New-York tribune., 1901-06-14
EMPEROR WILLIAM TO Y. H. c. 4.
HE SENDS CORDIAL GREETING TO JUBILEE
CONVENTIONAL BUSY DAY FOR
DELEGATES

Boston June 13-Jubiee Day. as to-day had been
designated by the International Jubilee Convention
OF the Young Mems Christian Association was
brmtul Of interest. and the morning session IN
Mechanics Hall in large degree picturesque
and novel After the formal addresses had been de-
lvered by Cephas Brainerd. of New York: Presi
dent Faunce Of Brown University. and the Rev
Francis T Clark. the father Of the Christian En-
deavcr movement the presentation Of foreign dele
gates went again. il viii from time 70 time
each day. the audience rising its feet and wei
coming with friendly voice and hutterinC hand
kerchiefs each representative from foreign lands
he was presented. Many Of the visitors wore
their native costumes
James Stokes Of New York, presided, with Chris
tian Philidas, of Switzerland, whose wide knowl-
elee Of languages was made evident 20 the audi
ence acting as master Of ceremonies. a striking
figure was that of Father Nicholas W. Vassilief. a
delegate from Russia, Eowned in the deep Grim
silk OF his Office, silver chain and crucinX
about his neck, with the sunshine lighting up his
fine face and sturdy figure
a special Jubilee service in the Old South Meeting
House, in the chapel Of which the first Young Mems
Christian Association in the United States or
EaniZed fifty years ago, at which a commemorative
tablet unveiled; a reception Of more than six
hundred delegates by Governor Crane at the State
House. and q special service in Faneuil Hail. with
addresses by Lieutenant-Governor Bates. Mayor
Hart and several foreign delegates. served 10 fill
out the afternoon
IN the evening a number Of prominent railroad
fIlcldiS aQdFeSSeQ a large meeting IN AecnaillCS
Hail, their remarks having especial bearing upon
association work among the railroad men Of North
America.
Among the pleasant features Of the day the
receipt OF message. from the German Ambassador
Washington transmitting a telegram from En-
peror William. The Emperor says:
ask you to transmit 10 the brotherhood Of Young
Mems Christian Associations OF America, assemble
for the jubilee convention, my hearty congratula-
tions With pride the brotherhood may look back
its past life which promises further TO flourish
and increase. May this expectation be fulfilled in
a rich measure. With satisfaction I that the
German associations. active in the endeavor,
take part fraternally IN this solemn gathering.
May the American associations also in the future
train for their great fatherland citizens who are
sound IN body and soul. and Of earnest convictions
of life standing on the only unmovable foundation
OF the of Christ whose name is above every
name. WILHELM, ]. r. Omperator, Rex
The convention in reply sent message 10 the
Emperor expressing thanks and saying that the
delegates were deeply touched by the reference 10
the fraternal relations existing between the young
men OF the German Fatherland and America May
our alliance. founded on Christ, forever bind the
kindly sentiments which now exist between the two
landsi" the concluding sentiment OF the con-
Nenfion message.