The herald., 1897-07-12

ana example, Whatever tenQS TO under-
mine Sunday as a day of rest and wor-
ship; such as the Sunday secular paper,
Sunday social entertainments. and Sun
day driving and travelling for gain OF
pleasure; and we further pledge our
selves to uee our influence to create a
right sentiment on all aspects of the
Sunday question. especially in refer
ence to traffic of every kind on that
day"
In conclusion Miss May spoke of Rosa
Bonheur, of whom Victor Hugo once
said: GAS a creative artist I prize her
works above those Of all other women,
because she listens to God and not to
man."
May that be said of every woman
here" said the speaker. that she lis
tened to God--and remembered to keep
His day holy"
At this point a number of people left
the pavilion, ard the musical director
facetiously suggested the cong Speed
Away" which was sung with enthusi-
asm by the remaining throngs.
Modern Forms of Sabbath Observance
was presented by the Rev. w. H. G.
Temple of Seattle, who, after eloquently
cussed three forms of desecration of this
day of rest: Goddess rationalism,
greed which is evidenced in Sabbath in
dustry. and unsanctified pleasure" :"
Relative to the latter part he told that
in London actors and actresses had
plead for rest on the Sabbath because
of the degraded type of auditors on
that day.
Following two selections by the uni
formed policeman's glee club, the Rev.
Josiah Strong spoke of the Civic Sab
bath. He made distinction between the
divine Sabbath and the human Sabbath
which are unlike in origin, authority and
character. He urged freedom from Ia
bor on this day Of rest, not only from
physical standpoint but because liberty
OF rest can only be secured where there
Is a law Of rest. He also deprecates
certain forms of amusement which are
detrimental to public morals. At the
same time he said certain forms Of
amusement, which Christian Endhav-
orer could lBot indulge IN, should not
be prohibited by law, but the devotees
OF such pleasure should, on the other
hand, be educated to holy Sabbath
observance. mo country can turn its
face toward liberty" he said in con-
clusion, when it turns its back to
God"
The Rev. Robert Johnston of London,
Ont., spoke with intense enthusiasm of
the claims of God-Keep 1t Holy" He
urged the audience not to applaud him,
as he came from a country where it
was not customary on Sabbath. There
are two institutions he said, without
which no nation can grow great They
are the family and the Lords day. Both
had a beginning in the Garden of Eden
and both form the basis of all social and
religious life today"
After the "Mizpah" benediction the
audience separated for'the "quiet hour"
devoted to prayer.
A mass meeting for men only washeld
ut Woodward's pavilion inthe afternoon.
It was a success in every respect and the
sight Of thousands of men, many of
them gray bearded, excitedly waving
their handkerchiefs in giving the Chau-
tauqua salute will long be remembered.
As guests of honor at this meeting the
following prominent citizens were
uamed: Hugh Craig, president of the
chamber of commerce, Rev. E. r. Ollie,
Judge w. W. Morrow, of the United
States circuit court, Irving M. Scott, C.
r. Bishop, j. j. Valentine, A. W. Lees,
chief of police, Edward Coleman, and
Colonel C. F. Crocker. The sudden and
serious illness of the last named gentle
man which prevented his attendance,
was alluded to with many expressions of
sympathy.
After singing by the male chorus. led
by A. nj. Benham, Rev. J. Wilbur Chap
man of Philadelphia, spoke of the evils
OF dissipation, his remarks being blunt
and effective. r. A. Elwood, the Phila-
delphia evangelist, rendered Saved by
His Grace" as a solo. There came a
unique and striking feature of the SER
vices-singing by the police choral So
ciety of San Francisco, all the men being
in full uniform. They rendered Throw
Out the Lifeline" and "Still With Thee"
in such a perfect manner as to evoke
the most tumultuous applause. The Off
GERS were not allowed to- retire until
they had responded to several encores.
Hereafter. in the eyes of Christian En-
deavorers, New York has lost her title
of "the finest"
The members of the force who par
ticipated are j. f. Redman, T. B. Walsh,
w. Seymour, r. T. Graham, G. B. Bald
win, o. Tuchler, J. L. Nelson, P. c.
Peters, w. Rankin, P. H. MCGEE, L.
Livingston, L. Bailey, M. o. Anderson,
w. w Wilson, o. B. Merrick and Mar
Gus Anderson.
A strong address was made by Rev.
Ford Cottoman of Newark, on "Infidel-
ity," and after several other musical
selections, Morality" was discussed in
an able manner by H. J. Mccoy of this
city. He held the close attention of the
audience until the close of the meeting.
A meeting for women, presided over by
Mrs. Francis E. Clark of Boston, was
held during the afternoon at the First
Congregational church. Mrs. Katherine
M Jones of New York spoke on
"Woman's Power" and "Our Reason
able Service" which was the subject of
an address by Mrs. G. w. Coleman of
Boston.
DIR. Kineca Da Silva, a Japanese lady
from Alameda, made few effective re-
marks on How to Reach the Hearts of
Oriental Women"
Speaking of the Awakening of the
Afro-American Women" Miss Victoria
Earle Matthews delivered forcible ad-
dress, notable for eloquence and fervor
The "quiet hour was conducted by
Charles Studd of London. England. Dur.