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| VOLUME XX. NO. 34. CENTENNIAL VOLUME, fl CHARLOTTE, N. C„ THURSDAY, AUGUST 20,1896. JACOB-ST. TABERNACLE The Pride of the West.—Hew Inspire And Vigor.—An Able Divine. BY H. C. WEEDEN. [Special correspondence to the Stab.] Mb. Editor : It has been so long since you had anything from me, I hmof the opinion you would give me Apace for a few sticks of matter, as mine is long between times. The 31st session of the Kentucky annual con ference will be held in Jacob-street Tabernacle the first Wednesday in September, at which time Rt. Rev. C. C. Pettey will preside for his first txme.v The meeting will be quite in teresting as well as instructive to some, and as the city folks are treated oc casionally to these meetings, the gathering will be largely attended. The membership of the church is making extensive preparation to en tertain the conference, and there is no doubt that a most pleasant time will be spent. There will be at least 'seventy-five ministers and delegates in attendance upon the conference. Rev. Mr. Jones having supplied homes for all, is at ease, and cheer fulness seems to beam, forth from his countenance; and as his choir sang that soul-stirring hymn Sunday-, “All hail the power of Jesus’ name,”, as the large pipe organ with her 345 pipes speaking at once, and the 16 pedal bass diapason pealed forth the sweet strains, the Reverend exclaimed, rGlory to God ! Glory to God! ! ” Jacob-street Tabernacle church has had four appointments since confer ence ; the last is Rev. E. D. W. Jones, son of the late distinguished prelate, Bishop S. T. Jones, who served for more than a dozen of years on this di ocese. The members seem well pleased the friends of the church. His very able and ipasterly sermons preached since his induction into this pulpit have been greatly appreciated, and the congregation has been stead ily on the increase as it never was ftfre.. That he is the best pulpit itor serving this people nan’t be denied.' He is a calm, deliberate, distinct speaker, and forces his salient points with logical emphasis and uses such choice and beautiful language. The old and young ought to hear him. The work seems to have a new inspi ration and we look forth to great ac complishments on behalf of this con ' gfSgation through the instrumentality pportunity more pleasing ill to.become something the world is sc do not wii can be of the Rev. Mr. Jones. He preached an able eloquent ser ton to the boys and girls at the [ouse of Refuge,; an institution of re prm. Such was never the case be fore—a colored divine preaching there. There were about four hundred white girls and boys, and about one hun dred colored girls and boys, and over hundred white visitors. Follow is an article which appeared in Courier-Journal, the leading par ’ the South : £ (ON BY BEV. E. D. W. JONES, OF THE COLOHED METHODIST CHUHCH. ‘The Rev. E. D. W-i Jones, who has lly become pastor of one of the city’s ; colored Methodist churches, is s and eloquent pulpit orator, and i enjoys the reputation of being one of i brainiest young met of his race. He t graduate of Livingstone College, the jtitUtion of which the great colored JDr. J. C- Price, was President. “Of the late Bishop Sin| Jones. > at the School of Refo! ay afternoon. ^Jis text was Phil iii:14—“I press forward to the He said : “Aydefiuite purpose : is the only true beginning of life, and we |.jare all moving forward to some thing, band what that is depends largely upon . the aspiration of thej individual. The | noblest life, the sublimest character, is he rho after surveying the broad fields oi ctivity applies himself to the accom ament of a single idea, having in ae happiness of his fellows and this God. ‘ .. . toward the mark’ should be pntal principle of every life: to reach the standard lly bring Applause, for char gtimated by their productive question should be, nol for the world is hit 14a should be ‘at whal thought tfc an that God requires it of us, brings greatness. Life is not a matter of accidei t, nor are we here by mere chance, bqt we are so'situated as a man ifestation of a purpose, and were made in the image of God, endowed with ra tional faculties, and ordained to fill a high and noble sphere. “Physical gratification is not the acme of man’s ambition, but he seeks to fath om the wc rkings of the Divinity in ex tensive 'fiiilds of research, and the uni verse, vast and magnificent as it is, can not content the soul, but arouses it to more majestic thoughts. This craving after a more comprehensive knowledge reaches its zenith in the conception of God. “Our first object toward which all should pr sss is Jesus Christ, who came to evidence to humanity the heights of moral excellency and virtue to which it may attain. In Him we find a perfect model of truth, honesty, patience, hu manity ai d absolute obedience, and these graces ad )rn and beautify human char acter.’ “The choir of Jacob-street Tabernacle rendered the music. The services wfere then clos Bd with remarks by the Presi dent, Caj t. John H. Leathers.” Louisvi le, Ky. ' A GOOD WORK. Me. E ditoe :—I wish to say a word about oi r work here. We arrived here Friday, June 26, 1896, from Wash ington, J. C., the seat of the annual conference, and was met at the depot by Mr. N. L. Butler, preacher’s steward and Prof. J. P. Scott, church secretary, who conducted us to the beautiful home of Mr. W. H. Sophes where dinner awaited us. Af ter doing justice to that, we prepared for chui ch and was pleased to meet a large congregation who gave us a hearty welcome. As far as we have been able to see and learn this is one of Zion's best people in every respect; willing and ready to do all in their power to make it pleasant for their pastor, and support every interest of Zion. We have one of the finest churchrs in this great Connection, and m hen completed, we believe there v ill be none finer. Our mem berehi]: is small, (250) but mighty. We ha- re 8 classes, two Christian En deavor i, Sons and Daughters of Con ference , W. H. and F. M. Society, and all are in first-class working order. Our Sunday-school, under the lead ership of Prof. Jno. P. Scott and Mrs. A. E. \.mos, is second to none. Our people under the pastorate of Rev. J. F. Moreland, adopted one of the best s] stems of raising money I diave met vith-in Zion Connection. All money on Sunday is raised by envel opes. After the preacher has la bored hard to preach a good sermon, the go )d he has done is not killed by a brotaer getting up begging the peo ple fo: half an hour to get four or five dollars; we raise all the money nec essary to run this church each Sun day in five minutes’ time. Every pastoi ought to try this plan and try to- kei ip the begging out of his serv ices. Lat b Sunday was our first quarterly, meeti )g. Rev. R. A. Fisher, 1), D., our n jw presiding elder, was with us. He p reached a grand sermon in the morp ng/ and at night he preached at West Harrisburg Zion church. Our quart 3rly conference was largely at tende 1 a nd each one was pleased with the manner in which Dr. Fisher con ducts d affairs. Mj . Editor, we are working up a list o f subscribers for the Stab and will send you not only names but mom y. I wish you great success in the f lture. Rev. W. H. Snowden. Hnnisburg, Pa. In addition to presenting the First A. lUvfi. Zion church of Providence, R. Iwith a number of fine black wain ut pews for the auditorium, when com] leted, and assuming the respon sibil ty of insuring them against de strui tion by fire, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hen y, who will be remembered as havi sg presented a large and select libnry to our Livingstone College, knovn as the George and Martha Hen ry Library, have had placed a verj convenient, as well as artistic, raili ng -down the steps leading into the ecture room, to prevent the aged peo] ile from falling. Such a provis ion ilia#been needed for a long time, and this manifestation of interest in our upbuilding by our friends is very encouraging .to us, and the churcl] highly appreciates this favor. A aimous vote of thanks was ten ►d them by a COMMUNICATIONS Which Tell of the Progress of Zion in Various Sections. / •__ _ \ •_i, THE- NEWS BEIEFLY TOLD. It has been sometime fiifioe you have heard from Zion Hill circuit; however, we are still working for our beloved Zion. We have Rev. Jr M. Mitchell as pastor this year. He is an amiable preacher, a Christian, and is loved by his congregation. Presiding Elder E, J. Carter has just made his first round here and held a very successful conference. After offering a good apology for staying away so long, our hearts were made wonderfully glad of his pres ence. Conference was heldJulyllth and 12th. Elder Carter is certainly a man of God, an earnest worker and has the confidence and respect of the entire community. He is one among our best orators, simple in style and unaffected, yet commanding the clos est attention. His is not a put-on, but natural; coming from the founda tion of his nature. t One of the most entertaining and interesting lectures ever delivered at this place was that given by Elder Carter at Zion Hill recently at the literary society, known as Mitchell’s Society. After his lecture was over, the clapping, and patting of hands and teet were heard all over the house and the cry was heard, “Give us one thousand more Carters.’’ Rev, J. M. Mitchell gave a short and di rect, learned lecture, and after he was seated the cry was heard, “Give us five hundred more Mitchells.” Sardis, Miss. / H. S. Butler. Our Children’s Day passed off live ly at Ft. Lawn, S. C., the 28th ult; opening at 9 a. m. with singing, “Hosannah to the Children’s King.” Prayer by the pastor, Rev. M. Mc Leece. The organist, Miss Delener McLeece, sang the 168th hymn, after which Rev. McLeece preached a powerful sermon from Rev. 7:4. A fine program was rendered—singing and speaking. Collection, $5.92. Ft. Lawn, S. C. Children’s Day exercises at Silver Run, McCain’e, N.^^^me 28th, with a good sermon at 11 o’clock by Rev. S. P. Gibson, the pas tor; text, Prov. 4:7. He is doing a good work at this place, he is the man for us, and is able, physically and spiritually. He seems to have his shoulder to the wheel of Zion, pushing with all his might. We raised $2.66. J. L. Massey. McCain 8, N. C. Memorial day was held at Carver’s Creek, N. C., July 12th, in honor of Rev. A. McL. Moore, presiding elder of the Wilmington district, who died in June. The church was crowded and decorated suitable for the occa sion. Rev. H. J. Blanks, our pop ular pastor, an able, honored Chris tian gentleman, lined hymn 1026: Brother A. Neill offered prayer. Rev. Blanks led off in an appropri ate address upon the life and death of the beloved A. McL. Moore. He spoke as one who knew him from his boyhood up to his death. Several other addresses were made. * Brothers A. Broyn and 0. W. J. Powler, Sun day-school superintendent of each church, made timely remarks. The Holy Ghost came, and oh, what a time that day! R. H. Neill. <. UNION SPRINGS DISTRICT NOTES. BY REV. J, W. COOPER,. P. E. Mr. Editor : I am now on my third round, and I’ve reasons to re joice at the increase of numerical and financial strength; .and, at the spirit of loyalty manifested by the ministry and membership throughout the dis trict. Look out, brethren, for hun dreds of. dollars increase of general fund in the next annual conference; The Rev. A. G. Alstork, paBtor of the Jeffersen circuit, is a model shep herd, greatly beloved by his members and congregation. He is a brother of Rev. J. W. Alstork, D. D., our worthy and efficient General Steyratd. This circuit is in a excellent condi tion. Rev. Alstork ji^^^ged in a ing the .completion of a neat little church at Linden; he has a fine peo ple at Old Spring Ifill and Miller’s Chapel and is much beloved by them. Bev. W. H. Barnet, pastor of "the Sand Hill circuit, was formerly a member of the Louisiana conference, but was transferred and appointed to the above named work in Jannary last He has sustain ed his past record as an evangelist, arid his people are much devoted to him. He is now in the midst of a revival; many souls have confessed Christ and have been added to the church. He is a strong man. Rev.: J. H. Hamner, pastor of the Tompkinsville circuit, who is so fre quently called the “boy preacher,” with his manly and gentlemanly pro cedure, is indeed a. coming young man for Zion. He delights in the law of Zion. He is engaged in a great camp-meeting, and day and night people come from afar by the hun dreds to witness the spiritual waves which flow divinely through the large and well seated harbor. This circuit is the largest and wealthiest on this district. The people at Butler > Ala., who are kind and hospitable, have purchased land and lumber, anl| are arranging to erect e parsonage. J Rev. R. A. Jones, pastor qjj the Fine Grove circuit, is succeeding grandly. He is n fine, intelligent and experienced preacher. Tbjjp cir cuit too, is very wealthy. Tht peo ple are kind, industrious and pro gressive, and are indeed lovfrs of Zion. Rev. J. K. Jackson, pastor of Mt. Valley circuit, is a young man fine sense, and an electrifying prcaehet. He stands well in the comnfuhtty with both races and is much beloved by his membership. He has erected a nice parsonage clear of debt and is now raising funds and preparing'to build a new church at Mt. Valley. Rev. J. D. Donnel, pastor of Mt. Moriah circuit, is a pious, Christian man and a good preacher. He is do ing a* grand wroric—erecting i'new church at Mt. Moriah. The people on this circuit lore him and he loves them. These art loyal people and true Zionites. * , Rev. W. H. ’'Gilmore, of Salitpa, Clark county, Ala., is pastor of the Springfield circuit, where the district conference meets in joint session with the Sunday-scnool convention, Au gust 25th, he and his good people are very busy maki lg ample prepara tions for the rece ption of the confer ence. Rev. Giln: ore is much beloved by bis members; we have no better people. He has a large number of fine, intelligent, young people and he is a fine preacher, a good singer, and a man in the light place. Rev. J. Hall, pastor of the Jackson circuit, is known as the sweet singer of the West Alabama conference. He is a good gospel preacher and a church builder, and has organized a new society and they are engaged in building a church at Walker Spring. He has also raised a large sum of money to relinquish the heavy debt on the church at Jaikson. Rev. B. Clark, who was appointed to Mt. Boykin circuit, December, 1895, was forced to resign the pastor ate on account cf ill health. In con sequence of this, this circuit is not do ing very well; but the members of the circuit are loyal and love their church. Rev. P. C. Chan sy has been appointed | to succeed Rev. Clark and he knows no failure. BISHOP HAR IIS’ APPOINTMENTS. -AUGUST 23.. .Hendersonville, N. C. 25.. .... South Asheville, 27,.Waynesville, “ 80. Asheville, “ SEPTEMBER 1st,... Greenville, Tenn 3rd-,.Johnson City, “ 6th,...V.. ,4... .Bristol, “ 8th,.... .i... Abingdon, Va. 10th...Jonesboro, Tenn. 18th,.Rogersville, “ 15th..........Morristown, “ 17th,..Newport, “ 20th,...Knoxville, “ 22nd,. Middesboro, Ky. 24th,....Salisbury, N. C. 80th,.1.i.New York, N. Y Bishop Ho litfay’s Apppintmofiis. AUGUST JEFFERSON DISTRICT Of the Western Alabama Conference.— Its Progress. BY BEV. SAMUEL SHEBMAN, F. E. Mb. Editor : The General con ference is over and we are back on our district again, laboring to build up the same. My district is in a flourishing condition, spiritually and temporally. Notwithstanding Ala bama was defeated in her aim, we want you all to know what we are do ing for God and Zion. Mr. Editor and brothers, you all may lookout for us again in four years. We are com ' ing with renewed determination and zeal. So much for that. We are bound to try to do our whole duty. Rev. C. H. Hubbard, pastor of Oak Grove circuit,"is doing well on his work. He has ceiled up both Pick ett’s chapel and Jericho; both church es are in a good condition. He is much loved by his people. Snow down circuit^ Rev. D. C. Davenport, pastor. He has built a fine church namely, Troy’s chapel, which is a credit to him and his people, and a monument to Zion. God bless them. Deacon J. N. Jackson wa» appointed to St. John’s mission, but last May God called him from labor to reward. May the good Lord bless his widow and children. Rev. J. W. Smith, pastor of Ramer circuit, is a young man and is doing very well/on his work. He says that he is going to build a new church at Leek and Fol low, and one at Ramer. Rev. J: Winkfield, pastor of Troy circuit, is one of Zion’s builders. He has built a new church at Orion and one at Troy, Ala., and he is now getting ready to build at Inverness, Ala. We laid the corner stone at Troy, Ala., the fourth Sunday in July. Ozaik and Pinckard circuits, Revs.Wm. W.Fal bot and W. H. Harmon, pastors. They are doing very well on their work. When there last, we had a grand time in the quarterly confer ences. Rev.- C. W. Mothley, pastor of Pike Road circuit, iB one of Zion’s strong young .men, carrying every thing before him; really doing more with Pike Road circuit than any man has ever done to my knowledge. He is Zion’s lion. Mathews circuit, Rev. D. 'C. Calhoun, pastor. Since he has been here he has built a church at Trinity, and he says by the help of God he and his people will build at Jerusalem a new church. He is a strong preacher in Zion. St Mark circuit, Rev. J. Goode, pastor. He is one of Zion’s old preachers. He has covered St. Mark church since the annual conference, and they have some money on hand to build at Baskins’ Corner Stone. They have built a church at Crow’s chapel. Rev. Thoma3 Jones, pastor of China Grove circuit, is a young man and is doing well. He is preparing to build a new church at St. Paul. He has a mission at China Grove. Rev. C. L. Alexan der, pastor of Union Springs, is a young man, but a worker in Zion. He has built a parsonage and is now living, in it. He is doing a grand work at Union Springs and is much beloved by his people, He is doing all in his-power to get ready for th annual conference which meets there Nov. 25, 1896. Rev.,L, D. Harmon, pastor of Abbefoil jircuit, is moving things before him. He has succeeded in ceiling up Lee’s chapel. He wants to rebuild at Malard’s chapel, also at Pennial. Rev. 0. C. Allknn, pastor of Huntsboro circuit, has taken Hunts boro by storm and has everything his way. He has another church near Columbus, Ga., and is doing well with it. We are expecting great things from him this year on his work by the help of the Lord. Warrior Stand circuit. Rev. 0. Ger man is pastor of this grand old cir cuit. He has done a grand work. Cooper’s chapel where we expect to hold our district Conference, Sunday school convention and Centennial jn bilee is a nice church. It is plastered, ceiled and well seated. Creek Stank church is new and fine, and built by Rev. German. Now he ie building or preparing to build a nice church at left off when that church waa taket from the Warrior Stand circuit When last on that circuit illder East ly had the sashes on hand for Borom ville church. Since that time he and his efficient officials and members have built a nice church at Andrew’s Chapel. • Mission work—Deacons Darity, Hubbard, Adams, B. W. Wynn and Dickerson, are all doing well on their missions. May the good Lord blest these brethren, on their fields of labor. We have about 89 local preachers, 1C or more exhorters, and about 2,60C members. We have a few farmers on this district that have their own plan* tations and are doing well. . Many of our people in towns and cities own property. We are coming. We would be glad to have our Bish op, T. H. Lomax, D. D., present with us in our district meeting, Sunday school convention, and Centennial jubilee, which meets at Wairior Stand, Ala., August 27th, 1896, at 10 a. m, AN EDUCATIONAL MEETING. Last May an educational meeting convened at Pleasant Grove church under the auspices of Rev. H. Ed wards. The chairman, Y. D. Harris in a brief manner Btated its object and how important it was to have the 5th Sunday in every month that car ried five, to be spent for our institu tions of learning. Rev. M. Powe wa£ secretary; Robert Lynch, assistant sec retary; R. C. Moore, treasurer, and A. Leak, marshal. The delegates of the different schools were present. The regular business was taken up. Question first “What is the object of Institutions? ’ It was opened by Rev. W. T. Long, who spoke pointedly and impressive ly; followed by Revs. A. W. Wilson, O. N. Dawkins, H. K. Edwards and M. Powe. The reports of the dele gates, with the exception of a few which did not report, showed great improvements in some of the schoolf since the last meeting. We asked the pastors and superintendents to blow breath in these dead schools. Rev. A. W. Wilson offered a reso lution that each pastor lead off in the Sunday morning collection with 25 cents. Carried. The educational sermon was preach ed at 11 a. m., by Rev. Harris. Soft day was a big day. Old people told us it was the grandest meeting of th« kind ever held here. We realized $10.26. We closed to meet at Dyer Hill the 30th and 31st of August, 1896. We expect to make it warm for the pastoi on this district who fails to complj with the law of the last annual con ference in regards to the 5th Sunday This district must sland second tc none, though it is said by some she will be a failure this year. Elder T. P. R. Moore, our presid ing elder, is putting forth every effor for success. He is up with the time on all lines. Listen to hifo, boys, anc you will march to success. We con gratulate the new Editor in his neve fiel l of labor. May Bucce38 crowr him. Y. D. Harris. OUR MISSION WORK. Mr. Editor:—Feeling great con cern in the Home and .Foreign Mis sion work, with your permission, 1 de sire to issue an appeal on that line. ! am sorry to say that this work doei not receive the proper encouragemeni and fostering care fnyn the Missour conference as it should. Certain!} there are exceptional cases, but con sidered as a whole, we do not pfit at much stress on it as we should While we do not feel sufficient!) strong numerically to compete wit! the older conferences' we do hope to be considered and interest them Will the brethren put forth ex tra effort this year? Indeed, thii is the year to marshal allyour reservi forces. Aside from the and For eign claims, come our great Cen tennial demands, the very thoughts 6 which should arouse every membei and friend cf Zion to action so that th< enthusiasm of the great national dat< (4th of July) would recede before iti demonstrations of loyalty as night re cedes from the approach of day. us talk, Bing, pray and work to i the i At Titlow’s Grove, ns A Glorias Time. REV. g .bson’s powerful There were fully present yesterday afternoon consecration services of til# the woods at enthusiasm at times reac ing pitch and those ately in Iront of the rudei ed pulpit were moved hy ness of both the' preaching singing. Many curiosity on the cutside to Criticise. The exercises were directed.by Frisby Gibson, pastor of the A. M. E. Mission, assisted Dr. R. A. Fisher, presiding the first district, Rev. Z. Rev. J. Downs, Rev. James Rev. J. Morrell Robinson, William Cammille. The meeting was started at ter to 3, Rev. Mr. Gibson by of his horn, summoning, jthe from pleasure and refreshm worship. The Rev. Dr. Fish assigned to take charge of the ing, and in assuming his dnty spo of the solemn and impressive natu of worship. All joined heartily the singing. There were times wh the voices in song or the earnestn of the prayer moved the crowd loud exclamations. The Fisher preached, takin ject the marriage feast, those who were bidden and re those who came from the highways and hedges and for whom the gospel was freely preached, and of the pu ishment for those who refused to c' clothed in the proper robes of eousn« ss. He greatly stirred up the brethren and sisters aboht bell, quot ing: “Bind him hand and foot and cast him into outer darkness, where there is weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth.’ “Seme people,” he went on, “try" make us believe there is no hell, but the Scriptures point clearly to this place of doom as ‘outer darkness/ 'a place of weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth/ Where or what is this hell? It foamed jvith ‘the. wrath of Almighty; vengeance,’ scourged by the rivers off flow from divine justice.’” described a place of volcanic fir where the heat “binds its victims1 the earth,” where the “aulphurot flames choke the victim with poisons,” rnd described a world tumbled into anarchy, where there were no homes, no relationships, no church, nolfr no God; where nature and sexes jumbled together in wretchedness and eternal misery; where the caves are haunted with demons and foul spirits, and only the hideous elf or the croak ing raven is heard among the cries of thedamned. ~ Here there is no mer cy ; here they'who enter are lost and closed out from God and expelled ^ from the judgment seat. v PLEADING FOE MEBCY. The earnestness of the spe^er so moved the people that they fell to the earth to plead for- mercy. A singing and praying service followed, afte • which an appeal was made for $25 to carry on the -work, and they got it. The consecration and march ing services which followed -th^.col lection were commenced by Rev. W. Cammille. They marched around the woods and sang, “Don’t Call the Roll Till I Get Home,” “I Am Coming Back Agsin,” I'll March on the Golden Shore.” As they went arounc woods, when they reached a point oj posite where the altar stood, they knelt in prayer. This was repeated seven times, just as the children of Isitel had done around Jerieho. Th« n, with a loud hallelujah, they all shouted, “We have triumphed; wear the crown,” Mr Gibson sounded the 3 Benediction was proi Dr. Fisher.
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