The Topeka state journal., 1903-05-02

discussion in which he was followed by
John Coldwell of Topeka. Robert Garry
of LockDort N. Y, and w. E. Fenno oi
New York. His words were but intro
ductoTy to the presentation of the other
speakers John CoIdwell. who was for
some time engaged in Christian work
here, is occupied in travelling among the
associations of the southwest. w. E.
Fenno is strongly IN favor of keeping
in the Y. NJ. c. A amusement rooms all
the games. such as pool and billiards,
which form the attractions for men IN
other places.
For the extension of association work
during the next two years W. L. Lougee
and G. S. Warburton of New York sue
oeeded in securing a liberal subscription
from the delegates.
The opening address this morning was
given by DR.. H. H. Gregg. 1t was a
Bible study address on the subject The
Christ OF the Acts. The address showed
the deep insight into the life of Jesus
which Mr. Gregg possesses, and was
deeply appreciated He followed through
his preparation, his preaching, and his
death. Dr. Gregg IS not only close
student but possesses the faculty OF
interesting others in the knowledge
which he has acquired.
AFTERNOON AND EVENING
An excellent programme, the outline
of which is given below, was given at
this afternoons session. The most in
tereSting feature of this was the report
of work done in foreign lands by the
delegates from Germany, France and
Denmark. The delegates from Mexico
also told of the work among Mexican
railroad men. The programme for this
afternoon and evening follows:
Prayer and Testimony Service-H. e.
Roseyear, state secretary, Kentucky
Topic-"The influence of Railroad As
sociatiOn Work in Other Lands" and
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Babcock, Mexico: P. Glassenapp, Ger
many; G. FRANKIE, Germany: Raoul
Boudeville. France; c. Busch, Denmark.
Special Music ClebursAs Glee club.
Topic-"The Beginnings of the Rail-
road Department" Robert WeidensaH
Z. D. IngersoH. h. F. Williams.
7:45 P M
Song in the Dark-C. B. Willis.
Address Breadth and Depth Se.-
den P Spencer. st. Louis.
Special Music-Columbus Quartet
Address=*The Christian Railroad
Man and the Bible" DR.. Elmore Harris,
Toronto, Ont
Special Music-Willis brothers.
The songs in the dark will be an in
tereSting feature of tOnightS session.
Lantern slides showing railroad work OF
various sorts will be thrown on the
sheet during this service.
The mems meeting tomorrow after
noon will be of particular interest Fred
3. Smith is one of the most effective Y.
NJ. C. A. organizers in the country and
one of the most skillful takers engaged
in that kind of work.
In attendance at the convention is
Robert Weidensall, who established the
Railroad Y NJ c. A. work. He is an
old man now and has given over his
active service. He is known from one
end of the country to the other for his
early. connection with the railroad work.
Another visitor of note is James
Stokes of New York, who is expected to
be present for the closing sessions of the
conference. Mr. Stokes has spent a
great amount of money in Introducing
the Y NJ c. A. into the countries of
Europe and has gained great recognition
among the governments Of that eonti-
nent for his activity.
SUNDAY SERVICES.
There will be three services at the
Auditorium Sunday The following
general announcement of Sunday ser
vices was made this morning.
$50 a. m--Quiet hour Topic. Three
Looks-In, Up and Out" Rev. J. Wilbur
Cha pnan. New York
IL a. m.-Regular church services in
various parts of the city.
$50 D. m.-Men's mass meeting "A
Fatal Mistake" F b Smith New York
p m.-Mass meeting for women at
the First Methodist church.
7.45 o. m.@s.The Growing Achieve
ment Of the Railroad Y NJ. G. A. Rev.
J. Wilbur Chapman.
Brief addresses by DR.. Elmore Har-
ris. z. 3. Smith and others
Special music.
ARRANGE FOR LEAVING.
The delegates who are in attendance at
the conference will begin leaving Topeka
Sunday although most of them viii stay
over until early Monday morning. The
following announcement regarding the
leaving OF trains on which they may go
win be Of interest to the delegates not
familiar with the train service in this 10
cality.
SANTA FE.
East bound
No. lS leaves 4:25 a m for Kansas City