The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1898-09-30

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Thirteenth Annual Convention of the
brotherhood of ~. Andrew.
This annual convention is now beng held in
Baltimore, and should be Of interest not only
to Episcopalans. but to all who are interested
in Methods of Christian Work and its progress.
The Brotherhood of saint Andrew is an unique
organization. Its sole object is WOrE-worl1
for Christ, work amongst men, particularly
young men.
lis meetings, whether in the local chapter, the
State Asse rlhly, or its annual convention, are
not for debate, nor yet for legislation, but
first and always 10 plan for and promote
Christian JIoy&. 1t gives small place to mere
talking in meeting" the very largest place to
consecrateG active service,
Its organization is of the simplest sort. The
pledges each member makes. are two. viz: "to
pray daily for the spread of ChristS Kingdom
among men; and 20 make an honest effort once
a week to bring some man within sound of the
Gospel" To this all of its activities are closely
held. BEGINNING some fifteen or more years
ago in st. james Church, Chicago, with Il Bible
class of young men under MIR. James L. Hough-
telling, of the banking firm of Peabody, lIOugh-
telling Il Co, it proved its value and efficiency
II arousing to renewed conservation and ac-
tivity the men of the Church in the smaller
fields of the parish, then OF the diocese, and
soon of the whole country; then of Canada and
the West Indies, and now it is Gaininga firm
footing In England and in the mission fields.
The convention last October in Buffalo, n.
Y, was the first international gathering; that
now in session in Baltimore, is of the Brother
hood in the United States alone. 1t is wonder
full and stimulating sight to witness the gath
ering together thus of thousand or twelve
hundred men-mostly young men-but still,
busy, active men, mot clergymen but aymen)
from all the walks of life and all sections of
our land, to consult and plan for the further
ance of the GOSPEL among the men of the coun-
try.
LISA soul-stirring thing to listen to the strong
addresses of strong men Bishops. other clergy
men and business men, TO feel the strong cur
rent of suppressed, but most powerful emotion
running through all this body of picked meu;
to see that busy men can thus lay aside for Il
while the calls of business and give themselves
up for four or five days to the consideration of
matters of Christian Science.
One of the marked features of each annual
convention, is what is called the corporate cele
bration of the Holy Communion, lie the join
ing by the members i'll celebrating the Lords
Supper as a body of Christian men.
1t is IL never to be forgotten sight: more than
a thousand mcn-a whole notwithstanding
but :en-in the early morning have united in
reverent worship, with humble mien and earn
est face, going In one, great unbroken pro-
Cesson to the holy table, I,neeling in long array
ut the chance rail, then with uplifted face,
bright with thanksgiving, sending up with
umted voice las the sound OF many waters
the angels song GLORY to God in the Highest"
This may be seen, may be participated in, on
Friday at $50 a. NJ, at Old st. Pauls, the
mother church of Baltimore,
The religious services, except the above, are
held in Emmanuel Church, Read and Cathed-
raj streets. The reports, papers. discussions
&c in Music Hall. Thursday ut 1920 4. NJ.
at Emmanuel Church, Bishop Paret delivers
the address of welcome. Bishop Randolph, Of
Southern Virginia will deliver the great Con-
vention address. On Friday and Saturday at
II A. NJ. and 3 p. NJ, in Music Hall, will be ad-
dresses and discussions of general interest and
practical value; that ut 3 p. NJ. on Saturday,
subject The Cause of Christ" with the lead
ing paper on DUTY and Discipline" by Mr..
James l.. Houghtcling, the president, promises
to be of the very best.
The Music Hall At P. NJ. Friday and Satur-
day Will be public meetings, the Friday even
ing subject being what it means to be
Churchmun." the leaders being Rt. Rev. A. c.
i. Hall, Bishop of Vermont and Silas Mc8ee,
Esq, of the University Of South Scwanec,
Tennessee; saturday evening, The Desire ef
all Nations" the speakers being Bishop Graves
= ~ Ty.I. - IT,. l..
Students Volunteer Movement for Foreign
Missions.
The exercises fer Sunday will be of vast and
of commanding interest,
At9l5 A. NJ. in Emmanuel Church, tie
anniversary sermon will be preached by the
widely known DIR. RainsGor5, of st. Georges
Church, New York.
At1l A. NJ. services in the city churches by
visiting clergymen of distinction.
At p. NJ. in Music Hall, public meeting sub
iect industrial Ethics."-1, For tho employ
err by Robert Treat Paine, ESD, of Waltham,
Mass; =, For the worker by Jacob A. Refs,
Esq, Reporter for New York SIN. author OF
How the other half lives" 3. For the Con-
sumer," by Il. Fulton Calling, of New York.
7.45 P. NJ, Music Hall-subiect, Our respon-
sibility as Il church in the life of the nation"
Wharton Pepper, OF Philadelphia, Bishop
Doane, OF Albany.
930P.M. Farewell meeting. Brief addresses
by representative men. Closing address by
President Houghteliug.
Emmanuel Chapter, BeliAir, sends J. Thomas
C. Hopkins Jr.. and p. Moores Maynadier as
delegates; Frank w. Lee and John c. Smith as
alternates. Besides these some twelve or ff-
teen other members will be in attendance.
Messrs. Hopkins and Lee will serve as a re-
ception committee. Arrangements are being
made for Il special train to leave Bel Air on
Sunday at 8 A NJ. and leaving Baltimore on
its return at 4 p. NJ. Fare 81 for the round
trip Tickets may be secured from any one of
the following committee: Robert L. Bull, P.
NJ Maynadier, Frank H. Fulford, Clifford d.
Rosan, j. Thomas C. Hopkins, Jr.
1t is hoped that many will avail themselves at
some time during the convention, of the OPP
portunity of having the distinguished speakers
and the valuable discussions, and of witness
ing proceedings of so remarkable an assembly;
and that they may catch the spirit of the Con-
vention and the Brotherhood itself.
X, A. CASTLEMAS