to the Negro because she offers a
government that is congenial and pleasant to his sunshiny nature, and
which, while it amply protects him in the enjoyment of all the blessed
privileges of religious culture, saves him the disaster and confusion
of a democracy, which, when realized, is but another name for anarchy
and confusion.

The government of the Episcopal Church is jointly shared by her
clergymen and laymen, and the stability and security of its government
is firmly attested by the past ages of experience and notable
achievements.

In conclusion the Episcopal Church is the church for the Negro,
because she is both willing and able to supply his every need, and
under her loving nurture and constant training in the end will
graduate him into a well-rounded Christian man of symmetrical
character and beauty.

SECOND PAPER.

ARE OTHER THAN BAPTIST AND METHODIST CHURCHES ADAPTED TO THE PRESENT
NEGRO?

BY REV. JOHN W. WHITTAKER.

[Illustration: Rev. John W. Whittaker]

REV. JOHN W. WHITTAKER.

Rev. John W. Whittaker, A. M., a prominent Congregational
pastor, was a poor boy who made his way up through many
hardships. He was born at Atlanta, Ga., December 23, 1860.
Of his father he knows very little. His mother was a devoted
Christian whose life greatly influenced his character. When
old enough, he was put to work to help support the family.
While an office boy at Atlanta he met a young man, Lewis G.
Watts, a thorough Christian and fond of reading, who
cultivated Mr. Whittaker's friendship and took a great
interest in him. Whenever with Mr. Whittaker he questioned
him in arithmetic, grammar and the news of the day.

In this way a desire for an education was awakened in Mr.
Whittaker. He decided to go to school. He began his
education in the summer of 1876 in a country school in a
suburb of Atlanta. From here he went to the Starr's Grammar
School. His examination revealed the fact that he had
considerable general information, but it was so unsystematic
that it was very difficult to tell to what grade he
belonged. He was, however, classified as a senior with
conditions and was graduated with honor at the close of the
school year. Then he matriculated in Atlanta University,
where he studied seven years, completing the college course
in 1884. He studied theology at the Hartf