The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-06-14
CITY HNTELL1GENCE,
AMERICAN AND INTERNATIONAL.

Vho Cnrfktlon mOFal SC1enCe AbsOCAdShOh
-UsRstituent COngress--Frist Days Free
cecatngs.
About ave years ago q proposal was made to form
an association for the combined purpose OF defining
of creating ana applying science of Christian
morals; OF developing and systematzlng the oenen.
Christ: and of extending and hsstenng the trIumphs
OF the Gospel throughout the world
In England and Germany evidence has been FUR
nished OF the soundness Of this expectation by the
suffrage and adhesion Of many OF the best minds IN
Ssy dr. o me ass 'Pe Gou
Gil, has been, at the instance OF many Americans
and with the concurrence OF his brethren at home,
the United States and Canada to form on the ABOVE
basis Provincial Council; 1t already numbers three
hundred members. The first Constituent Congress
began In this city this morning in Common Council
chamber, fifteen members being present
Rev. Dr. Newton moved that his Honor Mayor
Fox take the chair, which was agreed to.
After singing hymn portion OF the scrIpsureS rpisS
vas read by Rev. Alexander Reed, OF the Central
Presbyterian Church. Prayer was offered by Rev.
His Honor the Mayor then said:-
desire to make my Acknowledgements for the honor
have done in inviting to open ana gulae tne pro
for our dsVout tTf tBasRssVns to the Father M
@ s sna Els ads as members
assembly having in view the hghe st STYLE OIL ian
hearty and cordial welcome to Phil1dephia % and pro-
its cNeps @ Whist you Continue with us 1t seems to me
mot oP s @ n Of s
Christian Moral Science Association in this city, and
@ mare al 1s its
selves stO blessings to rs az ana let me 5o ada fno
the members that when they shall leave for their re-
agreeable and ivei rscOsCtiOns Phadolphia and its
people. Again yeu have my thanks.
Rev. DIR. Campbell delivered the inaugural ad
dress. He said the greatest thank.onerlng which
we can render to God is to follow the three great
principle of the association. All we have and all we
are are the gifts of God In answer to His COM
mand will give all the tithes which He demands.
The first is Christian stewardship, and God has
right to the tenth of our income. We are bound to
disseminate these views WeAshould never nag in
efforts, but should speak with the same warmth
OF this principle. Our success is just as certain as
we live.
shall conquer selfshness. We should give 1.-THE
of our yearly incomes to the service of the Lord.
All nations then would have an oyerdowing Church
and treasury. The second great principle is very
dear to our hearts. 1t is no matter to me to what
branch Of the Church brother belongs. The whole
creed OF the society regarding Christian fellowship
is that there are other sheep which are not Of my
fold. The third principle is simple obedience to the
teachings OF Jesus Christ. If we live upon these
principles men who us shall feel the power of
these truths. There is no man who will deny reli-
gon to be true If we go forth with these principles
engraven on our hearts and show their spirit to all
the world. We must be educated regarding charity
before we give and we mast practise the the lesson
Rev. DR.. Newton offered the following resolution,
which was seconded by Rev. DR.. Reed Of this city,
and Rev. Dr. Holiday, Of Indianapolis, in short ad
Resolued, That this meeting heartily tender its
thanks to the Rev. DR.. H. q. Campbell, DID,, Presi-
sident Of Rutgers College for the able and interest
ing address which he has just delivered, and that
1t be printed in the proceedings Of the Congress-
Rev. DR.. Newton was then appointed secretary
and Rev. DR.. Norris assistant secretary
Dew Dr. Gather then read the names OF the men,
bers Of the association, with their addresses and
church relations. He said that three hundred mem %
given for four hundred more. He said the affairs of
the association thus far had been very prosperous
Rev Dr. Gather made motion that a committee
1snNAI nofCffn nf nP md
Duane and Kingley, to bring in their report tomor-
row on the actual number of MEMBERS Agreed TO.
pointed to report on the subject of permanent off,
GERS Of the convention, to answer tomorrow. The
Rev. Mr. Holiday and Mr. Howard.
Rev. Dr. Gather then made statement OF ac-
counts He said that at tne beginning & or ms tour
none. He said that all the expenses had been paid,
and that he had not borrowed farthing from any
clear OF debt thus far and he was devouty thankful
therefor think about $4,000 have already been re-
ceved. Three-fifthB Of our members are clergymen,
who have been present at our breakfasts. We have
nearly $4,000 subscribed. Fifteen thousand dollars
year weuld be nice amount to work upon, and
think there should be no trouble in getting this II
you aim at less than that 1t went work on proper
cety. l have no actual bill TO bring before this
DR.. Gather moved that a committee be appointed
to examine the accounts and also to bring In their
report on the side Of expenditure as well as income.
Rev. c. q. Trusdel of Chicago made a state
ment of the workings of the association in that
city. He read an abstract OF the minutes OF meet
ing when Council had been organized as follows:
At meeting OF few friends interested In the
work Of the Christian Moral Science Association,
held pursuant to CALL in the office of Judge 8. b.
Gookins, in the city of Chicago, O'Clock p NJ,
Hon. s. 3. Gookins was called to the chair, and
Rev. w. H. Daniels led in prayer. G. q. .Trusdell
was appointed Secretary.
on motion OF Mr.. Daniels, the meeting proceeded
to organize "Chicago Council" OF the International
Christian Moral Science Association.
dent; Rev. j. b. Thomas ID. D., Vice President;
Coy. William Bross, Treasurer; Rev. O. G. Trus-
After completing the organization and the discussion
OF certain interests connected with the association 1t
ordered that the Secretary issue Certificates of member
ship signed by the President to all members of this
All the members of this society urged to attend the
meeting of the National Congress of this association
be held in Philadelphia, June IA
Council OF the lntsrHstionsl OhrSsn ian MORA %
liam BEoss Hon S. b GoOkins, Hon. John A. Logan u.
s. s.; john FarweL. ESQ. Rev. Professor F. ". Fisk
speed, .: D: Rev d; BSyiss Rev. j; B. Thomas Rev
hurst Rev. w. H. Daniels Rev L. l. ChSmberlain, Rev
james pemorest Rev o. G. Trusdell
Rev. William Shelton, of New Haven. Conn, then
made short address regarding the workings OF the
The President then appointed the Committee on
Accounts as given above as folows:-Dr. Campbell
DIR. Newton. George W. Shelton, j. o. Farrell, WIN.
liam s. Yard.
having in charge the election OF officers should also
designate the names OF the executive and other
committees, which was agreed to.
With religious exercises the Convention ad-
journed.
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