The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-09-17

Proceedings of the Yearly Meeting-Report
of the Committee on Bible Schools.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journa,.

Special TO the Indianapolis journal.
PLAINFIELD, Ind, Sept. 15.-At 2 p. NJ FRI
day, the meeting entered upon consideration Of
the state of society. by reading the queries
with their answers, from the subordinate meet
ipgs, resulting in an interesting session.
The evening was set apart to hear Mr.. New
man on Palestine" lie introduced his sub
ject by reading portion of Luke, lst chapter.
followed by prayer and song
He told US that he visited Palestine about one
yesr ago. He made horseback journey from
Jerusalem. After inspecting the ancient water
works of the city, which were as we'll con-
structsd as any We find to-day, and standing by
Solomons sacred pools, he. touched briefly on
the most prominent incidents and places men
toned in the life of Christ. Many parts Of his
lecture were richly dressed up in new colors
The audience were deeply interested. The
hou SO WAS completely filed.
At the afternoon session Of the 18th Simon
Hadsy was appointed clerk, and Isaac Woodland
and Thomas G. Brown assistants. Credentials
were read for William West, Of Westgrove,
Ind, and Alpheus Trueblood, Of Amboy, Ind
The meeting then went into joint ses sion for
hearing and considering the JOINT report of the
executive com mitsee on Bible-schools, condensed
from the fifteenth quarterly meetings, and their
seventy Bible-schools. The report was read by
Matte Chawner, an assistant clerk of the wom-
ems meeting. The report showed an enrolment
of 6. 220 scholars, increase since last year of
2o3 net number. 521; classes 498; conferences
held during the year. 49, cash collections
for m issions and other expenditures, 81, .S5.
The interest indicated in this important work 10
increasing. yet il falls much below what is de-
sired. Only about half the membership at
tend.
mr. ,,;sa;., - tho C;., ~ Nfo~;,o n.n.x4.5 !.
Sabbath school with an enromens of thirty
five; average attendance. twenty-fve; officers,
three. The Mountain Home, in Alabama, has
had large enrolment. and average attend
ance Of seventy-6ve. Interesting commsnts
vere made upon the work in England aud
America by L. &. Siler. e. W. Pritchard. II. 5.
Newman, F. Jessup, Il. G. Hobbs and Job
Hadley. II. 3 Newman stated that the num-
and training of the Friends in England, 10 about
double their membership, or near 40, 600. They
have largely been taken from the illiterate,
taught to read and write, and are now becom-
ing deeply interested in Bible study. The re-
port OF the committee was approved, and the
executive committee reorganiZed, and the work
commended to their care another year.
At the evening devotional meeting some eight
ten ministers were heard. all in instructive
harmony, and each presenting o distinctive
lesson drawn from the bondage of Egypt, cross
ing tho Red sea, drinking bitter waters that the
Lord sweetsned. receiving the Decaogue and
covenant,
the journey in the wilderness, the ark of the
covenant covered by the mercy seat; murmrrng
and rebellion at the favored time for entering
into the promised Inheritance. for want OF faith,
though they knew it to be good land az the
Lord had told them, and all the spies had con-
frmed Jshovshs assurances; she miserable life
that followed \ bad decision. aud death ia the
Wilderness; their march around their enemies to
the typical river Of cleansing. where their bur
dens were laid down in the bottom Of the Jor-
dan and memorial stones taken mp for moau-
ment on the site of deiverancs and blessing
and their conquest and victories when in the
promised Inheritance.
Two meetings were held on the morning OF
the l4th-a meeting for devotion in one end of
the building and the representative meeting in
the other. The latter had under consideration
matters relating to the interests of Earlham Col
lege and the nomination Of college trustees An
interesting and satisfactory report of the visit
and services of Frances G. Jenkins, in her I'M
finished visit 10 London and Dublin yearly meet
ings, was given.
A session of the Yearly Meeting at large was
also held. Daniel II. Wood and Carrie Wood.
his wife, were present with credentials FROM
Ohio; Nathan p. and Esther &. Frame, from
Ohio. were sso present, and Charles c. Rey-
nods, from California The meeting proceeded
to the readine Of correspondence from other year
ly meetings. the Lion ion general printed epste,"
is document Of rare literary excellence, touch
ing upon various subjects OF interest that are
now moving influences among the nations as
well as reviewing the sacred obligations resting
upon all the membership throughout the world
in sustaining faithfully their Christian profess
sions II. s. Newman stated that London Yearly
Meeting had so much to attend to In France,
Denmark Norway. Syria, Germany, and India,
and were earnestly at work that they had no
time to stop and feel their own pulse. very
interesting discussion arose as regards the IN
liability OF the published discussions OF Lon
don Yearly Meeting. and Of their periodicals in
forming q correct judgment concerning the
controlling sentiment OF that meeting:
The authentic opinions and teachings OF Lon
don Yearly Meeting found in their accredit-
ed books and authenticated publications, and
not from published impromptu speeches 10 ami
mated discussions, nor from daily journals and
periodicals. Written epstles to this meeting
were read from London, Dublin, New York,
Canada. Ohio, Iowa. and Kansas, and large
committee was appointed to prepare replies.
On Saturday morning the meeting for minis
try and oversight was opened by prayer. Ad-
ditionhl queries were read touching the
lig:ous condition of the meetings. whether they
are held to edfcation aud to the honor Of God;
to counsel, announcement and help Of ministers;
making arrangements for attending particular
meetings where there Is no resident minister;
visiting the inirm, sick and afflicted; religious
care OF children and youth, and the promotion
OF religious instruction and the propagation OF
the gospel TO the general public These topics
prompted many to be heard, including David
Hadley, Amos Doau, Nathan T. and Esther G.
Frame, j. j. Mills Rebeccs Collins. Job Hadley,
Melissa Haworth, David Baker, Sarah Jane
Hadley Daniel Hill
The morning session of the meeting at large.
After a season of prayer and praise the meeting
listened to the trustees report of Earlham Col
lege. The report states that the two new coll
lege buildings are completed and in the service
OF the college, The Parry laboratory has been
in use most of the year, and has been of great
value to the students of chemistry. The Lind
ley hall furnishes excellent depository for
the rich cabinet of Professor Moorss collection
and classification. 1t ranks among the best in
the West Its audience hall is elegantly I'm
ished and seated, and class-rooms art library
and society rooms are elegant and ample. and
the college affords attractions never before.
The old college and clearinghouse
has been Thoroughly renovated. and ample ac-
commodations given to boarders of both
sexes. The students enrolled during the year
numbered 2Ol; in college department no. grad
uates ii: In preparatory department. al In art
department. "a; number of young men, log;
number OF young women, 80. Secret societies
have never gained foothold here. They do not
enter into intercollegiate games. The use or
tobacco and attandanea n M forbid