The history of Methodism [electronic resource] . oor-dination, the unification, the federation, and the articulation of the several institutions of learning. Auxiliary to the general board, and making annual reportsto it, there is in each Annual Conference a Board of Educa-tion which has special charge of the work within its ownterritory. It makes an assessment for educational purposes,the funds realized being applied to such educational workas it may desire to foster. Donors, however, may give spe-cial direction to their contributions. The general board hasauthority to make an assessment on t
The history of Methodism [electronic resource] . oor-dination, the unification, the federation, and the articulation of the several institutions of learning. Auxiliary to the general board, and making annual reportsto it, there is in each Annual Conference a Board of Educa-tion which has special charge of the work within its ownterritory. It makes an assessment for educational purposes,the funds realized being applied to such educational workas it may desire to foster. Donors, however, may give spe-cial direction to their contributions. The general board hasauthority to make an assessment on the Church for its usesof a sum not exceeding $10,000 in any year; to determinewhat schools and educational enterprises, and also what per-sons, shall receive aid, etc. No appropriations shallbe made for buildings except from funds contributed for thatparticular purpose. The board gathers statistics and publishes the same ; pre-pares, publishes, and distributes tracts and other publications calculated to advance the cause of Christian SOUTHERN EDUCATORS. James H. Carlisle, of Wofford C. Kilgo. W. W. Smith, President of Trinity College. Chancellor Randolph-Macon System of Colleges. 1320 American Methodism The relation of the Board of Education to the ColoredMethodist Episcopal Church is unique. Paine Institute, located at Augusta, Ga., for the prepara-tion of preachers and teachers of the colored race, was estab-lished and its maintenance pledged by the General Confer-ence of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. It hasalready done a good work. At the meeting of the Board ofEducation in 1897 the immediate and urgent need of a newbuilding for Paine Institute was recognized, and the Meth-odist Episcopal Church, South, was called upon to contribute$25,000 for the purpose. Bishop Holsey, of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church,as well as Dr. Bigham, has been received with cordiality in thechurches and at the Conference sessions, both som
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