Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-15
YOUNG PEOPLES Union.
Baptists Are Turning Their Atten-
ton Toward Milwaukee,.


The city of Milwaukee. Wis, is the CEN
ter toward which the Baptists of the Unit
ed States and Canada are turning atten-
ton, as the Baptist Young Peoples Union
will hold its yearly meeting in the eXposi-
ton building. beginning Thursday, lasting
four days. 1t is expected that not less than
12.Do delegates and visitors fiom abroad
will atteLd.
The enthusiasm of the hour with the
Baptsts, with all other evangelical de-
nominations, is the young peoples move
ment, although the young peoples society
is not modern with them. There are over
800 Christian Endeavor societies and be-
tween 1000 and 5000 young peoples So
cieties of other names in the denomination,
the latter commonly called Young Peoples
Unions. The Baptists largely enlisted
in the inter-lenominatonal fellowship OF
Christian Endearor, but this does not pre-
ciude their having a young peoples denomi-
national society of their own.
Origin.
The Baptist churches of Brooklyn " "
organized In 1877 THE Young Peoples
Baptist Union" of that city, a fraternal
union of the local young peoples organize
tons in the Baptist churches of Brooklyn.
State conventions of Baptist young peoples
societies began to be organized in the SIS
lut the great inspira tional point of the
work in the denomination Was when the
a a
was organized at Chicago, July 4. 1891. II
vas great outpcurins of people; $3.50
were enrolled as delegates and visitors
Nine state unions were represented. Tn.
Cana dian Baptists sent delegates. and also
the Baptists of the south. The body was
an International gathering.
The growth Of the organization has been
pr enomenai. Its second convention at De
troit in 1892 had over 1000 enrolled. The
other conventions at Indianapolis. Toronto
and baltimore have been attended 10y in
creasins thousands. The monumental city
last summer was overrun with Baptists
some 10000 visiting Baltimore. John H.
Chapman of Chicago is president. a posi-
ton which he has occupied since the body
was organized. Frank l.. Wilkins, DID, is
the general secretary.
Preparations.
The sessions of the convention will be
held in the exposition building, one of the
largest convention auditoriums in America
The length of the building is $40 feet its
capacity 1900. On arriN al the delegations
will be welcomed by a reception commit
tee of poo members. A chorus of 900 has
been organized. under Prof. Prothtree. and
the singing Will he one of lis grandest fea-
lures. The local committee having prrpa-
rs.tions fer the convention in charge num-
bers over LOO individuals. Frank Moody
one of the leading lumber men of the
northwest IL the chairman.
The convention will be called to order
July It, Addresses of welcome will be
made by the mayor of the city
Morning. afternoon and evening sessions
will be held each day up to and including
Sunday. Special conferences will he hcli I'M
some of the largest churches of Milwaukee
to stud: particular methods. one of the
most attractive features is the ceremony
known as the salutation of the flags"
which Will occur Friday afternoon. This is
a field review of the state and provincial
unions. Representatives. of each will march
to the platform, carrying banners repre-
sentlng their several organizations II is
expected that thirty-four state and pro-
vlncidl unions Will briefly report 5heir
work. State rallies will be held imme-
diately following this service, the various
delegations marching forth with banner
and song to audItories in different parts of
the city.
Each evening will be occupied with a
mass meeting, with speakers of national
reputation. Sunday afternoon a world re-
view OF Baptist missions Will take place
with brief addresses by representatives of
| different races. Saturday afternoon ther,
| will be conferences 10y nationaities"
meetings by the young people of the differ
ent natio1altieS. Swedish. German etc
Each of these meetings will be conducted
| in the particular language of the nation
| ality represented. and being, in fact a Sc
ries of separate conventions Sunday even
| ing will occur the service which ALWAYS
| awakens the greatest enthusiasm of the
convention, conservation service, with
/ roll call of states and provinces and mis-
! sonary lands. This will be conducted bv
! Frank l.. Wilkins, DID, the general secre-
! tary. The whole Baptist ministry and lai;y
! OF the United States and Canada VIII lie
| laid under tribute TO supply speakers for
| the ccaSOn.