The morning call., 1893-10-05

ity and the forces of evil is IN the country
places, and Christianity can only become
power through conversion"
Rev. w. G.. Pond thought Mr. Perkins
took rather gloomy view in the first part
Of his paper Of the situation in country
churches. as he believed many of them
were specially blessed with true Christians
Rev. +. FIawith Of Antioch said that in
regard to the future of the country
churches he was an optimist, but IN the
present he was something Of pessimist,
as he thinks there is often bad state OF
mind to be found therein. He also be-
liered that lodges are detrment to
church interest, being morally. financially
and religiously the drain of religious life. ;"
Rev. b. L. Sargent of Santa Rosa said
that the future OF the country church lay
in the breaking up of the immense ranches
now existing into smaller holdings.
Rev. Z. .. Brown reviewed his early life
In country church, and said some OF his
brightest memories were of that time. He
thought that his brethren should talk less
OF the shadows In their pathways and more
of the sunshine.
Deacon Cooper of Campbell spoke good
word for the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation, which he thought beneficial, as
youth is gregarious and will meet ONE
where. and the church ought to help them
to meet in good place for relaxation and
amusement"
Rev. Mr.. de Kay. Rev. F. FL. Maar.
Deacon Ross, Rev. n. j. Luark OF San
Juan. Rev. j. w. Brer and Rev. A. IS.
Palmer all took part in the discussion.
which was brought to close by a few re-
marks from Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper. who
told of excellent work done in the country
districts by unselfiSh and earnest ministers.
and ended by saying in her earnest way,
Il beileve The country ministers tu be the
heroes OF Christianity"
A half hour Of devotion, led by Rev. G.
L. Chase of Hanford, then ensued. after
which Rev. w. c. Pond, ID, presented
report from the Church Extension Society.
which was followed by a report OF the
Church-bulding Society. presented by
Rev. III. b. Wikof, ID. d.. and the report
of the Christian Endeavor Association,
presented by Rev. William RAIDER Of Oak
land.
The afternoon session began with a sea-
son of devotion. led by Rev. G. Z. Chase o
Sonoma, with Rev. W. III. Tubbs as d.
rector Of music. The first part of the aft
ernoon was taken up with reports from
churches, that from Plymouth and the
Swedish church being especially cheer
Ing. together with that from the smaller
church of Olivet, while Rev. Mr.. Grant OF
San Quentin told very Interestingly of his
work among the convicts there.
The Home Mission Association, of
which Mrs. III. L. Merritt is president.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Howard corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. }. M. Haven treasurer and
Mrs. l.. NJ. +. Eastman recording secre-
tary, then presented a special programme
for an hour under the direction Of its
president
Mrs. d. Carpenter OF Oakland read in a
very graceful way paper prepared by
Mrs. E. G. Green of Santa Cruz on The
Field of Home Missions" Miss Barnard
read an excellent paper on "The Work of
Endeavorers." and Mrs. Z. S. Williams
followed with very clever and witty dis
sertation on THE Missionary Society OF
the Future" A vocal solo by Mrs. Schultz
of Oakland, beautifully rendered. added
much to ths pleasure of the Home Mission
hour, which was fittingiy brought to a
close by ali earnest and impassioned
prayer from Mrs. Sarah b. Cooper.
The remainder of the afternoon session
was taken up with reports from various
churches and societies and the meeting
closed with prayer
The celebration of the anniversary of
the California Home Missionary Society
occupied the evening session, which was
opened by the singing OF an original hymn
by j. A. Bentou. DID,. california. Golden
Sandaled." Rev. A. S. Mcclellan Off
ciated as Scripture reader, and Rev. r.
Taylor of Pescadero led in prayer Rev.
j. 81. Warren, DID. president of the So
ciety, then told its history from the time
that its two pioneers came to lhis coast on
The first steamer that entered the Golden
Gate, and was followed by brief but STIR
ring addresses by Rev. Francis Watry of
Tipton ana Rev. William Gordon of Hydes-
vile.
The report of the. superintendent, Rev.
j. K Harrison, was received with much
enthusiasm, as his eight months work in
the society has brought about results
which have endrared him to the hearts OF
his feilow-members. Mr.. Harrison'S re-
port was not con fined to dry statistics, but
took up the theme of the evening, "Our
Country for Christ" and treated it in a
mastery manner, evncing much patriot
with true Christian spirit He touched
upon the topics OF foreign immigration and
the c0ngestrd life in the cities, but felt
assured that the society which he repre-
sents is doing and will do much to solve
the problems presented thereby.
On account OF the ateness Of the hour
DR.. McLean's address, to which many had
looked forward as an especial feature of
the occasion, was at his own request post
poned until this evening. when the theme
will he "The World for Christ"
The music rendered for the celebration
under the direction OF Samuel d. Mayer
was particularly fine. the soprano solo.
Heaven and Earth" by Mrs. Schulz
being worthy of special praise. The sing
ing Of an original hymn by Mrs. l.. M.
Howard of Oakland and benediction
closed the exercises, and the meeting ad-
journed 10 this morning.