New-York tribune., 1906-06-23
FIRST WEEK IN TENT.
Euangetistic Committee Reports En-
cOuraging Outlook for Cam paign.

The evangelistic committee OF New York City,
at the close Of its first week. is encouraged with
the results and the outlook. Already most of
the tents are not only filled but some are more
than filled nightly Especially is this true of the
Italian tent. which is filed. and as many as
two hundred people stand outside. This. how
ever. is only the beginning. and it is believed
that during the coming weeks increased results
viii be realized
Although it rained last Monday during the
opening service on the steps of the City Hall. a
great crowd gathered by the time the service
closed. The faithfulness of the speakers and
workers. all Of whom were present, was most
noticeable. and the addresses were Of the high
est order.
At the meeting of the executive committee
during the week several important steps were
taken. First the decision as TO the election Of
a successor 10 the late A. J. Pitkin. who was
chairman of the committee Of one hundred last
year, was voted for. and the Rev. DR.. c. L.
Goooell. pastor of the Calvary Methodist Epis-
copal Church. was asked TO take the chairman
ship. DR.. Gooden has indicated his readiness to
accept the position.
Possibly no church in the city of New York has
made such encouraging progress on the line OF
evangelstic effort of has that of which Dr. Good
ell is pastor. He has added between three hun
dred and four hundred members to his church
during each Of the last TWO years. There were
many prOvidences that were considered by the
committee. all OF which seemed 10 indicate that
DR.. GOodel was TO be the one TO take charge Of
the movement.
With the combination of gifts possessed by
DR.. Goodel Of the leading pastors Of the
city. together with those of the chairman Of the
executive committee, the Rev. Dr. a. T. Schauf-
fer, who has for many years been president OF
the New YORK City Mission and Tract Society, IL
is felt that very substantial progress will be
made in the whole cause Of evangelism In the
city.
II was decided at the meeting of the COM
mittee 10 erect the sixth tent, beginning on July
4. which viii be at Canal and Spring streets
Appeals have been received, WhlCh are now
being considered with favor, from the Morris
Park racetrack for a Sunday afternoon service
The large grandstand with a seating capacity
of 10000, has been offered TO the committee for
use. II is expected that an afternoon service
in July. The churches in that district have
been organized with local committee 10 sup
port the movement.
Through the New York City Church Extension
and Missionary Society of the Methodist Epls-
copal Church a special work upon the Bowery
is being considered, and has been referred 10 a
subcommittee. the idea being 10 take the large
Germania Hall, with special workers and sing
ers, TO hold services night after night. If sufl-
cient additional funds are forthcoming, IL mas
been decided the committee viii undertake this
work
The committee is also considering the posi-
bfty Of conducting weekly meetings on the
steps of the City Hall as rally for the workers
and young peoples societies.
No collections are taken in any Of the meet
individuals and the churches. which may be sent
al anv time 10 the treasurer, J. :. Huyler or
10 the chairman OF the executive committee, the
Rev. DR.. A. T. Schauffier.