Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-07-11

NEW YoRK. JULY.e 1892.
DEAR CAPITAL
Long before the hour for the early
morning prayer meeting. could be seen
persons in groups of two's four's and so
on. their bright ribbon badges OF various
colors showing the States where they
were from, vending their way TO the
Madison Square Gardens. BY the time
for the opening of the service, haIf-past
six, almost every seat on the ground floor
was occupied, many in the gallery also
being taken. 1t Is estimated that over
eight thousand were present The service
consisted in the singing of many hymns,
reading Of scripture in concert and testi-
monies, being leading feature OF the
exercises. Frequently half a dozen or
more would rise TO speak at once. The
meeting was conducted by g. l. Stevens.
OF Michigan.
Let us now give an account of Thurs
day evenings exercises. This began with
a song service OF half an hour, Ira d.
Sankey, the evangelist, taking part. Two
pianos, two organs and two comets ac-
companying the music of the many vol
ces. The kaleidoscope view of the i'm
mense gathering is wonderful. The
thousands OF handkerchiefs waving,
looked like a big snow storm, and the
immence multitude of people rising and
cheering the different speakers, was one
long TO be remembered. Everybody is
I'm the best of humor and all seem to be
enjoying the convention, while lasting
impression OF religious character Is be-
ing made upon the citizens OF this great
Metropolis. The brilliancy of the build
ing illuminated by four hundred electric
lights, which line the walls and the great
steel arches supporting the structure,
while in the centre is suspended a beau
tiful chandelier of six hundred lights and
the outsi containing thousands OF other
lights, while over the platform is the
monogram OF the society, 80. E., set
in with many more electric lights. make
II most enchanting scene. Amid all
this beauty and splendor the convention
moves along President Clark called the
meeting to order and said the great sue
cess Of this convection was largely due
to Rev. H. T. McEwen. chairman of the
committee of o." who was introduced
to preside over the meeting. Mr.. EcEw
en- spoke of the many difficulties which
were In the way at first. but they had all
been overcome. Secretary of the state
of New York, Foster, in a neat address
welcomed the convention to New York.
Father" Clark Of the United Society,
ing this was the convention sermon by
Rev. j. w. Bashford, of Ohio, which
was mastery production. One of the
most pleasant features of the convention
Is the singing of hymns as the multitude
of people file out OF the building, keep
lug 1t up for blocks away.
Desiring to see the great Brooklyn
bridge and take In the two cities, we did
not attend the sessions through the day,
but wendell our way to this great piece
of mechanism of the Ingenuity of man
From this great bridge can be seen the
great magnitude of the cities of New
York and Brooklyn. The statue of
Liberty Enlightening the World" was
seen way off in the distance After taking
In the fine buildings and stores we found
ourself In trent of the Young Mems
Christian Association A very cordial
reception was rendered US by the secre-
tary and every department OF che work
was shown US. This is one OF the best
arranged and equipped associations In
this country. A bright and interesting
junior had charge of this department and
was exceedingly polite and attentive.
After seeing some other places of inter
est we started homeward Before seven
o'clock delegates began arriving at the
Gardens, singing their familiar hymns
and soon the place was filed. A half an
hour was spent In song and praise. Presi-
dent Clark then introduced John Wanna
maker as chairman for the evening. who
made a short address Rev. Russell III.
Cromell, of Philadelphia, followed in
some eloquent remarks. Hon. w. Q. 7.
Breckenridge of Kentucky was on the
programme for an address, but tele-
gram received stated that he could not
be present Mr.. Wanamaker then pre-
sented Hon. Chancey NJ. DePew, who
entertained the audience for an hour.
Ira ID. Sankey, the great evangelist sang
during the evening. Four very large
overflow meetings were held. The in
terest of these were also very great.
During the opening days of the con-
vention we have been favored with the
most charming weather., but this morn
ing the clouds are hanging heavy with
occasional showers, but this does not
dampen the interest in the meeting, for
the room was well filled at this very
early hour, half past six, and most
pleasing and interesting meeting was
held-all eager to take part in the exer-
cises by way of prayer, remarks and
ioininfi heartily in the singing. The
next session is at nine o'clock and
must close this in time to take part.
Yours Truly.
ENDEAy0R