The Indianapolis journal., 1899-07-23
IN TOMLINSON HALL.
Duties of Citizens and Good Citizen
ship the Topic of the Afternoon.

ship the Topic of the Afternoon.
Rev. w. B. Beauchamp, of Richmond, Va,
was the first speaker of the afternoon at
Tomlinson Hall. His talk was on the "Ele-
ments of Christian Manliness." He was in
troduced by the chairman. Mr.. A. Roszel
Cathcart. of Baltimore, after short devo-
tional exercises led by Rev. William
Koenicke, d. D. In his short Introductory
remarks the chairman said the Methodist
Church had endeavored for years to put
down hell and that this afternoon would be
devoted to doing what the speakers could
do to drive hell out Of Indianapolis. The
general theme Of the address was Good
Citizenship"
The hall was well filled at 2:3o o'clock
when the chairman called the meeting to
order. 1t was noticeable that the attend
ance was almost evenly divided between
men and women. While 1t was warm and
sultry outside there was breeze constantly
passing through the hall that kept those
present comfortable. Before introducing
the first speaker the chairman said he
would expect the speakers to fill their time
on the programme. but no more, and that
he would promptly ring them down" If
they extended the time allowed.
w. II. Kerr, Of Brussells Ont, read a
paper on Integrity in Daily Life" in which
he had much to say that called forth ap-
plause and expressions of general approval.
When he spoke Of "the accession to the
throne of the most beloved and best mon
arch ever on an earthly throne-Queen Vic
toria," there was a general and enthusiastic
applause from all parts OF the hall. Mr.
Kerr said In part:
I'VE often think religion and business are
as diverse as the poles. but the opposite is
al h
old and along the pathway of a busy life.
and are full of sympathy and encourage
ana pures snd Of II is to the rpss ps
rons and gives us golden opportunities OF
lifting the world Godward. Religion aids
IN developing healthful body. 1t eRlarges
gives him quiet reliance in God. It's
cheaper than sin fortifes a man against
every good purpose. Christian nations
lead the vanguard. Religion fills the worlds
greatest want The Bible gives no un-
Integrity in daily, life will give moral
robustness; men will not be ashamed to
fSe EngsPP Like Lord
trounced his opponents in the same stye
as Admiral Dewey, let our colors be nailed
retreat nor surrender. We want a sancti-
fled vertebrae. with piability enough about
1t that we may lend a helping hand to all
produce a reflex influence that will be a
mighty force for good in the world. Aim
az spiritual princeliness and our outward
invisible personality. will prove the best
sermon that can be preached. Practical
religion, is not a common commodity, but
II We have loyalty toward God, faith in
the Bible. acknowledge our stewardship and
have an ever-burning love to our brother
s for our os sna and daily inusnse win
bank on us. Integrity in daily life will do
away with monopolies and corners of every
ton of foods and shoddy in goods, evasion
OF customs. wholesale thieving under the
refined names of defalcations. embezzle-
measures and crookedness in elections and
scrambling for office. with get there as the
only standard. Character should keep pace
bribes and swindles Integrity in daily life
will give scriptural principles a place in
public affairs and will elevate the fran
chise. 1t will close man-traps. In short,
1t will hasten the conquering reign OF what
soever things are true, honest, just, pure
lovely and OF good report"
Rev. c. B. Taylor. of BLOOMINGTON. Ill
discussed "Civic Duty OF the Christian. /"
He said the oft quoted sentiment. Render
unto Caesar that which is Caesars" is
often used to cover a desire to MAINTAIN a
double standard of morals by so-called
Christians who enter into politics Before
a change can come. he said. the Christian
he processes in his Christian life He desired
to particularly impress upon his hearers
that they should all have deep respect for
law and order; that they should reverence
the law and its enforcement whether that
reverence comes from a simple. indefnable
desire to see the law enforced or whether
ii comes from sound reasoning of the BEN
| fits that would come from the enforcement
| of the laws. We should condemn mobs.
riots. lynchings and should have and ex-
| libit severe contempt for the liquor traffic
| ard all its connections The severest in
| d.ctment. the speaker said. that can be
| brought against the liquor traffic and cor
ruption In politics is their own lawlessness
and utter disregard of the law. The speak
| er pleaded for a loving reverence for the
| law and its enforcement. The double stand
ard may be all right he said, In money
| In our national finances. but in our private
and civil life he repudiated it,. and de-
manded that all people live under single
| standard of morals We should maintain
an uncompromising attitude toward all
evils. he said. The forces OF the world that
work for righteousness are mightier than
those that work for evil. but the trouble