Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-05-26
THE SECOND DAY
OF THE OHIO CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY CONYEN-
TON AT BELLAIRE.
The Proceedings Of Three Interesting SessiOns-The
Large Auditorium Crowded to It's Utmost
Gapacity-A Notable Gathering Of the
Leading Men of the Church.

ring luG LlOIulER.
On account Of the nOn-arrival OF some
of the leading speakers, it was decided
to hold the session devoted to the Chris
tian Woman's Board of Missions yester-
dap morning instead of Thursday, as
per programme, thus leaving more time
on Thursday for the papers which have
been deferred. This session was held
In the First NJ. e. Church, and was par
ticipated in exclusively by the ladies'.
Joseph King, of Allegheny, Pa, read a
carefully prepared paper entitled "Chil-
dren's Bands" and Mrs. Jerome Penn,
of Washington G. H., o., followed by
reading an able paper entitled
Growth" The remainder of the ses-
sion was filled ont by minor addresses.
reports, etc.
At the Christian Church the business
meeting of the Missionary Society open
ed promptly at a. m, and was cOntin-
| ued until IL. Much important work
was transacted, but it was of a nature
interesting only TO members OF the
| Christian Church.
Rev. j. H. Harding, Assistant Cores
ponding Secretary q. c. NJ. c., of
Spring Mo, delivered an eloquent
address on the subject Of Lords Day
Schools and Evangelization," abound
ing in good points, illustrating the
evangelical work done by the Sabbath
schools.
q. F. Coler, a tutor in the Ohio State
University at Columbus, in carefully
prepared paper entitled "Evangelistic
Bands" held the close attention of the
large audience.
DECENTRALIZATION in China" by Rev.
| T.. II. Williams, of Nankin, China, was
clearly the leading address Of the day.
! 1t was listened TO With marked atten-
| ton throughout, his splendid delivery
| and earnest manner completely captl-
waiting the audience. Mr.. Williams is a
graduate of Bethany College, and
| a son-in-law of the President OF the
Kentucky State University, and was
formerly pastor OF the Central Christian
! Church in Cincinnati. He accepted a
| call 10 the missionary field in China
seven years ago and has filed the posi-
ton with signal ability. He opened his
! address by referring to remark made
| at the banquet given TO Whitelaw Reid
by the Ohio Society in New York a
| short time since wherein some one said,
1--WE were born in Ohio and were born
/ there because we wished II So" l am
glad l was born in Ohio; and while
stand here upon the border of my State
my heart is filed with joy. | am
called to tell. you about China.
The Bible translated into English
is read by more tnan three-fourths OF
our people. Two hundred years age
the Chinese were conquered by the Tar
tarS, but still they remain an independ-
ent nation. China gave to Japan cen
turtles ago her religion. When Moses
was going to school in Egypt, China
had a code of laws. She has written
history dating / POO years before Christ.
Now she is becoming slowly civilized.
The question is often asked why China
is so slow becoming civilized. All they
ask for now is large army and big
navy comprising the most pow
erful war ships. l have solu-
ton for this desire on the
part of China. These people who have
no fear of God and little conscience,
what II they should sweep down on the
nations of Europe and America, as the
Cloths swept down upon the Roman
empire? All the mighty armies would
be like the French at Waterloo. China
must first be ChriStianized before she
can be civilized.
Mr.. Williams spoke with much feel
ing, occasionally bringing tears TO the
eyes of most of the vast audience.
THE EVENING SESSION
was held at tho First NJ. E. Church, the
programme rendered including an adj
dress by Rev. l.. V. collars, President
of Hiram College, on THE Holy Spirit
and Evangelization, and an address by
Rev. f. D. Power, pastor OF the Church
OF Christ in Washington, d. c.
Following is the programme for the
sessions to-day:
woMAN's BOARD OF MISSIONS.
Morning-Sun-Rise Prayer Meeting;
Children's Bands, Mrs. Joseph King,
Allegheny, Pa; Growth, Mrs. Jerome
Penn, Washington, @. H., o.; Reports
and Addresses.
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVoD.
Afternoon-Praise Service; Superin-
tendent's Report, j. q. Warren; "Chris-
tian Endeayor as Viewed from the Pull
pit"-Nathan Johnson, Bowling Green;
Luther Moore, Bealsville; George A.
Smith, Ada; Arthur B. Russell, Millers'
burg; b. B. Tyler, New York City. Ad-
christian Endeavor and Evan
gelization," II. r. Cooley, Cleveland.
'Free Parliament" on Committee Work,
conducted by j. 7. Tyler, Cincinnati.
Evening-Praise Service; address,
christian Endeavor as Unifying
Agency" w. T. McCauley, President OF
Ohio C. Z. Union; address, Jabez Hall,
President Virginia C. Z. Union, Rich
mond; Convention Meeting, conducted
by Miss Jessie II. Brown, Cleveland.
NOTES.
The non-arrival of two leading speak
ers cut the afternoon session short yes
/ terday.
j. w. Sellars took photograph OF
the convention in front OF the church
building yesterday.
The music is an attractive feature Of
the exercises. The Christians are noted
for their excellent vocal music.
The REGISTER had the fullest report
OF the first days proceedings, being ial
superior to that of the other dailies.