, 1891-10-08
CHURCH TOPICS.
A Discussion Upon the Work oil
the Salvation Army.
Report of Home Missions In North
ern Wyoming.
Darkest England Described by Rev.
T, A. Uzzell. 0
MORNING

. hOhNlNu oESolON.
. One half hour was spent in devotional
service, led by Rev. s. @. Dickinson of
Rico. Rev. VIM. Wilson of Douglas and
Rev. Washington Choats of New York,
secretary of the American Home Mis-
%sionarV society, we're received as cores
ponding members.
Rev. 81. E. Thsyer of Longmont read
on THE Salvation Army; What We
Can Learn From it," The aims of the
institution, its methods of ~reconciling
men, and its manner of developing its
members were emphasized. The discus
sion was opened by Rev. W. W. DUNN
of Harmon, who spoke of the business
methods OF the army and its zeal for the
saving of man. Several of the brethren
Joined in the discussion. The importance
which the Salvation army gives to wom-
ans work was mentioned. The genuine
spirit of the institution was commended.
Rev. G. N. Fitch, superintendent of
this district for the Congregational Sun
day School and Publishing society, made
his annual report. A year of firm and
satisfactory work has passed. Eighteen
schools organized, eleven of which are In
a promising condition. Seven have sue
cumed to adverse circumstances -Four
new churches have resulted from these
schools. For this work the churches and
schools of the association have given
1888. A marked increase over the gifts
of the year previous.
Prot. H.. E. Gordon, of the New West
academy at Trinidad, spoke In behalf OF
the New West Education commission.
The academy at Trinidad has had a varied
but successful career. Today fiorty-fve
students of advanced grade are in attend
ance. Prof. Gordon urged the churches
to give to the New West commission
through this academy, thus giving the
advantages of new scholarships to this
institution.
Rev. G. j. Powell. superintendent of
home missions in Northern Wyoming,
made some pleasant remarks regarding
his field of work. Wyoming. he claims
to be most noble in her political policy.
Colorado may be nearer the skies, but
Wyoming nearer to the ideal heaven in
her recognition of the citizenship OF
women. Large resources are found in
Northern Wyoming, which will some day
fill this country with people. Today an
important work is being done in this
region.
Rev. E. G. Ralston, of Leadville.
spoke of 1.-The modern church." The
general ideal he stated to be the advance
of the divine mastery of the world and
the promotion of human brotherhood.
The ideals of the past were repression
and Capitalization; for the present day
the ideal is the perfection of the indi,
vidual man and the union of sHch perfect
individuals in the effort to redeem the
rest of the world. This is not negative
but positive effort for righteousness.
The discussion of this topic was opened
by Rev. Addison Blanchard, who urged
that the churches should enter upon
large plans of Christian endeavor.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Inc AFTERNOON SeoSlOu WAS RlNtu W Tue
ladies OF the Rocky Mountain branch of
the Women's Board of Foreign Missions.
Devotional services were conducted BY
Mrs. Sanderson of Denver. After the
reading OF the roll the following officers
were elected for the following year: Mrs.
NJ. L. Mead, Highland lake, president;
Mrs. b. F. Powelson, Cheyenne. vice
president; Mrs. J. E. Ayres, Denver,
secretary; Mrs. G. s. Burwell, Denver,
treaurer; Mrs. Harriet Sanderson of
Denver, Mrs. H. K. Pound, Trinidad,
Mrs. @. L. Carse. Grand Junction, vice
presidents. The treasurer's report was
read by Mrs. j. f. Vale of Denver;
81, 119. 65 has been paid by the various
auxilleries the past year. This is an in,
crease over the offerings of the previous
year of$l29.
The secretary's report was read by Mrs.
FL. R. Jones of Pueblo.
A resolution was offered in favor of
day OF missions at the next meeting Of the
Association.
Rev. E. s. Parsons of Greeley gave q
summary of the progress of the American
board during the last year.
Miss Florence White, recently from