Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-07-16
INCIDENTS OF Tpn. CONVENTION
Attendance Not Large as Expected,
hut Results the Best.

While President Chapman pronounced
this convention the best held since the
union was organized and others voiced
these sentiments. the attendance, It Is ad-
mitted. was not as large as was expected.
Some 3OO0 or possibly $500 delegates came
from abroad, but only 1900 registered. IT
was expected the foreign attendance would
be 5000 Accommodation In the way of
entertainment were secured for that num-
ber so it is evident there was ample accom-
mediation for those who came. The ex-
penses of the convention will be about
5000 and these, 1t is reported will be
promptly met. A fee OF 25 cents was
charged for each registration of delegates
and this applies on the expense fund The
delegates were from scattering territories,
so that the convention was distinctly repre-
sentative. Many Of the most noted preach
ers OF the church were here. A notable
feature of the convention was that women
did not take much part in the deliberations
The Auditorium as a convention hall was
greatly praised. f. w. Foster, who spent
two months on the program and other pre-
liminary work, and the ministers of the city
and men and women Of other walks who
aided with such unselhsh motive TO make
the convention a success were generously
rewarded not only by word of praise from
their visiting friends, but from the actual
results OF the convention.
1.-THE convention was a great success
spiritually but we were disappointed in
the attendance" said Rev. e. r. Curry OF
Calvary church Of Omaha. MANY Of the
strong states, such as Michigan Indiana
and Minnesota, from which we expected
large delegations, sent very few. We are
sincerely pleased with the loyalty Of Omaha
citizens and the resolutions express our
gratitude. On the whole the convention
was a great success"
Rev. George Van Wrinkle, South Omaha
said:
ut was one of the best conventions we
have ever had. About 1000 registered. We
had to charge registration fee of % cents
in order to defray the expenses OF the
convention The total expenses will reach
5000, all of which will be met. We are ex-
tremely grateful to the people of Omaha
and the Commercial club for their loyal
support and to all who contributed to the
success of the meeting"
Frank A. Case, Council Buffs-The pre-
vailing fad of summer schools all over the
country will account for the small attend
ance at the convention II was one of the
best conventions we have ever had l
would Judge that about $500 strangers were
here. The convention was the best or
ganized and systematlzed that we have ever
had. The Omaha people are entitled TO no
end of credit for their loyalty and support
Of the meeting The decorations were beau
tiful and grand. The convention was a
success spiritually and the best Of results
will come from II.
L. d. Mitchell, Omaha-The local commit
tee Is well satisfied with the results We
hoped to have a greater attendance, but
that was beyond our control. The conven-
ton was splendidly advertised and was a
great success spiritually, probably as great
as any we have ever held. We cannot
thank the Omaha people and the Com
mercial club, and all who helped us so
sincerely. 1t was their loyal cooperation
that made the convention a success.