The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-11
STORIES OF MISSION WORK.
The Convention at Atlanta Full Of In
terGSt and Profit.

teresting as well as profitable. They be-
gan their work at De Gives opera house
at 9 O'Clock this morning and utilized
every moment of the morning session.
The gathering opened with prayer by
Rev. j. p. Hail. of Pennsylvania, Rev.
W. +. Hilton, of Hartford, and Mai
George A. Hilton, of Los Angeles, Cal.
Maj. Hilton led in the devotional services.
He called upon the mombers of the au-
dience to pray-to "pray pointedly please
Don't let us wander, be definite" Take
control, Oh God, of this convention, and
have your own way in it" and May we
be efficient workers in the Masters vine
yard.
THE UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT.
Rev James p. Hall talked upon the
Philadelphia University settlement. The
university settlement, the speaker ex-
planned, was organized in January last
Its mission is to teach the word of Christ,
and with the motto knowledge is
powerN 10 promote the intelligence of
those in attendance by classes and
lectures. The subjects were history,
science of government, hygiene and the
common branches. Free baths were an
nounced by the institution and while APP
plicauts were awaiting their turn they
were taken into the chapel and spoken to
about their spiritual condition. Those
living in the neighborhood were taught to
form habits of cleanliness, and practical
assistance was given them in various
ways. The school employed a physician
regularly Rev Mr.. Halls address was
limited to twenty minutes. His time was
extended a few minutes, however, to al
low him to conclude his entertaining
talk.
What is the feeling of the professors
in the colleges toward the workE' was
asked.
Adverse" ," was the laconic response.
A BRooKLN MISSION
After song by Mr.. and Mrs. George
G.. Stebbins, of Brooklyn, John n. Roak,
Of Philadelphia, advanced and in an easy
good -natured, happy manner told about
the Whosoever Mission-derived from the
familiar verse, "WhoSoeyer will may
come" The institution started its work
April 30, 1892. Since then more than %
600 meals have been given out, upon
which fully $1,000 was expended Five
hundred men had attended the
institution and learned to walk
in the way of God. The home of the work
was originally on the ground floor of n
building rented out to billiard and pool
room, and the rapping Of the cues from
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their labors prospered and now they have
place that will accommodate $50 people.
The applicants are taught Industrial en-
plOyments. Those who wish to contribute
anything for this teaching do so. In reply
to a question, Mr.. Roak stated that
whites and blacks were treated alike.
THE BREAKFAST MISSION.
L. M. Beane of Philadelphia, opened up
his address on the breakfast mission" of
that city, with: u am not an Episcopa-
lian;. | thank God for that. / am not a
Baptist, though placing Beanes under
water should make them tender. ! am
not q Methodist, though I can beat any
body you ever saw taking up collections.
! am just a great big Beane." The gen
tleman explained that the breakfast mis-
sion was organized fifteen years ago. 1t
started through furnishing a break
fast to a drunkard on Sunday
morning Now vast numbers Of corn
beef sandwiches and coifc are given away
on that day, and, while the applicants are
eating, a big song service is held. Now
| want to explain" said he, "that we
give every man four sandwiches and
three cups of coffee for breakfast. Ap-
plause That costs US less than a nickel.
and we cut the meat thick. You can't
deny it.n The Speaker went on: There's
no use talking; the religion Of Jesus
Christ appeals to Il hungry man. Loud
amens. The stomach and the soul lie
close together"
THE PACIFIC GOSPEL UNION
Mai. George A. Hilton, spoke of the
"Pacific gospel union" A great deal
Maj Hilton told of the spread of the gos-
pei among the poor and in speaking of
the benefciaries said: For every fallen
woman there is a fallen man" The
speaker declared that it argued well that
the executive chair of the grand old com
mOnwealth Of Georgia was filled by man
who acknowledged the God of all nations
and all states; and that the mayor OF the
city was a man who stood with Christ.
Bicycles came in for share Of atten-
ton. Some one proposed organizing a
gospel wheel brigade"
In regard to enforcing the laws against
profanity, some stated that deacons ought
first 10 quit saying you bet" and preach
ers by George
The devotional exercises in the after
noon were conducted by Rev. George W.
Hinckley, Of East Fairfield, Me.
Mrs. e. M. Whittamore, who works
among fallen women, described chat class
as she finds the members
Rev. J. r. BiXby. Of Lay College, Re
we're, Mass, reviewed the Christian work
IN his state.
Rev. H. p Beach, OF Springfield, Mass,
addressed the convention on Christian
" Work in the foreign mission fields
MISSION WORK ~ TIE SOUTH.
The special feature Of the afternoon
was Dr Warren Gamblers address on
Christian WORK in the south. H. is presi-
dent of Emory College Of Georgia and tn
preacher who had the debate in his
church some years ago with Emma Alb
bott. In the course Of his address DR.
Gambler said: We arc not millionaires
in the south, but there is very little alb
ject poverty here. We have much reli-
gioD in the south, more perhaps to the
square inch than any other part of the
country Much Of this is among the col
ored people, who may be lacking in the
ethical quality, but who are full OF
the instinct Of religion These
colored brethren have great
regard for the Sabbath. and some OF
them keep Saturday. Laughter II
the Chicago exposition had been held in
Atlanta think we would have closed the
gates on Sunday. Applause. We be-
lieye in the Bible down south. We have
christianity that is very aggressive
We have had very few heresy trials in
the south and very few strikes. We have
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