Evening star., 1901-08-10

"Periis OF Increasing Wealth and Luxury"
Methodism and Education In the Twen-
tteth Century" Among those who will
take part In the proceedinss of the confer
ence, besides Bishop Hurst. who is CHAIR
man OF the western section. are Rev. Dr.
John +. Goucher. president OF the woman's
College, who will read a paper on The
Present Condition of Nethodism in the
Western Section" and Mr. Daniel Baker.
who will give his Views on Practical Meth
ods OF Dealing With the Liquor Traffic"
Rev DR. Teunis s. Hamlin of the Church
OF tne covenant Is one of the prominent
Presbyterian ministers attending the gen.
eral conference Of Christian Workers
which is being held for about two weeks at
Northfield. Mass. Others who have places
on the program of exercises are Rev. DIR.
q. Campbell Morgan. who came from Eng
iand TO continue the work organized by the
pected. soon visit Washington; Rev. Sam
uei Chadwick OF Leeds, England Rev. DIR.
n q. Weston OF the Baptist Theolobical
seminary, Rev DR.. and Mrs. ]. Howard
Iayior, formerly of this city and now con-
nected with the China Inland Mission: Rev.
II. w. Pope OF New Haven, Conn, and
Kew Dr. G. l. Scofield OF Northfield. Bible
classes for both men and women are held
daily and are regarded as decided features
Of the conference.
According to the annual report OF tho
sreedmen's Aid and Southern Education
Society. which does an extensive religious
work among the colored people of the
District OF Columbia. and all the southern
states. the special gifts for buildings, en-
oownlen's, ~ ,n.a oeqnests, etc, have amounted
20 more tnan 100000. a sum larger even
tnan the regular gifts through the con-
1erences The report of the corresponding
secretaries showed that In nearly every
oiie OF the forty-Seven institutions under
the care of the society there was an in
crease In attendance and in cash receipts
The society never had more building en-.
.eEprises on hand These are. II is said,
for t.,rr,
Inc increased contributions of the local
conferences are matter Of great encour-
aeement. The new chapels and dormitory
pulldlngs at Wiley University Philander
smith College and Meridian Academy ara
all under roof. and will soon be compieted
The new science hall of Grant University
at Athens and the new building at Chatta-
nooga are In process Of erection and con-
tracts have been let for the new buildings
at Haven and Gilbert academies, both OF
which were burned during the last year.
being fully covered by insurance
the American University, is performing
the office of superintendent Of the Chatau-
qua now being held at Mountain Lake
Park, Md. Part OF the instruction is given
IN the form OF lectures, concerts and other
kinds Of entertainments. and part in the
form Of regular Chautauqua classes Rev.
j. H Morgan. Ph. D.. professor Of Greek
in Dickinson College Carlisle Pa. is dean
Of the summer schools, which embrace
twenty-five departments and which are
growing in favor.
Among those who have consented to
speak during the meetings are: Rev Dr.
Talmage, Gen. FitZhugh Lee, DR.. Robert
Stuart Macarthur, John De Witt Miller,
Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson. Rev.
Wood Mrs. l.. Orniston Chant, DR.. P. s.
Henson. Senator ]. p. Dolliver Of Iowa,
Col. Homer b. Sprague, Lou NJ Beau
champ, j. Arthur Fellows. The program
On a fnr Hon rfctn nF
lures, readings and other entertainments
together with abundance Of music all OF
which are Of high order.
Arrangements have been made to give
Cardinal Gibbons reception when he re-
turns from Europe on the Goth of the pres
ent month Upon leaving the train in Bal
timore he will be welcomed by Mr.. Charles
j. Bonaparte. on behalf of the Catholics
Of the archdiocese Of Baltimore, and Mr..
Henry Williams, acting mayor of Baiti-
more. VIII make speech on behalf Of the
citizens. At the conclusion of the speaking
the cardinal and Father Fletcher who has
been abroad with him, will enter a car
riage and, escorted by what is expected to
be very large procession, will proceed to
the cardinals residence.
1t is understood that at least 1000 per-
sons, many Of them from Washington, will
participate In the exercises. The following
societies have signified their intention Of
being in the procession: Ancient Order OF
f1lDeTnldns 1Oung SatnOuC Friends SOcie-
ty, Catholic Benevolent Legion, Holy Name
Society, Sacred Heart, German knights,
Catholic Athletic Association, ST. Leo's
Gymnasium, Bohemian knights Polish
Knights, St. Stanislaus Beneficial Society,
ST. Aloysius Cadets. Many of these socie-
ties will be accompanied by bands Of
music.
The twenty-ninth annual meeting Of the
Wesley Grove Camp Meeting Association
terminated Thursday last. Those who were
most directly interested in the meeting
say that from every point OF view the
camp may be regarded a great success.
The preaching was Of high order and
the presence Of two bishops Of the NJ E.
Church South, who are ranked among the
foremost preachers in the American pulpit
lent distinction to the meeting, which,
participants say, cannot be too highly an.
preciated. The final exercises were con.
Quoted by Rev. DR.. J. w. Duffey of this
city.
Queries.
n NJ Creenleaf in the Rookman