New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-12-16

passcncers They were sent under the direction Oh
usually sent from the United states In mdwinter
and midsummer Those sailing yesterday ca"'c
principally from North Carolina.
SUCCESS OF THE wOMAN's EXCHANGE.
The New-York Exchange for Womans Work,
society organized for the benefit Of needy gentle
women opened its rooms less than two years ago. ~
No. East Twentieth-st., with thirty arriclea iu'
sale at a commission of ten per cent MIS- Mm' =
Choate was made spresdent, and Mrs. Wm' h'
Dodge Mrs. Jacob Wendell Mrs. II. II. Anderson
vice presidents The receipts for sales have already
amounted 10 over $4,000. $i3412 OF which mas
been paid to consignors. $5,3l3 Cor 'ncldeh'ai tx
penses, leaving n balance in the treasury Oh o'ci
ST OO0 very large order business mas Deen uore'
BESIDES keeping the rooms stocked WIN great va
rcty of beautiful articles for house, toilet anu p
sonal adjournment. Hundreds OF women VINO n. .n
seen better DAYS have made II prohtaD'e 10 sen ,e
resn It's of their industries 10 the Exchange WITHOUT
the slightest publicity. -, &c.,,
One branch of this business Is the sale OF nome
made cake preserves and pickles, large orders com,
ing for them from England. Some rare o'9
lsces historical china. etc, have been ccnslgheu
also for sale by persons ooi'gru 10 paS M..n FL
a number coming FROM the Southern states. Inc
whole house. IN which the society at present mas
only three rooms. il rented from Nav !, ana many
new branches of industry are 10 he opened. Inc
small commission charged woul9 not pay the ex-
penses of the Exchange. his Is dcne from lnc
snhscriptinn of So a wear of each of its members.
New subscriptions are sociied.
PrcttIcr and more useful gifts cannot he found
for the holidays than at the Wonans Exchange
ADVANTAGES OF EXPOSlTORY SERMONS.
At the regular Monday morning meeting OF the
Baptist ministers in Murrayst., yesterday the Kew
T. A. X. Gcssler, of Elizabeth, acted as moderator,
and the morning essay was contributed bv the Kew
Dr. j. al. Stifler, of New-iiaven. His subject was
" Expository Preaching lie said he had found
that when he delivered a series of expository ser
mons an interest in them rapidly developed. He
had never failed TO quadrupe his congregation be-
fore the series cDdcd He had noticed that
they drew the attention of yonng people, and even
OF children and sinners Al the same time stlnl-
uius was given TO the sale OF the Bible.
Dr. Stller said be had for long time in his note
book sermon which he knew would hit squarely
many persons in his congregation and he hesitated
slightly about delivering II. lie madeShe parable
of the unjust steward the text of an expostory adj
dress, which exactly suited his purpo.c ana pio-
duced the desired effect, while none of his congrega-
tion could blame him because he didn't write the par
able He asked 10 repeat his sermon twice, ana
then had TO PRINT il. For preacher to announce
that he intended 10 preach on love, conrtshlp ana
marriage would cause the fools to flock to Inn and
make the pi0us grieyc. But he conld preach
eXpostory on The Epstle 10 the Corinthians
and there would be no objections. When II was not
desirable TO preach ordinary sermons attacking
wOrldiineSs and vanity, the preacher SAID ne de-
hvered cxpository sermons on the cospel oil James
that made the rich howl. but placed the responsi-
bihty on James.
CHRISTMAS APPEAL FOR POOR CHILDREN.
The ChildIeIIs Aid SOCIETY," No 10 East Fourth
ST. of which the Rev. Charles L. Brace is secretary,
has issued it's Christmas appeal for poor children.
The circular which has been sent out for the mfor-
nation OF those desiring tn contribute, says:
The Childrens Aid Society acts as the guardian
to thousands of these poor lttc ones Ii desires to
make happy Christmas for them. If its friends but
send the means. Fifty dollars will give three
| homeless children Christmas present of Rome III
| the country. Fifty dollars will put shoes on hiiy
harefOOted little ones. One hundred dollars Will
furnish Que hundred children with hot dinners for
| month. Small gifts Will he gratefully received
from those who have not means for larger.
Gifts of provisions and clothing may be sent TO the
central Office III FOurtl-st., will be called for If
the addresses of persons desiring TO contribute smc
articles are furnished Contributions of money
may be inclosed to either William A.
! Booth president. Third National Bank, No. 20 Mas
| sau-st.; George 5. COe, treasurer American EA-
| change Bank, No. 12G Broadway, or to Mr. Brace,
at No 10 East Fourth-st. Ii checks or post office
orders are sent they should he made payable to the
order Of George 5. Coe the treasurer