The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-17
BAPTISTS ALL THERE.
Convention of Young Peoples Union
in Session at Milwaukee.


in Session at Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE,, July 16-Twelve
thousand people tonight attended the
first evening session of the convention
of the Baptist Young Peoples union.
President John H. Chapman, Of Chi
cago, delivered his annual address, re-
viewing the progress made by the
union and referring to the nature Of
the organization. He predicted a con-
tinued growth of membership and the
extension Of the work of the union
throughout the world Gov. w H
Upham delivered an address Of wei
come on behalf of the state, and
Mayor Rauschenberger spoke in be-.
half Of the city. Rev. E. W. White
welcomed the visitors in behalf of the
Milwaukee Baptist churches and E.
w. Drake in behalf Of the Milwaukee
union. Rev. E. M. Poteat, of New
Haven, Conn, responded for the board
of managers and the delegates, and
told the Milwaukee people that the
visitors were all delighted to be here.
Music was furnished by the choir of
1000 singers.
On the afternoon, an open parlia-
I'll
Groat, of Chicago The discussion was
on fThe Young People of the Church
and Congregation" Dr. j. S. KirtIey of
st. Louis, presided over the meeting on
tracts and publications. Al. Thomas. D.
d. of Greenville, S. c.. read a paper on
THE Gospel and Printers Ink" The
open parliament was conducted by Rev.
u. I. Denman, of Hannibal, Mo- The
topic was How can we Promote Good
Reading in our Church and Commun-
ity"
The temperance and evangelism sec
ton met in Calvary PRESBYTERIAN
church, where Clarence r. Jordan. of
Greenville, S. c., presided Rev. J.
Williamson, of Kansas City, opened the
meeting with an address upon Gospel
temperance VS. Rum Power Rev. C.
M. Carter, of Lafayette, Ind, conduct
ed the open parliament.
The sections on state and provincial
unions met in the Y. M c. A. building.
D. J. Davis, of Sacramento, presided.
Rev. Howard Wayne Smith, of Balti-
more. spoke on Baptist federation.
the prophecy of new denominational
future" The open parliament was con-
Quoted by F. S. Abernethy of Mime
apolis.
The convention was called to order
this morning at 10 O'Clock by President
Chapman in the auditorium of the Ex-
position building. The hall was
pretty sight at the time of the OPEN
ing. The entire railing of the gallery
was hung with the green and yellow
and red and blue of the four great de-
partments, with the names of the
states placed closely above them, which
marked the rallying places of the va
riouS delegations. The flags of all ma
tons, and welcome flags were placed
at intervals among these, and lengths
of canvas, with black lettering
stretched at either end gave welcome
to the guests. The platform itself.
where sat the $50 members of the
chorus was gorgeously draped with the
four department colors. Occupying the
platform were the officers of the board
of managers, and of the executive
board.
The opening of the convention by
President Chapman, was impressive.
and his address was strong one. The
discussion of the annual reports pre-
pared by Frank L. Wilkins, D. D..
general secretary, of Chicago, and
Frank Moody of Milwaukee, treasurer.
followed sgTb4 former was printed and
was pla RhziA the hands of the dele
gates hfofnAal discussion of the two
reports followed.