The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1895-07-12
TIEENDEAV0R CONVENTION
(contInued from Tlrst page.l

tIeSpyleIidIlS as leaders IN missionary
contributions among the c. f. Rev. j,
Henry Barrows, d, D., of Chicago, one
of the trustees Of the united society, re-
sponded.
Robert e, Speer of New York deliv-
cred am eloquent address upon foreign
missions. Rev. John p. Campbell of
Baltimore spoke briefly upon Presby-
terrain loyalty. Rev. J. A. Rondthaler,
ID. D., of indianapolis, Ind, conducted
an open parliament upon Presbyterian
Christian Ehdeavor, and many express
sions of opinion We're given from the
audience. DR.. Henry c. Cook of Phil
adelphia presented resolutions pledging
loyalty to the church and authorizing
the chairman to appoint committee OF
nine to cooperate with the committee
appointed at the last assembly upon re-
lations of young peoples societies to the
church. Rev. John Pollock of Glasgow
presented the greetings of the Scottish
National Christian Endeavor union. The
rally adjourned at obs
Though a UNCONVENTIONAL affair, the
Congregational rally in Tent Williston,
on the Common, was much more largely
attended than the general gathering in
tho same place this morning. The crowd
was enormous, filling all available space.
w. H. Strong of Detroit presided. Geo.
c. Stebbins of Brooklyn, N. Y, led the
praise service.
In calling the meeting to order Chair
man Strong said it was probably the
largest gathering known in the world.
Hon. S. B. Capen, chairman of the COM
mittee of thirteen, delivered short adj
dress. Mr.. William Shaw of Boston
spoke briefly to the effect that Congre-
gationansm did not lack wisdom. 1t
needed fire and enthusiasm. Rev.
Dwight Pratt of the Williston church
OF Maine, where Christian Endeavorism
had its birth, said that Congress tional-
ism was born of the struggle for free
thought. 1t stands for an open and
authoritative Bible. Rev. D. M. Fiske
of Toledo spoke of the obligations of
every human soul to every other human
soul. Rev.A. e. Dunning,D .D.,of Boston,
spoke of Calvanism as teaching the in
tellectual freedom of every human
soul. Rev. George A. Gates Of Iowa
spoke of Congregationalism and mental
freedom. Hon. E. A. Morse Of Canton
spoke of Congregationalism in its rela-
lions to civil freedom and civil gov
eminent. Rev. j. w. A. Close of New
South Wales spoke of Christian Endeav-
or movements and Congregationalism
in Australia. Miss Charlotte T. Sibley
of Belfast, Me-, followed on Christian
Endeavorers Duty to the Home
Church.'s Rev. DIR. Nehemiah Boynton
on the missionary and educational
spirit Of Congregationalism and other
addresses were made by Christian En-
deavor state presidents, including Mr..
Frank Page OF Chicago, Thomas Jones
of Missouri, A. J. Leff1ngwell of Iowa,
Rev. A. T. Kinsey of Iowa and W. b.
Wilcox of Spokane.
Tent Endeavor was even more densely
crowded in the afternoon at the Baptist
denominational rally than at the morn
ing exercises. Vocal music was plenti-
fully supplied. Rev. H. C. yedder of
Chicago was the first speaker, taking
for his topic, Dangers to be Met With
in Christian Endeavor Work" Some of
his remarks were quite caustic as he
pointed out the foibles, conceits and
other annoying things that might prove
a source of injury. Rev. Clarence A..
Barbour of Rochester, N. Yin a strong,
clarion voice, gave an eloquent, telling
address on Good Citizenship" Cen
eral T. ;. Morgan, secretary of the Bap-
fist Home Missionary society, spoke
on Home Missionary Work" and was
followed by Rev. H. c. Mabie, foreign
Nf hn TOW a,-t,
union, in a strong address on foreign
missionary work.
An open parliament followed, conduct
ed by Rev. Wayland Hoyt, d. d., of
Minneapolis
The greatest audience of the Tent En-
deavor was this evening, for not only
was the tent crowded, but all around
the outside of the canvas, the sides of
which were raised, were lines of peo-
pie. Previous to the regular exercises
there were several hymns by large
chorus and the audience under the
direction of Mr.. Percy s. Foster of
Washington. Rev. J. j. Tyler Of Cleve-
land was the presiding officer. The
program opened with prayer and
praise service led by Rev. j. r. Mill
gan of Allegheny, Pa, and Rev. J. H.
Hardin of Cincinnati A eolored male
quartet from the Hampton institute
sang very artistically two selections.
Mr.. w. H. Pennell of Washington then
told Of what the committee at Wash
ington was doing, which has in hand the
arrangements for the next convention in
the national capital in 1896 and mention
ed some of the interesting things those
who visit the city can see. Prof. James
L. Howe of the Washington and Lee
university then read the address of
President Clarke of the United society.
Then came a great speech by Mr.. John
FG. Wooley Of Chicago on Church
Resolutions versus Saloon Resolutions"
The address was closely listened to
and frequently applauded. The exer-
cises closed with singing and the bene-
diction.