The morning call., 1893-10-06

on strict business principles. and above
all trying to get unity of thought and feel
ing between ministers and their c0ngrega-
tions.
At the close of this earnest and practical
paper Rev. Mr.. Pond, Rev. Mr.. Strong OF
Sunoi, Rev. Mr.. Madge OF Petaluma. Rev.
Mr.. Lloyd and Rev. George ID. de Kay, OF
Tulare, assistant scribe, took part In an
animated discussion thereon, all seeming
to agree with Mr.. Coombe regarding the
undesirabilitv of candidating.
Rev. Mr.. Wikoff then spoke of the ne
cessity of assisting the church at Adm to
the extent of at least $3.50. and the amount
was quickly raised by contributions from
various churches and societies through
their delegates, together with general per-
sonal contributions, Rev. Il. s. Williams
starting the fund with SO, and the prom
ise of lecture for the benefit OF the needy
church.
The reports of the statistical secretary,
the Sunday-school and Publishing Society
and the memorial committee were then re-
ceived and accepted.
Rev. L. d. Rathbone of Redwood read
paper on "The Spirituality Essential to
Aggressive Christianity = What?' MI.
Rathbone's paper began with recital OF
the story Of the six blind men who went
to see the elephant as illustrative OF the
different ways in which people look at
things and the different ideas that exist
concerning what spirituality really ls.
After discussing this at some length Mr..
Rathbone said: Spirituality is not an
added state, a distinct and peculiar mani
festation, function of the soul, as intellect
or sensibility or will is of the mind. 1t is
rather an influence, power permeatiDg,
directing and energizing the whole person.
body, mind and soul. Because we are
more familiar with those who have in an
Intellectual way shown us the manifesto
tiOn of the spirits power, we must not Tor
a moment suppose that spirituality is in
tellectuality." In conclusion the speaker
said: "All forms of activity are controlled
by the same spirit. He who plans. he who
writes, he who executes each one is mani
festatiOn of that spirituality essential to
aggressive Christianity. He also serves
who only stands and waits.
The discussion of this paper was carried
on by Rev. Mr.. Tubbs, Professor Foster
and Rev. Mr.. Stewart and concluded by
Mrs. Sarah B, Cooper, who asked if there
could be Christianity without aggression.
A recommendation from the business
committee that railroads should be ASKED
for reduced rates for ministers met with
decided opposition from Rey. II. II. Cole
of Olivet, who didn't believe in asking
favoTs because one is a minister" Mr..
Cole was warmly applauded and the
recommendation was laid on the table.
The evening session was devoted to the
Foreign Missionary Society. the theme
being THE World for Christ" The
speakers were Rev. Walter Frear, Rev, E.
S. Williams. Mrs. E. S. Williams, Mrs.
Jewett and Rev. DR.. Mclean, each of
whom gave a brief but very entertaining
address. The music for the evening in
Guided the usual selected hymns. the
"Jubilate." with solos by Mrs. Martin
Schultz. and 1.-The Palms." by Mr.. Flem-
ing. Samuel d. Mayer acc0mpanist.
The banquet at 6 o'clock in the parlors
of the church was a special feature of the
day. Over 800 people were served at the
beautifully decorated tables by the win
some young ladies of the church. and mirth
and jollity reigned supreme. Rev. c. 0.
Brown acted as master of ceremonies,
after-diDner speakers was a feature of the
occasion. Mrs. Martin Schultz sang $50
Gay and Free" and for an encore rendered
1.-TWO Is Company" very archly. Mrs. c.
o. Brown acted as hostess, and performed
her manifold duties most gracefully. To
Mrs. DIR. Logan and Miss Haven belongs
the credit of the beautiful pulpit decora-
tiOns.
At the close of the evening service votes
of thanks were given to the members of
the Fist Congregational Church for their
hospitality, to the choir for their valuable
assistance in the services, and to the secu-
lar papers for their full and excellent re-
ports of the entire council. and Rev. Mr..
Hitchcock of SuiSun pronounced with
much feeling the parting benediction.
The association will meet this morning
for the completion of its business,