The morning times., 1895-11-09

tion.
The beautiful banners of the various
chapters OF the. Epwurth League gave a
sefni-miiitary appearance to the enliven-
ing scene in the spacious auditorium.
This Illusion was heightened by the numer-
GUS little odd Glories" that appeared
everywhere, and the large paternai banner
that graced the stage. The occasion being
grand rally of the Leaguers, all things
wore a festive look, there being fra
merabie, and a bright and enthusiastic
assemblage of young people. who filled
the body of the church and the galleries.
The attendance was SO large that IL
suggested the notion that President Mat
thews, of the League, wore all through
the evening an inward smile of satisfac-
ton and approval.
The grand rally was really two events,
one the musical. literary and religious
Programme I'm the church proper, Ind the
other sociable or ''handshake," in the
Sunday-schuol room.
The chapters Which composed the audi
ence for the most part were enumerated
ia The Evening Times. There were twenty
nire chapters present in full force or well
represented.
on THE STAGE.
On the stage were Presiding Elder l.. b.
Wilson, President W. b. Matthews of the
District League. Rev. Drs. o. A Brown.
hugh Johnston, c. W. Baldwin. l.. T. Wider
man, X. NJ. Moore. nd the orator of the
evening, Rev. George Edward Reed. II. D..
LID, president of Dickinson College.
The devotional exercises were led by
rev X. NJ. Moore. of kensington Chapter
The convention being duly opened by the
president. tnp whnIp
organ and orchestral accompaniment. sang
An Hail the Power of Jesus Name" with
superb effect
Greetings were read By Secretary F. T.
Israel as follows: "A letter of cordial
thanks from General Third Vice President
Robert X. Doherty for the cordial welcome
he had received while with the local league.
letter from the Rev. A Schell. general
secretary OF the league. in which he enipha-
sized the sentiments OF the seventh, the
sacred. year, and urged a greater consecra-
tion to the service Of God: letter from
Charles f. Piper. general treasurer of the
league in which he drelt nn the magnificent
organization of the league and its work in
uphiting its members; a letter from ]. +.
Berry. editor of the EnwOrth League Herald.
sending his best wishes to the league and
inviting reciprocity for the Herald: a letter
from the Rev. Dr. William Burt dated at
Rome, Italy, in which he REQUIRED with
great pleasure TO the manner i'm which he
had been formerly entertained here by
the league and wishing the ieaguers God
speed in their work; a letter from Or.
Talmage praying fo< an increase OF grace
and JOY TO the league: telegram of greet
ings from Prof. Eugene c. Foster prcsi-
dent of the Fourth General c Conference of the
District.
This reading was followed hy solo by
Mrs. Gibson. another solo being sung toward
the close of the meeting by Miss Ida F.
O'NcilI.
DIR. REEDS ADDRESS.
The address of DR.. Reed was on .Enthu-
siasnl as factor OF success in Christian
work" DR.. Reed is forcib!e, eloquent,
and. on occasion, a humorous speaker the
audience having had last night many rare
examples of these three chara cteristics
of the orator.
President Matthewsintroducedth thespeaker
in few suitable words among which were
that DR.. Reed needed no introduction to
the Methodists OF America. Dr. Reed
began by saying that he was embarrassed
by the fact that the last thing needed
in Washington, and especially the Epworth
Lea que, was excitement and enthusiasm
Yet as a nation we are not distinctiveIy
enthusiastic. As proof Of this he noted
how difficult it is 10 get the people
ont OF election day, So, too, in the
there is DO special zeal, none
Of them burning up with the intensity
Of their practical devotion.
Orga niZatiOn, it is true is a great
power socially and politically, hut what
is needed most now, and even I'm the Metho-
dist Church, was a directing and melting
spirit.
The average man is disposed to regard
the enthusiast with great disfavor, claim
ing that he will not be safe leader In
fact. people are disposed to resent the idea
Of their being enthusiasts, vet it is they
who move the world. No leader in edu-
cation. religion, or philos ophy desplses
the enthusiast.
ENTHUSIASM Is NEEDED.
Guizot, spea king 10 his naturally epthu-
siastic cOuntrymen, said: ''Gentlemen, 1
say unto you, be not afraid OF enthusiasm.
You need it and you can do nothing without
it," SO Madame de Stael condemned
4 sermon which had great headwork but no
heart work. She, herself, had a soul on
ire which is the best definition of enthu- !
siasm. And Edward Everett describes an
man s one with soul which |
ewes the world on fire with the fervor |
Of his intellectual power.
Enthusiasm should be distinguished from |
anaticiSm, for they are as wide apart as |
he poles. Fanatics have dome nothing for |
ne NOElu- ItA may bt ttStElDtu DIS
'eopIe who are immensely and intensely |
xcited over the infinitcsimal matters. An |
nthusiast is aglow with fire over some |
dea or cause as big as the universe it |
elf. He is dignified, ont of the common |
lace. Enthusiasm suffers from being con- |
ounded with fanaticism.
The opportunity of the Epworth League |
vas here, with it's steady purpose, its |
enthusiastic movement.
RECEPTION TO THE DELEGATES.
The conclusion, and the many philo-
optical points of the address were warmly |
Ipplauded.
After the benedlctlon the audience re-
ired to the Sunday-scheol room, where
reception was rendered to the delegates
nd their friends. Refreshments were
erved, the ladies assisting at the tables
eing Mrs. 7. NJ. Sullivan, and Misses B. NJ.
valford, ]. N. Duvau, Clara Haines,
ertha Gray, NJ. E. Colison, and S. L.
Iodgkins.
Miss Martha S~seIaines, treasurer of
ne District League. reported the collec.
on last night as Large, OF, at least
eavy.'
The workers session will be convened
lis morning at this church at O O'Clock
Preparatory to the opening session, con.
arences of the superintcndents and of.
GERS OF the several departments of league
-ork were held in several OF the churches
! the afternoon from 4:15 tn $50 o'clock.
Harder Tha n the Brick.
brick fell from the top of the three story
uilding being completed for House &
lermann, yesterday on the bare head of
William Frazier, colored, of No. 715
urke's court, and slightly cut the scalp.
he brick, however, was reduced to small
its. The injury on Willie head was dressed
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