New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-03
THE NORTHFIELD CONFERENCES.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE SESSIONS THE COMING
SUMMER.

SUMNER.
Northfeld Mass, June 2 (SpeciaD-This IS one
of busiest places the country at this time of
the year, as preparations for the summer confer
ences are now we'll under way. The business offices
of the Mortified work in the Colportage Build
ing situated hill near Mr.. Moody's birthplace.
Overlooking his late home and his resting place
Round Top the windows command the
changing. always satisfying view up the Connect
Valley. Interesting for its outlook, the building
is doubly interesting for the work which is carried
inside its walls. Here the business management
Of the Mortified schools and summer conferences
centres; the editorial rooms of The Record Of
Christian Work" here; also the Eastern depot
of the Bible Institute Coportage Association and
The Mortified Echoes" offices. which, with the
book store and the post and telegraph Offices may
be found the first floor. Letters, circulars, n
nouncements by the thousands pour out Of these
Offices raising the postoffce TO second class rank
The Conference plans upon which much untiring
energy is being expended, promise a of
rivalled interest. The Worlds Student Conference
comes first, from June 29 to July 9. This has be-
come not only established feature in the North
field season but factor of great Importance in
the life of the student Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation work. Delegates will attend this Confer
ence from more than five hundred colleges and
come are reaerving large accommodations for their
special delegations. One OF the leading facts OF
interest about this Conference this year will be the
presence of four of the greatest missionary heroes
of the world. DIR. Patton, of the New Hebrfdes:
Taylor, Of China; Ashmore. of China, and Chamber
lain, of India. who will insure both by presence
and word missionary influence Of unlimited
power. Other names Of speakers already secured
for this occasion Bishop Vincent, DR.. w. r.
Richards, DR.. c. e. Jefferson, President Schurman
the Rev. r. A. Torrey the Rev Dyson Hague and
r. E. Speer.
Between these dates, June % to July g. a
Conference will be held of city, town and railroad
associations of the Eastern United States and
Canada, on religious work among young men,
This Conference will unite with the Students Con-
ference in the morning and evening platform meet
ings in the Auditorium. Some of the topics to be
considered are:
First-The need of more of the evangeiistic shirt
in associations ''1
Second-Hlndranccs to a mighty work Of God among
the young men OF communities
Ihird-The m6ster passion of Mr. Noody's life and
us message 70 the associations of TODAY
tourth-The prayer life of the Apostolic Church
tnth-The power of the Spirit of God In Christian
life and service.
SlXth-Obedience to last command of Christ
The Young Women's Christian Association Con.
ference follows this gathering, lasting from July
10 10 %. The missionaries already mentioned will
remain for this Conference also Other kers will
be the Rev. c l. Scofeld, who will give a daily
Bible address on Christ in the Old Testament
Dr.. Purres. DR.. Floyd Tompkins r. E. Speer DR.
ana evening meetings of both these conferences
are open to others than delegates and large num-
bers take advantage OF the opportunity thus Of
Tered 10 herr some of the leading teachers and
workers Of this and other countries. They are
gatherings OF peculiar interest as to personnel con-
Duct and programme.