New-York tribune., 1901-07-08
rOR YOUNG METHODISTS.
,r,T PREPARATIONS FOR THE FIFTH
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF
THE EPwORTH LEAGUE.


-.vsr the Methodist Church is organized and
sHS. young Peoples Society exists, California is
"a NJ popular conversation. for the fifth Inter-
"%,s, Epworth League Convention will be held
Dssn francisco July IS TO q. II is estimated that
- thousand people will visit the Pacific Coast
convention excursionists in few days For
. purpose OF carrying large numbers across the
",rent excursion committees are organized in
,be large towns and cities this side OF the Rocky
L,tains This thorough system for transporta-
- has been diligently operated and is receiving
- reu,ard and the generous recognition of railroad
,aeers in providing low rates is unprecedented
-,s secular press as well the religious press
tupbout the land has aided in a laudab BILE way
"a the general public will doubtless be profted
: rronortion their possible interest in the COM
- convention. For its purpose is not to legislate
so~ action and control of the Epworth League, but
- realize the joy of fraternal greetings and the
snkindling Of a more vigorous enthusiasm, well
e the expression of the prospects and possibilities
ubeh may ultimately serve stimulus to re-
,,y5ous work among the young people.
san Francisco, with its well earned reputation
&C convention city, is making all necessary prep
srations TO welcome and also TO manifest becom-
ing hospitality to the multitude of visitors. large
sum Of money has been contributed by the citizens
sor this purpose, and the metropolis of the Pacific
cast will don its best attire and possibly seek TO
400 and win some among the many for permanent
residents.
oshcal welcome to Epworth Leaguers in terms
worthy Of the men and the commonwealth. In every
mart OF the State there is anticipation of the on
coming sightseers and admirers from the East and
Middle West who viii everywhere be cordially re-
ceived. To prepare adequately and satisfactorily
for so large convention has required superior
executive ability knowledge of men and affairs
For such q task California equal. The Rev
Thomas Filhen was chosen general chairman of
the committee of arrangements He had already
attained distinction by genius for organizing, and
his present position moral and prudential super
jntendent Of the Pacific Grove Retreat bespeaks his
fitness lead. With him are associated a band
Of ministers and laymen whose callngs and char
screr are sufficient assure fidelity and success
in their duties a committee. Some OF these men
have held and still holding civic positions of
honor and trust, among whom Rolla V Watt.
chairman OF the advisory committee president of
the Young Mems Christian Association and Fire
Commissioner of the city of San Francisco: Charles
Nelson, president Of the Chamber Of Commerce OF
San Francisco; c. B. Perkins. Assistant Treasurer
OF the city and I. J. Truman treasurer and chair
man of the finance committee and president of the
Columbian Banking Company.
A reception committee numbering several hundred
will meet the excursionists the trains Fresno.
San Jose and Sacramento and will register all
passengers for hotel accommodat tiens and conven-
tion purposes.
The various exercises Of the convention will be
held in the larger churches of the city. in the
Mechanics Pavilion and Woodwards Pavilion. Into
ihe spacious Mechanics Pavilion large auditorium
has been built. with seating capacity for ten thou
SAND people In the rear OF the plat gallery
has been erected for chorus choir OF thousand
voices, representing the different towns and cities
OF the state. the new organ recently punt tor the
chapel OF the Leland Stanford, Jr.. University has
the convention exercises. through the generosity
OF Mrs. Leland Stanford In this hail a grand
bursdaV nv IS by the Observance Of the sacra
may rf he nrG n hes n
be heii in the Mechanics pavilion in the afternoon,
of welcome win be delivered behalf OF the State
by. Henry G. Gage, Governor Of California; on
Francisco: on behalf of California Methodism, by
both of San Francisco. Responses will be made
behalf Of the Methodist Episcopal Church by Bishop
the Methodist Episcopal Church South by Bishop
OF Canada by y; w Rowell, of Toronto, Canada;
behalf Of the Colored Methodist Episcopal
The subjects chosen for consideration by the con-
yention evidence wise selection and will be voiced
attractive: Young Peoples Movement in the Nine
Ieentn century oeng feoPie @ N Noyegnt & IN me
CSurcb and he Iiouo- Trafs, !T5o CHURCH an nd
the Workingman' - The Church and the Young
Man The Church and end the NeTspaPerc;, Our
The Mems Movement Forward Movements in
the Church Missionary Mass Meeting, Civic
Century" Then will follow conferences on league
topics: The Junior League. will discuss Literary
and Spiritual Departmental Social and Mercy and
Help Departmental and Chapter Officers
a business mems MONDAY prayer meeting will
afternoon open air mass meeting will be held
Golden Gate Park, addressed by the Rev. E E
Shore, Of Toronto, Canada the Rev. E. E. aoss; of
Nashville. Tenn, and the Rev. James N. Buckley
Of New York City. At the close OF the convention
side trips viii be taken by many Of the excursion
lists. some visiting Yosemite and others returning
home through the Yellowstone Park
Nearly thousand Epworth Leaguers will leave
the metropolitan district for San Francisco in
doyrS bl l.
flying TO note that the several railroad companies