The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1878-07-04
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abroad were present.
i Rev. Geo. T. Laid preached Tuesday
IeVening from the text, For the love Of
Christ constraineth us. Cor. 5:l4.
The sermon was admirable III that
lit influenced and stimulated all to q
noble living, and to a higher attain
ment Of holiness. And the impressive
manner too, in which it was delivered
commanded the entire attention of the
audience, and showed that the speaker
is not only an excellent sern1onizer. but
thoroughly understands the cart of
holding men by their ears.
Though the sky the night previous
was draped in pitchy clouds boding a
fearful storm, only slight rain fell,
and Wednesday morning dawned aus
piciously the Convention meeting $50
A. M. The morning exercises were
preluded with devotional services at
which only a few were present beside
the members.
Routine business was next in order
followed by a paper on '"The Confession
of Faith requisite for Church Member
ship by Rev. JAS. Crulkshank who
was by far, the largest, most able-bod-
| led minister OF the Whole lot.
The paper was carefully prepared,
vigorous in style, and absorbed the at
tention Of the goodly number now as
sembled. It was not barren either of
immediate results as it called out
some remarks in regard to Sunday
school work, spiced with a couple of
anecdotes from Revs. Doe and Clapp.
These anecdotes both related to teach
ers, who like some minister were rath-
er lean in the necessary gifts and
accomplishm ents for their work, and
therefore failed to grace their position.
Again a short-lived discussion sponta-
neously grew out of the subject treat
ed which was nipped in the bud owing
to the vastness Of the subject, and the
limited time for discussion.
Lastly were the reports OF the
churches which were both varied and
interesting.
What with the fatigue of business
and the mental strain for upwards of
three long hours, the physical powers
became somewhat exhausted accompa-
MED with a feeling Of ''goneness."
But the ladies in the community an
ticipating the condition and the wants
of these martyrs, accordingly prepared
ga simple meal with plenty crowned"
in the basement of the church. All
irrespective Of rank and station were
invited to partake Of the repast in a
very pleasant, social way, and it PROV
ed one Of the most refreshing features
Of the day for which all praise and
thanks are due to the fair ones.
AT p. NJ. the afternoon session op-
ened with devotional services.
Immediately after these devotional
services all eyes were set admiringly
on Rev. II. t. Rose ''the beautiful" who
wore in the button hole of his left Ia
/ pei three exquisite rose buds, one Of
which was white and two were red,
representing perchance his denomina-
tional colors. But / was gong to say
that he read sound, tersely written
paper On communism" which was
entertained with pleasure and favor
/ by the audience, and he took his seat
amid Well-merited applause.
Rev. G. W. Camp who was to read a
paper on 'Home Missions" being alb
sent, Rev. MI. Doe supplied his place,
and made some felicitous remarks on
the subject, which had wonderful
happy. enliyening effect upon his hear
erS.
1t is worthy Of notice here that the
clerical brethren now dismissed the
ladies who retired to the "Lower
House" where they held an extra ses-
sion by themselves, and it is with no
little satisfaction to state that not a
single brother yentured to intrude up
on the sanctity of their proceedings.
They carried on business with execu-
tive ability and considered the subject
Of Foreign Missions"
Mrs. Jones of Bristol, formealy q
missionary among the Indians, related
some OF her experience as such and
spoke feelingly in behalf Of the red
Imam.
Mrs. VIM. Willard of Milwaukee
read a charming paper on "The Geog-
raphy of Missions in Turkey; or The
towns occupied by the American
Board and names Of those stationed
there"
The evening session was occupied
with addresses on christian Consecra-
| ton" by a quartette of ministers, viz,
Revs. Nelson, Curtis, Cameron, and
Lewis, the latter taking the place of
Rev. FL. c: Hitchcock, who was off to
the Hub" The addresses were par
ticularly interesting, and music emily
ened the occasion.
The Convention,cro with great
success,closed Thursday morning, and
will not soon be forgotten, since pleas
ant memories are embalmed in the
hearts of all who were so fortunate as
to attend.
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