Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-07-16

ton, "a Striving 10 Get Nearer the Master"
was tho subject Ut them ALL The purely
conservation services were led by Prcsi-
dent Clark In Mechanics hall by Sccro-
tary Baer In Williston, and by Hqv. Ne
hemiah Boynton, ID, In EndeavOr tent.
THESE leaders also presided mt the re-
spective meetings Beside tho singing
ana the prayer services, sermons by Rev.
III. M. Wharton, DID, OF Baltimore, In
Mechanics building; Rcy. Samuel II. Vir.
GIN, DID, OF New York, In Williston, and
Rev. John Potts, ID d., Of Toronto, were
the only programmed numbers ut the meet
ings.
The petition Of $4,000 delegates, rep
rescnting u constituency Of nearly 5000
600 To Queen Victoria, relative To the con
dition Of Christian subjects I'm Turkey,
was an important event and aroused great
interest.
Al Mechanics Hall.
Every available space OF the great Me-
chanics' hall was filled by persons who
had gathered to attend tho closing session
OF the Christian Endoavor convention
Probably 1900 people attended Prcsi-
don't Clark presided, and Percy Foster di-
rectcd the music he also singing solo
at the opening Of the meeting.
Immediately after the session was
opened, DIR. H. Is. Gross presented TO the
convention the following resolutions;
We. the members OF the Young Peoples 30
ciety or Christian Endeevor, representing n
constituency OF nearly 10000 assembled I'm
Boston. in our l4th international annual con
vention-5O,OOO strong-most respectfully ad
dress and petition her majesty, the Queen Of
England, urging upon her attention the ter
ribie condition OF tho Christian subjects Of
Turkey, and praying her In tho mare Of n
common faith and an outraged Christian con-
science to use her great influence and author.
ity to help those who are perishng, and TO
give to that country a safe and Just govern.
ment.
The resolutions were received with great
applause, and on viva voce vote were
carried with a mighty shout from the
multitude OF delegates present, amid q
tumultuous upheaval of great sea of
multi-coiored flags and snowy handkcr.
chiefs. Wave after wave Of applause rose
and fell, and the tumult arose again
when, during a lull, Dr. Grose announced
that the same petition would be presented
to President Cleveland.
When the audience at last grew quiet,
DR.. Clark announced that the last hours
OF the convention were TO be devoted 70
personal conservation on the part of the
members. The meeting at once assumed
character much different from that of
all its predecessors, but the absence of
physical appreciation only emphasized the
solemnity Of the hour. The annual con-
ventiOn sermon was delivered by Rev. II.
NJ. Wharton. DID,, of Baltimore. His
subject was "Consecration," and was
touching, learned plea for closer COM
munion with God.
President Clark In opening the conse-
Grafton services, said the hour was the su-
preme one Of the convention. And so 1t
proved. First, 1900 heads bowed In ST.
lent prayer. then the soft chanting by all,
In the same humble attitude, Of the hymn,
Just as Am" made the hour one Of the
most startling solemnity. The delega-
tions Of different states and territories and
countries answered by reciting verse of
scripture or sentiment or by singing a
national or state air. DR.. Hoyt Of Min
neapolis closed the meeting with prayer.
After the song God Be With You Till
We Meet Again." the "hfizpah" bene-
diction was pronounced, and the meeting
adjourned.
Many Turned Away.
The meeting in Tent Williston seemed
to bring to a climax the deep devotion
lied the 14th international convention.
The throngs Of those who could not gain
admission to the monster tent even OK
ceeded In number those thus disappointed
on previous evenings. Within the enclo.
sure the audience was densely packed to.
gether.
tered into with great spirit, responsive
a n oytp hof cfn nA ~ Ill
effect. Prayer by Rev. John Barstow of
Medford aud tho repetition of the esd
psalm by the audience followed. The
praise service included selections by the
Park sisters, oornetists, and solo by Mrs
William Patterson.
Before the opening Of the regular pro-
gram Treasurer Shaw was introduced, and
presented the petition to Queen Victoria
on behalf Of the oppressed Armenians.
The members of the committee of 13,
upon whom has rested the responsibility
of the management Of the convention Of
'95 were then introduced individually,
and were loudly cheered.
The chairman of the committee read
resolutions OF thanks to the various do.
partments and individuals who have ex-
tended courtesies TO the EndeavOrers dur
ing the convention.
Rev. S. Virgin. DID,, of New York, de-
hvered an earnest and impressive sermon.
The conservation service, in which the
delegates from the different states and
countries took part as they were called by
Secretary Baer closed the session.
At Tent Endeavor.
The last session In Tent Endeavor
opened with soul-stirring melodies Of the
Endeavorers. The chorus of 1000 voices
was guided by George X. Somerby. Rev.
N. Boynton, DID,, raped for order and
services opened with singing "The Ban
ner of the Cross" devotional services led
by Bishop Arnett, and two verses of
"Throw Out the lifeline" The sermon
OF the evening was presented by the Rev
j. Potts, ID, Of Toronto.
The audience sang Speed Away" prior
to congratulatory presentation of tho
chairmen Of tho various committees, and
their responses were in the same words as
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