The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-10-15


8 neapolis, Who IS Directing All To- Il
& cal Arrangements for Convention. s
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Five hundred delegates are expected
TO attend the biennial general confer
enee Of the Universalist church, which
is to convene at the Church of the Re-
deemer, Minneapolis, Oct. 10, and con-
tinue till Oct. IS. The conference bids
fair to be ever-memorable in the history
Of the church in this country. A pro-
gram of exceptional strength and in
tion at every session ana every arrange
ment Is being looked forward to with
tireless energy in order that nothing
may be wanting to make the gathering
successful,
An railroads in the country have
united in granting rate Of fare and
a third to Minneapolis for this con-
vention. From New Engl" nd q spe--
cial train will bring large number of
home at the conclusion Of the gather
ing. Delegations will board the train
at various convenient points along the
route.
The routine Of the conference ses-
sions will be enlivened for the delegates
by various excursions about Minneap-
oils, st. Paul, and interesting neigh
poilnS po1uCS. 1Hese OutIhRS WI Iaho
e he VIII not of &c. Be
Sunday, Oct. %, practically every
pulpit Of twin city churches will be
filled by eminent clergymen attending
the conference. Rev: A. R. Tillinghast
% e. Mp ~ aa and Rex Hny
appointments Of various eloquent speak
ers at different local churches for that
Sabbath.
Of the conference visitors in Minneap.
oils as inexpensive as we'll as as inter
esting, as possible. A committee on
entertainment, consisting Of Rev. e. D.
Fleetwood, F. R: Chase and Arthur Ed
tells and boarding houses. This com
1nittee has arranged to have the West
hotel the headquarters for the national
Flowers and decorations for the con.
vention have been left in the hands of
the flower mission, Of which Miss Bes
sic Cook is president and Miss Susie
Salisbury secretary, The evening OF
Saturday, Oct. FL, the visitors will be
given reception either in the church
or in the spacious home Of former Sen
ator W.D. Washburn. The wives OF
the trustees of the Church Of the Re
deemer, with Mrs w. D. Washburn az
chairman, have the preparations for this
reception in hand.
The first day of the conference, Oct
10, will be given over to the ministers
the regular sessions of the convention
proper; also the meeting of the thirty
fifth session Of the Woman Centenary
association, the women's national mis-
sionary society Of the Universalis
The Program in Detail
The program in detail Of the minis
ters' meeting, the Woman s Gentleman,
association and the general convention
proper, is as follows:
Minister'S Meeting, Oct. 10.
Theme for the day: 1.-The New Evan
gelism."
Morning-9:So, Devotional meeting; II
address by Rev. VIM. ]. Taylor Of Maine
presiding officer for the session. 10:1;
Rev. F. A Bisbee, DID,, Of Massachusetts
will lead a discussion on 'sWhat Is tn
New Evangelism" 10:45 discussion un
der the f1ve-minute rule. 11:15, Rev. I
B. Fisher, DID,, of Illinois, will lead
discussion on 1.-THE Methods Of the Ne7
Evangelism" HAS, Discussion unde
the fve-minute rule.
Afternoon-2, devotional meeting 2:3t
address by Rev. ]. r. S. Lowe of Wiscon
sin, presiding officer for the session
2:45, Rev. F. W. Hamilton, DID,, of Mas
sachusetts will lead a discussion on tn
topic, 1.-THE Theological Curriculum an
the New, Evangelism 9:15, discussio
under the five minute rule. 3:45, Rev.
F. Johonnet, DID,, Of Illinois will lead
discussion on Can We Cooperate Wit
the Other Denominat ions in the Ne
Evangelism" AIS, discussion under til
fve-minue rule. -.
Evening-7:45, Devotional meeting.
address on "Have We Mission to tt
Masses?" Rev. E. C. Downey of Wash
ington; Rev. V. E. Tomllnson, DID,
Massachusetts,. Rev. Arthur w. Crosse
New York will preside.
Wonan's Century association, Frida
Oct. 20.
Convention Session, Friday, Oct. 20.
Evening-7:3O, call to order. Con
munion service conducted by Rev. Ma
ion D. Shutter, DID,, Rev. Henry B. TIA!
lor and Rev. A. R. -Tillinghast, all
Minnesota. Offering for the Gum mil
isterial relief fund; communion sermt
by Rev. Caleb E. Fisher of Massach1
sets. -.-
Saturday, Oct. 81.
Morning-9, devotional meeting led
Charles A. Hayden Of Maine. 10, busine
session; prayer; roll call; addresses
welcome for state, Governor j. "A. Jon
son; for the city, Mayor D. P. Jones; f
the church, w. D. Washburn. Respons
Frank P. Bennett Of Massachuset
president of the convention; report
the board of trustees; appointment
committees.
Afternoon-Recess for committee wo
and for sightseeing.
Evening-Reception to delegates a
attendants on the convention in t
church parlors.
Sunday, Oct. 20.
10:3o-Divine service, followed by t
occasional sermon, by Rev. Frederi
William Belts, DID,, of New York.
Evening-7:30, mass meeting in chur
auditorium. Rev. Henry w. Coude
DID,, Of Washington, D. c., will presto
Theme, "The Development Of Un1vers;