Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-24

Ex-Gov. Sydney A. Perham.
effected ex-Gov. Sydney A. Perham Of
Maine, resident of this city. delivered
the address of welcome to the visitors.
Ex-Gov. Perham said:
Il am physically unable to make any ex-
tended remarks. Besides, I believe the
time can be better occupied by the bust
ness of this convention than by any speech
that might make. I extend a hearty well
come to you all to this beautiful city and
to the Church of Our Father. May the
Lord add blessings to His loyal people and
may the kingdom of God come among
men"
Response by Mr.. Washburn.
The president of the convention, former
Senator William D. Washburn of Mime
sofa, responded. saying:
1T seems peculiarly fitting that this con-
vention, which represents so liberal and
great a church. should be convened in the
city that is the capital of so liberal and
strong a nation. nation that stands for
the highest and best ideals of government.
Every delegate is thankful.
"Times have changed. Once, at a con-
yentiOn of UnverSalists the meeting place
was barely filled. Today come with fly
Ing banners. How grateful we are. 1t
takes courage to be a UniyersaliSt. l was
born and bred in this liberal faith. but
know the difficulties with which a Univer-
salist has to contend. Speaking of myself,
let me say that 1 take no credit for re-
naming loyal: for how could a man of
New England. with that free air and glori-
Gus surroundings. be anything else but a
Universalist?
Our church leads the column of liberal
thought Why. the whole religious world is
drifting to our platform. J. believe We
should carry the Universalist flag at the
head of the column. Grant might as we'll
US to turn back from this great purpose
Again 1 thank Governor Perham, and
you all. for the cordial invitation that has
Following Mr.. Washburn's address, DR..
G. l.. Demarest, the secretary, of the con-
vention, read the report of the board of
city for the last few days. The report
showed 734 ministers in the church, an in
tween 500 and 600 churches and a slight de-
| crease in the membership Of the Sunday
schools.
The total receipts for the year were $751;
SS9.47, and the total disbursements $780,
1915. The total receipts for last year
were $83 7S1. Is and the total disbursements
Sal, 799.55.
Committees Appointed.
The following committees were appointed:
Nominations-Rev. DIR. J. F. Albion of
Massachusetts. E. F. Cole Of New York.
E. w. Herrick Of Minnesota, Samuel w.
Kerr Of Illinois, Rev. Henry R. Rose Of
New Jersey.
Island, Mrs. H. A. Manning of Illinois.
Rev. John Vannever Of New Hampshire
and F. w. Belts of New York.
Religious services-Rev. John Van
Setback, jr., of Washington, D. c.; Rev.
DIR. Almon Gennison of New York, Rev. s.
S. Durham of California.
Elections-Rev. DR.. John 8. Cook Of ILL
u T Copo}pa MaSSa CbIISatta T., A
Ames of New York.
Official reports-Rev. Dr. Frank O. Hall
Of New York, Rev. DR.. r. A. Johnnet Of
Illinois, Rev. Dr. F. A. Dillingham; of Con-
| necticut Rev. r. A. Tillinghast of Min
nesota. Ira c. Calf of Vermont. Judge F.
| c. Platt of Iowa. E. II. Capen. president of
Tufts College. Massachusetts,; Henry ..
Metcalf of Rhode Island and S. H. Buttrich
of Massachusetts.
Received by President Roosevelt.
About 600 delegates called upon Presi-
dent Roosevelt, between 2 and o'clock
| this afternoon. Cards of admission were
| issued at the service this morning. Former
| Senator Washburn presented the delegates
| to the President. who responded briefly,
| welcoming the convention to the capital.
A meeting of the ministers and the lay
delegates was held In All Souls Church,
| corner of 14th and l. streets northwest at
o'clock this afternoon. The policy OF
the church was discussed, and also the
administration of affairs.
A general reception to the delegates and
attendants of the convention will be held
| in the Church of Our Father at 8 o'clock
this evening.
Special services will be held in the church
tomorrow morning and evening, In which
many of the delegates to the general con-
yention will take part The morning serv-
| Ice will be conducted by Rev. Clarence E.
Rice Of Pennsylvania. Former Senator
| William d. Washburn of Minnesota, the
president of the convention, will preside.