As a good example for other Conferences, one evening was given to addresses in behalf of the several Congregational Societies, with alternation of color as to the speakers, but not as to the speeches. Supt. Roy reported the anniversary of the A. M. A. and the St. Louis triennial, and gave an address upon the independence of our churches as related to their fellowship. Rev. P. Snelson and Prof. C. W. Francis led off on “Church Discipline,” President Ware opened on “The School and the Church,” showing their natural relation as evangelizers. A half day was given to a visit at the Atlanta University, and one evening to a sociable. Two “church houses” have been built during the year at Marietta and Cypress Slash. The Conference missed Rev. R. F. Markham’s stirring way, but rejoiced in the coming in his place at Savannah of Rev. B. D. Conkling, whose transition from the moderatorship of the fortieth annual meeting of the Wisconsin Convention to a place in this humble body did not appal him. His sermon at the University was greatly appreciated. His combination of pulpit and business talent will find full scope in this work. _The Atlanta Constitution_ gave a report of the Conference each day. On Monday the members of the Conference, called by letters missive, repaired to Marietta, twenty-one miles out, to sit in Council for the installation of Mr. E. J. Penney, a graduate of the Atlanta University and of Andover Seminary. The young pastor is taking hold of his work grandly. Let it be observed that the Congregational Churches of the South are seeking after the old paths. This is the third installation of a colored pastor within a month. The others were Rev. B. A. Imes, of Memphis, and Rev. J. W. Roberts, of Paris, Texas. * * * * * ALABAMA. A Visit to Marion. REV. G. W. ANDREWS, TALLADEGA.