The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-03-23
Interesting Lectures.

Rev. Thornton r. Sampson, late
Presbyterian missionary to Athens.
Greece, delivered series of lectures
in the Presbyterian church here this
week, consisting Of three on Sunday
and two on Monday. The lectures
were largely attended and as shown by
the strict and patient attention with
which they were listened to, were
heartily enjoyed.
Mr.. Sampson is a man Of fine educa-
ton, and with fourteen years. expe-
rience as a missionary in Greece to-
gether with his extensive travels
through China, India and Europe,
give him broad information as to the
needs and results Of the great cause of
missionary work in the East.
The object of Mr.. Sampson is to en-
deavor to revive and increase an in
terest in the work throughout this State,
and to awaken and create an interest
where none exists. He gave a full
and practical history of the work done
and wha. is now being carried on in
Greece and other foreign lands, leaving
the nearer to decide whether or not,
las the question is often asked.) the
good accomplished as result from
this important missionary work, is
commensurate with the expenditure of
money, labor and human life. Many
people object to and will not contrib
ute to the support Of foreign missions
upon the plea of having the people at
their own doors considered first. But
it should be remembered that our
people live in an enlightened, Christian
land, while in foreign countries there
are many obstacles to overcome, such
as worshiping idols, sc.
Monday afternoon at 4 O'Clock a
special lecture was delivered to the
ladies though gentlemen were not
excluded, Mr.. Simpsons theme being,
Woman The house was full and
the speaker gave pleasing. entertain
ing and instructive account of the
modes, customs, &C., Of the women Of
the East. There the wives are not
considered as the equal of their hus-
bands, AS was illustrated in very
humiliating description of what the
speaker had seen, that Of woman
hitched to a small wagon by the side
of dog, the man walking behind and
pushing, while going to market, but
on the return trip the tables would
turn, the two legged dog occupying a
seat in the wagon.
Monday night he gave evidence of
what ''he had seen and heard' in those
lands, referring briefly to the great work
done for the Master, and its result,
particularly in Egypt, Syria and India.
His description of how many of these
people had been raised from disgusting
degradation to decent humanity-from
the worship of idols he could not de-
scribe to ears polite, to followers Of
Christ was most touching; and, when
he came to speak Of the absence of
sectarianism among the devoted SER
wants of the Lord in those far off be-
nighted countries, who worked as
brothers in a common cause, while in
the villages of this civilized country
" the home churches frequently built
their denominational walls so high
they could see no religion on the other
side,'' the acme of his earnestness was
poured out.
Altogether the lectures were Of an
entertaining, pleasing and instructive
nature and were much enjoyed by those
who heard Mr.. Sampson.
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