Delaware gazette and state journal., 1884-05-15

not get SIS worth OF Bi5lss Etm tie
American Bible Society even had ba been
q subscriber to the extent Of ESQ OGa.
0nr Baptist communities in this conn,y |
and in England nre ruled out We oan-
not obtain the advantages OF other Chris
tian denominations witbou. d eriuiual
sacrifice Of the value OF thu trx.l Oar
society received $40, Geo laei y-+f aid
distributed 100000 oopies. Tha h.la-
ware UniOn's COZ tribution was 50
In reply to the Rev. DR.. Cook, the speaker
admitted that he had made mis-
take in stating only $3. Delaware
Unions contribution WAS nearer 1900.
Mrs. R. M. Luther, Burmese
missionary, .was next introduced. She
subject of womsn's work for heather
women. The speaker said 'swomAn's
work will bear as close scrutiny as a
mans unfortunately, the unlovely and
shady side is too often apparent. The
reference made last week at Baltimore to
the woman's right, ballot box and
suffrage questions would cause true
woman to blush with shame.
Can not you," added the speaker,
"truHt us one moment out of
your sight Ca not you trust US
when working for the Lord There are
millions OF native women In Hindostan
and Burmsh, shut up in their zenanas,
eternally closed to the face of man, save
that OF their husbands. The female mis-
sionary alone can reach them. In those
countries they don't believe in the
ooeduostion OF the sexes. 1t would be
an everlasting disgrace for a man
or boy to be seen talking to
a female in the streets. Some
Of these Hindoo ladies are of the highest
| caste. In seminary In Philadelphia
where one of them is staying, young
| Unitarian lady asked me whether Mrs.
| Joshee, indicating the Hindoo lady, was
really an instance Of the average high
| class Hindoo, or Ia sne not some
thing bstterf replied that we
| do not send missionaries out
there to teach them politeness or an
| of the rehnemsnts of our social oivili-
cation. Theirs is far above ours in
many instances. Many things we do
shock their sensitive temperaments." 10
referring to the question of donations,
Mrs. Luther ssrcastioally remarked that
there is no daugsr here of anyone giving
too much. We see it sometimes In India,
but never here. After voluntary by
the choir, adjournment was made to a.
m. to day. The meeting dispersed with
the doxology and benedlotion by the
pastor.
There was sparse attendance yesterday
morning at the Baptist Union meeting in
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, as the
moderator took his sest. Among the
new faces appearing since last nights
session were the Rev. H. G. Weston, D.
D., Of Grocer Theological Seminary, Up
land the Rev. Mr.. Gregg of Epworth
Methodist Church and others.
The first business called was the report
of board of trustees of Delaware Union.
In reply to the moderator, William II.
Gregg stated that, with regard to build
ings, the board holds for the Della
ware Union lot decided for church in
Dover the Wyoming seminary, which
was purchased In 1869 for "a, 500 /; a lot
in Seaford aud church lot in Dslmar.
A resolution was passed that the board
recommend an appropriation Of 5000 for
Wyoming Seminary, TO provide for the
pa, in-ut OF au assistant
T':o treasurer heing absent, there was
90 uasncial report.
restitution WAS passed by the board
t,..1 .us secretary be instructed to enter
II tia minutes a full description of the
'sr.Oas properties in the hands OF the
.fustees, an account of Delaware Union.
The report of the board of trustees was
hen adopted.
A statement was listened to from the
Rsv. II. G. Jones, missionary Of the
Baptist Publication Society. He said |:
'We hsvo been struggling in the town OF
Dover trying to get foothold there. Very
few have any idea Of the low supersti-
ton; the darkness that clouds the minds
Of some OF the poor. While trying to
purchase church lot in the town OF
Dover ue have be encouraged by noble
minded men ard women. The lot cost $3.50,
it is all paid up and decided to the Della
ware Union $120 has been raised in
Wilmington. We want money to build q
church on the Dover lot. | have been
accused by ignorant parties of distribut-
ing impure literature and bad books, but
these statements are altogether untrue.
We are gaining ground in the town OF
Dover. At that Dover church there are II
members. l have baptized 16 and 8
more are ready for baptism the first Suu'
day in June. Dnripg the last ak months
; 1 have given 1872 days' service, travelled
S66 miles, distributed 394 tracts, sold 30
books and given away Z, held 20 prayer
msetinRs, preached 40 sermons, and
: visited ass families.
/ The Rev. B. T. Moore, oolored, Of
Shiloh, said "When | think of times
! long ago when WAS alone in Delaware
The only eoored Baptist minister in the
I State, 1t is 50 crafty ing to find have suoh
l strong friend in the missionary the Rev.
. Ii. G. Jones. | have TO Say l want money
8 Tor my church, there's plenty OF money
t jn Delaware, in the Diamond State there
are plenty of diamonds and money, but
4 it's hard work getting 1t out of you
. Laughter. You know that the white
Il onuroh should always be built before the
b uo,ored. Shiloh Church is trying hard tt
; help the cause, but 1t ia with great diff
3 Guilty. 1t needs come help. I propose
that all debts be paid and when free thai
= the church be decided to the Delawar,
Il Union.
4 The motion was passed that the Rev.
B T. Moore's travelling expenses wher
} IN missionary business down the PENN
: ula be betrayed by Delaware Uaion.
4, New Castle church reported through
l. The Rev. B. MacM aokin, who stated tha
Y he church was in ststu quo. The ex
II terror of the church is being renovated
the railiugs.repainted, and other neediu
Il repairing done. 1t was incidentally
l. st ted by Mr.. MacMackin that frien(
:, from Philadelphia bears the whole ex
pence OF church renovation.
If The Rsv g. II. MoClelland of Chester
, Pa, spoke on the subject, "HOw ia
= ought we, az churches, to unite with tb
10 prohibition movement" He said bscaus
l. Of this trinity of evil, composed of onl,
n three lettera, rum, the good and tbs tru
vt Of our citizens oringe under its heav.
y taxation. This fact demands recognition
B. and action. The question aske
q by every true Yankee, Will
of pay" should be asked by every veter G
'e the land. Intempersnce can never b
productive of temperance. How shall W
r. hest promote the interests Of temperance
le Radical No. l, says prohibit the manu-
d tseturer now and forever. Radical No
N lays slocal option" Radical, No. 3, say
r. says high license. Radical, No.
says it ia oresture of God
q, aands off Prohibition never hs
G. prohibited and never will prohibit exoeI
~ when conscience breaks down liquC
at drinking. Up to this moment, the onl
Id practicable and successful legislation
ut in the line of local suppression. Th
friends OF the temperance movemer
e claim that IT can be carrie
Go only by the united action
IN the Chtistisn community, hence it
,g nothing short Of criminal in the churob'
l H.