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Annual Conference . .

MINUTES

OF THE MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE

OF THE

Methodist Episcopal Church

EIGHTY-FOURTH SESSION LANSING, MICH., SEPT., 9-lG, 1919

BISHOP THEODORE S. HENDERSON, D. D., L.L D., Pres. GEORGE A. BROWN, Secretary

OFFICIAL RECORD

VOLl.'ME XXI NTMBEJ; IV PHICE TWENTY-l-IVK CENTS

LANSING. MICHIGAN WYN'KOCP HALLENBECK CRAWfORD CO., STATC PRINTERS 1919 L ^00 Webster Street fO Box 2270 46301-2270 Fofl Wayne. IN

CONTENTS.

Page Conference Roll 479 Conference Rules 483 Conference Officers and Boards 485 Officers of Conference Societies 489 Conference Committees for 1919-1920: Standing Committees 490 Miscellaneous Aeeignments 491 Disciplinary Questions 491 Appointments 496 Daily Proceedings 502 Anniversaries and Special Services 524 -Reports:

Of District Superintendents : 526 Of Standing Committees and Boards:

Auditing , . 535 C'lark Memorial Home Trustees 535 Conference Deaconess Board 536 Conference Board of Home Missions 537 Education 537 Epworth League 537 Evangelism 538 Finance 538 General Reference and Resolutions 539 Reforms ' 539 Secretary Conference Claimants Endowment Fund. 539 Secretary Supply Pastors Endowment Fund 541 Secretary of Transportation 541 Temperance 541 Of Special Committees: Michigan Advocate 542 Conference Budget 543 Legislation Relative to Taxing Benevolent Bequests 543 Of Treasurers: Conference Treasurer 544 Board of Stewards 544 Board of Trustees 549 Clark Memorial Home 552 Miscellaneous: Certificate of Incorporation Michigan Advocate Trustees 555 Payments on the One Per Cent Plan 556 Plan of Conference Examinations 557 Memoirs; Robert R. Atchison 560 Doctor F. Barnes 561 William Benson Benn 563 O. ,T. Blackford 565 John Bretz 5fi6 Charier- A. Brown 567 Albert W. Bushee 569 Marshall M. Callen 569

M vron A . Dans-'hertv 572 Tlionuts T. fleorge 572 Amos M. Gould 574 Elmer E. Spra?ne 576 Ht-rhp-; "\V. Thompson "1 John AV. White 57S Mrs. J. W. Davids 580 Mrs. J. P. Durham 580 Mr=. A. A. Gftiger 581 Mrs. AV. W. Johnson .-'S3 ^Trs. H. M. Jov 5RX Mr-i- i;. M. Millard 5S4 Sonn of the Par.-;onage Honor Roll 5S5 Roll of Deceased Members 587 ^ Conference Sessions 594 Lav Electoral Conference Proceedings 596 Statistics 599 i ^,-'5 !' w^';M\^ ^'- ^^ r^rs f? fffTO .j V'<;» g j f ^

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CONFERENCE ROLL.

All postofRce addresses are in Michigan unless otherwise stated. The date is the year of reception into Michigan Conference in full membership or by transfer. *Retired. f Supernumerary.

18911 Carman, Alvin O Charlotte A 1912 Carr, Herbert A North Star 1874 •Carrel, Morton D Edniore Date. Name. Postoffice. 1899 tCartland. Albert T Kalamazoo 1918 Ainsworth, Wm. P Okemos 1907 Chamberlain, Frank E.. Montague 1909 Chapman, 'William Hillsdale 1889 *Aler, Levi Cross Villiigr 1889 Chase, G. Charlotte. R. D. 1887 *AUen. James 35 Hatch Ave.. D Coldwater. 1888 *Chase. John C 304 Bush St.. •Tackson. 189.5 *Anderson, C H Edwardsburp 1919 Andrews, Edward Orandville 1902 Cilley, R. Bert Hart 190.') Clapp, Franklin Albion 1893 Armstrong, Edward A.. St. Jobn.s H 1910 Clemens, John Quincy 1904 tClough. Frederick M Benton B Harbor 1909 Coates. William Lansing 1913 Baker, Ralph A Olivet J 1873 •Cogshall. South 1910 Baker, Albert rumax Wilbur I.. Haven W *CoIby. William King 1901 *Baldwin, Emery A Weedsport. 1SC3 M 311 St. E., Owosso. N. y. 1892 •Cole. Walter Z Moscow. Idaho 1911 Bancroft, James H Berrien Cook, . • Springs. 1889 Joseph C. .Kalamazoo, Gil Phelps Ave. 1892 *Barnes, Nathan M Elkhart. 1890 Coors, August II Batli Ind., 1235 S. Main. 1919 . 1871 *Barnhart, Clinton L 19 Park Coors, D. Stanley. .Grand Rapids 1890 Corbett. Fred Lansing Place, Coldwater. W 1897 Cosner. Francis Hastings 1880 'Beach, John C Buchanan, R. M 1903 tCottrell, Frank M Lansing F. D. No. 1. 1880 Cox. Thomas Ludington 1919 Beacock. C. A Roadiiisr 1914 Cramer. Flovd II Remus 1918 Bell, Richard Palo W 1912 Critchett. Geo. A Nashvilh' 1900 tBeebeo, Clark L Ithaca •Cronk. Delos..4.j9 Commonwealtli 1909 Benedict, Milton Hesperi.a 1893 Ave.. Detroit. 1888 *Bennett, .John H Ada 1907 Cross. Preston A Roed City 1899 Bier.v, John G Greenville 1917 Crumli, Homer A . . . .Evanston. 111. Birdsall. Ray V Shepardsville 1910 1919 Culver, Merele P At School 1900 Birtch. Dresden E Sausatuck 3 912 Blewfield. Flovd L Portland D. 3 889 tBouck. Elliott Portland 190." Boworman. J. F.... Grand Rapid-: 1872 Brav. Nicholas L..Sault Stc. Mario 1911 Davis. Charles E.... Howard Cirv 1907 P.raund, M. A Three Rivers 1 899 Davis. Edwin W Clar.' 1878 *Bready, John A 32G Eureka 1890 DeGraff, John A 4.J9 Ethel Ave. Grand Rapids. Ave. Grand Rapids. 1877 *Brcady, Robert II.... 1030 Chestrr 1882 DeLamarter, Louis Lansing lilOL' Ripid> St.. Cirand Rapids. DcTinncy. James C....Big 1892 Brown. Cliarles F LntliiT T.KllI Dewey, Leroy L Itliaca 1907 Brown, George Sborid-m litir, iK'wev, E. C Union C'it\ 1917 Diehl'. Albion ISii-1 Brown, fJoorcre A rnbnna W. W 1 S'.IL' *1 ii''frifh. .T. C L. Laiisin:: 1917 I'.rown. .1:iiih'S A 1 Iiiiiuvrr 1893 Brown. Nathan P Dclron 1,SS9 ~ l>ol)son. John Allnoii 1917 Donald Wm. C. .Battle Creek. 11. D. 190.". Brownlow. Tliomas G R. . . rndilliio 1897 * Dorris, J. C...52 West St.. Battle 1917 Bro.xholm, John 'S^'. . . . WalkervilK' 1879 *Bucll. George A 31G Sprague Creek Ave., Kalamazoo. 1903 Doty. William E Lansinir 1S71 " Dr::)"'!'. -Iniiii-s Ilrirt 1881 *IUirll. .1. W (iraiidvilb 1903 liulman. Ora F Bansor I'.xi:; Dnftoy, Matliev- W Alma Dunljar. Frederick . . . . Srottville 1912 Burchfield, C. S Carson City 1909 G 1883 *Burns, Andrew W Albion 1889 Durham, Judson r..N. Muskegon

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1910 Candler. Henry Charlevoix Eagle, Irving Hillsdale. R. D. k_ 4S0 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

ISTO *El(]red, Albert N 709 Ogden Ave., Benton Harbor. 1909 EUinKcr, Henry W Shepherd 1902 Irwin, William II Buchanan 1912 Elliott, Albert R Muskepon 1892 Elmer. TV. 1 Muskegon J. 1911 Emer.v. Wm. F Grand Hapids 1892 *Enimons. J. H Albion 1901 *Jenkins. Xinirod F P.^lLiire 1917 EnfTli.sh, Elbert I Evanston. 111. J'.n7 Jenne, Tncron Jerorni- liiflS Esveld. James W Fremont lUOi; Jensen. James M TVaylai^d

1894 Exner, 'William A Bellaire 1907 Jerrett. William M. P. . .l)owagiac 19l;i .lohnson. H. P. Oak (Jrove 191.'p Johns. A. Raymond Vlbion F. 191.-) Jones, Wm Si)ringport 1!i1!) Jones, Wm. Mnvlan Jackson. lS9(i 'Fairbanks. G. K Linden 18.82 *Jonrs. Cbarle^ T\' Wayland 1910 Fallis. AVilfred B Scboolcraft 1914 Jordan. Grant L Marcellus 1917 tFisk, B. T ilarshall 190S Flemin?. Guv B Holland K. 1S78 Flovd. John C 41S Sixth St., Hetroit. 188.-; 'Keillor Alexander R 121 E. 1S9C Ford, Seldon B N. Adams Cedar St.. Boyne City. 1S9S Fox. JIartin E Ivalaiiiazoo 1909 Kelsoy. Charles H Homer 1S9.3 Fov. John W Bellevnc ]!i(K Kendall. Charles J Athens 191G Frank. Clinton J..Kockford. R. IL 1 9( iM Kendall. Nele.son H Stan wood 1S9(; Freeman, Robert D....Gd. Rapids Kendick. William F.. Grand Rapids 1SS3 French, TViUiam P St. Joseph 1897 Kennedy. Hugh.... 418 Sixth St., Detroit. 1889 *Kenvon. Luther B..419 W Lovett G. St. Charlotte. 1SS8 Killeen. (;eorge..2201 Ave A.. Flint 1912 Gay, Arthur E t'nion Citr T.nn Kinney. Floyd S Wacousta 1911 Gardner, Martin L Rosebush 1 80.T King. Ii. D Decatur 1S9.S Geiper. Andrew A.... Battle Greek 1904 Kitzmiller. Walter E....Burr Oak 1912 Georse. Floyd E Battle CVeek. 1903 Kruse, Charles J .... Traverse City SOO Upton Ave. ISSl Golden. Owen J Galesburs L. 1919 Good. D. J Hartford 1918 Goodenow. Harold E..Gd. Rapids 191.- Lacy. Decatur X.... Battle Creek 1914 Goodrich. Frederick S Albion 1897 Laity. Thomas Grand Ledge 1902 *Goslin. Alfred T... Traverse City, 1881 Lamport. Warren Lake Cit.v Box G. 190.-) Large. Samuel W Evart 1570 *Goslin, G. TV 1901 AMlas St., 1904 Lathrop. John R. T Niles Madison. Wis. lS9.-> Leamon. Thomas H Augusta 1571 *Graham. John 90.") Fairmont 1901 Lee. David R 1717 Gale Ave., St.. 'Jraiid Rapids. Knoxville. Tenn. 191.- *G;-,-iv. W. W Coldwater. R. T>. 1S8C *Lennox, Lambert E Red Bank. 1917 <.rvtr<)ry. John R IlMStinps X. J. 1884 *Grosenbaugh, Louis I'etoskcy 1R90 I,ewis. Edward G Ovid 191.S lyewis. Elwin K Middlevillc 191.- I^iddicoat. Henry I^eslje H. 1918 Lightfoot, LeRoy . . . .Ceresco. R. D.

1911 liord. Roy C. . ! Mcndon 1875 *IIallonberk. John W., 4.-kS Chicago 1883 *Lumlicr. Edwin C Bay City. Blvd., Jietroit. 211 X. Sherman St. 191.S Hanson. C. B M'lple Rapids 18S9 tLnther. Alex T.... Lincoln IIosp. 1919 llantborne, L. L Mt. Pleasant Rochelle, 111. 1899 Harris. Harlev H Lowell 1SS8 'Hart. Alfred F Lawrence M. 1892 *Hiirt. John TV Whittier, Cal. 19i:-i Harwodd. Franklin Alamo 1910 ^Manning. Wallace I' \lbion 1902 Ilavward, John T^' McBain 190(1 Manning;. I..ewis H iJiiskcgon 19ir) H.'adlev. Shirlev J Gladwin ]90!t *Mann. William L liTvennu ."17 l'>17 Hie.'. Enior. . . .Battlr Treek, R. P. 1870 *Mnrsli. Xorm.nii D John 1871 *Ilifk"y. George S....U7 King St.. St.. Charlotte. Detroit. 1919 Marshall. T. W. II Jacksoa 1907 •Hilburn. Joel Gobleville 1889 Martin. r>empster D Albion 190M Hill. T\"illiam T Scotts 1.801 Mather. Elbert O Sparta 189." Hoag, Clar^nce E...<;rand Rapids ISM *Matbews. L. S..Ridirlev. Marvh:nd- 1918 Hoffman, G,o. H 1880 Mnvi'ety. Patrick J.... 220 W. 4t'ti ISlii; lloblcii. Cliark's W Lerc.y St., Cin'-innati. 1917 Hollidgc. Bert 710 Kennedy 1 S90 Maxwell, (ieorsc W.. Grand Haven Jackson. 1910 Mayhew, Elihu Stanton 1914 Howell. Clarence V. .Boston, Mass. 1912 Maynard. I'"lo.vd R Vicksburp- 1908 Hovt. Mvron E East Jordan 191i; MeCombe, C. Jefifares Benton 189G 'Utiff, Paul D Lansing, 1235 Harbor. Jcromi- St. 1919 MeCombe, A. II Army 1910 Hiird, W. TVallacc Jackson 1908 MeCuue, Xewell A.. East Lansing 1919] ALPHABETICAL CONFERENCE ROLL 481

188G *MacGre!ror, Richard S...St. Johns 1884 *Riley, Thomas Lansing 1912 Mead, Lloyd Potterville 1904 Risley, Carl S Plainwell 1839 Header, Robert E Ionia 1880 Robinson, George S Jackson

1909 Merrill, Rav W Bavne City 1911 Robinson, William D. . . .Middleton 1912 *Millar, Geo. C Saupratucli; 1912 Robinson, Leroy T.. Harbor Springs 1918 Millard. R. M Eaton Rapids 1908 Rocliello. James W Coleman 1894 *Miller, Hale H..S28 N. Monterey 1903 "Rood, Dwight A Copemi.sh St., Alhambra. California. 1891 Rood, Harry L Kent City 1918 Miller, Robert S Mosherville 1803 *Rork, William W..154C Sherman 1870 *Mills, B. .S Freesoil St., Grand Rapids.

1906 Minor. Irving W. . . .Traverse City 1889 Rowland, William D Gobleville 1894. .Morris, Arthur J Wiedmah 1884 Mosher, William P Concord 1873 *Mount. George L. .209 Summit St., Ypsllanti. 1915 Saunders, R. E Eagle 1898 Mumford, Arthur W Elsie 1914 Schlueter. Fred J Perrinton 1900 Seipp. Carl DeWitt N. 1891 Sheehan, John W Petoskey 1910 Sheneman, Gavlord C. . .Rockford 1888 Nagler, August F Lake Odessa 1908 Showerman. Roy E Shelby

1915 Nagler, Arthur W. . .Evanston. III. 1897 Simmons, Arthur W.. Mason. R. D. 1891 Nease, Charles Lyons 1890 *Sinclair. Edgar L Hastings 1893 *Newcomer, John C Harpers 1890 Skinner, Howard D Jackson, Ferrv. W. Va.. 902 Greenwood Ave. 1911 tNickel, Frederick W Landnw, Md. 1870 tSkinner, Irving H 802 King 191.') Niemann. A. F Marengo Ave.. San Diego, Cal. 1891 Niles, Fred L Vermontville 1895 Slee, Robert J Traverse City 1913 Niles, Leo B Bronson 189S Slee. William W Sturgis 1910 Norton P. Ray Belding 1913 Smith, Edward T Marion 1887 *Smith, Albert 110 E. Hastings O. St., Grand Rapids. 1917 Smith, Elmer K.. Lansing, R. D. 4. 1S73 "Oden. John R 0325 Fountain 1918 Spence, Frederick Jackson Ave., Hollywood, Los Anceles. 1917 Stanton. J W Manton 1883 *Odlum. George A 030 55th St., 1871 *Stark, .Tohn K Grand Rapids Vancouver, B. C. 1882 *Steffe. Jacob W...1617 Maple St., 1918 Oldt, W. B Manistee Alliion 1903 Oldt, Maynard A.. Three Oaks 1891 Stephens, Alfred A Lawrence

1917 Osborne, Geo. A Breckenridge 1888 Stewart. A. K. . . .Englewood. Col. 1910 Ostrom, Charles Sand Lake 1903 "Streeter. Douglas 320 White 1915 Oughton, Chas White Pigeon St.. Flint. 1914 Strong, Herbert R Riverdale P. T. 189." Palmatier. Charles H Colon 1917 Parks. Burton C Constantino 1874 'Tanner, Edward A Ot.sego

1911 Parshall. Reuben C . . • • Mancelona ISOS Taylor. Frank M Kalamazoo 1890 *Pattison. LeRov N 532 Packard 1890 Tavlor, William A Lawton St.. Ann Arbor. 1885 Ti^nch. E

1871 *Potts. James IT Detroit ISOO *Trewin, Samuel . .Clierryvale, Kan. 341 Vicksburg Ave. ISOO Trott. .\rtbur Paw Paw 1917 Prescott. W. Ray At School 1804 tTuttlc. N. S Ionia, R. D. 2 191,S Preston, Arthur J Northport 1?8G Puffer, William M Kalamazoo V

Q- 1871 *Valentino. Julius S St. Johns 1883 *Van I)cWalker. Freeman A 1S97 Quant, Henry R. E Mason Camden. X. Y. 1881 *Varion. George Dlsie R. lOOS Vaucrhan. Elmer Beaverton ISSO A'irkcr*. Jolin W. .Muskrgou Ilgts. 1013 Ravlo. J. II Elk Rapids 1895 *Reed, David E Albion, 1104 E. W. Porter St. 1910 Reusch, Moses E Jackson 1911 Wade, Bcniamin F Sanford 1919 Ravmer, R. G At School 1902 Wade, Herbert V 1112 N. 1890 *Richtnivor. Lorin P Albion Prdar St.. Lansing. 1890 *RiddicU. Isaac H Albion 1004 Walker. Harry K 1142 Cass

1878 *Riehl, Daniel C. . . .Ceresco, R. D. Ave., Grand Rapids. 482 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

ISC'! Walker, Quinton St. Josopl) 1<;91 'Wood. Ernest W Alanson litOS Wallis, Abraham W Martin 1S

1805 Westbrook. James H. . . . Taledonia Y. 1014 fWhalev, Clare A Jonesrillc 1892 Wheeler. Clark S 41.j Elm St.. 1004 Yingor. George D St. Louis Big Rapids. 1807 Yost. Richard E Fennville 1019 Whitehouse Wm. W Parma lOltj Youngs, B. J Woodland 1S74 'Wigle, Eli Grand Rapids 1893 'Wilkes, Joseph ... .Jlillln-ook. Ont. Z. 1913 Willits, John C Lansing 1880 Williams. A. S Ganges ISOC Zedler. John Albion 1S7G * Wilson, Isaiah 1127 Race St.. Full members, 329. Kalamazoo. PROBATIOXERS.

Alexander John W Allen Xiles. Stanley B Camden Bowker, James Liberty Pellowe, Albert H Jonesville Buege. Arthur A Freeport Phillips. Chas. Gordon Sherwood Dean, Ralph M Army Ragan. Samuel A At School Eley, Wilfred Pellston Reakes, S. A. P At School Hahn, Byron A Cedar Springs Satterlee, Claud W Whitehall Harrison. Samuel J At School Stanford, Geo. P Army Helregil, William H .Jerome Swem, Blucher B Cadillac R. D. Jacobs. Charles A Vandalia Thompson. Alfred Bowiie Krussell, Arlie H Delaware. Ciio Thornton, Hubert L At School Lawrence, Ra.v M Hortou Vane. E. F Copemisb McDonald, Gordon Cenferville Whitney, Leroy Mitts. Raymond C Hersey Probationers, 26. Morrison, John R Keeler

SUPPLIES.

Addington, C. C Ferry Howe. PbilliD Charlevoix. R. D. Allen, Ellsworth .Ashton Jenkins. C. S Cystal Lake Babcock, C. N Bendon Jenne. A. F Sherman Badgeley, G. P Honk^ns Johns, Chas. H Galien Bailard, J. G Ada. R. D. Koons. E. M Arcadia Barnes, J. M Barryton Krueger. Floyd Alma Billingham, E. R New Buffalo I-ahr. P. D. .". Ionia. R. D. 2 Bateman, J. C Morley I>eamon. John Charlotte Bogart, Amos Wexford Lone. Victor Eckford Brooks, Samuel Boyne Falls Loncdon. W. C Kalamazoo Buttleman, J. H White Cloud McCartv, Glenn Stanton. R. D. Carter, Geo Empire McCreerv, A. T Evart, R. D. Catherman, Sidney Bloomincdale McGinnis. J. B Coral Chase, C. W Mesick Matthews, Durnell Burlington Chatfield. W. W Ludington. R. D. Miles. L. D Stevensville Clark, E. E Ellsworth Millard, R. C Homer, R. D. Collins. A. F Goodhart Nagler. Melva Byron Center Cleworth, C. D Cassonolis Oviatt, A. M Big Rapids Cornelius. J. H Gladwin Palmer. Wm. C Old Mission Crawford, D. C Ashley Parmeter, O. C Levering Ellis. C. L Fulton Parsons. A. C CoonersviUe Edwards. P Edw.nrdshurg Pffk. W. E Millhroot Ellsworth. A. L Oshtenio Pliillips. J. G Springi>ort. R. D. Evans Robert West Olive I'rice. L. E Lake View Fisher, G. T Ionia. R. D. Pritchard. N. A Alden Ford, E. E Winn Ragan. W. E Kalkaska Montsromery Fox, Ij. C Eaton Rapids Rice. Thos Frances. Sidney .\lbion Ruliingh. Henry Freesoil ." Gerry. Geo. 11." Grawn SasT'T. I,. A.. Lacola ITal!.' N. A Osseo Schlneter. C. L Bannister TIaskins. Wm Sears Shaw. B. S Pentwater Havward. Chas Saranac Shumaker. J. W Bear Lake Hoffman, H. E Frankfort Simonds. E. A Williamsburg Holmes. L. E Mt. Plons.Tnt. R. D. s:niith. W. E Casnovia Houston. Roliert Tekons'ia Sopor. F. C Pokar'on Howard. Russell MoshorviUi- Sprapue. Selkirk Bradley ^

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Stcp'iansdu. C. W LansiiiK Williams. II. A Walkorville Swift. W. E Alto Wdod. E. W Crystal Valley \aii Camp. C. A Mariio Wri.uht, T. II Wheeler Waiulf y. Amo.s Kinc.^ile.y \\ .yniic, A. E Constantine Werner, II. (; JacUsou Supplies, 81.

CONFERENCE RULES.

Rule 1. The rules of the General Conference shall be the rules of this Conference in so far as they are applicable to the proceedings of an Annual Conference and in so far as they do not conflict with our printed rules. 2. The Conference shall meet at 8:30 a. m., spending 30 minutes in devotional exercises, and adjourn at 12:00 p. m., but may alter the time of meeting at its discretion.

3. The Secretary shall keep a Journal of the Conference proceedings which he shall cause to be published in the Annual Minutes, and when so published it shall be the official Journal of this Conference. He shall edit all matters for publication in the minutes except the statistics, and shall make contracts for the publication thereof lor the next Annual Conference or Quadrennium as in his judgment may seem best. He shall have charge of the Journal and Conference files, and forward them to the seat of the next Annual Conference. He shall be the custodian of the ancient documents of the Conference.

4. The President shall appoint all committees not otherwise ordered by the Conference but any member may decline serving on more than one committee at the same time.

5. All motions and resolutions introduced by any member shall be reduced to writing, if the President, Secretary, or any member requests it.

6. Any motion or resolution may be withdrawn by the mover with the consent of the second at any time before the decision or amendment.

7. No person shall speak more than twice on the same subject, or more than five minutes at one time, without leave of the Conference, nor shall any person speak more than once until every member choosing to speak shall have spoken.

8. It shall be in order to move that the question shall be taken without further debate on any measure pending before the Conference except in cases where character or Conference relations are involved, and if sustained by a two-thirds vote, the question shall be so taken.

9. No motion, resolution or report of committee shall be laid on the table until the mover or introducer be allowed to speak on the question. 10. All committees whose reports are to be printed in the minutes shall present their reports in writing to the Secretary. 11. All candidates for readmission, for admission on trial, for admission on credentials from other churches, for admission into full member- 484 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

ship, and for recognition of orders shall be required to appear before the Conference Board of Examiners which shall also be the Committee on Min- isterial Qualification, and furnish such information as may be desired, touching their general qualifications for the ministry. 12. Conference visitors shall be allowed fifteen minutes in which to address the Conference. District Superintendents reports shall be limited to fifteen minutes, or if presented by one of their number, to forty-five minutes; and reports of committees, except the Board of Stewards, to five minutes. 13. In the distribution of Conference Claimants' Funds, the action of the Board of Stewards shall be final. Provided, that in case the claimant is dissatisfied with the action of the Board, he or she may appeal to the Conference. 14. The Stewards shall give a general report of their work to the Con- ference, and furnish the Conference Secretary for publication in the minutes answers to disciplinary questions Nos. 31 and 32. Widows of deceased ministers who have never traveled with their husbands may be temporary claimants, and shall be referred to the Board of Stewards, who shall decide each case from year to year. 15. The Stewards shall announce the time and place that allowances may be received by claimants. Allowances not called for personally shall be sent to claimants by mail or authorized messenger. 16. The Conference shall annually elect the Chairman of the Board of Stewards on nomination of said Board; and he shall be ex-ofRcio the Assistant Secretary for Conference Claimants and a member of the Com- mittee on ^Memoirs. 17. No member of this conference shall be placed in the retired relation except as hereinafter provided until he shall have served at least 35 years in the effective relation in some one or more annual or mission conferences, and shall have reached the age of 60 years; or shall have served 30 years in the effective relation in some one or more annual or mission conferences and shall have reached the age of 65 years. Provided however, if because of ill health of himself or family he can not longer do effective work, and evidently should be retired in justice to all interests concerned, the conference may grant the retired relation by a two-thirds vote of all present and voting. The exceptions to this rule recommended by the Board of Conference Relations shall be announced on Friday morning and voted on Saturday morning of each conference session.

IS. After consultation with the district superintendents and the Board

of Stewards it shall be the duty of the Chairman of the Board of Stewards and the Secretary of the District Superintendents to estimate the total amount to be apportioned for Conference Claimants. Thi.< total to be equitably divided among the districts, subject to the approval of the annual conference. This apportionment to the District to be published in the minutes.

Further it shall i)e the duty of the District Superintendents each to 19inj CONFERENCE RULES 4,^5 send to the Statistician for publication in the minutes their apportionments to the several charges on their districts. 19. The Conference shall elect a Conference Auditor, who shall be authorized to nominate one assistant from each district and that the auditor and his assistants shall be the Auditing Committee required by the Dis-

cipline. (See plan. Minutes 191S, p. 3S9.) 20. The Conference Treasurer shall give bond as required by the Dicipline in the sum of $5,000 (five thousand dollars). The Conference shall paj' for the cost of said bond. 21. All applications for special collections to be apportioned to the charges in the Conference shall be referred to the Finance Committee; and no causes may be reported under the head of Other Collections, except such are authorized by the Conference Committee on Finance. 22. There shall be elected each year by the Conference a Nominating Committee one for each district which shall nominate the Standing Com- mittees for the next ensuing Conference session. All other nominations shall be made by the Board of District Superintendents, unless otherwise ordered by the Conference. 23. The meeting of the Corporate Conference shall be the special •order for 10 o'clock a. m. on the third day of the Conference session. 24. The executive session of the Conference shall be held on Thursday of the Conference session at 11 o'clock and the Conference may order an executive session at any time by a two-thirds vote. 25. The Memorial Service for deceased members of the Conference and the deceased supply Pastors and the deceased wives of preachers shall Tae the special order for the first day of the conference session, immediately following the devotional exercises and the organization of the conference.

CONFERENCE OFFICERS AND BOARDS.

President.

Bishop Theodore S. Henderson, D. D., LL. D.

Secretary.

George A. Brown. Coloma.

Assistant Secretaries.

J. R. Wooton. P. R. Norton. M. E. Hoyt. E. C. Dewey 486 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

Statistician.

A. R. Elliott, Muskegon, Mich.

Assistant Statisticians.

L. B. Niles, R. A. Saunders, A. J. Preston, R. V. Birdsell, Milton Benedict, Stanley Coors, Charles Oughten, C. B. Hansen.

Treasurer.

C. S. Risley, Plainwell.

Assistant Treasurers.

H. E. Walker. John Broxholm, W. Y. Pohley, G. C. Sheneman, A. W. Baker,

C. H. Kelsey, O. R. Grattan. •

Treasurer of Conference Expense Fund.

F. M. Thurston.

Biographical Secretary.

O. F. Bulman, Bangor, Mich.

Secretary of Transportation.

Roy C. Lord, Mendon, Mich.

District Transportation Secretaries.

Albion, Henry Liddicoat. Grand Traverse, C. E. Thies. Big Rapids, Samuel Large. Kalamazoo, J. W. Foy. Grand Rapids, G. C. Sheneman. Lansing, W. S. Phillips. Niles, L. B. Niles.

District Missionary Secretaries.

Albion, M. E. Reusch. Grand Traverse, C. E. Thies. Big Rapids, S. W. Large. Kalamazoo, W. C. Donald.

Grand Rapids, J. F. Bowerman. Lansing. H. V. "Wade. Niles, C. J. McCombe.

Board of Trustees.

For three years—W. M. Puffer, E. G. Lewis, L. H. Manning. For two years—W. P. French, W. I. Cogshall, J. C. Floyd. For one year—R. E. Meader, C. S. Wheeler. W. F. Kendrick. President—W. M. Puffer. Secretary—R. E. Meader. 1919] CONFERENCE REGISTER FOR 1919-1920 487

Vice-President—W. P. French. Treasurer—Clare Gibson, Kalamazoo. Field Secretary—Louis DeLamarter. Advisory Members—M. J. Bigelow, E. J. Phelps; Secretary of Committee, Louis DeLamarter. Investment Committee—W. M. Puffer, W. I. Cogshall, C. S. Wheeler.

Board of Stewards.

Chairman, J. B. Peatling.

Secretary—F. G. Dunbar. Treasurer—George E. Wright To expire in 1920—A. E. Gay, Wm. Chapman, F. G. Dunbar, O. F. Bulman. To expire in 1921—George E. Wright, John Clemens, J. F. Bowerman, P. A. Cross.

To expire in 1922—W. E. Doty, F. L. Niles, A. S. Williams, C. H. Palmatier.

Board of Conference Relations.

Chairman, W. I. Cogshall. Secretary—H. L. Potter. To expire in 1920—1. T. Weldon, P. J. Maveety, E. A. Armstrong.

To expire in 1921—N. L. Bray, W. I. Cogshall, R. A. Wright. To expire in 1922—R. E. Meader, H. L. Potter, Louis DeLamarter.

Board of Examiners.

Chairman—Charles Nease. Secretary—J. R. Wooton.

Registrar—L. H. Manning.

A. F. Nagler. P. R. Norton. D. N. Lacey. C. E. Hoag. J. B. Pinckard. J. C. Willitts. Alfred Way. J. C. DeVinney. A. T. Cartland. R. A. Wright. N. A. McCune. E. A. Armstrong. W. H. Irwin. S. W. Large. D. S. Coors. M. L. Fox. R. N. Millard. M. E. Reusch. L. L. Dewey.

•^ Conference Deaconess Board.

To expire in 1920—G. B. Fleming, John W. Wilson, Mrs. Walter Shultus. To expire in 1921—Mahlon Smith, F. M. Thurston, Mrs. F. C. Steglich.

To expire in 1922—^C. E. Hoag, Edwin Stokoe, Mrs. J. C. Rickenbaugh.

Board of Trustees of Clark Memorial Home.

Emily J. Clark, Anna Bissell, J. C. Floyd. Frank A. Bacon, Elvin Swarthout, John C. Gulliford, L. H. Skillman, L. H. Manning, Edwin Stokoe. President—J. C. Floyd. Secretary—Elvin Swarthout Treasurer— L. L. Skillman. 488 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

Board of Education.

Albion District—Samuel Dickie, E. E. Horner, Eaton Rapids. Big Rapids District—P. A. Cross, E. C. Warriner, Mt. Pleasant. Grand Rapids District—L. H. Manning, M. L. Cook, Hastings. Grand Traverse District—R. W. Merrill, C. L. Smith, Petoskey. Kalamazoo District—John E. Fox, Kalamazoo, R. C. Lord. Lansing District—M. A. Braund, Frank B. Moore, Coldwater.

Board of Foreign Missions.

The District Superintendents. The District Missionary Secretaries. The District Epworth League Presidents. Robert Bald^^'in, Albion; Mrs. W. A. Foote, Jackson; C. C. Barnes, Big Rapids; V. R. Davy, Evart; J. H. Lee, Muskegon; C. P. Fooye, Grand Rapids; F. H. Stone, Manistee; Mrs. J. M. Thompson, Battle Creek; L. C. Wright, Kalamazoo; J. E. Fox, Kalamazoo; Carl Washburn, Alma; Mrs. O. M. Pearl, Elsie, R. D.; W. P. Harvey, Benton Harbor; A. A. Worthington, Buchanan.

Board of Home Missions and Church Extension.

The District Superintendents. A. N. Lawrason, Quincy; A. R. Johns; J. C. DeVinney; A. M. Fleisch- auer. Reed City; R. B. Cilley; J. C. Ketcham, Hastings; C. J. Kruse; L E. Ewing, Harbor Springs; A. A. Geiger; Jacob Hindelberger, Kalamazoo; E.

A. Armstrong; J. M. Preston, Lansing; Homer Coppock, Lansing; Quinton Walker; Benjamin Rimes, St. Joseph.

Board of Church Location.

Albion District—H. D. Skinner, Wm. Chapman, C. R. Wallace, Alfred Way,

S. J. Gier, E. E. Page. Big Rapids District—M. L. Gardner, Thomas Cox, E. W. Davis, J. C. Holden,

C. W. Campbell, B. I. Webster.

Grand Rapids District—J. F. Bowerman. R. E. Showerman, J. W. Esveld, L. T. Wilmarth, H. E. Morton, George Towner. Grand Traverse District—W. W. Lamport, J. W. Sheehan, C. J. Kruse. G. E. Whitney, J. W. Mathewson, O. Xordrum.

Kalamazoo District—J. W. Foy, H. L. Potter. M. L. Fox, C. E. Boys, George Lukins, R. C. Balch. Lansing District—H. V. Wade. E. 0. Izant. W. PL French. J. M. Preston. R. S. McGregor, M. W. Duffey.

Niles District—C. G. Clark, W. A. Taylor, Arthur Trott, Ralph B. Taylor, W. R. Stevens. —

1919] CONFERENCE REGISTER FOR 1919-1920 4S9

Board of Sunday Schools.

The District Superintendents.

Ministers—J. B. Pinckard, Harry Walker, C. J. Kruse, W. W. Kurd, J. C. Cook, George Osborn, O. F. Bulman.

Laymen—W. J. Percival, Evart; Archie McCrea, Muskegon; W. J. McCune, Petoskey; J. K. Swanson, Jackson; R. W. Cooper, Lansing; George Collins, Coldwater; C. R. Sylvester, Battle Creek.

Board of Temperance and Prohibition.

Ministers—W. W. Slee, Elihu Mayhew, John R. Gregory, I. W. Minor, G. E. Wright, R. A. Wright, IM. E. Hoyt, F. S. Kinney. Laymen—W. E. Geddis, Charlotte; C. G. Williams, Greenville; H. G. Bene- way, ]Middleville; A. E. Bowerman, Kalkaska; W. A. Sheldon, Kalama- zoo; Samuel Rhoads, Lansing; R. D. Ward, Dowagiac.

OFFICERS OF CONFERENCE SOCIETIES.

1 Conference Historical Society.

I President—W. W. Lamport. Vice-President—L. DeLamarter. I Secretary—W. P. Mosher. Treasurer—Isaiah Wilson.

I Veteran of the Cross Fellowship.

Bray. Vice-President G. W. Goslin. Chaplain G. A. I President—N. L. — — S Buell. Secretary-Treasurer—G. L. Mount.

I Ministers Wives Association. I f President—Mrs. W. M. P. Jarrett. Lowell. i First Vice-President—Mrs. C. J. Kruse, Traverse City. 1 Second Vice-President—Mrs. H. R. E. Quant, Mason. Secretary Mrs. W. W. Hurd, Jackson. I — * Treasurer—Mrs. W. M. Puffer. Kalamazoo.

X Local Preachers Association.

President—D. C. Crawford. Secretary—A. C. Parsons. Treasurer—L. E. Holmes. ^ Trustees I Term to expire 1920: O. C. Parmeter, A. M. Oviatt. # Term to expire 1921; J. H. Cornelius, C. W. Chase, W. E. Ragan. Term to expire 1922: A. A. Wynne, E. E. Clark. — —

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Vice Presidents Chas. Hayward, Edson Simonds, G. T. Fisher, A. E. Wynne, George Carter, Jesse Burdge, Charles Wright. Stewards G. T. Fisher, C. S. Jenkins, L. E. Holmes, Wm. Haskin, J. H. Cornelius, A. Spense, W. E. Ragan.

Women's Home Missionary Society.

President—Mrs. C. W. Greene, Albion. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. Grace H. Peck, Kalamazoo. Recording Secretary—Mrs. Ida May Markham, Grand Rapids. Treasurer—Mrs. Thomas Ray, Manistee.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society.

President—Mrs. FYed Rohinson, Grand Rapids. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. W. A. Scidmore, Three Rivers. Recording Secretary—Mrs. J. Thompkins, Boyne City. Treasurer—Miss Lillian Phelps, Kalamazoo.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEES FOR 1920.

standing Committees.

Army Chaplains—Floyd L. Blewfield, D. Stanley Coors, W. I. Elmer. Retired Ministers—James Bancroft, R. V. Birdsell, Elihu Mayhew. Auditing—Ray W. Merrill, James A. Brown. I. T. Weldon, F. W. Corbett, L. T. Robinson, R. E. Showerman, H. H. Hurd, John W. Foy. Education—Ministerial Members of the Board of Education. Epworth League—L. L. Dewey, Leo B. Niles, P. Ray Norton. Evangelism—H. R. E. Quant, John W. Sheehan, W. E. Doty. Finance—Guy B. Fleming, Harry Walker, Arthur Trott. General Reference and Resolutions—Henry Candler, Frank C. Chamberlain, J. F. Bowerman. Memoirs—J. B. Pinckard, Alfred Way, W. P. Manning. Periodicals—John G. Biery, W^ A. Exner, J. W. Esveld. Public Worship—Pastor and District Superintendent where Conference is held. Reforms—Moses E. Reusch, F. H. Cramer, Lloyd Mead. State Institutions—Frederick K. Spence, M. L. Fox, A. R. Johns. Statistical Blanks—Conference Secretary, Treasurer and Statistician. Social Service—N. A. McCune. F. M. Taylor, Quinton Walker. 1919] DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS 491

Miscellaneous Assignments.

Trustees of Albion College—M. L. Fox, M. L. Cook, until 1921; E. N. Par- sons. Hugh Kennedy, until 1920; A. R. Johns, E. J. Phelps, until 1922. Trustees of Northwestern University—E. A. Armstrong until 1920; J. C. Floyd until 1921. Visitors to Albion College—L. L. Dewey, H. R. E. Quant. Visitors to Boston University —R. M. Millard, G. B. Fleming. Visitors to Drew Seninary—J. R. Wooton, J. W. Sheehan. Visitors to Garrett Biblical Institute—A. A. Geiger. Visitor to Goucher College—Thomas Laity. Advisory Council to Wesleyan Guild—J. C. Floyd, Hugh Kennedy. Representative in the Michigan Federation of Churches—W. H. Phelps, W. F. Kendrick. Trustees State Anti-Saloon League—G. S. Robinson, C. E. Hoag. Delegates to National Anti-Saloon League Convention—M. W. Duffey, J. C. Cook. To Preach Semi-Centennial Sermon—N. L. Bray.

Delegates to the General Conference.

Ministerial—Hugh Kennedy, W. H. Phelps, J. C. Willits, George A. Brown. P. J. Maveety, Robt. E. Meader, C. S. Wheeler. Reserves—W. F. Kend- rick, M. L. Fox. Lay—Luren Dickinson, Arthur W. Huckel, L. T. Wilmarth, Leon L. Tyler, John C. Coburn, Maurice G. Skinner, Mrs. Louie J. Scidmore. Reserves —Samuel Dickie, Mrs. Jennie McNeil, John C. Ketcham.

Addresses.

Detroit Area Office, Wesley Institute. 41S Sixth St., Detroit, Mich. Theo- dore S. Henderson, Resident Bishop. Clark Memorial Home for the Aged, 1546 Sherman St. E., Grand Rapids. Aldrich Memorial Deaconess Home, 529 Lyon St., Grand Rapids.

DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS.

1. Is this Annual Conference Incorporated According to the Requirement of the Discipline?

It is.

2. Who have been Received by Transfer, and from what Conferences? Edward Andrews, North Dakota; M. A. Braund, Oklahoma; D. Stanley Coors, New York, East; Merle P. Culver, New Y'ork. East;

D. J. Good, Indiana; Geo. H. Hoffman. Detroit; \Vm. Maylan 492 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [191&

Jones, Detroit; A. H. McComb. Rock River; Moses E. Reusch, Iowa; Frederick Spence, Detroit; Wm. W. Whitehouse, Wisconsin; T. W. Marshall, Detroit; L. L. Hanthorne, Detroit.

3. Who have been readmitted? None. 4. Who have been Received on Credentials, and from what Churches? None.

5. Who have been Received on Trial? (a) In Studies of First Year. Arthur A. Buege, William H. Helrigel, Arlie H. Kussell, Ray ;M. Lawrence, John R. Morrison. Albert H. Fellows, Chas. Gordon Phillips, Claud W. Satterlee. Alfred Thompson, Leroy Whitney. (b) in Studies of Third Year under the Seminary Rule. None.

6. Who have been Continued on Trial? (a) In Studies of First Year.

Ralph M. Dean, (17) ; Chas. A. Jacobs, (IS) ; Samuel L. Ragan^ (17; Blucher B. Sowem, (18). (b) In Studies of Second Year. John W. Alexander, (19); James Bowker, (19); Wilfred A. Eley. (18); Byron A. Hahn, (19); Samuel J. Harrison, (17); Gordon McDonald, (18); Raymond C. Mitts, (19); Stanley B. Niles, (19); S. A. P. Reakes, (16); George P. Stanford, (17); Edson F. Vane. (17). (c) In Studies of Third Year. Herbert L. Thornton, (17). (d) In Studies of Fourth Year. None.

7. Who have been Discontinued? Wm. J. C. Belch, Berry Delphos, Vincent C. Webb.

8. Who have been admitted into Full Membership? (a) Elected and Ordained Deacons this year. Robert G. Raymer. (b) Elected and Ordained Deacons previously. D. Stanley Coors (ordained Elder previously also).

9. What Members are in Studies of Third Year? (a) Admitted into Full Membership this year. Robert G, Raymer. (b) Admitted into Full Membership previously. Homer A. Crumb, (17); Merle P. Culver, (16); Elbert L. English, (17); Clinton J. Frank, (16); Otis R. Grattan. (18); Emor Hice, (17); Theron Jenne, (16); LeRoy Lightfoot, (IS); Robert S. Miller. (IS); Elmer K. Smith, 17). 1919] DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS 493

10. What Members are in Studies of Fourth Year? John W. Broxholm, (17); Shirley J. Headley, (19); Clarence V. Howell, (15); Burton C. Parks, (18); William Y. Pohly, (17); John W. Stanton, (19).

11. What Members have Completed the Conference Course of Study? (a) Elected and Ordained Elders this year. James A. Brown.William C. Donald, W. Ray Prescott. (b) Elected and Ordained Elders previously. D. Stanley Coors. (c) Elected and Ordained Eiders under the Seminary Rule. None.

12. What others have been Elected and Ordained Deacons? (a) As Local Preachers. Isaiah Wasequam. (b) Under Missionary Rule. None. (c) Under the Seminary Rule. None.

13. What others have been Elected and Ordained Elders? (a) As Local Deacons. None. (b) Under Missionary Rule. LeRoy Lightfoot.

14. Was the Character of each Preacher examined? It was.

15. Who have been Transferred, and to what Conferences? On trial 3rd year Merle P. Culver, New York, Bast; Prob. 1 year, Rienhardt E. Nieman, Detroit; Walter H. Smith, New Ham- shire; Leander G. Foreman (Prob.) W. Ohio; 0. W. Carr, Central Illinois; O. R. Grattan, Detroit; Bert Holledge, Detroit.

16. Who have died? Robert R. Atchinson, Doctor F. Barnes, William Benson Benn. O. J. Blackford, John Bretz, Charles A. Brown, Albert W. Bushee, Marshall M. Callen, Myron A. Daugherty, Thomas T. George, Amos M. Gould, Elmer E. Sprague, Herbert W. Thompson, John W. White.

17. Who have been Located at their own Request? Edgar R. Cocknin.

18. Who have been Located? None.

19. Who have Withdrawn? W. A. Robinson. 494 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

20. Who have been permitted to Withdraw under Charges or Complaints? None.

21. Who have been Expelled? None.

22. What other personal Notation should be made? Robert Houston, Elder's orders from Congregational Church, recognized.

23. Who are the Supernumerary Ministers, and for what number of years consecutively has each held this Relation? Clark L. Beebe, (2); Elliot Bouck, (4); F. M. Cottrel, (5); A. O. Carman, (3); A. T. Cartland, (1); F. M. Clough, (5); B. T. Fisk, (2); A. E. Gay, (1); Alexander T. Luther, (6); Frederick "W.

Nickel, (2); I. H. Skinner, (4); N. S. Tuttle, (4); R. D. Wearne, (1); C. A. Whaley, (1).

24. Who are the Retired Ministers? C. H. Anderson, Levi Aler, James Allen, E. A. Baldwin, N. M. Barnes, C. L. Barnhart, J. C. Beach, J. H. Bennett, N. L. Bray, J. A. Bready, Robt. H. Bready, G. A. Buell, J. W. Buell, A. W. Burns, M. D. Carrell, J. C. Chase, "W. J. Cogshall, W. Z. Cole, W. M. Colby, D. Cronk, J. C. Dietrich, J. Dobson, J. C. Dorris J. P. Durham, J. Draper, A. N. Eldred, J. H. Emmons, G. K. Fair- banks, G. W Goslin, A. T. Goslin, J. Graham, W. W. Gray, L. Grosenbaugh, J. W. Hallenbeck, A. F. Hart, J. W. Hart, G. S. Hickey, Joel Hilburn, Paul D. Huff, N. F. Jenkins, C. W. Jones, Luther B. Kenyon, A. R. Keillor, Geo. Killeen, L. E. Lennox, E. T. Lumber, W. L. Mann, N. D. Marsh, L. S. Matthews, Richard S. Mac Gregor, Geo. B. Millar, H. H. Miller, B. S Mills, G. L. Mount,

J. C. Newcommer, J. R. Oden, G. A. Odium, L. N. Pattison, J.

H. Potts, D. E. Reed, L. P. Richtmeyer, I. H. Riddick, Daniel C. Riehl, T. Riley, D. A. Rood. W. W. Rork, W. D. Rowland, E. L. Sincleir, Albert Smith, J. K. Stark, J. Steffe, A. K. Stewart, D. Streeter, E. A. Tanner, R. W. Tindall, E. Treadgold, S. Trewin, J. S. Valentine, George Varion, F. A. Van De Walker, D. M. Ward, E. Wigle, Joseph Wilkes, Isaiah Wilson, E. W. Wood.

25. Who are the Triers of Appeals? M. L. Fox, C. E. Hoag, R. J. Slee, A. R. Johns. Decatur N. Lacy. Reserves—M. D. Carrel, J. C. De Vinney.

26. What is the Annual Report of the Conference Board of Home Missions and Church Extension? See Report.

27. What is the Annual Report of the Conference Board of Foreign Mis- sions? See Report. 1919] DISCIPLINARY QUESTIONS 495

28. What is the Statistical Report? See the Statistician's Report.

29. What is the Conference Treasurer's Report? See the Conference Treasurer's Report.

30. (a) What is the Aggregate of the Benevolent Collections ordered by the General Conference as reported by the Conference Treasurer? $256,944.

(b) What is the Aggregate of the Benevolent Collections ordered by the Annual Conference, as reported by the Conference Treasurer? $29,634.

31. What are the Claims on the Conference Funds? For Annuity distribution 3215 years multiplied by the Disciplinary rate of $16.27 per year, $52,308. ForNecessitous distribution, $2,145. Total, $54,453.

32. (a) What has been Received on these Claims? From the Book Concern, $4,502. From Annual Conference Invest- ments, 5,900.90. From the Chartered Fund, $35. From Pastoral Charges $19,903—1,026.48 other sources. From the Board of Con- ference Claimants, $200. Total, $31,567.38.

(b) How has it been Applied? Annuities $28,951. Necessity $1,608. Chicago Bd. $878. Con- ference Expense $130.38.

33. What amount has been apportioned to the Pastoral Charges within the Conference, to be raised for the Support of Conference Claimants? (Para. 336.) $25,000.

34. What amount has been paid by the Conference Treasurer to the Board of Conference Claimants for Connectional Relief? $878.

35. Where are the Preachers Stationed? See List of Appointments.

36. Where shall the Next Conference be held?

Referred to Board of District Superintendents.

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APPOINTMENTS.

These appointments are all in the State of Michigan. Figures indicate year of service. *'M," member; "P," probationer; "S," supply.

ALBION DISTRICT.

F. H. Clapp, Superintendent, 400 Bidwell St., Albion.

First Year.

Albion A. R. Johns—M. 5 Jackson, Greenwood Ave Allen J. W. Alexander—P. 2 H. D. Skinner—M. 8 Aurelius A. W. Simmons—M. 1 Jackson, Haven. .M. E. Reusch—M. 2 P. O. Mason, R. D. Jackson, Ida F. Stiles

Burlington. . .Durnell Matthews—S. 1 G. S. Robinson—M. 9 Butler R. C. Millard—S. 1 Jackson, North St P. O. Homer, R. D. T. W. H. Marshall—M. 1 Cambria Irving Eagle—M. 3 Jerome and Wheatand P. O. Hillsdale, R. D. Wm. Helregil—P. 1 Camden and Austin Jonesville A. H. Pellowe—P. 1 Stanley Niles—P. 2 Leslie Henry Liddicott—M. 3 Charlotte Parish Liberty and Somerset Center. Alfred Way—M. 4 Jas. Bowker—P. 2 John Leamon—S. 1 Litchfield L T. Weldon—M. 1 Concord "W. P. Mosher—M. 1 Marengo A. F. Nieumann—M. 3 Eaton Center G. D. Chase—M. 7 Marshall J. R. Wooten—M. 1 P. 0. Charlotte, R. D. Montgomery Thomas Rice—S. 2 Eaton Rapids Parish Mosherville. . .Russell Howard—S. 2 R. M. Millard—M. 2 Newton D. C. Riehl—S. 1 L. C. Fox—S. 1 P. O. Ceresco, R. D. Eckford Victor Lone— S. 1 North Adams S. B. Ford—M. 1 Frontier and Amboy. .To be supplied Osseo N. A. HaU—S. 3 Hanover and Moscow Parma W. W. Whitehouse—M. 2 J. A. Brown—M. 1 Partello R. A. Baker—M. 1 Hillsdale "William Chapman—M. 2 P. O. Olivet. Homer C. H. Kelsey—M. 2 Quincy John Clemens—M. 3 Horton R. M. Lawrence—P. 2 Reading G. A. Beacock—M. 1 Jackson-Beatrice Isbell Spring Arbor. .Sidney Frances—S. 3 W. W. Hurd—M. 2 Springport William Jones—M. 2 Jackson, Cooper St Tekonsha Robert Houston—S. 2 H. G. Werner— S. 2 Tompkins J. G. Phillips— S. 1 Jackson, First P. O. Springport, R. D. Frederick Spence—M. 2 Waldron To be Supplied (Ast.) W. M. Jones—M. 2 1919] APPOINTMENTS 407

BIG RAPIDS DISTRICT.

C. S. Wheeler, Superintendent, 415 Elm St., Big Rapids.

Sixth Year.

Ashton Elsworth Allen—S 1 Leroy C. W. Holden—M. 3 Barryton J. M. Barnes—S. 1 Ludington Thomas Cox—M. 4 Beaverton. .Elmer E. Vaughan—M. 1 Luther C. F. Brown—M. 2 Big Rapids, First Marion E. T. Smith—M. 2 J. C. De Vinney—M. 1 McBain J. W. Hayward—M. 1 Big Rapids, Circuit Millbrook W. E. Peck—S. 1 A. M. Oviatt—S. 1 Morley J. C. Bateman—S. 2 Cadillac, First Mt. Pleasant. L. L. Hanthorne—M. 1 T. G. R. Brownlow—M. 3 Paris To be Supplied Cadillac, People's. .G. F. Harris—S. 1 Reed City P. A. Cross—M. 5 Cadillac Circuit... B. B. Swem—P. 2 Remus F. H. Cramer—M. 2 Cedar Springs B. A. Hahn—P. 1 Rosebush and Indian Mission Clare E. W. Davis—M. 3 M. L. Gardner—M. 1 Coleman J. W. Rochelle—M. 1 Sand Lake and Pierson Coral J. B. Mc Ginnis—S. 2 Charles Ostrom—M. 2 Edmore M. D. Carrel—S. 1 Sanford and Averill Evart S. W. Large—M. 3 B. F. Wade—M. 2 Evart Circuit.. A. J. Mc Creery—S. 2 Scottville F. G. Dunbar—M. 2 Farwell To be Supplied Sears Wm. Haskins—S. 3 Gladwin J. H. Cornelius—S. 5 Shepherd. .Henry W. Ellinger—M. 1 Gladwin Circuit. .S. J. Headley—M. 2 Stanton Eliheu Mayhew—M. 2 Greenville J. B. Pinckard—M. 4 Stanwood N. H. Kendall—M. 1 Greenville Circuit.. J. G. Biery—M. 2 Wiedman A. J. Morris—M. 2 Hersey R. C. Mitts—P. 1 Wesley W. W. Chatfleld—S. 1 Hope To be Supplied P. O. Ludington, R. D. Howard City C. E. Davis—M. 3 White Cloud Lakeview L. E. Price—S. 4 J. H. Buttleman—S. 2 Leaton and Indian Mission... Winn E. E. Ford— S. 1 L. E. Holmes—S. 4

GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT.

W. F. Kendrick, Superintendent, 1339 Logan St., Grand Rapids.

First Year.

Alto W. E. Swift—S. 1 Ferry C. C. Addington—S. 1 Bowne Alfred Thompson—P. 1 Freeport A. A. Buege—P. 1 Dorr Byron Center and Freemont J. W. Esveld—M. 4 Melva Nagler—S. 2 Grand Haven.. G. W. Maxwell—M. 2 Caledonia J. H. Wesbrook—M. 3 Casnovia W. E. Smith—S. 1 Grand Rapids, Burton Heights J. F. Bowerman M. 1 Coopersville A. C. Parsons—S. 4 — Courtland Circuit. .C. J. Frank—M. 1 Grand Rapids, Epworth P. O., Rockford, R. D. W. F. Emery—M. 2 Crystal Valley E. W. Wood—S. 2 Grand Rapids, First.. To be Supplied .

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Grand Rapids, Joy Memorial.. Muskegon, Central J. A. DeGraff—M. 2 L. H. Manning—^M. 4 Grand Rapids, Plainfield Ave. Muskegon Heights D. Stanley Coors—M. 2 J. W. Vickers—M. 5 Grand Rapids, St. Paul's Muskegon, Lakeside H. E. Walker—M. 4 A. R. Elliott—M. 2 Grand Rapids, Second St Muskegon, Wood Ave F. M. Thurston—M. 3 W. L Elmer—M. 7 Grand Rapids, Trinity Newaygo F. G. Wright—M. 1 C. E. M. 3 Hoag— North Muskegon. J. P. Durham—S. 3 Grandville.. .Edward Andrews—M. 1 Oak Grove H. B. Johnson—M. 1 Hart R. B. Cilley—M. 2 Pentwater B. S. Shaw—S. 3 Hastings J. R. Gregory—M. 3 Ravenna W. L. Mann—S. 3 Hastings Circuit. .F. M. Cosner—M. 3 Rockford G. C. Sheneman—M- 1 Hesperia Milton Benedict—M. 1 Saranac Chas. Hayward—S. 1 Holland G. B. Fleming—M. 1 Shelby R. E. Showerman—M. 2 Holton H. E. Wylie—M. 2 Sparta E. O. Mather—M. 1 Kent City H. L. Rood—M. 3 Walkerville ... J. W. Broxholm—M. 1 Lake Odessa A. F. Nagler—M. 1 Wayland J. M. Jenson—M. 3 Lowell H. H. Harris—M. 1 West Olive Robert Evans—S. 1 Marne C. A. VanCamp—S. 3 Whitehall C. W. Satterlee—P. 2 Middleville E. K. Lewis—M. 3 Whitneyville Jas. J. Bailard—S. 2

Montague. . . .F. E. Chamberlin—M. 4 P. 0., Ada, R. D.

GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT.

R. J. Slee, Superintendent, 616 Washington St., Traverse City.

First Year.

Alba To be Supplied Goodhart and Rose Hill Alden Nathan Prtichard—S. 2 A. F. Collins—S. 1 Arcadia E. M. Koons—S. 2 Grawn G. H. Gerry—S. 1 Bear Lake J. W. Shumaker—S. 2 Harbor Springs Bellaire W. A. Exner—M. 4 L. T. Robinson—M. 4 Bendon C. N. Babcock—S. 2 Irons To be Supplied Boyne City R. W. Merrill—M. 3 P. O. Wellston, R. D. Boyne Falls and Clarion Kalkaska and E. Boardman. Samuel Brooks—S. 2 W. E. Ragan— S. 1 Brethren Indian Mission Kewadin C. E. Thies—M. 1 To be Supplied Kingsley Amos Wagley— S. 1

Central Lake . . . . C. S. Jenkins—S. 2 Lake City and Jennings Charlevoix Henry Candler—M. 2 W. W. Lamport—M. 1 Charlevoix Indian Mission.... Levering and Alanson Philip Howe—S. 1 O. C. Parmeter—S. 2 Copemish E. F. Vane—P. 1 Mancelona R. C. Parshall—M. 1 East Jordan M. E. Hoyt—M. 3 Manistee W. B. Oldt—M. 2 Elk Rapids C. E. Thies—M. 1 Manton J. W. Stanton—M. 1 Ellsworth E. E. Clark—S. 1 Mesick C. W. Chase— S. 2 Empire Geo. Carter—S. 1 Northport A. J. Preston—M. 1 Fife Lake and South Boardman Northport Indian Mission.... To be Supplied A. J. Preston—M. 1 Frankfort H. E. Hoffman— S. 1 Old Mission Freesoil Henry Rubingh—S. 1 William C. Palmer—S. 2 .

1919] APPOINTMENTS 499

Pellston W. A. Eley—M. 3 teenth St I. W. Minor—M. 2 Petoskey J. W. Sheehan—M. 2 Traverse City, Central Resort To be Supplied C. J. Kruse—M. 3 Sherman A. F. Jenne— S. 3 Wexford Amos Bogart—S. 1 Stittsville To be Supplied Williamsburg. . .E. A. Simonds—S. 1 Traverse City, Asbury and Four-

KALAMAZOO DISTRICT.

W. M. Puffer, Superintendent, 1514 Portage St., Kalamazoo.

First Year.

Alamo and Kendal Galesburg O. J. Golden—M. 2 Franklin Harwood—M. 1 Ganges and Glenn Allegan H. L. Potter—M. 2 A. S. Williams—M. 2 Athens C. J. Kendall—M. 1 Gobleville Joel Hilburn—S. 1 Athens Indian Mission Hopkins G. P. Badgeley—S. 2 C. J. Kendall—M. 1 Kalamazoo, Damon Augusta T. H. Leamon—M. 1 W. C. Longden— S. 4 Banfleld To be Supplied Kalamazoo, East Ave P. O. Bedford, R. D. J. C. Cook—M. 2

Battle Creek, First. D. N. Lacy—M. 1 Kalamazoo, First. . . .M. L. Fox—M. 1 Battle Creek, Maple St Kalamazoo, Simpson A. A. Geiger—M. 2 F. M. Taylor—M. 4 Battle Creek, Upton Ave.... Kalamazoo, Stockbridge Ave.. F. E. George—M. 2 C. E. Pollock—M. 1 Battle Creek, Urbandale Kalamo and Maple Grove W. C. Donald—M. 2 To be Supplied Battle Creek, Verona P. O. Vermontville, R. D. To be supplied Lacota and Breedsville Bellevue J. W. Poy—M. 2 L. A. Sager—S. 1 Bloomingdale Martin A. W. Wallis—M. 2 Sidney Catherman—S. 1 Mendon R. C. Lord-M. 2 Bradley and Salem Indian Mis- Oshtemo A. L. Ellsworth— S. 6 sion Selkirk Sprague— S. 1 Otsego and Trowbridge Climax and Sonoma G. E. Wright—M. 2 A. W. Baker—M. 1 Parkville R. C. Lord—M. 2 Comstock A. L. Ellsworth—S. 2 Plainwell C. S. Risley—M. 2 Delton N. P. Brown—M. 2 Richland To be Supplied Douglas and Saugatuck Saugatuck To be Supplied D. E. Birtch—M. 1 Schoolcraft W. B. Fallis—M. 4 P. O., Saugatuck. Scotts Robt. Cornell— S. 1 Fennville R. E. Yost—M. 1 South Haven... J. B. Peatling—M. 3

Fulton C. L. Ellis— S. 1 Vicksburg , . Floyd R. Maynard—M. 4 500 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

LANSING DISTRICT.

William H. Phelps, Superintendent, 423 W Michigan Ave., Lansing.

Sixth Year.

Alma M. W. Duffey—M. 3 Lansing, Mt. Hope Ave Ashley D. C. Crawford—S. 1 F. W. Corbett—M. 3 Bannister C. L. Schleuter—S. 1 Lyons Chas. Nease—M. 1 Bath A. H. Coors—M. 2 Maple Rapids... C. B. Hansen—M. 2 Belding P. Ray Norton—M. 3 Mason H. R. E. Quant—M. 2 Berlin Center. ..G. T. Fisher—S. 3 Middleton W. D. Robinson—M. 5 P. O. Ionia, R. D. Mulliken W. Y. Pohly—M. 1

Breckenridge. . .G. A. Osborne—M. 3 Nashville Carson City...C. S. Burchfield—M. 2 George A. Critchett—M. 1 Crystal Glenn McCarty—S. 2 North Star H. A. Carr-M. 1 P. 0. Stanton, R. D. Okemos W. P. Ainsworth—M. 2 Delta E. K. Smith—M. 3 Orange P. D. Lahr—S. 2 P. O. Lansing, R. D. P. O. Ionia, R. D. DeWitt Carl Seipp—M. 2 Orleans C. W. Stephenson—S. 1 Duplain R. V. Birdsall—M. 1 P. O., Lansing. P. 0. Shepardsville. Ovid E. G. Lewis—M. 1 Eagle R. E. Saunders—M. 2 Palo R. W. Bell—M. 1 Elsie A. W. Mumford—M. 1 Perrinton F. J. Schleuter—M. 1 Elwell Floyd Krueger—S. 3 Portland F. L. Blewfield—M. 1 Grand Ledge Thomas Laity—M. 3 Potterville Lloyd Mead—M. 3 Hubbardston and Fowler Riverdale H. R. Strong—M. 1 W. S. Phillips—M. 5 St. Johns.... E. A. Armstrong—M. 3 Ionia R. E. Meader—M. 1 St. Louis G. D. Yinger—M. 1 Ithaca L. L. Dewey—M. 1 Shepardsville... R. V. Birdsall—M. 1 Lansing, Central Sheridan Geo. Brown—M. 1 J. C. Willits—M. 1 Sunfield G. W. Plews—M. 1 Vermontville F. L. Niles—M. 1 Lansing, First H. V. Wade—M. 5 Wacousta F. S. Kinney—M. 2 Lansing, Michigan Ave Wheeler T. H. Wright—S. 2 W. E. Doty—M. 3 Woodland B. J. Youngs—M. 2

NILES DISTRICT.

W. P. French, Superintendent, Crawford Apts., St. Joseph.

Sixth Year.

Bangor O. F. Bulman—M. 2 Centerville Benton Harbor Gordon McDonald—P. 1 C. J. McCombe—M. 3 Cold water R. A. Wright—M. 4 Berrien Springs Coloma and Watervliet J. H. Bancroft—M. 3 Geo. A. Brown—M. 1 Bronson L. B. Niles—^M. 2 Colon C. H. Palmatier—M. 3

Buchanan . . W. H. Irwin—M. 1 Constantine. . . .A. E. Wynne—S. 1 Burr Oak W. R. Kitzmiller—M. 1 Decatur D. D. King—M. 1 Cassopolis C. D. Cleworth—S. 1 Dowagiac W. M. P. Jerrett—M. 1 1919] APPOINTMENTS 501

Edwardsburg and Smith's New Buffalo

Chapel . . . .Phirman Edwards—S. 2 E. R. Bellingham—S. 2 Niles J. Galien C. H. Johns—S. 2 R. T. Lathrop—M. 1 Girard R. A. Wright—M. 1 Paw Paw and Almena Arthur Trott 3 Hartford D. J. Good—M. 2 —M. Kinderhook W. W. Gray—S. 1 Pokagon F. C. Soper—S. 1 P. O. Coldwater, R. D. 3. St. Joseph. . .Quinton Walker—M. 2 Sherwood C. G. Phillips—P. 3 Keeler and Silver Creek Stevensville L. D. Miles—S. 4 J. R. Morrison P. 2 — Sturgis W. W. Slee—M. 2 P. O. Hartford, R. D. Three Rivers . . . . M. A. Braund—M. 2 Lawrence A. A. Stephens—M. 1 Three Oaks M. A. Oldt—M. 2 Lawton and Mattawan Union City E. C. Dewey—M. 1 W. A. Taylor—M. 1 Vandalia and Jones Leonidas Edwin Tench—M. 2 C. A. Jacobs—P. 4 Marcellus G. L. Jordon—M. 5 White Pigeon. .Chas. Oughton—M. 1

Special Appointments.

Hugh Kennedy, Centenary Executive Secretary and member of Detroit Area Staff, Member Albion Quarterly Conference. J. C. Floyd, Detroit Area Staff, Member Grand Rapids, First Quarterly Conference. P. J. Maveety, Corresponding Secretary, Freedman's Aid Society, Mem- ber First church. Battle Creek Quarterly Conference. R. D. Freeman, Superintendent, Chaplain, and Field Agent of Clark Memorial Home. Member Trinity, Grand Rapids Quarterly Conference. W. H. Thompson, State Superintendent Emeritus Children's Home Society of Pennsylvania. Member Lansing Central Quarterly Conference. N. A. McCune, Pastor People's Church, East Lansing. A. W. Nagler, Instructor in Garrett Biblical Institute. Member First Church, Kalamazoo Quarterly Conference. John Zedler, Dean Clark University, Atlanta, Ga. Member Albion ! Quarterly Conference. F. S. Goodrich, Professor in Albion College. Member Albion Quarterly Conference. W. P. Manning, Field Secretary Supply Pastor's Endowment Fund. Member Albion Quarterly Conference. D. D. Martin, Secretary Stewart Missionary Foundation and Professor of Missions in Gammon Theological Institute. Member Albion Quarterly Conference. W. W. Diehl, Area Superintendent Rural Church Department, Detroit Area. Member Albion Quarterly Conference. D. R. Lee, Professor in University of Tennesee. Member Albion Quar- terly Conference. Louis DeLamarter, Field Secretary of Conference Claimants' Endow- ment Fund. Member Lansing Central Quarterly Conference. M. P. Culver, E. L. English, S. J. Harrison, C. V. Howell, Arlie H. 612 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

Krussell, S. L. Ragan, R. G. Raymer, S. A. P. Reakes and H. L. Thornton left without appointment to attend one of our schools. R. M. Dean, G. P. Stanford and A. H. McComb in U. S. Army. W. J. Coats, J. H. Rayle on leave of absence.

THE DAILY JOURNAL, 1919.

FIRST DAY.

Tuesday, September 9, 1919.

The Michigan Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church met for its eighty-fourth annual session in Central Methodist Episcopal Church, Lansing, Mich., Bishop T. S. Henderson, presiding. Opening Service. The Bishop called the conference to order at ten o'clock, by announcing Hymn No. 1, "Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing." after which he offered prayer. Hymn No. 409, "Fight the Good Fight" was sung, and the Psalter for the morning of the 14th Sunday was read responsesively. Roll Call. By direction of the Bishop, George A. Brown, Secy, of the last Conference, called the roll. He first called the names of those who had died during the year, fourteen in all, six from the effective ranks and eight from the retired list, while the conference stood in silence. R. R. Atchison, Doctor F. Barnes, W. B. Benn, O. J. Blackford, John Bretz, Charles A. Brown, A. W. Bushee, M. M. Callen, M. A. Dougherty, T. T. George, A. M. Gould, E. E. Sprague, H. W. Thompson, J. W. White. After the reading of the list, Bishop McDowell offered Prayer. One hundred fifty-two men responded, as follows: Wm. P. Ainsworth, A. E. Armstrong, A. W. Baker, R. W. Bell, Milton Benedict, J. G. Biery, D. E. Birtch, F. L. Blewfield, N. L. Bray, J. A. Bready, R. H. Bready, George Brown, G. A Brown. J. A. Brown, N. P. Brown, Thos. G. R. Brownlow, J. W. Broxholm, C. S. Burchfield, H. A. Carr, M.

D. Carrell, AVm. Chapman, G. D. Chase, F. H. Clapp, W. I. Cogshall, J. C. Cook, F. W. Corbett, F. M. Cosner, F. H. Cramer, P. A. Cross, D. S. Coors, C. E. Davis, E. W. Davis, L. DeLamater, J. C. DeVinney, L. L. Dewey, E. C.Dewey, W. C. Donald, W E. Doty, M. W. Duffey, F. G. Dunbar, J. P. Durham, A. R. Elliott, G. K. Fairbanks, W. B. Fallis, J. C. Floyd, S. B. Ford, M. L Fox, J. W. Foy, C. J. Frank, W. P. French, M. L. Gardner, A. A. Geiger, F. S. Goodrich, O. R. Grattan, J. R. Gregory, H. H. Harris, A. F. Hart, J. W. Hayward, S. J. Headley, Emor Hice, Bert Hollidge, M. E. Hoyt, W. H. Irwin, J. M. Jensen, G. L. Jordan, W. M. Jones, W. F. Kendrick, Hugh Kennedy, S. F. Kinney, D. D. King, C. J. Kruse, D. N. 1919] JOURNAL 503

Lacey, Thos. Laity, W. W. Lamport, J. R. T. Lathrop, T. H. Leamon, E. K. Lewis. R. C. Lord, W. P. Manning, L. H. Manning, W. L. Mann, N. D. Marsh, E. O. Mather, P. J. Maveety, G. W. Maxwell, F. R. Maynard. C. J. McCombe, N. A. McCune, R. E. Meader, R. W. Merrill, R. M. Millard,

I. W. Minor, W. P. Mosher, A. F. Nagler, Charles Nease, A. F. Niemann, F. L. Niles, Leo B. Niles, P. R. Norton, W. B. Oldt, M. A.Oldt, G. A. Osborne, Charles Ostrom, C. H. Palmatier, R. C. Parshall, W. H. Phelps, W. S. Phillips, J. B. Pinckard, G. W. Plews, C. E. Pollock, A. J. Preston, W. M. Puffer. D. E. Reed, Thomas Riley, C. S. Risley, G. S. Robinson, D. A. Rood, H. L. Rood, W. D. Rowland, R. E. Saunders, Carl Seipp, J. W. Sheehan, R. J. Slee, W. W. Slee, E. T. Smith, Frederick Spence, J. W. Steffe, A. A. Stephens, H. R. Strong, F. M. Taylor, W. A. Taylor, E. Tench, C. E. Thies, W. H. Thompson, F. M. Thurston, J. W. Vickers, Quinton

Walker, A. W. Wallis. Alfred Way, I. T. Weldon, J. H. Westbrook, C. S. Wheeler, Eli Wigle, J. C. Willits, J. R. Wooton, G. E. Wright, R. A. Wright, H. E. Wylie, R. E. Yost, B. J. Youngs, John Zedlar. The following were later registered as present: R. A. Baker, R. V. Birdsell, S. W. Large, Stanley Niles, D. C. Riehl, Elmer Vaughan, R. D. Wearne, E. R. Cockrun, M. A. Braund, E. Mayhew, J. A. DeGrafl, W. L. Mann, J. H. Rayle, A. J. Morris, Lloyd Mead, F M. Thurston, W. A. Ely. The following seven probationers also responded: J. W. Alexander, James Bowker, Ralph M. Dean, Byron A. Hahn, Gordon McDonald, R. C. Mitts, B. B. Swem. Organization. On motion the following officers were elected and em- powered to name their assistants. G. A. Brown, Secretary; C. S. Risley, Treasurer; A. R. Elliott, Statistican.

G. A. Brown named as his assistants: J. R. Wooton, P. R. Norton, M. E. Hoyt. Conference Bar. On motion the Bar of the Conference was fixed at the pillars under the gallery.

Official Program. On motion the printed program was made official, subject to such changes as circumstances might necessitate. Bishop Henderson explained the reason for calling the conference together a day early and announced the purport of the day's program. He then introduced Bishop McDowell as the first speaker, who >first called for the singing of Hymn 410, "Lord Speak To Me, That I May Speak," and then addressed the conference on the work of the preacher. Adjournment. Conference adjourned to meet at 1:45, with the benediction by the Bishop.

Afternoon Session.

Conference met pursuant to adjournment at 1:45, Bishop Hender- son presiding. Led by G. B. Fleming, Hymns 490, "I Need Thee Every Hour," and 320, "I Want A Principle Within," were sung. W. I Cogshall offered prayer. Hymn 186, "I Worship Thee, O Holy Ghost," was sung. 504 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

M. S. Rice. The Bishop then presented Dr. M. S. Rice, of Detroit, who addressed the Conference on the Preacher's Task. Bishop McDowell. After the singing of the Hymn, "Jesus, The Name High Over All." Bishop McDowell again addressed the Conference, this time on a Balanced Emphasis in Preaching. Prayer was offered by Fred- erick Spence and J. B. Pinckard. Adjournment. Hymn 334, "My Faith Looks Up To Thee," was sung and after announcements the conference adjourned to meet at 7:30, with the benediction by the Bishop.

Evening Session.

The Bishop called the Conference to order at 7:45, and called L. L. Dewey to lead the singing. Hymn 143, "I the Cross of Christ I Glory," was sung. L. H. Manning offered prayer. Hymn 279, "Rock of Ages," was sung. The Bishop then invited the Conference to enter upon a Con- versation on the Work of God during the past year. At its close, the Bishop, with Bishop McDowell, assisted by the District Superintendents and the pastor of the local church, conducted the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper, which was restricted to the Preachers only. Announcements were made and the Conference adjourned with benediction by Bishop McDowell.

SECOND DAY.

Wednesday, September 10, 1919.

Bishop Henederson called the Conference to order at 8:30, announcing hymn No. 388, "A Charge to Keep I Have." D. D. Martin offered prayer. Hymn No. 145, "Lord Jesus When We Stand Afar," was sung. Bishop McDowell addressed the Conference on Some Phases of Evan- gelism. W. H. Phelps offered prayer. Candidates for Admission. R. S. Krusell, and William Helrigle, who are candidates for Admission on Trial, being necessarily called from the seat of Conference, were introduced to the Conference. Memorial Service. The hour for Memorial Service having arrived, E. A. Armstrong took the chair and presided at the service. "Rock of Ages," was sung. E. G. Lewis read a portion of John 14. J. B. Pinckard offered prayer. E. A. Armstrong read the list of deceased members, their widows and wives, 20 in all, with a brief statement of the facts of their life. "My Heavenly Home," was sung. J. C. Willitts delivered the Memorial address, closing with Hymn "O Think of the Friends Over There," in which the Conference joined in singing. Hymn 430, "For All the Saints, 1919] JOURNAL 505

Who From Their Labor Rest," was sung, and the Memorial Service closed with prayer by the Bishop. Organization, Bishop Henderson in tlie chair. Bishop Henderson resumed the chair, and the organization of the Conference, unfinished yesterday, was completed. E. C. Dewey was appointed an assistant secretary. O. F. Bulman was elected Biographical Secretary, R. C. Lord, Secretary of Transportation, and John G. Biery to canvas for the Methodist Review. Assistant Statisticians were named as follows: L. B. Niles, R. E. Saun- ders, A. J. Preston, R .V. Birdsell, Milton Benedict, Stanley Coors, Charles Oughten, C. B. Hanson. Treasurer's Assistants were named as follows: H. E. Walker, John Broxholm, W. Y. Foley, G. C. Sheneman, A. W. Baker, C. H. Kelsey, 0. R. Grattan. The Standing Committees nominated last year were elected, the Cabi-

net being authorized to fill vacancies. Treasurer's Bond. The Secretary announced that the Fidelity Bond of the Treasurer had been filed with him. Committee on General Conference Memorials, On motion of Sec'y. Brown the Cabinet was directed to name a Committee to whom should be referred all Memorials for General Conference Action for report to this conference. They nominated G. S. Robinson, J. W. Sheehan, W. M. Puffer. Quinton Walker, W. F. Kendrick, W. H. Irwin, M. W. Duffey. District Superintendents' Report. On motion, the presentation of the combined Report of the District Superintendents was made the special order for Thursday morning at ten o'clock. Sympathy for John Graham. J. C. Floyd read the following resolution and it was adopted. Whereas, we have heard with deep regret that an honored member of our Conference, whose ministry began with us fifty years ago this

fall, the Rev. John Graham, D. D., is now lying sick in his home in Grand Rapids, making imperative his absence from our Conference session for the first time in fifty years, therefore Resolved, That we send to Dr. Graham a telegram of sympathy signed by the Bishop and Secretary, and assure him of our love, and our prayers that God may grant him restoration to health if it be his gracious will, and in all things he may be sustained by the comforting presence of the blessed Christ. J. C. Floyd, W. M. Puffer, P. J. Maveety,

W. I. Cogshall, Louis DeLamarter.

Sympathy for J. S. Valentine. On motion of Hugh Kennedy, the Sec- retary was instructed to send a message of sympathy to J. S. Valentine and wife in view of the latter's illness, by reason of which Bro. Valen- tine was detained from Conference. 506 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

Transfers. The Secretary read the following list of men transferred into the Conference since the last session. Geo. B. Hoffman and Fred- erick Spence, from the Detroit Conference, M. A. Braund from Oklahoma, D. S. Coors from New York East, W. W. Whitehouse from Wisconsin, A. H. McComb from Rock River, M. E. Reusch from Iowa, W. M. Jones from Detroit. Also the following who had been transferred out. Rein- hart E. Niemann to Detroit and Walter B. Smith to New Hampshire. Presentations. The following brethren, transfers into the Conference since its last session, were presented to the Conference. R. M. Millard, R. W. Bell, Fredrick Spence, M. A. Braund, D. S. Coors, W. W. Whitehouse, M. E. Reusch, W. M. Jones, W. P. Ainsworth. Message from Geo. Critchett. A Radio message of greeting from George A. Critchett, en route home from service in the orient in connection with the Army Y. M. C. A. was read. Nominating Committee. The Cabinet was authorized to name a committee on Nominations, and reported the following: J. B. Pinckard, C. E. Polllock, F. M. Thurston, F. M. Taylor, R. W. Merrill, H. D. Skinner, R. J. Slee. Draft Announced. A draft for $200, from the Board of Conference Claimants, was announced and passed to the Conference Treasurer. Filling Vacancies. On motion of W. M. Puffer, the Board of Trustees was authorized to fill vacancies occurring on the Board during the interval of Conference Sessions. Referred to Committee on Conference Relations. On motion of C. S. Wheeler the following cases were referred to the Committee on Conference Relations. H. B. Johnson, E. R. Cockrun, A. J. Morris, R. D. Wearne, A. E. Gay, R. S. McGregor, A F. Hart, J. W. Steffee, Wm. Jones, C. A. Whaley, W. D. Rowland, A. T. Cartland, D. E. Birtch, Theron Jenne. Parchments returned to W. E. Goltz. On motion the Secretary was directed to properly endorse and return the parchments of W. E. Goltz, who had gone into the Congregational ministry. Committee on Michigan Christian Advocate. On motion of W. H. Phelps, the following were named a Committee on Michigan Christian Advocate matters. Alfred Way, L. L. Dewey, John R. Gregory, L. T. Robinson, W. F. Kemdrick, Thomas Laity, C. Jefferes McComb. Question 14 Asked by Bishop McDowell. At the invitation of Bishop Henderson, Bishop McDowell asked Question 14. Was the character of each Preacher examined? Hugh Kennedy of the Albion District, C. S. Wheeler of the Big Rapids District, R. E. Meader of the Grand Traverse District, J. R. T. Lathrop of the Kalamazoo District, W. H. Phelps of the Lansing District and W. P. French of the Niles District were called, their characters passed, they answered the Diciplinary inquiries, and each in turn vouched for the character of each effective elder of his District. The names of men in detached service were also called and their characters passed.

Question 23. Who are the Supernumerary Preachers. Bishop Mc- Dowell also asked Question 23, and on motion the following were con- 1919] JOURNAL 507 tinued in the Supernumerary relation. C. L. Beebe, Elliott Bouck, F. M.

Cottrell, A. O. Carman, B. T. Fisk, A. T. Goslin, F. W. Nickel, I. H. Skinner, N. S. Tuttle. "W A. Robinson and A. T. Luther were referred to the Committee on Conference Relations.

Stewardship Vacancy. On motion of J. B. Peatling, A. S. Williams was named to fill the vacancy on the Board of Stewards caused by the death of E. E. Sprague. Introductions. F. M. Stone, Area Director of the Centenary, of the North Indiana Conference, and Dr. John Krantz, of Newark Conference, representing the World Outlook, and Dr. George Elliott, of the Detroit Conference, were introduced. Dr. J. H. Potts, former Editor of the Michigan Christian Advocate was presented and spoke a brief word of greeting. Adjournment. Announcements were made, the Doxology was sung, and the Conference adjourned, with benediction by Dr. Potts.

THIRD DAY.

Thursday, September 11, 1919.

The Bishop called the Conference to order at 8:30, and announced

Hymn No. lls, "In the Cross of Christ I Glory." Prayer was offered by F. F. Fitchett, Editor of the Michigan Christian Advocate. The Bishop read the Scripture and the Hymn "Blest Be the Tie That Binds," was sung, after which the Bishop gave a searching address on "Putting the Main Question," closing with prayer. Journal. The Journal of the sessions of the first and second days were read and approved. Statistical Reports. The Treasurer called a list of charges for cor- rections in statistics and asked for instructions concerning filling in of Centenary Statistics. On motion of C. S. Wheeler a committee of one from each District was named who should see that blanks in pastor's reports were properly filled with the necessary and proper figures. Wm. Chapman. W. E. Doty, A. W. Wallis. Ray Merrill, J. C. DeVinney, E. C. Dewey, D. S. Coors, were named as such committee. Corporate Conference Deferred. On motion of C. S. Wheeler, the rule regarding the holding of the Corporate Conference Session was suspended.

Committee on Courtesies. On motion of W. I. Cogshall a Committee on Courtesies was authorized. E. A. Armstrong, A. R. Johns, and F. M. Taylor were appointed.

Committee on Conference Relations. W. I. Cogshall reported for the Committee on Conference Relations and the following changes were made. R. S. McGregor, A. F. Hart, J. W. Steffe were changed from effective to 508 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

Retired; Richard Wearue and C. S. Whaley from Effective to Super- numerary; and Wm. Jones, Theron Jenne, and D. E. Birtch from Super- numerary; to Effective. Wm. Jones was granted credit for the past year's work as though it had been spent in the effective relation. Superintendents' Report. J. C. Floyd read the combined report of the District Superintendents. It was a statesman like paper and was received with prolonged applause. On motion it was directed that the paper in its entirety be printed in the minutes, and also be furnished by the Secretary in tract form in quantities to supply the membership of our churches. The Hymn, "Jesus Thine All Victorious Love," was sung. Referred to Committee on Conference Relations. Joel Hilburn and W. T. Hill were referred to the Committee on Conference relations. Miciiigan Christian Advocate. F. F. Fitchett, Editor of the Michigan Christian Advocate, was introduced and reported the situation of the Advo- cate and closed his remarks by reading the following: At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Michigan Christian

Advocate, held Sept. 6, 1919, the following resolution, offered by H. Lester Smith, was unanimously adopted: Resolved, That after retaining sufficient cash to liquidate the stock of the Michigan Christian Advocate, this Corporation, through its Board of Directors, in accordance with the agreement made by the Stockholders, offers and consents to turn over, free from debt to the Detroit and Mich- igan Conferences, or to trustees appointed by them, all the physical property, cash, accounts, and good will of the Michigan Christian Advocate, the present corporation, said Conferences, through these trustees, to be responsible for the completion of unfulfilled subscriptions, and other obligations and contracts. ' This proposition was referred to the Committee on Christian Advo- cate Matters. Garrett and Drew. Prof. S. C. Bronson of the Garrett Biblical Insti- tute and Prof. F. W. Hannan, of Drew Theological Seminary, were introduced and spoke briefly of the work of those institutions. Clarl< Home. J. C. Floyd presented the annual report of the Board of Trustees of Clark Home. (See Report.) Following his report, L. L. Skilli- man presented .the Treasurer's report of the home. (See Report.) On motion of J. R. T. Lathrop, the Conference expressed its appreciation of the services of Mr. Skilliman as Treasurer by extending to him a vote of thanks.

IVliss Geraldlne Townsend. A beautiful and very impressive incident occurred when Bishop Henderson called to the platform Miss Geraldine Townsend, under appointment to Epworth League work in China and soon to leave for her field of labor. With her he called her father, a pastor in the Detroit Conference, her mother, and her brother, who is preparing for Christian work in either the home or foreign field. The Bishop spoke some very fitting words of appreciation, and Miss Townsend spoke of her call to the foreign field. The Bishop closed the incident with a tender word of prayer. Drafts Announced. The Bishop announced the Draft from the Book 1919] JOURNAX. 509

Concern, amounting to $4,502, and from the Chartered Fund, amounting to $35, and they were ordered passed to«the Conference Treasurer. Election confirmed. On motion of J. R. T. Lathrop, the election of Prof. Frank A. Bacon to be a Trustee of Clark Home was confirmed. Introduction. Dr. John Dystant, District Superintendent, of the Detroit Conference, was introduced. Adjournment. The Conference adjourned by expiration of time, with the benediction by Rev. F. H. Townsend.

FOURTH DAY.

Friday, September 12, 1919.

Conference was called to order at 8:30 by the Bishop, who announced Hymn No. 508, "Precious Name." A. W. Mumford offered prayer. The Bishop read a Scripture lesson from the 4th chapter of Luke. IVIerJe P. Culver. The transfer of Merle P. Culver, to the New York East Conference for purposes of ordination, and his subsequent transfer to the Michigan Conference was announced.

General Conference Elections. On motion of W. I. Cogshall the election of General Conference delegates was made the order of the day for 10:00 o'clock. Corporate Conference. The hour for the session of the Corporate Conference was fixed at 10:45. D. A. Rood. On motion, D. A. Rood was referred to the Committee on Conference Relations. Bishop's Address. It developed that there were no candidates for admission into full membership. The Bishop therefore addressed the Con- ference, a continuance of the theme of yesterday, "Putting the Main Ques- tion." At the close of his address an altar service, to which the entire conference responded, was held. Election of Delegates. The Secretary announced that the membership of the Conference was 326, entitling it to seven delegates. The Bishop announced the conditions for balloting. On motion, the tellers were instructed to refer any doubtful ballots to the Conference for decision. Tellers were appointed as follows: T. G. R. Brownlow, Quinton Walker, C. E. Thies, H. L. Potter, F. L. Niles, R. E. Showerman, F. S. Kinney. The ballot was taken and the tellers retired. Transfers. D. J. Good was transferred from the Indiana Conference and Edgar Andrews from the North Dakota Conference. Michigan Christian Advocate. Alfred Way presented the report of the Committee on Advocate matters. See Report. In connection with the discussion of the report the courtesy of the floor was extended to Dr. Critchett, the Editor of the Advocate. On motion 5 510 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

the Report with its recommendations was adopted, the votes of the absent tellers being collected by an assistant Secretary. On motion, the Secretary was Instructed to cast the ballot for W. H. Phelps, Hugh Kennedy, M. L. Fox, and W. F. Kendrick as Trustees of the Advocate corporation. The ballot was so cast and they were declared elected. Corporate Conference Session. The hour for the session of the Cor- porate Conference having arrived, the Bishop called Pres. French to the chair. Louis DeLamarter read his report as Secy, of the Board of

Trustees, and it was adopted. See Report. On motion of W. M. Puffer, the Conference requested the Bishop to reappoint Bro. DeLamarter to his position of Secretary. Claire Gibson read his report as Treasurer of the Board of Trustees, and it was adopted, with an expression of thanks and appreciation for his services. See Report. On motion, the Corporate Conference adjourned. Bishop Resumes Chair. Bishop Henderson resumed the Chair. A. T. Goslin... On motion, A. T. Goslin was referred to the Board of Conference Relations. P. J. Maveety in the Chair. The Bishop being called to the session of the Lay Electorial Conference, he called P. J. Maveety to preside. Harry Farmer. Rev. Harry Farmer, an Assistant Secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions addressed the Conference on "Conserving the Results of the Centenary." Bishop Returns, Ballot Announced. The Bishop took the chair and the tellers having come in, announced the result of the first ballot for General Conference Delegates. Whole numbers of votes cast, 203; defective, 10; necessary to choice, 97. Hugh Kennedy received 128 and W. H. Phelps 119, and they were declared elected. Second Ballot. A second ballot for delegates was ordered, a secretary being designated to collect the ballots of absent Statisticians and Treasurers. They were instructed to seal the ballot and report at the afternoon session. Introductions, Dunning Idle, Russell Bready, Howard Field and C. Wakefield, of the Detroit Conference, were introduced. Albion College. Albion College matters were made the order of the day for Saturday morning at 10:00 o'clock. Adjournment. Conference adjourned by expiration of time, with the benediction by Russell Bready.

Afternoon Session.

The Conference was called to order at 2:00 by A. R. Johns, in the absence of the Bishop. He announced Hymn No. 411, "O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee," and called upon L. H. Manning to offer prayer. Bishop Takes the Chair. The Bishop entered and took the Chair. 1919] JOURNAL 511

At his suggestion a Committee of two, consisting of E. A. Armstrong and W. F. Kendrick, was appointed to wait upon the Lay Electoral Conference and convey to them the expression of our desire that at their convenience the Conference would be glad to have them meet with the Conference in joint session. Second Ballot. The Tellers returned and the Bishop announced the result of the second ballot. Whole number of votes cast, 151; defective, 3; necessary to choice, 75. J. C. Willits received 97; G. A. Brown, 85; P. J. Maveety, 85; R. E. Meader, 78, and they were declared elected. Third Ballot Taken. A third ballot for one delegate was taken and the tellers retired. Committee on Ordination. A Committee on Ordination, of three members was authorized at the request of the Bishop. Secretary's Expenses. The Secretary presented the report of his ex-

penses for the year and it was directed to be filed with the Auditors. Third Ballot. The Tellers reported the third ballot. There was no election and a fourth ballot was ordered. Visitors to Boys Conference. The Bishop appointed L. L. Dewey and C. J. McCombe to visit the Boys' Conference and convey to them the greetings of the Conference, with an invitation to attend the evening session of the Conference and to be on hand at 11:00 o'clock Saturday morning. Centenary Matters, A. R. Johns, Presiding. The Conference gave its attention to the discussion of various phases of the Centenary Conser- vation, A. R. Johns being in the chair. W. R. Fruit, of the Detroit Conference gave an address on the Steward- ship of Property.

_i Fourth Ballot. The Tellers returned and the Bishop announced the s vote. Whole number cast, 158; defective, 1; necessary to choice, 79; C. S. Wheeler received 103 votes and was declared elected. Reserve Delegates. On motion a ballot was ordered for two Reserve Delegates. It was taken and the Tellers retired. R. C. Lord Excused. R. C. Lord was excused until Monday, and W. S. Phillips was designated to act as Secretary of Transportation in his absence. John L. Fort. John L. Fort, of the Centenary Commission, gave an address on Mobilizing the Forces of Methodism. Lay Electoral Conference Arrives. The brethren of the Lay Elec- toral Conference arrived in a body and were seated with the Conference. The Bishop called upon the President of the Lay Conference, Lt. Gov. Dickinson, to speak, and he did so briefly. A. L. Parker. A. L. Parker, of Detroit, addressed the combined body on An Adequate Support for the Ministry. Address of Bishop. Bishop Henderson addressed the combined Con- ference on the matter of better ministerial support. Dr. E. L. Williams. Dr. Elmer Lynn Williams, of Chicago, Exten- sion Secretary of the Board of Temperance, Prohibition, and Public Morals addressed the Conference on the work of that Board,_ 512 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

Reserve Delegates. The Ballot for Reserve delegates was announced. Number of votes cast, 143; defective, 3; necessary to choice, 71; W. F. Kendrick received 101 and M. L. Fox, 73 and they were declared elected. Adjournment. Announcements were made, the Doxology was sung, and the Conference adjourned with the Benediction by the Bishop.

FIFTH DAY.

Saturday, September 13, 1919.

The Bishop called the Conference to order at 8:30, announcing Hymn No. 551, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus." He read a selection from Mt. 11. W. F. Emery offered prayer. A stanza of "Blest Be the Tie That Binds," was sung, after which the Conference Male Quartette sang a version of "Nearer My God To Thee." Journal. The Journal of Thursday and Friday Sessions were read and approved. Committee on Conference Relations. The Committee on Conference Re- lations reported and on their recommendation the following action was taken. W. D. Rowland was changed from Effective to Retired. Joel Hilburn and D. A. Rood were changed from Effective to Retired by necessary two- thirds vote, they not having served required thirty years. A. E. Gay and A. T. Cartland were changed from Effective to Supernumerary. A. T. Goslin was changed from Supernumerary to Retired. A. T. Luther was continued in the Supernumerary relation for the sixth year by necessary two-thirds vote. A. J. Morris was changed from Retired to Effective. W. A. Robinson was permitted to withdraw and his parchments were ordered to be properly endorsed and returned to him. H. B. Johnson was continued in the Effective relation and requested to locate. B. C. Parks. B. C. Parks was referred to the Committee on Conference Relations. Ordination Committee. The Bishop announced the Committee on Ordination, to consist of F. H. Clapp, T. G. R. Brownlow, and J. B. Pinckard. Conference Claimants Funds. J. B. Peatling read the following Resolu- tion and moved its adoption. Resolved, that it shall be the policy of this Conference to increase the amounts apportioned to the charges for the support of the Conference Claimants each year by an amount sufficient to increase the annuity one dollar for each annuity year, until we shall have reached the full annuity claim provided by the Discipline. P. J. Maveety moved to amend by "making the increase to be "sufficient to meet the full annuity claim." J. R. Wooton moved an amendment to the amendment that the increased apportionment should be sufficient to increase the annuity by two dollars yearly 1919] JOURNAL 513 for each annuity year until the full claim was reached. E. G. Lewis moved as a substitute for all before the Conference that a special committee of five be appointed to whom the whole matter of increasing the funds for annual distribution to the Conference Claimants should be referred. The substitute prevailed. The Bishop appointed as such Committee, W. M. Puffer, C. J. Kruse, W. F. Kendrick, A. R. Johns, E. A. Armstrong.

Report Filed. Hugh Kennedy filed the Report of the Conference Board of Home Missions and Church Extension. See Report. Board of Education. Dr. Warren F. Sheldon, of the Board of Edu- cation spoke of the work of the Board in connection with the State Universities. Conference Cane. George Whitworth presented the Conference Cane to J. K. Stark, the oldest living member of the Conference prefacing his presentation speech by announcing an additional gift of ?2,000 to the Whit- worth Fund for Conference Claimants. Bro Stark feelingly replied with a brief account of his ministry closing affectingly and effectively with the recital of Tennyson's "Crossing The Bar." The singing by the Conference

of, "Jesus Savior Pilot Me," closed a very affecting incident. W. M. Puffer moved a vote of appreciation to George Whitworth and wife for their generous gift, and it was voted.

Order of tiie Day. The time for the special Order of the Day having arrived, the interests of Albion college were represented. W. H. Phelps presented a comparison of the returns to the conference in workers from The State institutions and from Albion College. President Dickie and the Bishop spoke briefly. Boys Conference. Answering to the Conference invitation the Boys Conference, 139 strong, arrived and marched in a body to seats vacated for them in the body of the Auditorium. They gave various yells and sang the hymn, "Building, Daily Building." W. H. Phelps gave an address of w.elcome to the boys, which was responded to by Huburtes Souffrou, of First Church, Grand Rapids. The Conference Male Quartette sang a selection, "Onward and Upward and Forward." Peter Stair, who had organized and conducted the Boys Conference, spoke. The Bishop addressed the boys and at the close of his remarks challenged every boy who would undertake to "win his man" for Christ during the year to come to the altar and accept from him a copy of the New Testament to be suitably inscribed by himself. The entire body of boys responded to the call. It was a moment of very striking and impressive interest. The Conference joined in the singing of "Faith of Our Fathers." The Bishop closed with prayer. Dr. Krantz. Dr. John Krantz, representing the World Outlook, spoke about that publication. Adjournment. Announcements were made and on motion the Con- ference adjourned to meet at 1:30, with benediction by the Bishop. 514 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

Afternoon Session.

The Bishop called the conference to order at 1:45, announcing Hymn 354, "O For A Heart to Praise My God." R. D. Freeman offered prayer. Question 11. J. A. Brown, W. C. Donald, and W. Ray Prescott were graduated from the Conference Course of . Study and elected to Elder's Orders. Leroy Lightfoot was continued in the studies of the Third Year and elected to Elder's Orders under the Missionary Rule. Question 8. R. G. Raymer was admitted to full connection and elected to Deacon's Orders. D. S. Coors was elected to Full Membership, he being an Elder. Isaiah Wasequam was elected to Deacon's Orders as a local preacher. Excused. P. J. Maveety asked to be excused and it was granted. C. S. Risley was excused over Sunday, on account of the illness of his wife. Disciplinary Questions Asked. The Bishop called R. G. Raymer and D. S. Coors to the altar and propounded to them the necessary Disci- plinary questions and received from them satisfactory answers. Adjournment. On motion the Conference adjourned with the benediction by H. V. Wade.

SEVENTH DAY.

Monday, September 15, 1919.

Conference was called to order at 8:45 by the Bishop, who announced Hymn No. 420, "True Hearted, Whole Hearted." He read the first chapter of Colossians. A. F. Nagler offered prayer. Journal. The Journal of Saturday's sessions were read and approved. Ordinations. The Bishop filed the following Certificate of Ordinations. 1919] JOURNAL 515

Certificate of Ordination.

This certifies that on Sunday, September 14, 1919, at

Lansing, Michigan, I ordained Robert G. Raymer and Isaiah Wasequam as Deacons; And also that, at the same time and place, assisted by

Elders, I ordained James A. Brown, William C. Donald, LeRoy Lightfoot, and W. Ray Prescott as Elders; All these having been elected by the Michigan Annual Conference. Theodore S. Henderson.

Bishop on the Appointments. The Bishop spoke a brief word on some of the difficulties confronting the Cabinet in the making of the appointments and asked the kindly indulgence and consideration of the members of the Conference. Question 24. Question 24 was called and the following were continued in the Retired relation: C. H. Anderson. Levi Aler, James Allen, E. A. Baldwin, N. M. Barnes, C. L. Barnhart, J. C. Beach, J. H. Bennett, N. L. Bray,

J. A. Bready, R. H. Bready, J. W. Buell, G. A. Buell, A. W. Burns, M. D.

Carrell, J. C. Chase, W. I. Cogshall, W. M. Colby, W. Z. Cole, D. Cronk, J. C. Dietrich, J. Dobson, J. C. Dorris, J. P. Durham, J. Draper, A. N. Eldred, J. H. Emmons, G. K. Fairbanks, G. W. Goslin, J. Graham, W. W. Gray, L. Grosenbaugh, J. W. Hallenbeck, J. W. Hart, G. S. Hickey, P. D. Huff, N. F. Jenkins, C W. Jones, L. B. Kenyon, A. R. Keillor, Geo. Killeen, L. E. Lennox, E. T. Lumbar, W. L. Mann, N. D. Marsh, L. S. Matthews, G. B. Millar, H. H. Miller, B. S. Mills, G. L. Mount, J. C. Newcomer, J. R. Oden,

G. A. Odium, L. N. Pattison, J. H Potts, D E. Reed, L. P. Richtmyer, I. H. Riddick, D. C. Riehl, T. Riley, W. W. Rork, E. L. Sinclier, Albert Smith,

J. K. Stark, D. Streeter, A. K. Stewart, E. A. Tanner, R. W. Tindall, E. Treadgold, S. Trewin, J. S. Valentine, George Varion, F A. VanDeWalker, D. M. Ward, E. Wigle, Joseph Wilks. Isaiah Wilson, E. W. Wood. N. L. Bray, Anniversary Sermon. M. D. Carrel read the following Reso- lution and it was adopted. Whereas our honored Brother, Nicholas L. Bray will complete next year the 50th year of his connection with this Conference, Resolved that the Conference requests him to prepare a semi-centennial address to be delivered at the next session of the Conference. M. D. Carrell, E. A. Armstrong,

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Mrs. J. W. White,. On motion of W. P. French, Mrs. J. W. White, widow of one of our Retired Ministers, was referred to the Board of Stewards. Bishop Burt. Bishop Henderson announced a telegram of greeting from Bishop Burt. On motion of Thomas Laity, the Conference ordered a suitable reply sent to Bishop Burt, conveying the greetings of the Conference. Question 11. Who have completed the Conference Course of Study? was called, and D. Stanley Coors was graduated from the course. J. W. Broxholm, E. R. Cockrun, C. V. Howell, B. C. Parks, W. Y. Pohly were continued in the studies of the Fourth Year. Question 10. Who are in the Studies of the Fourth Year was asked, and S. J. Headley and J. W. Stanton were advanced from the studies of the Third to those of the Fourth Year. O. R. Grattan, R. S. Miller, H. A. Crumb, E. L. English, C. J. Frank, Emor Hice, Theron Jenne, E. K. Smith were continued in the studies of the Third Year.

Question 9. Who are in Studies of the Third Year was asked. W. J. C. Belch and Delphos Berry were discontinued; M. P. Culver and H. L. Thornton were continued on trial in the studies of the Third Year. W. A. Ely, S. J. Harrison, Gordon McDonald, S. A. P. Reakes, G. P. Stanford, E. F. Vane were continued on trial in the studies of the Second Year. R. C. Mitts, John W. Alexander, James Bowker, B. A. Hahn, S. B. Niles were advanced from the First to the Second Year. R. M. Dean, S. L. Reagan, C. A. Jacobs, B. B. Swem were Continued on Trial in studies of the First Year. L. G. Foreman was announced as transferred to the West Ohio Conference and V. C. Webb was discontinued. Question 5. Who are Admitted on Trial, was called. The following men were called, presented to the Conference, reported on by the Registrar, represented by their District Superintendents, and were admitted to the Conference On Trial. A. W. Buege, W. H. Helrigel, Arlie H. Krussell, Ray M. Lawrence, John R. Morrison, A. H. Pellowe, Charles Gordon Phil- lips, Claud W. Satterlee, Alfred Thompson and Leroy Whitney.

Committee on Conference Relations. W. I. Cogshall reported for the committee on Conference Relations recommending that E. R. Cockrun be granted a Certificate of Location at his own request, and it was done. W. J. Coates. On motion of J. R. T. Lathrop, W. J. Coates was granted a year's leave of absence. Robt. Houston. On motion of Hugh Kennedy, the orders of Robt. Houston, of the Congregational church, were recognized as a Local Elder. Summer School of Theology. Charles Nease read the following Reso- lution and it was adopted. Whereas, for several years there has been maintained at Albion a Summer School of Theology for under graduates of the Michigan and Detroit Conferences, and Whereas, a school of this character is imperative if our young men are to receive the help and training to which they are entitled, and if our Conferences are to contribute as they ought to the preparation of an efficient ministry, and Whereas, said School has, during the past year been reorganized 1919] JOURNAL 517 through the creation of a Summer School Senate, representing our Episco- pal Leadership, Board of Examiners, Faculty, and Student Body, and con- stituting a central body of control, and Whereas, Our Boards of Examiners have this year demonstrated that they can function through this Summer School with greatly increased efficiency in their service of the under-graduates, and Whereas, the two outstanding difficulties are the securing of a complete attendance and of necessary financial aid, therefor be it

Resolved, 1, That we individually, as a Conference, and particularly thru our District Superintendents, Board of Examiners, and all other officers, pledge our loyal and hearty support in a united effort to secure the attendance of every student at the Summer School.

2, That we authorize and provide for the raising each year thru apportionments to churches or otherwise, a minimum sum of two hundred fifty dollars for the support of said school, on condition that the Detroit Conference authorizes and provides fr a like amount; it being understood that this money, when raised, be turned over the the Secretary- Treasurer of the Summer School Senate, and paid out as directed by such Senate in the meeting the expenses of the School, faculty and students. Triers of Appeals. The Bishop named the Triers of Appeals, as follows: A. R. Johns, M. L. Fox, C. E. Hoag, R. J. Slee, D. N. Lacy. Re- serves, M. D. Carrell, J. C. DeVinney. Next Conference. On motion, the place of meeting of the next Con- ference was referred to the District Superintendents. Bronson Hospital. W. M. Puffer read the following Resolution concerning Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, and it was adopted. In as much as representatives of the Brownson Hospital, Kalamazoo, have made certain proposals to representatives of the Michigan Conference concerning the possibility of taking over the possession of the said hospital, be it

Resolved, 1, That if any practicable and satisfactory adjustment can be made between the Bishop of the Detroit Area, the Board of Trustees, and the District Superintendents, parties of the first part; and the local authorities of Bronson Hospital, parties of the second part, to test the actual and adequate interest of the city of Kalamazoo without incurring any financial obligation on the part of the Michigan Conference or any individuals therein, the Michigan Conference concurs therein, and be it further

Resolved, 2, That the Michigan Conference convey power to the Bishop of the Detroit Area, the Board of Trustees and the District Superinten- dents to complete any transaction agreed upon between the parties of the first part and party of the second part, and if it seems wise and necessary to constitute a Board of Trust, to hold and administer the property, such power is hereby conveyed to them. Conference Claimants. John Krantz represented the work of the Board of conference Claimants. W. M. Puffer read the report of the Special Committee on Conference Claimants Funds, as follows, and it was adopted. 518 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

1. It is hereby strongly urged that every Conference Member pay up and keep up his one per cent dues. 2. All money received this year from one per cent payments of Conference members shall be paid over as an additional dividend this year to Conference Claimants; and this disposition of the one per cent money shall continue until otherwise ordered.

3. The Field Secretary of the Board of Trustees is hereby directed to send out an immediate appeal to delinquents on one per cent payments to pay up at once, and stating how long can be allowed for additional dividend this year. 4. The Field Secretary of the Board of Trustees is directed to send a statement about the one per cent on or near the first of January in each year, to each effective man in the Conference, and ask speedy payment. 5. The payment of one per cent is hereby changed from a payment period of ten years to a payment period of each year of effective service during full conference Membership.

6. The apportionments to the churches shall be increased 25 per cent for the Conference year of 1919-20. W. M. Puffer, W. F. Kendrick, C. J. Kruse, A. R. Johns, E. A. Armstrong.

Mrs. Peter Stair. Mrs. Peter F. Stair was introduced and spoke of the work of the Children's Home and Detroit, and of the Girl's Camp at Fife Lake. Fife Lake Camp. R. E. Meader and Bishop Henderson spoke on the work of the Boys Camp at Fife Lake and R. E Meader read the following Resolutions which were adopted. Inasmuch as a very successful camp for the training of Teen Age boys and girls has been established at Fife Lake under the Superintend- ency of Dr. and Mrs. Peter F. Stair, of the Area Staff, therefore be it Resolved, That the pastors and parents of this Conference be urged to send as many as possible of their teen age boys and girls to Fife Lake Training Camp each year, and that this Conference heartily support the Camp in every way.

J. C. Floyd,

J. R. T. Lathrop. W. H. Phelps, W. P. French, R. E. Meader, Hugh Kennedy. C. S. Wheeler.

Time to which Adjourn. On motion it was determined that when Con- ference adjourn it be to meet at two o'clock. General Conference Matters. G. S. Robinson presented the report of 1919] JOURNAL 519 the Committee on General Conference Matters and the following action was taken. A Memorial orginating in the Newark Conference providing for the unification of Home Missionary Agencies and providing for Unified Control. The Committee recommended concurrence. On motion of W. F. Kendrick it was voted that no action be taken. The Amendment to the Constitution sent down by the Gen. Conference proposing to change the present composition of the Annual Conference, by providing lay representatives. The Committee reported in favor of the amendment and it was adopted, yeas, 144; nays, 22. A memorial from the Eastern Swedish Conference asking for the appointment of a commission to whom the matter of amalgamating the Foreign with the English speaking Conferences should be referred to con- sider and report at the General Conference of 1924. The committee recommended concurrence and it was concurred in by a vote of yeas, 146; nays, 4. Memorials from the New York East Conference and from the Wisconsin Conference touching the same matter were not concurred in. A Memorial from the New Jersey Conference concerning the Con- ference course of Study and the making of the same, was not concurred in, 121 opposing concurrence and none favoring. A Memorial from the National Hospital Association asking for the establishing of a Standing Committee on Hospitals and Homes for the Children and the Aged was favored by the Committee and concurred in by the Conference. Ninety-six favored and none opposed. A Memorial from the Wilmington Conference proposing an amendment to paragraph 42, sec. 3, of Art. 6, concerning decision of questions of constitutionality was rejected, yeas 4; nays, 155. A Memorial from the Newark Conference concerning the method of making the appointments. The Committee recommended that no action be taken and it was so voted. An Amendment proposed by D. C. Riehl, of the Michigan Conference, as follows, was indorsed by the Committee and adopted by the Conference. Because the present method of the distribution of Book Concern dividends is unfair, favoring the large and strong conference at the expense of the smaller and weaker, we therefore recommend that paragraph 393 beginning at the seventh line be changed so as to read: "The division of the produce of the Book Concern available for distribution according to this paragraph shall be made equitably to the Annual Conferences upon the basis of the ratio of the total number of years of service of the several annual Conferences to the total years of service of the entire church, etc."

Conference Budtjet System. On motion of L. H. Manning it was ordered that a Conference Budget be created and spread on the churches of the Conference as an annual item of expense. This Budget to be estimated by a Committee, to be approved by the Presiding Bishop and Cabi- net, and adopted by a vote of the Conference. 520 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

John Graham Resigns. The following communication from John Gra- ham was read, and on motion his resignation was accepted. To the Trustees of The Michigan Annual Conference: Dear Brethren: —Kindly accept my resignation as a member of your Board, the same to take effect at this session of Conference. I desire to thank the members of the Board for the many courtesies extended to me during the years I have been on the Board and extend to you all my best wishes for the years to come. I am Fraternally, John Graham. Anti-Saloon. W. V. Waltman, of the Anti-Saloon League, spoke on some matters of temperance work demanding attention to make effective the Prohibition Amendment. Adjournment. Announcements were made and the Conference adjourned with the benediction by F. M. Taylor.

Afternoon Session.

Conference was called to order at 2:00, by W. M. Puffer, by appointment of the Bishop. J. C. Willits conducted devotions. Several Hymns were sung and J. C. Willits offered prayer. Memorial to Dead Parsonage Sons. On motion a Committee, consisting of W. F. Kendrick, M. D. Carrell and J. W. Foy, was named to frame and present at a suitable time a Resolution touching sons of the parsonage killed in action in Europe. Rule 24. On motion of G. A. Brown, Rule 24 was striken from the Conference Rules. Educational Committee. E. G. Lewis read the report of the Committee on Education and it was adopted. See report. Conference Claimants Funds. Field Secretary DeLamarter spoke on the Funds of the Board as they were affected by wills, bequests and notes payable at death, urging the attention of the pastors to these matters. Supply Pastors Endowment. W. P. Manning presented his report as Field Secretary of the Supply Pastors Endowment Fund. It was received and ordered printed in the Minutes. See Report. Deaconess Home. G. B. Fleming read the report of the Deaconess Home and it was adopted, the askings of the Board being approved by the Finance Committee of the Conference. Taxing Bequests. M. L. Fox reported for the Committee on Taxation of Benevolences and Bequests, and it was adopted. See report.

Epworth League. E. C. Dewey read the report of the Committee on

Epworth League and it was adopted. See Reoprt.

Secretary of Transportation. R. C. Lord presented his report as Secy, of Transportation and it was adopted. See Report. Statistical Report. A. R. Elliott read the report of the Statistician

and it was adopted. See Statistical Tables. 1919] JOURNAL 521

Chairman Board of Stewards. On iiomhiation of the Board J. B. Peat- ling was elected Chairman of the Board of Stewards. Clark Home. R. D. Freeman, Supt. of Clark Home, addressed the Conference in the Interest of the Home. Nominations. J. B. Pinckard read the report of the Committee on Nominations and it was adopted. See List of Standing Committees. Parsonage Sons Memorial. W. F. Kendrick read the following Reso- lution concerning Ministers' Sons killed in the late war and they were adopted. The Conference also voted to devote the time from 3:45 to 4:00 to a brief Memorial Service. Inasmuch as Paul Steffe, Kenneth Ruskin Lewis and Olin Luther and Dwight B. Good, four splendid young men, sons of members of this Conference, lost their lives on the field of battle in the terrible war just closed, therefore, Resolved, That we here record our high appreciation of their courage and patriotism in giving themselves to the service of their country and humanity, and our gratitude for their great sacrifice in giving their lives for us. Resolved, further, That we extend to our afflicted brothers of the Con- ference and their families our heartfelt sympathy in their great affliction. J. W. Foy, M. D. Carrell, W. F. Kendrick.

Auditors Report. G. B. Fleming read the Report of the Auditors and it was adopted. See Report. Resolution. C. E. Hoag read the Report of the Committee on General Reference and Resolution and it was adopted, the last resolution by a rising vote. Thomas Laity moved that the Secretary be instructed to send a copy of the Resolution on the League of Nations to the two Michigan

Senators, and it was so ordered. Memorial Hour. The time for the special Memorial Service having arrived the following program of service was held. Hymn 701, "Lord, While For All Mankind We Pray," was sung. The Psalter for the Fourth and Fifth Special Readings, Easter Day and The Nation, was read. Prayer was offered by M. D. Carrell and L. H. Manning. G. B. Fleming sang the "Battle Hymn of the Republic, the Conference joining in the chorus. W. M. Puffer and W. F. Kendrick made brief remarks. Prayer was offered by G. A. Brown and J. C. Willits. Hymn No. 460, "L«ad Kindly Light" was sung by the Conference. Board of Stewards. J. B. Peatling read the report of the Board of Stewards. See Report. Treasurer's Report. H. E. Walker, in the absence of C. S. Risley, and by his request, read the summary of the Treasurer's Report, and it was adopted. See Report. Committee on Finance. G. W. Maxwell read the report of the Com- mittee on Finance and it was adopted. See Report. 522 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

Assistant Secretarys of Transportation. The Secretary of Transpor- tation filed the list of his assistants.

Adjournment. On motion of W. I. Cogshall the Conference voted to adjourn to meet at 7:45 this evening. The benediction was pronounced by J. W. Esveld.

Evening Session.

M. L. Fox called the Conference to order, announcing that it was the desire of the Bishop that the Conference meet and hear such reports as were available. He moved the election of W. I. Cogshall as Presiding

Officer. W. I. Cogshall was elected and took the chair. Book Committee Report. G. A. Brown read the report of the Book Committee of the General Conference. Evangelism. A. A. Gieger read the report of the Committee on Evangelism and it was adopted. See Report. Rule 12, Amended. E. A. Armstrong moved to amend Rule 12 so that it should read as follows, and it was adopted. Rule 12. Conference "Visitors shall be allowed fifteen minutes in which to address the Confer- ence. Ditrict Superintendents' Reports shall be limited to 15 minutes, or if presented by one of their number, to 45 minutes; and reports of Com- mittees, except the Board of Stewards, to five minutes.

Rule 3, Amended. The Secretary moved to strike out the second paragraph of Rule 3, and it was ordered. Prohibition and Public Morals. W. W. Slee presented the report of the Committee on Prohibition and Temperance, and it was adopted. See Report. Adjournment. No further business appearing and the Bishop having sent word that the appointments would be delayed for an uncertain length of time the Conference adjourned to meet at 7:30 in the morning. 1919] ALPHABETICAL CONFERENCE ROLL 523

EIGHTH DAY.

Tuesday Morning, September 16, 1919.

The Conference was called to order at 7:45 by W. I. Cogshall, in the absence of the Bishop. Hymn 19, "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing," was Fling, the 23rd Psalm was repeated and a service of song and prayers followed. Presentations. W. F. Kendrick made the presentation of a purse of gold in a felicitous speech to retiring Superintendent Lathrop, who responded appreciatively. A. R. Johns presented retiring Superintendent Kennedy with a sum of money in hearty appreciation on the part of the pastors of Albion District of his services as Ditrict Superintendent. Brother Kennedy made a suitable response. L. H. Manning, on behalf of the pastors of Grand Rapids District, presented retiring Superintendent Floyd with a suit case. Brother Floyd acknowledged the gift in fitting words. Janitor Remembered. On motion of L. H. Manning the Treasurer was directed to pay the Janitor of the Conference church $25 for his services during the Conference. The Janitor sent a word of grateful appreciation. Bishop Takes the Chair. Bishop Henderson came in at 9:00 and took the Chair. Nominations. C. S. Wheeler read the appointments and nominations to Boards and Committees as made by the Cabinet. Trustees Elected. The Secretary was directed to cast the ballot of the Conference for the Board of Trustees, the Board of Stewards, the Trustees of Albion College and of Northwestern University. The ballot was so cast and they were declared elected. Expense Budget. E. A. Armstrong read the report of the Committee on Conference Expense Budget, and it was adopted. See Report. F. M. Thurston was elected as Treasurer of this fund. On motion of George A. Brown so much of Rule Three as conflicted with this action was repealed. Special Appointments. At the request of the Bishop, the Conference voted to request the appointment of men assigned to detached service. See list of special appointments. J. H. Rayle Granted Leave of Absence. On motion of R. E. Meader,

J. H. Rayle was granted leave of absence for one year. Transfers. The transfer of T. W. Marshall and L. L. Hanthorne from the Detroit Conference was announced. Also, the transfer from this Con- ference of O. R. Grattan and Bert Hollidge to the Detroit Conference and O. W. Carr to the Central Illinois Conference. Adjournment. On motion the Conference voted that after the reading 524 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

of the Journal, the conducting of devotions, and the reading of the appointments the Conference should stand adjourned sine die. The Journal was approved, the Bishop spoke on some of the difficulties and perplexities and complications in making the appointments. He then read the appointments, closed with a word of prayer and the Conference stood adjourned.

The foregoing is a correct and official record of the proceedings of the Michigan Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church for the session of 1919.

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President.

Secretary.

ANNIVERSARIES, SPECIAL SERVICES AND SUNDAY SERVICES.

Wednesday, September 10.

Rev. Carl Garland, D. D., of the East Main Conference, gave an address at 2:00 p. m., on the Evangelistic Program of the Church, followed at four o'clock by a highly interesting and stirring address by Dr. George Elliott, of the Area Staff on "Intercession as a World Force." The Conference Lecture was given at the evening session by Bishop William Eraser McDowell, the subject being "Life and the Bible."

Thursday, September 11.

The Anniversary address of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society was given at two o'clock by Miss Edith Bell, of Africa, and at three Mrs. David Bowers, National Field Secretary of the Woman's Home Missionary Society, spoke at the Anniversary of that Society. Dr. Elliott again addressed the Conference at 4:00 o'clock, his subject being "Our Comradship With Christ in His Cross and Conquest." At the evening session Rev. George W. Plews spoke on the "Ex- periences of -a Chaplain in the World War." 1919] ANNIVERSARIES 525

Friday, September 12.

The First Annual Methodist Older Boys Conference, composed of one hundred thirty-nine boys, delegated by the Sunday schools of the Michigan Conference, met in the afternoon at the Baptist church. At the Father and Sons banquet at the Masonic Temple, the boys were guests of members of the Lay Electorial Conference and the Annual Conference. The Boy's Conference was held under the efficient direction of Rev. Peter F. Stair and proved most successful ip every way, and an inspiration to the boys and the ministers alike. At seven-thirty a Centenary program was given. Rev. Sidney D. Eva, of the Detroit Conference, gave an illustrated lecture on the proposed Centenary work in the Home Field. This was followed by an address by Dr. George Elliott on "Methodism's World Program."

Saturday, September 13.

Through the kindness of the people of Lansing, the members of the Conference were taken through the city and out to the Michigan Agri- cultural College. A reception was given at the People's Church. At Six was held the Albion College Banquet, Dr. Samuel Dickie presiding as toastmaster. Brief addresses were given by Hugh Kennedy, Bishop Henderson, Ray Merrill, and A. H. Pellows. The Banquet was followed by an educational program at the Central Methodist Episcopal Church. Dr. Dickie presided, and the address of the evening was given by Warren F. Sheldon, representing the Board of Education.

Sunday, September 14.

The Conference Love Feast was held at 9:00 a. m., under the leadership of R. H. Bready. Bishop Henderson preached at the hour of morning worship on "He Took a Towel," from John 13 : 4. At 3:00 p. m.. Bishop Henderson conducted the service for the Ord- ination of Deacons and Elders, after which he gave the Ordination Address, following it with an appeal to young people for Christian Service. A great throng of them came to the altar at the Bishop's invitation and signed the Life Covenant Pledge. In the evening, P. Ray Norton, State president presided at the Anni- versary of the Epworth League. Dr. Charles Guthrie, General Secretary, gave an inspiring address.

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REPORTS.

REPORT OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS.

Dear Bishop and Brethren of tl}e Conference : It was decided by your Superintendents to make a departure this year from the usual order, and substitute for the individual District reports a more formal paper summarizing our year's work, with very little particular allusion to individual pastor or church, but the rather bringing before the Conference certain problems whose consideration and solution is urgent upon us. In this we do not intimate that it would not be worth while to recite the achievement of pastors and churches really worthy of such mention. But we feel that It is especially desirable that we give our attention to some of the grave and important problems demanding consideration. Your Superintendents can report a year of unusual activity with our pastors because of unusual demands upon them by the unusual conditions of war and pestilence and tlie Centenary. But with few exceptions, our pastors have met these unusual conditions with a fidelity and heroism worthy of men called to be leaders in the Church of God. Let me summarize our year's work briefly before our excursion into less open fields. A few outstanding facts concei-ning property interests should be mentioned. Two destructive fires made Benton Harbor and Trinity congregations homeless. But both congregations believed the God of heaven would prosper them, and immediately decided to arise and build. The Centenary appeal was upon them and the Centenary drive before them Trinity's less than a week away. But both of these congregations refused to be dismayed and both set themselves to this Centenary task—Benton Harbor for a quota of $23,8Su, and Trinity—$23,585, and both reached the goal before the end doing, of the drive week—Benton Harbor, in a single day ; and by so these churches proved their loyalty to the great business of the Kingdom, and won for themselves the admiration of the people in tht cities where they were, and the whole Confer^ce also. And then, Benton Harbor people scarcely pausing to get their breath, in the very next week following, set out to raise $100,000 to rebuild their church, and raised it all two days before their week was done, so that our Bishop, who went on the Sunday closing week to help them finish the job, had nothing to do but preach tlie gospel. Trinity has plans made for a .1:200,000 church building—which when completed will be one of the finest chui'i-Ii structures in the State of Michigan. Cadillac is starting a building enterprise for a fifty or sixty thousand-dollar church. The plans have been decided on and half the cost of the building, or more, has been pledged. A unique property project is before us in Manistee. There is what is known as the "liamsdell lUiildiug" thi're. valued at .'?o."0,000, consisting of a fine auditorium, gymnasium, parlors, kitchen, dining-room, and a very elaborate equipment, whicli can be secured for $50.000 ; and the plan is to raise $150,000 and have $100,000 left for endowment. It is thought that if $50,000 can be raised outside the city of Manistee, the citizens there will raise the $100,000. These are the great property interests now before us in our Conference. The new church at St. Louis mentioned as in prospect by the Superintendent 1919] REPORTS OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS 527 of Lansing District a year ago, has been dedicated during tbe year—a fine $12,000 building. About $40,000 or .foO.OOO have been expended in other church building and church and parsonage iniprovenipnts, and about the same amount has been paid on old indebtedness. Harbor Springs and Petoskey have paid a $5,000 debt each, and Central Church Traverse City has half its heavy debt subscribed. That denominations are coming closer together and uniting forces for more efficient work is shown at Evart. where the Presbyterians have formed a league oflfensive and defensive with the Methodists, and these two societies, under properly guarded agreement have merged their congregations in the Presbyterian meeting house, with the Methodist preacher as pastor of the flock, and the plan so far works well. We regret that not so many converts were made this year as last, and we fear that our reports will show a decrease in our church membership this year. The season usually devoted to revival effort was when the influenza epidemic broke out and spread over our Conference quarantining our churches, making public services impossible. This, with the attention of our people fixed on the Centenary Campaign will, in the main, account for this falling off, If such there was. Our pastors have not lost their desire to win souls as the chief end of their ministry, and they are now girding themselves to prove it in the coming days. It lias been a year of unusual mortality among us. Fourteen of our ministers have died—the largest number in any single year of our history—and six preachers' wives and widows have also died. Fitly to characterize these men and women would take the time of this entire hour. We have held memorial service for them, and laid down our sorrowful tribute of respect and love, and we only give their names again.

M. A. Daugherty, aged 95 ; T. T. George, whose ministry began in 1857. aged 89 ;

D. F. Barnes, ministry beginning in 1858, aged 86 ; J. W. White, aged 77 ; A. W.

Bushee, 77 ; A. M Gould, 74 ; M. M. Callen, 70 ; O. J. Blackford ; R. R. Atchison, n. W. Thompson, E. E. Sprague, John Bretz, C. A. Brown and W. B Benn have died.

The sainted women are : Mrs. H. M. Joy ; Mrs. A. A. Geiger. Mrs. J. P. Durham, Mrs. W. W. Johnson, Mrs. J. W. Davids. Mrs. R. M. Millard. All these are now in tie Church Triumphant before the throne of God. They fought the good fight, they died in the faith, and they have entered into rest and eternal blessedness. And now we may set our faces to the difficulties before us which we may call our problems. C>ur Conference presents a diversified field of City, Town. Hamlet and Open Ciiuritry. We have rich, fertile sections and almost desert regions. Some of our people are well-to-do. others comfortable, and many are poor. A few of our pastors are well supported, others have just a bare living wage, and many cannot live on what the people pay and must have outside help. This diversified field with diversified conditions present varied and complex problems, some of which we desire to bring to your attention.

1. OUR CITY PROBLEM.

In the city, conditions are most complex. Foreigners gather here in the largest numbers—people of all sorts of notions concerning life, domestic, social, educational, political, and roliiriou;;. These jiooiili' arr- in most part without knowledge of God's s;iving grace, and without adequate conception or proper appreciation of tbe institutions of our democracy. They are here because they chose to come. They came to escape oppression and to gain liberty, and opportunity to improve their cond'tion. We have the right to insist that they nd.lnst themselves to our ways nnd ho loyal to our fl;ig. or go li.-ick whence tliey c.nme. We can tolerate no people here who perjure themselves by swearing allegiance to our fiag, and then try to overthrow our free institutions bought by the blood of our fathers. Christians to Our problem is how to make them Christians, and American ; how teach them what true religion is and what it means to he good citizens of our Republic. Our problem is Itow to make our churches, surrounded by these people, forces for their salvation and their uplift, and forces also to make them American patriots. 528 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

We must teach them and their children to love our Christ and our flag. To do It, we must go among them as one -who serves. Men and women we must have, who will just as truly consecrate themselves to this work as a life task, as they would to go to China for such a task. They must live among these people and with them, and learn their language and their racial peculiarities, and identify themselves with them as truly as do our missionaries with the people they go to serve. To get our young people to feel this and do this is not an easy task, but It must be so if we ever solve the city foreign problem. It is easy to become a reformer here, and talk about class distinctions and a living wage, and good housing, and social betterment, but we can never save and uplift the city's submerged and depressed classes by these methods alone. A bar of soap and a kettle of water and moving pictures will not do it all. The salvation process is by individuals through the new birth In individual souls, and no modern socialistic wholesaling will ever accomplish the task. The progress will be slow, the road traveled will be hard and long, but it leadeth unto life. In Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Jackson, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Albion, and other cities, we have problems pertaining to diverse populations there which will require unusual methods without doubt—perhaps the institutional church, the social settlement, the Community house, or something else—methods which have promise in them, even at large cost of money and life. We are not now attempting to discuss the grave and great problems of social unrest and the relation of the Church to It. We will leave that for other men. But we do express our conviction that the church must face this problem with courage, and our church must take her share of the responsibility for Its solution, until the good day of the Lord shall come when employers and employes shall count themselves partners in their business—laborers together with God—both entitled to a fair share of the profits, the combined result of the toll of brain and brawn.

2. OUR RURAL PROBLEM.

This may not be our most difficult problem, but It Is Important because of the fact that the farmer class is the largest and most Indispenslble single class we have, furnishing the food and clothing for the world and a large part of the world's leadership. Back on the farms, out of sight of the world's eye, is the source of the stream of population constantly flowing into the city, to make the city's leaders, and largely to replenish the membership of our city churches and keep them out of the Cemetery. Take out of the city churches today those who were country born and bred and these city churches would die. The debt of the city church to the little obscure country church has not yet been figured up. The country church is doing a bigger business than appears at first glance. It Is furnishing religion for the people of Its community, and exporting religion every year to the towns and cities round about It. as its sons and daughters leave the farm for city life, or Its older members move to town. These young people must he converted and given a vision of life before they reach the city or sorrows may be multiplied. This is one task of the country church, and one reason why we must take care of the country church. This, wp h.TTPn't done, and the rural church has been dyins for years and thf open country is thickly strewn with closed church buildings, where once the people thronged to hear the word of God : and closed, not because these country communities are depopulated now. People are there yet. as many as ever before, but indifferent to religion, and the children are growing up like heathen. We used to get our preachers in l.irge numbers from these communities, but the supply is falling off. There is one Open Country Community In our Conference which boasts of having sent six men into our ministry, but not a single one of them during the past quarter of a century. The sons of this community now. If they leave the farms, head toward the money-making Industries at six or seven dollars a day. Their daughters learn stenography and work in offices at $15 or S20 a week. They do not go to the ministry or the mission field as formerly. 1919J REPORTS OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS 629

There is a lot of academic talk concerning the rural church problem by men who know very little about the real thing, which may help to advertise a condition we face in every country charge in our Conference, but it helps little In the solution of the problem. For the proper development of the life of the country community, the country churcli Is absolutely Indispensable. You can't call these people to the churches In the town. They won't come. They have automobiles, and could if they would, but they wont. They are a class by themselves, and if we reach them at all, we must have churches out where they live, and these churches, if they reach them, must put on a program which sweeps the whole circle of community needs—god roads, good soil, good seed, good stock, good homes, good social and recreational life, good schools, and good churches. And the whole community must be brought together on such a program, which if continued through the years will work a work of construction. Not only must we have good churches in the country, we must have good country schools, which now we have not. The Church and School are the two foundation stones of civilization, and we cannot have a democracy without education and morality. The farmers children do not have a fair chance for education or religion—no such chance as the city boys and girls have. We can never have a true democracy here and continue to spend $1.00 in educating a country boy while we spend $2.50 to educate the city boy. The country boy must get his education In a little one-room, unsanitary building where an Immature and unequipped teacher struggles vainly to Impart knowledge In all the branches from A, B, C, to algebra. It can't be done and it Isn't done, and some of the more well-to-do farmers send their more ambitious children off to the High School in the town, and then trouble begins—trouble for the child mayhap,

out from under parental care : trouble for the farm almost invariably, for four out of

five who go thus never come back ; and presently the old folks must rent the farm and follow their children to the town, and then the community goes down the hill. It is not fair that city children should have a better chance than farmers* children to get an education and a life equipment, and it must not continue so, or we will never make the country a place of permanent residence where young people will grow up and marry and establish homes. The church alone cannot solve the rural life problem, but the church and the school together can. They together can make an atmosphere in which the community can develop. We must have a rural High School where our country children can get a High School training with a curlculum fitted to their needs without separating them from their environments, and wliere they can be at home every night, and then enough of them will mate and marry and remain upon the farms, to Identify themselves with the country community interests and qualified to shape these interests. Then the country home life will be made as comfortable as city home life and the country church will come back to her own and again be the fountain of supply for ministers and church workers. The farmer may be a conservative and slow to see visions and dream dreams, slower than the people in the towns, but he hasn't had so good a chance for development in vision speing. or dreaming dreams. Oive him a chance and hf will do It. In our Centenary movement, farmers who saw the vision and caught the spirit gave splendidly of time and money to reach the goal. They will do this for community betterment also when they see the vision, and then we shall have the rural High School, and the rural Church witli a program and an equipment and a pastoral leadership as efficient as the city has, and as woll supported. We must set ourselves to Ihis task and our first need is leaderxhip, men well- equipped who have the consecreation to take a country church and stay by It. counting It a task absolutely worth while. It isnt so today, but it must be made so or bankruptcy is ahead of tis. We have our foreign problem in the country too, as well as in the city. For- eigners are buying up the farms and crowding our American born people out, and 530 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE . [1919

unless we, as a church, adapt ourselves to these changed conditions ; and undertake to give religious care and education, and direct the social life of these people, "Ichabod" is written on these Methodist country churches. It is a problem of no small proportions how to adapt ourselves to these changed conditions and minister to the needs of these new settlers, but the problem must be solved, or we who claim the world is our parish must restrict our claim. We are weakly lying down before this task and seeing ourselves dispossessed of the land. We do not here offer a solution of this country foreign problem, but we urge attention to it most earnestly. One word right here about our overchurched small town. It is easy to get the hysterics over this and do a lot of foolish talking. What can we do about it ? In four cases out of five, and more too, we can't do anything : for our small town church is almost always hitched up with two or three open country churches, which themselves would perish if separated from the little church in the village. Until we can solve the country problem and so develop our country communities th.-it they can stand alone, we can't talk very much about abandoning the little village heads of circuits. It is easy for other denominations to talk that way, for they have almost no circuit system, and the question of their churches uniting with others in the town affects only themselves : but with us in these small towns It is "others"—the country churches outside, and "others" is the spirit of the gospel.

3. THE PROBLEM OF MINISTERIAL SUPPLY.

No business can get on well without competent leadership—the ministry not excepted. We need a well-equipped ministry, for the preacher is the divinely called and church ordained leader, and we cannot get on without him. Say what you will about high class lay ability in our churches, the highest success of these churches as industrial plants putting out Kingdom products, depends very largely upon the efficient leadership of our preachers. Where would there be revivals but for the preacher who arouses his people to prayer and faith and leads them in soul-saving endeavor? Where would churches be built, or improvements made, or debts paid, in nine cases out of ten, hut for the preacher? In almost every case where the Centenary went over the top, it was largely duo to the pastors leadership. Leadership is what wo need, efficient pastoral leadership. And if we as Superin- tendents might assume to give advice to the young preachers now entering our ranks, it would ho that tlioy pause at the door long enough to find out what efficiency in our ministry renlly means, ,Tnd what thorough equipment for this high calling really is, and what will make for their success. They need not worry then about appointments, but may be concerned about personal equipment and giving full proof of their ministry. Appointments will be given them as big and important as they aro competent to fill. We are losing out in effi>ctive ministerial leadership. In our Conference today, we are doing more work than twenty years ago, but with fewer Conference men to do it with. Our appointments have Increased in number, our membership has increased ."n per rent, our property h.ns rtonblerl in value, hut with a steadily decreasing fori'- of effective Conference men. Our Conference roll has been growing shorter, our supply roll has been growing longer, and It is now almost 30 per cent. This mean^; that disaster is aliead of us unless something can be done to avert it. The Church must be aroused to a sense of this danger, and parents must be aroused to teach their children seriously where they may best invest their lives. True it is that the ministry is underpaid, and there is little to attract highly equipped young men to the ministry from the point of view of adequate compensation. They can sell their talents at a higher price in other parts. But it was always so and always ipill be so. The ministry will never be paid what Its service is worth. This perhaps may be God's plan. The Levltes had no part in the division of the land, but Ood himself was to be their reward. The preacher who 1919] REPORTS OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS 531

gives himself to money getting and boarding generally loses out in his high calling. But the preacher ought to have a comfortable support. Bread should be given him, his waters should be sure. It is a crime to compel the preacher's wife, from sheer necessity, to make one dollar do the work of two or three, as many preachers' wives are doing. It isn't fair to make the preachers do all the sacrificing. The only man whose wage has not been materially increased during the past five years to keep pace with the increased cost of living is the preacher. The cost of living has practically doubled in the five years past, but the average increase in preacher's support in our Conference during that same period is about 25 per cent. To be as well supported today as five years ago, our preachers should have received this year $170,000 more than they did receive. We must insist on a living wage for our preachers. A minimum of $1,200 cash for a man with wife and children who must keep a conveyance, leaves very little margin for doctor's bills or a rainy day. And if the Centenary receipts do not permit our Board of Home Missions to add very materially to the apropriation for our Conference, it will be deeply regretted. The two upper districts should have largely increased appropriations and some other sections of our Conference also, or Methodism must sound retreat. If we do not insist on a living wage and do not get it, then our Conference list will continue to go down, but our supply list will not go up, and closed churches will be in towns and cities as well as in open country. But when we have done all this, the ministrj' will not call men who would sell their wares to the highest bidder. The ministry has always been, and must always continue to be. a life of self-sacrifice for others, in which the preacher shall count not his life dear unto himself. He must lose his life to gain it, and count all things but loss that he may win Christ and show forth the power of his resurrection. The attraction to the ministry must always continue to be its self-sacrificing spirit, and its obedience to a divine call. This is not easy in the age in which we live, and parents must be taught the way of the Lord themselves, and what it means to dedicate from the day of birth their children to God for a life's work as God wills.

4. THE CENTENARY.

The most stupendous and dariny uiide>-takiiig ever projected hii any branch of the Christian church since the bcfiinning has been achieved by the people called Methodists.

A year ago our Conference passed a resolution afiirming its full sympathy with the Centenary plan and purpose, but concerning the "Financial Drive" expressed

itself in the following language :

'•In the present serious war situation, demanding such unusual financial sacrifices by our people, which are imperative and must continue until the war is ended, we deem it inopportune for the church to project an SO million-dollar drive while these conditions continue."

Military leaders iuid otbors tlipu lielicved the war would continue through another summer, but two months later, to the surprise of everybody, the enemy sued for peace, and the war closed. That entirely changed the situation with us and we immediately swung into line and set ourselves to the program for the accomplishment of the stupendous task. The program was Imilt on sane ))rincip)es of ])hilosoi)by. and every step from beginning to end was upward, and every succeeding part of the program was cumula- tive. Not a single part could be omitted without danger of great loss in the final outcome. To play the game according to the rules was imperative. Some didn't see it so at the begining, but they found it out—soon enougli some of them to recover and win the victory, others all too late. :

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The program started with the prayer covenant, and what would have happened in our Methodism If every member of our church had signed that covenant and lived up to It? The heavens would have broken above us, and the power of God would have come down upon us, and we would have had the greatest religious awakening in our history. As it was, so many did sign, and so many did take to their knees, that the testimony widely given by our pastors is that there was a mighty religious awakening which deeply stirred the heart life of multitudes of our people. Then came the "Stewardship of Life" call, and never was that call so needed in our church. Our young people were still singing

"We'll go where you want us to go, dear Lord, O'er mountain or plain or sea,"

but they seemingly were not pausing when the song was over to hearken within their hearts as they said, "Speak, Lord, for thy servant heareth," because the ranks of our ministry were getting thinner and thinner, and for the first time in our history our Board of Foreign Missions found it necessary to send a deputation across the continent in search of young people to go this year into our Mission fields. The Centenary did not come too quick for us with its appeal for life stewardship, for bankruptcy was ahead of us if it hadn't come. The appeal for the Stewardship of money followed, as night follows day, and the financial call for one hundred million dollars plus. This call did not come first. Some thought that was all there was to it and that the Centenary was a pocket-picking scheme. But It wasn't. It was fixst of all spiritual, and then everything that followed became spiritual. This money test was our supreme test, for money giving after all is the acid test of a man's devotion. The response to the appeal for tlthers surprised everybody except those who know the ways of God in the hearts of men. It wasn't a return to Judaism, nor a mechanical scheme to enrich the treasury. It was based on broad and deep principles, easily defended by an appeal to reason and the word of God. As a "war measure," it was surely justifiable, and as such should have claimed the unqualified support of every preacher, and God so clearly put the seal of His approval upon It, that it may well be continued as a "peace measure" in the church. One of our Superintendents who got the start of most of us by introducing the system on his District a year before the program started and who claims that his District was "first over the top," declares that nine-tenths of his Centenary money came from his tithers, and they numbered less than one-quarter of his membership. Let all quibblers over legal aspects, and Judaic tendencies and the like, take notice here and inquire whether or not the finger of God is seen pointing along this trail. But as we confronted the task and saw how big it was, we were pretty nearly overwhelmed with its magnitude and its seeming impossible. Our people had been giving lavishly for war measures and pouring out their money as they never before bad done, and we who were slow of heart to believe were dazed, and stunned, and sick over our Centenary quotas, and our hands fell weakly down, for we did not think we could accomplish the impossible. But as the days went by, and the prayers of intercession multiplied, the darkness began to get light before us, and our doubts to disappear, and we "highly resolved" to set ourselves to the task. We knew we could do that. We could spend and be spent upon the task, and

"play up ! and play the game," keeping step with the army. And this we did, hoping in God. One young preacher hadn't any faith for his Insuperable task, nor courage, up to the night before the drive began. With clouds of darkness still about him, he turned desperately into his closet for an all night vigil with his God. and wrestled till the break of day. When the new day dawned, his name was no longer "Jacob" but "Israel," and he went out unable still to see one inch before his face, but assured 1919] REPORTS OF DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS 533

of victory. As truly as Abraham walked by faith, he walked, and "over the top," on a most difficult country circuit. He said that he had never so dreaded anything In all his life, and had never so enjoyed doing anything. God, he said, went with liim all the way. And thus it always was, and is, and will he, with men who walk by faith. The Centenary taught us one important lesson. "To play the game accordug to the rules." It was hard to do it for many of our preachers. The influenza broke out with violence and many of our people died, almost putting some of our churches entirely out of business, and on many of our charges the continuity of the program was utterly broken. Churches were closed three and four and six weeks, and were closed again for four weeks more, and the pastors could not work the whole program through and needed more time. If the "Flu" had not broken in so disastrously upon the program of education, or if the financial drive had been postponed six weeks, many who failed would have won out. But the drive was on and could not wait, and some of our pastors by sheer faith and grit went to It and wrenched victory out of defeat, and proved that the impossible could be done. Others toiled most valiently and deserve the distinguished Service Cross, though they did not reach the goal—deserve it more than some who did reach the goal without working half so hard. This is only justice to the faithful men whose hearts were broken because they failed to reach their quota. In the Centenary Drive, three of our districts passed their quota by nearly $70,000, and on Lansing District every charge went over the top but five. 15.000 Intercessors were secured, about 12,00 tlthers, and nearly 2. .500 signed the life service covenant. We thank God for the chievement of our church and because of it. we can go forward to our share of the world's redemptive task. Our chievement has aroused the people of the whole Christian world to a feeling of their own responsibility, and encouraged them to good works also. But the Centenary Drive is not over yet. and it ought not to stop until all our people have signed the prayer, and the Stewardship of Life, and time and money covenant. Therefore we should devote ourselves most diligently in continuance of our campaign of education until we have mobilized our entire army. Our people are not all in the game yet.

"Like a mighty army. Moves our church of God." only in the Hymn Book, yet.

And if we should spend our time for the* next year on our unmobilized, unprepared mass of members to bring them to a war footing, we would do well. Half our people, and more too, are inactive, lacking in social ideals and in any proper conception of what discipleship to .Tesus Christ really means. They do little and they give little. Not half our people gave to the Centenary. If all had done accordinging to ability as those who did, we should have gone far beyond our askings. Not half our people have any true conception of what our church is Jor, or what membership means. It is "safety first" with a lot of them, and they do not even "watch their step." If the next twelve months, we should set ourselves to the task of mobilizing the forces we now have and drilling them until wo have four million soldiers trained to fight and armed for battle, and marching out to a world conquest, our time would be well spent, even if we should not add one single recruit during that period. We should then be girded and equipped for the task our Lord sent us forth to do, and which we are doing now but weakly. Our Statistical tables for church nioml)erKbi]j sliainc us evf

5. OUK EVANGELISTIC CAMPAIGN.

That was a remarkable meeting in Cleveland last June of the Bishops and 5S4 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

District Superintendents of our church in this country, and the resolution of the Findings Committee, which most profoundly affected all, and which climaxed everything done at that Cleveland meeting, was the resolution suggesting for the coming year a definite sim^ultanoous church—wide program of evangelistic endeavor for the conversion of a million souls—a 25% increase In our church membership before next 7une. That was as daring as the call for one hundred million dollars plus, and will test the stuff we are made of with a more acid test. We shall have to examine ourselves whether we be in the faith, and, more than that, we shall have to travail In pain for the birth of children. If the Methodist church shall win one million souls for Jesus Christ in the next twelve months, the Methodist church must be purified by fire to start with. .Tudgment must begin at the house of God, and with us who stand liotween the dead and the living with the issues of life In hand. We who are the watchmen on the walls must Inquire anew for our mission and message, and must seek a new anointing—a new ondurement of power.

"O that it now from heaven might fall And all our sins consume! Come Holy Ghost, for Thee we call. Spirit of burning come !"

We are going out for a million souls, and our temptation will be anxiety to number Israel and get names enough to count a million. But we must seek to get a million converted souls. It Isn't enough that they raise their hand, or sign a card, or leave their name at the postoffice, to get converted. The way of conversion is by repentance and faith and the New Birth. And let us hope that the new born will not be still horn. Heaven grant us a revival which will cast the dumb spirit out and give the converts an experience to talk about and power of utterance that they may

" tell to sinners round What a dear Savior they have found."

We may not insist on Shibboleths. I)ut we must Insist on saving faith In the Lord Jesus Christ, that we may have a million souls saved, not a million people who have joined the church with a name to live, but are dead. We know where our field is and where these million souls are. They are In our homes. In our Sunday School, and round atiout us with church letters in secret and forgotten places. Here Is a field white to the harvest that ought to be easy to gather, for all these belong to our family, and these should we bring into the family circle ; but how many of our million shall be brands plucked from the burning, won from Satan's forces, the rich spoil of our battle and the captive of our prayers? Our revival must invade the enemy's territory and take prisoners of war. It must change the moral atmosphere of communities and awaken and quicken tin' public conscience and arouse the church to a sense of responsilnlity for present day duties. It must ride no hol>bies. it must have a proper sense of proportions, and it must take hold of the heart life of men and women and teach them to Vw- soberly and righteously and Godly in this present world. When we get our converts added to the church, we must remember that our task is not yet done. Too much in the past, we have thought it was. But to got a man saved and added to the church does not present to the

Kingdom ;i finisliril pi-oiluct. Wf h.nvc tbmiijlit our work w:is done wl'en w.^ numliercd i-onverts and enrolled them as members. And we liave not been so careful as we should liave been to establish them in faith and doctrine and Instruct them in the way of the Lord. Hence our churches are filled with an indifferent and easy going membership. That is why we found It so hard to get our quota of intercessors, life service stewards, and tithers. That is why so many of our peopjc count in churcli membership only In the statlctical tables. There are many people in the church. 1919] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND AGENTS 535 we could just as well get along: without as with. Many of them are as much a liability as an asset. If we get a million souls added to our membership, our last state may be worse than the first, unless we bring them in through the conversion door, and then harness them to the church actirities, that they may become a real asset to the King- dom. Hence it must be a million souls won, and a million souls in training camp for army service, and mobilized for battle, and marching out to conquest over sin and Satan, to bring in that day when the Kingdoms of this world shall become the Kingdom of our Lord and His Christ. Then we shall face a new century to be made more glorious than the one we have just closed, before whose end shall come this whole world shall be evangelized and our Lord shall see the travail of his soul and shall be satisfied. J. C. FLOYD, For the District Superintendents.

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND AGENTS.

REPORT OF CONFERENCE AUDITOR.

The Conference Auditor reports that the books of the Conference Treasurer are carefully auditted for last year and found correct, that the vouchers for District Missionery Funds, distribTited by the District Superintendents, the account of the Conference Secretary, and the Transportation Sec^rtary's hooks have been examined and appear correct. G. B. FLEMING, Conference Auditor.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE M. J. CLARK MEMORIAL HOME.

The Clark Home has been filled to capacity with contented and happy old people the year through. Superintendent Freeman continues to be a wise manager of the Home affairs, a younger brother to these aged men and women, and a religious counsellor for all the residents. Through his skillful handling of the building enterprise and success in enlisting aid from outside, the fine new Superintendent's residence was completed, adding a property to the equipment of the Home Grounds worth at least $r),.500 at an expense to the Board of only .f.S.OOO. The unanimous re(|Uost of this Board is for the reappointment of Bro. Freeman for another year. . So urgent was the call for more room to provide for the increasing number of applicants, that the Board decided to move the church building, standing unused on the ground, and attach it to the Home in the rear in such a way as not to mar the architectual effect of the property, and out of it make a chaf)el for worship and nineteen additional rooms for other worthy old people who seek such a haven of refuge and rest, where their comfort and care will be assured. The nineteen rooms will add upwards of 40% to the capacity of the Home. The building has not yet been completed and the expense incurred cannot now be reported. V>'e have at the present time forty-four people in the Home, and there are eight others whose applications have been accepted by the Board to be admitted just as 536 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919 soon as this new addition Is completed. Besides this there are seven applications for admission now awaiting Board action.

Death has taken four during the year : Mrs. Poole, Mrs. W. W. Johnson, Mrs. Dubers, Mrs. Hannah Smith, whose last days were made comfortable by this philanthropy. The report of Mr. L. L. Skillman, treasurer, will show our financial condition. We need a larger income to make possible a larger work of philanthropy, and we trust our pastors will call the attention of their people to this opportunity for investment In dividend bearing securities which promise blessed returns in the life that now is, and that which is to come. There is coming to be a very great urgency for an infirmary or a hospital as an added equipment. Permanent breakdown—physical and mental—will be inevitable with some of the residents, and an equipment, other than just a home, will be needed, and is now needed, to care for such. The comfort of other members of the family requires this, as well as the proper care of such unfortunates. We are hoping and praying that some big-hearted man or woman who has an abundance of this world's goods will make such added equipment possible. The Trustees have given their time faithfully to their duties, and as President, I take pleasure in commending their fidelity to the Conference. They have worked in greatest harmony the year through. Mr. M. L. Cook, elected a year ago a trustee, found it impossible to serve on the Board, and Prof. Frank A. Bacon of Grand Rapids, son of a meml)er of this Conference now deceased, was elected by the Board to serve In Mr.. Cook's stead, and he is proving himself a valuable member of the Board. We trust the Conference wUl confirm this election. Respectfully submitted, J. C. FLOYD, President of the Board.

REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE DEACONESS BOARD.

Report for the year ending June 30, 1919 :

FINANCIAL REPORT.

Value of property $14,000 00 Amount of endowment 2,785 55 Total indebtedness on property 3,000 00

Amount of insurance . 8,500 00

CASH ACCOUNT.

Balance on hand last report $82 81 Receipts from all sources 5,434 39 Received from Conference (included in above) 1,045 03

Total receipts $5,517 20 Disbursements 5,163 9S

Balance on hand June first $353 22

The following were approved as deaconesses and their licenses renewed : Mrs. Ella C. Hartsliorn and the Misses Mildred Avery, Bertha M. Clark, Hattie E. Davis. Jennie L. Gilmore, Herma R. Laskey, Zoa L. Mitchell, Nellie D. Shorter, E. Pearl Swank, and Belle Whltcomb.

The following were continued as probationers : Leah Belle Lyman, Florence Nims, and Katherine Stroven, and Miss Stroven was recommended for license and con- secration within the year. Miss Edith Collins was granted an honorable discharge to be married and Is no-vr 1919] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND AGENTS 537

Mrs. M. L. Covey, of Grand Rapids. Miss Laura Elmer, who was a probationer, with- drew from the work. Mrs. Minnie E. Cole, who was loaned to the Conference for the year for Travelers' Aid work, will return to New Jersey this month. Miss Bertha M. Clark has resigned as superintendent and has taken a year's leave of absence on account of home obligations. During the influenza epidemic, four were regularly engaged in nursing and four others nursed for longer or shorter periods. Two of our workers were engaged In war work during the entire year, Miss Gilmore as Travelers' Aid, our Methodist representative with the War Camp Community Service people at Battle Creek, and Mrs. Hartshorn as hostess in charge of our Methodist Guest House at Camp Dlx, New Jersey. Three churches have ben supplied with parish workers, Cadillac for the entire year, and St. Paul's, Grand Rapids, and Grand Haven for shorter periods. Two stations have been regularly supplied with Travelers' Aids, Battle Creek and

Union Station, Grand Rapids ; and St. Joseph for summer work. Pour deaconess and an associate worker have been employed in Settlement work, two in Grand Rapids, the others at Kalamazoo, and our nurse deaconess has been regularly employed as visiting nurse. For our work the coming year, we ask the same appropriation as last year, viz., one thousand eight hundred dollars, and because of the high cost of living, we urge the pastors to see that their apportionments are paid in full. G. B. FLEMING, Secretary.

CONFERENCE BOARD OF HOME MISSIONS AND CHURCH EXTENSION,

Regular Home Missions Appropriations received and paid to the District Superintendents $6,428 25

Church Extension Donations : To Ellsworth Church $200 To St Louis 200 To Moscow 200 To Recreational Park, Kalamazoo 150 To Cambria 100

Total $850 00

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION.

Resolved, That we view with gratification the Increased enrollment, faculty and endowment of Albion College, and, appreciating its vital relationship to Michigan Methodism pledge our heartiest cooperation In the forward movement designed to place her in equal rank with the best of our church schools M. L. FOX, W. F. KENDRICK, E. G. LEWIS, P. A. CROSS, W. P. MANNING, R. W. MERRILL.

COMMITTEE ON THE EPWORTH LEAGUE.

This committee desires to emphasize the vital Importance In the New Day of an adequate and vigorous program for Epworth League activities. The ultimate success of the Centenary will depend more largely upon the consecrated service of trained men and women than upon the great sums of money pledged to the cause. The —

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Epw'orth League is the recruiting ground and the training school for service in the Army of the Lord. For this reason, we recommend most highly the Michigan State Epworth League Institute at Albion, and urge upon our pastors to secure the attendance of a picked number of Leaguers. We also endorse the Twenty-four-hour Day plan for Epworth League finance, and request all pastors and League oflBcers to familiarize themselves with it and to urge its adoption in the chapters. Every effort should be made to organize at least one Mission Study class in each chapter. An Informed Epworth League is an inspired one, and an inspired League Is triumphant. Especially do we urge that each League chapter will make a determined and persistant effort to Christianize the social life of its community. Here is our great opportunity and our great challenge. ELMER C. DEWEY, P. RAY NORTON, R. D. WEARNE.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EVANGELISM.

The report of the statistical secretary, showing a decrease of 2,500 in membership in the Michigan Conference this year, makes us pause and think. We are appalled. We are humbled. We therefore heartily welcome the slogan for this year of A MILLION SOULS FOR CHRIST'S KINGDOM. We think it has come just in time to save the day. We hereby afl5rm our faith in the Holy Spirit as our greatest need and God's potent agency in baptising his people with unction and power. We call upon our pastors and people to honor the Holy Spirit and seek his baptism. We affirm our confidence in all the accredited means of the church. Such as The Time Legion, Constituency Roll, Personal and Public Appeal, Decision Day in the Sunday School. Win My Chum Week, and every other reasonable means to win folks for Christ. We recommend the using of the Minute Men, whose messages were so effective in the centenary, in bringing the message of saving grace to needy hearts. All Together Now, Bishops, District Superintendents. Pastors and People let us look to God and face the task and save the church from this humiliation and push to victory. ONE MILLION SOULS FOR CHRIST THIS TEAR. A. A. GEIGER.

THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.

Your committee rejoices with you over the achievements of the past year in the great Centenary Campaign. Resolved, That we cai'efuUy follow up these subscriptions "that nothing be lost," and that we all continue the campaign for the stewardship of tithers, until we roach the goal more wortliy nf the traditions of our great church. Resolved, That the District Superintendents be authorized to apportion the

following amounts to the charges as annual Conference benevolences : Clark Memorial Home, 1% of pastor's cash salary. U. of M. Pastor. ,'?l,.1O0. Aldrich Denconrss Home. ifl.SOO. We have had an increase for Aldrich Deaconess Home over last year of $208.

yet our apportionment of $1,800 was still short $325 ; sixty-two charges having failed to report anything for that worthy cause. Resnlrcd, That we include under "Other Collections" the following: District Emergency Fund. 1919] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND AGENTS 539

Anti-Saloon League. Wesley Hospital. Detroit Children's Home. We suggest that the Treasurer call attention to this In his letter of instructions to the ministers. (Signed) G. W. MAXWELL, J. C. COOKE, CHAS. E. THIES.

COMMITTEE ON GENERAL REFERENCE AND RESOLUTIONS.

Resolved, That the Jlichigan Annual Conference expresses its high appreciation of the many courtesies that have been extended by the citizens of Lansing, the pastors of the various churches, the press, the Y. M. C. A., the business men, the Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, that their keen interest, gracious reception and open-hearted hospitality have greatly contributed to the success of the Conference.. Resohed, That we endorse the general purpose of the proposed League of Nations as being a movement toward the iinification of the Democratic peoples of the earth in the "Parliament of Man" which shall as far as possible safeguard the peace of the world through the years to come. Resolved, That the time has come in the judgment of the Michigan Annual Conference when a conserted effort should be made to bring the support of our ministers in the effective ranks to a minimum of $1,200 per year. Resolved, That we the members of the Michigan Annual Conference heartily appreciate the strong and vigorous administration of our presiding bishop in the Detroit area. We express the hope that the Committee on Episcopacy will return Bishop Henderson to the Detroit area for another quadenium. THOMAS G. R. EROWNLOW, FRANKLIN HARWOOD, CLARENCE E. HOAG.

REFORMS.

1. Your Committee on Reforms would suggest that every possible effort be made to induce our people to observe more carfeully our Cliristian Sunda'y. and t'lat in this connection, wherever at all possible, a campaign be waged against the Sunday Picture .Show and other kindred desecrations of tlie day. 2. We would also urge that the State Legislature be asked to provide for a

State censorship of moving picture films : that our various churches and men's clashes and other adult Bible classes take this matter up. and by resolution ask for the enactment of a safe, sane and serviceable law, and the creation of a strong State censorship board. R. We believe th;it greater eiiiiiliasis should be placed upon constructive measures relative to entertainments and amusements for young people. Instead of always saying "don't." that we l>egin to provide suitable pleasures for the growing generation. To this end. wc ri^comuK'nd that in every official board a committee on amusements be appointed wlio s'.iall lay plans for a more definite and constructive program in this important field. ' ^

C. .1. Kruse. G. E. FLEMING. P. A. CROSS. Committee.

FIELD SECRETARY ENDOWMENT FUND.

The tiisk assigned the Field Secret.nry this year was the .idniinistr.Ttion and conservation of the assets of the Sujierannnate Fund. No public appeal has been :

540 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919 made for additional funds, right of way having been given to the Centenary drive. However, in voluntary gifts, promises and wills this year, our assets appear to have heen increased about $11,000. Our Treasurer's books show that the sum of $30,238 has been received iDto our treasury this year from various sources up to August 31st. At least $1,750 has been received since. The amount of interest received this year for our annual distribution to claimants is the largest in any year of our history. This is largely due to the careful attention and kindly spirit of our efficient Treasurer supported of course by our devoted friends throughout the Conference. Our pastors are our chief support, without whose help we should not prosper and to whom we are grateful. The one percent on pastors' salary should have brought to us at the close of last year $3,093, but actually amounted to only $1,987. The number of pastors who, according to the record, failed to pay the one percent last year is one hundred ten, representing a withholding from our fund of $1,106. At six per cent tntereset this amount would have yielded about $66 more for distribution this year, and would have brought onr check for you up to nearly $6,000. If the one per cent could have been applied for immediate and direct distribution, instead of being funded for Its interest, and all paid in. we should have had $9,000 for our worthy and needy veterans this year. Since last Conference the sum of $16,400 has been loaned out in real estate mortgages, our policy being to require security of twice the value of the loan. Hiis rule will avoid any losses on loans. At the beginning of this year two hundred twenty-eight old notes were passed over to the Field Secretary for examination and collection, the aggregate amount being about $17,000. After such attention to them as I have been able to give, my estimate of them is as follows : Of the $16,650 in notes, about $1,168 are considered good, $6,246 doubtful, and $9,236 worthless. Of course, this is in part my estimate, and the results of further effort may change these figures. Our total permanent assets appear as follows

Real estate $30,271 00 Mortgages on real estate 99,140 00 Bonds and stock 15,250 00 Live stock and tools on farms 1.823 00 Interest-bearing notes 27.865 00 Non-interest-bearing notes 38,653 00 Jubilee fund pledges 568 00

Total $213,570.00

Our estimate of the Jubilee Fund pledges is that at least $400 will not be paid. If we deduct from the above aggregate this estimated deficiency and the sum of the notes considered worthless above mentioned, we show as the dependable assets of our fund $203,934.00. We have two certificates of stock amounting to $750 which have been carried on our books as of value of $500, and which were accepted in payment of a note to our fund, whose value is very doubtful. Of the $66,518.00 in notes, $51,525 are "payable at death," and these are problematical. Our experience in probate matters this year indicates that probably about one-half of the "death-notes" arc productive. But this, too, is an uncertain estimate. For a detailed financial statement, I refer you to our Treasurer's Report as printed in the Conference Minutes. During thp time of our pos?;pssion and occupancy of the Mills farm, the net proceeds to us have been $407 while the annuities paid out have aggregated $1,350, showing a net loss to claimant's distribution account of $942. During the period of our ownership of the Godrich farm, the net profits to us have been $2,302. the annuities paid $1,890, showing a net gain to the claimants' distribution account of $412. According to expert estimate, we have on the Mills farm at present about $3,000 worth of salable crops beside live stock worth $1,325. We have on the 1919] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND AGENTS 541

Goodrich farm about $500 in crops and $498 in live stock. After our check of $5,900 is paid over for distribution to Conference claimants this year, we still have $2,815 on band. (Signed) LOUIS DeLAMARTER, Secretary.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIELD SECRETARY OF THE SUPPLY PASTOR'S ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE YEAR 1918-1919.

We have been greatly handicapped in our work this year by the rightful first place the Centenary has taken in all our churches. Charges that have opened to our appeals have responded splendidly. Pastors in many cases have been over cautious. One pastor on a very hard iield not only went over the top" on the Centenary, but his people subscribed $1,730.00 to this fund. This includes the gift of a house and lot valued at $900.00. This house is available for occupancy now, and will settle for some worthy Brother the question of a home for the coming year. The fact that there have been no large gifts this year makes our totals seem small.

The total amount of new subscriptions taken this year was $5,278.50. ,,

Cash collections for the year General Fund $1,912 00 Interest on pledges 249 07 Interest on mortgages 899 00

Total $31,060 07 Value of house and lot 900 00

Grand total $3,960.07 ^/ 'tt'e have interest available for distribution at this Conference session $1,189.71.. Respectfully submitted, W. P. MANNING, Field Secretary.

SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION.

Cash on hand at the close of business last year September 30, 1918, $147.90. Cash on hand September 1, 1919, $147.90 plus interest for 11 months at 4 per cent totaling $153.32. According to the law of transportation adopted in 1908, this amount has been carried forward and used to reduce the rate of assessment which this year Is .004. Total received from Conference balances $562.69. Paid out in personal balances $113.95. Expenses of office $37.25, total expenditures to date September 15, $151.20. Of the 425 possible participants, 281 had Conference balances, while 144 had personal balances ; 200 of the former have paid, while 80 of the latter have received their checks, leaving 64 of the brethren unpaid. Respectfully submitted. ROT COULEE LORD. Secretary.

BOARD OF TEMPERANCE.

Believing the Christian Sabbath to be one of tlie foundation stones of our civilization we deplore its widespread desecration and c.ill upon our people to assist in the enforcement of such Sabbath laws as we now have. Whereas, The White Slaver plays his traffic In every town and village, be It resolved that we ask our pastors to conduct such program of education as is necessary to protect our young people. 9 5J2 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

WhcfcaD, The tobacco evil, especially the use of the cigarette, tias largely increased during the war, resolved that we endorse the program of our Board of Temperance and Reform for the suppression of the same. Whcrca^i, There is general rejoicing among us over our temperance victories let us beware lest we fall a.sleep and the enemy take us unaware and we loose what wo have gained.

REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES.

COMMITTEE ON MICHIGAN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE.

Rmolrrfl, by the Michigan Annual Conference of tlio Methodist Episcopal Church, that '\Vhcrca-i, The Michigan Christian Advocate has for a long period of time been pulilished by a corjioration known as the Michigan Christian Advocate, which said paper has served a vital need and rendered a valuable service to the churches and the congregations of this Conference : and Wlierea-^, The said corporation, the Michigan Christian Advocate, has presented to this Conference a written proposal to transfer to this Conference, jointly with the Detroit Conference of this church, the entire property of said corporation, except a suflScient amount of the cash on hand to retire the stock of said corporation at the rate of one hundred fifty ($150.00) dollars per share, including in said transfer the right to continue the publication of the said Michigan Christian Advocate and the right to use that name for said publication, together with all advertising contracts, subscription contracts, and all other property and rights of said corporation, the Michigan Christian Advocate, except as above specified, with the understanding that there shall be assumed all subscription contracts paid for in advance and any other partially completed contracts of the said corporation, the Michigan

Christian Advocate ; and TVhereas, In the opinion of this Conference it is desirable that the publication of said paper should be continued under the name aforesaid : and TVhereas, In the opinion of this Conference it is also desirable that said publication should be under the immediate supervision of this Conference, jointly with

the aforesaid Detroit Conference of this church ; therefore, be it Resolved, That the offer of the said corporation, the Michigan Christian Advocate, to transfer the property of said corporation, including the right to publication of the said Michigan Christian Advocate, together with the use of the name thereof, be accepted, it being understood that said transfer shall he made free and clear of

all debts or liabilities of said corporation, except as above specified : Be it Further Resolved, That there be created a joint Board of Trustees of eight members, four to be elected from the Detroit Conference, and four from this Conference, to take over the business and property of the said Michisran Christian Advocate and to continue the publication of said paper for the joint profit .and benefit of said Conference, the division of profits to be made in proportion to the respective number of cash subscribers to said paper residing within the jurisdiction

of said Conference :

Resolved Further. That such Trustees, eiirht in nunilier, sh.ill constitute .1 corpornie body under Ihe provision of sections inf>r)4 tr. lOOOs; of the Compil'-d L.nw- of tlie Stiite of Mlchij;nn for 101.-,. to be known ns the Micliigiin Christinn Advocate I'lililishing Company : that such corporate existence shall continue for a period of thirty years from date and that such trustees sliall have full and complete power and authority to take over the rights and property of said Michigan Christian Advocate and to continue the publication of said paper: that they shall have the to right i)nrchase all suplies, make all contracts for advertising, printing, etc.. employ :

1919] REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND AGENTS 543

such help as may be necessary aud generally do and perform all those things necessary and expedient for the successful publication of said paper. Resolved Further, That the presiding ofBcer of this body and the Secretary thereof be authorized and directed to file such statement of these proceedings in the office of the Secretary of State as required by law. L. L. DEWEY, C. J. McCOMBE, J. R. GREGORY, W. F. KENDRICK, THOMAS LAITY, L. T. ROBINSON, ALFRED F. WAY.

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ESTIMATING CONFERENCE EXPENSE BUDGET.

The committee recommends that .fl.500.00 be apportioned to the churches to be

i-aised for Conference Expenses ; same to be distributed to the districts and charges by the Cabinet. Copies of the Minutes are to be distributed in proportion to the amounts assessed. We recommend that the Conference elect a special treasurer for the fund. (Signed) L. H. MANNING, A. A. STEPHENS, E. A. ARMSTRONG.

The recommendation based on following estimates Secretary's expenses .$800 00 Minutes $850 loss $125 advertising .$T25 00 Cabinet sheets 25 00 Treasurer's bond 13 00 Travel and postage, etc .S7 00 Statistician and Treasurer 60 00 Local expenses 50 00 Summer School of Theology 250 00

$1,160 00 Passed by Cabinet

TAXATION OF BENEVOLENT BEQUESTS.

Your Committee on the matter of Taxation of Benevolent Bequests reports that after considerable investigation the present law is apparently all that at present can be secured, and requests that this report be final and the committee discharged. M. L. FOX.

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544 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

REPORTS OF TREASURERS. REPORT OF TREASURER OF CONFERENCE.

RECEIPTS.

Prom Chicago, Dr. Hingsley $200 00 From G. E. Wright, Treasurer of Conference Claimants 662 00 Prom Churches of Michigan Conference 160,840 00

Total Cash Receipts $161,702 00 Total Vouchers 176,017 00

Total Cash and Vouchers $337,719 00

DISBURSEMENTS. Cash. Vouchers. To Board of Poreign Missions $51,508 00 $38,746 00 To Board of Home Missions 53,501 00 29,168 00 To Freedman's Aid 4,293 00 2,180 00 To Board of Sunday Schools 3,955 00 1,936 00 To Public Education 9,604 00 3,556 00 To Children's Day Fund 1,309 00 953 00 To American Bible Society 1,920 00 745 00 To Board of Temperance, etc 1,809 00 1,015 00 To General Deaconess Board 603 00 238 00 To Woman's Poreign Missionary Society 36 00 33,029 00 To Woman's Home Missionary Society 105 00 14,565 00 To City Missionary, or Church Extension, etc 524 00 711 00 To Hospital 164 00 To U. of M. Pastor 1,085 00 149 00 To Clark Memorial Home 1,411 00 970 00 To Deaconess Home 965 00 466 00 To Area Budget 2,526 00 624 00 To Other Collections 227 00 21,144 00 To Annual Conference Investments, etc 474 00 To Central Office of Epworth League 174 00 216 00 To District Superintendents 162 00 23,291 00 To Episcopal Fund 4,516 00 741 00 To Conference Claimants 20,146 00 847 00 To General Conference Expenses 1,323 00 89 00

Total Disbursements $161,702 00 $176,017 00

Total Cash and Vouchers $337,719 00 C. S. RISLEY, Conference Treasurer.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF STEWARDS. Claim on Conference Funds Retired Ministers, 2020 Annuity Tears. Widows of Retired Ministers, 1522 Annuity Tears. Children of Retired Ministers, 80 Annuity Tears. Claim for Annuity Distribution $51,706 00 Claim for Necessity Distribution 2,145 00 •$53,851 00 1919] REPORTS OF TREASURERS 545

RECEIPTS.

Contingent Fund $224 01 Interest on Contingent Fund 4 50 Collection from Charges 19,903 00 Endowment Fund 5,900 90 Book Concern 4,502 00 Chartered Fund 35 00 Board of Conference Claimants 200 00 r.:ss(Il Fund 150 00 Hastings Church 165 00 From Cash in Expense Account 15 27 Sunday Collection 326 70 Special Gifts as follows: Dr. J. H. Potts $20 00 Mrs. H. Chamberlain 10 00 Dr. John Graham 35 00 Mrs. J. A. Sprague 20 00 Mrs. D. A. Green 5 00 Rev. L. S. Matthews 6 00 Rev. J. W. Hart 15 00 Rev. D. C. Riehl 20 00 A Friend 10 00 141 00 $31,567 38 EXPENDITURES.

Annuity Claims $28,618 00 Necessity Claims 1,683 00 Board of Conference Claimants 878 00 Salary Chairman Conference Board of Stewards 100 00 G. W. Goslin, Contingent Fund 10 00 Expense Account for 1920 20 38 Contingent Fund 258 00 $31,567 38

APPORTIONED FOR 1920.

Apportioned by Commission on Finance for Board of Conference Claimants $955 00 Apportioned by the Conference 24,045 00 $25,000 00

APPORTIONED BY DISTRICTS AS FOLLOWS :

Albion District $3,561 00 Big Rapids District 3.015 00 Grand Rapids District 4,648 00 Grand Traverse District 2,592 00 Kalamazoo District 3,446 00 Lansing District 4,530 00 Niles District 3,208 00 $25,000 00 CLARK S. WHEELER, Sec, J. B. PEATLING, Chairman, Committee.

J. B. Peatling. Chairman ; F. G. Dunbar, Secretary ; George E. Wright, Treasurer. 546 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

THE FOLLOWING HAVE RELINQUISHED THEIR CLAIM FOR THIS YEAR.

No. Name. PostoflBce Yrs. Service. Amount. 1. Barnes, N. M., Elkbart, Xnd 12 $108 00

2. Lumber, E. T., 211 N. Sherman St., Bay City, Mich . . 9 81 00 3. Miller, H. H., 228 N. Monterey St., Alhambra, Cal 10 90 00 4. Cray, W. W., Denver, Col., care Y. M. C. A 19 171 00 0. Porrine, Mrs.. W. H., Valley City, N. D 23 155 00 G. Qulncy, Mrs. J. A 4 27 00

DISTRIBUTED TO MINISTERS.

No. Name. Postoffice. Yrs. Service. Ann'y. Necessity. Total. 1. Aler, Levi, Cross Village 16 $144 $144 Allen, James, 35 Hatch Ave., Coldwater 40 360 360 Anderson, C. II., Edwardsburg 23 207 207 Baldwin, A. E., Weedsport, N. Y 31 279 $37 31C Barnhart, C. L., 19 Park Place, Coldwater 32 288 288 Beach, J. C, Buchanan, R. F. D.. No. 1 19 171 171 Bennett, J. H., Ada, Mich 17 153 153 8. Bray, N. L., Sault Ste. Marie 42 378 378 9. Bready, J. A., 326 Eureka Ave., Grand Rapids.... 37 333 333 10. Bready, R. H., 1030 Chester Ave., Grand Rapids.. 34 30C 306 11. Buell, J. W.. Grandville 33 297 297 12. Buell, G. A., 316 Sprague Ave., Kalamazoo 35 315 315 13. Burns, A. W., 303 S. Ingham St., Albion 25 225 225 14. Carrel, M. D., 609 Selma St., Cadillac 41 369 369 15. Chase, J. C, 304 Bush St., Jackson 19 171 171 16. Cogshall, W. I.. 422 Michigan Ave., South Haven.. 45 405 405 17. Colby, W. M., 311 East King St., Owosso 34 306 93 399 18. Cole, W. Z., Moscow, Ida 13 117 117 19. Cronk, Delos, 459 Commonwealth Ave., Detroit. ... 28 252 252 20. Deitrick, J. C. East Lansing 17 153 93 246 21. Dobson John, 215 W. Ash St., Albion 21 189 189 22. Dorris, J. C, 52 West St., Battle Creek 21 189 189 23. Draper, James, Hart, R. D. No. 3 5 45 37 82 24. Durham, J. P., North Muskegon 32 288 288 25. Eldred, A. N., 729 Ogden Ave., Benton Harbor.... 26 234 22 256 26. Emmons, J. H.. 1013 East Erie St., Albion 20 180 180 27. Goslin. G. W., 1901 Vilas St., Madison. Wis 40 360 360 28. Fairbank, G. K., Linden 22 198 198

29. Graham, John, 905 Fairmont St., Grand Rapids. . 47 423 423

30. Grosenbaugh, L., 723 Michigan St., Petoskey. . . . 23 207 207 31. Hallenbeck, J. W.. 464 Chicago Blvd.. Detroit.... 39 351 351 32. Hart, J. W., 322 S. Washington Av., Whittier. Cal. 17 153 153 33. Hickey, G. S., 07 King St., Detroit 27 243 243 34. Huff, Paul D., 12.35 Jerome St.. Lansing 24 216 216 35. Jenkins, N. F., Bellaire 33 297 297

Hi-,. Jones, C. W.. Wayland 16 144 144 37. Keillor, A. R.. 127 East Cedar St., Boyne City. ... 22 198 198 38. Killeen, Geo.. 2201 Ave. A. Flint 23 211 211 39. Kenyon, L. B., 419 West Lovell St., Charlotte.... 30 270 270

40. Lennox. L. E., 165 Broad St., Red Bank, X. J. . . . 38 342 ,^42 41. JIann. W. L.. Ravenna 7 63 75 138 42. Marsh, N. D., 317 John St., Charlotte 21 189 93 2S2 43. Matthews, L. S., Ridgeley, Md - 17 153 153 44. Millar, G. B., Saugatuck 26 234 234 45. Mount, G. L., 209 Summit St., YpsilantI ,S4 310 310 46. Newcomer, J. C. Harper's Ferry, W. Va 15 135 135 1919] REPORTS OF TREASURERS 547

No. Name. Postoffice. Yrs. Service. in'y. Noccssltv. Totnl. 47. Odcii, J. R., C325 Fountain Ave.. Hollywood, Cal.. 21 189 150 339 48. Odium, G. A., 030 55th St., Van Couver, B. C 28 256 256 49. Pattlson, N. L., 532 Paekard St., Ann Arbor IC 144 144 50. Potts, J. H., 341 Vicksburg Ave., Detroit 47 423 423 51. Reed, David, Albion 23 207 207 52. Rlchtmyer, L. P., 907 West Erie St., Albion 12 108 108 53. Riddick, I. H., Albion 35 315 315

54. Riehl, D. C, 313 S. Second Ave.. Mt. Vernon, la. . 42 378 378

55. Riley, Tbomas, 333 N. Washington Ave, Lansing. . 7 63 63 56. Rork, W. W., West Olive 27 243 243 57. Sinclier, E. L.. Hastings 17 153 153 58. Stark, ,T. K., Soldiers' Home, Grand Rapids 34 306 300 59. Streetor. Douglas, 220 White St., Flint 9 81 81 60. Stewart. A. K., 3801 Broadway, Denver. Col 23 207 207 61. Tanner E. A.. Otsogo 31 279 279

62. Tindall. R. W., Kendall. R. D. No. 1 16 144 37 181 63. Treadgold, E., Forest. Canada 12 lOS 108

64. Valentine, ,T. S., Burlington, Mich 34 306 306 65. Varion. Geo., Elsie 26 234 234 66. VanDeWalker, F. A., Camden, N. Y 28 2.'j2 252 67. Ward, D. M.. 18 Lincoln Ave., Pontlac 21 189 189 68. Wigle, E., 917 Fairmont St., Grand Rapids 17 153 153 69. Wilkes, Jos., Millbrook, Ontario, Canada 24 216 216 70. Wilson, Isaiah, 1127 Race St., Kalamazoo 37 333 333 71. Wood. E. W., Crystal Valley 25 225 225 72. McGregor, R. S.. 507 West State St., St. Johns 34 306 306 73. Hart, A. F., Lawrence 28 252 252 74. Steffe. Jacob. North Maple St., Albion 32 288 288 75. Rowland, W. D., Waldron 31 279 279 76. Hilburn, Joel, Goblevillc 24 216 216 77. Rood, D. A.. Copemish 15 135 135 78. Goslln. A. T., Traverse City 16 144 144 WIDOWS.

No. Name. Postoffice. Yrs. Service. Ann'y. Neci Total. 1. Aldrich. Mrs. W. J.. .523 Lyon St.. Grand Rapids.. 25 168 168 2. Bangs. Mrs. F. B., 202 W. Plain St.. Eaton Rapids 7 47 65 3. Barrett, Mrs. Wright. 1130 S. West St., Kalamazoo 16 108 108 4. Bennett, Mrs. L. M., 227 S. Thayer St.. Ann Arbor 23 155 155

5. Bullen, Mrs. Geo.. 1016 Peck St.. Muskegon Hgts. . 26 175 175 6. Carlisle. Mrs. J. W. H.. 20."8 Francis Ave., Grand Rapids 33 222 Chamberlain, Mrs. C. H.. 300 W. Arden Ave., Glen- dale. Cal 29 195 195 8. Chapman. Mrs. F. A.. Woodburn. Ore 28 189 189 9. Dayton. Mrs. J. N.. 95 Church St.. Coldwater 44 297 297 10. Demorest. Mrs. F. C. 311 W. Chnn-h St.. Marshall- town, la ^ 5* 54 11. Donaldson. Mrs. Geo.. South Haven. R. D. No. 3.. 22 148 148 12. Edmonds, Mrs. L. M.. 0."7 Fnion St.. Appleton, Wis. 37 249 249 47 . 47 1.".. Elder. Mrs. W. W.. Ill Cdtherinc St.. Knlnmazoo. 7 16 108 lOS 14. Freeman. Mrs. F. .7.. 217 Miiipo St., Albion 15. Gilbert. Mrs. G. S.. Indianapolis, Ind 6 40 40 10. Glass, Mrs. W. F.. 24 Stewart Ave., Fremont.... 13 87 87 141 17. Green, Mrs. D. A.. 933 Helen Ave., Detroit 21 141 IS. Haight. Mrs. G. L.. .'^438 Abbott Court. Los An- ^'^' geles, Cal -"2 202 548 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

No. Name. Postoffico. Trs. Service. Ann'y. Necessity. Total. 19. Hamilton, Mrs. Jas., 709 Freomont St., Battle Creek 45 303 30.S 20. Hatheway, Mrs. J. W., 2055 Francis Ave., Grand Rapids 32 216 216 21. Heath, Mrs. Willard, 815 Front St., Traverse City 19 128 128 22. Hicks. Mrs. G. S., 302 S. K St., Tacoma, Wash... 10 67 67 23. Hill, Mrs. T. J., Avondale, Ariz 9 60 60 24. Hopkins. Mrs. J. H., 2138 Gilpin St., Denver, Col. 22 148 148 25. Howe, Mrs. C. H., Lament 3 20 20 26. Jacokes, Mrs. C. A., 329 Lafayette Av., Gd. Rapids 40 270 270 27. Jennings, Mrs. Wm., 310 Fitch St., Albion 4 27 27 28. Jordon, Mrs. H. D.. 411 Fitch St., Albion 22 148 148 29. Judd, Mrs. Wm., Lyons 24 162 162 .30. Klose, Mrs. John, 831 Turner St.. Grand Rapids.. 25 168 168 31. Laufman, Mrs. W. L., Bear Lake, Box 26 20 135 135 32. Marzolf. Mrs. J., 929 Baldwin St.. Grand Rapids.. 15 101 101 33. McCoy, Mrs. F. L., 1546 Sherman St.. Gd. Rapids 12 SI 81 34. McKee, Mrs. S. D., 417 W. Van Buren. Battle Creek 16 108 37 145 35. Messner, Mrs. J. E., 112 Bostwick Ave., Gd. Rapids 13 87 87 36. Middleton. Mrs. R. N.. 129 Ferry St., Detroit 15 101 101 37. Newell, Mrs. E. F., Waconsta 29 195 195 38. Newton, Mrs. A. D., 967 Ellis St., Ypsilanti 35 236 75 311 39. Nichols, Mrs. H. J., 1546 Sherman St., Gd. Rapids 12 81 81 40. Nix. Mrs. F. H., 409 W. Lenawee, Lansing 7 47 47 41. Odle. Mrs. E. L.. Reed City 5 33 30 63

42. Orwlck, Mrs. J. F.. 117 N. Pleasant St., Jackson. . 26 175 37 212 43. Parsons, Mrs. D. W., Hesperia 34 229 229 44. Peschman, Mrs. J. F., Martin 14 94 94 45. Reld, Mrs. J. W., 1546 Sherman St., Grand Rapids 23 155 155 46. Roberts, Mrs. J., 506 Michigan Ave., Albion 19 128 75 203 47. Rolfe, Mrs. A. A., 1288 W. 25th. Los Angeles, Cal. 18 121 75 196 48. Shier, Mrs. R.. 378 W. Hammond St., Otsego 18 121 121

49. Smith, Mrs. M. W. F., 100 East Cass St.. Albion. . 22 148 148 50. Sprague, Mrs. J. A., 211 W. Cedar St., Kalamazoo 5 33 33 51. Steel, Mrs. N. M., 109 Mingo St., Albion 27 182 182 52. Stinchcomb, Mrs. W. R., Schoolcraft 30 202 18 220 53. Strickland. Mrs. S. C, 6021 Red Wing Place, Seattle, Wash 35 236 236 54. Swift, Mrs. W. J., 1546 Sherman St., Gd. Rapids.. 28 189 189 55. Thomas, Mrs. C. G.. East Lansing 29 195 195 56. Tubbs, Mrs. C. D., Paw Paw 6 40 56 96 57. Tuthlll, Mrs. G. W., Hanover 48 324 324 58. VanAntwerp. Mrs. C. T., 2 Marshall Ct.. Ann Arbor 13 87 87 39. Weeks, Mrs. G. W.. 1323 Chicago Av., Evanston, 111. 6 40 40 60. Wheeler, Mrs. A. J., White Pigeon 36 243 243 61. Whitman. Mrs. B. H.. 705 W. 3rd Ave., Flint 19 128 93 221 62. Whitman, Mrs. P. E., 206 W. 14th. Holland IS 121 121 63. Wightman, Mrs. I. R. A., Sutherlin, Ore, R D. No. 1 29 195 195 64. Wishtman. Mrs. A. M., Central Lake 3 20 37 ."7 65 Youngs, Mrs. Thomas, Kewadin 29 195 195

NEW CASES.

No. Name. Postoffico. Yrs. StTvicp. Ann'y. Necessity. Total. 66. Brown, Mrs. C. A.. Marion 21 $141 $37 $179 67. Bretz. Mrs. John, 837 E. State St., Marshall 14 94 37 131 68. Benn, Mrs. W. B., Flint, R. D. 1, care A. H. Rled 3 20 75 95 69. Blackford, Mrs. O. J.. 310 S. Webster St., Saginaw. W. S., Mich 21 141 141 "^

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No. Name. Postoffice. Yrs. Service. Ann'y. Necessity. Total. 70. Atchison, Mrs. R. R., Woodland 2 13 56 69 71. Bushee, Mrs. A. W., Albion 7 47 37 84 72. Daugherty, Mrs. M. A., 2358 Clarkson, Denver, Col. 12 81 37 118 73. Thompson, Mrs. H. W., Leslie 27 182 182

74. Gould, Mrs. A. M., 715 W. Lovell St., Kalamazoo. . 37 249 249

75. Sprague. Mrs. E. E., 404 N. Bridge St., Belding. . 18 121 75 196

SPECIAL CASES.

No. Name. • Postoffice. Necessity. Total. 76. Hoyt, Mrs. J., South Valley, N. Y. $75 $75 77. Woodward, Mrs. C. D., Ovid

78. White, Mrs. J. W., Constantine. . . . 56 56

MINOR CHILDREN OF WIDOWS.

No. Name. Age. Fathers Irs. Annuity. Total. 1. Coghlan, Margaret 14 23 $46 $46 2. Brown, Florence 15 25 50 50 3. Brown, Byron 12 25 50 50 4. Wlghtman, Paul 6 3 6 6 5. Bonn, Baby 1 1 8 8

REPORT OF TREASURER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES REPORT OF CLAIRE GIBSON.

Amount of funds at close of business August 31, 1919 $220,615 25 Amount of funds at close of business August 31, 1918 219,378 95

Increase for the year $1,236 30 Net amount on hand at close of business August 31, 1918 219,378 95

ITEMS INCREASING THE FUND.

Interest ' $7,521 28 Net gain, products Goodrich Farm 304 88 Net gain, stock Goodrich Farm 556 79 Net gain, products Mills Farm, two years 35 21 Net gain, stock Mills Farm, two years 372 12 By various gifts of cash and Liberty Bonds to General and Memorial Funds 1.421 88 Recovery on C. R. Culver note charged off in 1915 10 00 Income from Bissell and Whltworth Funds, Division St. M. E. Church, Grand Rapids 75 00 Bequest of Estate of Elma M. Williams 1,000 00

By cancellation of annuity of Mary C. Relyea. deceased. . . . 100 00 By Liberty Bonds for annuity to Geo. L. Belden 1,000 00 By cash for annuity to Thos. G. Stevenson 500 00

$12,897 10 550 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

ITEMS DECREASING FUND. Paid Board of Stewards for distribution at 1918 Conference $5,587 46 falrry Secrrtary DeLamarter 1,200 00 Expense account. (See items below) 672 68 Annuities paid 2,306 70 Apparent loss by sale of real estate arising from prior distribution of rentals to Con- ference Claimants 229 92 Notes charged off 1,564 10

• Annuitants Fund decreased by decease of . Mary C. Uelyea 100 00 11,660 86

Net increase $1,236 .30 $1.23G 30

Total August 31, 1919 $220,615 25

Tbis amount is carried in the following accounts : Endowment Fund $158,305 12

OTHER ENDOWMENT FUNDS. Annuitants Fund $45,910 00 Bequest of Manley Chase 677 00 Robinson Church Fund 378 50 Chas. W. Hard Estate Tund 666 01 Hillsdale Real Estate Fund 50 00 Bequest of Elma Williams 1.000 00 Ransom Parsonage Fund, Albion District 40 00 Lilierty Parsonage Fund, Albion District 57 36

Alice .T. Robinson Fund 500 00 fieo. T. Wbit worth and wife Thankoffering Fund 1.000 00 M. R. Bissoll Thankoffering Fund 500 00 Loiracy Chas. W. Watkins 443 92 .loliu and Eliza Hicks Memorial Fund 2,000 00 Memorial Fund—Sundry Donors 1,100 00 Ionia Camp Meeting Memorial Fund 280 22 Julia A. Eddy Memorial Fund 500 00 Legacy Lansing District 425 00 Fund from Estate of M. Ida Stafford 881 22 56.409 23

Total Endowment Funds $214,714 3." Board of Stewards for distribution 5.900 90

$220,615 2.T

And is accounted for as follows : On deposit in Kalamazoo National Bank $7,091 94 Mortgage Bonds, .Tohn H. Burke 4.000 00 Mortgage Bonds, Bryant Paper Co 4.000 00 Mortgage Bond.*:. Win. Slinkespeare. .7r.. and wife 1,000 00 Mortgage Bonds, Clark Engine & Boiler Co 3.000 00 Liberty Bonds, 4%% 2.700 00 Mortgages 99,140 76 Interest bearing notes 27.80." 73 Non-interest l)earing notes SS.O.'jS 2."> Juljilee Fund pledges 568 25 Peninsular Portland Cement Co. stock 500 00 Live stock, account Goodrich Farm (our share) 498 50

Stock and Implement account. Mills Farm four share) . . . 1.325 00 Re.al Estate 30.271 R2 220,615 25 1919] REPORTS OF TREASURERS 551

ANNUITANTS FUND.

Annuity. Mary Baxter $2,000 00 $100 00 Marietta C. Bishop 200 00 10 00 Mrs. A. M. Gould 1.450 00 50 00 Martlia M. Hall 1.000 00 50 00 AuRust n. and Mary E. Hawn 1.000 00 60 00 John G. Cowan 500 00 25 00 •Tohn G. Cowan 500 00 25 00 Mrs. Carrie Gould Fox 1,000 00 50 00 Mrs. Jennie Foster 200 00 10 00 Mrs. Harriet A. Hause 200 00 11 00 Mrs. Harriet A. Hause 500 00 25 00 Mrs. Harriet A. Hause, for benefit of Clark Memorial Home 60 00 3 00 Roscoe B. and Eva A. Goodrich 12.000 00 6.W 00 Wm. P. and Mary E. Smith 500 00 2.J 00 Burton S. Mills 18,000 00 900 00 Rev. J. P. Durham 300 00 18 00 Mrs. N. H. Brokaw 5.000 00 250 00 Mrs. Delia A. Belden Estate, for Geo. L. Belden 1,000 00 50 00 Thos. G. Stevenson and wife 500 00 25 00

$45,910 00 $2,317 00

VALUATIONS OF REAL ESTATE.

Kalkaska $300 00 Mendon, Mich. (Goodrich Farm) 12.000 00

Srottville, Mich. (Mills Farm) . . 17.799 82

Clyde Park Lot. Grand Rapids . 172 00 $30,271 82

Amount to the credit of Board of Stewards for distribution : By interest $7,521 28 Income Fund. Division St. M. E. Church. Grand Rapids 75 00 (Bissell and Whitworth Funds.) Net income. Mills Farm, two years 35 21 Net income. Mills Farm, stock and implement account, two years 372 12 Net income. Goodrich Farm 304 88 Net income, Goodricli Farm, stock account 556 79 By annual Distribution Fund note G70 Garling 15 00

$8,880 28 Less expense account $672 68 Less annuities paid 2.306 70 2,970 38

$5,900 90

Amount for distribution this year $5,900 90

Amount for distribution last year . 5,587 46

Increase $313 44 552 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

EXPENSE ACCOUNT.

Paid taxes Grand Rapids lot $16 32 Expense of making loans, abstractors' opinions, register of deeds'

fees, etc , 50 45 Salary of Gibson, Treasurer 200 00 Secretary De Lamarter, railway fare, postage, etc 215 04 Trustees to meetings 96 65 Expense of Treasurer for stenographer, postage, printing, etc 56 72 Fidelity bond of $15,000.00 for Treasurer 37 50

$672 68

REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE M. J. CLARK MEMORIAL

HOME, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN, FROM JULY 1, 1918 TO JUNE 30, 1919.

CASH RECEIPTS.

Amount on hand July 1, 1918 $2,570 53 Fr. Church Collections—Various Churches $255 05 Fr. Churcch Collections—Conference Treasurer 1,196 00 Fr. Land Contracts—R. D. Freeman, Shafer Prop 4,000 00 Ft. Land Contracts—Clara Wright 150 00 Fr. Land Contracts—C. A. Read 120 00 Fr. Land Contracts—Chauncey Hardy 84 00 Fr. Land Contracts—M. H. Rudesill 154 14 Fr. Land Contracts—Geo. Foster 171 62 Fr. Land Contracts—Jas. Donovan 1,106 38 Fr. Land Contracts—O. F. Webster 100 00 Fr. Mortgages—G. H. Detlor 200 00 Fr. Mortgages—Jas. Buys 850 00 Fr. Mortgages—W. F. Kingsbury 100 00 Fr. Real Estate—Tlndall Property 998 25 Fr. Rent 163 00 Fr. Produce sold 34 65 Fr. Insurance—Premiums returned 8 58 Fr. Notes and Pledges for Endowment Fund 1,590 00 Fr. Donations, Boarders, etc 5,999 26 Fr. Life Members 3,831 50 Fr. Interest 4,777 82 Fr. Stocks and Bonds (United King, and Ireland) 3,000 00

Total Receipts 28,890 25

Total including amount on hand July 1. 1918 $31,460 78 Less Total Payments (See below) 23,S2R 5.'

Amount on hand June 30, 1919 $7,632 23

CASH PAYMENTS. To Stocks and Bonds—Liberty Bonds Sl.OOO 00 To Real Estate—New Residence for Superintendent 3,000 00 To Mortgages—Dopper 2.000 00 To Mortgages—W. D. Root 1,000 00 To Mortgages—Emory Lowe 1.000 00 To Mortgages—P. D. McCarthy 1,000 00 To Interest 157 66 1919] REPORTS OF TREASURERS 553

To Insurance 207 02 To Miscellaneous Expense 1,383 51 To Annuities 698 60 To Maintenance Account 195 30 To J. C. Gulllford—Repairs on Church Bldg 3,000 00 (Payments made by Assistant Treasurer.) To Superintendent and Matron 2,040 00 To House Labor 1,341 30 To Nurse and Doctor 651 20 To Farm Labor 139 50 To Provisions 2,201 00 To Water 71 90 To Fuel 1,644 32 To Light 119 54

To Drugs , 76 28 To Repairs 130 02 Miscellaneous 271 14

To Special . ., 161 00 To Farm and Stock 339 36

Total Payments $23,828 55

ASSETS.

Cash on hand $7,632 23 Land Contracts 5,524 30 Mortgages 61,100 00 Real Estate 58,150 00 Stocks and Bonds 14,302 25 .T. C. Gulliford 3,000 00

$149,708 78

LIABILITIES.

Annuity Endowment Fund 57,000 00 Bills Payable 400 00 Clark Home Plant 50,000 00 Endowment Fund 40,450 88 Maintenance 49,357 90 Recall Endowment Fund (J. B. Taylor) 2,500 00

?149,70S 78

POSSIBLE ASSETS. (May Come to Home Later.)

Fr. Mrs. Leonard's Estate (actual) .$2.000 00 Fr. W. Fisher's Estate (estimated) 20,000 00 Fr. Signed Pledges as follows 37.671 00 Pledges drawing No Interest $22,914 00 Pledges drawing 1% Interest 5.250 00 Pledges drawing 2% Interest 925 00 Pledges drawing 3% Interest 250 00 Pledges drawing 4% Interest 275 00 Pledges drawing 5% Interest 7,822 00 Pledges drawing 6% Interest 110 00 Pledges drawing 7% Interest 25 00 Pledges drawing 2%% Interest 100 00

Total possible assets $59,671 00 554 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

POSSIBLE LIABILITIES.

Coutracts with the residents of the Home that we are obliged to keep during their lifetime.

INVESTMENTS.

LAND CONTRACTS.

O. F. Webster and wife $400 00 Chauncj- Hardy 396 00 Clara Wright 300 00 r. A. Read 2,200 00 M. H. Rudesill 1.347 19 Geo. Foster 881 11

$5,524 30

REAL E.STATE.

Clark Home $50,000 00 Sarah A. Mead 1,250 00 Mary Baxter 3,700 00 .Tennie Foster 200 00 Superintendent's New Home 3,000 00

$58,150 00

.STOCKS AM) BONDS.

Itah Light & Power Co.—Bond . $400 00 Citizens Telephone Co.—Bond 500 00 Salisbury & Spencer Ry. Co.—Bond 1.000 00 Canadian Government—Bonds • 3,956 25 Anglo-Frencti—Bonds 1.910 00 Russian Government—Bonds 1,83G 00 Liberty Bonds 3.100 00 Standard Savings & Loan Association 1.600 00

$14,302 25

MORTGAOES.

Amount of Mortgages .Tuly 1. 1918 (See my previous report) $57,250 00 New Mortgages 5.000 00

$62,250 on

Mortgages paid during the year as follows : Geo. II. Detlor $200 00 Jas. Buys 850 00 W. F. Kingsbury 100 00

1.150 00

Amount of Mortgages $61,100 00 1919] MISCELLANEOUS 555

MISCELLANEOUS.

CERTIFICATE OP INCORPORATION. MICHIGAN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE TRUSTEES.

We, tlje undersigned, Theodore S. Henderson, Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Presiding Officer of the Michigan Conference of said church, and George

A. Brown, Secretary . of said Conference, do hereby certify that at tlie regular and annual meeting of said Michigan Conference, held in the City of Lansing on the 12th day of September, 1919, there was constituted from said Conference a Board of Trustees of four members to be elected from the membership of and residing within the bounds and jurisdiction of the said Michigan Conference, which said trustees were authorized to act as a joint Board of Trustees with a like number of trustees to be named by the Detroit Annual Conference of the said Methodist Episcopal Church, and to receive from the corporation now known as the Michigan Christian Advo- cate the entire property of said corporation, except a sufficient amount of the cash on hand belonging to said corporation to retire the stock thereof at the rate of one hundred fifty dollars (Jl'iO.OOt a share, and including in said transfer the right to continue the publication of said Micliigan Christian Advocate and the right to use that name for said publication, together with all advertising contracts, subscription contracts and all other property and rights of the said Michigan Christian Advocate, except as above stated. We do further certify that the following named were elected trustees to repre- sent the said Michigan Conference for a period of three years, viz. : Wm. H. Phelps, Hugh Kennedy, M. L. Fox and Wm. F. Kendrick. We do further certify that the corporate name under which the said joint Board of Trustees shall be known in law is Michigan^ Christian Advocate Publishing Company. We do further certify that the term of existence of said corporate body was fixed at thirty (30) years. In witness whereof. We have liereiinto set our hands and seals this 12th of Septemlicr, A. D. 1919. THEODORE S. HENDERSON, GEO. A. BROWN.

STATE OF MICHIGAN ^

County of Ingham \

On this loth day of September. A. D. 1919. personally appeared before me. Theodore S. Henderson and George A. Brown, who being by me duly sworn did respectively say that they are the presiding officer and secretary of the Michigan

Conference of the Jlethodist Episcopal Church ; that they have read the foregoing statement by them signed and know the contents thereof and that the statements therein contained are true of their own knowledge. THEODORE S. IIEXDERSOX. GEO. A. BROWN. Subscrilied and sworn to l)efore me this 15th day of September. A. D. 1919. EDWIN O. IZANT, Notary Pulilic for Ingham Co.. Michigan. My Commission expires March 29, 1022. S56 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

PAYMENT ON THE ONE PER-CENT PLAN MINISTERS WHO PAID THE ONE PER-CENT ON SALARY FOR THE CONFERENCE CLAIMANTS IN 1919.

Armstrong, E. A. Freeman, R. D. McDonald, Gordon Alnsworth, W. P. Gardner, M. L. McCombe, C. J. Andrews, Edward Gray, W. W. Nease, Charles Benedict, Milton Golden, O. J. Nieman, A. F. Bowerman, J. F. Geiger, A. A- Norton, P. E. Braund, M. A. Goodrich, F. S. Nagler, A. F. Brown, N. P. Gregory, J. R. Oughton, Charles Brown, G. A. Harwood, F. Ostrom, Charles Brownlow, T. G. E. Hoag, C. E. Oldt, M. A. Biery, J. G. Holden, C. W. Osborne, Geo. A. Birtch, D. E. Hurd, W. W. Parshall, E. C. Baker, A. W. Hansen, C. B. Phillips, "W. S. Bulman, O. P. Hart, A. F. Potter, H. L. Brown, J. A. Harris, H. H. Puffer, W. M. Burchfield, C. S. Hilburn, Joel Preston, A. J. Bell, R. W. Johns, A. R. Palmatier, C. H. Chase, G. D. Jensen, J. M. Peatling, J. B. CiUey, R. B. Jordan, G. L. Pollock, C. E. Cook, J. C. Jones, W. M. Phelps, W. H. Cox, Thos. Kendall, N. H. Quant, H. R. E. Chamberlain, F. E. Kendall, C. J. Robinson, G. S. Clapp, F. H. Kinney, F. S. Robinson, L. T. Clemens, John King, D. D. Rood, D. A. Chapman, Wm. KitzmlUer, W. R. Eood, H. L. Coors, A. H. Kruse, C. J. Rowland, W. D. Carr, H. A. Kelsey. C. H. Eensch, M. E. Cosner, F. M. Kennedy, Hugh Slee, R. J. Corbett, F. W. Kendrick, W. F. Slee, W. W. Carrell, M. D. Llddicoat, H. Skinner, H. D. DeLamarter, Louis Laity, Thos. Smith, E. T. Dewey, L. L. Lamport, W. W. Sheneman, G. C. Davis, E. W. Leamon, T. H. Steffe, J. W. Davis, C. E. Large, S. W. Stepliens, A. A. DeGraff, J. A. Lathrop, J. R. T. Scnleuter, F. J. DeVinney, J. C. Llglitfoot, LeRoy Seipp, Carl Durham, J. P. Luther, A. T. Saunders. R. E. Duffy, M. W. Mumford, A. W. Sheehan, J. W. Doty, W. E. Merrill, R. M. Simmons, A. W. Dunbar, F. G. Mayhew, Elihu Thurston, F. M. Dewey, E. C. Miner, I. W. Taylor, F. M. Donald, W. C. Mosher, W. P. Trott, Arthur ElUnger, H. W. Manning, L. H. Tench, Edwin Esveld, J. W. Millar, G. B. Thompson, W. H. Elliott, A. R. Maxwell, G. W. Taylor, W. A. Exner, W. A. Mather, E. O. Vaughan, Elmer Eagle, Irving Maynard, F. R. Vickers, J. W. Emery, "W. F. Meador, R. E. Valentine. J. S. Fleming, G. B. Maveety, P. J. Wooton, J. R. Foy, J. W. Manning, W. P. SVilliams, A. S. Fox, M. L. Martin, D. D. Wallis, A. W. Ford, S. B. Mitts, R. C. WiUltts, J. C. Floyd, J. C. Millard, R. M. Westbrook, J. H. French, W. P. McCune, N. A. Walker, Qulnton J 1919] CONFERENCE EXAMINATIONS 557

Wylie, H. E. Way, Alfred F. Yost, R. E. Wright, F. G. Wheeler, C. S. Youngs, B. J. Wade, H. V. Yiiiger, G. D. Zedler. .Tohn Wright, R. A.

PLAN OF CONFERENCE EXAMINATIONS. RULES GOVERNING EXAMINATIONS.

Rule No. 1. Because of the very great advantages offered to every student by the Albion Summer School of Theology, it is expected that every student shall attend. That the fullest possible preparation shall be made, and that the fullest benefits may be received, it is imperative that every one shall observe Rule No. 2. Rule No. 2. Examinations can not lie taken until the "Required Written Work" has been completed and in the Instructor's hands. Each Instructor is to divide the required written work of his subject into eiglit equal parts, the written woik on each of these eight required parts to lie sent by the student to the Instructor, one part each month, beginning November 1, to June 1, inclusive. These monthly papers will be criticised and if postage is included by the student, returned to him. It is the desire of the Board of Examiners that the required written work on books for examination, books for collateral reading, and special Homiletics be carried on simultaneously. 3. NO CREDITS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE BOARD FROM ANY SCHOOL OR COLLEGE B:XCEPT THOSE SIGNED BY THE REGISTRAR OF THE INSTI- TUTION. 4. All examination papers shall be written in the presence of a member of the board of examiners, and shall be sent signed to the proper examiner by tlie super- visor. Papers should be of light weight and written tm one side only. Receipts shall be given to candidates for all papers submitted. I'apers will be returned when speci- ally requested and proper postage furnished.

.'). The required written work and the s])ecinl liomiletic material should l>e sul>- mitted to the proper examiner as he may direct, in accordance with the requirements of the Book of Directions and Helps. C. Each candidate shall pay an annual fee of two dollars an

CONFERENCE COURSE OF STUDY. ADMISSION ON TRIAL.

First Semester.

1. The English Language. The Art of Writing Engli.sh.—Brown and Barnes Moses E. Reuscli 2. American History.— .Tames and Sanford E. A. Armstrong 4. —Life of John Wesley.—Winchester Leroy L. Dewey 7. Written Sermon Martin L. Fox 11 ;

658 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

Second Semester.

3. Doctrines and Discipline of tie Methodist Episcopal Church Martin L. Fox 5.—Plain Account of Christian Perfection.—Wesley Moses E. Reusch

6.—Lives of Bible Characters :

Life of Moses ; Life of David ; Life of Jesus According to Mark Life of Paul as Given in the Acts. E. A. Armstrong 8.—Selections from the Writings of John Wesley Moses E. Reusch

COURSE OF STUDY FOR THE FIRST YEAR.

First Semester.

3.—The Making of the Sermon.—Pattison Leroy L. Dewey 4.—How to Study and Teaching how to Study.—McMurray Richard M. Millard

Collateral Reading and Study : 1.—The Church and the School.—Athearn Richard M. Millard 2.—Public Worship—Hoyt James C. DeVinney 4.—The Pastor Preacher.—Quayle Leroy L. Dewey 5.—Winning the Fight Against Drink.—Eaton August F. Nagler

Second Semester.

1.—New Testament History.—Rail James C. DeVinney 2.—Human Behavior.—Colvln and Bagley Samuel W. Large

Collateral Reading and Study : 3.—Individual Work for Individuals.^TrumbuU Samuel W. Large

6. . —The Life of the Spirit in the Modern English Poets.—Scudder. . .Robert A. Wright 7.—Francis Ashbury.—Tipple Robert A. Wright 8.—The Methodist Review James B. Pinckard

COURSE OF STUDY FOR THE SECOND YEAR.

First Semester.

3.—The Pupil and the Teacher.—Welgle. (b) The Graded Sunday School in Principle and Practice August F. Nagler 4. —The Way to Win.—Fisher Clarence E. Hoag 5.—Special Homiletic Work Newell H. McCune

Collateral Reading and Study : 3.—The Preacher, His Life and Work—Jowett Clarence E. Hoag 4.—Letters on Evangelism—Hughes Clarence E. Hoag 5.—Solving the Country Church Problem.—Bricker Samuel W. Large 7. —Life of Luther.—McGifEort James C. DeVinney

Second Semester.

1.— (a) Dictionary of the Bible.—Hastings. (b) The Bible in the Making.—Smyth. (c) How We Got our BiblP—Smyth P. liny Nortou 2.—A Short History of the Christian Church.—Moncrief D. X. Lacy

Collateral Reading and Study : 1.—The Christian View of the Old Testament— Eiselen P. Bay Norton 2.—Education in Religion and Morals.—Coe J. C. Willits 6.—History of Methodism— (Vol. 1.) — Stevens Moses E. Reusch 8.—The Methodist Review E. A. Armstrong :

1919] CONFERENCE EXAMINATIONS 559

STUDIES IN THE THIRD YEAR.

First Semester.

1.—Beacon Lights of Prophecy.—Knudson Charles Nease 3.—Social Problems—A Constructive Analysis.—El wood TVilliam H. Irwin Special Homiletic Work D. Stanley Conrs

Collateral Reading and Study : 3.—Christianity and the Social Crisis.—Rauschenbusch William H. Irwin 4.—Social Evangelism.—Ward William H. Irwin 5. —Community Survey in Relation to Church Efficiency James B. Pinckard 7.—Life of Phillips Brooks D. Stanley Cours

Second Semester.

2. —Foundations of Christian Belief.— Strickland J. Ralph Wooton 4. —Introduction to the Study of Comparative Religion.—Jevons J. C. Wllllts

Collateral Reading and Study : 1 . — Studies in Christianity.—Bowne J. Ralph Wooton 2. —The Fact of Christ.—Simpson J. Raph Wooton 6. —History of Methodism. (Vol. 11) —Stevens D. Stanley Cours S. —The Methodist Review D. Stanley Cours

COURSE OF STUDY FOR THE FOURTH YEAR.

First Semester. 3.—Every Day Ethics.—Cabot Robert A. Wright 4. — (a) The New Home Missions.—Douglas. (b) Social Aspect of Foreign Missions.—Faunce .Tames B. Pinckard .'i.— Special Homiletic Work J. C. WlUits

Collateral Reading and Study : 4.—The Call of the World.—Doughty James B. Pinckard 5.—The Church a Community Force.—Tippy D. N. Lacy 6.—The Minister as a Shepherd.—Jefferson Richard M. Millard 3. —Outlines of Christian Theology.—Clark Alfred F. Way

Second Semester.

1.—Paul and His Epistles.—Hayes Alfred F. Way 2. —A System of Christian Doctrine.—Sheldon Alfred F. Way Collateral Reading and Study 1. —Historical Geography of the Holy Land.—Smith Martin L. Fox 2.—The Book of Isaiah. (Vol 1.) —Expositor's Bible Alfred F. Way 7.—History of Methodism. (Vol. III).—Stevens R. A. Wright 8.—The Methodist Review D.N. Lacy

LOCAL DEACON'S ORDERS. 1. —Studies in Christianity—Bowne J. Ralph Wooton 2.—The Christian View of the Old Testament.—Eiselen P. Ray Norton 3.—A Compendious History of Methodism.— Stevens R. A. Wright 4. —The Way to Win. —Fisher Clarence E. Hoag 4.—Social Solutions.—Hall William H. Irwin

LOCAL ELDER'S ORDERS. 1.—Paul and His Epistles.—Hayes Alfred F. Way 2.—The Person and Place of Christ.—Forsyth Richard M. Millard 5'iO MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

MEMOIRS

ROBERT R. ATCHINSON.

Robert R. Atchinson was born at Elizabeth City, N. J., Sept. 14, 1844, and passed to his reward Dec. 30, 1918, from his home in Woodland. At the age of 14 he went to sea as a sailor, and on one of his voyages made the trip around Cape Horn to California, where he remained for several years. Upon his return he enlisted in Co. E, First New Jersey cavalry, Nov. 14, 1861, from which he was discharged May 11, 1862. He re-enlisted in Co. B, 97th Pennsylvania infantry Sept. 11, 1863, from which he received an honorable discharge Aug. 28, 1865.

ROBERT R. ATCHINSON.

He was converted at the age of 13, and began his ministerial labors as a local preacher in 1871, preaching eight years in Boston and seven in Chicago. In October, 188C. he joined the Minnesota Conference, where he served the following churches: Twenty-fourth Street, North Church, Catnden Place and Western Avenue, Minneapolis, and First Church, St. Cloud. He was 1919] MEMOIRS 661

also superintendent of Wilmar district for five years, after which he served in the pastorate at Wadena, and Detroit, Minn. In 1902 he was transferred by Bishop Foss to Detroit conference, where he served the following pastorates: Au Sable, Flushing and Williamston. In 1907 he was appointed conference evangelist, but owing to the illness of his wife was obliged to give up the work, and took a pastorate at Duplain, Michigan Conference, transferring to this conference in 1908. In January, 1909, at Duplain, he was bereaved in the death of his wife, Mary Bradbury

Atchinson, whom he had married Sept. 8. 1868, in Newark, N. J. He also served Woodland, Nashville and Hanover. In 1913 he was granted a retired relation because of failing health. He went to Florida and finding a church without a pastor, he preached there one year after which he came to Woodland to spend his remaining days. Brother Atchinson's labors were marked with great success in soul winning on every charge he served. As long as his strength permitted he assisted in revival services and preached.

For five months he has been a great sufferer, but he bore it with great patience and Christian fortitude. He often prayed to go home, yet with

patient Job he said, "All the days of my appointed time will I wait till my change cometh." Brother Atchinson leaves his wife, Mrs Margaret Smith Atchinson, to whom he was married in 1911; also an adopted son in Portland, Ore.

The funeral service was conducted at his late home, Jan. 1, by his pastor. Rev. B. J. Youngs, assisted by Rev. George Yinger, of Nashville, and Rev. George Culler, pastor of the Brethren Church in Woodland. The body was laid to rest in Woodland cemetery. B. J. Youngs.

DOCTOR F, BARNES.

No nobleman is nobler than the ministerial nobleman, and therefore none are more worthy of a tribute. Dr. Barnes was a noble type of the itinerancy. He was well born at Vergennes, Vermont, Nov. 22, 1833, and early turned his heart toward God and his attention to the Christian ministry, joining the Indiana Conference in 1858 and transferring to the Michigan Conference in 1866. He was a man of fine appearance and e.xceptional endowments. He honored his calling,

won distinction in it, and retired from it with great reluctance and regret. In the zenith of his career he was favorably known throughout the whole church, and in the general Conference, to which he was four times elected

a delegate, he was stroiis.'il.v supported tor the general publishing agency, having been a member of the Book Committee for twenty years. In district work he excelled and he left a fine record for constructive administration in the pastorate. His Michigan appointments were as follows: Ionia Dist.. '73; Grand Rapids Dist.. '73-'77; Division St., '77-'79; Battle Creek, '79-'82; Cold water, '82-'85; Kalamazoo Dist, '8o-'91; Kalamazoo First, '91-'94; Ionia, 562 .\IICHIGAX ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

'94-'97; Siipernuineriiry, '07 '9fi; Charlotte, '99-'03; Niles Dist., '03-'09; retired, '09.

DIl. F. BARNES

He was one of the foiir.ilcrK of Bay \'ie\v, a trustee of Albion College and of the Northwestern I'niversitj', and held other high positions of responsibility. His splendid intellectual gifts, gentlemanly qualities and high Christian character inspired confidence and esteem in all. After retiring from active work he found his home in I^asadena. Cal., where he died peace- fully and triumphantly. March 24, 1919, loved and esteemed by members of First Church, wiiort in- worshiped, and greatly missed from their councils and associations. The funeral service was largely attended. Fellow preachers were his pallbearers. Dr. Merle N. Smith, his pastor. Dr. J. B.

Albrool: and 'Mr. .T. E. .T(iiin>nn dcliverod the addresses. Interment at Glendale, Cal. In his last days and hours Dr. Barnes mourned the absence of his Michi- gan brethren. His wife, nee Miss Lucinda Raymond, of New York, had died twelve years a so, after sweet association of a lifetime. Beautiful, however, was the devotion of his children. His daughter, Frances, gave up a fine position as teacher in Detroit Central high school to be his associate and 1919] MEMOIRS 563

comforter in declining life. He is also survived by his son, A. R. Barnes, of Salt Lake City, formerly Attorney General of Utah, and his three daughters, Frances, Mrs. C. S. Hartman and Mrs. John Munger, of Pasadena. Dr. Barnes is sincerely mourned by many brethren, near and afar. His record is clear, his work is his monument, and his reward is great. James H. Potts.

WILLIAM BENNISON BENN.

William Bennison Benn was bom at WTiitehaven, Cumberland, England, June 14, 1886, and was called to his Eternal Home on October 2C, 1918, at the Great Lakes Training Station near Chicago.

When a lad of 17 years of age, he left his native home, and set out alone to seek his fortune in America. He arrived in Toronto, Canada, with little money and no friends. In a short time he secured employment on a farm

near Hamilton, Ont. He was ambitious to get an education and fit himself for the Christian ministry, and after a few months he entered Albert College at Belleville, Ont., working his way through and finishing his course. He entered the ministry in the Methodist Church in Canada and served for two or three years, when he heeded the call to work among poor and neglected boys, and went to Chicago where he became connected with the Boys' Work Movement, and for two years did very successful work among the poor boys of the down town district of that city. After spending three years in the Canadian Northwest, preaching and working a homestead, he returned to Chicago, and from there came to Lansing, October 26, 1914, to be the pastor of a small Methodist mission on the south side of the city, which under his labors became the Mt. Hope Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. In less than three years he had the satisfaction of dedicating a beautiful new church free of debt, having a membership of 150. In May, 1918, heeding the call of the Y. M. C. A. for workers among the boys in the army, he offered himself and was accepted and assigned to the position of religious director at the Main Camp, Great Lakes Naval Training Station. In entering upon this work he had to break up his home, and leave his wife and little son, and also sever the tie that bound him so closely with his people, but he ncA'er hesitated a moment, feeling that he was but doing his duty. That his work in the Y. M. C. A. camp was successful was attested by all of his associates, who declared him to be the peer of any man in this line of work. In September he was attacked by the dreaded epidemic, influenza, and although he made a gallant fight, death was finally the victor. As his body was being borne to the train, he was accorded full military honors, an unusual mark of respect to a civilian. 564 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

The funeral services were conducted by his district superintendent. Rev. W. H. Phelps, and he was laid to rest in the cemetery at Grand Blanc, Mich., near the home of his wife. He is survived by his father, mother, and one sister in England, and by his wife who was Miss Berneda Ried, and a one-year-old son, Alfred Reginald. Brother Benn's life, measured by years was short, but measured by achievements, was long and an inspiration to all who knew him.

WILLIAM BENNISON BENN. 1919] MEMOIRS 565

O. J. BLACKFORD.

In the death of O. J. Blackford on Sunday Morning, Oct. 27, 1918, Michigan conference lost one of her virile, sweet-spirited, consecrated members.

Brother Blackford was born at Baldwin City. Kan., Sept. 1, 1867. Scho-

lastically well trained for the work of the ministry, a' splendid high school course; A. B. from Baker University, and Ph. D. from Chicago School of Science, in 1896, and a careful student of the best of books, all his life. He is survived by 'Mrs Blackford, to whom he was married on Dec. 15, 1897, her maiden name being Elizabeth R. Abel; two sisters, Mrs Bert Hayes of Galesburg, Mich., and ]\Irs Nettie Reynolds of Oklahoma; and

two brothers, AVilbur H. of Atlanta, 111., and John W. of Seattle, Wash.

O. J. BLACKI--ORD.

I Dr. Blackford entered Detroit Conference in 1891, being stationed at '93-0.': 'Or, '96-98; Gladstone, 1891-93; Brighton, Carletou, ; Carleton, Rochester, '98-01; Vassar, '01-03; Tabernacle. Detroit, 'U3; St. Clair, '04-09. He then transferred to the Genesee Conference, and filled pastorates at Gowanda, Brockport, and Bath, N. Y. In the fall of 1917, he was transferred to i Michigan Conference and was appointed to Haven Church, Jackson. I His pastorate at Haven church was characterized by an evangelistic 566 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

note, a thorough organization of the church, a careful looking after all departments of the church's life and activities, a conscientious performing of the pastoral work, and a pulpit message that fitted into the day in which we live. Brother Blackford had a rich Christian experience, a growing vision of the greatness of the Church of Jesus Christ, a tender heart, a deep conviction on the essentials for our Christian faith, and the utilizing of the faculties of his being for kingdom purposes.

No public service could be held at the church on account of the "influenza ban," but a few gathered in the parsonage to look upon the face of their pastor and friend, who lay so quiet amid the many beautiful floral offerings. The services were in charge of the writer, assisted by Dr. A. R. Johns, Dr. Frederick Spence, Rev. G. S. Robinson, Rev. Mr. Shannon, of the Plymouth Congregational church, and Rev. W. P. Manning. The body was laid to rest in the beantiful cemetery at Windsor, Canada. Hugh Kennedy.

JOHN BRET2.

Rev. John Bretz, pastor of our church at Freeport, died suddenly of heart failure Wednesday morning, April 2, 1919. Bro. Bretz was bom in Wisconsin in 1861, and was converted in early manhood and felt his call to the ministry. A call for men in the great northwest took him to the Pacific coast, where he began his work in the Puget Sound conference about 28 years ago, and where he was ordained deacon by Bishop Newman, and elder by Bishop Andrews. In 1903 he transferred to the Michigan Conference and was appointed to Lake City, on the Grand Traverse district, and since then he has served various charges on this and on the Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids districts.

In 1893 he was married to Lititia Crawford of Peotone, 111., who passed away in 1904, leaving three children. In 1905 he married Flora B. Thomp- son of Marshall, who, with two daughters, Ruth of Peotone, 111., and Mrs. Etta Miller and two grandsons of Gulia', Tex., survive.

He was devoted to his ministry and loved to preach the gospel, which he did preach with more than average ability. His sermons were clear and forceful and alwpys evangelistic and orthodox according to the standards of the fathers. He was greatly loved at Freeport by his people and highly respected by all the citizens, which manifested itself in the closing of all places of business in the town during the hour of the funeral service, and the very large attendance of all classes at the funeral, crowding the church to its utmost capacity.

The funeral service was conducted by the district superintendent, assisted by Revs. John R. Gre?,ory, I. E. Weldon, J. A. DeGraff, C. E. Hoag and J. H. Wesbrook. The body was taken to Petone, 111., for burial. 1919] MEMOIRS 507

An upright man, a devoted man, a faithful minister of God, has fallen from our ranks. He died suddenly and unexpectedly, but he was ready for the Master's call.

J. C. Floyd.

JOHN BRETZ.

CHARLES A. BROWN.

Charles Albert Brown was born in the state of New York, Sept. 3, 1801, and moved with his parents at an early cc:'; to Montague, i\Iich. In ISSti he was married to Wiss Addie Bettes of I\Iontague. This was followed nine weeks later by the sorrow of her death. In 1898 he was married to Miss Mary Baker of Hope. Her training as a deaconess, added to her natural endowments, eminently fitted her for the position of a pastor's 568 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919 wife, and greatly strengthened his ministry. Three children were born to them; one rests in a little grave at Averill, while Byron, aged 12, and Florence, aged 15, with the mother, survive him.

Brother Brown joined the Michigan conference on trial in 1894, was ordained deacon in Lansiug by Boshop Walden, and elder in Ionia by Bishop Fowler. He served the following pastorates: Ferry, Averill, Rosebush, Hersey, Morley, Marion, Schoolcraft and McBain.

He was a man of unusual physical energy, accustomed to hard work, and was lavish in the experrditure of his physical forces. These were un- abated until two years ago, when he met with a fearful accident in the explosion of a gasoline lamp. He never fully rallied from this and finally in March his forces collapsed. He lingered for ten weeks, and on May IC was promoted to the church triumphant.

CHARLES A. BROWN.

His integrity was as strong as the maples of the forest. He was a good man. The tinsel and superficial had little place in his life. He had a correct estimate of values and stressed the genuine and vital. His record of twenty-five years service in the Michigan conference is among the imperishable things of Kingdom construction, and the communities where he ministered were enriched by his virile personality, strong pulpit utter- ances and faithful and sympathetic pastoral oversight. Religious awakening, ingathering of souls, increase in benevolences, improvement in property and a general strengthening of Zion characterized his pastorates. He 1919] MEMOIRS 569 has entered into his reward while we close up our ranks and address ourselves to our unfinished task. C. S. Wheeler.

A. W. BUSHEE.

Albert Wesley Bushee was bom in 1842, in Livingston county, N. Y. At the age of four years he was left an orphan and he drifted from the home of one relative to another until he was fifteen years old, when he was converted. This changed every outlook in life, but the family with whom he was then living objected to his religion, and again he was homeless. He now determined to prepare himself for the ministry, but the Civil War broke out, and the next three years were spent in his country's service. Upon his discharge, he planned to enter college, but the hardships of war had so worn upon his physical nature that physicians advised him to give up study for a time, which he did, a step which was always a regret of his life; but later he spent several years in Albion College. In 1864 he was married to Miss Isabelle Young of Chautauqua, N. Y., and five children blessed their home—one son who died in infancy, and four daughters, the youngest of whom died nineteen years ago. The three surviving him are Mrs. Bertha Johnson of Albion, Mrs Grace Slack of Pitts- burg, Pa., and Mrs Lulu M. Raine of Cleveland, O. Brother Bushee was admitted to Michigan Conference on trial in 1883, and in full connection in 1887. His appointments were Cross Village, two years; Northport, one year; Spencer Creek, three years; Leroy, one year; Traverse City Circuit, one year; Boyne City, one year; Stittsville, one year, and Gresham, two years. He died in Jackson, Mich., February 11, 1919. With the passing of Brother Bushee goes one of the most devout friends of Methodism, and an affectionate, loving husband and father. The one great comfort to the sorrowing family is the assurance that he is safe with our Heavenly Father, his last words being, "I'm going home." The funeral services were held on February 14, at his late home in Jack- son in charge of the disrrict superintendent Rev. Jacob Clancy, a friend of many years, sang "I've Sighted the Golden Gate.'^ Hugh Kennedy.

MARSHALL M. CALLEN.

July 20, 1919, after a Sabbath full of work and worship in which he preached with unusual power and led the congregation in singing, Dr. Callen went to the parsonage home at Marshall, Michigan, lay down to rest, and was awakened by the angel song in the morning of the Eternal Day. Since the death of Mrs. Callen, three years before, he had been lonesome. He was quite alone in the house that night. No one knows the hour of 570 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919 his going. He had announced to his congregation that he should leave next morning for Eaton Rapids. The people of Marshall supposing he had gone, did not notice any change at the parsonage. The friends at Eaton Rapids, supposing him detained by pastoral duties, did not inquire until later in the week when it was found that without struggle, save as one hand had been lifted as though answering a summons, he had gone to be with God. Marshall M. Callen was born in Knox county, Tennessee, May 16, 1849. He had passed his 70th anniversary in life and his 42nd in membership in the Michigan Conference. He was of sturdy mountain stock, and his people were loyal adherents and supporters of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He received his academic training in the Methodist school at Athens, Tennessee—then known as the East Tennessee Wesleyan University. It was at this school he met Miss Helen Bosworth, a music teacher, who gave him musical training, and showed him other kindnesses, and who afterward became Mrs Callen. For forty-three years they walked together in that devotion that made her the sharer of his success, and he the constant re- cipient of devoted attention and most loyal support. Their marriage occurred January 1, 1873. They continued in educational work two years, then came to Greenville, Michigan, where Brother Callen had opportunity to engage in a manufacturing enterprise with a friend; but it was to the ministry he felt his life call and he entered the regular work in the Michigan Conference in 1876, and joined in full membership in 1878. At the time of his death he was the oldest in active service in the Conference save one who joined the same year.

MARSHALL M. CALLEN. J ;

1919] MEMOIRS 571

Dr. Callen came quickly to recognition as a conference leader. He was five times elected to the General Conference, at the head or near the head of his delegation. He was five years Conference Secretary. He served five years as district superintendent of the Kalamazoo District. His pastorates were among the larger churches of the Conference. He left his place at the head of Kalamazoo District to accept appointment at First Church, Jackson, where he had given one full term in the pastorate. Other charges were: Traverse City, Saint Joseph, Portland, Lansing, Central, Hillsdale,, Eaton Rapids, Ionia, Cadillac and Marshall. In his pastorates his strong sermons and able administration were accompanied by soulful singing for which he had gifts and passion. He knew and loved the children of his parish, but was favored with none in his home. A generous giver, he always led his congregation in liberal offerings of money for the church in its local and general work. His latest large gift being $1,000.00 for the Centenary to be credited to the church at Marshall. For twenty-eight years he had been the president of the Michigan State Holiness Camp Ground Association located at Eaton Rapids. This great meeting was on his heart. He gave it his thought and best effort. He believed in the Wesleyanic doctrine of holiness as taught there, and wit- nessed to the experience. The Callen Memorial Tabernacle, with seating capacity of five thousand, was made possible by his generous gift in memory of Mrs. Callen, though it will now stand as a monument to them both. Their beautiful cottage on the river front has been purchased by the Association as an administration building and home for honored guests. Dr. Callen was influential in all conference and committee meetings. He had strong convictions and could give clear utterance to them. In debate he was pungent, logical, and fearless. He commanded the attention of the General Conference, and was widely known throughout the church. He at one time received a considerable vote for the office of bishop. He had a good library, always buying the latest and best books of interest to the ministry and read them well. His papers at district meetings and elsewhere showed keen research and were listened to with great Interest and profit. A brother beloved in the Conference, he will be greatly missed possibly no one could be missed more. The immediate relatives are: One brother, Geo. M. Callen, of Athens, Tenn., two sisters, Mrs Mattie E. Rankin, of Athens, Tenn., and Mrs. Mar- guerite Giffln, of Knoxville, Tenn., with their families and the children of a deceased sister. The funeral service was held in the church at Marshall on Friday afternoon, July 25th, and was conducted by Dr. Hugh Kennedy. D. D. Martin, W. P. Manning, A. A. Geiger, Geo. A. Brown and A. R. Johns assisted in the service, and many Conference members were present. A brief service was held in the church at Cadillac, on Monday, July 28, Dr. C. S. Wheeler of Big Rapids in charge. He was assisted by Dr. Johnston of the Presby- terian Church, and M. D. Carrel, S. W. Large and J. W. Sheehan of the Michigan Conference. The remains rest by the side of his devoted wife in the cemetery at Cadillac. A memorial service was also held in the tabernacle at Eaton Rapids Camp Ground, Wednesday, July 30, in charge 572 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

of W. P. Manning, at which P. J. Maveety, D. D. Martin, and Evangelist Joseph H. Smith spoke. His brother and two sisters were present at this service. D. D. Martin.

MYRON A. DAUGHERTY.

At the time of the death of Rev. Myron A. Daugherty there were but eight older living Methodist Episcopal ministers in the denomination. He was born in Macedon Center, Wayne county, N. Y., Sept. 29, 1823. He entered the regular ministry in 1855, and became a member of this conference in 1857. His appomtments in Michigan were White Pigeon, Mar- shall, Jackson, Albion District, and Financial Agent of Albion College. In 1875 he was transferred back to the West Texas conference, where he did heroic work building churches at Dennison, San Antonio, Austin and Waco, and a college at Odessa, v/hich later was destroyed by fire. After his retirement he was transferred back to the Michigan Conference. He passed away December 17, 1918, in Denver, where he had been living for the past sixteen years. He is survived by the widow and two grandsons. The burial is at Crownhill, Denver.

THOMAS T. GEORGE.

Thomas T. George was born in upper Bodington, North Hamptonshire, England, April 17, 1830, and went to his heavenly home Saturday morning, Jan. 25, 1919. When two years old he came with his parents to America. He was converted March 22, 1850, in Pulaski, N. Y. His call to the ministry was very definite and he was licensed to exhort in 1854. Three years later he was licensed to preach. He joined the Michigan Conference at Lansing, September 18, 1857, received deacon's orders in 1859 and his final ordination as elder in 1861. His marriage to Sophia' Warren was happy and blessed with six children, Zella, Zenas, Nella. Mell, Orlo and Bessie. Four of the children died in infancy or early childhood; Zenas, the son, also a minister, was killed by the cars, at Steele, North Dakota. He was pastor of the Methodist church at Dawson, N. D., at the time of his death, February' 3, 1907. Two daughters survive him. Gladys and Marion, who reside with their mother in Grand Rapids. Brother George was a good preacher, a faithful pastor, loved by young and old alike, a wide reader, a manly Christian man. His appointments have been Berrien Springs, Lawrence, Coloma, Lawton, Oshtemo, Pokagon, Buchanan, Decatur, Edwardsburg, Bronson, North Adams, Colon, 1919] MEMOIRS 573

Lawton, Holland, Cedar Springs. Mlddleville, Rockford. Hart. At Rockford, June 20, 1892, his wife. Sophia, companion of his early manhood and mother of his children, died. In August. 1S96, he was married to Mrs Sarah Cole Moon of Cedar Springs. The last appointment which Brother George served was Hart. The family then included Miss Genevieve Moon and Mr. George's daughter, Bessie. Following his retirement, September 14, 1899, the family moved to Cedar Springs and lived at the Moon homestead nine years until the death of IVIrs. George in 1908. Following the death of his wife. Brother George made his home with his daughter, Bessie, and son-in-law, Wm. E. Webb, principal of ^^ebb Academy in Grand Rapids. His life in this institution was a constant blessing to the family and to the students, who lovingly referred to hini as "Father George." These last years of his life were sweetened and blessed by the ministrations of daughter and son who, with tender solicitude anticipated his wishes and made his dreams come true.

THO.MAS '1". GEORGE.

During the eleven years whiili liioihtr Georgf spent in Grand Rapids, he was very active in the affairs ol Trinity Sunday School and Brotherhood, and he radiated sunshine through the whole organization. He prayed to live until the war ended and until National prohibition was achieved, and his prayers were answered. His favorite avocation was astronomy and often he would prolong his

13 574 MICHIGAN ANNUAL, CONFERENCE [1919 study far into the night, even when advanced in years. October 25, 1918, he wrote in his diary:

"The heavens declare thy glory Lord, The universe thy night, But Brighter far thy sacred word Where Love itself s the Light."

Brother George was awarded the conference cane, the gift of Mr George Whitworth, which is held by the oldest member of the conference during his lifetime. The whole life and ministry of this splendid man was a showing forth of "that inward light which lighteth every man that cometh into the world," and his sweet life will be long remembered. C. E. Hoag.

A. M. GOULD.

Rev. Amos M. Gould, D. D., died Wednesday night, July 9, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. William R. Fox, Kalamazoo, Mich. Dr. Gould had been in poor health for many years, but it was not until about six weeks before his death that a general breakdown set in. He was born in Moscow, Hillsdale county, Mich., December 29, 1845. When the lad was 11 years of age the family moved to Jackson. Here he attended the public schools and become a member of the Sunday School of the First Methodist church. He graduated from the Ira Mayhew Com- mercial College of Albion, February 17, 1866. Soon after this he was employed as bookkeeper with the old law firm of Bostwick and Gould, Jackson, Mich. While in this position he was converted, and united with the Metho- dist Episcopal Church, having felt his call to the ministry before making this public confession of faith. The young man at once began preparation for his life work, and by manual labor, teaching school and preaching, he paid his own way through a seven years' course of study. He was graduated from Hillsdale College with the class of 1873, receiving the degree of B. S., and two years later the degree of M. S. He graduated from Garrett Biblical Institute in 1875. In 1895, he was honored by his alma mater, Hillsdale College, with the degree of Doctor of Divinity. Brother Gould preached his first sermon on August 16, 1869. He was ordained a deacon by Bishop Thomas Bowman at the session of the Rock River conference, Oct. 11, 1874, and elder by Bishop R. S. Foster at Ionia, Sept. 14, 1879. He united with the Michigan conference on trial at Battle Creek, Sept., 1875, and was appointed to the Leroy circuit. His following appointments were Union City, where, during his pastorate, the new brick church was erected; Niles, where a new parsonage was built; First Church, Kalamazoo, which church under his leadership built and launched the Simpson Methodist church. In all these charges he served the full pastoral term. His later appointments were Ionia, Division Street church, Grand Rapids, presiding elder of Coldwater district, and First church, Coldwater. 1919] MEMOIRS 575

While serving the district and pastorate of Coldwater he suffered much from nervous exhaustion and at the end of his first year as pastor at Cold- water was so broken that he accepted a nominal appointment as pastor of the Kalamazoo circuit and moved to Kalamazoo. This was in September, 1896. After some months' rest and recuperation, although he never re- gained has full health, he arranged with the people of School District No. 6, Kalamazoo township, to hold a preaching service each Sunday in their school house. From this grew the Damon church which Dr. Gould organized, built and served as pastor for fourteen years, thus rounding out thirty- five years of active and efficient ministry in the Michigan conference.

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A. M. GOULD.

In the fall of 1012 Dr. Gould was so impaii-ed in health that he felt compelled to give up the pastorate of the little church he loved so well, and was placed on the retired list. With his estimable wife he became a member of the congregation of the Stockbridge Avenue church, greatly beloved by his neighbors and honored by the people of :he Stockbridge Avenue church. 576 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

Though in such poor health as to be unfit for any active work, his life during the past six years has been a continual blessing. During these last six years, until his final sickness laid him low, he missed but one regular Sunday morning service and one Thursday evening prayer meeting. Dur- ing the years of his active ministry he had been a great pastor among his people, and in his retirement he was lovely and pleasant in his life and faithful unto death.

Dr. Gould was married to Miss Charlotte Newman of Evanston, 111., in 1875. To them two children were born. One, a son, Newman Copeland Gould, died in infancy. His daughter is Mrs Carrie Gould Fox, to whose home he was taken during his last sickness and by whom, with Mrs. Grould, he was tenderly ministered unto till the end. The funeral service was held in Kalamazoo, July 12, and was conducted by his pastor, Rev. A. T. Cartland, assisted by Rev. W. F. Kendick, D. D., President Jos. W. Mauck of Hillsdale College, Rev. M. M. Callen, D. D., Rev. Isaiah Wilson, Rev. J. C. Floyd, Rev. R. H. Bready and Rev. Joseph Peatling.

E. E. SPRAGUE.

Elmer E. Sprague was bom on a farm in the township of Keene, Ionia county, Mich., on August 6, 1861, and died at the Mercy Hospital, Cadillac, Mich., June 14, 1919. His father's home was an old-time Methodist home and under the sacred influences of his early home he was converted at the age of fourteen years, and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. At this early age he received a distinct call to the ministry, but for fourteen years did not obey.

On April 1, 1889, he entered the ministry of the Wesleyan Methodist Connection and preached in that church for eight years. Then he transferred his membership back to the Methodist Episcopal Church and was admitted into the Michigan Annual Conference, in which conference he served the following charges: Crystal, one year; East Jordan, four years; Bear Lake, one year; Duplain, four years; Orange, two years; Potterville, two years; Elsie, two years; Elk Rapids, two years, and Kalkaska nearly three years. From here he was called to his higher reward. His labors in every charge were abundantly blessed and many were the souls he won for the Master. In 1882 he was united in marriage with Miss Mary A. Shaw, who survives him. No children were born to them. Besides his devoted wife he leaves to mourn his death two sisters, Mrs. Estella Shaw of Whitefish, Montana, and Miss Ina Sprague of Belding, Mich., and a host of dear friends. Some time in the latter part of February or early March last he was compelled to undergo a surgical operation from which he never fully re- covered, but continuing to decline in health and strength, went in June to Mercy Hospital at Cadillac for a second operation. Upon examination the operating surgeon of the hospital said: "Mr. Sprague, there is no chance 1

1919] MEMOIRS 577 for you in this operation. I do not like to perform it." He replied: "Doctor, I have a better home than this for which I am fully prepared, so go on with the operation; but there is ]us1 one request I want to make of you and that is, Get ready to meet me in heaven." His last audible words to his wife who stood by him just before the operation were: "Do not worry, dear, over anything. It is all peace and joy, peace and joy." He died a very triumphant death, and as Mr. Wesley said of the early Methodists, "He died well." His funeral services were held in the church in Kalkaska on Thursday, June 19, attended by a very large concourse of people, filling the church to its utmost capacity, attesting the high esteem in which he was held in that community. Rev. N. F. Jenkins preached the funeral sermon. A large number of his ministerial brethren were present, and his remains were interred in the cemetery at Kalkaska. As it was said of one in olden time, "He was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and faith; and much people was added unto the Lord." N. F. Jenkins.

HERBERT W. THOMPSON.

Herbert W. Thompson was born March 16, 1851, at Hudson, Ohio. He was converted at the age of 16. Soon after he felt his call to the ministry,

but he hesitated until his Sunday School teacher suggested it. He took this as an answer to his prayer for human guidance. He immediately entered Albion College, preparatory to being admitted to the Michigan Conference in 1888. He was ordained an elder in 1893. His marriage to Sarah Jennings occurred September 17, 1891. Two children. Gay and Leon, blessed this union. Both boys are now serving with the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Bro. Thompson had waited keenly for the home-coming of his boys from the service. He spent twenty-nine years of the best of his life in the Christian ministry. He served these charges: Burr Oak, Kinderhook, Athens, Colon (where he was six years, the first in Michigan Conference to serve so long a pastorate), Coloma, Elk Rapids (six years), Centerville, Leslie. He retired in 1917 and settled at Leslie. Soon after the physical organism broke down. Last Decoration Day the collapse happened, just after attending the afternoon service, where he had made the day's convocation. From this time he suffered from high blood pressure and a partial paralysis. For a while he seemed to recover from the collapse but on Saturday, April 5, 1919, he passed to his reward. Brother Thompson preached splendid sermons, feeding his people on the strong meat of the Word. On every charge gracious revivals attended his pastoral labors. He was an enthusiastic worker, a conscientious preacher, who was always looking for the opportunity to lead a soul into fellowship with the Master. 578 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

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HERBERT V/. THOIMPSON.

The Funeral services were held in the church, Rev. H. Liddicoat, pastor, having charge. Dr. Hugh Kennedy, district superintendent of the Albion district, preached the sermon. Neighboring pastors attended the funeral as honorarj' pall-bearers. Interment was at Woodlawn cemetery in Leslie.

JOHN W. WHITE.

John W. White was born in Clear Lake, Ind., April 12, 1842, and God

called him home from his earthly labors March 1, 1919, his age being 77 years. He came to Michigan with his parents when a small boy and lived in Three Rivers. In the year 1S71 he was converted to Christ and united with the Methodist Protestant Church. He was first married to Martha Bayn and to this union were born three children, Lenore, Fanny Belle and Wm. L., of whom only Wm. L. survives. Mrs. Martha Bayn-White passed away in 1913. Later he was married to Mrs Alice B. George, who had served several years as a minister's wife in the Michigan Conference. For a few years Brother White was a minister in the Methodist Protestant church, from which communion he transferred to the Methodist 1919] MEMOIRS 579

Episcopal church in the year 1873, and remained in the same until God called him home to meet his two brothers, Joshua and James, who had gone before, and who were also members of the Michigan Conference. During his ministerial life in our church he served the following charges: Prairieville, Waukeshma, Burr Oak, Gilead, Cambria, Kinder- hook, Allen, Burlington, Bowne and Olivet. In the fall of 1889 he took a

JOHN W. WHITE. supernumerary relation. In 1890 he supplied Coldwater circuit. In 1894 he was made effective again and served the following charges: Burlington, Butler, Osseo, Mosherville and Frontier. Then in 1904 he was superan- nuated, but supplied Burlington that year. The following four years he lived in retirement. In 1909 he was appointed to supply Leonidas and served there the next three years. For six months, during the last year of his life, he suplied as pastor on the White Pigeon charge. Brother White was a man of conviction and was always loyal to the same. Through many years of sacrifice and service "he endured as seeing Him who is invisible." The funeral services were held from the Methodist Episcopal Church, Constantine, conducted by B. C. Parks, the pastor, assisted by the other two pastors of the village, and the Methodist pastor at White Pigeon. The body was taken to Albion, j\lich, for interment where other members of the family rest. There are left to mourn his death a widow, one son, Wm. L., and a host of friends made in the various fields of his ministerial life. B. C. Parks. 580 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

MRS. J. W. DAVIDS.

Alice Smith Davids was born at Phoenix, N. Y., July 27, 1857, and died May 20, 1919, at Albion. Her early life was spent at Phoenix until 1869 when she came with her parents to Michigan. Graduating from the high school in Greenville, she taught school several years. She was united in marriage in October, 1884, at Columbia, South Dakota, to Rev. J. W. Davids. To this union were born eight children, five dying in infancy. She was the daughter of a Baptist minister and was converted in early life and baptized by her father and became a member of the church. After their marriage they served the following churches: Coral, Lowell, Cedar Springs, Anoka, Minnesota, St. Paul; while here they lost four children with scarlet fever within ten days. They then came back to Michigan and served these churches: Stanton, Carson City, Kalamazoo, Homer, Muskegon, Decatur, Whitehall. Then they made their home in Charlotte for six years. Her husband preceded her to the heavenly home a year ago last February. She was a devoted wife and mother, and an efficient co-laborer in the ministry. She loved the church and Sunday school and took a special interest in missions at home and abroad. While caring for a daughter in college she passed aw^ay after a brieif illness. She leaves to mourn her departure three daughters, Mrs. R. W. Keith, of Battle Creek, Mrs F. A. Wheeler, of Detroit and Mabel Davids who is attending college at Albion. There were two grandchildren, Dorothy and Mary Keith, and one sister, Mrs Emma Coldren of Hillsdale, and a host of friends.

There is no death, the stars go down, To rise upon some fairer shore. And brighten Heaven's jeweled crown They shine forever more. A. F. Way.

MRS. JUDSON P. DURHAM.

Mrs. Flora Durham, wife of Rev. Judson P. Durham, of North Muskegon, was much beloved by all who knew her everywhere. Her friends were as many as her acquaintances. She was beautiful in her life and most devoted to her home, her church and to her Lord. She loved everybody. Her heart went out to the suffering and to all who had need of sympathy. The young people knew she loved them and yearned for their best good, and sorrowed if they were wayward, like a mother for her child. Never did North Muskegon have a pastor's wife who was more esteemed than she. 1919] MEMOIRS 581

On Sunday, Nov. 17, 1919, she was in the center of activity in the church services and the Sunday School; before the following Wednesday night had come her Lord had opened the door of her heavenly home for her admission to the eternal glories and to the reward of the "faithful until death."

MRS. JUDSON P. DITRHAM.

The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Revs. J. W. Vickers and Albert R. Elliott, in the church at North Muskegon on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 24, and she was buried in Oak Hill cemetery in Grand Rapids. J. C. Floyd.

MRS. A. A. GEIGER.

On the afternoon of June 5 Mrs. Alice Agnes Gray Geiger, wife of Rev. Andrew A. Geiger. passed triumphantly from the life of faith to the blessed experience of the presence of Christ. For several years Mrs. Geiger has borne up heroically under the burden of failinc: health. Her intense love for her family, her eager loyally to the Cliurch, and her rare ability in young people's work kept her active when many would have given up to physical pain and exhaustion. Her history is the life-long record of Christian devotion to the needs ;nid welfare of others. She was born in 582 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

Armstrong county, Pa., December 6, 1868. When she was fift€«n her people came to live in Lake City, Mich. Here, two years later, the mother died and left a family of eight children. The oldest of these was Mrs Geiger, and upon her young shoulders fell the responsibility of mothering the seven younger children. Notwithstanding these heavy home cares she continued her educational preparation, graduating from the Lake City high school and attending the Ferris Institute at Big Rapids. After completing her training she taught school for three years. On December 28, 1889, she was married to Rev. Andrew A Geiger, then a local preacher, and a happy home life of nearly thirty years began. The first child, a son, died in early infancy. Four children remain to revere the memory of this devoted mother: Mabel Edith, Paul Harold, Dorothy Lucile and Robert Gray.

MRS. A. A. GEIGER.

The funeral was held at the Maple Street Church, Battle Creek, and was in charge of the district superintendent. Dr. J. R. T. Lathrop. Other ministers who took part in the service were Dr. Hugh Kennedy and Dr. M. M. Callen, representing the Michigan Conference; Rev. William H. Phelps, pastor of the Presbyterian church, who spoke for the City ^linisterial Asso- ciation; Rev. F. E. George and F. H. Clapp, the Methodist pastors of the city. The service was pervaded with the spirit of Christian faith and was a fitting tribute to this noble and devout life. The many expressions of ap- preciative love and sympathy were most genuine and full of comfort. For over a quarter of a century Mrs. Geiger has shared with her husband in 1919] MEMOIRS 583 the privileges and responsibilities of the ministry. Her devotion never lagged. Her service was eager and glad. Her intuitive discernment was uniformly dependable. Her spirit of self-forgetful love was most inspiring. She will be missed grievously, not only by the family but by the countless folks to whom her life has been a blessing. That fine tribute of St. Paul to the Christians at Phillipi is very expressive of the high esteem in which Mrs. Geiger was held and of the tender memories which will be cherished through the years: "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you." F. H. Clapp.

MRS. H. M. JOY.

Jennie O'Hea was born in Abbey Mahon, County of Cork, Ireland, in the Month of July, 1846. When she was four years of age her parents decided to come to America. While on the way over her father and a brother died at sea. Her mother brought the remaining members of the family to Philadelphia, where the daughter, Jennie, grew to womanhood. Upon the death of her mother she came to Battle Creek, Mich., to live, where she later met and married the Rev. H. M. Joy, who at that time was a member of the Michigan Conference. In 1886 the Rev. Joy was transferred to Indiana, and stationed at Greencastle, where shortly afterwards he met with a serious accident resulting in his death. son, . A H. M. Joy, was born to this union. After graduating in the school of medicine, and also taking post graduate work in Europe, Dr. Joy settled in Calumet, Mich., where he still lives. For the past eighteen years Mrs. Joy has made her home with her son. She was a lady of unusual culture and refinement, and was highly respected by her many friends in Calumet. After a short illness, although her recovery was fully expected, she passed away the morning of the twenty-sixth of February, 1919, in the triumphs of a living faith. Her remains were taken to Grand Rapids, Mich., and placed beside her husband there to await the glad Resurrection morning. D. C. Littlejohn.

MRS. W. W. JOHNSON.

Mary Hower was born in Columbia county, Pennsylvania, Dec. 10, 1826. She was converted in a large revival meeting in which her father, mother and brother were converted. She united with the Methodist Episcopal Church when thirteen years of age. She was married to Rev. George King, of the Michigan conference, Nov. 10, 1846. He died October 27, 1850. She married Rev. W. W. Johnson, also of the above named conference, October 13, 1863. With him she served in the itinerancy about six years when they located in the eastern part of the city of Grand Rapids. Brother Johnson died August 4, 1900. Their industry and frugality gained for them 584 MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE [1919

a competency and they gave generously to the missionary society and Albion College.

Sister Johnson entered Clark Memorial Home August 7, 1907. From

here she was translated to her eternal home January 7, 1919. She had two step-granddaughters in whose affections she held the place of a real mother. She was devoted to her Lord and the highest ideals of life.

Funeral services were held at the Home, Thursday, January 9, conducted by Rev. Dr. John Graham, a lifelong friend.

MRS. R. M. MILLARD.

Estelle Rodgers Millard was born near Ronceverte, West Virginia. December 5, 1889. She joined the Methodist Church at the age of fourteen and lived a faithful and consistent Christian life till she was called to the Church triumphant which is without fault before the throne of God. She was educated in the public schools of West Virginia, the University of Chatta- noogo, West Virginia Wesleyan University and the Cincinnati Missionary Training School. She was united in marriage to the Rev. Richard M. Millard, of Athens, Tennessee, June 19, 1913, to which union one child, Richard M., Jr., now seven months old, was born. She went to her glorious

reward from Battle Creek, Michigan, Feb. 2, 1919, leaving to mourn their loss her husband and son of Eaton Rapids, Michigan, her mother, Mrs James M. Rodgers, two sisters, Dessie and Mary, five brothers. Earl, Burton, Homer, Cecil, and Lester of Ronceverte. West Va. Mrs. Millard possessed a most pleasing personality which admitted her to a secure place in the hearts of a wide circle of admiring friends. Her sunny disposition radiated good cheer wherever she went. Her heart was the receiving station for all good deeds and high ideals. She was so Christlike and cosmopolitan in character as to become the friend of all. She was benevolent, gracious and forbearing. She was always considerate of others. Her culture and refinement made it easy for her to mingle among those of similar taste while her broad sympathy placed her at equal advantage among the lowly. Her Christian life was as bright and steady as the stars. Her faith knew no faltering. During the long weeks of critical illness and severe suffering not one word of complaint passed her lips. She saw everything in the light of God's will and calmly waited His order. When it came she was ready and unafraid. She could have said with Mrs Booth, "The waters are

rising and so am I. I am not going under, I am going over." Or with Frances Willard, "How beautiful to be with God." Funeral services were conducted at Salem Church, near Ronceverte, West Virginia, and were attended by a host of friends, most of whom had known her from her happy childhood. Our dear and gracious friend, the minister's devoted and faithful wife, little Richard's beautiful and ideal young mother still lives. J. M. Melear, Editor Methodist "Advocate Journal." 1919] MEMOIRS 585

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SONS OF MICHIGAN CONFERENCE PARSONAGES WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN THE GREAT WAR FOR FREEDOM, DEMOCRACY AND RIGHTEOUSNESS

DWIGHT BUSHNELL GOOD—Co. 73, 6th Regiment Marines, Second

Division. Son of D. J. Good. Fell in battle November 1, 1918, on

the Meuse, Argonne front.

KENNETH RUSKIX LEWIS—Corporal, Co. C, 6th U. S. Engineers,

Third Division. Son of E. G. Lewis. Died at Ochtendung, Ger-

many, December 18, 1918. Age 24 years.

OLIN C. LUTHER—Musician, Headquarters Co., 122nd Field Artillery.

Son of A. T. Luther. Died September 25, 1918, from wounds re-

ceived in action near Verdun, France. Age 25 years.

PAUL ELLIS STEFFE—Corpora!, Co. F, 126th Infantry, 32n(l Division.

Son of J. \\. Stcffc. Fell in battle at Juvinga, Franco, .\ugust 30,

1918. Age 26 years.

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