The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1895-07-16
CONVENTION ENDED
Great Meeting Of the Society
Of Christian Endeavor
Matter of History.
CONSIDERATION DAY EXERCISES
The New Era of Christian Per-
sonality Discussed by
Mr.. Stuckenburgh.

Boston, July l6.-The 14th inter-
national convention of the Y P. s. c. E.,
one of the most successful meetings in
the history of the society, has closed,
and most Of the delegates will devote
the rest of the week to sightseeing in
Boston and vicinity. The day opened
with an overcast sky, but it soon cleared
considerably and permitted the warm
ing rays Of the sun to temper the chilly
east wind.
The services of the day had deeper
religious feeling than any that have
been held since the first day of the con-
vention, probably due to the subsiding
of the excitement of the opening days
and the impressive character of the
exercises.
"Consecration" was the central
thought in all the score or more of
prayer meetings that began at $50 and
was in fact the principal subject of the
day. The attendance of all the morn
ing meetings was as large as any day
last week. The address of President
George A. Gates, d. D., of Iowa col.
lege and President Ebert d. Wartield,
LII. D., Of Easton, Pa, in Tent Willis
ton were the features of the morning
The former spoke of the conservation
of an educated life, and he was fol-
lowed by his great audience with close
attention. President Warfield's ad-
dress was on "The Attractions of the
Ministry to Educated Men"
AT Tent Endeavor. an address by
pnhart X G,~nora IF Nn1x, Vn,,ly t1a
missionary service proved great draw
ing card Mr.. Speare's great work in
missionary fields has made him famous
among Christian Endeavorers and
thousands were surprised at the youth
of this leader He is not yet 30 years
old, but is veteran in his chosen
work. The morning meetings were
conducted in both tents under the gen.
eral title 1.-THE Scholarship of the
World for Christ" At Tent Williston
add Mechanics Hall, encouraging re-
ports concerning the religious life in
colleges were made, and in both the
tents ana the hall, the ron or nunur,
upon which was inscribed the names OF
the unions whose members have been
able to give literally to the cause, was
simultaneously enrolled. These exer-
cises were accompanied by suitable ad-
dresses.
Rev. w. c. Biting, D. D., of New
York, conducted this exercise In Me-
chanics hall, Rev. A. G. Peck OF Den
yer in Williston, and Rev. Ira Landryth
of Nashville, in Endeavor.
The presentation of a banner to the
local union in promoting systematic
and proportionate giving was made at
Mechanics Hall and Tent Williston.
Rev.J.H. Stuckenburg of Cambridge,
Mass, delivered in Mechanics building
an address on "The Christian Person:
atty" that deserved special mention,
and the same should be said Of address
ses by Rev. A. D. Cobb of Illinois, and
Rev. w. D. Puddlefoot Of South Fran
ingham, Mass.
The song and praise meetings were
full of snap, energy and earnestness.
The aggregate attendance was about
$4,000.
The regular noon evangelistic service
attracted crowds of workers who joined
in the praise with a seriousness that
seemed to indicate regret that the con-
vention was at an end. The largest of
these rallies was held at Faneuil hall,
where Rev. Francis E. Smiley Of Den
yer led the services, and in Broomfield
Street church, under the leadership of
c. n. Hunt of Minneapolis. The other
gatherings were at the usual stores,
wharves and stree corners.
Speaking of "The Christian Person.
atty" J. H. w. Stuckenburgh said:
"The epoch Of personality means a
new era. We have had enthusiasm for
nature, but now we have passion for
humanity. Things have absorbed the
attention; now man is the supreme
concern. Political economy has dis
cussed riches. national wealth, value
and such things; but now Roscher, one
of the foremost economists, pronounces
man himself the beginning and the
end of economic science and Europe
and America echo the thought. Col
= eridge said that property was the grand
basis of government. but we are far be-
yond that and know that men are the
grand basis, and property is merely an
attachment Of personality. The aim
now is to make the men snmAtbir- -
To Replace the Old Delavan.
ALBANY. n. Y, July 16.-Milo D
Beard of Chicago, representing New
York and Brooklyn capitalists, is com
ing to Albany this week it is said, t.
close negotiations for the purchase o.
the old Delavan house site. 1t is sale
that the syndicate will erect a 10 or IL
story iron structure that will outdo any
hotel between New York and Chicago
DIR. Seaman Guilty.
DETROIT, Mich, July 16.-The jury
in the case of DR.. Seaman, who wa
charued with having nerformad a Grim