New-York tribune., 1900-07-05
AUGUST CONFERENCE CALLED.
W. R. MOODY FOLLOWS THE CUSTOM OF HIS
FATHER-THE FOURTH AT NORTHFIELD-

East Northfeld Mass. July (speclaD-The reg
ular programme of the Students Conference was
carried out for the morning. but the afternoon and
evening given over to the observance of the
Fourth in the custom that has prevailed at the
students Conference for years. The afternoon was
given UP athletic events. While these be
ing run off committee from each delegation was
trimming the section OF the Auditorium that had
been allotted to them. Yards and yards of bunting
Of color of the rainbow used in the deco
rations. At o'clock in the evening the college
delegations marched into the Auditorium singing
college songs and giving their yells For few
minutes after all had entered pandemonium reigned.
After quiet finally secured Luther Latin Mills.
of Chicago, gave the Grafton. After the Grafton
college songs were sung and yells given by all
the delegations. A large number Of visitors were
present and enjoyed the student demonstration.
W. r. Moody has followed the custom Of his father
and has issued a call for the August conference
The following Is the substance of his call:
Dear Friends and Fellow Workers: For twenty
years Christians have gathered at Northfeld for
the drst God has shown His Special favor upon
these gatherings. In recent years the burden OF
4 know how much better II would be for me TO
vival like that of 81, and want TO have a hand
in It, were the words with which he answered
fall God seemingly gave his servant prophetic
ming Of the twentieth century. before taking him
70 be with Himself. To the human leader OF former
presence of his Master; us. who remain, is given
lle privilege or continuing IN active service.
In preparation for this work Christians feel
ing the need OF spiritual blessings upon themselves
individually and upon their churches No human
agency for the results Of these gather
inES, and although keeUly missing fathers pres
ence this year, II is with confident assurance in
the same source Of unfailing strength IN whom he
ever relied that | extend cordial invitation 10
Christians to meet al Mortified. Mass, former
ly, from August 10 -. Many OF the leading teach
of former years 10 he present, including the
Rev. F. B. Myer. London; the Rev g Campbell
Morgan, London; the Rev. William Newman Hall.
Dublin; the Rev Henry G. Weston. Chester, Penn
the Rev. A 7; Pierson and the Rev. G. / Schoheld,
asst he H9mliU
ton: the Rev. j. r Carson Brooklyn: Dr. Pr!tOn
Hose, Louisville, Ky; the Rev. Wilton Merle
Smith. New-York; the Rev R a. TORY Chicago,
the Rev. II. c. Mabie. Boston. and Mr. Speer. New
York
During a part Of tho conference one hour will be
reserved for instruction in the international Sunday
school lesson and normal methods OF teaching,
same conducted ny the Rev. 4. A. TORY of Chi
Cago, and Hamilton : Conant. secretary Of the
MassaC aChusetts Sunday School Association. Another
special conference, for those interested In young
peoples work will be in charge Of John willis
Baer and other leaders of that work William p
Stanes. India. will conduct special meetings for
children Music will be in charge of Ira u. Saukey
and George c. Stebbins. assisted by +. II. Jacobs
Yours IN the Masters service. W. r. MOODY.