The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-07-08
Three Simultaneous Evangelistfc
Meetings at the Music Hall Aud
1torium in the Afternoon.
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN
HAD SEPARATE SPECIAL SERVICES
ARRANGED FOR THEM.
Ten Thousand Endeavorers in the
City on Sunday, and More Expect
ed To-Day and Tonight

CINCINNATI. July believers in spe-
cial Providence find ample justification IN
naming this convention of the Internaticn-
al Society of Christian Endeavor as strik-
ing instance. With the weather conditions
prevailing for the previous ten days. IL re-
quired courage to risk the discomfort that
might attach to journeys and to strange
domicile in a big city. But to-day every
one of the thousands of strangers in Gin
cinnati is rejoicing in the most perfect
weather-a pure and bracing atmosphere.
delightful breezes and every possible phys
ical comfort. All the arrangements for the
care of the visitors have been happily made
and everywhere there was an air OF happy
thankfulness that gave additional zest to
the very interesting meetings.
The Endeavorers made Sunday busy
day. From morning till evening and during
almost every hour OF the day there were
services going on in some part OF the city,
The day opened in refreshing contrast 10
yesterday and the refreshing breezes added
materially TO increase the attendance TO
these various meetings. There was a no.
ticeable absence of fans among the ladies
in the audience which detracted somewhat
from the spectacular effect by their move
ments.
The day opened with three quiet hour
meetings Of one hour each. held in three
OF the largest OF the citys churches and
conducted by the Revs. Floyd w. Tomp-
kins, Philadelphia, and Cornelius Woelhn.
of Brooklyn. The meeting at the Central
Christian Church was 10 have been con-
Quoted by the Rev. ]. Wilbur Chapman. OF
New York city. who is i'll at his country
home at Winona Lake Ind. and large
concourse of people had assembled there In
expectation of hearing him, but the meet
ing was declared off. The various pulpits
about the city were occupied during the
rest of the morning by the visiting minis.
ters, whose topics were Twenty Years OF
Christian Endeavors." The attendance al
these meetings was large. and especially
so at St. Pauls Methodist Episcopal
Church. where the Rev. Charles NJ. Shell.
don, of Topeka. Kan, who recently became
notable by editing paper as Christ would
have done If He were on EARTH" spoke
The afternoon was devoted 10 three
simultaneous evangelistic meetings in the
Music Hall auditorium. These meetings
were classified for men, for women and
children. The attendance was large and
considerable evengelistic work was accom-
plished, especially at the mems meeting
In the Auditorium kndeaNOr. InlS meeting
was TO have been conducted by Rev. Chap
man, of New York. and In his absence a
representative of the laity, William Phil
lips Hall. of New York, conducted IL. Presi-
cent Clark occupied the chair a portion
OF the meeting. The meeting was opened
by the Rev. L. O. Swengel, OF York. Pa.
ID. Blackburn, of Covington. KY, delivered
the divine invocation. Musical Director T..
IL Jacobs ,i,,1 3f Brooklyn, \: rii assisted by
dered solos, after which Mr.. Hall took
possession of the meeting and spoke on
'Christianity a Profitable Investment"
Mr.. Halls address had a powerful effect
upon his hearers and at its conclusion he
called upon those who would accept OF a
meeting and publicly announce themselves.
Many did and Mr.. Hall knelt I'm the aisles
Of rh the ,; hall and PRAYED S With f them. .a,,
ium Willston proved 10 be temperance
meeting. 1t was conducted by General
Secretary John Willis Baer, OF Boston.
ington. ID. C. who led the chorus. Miss
Grace w. Beeman, of Dayton. o.. rendered
several cornet solos. Addresses were made
by the Misses Margaret Koch. OF Water
vile, Ne, and Rhena Mosher, OF Westfeld.
n. Y. The burden OF their remarks was
temperance, not only In the use OF intoxi-
eating drinks, but Of tobacco as well. The
attendance at the meeting was the larg-
est of the three evangelical sessions.
In the Auditorium Ohio the children held
sway, led by the new field secretary. Clar-
ence E. Eberman. OF Lancaster. Pa. Mr..
III.
of Philadelphia, leading the children in
their singing The children rendered
Nearer. my God. to Thee and Il Love TO
Tell the Story" In beautiful manner.
Many OF the little girls in the hall wore
their hats which Mr.. Eberman requested
them to remove as beneficial habit they
may acquire while young. Treasurer VIII
| liam Shaw Of Boston. and Miss Kate IL
| Haus. OF St. Louis. addressed the children.
| admonishing them in the WAYS OF right
eousness and Illustrating the dangers OF
| cigarettes and other smoking and bad read
| ing that children are so apt 10 contract
| in their young days. Mrs. Frances f.
Clark. spoke OF the Junior Christian En-
deavor and its accomplishments for the
The German Christian Endeavor Society
held their first meeting in the Phillipus
| Church, Dr. Clark being the main speak
er. During the evening there was shift
| ing OF various ministers who occupied locai
| pulpits in the morning
II is estimated by the local COMMITTEES
| that there are at least 10000 visiting In
| deavorers in the city. and many more are
expected TO arrive tomorrow. The attend
ance viii not reach the limit that the
/ but President Clark Is more than pleased
| with the results lie stated that during
the recent period OF extreme torrid weather
that swept the country from coast 10
coast and from the gulf 10 the great lakes
| he had some fears that the attendance
| would be small, and Is gratifcd that the
! Endeavorers risked the discomforts OF trav-
The convention begins Monday as 1t does
on the rest OF the days OF the session. with
the quiet hour meetings conducted by the
| Rev. Floyd Tompkins. OF Philadelphia. and
the Rev. Cornelius Woeihn. OF Brooklyn.
/ A third OF these meetings was scheduled
TO have been conducted by Rev. Chapman.
OF New York, and the committee has cam
celed Il for the rest OF the convention.
A number OF special meetings In several
churches VIII be held IN the morning. as
will also be one devoted 20 discussion Of
the Twentieth Century Home" al the biz
. meeting the Auditorium.