Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-27

who are here in attendance upon the ses-
sions Of the alliance. AS every one is
well aware who Is at all familiar with
such gatherings, there is a great deal to
see to in providing facilities for the proper
transaction of business.
This fact fully realized by Rev
Dr. Radcliffe and his associates on the
committee, and organization was
effected in the early summer and the pre-
liminary steps taken. so that the work
should be well in hand by the fall AT the
outset it was recognized that the condi-
lions OF life in this city made the task
one of peculiar difficulty, for account
Of the early date in the fall season fixed
for the meeting a great many people would
either still be out of the city on their sum
mer vacations else their homes would
not be settled for the winter However,
in spite of this difficulty, which is greater
than might be supposed at first thought,
the work was mapped out and the task was
begun.
Had Large share of Work.
Upon Dr. Radcliffe, the chairman Of the
general committee. devolved large share
of the details, and. the results of patient
labor and executive ability are seen in the
perfected plans for the sessions of the
alliance and the provision for the COM
fort Of the delegates. An executive COM
mittee, composed of the chairmen of the
various subcommittee. was formed.
finance committee, of which Col. Robert
l. Fleming is chairman. Upon this COM
mittee was placed the important duty of
raising the money necessary in meeting
the expenses ofo the arrangements. The
various churches were called upon for a
certain proportion of the proposed fund
1t was designed to mingle some pleasure
with the work ,fof the alliance. so that
when the delegates left the city they would
carry away with them recollection Of
some phases of the SOCIAL life of the city.
committee on social function was ap-
to have charge Of this part Of the
Dr. Teunis Hamlina1 the popular pastor
m1ttee arranged for the reception at the
White House thA evening, one at the Cor
coran Gallery Saturday evening and an
excursion to Mount Vsrnon Saturday after
noon. In addition, OF course, individuals
will show social attentions to the visitors.
Homes for Delegates.
1t is the custom to provide homes for the
members of the alliance in the places where
the quadrennial gatherings are held, and
so committee on hospitality was formed
for the purpose of assigning homes to the
visitors. This was the most difficult part
of the entire work, If 1t is possible to dis
eliminate between the departments of such
an undertaking.. Rev. DR.. Radcliffe was
placed at the head of the committee and
undertook the arduous duties with a de-
gree of energy that brought success.
The church building where the sessions
are being held had to be placed in condi-
ton for such use, and committee, Of
which Mr.. Noble D. Larner is chairman
mad that duty to perform, and the work
shows for itself.
The arrangements for the music for the
sessions and for the Sabbath pulpit supplies
We're made by committee of which Rev.
George N. Luccock is chairman, while the
printing that was needed was provided by
committee of which Rev. Charles Alvin
Smith is the chairman.
Provision for the accommodation Of the