The record-union., 1897-07-12

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use our influence to create right sem
timent on all aspects of the Sunday
question, especially in reference to the
traffic of every kind on that day.
In conclusion, Miss nay spoke of Rosa
Bonheur, of whom Victor Hugo once
said: LAS a creative artist, prize her
works above thos, of all other women,
because she listened 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, and the musical director
facetiously suggested the song Speed
Away" which was sung with enthusl-
asm by the remaining throngs.
Modern Forms of Sabbath Observ-
ance'' was presented by the Rev. w. ii.
G.. Temple of Seattle, who, after elo-
quently painting the perfect Sabbath
day, discussed three forms of desecra-
tion of this day of rest. Goddess ration
alism, greed, which is evidenced in SAB
bath industry and unsanctified pleasure
Relative to the latter part, he was told
that in London actors and actresses had
pleaded for rest on Sunday because OF
the degraded type of auditors on that
day.
Following two selections by the Uni
formed Policemen's Glee Club. the Rev.
Josiah Strong spoke of the Civic SAP
bath" He made distinction between the
divine Sabbath and the human SAB
bath, which are unlike in origin and au-
thority. He urged freedom from labor
on this day of rest, not only from a phy"
steal standpoint but because the liberty
OF rest can only be secured where there
is a. law of rest. He also deprecated
certain forms of amusement Whlch are
detrimental to public morals. Al the
same time, he said, certain forms Oh
amusement, which a Christian EndeaV-
orer could not conscientiously lndulge
in, should not be prohibited by law, out
the devotees of such pleasures should
on the other hand, be educated to holy
Sabbath observance. No country can
turn it's face toward liberty" he said IN
conclusion. when it turns its back to
Gcd'
The Rev. Robert Johnston of London,
Ont. spoke with intense enthuiasm or
The Claims of God-Keep 1t Holy.
He urged the audience not to applaud
him. as he came from 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
to-day.
The speaker declared finally that the
church must say the desecrated sew
enth day.
After the 'Mizpah' benediction the
audience separated for the quiet
hour" devoted to prayer.
AT WOODWARD'S
A mass meeting for men only was
held at Woodward's Pavilion in the al
ternoon. 1t was a success in every re-
spect, and the sight of thousands of
men, many of them gray-beared, ex-
citedly waving their handkerchiefs in
giving the Chautauqua salute, will long
be remembered. AS guests Of honor at
this meeting the following prominent
citizens were named: Hugh Craig, Pres
ident of the Chamber of Commerce;
Rev. E. r. Ollie, Judge w. w. Morrow
Of the United States Circuit Court, Ir-
wing NJ. Scott, c. R. Bishop, J. j. Val
entine, I. W. Lees, Chief of Police;
Edward Coleman and Colonel c. r.
Crocker. The sudden and serious i'll
ness of the last-named gentleman,
which prevented his attendance, was
alluded to with many expressions of
sympathy.
a civ iV1c hx- tho Toaln 0h0111S led
by A. NJ. Benham, Rev. j. Wilbur
Chapman of Philadelphia spoke of the
evils of dissipation his remarks being
blunt and effective. r. A Elwood,
the Philadelphia evangelist, rendered
Saved by His Grace as a solo.
Then came a unique and striking
feature of the services-singing by the
Police Choral Society of San Francis
co, all the men being in full uniform.
They rendered Throw Out the Life
Line" in such a perfect manner as to
evoke the most tumultuous applause.
The officers were not allowed to retire
until they had responded to several en-
cores. Hereafter in the eyes of the
Christian Endeavorers, New York has
lost her title to 1.-The finest" The
members of the force who participated
are: J. F. Redman, T. B. Walsh, w.
Seymour, r. T. Graham, G. B. Bald
win, o. Tuchler, J. L. Nelson, P. c.
Peters, S. Rankin, P. H. MCGEE, L. Liv-
ingston, T. L. Bailey. NJ. o. Anderson,
w. Wilson, O. B. Merrick and Marcus
Anderson.
A strong address was made by Rev.
Ford c. Ottman of Newark on Inf
delity,'' and after several other musical
selections, Morality" was discussed in
an able manner by H. ]. Mccoy of this
city. He held the close attention of
the audience until the close of the meet
ing.
MEETING FOR WOMEN ONLY.
A meeting for women only, presided
over by Mrs. Francis z. Clark of Bos-
ton, was held during the afternoon at
the First Congregational Church. Miss
Katherine NJ Jones of New York spoke
on ION Woman's Power and Our
Reasonable Service was the subject
of an address by Mrs G. w Coleman of
Boston. DR.. Kineca da Silva, Jap
anese lady from Alameda, made a few
remarks on How to Reach the Hearts
of Oriental Women Speaking of ''the
Awakening of the Africo-American
w OIlltIl, MIS- NlClCt I1dAl hdtliCNS
delivered a forcible address, notable for
eloQuence and fervor.
The "quiet hour was conducted by
Charles Studd of Lendon, England.
During the evening regular services
We're held in all of the city churches.
DAVE SULLIVAN.