 00 35 00 8000 A. Boreing. 26 W. H. Childers, . 40 00 ...... 40 00 J. S. Miller. 27 J. H. Hays, 50 00 50 00 100 00 S. W. Schelton. 28 A. F. Felts, 25 00 20 00 45 00 J. S. Miller. 29 F. Grider, . 2000 15 36 35 36 Self. 30 y.r. E. Cook,. 5 000 ...... 50 00 W.T. Dunn. 3 1 S. F. Kelley, . IS 00 25 00 40 00 Self. W. B. SNEAD, Chairman Board of Stewards.

C. W. SUTTON, Secretary. R. T. MILLER, Treasurer Preachers' Relief Association. KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

PREACHERS' RELIEF ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL REPORT OF R. T. MILLER. TREASURER KEN­ TUCKY ANNUAL CONFERENCE M. E. CHURCH, SEPTEMBER, 1900.

EXHIBIT A.

ENDOWMENT FUND RECEIPTS. 1899. Sept. 8, Balance brought down, ...... $235 07 " 9, Cash from C. "V. Sutton (per G. W. H.), . 45 00 " 26, Check from J. D. Walsh, 24 50 Oct. 3, " "J. D. Henderson, . . . . 50 00 " 3, " "R. T. Miller,...... 100 00 " 9, C. W. Sutton. Newport collections, . I0650 " I4, Mrs~]. D. Park,...... 1000 " 21, Dr. Simcox,...... 2 00 " 28, Harold Means (C. W. S.), . . . 50 00 Dec. 30, G. W. Hamilton, subscription, . 100 00 1900• May 5, Dr .. W. T. Atkinson, ...... 10 00 Aug. 14, Mrs. Amos Shinkle,...... 100 00 ---$833 0 7 Aug. I7, Bought six shares German Nat. Bank stock, 124, . $744 00 Balance, ...... , 89 07 -- 833 07

Sept., Balance on hand, . $89 07

EXHIBIT B. CONDITIONS OF INCOME FUND, JULY 20, 1900.

Mem. Preachers' Relief Association, Assets, September 19, 1900, at Face Value.

Six shares National Bank, Cynthiana, ...... $600 00 Five shares Mt. Stertling National Bank, ...... 500 00 Seven bonds Kenton County 6 per cent Funding, June and December, ...... 3.500 00 Four bonds Dayton & Michigan Railway,s per cent, mortgage, 4,000 00 Three bonds City of Covington, Fd'y, 4 per cent, ...... 300 00 One bond City of Covington, Fd'y, five per cent, ...... 1,000 00 Four bonds Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway, 4Yz per cent, •.•...... 4,000 00 One bond South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway, 500 00 One bond Procter & Gamble, 1,000 00 J. H. Miller note, guaranteed, 1,000 00 J. H. Northcott 503),. 503 00

$16,903 00 August 16, six shares German National Bank stock, Coving- ton, Ky.,. . . . . 600 00 Par valnes, . SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 57

EXHIBIT C. PROCEEDS OF INCOME FUND TO SEPTEMBER, 190.9. 1899. Oct. 9, Interest on Northcott note (from C. W. Sutton), . 1900. Jan. 5, Dividend on Mt. Sterling National Bank,. . . . . 2000 " 5, Dividend on Mt. Sterling National Bank, extra, .. 30 00 Feb. 2, Interest on seven Kenton County bonds,. . . . . 105 00 " 2, Interest on one South Covington & Cincinnati Street Railway bond, ...... 15 00 " 2, Interest on four Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Rail- way bonds, ...... 90 00 " 2, Interest on four Dayton & Michigan Railway bonds, . 100 00 " 2, Interest on one City of Covington bond, . . . . . 25 00 " 2, Interest on three City of Covington bonds,. . . . 600 " 2, Interest on one Procter & Gamble Company bond, . 3000 July 5. Dividend on Mt. Sterling National Bank, .... 20 00 " 5, Interest on seven Kenton County bonds,...... 105 00 " 5, Interest on one South Covingtou & Cincinnati Street Railway bond, ...... 15 00 " 5, Interest on four Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Rail- way bonds, ...... 90 00 5, Interest on four Dayton & Micbigan Railway bonds, . 10000 " 5, Interest on one City of Covington bond,. 2.1 00 " 5, Interest on three City of Covington bonds,. . . . . 600 " 5, Interest on one Procter & Gamble bond,...... 30 00 " lO, Dividend on National Bank, Cynthiana, for January and July, ...... J0800 Sept. Interest on J. H. Miller note, 60 00 " 17, Interest on Northcott note, . 30 18 Distributed at Conference,

R. T. Mn:,LER, CUSTODIAN OF FUND FOR LASHBROOK CHILDREN.

1899. Sept. Amount on hand September, 1899,. Nov. 29, Paid E. L. Shephard, ...... 1900 • Inly, 18, Paid E. L. Shephard, 7 06 Balance, ...... 137 33

Balance on hand September, 1900,...... $137 33 R. T. MILLER, Custodian. KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

In making applications for aid to Conference Claimants, the follow­ ing forms may be used:

APPLICATION FOR AID-SUPERANNUATBS AND WIDOWS. Residence and date ...... I9 .. · To the Kentucky Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church,' The undersigned, now a superannuated member of your Conference, respectfully represents: That he was admitted to said Conference about A. D ...... That he was previously an effective member of ...... Confer- ence for about ...... years. That he became" superannuate" about A. D ...... That his family consists of his wife and their ...... children, of the respective ages of ...... years, ...... years, ...... years, ...... years, ..... years. That there is actually required for their joint support, per annum ...... $ ...... That by their united efforts they are not able to earn, per annum, mor-e than ...... ' ...... $ ...... That they annually receive from all other sources not more per annum than ...... $ ...... That they actually require, as necessary to their support an allowance of the balance ...... '" ...... $ ...... $ ...... $ ...... That they have no other income from any source whatever than as above stated, and that, therefore, he applies for the above named balance from the funds to be distributed at your next Conference for the support of Conference claimants, to aid him in supporting himself and his family as above stated. Signed ...... (Applicant.)

CERTIFICATE OF ELDER OR PASTOR...... 19 .. · The undersigned Presiding Elder of ...... District, (or Pastor ...... Church,) Hereby certifies, That he is personally acquainted with ...... , the above named applicant for aid from the fund collected for Confer­ ence claimants; that he believes said applicant to be wholly trustworthy; that he believes the statements made in the foregoing application are true; that he recommends that the Board of Stewards be instructed to comply with the request made, so far as lies in their power. Signed, ...... Presiding Elder. or ...... Pastor. SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 59

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

TREASURER'S REPORT.

GENERAL ACCOUNT. BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE KENTUCKY CONFERENCE OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. In account with J. D. HEARNE, Treasurer. 1899. July 25, By balance, ...... $7 90 Sept. 13, By cash, G. N. Jolly, Conference Treasurer, . 393 00 " 14, By cash, J. D. Walsh, Dayton Church, .... 15 00 " 14, By cash, J. D. Walsh for J. P. Faulkner, IS 00 " 14, By cash, J. D. Walsh for Union College, 8 60 Oct. 4, By cash, J. W. Henderson, . 10000 " J2, By cash, A. H. Harrop, . 25 00 " 30, By cash, Joshua Taylor, . 5 00 " 30, By cash, Harold Means, . 100 00 Nov. 13, By cash, A. Boreing, . . 5 00 " 13, By cash, F. W. Harrop, e 3 00 " 14, By cash, G. W. Hamilton, . 25 00 " 23, By cash, W. G. Bradford, .. 1000 Dec. 9, By cash, Vincent Boreing, . 1000 1900. Jan. II, By cash, A. H. Davis, per J. D. Walsh, . 5 00 " II, By cash, Newport Sunday-school, per J. D. Walsh, . 10 00 " 22, By cash, F. M. Ballard, collected from sundry persons, . 10 00 April 9, By cash, J. S. Miller, Middlesborough Dist., per J. D. W., 1000 " 9, By cash, John Colledge, I 00 " 9, By cash, J. D. Hearne, ...... 241 50

$1,000 cio June 25, By cash, A. Boreing, Bellevue charge,. . . . . $4 00 " 25, By cash, W. H. Thompson, Highland Circuit, . 3 00 July 9, By cash, D. P. Holt, Dayton Church,...... 12 00 Aug. 15, By cash, L. R. Godbey, Bethel Ridge Circuit, . 13 00

$1,032 00 CONTRA. 1899· Sept. 13, To cash paid administrator, estate J. R. Eads, " $400 90 Dec. 21, To cash paid administrator, estate J. R. Eads, . 599 IO

$1,000 00 Balance in my hands,...... 32 00

$1,032 00 FANNY SPEED FUND. 1899. July 25, By balance, as per report,...... Dec. 21, By final dividend, CovingtQn City National Bank in liquidation, ...... , ...... I 00 By amount from income account, premiums paid, . . . 5000 By amount from loss on Cumberland Valley Bank stock, 100 00

Balance in my hands,. • • • • • • . • • • • . . • • . $241 84 60 KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

INCOME ACCOUNT. 1899. Sept. 8, By balance, as per report, ...... $238 82 Nov. I, By dividend, Third National Bank, Cincinnati, 3~ per cent,...... 49 00 1900• Jan. 3, By dividend, First National Bank, Covington, Ky., 4 per cent,...... 4 00 May I, By dividend, Third National Bank, Cincinnati, 4 per cent...... 56 00 July 3, By dividend, First National Bank, Covington, Ky., 4 per cent,...... 4 00 By cash, sundry coupon interest, ...... 297 00

CONTRA. 1899. Oct. 4, To cash paid J. W. Henderson, Treasurer, Ashland Col- legiate Institute,...... $roo 00 " 25, To cash paid $3,800 insurance on Union College, 28 50 " 30, To cash paid J. P. Faulkner for Union College, . 13000 1900. Feb. 19, To cash paid J. D. Walsh, expenses to Ashland, . 600 June 26, To cash paid J. D. Walsh, expenses to Ashland and Barbourville,...... 14 20 Sept. 8, To cash paid Fann), Speed Fuud, account of premiums, So 00 To cash. Fanny Speed Fund, loss on Cumberland Val­ ley Bank stock,. . 100 00 Balance in my hands, ..' ...... 220 12

FANNY SPEED FUND.-BONDS AND SECURITIES. I hold securities, belonging to the Fanny Speed Fund, as follows: One share First National Bank, Covington, Ky. Two and four· tenth share Cumberland Valley Bank. Barbourville, Ky. Fourteen shares Third National Bank, Cincinnati, O. $500 five per cent Covington, Ky., bond, due May, 1902. $1,000 four per cent Covington, Ky., bond, due January, 1928. $500 four per cent Covington, Ky., bond, due January, 1928. $roo four per cent Covington, Ky., bond, due August, 1920. $500 five per cent Norwood, 0., bond, due October, 1901. $500 five per cent Norwood, 0., bond, due October, 1929.

GENERAL FUND.-BONDS AND SECURITIES. I also hold, belonging to the General Fund: $roo Covington four per cent bonds, due August, 1920. $roo Covington four per cent bonds, due September, 1930. $2,500 Kenton County, Ky., six per cent bonds, due December, 1913. The Board owes the estate of John R. Eads $627.02, with interest since December 21, 1899. We have succeeded in paying $1,000 on this debt since my last report. There were some subscriptions made at our last Conference that are not yet paid. When paid, the amount will go to further reduce the debt. We hope collections reported to the present Conference, together with some expected generous individual contributions, will liquidate the balance of this debt. J. D. HEARNE, Treasurer. September 13, 1;91)0. SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 61

REPORTS OF PRESIDING ELDERS.

ASHLAND DISTRICT. THE: Ashland District is about 240 miles in length, and occupies parts of 14 counties. There are 19 charges, with about 90 preaching-places. We have 54 churches and 12 parsonages, valued at about $73,000. ADVANCE: CHARCE:.-A L. Williams, pastor. There were 120 con­ versions, 74 baptisms, and II6 accessions; 2 new Sunday-schools were organized; $30 wer'e paid on old indebtedness, and $20 on improvements. A neat, frame church, 26 by 28, was built at Plum Grove, at a cost of $600. ASHLAND.-Number of conversions, 20; baptisms, 16; accessions, 50. The Church is in a good, healthful condition spiritually. There is an increase in the congregations. The Sunday-school has an average at­ tendance of 261; the Epworth League numbers 215. The members of the League are interested in every good work. India famine sufferers, $22. Recently they have undertaken to fit up and furnish a room in the Hospital of the "King's Daughters." C. W. Sutton, the pastor, has had considerable sickness in his own family during the year. Then he was called to Louis-ville twice on a sad mission, once on account of the death of a brother, and at another time on account of the death of his mother; yet he found strength according to his day, and has been faithful in the work of the Master. ASHLAND CIRCUI'l'.-There have been 21 baptisms and 16 accessions. Three hundred and fifty dollars 'have been expended on improvements. John Cheap is the pastor. Brother Cheap is passing through deep waters. Not long ago he buried their infant child, and he is now at home watching at the bedside of his sick wife, who is near death's door with that dread disease-consumption. Let us pray God to comfort Brother Cheap, and give him grace for the trial that awaits him, and that Sister Cheap may have victory in death through our Lord Jesus Christ. CATLE:TTSBURG.-G. C. Mosher, pastor. Conversions, 2; accessions, 8. It is not 'Brother Mosher's fault that there were not more con­ versions and accessions, for he held a protracted meeting of four weeks' duration. He has been faithful in looking after all the interests of the Church, and his people would like to have him return as their pastor. EAST POINT.-Four of the appointments on the East Point Charge were without preaching for two years previous to this. W. R. Hunt has supplied the work this year, and reports 79 con­ versions, 23 baptisms, 31 accessions, and $22 on improvements. EAST MAYSVILLE:.-T. B. Stratton, pastor. Number of conversions, 70' sanctifications, 40; baptisms, 25; accessions, 45. Paid on improve­ m~nts on church property, $30. There has been a general toning up of the work and the charge is in pretty good condition spiritually. FLAT CAP.-Number of conversions, 37; 'accessions, 19; sanctifica­ tions 5' baptisms, 22. A partnership building is being erected on Little Blai~ b~ the Eagles and Methodists, the upper story to be llsed by the Eagles and the lower story by our people as a church. E. H. Darragh is the pastor. . FIRE: BRICK.-At Fire Brick there were 17 conversions and 7 acces- sions. J. F. Deal, who was appoint~d .t~ the work last Conference, was transferred, in March. to the WelOt Vlrgmla Conference. But I was fortu- S KENTUCKY CONFERENCE. nate in getting H. ]. Ramey, a veteran of the Cross, to take charge, and he has supplied the work faithfully and well to the end of the year. When Fire Brick was made a station members of our Church and SClme members of other denominations agreed that a certain amount might be kept out of their wages every 1110nth for the support of the gospel; but at the end of one year, a goodly number-mostly members of other Churches--c1aimed that the agreement was only for a year, and withheld their support. GRE:ENUP.-At the last Conference, H. C. Shaw was appointed to the Greenup Charge for the second year. Early in the year Brother Shaw decided that we must have a parsonage in Greenup. We have but a few members in Greenup, and most of them are poor, so that it looked like an almost hopeless undertaking. But Brother Shaw was not to be discouraged. He commenced soliciting funds, and when the building was commenced, Brother Shaw worked with his own hands, and the parsonage went forward to completion. It is a beautiful house of six rooms, costing $700, all of which was paid except $175, which our people borrowed from and are paying back into the Building Asso­ ciation. In April, Brother Shaw was appointed, by Bishop FitzGerald, to the Railroad Department of the Young Men's Christian Association in Lexington, Kentucky. ~ engaged W. L. Spence to supply the Greenup Charge the re­ mainder of the Cor::ference year. Brother Spence succeeded in canceling about $75 of the remainder of the parsonage debt. Be has visited the homes of our people, and, in addition to leading the prayer-meetings in Greenup, he has gone to Russell, a distance of nine miles, every Wednesday evening', and led the prayer-meeting there-. LOUISA CHARGE.-W. H. Davenport, pastor. Number of conver­ sions, 67; baptisms, 21; accessions, 4S. On the 9th inst., a beautiful frame church, worth about $800, was dedicated at Bussyville. OLIVE HILL.- Conversions, 40; sanctifications, 6; baptisms, II. A parsonage, containing four rooms, and so arranged that other rooms can easily be added, has been built in Olive Hill. Brother N. H. Young, the pastor, did much of the work on the parsonage. A church, to cost about $600, has been commenced at Locust Grove. Isaiah Cline, pastor of Paintsville Charge, reports but one conversion and one accession, yet he has been faithful in looking after all the inter­ ests of the Church. and the work is in a good, healthful condition. PIKEvILLE.. -The pastor, B. D. Morris, was kept from part of his work for seven months on account of smallpox. He organized two new societies, one at Elkhorn City. Baptisms, 25; accesssions, 22. The ladies put a neat carpet in the church at Pikeville. QUINCY CHARGE.-W. ]. Cain, the pastor, has served the charge faithfully one year. Conversions, 40; accessions, 40. SALYERSVILLE CHARGE.-W. M. Walker, pastor, reports 40 con­ versions and 31 accessions. Tou:sBoRo.-God has wonderfully blessed the labors of the pastor, N. G. Grizzle. Conversions, 200; sanctifications, 50; accessions, ISO. Paid on old indebtedness, $30. V ANCEBURG.-G. N. Jolly has completed successfully his second year on the Vanceburg Charge. Conversions, 10; bap~isms, 14. Married six­ teen couples. Expended on church improvements, abou.t $200. WALLIN-GFORD.-Number conversions, 60; baptisms, 2I. About $400 have been secured toward the erection of a church at Ringo's Mills. The spiritual condition of the charge is better than it was at the beginning of the year. A. J. Bennett is the pastor. All things considered, the work in the district is in a fairly pros­ perous condition. There has been an increase in membership and some advancement spiritually. Under all the circumstances, as a rule our people have done nobly; SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. the preachers have been faithful, and worked heroically. As to myself, I have had good health, and have tried to discharge the duties devolving upon me to the best of my ability and for the glory of God. Administered t~e sacrament of the Lord's Supper about 56 times; preached 227 times; read a paper on the tithing system in several Quarterly Cohfer- ences, and traveled 3,680 miles. C. R. FRENGER.

COVINGTON DISTRICT. OF the ninety-eight members of this Conference, twenty-two of them are identified with the Covington District. All of these are elders; two are superannuates; and there are two supernumeraries; one is chap­ lain in the United States army, now with a regiment in the Philippine Islands. Rev. H. W. Ewing was transferred to New England, and Rev. R. 1. Watkins was transferred from the Wilmington Conference and appointed to Union, Covington. One local preacher was licensed during the year. The District Epworth League was reorganized. Persistent efforts have been put forth in nearly every pastoral charge for revivals, but success has come to a very few of them. Our Sunday-schools are well organized, largely attended, and faith­ fully instructed. They are successful in all things except the conversion of the children. Class-meetings are nearly abandoned, and family worship largely neglected. The benevolences are presented by the pastors, but the bulk of the members do not enjoy giving to these causes. The Ruggles Camp-meeting was a success, financially. A suitable person was chosen at nearly every Quarterly Conference of one round to receive or account for any money that might be given for rhe Twentieth-century Fund. Money has been raised on debts; the church property has been extensively repaired. There has been a definite and organized effort to make a hearty response to the appeal of the Twentieth­ century Forward Movement. Through the beneficence of a prominent laymen, we have, at Mill­ dale, a parsonage worth $1,500, free from debt. By the financial skill of Rev. V. T. Willis, we have a roomy, substantial frame parsonage, unencumbered, at Augusta. The church property has been improved on the following charges: Augusta, Bellevue, Dayton, Germantown, Ludlow, Milldale, Newport, Sardis, and Union. The greatest number of conversions occurred on the Daytop Charge. Mt. Olivet, Foster, Newport, Union, and Augusta stand next, in relative rank, on this important phase of Church work. Total paid for ministerial support shows a slight decrease. The amount paid for Missions is an advance on last year of $54. There have been paid out $2,196 for church improvement. The value of parsonage property has been increased $2,00C;>' There has been a,n increase of 25 probationers. We report 147 baptisms and 218 converSIOns. Respectfully submitted. E. L. SHEPARD.

LEXINGTON DISTRICT. LEXINGTON DISTRICT consists of fifteen circuits and one station­ Lexington. This district embraces work ~n the mountains of the s01;1th­ eastern portion of the State, and a portIOn of the Blue Grass reglOn. J~ extends from the Licking River to the Cumberland Mountains bounding on the Tennessee line, and from the Ohio River on the north KENTUCKY CONFERENCE. to the Tennessee line on the south. It is· a district of "magnificent distances." The people in the mountains are loyal, and, in many respects, are the equals of those found in any other portion of the State. They are noted for their hospitality. Our Church has a firm hold upon them. Thel'e have been about four hundred admitted to the Church on pro­ bation, and a larger number professed conversion. As the Presiding Elder, I have urged the pastors to seek the salvation of the people. There have been two new churches built; namely, Burnett's Chapel and Cook's Chapel. The first is within the Pulaski Circuit, and was built at a cost of $800. Church and lot are valued at $1,000. It was dedicated the first Sabbath in May. I was assisted in its dedication by Revs. H. D. Burnett and P. H. Ebright, pastor. Cook's Chapel is at Kingsville, and is valued at $800. It was dedicated on the second Sabbath in July. I was assisted in the dedication by Revs. J. M. Cook and the pastor, Rev. W. H. Thompson. Through the labor and effort of W. H. Thompson a parsonage has been built and about completed at a cost of $400. At Liberty, the county-seat of Casey County, under the efficient leadership of the pastor, Rev. L. W. Purdom, we are building a handsome brick church, which, when completed, will be one of the best buildings in the bounds of the work. It will cost from $2,000 to $2,500. Brother Purdom has labored hard for this church, but his labor will be amply rewarded. The literature of our Church is not as well circulated as it should be; however, there has been increase in the SUbscription to the Western Christian Advocate. If the Editor knew better the peculiar needs of our work, the paper could be made to help Methodism more in this very peculiar field. The Sabbath-school work is well looked after in most of the fields, and in some places is in a: prosperous condition. There are few Epworth League Chapters in the bounds of the Lexing­ ton District. We have Epworth Leagues at Lexington, Somerset, Bethel, Shelbyville, and Highland. The Methodist Hymnal is used in but few of our congregations. Our people no longer, in many places, are familiar with the hymnology of our Methodism. There has been an increase in the amount paid for pastoral support, and in the contributions to the various benevolences of the Church. The men have labored faithfully and well. There have been but few complaints, and harmony between pastors and people has prevailed. They have been kind and thoughtful of my welfare, and I here record my appreciation of this kindness. I have held sixty-one Quarterly Con­ ferences; only failed to hold three of the sixty-four. Have preached 250 times; have assisted the pastors in many other ways; have admin­ istered the sacraments to thousands of people; have baptized 12 per..: sons, 8 by immersion and 4 by affusion; have traveled several thousand miles. Here I record the goodness of the gre~,t Head of the Church, and feel that it has been by and through his g race that we have in a measure succeeded. E. B. HILL.

MIDDLESBOROUGH DISTRICT. THE territory embraced in the Middlesborough District is very rough and mountainous, traverse<;l by two rivers, Cumberland and Kentucky. I t has an almost unlimited supply of coal, and companies are now at work developing the oil resources. There are eighteen charges in the district, each one faithfully served by the minister assigned. The regular ministers were assisted by seventy­ two local preachers and exhorters. We have one hundred and one so­ cieties, but only forty-six church-houses. There has been one house SEVENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. completed and dedicated during this year, and five more are being erected. There are forty Sunday-schools and eight Epworth Leagues. Some of the Leagues have to struggle for existence. We have nearly five thousand members, but the Minutes will not show so many on account of the bad condition of the Church records. . ~nion College, situated at Barbourville, is in the bounds of the dlstnct. This institution is one of the two schools under the manage­ ment of the Methodist Church in Kentucky. Its Course of Study is up !o the requirements of the University Senate, and its Classical Course IS not excelled by any school in Kentucky. Last year's enrollment was 24I. The school began this year's session, September 10th, with bright prospects. At the District Conference a Committee was appointed to raise one thousand dollars to purchase a lot on which to build a dormitory. A Committee was also appointed to purchase fourteen acres of land, known as Mahan Springs, on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, to be used as a camp-ground. The benevolences have been increased this year, Barbourville and London having paid in full. Books and periodicals have been well distributed. There was also an increase in the subscriptions to the Advocate. The members of the Middlesborough Church are intending to give their church to the deacone"sses for a hospital and to erect a new building, centrally located. As to my own labors, I have traveled over the district regularly, having made the circuit once in three months. I have preached six times a week; have baptized thirty-four children and twenty adults; have held one District Stewards' meeting, and held one District Conference. I have superintended the business of the dis­ trict to the best of my ability. I have, no doubt, made mistakes, but I leave it all in the hands of the Almighty, knowing that all things work together for good to them that serve and fear the Lord. ]. S. MILLER. 66 KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.

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AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY.

YOUR Committee on the American Bible Society submits the follow­ ing report: The Bible underli.es and forms the basis of the highest type of Chris­ tian civilization, and is productive of the noblest manhood and woman­ hood 2.mong the nations of the earth. The great motive of the American Bible Society is to put an open Bible in the hands of every son and daughter of Adam's race. The millions of copies that have been distributed by this agency in the great harvest-field so wide have been blessed of God, through the labors and toils of the consecrated missionary, in every clime under the sun. During the eighty-two years of the Society's stupendous work in the world's evangelization it finds its way into the hearts of the people of the earth in more than one hundred languages. In view of the fact that the American Bible Society, in its publication of the Holy Bible, is indispensable to the successful labor of the mis­ sionary, and especially the minister; therefore, be it Resolved, That we extend to the Society our sincere sympathy, and give our co-operation and hearty support by presenting this cause in all our churches for a liberal collection, to sustain and propagate its work. R. D. BIVE},:, Chairman. CYRUS RIFFr.E, G. C. MOSHER.

AUDITING COMMITTEE.

WE, the Auditing Committee, have examined the accounts and vouchers that have come before us, and find them correct. }. M. NEw'rUN.

BOOKS AND PERIODICALS.

YOUR Committee on Books and Periodicals begs to submit the following report: By careful examination of the figures of this exhibit and with proper kilOwledge of the conditions by which they have been reached, you will find occasion for gratitude for the prosperity which our publishing inter­ ests have enjoyed. The publishing-houses of our Methodist Book Concerns are the sub­ jects of considerable pride and satisfac~ion to our membership. Our publishing plants are equal to the b~s~ 1D t~e countr~. Eve~y year we issue millions of pages of pure rehglOus hterature m the mterest of Christ's kingdom, and distribute the surplus profits to the needy preach­ ers of our Church. You are reminded that the usefulness of these large SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION.

~ook Concerns and depositories for the diffusion of a pure religious hte,rature, the prosperity that they enjoy, and the amount of profits whIch they may earn for dividends, are largely dependent on the efficiency of our pastors in extending the sale of our periodicals and other literature. The .constituency of our Church needs the produc~s of our presses; and the 111struments by which it can be brought to the knowledge of our people, and a demand created for our books and papers, are our pastors. The Western Concern has erected a new building in Chicago, and fitted up a fine place of business for itself, including some suitable offices for rent, at an expense of about $200,000. For the present outlook it is expected that an income will be obtained from the rental of the extra spa~e in this building of at least five per cent per annum on this cost, besIdes furnishing nearly one-half of the space of the building for the use of our Western Book Concern. The Eastern house has built an annex to its fine building at 150 Fifth AVenue at the expense of $52,000. Besides this, they spent upwards of $14,000 in refitting the main build­ ing for rental purposes, and have good prospects for renting the same. Notwithstanding the heavy expenses, the dividend to the Annual Con­ ferences for this year has been fixed at $75,000. Our pastors are requested to exercise all their energies to distribute our Iiterattue among their respective charges. Respectfully submitted. G. M. BURNETT, Secretary. G. W. HOWES.

BOOK CONCERN ACCOUNTS.

WE, your Committee on Book Concern Accounts, report and urge the members of this Annual Conference to settle their accounts with the house every Conference year, and thus keep their credit intact. We also urge all persons responsible for accounts as indorsers to see that the persons indorsed pay their debts. We especially urge our young men to attend punctually to the settle- ment of their accounts. J. G. DOVER, Chairman. ]. W. ZIMME.RMAN, N. H. YOUNG.

CONFERENCE RELATIONS.

THE Committee recommend that Thomas Hanford, D. D., and John Phillips be made effective; that Jasper Fields be made supernumerary; and that W. E. Cook be made a superannuate. L. DAVIS, Secretary. C. S. MARKIN, Chairman.

CHURCH EXTENSION.

DEAR BRETHREN,-During the thirty-two years of its history, the Board of Church Extension has collected and disbursed nearly $6,800,000, assisting over II,SOO Churches. We are glad that the Kentucky Con­ ference has had some share in aiding this great work. Yet when we remember the hearty liberality of this Society, which has aided in erect­ ing 173 of the ~87 churche.s in the bounds of our Conference, we are chagrined that 111 these thIrty-two years only $23,000 have been con- 68 KENTUCKY CONFERENCE. tributed by us to Church Extension. In the face of all that has been done for us we ought to do very much better than we are doing for this cause. Our Conference is giving less than $500 a year, when we are asked for $2,000. This we deplore deeply, since it is a loss to our work of the kind offer of the Board to duplicate our apportionment if we raise it, and to return to us $4,000 to help erect new edifices in Kentucky. We greatly need this money to aid poor, struggling congre­ gations to secure church homes, and would urg~ the pastors and presid­ ing elders to do their utmost to bring up their charges to their full apportionment. W. A. SCHELL, Chairman.

DISTRICT CONFERENCE RECORDS.

YOUR Committee on Examining District Conference Records has examined the books, and find them all properly kept. However, the Louisville District record should show the number of its sessions. C. S. JUPIN, Chairman, P. H. EBRIGHT, U. S. G. PERKINS.

EDUCATION.

THERE is no subject so closely connected with our general welfare as our educational interests. If school-buildings and educational facili­ ties are the indices of the vigorous progressive life of communities, States, and nations, how much more are they the exponents of the vi­ tality of the Church which professes to be the conservator of civili­ zation! They are exponents of power, and as in mathematics the char­ acter of the exponent indicates the nature and extent of the operation, so the character and standard of the school and the measure of its endow­ ment mark the degree of permanent power wielded in the field of its patronage. There has never been enough stress placed upon education in the Kentucky Conference. There has never been that concerted action on the part of the ministry that would cultivate a field in which high-class institutions could thrive. Considering the age of the Conference and traditional Methodist inclination to found and foster colleges, one would expect to find within the bounds of the Conference a college of long standing, and endowed so as to make its equipment the equal of that of any denominational college in the country. One would expect to find the Methodist membership from every hamlet and community in the State pointing with pride to at least one great institution, and looking forward to the time when their children may enter its halls to partake of its blessings. But no such spectacle is within our view. Our educa­ tional advantages are far from commensurate with our needs, and our desire to educate is of too insipid a nature. For this condition, we fear that we ourselves are largely to blame. We recommend as especially worthy of consideration our own Con­ ference schools: Union College, Barbourville, and Ashland College, Ashland. UNION COLLEGE. We are glad to note the constant advance of this school, both intel­ lectual and moral. We commend its· course of study, which is up to the uniform standard fixed for the colleges of Methodism, and, therefore, equal to the best in the land, to all our young people who seek a thorough SEVENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 69

prepa~ation for usefulness in the higher walks of life. Aside from its collegiate work, we think its Ministerial, its Musical, and its Normal De­ partments are especially commendable features. As Yisitors to Union College we nominate the Presiding Elder, E: B. HIll, B. R. Wilburn. and R. T. Miller.

ASHLAND COLLEGE. ~he past year has been the best in the history of this institution. The Increase in commendable college spirit has been noteworthy. The young people have caught that healthy inspiration which is doing much to make them laugh at difficulties, and fight the battle through at any cost. "Thoroughness" is their motto. No better place could be found for the careful training of our young men and young women in those useful essentials without which any life must, at last, be but mediocre. We heartily urge any young person who is anxious to develop brain and soul to attend Ashland College. To those of our young men who, after completing a classical course of study, desire to better prepare themselves for the ministry by pur­ suing a theological course, we recommend Boston University, Boston, Mass., and Drew Theological Seminary, Madison, N. J., both of which are ably equipped and indorsed by the whole Church.

THE CONFERENCE BOARD. We desire to express our appreciation of the labors of the Con­ ference Board of Education, and we note with pleasure their announce­ ment that the Eads' debt is all paid. We congratulate them, knowing that now they will be able to do more for our schools.

THE GENERAL BOARD. The General Board of Education deserves special mention because of its careful administration of the funds committed to its care. It should be a matter of interest to everyone of our Churches to know that last year no less that 1,843 students received aid, and 127 schools were thus benefited, the average loan to students being $44.39. Our Con­ ference had eight recipients of its bounties, to the amount of $33I, while our contributions amounted to only $182.92. Thus it is seen that we received $I48.08 in excess of our payments. Let us try to balance the account at least. This may be done by the universal observance of Chi 1- dren's-day. Let every charge have one day in which to make its chil­ dren joyous and glad, and at the same time teach them the need of Christian education. We urge the use of the programs printed by our own Book Concern. JAS. P. FAULKN~R, Chairman. C. P. ADAMS, Secretar:y.

EPWORTH LEAGUE.

WE congratulate the Church upon the growth of our official Young People's Society-the Epworth League. The Epworth League stands for a broader Christian culture among the young people of our Church. Since its organization, the Epworth League has been signally blessed and honored of God. Recognizing the Epworth Herald as an indispensable help to every worker in this field, we urge upon every pastor and Chapter the necessity of having a larger subscription. . . The importance of -the JUnior League can not be overestImated. 70 KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

The importance of this work becomes more pronounced with the growth of this younger branch of the Epworth League. We commend the action of the General Board of Control in its just recognition of the work among the young, and desire to record our pleasure upon their action in promising us a Junior quarterly, !>e­ ginning in 190r. The Reading Course is commended as helpful, and we trust that wherever possible the Leagues will use it. We urge upon the pastors the necessity of organizing Leagues, and suggest that at the next Annual Conference the Committee on Program provide for an anniversary to be held on some evening during the session of the Conference. W. C. WILSON, A. L. WILLIAMS.

FREEDMEN'S AID AND SOUTHERN EDUCATION SOCIETY.

WE note with pleasure the signs of healthy growth among our edu­ cational institutions in the South. The field for Christian educational work among the millions of black people in the Southern States is con­ tinually enlarging. The obligation of the Church grows with the growth of the field. Present sociological and political conditions in a number of the States emphasize the obligation of the Church to educate the uneducated millions. May we not ask all our pastors to bring this subject before the Churches, and explain to the people the splendid opportunities for Christian educational work among the nine millions of black people in the Southern States? In view of the present financial condition of the Society we would urge the members of the Kentucky Conference to make an earnest effort to raise the full apportionment for the ensuing year. L. R. GODBEY, Secretary. B. R. WILBURN, Chairman.

PUBLISHING THE MINUTES.

Balance in treasnry, 1900...... $4 00 Collected on Conference subscription ...... 77 10 Collected on advertisements, less the expense incurred in soliciting and collecting ...... 90 00

Total ...... $171 10 Paid to Curts & Jennings for printing ...... $146 98 Mailing and expressing...... 14 00 Incidentals ...... 4 00 Balance in treasury...... 6 12 Total ...... $171 10 A. BOREING, Treasurer.

RESOLUTIONS.

Resolved, That we appreciate highly the presence and counsel of our laymen at the sessions of our Conference. Brothers R. T. Miller, John D. Hearne, Harrold Means, and others, will always find an open door to our deliberations and our hearts. SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION.

R.esolv~d, !,hat we are glad to note the success attending the efforts 0.£ MIss. ~Inll1e M. Biles as Conference Secretary of the Woman's For­ ~lgn MIssIOnary Society, and predict, and will pray for, greater success In the year before us. Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt thanks as a Conference to ~i~hop Earl Cranston for his uniform kindness and fairness as the pre­ sldmg officer at this session of the Kentucky Conference, and will be glad to h?-ve him return to us at any subsequent session. We have greatly enjoyed his addresses on China and other subjects pertaining to our work at home and abroad. Resolved, That we are very grateful as a Conference to the Presiding Elde: a~d pastor, and the good people of Somerset for the abounding hospltahty and good will which have characterized the entertainment of this session. Resolved, That we deeply regret the transfer of C. J. Howes, D. D., from our Conference and work. We can ill afford the loss of such men. He is an able minister of the Word, a brother beloved in Christian sym­ pathy and fellowship, and worthy of all tru~t in the steadfastness of human friendship. We do not consent to part from him, but do com­ mend him to the Church in Kansas, and will ever pray for his success and happiness. We express regret and kindly interest in the same manner to H. W. Ewing, W. J. Cain, J. F. Deal, and A. E. Ulrich, who have gone from us by transfer. ResolVl!d, That we recogni.ze with grateful appreciation the faithful services of our Secretaries and Conference officers and Committees. No member of Conference can afford to neglect or slightingly treat the work of an Annual Conference to which the Bishop or his brethren may call him. Resolved, That we, the members of the Kentucky Conference, have read with great pleasure and profit the comments on the Sunday-school lessons in the Western prepared by Dr. Thomas Hanford; and we hope the Western will long continue to adorn its columns with the writings of our honored brother. J. W. ZIMMERMAN, W. H. CALVERT, ]. H. BROWN.

SABBATH OBSERVANCE.

WE believe the Church of Jesus Christ is of Divine ongm, and that it stands for the elevation and advancement of the race. The observ­ ance of the Sabbath, given by God for man, will, we believe, conserve man's highest good. We look. therefore, with sorrow on the increasing desecration of this holy day. The railroads and steamboats offer induce­ ments in Sunday excursions. Public games are played, and largely patronized. Are the professed Chnstians entirely guiltless in this matter? We therefore earnestly recommend that our ministry take a more decided stand on this question, publicly and privately lifting their voices in con­ demnation of the desecration and in defense of the day. JOHN PHILLIPS.

STATE OF THE WORK.

DEAR FATHERS AND BRETHREN,-We, your Committee on the State of the Work, beg leave to report as follows: I. EVANGELISTIC. I. We have listened to the reports of our Presiding Elders with humiliation and regret. Vife protest aga,inst the efforts now making KEN'l'1:CKY CONFERENCE;. within the bounds of our Conference, to substitute mere entertainment for the real worship of God, a cold and heartless confession for repentance. 2. It is our solemn conviction that the greatest need of our Church is a deeper experience of salvation. We recommend that our pastors make special efforts to put our standards of doctrine, especially those on the doctrine of sanctification, into the homes of our people, so that they may know just what our Church teaches on that subject. We also note with regret the shameful neglect of the children in some parts of the Conference. We recommend that earnest efforts be made for their conversion. The Disciplinary question-"Have the rules respecting the instruction of children been observed?"-should no longer be answered by the old, threadbare phrase, "In part." Let us cultivate the innocent companionship of sweet childhood, and try to save their souls. II. CHURCH LOCATION. In the cities and towns. We deplore the fact that our Church did not make an earnest effort to gain a firmer foothold in our cities and towns long ago. If we are going to take care of our own, both those at home and those who come from the North, we shall yet be compelled to enter the cities and towns. We note further with regret that many of our church edifices in the cities are badly located. Very often the cheapest thing we have to do in establishing a Church in a city or town is the building and the lot on which it stands. If it is badly located, it costs tremendously to build up a congregation and Sunday-school. The same thing is true in -,he country. Let us save both men and money in the future by building fewer churches, but locate them better.

III. IN ~DUCATION. Weare glad to record that we are making progress. Religion and education are twin sisters that should never be separated. Hence the Church school will always find a place among us. Let us cherish the schools we have and establish more.

IV. CHURCH BUILDINGS. How should they be used? We are sorry to note that many of our church buildings are used for fairs, suppers, and entertainments of a very worldly sort. All of this begets irreverence, and should not be. The church was built for the reverent worship of Almighty God, and for this only should it be used.

V. OUR R~LATIONS TO OT'H~R CHURCH~S. Our relations with our sister denominations are, and have been, for the most part, cordial and fraternal. With regard to the federation of the different bodies of Episcopal Methodism, we are, for the greater part, heartily agreed. It is a great advance in interdenominational relations for us as different bodies of Methodists to be able to labor together harmoniously in foreign fields; to have a common Hymn-book and Catechism. To have a system of transfer, by which we can pass from one denomination to the other, is a great advantage.: but any movement whatsoever looking towards retrenchment or the curtailment in the least of our work among the white people of our Conference, or of the Church in the South, is to be viewed with disfavor. Our reasons for this are as follows: I. "The world is my parish," said John Wesley. We adopted that motto a long time ago. SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 73

2. Our work has been organized in some parts of our Conference more than fifty years. It is growing stronger every year. 3· It is the work of our fathers. The foundations have been laid broad and deep in their love and ours for Christ and humanity. 4· Re~renchment means stoppage of growth, and stoppage of growth means ultimate death. 5· Our work is succeeding. Hundred of souls are converted every year. Two good institutions of learning have been or:ganized in our borders. Many of our youth are seeking instruction in their halls. T~e future is surely growing brighter and brighter every year. These tIungs being true, the only desire we have is to labor side by side with our brethren of the different denominations of the Church of Christ for the cause of Him we so much love. F. L. CR~~CH, President. 'N. 1. TAYLOR, Secretary.

SUNDAY -SCHOOLS AND TRACTS.

DEAR BR~THREN,-We believe the Sunday-school is one of the most important factors in the religious and educational life, not only of our own age, but of the ages to come, since the Sunday-school teaches the Bible and brings the gospel to vast multitudes in the respective periods of childhood. We hope the time is not far distant when every teacher in our Sunday-schools shall be a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe that the literature for the Sunday-school supplied by the Methodist Episcopal Church, and published by our Book Concern, is the best for the purpose that can be obtained. We urge that our pastors and Presiding Elders everywhere see that our literature is used in the Sunday-schools. We recommend that, wherever practicable, the Home Department be established for the benefit of those who are unable to attend the sessions, but are willing to study the lesson at home. Inasmuch as the Sunday-school Union of our Church aids every year about 3,500 needy schools with literature, and has no resources except the collections in the Churches, we urge that an offering be given for this cause in all our charges, and especially that the second Sunday of October be set apart as .rally day, and that on that day a collection be taken for the Sundav-school Union. We recommend ou-r Sunday-school Journal for the Sunday-school, and also for the home and individual. The Tract Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church aids in the circulation of religious literature, particularly in the form of tracts and leaflets througrlOut the entire world. It is circulating literature in at least t~elve languages in the United States alone, and in more than twenty languages in foreign lands. This silent messenger has often been a power in the hands of the sinner to bring him to Christ. Would it not be well for the pastors of our Conference to avail themselves more generally of the liberal offer of the Tract Society, which provides that every prea&er who will make application can receive from the Society free, in the form of tracts, one­ half of the last collection of his charge for the Tract Society? Inasmuch as the Tract Society is in great need of money to carry on its work, we urge that a collection be taken for this Society in all our Churches during the coming year. WM. JON~S, W. H. THOMPSON, F. GRID~R. 74 KENTUCKY CONF£RENCE.

TEMPERANCE.

ONLY a little more than a quarter of a century ago moderate drink­ ing was tolerated with complacency by Christian people. The evangelical Churches have developed sentiment which regards drinking intoxicants as a beverage to be an unchristian practice, and declare liquor-vending to be a disqualification for Church membership. Certainly it will soon be an equally clear tenet of Christian people that the highest civil interests are no safer in the hands of liquor men than are religious interests. If butchers, by the habitual sight of blood and the consequent induration of their sensibilties, are disqualified for sitting on juries whose duty it may be to spare or dispose of a man's Efe, how can men whose very business is notoriously given to the trans­ gression of law be qualified to sit in Legislatures, city, State or National, and frame our laws? The good men of the country who have moral courage commensurate with their moral conviction, are united in the principle and purpose of opposition to the liquor-traffic. What we need is union in the method of our antagonism. The expression of a righteous public opinion is the vocalization of the still, small voice of God in many bosoms. In all instances prohibition has been inaugurated by ballots, and it may not be amiss to remember that the providence of God over­ threw slavery by the instrumel1tality of a political party and by the personality of a President whose picture the pro-slavery men did not flaunt in their show-windows. The liquor power is a friend to no man who is uncompromisingly opposed to it. If "history is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path," deliverance will come to us. Know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever, therefore, will be a friend of the world, is the enemy of God. Friendship for the Iiquor-traf-fic is enmity to God. God helping us, we will promote righteous private and public opinion on this subject, and, so far as conscientious attention to other issues allows us and opportunity is afforded us, we will vote for the principle and policy of prohibition. We recommend the following, a note from Bishop Mallalieu: "Resolved, That, since the almost universal custom of celebrating the Fourth of July is neither sensible, rational, nor Christian, but rather uncivilized, not to say barbaric, involving much waste and needless expense, and at the same time endangering property and life, and also being devoid of any really intelligent, moral, or patriotic inspiration or influence, we will, from this time henceforth, do all in our power to in­ duce our Churches, Epworth Leagues, and other young people's so­ cities, and our Sunday-schools to celebrate our national birthday in a truly patriotic and Christian manner in the interest and for the pro­ motion of the Temperance Reform; and further, we recommend that, so far as practicable, on the Sunday immediately preceding the Fourth of July, all our pastors preach a sermon upon the wise, patriotic, temperance, and Christian celebration of our great national anniversary." SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 75

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REV. L. P. HANKS.

TH1~ REv. L. P. HANKS, a member of the Kentucky Conference, died in the early part of the Conference year. He was born near HardinsbMrg, and was therefore a Kentuckian by birth. His early education was that of the common school; but as he was converted in youth, he soon sought to improve his mind, as well as to seek the spiritual good of his relatives. We are told that he was blessed of God, and made the happy instrument of the salvation of several of them. He entered the Conference at Lexington in r886, and received the following appointments: Barbourville, Greenup, Williamsburg, Catletts­ burg, Vanceburg, and Milldale. At the close of his pastorate at Mill­ dale, he asked for and was granted a supernumerary relation, and en­ gaged in a secular pursuit; but before the year closed was almost entirely engaged in the work of the Master. His death was not sudden, but his sickness lasted only about a week. The disease was typhoid fever. During his short illness, there was no opportunity for any of our preachers to visit him; but he was visited by Rev. George Means, the pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The writer of this memoir received a letter from Mrs. Hanks, in answer to which he gave all the hope and comfort he could. Prayer was offered for his recovery, but it pleased God to take him to himself. Then I went to Winchester, and conducted the funeral service in the Winchester Methodist Epis­ copal Church, South, assisted by its pastor and Rev. Dr. George Savage. At the service the church was well filled, showing that as a man and Christian minister he and his family were highly respected by the people of Winchester, where he was quite well known. In our Conference, Rev. L. P. Hanks was a brother much beloved. He was sweet-spirited, social, a good singer, who had real pleasure in the exercise of his gift; he was of good personal appearance, and mentally furnished with rich lore of the Conference curriculum and various other reading. He was affluent in Christian sympathy, having good will for all men and love for all who love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Though his sickness was so brief, he did not pass through the gates of death unconsciously. He knew that the time of his departure was at hand, but fear-ed no foe. He assured his beloved wife that the victory was his, and life and immortality were in sight. That he should have been in a strait betwixt the sanctified joys of the Christian life on earth and the life of the world to come is not strange. But he was ready and willing to depart and be with Christ; and like the Methodists of the primitive times, he died well. 'When the roll was called at the opening of this Conference he was not with us to answer "Here am I;" yet perchance he heard the call, and from out the choir'of the heavenly temple he answered, "Here am 1." We cherish the memory of our beloved Brother Hanks. The acacia sprig of hope we cast upon his coffin, the sweet flowers of af­ fection we strew upon his grave, praying that still richer flowers of fellowship may bloom in the Eden Garden of a deathless reunion. THOMAS HANFORD. KENTUCKY CONFERENCE.

MRS. FRANCES BRISTOW. MRS. FRANCES BRISTOW, widow of Rev. James H. Bristow, a former member of the Kentucky Conference, departed this life in Louisville, Kentucky, April 22, 1900, in the seventy-ninth year of her age. She was brought up a Presbyterian, but after marriage united with the Church of her husband, and for eighteen years filled the responsible position of a Methodist minister's wife. They wrought in the heroic days of Meth­ odism, and as a consequence had many severe trials, but also many precious triumphs. To this devoted couple belongs the honor of organiz­ ing the present Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church of Louisville, Ken­ tucky, on February 26, 1865. They planted wisely and well, and to them should be given all honor and praise because of their valuable services to our beloved Methodism. For more than thirty years she waited in widowhood for the coming of God's messenger to call her home. These years have been given to God and his cause, and within her life have ever been found blessed evidences of fruitfulness. She was a great sufferer during the last few years of her life, but her afflictions were borne with resignation. The end was in great peace. Two sons and two daughters remain. W. B. COLLINS.

MRS. JUDY EMILY GRIDER. MRS JUDY EMILY GRIDER was born in Mercer County, Kentucky, on the 23d day of February, 1827. She joined the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1848. Previous to that time she adhered to her early faith, being raised by strict Presbyterian parents. She was happily married to the Rev. F. Grider, of the Kentucky Conference, January 27, 1852, and for forty-eight years they wrought together for the advancement of the Redeemer's kingdom. To her husband she was a helpmeet indeed, both temporally and spiritually. Sister Grider was a woman of many and marked excellencies. She was sincere, large-hearted, and sympathetic. These traits drew to her many friends, and these friendships deepened with increasing intimacy. Hers was an experience founded on an unusual knowledge of the facts and doctrines of grace, as recored in the Scrip­ ture. Shrinking from public gaze, her voice was not heard in public as some, but she went about doing good;. the poor blessed her, the sorrowing received her consolations and were comforted; and wherever her lot was cast, amid successes and reverses, she led the same consecrated life. Sister Grider was a fond and self-sacrificing mother. The train­ ing of the Methodist minister's children was of necessity delegated to the wife and mother, and never have mothers shown greater wisdom than in this important but often perplexing field. Her three sons, all of whom are stalwart Christian men, "rise up and call her blessed." It was largely due to her gentle influence that they all in early life gave their hearts to God, and are to-day filling honorable positions. Though suffering for four years from the painful disease which culminated in death, she was not only uncomplaining, but notably hopeful, and all that was beautiful in her life reappeared with added luster. As her strength perceptibly declined, her faith evinced greater force, and she gave constant and positive expression of her unwavering trust in God. January 29, 1900, the Lord called her. The funeral services were held in the College Hill Methodist Episcopal Church, conducted by her pastor, assisted by the Rev. S. F. Kelley, of the Kentucky Conference, and Rev. S. W. Peebles, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. J. R. HOWES. SEVENTy-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION. 77

MR.S. W. B. COLLINS. MRS. MARY E. COLLINS departed this life in Louisville, Kentucky, Easter morning, April IS, 1900, aged forty-five years, three months, and thirteen days. Her parents were genuine Methodist stock, her father being a local preacher for many years. In early life she gave her heart to God, and became a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her religion was not of the demonstrative kind; but as "deep waters run the stilI est," so, in the depths of her soul, she feasted continualIy on God's "hidden manna." The Bible was her constant companion, and of late years her de­ votions have been such as to bring her into the closest possible relation­ ship with God. Her walk with God was so close that when the end came she had nothing to do but to "fall asleep in Jesus," and awake in glory. On September 2, 1869. the subject of this sketch was united in marriage with W. B. Collins. Four children were given to bless this union, two of whom have passed on before, and two of whom re­ main. No mother ever doted more on her children, and none have made greater sacrifices for her loved ones than she. Her husband and chil­ dren "rise up and call her blessed." In the fall of 1875 she willingly and joyfully entered upon the duties of a Methodist itinerant's wife within the Indiana Conference. No word nor action of hers has ever needed explanation or apology, and wherever her lot has been cast friends have been drawn around her with strongest attachments. She never jumped at conclusions, but after due consideration, ren­ dered her judgment, and seldom indeed did she fail in her estimates of men or measures. For long, weary. years her life. has been filIed with physical suffer­ ing, and from a human standpoint she has been called to b.ear burdens that are incalculably heavy. However, in her extremities, God ever came to her rescue. On three several occasions did she pass under the surgeon's knife with the firm hope of bettering her condition. On the last of these occasions the operation was a major one, yet she met it with unflinch­ ing fidelity. She was warned as to the probable dangers awaiting her, but with confidence in God she prepared for the ordeal. Before leaving home for the hospital, she "set her house in on:ler." The surgeon's knife was skillfull,y handled, but disease lurking within was aggravated into activity by the prospective restoratives, and in just three short d~ys the weary wheels of life stood still, and the bloodwashed spirit took its happy flight to that blessed ab0de where "pain nor death can ever enter." The funeral· services were held in Trinity Church, Louisville, Ken­ tucky, and the body laid to rest in Crown HilI Cemetery to await the resurrection of the just. lRoll of our 1bonore~ 'IDea~.

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The first Conference in Kentucky was held in 1790; but the work in Kentucky was not set apart as the Kentucky Conference till 1821. Meanwhile, death was claiming its own among the preachers. Henry Birchett died in 1794; Francis Acuff, in 1795; Lewis Hunt, in 1801 ; Learner Blackman, in 1815. The roll since that time is, proxImately, as follows:

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