Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-17
REV. DAVID YOUNG.
Clergyman Successful in Both Wales and
England.

"A Clergyman successful In Both Wales and
England.
Few men have a more attractive ecclesiastical
personality than the Rev. David Young who not
withstanding his English surname. halls from
the principality Of Wales. From the beginning
of his ministerial career until three years ago
he preached almost exclusively in the Welsh
language, but that fact seems to have had no
effect upon his English eloquence. In all his
circuits the churches have greatly prospered
under his care. Possessed of superior admin
istrative abilities he was elected when he had
travelled only twelve years to the chairmanship
Of south Wales. For eight years he retained
that position and his administration was
marked by great tact and vigor No Wesleyan
minister in Wales has ever taken SO active and
prominent part in philanthropic and social
matters, especially in the temperance move
ment Fifteen years ago he was elected presi-
dent OF the Temperance Association OF South
Wales and Monmouthshire. He has also acted
from the beginning as a member Of the council
Of the Cardiff University, in asso-
citation with such men as Dean
Vaughan and Lord Aberdare. His personal
appearance in the pulpit is pleasant and his
manner is easy and natural His delivery is
fluent and impressive and his sermons are rich
In excellent matter. Best Of all he is full Of
enthusiasm in the cause Of religion, and for
several years he has taken rank as one of the
most eminent and useful preachers in the
principally. During his three years stay in
Cardiff, although his FIRST English circuit, the
churches have prospered exceedingly, and he
enters upon his work in that important center
of Sheffield under the most encouraging cir
cumstances. Mr.. Young is now engaged in the
preparation Of q history Of Wesleyan Methodism
in Wales His colleagues say that no man is
better fitted to be the author Of such desidera-
tum.
For the London Mission.
The meeting at Hamline NJ. E. Church Thurs
day night was q decided success. The interest in
the forward movement brought together a
large. and deeply attentive audience. The
meeting opened with the singing Of hymn,
after which prayer was offered by Rev. J.
Hairless Maj. Hall, who presided with his
customary efficiency. made brief and
telling opening speech. The first address was
made BY Rev. Peter Thompson, com.
mencing with the circumstances Of his
taking up the mission work in London. de-
scribing in detail the means adopted by him
self and colleague (Mr. John Jemeson) to get
hold OF the lower strata Of the people Mr..
Thompson's pictures of the condition Of the
London roor in Whitechapel and Ratclif high
way were terribly realistic. Mr.. Thompson q
style is natural and Of the conversational order.
but peryaded with intense feeling, and the ten
der pathos with which some of the results of
the mission work were set forth caused many
an eye to fill with the tear of sympathy.
brief appeal from the Rev. ]. Harriee for q
good collection was followed by taking up the
offerings Of the people. which, with the collec-
tons on Wednesday night, amounted to el75. So
for the London mission, after deducting the
expenses Of advertising. printing, &c.
The Rev. W. d. Waltors then made an elo-
quent speech ON the duty OF Christians in rela-
ton 10 the work Of caring for the bodies and
saving The souls Of those who ere stepped n