Evening star., 1894-03-06
ST. ANDREWS BROTHERHOOD
Annual Convention of the Order to Be
Held in October.
An Organization of Protestant Episco-
vention - Addresses Last Night.

The ninth annual convention of the Broth
erhood of Saint Andrew, an organization of
| the men of the Protestant Episcopal church,
will take place in this city on October IL,
H. 13 and IA next, and will comprise some
thing more than thousand delegates from
the United States and the Dominion of
Canada. who will assemble to consider the
work and well-being of the brotherhood.
largely attended meeting of the men of
the church was held last evening in the
Church of the Epiphany to discuss this con-
vention and its aims and preparation for its
coming. The exercises were opened by Rev.
Randolph II. Mckim, the pastor. Men and
brethren he said, II thank God for the
organization of the Brotherhood of ST. An
drew 1t means that every man in the
church should be worker for the church,
| and God grant that the men shall wake up
to their responsibilities and the opportunities
now offered them to fulfill those responsible
tiles"
Mr.. John w. Wood of New York. general
secretary of the council, then intro
duced. 1T gives me great pleasure" Mr..
Wood began, Ito look ahead with you seven
months and plan for the spread of Christ's
Kingdom among men. The convention of
the Brotherhood of st. Andrew represents
the work of the church, and in one word, it
is four-day retreat 1t is spiritual meet
ing. not simply coming together of men
TO congratulate each other, but to review
the work OF the year.
Il ask the men of Washington, in pre-
pairing for the convention" continued the
secretary, ITO bear in mind that it is a
spiritual one Put aside all idea of self
glorification and let us come together next
fall as men who want to learn to do better
the work of God. Do not expect too much
to be accomplished by the convention, for
hn yrntt xxrin l.A
pointed; but If each one of you will take
the points that help you most and translate
them into action, the result will prove salts
factory. l entreat you to act In a spirit of
prayer humbeness and fraternity and make
the convention a success.
'All Hail the Power of Jesus Name" was
sung. after which DR.. McKim again rose,
and said: by the good mercy of God we
have with us tonight Rev. DR.. DuVose of
the University Of the South. who will ad-
dress you"
Il have been sitting here thinking" that
clergyman stated, ''of how delightful 1t is
to see laymen do the talking and the min
listers sitting quietly by listening. This is a
meeting of laymen and l shall be very
brief in order to leave as much time as
possible to the laymen." He then referred
to laymen as the fourth order OF the min
istry, and to the work of the Brotherhood
of St. Andrew awakening of the laity
to a consciousness of its ministry. DR..
DuVose concluded with the statement that
1t was impossible for him to express what
nope lOr the cnurCn ne saw IN the AWAKEN
ing Of the laymen.
Other Talks.
Mr.. Silas McBee of the faculty Of Su-
vance University next addressed the meet
ing. He expressed regret that two gentle
men who had been expected to speak were
unable to appear. One of them. Mr. g.
Harry Davis of Philadelphia. first vice
president of the council being sick. and the
other. John S. Henderson. Representative
in Congress from North Carolina, a mem
ber of the brotherhood. having been sud
denly called to his home. Mr.. McBee claim
ed that this convention in Washington
must mark some step forward. and In pre-
pairing for it the chapters in this city must
work together and do something before the
convention comes that has never been done
before. The great roar Of the ocean Is
always there" he said, in conclusion. land
the great echo Of the souls moving here
shall go rolling from soul to soul through
out the community. and noble work will
be accomplished"
After the singing Of Work, For the Night
is Coming" DIR. McKim announced that the
sacred oratorio of the Holy City will take
place in the church on Thursday evening
at O'Clock, and at the same hour on the
following night preaching services, to con-
tinue a week and perhaps two weeks. will
begin.
DIR. DuVose brought the meeting to
close with prayer and benediction.
The Call.
The local council of the Brotherhood of
st. Andrew has issued the following call:
There will take place in the city of
Washington in October next a gathering
which should appeal to every layman CT
the Protestant Episcopal Church; it is the
ninth annual convention of the Brother
hood of Saint Andrew. Representatives of
churches from all parts of our country and
Canada Will assemble here to consider the
work and well-being of the brotherhood
The object OF its existence, the spread of
Ch:lstS Kingdom among young men,
should secure for its delegates a warm wei
come in the capital of this country from
their brethren in this diocese. Shall they
have 1t? They do not ask you for money,
but they do ask your earnest prayers ard
heartfelt sympathy. The pride of church.
men should awaken them to see that this
convention is received as it should be-
and it will mark epoch in church his
tory hereabouts. We must be vigilant and
active If We are to main tain the dignity and
the standard of our branch of the Lords
army. We cannot rest Indifferent and in
sloth. All that is accomplished in these
days is by the hard, active work OF every
individual. Let your own sense of respon-
sbility for your share of the work come
home to you that the Lord needs Your
share of effort and expects you to give it
VIII you not. then, as a Christian man. de-
srous for the spread of the knowledge and
love of our Savior. give your prayers for a
blessing upon this convention? viii you
not lend your sympathy by your presence
at its sessions and at the meetings held for
its promotion"