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Anonymous articles will receive no attention. All money should be remitted by register ed letter, post-office order, draft or Jieok. Address all communications and letters to THK CHRISTIAN SUN, Raleigh, N. C. THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1898 If you are living for yourself alone, you are not fit company for anything that exists even in the lowest forms of life. Let those who are willing to work have full sway, and let those who will not do anything get out of the way of good men and women. In this hour of anxiety and ex citement we should commune with God, and govern ourselves according to the direction of the .Holy Spirit. Whenever I find a great deal of gratitude in a poor man,I take it tor granted there would be as much generosity if he were a rich man.—Pope. Il you are not doing all you can to advance the church work in its various forms you are not living up to your full privilege and duty as a Christian. He who is afraid to take Christ as his partner in business had better remove to where it is not necessary to carry on any busi ness, if such a place can be found. Love sets the soul on musing, and from musing to praying. Meditation is praying in bullion, prayer si the ore—soon melted and run into holy desires.—Wil liam Gurnall. Our Biennial Convention will soon be upon us, and it is the duty of each member of the sev eral conferences to suggest any thing that may be of great im portance to our people. If you do not sow your seed in due season you will not reap a bountiful harvest, and if you neglect the dayr of salvation, your soul will never be saved from the awtul doom which awaits the negligent and foolish. He who keeps Christ in the heart will manifest that fact by living up to the doctrine found ed upon the rock of eternal ages, and it is beyond the power of man to shake his faith or turn him aside into the ways that lead to death. The pleasant season of the year is at hand now and we should see that the children of our country attend the Sabbath schools, for we all recognize the importance of teaching the youths the true and solid princi ples of the Holy Bible, which is given us for our instruction. In a certain county in North Carolina at a recent session of the Superior Court there were eighty-four cases on the crimi nal docket, and out ot that num ber forty-three were for retailing spirituous liquors without license. We see from this that there is a great work that needs to be done by those who favor the temper ance cause. :--—— - - . . - i The devil is cruising along our coasts, and if our harbors are not good and our delences strong we will be destroyed by' the enemy of our souls. Let us make sufficient appropriations, and have on hand a large re serve fund that will enable us to guard against the danger that is betore us. We can not be too speedy in this preparation. THESIS HATE HELPED THE SUN, THEHSELTE8, AND OTHERS. For some time we have de sired to express publicly our thanks to a few of our friends who not only take Thb Sun themselves, but who send it to others also; but we have not, until now, found time to run over our books to ascertain who these are. It was a right tedious undertaking, and it may be that we have over-looked the names of some who are thus aiding us. And in case we have, we sin cerely trust that no offense may be taken, and that those whose names are omitted will notify us at once in order that we may make due acknowledgment. We give the names of those who have sent Thb Sun to triends or to families not able to pay for it, during the last year: E. E. Holland, Suffolk, Va. Rev.W.W. Staley, (4) “ W. H. Jones, Jr., “ “ C. A. Shoop, Dr. Job G. Holland, Holland, “ Capt. P. H. Lee, I A. Luke “ * “ J.A.McCloudJr.,(3) Berkley, “ Rev. M. W. Butler, “ ' “ R. B. Odom, Bennetts .Creek, “ Capt.T.R.Gaskins, “ “ “ Mrs.P.E.Pierce, News Ferry, “ Miss Virgie Farmer,“ “ “ J. G. Harrison, Disputanta. “ C. L. Carr, Norfolk, “ Jno. T. Moffitt, Asheboro, N.C. V. O. Robeson, Bellews Creek, “ Rev. J. D. Wicker, Youngs ville, “ R. D. Underwood, Youngs ville, “ Rev.T.W. Strowd.U.Ridge, “ A. D. Gerringer, Liberty Store, “ J. W. Sutherlan, Raleigh, “ Judge Riddick, Two or three of the above pay for The Sun for others instead of for themselves, they being so situated that they get the benfit of the paper any way. It is true that some of these are more able to send The Sun to their Iriends and to the worthy poor than the average church member is, but others of them are not rich in this world’s goods by any means; but they are rich in heart and in love for those who are not so fortunate even as they. They enjoy their church paper themselves, and they want to see others who are not able to take it, but who love their church, en joy it, too. They know the in fluence of a good religious paper in a home, and they have put it into homes that, because of mis fortune, could not otherwise feel these influences. And thus, in a quiet, unostentatious, but earnest, loving way they are, not simply keeping the work of the church before those whom they thus help, but they are also sending many blessed moral truths along with it—yea, even the rich truths of the gospel. They are friends who stand ready and willing to help. They are anxious to send light and joy and happiness into homes that know little or nothing of these. They are a blessing to these homes, a blessing to their church and its paper, and a bless ing to themselves. When we help others we are helping our selves, making our own lives richer, nobier, and fuller. They not only see, but also realize the truth that*‘there is that scattereth yet increaseth,” and that “he that hath pity on the poor lend eth to the Lord.” These are quiet but conse crated Christian workers. In fact, in very few of these in stances do those benefited know who their benefactors are—and this makes the spirit of the giv ers even more beautiful. Several others have extended similar acts of kindness in pre vious years; and, no doubt, many more would gladly do so, if their attention were only call ed to this opportunity of doing good. If there be such, we will take pleasure in adding their names to this list of generous, big-hearted friends. We wonder how many will be willing to do a little quiet Christian helping and cheering and comforting and “preaching” like this? If you have a friend or know of a poor family who would enjoy reading The Sun, would it not be an act of kindness on your part, a brotherly Christian act to send it? Brethren, may we not see this list of the faithful greatly in creased during the present year? Donations to Eton College in Jan. ’98. P. H. Lee, W. J. Lee, E. E. Holland, G. W. Truitt, G. W. Nurney, J. A. Mills, $250 250 250 250 250 250—$i,5°o W. W. Staley. Interesting Notes —If you wish to try for a scholarship at Elon this year let us know at once. —If your subscription-to The Son has expired, will you not kindly renew by mail? —Rev. J. W. Patton will preach at Gravel Hill Presbyter ian church, near Buffalo Lithia Springs, Va., next third Sunday alter-noon at 2.30 o’clock. —We regret to learn that Bro. J. W. Winfree, of Virgilina, Va., met with the misfortune of hav ing an arm broken several days ago. He is improving, however. —We return thanks to thfe fol lowing brethren for nice lists of renewals for The Sun this week: Revs. H. H. Butler, L. I. Cox, and P. T. Klapp. It encourages the editor to have the brethren thus help him in his work. —Miss Maggie Reese’s is headquarters for the ladies of Raleigh who wear pretty hats and bonnets. She has been in the millinery business here for several years* and her success is evidence of the fact that she car ries a good line, and one that pleases the people. She also has a good trade out of the city, and if you have no friend here to purchase for you, your order by mail will secure you a nice se lection. Read her advertisement in-another column. —At this writing (Tuesday morning) the war cloud which has been hanging over us for so long is blacker and more ominous than at any previous time; and threatens to at any moment break and deluge us with blood. It is generally con ceded that this week will decide whether we are to have peace or war, and it now seems highly probable that it will be war. It is expected that the President’s message relative to our strained relations with Spain will go to the Senate to-morrow ; and that Congress will then take action. The past week has been one of great activity in the army and navy. All coast defences are being garrisoned, and all the available seaworthy vessels mus tered into service. —Speaking of the Insurance firm of Barrett and West, New port News. Va., the Philadelphia Journal oi Commerce, among other things, has this to say: “Mr. Barrett was born in Smith field. Va., and was educated at the Va. Military Institute and the University of Virginia. He is at present chairman of the City Democratic Committee and prominent in political circles. Mr. West was born in Sussex county, Va., and moved to New port News in June, 1897. He is also a member of the firm of J. F. West & Bros., of Waverly, Va., with which firm he has been connected since January 1, 1894. He was educated at Elon Col lege and Davis Military College. North Carolina, and is a gradu ate of the Eastman Business Col lege, New York. He has held several . important positions, among them those of Treasurer of Waverly, Va.; clerk of Council and Commissionerof the Circuit Court. He is a member of Bremont Dodge, 146. A. F. and A. M., and Waverly Lodge, I. O. of O. F. Both gentlemen are popular in business and soci al circies, and are deeply inter ested in the advancement of Newport News. The firm have established an enviable reputa tion for ability, integrity, care tulness and promptness, and re fer to the Citizens’ and Marine Banks as to their responsibility.” Notice. If any delegate-elect from the Western N. C. Conference to the Southern Christian Convention at Raleigh, which will meet jn April, cannot attend said Con vention, he should notify me at Durham, N. C., at the earliest date possible, so that I may fur nish proper alternate with cre dentials. Please do not neglect this. Those delegates who at tend will receive their creden tials in Raleigh on their arrival at the Convention. P. T. Way, Sec. W. N. C. C. C. All delegates and friends who expect to attend the next ses sion of The Southern Christian Convention at Raleigh, April 29, 1898, will please notify me as pastor of the Raleigh Christian church. Homes will be provided for those who notify in time. Jas. L. Foster. Ra'eigb, M. C. Correspondence. Program of Sob thorn ChrlitUn Con vention, Raleigh, N. 0., April 29th to Raj 8rt, 1898. FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH, 8 P.M. 1. Address of welcome. 2. Response. 3. Organization. 4. President’s'Address. 5. Miscellaneous business. 6. Adjournment. SATURDAY, APRIL 3OTH. 9.30 a.m. % 1. Devotional service. 2. Roll call, reading minutes, etc. 3. Report of Executive Com mittee. 4. Report of Children’s Treas urer. 5. Repoit of Publishing Agt. 6. Report of Treasurer. 7. Miscellaneous business. 8. Adjournment. AFTER-NOON, 3 O’CLOCK. 1. Devotional service. 2. Miscellaneous business. 3. Education : Report of com mittee and discussion of same. 4. Adjournment. 8 P.M. 1. Devotional service. 2. History of Elon College. Rev. J. O. Atkinson. 3. Relation of School and Church. W. S. Long, D.D. 4. Financial Needs of Elon College and Obligation of Wealth to Christian Culture. W. W. Staley. 5. Report on Religious Exer cises. 6. Adjournment. SUNDAY, MAY 1ST. 11 a.m. Sermon: W. S. Long, D. D. 3 p.m. The Mission Field: J. P. Barrett, D.D. 8 p.m. Sermon. MONDAY, MAY 2ND. 9.30 a.m. 1 Devotional service. 2. Home missions: (i) Re port of committee and discussion. (2) Report of Missionary Asso ciation—Its History and N<‘>-ds Rev. N. G. Newman. (3) List Decade of Missions in the Chris tian Church. (4) Our Obligation to Home Field. Rev. W. T. Herndon. 3. Miscellaneous business. 4. Adjournment. AFTER-NOON, 3 O’CLOCK. 1. Devotional service. 2. Publications: (i) Report of Committee of Publishing House and discussion of same, The Proposed Publishing House. Prof. E. L. Moffitt. (2) Reporl on Religious Literature and dis cussion by members of commit tee. 3. Adjournment. 8 P.M. 1. Devotional service. 2. History of our Publishing Interests. Prof. ?. J. Kernodle 3. The Scope and Responsi bility of the Religious Press. E E. Holland. 4. Adjournment. TUESDAY, MAY 3RD. 9.30 a. m. 1. Devotional service 2. Election of delegates to American Christian Convention. 3. Address on Young People’s Society of Christian Eudeavor: Rev. M. W. Butler. 4. Report of Committee on Orphanage and discussion of same. 5. Nomination of Trustees for Elon College. 6. Miscellaneous business. 7. Adjournment. TUESDAY AFTER-NOON, 3 O’CLOCK. 1. Devotional service. 2. Report on Foreign Mis sions and discussion. ' 3. Miscellaneous business. 4. Adjournment. TUESDAY, 8 P.M. 1. Devotional service. 2. The Duty of the Chu the World : Rev. P. T. Klapp. 3. Japan and Our Missionary Work in It: Rev. J. W. Holt. [The above program i9 tent tive. It will perhaps be filled next week.—Editor] To the Board of Trustees of Eton Col lege: You are hereby notified that a called meeting ot the Board ol Trustees of Elon College will be held at The Christian Sun of fice in the city of Raleigh, N. C., FndaVr Apri1 29,1898,814.30 p.m. A full attendance is desired, as important business is to come before the Board. W. W. Staley, Pres., P. T. Klapp, W, S. Long, J. W. Wellons, E. L. Moffitt. —Rev. P. H. Fleming left Burlington last Monday morning for a month’s stay at Stanford ville, N. Y. He goes for rest md work combined. Oar Norfolk Letter. The epidemic of meningitis seems to be about over. It has been quite serious, and many have died, white quite a number have recovered partially but they are still far from welh Our series of meetings closed on Sunday night, March 27, hav ing continued for three weeks. The interest was at the highest point when we closed, with- six or seven conversions in the last service. It was a blessed meet ing, and we trust that the results may appear, even more fully than we. now know, in eternity. Our people were anxious to continue, and so was the pastor, but the lack of strength seemed to indi cate a necessity to discontinue. but we are all hoping that ti-e Lord will graciously give us an other visitation soon. About April 10th, the Rev. P G. Elsom, a Baptist evangelist, is to begin a meeting at Spurgeon Memorial Baptist church in this city. He too is a believer in the doctriue of Holiness. I do not expect every body to accept the doctrine till the devil is bound and put into the bottomless pit, but I should be glad for people who belong tb the Lord to sus pend judgment and' prejudice and wait for light, always being willing to follow the word of God under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. But I am even now re joicing that so many have seen the light and have entered into the experience. Others will do so, if only they will put down all opposition to it and with all the heart seek it of God. Let us keep in a receptive condition, and diligently seek all the Lord has for his people. Rev. W. M. Leftwich, D. D., an evangelist of the M. E. Lhurcli, South, of Nashville, Tenn., is now in the midst of a meeting at McKendree M. E. church m- this city. A good >vnrk is in progress. He preach es right along the line of sancti fication, only I believe .he does not call it sanctification, but heart-purity. Of course heart purity is another word lor sanc tification. He too, as I under stood him, preaches it as a sec ond work, for time and again he invited church members who could not put the hand upon the heart and say, “I know I have a pure heart”, to come to the altar and seek heart-purity, and many went: I rejoice in every advance of the truth, and I believe it is advancing as a great billow of the sea comes slowly shoreward and at last throws itself upon the beach. Even Vo this great truth of God is advancing. Many are opposing, but without heeding the opposition, it is moving grandly onward, and already many of those who were so bit ter against it at first have yielded to the truth and have received the experience A distinguished minister of the Christian Church was not long since on a visit to a Christian home, where father and mother and a number of children were not only followers of Jesus, but they were believers in sanctifica tion. The ministei did not take a stand against the doctrine, but said if we have it, we ought to say.nothing of it, but just enjoy it ourselves. Well, when’I heard it I said: “Surely does not the Word say that after we have re ceived the gittof the Holy Ghost that we shall be witnesses wher ever we go for him”? Now, what is a man to witness to, what God has done for him, or what he has heard ne did lor some one else ? Surely bear wit ness to what God has done for iTim'gersonally. What sort of a witness' would a silent witness be? A^man who would say noth ing of what God has done for him could not be used to give forth a certain testimony. A si lent witness ! What is he good for? Who would wish a silent witness to testify for him? I would not. Would you? Then what do you suppose the Lord would do with a silent witness? He wants witnesses, but he wants a witness who can tell what he knows God has done for him personally and individually. Now if the Lord has done a great work for a" soul, why should he not tell it? Suppose a mil lionaire should present me with a splendid home, all furnished and complete, do you think I would keep it to myself, as if I w^re ashamed either of the gift, or of the giver? In either case who could approve my course in keep ing it from everybody? The truth is there is hardly a man that could be induced to keep it a secret, so much would he ap preciate what had been done for him, and yet il the Lord has done a great and good thing for me, why they say 1 should keep it quiet, saying nothing about it. Well, but I would tell it in that case, and I know that I would in this case of the gilt of a clean heart—He has given it, and I mean to tell my neighbors of it —1 will be his witness, God help ing me. J. Prbsslby Barrbtt. April i, 1898. Eton College Notes. Since the days of Adam, men have been trying to excuse them 8> Ives for failing to do their du ty. So the writer desires to«nake an apology in behalf of the oth er “reporters” here, for the non ippearance of the Notes last week. We were very sorry that we were not able to find some one to write them. But the pres ent writer will proceed to give a synopsis of the events of the past two weeks. It may seem rather late to speak of Dr. Child’s visits and lectures here two weeks ago, but we feel that it would not be out of place to mention this again. We heartily endorse what the editor said in the last week’s Sun in regard to the lectures and sermons. The lectures, from the first to the last,were of the high est type of English composition. The Dr.’s style is lofty and or nate; his diction is of the purest kind; and his treatment of his subject is masterly. There is an under-current of wit that kindles interest and sweeps one along with the speaker, while his rich thought furnishes food for the most cultured mind. Some of our number who have heard dis tinguished lecturers at Harvard* say that they never heard a bet ter lecture than the one given on Tuesday night. We hope Dr. Child may come again. He ^ always welcome at Elon, for he holds a warm place in every heart here. Next Friday evening at 8 o’clock the eighth annual debate between the Clio and Philologian Literary Societies will be given in the College chapel. The de baters are: from the Phi., Messrs. C. H. Rowland and W. M. Brow n, aft’.; Clio, Messrs. J. M. Roberts and D. J. Sipe, neg. Query for discussion, “Resolved, That the railroads should be owned and operated by the Fed eral Government.” A lively de bate is expected. The public is cordially invited. We are glad to see Mr. B. F. Black with us again, after an ab sence of two weeks. Dr. Long preached for us yes terday. We are always glad to have him with us in our services. Mrs. Graham, Who lives with Mrs. E. V. Moring, was taken sick very suddenly yesterday. But we are glad to report her very much better this morning. It is said that on next Monday we are to have holiday. Now that'maynot be of very much interest to our readers, but it is one of the most popular days in our college career. Stadents don’t have to work on that day. What a relief! But alas! holi days soon end, and then we must work again. But we are a jolly crowd when we do get free. These moonlight nights seem to he an inspiration to some of our boys. Who knows but what Mr. L. will be a Longfellow yet? for he has written some excellent poetry this spring. Now, Mr. Editor, I must either stop that college bell from call ing me to my recitations, or put an end to these Notes. The for mer is not possible, so I must submit to the latter. Guess you are relfeved. I. W. Johnson. April 4, 1:98. Holland Items. Prof. Roberts, of the Berkley Institute, surprised us all, last Sunday at Holland. He filled the place of a preacher most ad mirably. Our pastor was away on account of severe affliction, and the writer ^as too indisposed from the effects of la grippe to preach. We of course expect ed something good from a man so scholarly, and whose heart was so fully enlisted in the mis sion cause ; but he surpassed our highest expectations. He not only showed himself a profound thinker, a logical reasoner, but an eloquent, vigorous and force ful speaker. His address evinced culture and careful, judicious preparation. His fine personal appearence, pleasing address, elegant gestures, and winning words and voice, drew all hearts to him, and the unusual verdict was—from the most intelligent to the most humble—it was the best mission address they had ?ver heard. After the address the Sacrament of the Lord’s Sup per was administered to a large number of communicants, by the writer, and the services were solemn and impressive Refresh ments were served at the church as usual, and quite a number re mained on the ground till the mission meeting at 2.00 p.m. Prof. Roberts gave us another nice little talk before our mission meeting, which was much en joyed. Our collection was good and several new members join ed the missionary society. Our congregations were large at all the services. Mrs. R. H. Holland and my self are still in the clutches of the dreadful old grippe, But are some better. Little Howard Luke has been quite sick, but is well again. Bro. T. L. Daughtrey led us in our prayer meeting, Sunday night. Bro. Daughtrey has tal ent, but his talk was toc^lengthy for a prayer meeting. We think short and spirited talks make the service much more interest ing. Bro. Jas. R. Daughtrey, living at quite a distance, and whom we are always glad to see, sang a beautiful solo. We all. enjoyed it, and the vtong service*at our prayer meeting was all well ren dered. R. H. Holland. March 29.1898. Durham Letter. The Son’s editor was with us Sunday before last, and made us an excellent address on missions, after which a collection was tak en to help to send Miss True to Japan next month. My people were all well pleased with the editor, and want him to come again. At night, Bro. E. J Par rish preached for us. Our people are always glad to hear him, and interested in his sermons and talks. We had an appreciative congregation to hear him. The pastor was suffering from hoarse ness, and not able to do much. Yesterday morning we had a good congregation and a pleas and service. My subject was “Church Reform”. At night we had an overflowing congrega tion. Sixteen stood tor pray er, and five came forward for special prayer ; but for the last two Sunday nights we haven’t had any conversions. The Ladies Aid Society- has suspended work for several months, but has reorganized and gone to work again in good ear nest. by electing Sister Everett Barbee, President; Miss Mary J. Dickerson, Vice-President; Miss Luetta Hodges, Secretary, and Mrs. J. W. Pace, Treasurer; and! I hope they will make good prog ress in their work. The finances of our church are up better this year than ever be fore. The Sunday school is doing well; but a good many members of the Christian church who have moved to the city do not send their children, waiting to get ready. I fear some of them will never get ready. We are trying to get our mem- . bers up to more life and action in the church, but some remain indifferent yet and are a long way behind in the divine life. The J Master may call on them for an account of their stewardship and they may not be ready. J. W. Wet.lons. March 28, 1898. From the Field. ASHEBORO. This is a small band of faith ful workers. Never served a more pleasaDt, hospitable, peo ple. If this church had a pastor living in their midst, competent and consecrated, who could give much time to pastoral work, it would soon become one of our , strong churches. This church building is large and handsome* the best in#Asheboro. The peo ple love their church and speak often and kindly of their former pastors, Revs. P. T. Klapp and J. W. Patton. This church is a model in business management. The members put the same busi ness method into their church work as they do into the store or the factory. The pastor is relieved of any annoyance, or special concern about the finances of the church. One of their methods very popular with the members to which no pastor has been known to object, is to pay the pastor each month. They say it is the easiest plan they ever tried. Current ex penses and conference assess ments are met from moneys of the Missionary Society which meets monthly. Have nearly half of conference assessments in treasury. ELON COLLEGE. More interest is awakening in Our church at this place. In
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