The age-herald., 1899-07-11
ALABAMIANS WERE
 ROYALTY TREATED
Delegates to the Detroit Convention Ten dered Many Keceptions-WiiI Re-
 turn Today or Tomorrow

Alabama's delegation to the great Chris tian Endeavor convention which met in De- troit last week, is expected to return home today or tomorrow, and all of the En- deavorers who were not able to attend, are anxiously waiting to hear personal reports of the gathering.
 The following clipping from the Detroit Free Press of Sunday tells of a reception given to the delegations from the two great iron states of the union-Alabama and Pennsyvania-by the Baptist Young Peo- ple's Union of the Woodward avenue Bap- tist church. This reception took place Saturday:
 Warm enthusiasm and cordial fellow feeling to a marked degree characterized the Pennsylvania and Alabama rally at the Woodward Avenue Baptist church. A greeting was extended to their guests by the Baptist Young Peoples Union.
 Every seat on the main floor of the large auditorium, and few in the galleries filled when Rev Clarence E. Eberman, of Lancaster, Pa, president of the Pennsyl- vania state union of Christian Endeavor societies, stepped upon the platform and called the meeting to order
 The organ rendered the opening strains of "The Banner of the Cross" in which the voices of the entire congregation were lifted up in a grand outburst of song.
 Rev c. H. Grove. of Roaring Springs Pa, made few introductory remarks com plimentary to the two states whose dele gates were before him. Following him Rev. c. F. Wishart, of Pittsburg, led in prayer. All heads were bowed in silent meditation and humility while he asked Gods blessing for the people of the two states who were represented and prayed that God might reach out and take the whole world.
 Rev D. D. MacLaurin,- D. D., pastor of the church. arose to extend his welcome and that of his congregation to their vsi- tors He was proud. he said of the states that had been assigned to him. Pennsylva- mia is the banner Christian Endeavor state of the union in membership and organiza- ton. He felt proud of the Baptist Young Peoples Union of his church for the hearty and enthusiastic manner in which its mem- bers had entered into the work of prepa- ration for their guests entertainment.
 Although our society is not of the Chris tian Endeavor, still we have deep sympa- thy for every endeavor put forth for Christ" he said. q firmly believe that the time will come when all denominations will be enrolled under some such banner as that of the Christian Endeavor. God speed you. Alabama: God speed you. Penn sylvania, in all that Is best in Christian thinking and Christian living"
 Responses to the pastors heartfelt eX- pressions of welcome were made by Rev Geo. B. Stewart president of Auburn Sem- mary. on behalf of Pennsylvania, and by Rev. Gilby c. Kelly. D. D., of Birmingham. on behalf of Alabama. Rev MT. Stewart has a genial, pleasant personality and a fund of humorous anecdotes, and he soon had his audience in the best of humor. He praised Detroits water. and then said he did so because he had been told that was the surest method of getting into the favor of Detroit people. He thanked pastor and congregation for their unbounded hospital ity. and said that never had Pennsylvania been accorded a heartier welcome or had ampler preparations made for its entertain- ment at Christian Endeavor convention.
 Rev. MT Kelly had unfortunately been delayed in coming to the church, and had to reply to a greeting which he had not heard. He accomplished the task in an appropriate manner. He said the words of welcome must have been very warm and cordial indeed, if they in any way ap- preached the heartiness of the reception which Alabama had received at their hands,. If the south has claim to anything it is hospitality, he said. It was therefore a source of great joy to him to find that here "where ice and snow lock everything had and fast. the warm and beautiful gulf stream of hospitality was ever flowing through the hearts of the north.'
 He explained the word pontiff as meaning
  tian Endeavorers are pontiffs of today. They build bridges which reach across states across sects, across seas. They de- stroy or break down nothing, but make us realize the everlasting concord of Gods word and the beautiful unity of our repub- lie
 Bursts of applause interrupted the speak, CT at frequent intervals and continued for some time after the close of his address.
 Brief speeches were made by w. H. Ball, of Philadelphia; J. A. Stauss. of Pittsburg: Rev. Floyd w. Tomkins. of Philadelphia; Rev. T. F. Swengel of York; Pa.; MT. Sib- lev. of Alabama, and J. ". MacKay, of Pittsburg.
 Following the rally came reception with light refreshments in the parlors of the church. The guests were received by Rev. Dr. and Mrs. D. D. MacLaurin. MT. and Mrs Schuyler Grant, MT. and Mrs. A. J. Fox, MT and Mrs. w R. Harmount. MT and Mrs. Willis Hough. MT. and Mrs. G. Jay vinton. w c. Oldfield. Miss Minnie l.. Wheeler Rev. Clarence F. Eberman. of Lancaster, Pa. and Mir Stauss. of Pitts burg.
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