New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-08-03
THE DAYS GOSSIP.

Miss Willard went by Invitation July ~ TO what
formerly part Of the township OF Dublin,
n. H., TO visit the old home Of her great grand
father. the Rev. Elijah Willard. Of Harvard. Mass.
NTH in descent from Henry. a son Of Major simon
Willard OF the founders OF Concord. Mass
The old home and church are practically intact
and the beautiful valley, nesting at the foot OF
Willard Mountain beyond which Mcnadnock raises
nIsns form Is one Of The ioyesss 10 Nsw
pated In the Christian Endeavor meeting In the
historic historic ola church. and placed water Iilies tss
OF the Rev Elijah Willard. who died at the ripe
s s OF elkhfy-eght, after serving as pastor FOR
The Ocean Grove Summer School begins its third
annual session to-day. The dean Dr. r.. J. Price,
has announced the following list OF lectures in this
years work: "Old Testament" Professor J. c.
McCurdy. University OF Toronto: New Tesla.
ment.' Or. George G. Purves. Princeton Unver.
sity; Historical Theology" Dr. Charles j. Little.
Garrett Biblical Institute; Physical Science" DIR.
William North Rice. Wesleyan University: .systs-
matte Theology" DR.. Milton 8. Terry, Garrett, Bib.
Heal rsttute Pastoral Theology" DIR. George X,
wesayan Tssssy
Among the special lecturers are named Bishop
NIX T br esay un'f 6
Hen son and DR. George = Pent, cost 49,
Damrosch will direct his symphony Orchestra, to-
y et with large chorus The oratoro Of Eli
with chorus OF one thousand chilJren's voices.
At the twenty-thrd anniversary OF the Chautsu-
qua Assembly. which took place last night ad-
dresses were made by Chautauquans from far and
near. and Chancellor Vincent presided. The anni-
verssry IL know1 odd First Night and 10
always gala occasion. Among the speakers was
John c. Martin. Of NewYork CITY, president OF the
class OF 1899. who said In part
Those OF you who attended the dedicatory ser.
vices on these grounds in 1874 will recall that tho
addresses that occasion were made by Bishop
James and Mrs J. Fowler Willing "a sister OF
Bishop Fowler. After the services were ended
Mrs. Willing called upon TO preside over .
gathering OF women from various parts Of the
country, but more especially from Ohio. and among
them were many crusaders OF that noble body OF
Christian women who IN December. 1873. at Hills
boro, Washington Court House and other ohio
towns were moved TO concerted action against the
saloons. From their work and conquests they
came in 1874 to Chautauqua 10 confer and consult
with other women TO the best methods OF sup
pressing the drink habit Mrs Willing was re-
auested 10 prepare an address and Emily Hunting
don Miller authorized to send out call for
psrma,naent organization and i was here in Az.
Cleveland. Ohio the National W, c; T. I. was
movements. the c. L. s. c. and the ". c; r L..
are destined to 20 hand in hand for the elevation
white ribbon and their work is divided into forty
department of scientific temperance Mrs. Mary
II. Hunt the national superintendent. and the
ature and Art, under the direction OF Mrs Emile
d. Martin, Of New-York City. as national supern-
to scrutinize the literature OF the news stands rail-
roads. steamboats, library shelves, in mall matter
bill posters and art galleries THIS departmen, -
ton to the twenty million youths OF our country
through legislative councils; magistrates courts
and BY appeals 10 Congress for better laws against
the impure and indecent"