The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-05-30

the East, and during the sessions. which
will last week. they will read carefully
prepared papers upon pertinent topics.
Those Interested in the congress are not
the cold-blocded scientists who startle one
with arrays of figures going TO show how
many million years old this earth is, and
how man was gradually evOlutiOniZed from
a monkey, but they are ladies and gentle
men who nave perfect faith in the prln-
ciples Of the spirit of the God OF good
ness who controls the world, and in pro-
noting the unity of understanding and
faith in the Zone external God" The
workers in the cause hope by the congress-
to bring together leading workers and
scientists from all parts with reference TO
a wider mutual acquaintance and better
understandng of each others conception
of truth and methods of practice.
Elaborate preparations had been made
for the opening day. Handsome STANDS of
summer blossoms were arranged around
the stage in such prOfuSiOn that IL re-
sembled a veritable Flora's bower. The
dOOrWayS ana auditorium OF the spacious
hall were also decorated in manner that
was very pleasing to the eye and did
credit 10 those who had the matter Of
decorations in charge.
The attendance was quite large, and al
though the afternoon exercises were not
carried ous according to the advertised
programme. they were very interesting to
the audience.
Mrs. NJ. L. Cramer called the session to
order, and after several minutes spent In
silent meditation and spiritual communion
with God. the Lords prayer was delivered
by DR.. Plunkett.
The president of the congress, Mrs.
CrameT. then delivered q hearty address
OF welcome to all who had attended the
opening OF the congress. She called atten-
ton 10 the great objects in the cause of
spiritual reform which might be attained
by The congress, aud then proceeded to
calculate some of the truths which were
Involved In the issues which would be
taken up during the various sessions.
She quoted The text from the book of lob.
"AcQuaIDt now myself with God and be
a. peace" and spoke for some little time
apOn it. This was, she said, the main
spring OF the present movement II was
time for man to acquaint himself with his
God aud act by his rules.
By having unfaltering faith in the uni
yersal God of Goodness, the director of
everything in this world, man could be at
peace with himself and his G d, and in no
other way. The beautiful teachings of the
spirit OF truth were touched upon tly
by the speaker.
After the singing Of a song. Fear Ye
Not, o Israel" by MISS Jessie Grant, Mrs
Cramer introduced some of the speakers
who are TO make addresses during the
sessions Of the congress. Each one made
a few brief remarks euloglstlc of the pur-
poses of the congress, and dwelling upon
what it was expected to accomplish from
the PRONUNCIATION of the tenets and prin-
ciples which were advocated.
Those who were introduced and spoke
were: Mrs. }. Anderson Root OF Oakland
DR.. William Yarnall of Chicago, Mrs Ada
| Hill OF Peoria, H.. Mrs. Mary ID. Fisk OF
Denver, Colo. Mrs. i. II. L. Wilson of San
Diego, Mrs. Jane Yarnall Of Chicago. A.
p. Bartgn of Kansas City, Mrs. Irene de
! Y. Plunkett. Miss Alice Chapman and
Mrs. Annie Xix MilIitz.
The afternoon exercises we're closed by
the reading of poem on the subject, IAN
| Idyl of the Spirit; or, the Silent Influence
| Chicago. Mrs. j. j. Owen of this city
was the reader.
The evening session was opened at 80
! O'Clock by music. after which Mrs. Cramer
| Introduced Nicholas Boyd of Berkeley
who read a paper on the Gifts of Heal
ing" The main idea in his remarks was
that healing of diseases, either Of the bod Y
| or mind. came not through drugs or any
anv earthly agent. but il is vested In God
alone. He instanced the marvellous cures
that were effected by Jesus Christ simply
by the laying on of hands. and afterward
| By the apostles.
A paDer entitled Demonstration" by
Fanny M. Barley of Chicago, was read by
| Mrs. Jane Yarnall. In some RESPECTS il
was in the same vein as the preceding pa
per. only it took a broader view of some
of the points.
In the absence of James l. Sloan of
Kansas City that geDtleman's paper on
the subject OF the individual Freedom of
Thought" was read by DIR. j. j. Plunkett.
To have complete freedom of mind, the