New-York tribune., 1901-07-19
EPWORTH LEAGUE ASSEMBLIES.
FIFTH INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF
METHODIST YOUNG PEOPLE IN SAN
FRANCIsCo-GREETING FROM
PRESIDENT.

San Francisco July 1s-The first day Of the fifth
international Epworth League convention opened
with perfect California weather. In the forenoon
the streets leading the Mechanics Pavilion. the
headquarters OF the league. were thronged with
thousands OF delegates wearing badges and long
before the hour fixed for ,he preliminary proceed
ings the structure. which will accommodate
fifteen thousand persons. practically filled.
Provision has been made for any possible overflow.
in churches OF various denominations Differences
OF creed have not been considered and the entire
city is taking active interest in securing the
success OF the gathering
The first services in connection with the conven-
ton were held this morning In the First Congrega-
tonal the Central Methodist and the Howard
Street churches. in each OF which communion was
celebrated. Bishop Joyce. president of the league
conducted the services in the First Congressional
Church
AT the Central Methodist Church the Rev John
J. Tigert. Of Nashville. Tenn. presided. and the
Rev. a. c. Grove. OF Toronto. Canada. led the
congregation at the Howard Street Church.
There was a special meeting of league officers in
the pavilion 30 2. address was delivered
by Dr. James NJ. Buckley. and the features OF
league work TO be taken up by the convention
were explained by General Secretaries DR.. John
F. Berry. y. NJ. Dubose and A c. Grove.
When the convention proper called order
az go O'Clock the great auditorium was packed
Rev. Thomas Filben. OF Pacifc Grove ofHciated
s o6drt After song service & in charge OF
Jpdson $ I'M Of Morristown. Tenn. Governor
tttnIy l. Gage or tdIlfOrnia then welcomed the
delegates 10 the State in address. which
received with the Chautauqua salute Mayor
Phelan followed. delivering a greeting in behalf of
the city.
The general secretary, DR. Joseph F. Berry. read
a number of congratulatory messages from promi-
nent men throughout the Union. President Nc
Kiney said
4 have much pleasure in sending To the inter
national Epworth League convention, assembled at
San Francisco. my hearty congratulations upon
the good work the great body of Christian men
and women which II represents has accomplished
will crown the future efforts Of the league
Nice-Presdent Roosevelt worded his message
follows
"Heartiest greetings. and may good luck attend
the Epwortr League in its efforts for social and
civic righteousness"
other communications were from Governors Nc
Mlilin OF Tennessee Shaw of Iowa Durbn of In
diana. Yates OF Illinois Bliss of Michigan Dock
cry OF Missouri, STANLEY OF Kansas and Van SAINT
of Minnesota All received with cheers.
those from the President and Nice-President
arousing the Audience to enthusiasm.
Bishop John w. Hamilton. of California, and the
Rev. j. {. simmons of Woodland Cal. delivered
addresses. ana responses made as follows:
On behalf OF the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Bishop ]. ". Joyce. of Mnnea polls; behalf OF
II NJ. Dubose. of Nashville. Tenn: on behalf of
the Methodist Episcopal Church of Canada the
Rev. DR.. James Henderson, of Toronto.
The concluding address of the afternoon
behalf OF the colored Methodist Church
This evening three meetings held. at the
main pavilion. at the Alhambra Theatre and al
the Metropolitan Temple. The principal theme at
all these meetings was The Young Peoples Move
Rev Charles Bayard Mitchell. OF Minneapolis: the
Rev Alonzo Monk. of Nashville and the Rev DR.
c. w Milard, of Yonkers. n. Y.