The commonwealth., 1900-08-30
NR. BRkCY In LONDON,
Still Seeing SIGHTS.
AN INTERESTING LETTER,

at the gathering of the Worlds Con-
vention Of Christian Endeayorers
There were Representatives fro,a almost
every part OF the world. I heard some
grand talks by tins different representa-
tlves including Spanish, FreDch, Indi-
ans, Chinese, Japanese, New Zealnders,
Australians, and Of course, Americans,
who were present in great numbers. 1t
made the Londoners gaze with wonder at
seeing SO many enthusiastic young
Christians bent on doing the Masters
VIII. 1t was common occurrence
during the week of the convention to
see and hear train coming into one
OF the under ground railway statlc MS
with ~ cars, or carriages as they are
called here, crowded with Americans all
singing "We Will Work." and "In the
Growing Day" Everybody seemed
TO be happy.
The convention was held IN large
palace, called "Alexander's Palace"
about 20 miles north of London. There
were tents raised for conducting meet
ings under and others for sleeping.
It was estimated about &c, 600 attended
the meetings daily. There was a grand
reception rendered by the city of Lon
don in one of the largest halls IN tie
city, capable of seating 10000 people.
had the pleasure OF attending this
meeting. It was grand sight to see
so many people under one roof and rep
resentlng SO many nations and
tongues, all gathered with one object
In view-the glory of God.
There were many good speakers,
among them Mr.. G. F. Clark, from
America, the founder of the Christian
Endeavor movement. He travelled
2l,C0O miles to be present at the con-
yentlon, from Moscow, st. Petersburg,
Shang Hal, Yokohama, and Via Suez
canal to London. The evening was
very pleasant for me as the Americans,
or Yankees, as we are called here, seem
to be the most honored as many pleas
ant remarks were made with reference
to them.
The only flag to be seen was the
stars and stripes which was hung IN
front Of the stage.
At the close of the meeting greetings
were given Mr.. Clark by the waving of
handkerchiefs. It was grand to see
perfect sea Of white banners floating in
the air. I had seat in the top gallery.
There are four of these, so I could see
all things there. The large organ
struck up and played the national an
them, "God Save the Queen" and "Nly
Country it's of Thee.'
forgot to say this ball Is one of the
monuments to the memory of the hus-
band Of Her Majesty, the Prince con-
sort of England, whence its name cal
bert Hall" !" erected by the English peo-
pie. It contains one OF the largest or
gans in the Empire.
After the convention, there were
many exclusions run to all parts of Eng
land, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and
very cheap rates were given. About
5000 Americans visited Windsor castle
to see the queen. She came out and
net them and each telt repaid for their
visit. At this time we were having
the hottest weather of the year which
was 90 in tie shade.
Before I 60 further l must
tell you of my first Fourth of July
away from America and spending same
In England makes it quite interesting
for me. l foated my colors from ear
ly morning till evening. l hoisted
"Old Glory" along with the "Union
Jack" At the notice of enthusiasm to
which | gave vent by not doing
much work, l had many explanations
to make for my celebrating Fourth OF
July. This explained with pleasure.
This date is not referred to very fre.
quently by the public and in schools.
owing to its association.
While was in London l visited the
Tower OF London which is one of the
Oldest buildings in London, moro than
6OO years old. It was used as state
house, afterward state prison.
Here Mary, Queen Of Scots, and Lad,
Jane Gray and husband were beheaded.
l saw the place over which they were
executed also the Ascana block used
for same. The building and grounds
are now used as war museum. 1t
contains relics Of manv generations
and wars of the English, such as old
army sabers, pistols, spears, also mon
ument representing Queen Elizabeth
riding in etate on a pony led by little
child.
And here the crown jewels are kept.
Among them is sapphire known to
have been crown jewel for more than
thousand years.
l visited the British museum. The
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