The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-07-12

tcstant, raul M, otrayer, Baltlmore; Mo
rayian. Rev. A. ID, Thaeler, Winston, N. c.
PRESBYTERIAN, Rev. George B. Stewart
DID,, Harrisburg, Protestant Episcopa. In
Canada and United States, Rev Canon j
Is. Richardson, London, Ont. Reformed
Church In America, Rev. Isaac w. Gowen
New Durham, N. j.. Reformed Church In
the United States, Rev. Henry T. Spangler
DID,, Collegoville, Pa. Reformed EplsSo
pal Bishop Samuel Fallows, DID, Chi
cagoi Reformed Presbyterian, Rev. sam
uel MoNaughcr, Boston; Sopthorn Pres
byterian, Professor James Lewjs Howe
Lexington, Val. United Brethren, Rev
II. L. Shupe, Dayton, o.; United Evan
gclical, Professor Otis l.. Jacobs, York
Pa; United Presbyterian, Rev. II. NJ
Russell, DID,, Pittsburg; Cardinal Prin-
ciples OF Christian Endoayor, presented by
n Canadian Endcavorer, Rev. s. p. Rose,
DID,, Montreal.
The Evening Session.
Even the immensity OF the enthusiasm
that prevailed yesterday ut the big meet
ings in Mechanics hall and tho two great
tents, Williston and Endeayor, was ex-
ceeded last night at yet greater gatherings
at the same places. Clouded skies, that late
fn the afternoon threatened 10 destroy the
continuation of the fine weather that has
prevailed since the delegates began to ar
rive, cleared away as the shades Of even
ing fell, and the very heavens added 10 tho
many beautiful electrical decorative
features throughout the city that has so
completely and sincerely done all IL could
10 welcome within It's precincts so many
who have scarcely felt like strangers.
Long before the hour appointed for the
opening of the meeting large crowds were
pouring into Tent Endeavor and devoted
the time In singing a number OF hymns,
under the direction of Musical Director
Foster. When Chairman Rev. j. Y.
Tyler, ID, Of Cleveland, stepped upon
the platform, the vast seating capacity was
tested to it's utmost limit After singing
tho hymn, bringing In the Sheaves,"
Rev. w. b. Milligan of Allegheny read q
section of the Scriptures, the vast con-
gregation joining in the responses, which
were printed in the official program.
Rev. DIR. Harding. general secretary of
the general missions, offered prayer, and
the Hampton (Va.) institute quartet
sung several selections, which were en-
Enthusiastically received. In n graceful
speech Chairman Tyler introduced w. II.
Penneli of Washington, the first person
who signed the active membership pledge
at the Williston church, Portland, on
Feb. 2, 1881. Mr.. Pennell gave an anus
ing account of Washington, where the
convention will be held in '96, and ex-
tended hearty invitation TO the Endeav-
oreIs to come TO that city In 1896. The
vast congregation then sung the song,
Washington, '95," printed especially for
that convention
The annual report of President Clark
was the next feature of the meeting.
This was read by Professor James Lewis
Howe OF Lexington, Va, and was greeted
with so much enthusiasm that at several
places the reader was interrupted by tho
great applause. The hymn, "Blest be tho
Ties that Bind was then sung by-th
audience, after which Chairman Tyler in
troduced John G.. Woolley of Chicago,
who spoke on Christian Endeavor VS..
the Saloon"
In Tent Wiliiston.
The glare Of electric lights rejecting
from the white sides of the big Willis
ton tent liz up the eager, enthusiastic faces
Of 10000 Endcavorers last night as thoy
assembled for the first time ON Boston
Common In the night services.
The same enthusiasm and spontaneity
were manifest as at tae big day meetings.
md song after song burst forth from the
delegates. From the Enticavor tent nearby
came the sounds of hymns sung by an
other 10000, and to and fro the flood of
song urged until Rev. Is. b. Tyler of New
York hushed the multitude In prayer.
Treasurer Shaw then asked all the pastors,
and their wives I'm the au-
iience TO rise, and, 800 standing, were
greeted with tempestuous applause.
A quintet Of colored singers from tho
Atlanta university, and the Park sisters
If New York, were greeted with enthu-
iasm in their selections The audience,
sang TO the tune Tramp,
Tramp, Tramp" Washington, 'o6."
Ten thousand fans and handkerchicfs werc
waved and enthusiasm ran high.
"Sweet Peace, the Gift of Gods Love-"
md Scatter Sunshine" wero sung by tho
ntirc audience, and the thousand voices of
he choir on the platform reused the En-
ieavorers to high pitch of enthusiasm.
Rev, Teunis S. Hamlin, DID,, of Wash
ngton, mem Der Of the board Of trustees,
vas the first speaker His topic was
Washington, '96" and after compliment |
ng Boston for its treatment of her guests.
ulogized General Booth for the great /
york of the Salvation Army in and about
'oston and New England. Washington,
@ said, was already preparing for the re-
option of the convention of '90, and they
attended to surpass in welcome any city
n which the conventions had yet been
eld.
Rev. II. Il. McEwcn, Ph.D., ID, of
lew York, then read tho annual address of
resident Clark. Musical selections by
ho Park sisters were followed by an ad-