New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-14
THE EVANGELICAL ALLIAYCR.

ME ~ dhuLLICAL dLLI1NCE.
VISIT or THE DELEGATES To pIrrADFIPHrl-AD-
DEEss or WELCOME AT INDEPEND NEE HALL
BANQUET AT THE CONTINENTAL HOTEL. AND
AN EVENING RECEPTION,
lBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBuSE.I
PHILADELPHIA Oct 18-The sneci,I train bearinc
the delegates to the Evangelical Alliance arrived in
this city of It D. IN. to-day On the way the party
stopped at Princeton, and accompanied by President
McCosh visited the Princeton Theological Semi
nary, which was thoroughly inspected Upon arriv-
ing here tho delegates were conveyed Immediately
to Independence Hall, where some time was spent
in examining Revolutionary relics. after which,
on behalf Of the Mayor Judge Pierce welcomed
the visitors in brief address, welcome, said he,
delivered in such place as this in which they were
assembled, had a peculiar import He alluded to the
historical memories of the place. and concluded by
repeating his words Of welcome.
The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher then delivered an
address of welcome on behalf of the whole country.
1t WAS firing, he said, that from such an old CONT
mental city continental welcome should DO ex-
tended. In an eloquent strain he reviewed
the progress the country has made in q century,
a progress winch has been materially advanced by
the Christian Church, whose full strength has
been rightly exerted because she has been sranged
by bu6 Hahu w ooNbdildnlSln. III TtItIT0H I'd lnb
historical room In which the delegates were assem-
blcd, Mr.. Beecher said that it was here that those
principles which had made the nation what it were
first proclaimed Here" said the speaker. was given
forth that fiat which separated us from-we from
some OF YOU" Laughterl In conclusion. Mr.
Beecher SAID that although an ocean rolled between
the countries they ara not separated by it. 1t
simply facilitates our reciprocal differences Laugh
ter and applause.l The speaker concluded by say
ing that tie Protestant Evangelical Church in this
country is developed form grain brought over by our
English. Irish, Scotch and Welsh fathers from the
old granary the other side
The Rev. Messrs G. Dallas Marston. Vicar Of Lon
don; Lowry f. Berkeley of Ireland. Matteo Prochet
of Italy, Pasteur Fisch of France and Narayan
Sheshadri of Bombay, all followed in brief adj
dresses. Mr.. Marston said that he felt that he
partly an American citizen, since he taught Sunday
school in this city, in the Church Of the Epiphany,
40 years ago. The Dean of Canterbury closed with
prayer.
From Independence Han the delegates were con-
veyed to the Continental Hotel. where they as
sembled in parlor C. and then proceeded TO the din
ing-room which tastefully decorated with
American and other flags. Among the invited
guests were Bishop Simpson ar1 large number of
distinguished divines Of this city. There were also
Pollock, and many other prominent laymen. Dr. IL.
A. Boardman invoked a blessing upon the dinner,
which was then eaten The printed bill of faro
had on the the representation of Bible rest
ing on q cushion, and bore the words " philadelphia
Branch of the Allance-Banquet of welcome to the
Evangelical Alliance at the Continental Hotel.'
After the banquet was finished the delegates
formed and marched in couples to Horticultural
Hall, where they received public reception. The
interior of the hall was handsomely decorated. An
arch of three sections the stage formed OF
evergreens and bore the inscriptions in floral letters,
"All one in Christ Let brotherly love continue"
Around the walls were floral designs, with the
names of Wesley, Luther, Calvin, HISS, wye
life, Zwingli and Knox i'll letters of white
flowers The hall was packed to sufocation.
George II. Stuart called the meeting to order,
and requested the audience to unite in singing
"Old Hundred" which rendered in powerful
chorus. The exercises were then continued with
prayer offered by the Rev. Dr. Harrison of London.
after which Mr.. Stuart made speech recounting
the progress and results of the Evangelical Ali
ance; ex-Gov. Pollock. Bishop Simpson the Dean
of Canterbury, and the Rev. Narayan Sheshadrl
followed in brief addresses. The Rev. Henry Ward
Beeeher, who was enthusiastically received, came
next, taking for his theme. Christian Unity
which he said must be effected by holiness of
Christian life than by any other means. Better
churches are not so much wanted. said Nr.
Beecher, better men possessed OF that
holiness which makes a man love his fellow
man. The meeting was also addressed by the Key.
Messrs NJ Cohen Stuart of Holland, Pasteur tlsch,
Emil Roseldieu of Belgium, VIM. ArnOt of Edinburgh,
DIR. Omission of New-York DR.. Cook OF Paris, and
Mr. Killen of Ireland. The addresses were inter
spersed with hymns sung. by the entire audience.
All the speakers warmly received ana ire
ouently interrupted by applause. 1t was after IL
o'clock when the meeting dismissed: lO-mor-
row the delegates will proceed to Washington on
a special train to pay their respects to President
Grant
DEPARTURE OP THE DELEGATES FROM NEw-fORk'
The closing exercises of the Sixth GeneIal
Conference OF the Evangelical Alliance on sun
day evening were followed by the departure
OF nearly all the foreign and many OF the
American delegates yesterday morning
special train of Pullman palace was furnished gra-
tuitously by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, ana
nearly 800 delegates departed at 900 M Large num-
hers OF weknown New Workers, the hosts and friends
OF the members of the Conference were az the W
hid them God-speed The Rev. DIR. McCook OF Phladel-
nbia Chairman OF the Railroad COmIatee appointed pJ
The Philadelphia Branch, and George H. stuart oI n0
civ who has been the most prominent worker IN ior-
warting the plan 10 entertain the Conference III fl
delpha had charge OF the arrangements. ooie VI o
officers OF the Alliance In this city accOnpanied h ue
CATION among them the Rev. Philip 5chan' d. d.
HONORARY Secretary