Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1891-05-14
THE UNION AoJouRNs.
Delaware BaptIsts Close Their Semi
Annual Convention Last Evening.
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Delaware Baptists Ciass Their Semi
Annual Convention Last Evening.
special Correspondence EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE, May 14.--At yesterday
afternoons session OF the Delaware
Baptist Union, Rev. A. L. Williamson con
dncted the opening devotions. The Col
ored Churches What have They Done?
What Do They Need2' was then taken
/ up and the speakers Of the afternoon,
Revs II @. Jones. b. T. NJ 1ors and w
r Burrill, we're introd uced 10 the conven
ton All three addresses were power
full. but that made by Rev. Burrill Of
Chester was one Of the most eloquent
ever delivered by member OF the union.
The speaker kept the congregation cnn
vulsed in laughter by his remarkable
supply OF wit until the conclusion OF his
speech, whea he made a pathetic appeal
for nd 60 the colortd Baptists.
discussion followed for thirty
minutes and at its conclusion, Rev. + B
Palmer. d D., was introduced and made
an address on "WomaM's Missionary
Work DR.. Palmer Is very entertain.
ing speaker and he would frequently
intersperse his remarks with interesting
stories connected with the work. He
gave many examples Of the work that
had been accomplished by womGns mig
alons in the West Mrs q. l. Newlin
who 10 prominently connected with the
soclsty, spoke on the work hat was being
done in foreign fields. She related
several sad stories OF the hsrdships and
expressions suffered by some Of the
missionaries in Shanghai and other foreign
cities, and how they looked 30 God as
their only defence and prayer as rheir
only fortress.
ReFs. G. L. Williams. K. B. Cook, p
D.. and 5 Woodward, the committee
appointed to draft resolution OF thank
ana appreciation OF the work of r Nj
leather, D D.. while secretary Of the
National Baptist Unioa, submitted their
report and was discharged Rev 5 $
Woodward offered resolution to have
the proceedings of the convention
published IN pamphlet form for future
reference aud distribution among the
congregations There was much
discussion over the adoption Of the
rerolu ion and several amendments were
offered but the previous motion 6nslll
prevailed, with but few dissenting
VOTES.
Brandywine Church was selected as the
placs for holding the next meeting aud
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Miller Jones were appointed TO act a.
committee Of arrangements for TIL
meeting The Committee on Credentiair
presented It's fnsl report, which showeV
that eighty three delegates were II
attendance from the churches of Della
ware ana Of Chester aud Delaware
counties, Pa After the transaction o.
o'her routine business tue reports from
the churches were taken up and this
occupied the remainder Of the afternoon
session
After the evening devotional, the sub-
isct, "Should Not the Stronger Cburche.
Assist the Weaker in Evangehstic
Work? II so, How2" WAS discussed b.
Revs Moses HeRth and W. ). Gatletr
The speakers hended the subjsci ably. auo
It was decided that the stronger ehurches
should aid the weaker by the loan Of
their pastors. at least, twice year. The
featHre of the meeting. watch was the
closing sermon by Rev, J. NJ Sitter. n
D Of Crczsr Seminary, began at 8 80
O'Clock, ana was Exceptionally fine.
Resolutions thanking the Nsw Castle
people for their hospitality aud thanking
all those who had assisted with the meet
ing we're passed. The session closed with
the benedicli9u by Rev. A l. Williamson
During the evening an excellent musical
program vas reaaered by special cnoir
and orchestra and Rev. a. A. Guenthei
sang another dne solo Ali the visitors
aud dele Iatss left for their homes on the
10 p. m train. muea pleased with THAR
visit to and entertainment in New
Castle.