An Introduction

Tiio Oliio conference, at ita recput 8osslon paesed the folios ing resolutlons respectin the new pastor of the M. J5. cburch in this city, Iícv. Rlchaid H. Rust, D. D. Thle Introducties to our pcoplc is an excellent onc: Wiikkkas, Rev. Richard II. Rast. I). D., for the lust teu yeara an honored and useful member of thi conference, rilling durirg thn.1 term, witli eminent abillty, Important posltions, both as an edacator and pastor, has been trunsferred from thls body tu tbe Detroit oonference, and stailuned at Anu Arbor, Michigan; therefore, 1. Kesalved, We recognlze in our beloved fellow-laborer, us a rlpe scholar, uh an able mlnUter of the Word, and a Cnriatlan gentleman, one whom we love and honor as a truc yoke-lellow and frlend. We part wlth hlm with profonnd recret. Hls removal lnterrupts clelicbtful assuclation mul fellowRliip. 2. Resolved, We yleld to hls transfer aa a Srovidentinl cali, which meanü for hlm a iKtinguisht'd and eíFectlve career In service for (Jhrist nnd humanity. and for our common Methodism in Michigan a most. valuable accesslou tu her moral and Intellect ua Ibrow. 3. Resolved, We pledee Dr. Rust our con tlnued prayers and esteem; and should he a any time liml lt deslrable or convenlent to resume membershlp In thls body, we wil most gladly welcomo hls return among us. J. F. MAKIiAY, T. H. PEAHNE, A. N. SPAHR.