The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-21

when the pavilion. was the scene or \ splendid sacred concert. attended by more than 10000 people. After the usual sunrise prayer meetings, both here and in Oakland, simultaneous ses- sions were held at the Howard Street Methodist Church. Alhambra Theatre and the Metropolitan Temple All were practical in character. At the Howard Street Church there was rousing ral- ly of the Junior League. which later assembled in the Mechanics Pavilion. Practical methods of work in the lit- erary and spiritual departments, were discussed at the Alhambra Theatre. The mercy and help departments were considered at the same time. Interest was manifested Id the missionary work CTS conferences at which addresses were delivered by half score of dis tinguished speakers.
 The chapter officers held a confer ence at the Central Methodist Church. The business mems meeting in the Palace Hotel courts and Chamber of Commerce were well attended and the open air gatherings in city hall square and on Van Ness Avenue attracted con- siderable attention. Thousands visited Golden Gate Park to listen to the mu- sic provided by the city. In the. even- ing missionary conferences drew to- gether those who did not attend the concert. Late this evening a meeting of the Board of Control of the League was held at the Palace Hotel to con- slider the claims of various cities which are anxious to secure the next Conven- tion. After considerable discussion du- ring which the offers made by Detroit. Milwaukee. Oklahoma and Boston were gone over in detail 1t was decided to refer the whole matter to a special committee. consisting of Revs. ]. Fl. Berry, H. M. DuBose, A. c. Crew, A. R. Carter and W. w. Coopas. No def mite time in which this committee should report was fixed. The session of the officers was harmonious and at It's conclusion all expressed themselves pleased with the results achieved by the Convention.
 All of the sunrise prayer meetings. three in this city and one in Oakland. were we'll iattenaed. At Grace Meth odist Church the devotions were con- ducted by Rev. George Stewart of Cleveland. rem Prayer was led at the Central Methodist Church by Rev. R. D. Hamilton of London. Ont, and at the Centenary Methodist Church. South. R. w. Ropiewuet, of Belle ville, H., made the opuening invoca- tion. The first Junior League Confer ence of the convention was held this morning at the Howard Street Metho- dist Church. Rev. Albert Moore of Hamilton, Ont, acted as chairman and J. J. Morris conducted the song sery- ice. The first speaker was Mrs. Annie Hobbs Woodcock of Aurora. Neo.. who spoke of the importance of devotional exercises in the moral training or the young.
 The use of the blackboard was the subject of an address by Rev. Joel Davies, Athens. Ga. He gave prac- tical illustration of the vauue of the object lessons in the educational scheme of the church.
 | Mrs. Anna E. Smiley of Lowell. Mass, outlined "A Reading Course for Juniors"
 The proceedings closed with a round table conference conducted by Rev. S. T. Bartlett of Napanee. Ont.
 At the Alhambra Theater practical methods of work in the literary ana special departments were discussed at the morning meeting.
 pr. Plant of Appleton. Wis, presided in the enforced absence of Professor Copeland of Ann Arbor. Mich.
 c. M. Vesper led the singing and J. L.. Price of Atlanta. Ga. offered np fervent prayer.
 Tn an address on "Does the Literary Department Payf" Rev. s. B. Turren- tine of Greensboro, N. C.. answered his own question in the affirmative.
 Rev. J. w. Frizzle of Rock Island. m. smoke on the reading course and how to introduce 1t. A round table conference on the Literary Department was conducted by Rev. R. F. Fakes of Atlanta.
 "The League Devotional Meeting" was the subject of an address by Rev. A. H. DeLong of LaPorte, Ind.
 Rev. W. B. Barraclough of Victoria. B. C., discussed "The Preparation Of Leaders,
 The meeting closed with round ta- ble conference with special reference to the spiritual department. c. 5. Nor demann of Louisville. being the leader.
 The social. mercy and health de- partment of the Leagues labors were ably discussed at Metropolitan Tenn pie, under the chairmanship of Rev. G. T. Scott of Aylmer, Ont.
 A service of song was led by Robert Husband, and prayer was offered by Rev, R. A. Carter of Atlanta, Ga.
 "The Social Atmosphere of the Church. was the subject of an ad- dress by B. E, Titus of Syracuse, N. Y., and Rev. J. w. Burrow of Nash vile, Tenn, discussed the problem of "What Can the Special Department do to Help a Revival?'
 House to House Visitation was the subject of Rev. Horace Jacobs of Altoona, Pa.
 Rev. c. c. Jones of Bristol, Va, led a round table conference on "The So- cial Department" and Rev. W. w. Baer of Nanimo. B. C., spoke on the League membership.
 Hospital and Prison Work was the theme of an important address by Rev. B. 8. Campbell Jf St. Joe. Mo.
 A round table conference on Mercy and Help Department" in charge of Rev. J. l.. Beatty of Halifax, ended the meeting.
 A conference of chapter officers was held this morning at the Central Meth odist Church, E. M. Wheeler of Provi- dence. R. l., acting as chairman. w. c. S. Tadfeldt was in charge of the music and the deYotions were led by Rev. S. H. c. Burgin of Butte Mont.
 "The President" was the topic first by Rev. W. F. Lloyd of 
 George E. Dougherty of Topeka. Kas. spoke on 'The Secretary"
 "The Cabinet or Council Meeting was considered by Rev. G. l.. Nye of Creston Iowa