The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-10-12

sicians. Who Is Convention Musical
Director.
There were 3, 200 persons at the Audi
forum last night for the opening ses-
sion of the big convention Addresses
of welcome were given by ]. w Going
in behalf of the citizens of Topeka aud
the local committee; by Judge J. n.
Haymaker of Wichita on behalf of the
$4,000 Disciples in Kansas; and by John
Marshall, who took the place of Gov
ernor w. r. Stubs in welcoming the
delegates to the "Sunflower" state.
These addresses were followed by
two minute responses given by return
ed missionaries from various portions
of the globe. The convention sermon
was delivered by Rev. H. D. Smith Of
Hopkinsville, KY.
The first event of the program was
a sacred concert by members of the
National Association of Church Musi-
clans. This was followed by de
votional service led by A. E. Dubber
of Greeley, Col
Rev. Harry Smith breaches.
What Have They Seen in Thy
House" was the text of the convention
sermon by the Rev. Harry d. Smith
"Our brethren of the denomination
what do they think of us?" asked the
speaker. Then he went on to tell of
some of the shortcomings and good
qualities of the Christian church.
continued, for it is precisely our Of
flee to appeal to these brethren. We
have those who spy upon us-they are
often quite friendly but they note
what we have done.
They have seen that which they
like or dislike. These spies are the
brethren of the denominations.
THE army of Christ is scattered into
fragments. Encouragement of the
church results and the heart of our
h. fS,,-
that His church might be one. We be-
Heve that we who seek to be Chris
tians are divinely called to plead for
union among all the people of God.
The function to which we are called Is
as delicate as it is holy. We are the
young brother exhorting the elder; we
are the few pleading against the prac-
tice of the many Whatever we have
more than others we have received of
God for others.
What modesty coupled with cOur-
age does not our task require?
I'VE confidently believe we have a
superior understanding of wishes of
God. The first business of the church
is to make Christians-the business of
every Christian is to make more Chris
tians."
The speaker in his closing remarks
paid a glowing tribute to Kansas which
was at one time Poor bleeding Kan
sas but which is taking a front rank
in reform movements
Mr.. Going Gives Church History.
In introducing ]. w. Going. Rev.
Charles A. Finch, who presided over the
meeting, gave him credit for having had
much to do with perfecting the organi-
zatiOn of local committees which has
made it possible to adequately handle
the incoming delegates.
In the course of his remarks Mr.. Co
ing gave an interesting bit of local
church history.
Christian church in the city Of Tope-
ka,' said he, land it occupied a Sc
cluded place on the rear of three lots.
1t had a small membership but possess
ed large spirit of devotion consecra-
ton and perseverance. There are now
six churches in the city with a mem
bership of about 1900, but the founda-
ton laid by the pioneers is mainly re-
sponsible for this satisfactory condi-
tion.
Topeka has a right to boast of the
part it has taken in promoting primi-
tive Christianity through the country
It has contributed distinguished men
and women to the cause and it gives
me pleasure to mention their names:
f. M. Rains. secretary of the Foreign
Christian Missionary society, now trav-
cling abroad and visiting the different
stations throughout the world
Mrs. Helen E. Moses, of dear mem
DRY, and one of the sweetest and noblest
women that ever graced her sex.
Benjamin L. Smith, formerly secre-
tary of the American Christian Mission
airy society, who has returned to Kan
sas and we welcome him back to the
state of his adoption and love.
Mrs. NJ. f. Harlan of Indianapolis
corresponding secretary of the Chris
tan woman's board of missions
ION behalf of the 1.500 disciples Of
Christ of Topeka and $4,000 residents Of
the city, 1 extend you a cordial welcome
If you do not have an enjoyable an6
Instructive time, 1 hope the fault vii
be yours and not ours"
Judge HRymacker's Address.
Judge ]. N. Haymacker, when ht
mentioned in the course of his address: