The herald., 1896-10-08
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who were beginning to appreciate the
advantages of a Christian training. Miss
Ford depicted gracefully the many
pleasant little narrations Of the children
and spoke with some regret that those
coming from China were so superior in
department and bearing and respect to
their elders to the children raised in
America. The talk was full, Of interest
and much appreciated by the audience.
Following this was pleasant innova-
ton Of the session when Miss Vicroy, the
superintendent Of children, led six
bright boys and girls on the stage and
by compositions contributed by the
youngsters a missionary review was
given Of Cuba. the center subject being
her apostle Alberto Jose Diaz. The mode
Of description was unique and the SEN
timents expressed by the young people
reflected upon them much credit. Rev.
L. M. whiting then led in prayer after
which the committee on application of
now churches to the association in the
past year reported as follows: The Beth
ell, San Dimas and Gardena. The mo-
ton to- extend the hand Of fellowship
was made and carried. Letters were
then read from these churches by the
clerk. Rev. George Taylor. The meet
ing adjourned until the evening session.
THE EVENING MEETING
Early in the evening an informal re-
ception was held in the church parlors,
by the representatives Of foreign mis-
sionary work and officers of the Wo-
mans Missionary association.
At 7:30 o'clock Professor Foshay led
the usual praise service. Rev. G. w. Her
read the scriptural lesson and prayer
was offered by Rev. ]. F. Childs. The
Goodwin Bros quartet closed the praise
service with much enjoyed selection.
Rev. ]. H. Garnett was introduced as
thu first apoa kar and ppun a short talk
upon the work done by home missions
and the greatness of the field which the
society is covering. The speaker said
that the American nation is in the way
Of manifest destiny and the evolution
Of mixed race within her lands rem
ders much more the need Of home mis-
sions. The Christian element in this
country should be made as strong as
possible. Mr.. Garnett gave review of
the Home Mission society, and said all
Christians should contribute to the
work Of the society. The Goodwin
was followed by Rev M. B. Shaw Of
Fallbrook, who spoke Of the foreign
mission and its churches. This work Of
evangelizing the heather natives of the
globe was the supreme mission of the
church and Christ. He quoted the
divine command to "go forth into all
the world and preach the gospel to
every creature"
Mr.. Shaw endeavored to arouse the
interest and enthusiasm of his listeners
In the work Of foreign missionaries who
are laboring for this Christian cause
It IL the duty of the church to send out
teachers to preach the gospel The
speaker gave an illustration Of heroic
effort in the story of Adam Dollard and
hsi company, grand bill Of French
Canadian history, which will go down
the ages as an unparalleled example of
bravery and self denial.
A bright, earnest address was given
by d. P. Ward. an old worker In Sum-
day missions. His theme was Publica-
tions and Sunday-School Work. First
praise was given to the Baptist Publica-
ton society and the excellent work done
by that institution. He urged contribu-
tions from the church to it's support and
to send volunteers to increase the number
Of workers. The society is the only one
that has for It's sole object the further
ance Of Sunday-school work. Mr.. Ward
gave an interesting account Of his own
life as Sunday-school missionary. The
church was asked not to forget the boys
and girls Of this country in its zeal for
the heather and criminal. The summary
Of work done during the past year
showed this earnest and energetic labor
er to practice his own doctrines. l.
The Goodwin brothers responded again
Rith q vocal selection, after which Rev.
10. r. Evans gave an able address upon
Education. He maintained that strength
At home IL necessary for etdcieucy In the