The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-07-15
THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS
CoNFERENCE CALLED TO ORDER
AT SAN FRANCISCO-A PACKED
ATTENDANCE.
Presentation OF BADGE BANNERS
ireland Had the Greatest Propor-
fOnate Gain in Number of SOcie-
ties-EngIand Showed the
Greatest Gain.

San Francisco, July S.-With daylight
TINS morning began the prayer meetings of
the Christian Endeavorers. Services were
held in all the principal churches of the
clty' Deing the same in each-prayer for
the convention, The leaders of the meet.
lngs, all of which were largely attended
were: Guy w. Campbell, San Jose; Rev,
=; ID. Mcdonald, Grafton, Nd; j. III,
Mansfield, New Haven, Conn; h. f. VIII.
cox, Spokane, Wash; Rev. A. G. Smith.
ers, Los Angeles; II. J. Erie Tacoma,
Wash; III. A. Gle, Salem Ore; A. d.
Harmon, Bethany, New; and Rev. Il. NJ.
Craig. Santa Fe, n. Nj.
Long before the hour appointed for the
opening of the convention every seat in
me vast pavilion, which accommodates
over 10000 people, was occupied, women
predominating, and from the stage the
sight was never to be forgotten. Seldom
has an audience equal in numbers and ap-
pearance been assembled within the walls
of building in California.
Promptly at $50 the great gathering
was called to order by Rev. Il. Il. Willie
of this city.
After a musical welcome by the choir
brief devotional exercises were conducted
by Rev. Phillip King of Denton, Tex.
"
~ was delivered by ReIla V. Watt.
After the applause which followed Mr..
Watts effort had subsidized, the welcome
of the Golden Gate pastors was given by
Rev. John Hemphil. Dr. Hemphill's adj
dress was eloquently delivered and evoR-
ed much enthusiasm.
Lieutenant Governor Jones then ascend
ed the platform, and in well expressed
speech welcomed the delegates and their
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An anthem was rendered by the choir
in behalf of the visiting Endeavorers.
The crowd at Woodward's pavilion was
almost as large as that in Mechanics pa
vilion, although it is further from the CEN
ter of the city, Rev. Howard B. Crosse
of Boston presided. A welcome by the
clrdir preceded the devotional exercises
conducted by Rev. 500 Moo Ham Art, an
oriental clergyman Of this city. Vice
Chairman James s. Webster delivered the
j. Mclean of Oakland that of Golden
Gate pastors, and Mayor Phelan spoke in
behalf of the city, the response being made
by Rev. Silas Meade eof Adelaide, South
Australia.
The next incident was attended with
wild demonstrations of enthusiasm. 1t
was the presentation of the badge BAN
ner to the country muking the greatest
propOrtionate gain in number OF socle-
ties during the last twelve months, whlcn
had been in the possession of Scotland
during the past year. 1t was won by
Ireland and was presented in behalf of
the united society by Rev. Charles A.
Dickinson of Boston.
The Junior badge banner for the best
proportionate increase in number of So
cieties during the last twelve months was
awarded to Spain. 1t was presented by
w. III. 'Vogler of indianapolis.
The badge banner for the greatest IN
crease In number of societies during the
mast year, which had been held by Eng
land, was retained and presented the
same country, the presentation being
made by Rev. William Darby OF Evans
vile, Ind. :
A junior banner Of the greatest in
crease in number Of societies, held by
PENNSYLVANIA for three years. was
wrested from the Keystone state by Ohio
thusiastic when the presentation was
made by Rev. L. ]. u. Tyler of Cleve-
land.
Then "a poem, "The Army of Day
Rrenk.n Spy Rev. Ernest Warburton
Shurtleff of Plymouth was read and ia
yorably received. The delegates then adj
iourned to assemble again tonight :. :,
During the convention hour, evangelical
services We're conducted at the Houng
Mems Christian association hall.
UNCONVENTIONAL rallies were held in
thirty-two churches this afternoon. All
were largely attended.
After the rallies the delegates and
their friends visited many points OF in
terest in and about the crty. under the
escort of the reception committee. The
weather was perfect.
Aside from the demonstration at raj
lies this afternoon, several open air meet
ings were held by the Christian Endeav-
orers.
During the afternoon the Mechanics
pavilion presented a scene of constant
activity, the arrival and registration OF
delegates continuing without intermission
More than 10000 are now in the city ana
several thousand more will be added to
the number before the end of the week.
This afternoon a reception. and dinner
was given by the Woman's Congreea-
tional Board of Missions for the Pacific
Coast. The half was filled.
An incident of The Christian Endeavor
meeting in WOoJtwards pavilion today
which caused long continued applause
was the reading of the following telegram
from the president:
"Washington. July John Willis
Baer. San Francsco-Best wishes for the
success of the convention.
(SigneO "WILIIAM M'KINLEI."
The sessions of the Christian En-
deavorers' convention this evening. both
at the Mechanics pavilion and at Wood |
wards pavilion. were even more largely
attended chan those held in the morning. |
and fully 10000 people listened to the |
at Mechanics pavilion.
The monster meeting in Woodward's |
pavilion was presided over by Francis !
Clark president of Endeavorers. and the |
devotional exercises were conducted by |
Rev. Charles A. Savage of Orange. N.
j. A vigorous attack upon the pernicious
reading matter of the day was made by |
George Penticost of New York.
The banner presented by Rev. Wilbur
r. Crafts for the best work accomplished
during the past year in donating the
Lords day, was awarded to California.
After an earnest address by Josiah
Strong of New York on christian En-
ieavor and Christian Citizenship" the
convention adjourned.
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