The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-05-26
NAY MEETINGS END.
BAPTIST BRETHREN REPORT A
PROFITABLE SEASON.

BAPTIST BRETHREN REPORT A
PROFITABLE SEASON.
But Ar. Cossum. Who Rossts Rockefelier'a
kiad OF People, Il Overlooked Whe,
Ronors Are Paid Foreign Missionaries
aud Mr. Cossam Looks ~ IL He Doesn't
Like Il - Presbyterians Cheer on Hear
Ing of the West Point Catholic Chapel's
Faiiure-southeTn Prssby terians and tint
CoIored MembershIp.
Pit:sburg, Pa, May 25.-The final ses-
| sion OF the North American Baptist May
| anniversaries which have been going on
in the Fourth Avenue Baptist church Of
| this city since May II began at 10 o'clock
this morning. The delegates in attend
| ance say the anniversaries just held
| have been the most profitable and en-
shusiastic OF any held for years.
Before the meeting was formally open
ed all foreign missionaries, with one ex-
ception, were invited 20 seats on the
platform. The exception was Rev. w.
H. Cossum OF China, who yesterday
caused a sensation by his remarks on
John D. Rockefeller. Whether the onis-
sion was accidental or intentional is
not known. Mr. Cossum occupied a seat
close to the front and there was rather
set expression on his face.
After devotional exercises Rev. H. P.
Cichran OF Burmah and w. H. Leslie OF
the African mission gave interesting ac-
counts OF the mission work in their re-
spective fields.
LUTHERANS.
Dayton, Ohio, May 25.-The tenth gen.
eral convention Of the Woman's Home
and Foreign Missionary society OF the
Lutheran church is in session here with
200 delegates from all parts OF the coun-
try. The officers Of the convention are
as follows: President, Mrs. A. v. Hun
ter; vice presidents, Mrs. A. c. Bond,
Salina, Kan; Mrs. ]. F. Hartman. AL
toona, Pa; recording secretary, Mrs. S.
B. Beimer, Cincinnati; corresponding
secretary, Miss Mary Marris, Baltimore;
treasurer, Mrs. A. v, HANNA, Balti-
more; historian, Mrs. Emma B. School,
Baltimore.
SOUTHERN PRESBYTERIANS.
Charlotte n. c., May 25.-After the
opening exercises Of the assembly to-
day the report on education for the min
istry was taken up, pending considera-
ton Of which, the report On colored
evangelical ton was discussed. After an
explanation by the chairman, the as
sembly heard strong address by Rev.
o. B. Wilson. missionary to colored peo-
pie, showing how fitting Presbyterian!sIsl
was 10 their needs because of its intel
ligent and spiritual worship, its godly
ministry and the special responsibility
of Southern Presbyterians as debt OF
justice and gratitude.
The assembly also heard Rev. E. W.
Williams, the colored president Of Fer
guson Williams college, Asherville, S. c.,
who spoke eloquently in behalf OF the or
ganization Of an independent colored
Presbyterian church as absolutely nee
essary to the self-development of the ne
gro. These addresses made deep i'm
preston and secured a liberal collec-
ton. The report urges vigorous pros
ecu:ion of work along the lines already
approved by the assembly. 1t provides
for the early organization Of on indie
pendent coiored Presbyterian church
upon the motion Of the colored people
themselves, to be aided to the general
assembly, as In the past. The report
was unanimously adopted. AS part Of
the Westminster celebrate ton, the "old
man eloquent Rev. NJ. D. Hogue, D.
D.. delivered a forcible address on the
relation Of Westminster standards TO
missionary labors. Great crowds wait.
ed hours patiently to hear this address,
REFORMED PRESBYTERIANS.
Pittsburg. May 25.-The morning ses-
sion OF the general synod Of the Re-
formed Presbyterian church was occu-
pied almost entirely by short talks on
home missions and the best methods OF
carrying on the work.
The president Of the board Of foreign
announced tina; he had received
instructions that the editor and publish
er OF the Christian Herald had donated
from famine in India. TO be distributed
by missionaries in the field. II was re-
solved that the thanks OF the general
synod he rendered the generous donors.
The synod by unanimous vote instructed
The committee on foreign missions 70
cable the money at once.
Afte: he announcement OF the stand
lrs committee the synod adjourned for
lunch.
At 2 o'clock the session re-assembled
and the reports Of the various missions
we're considered. This work consumed |
the whole afternoon and the synod then
adjourned. to meet next year in Phila- |
lclphia.
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIANS.
Chicago. May e5.-Toiay the general |
assembly OF the Cumberland Presbyter- |
an church was largely given over TO re- |
ports from committees. The COMM tee |
IN sanctifoation, which has been con-
'iderng doctrinal statements. or the con-
ession Of faith, to be submitted TO the |
5-esby;eries for their approval. reported |
heir liability TO agree, and asked 70 ne
discharged. The question was indefinite |
y postponed.
On recommendation OF the COMMITTEES
n education /. was ordered that taeo-
ogical students obtain The consent Of
heir presoyteries before being allowed
. attend other colleges than those @.
be Cumberland denoulina.i ton: also .ha.
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