New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-11


u the representatives. OF onChstan nat ons ue up
vitality aud vgor Of tho missionary spirit when i the
grar-t feature Of this gr,nlcst csuy since jesus eo-
miss Onci His disciples evanc'li7c the woria
rut General Committee have provided also Tor tn'
unique. interesting and important fa'uf' Il .'o
Columbian Exposition. days' Parliament OF he-
ncion- which, for the in history th' hP'N
OF the leading historic faiths viii meet IN iF''f
| nal conference the things OF human H' Nh"
destny The Parliament Of Religions j. not to BE- mass
meeting but rather orderly school OF comparative INC
ology those who worthiy represent ;hc great MS
tOrlc Faiths will be invited 10 report what they ~"'e ""o
why they believe IT, The programme viii be d''cfn'he'
and carefully arranged by the General Committee nt
whom evangelical Christians assisted by an able com
n1tcc and by the wisdom, Of the Advisory 'onh'
ell numbering already hundred OF the load
| ers Of religious thought
1t will be a great moment in human history ~ many
have felt when for the first time tie representative OF
the world religions stand side by side. May the Holy
be divine Apostle preaching Jesus 10 IN assemble"
world that the fire from God dc--cnd % th"@
phenomenal conventions Of His children. Illuminating si
minds and Frightening all faces with grams OF That glory
the earth should hcnccorth be orr earnest
| and hopeful prayer.
| TIE EVENING SERVICES IL THE GARDEN.
| Long before the hour announced for the even
ing session, the auditorium Of Maids n Square
! Garden was filed There was also large number
q visitors who had come early. curious 10 see the
great convention. Promptly at 80 o'clock. the
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was a signal for the enthusiasm to begin The
| first half-honr WAS taken up with prayer ard
praise service which was conducted By the R'V
| Edgar I. FaTill Of Lebanon New-llampshlr,
and president Of the State Union. At ocl'ck
Dr. Bccklcy. chairman Of the Committee on R"so-
lutions presented the following resolutions when
were adopted unanimously
| Resolved That thanks q the convention BE- e1
tended to tho Christian tndcayor Unions Of Ncw-NorH
b.-,rf e.rffnn
tesy 10 delegates Eleventh Annual 'c'Nehtioh
70 the committee OF %? and Its noble chairman n" Rev H.
S. McFwcn ibcraty Of those who have provided for
us this magnificent auditorium and 10 the superintendent
OF The building and the police officers
Resolved, extend thanks TO the magnificent
pres Of great city, which not only by is faithful
reports by It's sympathetic tone and eartJ eueor''
| has treated with such continued courtesy
Resolved. That thank chorhs our dirccHr@
C. Scbbins Ira d. Sankey, the great leader
Of Christian song, and our able Treasurer william -
Shaw, and that we remember with love, sympathy ana
prayer devoted secretary, John Willis BaFr That We
thank our president Father Clark, for his ringing
words Of this year.
Resolved. that declare the pledge essential
TO Christian Endayor; that recall with thanksgiving
and JOY 600 associate members to Christ the
| past year.
Resolved. that emphasize the sncred caus OF mis-
sons; that we protest more with all strength
against the sunday Opning Of the great Columbian Ex
position Of 49, and that pledge oirseys-o unnlnchng
conflict with until shall have dethroncd that
| greatest curse OF our conntry-the saloon
ringing reception greeted tie resolutions,
| when DIR. Clark sprang 70 his feet and cried:
Fcllow.mcmbcr- Pm going 10 make request
wouldn't have dared before rcudnr q those
magnificent words II Is TO hold the Sabbath -1crd let
from any lond demonstration, and show by our
own silent Handkerchief salute the enhusa and
love in hearts
This request was complied with. and during fhc
remainder OF the evening the waving of thousands
Of handkcrchicfs took the place OF hand-clapping
and the vast auditorium presented the appearance
| Of a great sea covered with white caps.
| CoNSECRATISG THFM :ETNF> FOR SERVICE
The conservation service began at o'clock and
LASTED until the clo+s' Of the services. beginning
with the ministers in the audience. DR.. Clark gave
n conservation text, which was responded IA by a
HYMN or n Scripture text After the ministers
ems and Che teachers OF secular schools were called
npon in turn. After this th" delegations from the
| several States and Territories w"r" called upon.
! each one being greeted with an ocean of Hnftcriug
| landkcrchefs Scattered between the State calls
| "A number Of foreign countries were called upon.
| among them being Australia. Icrba. West Indies,
| Scotland Spain, Germany, Russia, India, francr.
| China England Asia Minor. syria, Mexico. Palcs-
tine West Africr, Nin"vah and IhbeTin
| At the clos Dr. Clark asked how many present
were members Of Christian EndravOr societies, and
in response nearly all in tine vast audience ros'.
| When DR.. Clark asked how many would promise
10 endcavor 10 save soul b"fOr the next con
| vcniion Il forcs, Of hands went mp in Response.
After minut" Of silent prayer the convention was
closed ~ 10 - o'clock with the singing of The
hymn, God II. With You Till We Meet Again.