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FREE.”—John viii, 32. i' ■' Itf? • i$k« $pJCr $*& y. . *.i:hh A .w •"r'rrrrrT ? ■:-i'rT?*",|^ia! FEBRUARY 5,1925;! VOL. <XLVIL CHARLOTTE, GREAT FOREIGN MISSIONS CONVENTION IN WASHINGTON, D C. Washington, Jan. 28.—Pres ' ident ; Cooli4ge, addressing be tuir^en; 0,000 and 7,000 persons the Foreign Missions tibn of the United States /' atten \x arid Canada, in the new Wash ':»iW ingtori Auditorium to-day, sertecl' tolerance, is needed to as wm faith and brotherhood St'homfe as the true background HQ for foreign mission work. Mr. Cooljdge warned the dele •'gates their that they and churrihes have “no greater re ' sponsibility than to make sure “ that the best, and not the worst ; of which Christian society is capable, shall be given to the }*'■ other peoples.” “Not everything that the men of Christian countries have cartried to the other peoples of the world- has been good and ‘helpftil to' those who have re n ceived it/* ’he Said. “We know -that the missionary movements ' have* repeatedly been hampered karid', 4At' times, frustrated be cause; some, calling themselves •Christians, arid assuming to re • present Christian civilization, ;>have been actuated by un-Chris tian motives. | ! Oar ' missionary efforts will -fee more effective just in propor tibn -’as we' shall render in the same * spirit of brotherhood and charity 'which marked the ear s 'liest^Chrtstian missions.” ' The* Missions Convention is one of the greatest of the kind fever held in this country. It has attracted much attention here, i Mr. Coolidge emphasized that the'Christian nations had be come ittva practical as well as a spiritual1 sense charged with a great trust for civilization. In the-discharge of this trust, par ticularly 'ih its spiritual phases, — trttor&drvifce, he asserted; could be rendered -only^uAder the in spiration of a broad and genuine liberalism.” .= “It • must- rest ■ on ^toleration,” he asserted. “Ib must realize the spirit of brotherhood. And the foundation of all-? missionary worib will be that which seeks to impress* itself... rather through the teaching ofprecept and creed. The works of charity and (' behevolence, of education and en lightenment, will best lay the foundation on which to rear the permanent structure of a spirit ual life, ■'J #©urliberalism needs to be gendrotis enough to recognize , that missionary effort will often build better on foundations al ready laid than by attempting . to Substitute a complete new I structure of morality, of life anckethics. Indeed, those who \ shall'gO out fro mamong us car • ; rying the missionary message into the twilight places of the world »#ill therte find much that is worthy to be' brought back to enrich our ideals and improve our life. “They will learn many les sons«of, industry, of humility, of 1 reverence for parents, of respect for constituted authority, which mayi-quite conceivably become adornments to our own social fabric/** * * • “Beyond that they will be able to bring back much that will serve; us well/-We have not all the wisdom that has been dif fused*'among the sons of men. But we ‘have been greatly fa vored and have much wherewith to aid those less richly en dowed**,. "A becoming modesty, a dis criminating sense of our real op ‘portunity and responsibilities, are altogether to be desired as helps ia the great work we wish to do. The missionary effort of the Nation cannot - rise higher than its eource. If we expect it to b# successful in this field we must provide ; thej correct influ ences for it fit home.” Washington, Jan. 30.—The power of Christian educational institutions in the mission field was stressed by' speakers at to day’s session ' of the Foreign Missions Conference of North America. ' Dr. James-H. Henry, presi dent of Caftiton Christian Col lege, of Ganten, China, told the conference that a “new world is emerging in the Orient.” “In hm, m 'China, a mightier transformation is taking place than the emergence of Europe from the dark ages,” he said. “The part played by Christian trained leaders in this process cannot be estimated. “Never in the whole history of the Church has such an op portunity been presented as lies before it today fo rthe training under Christian auspices of the coming leadership of the new world that is being bom.” Miss Helen K. Hunt, dean of Women of Judson College, Bur mah, India, declared “Christian college women of Asia had a large part of the future of the Far East in their hands.” “The Christian women of the West,” she said, “have done more than can be measured. What may we not hope for when the women of the Orient have equal training and vision?” Figures showing the expan sion of Christian missionary work throughout the world were presented by, Dr. Arthur J. Brown, of New York, secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. . “There are now 28,000 Prot estant foreign missionaries in non-Christian lands,” he said, “and 2,408,909 adult communi cants with an enrolled Christian community of 5,145,236 per sons. There are 26,610 Sunday schools with 2,000,000 pupils, 703 hospitals and 1,234 dispen saries treating more than three million patients a year, and 245 orphanages.” THE MEANING OF MISSIONS. The great foreign missions meeting in this city will be an event of gehhine sigflifi&mce from more than one point of view. It will be impressive in numbers, and in variety. We are told that it will be the largest gathering of the kind ever held, and will include reppresentatives of more different church organ izations than any other.. That so many peole come together for such a purpose, and that so many different faiths find agree ment on it, must be regarded as indicative of the vitality of the missionary spirit. There will also be a notewor thy exposition of the changed, or at least the greatly expanded, character of that spirit. Taking its rise from the Divine injunc tion, “Go ye and teach all na tions, teaching them to observe whatsoever I have commanded you,” missionary endeavor has beconie an agency for teaching not only religoius truth but also all the useful arts of civilization, and for the ministering unto the health ofthe body as well as of the soul. Some of the most splendid names in the annals of human progress, i nexploration and discovery, in the develop ment and practice of the sci ences, and in the extension of all the blessings of civilization, have been those of religious mis sionaries. Formerly such were exceptional. Now they are the rule. That is to say, the aver age missionary enterprise today concerns itself with service to all the interests of man. Mission work has thus been, and indeed is today, a material aid to statesmanship and to commerce. Ana on me orner hand, it has often been greatly indebted to statesmen for its protection and promotion. Per haps this thought will be perti nent for at least a -moment’s consideration at the present time. Spokesmen of some of the churches interested in missions have lately been inveighing against the government for “militarism’’ and demanding the immediate abolition of army and navy. But we can recall many occasions when their foreign missionaries have been glad of the protection afforded to them by the militant arm of the gov ertiment, and indeed when the government has been clamor ously importuned to send ships and troops to their rescue. It was a satirist who said that civ ilization does get forward, sometimes, on a powder cart, though in fact there was seri ous truth in his biting w< fitld will testify that the tub ing of the nations has more fhan once Or twice been made Ppsjlr bteK only through the stsbng arm of the government.—Jap Washington Post. abd we judge that thougliful workers in the foreign misfioai CALLS FOR PRO] ENFORCEMENT. Report of the Resolutions mittee Presented to the Saloon League Convei and Unanimously Adopt* ‘the Convention. We, your committee on lupions, beg leave to submi' following: 1. After a careful re vie Supreme Court decisi s State under the Turli Aet, during the two years o: existence, we are of the ion that, the present laws destroy the illegal liquor fie in North Carolina, if the are properly enforced on part of public officials and erly supported by the citi of this commonwealth as should be. 2. Your committee is stri ly! of the opinion that the need, of the hour is a reviv a campaign of education for enforcement of the prohibiten laws of this State. 3. With this end in view the Anti-Saloon League of North Carolina, in convention asf«$n bled, appeals to the press of |he Sttote which has done so much to i outlaw the liquor traffic, appeal to them to start a apen their columns, and to as editors in awakening public conscience upon this i lent for respect for our lief lays, as well as all other lav 4. We appeal to the pulpjCof this State of every name gincr arder to rtart. again a c^Md|gn if^edufcafion" in their WspISSfi ve :h torches for respect for and the enforcement of our laws. These men who, in the past, have been the leaders in all those matters that pertain to the uplift of our homes and the betterment of so ciety mut join hands and hearts to go over again the good*work that was done five or ten years ago. 5. We appeal to our institutions of learning—both public and private, as they are the centers of the thought for the future of society to join in this renewed effort of creating a wholesome public sentiment for respect for all the laws of this State and Nation. 6. We appeal to the public school authorities of this State, to the fathers and mothers and all of our people to join in this educational campaign—for what will our schools, our churches and our homes come to if we sit idly by, and allow this illegal liquor traffic to undermine the very foundation upon which all government must rest—namely, the respect for the laws of the government. (Signed) C. H. Mebane, Chair man; Chas. .S. Wallace, Z. V. Turlington. LAURA STREET CHURCH, JACKSONVILLE, ELA. It has been quite a long while since we have been heard from, nevertheless things are going well at Laura Street church. A few Sundays ago we closed a very successful rally at which time over $500 was realized. Each auxiliary is working faithfully to help promote the welfare of the church. The Sun day school is increasing in the number of scholars as well as in finance, because of - the hearty cooperation of the officers, teachers and scholars. On last Sunday, Jan. 25th, we were highly honored with the pres ence of Rev. H. M. Scott, Sab bath school missionary, with headquarters at Cordele, Ga. Rev. Scott made some very in teresting remarks to the Sunday school. At 6 o’clock, P. M., the young people of the Christian Endeav or rendered a splendid program, which consisted of a candlelight service, rendered by 12 girls re presenting the months of the year. Each girl dressed in white held a lighted candle and recited See Club, of “ hool, was a beautiful group of tly an ap e service ight pro effective v. Scott sermon, ut the day her part well. The the Boylan Home present and render musical selection, small girls sang s priate selection closed with a cession, while all ly, “Lead, Kindly At 7:30 P. M., preached a soul-sti: The services throug were very impress! In the midst of death. A few w< pastor, Dr. E. J. called to Sumter, count of the death er. \ The enemy death oUr congregation t’ the last two weeks, en two of our m workers—Mrs. Lilli Mr. Robert Colema: “There is no deft' What seems so is transition. What seems so istransition. e there is ago our egg, was C., on ac his moth as visited ce within d has tak faithful ones and MRS. MAGGIE C. WILLIAMS. A PLEA FOR MORE FRIEND LY RELATIONS. Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 26.— 1 Last Monday morning Rev. S. ^ J. Johnson, formerly of Texas, now Church Extension Secretary of the A. M. E. Church, ad dressed the Philadelphia Preach- . ers’ Meeting. “I find, coming Texas to the North, that ■ the difference is not so much in the climate as in the temper of the J people. People up here are not §o cordial as they are down < home. We new comers get the cold shoulder when we want a pleasant smile or a hand shake. ' Many people are lost to the Church because they get the j kCold shoulder. Many a young '• man and woman who have come here from the South go out into vice and crime often because ’ th^r are looking iolMfeompanioh* ship. And so I say, in urging you ' to help extend the Church, to give your money. But I also urge you to give sympathy, give your friendship. And -that is what the Christian Church should stand for—Fellowship. ; Remember we colored people ■! have many reasons for getting . together and staying together. We need friendship and fellow ship more than anybody else. And let us cultivate this. Many of the Northern people may not realize how cold they are: but ask any Southerner just come up here and he will tell you.” EBENEZER CHURCH, NEW BERN. Sunday morning, Jan. 25th, we listened to a helpful and in teresting sermon by our pastor from the subject, “Getting Things Done.” The Christmas tree and pro gram given oh Friday evening, Dec. 26th was very good and well attended. This was the first service held in the basement of the new church, which was three months after the first brick was laid. The auditorium is nearing completion and we expect to hold service in it soon. The second Sunday in Febru ary has been set aside by the pastor as' Decision Day, and a special sermon will be preached to the young people of the church. The members and friends have been asked to donate chairs for the church. A membership drive has been launched in the church and Sun. school, and Mr. H. F. Sut ton has promised to give a new chair for each new member taken into the church by the njeeting of Presbytery. The fol lowing visitors worshipped with us last Sunday morning: Messrs. C. H. Smallwood, John Corden, C. Whitfield and Miss L. Glover. Mrs. Lulu Dusenbury and Miss Martin, of Asheville, spent some time here recently with relatives. Mrs. Susie Pearson and Miss Clifton Richardson are home after spending several months in Brooklyn, N. Y. Miss Josie Mae Ratley, of Williamsport, Pa., spent part of the holidays with her sister, Mrs. 0. E. Sanders, 100 New Street. -- " ■ '= 50ME FAMOUS LONGFEL LOW QUOTATIONS. 1 How well do you knowyour jongfellow?/Howu wdl do you hink he is known among for signers? As wen as our other American poets? A Russian lady n 1879 on board a French ves el sailing from Constantinople laimed that he was better mown among foreigners than tny one except their own po ts. There were six nationalities >resent, Scotch, Greek, French, lussian, English and Ameri an. [I stood on the bridge at mid night ^s the clock was striking the hour,” >egan the Russian. The English nan, just returning from the 'ulu war, suddenly began: 'Tell me not in'mournful num bers jife is but an empty dream." The French captain recited ‘Excelsior” and the Greek'sang: ‘Stars of the summer night! •’air in your azure deeps, lide, hide your golden light! She sleeps! My lady sleeps!” The Scotchman, gray-haired irid rugged, commenced: “There is no flock, however watched and tended, But one dead lamb is there.” Then the American recited ‘My Lost Youth.” There are many Longfellow quotations with which we are 'amiliar and which inspire us, >ut we do not always know they ire from Longfellow. c The following are a few beau tiful ones. Do we know from vhich poems they come ? H rhe name of friendship is sa cred; iVhat you demand in that name, [ have not the power to deny you! Nothing useless is, or low, Each thing in its place is best^ knd what seems but idle show Strengthens and supports the rest. Mever idle a moment But thrifty and thoughtful of others. rhou, too, shalt be old. Be wise in season. —Onward. FROM BARBER COLLEGE. By Mary Lee Coleman. The Frances E. Willard So ciety gave a programme Satur day night, Jan. 24. The society opened with music by the F. E. W. Society. Other numbers on the pro gram were: Reading, Estelle Chum. Recitation, “The Gray Swan," Lucile Brooks. Doll Drill,, by six girls. Recitation, “The Wonderful Doctor,” Cleotha Jenkins. Duet, “No, Sir”—Ethel L. Young and Anna Johnson. Piano Solo, Verdille Williams. Advertisements. The programme was very good and enjoyed by all. Sunday morning, Jan. 25th, we had our usual form of ser vice. Dr. J. M. Gaston was with us. The S. L. P. D. Q. sang a selection: “You Must Have True Religion.” After that Dr. Gas ton read the 22nd chapter of Revelation, then the trio sang an anthem. Doctor Gaston deliv ered an excellent sermon from Rev. 22:13: “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first andthe last.” We are proud to see the Work ers’ Conference moving on so nicely despite the rainy weath er. Anniston, Ala. Harry E. Davis, member of the Ohio State Legislature, has been made chairman of the State Legislative Code Commit tee. A local newspaper reports that every bill sponsored by Mr. Davis at the last session of the Ohio Legislature was enacted into law. r 2'rr^‘^l?.v.tn ,■ HOLBROOK STREET PRES BYTERIAN CHURCH, DANVILLE, VA: ti&feiigiife wit Sunday dawned beautiful sunshine ?ible splendor- .1 School was well’ ll teachers were in md much interest s< nanifesfc. <h ’ The 11 o’clock yas largely atten ;or, Dr. W. E. C strong sermon,- subj md Prayer.” The tea an from NehemMth Iff. /eloped the following;''* vith telling effect1: H ? > ” I. Nehemiah- was a^ftfettr^vvho refused to be hihderSdf*l^^he Lord’s work. v • 'lv' II. He was insp^ied'’b‘y a liable purpose. That purpose wtts'iabrn n prayer. UMHU III. Nehemiah seized tj&e»*op jortunity which had^jpomef-to aim and turned it into .usfts and. ?rand results followed* *We all tiave opportunities,. and if . we ire faithful and. make the jbeafc >ut of what we are and th$,op portunities we have,. Gdd ,\jdll :rown our efforts with success. IV. In the face of ^great op position, he wept forward and triumphed. This we can .do. Cost what it may, let US'1 do' God’s bid 3ing.,Let us contrast/ bur Jives with those 6f our heathen ren. Let us pray earnestly to God to broaden Out vision as to world condition. . We can and must do our rart^in .helping to send the gospel to those who arfe enveloped, in heathen dark ness. By the grace, of.'God?we 4 must measure up to our full quota, The mu^ic by ^ the choir was inspirational. The service at 3 :30 P. M.^was under the auSpicesTbf the Horn# Department ledhy Eldbr^r.*®: Doswell. The following projIrtaM f was rendered; . -..-iisiii nov- '■ ^ Prayer by the pastor.*7 ^ :nVf Recitation, Mrs. MaHd Hobiii** son. ‘ • ’-ui •• *■'" :r Duett, Mesdames Slaiightdr1 and Flood. i .) • , Address by Prof. hI,: T. Pd^r'e, subject, “The Influence ®f the } Sunday School/* Tbb subject wos' i v ably discussed. Whenever Elder DosweU.vUn-*: dertakes ‘ anything he usdallyvd makes it a success..- It was one' of the best programs we -hdtes naa ior a long time, me musacv; was classic and sweet «beyond 4 expression. A collection ,ef-mear* [y $50 was takep up*4 The night service was-, (give*/, ever to the Young People's*,'So* v* ciety of Christian Endeavor.! We.n j are far behind in our henevolent tit - affairs, but like Nehemiuh we iiWi1 tend to work hnd pray until thami goal is reached. . *# od LEROY ALLENv ' THREE EYES BETWEEN ai . THEM. ; in ■♦ofo * :" '%"■}' T3>rv.-^hn Some one said- that =>.thejinu/. would like to wr^te a book ;en- )b titled, “Handicapped Live<tot They would tell of -the blind people, the lame people, the help^Hf? less people who have surmounted s\ their deformities and have made the best of their ljvesr ;■£ The following incident, told* '-h! by a prominent railroad man, should have a place in'»it: “We \ were opening a new .Jt^ranch. road,” he stated, “and -each of ,tT the general offices were? asked' to send a fine, reliable, mandto- ;■•«* < take over the. work. That ig,. a. Jr. superintendent, a noffice mana- s ger, a1 station agept „ men came from Ithree different iift sections of the coun^py. and&yet, < ■< when they arrived, it was sound '; that in each case the^maiM bad’ ' • but one eye. That is, there were ■ i only three eyes between them. i» It was only a coincidence. I ven ture to sayit has never hap* pened before and , that it. iwiil never happen again. In my; case.. t I sent the men * that would be - best on thejob and w$jftin>;I • ‘ could spare best, t imagine.’thfi! - •>* other officials did the same.”.. In spite of their hanjaaeap •>. . these men so persevered vthat • * » they were chosen o^-fflKdr •.,*« companions to repi^senj^tjiv*si;u, positions. •' 1 • ; ;v 4 !n' We people with both e^esj apd .v \1 t all our faculties, ar.e^jve thankr.H ful enough for them, and .are#r\.; we using them to tfe? best ad-vu :: i vantage?—Onward. ,. * ■ ■ y
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