The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-14

Temperance J. I. Williams, Rev. IL. 7.
last Rev. II. II. Thompson
Systematic Bcnefccnce-Rcv David Spencer,
d. d., f. +. Chamberlain, Giles CLARK.
Auditing Conuittec-Rev. II. H. Harris, Ph.
d., Richard Nichols, Y. d Edwards.
Missionary Conmittce--Rev. W. j. Ford, Luth
cr Keller Rev H. J. whalcn. y. D.
Arrangements for Next session--Rev II. J.
Whalen. D. d., Rev II. +. Y. Pierce, d. D.,
Rev. J. s. Thomas
Church Lettcrs--F. NJ Koehlcr, A. n. Clay,
Rev. j. l.. Kreamer.
Home Missions Rev. S. +. Mathews
Foreign Missons-Rev. II. II. Harris, Ph. u.
Educational Society--Rev. David spencer D.D.
Publication Socaty--Rev. r. +. Y. Pierce, d.
D.
William Chappell was reelected
trustee of Keystone academy for the
coming year; Rev. W. j. Ford was re-
elected vice-president of State Mis-
sionary society; Rev. II. J. Whalen, d.
D., was elected to the vice-presidency
of the Educational society. The fol-
lowing delegates were appointed to at
tend the state meetings: Rev. David
Spencer, d. D., Rev. p. f. Botzong,
Rev. c. A. Spalding. Rev. II. J.
Whalen, D. D.. presented the follow
ing resolutions, which were unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That ly a rising vote we record our
hcartiest appreciation Of the delightful season
we have enjoyed with DR.. Spencer and his pco.
pie gratefully acknowledging the generous en-.
tertainment provided by the ladies, the genial
hospitality oi the comfortable homes that have
been opened TO us, and the inspiring singing
under the leadership of Brother z. d. Edwards,
and that we congratulate the people Of the
Blakely church upon their splendid house o.
worship. and all the evidences OF the Divine
favor that rest upon them.
DR.. Spencer responded to this. ex-
pressing the sincerest gratitude for the
visits of the delegates and Christian
courtesies shown.
Rev. Maynard Thompson, a mission
airy pastor. located at Jermyn, spoke
of his work there. Rev. S. f. Mathews
reported on home missions, and Rev.
II. II. Harris, D., reported on for
eign missions, and Rev. S. G. Reading,
ID. D., reported on temperance, and
presented resolutions, which provoked
a heated discussion. The resolutions,
as follows, were finally unanimously
adopted:
STRONG RESOLUTIONS.
whereas, Inc WORD Ol 'tOu ana our thulCn
covenant are clearly against the liquor habit and
the liquor traffic; and
Whereas, The liquor traffic is our greatest
national evil. the enemy of the home, the
church. society and of Ciod-in short the friend
OF all evil and the enemy Of all gooa--a VERT.
able child OF the devil, without redeeming
feature therefore be it
Resolved, That call upon our church mem.
bcrs to honor Gods word and their church GOV.
~ abstliniuU rOm hn IIsp ~
drinks as a beverage.
Resolved, That it is our duty to do all we
can by voice. life effort and vote TO forever
blnish the saloon, and to this end
Resolved, That we urge all Christians 10 sup.
port only men and parties that will do their
duty against the liquor traffic. believing as We
do that God has no use for and the devil no
dread of men and parties that are afraid to dis.
cuSS and consider this subject.
Rev. ]. L. Williams read a somewhat
extensive report on Systematic Bene-
ficience,' which was followed by the
reading of a report on the American
Baptist Publication society by Rev. II.
F. Y. Pierce. d. d. The committee on
obituaries reported through Rev. c. A.
Spalding. After singing by the con-
gregatiOn the -looked-for address
by Rev. William Miller on Fifty
Years in the Christian Ministry" was
delivered by him. which took the char
acter of reminiscence. There was a
fair-sized audience present and the
closest attention was manifested
throughout. Many people were greatly
moved by the remarks made. Although
Rev Miller is so years of age, he is of
excellent physique and speaks with
great force and animation. He said
in part: THE circumstances under
which every individual begins his life's
work has its bearing on that work.
When circumstances are favorable he
gets a good start; when circumstances
are unfavorable he must put forth
much effort to get success. My father.
Rev Charles Miller, of Clifford, was
born in 1893 in Clifford, six years after
the first man moved into this section.
When l began to go to school we had
to meet in a private house and We had
only three months term and were
fortunate to have that. Wonderful
changes have occurred in my time. I
left the pubic school before I was IS
years of age to help my father care
for five adults.
MANY YEARS OF LABOR.
For siXty-two years l have been be-
fore the public either as teacher or
preacher. The first great event of my
life occurred when l was II years of
age, when l took a stand that / would
never touch intoxicating liquors or to-
bacco. The next event was in 1899,
when l was converted alone and in the
woods. While teaching in 1912 / be-
came acquainted with a young lady,
evening and having a talk we con.
cluded to marry. We have been mar
ried for fifty-four years and she has
proven a great help-meet. Often had
| been talked to in reference to enter
ing the ministry and that l should go
to school to preparn for it. I said no,
and in order to have no further innu-
ence brought upon me regarding this