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www-s ,.-;- ess—--« »U«« « « . « s ,;" : »Ja-wiss kxgii « « Ykk s«, - , « , - s 7 .- « « « .. ( · l . —---0 - ·'-"’··’· ·«« kzx Nr swssosk «--—· s· »O Il- »O HM VOL. X. ~^CT SALISBURY, N. 0., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER <U886.. -%—L. ,* : * f : ' i *11 :i J*. -+-H-)——f-r •Uj NUMBER 4^4* 4 I" f iris *» i / A* THE WOR RIDA. -ter '5. BY BBT. GKOT R. MORRIS Mr. Editor: ' . Allow me a spjtce ijT your valuable paper known as tHe S'tAB of Ziotf, to give you a little information about my camp-meeting which I held at a place called Pablp'Beach Fla.; which is about 18 mile&'frfim this city. Our camp was held right dh'tlie Atlantic Ocean, where we caUghtj&fl the sweet breeze, and could behold as far as the eye eight would allow us the white caps of the mad ocean. Out* camp lasted two weeks. 'The first Sabbath of the camp-meetihg wc had h gOcd turnout not withstanding the ’ heavy rain and wind on’ that Sabbath. The Supt. of the Jacksonville & Atlantic R. R. Co., seeing that fhb Tabernacle was uufit to be used for preaching, gave us permission to preach in the pa vail ion. After moving to the pa vilion the Bishop preached one of the ablest sermons that I ever heard from a pulpit. When Southern white men give a negro the praise, you can just set it dowrn that theywefe made to do it. All say that Bishop Moore is the best preacher they bver heard, white Why Mr. Editor, Mr. J. 5upt. of the J, & A. R. R. samfe road where we held ouf r~1SHfip-raeetui£ was so much carried away with the Bishop’s sermon that he gave the Bisho{> a compli mentary ticket on his road to go and come all this year free of charge; and then there is another gentleman who presented the Bishop with a splendid organ with seven stops and in good order. Bishop Moore has kindled a fire here that will not go out soon. He has helped Zion here wonderfully. Colored and white called the Bishop the colored Spurgeon. After we clos-. ed our camp-meeting at Pablo Beach we came to the city, where the Bishop preached every night during the week and we had quite a number of mourn ers, and some joined the church. All the churches here are against Zion, because they are strong; and a great many of Zion’s enemies will not come to hear Bishop because they were afraid that the Bishop would convert them from their opinion. How •ever Bethel’s camp- meeting was going -on a week after we had commenced therefore we closed before them; af ter we had closed, Rerv W P Ross, in vited the Bishop to preach on Sunday After thinking over the matter, the Bishop agreed to preach him a sermon on Sundav at 3. At that hour there were over 2500 people preseut. When the hour arrived the Bishop arose and announced his hymn, “Am I soldier of the cross. Topic the Christian war fare. The colored Spurgeon as they called him, here preached as though he wras preaching his last sermon in time. The Bether1 people say that they have heard Payne, Way man. Brown, Ward and Campbell, but none ever preached like- Bishop Moore. This was a right hard thing for them* to say about theif* Bikbc ps, but they * said it. I can hear the Bishop ,noV , speaking of Sinai’speajc; and I ean see him plain standing In the pulpit* He! lias given Zion a good send off, and may she continue to roll on. What I gay first I say last, $.n4thpt .is Bishop Moore, or in words of the people the colored Spurgeon- has deft a mighty blaze burning here in Jacksonville, the city by the sek. ; Bishop J. J. preached j 16 sermons and gave two lectures, Baptist M. E. and Bethel all crowd to hear Zion’s war horse.* May- the Lord of Abraham £eep him yet many ! years, that he may still sound the trum pet .in j^ion. For the Lord loveth the gate of Zion more than all the dwell ing places- <?**Jfcob. Jacksonville Fla: Oct. 18th 1886. ----■» - -~i BOSTON 1 taking; to the STAB.—INFLUENCES GROW ING—OTHER MATTERS. BY hkv. U. E. 8MITU, > ' J. C. Dancy, Esq., Editor IdUxr of Zion;. Will you please give plane in the St A it, to a few thoughts from the old Bay state. And first of all let uS oonc gratulate you upon the greatly * im proved condition of’ the several last issues of the Stab, as well as for1 the interest which the people of the ’East are taking in the Etab, under your very able, and wise management; and pleased as well as one could be, and I wish to say that now the Star in the old Bay State shines as never before, ahd is awaited, aipl hailed weekly ae a welcome messenger. The church and sabbath school of this city under the Episcopal managemeut, of Bishop J. W. Hood and Rev George HWash ington, the**Presiding Elder, .and un worthy writer as pastor, and Miss E. A. Gardner as the Supt. of the Sab bath school, are progressing nicely. And as a mfiu-k of Conflectiona.l ipte£*. est and genuine love in our Home and Foreign Mission work. Miss Elisa A Gardner, the Vice President of the Radies Missionary society in the New England District has planned and ar ranged for a union bazaar to be held in the early Spring in the city of Wor cester, Mass.; in the interest of the Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society; and in which all of the chur ches ol the District together with all the Mission churches are expected to be represented, by a fancy or some other table- The idea is a grand one for which Miss Gardner is deserving of great credit. Let us pray for her success. Y ours for the cause. Geo. E. Smith, 34 Grove st. Boston, Mass. THE REVIEW FOR OCTOBER. The A. M. E. Pevicxc, for October, is before us. It is full of valuable aud interesting reading matter. The article by Bishop Holly is pretty well written, but shows a want of acquaint ance with the great men of the race, or else he is biased in his judgment against suck men as Fredrick Doug lass, Dr Garnett, Robt. B. Elliott, B. K. Bruce and Dr. Wm. Wells Brown? because, forsooth, they did more in their respective fields to bring the race into recognition than either of the characters—as great and eminent as they are—of which he makes men tion. He tanks Dr. J. McCune Smith deservedly high. Martin R. Delaney the subject of the article, though an able man, from a literary standpoint, lacked those elements which belong to leadership, and which commonly win success. Yet he was able, pure, inde pendent and lived ahead pf liis gene ration. Langston and Smythe should never be ranked below Turner and Bassett in the art of International Di plomacy, because they really rank: ahead pf them. Bishop Holly shows bis want of acquaintance with South er" leaders, or else he would give them like J. C. Price, Jno. R. Lynch, Bisp °P Hood, Bishop H. M. Tur ner and othe.s who have mingled with the race and brought it up to its pres ent position by both precept and ex ample. Aside from these sbort-com ings the article is an interesting one. Pjof. Scarborough expostulates iu his article on the “The New -College Fetich,” Fredrick Douglass gives “Thoughts and Recollections of a Tear in Ireland,” dhd does it graphically. Rev. F. M. Henderson writes “Dis contentment with 'Industry is Great Gaih.” We regard thijs—although not endorsing ail, its sentiments—as the most forcible and pointed article 'in the number. He does not mind nfatters at all, and is ao outspoken that the editor discourteously injects parapfraphs taking : issue with the writer, which should have been done editorially* The correction, however, is patent to ail and timely. Rev. J, F. Grimke writes forcibly and ealirly on “The Defects of our Ministry, and the Remedy.” His reo* ogsnized ability is sufficient proof of the merits of the paper. T. Thomas Fortune poetizes beauti fully nod descriptively on “Burton Black,” We admire the poem, but fear it takes rather a humorous turn, wbep we consider the enormity 'of the: crime- portrayed. The remaining articles are, “Shall our Schools be Mixed ?” by F. L. Cardoza; “Should CoFrcd Me.*'Join Labor:Organization ?” by Hon. John R. Lynch ; “Baptism” by Reyr W> J. Simmons, D. D.; “Othello” by Wal ts* H, Bracks t/LPbysioiegy and In-, tellectual Science Connected/' by Mrs. L. H. Newman Coleman; “Give us Christian Homes,” by Rev. Augustus W. Watson, LL. B. The foregoing are all well written, and should be widely read. We fully endorse the editor’s views on “Self Made Men,” but when it comes to his views on “Differentiation in Methodism,” en deavoring to show that, the white Methodists are drifting towards Con gregationalism and the colored to Episcopacy iu their respective modes of worship, we enter our solemn pro test, because he is sadly iu error, and displays a wanton ignorance of the drift of sentiment, either in his own, or other colored Methodist churches. ALABAMA DOINGS. BY REV. J. W. ALSTOKK. Mr. Editor: It has been quite r while since I have tried to paint sayings on the face of the beautiful Star, but once more we appear to let the many readers know that we are still alive. Our beautiful city with its 40 or 50 thousand inhabitants is progressing finely and bids fair to become the Queen city of the South. There are at least five hundred new buildings going up at the present writing. She Hap hen water works, electric lights, street cars, factories &c., and the colored people are purchasing homes Very rapidly, and the two races seem* to get along splendidly together. Tboughnow and then some colored man kills another, or some white kills an other, we hardly eter have a row ^be tween ithe two races. This is grand in itself. • d. t .< My church is progressing finely; I have had charge here only two years, and I have bought a beautiful parson age for. eleven hundred dollars, and bave paid for it. I have' ceiled and plastered the basement of the church' at a cost of two hundred dollars. L am now fixing to have the church painted on the inside, and will oomJ mence next [Week. I have very near money enough to pay for it. I have added two hundred add five members to the ohpich. I raised $227.00 Gen eral Tax last year> and intend to beat that this year. And still she rolls. Mr. Editor, I never seek an uppoint .raent, tut whenever and wherevdr I am sent, I shalfdo all that I can for the people, andjfor the Connection! Bishop T H Lomax, passed threugh the work last ininth and did great good aiuong_the pcojpe, and preached some masterly sermon while with us. ‘ We were very se^jithat the Bishop took sick, and ha<|.M lose very near ti^o weeks in bed w«h fever at *he house' qf your humble servant; but wc hope that he is sqpnc^and well at present aa he left, here <*i route for Chatanoo ga Tenn.to hold^he Tenn. Conference. Mr. J1) Bibfc of Zion Wesley Col lege* Salisbury N. C., is in the city visiting his mother an l father Mr. and Mr*. JPrice Blob. Mr; Bibb, lectured at the old ship oburch, to a large and appreciative audience. ? Music was rendered by MrB Lucy Hereford, one of tjhe sweetest songstress es of the city. \ A Recitation was delivered by Miss Lelian Brewester; Subject, How He saved St. Michael’s Church. She is one of the most fearless speakers of the day. After which Mr. J D Bibb, was introduced by Prof C H Duncan, A. M. Principal of the city school. Mr Bibb c^me forward,- his subject was, Show Thyself a Man. He Hand l'd it very masterly, and held ftie ftu; dience spell-bound for 45 minutes. He far surpassed the expectation of all of the listeners. Ha represented very strongly the cause of Education, also Zion Wesley College. One who was aquainted with Prof. Price, could see that Mr Bibb was one of Prof Prioe’s disciples for hjs very speech betrayed him. But when any one should say that you are one of that man Price’s 25 disciples he would not deny him. We are certainly fond of Mr Bibb, and we hope that he will be spared to finish up and come home and take a position in our school, or otherwise city. May Zion Wesley send out a hun dred more such young men as Mr Bibb. / I am yours, Pro Christo A Human itate. . No il2 Mildred st. Montgomery, Ala. I A GOOD SIGN. . . > j One thing is noticable about the cob ored press of the country and that is that it makes it a rule to publish all the religious intelligence it can gather. Most of the news in the leading news* papers from the different sections, is concerning the churches and their1 pas tors. Indeed every thing else, except personal matter, is left out entirely, so that the colored press is. above ali a personal news gatherer. The chureh is beuefitted, the membesrhip is made j to feel proud, and interest in the wor ship is greatly heightened. Whilb , we do not approve of too much1 of the perspnal, we- do admire* the religious feature, and therefore compromiser the difference, and wish all such papers a hearty God-speed. The church is cer i tainly being as mncb, if not more thau any instrumentality to; lift; pp tiie race. , ^-to*—- , . t NOTICE. 7* i * . ; Send ten cents to the A M E Zion Book, Store, 183 Bleecker street, New York, and get one pf flev. J. H. J^an ley’s pamphlets“A Wonderful Drenm” Proceeds to be contributed to the ren building of Norfolk chnrch. Jacob Thomas, Agent. t BISHOP JONES AGAIN. Bihop Jones’ letter in auother col umn, will no doubt be widely read. A is the same letter he sent to the Africo-American Presbyterian explain* itfg what he really said in his sermon', but which was refused publication. Injustice to 1 he Bishop and his great connection we publish the letter and ask for it a careful perusal. We think he sets himself right before the pub lic, who know him so well as a votary of higher education and race eleva tion. His intellectual eminence, though self trained, is unsurpassed by any ecclesiast who represents any. great church connection in this coun : try. As a preacher he has no superior in the x*ace. As a writer, it was said | at the centenary at Baltimore two i years ago that his paper surpassed! anything that was read there. He needs no encomium greater than this. KENTUCKY JOTTINGS. HOW i THE WORK IS PROGRESSING. \ - BY REV. E. H. CURRY. Editor.Star of Zion: I ask space in the column of your I wide spread Organ to speak a few | words respecting the St. Louis District which was assigned to one so humble _ as myself, and who feels sir, to have ft common interest among many others who are engaged in the good work to w'it: the spreading of the Redeemers Kingdom: though we feel to be the least among the number of ready writ ers whose pen dipped in ink while their spirits are wrapped in the im mortal vision of inspiration and the whole man seems to be transformed iqto a vocabulary to produce a pro lific exegesis of the hidden things of God, or future events, yet amid the | flash of light, the adornment of intel lect by ceaseless culture through which many have gone and others are going, knowing as we do the prolifica I tioa of your magnanimity, we venture to flatter ourselves that you will not disdain the contribution from under the pen of one so insignificant as that of myself. Headquarters, Washington Chapel St Uouis Mo. This church received the tiew appointee and on last Sunday at 8:50 p m, he preached his introduc tory Sermon using these words, “I coine to you in the name of the Lord." Using a short and appropriate prelude he opened his text and soon warmed up red hot heat. Some sat breath less, others gave vent to their feelings,^ while the eyes of the dense audience were concentrated upon the speaker. Rev. David Bruce. He scanned the battle fields of the ancient saints at tributing to them the victory, then leaping from mountain peak to moun tain peak of Bible truths with suita ble applications until his audience seemed to be in a profound reverie, we hope the providence of him that wings an angel and guides a sparrow, may preside over both pastor and church. St Mark’s Chapel, St Louis Mo.— Rev T J Manson, the newly appointed pastor, met with a.warm receptihn and' on the Sabbath, he likewise preached at 11 o’clock and at 8 o’clock. The house was filled to its utmost capacity, waiting in breathless silence to hear tfie flow of eloquence that betrays this »logical mind of an orator. in the pul* pat. ^Subject was “Christian Warfare.” He graphically portrayed the Roman soldier’s habiliments of war, placing eaohrpieoe in its own order, then sphv dtualixing the whole with telling effect uponu his audience, and I am bold ! to hope for prosperity at that church, u A this conference year? ! EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL, Kev. Noah Slaughter was sent to this church and entered into a pro tracted meeting, and the good work is going on With several Cota verts, and quite a number of mourners at the anxious seat. The outlook, is flattering and mar the Lord attend his labors. WEBSTER GROVE stATroW, jio.‘ ^J ’ The work is not what we would like to have it. The pastor and some of* the members have"' dissolved that friendly relation that so essential to prosperity in chur{c!f Work. The members broke thechprch open, took Up all the carpet,j removed all the portable fbrnitute' out of the church, the Bible not excepted. Oth er parts of the work' has not been heard from as yet. ? ; i • i' 'i Now is the time fdr our subscribers to pay up their subscriptions. Owing to the tardiness in so many in making remittances, when notified, we will hereafter require all subscriptions to be paid strictly in advance, Pay up now while you have the money, and help us to meet pressing-obliga tions -♦ •—•—— ’i' RETURNING THANKS. I hereby extend; s thanks to the pastor (Ret. «L B. Small), Super intendfent, ’and Sunday school of Purvis Chapel, Beaufort, N. C., for a donation of $3.04 which they gave me when I passed through enroute for Z. W. Colleg. The donation was 1 cer tainly an unexpected one. It speaks well for the interest the colored citi zens of Beaufort have in the education of their race. May the blessings of God ever attend the goodpeople of Beaufort. “God loveth a cheer fill giver.” Very gratefully yours, W: B. Fendersox, Zion Wesley College,’ Nov. 3, '80* Any minister who will send us his subscription, with that of another per son between this and January 1st ,87, we will send the Star to both one year for $2.50. Here is the opportu nity for you to show how much you love and appreciate your church or» gan. BISHOP HOODS APPOINT* MENTS. NOVEMllMR: 4th Thursday (at night) Shoe Heel, N. C. i i A*] :' 5th Friday .< <4 Roekingham, N. C. . 7th Sunday, at 11 a:m Marion N. C. « ,<• « night Wn4«bore N. C. 8 th Monday at 11 a:m Rock Mount n.c\ < 14th Sunday Norfolk,* Va.!, (Dedi cation of church.) 17th Wednesday Sunshiny, N, C„ (Va,, CJo4»fere»ce.)i* s )i, DECEMBER: «h U 1st Wednesday Lincolnton; N. (X (at C. N. C, Conference.) Address Nov. 1st to 10th Lock Box 160 .Fayetteville, *N. 10th to 20th Sunsbdry, N. C. . 21st to. 29th Fayetteville, 1C C. NOTICE. 1,1 t. mi u ilU«>v< rifle i ■, . l Wr%= ■ < .la'a. . The ministers and members oi th^ 3rd District of the West Ala. confer, ence wjjl take notice'that the Durtrict conference will meet in Selina Ail*., if i 18th 1880. Now dear bteth $800. * You did weRlast1' 'yiaw 1 feiut-fr^ want ns to do far betjer^kfislyear than 'ever. ' *' I 4 M Butler, P. E.
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