The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1895-07-27
YOUNG BAPTISTS NOW.
IN SESSION AT BALTIMORE.
Another Big Gathering of Enthusi.stic
Christian workers-Hot Weather In
terferes Somewhat With tho Success
Of the Meetings.

Baltimore, Md, July 19.-The fifth in
ternational convention Of the Baptist's
Young People Of America was begun
here yesterday. 1t was sweltering hot
within the enclosures of the great tent
brought here from Cleveland for the
convention. The decorations were sim
pie. Ranged behind the officers stage
was the chorus of 500 voices The dele
cations began to arrive early. New York
marched in singing the cornet accom-
paniments and was welcomed with a
generous clapping of hands. Brooklyn
soon followed, the caps of delegates
bearing the word and figures, Brook
Ign, 1897" suggestion that the con-
vention should go to the city of churches
two years hence.
At $50 the 1900 pound bell rang out
to call for delegates, and people gen
orally together at the tent and the ar
rivals were rapid thereafter.
Promptly at 10 o'clock President John
Fl. Chapman of Chicago arose and called
upon the chorus, which responded with
two selections.
Rev. G. A. Hobbs, d. D., of Delavan,
Wis, made an earnest prayer. The pres
ident was very happy in his address and
called forth much laughter when he
alluded to the warm hearts and warm
sun of the South.
AS the president closed his address,
the large Pennsylvania delegation
marched in singing hymn to the mu-
sic of Maryland My Maryland" and
was loudly applauded.
The managers report was unanimous
ly adopted. An appeal was made for
subscriptions to the Baptist publica-
tons and the report of the general
treasurer, Frank Moody, was read.
Receipts and disbursements for the
year, S57 ,G10; assets of the Baptist Young
Peoples Union of America aggregate
S74, 105; liabilities, S24, 23O; deficit, $125;
against a deficit of year ago of S9,3O2.
The financial condition is regarded as
quite satisfactory.
The opening parliament was conduct
ed by e. E. Chivers of New York. The
theme was Systematic and Proper
Tomato Giving-What Is Your Society
Doing to Promote It.
Rev. DR.. Hopkins of Yonkers, N Y.
opened the discussion. Pennsylvania,
Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Con-
necticut, Illinois, Nebraska, Indiana,
Kentucky. West Virginia, Missouri,
Ohio, Virginia, New Jersey, told Of their
methods for raising money for the cause
of Christ.
Rev. johnson Meyers, d. D., formerly
Of Cincinnati, now of Chicago, made
an address on "The Bible Method of
Winning Souls
Another open parliament was then
held, conducted by Rev. S. A. Northrop
Of Fort Wayne. Ind. The subject was:
"What Has Your Society Done to Pro
mote a Revival in the Church,
ITO the Work" was sung by the choir.
followed by solo by Mr.. Bllhorn and
chair. Benediction was pronounced and
the afternoon session closed.
At 4:45 p. III. and from that time until
I:15 delegates and visitors gave them
selves up to dinner, sightseeing and
strolls or drives through Druid Hill
park.
AT 7:15 the great bell again called the
great convention together. The praise
service was led by Rev Archibald
Wheaton of Mystic, Conn. Presentation
was then made of Christian culture ban
ners for junior work. The banner for
sacred literature course was won by the
Austin association of Illinois.
The banner for Bible readers course
was won ny tne oaehsoii associhe'p ~ u,
hicnishh' Inc Chnton e'en's Vi INV
won the conquest missionary course phh'
ner. Ihe' CHRISTIAN culture course was
theh taken up ana Kew VI. W. H.
Harper president OF the Cnicaeo UNI
versity, presided over the DISCOURSE on
higher education.
Prof j. NJ. Stllfler, u. D., OF Croyer
Theological seminary, Upland, Par re-
viewed the work OF the Baptist colleges