The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-07-21
TORONTO.
The International S. S. Convention.
Great Attendance-The Story
Told by our Correspondent.

ventlon. might easily divide THIS
promise into three divisions, as each
could furnish easily theme for the
letter writer, but l must condense at
the expense OF a probable failure to
do ample justice to the several parts.
Our eyes had feasted upon the sfim-
merng green OF Ontario's stretch Of
water, our ears had heard. like fall
ing dewdrops, the hearty welcome Of
our Canadian brethren. our footsteps
had been planted with certain sense
of security. upon foreign soil. and
We were glad. with undisgu:sed sin
cerity. to receive the hearty hand
clasp OF fraternal greeting. We felt
at home. Tor we were among our
friends. who honored the stars and
stripes. though not less loyal 70 the
Union Jack. We were at home be-
cause the gracious welcome. disarmed
all doubt, as the Christian homes of a
Christian people were thrown open to
the well-nigt> two thousand delegates,
besides visitors Of almost equal num-
Der. The prophecy was fulfilled and
so Toronto has added another star to
her diadem Of glory as a convention
city. The management was success
fui-there were committees in charge
of the different phases of entertain
ment and each worked within its
own sphere and without friction. All
Toronto was eager and on tip-toe, for
her experience in entertaining the 3rd.
international Sunday School conven-
ton in 1881, with an attendance of
537, only intensified her penchant for
taking care of the 18th. International
convention in 1905, with its. 1000 del
egates. Then as now her cup of JOY
was full, and overflowing Then as
now she proved herself real mistress
of hospitality, not thatkind which hasa
string tied to it. but like unto that
which weare accustomedto to experience
in our own fair southland. Indeed the
Torontonians' are much like southern
ers in respect to suavity Of manner,
grace of bearing, and exquisite polite
ness. May tbs similarity cement US al
ways and energize US to noble endeavor
equally. The day meetings OF the
convention were held in the magnifi-
cent Massey hall, with its seating ca
pacity of nearly 1000, and at every
session there was an immense throng,
and the intensest interest was mani
tested. 1t was found necessary to
hold twin-meetings in the evening,
because of the greater attendance, and
so the handsome and capseious Met
ropolitan Methodist church was used
regularly each evening for addresses.
In this church there is a magnificent
antiphonal organ, one Of the largest
and finest in the world. 1t is pre-
sided over by DR.. Torrington, and his
organ recitals were one of the special
features of the convention. | regard
his technique. the acme of perfec-
ton, though | have no skilled knoWl-
edge of such matters. The organ is so
constructed thar the music is trans
ferred at the artists will to the rear
in sweet and softer cadences. 1t was
wonderful piece oi work, thought.
In the Massey hall, a trained choir OF
500 voices. under the leadership OF
Prof. F. H. Jacobs, of New York.
thrilled the immense audience with
music of very high order. Saved
By Grace" was touchingly rendered
and was a great favorite. My Lord
and T.. the song Of the Hugenots'
was sung by the leader. Prof. Jacobs.
with great pathos. And there were
Others
The keynote Of the great conven-
ton was swimming Generation,' and
SO the addresses which were in the
main. strong and clear, had as the
ultima thule, the presentation OF
great truths which may lead this gen
Grafton out Of it's bondage, may | say,
Of Indifference to the highest ideals
OF life. to larger apprehension OF