New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-05-26
RELIGIOUS ANNIVERSARIES.
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF YUM
,rrNr,C CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS.

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Or
MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS
YESTERDAYS PROCEEDINGS - INTERESTING CIT, D1T
CussIONs A RECEPTION AT THE
HOUSE. .,oI
WASHINGTON. May 25. - The lnterna.lo .i".
<.-a.,,a, 90 ,be Young Mems Christian Assceiauon'
was called 70 order at o'clock, this mo4nine' ~
,pros,dent After the usual prelminarios' INC = en-
,t committees for the year were announcer ~ erst
-vsntion then proceeded to the considcId' soh WAS
,,roposition OF discussion for the day. ',s s,pdv
a. Gods Word: the best course ~ a. can he
and the best manner IN VIZ W. ASSOCIATION"
taught by the Young Mems ChriS ~ NJ Parsons Of
.ntor,e ,,,s discussed by the Rev. H. 80 1,ou -
800 od Messrs Walton of IndianapoiS, ~, =,
n1uDo,s Flsber Of OHIO David oil Baum .,o e.
Massachusetts, The President so.,s,ion numbering
Newark stating that German o., Ios, evening. also
, no. torned in that city last evening aiSo'
90 members was Ala stating that an extensive
telegram from seinrSi ing the whole community .
work OF grace ID, set for discussion namey te
The second tom 70 organize and conduct them, was
Convention Nessrs. Cowey OF Wisconsin, KoaId Oh
Massseusets f Hstix Miller OF Ohio, Free of Pitts
1or wadsworth Of NewrhsWlIk steN We u Ngs
mont liant read The following dispatch 10 the queen
OF EuGlsrea Convention Of the YOun7 Christian A.:
TIE ~ yr.e Sttes an British Provinces Ger 70 Her Majesty
Ser wee if i IN, ,sse % Cc9 eI in br beart and the
Co q peace britain and Tie Jn,ed ses in eEai and
&C., Foot CT rcd a series resolutions to the duty
d. =
o iss lgtiny 10 National Conventions and politics,
~ rsrs b op-u Expressions OF applause during devo-
r"nc In connection with The association work and
5re in relation TO Christian womens work Mr. ward OF
Of the Of Good Templars in session in Ba-
me third topic" Secular instruction: what place
sNould ~ have in the work Of our Association was
s~noYrcei. Nh Claxton read an ESSAY. in which he
TooI ire ground that Christian they should take
: Ende me. o T6on Great Jchovoh % was sung
SlT KenCall OF Philadelphia advocated the drawing or
Iouuc men within the reach of religious teaching, as IN
nooCrs scientific lectures. debating societies, &c. He
urged that secular instruction should have hgh place
j.. their work. lATpleuseJ eve al must speak lor
Jesus" was next sung. ,,., 4.
The fourth topic was "skept!cism IN It's Rotation 20
young Men-How shall il be Mel by our Association
lie Row. Marx Hopkins OF Williams College opened
ehis discussion, and. after defining skeplcisin SAG
should be met IS we would meet others neat,sny'
Zobust intellect does not regularly engage N SEP
Sy d 0 nr q bee4e 6e facts OF parw1
but adopt his differences. The most elm lcnt moue
Nv mat clt he gets light II you would produce faith
fn others yOu must have faith In them.
One of the pcsSantest features Of the C0nyennCn 10
DAY was he entertainment OF the elogaOn from Penn
vana AT the festival held at Dr. J. C. Smiths Church
o. Nir;l-st., between and H-sts. committee con
estius OF Mcssrs BoCgs, Haemaker, and Hutchns, on
che part OF the Philadelphia delegation, made preara
d2i O'Clock, they formed in line and marched from
Idncoln Hall 10 the church They were received by b;
q Warren. esq, VINO, on behalf OF the ladies OF
she church. made brief address Of welcome stating
Chat while they in full sympathy with the purposes
al the Association and its workings they were glad 70
extend the hand of welcome and greet them 10 their own
church; and that while the young men o; me city were
90 well entertaining them, lie hoped that they WOulu
Sind the young ladies no less agreeaDe ana he luhcb-
fables Of Dr. sgnderlands church not tho least aIae-
sve feature Of their visit TO Washington. John wan
Eamaker of Philadelphia responded on behalf OF the
visitors Several other addresses were made lhe inc
reformed, and the party returned to the Hall
The evening session called TO order in the CoDGrs
Seded after PRAYER and singing further discussion Of
ghc question submitted during the morning, namely
How to promote the study OF Co.'s WORD IN A9 9i
Sien's Christian Associations" Mr.. Morris OF Pbli-
adelpha advocated Bible classes uniformity OF lesson
end the best teachers also assduous studies OF the com
ynentaries Mr. Wiilet thought every member OF the
Young Mems Christian Associations should 60
the sUndayschools either as teacher or as pupil
Gods word in every work; we must BIND the WORD OF
God around the teacup the sewingnachne ana around
cverv avocatiOn Of life. Mr.. Dawson of Toledo said !;
Find the best possible either in or out OF te
ministry, 10 teach the Bbeea.s ana Jhen study marc
done with the large class Ia every city VINO cannot
dress Won enough to make their appearance III TIC
This Question was answered all over the house by
S50 o. ,o SIat f nr them in as they ares &c
zee Of explained how the class referred 10 are
Wrought into the Roe-classes OF taal elty. ING oongg
cation then sung Come thou fOunt OF every blessing
letter was read by tie Chairman from the President
~ the AldcrcaJest. Association London aceIeuluhs
Brother Machew II. Holder to the Convention. -,
Tie Chair. in welcoming MIR. Holder, tod him II ne
Ind vords about his glorious old country and the good
Christian who rules over ~ lie pOlnteq 70 wy
sgs OF the two nations ntertwined over the altar ana
-r1r.sssd q ferrent hope that they might never
lie arrayed against each other IN the batIe-
feId This sentiment was received with long
Continued and YOciferOus applause, Tie entire audience
rising simultaneously 10 their feet Mr.. Holder alluded
feeling terms 10 the cordial goo VIII winch eAh9'S
l,e,ween the Christian people OF the two nations
The proceedings were closed with PRAYER by the Rev
Or Sampson after which the Convention loIued mo
line and marched TO the White House, where the PIesl
n nf 6t Room was soon thronged with delegates and
tIer Including hundreds Of ladies. The crowd IN gen
5fa was introduced 70 the President by Mr. George a.
uart Of Philadelphia and aiterWald MI "ahAandAeI
vrekeufcd The delegates individually.