The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-07-13

SAN FRANCISCO. July fs-The las,
sessions ot the international Christian En-
uetNor ccnVentlca were held today TaA
attendance az the morning aud afternoon
meetings was large. and al night those who
MsinASed 10 obtain entrance - either of
the i'aVilEons were fortunate, for only - t.s3
could ae accommodated ana Iosa NOR,
sought admission. Estimates made b,
leading business men agree taat the people,
brought hero by this great satherine viii
leave nos less than si.QNp.aao in our city.
All The leaders Of the movement ara
pleased with the success of their efforts
anu With the outlook for the future of the
society.
Win the hesneetings of today probably the
mos; successful Christian Eudeaxor con-
ven;ien ever held came 20 a close
IheFs WAS a graud rally OF the Junior
societies AT the Mechanics pavilion this
afternoon. III the 15.s0 people within the
walls OF the immense structure at least
one-haf We're children. and their interest
in the proceedings seemed TO Surpass that
or their elders at previous sessions. Hearts
we've hard indeed that were not touched hy
the singing notes from the great choir OF
young throats. and il was In vain that the
leaders of the meeting tried 10 restrain the
enthusiastic audience. The appearance OF
the tiny tots from the Chinese mission
evoked Wild applause. ANA their singing
and rcCiiaiions We're so untxpeC teddy good
that they were repeatedly encortsd. The
meeting WAS presided over by Rev. j. H.
Bombcrger. of Columbus. -. After praise
service and devotional exercises. Mrs
Frances +. Clark, of Boston who was In
troduced as the mother OF the society
spoke 10 the children. bringing greetings
from many lands. The Song OF the
Heart was the subject Of an illustrated
talk by Rev. Robert f. Y Pierce. Of Phil
adeiphia. who held the close attention of
-
Francisco juniors called The Junior Gar
den WAS extremely interesting. II con-
sisted OF practical demonstration Of tho
hencticcnt effect of a Christian life, vari-
ous plants and flowers being represented
by different groups OF children. President
Clark who was on the prngra NINE for a
few remarks. ccntcnted himself with in
Producing San Chom, the only Korean
member OF the organization. and Miss
Newton. OF Foochow. China, was tho
bearer of the beautiful banner presented
by the Endeayor organizations of the ORR
ent 10 the united societies. After more
singing the meeting adjourned.
In the afternoon Woodward's pavilion
was packed with an immense crowd OF
Endeavorers. including a delegation OF
white-capped convention ushers. who oc-
cupied the center of the auditorium.
Secretary John Willis Baer. OF Boston.
presided. The song service, conducted by
j. j. Morris. OF san Francisco. was fol-
lowed by devotional exercises under the
leadership OF Robert j. Csskey. OF Salt
Lake city.
Practical School OF Christian rndeavor
Methods and Ways OF Working was tie
name given to the proceedings. The most
interesting feature was a series OF So
called open parliaments conducted by well
known Endeavorers. They were conduct
cd by the leaders asking for suggestions
for practical work. whereupon enthusiasts
arose In every part of the hall for IL
one-minute suggestion. AT times a dozcn
persons were endeavoring to talk al once.
and the leader had trouble In keeping
school. one OF the leaders. Treasurer
William shaw gave humorous turn 10
his queries and kept the audience In
roar. other leaders of parliamcnts Were
t. j. Grant Shields. or Philadelphia John
r. Cary, of Baltimore. " II. Lewis. OF
Seattle, Wash, and IL. y. Lathrop. OF
Boston.
one Of the musical attractions was sing
ing hy a Chinese quartette In native cos-
tune. Following this came a paper en-
titled The Lookout Committee" by A.
T. Mcdonald. of Chicago. Miss LiiIie bi.
Dieter, Of Sedala Mo. discussed THE
Prayer Meeting Committee" and was fol-
lowed ~ Charles 4. Forse. Of 81. Louis.
who spoke of The Social Committee
Miss Frances T.. Patterson, OF Chicago.
made a favorable impression with her
earnest presentation of THE Missionary
Committee" THE Other Committees
were considered by Miles M ShIud. or
Washington. II. {. The concluding adj
dress Was hy Charles T. stuGd Of Lon
don Eng whose subject was The Source
Of All Power for Service" Tire audience
drifted into the streets and. taking pos
session Of tire street cars iudulgcd I'm one
of their favortte songs. Speed Away"
The evening session 80 Mechanics pnyi-
ion. led ~ President Clark was one ~
the most notable assemblies ever held on
this Coast II ia estimated that over t.
e0 persons listened 70 the closing axer-
cises Of the convention. In his remarks
MIR Clark said that from authoritative
figures he could assert that nearly 40 90
men women and children had attended
she meetings during the week lie asked
fer qufes rather than D. fncnssra'iye. ap-
platse. and wanted their last hours to-
g.ssher to be sa cred wiih God In keep
irg win this suggestion the services
throughout were devotional iu character
Rev. J Y Mccall. of Mineral Wells.
Tex Id fhe prayers: the sermon was
preached hv Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman.
~ Philadelphia. and General Secretary
Baer MAS IN charge OF the conservation
meeting.
Before adjournment the vast audience
united ~ singing tftF b9AF4NbFs 'Hr Ftt~
ufne of sound actually "a using the dec
oratiana of the lofty halt 70 sway Win
its intensity.
TIE ssoaHecration meeting at WoosI-
V ards pavilion Ia the evening was char
actp~8zed from the frat by an inten--
sgisss pf devotion The leader John
willis paer of Boston requested Ih~
audience 70 dealst from applause ana
FOR shs first time during the convention
enthusiastic response ~ Endeav0rers
was exnreasaa only ia the ngtter -
hon6ker ehiefs
r. was Intended 10 secure. as the cli-
fssx 81 this great gathering an OutDoH--
in9 II fhs spirit IN conservation % re
work ali ever the world during the year
nder The direction Of ! J, Morris. -
ssn Francisco. fke usual song ssFvifs
was h.I1 as "a preliminary 70 the dey0-
fsafsal syxerclser cf the Rev. John V. Me
Cau 81 Mineral Wells TEX.
TIE n Ialeai features which followed
included Two selections b. thN Schnmana
qBhrtetfc ard seven numbers by the Gait
foTula male 4aaFtefts The great aufi-
ence listened 70 an earnest discpurse ~
inc Rss Wilbur Chapman. ~ u. ~
Philadelphia sh0 spoke on The Out
pouring Of The Holy Spirit"
Aese- q series ~ yavErftn EaEisfuiah