Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1894-11-08
SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS
NUMBER 13

ulguJ Detp 10 solve the problem OF moral
reform so recently discussed, and perhaps
change the nightly aspect Of our prominent
street corners.
Earlier conventions of the Brotherhood
have been held in Chicago, New York, CIeve-
land, Philadelphia, st. Louis, Boston and
Detroit. Volumes could be written OF won
derful experiences, and of the effect upon
these great cities. Louisville, Kentucky, is
the place chosen for the convention Of 1895.
Such is the organization which from all
parts Of the United States, from Canada,
and from beyond the Sea, sent it's represeu-
tatives to the National Capital thus, as it
we're, to have the eyes of the Nation upon
them. There were over twelve hundred
delegates registered, besides a great many
accredited visitors and numbsrless clergy
men. The latter however were not unduly
prominent in an assemblage which was so
emphatically Of and for tte laity. Of the
Bishops present were Paret of MARYLAND.
Potter of New York, Coleman OF Delaware.
hall of Vermont, Dudley of Kentucky.
Knickerbacker Of Indiana, Doane OF All
bany, Whittle of Virginia, Penick of the
United States COlored Commission, Gilbert
Of Minnesota, and Sessums of Louisiana.
Nothing could exceed the warmth Of hospi-
tality so characteristic of the South, or the
business-like method and care by which
the comfort Of such a large number of
visitors was assured. Church and State
we're significantly Joined in the welcome Of
the Brotherhood to the city, as evidenced
by the opening charge of the Bishop Of
Maryland in the Church of the Epiphany,
and in Metzerott's Music Hall addresses
of welcome by the Rector of the above
aamed parish, and by the Hon. John w.
Ross, Chairman of the Board of District
Commissioners. Greeting was sent 10 the
President of the United States. The writer
has not learned whether any response was
received or not, as be was not present dur
ing the closing hours Of the convention.
The Convention had as it were a two
sided life: one entirely spiritual, compris-
ing the many services held in the Church
of the Epiphany and the other partly par
liamentary and eminently practical with
its many general and sectional conferences
beside business meetings in the Hall above
uamed. Here of course applause, entirely
absent from the Church Services, was unre-
'trained, but, as Brotherhood speaker has
remarked since the convention, never went
on In the wrong place, as though coming
from mere emOtiOnslism. 1t was invari-
ably an intelligent and sometimes raptu-
rous recognition Of the truth.
The notable services in the church were
that with which the convention opened on
Thursday morning, and at which Bishop
Paret's charge was delivered; those with
thronged congregations on Thursday and
Friday evenings; the farewell service on
Sunday night; and above all the occasion
of the corporate communion OF the Brother
hood early ON Friday moraing. No earnest
participant will soon forget this. Most
sOiemnly at the service of the evening be-
fore the venerable and venerated Rector Of
Trinity Church, New York-had given q
preparatory charge to great concourse Of
the Brotherhood, and led them in most
humble dev0tions and then upon that
glorious Autumn morning, as the sun was
slowly leaving the horizon, Brotherhood
men hurried through the streets from
every direction, until, as was computed, at
least twelve hundred men were assembled
in the church, and received there the Bread
Of Life. The Rev. Doctor Dix was the
celebrant, assisted in the administration
by three other priests. One night meeting
was held in the Hall, on Saturday night.
1t is significant to note that one speaker
upon the appointed theme How far should
the Church concern Herself with the Tenn
poral Welfare of the People" was the Rev.
Doctor Stone Of Philadelphia, whose i'm
passiOned words aroused storms of applause:
and another was the noted Labor Agitator.
Henry Lloyd of Boston, who discussed the
matter plainly and severely from his point
of view. The writer was not privileged
to be in Washington on Sunday, but be has
been told that all places and services were
thronged, and that almost overwhelming
was sustained up to the verY
close of the touching farewell service al
night. Beside the worship of the day,
great men were ready with their greatest
thoughts, and the splendid city must have
vibrated with the clear strong voice of the
Truth
During the three business days of the
Convention work at the Hall comprised
parliamentary business of which there was
comparatively little, easily settled general
conferences in the large auditorium where
sometimes were assembled two thousand
people sectional conferences held simuita-
neously in different rooms Of the buildirg;
and necessary amount of Ommittee and
sub committee work. The business room
of the Convention contained a Post Office.
Telegraph Office, Bureau Of Information.
staff of messengers, coat room, and every-
thing convenience demanded The Press
of Washington was most attentive, and
able reports Of the proceedings, beside
thoughtful comments upon the same, were
given in all the daily papers.
Great themes were discussed among
them, Prayer and Service !" "a Life of
Work and Worship" Brotherhood Bows ,,
'The City and the Nation !" What do the
Clergy expect of the Brotherhood . bible
!" Chapter Committees \" "The
Church and the Brotherhood :" BROTHER
hood Meetings !" Travelling Men p HPa-
rochisl Missions y "Wsnted-Men :" "Why
We have Bishops n Why we use the PRAYER
Book , "Why we build Cathedrals - "The
Kingdom in the World" These are emu
thus iDdiferently as considered
both in the Church Services, and in the
conferences at the Hall. Of course the gem
sral conferences in the large auditorium
awakened the greater amount of enthu-
siasm but doubtless from the sectional
fractions OF the Capital tried to put il off
as long as possible, and for as many as could
control their time to linger for sight seeing.
It is note worthy that even the world famed
Of the city did not tempt many
to neglect the great business of the conven-
lion; and Of the multitudes who depart
gu lOI buCA hOmco O0 MONDAY morn
ing were not a few who without ever 4
previous opportunity also at this time de-
MED themselves sight OF the many ma
tional interests around them surely plain
proof OF the earnestness and spirituality or
lh4 convention. A few, compared with the
many, and yet large remnant fingered
still, and made pilgrimage to Mount Yer
non. After Inspecting the sacred and beau
tiful spot, and singing the Doxology before
ihe tomb Of Washington, an afternoon SER
vice was rendered in Christ Church Alex
Andria, where Washington habitually wor-
Ihiped, and the large party returned to the
city. The last record before the Conven-
lion melted into the insignifcance of the
is of a glimpse, the same even
ng, for the still smaller remnant, Of Wash
Ington social life: made possible by Che
:our tesy Of one whose name is unknown to
he writer.
The Convention is over. The men have
gone their many ways. The voices OF elo-
Iuence and the mighty choruses of prayer
md praise are hushed. Yet fires were light
ID in many a heart and soul that will burn
brightly throughout the year, perhaps for
years to come, and carry light and warmth
10 many place and many life. We would
ike always to have the support and inspi-
ration of a crowd. This is human nature.
But personal service is the true Brother