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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-11-13
To Prevent a Terrible Fate.

An American inventor hopes to make a
fortune out of the dread of being buried
alive that affects many people. He has de-
signed an apparatus to guard against the
terrible possibility. Extending from the
coffin to the surface of the grave is large
tube containing sliding door, ladder and
rope, with bell attached The end of the
rope is placed in the hand OF the corpse.
who, should he resuscitate, can either ring
the bell to summon help or crawl out OF
the grave by the ladder.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-11-13
A cauard.
THE NEW YORK PRESS EXPOSES THAT "IAl
PoRTANT BILL" BUSINESS.

THE NEW YORK PRESS EXPOSES THAT SIM
PoRTANT BILL" BUSINESS.
The article credited to the New York
Press, going the rounds of the papers, in
which il is alleged that unfavorabe action
has been taken i'm the New York legislature
against the Royal Baking Powder, proves to
have been canard, gotten up and circulat-
ed by opposition baking powder makers for
purposes quite apparent to everyone.
The New York Press, in exposing the
fraud says: mo such legislation as that
stated in this article has ever been had i'm
this State--or in any legislation to our
knowledge" This lie is made from whole
cloth. The Press disclaims any response
biIity for the publication, and objects to
being made party to such methods adopted
by some baking powder manufacturers in
their efforts to substitute their goods for
others in use.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-11-13

The largest and most complete stock of
fine millinery in the county is to be seen at
Mrs Geo. Sprinkles, Wesener BLOCH, up
stairs.
Cash paid for old rubbers, iron, rags, &C.,
Mt the Owosso Iron and Metal yard, Ex-
change street, Owosso.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26
Football Notes.

Only a few months ago the Charles
ton foot ball team badly defeated
our Honolulu foot ball team. 1t was
very aggravating to see with what
great ease they rushed the ball
across the field, and made their
touchdowns and kicked their goals.
But our boys did not know the game
at that time. Since then, however,
they have learned the game to GER
tain extent. It ought to be decided
wish for the Honolulu boys to show
the Charlestonisns that they have
got some pluck; at least, enough to
play them an even game. But this
can only be done by all joining in
and trying to work up the strongest
team possible. The team has not as
yet been picked, but an effort 10 be-
ing made to get the strongest play
ers together.
There will be a regular game
every afternoon this week at the
Makiki grounds. Let all who can
go out to assist in working up the
best team.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26
Weddin6 at Kana1O.

Kamalo, last Wednesday evening,
was the centre of very enjoyable
affair-the wedding of Walter A.
Hardy, son of Judge Hardy, of 10
loa, Kauai, and Miss Ella Foster.
daughter of Mrs. H. McCorriston, of
Kamalo, Molokai. The marriage
took place at the residence OF the
brides mother. The bride was beau
tifully dressed in white Grape silk,
with lace trimmings, and wore
pretty wreath of orange blossoms.
The bridesmaids were Miss Hannah
Meyer and Miss Sarah McCorriston.
The former being dressed in nile
green silk, and the latter, wearing a
pretty cream colored silk trimmed
with blue. The groomsmen were II.
r. Hitchcock, Jr., and Mr.. Theo.
Meyer. During the ceremony the
bridal couple stood under large
floral bell, Rev. Father Andrea per
forming the marriage rites. Among
the guests present were large num-
Der from Honolulu, as well as from
Molokai. The wedding presents
were both numerous and handsome.
After the marriage ceremony the
party adjourned to a large lanai,
where supper was served. After
which dancing was INDUCED in. to
the strains of the Molokai string
band. At late hour the guests
took their departure, wishing the
couple every happiness, in which
the ADVERTISER heartily joins.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26
MAUI ITEMS.

Last night, Friday, January 23d,
occurred the monthly literary and
social given by the Ladies' Aid
Society of the Makswao Foreign
Church. It was held at the resi-
dence of Hon. H. p. Baldwin Haiku.
The verandas of the house were gay
with the lights and brilliant hues of
Chinese lanterns, and the beautiful
parlors never presented more in
viting appearance. About one hun
dred of Makawao's citizens honored
the occasion by their presence. The
programme was long, varied and
most interesting. Rev. L. l.. Gulick
gave an informal and racy descrip-
ton of his trip up the Yosemite Val
ley, telling some snake, mule and
other stories. The finale F." was a
ludicrous representation of an exhi
bition held by the old time district
school. It was in costume and in
duced much laughter. Mr.. II. P.
Baldwin looked and acted the part of
schoolmaster most thoroughly. Some
of the little girls were Mesdames
Dickey and Alexander, Misses Good
ale, Beckwith and Gregory. MIR. G.
ii. Dickey was Richard, the bad, bad
boy; Mr.. L. Zumwalt, Samuel, the
stupid boy, and MIR. F. w. Hardy
George Washington, the goody,
goody boy. After a very comical
attempt on a competitive examina
ton, the schoolmaster called on the
eldest graduates to address the class
Messrs. George Beckwith and War
rem Goodale, as the graduates de
livered thrilling addresses. The
cream and ices seemed to be in de
mand, in spite of the GOODNESS of the
Makawao night. At rather a lat,
hour the guests departed homeward
The monthly shoots for the three
medals of the Maui Rifle Association
take place ON the third Saturday o
each month. The Burchardt Cup
shoots, take place on the first Satur
day of every third month.
Makawao, Jan. "a, 1891.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26
ARTON PICNIC.
Successful Inauguration of the
New Society at Remond

Successful Inauguration OF the
New Society at RemOnd
Grove.
About 400 tickets were sold for the
Arion picnic given Saturday evening
at Remond Grove. The Arion is a
name familiar to Honoluluans, but
the Arion Society that gave the pic
mic last Saturday is an organization
of about two months existence, hav-
ing been formed from the Arion that
had been established for several
years. Considering the recent estab-
lishment of the new Arion, they may
feel very we'll satisfied with this
their first picnic. Through the
courtesy of Superintendent Ashley,
an extra train was run to the Grove
to accommodate those who were kept
at their business till late.
Everything at the grounds passed
of pleasantly; after dancing for a
time, members of the club sang some
songs in German much to the appre-
citation Of the assemblage. The
choruses, under the management of
Mr.. o. Herold, were as follows:
1. Faterandslied. -. Honolulu Arion.
2. Auf der Wacht (solo) MIR J i. Il ubash.
3. Ritter's Abschied Honolulu Arion.
Mr.. Jas. Steiner, Of Hart & Co.,
furnished the ice cream, cakes, coffee
and sandwiches, while Mr.. JAS. Il.
Hunt, of the Pantheon, furnished
the liquid refreshments, to the salts
faction of all. In fact, all the COM
mittees did their best to cater to the
wants of their guests. The commit
tee of arrangements was:
G. w. Ziegler (chairman), 6. Mueller,
A. Young, II. H. Boettiher, F. Rowoldt,
H. Kristen, ] FL. Hunt, II. Wolters, r.
Mahrt, A. Crou and II. Gumpher.
Floor Committee - F.. B. Thomas
floor manager), H. II. Boettiher, E. +.
f. Wolter, A. Young and j. McArdle.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26

sugar from Kappa on Saturday, and the
Waialeale, 3,S0S bags sugar from Hama
kua.
A whaling bark was seen on Sunday
afternoon standing to the. nOrthward. She
at this port.
The schooner Kaalokai for Fanning's
Island and the brigantine Consuelo for
San Francisco, were the foreign departures
on Saturday.
The bark C.. d. Bryant sails tomorrow
for San Francisco with very large cargo
OF sugar. The Ceylon is expected to get off
to-day.
The steamer KaimiIoa came in on Sun
day evening from Kauai with about 1000
bags of sugar.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVALS.

ANIMALS.
From Itaui, per stmr Claudine, Jan 25-
II S Tregloan, Miss Ella Furguson Mrs
Mary Spencer, Mrs C n Alexander and
child, ] Cowan, A F Under, K HOWE, H
Petersen. Miss Louise TIL ompscn. Mrs D
Morton and child, Antoine Ferria, Antoine
Fernandez John Anderson, e Baskerville,
Hon w 81 H2.stead, w V Lockwood, l.
Aping, Aki, E Sam and wife, Loo Chin,
l. Holt, J d McInerny, E Cant and wife.
Miss Lucas, " A Hardy and wife.
From Kauai per stmr Mikahala, Jan 25-
A Robinson and wife, Gay, Miss Gay, w
A Bowen, Lewis, Miss StetsOn, Miss
Reeves, a Fl Smith, Capt J Ross, j Dixon,
Jas Moore. r Gerke, Mrs Aki and 2 chill
dren. Mrs Widdifield and % deck passen-
gers.
Fom Hamakua, per stmr Iwalani, Jan
25-Jno Hind. Jos Tinker, and IA deck
passengers.
DEPARTURES.
For Fanning's Island, per schr Kaalo-
kai, Jan 4-W II Greig.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26
SHIPPING NOTES.

The steamer Mikahala arrived January
25th from Kauai with 4 300 bags sugar, so
bags rice, 8 green hides, and horses.
The steamer Claudine, which came in
Sunday morning from Maui, brought the
following freight: 1925 sacks sugar, 260
sacks potatoes, 143 pgks. hides, 90 sacks
taro, Ii hogs, ITO pkgs. sundries.
The steamer Kaala brought on Saturday
1851 bags sugar from Kauai, and $40 from
Waianae.
The steamer Iwalani brought on Sunday
from Hamakua 1896 bags sugar.
The schooner Luka arrived from Ke&wa-
eli. Hamakua, Saturday night with 1,9OO
bags sugar.
The James Makee brought Psi bags
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26

The many dates set for the Kings
arrival make matters a little unde
cided in reference to preparations
for receiving him. Under the circum-
stances it is safe to say the Charles
ton will not arrive till after the
Australia comes in, bringing definite
news. 1t is not at all likely the
Charleston will steam in unexpected
ly with preparations hardly started
for receiving the King.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26
VESSELS LEAVING TO-DAY.

Am blk Ceylon, Calhoun, for San Fran
cisco.
Stmr A Cummins. Nelson, for Koolau
at q m.
Stmr Mokolii, McGregor, for Molokai at
SPIN.
Stmr Waialeale, CLANCY, for Hamakua
at 10 a m.
Stmr Jas Makee, Macauley, for Kappa
at pm.
Schr Kulamanu for Hamakua.
Schr Liholiho for Lahaina.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.

JUST RECEIVED DIRECT
81 3Sfrom Europe few gross OF the
wv choicest perfumed Wedding Bon
Bons at the Pioneer Steam Candy Factory,
Bakery and Ice Cream Parlors.
f. HORN, Proprietor.
Hotel ST.. bet. Fort and Nuuanu.
2666-1w
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS.
SATURDAY, Jan. "a.
Stmr Kaala Hagland, from Kilauea.
Stmr Jas Makee, Macauiay, from Ka-
paa.
Stmr Waialeale, Clancy, from Hamakua.
SUNDAY, Jan. 25.
Stmr Likelike. Cameron from Hamakus..
Stmr Claudine. Davies. from Maui.
Stmr Mikahaia, Campbell. from Kauai.
Stmr Iwalani. Weir. from Hamakua.
Stmr Kaimiloa, Walker, from Hanama-
ulu.
Schr Luka from Kohala
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26

The murmurs of patrons of the
Electric Lighting Company is as
Stunning louder tones. 1t is an in
justice to those who went to an
expense to have electric lights fitted
up in their stores and residences and
then not get what they contracted
for in the way of light.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26

A whaling vessel was sighted off
port yesterday afternoon. Some of
the fleet have left San Francisco, and
they may be coming in almost any
day. Several Of the captains will be
down on the next steamer.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26
VESSELS IN PORT.

This list does not include coasters.)
S Moh1can, Shepard, from Hilo.
H Nj s Nymphe, Turner, Hilo.
Blk Bryant, Jacobson, San Francisco.
Am blk Ceylon, Calhoun, Departure Bay.
Am blk Electra, Andersen, San Francisco.
Am bk Coryphene, David, Nanaimo.
Am schr Rose Sparks, Brandt, Jaluit,S
Ship G Potter, Meyer, Nanaimo, Be.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26

The services of the Royal Hawaii
an Band have been secured for a
public concert in honor of the birth
day of Emperor William H., to-
morrow evening at the Hawaiian
Hotel.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26

Paymaster Sullivan of the Mohi-
can gave champagne dinner to q
few of his friends at the Hamilton
House Saturday evening.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26

Quite number of Honolulu mer-
chants are preparing for the Kings
arrival in the way of flags, banners,
etc, to be displayed before the re-
spective stores.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26
DEPARTURES.

SATURDAY, Jan. "a.
Am brgnte Consuelo, Jacobsen, for San
Francisco.
Haw schr Kaalokai, Duncan. for Fan
nings and Washington islands.
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BORN.
MARRIED..

BISSELI-In Honolulu. January %, 1891
to the wife of Rev. A. ID. Bissell, son.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26

A stockholders meeting of the
Eva Plantation Co. will be held
Saturday, January 81, at 2 P. NJ, at
the Office of Castle & Cooke.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26

The Honolulu Arion meets this
evening at the usual place at 7:3O
P. M, for receiving the reports of the
various committees.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26

The Native Sons of Hawaii" are
drilling for the parade on the day of
the Kings arrival. 1t is said they
are having costumes made especially
for use on such occasions.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26

RICH AND GUARANTEED
SLB@ positively pure Ice Cream OF
v finest favorS at only " per
whole gallon at the Pioneer Steam Candy
Factory, Bakery and Ice Cream Parlors.
oGGe-tf f. HORN, Proprietor.
Hotel ST., bet. Fort and Nnuanu.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26

Platinum can now be drawn into
wire strands so fine that twenty
seven twisted together can be insert
ed into the hollow of hair.
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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mallard duck, from California,
graced the festive board at the
Hamilton House for dinner SUNDAY.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26

HARDY FOSTER-At Kamalo. Molokai
on January q, 1891, at the residence OF
the brides mother, Mrs. McCorriston. by
the Rev Father Andrea, Mr.. Walter
Hardy of Koloa, Kauai, to Miss Ella
Foster of Kamalo, Molokai
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26
, Supreme Court of the Hawaiian
Islands.

IN THE MATTER OF THE BANK.
rupscy of AKAI, of Waihee. Maui.
Before Mr.. Justice Bickerton.
Creditors of the said Bankrupt are here
by notified to come in and prove ,hei.
debts before the said Justice in Chambers
at Aliiolani Hale, Honolulu, on MONDAY
the twenty-sixth day of January, 1891
between the hours of ten in the forenuon
and noon of the said day, and elect one or
more Assignees of the said Bankrupt 5
estate.
By the Court.
ALFRED w. CARTER,
Second Deputy Clerk.
Honolulu. January 10, 1891. 2667-4t
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Nrm advertisements.
: Annual Meeting.
m- THIS DAY. ~

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
L Stockholders of the Mutual Telephone
Co. will be held on MONDAY, Jan. u,
1891, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, at the company
building. Every stakeholder is requested
to attend, as a proposition to consolidate
with the Bell Telephone Co. will be laid
before them for consideration.
' c. 0. BERGER.
154td Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26
Annual Meeting.

TINE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
i Shareholders Of the Eva Plantation
Co. will be held on SATURDAY, January
81. 1891, at O'Clock P. M, at the office OF
Castle 81 Cooke. f. ID. TENNE1,
Secretary.
uo,olr,u Ion 81 1891 2672-lw
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-01-26

Ths Time Signal for the Port is given at
IL h. IN. 0 g. (midnighD of Greenwich time, or
! b. % N. 81 8. p NJ. of Honolulu Observatory
titre.
1t is given by the Steam whistle OF the Honolulu
Pl ming Mill, few doors above the Custom
Horse. Tle same whistle is sounded cor
recty at Honolulu Mean Noon, Observatory
Meridian, or 10 b. 81 m. 26 9. of Greenwich
time.
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NOTICE.

yfON. w. G. IRWIN AND HON. SAM
IL uel Parker both residing IN Honolulu,
were admitted as members OF the firm or
partnership known as the MetropolItan
Meat Company, on the 7th day of October,
- METROPOLITAN MEAT CO.,
e. j. WALLER, Manager.
Dated this 10th day of January, 1891.
2665-1w
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AM. Am. PM. PM.
Leave Honolulu. .6:I5' S:45 I:45 4:3Ot
Arrive honolulu. 7:I5. 9:49 2:49 BEST
Leave honolulu. 7:45s 1851 1851 5:5Of
Arrive Honolulu. .8:4Os 1855 4:55 6:45f
Saturdays only. 53-f
Sundays excepted.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-23
The Woman's Year.

MISS CAROLINE DANA HowE's POEM, READ
BEFORE THE woMAN's LITERARY UNION.
New eras dawn! the Woman's Year,
For which we long have waited,
Comes in with promises as clear
AS hope had predicated.
Force gathers force! thought leads to
thought
As mind with mind in action,
Draws to itself the blessing sought
Through faiths divine attraction.
OF ancient Britain it was shown
That crops a year suspended,
With upturned SOIL and seeds unsown,
Brought haryests wide extended.
Such legend might to us have chung,
Who long delayed our message,
Unsaid unwritten and unsung,
Though heralded by presage.
But To- the soil so frutless held
Through that long involution,
BY some transmitting power impelled,
Makes gracious restitution.
For all fresh growth and interest
Go towards the spirits moulding,
AS fruit new-pledged, is manifest
In apple blooms unfolding.
II we have learned through years of pain
The lessons OF denial,
Renewed thereby We rise again
TO make Of hope new trial.
For what is knowledge or degree
If souls may yield no largess,
Content TO sail on life's smooth sea
In Pleasures summer barges,
Not vet hath day dawned full and clear
Along the path we enter.
But truths warm sun-rays gather cheer
Diyerging from their centre
For they who learn, and thcy who teach
Make common cause together.
As May lies near to winters reach
Though cherries be the weather
While mind developed ranks with mind,
In woman, saint or martyr.
We seek no lower place, assigned
BY birthright or by charter.
As true an instinct woman hath
As that accorded sages.
When faith and knowledge in her path
stand forth as heritages.
Like planets lighted by one sun
And held by power magnetic,
Divisiblc, vet still as one
We draw our lives prophetic.
And in this hour NAV dare compute
What comes OF faith and reason.
y buds from germs. from blossoms, fruit
Pertecung in their season.
What We have gained, and what have
wrought,
of broader scope for woman
Shows in the worlds advancing thought
Bcn,tlccnt aud human.
New impulses it gives to liir.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-23
Modern Religious Training of Women.

Rev. Autoinette Brown blackwell,
III recent address on Women in the
Ministry says of the modern move
meut to or1ain women As deaconesses.
evaugelsts. etc:
\ vast amount Of special and DIS
tiuctively religious training is given to
girls and women with much new zeal
by every religious sect-Iraining so
varied a to extend all the way be-
tween painstaking lessons and diligent
practice in sacred embroidery" to the
most difficult and the most essential
dognas; but, without e> ception, these
admirable centre. Of instruction erect
upon their grounds an iron standard,
which reads, Thus far, but no
farther
A large class OF feminine specialists
arc now in training each for a particu-
lar branch of religious work There
are indications that, as with other
specialists, many Of them may become
so content with useful details As to for
get that there is broader outside
world. That they will become an eN-
tremely helpful and very convenient
class in society, no one can doubt.
But. since paper curtains are not as
potent barriers as bolted doors. some
OF these will find work also outside.
Education is inherently expansive.
The most impossible training has
been afforded to our Methodist sisters
ever since Methodism was established.
"a training intended to make them
eloquent at love feasts. but dumb at
general conferences. Most. if not all.
OF Methodist religious teaching is free
to women but the new courses of
study for cvangelists aud deaconesses
have been more dangerous than the
older methods. A good deal more
than forty years ago was privileged
to attend religious meeting with Mrs.
Phoebe Palmer, ard to have good
deal of conversation with her about
women as ministers. She fully rceog-
nzed herself as called to preach to be
as truly consecrated to the ministry as
any man can be; and she recognized
the right Of other women to enter the
same calling. But she was a loyal
daughter of her church She awaited
the undoing Of her ecclesiastical dsa-
bllities; yet she knew that the time
was at hand when all such bonds would
surely be broken.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1891-04-23
Let the Women in.

An appeal in behalf of the admis-
sion Of women as lay delegates has
been addressed to the ministers of the
Methodist Episcopal church by ia
representative Methodist women. The
signers include the officers of the Wom-
ems Home and Foreign Missionary
Societies, the heads of six training
schools or homes for deaconesses,
many women eminent in the church for
activity in good works. and the wives
Of a number of church dignitares. The
memorial mentions the large majority
vote of the laity in favor OF admitting
women, and adds, referring to the
charge that the proposed reform is
contrary to Scripture: IA similar fear
was INDUCED formerly in regard to
permitting women to speak in religious
meetings. But the blessing of the Lord
has rested upon Protestant Christianity,
and upon Me,hodism, in unsealing the
lips of woman. We are equally conf
dent that His blessing will abide upon
our church in admitting her to higher
responsibilities and III summoning her
to greater devotion. Surely it is no
more than just that two-thirds of the
laity, who are always invited by the
brethren to join them in toll and in
gifts for the upbuilding of our church,
should also be at least eligible to share
with their brothers in planning for the
work which all must perform together.
We therefore appeal to our brothers in
the ministry to ratity the expressed
wish Of the laity, and thus make our
mother church even more dear to her
daughters than she has ever been
BEFORE"