The San Francisco call., 1897-01-05
Scores the Journal, Twin
Sister of the Examiner
of This City"
The Noted Divine Gives a Word
Picture of Princeton Cele.
bration.
Rev. Dr.. Woodworth Gets a Presenta
tion Hat-R.v. DR.. Youag on
Isaiah as Politician.

Rev. DR.. Alexander gave the Presby-
terian Ministerial Association a frank and
humorous word picture yesterday of the
recent one hundred and fftieth celsbra-
tion of Princeton College. The speakers
and the speeches were all described, and
the address concluded with few coming
ideas for the Pacific Coast, which had been
suggested by the doctors visit East.
Cleveland's address at Princeton was
spoken of by DR.. Alexander in high terms.
1.-THE President was very simple in his
dlction, which was good sense on his part,
as men of much more learning than he
possesses were present. His sentiments
were everywhere we'll received, except by
the New York Journal, the twin-sister OF
the Examiner here, and it attacked him
very severely suppose. for advocating
honesty"
In summing up the results of his OBJ
servations at Princeton, Rev. DR.. Alexan-
der said: 1.-The academic gown and cap
appear 10 have come to stay, not only in
the college, but the pulpit L suppose the
custom of preaching in the cap will get
lere in time"
The address concluded with the hope
that "God would put it into the heart of
some rich man TO build Pres sbyterian
college on the Pacific Coast, where stu
dents would have the religious influence
that they obtain at Princeton"
The association elected officers yester-
day, and when the announcement was
made that Rev. James Woodwo had
| been reelected treasurer and secretary,
Rev. F. r. Farrand. the retiring presi-
dent, rose and made neat little speech of
| congratulation to Mr.. Woodwork for his
| eight years of efficient service as secre-
! tary. He said that in ancient times it
| was the custom TO crown the victor with a
wreath, and after describing the wreaths
| of Greek times, Mr.. Farrand added: ~
tell you that our Brother Woodworth de-
serves them all. take great pleasure in
putting on our brothers. head this mod
ern crown" and with these words he
| drew handsome new hat from a band
| box and placed it on Mr.. Woodworth' g
head.
| In his speech of Acknowledgement the
recipient of the hat said he would en-
deavor to wear it as gracefully as he
| could and see that the thoughts that
coursed beneath it were worthy of the
Presbyterian Ministerial Association.
! The other officers elected were: Rev. R.
/ w. Reynolds, president; Rev. r. Liddell,
| vice. president. Executive committee
Rev. f. r. Farrand (chairman), Rev. H.
| w. Sewer, Rev. G. w. Lyons.
! Isaiah as Statesman" was the subject
| of pa per read by Rev. /. S Young OF San
| Jose before the Baptist Ministerial Union
| yesterday. IA true statesman" he sa d,
lis not a trickster. but one who, with
| heart on fire with love for country, in
! tensely seeking its best good, discovers
| the birth OF each new force and the trend
of existing forces" Mr.. Young declared
Isaiah, viewed in this light, 10 be true
| statesman. A sketch was gwen Of the po-
| xvh h ich bat
| had to cope, and Mr.. Young showed in an
interesting way how valiantly Isaiah faced
his difficulties, though it is no part OF
| my purpose 10 attempt to indicate to what
extent he was mouthpiece only"
Professor I. P. Bailey OF the State Uni
yersity addressed the Congregatio nal
Monday Club yesterday by special invi-
tation. His subject was 1.-THE Atonement
from the Standpoint of Philosopher, -
and he took view of the theme which
the mem bers of the club indorsed as
orthodox.
At the Methodist preachers meeting
the brethren, led by Bishop Newman,
held an experience nesting. Encouraging
accounts of the week OF prayer were re-
ceived from most of the churches.
Rev. Edwards Davis of the Central
Christian Church, Oakland. described to
the Christian pastors THE Influence of a
Reserve Personality" According to him.
IN % man is allowed by the natural law of
natural desire to use the dynamite OF
speech who is not conscious of the power
of words through action. No man should
attempt to control who is uncontrolled by
SELF Every man should lave striven not
for the knowledge of material things as
for divine wisdom of things SPIRITUAL
The following officers OF the Christian
Ministers Society were elected: President,
Professor A. NJ. Elston. Berkeley; vice.
president, Rev. Frank S. Ford San Fran
cisco; treasurer, Editor w. B. Berry of
the Pacific Christian, San Francisco; Sec
retary Edwards Davis