WHAT THE METHODIST CONFERENCE GAINED
“1. A church was saved that doubtless would have been closed in a few years for want of support.
“2. The salary of the pastor has been increased and also the stipends of the district superintendent, the bishops, conferences, and claimants.
“3. The contributions to all boards and benevolences have been increased.
WHAT THE COMMUNITY GAINED
“1. Federation saves paying two pastors and keeping two church buildings when one is sufficient. It makes the public more willing to aid.
“2. The congregation being more than doubled, there is more enthusiasm and willingness to work.
“3. It has silenced the criticism that the churches are competing instead of coöperating.
“4. The economic and fraternal features of federation appeal to the public and bring into line people who did not patronize either church before.”