New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-07-12
LONDON IN 1900"
THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoRERs' PUR-
POSE THUS ExPRESSED-YES-
TERDAY'S MEETINGS.

San Francisco July 11-"I.ondon In 1900" That
Is to be the ralying cry Of the Christian EndeaV-
for the next three years. 1t Is the ampiuon
OF President Clark and his millions Of followers to
show the Old World something OF the strength OF
their organization Nashville has already been
chosen the place OF meeting In 1888 ana at the
annual meeting Of the officers on Tuesday morning
the selection of a convention city OF 1899 VIII De
discussed but the question may moi be settled them
for the offers Of a number Of places are TO DC con-
sldered Denver has put in strong bid. ana bo'h
St. Louis and Cincinnati anxious to nave the
Endeavorers visit them.
Sunday morning dawned with a cloud.ess SKY
the atmosphere not cold nor In the least 100 warm
for comfort Never before has the CALIFORNIA
climate received effective an advertisements ior'
II ordered for convention week. the weather mas
been perfect every day since the arrival OF 'ne
delegates. The visitors already beginning 10
depart. but 1t will be more than another week De-
fore the city will resume is normal appearance
The decorations will remain. ana many OF 'he
strangers have announced their intention OF spend
ing several weeks on This coast.
This has been a busy day for the members OF the
organization. Many meetings have been held. all.
however being devotional in character. the topic
for the early morning prayer meeting was prayer
for Church Services and Pastors Nearly every
church found II necessary 10 close the doors pelofe
the beginning OF the services. so great was INC
throng Of earnest worshippers. The principal meet
Baptist Church. the Rev. a. w. Dawson Cincih-
natl. First Congrega tior al Church, the Rev W. A
Humphrey Guthrie. of this city; Starr King African
Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. the Rev. [. I.
Pearson Chelsea Mass; First Presbyterian
Church. George Il Copeland. Worcester. Mass
West Side Christian Church, r. Clements, Bing-
hamton ~ " Westminster Presbyterian Church,
C. c. Mcneil, Burlington. Iowa; Third Consrega'
floral Church Albert w. Reed. Boulder COL;
Grace African Methodist Episcopal Church. the
Rev. ID. McLaren. Alexandria. Ont; First Congre-
gational Church Of Oakland, the Rev. Raiph j
Lamby Of Indian Territory.
Tho daily hour for Bible study conducted by
Professor Herbert l.. wilett of Chicago. at the
Central Methodist Episcopal Church, his topic be-
ing "Habbakkuk: A Message Of Endurance and
Hope"
At the FRS. United Presbyterian Church the
Rev Z. f.. Y Pierce, Of Philadelphia demop-
strated in practical way the use OF the black
board in Christian work.
At the regular morning services the pulpits OF AL
the Protestant churches IN the city, except the
Emanuel Baptist. the scene of the Durrant murder
of which the Rev. j. G. Gibson is pastor, were
ea by from an Ti b bnt
he did offer his pulpit to guests OF the ocal
societies., In several Instances overflow meetings
The great gathering Of the day was the afternoon
meeting in Mechanics Pavilion. presided over 10y
President Clark. I'm the Interest OF the Lord
Day" the general theme of series OF ad'
dresses. Thousands who sought admittance to TIE
Auditorium fingered in the streets long after the
NO More Room sign was hung out. The usual
song service conducted by Robert Husband. OF
San Francisco was followed by devotional exer'
The first speaker Miss Matilda Kay of New.
York City. had as her subject w oman far,.
spoke bn had hs It's Sph
City two years ago