Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1894-03-26
7. p. 8. Q. Il.

Thirteenth International Convention
In Cleveland, o., July 11.15-The
Connectfcus Excursion to Cleveland
-Features OF she Convention.
There II every reason to believe that the
thirteenth international Christian Endeavo |
convention to be held in Cleveland, Ohio, |
July 11-16, will be one Of the most notable
gatherings in the history of the organiza-
ton. Complete arrangements have been
made for entertaining visitors and dele.
gates, and those who arc acquainted with
Cleveland and its citizens do not need to
be told that hearty and generous hospi-
who attend.
One of the plsasantest and most attract
i've features will be the excursion trip, the
route being so planned that the exeursion-
lists will be taken through some of the
levelisst portions Of the country. Charles
q. Sherman of the press committee of the
New Haven Christian Endeavor union has
received . copy of the arst official an
nounoement sent out by James F. Williams
of Bristol, Conn, who will have charge of
the Connesticut excursion to Cleveland.
Mr.. Williams IL superintendent of the
Methodist Sunday school III Bristol and IL
an enthusiastic Endeavorer.
It will be of interest to Connecticut En-
deavorers in general and New Haven En-
deavorers in particular to learn what has
been accomplished thus far. The Connec-
ticut delegation will leave for Cleveland
| by special train on the afternoon of Tues
| day, July 10. The route has not been
| fully decided, but will be soon. Wsdnes-
| day morning will be spent at Niagara
Falls and Cleveland reached In ample time
to attend the evening &c ssion of the con-
vention. The railroads have granted one
| first class fare for the round trip, tickets
to be sold good going July 9, 10, II, ard
| returning good until August /. In other
| words the fare from Hartford or New Ha-
ven will be about $13 for the round trip.
Those desiring to avail themselves of this
exceptionally lew rate should make applt-
cation to Mr.. James F. Williams of Bristol,
Conn, as early a. possible.
The headquarters of the Connecticut
| delegation will be at the American house,
rates So per day, which includes meals.
| 1t is probable, however, that most of the
| delegates will prefer to be assigned to
homes In tho vicinity of this hotel, with
rates of 81 per day. Every house where
delegates are qusrtered will display in the
| windows q large 80. E." monogram, the
name of the state from which the person
comes being hung below IL.
The meetings of the convention will be
held In the immense Sangerfest building,
which has q seating capacity of 10000 In
addition to this large tent has been erect
ed which will seat 10000 more Music
hall can be brought into service II neces-
cary, with q seating capacity of 5000.
Wednesday evening at 7:30 meetings will
be held in ten of the largest churches in
Cleveland. On Thursday morning the
convention will be called to order
by President Clark of Boston. After
the addresses of welcome and the
response, Secretary Baer's report will be
given, the morning session to conclude
with the presentation of the state banners.
Thursday afternoon will be given up to the
| denominational rallies in the various
churches of Cleveland. Thursday evening
there will be the convention sermons and
"Father Endeavor Clark" will deliver his
annual address in both auditoriums. There
will be two sessions on Friday morning;
one in each auditorium. Friday afternoon
will be given to the committee conferences.
Friday evening and Saturday morning
there are sessions in both auditoriums.
Saturday afternoon will be devoted to
sight seeing and excursions. Saturday
| evening each state is to have rally. The
Illinois delegation will probably tender q
reception to the Connecticut delegation on
this evening. On Sunday morning the pas
tors of Cleveland will find the congrega.
tions of their various churches very much
increased. The convention will close Sun
day evening with the conservation meeting.