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Program for he Gathering In New Haven Beginnins november

Program for he Gathering In New Haven
 Heginnin november
 The ninth annual convention of Chris tian Workers in the United States and Canada win be held in this city for eight days, beginning November 7 The general plan of convention is con- slderation of Christian work among classes not reached by the ordinary ministrations of the church. The works consist of brief reports of methods in various fields, each worker telling something which he has been used to accomplish, Philanthropic, reforma- tory, or phases of work not directly spiritual are considered only when aux iltary to or directly connected with spiritual effort. No theories, "isms," or diversiye subjects will be considered or permitted, but the largest liberty is all lowed for differences of opinion and frank expression of views along the lines of legitimate work of the conven- tion.
 The convention is held under the auspices of the International Christian Workers association, whose managing committee make the program and en- force rules governing convention work. The chairman and secretary of the managing committee are ex-officio chairman and secretary of the conven- ton. Churches are allowed four spe- cial delegates, including pastor (ex- ofticio), and other Christian work agen- cies three special delegates. Names and addresses of all delegates should be sent to the Rev. John C. Collins, sec retary, New Haven. Leading speak CTS are experts on various subjects to be considered. The largest opportunity is given for questions, answers and discussion.
 The program Subject to change) Is in brief as follows: Work among Jews in Europe and American cities; social settlements; open air work; work among special classes; training conducted by an expert worker twice each day on | use of Bible and dealing with inquir- CTS; question box; convention sermon by the Rev. pr. David Gregg, practically | a bird's-ey ye-view of Palestine; work among children; work among boys; l temperance work as an auxiliary in Christian work: forms and methods of 1 work in two churches most prominent | in aggressive Christian efforts in the United States. namely, St, Bartholo- news church., and Grace Baptist church (the Temple), Philadelphia; Bi- ble readings and addresses on "Bap- | tism of the Holy Ghost How to Study | the Bible" and kindred subjects, by the Rev, R. A. Torrey and the Rev. J. M. Stiff1er, a former pastor of the l First Baptist church, this city, and I others; work among, fallen women; gos- I pei meetings; special phases of Chris | tian work with illustrations of particu- l lar forms of work in Canada and in | Scotland; rescue mission work; work i among poreign population; Christian | evidences; Christian work in country | districts; philanthropic and auxiliaries 1 to Christian work; the pastor as ar | evangelist; state and national evan 1 gelization efforts; Christian work ir colleges; Christian trade school work | daily prayer meetings; Christian work | in Armenia, by an Armenian, gradu. ate of Yale theological seminary; Chris. tian work among workingmen,
 l MEETING HELD YESTERDAY. | The reception Committee had meet. I ing yest erday i1i tie parlors of the Y M e. A. MT. Dennison B. Tucker, chair man of the reception committee, presid. I ed. Arrangements were made concern ing badges for delegates, and commit l tees were appointed to take charge oi the decorating of Calvary Baptis church, where the convention will ot l held. Plans were also made regarding
 the reception of the delegates.
 | State officials of the Connecticu Christian Endeavor societies are plan ming to have delegates present from every city in the state, and every mai is bringing in names of delegates whe
 are to be. here from every part of the country. It is expected that there vii be present between 2,000 and 5000 dele gates, representing all parts of the Unit ed States and Canada.
 | RECEPTION. TO RUSSELL H. CON
 WE'LL
 A reception will be held at the Unite. church chapel on Temple street this af ternoon from until 7:30 o'clock, a
 which the city pastors and gentleme, 1 from the various churches will mea Rev. Russell H. ConWell of Philadelphia who is to lecture to-nigh, at the Churc} 4 of the Redeemer. Tea is to be served by the ladies' committee of the coming Christian Workers convention, and af
 forwards opportunity will be given tt
 meet MT Conwell, who will make
 short address concerning the conventior Iof Christian Workers, telling how it diff
 fers from other conventions, its especia
 value to the churches, to the delegates
 and to the community in which it i
 held. f
 Brief addresses will also be made b,
 Rev. Watson L. Phillips, pastor of tn Church of the Redeener, and Rev. Joh,
 H. Mason. John T. Manson, chairmal
 of the local executive committee, vii l