The morning times., 1895-10-23

That public interes; is sustained in the
proceedings of the Unitarian Convention
was pleasantly manifested in the crowds
that attended the three sessions of that
body yesterday morning, afternoon and
night.
AT the night meeting there was a remark
ably large crowd as was anticipated from
the fact that the topic in chief for discus
sion was the vitality important one of Our
Young People" Very appropriately, too,
the chairman of the meeting was woman,
and one who is well-known for her ability
and knowledge OF the subject 10 be dis
cusseil. Mrs. Edward A. Horton, of Boston.
Among the speakers were Rev. Ida c.
Hutton, OF Moline, H., whose eloquence
charmed large audiences during the scs-
sions here OF the Triennial Council of Wo-
men. This lady spoke on Religious De-
velopinent Through Intellectual Leadings."
The other speakers and their subjects
were: Prof G. Stanley Hall, president OF
Clark University, Worcester, Mass, spoke.
on Pedagogical Methods in Sunday School
Work." Rev. Benjamin X. Buckley, OF
Chicago. on "Cultivation of the Spiritual
Nature" and Rev. Thomas X. Slicer, Of
Buffalo. on Character and Citizenship
Through the Sunday School"
COMBINING THE SOCIETIES.
The subject for the evening came on
very appropriately after the afternoon
session, which was devoted 70 the Ques-
ton OF forming a national organization
of young Uuitarians- for the prosecution
of the work of self-devclf,pmeptu and re-
iigious character. This meeting was held
at 2:30 p- IN.
Mr. c. W. Stone presided. A statement
covering what had already been done in
this direct ion was made by the Rev. c. R
Eliot, of Boston. to which were added
statements from ]. W. sprague Mr.. Van
Ness, q. W. Cooke and f. A. Horton. The
discussion covered the action by committees
OF the Guild Alliance aud Unity Clubs
looking to consolidation.
The following statement of the situation
was made:
I'VE believe that the time has come
for some forward movement in the direc-
ton of organizing our Unitarian young
people. We believe that rev life may be
infused iuto existing organizations and
many new young people societies formed
If the denomination as whole viii
unite in such a purpose.
I'VE believe that the work done hitherto
by our Unity Club Guilds or other young
people societies, has been most ad-
mirable. IL is because OF his good work
thai we think the hour has come for
closer union and united forward move.
EXAMPLES BEFORE THEM.
We heartily believe that the center about
which our young people wish to rally is
the religious motive and we see evidences
of this not only in the success of such
bodies in the Christian Endcavor Society.
but in our own guilds, which have always
centralized their efforts upon the religious
life.
We believe, therefore, that whatever for
ward steps ma Y be taken j should be toward
this end.
We therefore concur in the proposition
to be made as we understand by those in
charge of the meeting. viz: That a national \
of Young Peoples Societies
be formed. to be called ''The Young Pea-
pies Unitarian Union," ali alliance OF head, |
heart and hand.
The cardinal principles of the union were |
set forth as truth, service and righteous
ness and the object of the union Ito |
strengthen the young people Of the Unt-
tartan denomination, in order that they |
ma V do more and better work fur the king |
dom of God"
The plan OF union was prepared by the |
Rev. Mr.. Van Ness, and included a decla- /
ration OF what duties were involved in !
the cardinal principles
ACTION RESOLVED Upon.
After full discussion OF the proposition |
tfe following was adopted:
Resolved. That the piaa presented by |
Afr. Van Ness and the members of the joint 1
committee appeal to the representatives |
of our churches. guilds, and other oreaniza
ions here prcseat as practical;
Resolved. That we adopt it as plan |
Of action, ard that, while the committee |
to whom this is referred is considering the 4
ultimate plan of organization. we return TO 1
Dur yarisHs fields and do what we can to |
perfect organizations in sympathy with |
this general RHn-
Another meeting On this subject will be \
held this afternoon at 2:50 o'closk at |
Metzcrott Hall
The morning tession yesterday was
eyentful and marked with the tram action |
of many important matters ofbusiness. An |
address of welcome was made by Hon. |
Carroll D. Wright, Commissioner of Labor.
after whicf, the following committees and
officers were appointed:
assistant secretaries-Isabel c. Bar |
rows, Carl C. Horst, Rev. ". 8. Key, W. T.
Salter, and Rev. Frank s. c. Wells.
Committee ON bus mess Carroll D.
Wright, Charles Fl. Porter, Charles E. ST. \
John. Mrs. Charles F. Caiiin, and Hon. d. |
L. Shorey.
Nominations Thomas r. Siicer,
Mrx Robert H Davis, Rev. Joseph May.
Gorge H EIlis and Rev. ]. Edward Wright.
Credentials Keyes, Rev. George
H. Young. Rev. Carl G. Hors {, Mrs. Emily !
A. Fifield, and Rev Charles F. Russell.
The essions will he resumed at 8 o'clock
Ibis morning.