Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
INVASION OF CANADA
by the Epworth. characterization
of the Great Convention.

been making certain aggressive move
ments towards Canada for some time.
At last the forces, massed at several
strategic points. such as Detroit, Cleve-
land. Buffalo. and Baltimore. moved zen
masse" upon the Queens dominions,
making Toronto a special object OF at
tack Fortunately for the Canadians,
they had been Informed for some time
OF the intentions Of the leaguers, and
were organized to give US a warm re-
ception. A council Of war had geen
called together. The military authori-
ties had placed the "Armoures'' at their
disposal, and various brigades had
been drilled for active service. These
young soldiers are provided with uni
forms, with caps, with scarlet letters
"E. L." on band; also. badges, which
distinguished them from our army. As
we approached the city, we met scouts
fifteen miles away coming in every di-
rection so as to be able TO give timely
notice of our advance. Truth compela
us TO admit, however, that instead OF
seeking TO repel the advancing hosts,
the Canadian army received us with
opened arms, and gave US access to TIE
city without a blow being struck.
Suitable places had been provided, whers
we might biYouac, and the best Of forage
Is being supplied.
Toronto is fortunate In possessing n
group Of public buildings admirably
adapted for the uses OF the convention,
OF which Massey Music Hall is the
largest. 1t is a splendid auditorium ca
pable Of seating 1900 persons comfortably,
tex
been in the hall at every meeting this
week. The hall was a present TO the
citizens from Hon. Hart. A. Massey. Here
most Of the important convention meet
ings are held. One block from the hall
is the Metropolitan church, and a block
east, in Queen street. Is Cookies Presby-
terrain church.
REGISTRATION HEADQUARTERS.
Every person attending the convention
has been required to register his or her
name at the big armory." The armory
is the largest structure Of the kind in
Canada, the floor space being rs feet
wide by about 800 feet long. The span
of the roof Is equal to the width of the
floor.
THE NEXT CONVENTION.
Already this question IS being tho
roughly discussed. A number Of cities
are in the field for the next interna-
tional gathering which will be held IN
1899. Among them may be mentioned
Washington, Seattle. Indianapolis, and
Ocean Grove The more recent asplranis
(to-day) are Detroit and Omaha. There
will probably be some good-natured but
keen competition as to which place Will
obtain the great convention.
Special prayer has been offered seve-
raj times during this great meeting that
the convention may be a great spiritual
benediction; that revival fires may be
kindled East, West. North and South
and that tho coming Of this host OF
young soldiers Of the Cross may mean
The coming Of tho Kingdom OF Christ
in many hearts.
1t Is source Of much regret and
disappointment to many that Bishop
Galloway. Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South, is now I'm Brazil. lie
was to have filed an important number
Of the programme.
II there is any one in old Virginia
who supposes that enthusiastic, shout.
ing Methodism is thing OF the past
| Brother. Sister, you ought TO be with
us tonight.
DIVIDING PROGRAMME.
In mapping out the programme, tho
principle adopted at the outset was thai
the Methodist Episcopal Church should
have one-half of tho speakers, presiding
officers, etc. and the other half be di'
vided equally between the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South, and Canada
This was deemed a fair division, mas
much as the Methodist Episcopal Church
so greatly outnumbers either OF the
other branches Of Methodism on this
continent The committees have aimed
10 have representatives from every con
ference I'm our work. They have been
successful, and the Newfoundland Is the
only one that has no speaker on the
programme.
BISHOP JOYCE.
II was reported In the convention that
n joyful letter from Bishop Joyce told
OF the conversion Of a number OF souls
and gave q most encouraging account
of the condition Of the Epworth League
in China. Bishop Joyce says: -
am determined, by Gods help, e
leave the greatest possible impress
sion in all these countries for the Ep-
worth League. ! am 50 intensely IN
love with this wonderful work that
would be delighted to remain for awhile
quadrennium."
one Of the most active Epworth
Leaguers TO be seen In the convention
hall is Joe Ramsey, Of Southern Metho-
dism. He IS field secretary and organ
izer Of Epworth leagues I'm the Tennes'
see Conference, and although totally
blind, manages to accomplish an immense
amount Of useful work. Joe" has or
ganized 100 Epworth leagues, with a
membership Of 1900, and travelled 1905
miles I'm the interest of the leagues about
half of that I'm the country. Last year
he obtained 500 subscriptions to the
"Epworth Era" He is feet IL inches
I'm height and has the appearance Of a
how of II years but ne has been steward
OF his church. and several times delegate
TO the annual conference. lie has pub
llshed useful little book on league work
entitled. what 10 Do. and How 70 DO
It." No one in the convention IS more
sought after and receives moro hearty
applause. What an example!
At recent meeting Of the Board Of Con
troll Of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South. Rev. Dr. Steel, stated that a move
ment was on foot looking to the fedora
ton of all young peoples societies In
some such way as would enable them 10
co-operate to the best advantage In Chris
tian work. He urged the importanc.
Of this movement and the great results
mat might be accomplished by 1t. J. ID.
crooks objected 10 the word fedora
ton" lie feared that meant nothing
In particular or something TO our disad-
vantage but he was in favor OF The high
est Christian fellowship.
Bishop Hargroye suggested that II
would be time enough TO act when there
was something definite proposed. OthH
members supported the proposition to APP
polnt a committee TO take the matter
under adyisement. IL was accordingly
moved and carried that Bishop r. x.
Uarerove. J. w. Newman. and 5. A. Steel
he appointed a committee on federation