Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-12-12

cause, will last IN the lives of those redeemed
from ruin. May suSh be the work and sucl
its destiny, was his prayer.
REV. W. f. BoGGs's REMARKS.
Rev. w. F.. Boggs, of the Second Presby
terian church, said the object of the work wa
already known. He therefore spoke of thu
authority for the work which hepronounced +;
christian work There Is something affected
and special disposition to put certain
amount of odium on some people guilty of Z
certain kind of sin. While this disposition /.
manifested, it would be well to remember that
three times the grace of Jesus Christ had In
teryened in behalf Of these unfortunate
women As the ladies of the association an.
nounced in their circular, they did not seek
the work, but the work sought them
At the intelligence Office numbers of unfortu,
nate women had applied for work from time
to time. The ladies felt that they had a call
from their Master to engage in this noble
work, and have therefore made the effort
which looks forward to hopeful result Dr.
Boggs referred to the objects and benefits Of
the home, where these unfortunate women
could begin a new life and again take graft
into social life. He was deeply interested In
the work, and would give it his aid. In con-
clusion, he invoked tie blessing and wisdom
of God upon those whocontrol the work, which
needs the sympathies md prayers Of all.
REMARKS BY REV. GEO. t. sTAINBACK.
After the singing of hymn, Rev. Geo. 7.
Stainback, of the CCurt-street Cumberland
Presbyterian church, said that they were not
there to speak, but to bear evidence of his
sympathy in the movement he bid the
noble women God-speed in, for they were
working Just like the Lord did in the gospel
dispensation and like the Great Am did IN
the Jewish dispensltion. He referred to
Rahab, the woman who took care of and en-
tertained Gods servants when they went to
Jericho to work for his cause. God spared
the woman for her work when the walls of
Jericho were leyeled to the
ground. He then referred to the
woman at the well, and Mary Magdalene,
who bathed Christ feet with her tears. She
was the last at the cross and the first at the
tomb. She cast much at the feet of Christ,
by whom she stood in the dark of that morn
ing, amid the Roman soldiers, when the
apostles had fed. There is authority for this
work, and the noble women will be able to
rescue many from sin and death. He con-
cluded his remarks by hoping that they
would have Gods benediction on it.
REMARKS OF REV. DR. WALK.
Rev. DR.. Walk, of the Linden street
Christian church, being called upon, said he
was not prepared for the occasion, having
been kept away until few minutes ago by
an imperative engagement. He sympathized
with the movement, and had advised the
sadies of his congregation to assist the enter
prise, from which there IS d warrant from
Christ. gEEssse Is not soul out ee hell but
what may b. escued by the sovereign grace
of God. 1t seemed then superfuous to ex-
press sympathy In the cause. He and
his people sympathized with the
cause and would aid it to
the full extent of their power.
He bade it God speed, for the noble women
could not be better engaged or more nearly
in partnership with Christ. He hoped that
God would bless the enterprise and the work.
Several years ago he preached a sermon upon
the subject, which was published in the AP-
PEAL, and then he took occasion to say that
this was a class of women against whom
every avenue Is closed save that of hell. He
was now glad to see an avenue opened to
them whereby they could be reformed and re-
stored and seek heaven.
Mrs. J. c. johnson, president of the Ladies
christian association, thanked the different
ministers for their kindness and assistance.
Rev. DR.. Stainback then made statement
respecting the building and its repair. He
said that the building was left vacant some
time after being used as q hospital during
the yellow-fever, and was rifled of everything
movable, as gas fixtures, CRATES, bolts, locks
and even some of the sash and blinds were
stolen, leaving the building much out of re-
pair. By the kindness of several contractors
and workmen who have painted and
fitted up the building, the ladies have been
able to put the house in order at a less ex-
pense than was at first expected. Five of the
rooms have been repaired and furnished by
different churches, which has been great re-
llef to the association. The repairing,
papering, painting of the lower floor and
upper hall, and the rear, or ''L'' part of the
building, has been fitted up by the associa-
ton for the amount of 1921. The carpenter
work on the porches, the seating, trimming,
and painting of the exterior, has been done
for the cost of $500, for doing which Mr..
Amos Woodruff has generously given the
association years rent of the the building.
Besides paying these amounts, the assOcia-
ton, with the assistance of several generous
donations, have furnished the lower floor, re-
lying upon promised and expected
contributions TO have the place
paid for during the present week.
Money Will be needed to carry on this enter
prise, which the ladies propose to conduct as
economically as possible. The work is the
Lord :; it is buying precious immortal souls,
rescuing outcastc, etc.
After the reading of this report, Colonel
Butler Anderson and others took up a col
lection from the visitors, who then proceed
ed to examine the house, which is IN good
repair and is well fitted for home.
CHEERING WORDS.
The following letter, which explains itself,
shows that the interest in the Home for
fallen women has enlisted the sympathies,
and we hope will secure the cooperation of
others than the Protestant churches:
MEMPHIS, TENN, December 10, 1875.
Mrs. j. c. Johnson President Of the Ladies Christian
Association;
DEAR MADAH-The performance of some
pastoral duties, which cannot be postponed,
require my presence at the general meeting
of my congregation this afternoon, and pre-
vent me from participation in the dedication
services of the reformatory home. | deplOre
it very much not be able to be present, but
you may count on my support in your most
benevolent work, to suppress crime and to
expell from society sin and not the sinner
Gods speed to your noble mission. Yours,
NJ SAMPLED,