Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1893-11-23

deeper conservation in giving, in SER
vice, in suffering.
Mrs. i. J. Jones Of Springfield, Mass,
spoke OF the women's mission societies.
The Rev. 0. r. Flippo, ID. D., was
heard in behalf of the American Baptist
Publication Society
The Rev. j. Wesley Sullivan, chair
man of the Philadelphia Baptist Asso-
citation, suggested that the union
authorize campaign of evangelistic
work among its churches and he said
the Philadelphia association would be
glad to aid in such work. A motion
to that OBJECT was adopted.
The Rev. Mr.. Reed pronounced the
benediction.
Lunch was served in the ante-room.
THE EVENING SESSION.
There was very large attendance
at the session in the evening. Rev. s.
S. Woodward of the First Baptist Church,
Chester, presided, and the Rev. L. T..
Firor OF North Chester was secretary.
DR.. j. r. Johns OF Chadd's Ford,
who spoke upon the subject of young
Peoples Work. feared that the associa-
tions Of this kind do not get the recog-
milton from the churches that they de-
serve. He thought the Sunday school a
failure, as II is not sending out leaders.
DIR. Johns believed that the church
workers Of the future will be called
from theranks of the Christian Endeavor
Society. ~
Rev, o. G., .Buddington spoke on the
subject, "Hdw to Make the Conquest
Meeting Most Effective"
The topic really means the conquest
or evanGelization of the world. The
Young Peoples Union of the Baptist
church is directing the conquest work.
II begins with the work next to lis and
then enlarging ones zone of influence.
The press organ Of the society gives the
most recent and exact information
on foreign missions.
Mrs. William B. White then sang the
solo, "Thy Will be Done"
Favorable reports from the Young
Peoples Societies of the Second Church,
Delaware Avenue, Bethany and from
other churches were read. The churches
have kept up the work of the societies
efficiently during the past summer.
THE NEW ASSOCIATION.
The Rev. A. j. Furman, from the
committee appointed at previous meet
ing on the important question of the
cutting loose of the Delaware Union
from the Philadelphia Association and
setting up house for itself as new
and independent tassociation, asked leave
of the union that DIR. Weston be heard
on the matter.
DIR. WESTON FAyoRs THE MOVE.
In introducing the subject of separa-
tion from the ancient Philadelphia Asso-
citation which Delaware Baptists and
those OF the neighboring counties and of
this Peninsula have attended for over
century, DIR. Weston prefaced his ad-
dress by reading the report of the com.
mittee, which is as follows:'
THE REPORT.
The Philadelphia Association. at its last
session. recommended the churches in that
body, located beyond the bounds of Phila-
delphia, to form new associations as may
be required by their geographical position.
Your committee therefore suggest that a
meeting be called to which the churches
constituting the Delaware Union shall be
requested to send messengers to consider
the propriety of forming new associa-
non, u ana a. 10 propose such further measures
$50 ffAeJ ~ SSsfANN Aot anu may Dt GApbultnbs
HENRY G. WESTON,
SIS. WOODWARD,
WAsHINGToN JONES,
ID. T. FIRoR,
Ir o. e. BUDDINGToN.
Committee.
In commenting upon the report DR..
Weston said that the sentiment of the
Delaware Union has been very decided
and very strong for many years for its
establishment as a union by itself.
The speaker paid emphatic tribute
to the efforts of Rev. Richard B.
Cook, the late pastor of the Second
Church for his efficient work towards
this end. He stated that the present de-
cided feeling among the churches on the
subject is largely attributable to DIR.
Cooks wisdom and discretion. The
speaker was extremely glad of the fact
that the initiatory action in the move
ment had developed in the Philadelphia
Association. They have now driven us
out from their ancient and honorable
body. They have said "get out and we
are going to get out" [Applause.1
DIR. Weston hoped that the churches
of the new association would not stop at
annual meetings. The Philadelphia AS
sociation is too large and unwieldy.
The speaker looks for the day when the
Delaware Association will outshine and
be greater than its honorable and ancient
parent.
DR.. Weston expressed his hope that
when the question of separation comes
up for decision before the churches to-
day that there will be no uncertain ex-
preston of opinion.
81 cannot give an Indication" the
speaker said smiling "of what Upland
Church This own church) will do, SO
that if Upland does not vote for it
laughter | shall attend your meetings
as corresponding member. | have to
say that | take care not to influence
any one in matters such as this.
"But | want il understood, personally,
so far as | so, am for the new associa-
ton heart and SOUL"
The expressions of DR.. Weston, whose
personal influence in the Delaware
Union, and 1t is not too much to say in
the Philadelphia Association also, is not
exceeded by any living Baptist of this
section OF the country, created most
profound impression.
Thomas Frame of Brandywine Church
who has attended the Philadelphia Asso-
citation yearly meetings since 1888 and
whose father before him had attended
them for 80 years also, recalled many
pleasant memories of the good old meet
ings in Philadelphia and in this locality
He did not, however, frown down upon
the separation.
A. G. Really was the next speaker
He made an eloquent address on the
topic Of the "Duty of Young People to
the Church."
The fertile subject of the contrasted