The morning times., 1896-10-23
$4,000 EACH
WashingtOnians' Handsome
Gif. to Spiri,ualists Temple.
SOCIETY ELECTS OFFICERS
President Barrett Reelected by Unan-
imous Vote-Lyceums and Educa-
tiOnal schemes Discussed at Length.
Ordination OF 4iediums-huIidsom
sum Raised for the building.

When tie convention of the National
Spiritual ists' Association assembled al
O'Clock yesterday, business was re-
suIned by the IoruIaJ.on OF conmiltee
ON Nominations, who retired TO Cgnsluer
names presented as prospective Objects
In regard to ordination or mediums, the
SPECIAL committee reported a recOniinenda-
t.oh tlat State societies control Clic Oruiiid-
ton, but that tie national association eXer-
Case general supervision OF the matter.
Reports OF State cornm.ttees Were called
for but Most States passed the.r names.
In the discussion OF new business much
time was consumed on the subject OF length
en.ng the annual SESSIONS or tie associa-
ton to five Gays. IL was referred to the
board of trustees.
a delegate brought forward the sugges-
ton that tie Constitution be SO amenued
as to permit the annual convention to be
held at some other point than Washington,
as the lack of competition for the conven-
.ion among tie larger cities was finan-
cidl disadvantage. This was also referred
to the board for future action.
THE LYcEUM WORK.
While the committee On nominations was
In consultation, an interrnissOn vas taken.
during which an exhaustive discussion OF
the educational and lyceum work OF the
association was entered into. A very
large number OF delegates Joined In the
debate, airing views which were all in The
direction OF enlarged work and increased
activity along this line. President Barrett,
in closing the debate, condensed the WhCie
situa ton into the statement that tine
lyCeums had decreased from 200 to less
than 30 and urged the earnest attention OF
all 10 the work Of organization.
A special finance committee made
report and solicited contributions from
delegates and persons in the audience.
After an exciting scene of appeal and sub
scription there was subscribed. in amounts
ranging from cents to $500, the sum Of
S3,129.
Thc fund for the erection of a National
Temple in Washington, received two large
subscriptions from Mr.. Theodore Meyer
Of this city aud Mr.. b. b. Hill. who each
subscribed $4,000 to be part of pos
sible 500, 900, to be raised, it was stipu-
lated. by January /, 1897.
The convention was entertained during
the iutcrmission by singing many familiar
hymns and songs.
WERE ELECTED UNANIMOUSLY.
After the transaction Of much minor
business. MIR Frank Walker, of New York,
reported as chairman II OF the committee on
nominations, the follow ing list, and 1t was
unanimously elected for The ensuing year.
President, Harrison u. Barrett, Of New
York; vice president, Mrs. Cora l.. V. Rich
Inoud, OF Illinois; secretary. Frank Il.
Woodbury.. OF Washington; treasurer, George
5. Ciendaniel, OF Washington.
The new board OF trustees is as follows:
l.. v. Moulton, Michigan: George y. Fuller,
Massac husettS; Mrs 4. L. Pettiugill. Ohio,
Frederick Fickey. Maryland; Henry steiD-
berg, District OF Columbia.
President Barrett closed he session with
Il heat speech Of THANKS tn the press 90
Washington. and 70 others, for various
| fayorS.
The nights entertainment was Of the
same general character Il 5 has been the
rule for this part OF the daily session Oi
| the Convention.
| II consisted of addresses music and tests
| by delegates and prominent spirituaiists-
| Today will he devoted to recreation en-
| tirciy. and several excursions have beer
| planned to nearby points OF interest. Thi
| evening the Ladies Aid Society OF Wash
! ington Spiriruaiises will hold reception
| for ,be visiting delegates. Saturday ais,
| Will be given up to pleasure and sight
| seeing, and on Sunday the California dele
| cation will hold 4 reception.