The American Missionary — Volume 37, No. 5, May, 1883 — John Shaqi
The American Missionary — Volume 37, No. 5, May, 1883Various
Religion
The American Missionary — Volume 37, No. 5, May, 1883
Various
Congregational churches -- Missions -- Periodicals; Home missions -- Periodicals
2. To promote correspondence with churches, Sabbath-schools,
missionary societies, or individuals, who will undertake work of a
special character, such as the support of missionaries, aiding of
students, supplying clothing, furnishing goods, and meeting other
wants on mission ground.
3. To send to the Churches, Conferences or Associations desiring it
some of our experienced and intelligent lady missionaries, who can
address them giving fuller details of our methods.
We believe that such a Bureau will meet a felt want and be welcomed
by the earnest Christian women of the country. The selection of
the head of the Bureau will be made and announced soon, and in the
meantime inquiries can be addressed to Bureau of Woman’s Work,
American Missionary Association, 56 Reade street, New York.
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THE Mozart Society of Fisk University tendered a complimentary
concert to the members of the Tennessee Legislature. The invitation
was accepted; and on the evening of March 15, the members with
their ladies, and other friends to the number of three or four
hundred, filled the University chapel. The concert was excellent,
and the guests were deeply impressed. Complimentary speeches were
made at the close by the Speaker of the House and the President
of the Senate; and both houses afterwards passed a resolution of
thanks. One member sought an introduction to President Cravath
after the concert, saying, “This evening marks an era in my life.
You have converted me on the negro question.” Much credit is due to
the Mozart Society and to Prof. Spence for the manner in which the
whole entertainment was rendered.
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At our last annual meeting, held in Cleveland, a committee was
appointed to report amendments to the Constitution of this
Association. The Committee consisted of Hon. Wm. B. Washburn, Rev.
G. M. Boynton, A. L. Williston, Esq., Rev. W. T. Eustis, D.D.,
Rev. A. H. Plumb, D.D., of Mass., Austin Abbott, Esq., John H.
Washburn, Esq., of New York, Jacob L. Halsey, of New Jersey, Rev.
L. W. Bacon, D.D., Rev. L. T. Chamberlain, D.D., of Conn., Rev. C.
T. Collins, of Ohio, Rev. A. H. Ross, of Mich., Rev. F. A. Noble,
D.D., of Illinois. Feb. 21, the above Committee met at the rooms of
this Association, all the members being present except Drs. Noble
and Chamberlain, who were detained by sickness in their households.
After protracted discussion and the earnest advocacy of various
views, the Committee unanimously agreed to report a draft of
a Constitution, which we give elsewhere in this number of the
MISSIONARY. The Committee will submit the Proposed Constitution
to the different State Conferences and Associations for action in
accordance with the instructions given at the annual meeting.
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GENERAL NOTES.
AFRICA.
—There is thought of founding at Natal an industrial and
agricultural school for the natives.
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