Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-12-22

WOIlu utlltI WIN IL. lub ldyIntn are
not as active spiritually either as they
should be, he said.
Mr.. W. A. Upham, whose subject
was the Sunday school, considered
that he was selected because of his
size, he being very small. He voiced
some beautiful thoughts, and felt
proud Of the fact that Akron is a city
Of Methodists.
Mr.. J. w. Kelley on christian Fra.
ternity" referred to Saul and Jonathan
and to Damon and Pythias. He said:
"The fraternity Of the business men
says, Don't you sell these goods or
we will make it interesting for you
The fraternity of the workingmen says,
Don't you make these goods or we
will smash you But the Christian
fraternity is far different"
Mr.. II. J. shreflier on "Consecrated
Service" recited some church history
and urged that the children be kept
interested. ...e ,
DIR. Smith then took charge of the
soliciting for the remainder of the
money needed.
A large congregation attended the
final services Sunday night. There was
fine singing by the choir, the anthem
"Nazarene Chorus" as arranged by
Mr.. Il. NJ. Fessenden, being especial
ly well rendered.
Prayer was offered by Rev. ]. w
Robins. Then DIR. ]. w. Bashford dc
livcrcd a sermon remarkable for lis
scope ana power. and important
thoughts IL contained. It was more
than national in its latitude, as It EN-
brnced the problem Of ChrIstlanizing
the world, and magnifcd the wonder
ful mission and power of this nation
In that work. The sermon was praised
Oh all sides for its deep thought as
well as earnestness of delivery.
DR. Bashford first expressed his np
probation OF the fine new church, the
responsiveness Of the people and the
good work done in the church. HC
mentioned that Delaware college huC
1870 students this year and hnd Just
experienced one of the greatest revivals
in It's history.
His text was Esther Ala. The only
true philosophy, he said, is the Chris
tiGn philosophy. The first stage of the
worlds civilization was the river clvili
2ntion, the second that of the Meditcr
ranean sea, the third began when Co
lumbus crossed the Atlantic, and has
just ended; now we are beginning on
tho Pacific stage the most important OF
all to the United States.
The great problem now Is, what race
language and religion shall become
dominant at this critical time. The in
ference of bis remarks was plain, that
this nation, our language and the Chris
tian religion would be predominant, bu
he did not fail to recognize the power
and influence of Russia, Germany
Italy, France and the East. None OF
these, however, have the opportunl
ties Of the United States. 'America il
only Gods name for opportunity" HI
said. Wherefore, he continued, in sub
stance, we need courage, temperance
l.. the sense of self control, and viii
lingness to love and servo. As to Cour
age, he said: "lf we men can't whiJ
out 1000 or 5000 saloon keepers, We
better tend the babies and let the wo
men vote a while"
At S35 o'clock Sunday night aftcr
Dr BashfordS sermon, DR.. Smith com
| I''''N Nhf iul0llk VI tue ilbi'N llN'NNNl
over 10000 was raised that day. o.
this Mr. Salem Kile gave over $4,000
H. NJ. Hollinger over $1,000 the sun
day school, $i,50O, and the Ladies' Ait
society, $500.
At o o'clock the church was for
mally dedicated, Dr. Robins and Rev
WykoT conducting the services, nnt
the trustees, through the president, Mr.
Salem Kilo, turning the new ediflc
over to the congregation.
DIR, Robins before the exercise
Closed called attention to the very fin,
silver communion service given tn,
church by the Junior Epworth Lcagu,
Of which Mrs, Wykoff IL the president
! IA C.. m..L. L.