The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-12-29

laughed heartily when approached OIL
the subject and siid 81 am not saying
a word, am =
Mrs. John Montgomery, Jr, smiled
pleasantly and said, | think it wOuld
have been wiser for the ministers tc
have called their members toge, her
and told them their wishes, then left
it to each as matter OF conscienc,
but the ministers properly acted in
what they believe to be consistent
manner and 1 have nothing to say
against them, while / at the same
time sympathizs with the ladies.
Mrs. Il. II. Moses-I am of the
opinion that the ministers ought t.
have spoken before the ladies made
a their arrangements.
Mrs. Frank Elsty-It has been the
custom all over the country to give
balls in the aid of charity and l am of
the opinion that there are ether just
as good ami consistent ministers as
those in Sedalia.
Mrs. Joseph Sicher-It is ulfort u
nate for the ladies that this question
came up, but am of the opin ON that
this bail was no concern Of the
preachers.
Mrs. w. II. Mes erly-I think that
when the preachers begin to fight the
women, their pulpits are in danger.
Mrs. +. Kent the preachers make
a mis- axe in antagon;zing the women
the latter are The preachers strong
hold.
}. w. Kennedy Il have
bought ticket to the ball-but had 1
not done 50 | would not allow my
preacher to dictate in the matter.
Preachers should teach by intelligence
and piety, not by Tyranny.
Mrs. l.. n. Guild did not ap-
prove of the ball, hence am on the
side of the ministers.
Mrs. l.. Mayer-I am not in favor
of a city hospital at I'll, because
think it is inpcacticab!e, but at the
same time can see no objection II
ball as a means to gain an end.
Charles Richardson-rhe ladies
are right TO ignore the preachers in
the matter or else suggest 10 them that !
if they can think of any other way to
raise the money TO strike out and do
it.
T. L. Clifford thiuk it is an
advertising scheme arranged between !
the preachers and the ladies 80 that
the ball will be grand success.
Judge Halsteal-The Charity bill
was conceived in the best spirit, ami
where any possible wrong can come
in is mystery. Instead Of opposing,
every citizen should help it along.
W. ID. Steele-thinks that when
the preachers 90 bick ON charity, it
is time for the balance of the world to
stand asii lie. hope the ladies will
continue their arrangements for the
ball and they will realize a handsome
sum for the cause.
j. &. Tnompson-Tue custom OF
charity balls is time honored AMI We
have had them in Sedalia. Oher
cities have them AMI custom goes
ong distance in IN liking the uuwrit
ten laws of society. the matter has
my cordial endorsement.
Mrs. John Walmsley-I am heart
ly in favor of the charity ball.
Miss Isabel Daniel-It is customary
n all large cities to give balls in the
nd of charity. / see no reason why
, distinction should be made in the
,ase of Sedalia.
County Clerk Thomas Milchum-I
vas afraid that the opposition of the
ministers would cause the ladies' TO
i've up the ball. | am very glad that
he contrary is the result and hope
hat that ball will prove a grand sue.
,ess.
Mont Carnes i believe in the
Christian religion, and charity is one
# the foundation stones. | think
he ministers have erred in this mat. ,
err, and hope they will not further
'ppase so noble an undertaking.
Sam RDsse-l am on the ladies
ide in thi. affair AMI hope they will
make it one of the most successful in
he history of the city's entertain
nen's. Never throw cold water on
charitable impulses.
Prosecuting Attorney Longan-
While the ministers may have acted
onscientiously, | think they have
made very great mistake. Charity
5 the best part of religion, and when I
n opportunity in that direction is i
fersd there should be no stumbling
docks in the way. Ii
Cyrus Newkirk-The freedom given
lie churches heretofore for the rails
NJ Of funds for church purposes has
een of such a character that the