Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-12
Il. II. HOHLSAAT.

Inc committee reported ther apprecid-
ton of the generosity of Mr.. Kohlsaat's
offer, which, they were pleased to note, i'll
Dictated that the work of the society was
hereby recognized as being of national
and international character. The work,
however, is wholly one of influence. 1t is
not necessary that the society should have
large buildings or incomes. The work is
successfully carried on at small expense,
and the principals Of the organizations
forbid it's headquarters being more than n
bureau of information, lcvying 10 taxes
ard seeking no authority Therefore, it is
incxpcdicnt to accept the kind offer. A
letter cmbodying the decision of the trus-
tees was mailed to Mr.. Kohlsaat
The trustees will, later on, decide the
matter of the '97 convention, and also
take action looking toward the expansion
Of the society into worlds organization.
Twenty ght of the 36 trustees attended
The meeting. Rev. Francis f. Clark,
ID, president and originator of the Sc
cicty, presided.
Systematic Work.
The reception, accommodation and in
formation committees of the local Chris
tian Enticavor societies are able to view
the result of the last "A hours labor with
satisfaction, since over 10000 delegates
have arrived from all sections of the coun-
try during that time. The arrangements
for handling this great number of stran-
gers were almost perfect, and the throngs
disappeared quietly and quickly as soon
as they left their trains. These delegates
who did not care to put themselves into
the custody of the committees registered
at the Mechanics building.
Samuel B. Capen, chairman of the COM
mittee of 49, delivered an address of vel
ing, this morning. He said in substance
speak not only for the committee Of
an unfortunate number, but for chorus
of 5000 voices, for the committee on en-
tertainment and accommodation and all
the rest, yes, for more than 5000 Christian
Endeavorers who have in some way been
joyously preparing for your coming.
We welcome you, first, because you
have come in the name of Christ Chris
tian Endeavor stands for Christ enthroned
1t must never be forgotten that this is
first, last and always a religious gather
ing. There is TO other name but that of
Christ that would draw this more than
80, 600 people together.
We welcome you, therefore, as part Of
this great, ll-ooncuering army of the
King We have enjoyed the hospitality
of other cities and states, and we are glad
in deed that it is our turn to he the host
Giving is better than getting" and we
know THAT the more we give the more we
live" We have been getting from you
in royal entertainment in the past we
want to give" now; and we do give you
our warmest greeting, not to our city
only, but to our homes and hearts.
Gov. GreeLhalge was greeted with cheers
and waving of handkerchiefs when lie rose
to deliver the welcome OF the common
wealth of Massachusetts,. He said in part:
Massachusetts with all her heart and
mind, welcomes this noble society TO It's
borders. 1t is fitting that the representa-
tive of Christian commonwealth should
extend its greeting. Massachusetts, kneel-
ing upon the desolate seashore and com
mittiDg her fortunes and future to God,
was Christian Endeavor This is only
rediscovery of a very ancient society
Every true working Christian was.
whether he knew it or not, q member Of
this distinguished order.
In what filter place could you hold your
assembly than this?
There are cities Of larger population
than Boston, but it is the quiet work
that tells, and Massachusetts, is n q1iet
worker AS you visit our historic spots
you can hear the echoes of the gtandest
story OF human liberty, law, orsicr, pro-
gress, justice, equality and liberty ever
told to mortal beings 1t is not IN ina
terial wealth that the greatness OF q state
or municipality consists, but in the ri, hes
OF the spirit, the cultivation of the mind.
Under al! and above all is the spirit tbst
has m"ved 80 600 human beings to gather
In boston, today,to protest 10 the Master
name, whose service is perfect freedom.
The response on behalf of the board of