The morning call., 1892-07-09

ana representative societies all over the
world responded. telling of the society's
progress. Rev. Joseph Cook of Boston de-
llveIed an address on "Watchwords for the
twentieth Century"
Half-minute testimonials" opened the
afternoon session. A delegate from Cali
fornla was the first to speak. He said ::
e nave the most hourishing junior Chris
tIan E1deavor Society in the country"
This was an index of testimonials" that
followed during the hour given this feature.
MIS-. Francis Clark, wife of the president
OF Inc society," next read paper on Junior
Christian Eudeavor."
Address by WhiteIaw Reid.
Wh:telaw Reid, the Republican candidate
Tor Nice-Presldent. came on the platform at
this point. He was introduced TO the con-
Ventl0n amid the waving of haldkerehiafs
and cheers and addressed the assemblage.
Reid said in part: ''Such an organi-
Zalon as you display, animated by
such purpose, is an incalcuable
force for good, not merely In thousands
OF lndiYidnaI communities which are here
represented, but IN the metropolis, Our
forefathers, who laid the foundation Of the
civil and religious liberty we enjoy. were
men who planted their Notifications on
every hillside. You all know what those
f0Ttifcati0ps weTe-the schoolhouse and the
church. Let Us guard them as cur fathers
guarded them and we shall preserve the fair
heritage we received and transmit il in
turn, grand and benefi ent beyond their
thought or ours to the latest generation Of
men,"
Reports from the delegates In different
States regarding the Juniors were next read.
series OF addresses on Christian Endeavor
In foreign lands occupied the convention
till o'clock. The presentation Of banners
to States for progress in the Christi an En-
deayOr for the past year followed. Okla
homa received the banner for the greatest
propo rtlonate Increase; Ontario for the
greatest absolute gain, and Illinois for the
largest number OF junior societies
over 5000 delegates who were unable to
secure admission TO the convention hall at
tended an cpen-air meeting in front of the
ball simultaneously with the session
within.
Wansmaker's Speech.
The evening session began with a praise
service, at the close Of which Postmaster
General Wanamaker came upon the plat
form. He received an ovation and was in
stalled as president during the session.
When he stepped forward and addressed
the convention he was received with ap-
plause. In the course Of his remarks he
said: Il rejoice tonight that the Christian
EHdeaYcr has brought something TO this
age-something that commands the good
opinion OF the whole world. Men are ask
Ing what is this movement and when did it
come? 1t is the outgrOwth of a movement
all over the world for the benefit of the
youuR NHp nave COlne uuueE tDrlStian IN
fuences. 1t is the brightest star that has
risen in the Christian world in this century,"
Rev. Russell Ii. Comwell of Philadelphia
followed with an address on the Christian
Endeavor societies, place in modern re-
ligiOus life.
Hon. Chauncey NJ. Depew was next pre-
sented by Mr.. Wanamaker. and when the
applause had subsided Mr.. Depew spoke of
the power OF good possessed by the Chris
tian Endeavor Society. The society then
adjourned until tomorrow.