Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-07-13
Is Christian Endeavorers' Only
Fault With Boston.
Every Place of Meeting Filled to Over
1owing--Extra Meetings.
Friday Mas Very susy Day-And Still the
Delegates Arrive.

ing. At q. 80 they gathered at II churches
of Boston, Cambridge and Somerville,
where prayer meetings were held. All the
meetings were upon the topic, Faith,
trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for
strength" Nearly all the leaders We're
visiting clergymen and delegates They
were conducted upon lines similar to the
regular Endeavor societies.
Mechanics ball was filled at 9 30 when
Trustee Rev. Nj. Rhodes, ID D.. of St. Louis,
Mo-. called the meeting to order, after a
brief praise service to which George Steb-
bins of Brooklyn, n. Y, acted as musical
director.
William T. Ellis of Boston, presented n
report for the information committee. re
viewing the condition of the different So
cieties Rev. knight Chaplin of London,
England, then presented the cardinal
principles of Christian Endeavor.
Rev. Wayland Hoyt, ID. D., of Min
neapolis. MINI. with a brief address, pre-
sented the state banner for the greatest
proportionate increase in local societies to
the British Territory of Assiniboia, In
which SO new societies have been organized
during the last year. In presenting this
banner, which has been held in turn by
Oklahoma, Manitoba, New Mexico and
West Virginia, he said that IL was emble-
matte Of the universally Of the heart of
Christ aid of the deep spiritual unity of
all believers.
1t was received by William Patterson of
Toronto. Ont. for the purpose of carry
ing it in the territory which is SO distant
that no representative is present at the
convention.
ID iol e ~i,,ia
expressed the intention of his state to re-
capture the banner next year.
The meeting adjourned at noon. The
delegates who were to conduct evangelistic
services reported at the state headquarters,
Immediately after adjournment and with
in half an hour scores of such meetings
were in progress throughout the city.
Large meetings were also held in the
big tents. President Clark presided in
Tent Williston.
Evangelist Dwight L. Moody was an
nounced to speak at Faneuil hall at IL. Is.
At 11.30 $500 people had crowded the
building and the doors were closed. Al
ter brief praise service, conducted by j.
H. Burke, Mr.. Moody made few in
troductory remarks upon the necessity
Of prayer. Trustee James Hill offered
prayer and then the evan gelist preached n
sermon upon obstacles to Salvation.
Miss Belle NJ. Brain of Springfield,
Ohio, presided at the missionary commit
tee conference Mt the Clarendon Street
Baptist church, at p. M. Edward Mars
den, an Alaska Indian spoke of the work of
missionaries in that territory. There
were several other addresses.
A conference on systematic and proper.
tional giving was held, at which Miss
Frances b. Patterson of Chicago, pre-
sided. Speakers in the audience made
suggestions as to the practical methods of
work. The conduct of Endeavor meet
Ings on this subject was discussed The
use of literature and sermons on the sub
iect by pastors was recommended.
A conference of Junior superintendent
was held at the Warren Avenue Baptist
lhurch, this afternoon. Percy J. S. Ryan
IF New York, presided. Methods for
reaching and training the young were
discussed and numerous inquiries
answered through the question box
A conference of state and provincial
officers of the Christian Endeavor was
held at the Y. M. G. A. building, at 2 p.
". George Macdonald of Altoona, Pa,
presided. Thirty-four states and provinces
we're represented The questions discussed
were the finances of the state unions, ex-
tension Of missionary work and whether
1t can be effectively done ty state unions,
the establishment of state correspondence
homes TO keep track Of individuals going
to other states or countries, etc.
At p. Nj. the meeting for the forma-
ton of Worlds Christian Endeavor
Union, was held in Mechanics hall, with
nearly 5000 present President Francis
r. Clark presided. He stated that this
matter had been presented to the Chris
tian Endeavor leaders in different coun-
tries and already had been acted upon IN
some. and there was general feeling in
favor of federation of the Worlds Chris
tian Endeavorers.
Rev w. j. l.. Gloss, president of the
New South Wales G. T.. linton and origin
ator Of the idea of worlds union read
rough draft of n constitution which pro.
vided that the World Christian Endeavor
Union shall be composed of individuals,
not societies or unions a fee of 81 TO be
charged for life membership; there should
be no other dues or fees; there should be
no salaried officers; triennial conventions
should be held
1t was unanimously voted to form
Worlds Christian Endeavor Union, and |
committe of five was appointed with |
power to formulate constitution on the |
lines Of the draft read by Rev. Mr. Gloss, |
who was appointed chairman Of the com
mittee Rev. Mr.. Gloss nominated Rev. |
DIR. Clark for president, and he was
chosen. DIR. Clark accepted |
the office for one year and suggested that |
the first general meeting be held in Wash |
ington, next year. This suggestion was
adopted. j. Willis Baer was elected secre- !
tary, tentatively, and William Shaw of |
Boston, was chosen treasurer.
The accommodation committee, at 5 !
o clock, this afternoon. had registered |
40, 1862 delegates, from all states and terri !
tories. Twelve come from foreign lands, |
and So from the floating societies.
The evening meeting in Mechanics
hall was in charge of President Francis
+. Clark, Percy ;. Foster of Washington,
ID. c., musical director. Yong Ke of the
Chinese mission in San Francisco, smoke
m,