New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-16
THE CONVENTION CLOSED
LAST DAY OF THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
RALLY IN BOSTON.

THERE WERE MEETINGS IN THE MORNING AND
THE EVENING. AND IN THE AFTERNOON THE
DELEGATES VISITED PLACES OF
HISTORIC INTEREST.
Boston July 15.-There were bright skies Tor the
closing day OF the great Christian Endeavor con-
venton. The usual early morning prayer meetings
in twenty-one churches were we'll attended ana
throngs were in Mechanics Hall and the tents
when the forenoon meetings opened
The Rev. Dr. Wayland Hoyt, Of Minneapolis,
presided in Tent Wlli!s,on. The Scholarship OF
the World Christ" the topic OF the morning
George Gates president Of Iowa College, gave an
address on The Conservation OF an Educated
| Life" Dean Alfred A. Wright, OF Auburndae'
spoke of THE Bible. the Great Text Book
Tho Rev A. c. Peck. OF Denver. unro!ed the roll
of honor OF 555l societies contributing sums OF over
SO each for missionary work. The aggregate
| amount was $4,000 The denomination making
the LARGEST contribution the Presbyterian
The Rev \. c. Crews. Of Toronto. presented 10
the Cleveland Union for the second tine the token
for the best work in promoting systematic ana
proportionate giving.
Ethelbert D. warneld. presden, Of lafayette
College spoke of The Attractions OF the Ministry
to Educated Young Men"
in Tent Endeavor address on "Chrlstian In
deav0r in Likely Places given by the Rev
Dr. \ i. Cobb. OF Springfield. H. John X Mott
Of New-York. chairman OF the Executive Commit
tee OF the student volunteer movement for foreign
/ mission work. spoke on The Missionary tpris-
! ing Among the Young
SPEAKER CRITICISED.
Tho Rev William c. Pullefcote of South Franz
,nghom Mass gave an address In the course OF
/ which he paid a tribute to Archbishop Ireland. 20
| which It Is said OF the clergymen on the
ratform took exception. feeling that 1t was out OF
pace in This convention
Following Mr. Puddcfoo.es address came tho un-
rolling OF the roll of honor. One In seven or all
tho Christian Endeavor Societies Of 'he world has
its name on this roll. \ missionary resolution serv
Ice was the next fcatdrc OF the programme 1t was
conducted by Robert e. Spesr. of New-Ycrk, secre-
tary OF the Prcsby Board OF Foreign MisslonS
In Mechanics Hal this morning Secretary Baer
read IN appeal addressed 70 the General Confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal Church and signed
| BIZ tvcnty-one trustees Of the United Society OF
Christian Endeayor urging a closer unity In inter
| UNCONVENTIONAL fellowship OF the Methodist young
| people with the Christian Endeavorers
The Rev. Dr. Henry 7. McEven, OF New-fork
| then presented Chinese umbrella OF state to the
! loo, union OF the District OF Columbia Tor the
ARREST number OF societies which had adopted the
pan OF giving two cents a week for each member TO
missions. The Washington delegates then arose and
sang a portion of Their song. "Washngion 49,
Tn. Rcv DR. l.. A. Crandall. %; Chicago. lei an
open parliament upon tho topic. THE Word FOR
| christ: What Is YoI7 society Doing About IT,
and be received many responses
AFTERNOON PILGKfMAGEs.
No services were held by the convention IN the
tents or the hall this afternoon but FIVE pIgrmagcs
made to places OF historic interest in Boston
and vicinity These were tho nrst 81 series. which
! viii 10 extended further from the city during the
! remaining days OF tn. week The places visited
' Ws,siny,n1 took comm,nd Of the Continental
Army. bunker HiL. on South churc1 o,i North
addrc.se. were made several OF me speakers being
Engshmen and representatives. OF BRITISH provinces
THE FINAL. MEETINGS
The larges, convention in the history Of the
world closed this evening with three OF tho most
remarkable religious meetings ever held Mecnan-
les Hall was packed before o'clock. and shortly
after that tour President f. f. Clark took the
| chair The Committee % Thirteen vas called to the
front q, the platform and President Clark thanked
them Tor their excellent work In preparing FOR the
| + ". Walsh jr chairman OF the Accommoda.
| tion Committee announced that $3.50 members OF
Christian i;ndeavor societies had ress;ered
Dr H. Grose Of Chicago University. presented
the following platform Of principles adopted by the
". reasnrm our adherence TO the following
| principles which. under Gods blessing, nave mace
| tho CHRISTIAN Eniehvor movement wna' II IS To-
"Flr.t. personal devotion TO Jesus Christ. Second
meeting pledge laird. constant religious training
Tor A.! kinds OF service my )lvcd In the various com
| church ard denomination with which each society
connected Fih We reAr our ne n9,sna
fellowship through which we hope, not for organic
unity but to fulnl our Lords prayer that they All
NAV be one Sixth. Christian EnieiTor stands
| alway. and everywhere for Christian citizenship
ami II u forever opposed - the sa.oon the gambling
| den the bro,hel and every Ike inquiiy: II stands
| FOR temperance. for law, ,or order Tor sabbath
| keeping Tor pure political atmospHcre-lh 4
word for righteousness. seventh, that all money
gathered by the various societies OF CHRISTIAN En-
| 1soyor for tho cause OF missions be always sent
to the missionary boAris OF N" special denem,na
.on 10 which the particular society belongs Eighth
christian End~avOr for it, ultimate aim pur.
| pose no esa wide ard lofty than the bringing OF
he word TO Christ. Hence ~ Is an ORGANIZATION N
| tensey eyangclsilc and missionary.
Or Grosc then read petition. drawn ny me
| trustees and 10 be presented 70 tho President OF
| m. United states and Queen Victoria. urging upon
| ,h.n the terrible condition OF Christian subjects OF
! TmrKcv ana asking them 20 use their influence 10
give % that safe and Just government.
! This was greeted with applause AMI cheering
! Tho annl,A. convent on sermon WAS preached by