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VOL. Ml smm SALISBURY#; THURSDAY, *^1%,1892 gSraS@; ' IPS ipgipii &s$£k - * ■ . . " ' "f"”' 1 — J-'UL... " 'I ■ «>.. .. NUMBEfi 28 m: ^ wr* .< GREAT DEMONSTRATION AT MOTHERZION, NEWYORK. * BY MISS KMXLINX V. BIRD. r.*c ; ,;i' On Thnaday June the 23rd, the members of Zion AMR church, We t 10th and Sleeker Streets tear dered the ooming peetor, Rev J 8 Oakhrall a vary enjoyable reception. The presont incumbent, Rev A Wel ters, [mm Bishop Walters] having been derated to the Bishopric at the last General conference in May last, lefts vacancy in the pulpit which Rev Caldwell has beeafcalled to filL Every department of the chfurbh was represented and extended a most cordial welcome to him. Mr Eato, Superintendent of the Sabbath School was master of oeremonies, assisted by Hr AA Dean. Avery excellent musical programme was arranged for the early part of the evening, consist ing of solos, duetts and quartettes. Madame Selika, the celebrated prima dona, and Mr Viloako, the great tenor-baritone, were thegrand features of the evening. The exercise opened with prayer by Rev George BoeweH, after which Him Medora Richardson artistically rendered a piano * solo, "The last rose of summer," and reo’d well merited applause. The Exoelsior Quartette delighted the audience with one of their choice selections, end were heartily applauded. Mr Eato then introduced Bishop J W Hood D D who nddremed the assemblage as foBowa.* H of ceremonies, pastor, ladies $ -N and gentlemenIt gives me-pleasure here on this auspicious occasion. I was requested by 9 a man to fit! this to be Four years this church to —___ __ polpitend to bring back prestige to _, t only to After* four yean service in this church your pastor has been taken from you by a power which I cannot control: I pcipu ana so oring mos pr thiscbnroh. I found a man a riven entire sstkfectiou, not this church, but to the con assured you that along as I could do ss I would leave him with you.' You asked me to appoint him back for aadther year; I did so, but I was doubtful whether be would stay here this year alter I saw which way the wind was blowing, and for that reason I had my eye running over the entire connection looking for a man to carry on this work, to continue to build up this church, to continue to keep this church in the foremost rank of colored churches in this country. She u the oldest and therefore die must be the best ofall our churches. Looking the entire connection over I found I could have my choice of almost any part of the connection, and I hav* secured my first choioe. The man above all outers that I should have selected for this church. Rev J S Caldwell, who has been appointed pastor of this ehnrch;i have known for many years, he comes from our own college [Livingstone]as one of the best students of that college. If I am not mistaken, he waa the very first to enter that college, entered it when it was simply an institute, finish ed his course and since that has filled Several important appointments very successfully. I am; most happy to have the pleasure of being here to assist the pastor in installing him in his future office [I was sery near saying for four yeantjlam rather favorable toa good long pastorate when I have good- paatots that can maintain their hold upon the people and continue their'good work for n long period. The time was when two yean was thought a good time for n pastor to stay. I have read some where of a bishop who said hie * minister* could only stay two years in one place. But! rejoice that we have a class of ministers who can stay four and five years, and I think the longer ;the better. I feel confident that there will be noYalling back, no foiling off in lifting the standard of this church, should he stay here six wewgwafc ue, which «in hearty mm* in determination to he^> forward tie' the good work. 11A. ado by Madame Jones was re ceived. Her voioe was sweet and clear. Miss Essie Ridley, one of the Sab bath School scholar*, delivered the Salutatory, which was a well written paper, Next in (he program was a solo by Mr Vilosko, who as baritone, has bid few if any equal#. His nob, deep tones filled .the house, displaying mage and compass truly wonderful He was applauded to the echo and graciously acknowledged the appre ciation of the audience. Bishop Walters having been present spoke in the folic wing eloquent terms: “Bishop, members of the clergy Rev J 8 Caldwell, we give you a very cordial welcome to our home. [Since I love New Yor^ so well as way down deep in my heart to Say if not sing like my friend Viloeko, “forever here my rest shall be.”} ^ 1 assure you, clergy of the New York conference [I mean the A M E the Umon, the Baptisttbe Episoo palianjthe clergy of New York extend to you a cordial welcome. ^ There has not been in four years a misunderstanding or anything like dissension between the panto# of this church and the ministry of this great city. When my eyes rested on Dr Mon? roe sitting in his seal tty heart filled er, Wynn, J R B Smith, QouW, Boswell, Cook (now bishop)have all met and united for the upbuilding of the colored raoe and the church, regardless of denomination. Perhaps some one may think that I have omitted in the galaxy of preachers the hero, the greatest Roman of them all, as far as the work of the church is con cerned, I want to name him last but not least, our friend, Dr Wm 43 Derrick. He belongs tons all. I say you receive from the clergy of New York City a warm welcome, and from the clergy of the New York conference. When I first entered this city I did not expect much sympathy from them, when I met them for the first time in animal conference I most con fess I had some misgivings, hut aftag the first day or two ail of my misgiv ings vanished away like the passing clouds. - Uoming «si did irom the West, adopted into this conference nod serving in its first church for four years, and then see the clergy come up daring the month oi April in Tarry town and by a unanimous vote from sdch men m Ihr Jacob Thomas K H Stitt, M 4 Bradley Abram Anderson and others say, -‘We believe that the pastor of Zion ohurch, New York, an adopted son of ours, is wrothy .to be exalted to the Bishop ric” ■ T There were others who had as mneh right to be a bishop as your humble servant. Hear them say, we will give up our claim and serve at year feet though you have been among us only ioor vearA wiH go with /on to the General conference aod ^fre you our suffrages. And every member and delegate stood upon the cbntor ence floor and when jheir names were called deposited their ballot in the box tor the pastor of this church.*^- J From church and clergy you will receive a warm welcome, andT from the officers good grand men, they have always been on hand when the bugle sounded tor war and I know them. I commend them to you. Ths Snaday School with its efficient Superintendent, stands ready to' up your anna and a morel twiitfawy organized better y School I never saf% Jt . it is th&ne plwutira of t T . Zion connection, and- when you nerved fi»r years I wink you say “Ameif^^gji^Mlj^EMMl The trustees from my heart, * Every department has welcomed wr,i;he of which yon form * part welcomed ns, the Bishop, the u [ head and leader of us all has gloomed us, and God the Father, who touches and warms the hearts of men, must! have had a hand in it, or these seati-; meats that have come from the heart j could not have gone home to the heart of the individual as they have gone. Therefore I am glad I have heard them- I want to assure you to-night as I stand here of this fact,’ that although I am * stranger your confidence in me shall not be betrayed I shall endeavor to keep the banner of your church floating m the breeze as you declare it is floating to-night. And I thank God that it has not got to be taken from the dint, I am glad once in my life to get a church like that, I am glad to have it. The, banner has been lifted *>ud l am going to endeavor to keep it np there, to hold it aloft, Inot so high perhaps, because i am not so tall as is the retiring pastor; but I shall ask God to reach out that long #rm and splice long.^and that il have laid to-n__^,^_:.. ^ light in the presence of these witnesses md in the presence of our God that ,rou would do your part. Will you nick to it? Ifyou will I will venture lossy nil will be well. May God ielp us as pastor and people for what iver number of months or day* we nay be together to live together iweetly. I ahull endeavor to meet pou in the class-meeting, in the school room, on the platform; I will be there to do my part for God, and if (rou are not there I will remind you ihat yon promised to be there and I will be looking for you. May God bless yon. ■ — The last number on the program, was a duett from *11 Trovatore” by Ifadame Selika and Mr. Velesko. rhese two great artistes of the race kbly sustained -their reputation, add ing fresh laurels to their wreath of fame, and were frequently encored. After the benediction was pronouno# the audience adjourned to the lower room, where a committee of ladies had provided abundant refreshments for the pinner man.” Farewell testimonial to bishop A. WALTERS, .. Friday Evening, Jane 24th. Atan early hour the church was filled with an expectant audience, and as the hour drew near for the exercises to begin “standing room only” was obtainable. The occasion of this great outpouring cf gjfbple wm a farewell testimonial to the retiring pastor of Zion church, Rev. A. Walters, P. D„ (now Bishop) who during; his four < OwMbopo g$gaiorll him above tt c'ouded that when be Bhuffled c# we ell might stand -the.winds and fsafil her sweet clear vowe^ebarmed the audience, winning as usual a well de served meed of appreciation and ap plause.. flhe was the recipient of a beautiful bititteft. :M Next in order was the Grand Scene and Prayer from “Aida,*4 by Madam listener, and died away In mournful 'Cadences that went straight to the heart. Hie rendition wit a complete artistic triumph. The Enthusiasm war intense ami the Madam was re peatedly encored. Two magaifldfent floral baskets were presented to he/. ^ »h Nahar, who holds first rank as a hi this comstry, gave a th from44The Sioux Chief f\ Her characterizationwas grief despair and revei „ - vividly portrayed that it carried one to thesoene of action* and enlisted one’s sympathies in behalf of the In dian maid and her brave .“.Idaho.” At the close Miss Nahar received the pro longed plaudits of the delighted Audi ence and responded ^ frequent en cores. •. When Professor Walter Craig, the ‘ Prince of VMiuwtt";oa.e Amid, he was enthusiastically greeted, and as the sad, sweet notes of the “Suanee elocutionist ling recital Daughter,” MU, DWCCb uvv River” broke upon longings oftheexih and sobbed from tl his magic touch. | plause that broke i sion evidenced the musical skill, and encore he, with h a gain-htepped fprfik Seltka and Mr. Velesko, is a talented pianiste. The scope and brilliancy of her execution are marvelous, and her skillful manipulation of the ivories evoked frequent applause. I. Dr. Monroe, late pastor of St Mark’s church, was next introduced and in a brief speech added his tribute to the worth of the departing pastor. He said that during his four yews’ as sociation with him he had 'always found him the same honest, manly, Christian minister; always found Mm in the right place. He spoke very feelingly of the kindness of pastor and people to himself inviting hhn Ito fill the pulpit of their church while Dr. Walters was traveling abroad ; of the many pleasant seasons Bishop Wal ters and himself had spent together, and in conclusion bade him an affec tionate farewell* The eloquent Dr. was greeted with applause. Mr. Velesko theu appeared in “The Scapegrace,” which he humorously rendered, and which the audience heartily applauded Next a duett by Madam oeufca and Mr. Velesko, “Only Thee,” again woke the enthusiasm of the house, and they retired covered with, glory and followed by the. cheers of their ad mirers.; In response to frequent calls (for th* audience would not be satis fied) Mr. Yelesko stepped]:, forward to take ap any .more of ibe time, as the program was rather a long one. Miss Georgette Richardson sang a charming little i Old, Sweet Song modulated voice hearts of her hg sSEI world.d She with a 8w. Waited watthen a young man 30 W and looked sc much like * boytnat the people said be *ould not be able to hold titf^church: biit he began by pretching nothing bat Christ and Him crucified; this changed the minds of the people and they all said—‘He is just the man we want.’ f- ■ 'Mr/ - ■ >• On January 1st, 1889, he shin* ed his first revival, at which over 600 souls were converted; old fathers and mothers and even children were brought to Christ. Hard hearted sinners would start for the door and I fell before reaching it. After the revival he baptised as many oi the converts as desired in the East river. In the spring oft-1889 he was ap pointed delegate to the Sunday School Convention which was held in London where in the Eastern Hemispherche had the privilege of visiting a gnat many of the different countries, in cluding thcfloly land and the river of Jordan, where Christ was baptised by John. Oh bis return he was received with glad hearts and welcom ed. byiallm-.;.^ ..-A.??.i:&r h - s ! In 1890 by his aid and efforts the church was renovated from top to bottom at a cost of over $4,000 of wbioh not a-penny is owing. As tar the spiritual work, more souls have been brought to Christ and more members attached to the church than have been for many years. As for visiting, he has always been ready and willing, no matter wbat hour in the pight ne may le called anon been to visit the lick, and the well also, and when called upon been ready to bury die dead. -As for. the heavy hearted be has always had a consoling word to cheer them. # For these reasons and many others from the Oldest to the youngest of this church, mid not only this church, but outside frisnds have learned to love, honor and respect him. ^ . y v Bishop Walters, we feel very sorry whatever ourhands find to do, to do it with our might, and know that 2ion church’s loss will be the Bishop ric's gain. And now since you have been Bishop, we feel honored, for you are the youngest man -that was ever elected bishop and the only man that ever went forth from this church to that exalted station. 3ur services and i deserve ell the come to a man mnd industry. gfodforti of honor, Andnow farewe^pjpiPl^^^lJBL, in your good works, and our are that joj may continue on journey. May vour j strewn with sowers of kindn< affection, and Untight whil mind runs beok.indJooks o and wish yon God speed, hoping that in the distriets over wbioh you preride you may gain the goodwill and love of the people, and when you have finiehedajl that Jehovah Aas for you to do may you be riehly rewarded in his mansion above. Miss Niokson was loudly applauded at the condusien of her address, which which was delivered with an ease and oforato^rweiy surprised. Rev R H Stitt, of Fleet St church Brooklyn, then introduced Bishop Walters in there words: * A fitting tribute has been brought tothefeet of this noble man. AWAY $200 mem 9 WA ABE GIVING ACCIDENTAL INSURANCEVOUCIES OP ' U It£ $200 Value in one of the Beil Companies. We have quite a number of styles. with but a email number of suits each that WA will nlnao •» a that we will now cioee at a WKKMu ITCREATLY REDUCED PRICE'S* ■ j: - *>■■<*: ‘ - •. '■'■t, And give the Policy too. THESE SUITS ARE BOTH SACKS AND FROCKS and a great sacri M|«e. the prices having beencut from $3 00 to MM each^S OUR SUMMER COATS From W up are going out rapidJy. Remember they are 60 per oent lets than yon ever bought the same goods. IpOYS COATS 25c. DRESS AND NEGLIGEE SHIRTS here in abonnance in every style and oolor from the sober white and _ __ black to the very fancy styles. ••"STRAW HATS are goiog very cheap now."®a trf~ met. RH, QIITDTQ fa. th!.beat unIaundned white shirt ever yU^j 0X11x1 1 0 Bhown ra this town for the price. Ask to see them. Equalmoet$l shirts. Work Pants at 50c., 75c. and $100. Good Pants at $2 50. 13.00, $3.50 and $4 00. Dress Pants at $5 00 and $6.50. 35c. up. When you want any thing to wear visit the GERS CLOTHING CO. MENS AND BOSS' OUTFITTER1}, Nearly Opposite Postoffice, Salisbury, N/C. for each honor. I am nn' it The rememhranoe of mi Bfehop, it fe truly amasing. Well might the poet say, f. 5 “God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform.” Again, with David I feel to ex claim, “Who am I, and what ferny life, or my father’s family, that! should bore honoredf* This demonstration and hundreds of other, amilar. to it, giteu by tho Negro race fe an ungrateful race,” “O, il ia no use to do any thine for our race, they will not appreciate it; they are envious, jealous, eta, as has been said by some of our leadeis. I admit we have some exceptions among us, but I eannot admit what I know to be false, that the Negro fe A good brother said to me since 1 have been herlt “Why work so hard for these people? They will never thank you for it.” I am glad to say he has taken h back ere this. The man or woman who can never see anything eood in the race or in any thing that the race has done* who has no faith in its future, and who is ever belching forth p&semestie ideas; in a word, is bat a prophet of evil, de serves and ought to have the eon* tempt and oensare of all good people. I verily believe that any leader who will do all in his power to lift up the race in an unselfish manner, one who nay permanent place of abode, and for which I am very thankful- Have I labored to Build up my connection ? have I been true to her-every inter* ret ? I have been more than repaid *>7 the greatest gift of the church— the Bishopric. . Have I labored for sonlh until my physical strength was nearly exhausted ? If so, here be set* and read of bv all men. More than that ; old and young have pour ed forth their gifts at my feet—a china tea set, a silver service, a $70 set of books (McCliptocJc AfStrong’s ^Encyclopcedia), a $40 writing desk, a ♦50 suit of broadcloth and a number of other useful and costly articles. Yes, my friends, I have been more than paid for my toil, a hundred fold more. How shall I ever be able to thank yon enough for yonr kind ness ? X have striven since I have been in yonr midst to live right. I have endeavored* to do my duty. First, to my God; next, to my race, my connection and my church; how well I have succeeded yon already heard. I want, I need yonr sympa thy and prayers for success in my new field of labor. I expect to be as earn* est in my advooaoy of the rights of my race as a bishop as I was when but an elder, if anything, more so. My highest ambition is to serve my God, church and race- I now anew con* secrete myself in your presence to* night to that work. At the conclusion of his remarks he was again enthnsiasticaliy applauded, all delighting to honor their young bishop. Brief addresses eulogistic of Bishop Walters were delivered by Rev. J. R. B. Smith, pastor of the Harlan Zion church, and Rev. Ernest Lyons, the newlv installed pastor of 8u Mark's, which were warmly reoeived. The Excelsior Quartette gave another of their numbers in a pleasing style, after which the benediction was pronounced by Rev. J. a Cald well. Thns ended the most pleasing event that has ever transpired in “Mother Zion,” and she has honored herself in honoring her sons; with one hand extending a warm welcome to her son it entering her portals and other bidding Godspeed to “*** g son, whom she has had of seeing elevated to the it portion in the gift of the A. Zion church. y
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