The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-17
PATRIOTIC WORDS.
Address Of Rev. DR.. Faunce Before
Baptist Social Union.
Supper Partaken Of and Board ol
Officers Elected.

The regular meeting Of the Rhode Island
Baptist Social Union was held mt the Troca-
dero last evening. with very large atte nd
ance, which undoubtedly was due TO the fact
that Rev. W. n. r. Faunce ID. d., pastor of
the Fifth Avenue Baptist church, New York,
was to be one of the speakers. The members
and guests OF the club were received in the
Empire room. where very pleasant half
hour was passed. music being furnished by
Thatcher II. Guild, cornet soloist; II. l..
McAuslan. piano: Warren Sarborn. violin,
and Howard White. cello.
The dinner was fully up to the usual
standard. and at its conclusion President
Thomas W. Waterman called the meeting to
order f4r the transaction OF business. The
report of the secretary was most encourag-
ing, while that Of the treasurer shower that
during the year the receipts had been s463.5o;
expenditures, s38s. 80; balance on hand.
sl06o5.
OFFICERS ELECTED
+. W. Hartwell. for the nominating commit
tee, reported the following list OF officers to
serve during the ensuing year, and the entire
list was elected without opposition: Presi-
dent. william G. Burwell. First church; first
vice-president. Charles r. Stark. Cranston
otiuot StCouu Sltb-pfcSidtuts
liam ii. Waite. Pearl street church; secre-
tary, Walter l.. Clark, Broadway church;
treasurer, Anson II. Rice. Calvary Baptist
church; directors James Q. Dealy, First
church: william II. Peck, Central church;
Pardon s. Remington, Union church: James
A. Williams, Tourth church; Rev. Edward
Holy oke. Calvary Baptist church: Lydon l..
Anderstrom, First church. Bristol; reception
committee, William T. Peck, Edward Holyoke,
William II. Waite. Charles r. Stark, Walter
j.. Clark. The name of Emory p Russell.
which was proposed for membership, was
votei upon and unanimously accepted.
The 9Th annual report of the executive
committee showed that there were 81 mem
bers enrolled in the union at the beginning
OF the year. During the twelve months 22 had
withdrawn and six had been admitted max
ing the present membership n. with Ave
continuous members
REV. DIR. FAUNCE's ADDRESS.
President Waterman then introduced Rev.
pr. Faunce in brief but pleasing address,
and the distinguished divine was received
with hearty applause. DIR. Faunce spoke very
feelingly OF his former associations In this
city, and then referred to the present condi-
tion Of affairs between this country and spain
saying in substance:
II rejoice that this great conflict, into
which we have been 40 suddenly and unex-
pectedly precipitated, Is working . great
good for our country. l rejoice that we have
q man st the head OF the government today
who IL in touch with the will of the Prince of
Peace. But now that we are involved in n
struggle, none but a miscresnt will be ie-
luctant to stand forth aud defend his coun-
try honor. For the 6rst time in our history
we find in this present contest an indissoluble
union on the part OF our states. union that
is inspired by patriotism. the deliverance Of
humanity and the will OF God. / trust that
while we are sitting here tonight, the first
guns are booming of the West Indies. which
bondage OF that down-trodden people who so
long have been subjected to Spanish misrule.
a TIME FOR GOOD MEN.
Tonight. in the stirring times In which we
are now living, our thoughts naturally take
part of the national responsibility which Is
so great have often thought that, while
the nations OF the world are rending foreign
lands asunder. we have not had our share.
But now we are coming out of our corner and
gradually assuming the position In the world 's
affairs which belongs to us II IL o time whom
good men are needed and tho united effort of
all the citizens Of our beloved country is nm
absolute requirement. II Is time for US 10
uphold and defend the principles for which
our fathers so vnliantly fought and which
underlie the prosperity Of our nation.
LET US therefore see that the Christian
church maintains the hopeful condition OF
affairs which seems about to make itself felt
and that we stand by our president in this
struggle. For believe that, as God guided
the footsteps Of George Washington and Abrn-
ham Lincoln, so Is He making Himself felt
through tho administration of our Christian
president. william Mckinley. II is our duty
to encourage and cherish the simple and
homely virtues which characterize our
nation. and which will bc powerful factors
in promulgating the doctrine OF peace and
good WILL"
Az the close Of the ldress. which wa.
listened 60 with the 10 est attention. Mr.
Waterman introduced to the union its new
president William Z. Burwell. who spoke
very prieny. and the meeting was then ad.
journed.