Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-18
PRESBYTERIAN VISITORS.
Over -Four Hundred Delegates Enjoy
the Sabbath in Albuquerque.
PLEASED WITH THEIR RECEPTION.

Albuquerque. the most progressive
city Of the great southwest, enter
tanned over Sunday some of the most
eminent divines and lay members of
the Presbyterian church in the land.
She vas glad to have them tarry here
for a day, and the citizens did all in
their power to make their visit a pleas
ant one, although the weather man
let too much wind and sand blow
about the streets to the great discom-
fort of all. The party, numbering
nearly four hundred souls. arrived
early Sunday morning between l
o'clock and 4, in four special Pullman
trains, and all left late last night, the
last special getting away about mid
night. Most Of these people are dele
gates to the general assembly which
in Los Angeles on Thurs
day, May 81, and are from New York,
Connecticut, Pennsylvania and other
eastern states. A full list of those
who were here may be found in the
Citizen of Saturday.
The visitors saw the interesting
points in and about the Duke city,
went to church and became acquainted
with some of our best people; were
entertained by Manager Cheatham at
the Alvarado and served with meals
that will make their palates water
for more for some time to come. They
also visited the United States Indian
school and saw what wonders Uncle
Sam is doing for the Red sons and
daughters of the forest. OF course
all that could, got out to see and look
over the Menaul Mission school.
The principal services in the morn
ing were held in the public library
building and the auditorium was full
to overlooking. Here DIR. Henry van
Dyke of Princeton college and noted
writer. who will be moderator of the
general assembly in Los Angeles
offered prayer, after which Rev. j. F.
Patterson, ID. d., of East Orange, N.
J.. delivered an eloquent sermon that
kept the attention of his hearers to
the last. The musical program by
local people and the visitors was fine
iy rendered. The other church pulpits
in the city were filled by able Presby-
terrain ministers.
In the afternoon all that could ride
and every kind of a conveyance
from a one horse shay to a rubber
tired vehicle was brought out for use
went out to see the Menaul Mission
and Indian schools At the Mission
- A.. l1l1uotne found mnRh IN
interest them and food for study'
They went from top to bottom In all
the buildings; saw the bright girls
and boys that are being educated FOL
the glory of God, and looked over the
plans of the new buildings thai are
soon TO be erected DR.. Van Dyke and
others spoke of the good work the
Menaul school vas doing and before
the delegates left nearly s $4,000 was
subscribed for the school.
The evening service in the pubic
library hall was a rousing one. Al
the churches in the city combining
thus. making IL a union one. The ad
dresses, singing and musical program
was excellent, and one that will lingel
long in the memory of those wh'
braved the ~disagreeable elements t.
attend. DR.. Jones from the City o
Brotherly Love read the scriptures
after which Miss Maud Summers, o
this city. sang sweetly a solo, Gent!
lord, o Gently Lead Me-"
DIR. Kirkwood of Colorado Springs
then talked interestingly about hom'
missions. DIR. Worden of Philadelphia
talked about Sunday schools, DR.. Coeh
ran of the same city about evangelical
work. and DR.. Agnew told somethinl
about ministerial relief, Duncan Bel
rendered nicely a solo entitled