The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-10-30
WELCOME TO WILSON.
Judge Connor's Address to
w. C.. NJ. Convention.
President Harper Delivers Great Speech en-
Work. Weman's Work in Missions.
What They are Doing.
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Wilson, n. c., Oct. 29.-After a de-
1ightful praise service, led by Rev. D.
W Arnold, the Womans Christian Mis-
sionary Convention, listened to an adj
dress of welcome by Judge H G. Con-
nor of Wilson This address was one
such as only great and godly man can
deliver. He stated that the people of
Wilson had watched the work and prog
ress of the Disciples, and that the town
was always greatly benefited by their
meetings. He said he had recently IN
vestigated their plea and their work. and
that ne was pleasantly surprised at their
great zeal and great wisdom in all parts
of the world. Speaking of Atlantic
Christian College, he said: You may
expect and we may all expect the larg-
est possible results"
Judge Conner paid a high tribute to
the pioneer Disciples who stood true to
their faith in the early days OF wilson.
Among those mentioned were " A. VII
son. Peter Hines and M. T. Moye. lie
said these men were noble types OF
Christian manhood and were tenacious TO
Christian manhood and were tenacious OF
smoke most kindly of DR.. X. w. klng,
another Christian gentleman, who LETT
strong impression for good upon this
community. Mr.. Willis Hackney re-
ceived praise from the judge. The
retiring pastor of the Wilson Chris
tian church. Rev. B. H. Melton, was
highly COMMUNICATED for his pure life
and noble work in Wilson. His influence
nd
community.
Turning to the convention, Judge. Con-
nor said: You don't deal in reeds, don't
spend your time in hair-splitting over
dogmas and theological questions, but
you are a great and distinctive mission
airy church. You are devoted to the
spreading of the gospel in the earth.
Because of this your coming among Us
will greatly benefit us"
The Judge mentioned three great evils
which confront all Christian people,
namely the curse of intemperance, un-
founded and UNI Christian race prejudice,
and a tendency to go to war over dlt-
cult problems. He said the Christian
church, especially because OF its great
plea for unity and it's love for all, should
give expression to these great questions.
He warmly welcomed the convention
and said: Il trust that when you leave
Wilson you will think as much of us as
we do of YOU" His address was greatly
eerioyed by all and was responded to in
a most happy and eloquent manner by
Rev ]. J. Harper,/ president of the con-
vention. who then delivered his annual
address to the convention. 1t was az
able effort, containing good advice and
fine suggestions. His subject was
Work" 'Our MOTTO said he, should
he going forword.
He then spoke of 1.-The possibilities OF
going forward"
First. the favorable condition CT the
times. We are living in an age of liberty
and freedom We have higher types OF
manhood and broader conceptions of the
truth and of the Christ spirit than even
before, this makes it possible to advance.
Seconds the hunger for the pure gospel
unmixed with dogmas and creeds. The
people want the pure word of the living
God and will not be satisfied with less
Third, increasing intelligence makes il
easier to go forward The progress OF
religion joins momentum with every eI.-
lightenment Nothing can stop it. As
we grow in intelligence we increase ir
zeal
Fourth, God seems to be leading us.
Here lies the most precious thought. The
patriarchs and great heroes Of the past.
realized that God was leading them, AND
hence their stability zeal, and willing
ness to become martyrs. So long as VIC
know that God is leading US we need
fear no evil. 1t is necessary to go for
ward for the army that stays in the
trenches GETS defeated.
Mr.. Harper's address was followed by
symposium on State missions, led by
Rev. J. d. Waters, editor of the Watch
Tower His address was fine.
Rev. c. w. Howard, of Kinston, ant
Roy. L. M. Omer, of Asheville, also
took part in this discussion and gave
most beautiful and instructive ad-
dresses.
The afternoon session was given up
TO short addresses from missionaries and
officers of the convention. These re-
ports showed that great progress has
been made by the Disciples in North
Carolina over last year. The reports
were encouraging indeed, and filled the
whole convention with enthusiasm