The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-28

tinued Mr. Reppard, from the snow-eap-
I ped peaks OF Canada and we warmly vel
come them 70 our sunny cline. We ais
/ have representatives from Maine and other
/ far away states. aud we extend to them a
| hearty welcome" To the one from Boston
/ who IS responsible for the organization Of
the tens OF thousands engagedin the grand
Clark, Mr. Reppard extended a doubiy
hearty welcome.
FATHER CLARK'5 INTRODUCTION.
Rev. Mr. bowman, in a few choics
words, asked the chairman 10 introduce %
the convention Father Clark. The re-
quest was complied with. and when the
great Christian stepped in front Of the altar
the members Of the convention welcomed
him by rising.
DIR. Clark Is about As years Of age. with a
pleasant countenance and attractive man
ner. He is a forcible speaker, and his ten
minutes address was listened to with the
closest attention. 81 am sure l know.
said he, "that needed no special welcome,
and thank your pastor and the conven-
ton for this cordial greeting / have sat
here this morning, listening with rapt at
tention to the welcoming words, and took a
share to myself. | did Z think any fur
Their welcome was necessary, but since it
has been given, heartily appreciate it,
and thank you for it."
DR.. Clark said he had been given the title
of Father Endeavor" by friend In Bos-
ton as a joke, because of his initials, which
are "F. E" 1t wes a joke perpe-
trated by friend who was DESTROYS Of
showing mis- wit.
Il have not come" said he, ''as a father,
mentor, or precepto TO give advice. but 20
listen to your proceedings and drink 10 the
inspiration which Is sure TO follow"
COULDN'T HELP COMING.
DR.. Clark said he had intended 10 be in
Charleston yesterday, but the kilograms
which he received from Savannah, couched
in the most persuasive terms had caused
him TO change his mind. He brought greet
ings 10 the Savannah convention from
1,lOJ 600 brethren. Then he went
into "reminiscences Of his attend
ance at different conventions of the Chris
tian Endeavor, showing its wonderful
growth. MAY God grant that tho great
work will 90 on, said he.
DR.. Clark said that recently he had at
tended session of the Christian Endeavor
Society in Washington where twenty-five
ministers were present. 81 am speaking as
a man Of veracity.n said he, when | say
that those ministers confined themselves TO
two minutes in telling what the Christian
Endeavor Society had done for them, the
bWtubf 1--WE occupying Ouly my iuluuteS-
a triumph of grace | consider IT," This
caused considerable amusement. Dr. Clark
closed by asking the blessing of God on the
convention.
THE CONVENTIONS REPLY.
Mr.. Clarence McSweeney responded for
the visitors, thanking the Savannah socie-
ties for the welcome extended. lie had
often heard of Savannah hospitality but he
never realized its fullness until he expert
enced 1t. Wherever active Christian Endeav-
or societies exist barrooms and gambling
dens viii not thrive. said Mr.. McSweeney,
and he hoped that such state of affairs
will soon be seen in Savannah.
Rev. E. p. Jones Of the Duffy Street
Baptist church made an eloquent address
extolling the virtues Of the Christian En-
deavor societies and calling upon God to
bless the work aud extend the usefulness OF
the organization.
After hymn Father Clark pronounced the
benediction and an adjournment was had
until afternoon.