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of course" And was surprised and de-
lighted TO know that such q thing was


lighted to know that such thing was
done.
Or all cities on the continent think the
hrst place must be given TO Toronto rs q
model OF excellence in morals and munich
pal government. The city is notably ruled
for the benefit of the citizens and not for
the profit of the officehOldsr. At election
times the Christian and moral forces assert
themselves for the beat interests of tho
commonwealth. City elections are very
slightly related to national poiitics. Peo-
pie do not feel that the bottom will drop
ont of the Dominion II this party loses and
that wins. They vote for men who will
take care of the city and enforce the laws,
and not for men who feel that the veal or
woe of the British empire depends on their
getting an office. This. also. was novelty
To me-
In municipal elections widows and un-
married women over twenty-one years,
holding property or engaged in business.
are allowed to vote. The distinction
seemed little odd to me. for l
could not understand why wives
and mothers should not as well
have the right TO declare how
their homes should be protected and their
city controlled. However, so much suf-
frsRe as Is already granted TO women RS
suits In an approximation at least toward
moral city 20 yernment.
IL Is true there are stIll $50 saloons and
Darrooms In q population of 220.0O0. but
was told the number was lessening each
year. Even that mum Der 10 better than 4c5
In q population of 120. co., One saloon TO
every SoO OF population Ia an improvement
to one saloon to every 247 of population.
All saloons III Toronto are compelled to
close at 10 o'clock every night, and on sun
day neither front door. back door nor side
window are open. Sunday and night clos
Ing means Jnst what 1t says in Toronto.
This also. was q novelty to me. In London,
Ont. they go O step further. and close all
saloons. OF which there are but forty. at
o'clock on Saturday evenings. and they
remain closed until Monday morning.
All through Canada the Christian
and moral people are not afraid
OF the word prohibition. 1t Is not
party cry there at all. Ii Is the aim OF
every true citizen who seeks the highest
and best interests of the community. In
all their municipal and county elections
they work for IL heroically. and vote for it
without fear OF party or favor 10 politician.
IN consequence they are sangu1ne in hope
ifin our American cities We could mass the
best people IN q solid body that would de-
mand reform in city government we too.
might stand with Toronto in the morning
of hope. There every body who has the
rI<ht of sutferage goes 70 the polls and
votes, and conscience asserts Itself IN the
right and privilege of citizenship.
You may remember. too. that Toronto is
unique in respect TO the observance of the
Sabbath. 1t Is perhaps the quietest ind
most restful city in the world on sunday.
even a street-car wheel moves on sunday.
Sabbath observance Is q fact In Toronto.
Continuing. DR.. Rondthaler spoke Of the
work that had been aocomDlished by the
convention and the good results that were
expected to follow from it. IA whole it
was sIgnalized by practical and helpful
presentation of an active. working. CO.
operative Christianity. The delegate re-
turning 10 his own society took back with
him q score of suggestions w hich he can aD-
k.
The report of the convention. IN addition
to valuable statistics for those who desire
them. Will contain suRgestfOns OF the latest
and best ways of conducting Christian
work and the most effective means of
directing Christian effort The
Christian Endeavor has been effect
I've without becoming narrow and harsh,
It has been broad without being shallow.
1t has kept itself true To the great truths
of the Bible and the simple elements of the
gospel without becoming bigoted. 1t
leaves theory where It belongs. TO the in
dlvidual church and denomination. and
takes mp those practical truths that are
universally accepted and makes them the
instruments of it's warfare against sin in
tie individual and wrong in the cOmmuni-
ty. It builds the Christian in his faith in
the personal Redeemer. deeDens his love for
Christ, the Savior of the world; arousos
his enthusiasm and zeal for the triumph of
the kingdom of God on earth and makes
him more and more effective In winning
men TO the Righteousness and peace OF u cd
in Jesus Christ. He concluded with very
pretty and touching account of the fellow
ship that prevailed among the delegates
from the different countries. While the
Brltons sang GOD Save the Queen" the
citizens of The United States listened IN
respectful silence. and whom our people
sang MY Country, tits of Thee." the Brit
Ons kept time 10 the music. The stars
and stripes and the union Jack both floated
over the convention. while the delegates
were all or one faith in Christ