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MAJORS AND MINORS. “only the truths that in life WE HAVE SPOKEN,” BY W. F. FONYIELLE. Those who contend for great principles, can aflord to “stoop to conquer.” j j - * * * * Mouth is alright, and talk is about as cheap as advice, but “What can you do?” is the thing which settles the status of an indi vidual. * * * * * One of the surest and best ways to measure thesfoite of civilization to which a race of people has at tained, is to gauge it by the amount of soap and water it uses upon itself. Soap and water are great civilizers, a nd when it comes to a matter of accuracy in deter mining, they are, in every respect, equal to a barometer. * * 4 * * Since the woman ordination question has created such £, sensation in minis terial circles at this early stage of the Church’s over-aggrt ssiveness, what will it be when more are admitted?—Endeav or er. Why we shall be used to it by that time; and any old thing will suit us, as “our journey we pur sue” at the rapi 1 transit gait we have set for ourselves. The close of every century records the his tory of some great event. The glorious XIX will have a whole string of events tagged on to it: . Ilisjjano-A-inevicc,no bellwn, the exit of Gladstone, the leave-tak ing of Bismark, and the ordination of a woman as an elder, are events h that any century j-veiled in the mystic future, would like to have chisled on its monument. There has been but one nineteenth cen tury; and it might be w^ell for you to indite upon the tablet of your memory these words: “There will not be another.” ■ -x- * * ■x- * The friends every where will re joice to know Rat we have the ■ pleasure of placing the name of : Dr. R. S. Rives, bf Fayetteville, upon the roll of honor. While the laity would be glad to have everybody come over and join it. no one of us asks for nor expects such; but it does look to such men as Dr. Rives to cast in their lots with us. It is significant that the better class of ministers are in fa Ivor of “equal rights for all—specia privileges for none.” Dr. Rives is a man of experience and greai influence. He has a following and when he speaks, he not onlj speaks for hims3lf, but for others as well. Despite a discordant note from a certain source, sometime ago, it is well known that Dr Rives is a friend of young men His whole life is one long chaptei of work well done for young peo pie; and his latest utterances onl^ serve to<emphasize his devotion t( young men. Shake, Doctor. * * * * * The Spanish word, Hidalgo means the “sen of somebody.’ ! That may be alright for a country like Spain, but in America, it has been and is, the “sons of nobody’ who have made the most of thei: opportunities, md stand in tin glare of the “public eye.” It hai been so since tae days of Benja min Franklin; and the death of ( century will not alter it, and tim< will not obliterate the glorious achievements won in all the walks of life by the great “sons of no body.” Dr. Price’s personal friend, John C. Dancy, is now at work, writing a history of the life of the great humanitarian. It will be well done. None is better pre pared to do the work than Mr. Dancy. An intimate friend, neighbor and companion of Dr. Price, he brings besides scholar ship, great love for the man, hence for the work in hand. It will be well edited, printed and the price brought within the reach of the people. * * * * * The stealing of the Hawaiian Is lands by the sons of the carpet baggers under the Harrison ad ministration, and the recent an nexing of them under the presenl administration, was a piece oi business worthy of the ole lady herself—England. Youi Uncle Samuel may have to paj dearly for the work of Ministei Stevens and a man-o’-war, Land-grabbing is an ugly affaii for civilized people to engage in ***** Certain members of the Alumn of Livingstone College may have something to say before verj long. Wilmington, JV- C. I AM FOR DR. ALSTORK. BY DAVID WILLIAMS PARKER. Dear Doctor Smith: I notice( in last week's issue of your mos excellent paper a communicatioi from the pen of the veteran Rev S. P. Collins, one of the fathers o Zion in Alabama, mentioning nr fiame in connection with the edi torship of the famous Star o: Zion. Every man appreciates cor dial expressions and the good-wil of his fellowman. I plead guilt; 1 to being flattered by the interes which Father Collins has alway manifested in me, and thank hie for his fatherly love. In fact appreciate the friendship of a] Zion friends. I am only a privat in the great army of Zion and ar not begging for promotion. I am more interested in other " in some respects than in myself especially when it comes to seek ’ ing position. I helped to defea ’ that good man, Rev. Dr. John AY Alstork, for the bishopric in 189t and long ago have seen and fel the error then made. All Ala I bama should unite to a man i 1900 and crown the “uncrowne k bishop” at the General Conferene in the nation’s capital. First, las ’ and all the time, let Alabama er ter the next General Conferene splid for Alstork. Too many car ^ didates for office from Alabam will weaken Dr. Alstork. M friends cannot please me bette than in aiding me to lead the Ah bama forces for Dr. Alstork i 1900. Dr. Alstork first and other ^ afterwards. 3 Tuscaloosa, Ala. , At Penieks Chapel, Indianaf ” olis, Ind., June 5 at 11 a. m y and 3 p. m., Bishop G. W. Clir s ton in his sermons scattered hoi ” fire. It was our quarterly meei r mg day and the church wa e crowded. Zion is small here, yet w s have some law-abiding members - He preached powerfully Sabbat i night at Jones Tabernacle an b they gave him a grand receptio 3 on Monday night. Tuesday nigh s he preached at Walters’ Chape] - It was a happy wait on the Lord J. J. Kennedy, Norwood, Ind. CONCORD (N. C.) DISTRICT. *’ ,' _ BY REV. if. W. THOMAS, P. E. I 1 b 1 e 1 r t s 1 I 1 In the midst of my third round, I take this opportunity to speak of the pastors and their work. Zion Hill station, Concord, pas tured by Elder W. H. Graham, is in good condition on all lines. He has -infused new life into the church.; hence the congregation is making an effort to make the church more attractive. A $112 chandelier has been put in the church which adds much to the comfort of the worshippers. The altar floor lias been raised, which also helps m appearance. I think the Elder will be able to put the church in a first-class state be fore he stops. I look for a full report before the end. This is a good church. Price Memorial Temple, Con cord, Dr. G. L. Blackwell, pastor, knows no failure and has the church in a better state than I have known it to be. He is one of the most successful men, if not the most, in Zion Connection; and one of the greatest preachers of the race. ? Bethel circuit, Elder W. R. Hunter, pastor, is progressing fine ly. The Elder has his people at his command and has collected half of his assessment of general fund for the year, and is now mak ing an effort to put new pews in the church at Bethel. He has or ganized missionary societies in his churches and they are working nicely. I am hopeful of a full re port from Bethel circuit this year. "He is a good preacher. Mt. Pleasant circuit, Rev. J. J. Stubbs, pastor, is in a hopeful state but is not up on all lines. 1 think though that when the roll is called, success will be his. I ex pect nothing less than a full report at the conf erence as the pastor is a young mfyn and can’t afford tc J! • 1 e i s t 5 t tl e t e a Y r i Q S y iS e i. h d Q t Cedar Gbove circuit. Rev. N. B. Stelly, pastor, is doing well, and if he holdsj his base—will continue to do as well as he has, with a well to-do people—I will expect a full report at <the end, though he is somewhat ^behind at this time on general fund. He has great am bition and must not fail. Waxhaw circuit, Elder W. J. Gains, pastor, is in a commenda ble state. - He has his people with him, hence he is expected to dc well as he is a good preacher, ye1 he is not up to date with his finan ces; I believe he can fill all of the blanks by conference. He has charge of a good people. Redding' Spring circuit, - Eldei A. J. McDonald, pastor, can be classed with the successful charges on the district. I see no cause foi a failure cn this circuit this year, He has about completed the Mor vin church in good style. He is £ splendid preacher and is with £ fine people. Rock Hill circuit, Rev. H. C, Chambers; pastor, is contending for its place in the front rank, The pastor has special love foi preaching funerals; aside from that he is a faithful pastor. He is now making efforts to complete the Rock Hill church. I am hopefu] of him as be is pasturing an indus trious people. Pleasan t Grove circuit, Rev. A. J. Gorham, pastor, is not doing as well as I would like to see it. The people see m to think that he has not done his duty by them on all lines. I hope he will stop the complaint as he has the ability to serve' any circuit and render sat isfaction if he will. He cannot afford to let a failure on his work be charged to him, for he is too young to have failures to his cred it. He is a fine preacher and I see no good reason for his non-success. I hope not to have to speak of any shorl age from this circuit at the conference, as we had a fair report from that work last year, and the people will enable him to make a better one this year. Mi;. Calvary station at Monroe, is ir a fine condition. Indeed I could not expect it to be otherwise, knowing Elder W. J. Sides to be the pastor who has done and is do ing and destined to do a great work at Monroe in church and school house for his people. He ic n ennr*p«sfnl nn.st.or and can serve any people or church. He is still making improvements i on the parsonage, painting, etc. I am trying to persuade him to > build a brick church at Monroe ; but he seems a little afraid to [ make the attempt; but I have no : fears but what he can build it as he has the people with him. Clarksville circuit, Rev. W. F. . McKee, pastor, is doing well. He t is a young preacher but is doing l as well as the former pastor. He [ is faithfully discharging his duties . as pastor and as a preacher, hold l ing bis official meetings and visit - ing his members when necessary. 5 I am looking for a full report of r the work at conference. Rbv. J. E. Little is preaching at Streeter’s Grove and Staten Stand missions. I think he will be able to fully establish them by confer 1 erence. [ Kesler’s chapel station at Wades 3 boro, Elder A. McCallum, pastor, . is ir better condition in many re t spects than it has been in ten i years. The Elder has remodelled ) the parsonage, giving it entirely a new appearance. It is neat enough .• now for any preacher to live in— 1 even a bishop. Elder McCallum 3 believes in helping the people as - well as to expect help from them. 1 The people of Wadesboro should 3 congratulate themselves for the l much needed improvements made - since he has been pastor. He is in the lead financially and says he . means iu st»_y tueie. Gatewood circuit, Elder G. B. 1 Kelly, pastor, is not doing what d it is able to do, not what it has t done on all lines in the past years. - But I hope Elder Kelly will unite 3 the forces on his work and make s complete report of this year’s work. I know he can if he will, r He as others must bring his full 3 assessment this year as he has one s of the strongest circuits on the dis r trict. His people believe him tc . be selfish and he does not associate - them as they desire. If he would a, convince them that such was not a, true, he would be able to do a great work on the Gatewood cir . cui1;, as he is indeed serving a will y ing people. . Norwood circuit, Elder J. S. r Settle, pastor, is coming to the a front again. Efforts are being s made to complete the church at e Norwood, and to build a church at 1 Cot tons ville. I think Elder Set - tie will be able to do the work as he has the people with him. It is worthy of note as all the pastors for the past five or six years have 3 had to serve a divided people at 3 Norwood, owing to a school trou 3 ble there. I am hopeful of Elder 1 Settle’s complete success. | . Morvin circuit, Rev. R. A. Sim-j I mons, pastor, is highly appreciat | ed by his people, but I don’t think j he has done what he could have I for the general Church up to date. He has the confidence of his peo ple, therefore I know he can make a full report at the conference. He# is a fine scholar and a good preach er and can entitle himself to one^ of the best charges in the confer ence if he will do it. I think he is most too modest in his demands of his people. It is true that he has charge of a good people, but all the people need is strict leaders* Polkton circuit, Rev. T; tie, pastor, is in a pleasing state. I I think the pastor will be able fo 4 build two churches this year, C©^ dar Hill and Cross Road. He will make a full report at conference, for he is a good brother and has the confidence of the people he is serving. Ansonville circuit, Rev. R. H. Bright, pastor, is not doing well I regret to say; dnd I hope to n(^ have to say at the conference what I say now. He is one of the old esf pastors and thinks he knows how to pastor a work. I am wait ing to see his improvements, etc. Elders Sides, McCallum, Settle and Simmons al l taught school on their respective charges during the Winter and Spring. . Wherever the pastors are doing their full duty for the people^ their charges are in good condi tion spiritually and temporally. I am satisfied that every member of the Concord district can make a full report of his work this year, hence 1 will not have any disposi tion to ask the indulgence for any of them who falls short. The peo ple of the district are obedient the laws of the Church, and a^fa whole have no disregard, for their pastors. Ofttimes we ministers find fault with the people when we ourselves are responsible for our shortage. We must obejf our own commands if we would have the people to obey us. Whenever the pastor obeys the law strictly, nine times out of ten1 he will be able to make a full re port. Every failure is traceatye mostly to the neglect of the pas-^j tor. When will failures cease? Whenever the ministers become strictly obedient and quit amend ing the law in the absence of the General Conference. Charlotte, JV. C. u f' i m Rev. J. B. Johnson, P. E., one* of Zion’s pioneer lights, noted for good-will, brotherly love, Chris tian bearing, held a lovely district i conference and Sunday-school con vention in Bloomfield, 111., July 30th. The flattering reports froi each church showed that Zion ai her cause were triumphing. Broth^ uly 4 )th^ er C. W. King ably presided ov^r^ the convention which was a whole some success. The reports from the schools were gratifying. The third quarterly conference of the Selma district and Autauga Hill circuit convened at the above named church with Rev. W. M.. Spencer, P. E: He read Proverba^ 22:1-10, and treated the subject that “God is everywhere.” It was thoughtful, powerful and theolog ical. He should not be left out in 1900 for consecration to; the bish opric. We want a Southern bish op to rejoice ever.—Rev. W. L. James, Prattville, Ala. 4
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