The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-12

fact that twenty-five COY years ago the
same convention was held in the same
building, and it was found to be amply
large enough. The only mistake that was
made was in an under estimate OF the
growth Of the convention since
that time. We are clad that the
growth OF our Zion has ex-
ceeded our calculation. We have
furthermore to say that as soon as the ac-
commodations were found to be INSULT
cieht, Pastor Venable proposed to make
other arrangements. The matter was re-
ierred to committee OF the convention
and said committee, after careful inquiry,
reported unfavorably to any change. The
convention adopted said report and there
by assumed the responsibility OF the situa-
ton, thus relieving the pastor and the
church.
Resolved, That we take this occasion to
say OF our much. loved brother r. A. Ven
able, the pastor OF the First Baptist Church
of Memphis, that we hold him in high
esteem rs an acceptable, useful, faithful,
highly-honored aud able minister OF the
New Testament.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
published in the daily papers OF Memphis.
On motion of DIR. W. l.. Hatcher, who
explained that he was not opposing the
resolutions, but looking to unanimity in
the vote, the paper was referred to a COM
mittee, composed Of Drs. Hatcher, Tucker
and Hanks.
The regular order was then resumed,
and DIR. Fitzpatrick, OF Georgia, read the
report Of his committee on the Foreign
Mission Board treasurcr's report.
Dr. ii. NJ. Wharton, chairman, OF Mary
land, then read the committees report on
woman's work, rs referred to by the For
eign Mission Board in its report. He
found much in the showing TO encourage
the convention and the denomination as a
whole, and recommended that in future
the convention secretary incorporate re-
port OF the women's achievements in his
annual report. DIR. Broadus referred to the
fact that the womcn's organization had
manifested no desire to unite with the con-
veniion and, further, that no men were
admitted 10 their meetings.
DIR. Wharton made beautiful speech,
eulogizing the women and their work, in
sisting that the convention extend TO them
It's sympathy and substantial assistance.
DIR. llillyer, OF Georgia, bad read com.
munication TO the Home Mission Board
advocating the continuance OF kmd Word
by the Southern Convention. IL was re-
fcrrcd to the committee appointed to con
slider the question in all its bearings.
DIR. w. w. Landrum presented creden-
tials OF the Rev. A. W. Lamar, formerly
pastor oil the Central Church, this city
but now OF Omaha, Neb., who appeared
as the representative OF the Association o.
Northern Baptist Ladies' DE-. Lamar wa
given the floor, and spoke for about ten
! liz
constituents, the Missionary Union Of Bo3
ton.
DIR. Harris, Of Virginia, followed with I
tribute to the ladies', who were entitled {,
all credit for that clause In the Forcigr
Mission Boards report announcing thai
1t had received more money last year thai
ever before. This was because OF the con
tributions OF women, which were Away
sent up promptly DIR. Harris warml,
commended their example and work L
the convention.
Drs Siainback Wilson, OF Georgia; A
II. Miller, OF Arkansas, and H. NJ
Thrasher, also OF Arkansas. made shor
addresses, advocating the fullest co-opea
) ton with women. after which the rcpor
OF the committee was adopted unani
mously.
| W ullt NNlNlNE lbI Ailf HfAA AAtAllk "
order, the convention was requested 4
stand aud sing, aud DR.. Cooper, OF Rich
mond, led of with "What Friend W
Have In Jesus"
, The hour having arrived for the prcscn
I talion TO the convention OF the EngisI
visitors, DR.. W. l.. Hatcher, appointed {
perform that no doubt pleasing duty. Wa
called 10 the front. lie referred 10 Tia
debt OF gratitude owed by American Bap
! lists 10 their brethren in England. and IN
sisted that no opportunity should be 10.
. to honor them Tor the great blow slruc
for religious liberty. "Incy have stood 70
freedom Of conscience, independence {
church government, baptism and a con
? ycricd membership, aud thank Goa IA
{ men who will stand for these things,
, said the reverend speaker. After niue
p more in the same strain, DE. Hatcher IN
/. troduced the Rev. ]. Parker. President q
( the Brighton Grove Baptist College, Mar
!, | chester, his wife and Wie's sister; vii
!. lam Dale shaw, Esq, Of Baton Hal
j. llnddershed, Treasurer OF the Baptii
{ College. Mrs. and Miss Shaw. The
l. were referred 90 as representing the striC
= Baptsts OF England, or that class IN iulcl
sympathy with American Baptisis.
Q :. Mr.. Shaw was Gnt presented to the col
vention, aud begged 10 express his apr
c citation Of the most generous reception ~
i corded him aud party ut every point the
$ had visited lie then briefly detailed III
difficulties encountered by the dcnomlnl
ton in that country. The state Churcl
n he said, had ever been barrier TO pro
n rcss Of Gods cause and the advanccmel
OF mankind. His special object In comm
% | ia Ampriru una Ia urgsnut tho claims
q the Manchester Collcgc-not as bcggar
Il however. except for the love and praye
r OF the brethren.
J. At the conclusion Of Mr. Shaw's rcmarl
: DIR. NJ. u. Wharton struck up God Bic
j. the Tics That Bind" which the w
$ audience arose and sang as one man. j
= Parker WIS then introduced. During h
3 brief address the most perfect and rcspec
ful silence prevailed. lie desired 10 hear
a. iy indonc every word his friend, NJ
(, Shaw, had said, relative TO the continue
Is courtcsics showercd upon them since the
u arrival In this country. DR.. Parker III,
l. referred TO the prejudice existing In En
land against his class, or the regular ia
ol lists, or close communicates. VIII
+ they didn't desire the prejudice, nor u
$, circumstances which sometimes MI
n rounded them, yet Il didn't move the
" from the position taken. The Doctor u
delightful speaker, alternating bctve,
u wisdom and humor. aud was only int,
al rupted In his remarks by bursts Of since
n laughter from his hearers. His remark III
70 open communion was designol rs an age
l cy OF destruction 10 the Bap,ists as a d
3 nomination, brought forth scores
"a "amen," from the audience. Tho scri