New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-11-24

AVE we received such an unbroken stream OF con-
ratulaton and wel,-wishes during these conuhehlI
gatherings. 1t has been verify landsnde or heaven
slide OF blessing to officers in which our fends
have not been slow to participate. conhdeht.y
believe That tens Of thousands throughout the country
will either directly indirectly profit from the en-
tnsiasm and inspiration that have radlated nom
this continental conTess."
Major Perry said: ave are al more than pleased
The success Of this congress has been without pre-
cedent In the history OF the Salvation Army Of
America I can only speak Of 1t IN superlatives We
have demonstrated to the people Of this country the
extent OF the power and influence Of the salvation
Army here and the noble results We have achieved
We have been well received by the public, and have
been Kindly yes, handsomely. treated by the press.
We have discussed together great many subjects
connected with or work ard have ggned inspiration
and confidence from cac!. others presence. But
best Of al there has been shown devotion to the
cause by the officers and soldiers from all parts Of
the country beyond highest expectations"
Other officers spoke In the same vein. Among
those who have been most active IN convention and
who expressed Themselves as highly pleased with it
were the three officers whose pictures the Tribune
publishes here Major George Punter French was
converted at the Bristol Circus, England. lie was
one Of the first converts there and one OF the first
officers to be sent out by that corps. lie held NUN
Der OF important commands In England. and from
there he went 10 take charge OF tie movement In
Holland. He knew no Dutch, 1t is said. when he
landed in Amsterdam but within month he had
cained sufficient knowledge OF the language to be able
to address the people In their tongue. In this
co inry he has had charge OF tie Southern Division,
with headquarters at Baltimore bat has recently been
transferred TO the Midland Division with las Office
ut Des Moines Iowa.
Colonel williams Evans. the chief Of staff and
next I'm rank 10 Commander Booth, is also English
man. lie was attracted to the army when a boy
IL, nnfn tha Mani ~
Home in England two years ago when Darlington
Booth was its principal lie 10 the United
states nine years ago, and has hold his present
position for four years.
Major William brewer is American born. lie Is
stationed in Boston in charge Of the New England
Division. lie has been for over SIX years IN Inc
service.
The morning session held at the Lenox Lyccum
at 10 O'Clock. Commander Booth presided ard led
The discussion. The first topic taken up was the
holding OF open-air meetings, and tho sentiment Was
strong that they Of the utmost importance TO
the success OF the army's work. The improvement OF
the meetings ard CT so!zing every opportunity
TO hold them without coming into contact with the
municipal authorities was insisted upon. Every post
Is to hold open ar meeting every evening ram
or shine, and three four sundays. TIC pubHca-
lions OF the army were considered and criticism was
invited but tile meeting decided that there was Atto
or nothing 10 change In policy. matter or means Of
distribution. The COnquorOr." the monthly innga-
zine. especially it was felt being managed in the
bost way possible TO gain the favor Of the public for
the army Frequent songs onlvened the meeting
and the members ALLEGED, facilitated tic WORK.
At p. m. another officers meeting held. this
time at the Forty hist. barracks. No business was
transacted. The meeting simply for spiritual
benefit, for prayer. testimony and song. II WAS an
IDEAL salvation Army. meeting. Each song Was
Capped OUT more zcaOusly than the preceding,
each exhorter outdd the last In mpassoned appeal,
expressions % ecstac io,. and frantic denonstra-
ton Willie the listeners gave vent to their feel
lngs with frequent "Amens." Yet there was to be