New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-21
CONTENTION or CHRISTIAN ASSOCLA-
TONS
THE PROCEEDINGS ON sATURDAY-CLOsING Ex-
ERCISES ON SUNDAY.

Saturday morning were quite interesting In inc nIst
uron the International Lecture Bureau, the Rev. William
~ Martin OF Brooklyn Chairman, made his report and
urged Importance Of the institution upon the Assoc
ations represented He said tho work had not begun
until August last but now there very largo nnm
Der OF lecturers engaged and several circulars had been
Issued which being received by the Associations
with much favor MT John b. Cough had made 40
engagements through this Bureau for the coming
MsjorGen. Howard moved the adoption OF this report
expressing great pleasure and confidence IN the enter
m yorIos nlaees and had been surprised 20 that OF
four which he had pared ana used one on Ms
own Christian experience In and out or the army had
6een the most GENERALLY popular and successful though
he had esteemed IL decidedly below the Others h exee
lence His time tbeing under orders OF the Goyerneh
was not greatly at his disposal; but he Intended
hereafter devote much OF as nc could spare 70 e9
coined OF reaching the pablo Tor great gooo
Mr. d. l. Moody OF Chicago opposed the Bureau. This
lecture business was pretty much run out LOT to uH
people will not go hear the same things said III asso-
Citations TO try the experiment nc woud give tns
Mn enough tickets have been sold to assure payment Mr.
Moody related IN which an association had man,
lis effects 10 pay debts and ceased TO exist AS 10 Mr.
Cough, he had been preIndced against the T. M IA
because they have In one or TWO instances n'
uneasOnaby TO make deductions because Oh the DenoVo
Mr. seeey Of Iowa supported Mr. Moody, and thought
there Of stamina enough to be had IN the Vest
Of New York CITY replied that the Eastern lecturers
sought after whatever Western men may be capable OF
ments The Rev. J. ST. Buckley OF Stamford, Conn, al.
luded the need Of gumption appause on the part OF
TO make even Coughs lectures fail; but with proper
management any good course can succeed lie th9ught
however often and well to educate
n public up TO proper appreciation Lose money on
course one season. but get sueh good lectures tnat W.
ballard city remarked that it was even more
necessary managers with brains than lecturers
Applause Mr. W. H. Holder, from England, gave some
brief statements concerning lecture conEses there and
6r 1Se Sf lsctur rS PIT Tho Rev PROT Wilson
deemed by 2n o the Ba
reau explained On reply 20 statement OF MT Moody
that Mr. Gough would probably be wholly under
the direction OF the Bureau next year good deal OF
occurred here with no very satisfactory
Rapids (Mch) Association and first proposer OF this
bureau told how Society had tried long aud hard to
I'M they were discouraged. they had suggested tins
method and had found y quite sats1etory Inc report
The question OF place for the next COnyohon an2ileu
cisco urged the need OF Christian visitation there, the
remarkable prepOnderance OF young men In California.
&e Gen Howard appealed for washington though with
nn evident leaning toward tho Pacific urgng the great
need OF religious awakening at tho national capital
Chicago was named. but Mr. Moody Of Chicago spoke IN
favor OF danap0 0a 90 40 Ssy was chosen
on Saturday afternoon was held the last OF the business
thanks 10 the President and TO the beloved exPresdent
| Mr.. Miller; tho Executive Committees report as
Th., n. ;Gsd, Gsr.s; Of o. ip,i.oa i !. shSs IN
ou rs great promise ars gr0Nih ssd assfaae' shat
We so ma BE- AID snpo ssrr 20 is such sadTsoa
ofi grsToF.lIss ,5d , 10 is moi aa
represented us oy sH9 !h ,,s' % 40
hs Institution as rssoss pSTsI % ' CSs,., %, IN, c,,
charge OF the In the several states aud
Tss Tssa aoS SdSP'Sd Ih9 relations
interesting facts being reeounted aud finally the modes
| OF admission 10 the associations.
In the evening several topics discussed at
lug held at tho City Hall The house was not flu, yet
perhaps 1900 people were present Tho enthusiasm.
however decidedly lacking aud the speeches were
rather tame.
The usual peace Of Portland Sabbath married un
wontedly yesterday by the running for the rst time OF
the street cars 1.-TWO m,Ss, o"tng .nT IntrS p@y &
hours suitable To convey persons To and from church
The day an extremely pleasant one and bright with
many services conducted shared by the delegates,
chiefly In the Sabbath schools Many regular preaching
other form delegates who we're laymen. attended
Bishop Neelys church m the morning. The edince, on
Safest close 20 the Congregational church where the
Convention has been meeting Is new one, NOT wholly
church and the congregation unlike their neghoors
st. Stephens. on COngresss) quite High IN their
sentiments The Bishop made alluson TO the Conven-
ton hut seemed take the opportunity upon
need for greater zeal for the cause OF true religion
prove He evidently did not intend To include the de-
& s see yomnr mem Tes
forward TO the duties OF religion as their knowledge and
professions should lead us to expect them to do" do
Tue Farewell Meeting Of tho Fourteenth international
Convention of Young Mems Christian Associations ws
held In City Hall last (sabbathl evening There were
sno I'm the house and remaining patiently from
"a until 10 o'clock The President Mr. William T. Dodge
lion UTeyented the indecorum OF applause during the
evening lie took occasion, also To make public denial
which had been circulated that the running
horsecars had been at the request OF tho Con
yention some OF It's members Addresses were made
nv the Rev j. b. Buckley OF Connecticut SHOWING that
active Christian labor the next great duty OF the mem
bers unmpeded by spiritual eLcluslyeness luxurious IN
doenoe, inconsstenoy Mr Russell Sturgs Oh Dos
Christian unity our bond OF peaceG the Rev MT
Fairfield OF Michigan ton the lasting character OF tins
work.; j. s. Mclean Of HALIFAX ION the Christian courte
ses especially displayed here 10 his Canadians
Raw T.. GrammeF ID. d., OF Baltimore ton the |
Charleston g. O., the Rev Mr. Dalton OF ST. Stephens T.
T. Church. Portland NareweD; the Rev. A. X ID. Shaer
OF the First Baptist Church rarewell the Rev VIM Nor
ley PunshOn OF England and Mr. Dodge and Mr.. Miller
In the last words. Mr. PunshOn, the eminent Wesleyan
orator OF London detected In the audience by
sharpsgh GIFTED committeeman, and brought 10 the pat
FORM where he gave eloquent address To the members
upon their needs for their work.
The impression which the Convention leaves with me-
as IL ends that while there have not been many OF the
promlnen association men present and consequent
ly not much grand speeehlylng Tor when heaven De
the peculiar work OF tho Young Mems Chrstan Assoeia
On been excited 10 great general benent Tho Con
nrs very closely occupied with the arrangement Of plans
and movements better than hithertO II has enjoyed
SSen causes enabling It to avoid rurS, and
duness, and collisions OF opinlon. Inc I'M |
consequent defense OF the Lord Jesus Christ, saur
day episode OF great value: The impression left
Altogether this Fourteenth Convention may BIO marked
as one much Better than the majority OF It's fellows, and
sons shall have had their effect During all the days Of
the Convention number OF outdoor meetings. used lOr
direct preaching Of religious TRUTH have been held and
largely attended These have caused little stir In the
city, and unquestlonaby accomplished much good
,ended meeting 20 instruct the ladesoi whom there
few from all parts Of the country-ln the modes OF
formin gyoung ladies' Christian Associations. The dele
gates departing rapidly though tho charms OF beau
tful Portland wbdetan good many for week or Two
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RESIGNATION OF THE HON. JOHN ROSE.