The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1897-07-09
.EMDEAV0RS THAT TELL
Christian Citizenship a Mighty
Power in the Nation.
MANY MONSTER MEETINGS
Vigorous Attacks on the Saloons, Sab
- bath Dissertation and the Perni-
cious Literature OF the Day.
Awarding OF Banners.

San Francisco. July s.-The long-an-
ucipated California 1897 of the Chris
tan Endeavorers became a reality with
the assembling OF the two vast audi
ences al Mechanics pavilion and
Woodward's pavilion his morning. Ten
thousand people flied Mechanics payil-
ion as early as half-past nine this
morning, and crowds Of delegates and
visitors who came later were turned
away, no room being left for them on
the inside, The scene inside the hall
was vast bouquet OF colors. All was
animation and happiness with the thou
sands eager to applaud at every oppor-
tunity. The formal opening was by
Rev. +. +. Clarke. founder and presi-
dent OF the great Christian movement.
Dr. Clarke was received with frenzied
applause by every person In the build
ing, Every man. woman and child
stood upon benches and chairs waving
aloft fiags. banners. handkerchiefs, In
fact every conceivable object to be had.
The demonstration lasted several min
utes and DR.. Clarke appeared much af-
fected by the heartiness of the welcome.
The meeting at Woodward's pavilion
while not so large owing to the smaller
capacity OF the building. was equally
enthusiastic. The hall was crowded
and hundreds blocked the streets on the
outside. Secretary Willis Baer formally
opened the convention at this meeting.
Al $50 the great gathering was called
To order by Rev. f. X. Ollie of this
city and after a musical welcome by
the choir. brief devotional exercises
were conducted by Rev. Philip r. King
Of Bolton Texas. Then the welcome OF
q m iaa nf IAl ~
Rolla W. Watt. After the applause
which followed the remarks Of Watt
had subsided. the Welcome of the Gold
en- Gate pastors was given by Rev.
John Hemphill. Mr.. Hemphill's ad-
dress was eloauently delivered aud
evoked much enthusiasm.
Lieutenant Governor Jetern then as
scnded the platform and In brief but
well expressed speech. welcomed the
delegates and their friends on behalf OF
the state of California. An anthem
was rendered by the choir. and In be-
half Of the visiting Endeavorers. Rev.
Ira Landrith 81 Nashville. Tenn. re-
sponded to the various addresses of
welcome.
The next incident was attended with
Wild demonstrations Of enthusiasm. II
was the badge banner for the greatest
proportionate Increase In number OF
societies during the last IL months.
which has been In possession OF Scot
land during the past year II was won
by Ireland and was presented In be-
half OF the united society by Rev.
Charles A. Dickinson of Boston. The
junior badge banner given for the
greatest proportionate increase In num-
Der Of societies during the last L.
months was awarded to Spain and was
presented by w. II. vogler OF Indian
npolis in n neat address. Il had been
in possession OF Mexico. After singing
by a monster choir. the Mechanics pa
vilion meeting adjourned until evening.
The crowd at woodward's pavilion
was almost as large as that In Me-
chanics' pavilion. Rev. Howard II.
Grose OF Boston. Mass. presided. A
welcome by the choir preceded the de-
votional exercises conducted by Rev.
500 Moo Nam Art, an Oriental clergy
man Of this city, Vice Chairman j. =.
Webster delivered the welcome of the
committee of 81. Rev. J. X. Mclean Of
Oakland. that Of the Golden Gate pas
tors. and Mayor Phelan spoke In behalf
Of the city, the response being made by
Rev. Mead of Adelaide. South Austria
liza.
Immediately after this Secretary Baer
reported that the badge banner for
greatest increase In number Of societies
during the past year. which had been
held by England, was retained aud re-
| presented To the same country, the
address being delivered by Rev. w. j.
Darby of Evansville, Ind. The junior
badge banner for the greatest Increase
in number of societies. held BY Penn
sylvania Tor three years. was wrested
from the keystone state by Ohio.
Then the poem. The Army OF Day
Shurtleff Of Plymouth. Mass. was read.
The delegates adjourned until evening.
The afternoon VIII be devoted to de-
nominational rallies and In the evening
the convention Will resume its session.
Dsnominational rallies under the aus
| pices OF the Christian Endeavorers were
held In no less than 32 churches this
afternoon. All were largely attended
and were conducted as follows; Afri-
can NJ. +. church. Bishop w B. Deyer-
lex. New York African NJ. T.. South.
Bishop q. W. Clinton. California; First
Baptist. Rev, II. B. Crosse. Boston. First
| Congregational. Rev. q. c. Adams. San
Francisco: Cumberland Presbyterian.
Rev. W. j. Darby. Evansville: Cana
dian Presbyterian church. Rev. j. =.
| Coming. Caledonia, Ont. Disciples OF
Christ. Rev. A. e. Smithsrs. Los Ange-
les: First English Lutheran. w. :.
Hoskingson. Sacramento; Friends. Rev,
7. Newlln. Newberry, Or; Free Baptist
Rev. J. NJ. Lowden, Rhode Island: Ger
man Evangelical. Il. Homen. san Fran
cisco; Mennonite. Rev. W. II. Grubb
Philadelphia Methodlsts Joint rally
Rev. @. c. Kelly. Birmingham. Ala: NJ
f.. Protestant. Rev. ]. r. Cowan. Pitts
burg: Moravian. Rev. c. +. Bsrman
Lancaster. Pa; Presbyterian. Rev. j.
w. Cochran. Madison. Wis: Episcopal
rev. Canon J. y. Richardson. London
Ont: Reformed. Rev. J. NJ. Dickson
Brooklyn; Reformed United States
Rev. J. w. Mcminger. Lancaster, Pa;
Reformed Episcopal Rev. : +. Fal-
lows. Chicago. Reformed Presbyterian
Rev J. u. Steele. New York: southern
Presbyterian. Prof w, r. Taylor. sir-
minghom. Ala: United Brethren, Rev
VI. :. Shupc. Dayton. Ohio; United
Evangelical. Prof o. NJ. Netzger. Ore
gor: United Presbyterian. Rev. :. X
McKittrlck. Pennsylvania. and Welsh
rally. Rev. y. p. Davis of Oshkosh
Wis.
Never has such q religious wav,
swept over the city and the leaders ol
he Christian Endeavor movement ar'
confident that heir lNeors viii hs
crowned with success. After the rallies
the delegates and their friends visitss
many points Of interest IN ard abor
the city under the escort of the recep
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