The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-07-09
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cipita.ed themselves upon the Holy Land
with the awful war cry God wills It
echoing from rank TO rank.
FRANCIS E. Clark, the Peter the Elf
init of the nineteenth century, has for
several years been going up and down
our OWE land, and other lands. preach
ing a far ho,ier crusade, kindling the
fires OF Christian zeal and love on the
altar of young hearts; and now, with
few tat;alions Of his mighty army, he
has invaded California. and we have sur
rendered Internationally In the name
of the pastors of the golden west. we bid
you thrice welcome. and we invoke such
showers Of blessings upon you that in the
coming years the San Francisco conven-
ton viii be referred TO as the pentecost-
a; convention"
Dr. Hemphill's address was eloquentiy
delivered and evoked much enthudasm-
Lieutenant Governor Jeter then as
cended the platform and in brief but
well expressed speech welcomed the dele
rates and their friends on behalf of the
state of California.
An anthem was rendered by the choir,
and il behalf Of the visiting Endeavor-
ers, Rev. Ira Landrith of Nashville,
Tenn, responded to the various addresses
Of we.come.
The next incident was attended with
wild demonstrations of enthusiasm. 1t
was the presentation Of the badke ban
ner to the country making greatest pro-
portionate gain N number Of societies
during the last twelve months, which
the past year. 1t was won by Ireland,
and was presented in behalf Of the Uni
ted Society by Rev Charles A. Dickin-
son Of oBSton.
The junior badge banner given for the
greatest proportionete increase in num-
Der of societies during the last twelve
months was awarded to Spain. 1t was
presented by INV. Volger Of Indian
apolis in neat address. 1t had been in
possession Of exiMco.
After singing by the monster choir,
the eMchanics pavilion meeting adjourn
ed until evening.
After the reading Of Secretary Baer's
report, the badge banner for the great
est increase in number of societies dur
ing the past year, which had been held
by England, was retained, and repre-
sented to the same country, the address
being delivered by Rev. w. ]. Darby
Of Evansville, Ind. The Junior banner
for greatest increase in number of soci-
cites, held by Pennsylvania for three
years, was wrested from the eKystone
! state by Ohio. whose Representatives
were extremely enthusiastic when the
presentation was made by Rev. J. 2.
Tyler of Cleveland. Then poem, The
| Army of Daybreak." by Rev. Ernest
Warburton Shurtleff, Of Plymouth, was
read, and favorably received. The del
egates adjourned to assemble again at
night. '.
The crowd at woodward's pavilion
| was almost as large as that in the Me-
chanics' pavilion, although It is farther
from the center Of the city. Rev. How
ard B. Grouse OF Boston presided. A wei
come by the choir preceded devotional
exercises, conducted by Rev. 500 Moo
Nam Art, an Oriental clergyman of this
city.
Vice Cham man J. S. Webster delivered
| the welcome Of the committee of '97, Rev.
J. K. Mclean Of Oakland, that of the
Golden Gate pastors, and Mayor Phelan
spoke in behalf Of the city. the response
| Icing made by Rev. SIlas Mead Of Ade-
laide, South Australia.
| During the noon hour, evangelistic SER
vices wer conducted at the Y. NJ. c. A.
| hall by c. N Hunt of Minneapolis, and
Rev. Charles Roads Of Chester, Pa At
the Chamber OF Commerce, T. e. David
| of South India. and Rev. Ford c.. Oft
man of Newark, n. j., conducted the
services.
4 meeting at the Emporium was ad-
dressed by Rev. ]. Wilbur Chapman Of
Philadelphia.
Denominational rallies were held IN
| thirty-two churches this afternoon. All
were largely attended, and were con-
Quoted as follows: African NJ. E. church
| Bishop ". B. Devrick, New York; At
rican NJ. E. Zion. Bishop G. ". Clinton,
| California; First Baptist, Rev. H. B.
| Grose. Boston; Pirst Congregational,
Rev. G.. c. Adams, San Francisco; Cum
beriand Presbyterian. Rev. W. J. Der
| by. Evansville, Ind: Canadian Presby-
terrain. Rev. A. c. Sm,:hers, Los An
geles; First English Lutheran, w. S.
Hoskinson. Sacramento; Friends, Rev.
T. Newlin., Newbury. Ore Free Baptist,
Rev. J. N. Lowden. Olneyville, R. l.:
German Evangelical. R. Homer, san
Francisco; Mennonite, Rev. w B.
| Grub. Philadelphia: Methodists joint
Ralley, Rev. G. c. Kelly, Birmingham,
| Ala; Methodist Protestant. Rev. ]. F.
Cowan. Pittsburg: Moravian. Rev. E. c.
Eberman. Lancaster, Pa; Presbyterian.
Rev. J.; W. Cochran. Madison WIS.
! Episcopal. Rev. Canon J. B. Richard
son. London, Ont: Reformed, Rev. ]. VI.
Dickson. Brooklyn: Reformed United
States. Re. G. W. Meminger. Lancaster,
Pa; Reformed Episcopal. Rev s Fall
lows. Chicago; Reformed Presbyterian.
Rev. J. D. Steele, New York; Southern
Presbyterian, Prof W. r Taylor, Biz
mingham, Ala: United Brethren. Rev.
II. 5. Snupe. Dayton. Ohio: United Evan
gelical, Prof D. NJ eM;zer. Oregon; Uni
| trick. Pennsylvania; Welsh Rally. Rev.
D. Davies, Oshkosh. Wis
Nexer has such a religious wsve swept
over the city; and the leaders OF the
Christian Endeavo- movement are con-
fide.It that their lato-s viii be crowned
! with success.
The California headquarters have been
thronged with visitors all day.
After the rallies the delegates and their
friends visited many points o. Interest
IN and about the city under the escor:
OF the reception committee. The weath-
er was per.ec; and the visitors were law
ism IN their praise o. the much-aoIsei
! glorious climate