The Washington times., 1910-05-20
Three Great Memorial Meet
ings Held BY Sunday
School Workers.
CABLEGRAM SENT
TO QUEEN MOTHER
Congress Adjourns to See the
Great Parade Down Pennsyl-
vania Avenue This Afternoon.

Twenty thousand men, women. and
children gathered from every civilized
country on the globe. and from every
heather land into which the light Of
Christianity has penetrated, united in
mourning England's dead King today.
At Calvary Baptist Church, the First
Congregational Church, and Nj Yer
non Methodist Church memorial services
10 the late King Edward OF England
were held by the delegates in attendance
upon the Worlds Sixth Sunday School
convention.
Just as thousands, representing every
nationality, every race. and every evan
gelical denomination known, at COnven-
ton Hall last night united in one
mighty tribute Of praise to Americas
Chief Executive, so today American,
japanese, Chinese, Turk, and African
Joined with the Britisher in his sorrow
for the dead monarch.
Cable to Queen Mother.
While with spoken eulogies. prayers,
and hymns the love for King Edward
was expressed. blessings were invoked
upon the reign Of George. Nor was the
Queen Mother forgotten Prayers were
offered for Queen Alexandra, and the
sympathy Of the delegates expressed in
the following cablegram to England:
To Alexandra. the Queen Mother, Lon
don. England:
The sixth international Sunday school
convention, assembled in Washington.
tenders TO YOU its profound sympathy in
your hour Of bereavement.
At Calvary Baptist Church, DR.. Never.
president Of the Worlds Sunday School
Convention, and for over a quarter of
a century one Of the most distinguished
divines Of London. presided. Rev.
Percy Walkter, Of England, delivered
the memorial address. With voice
trembling with emotion. and eyes filed
with tears. the venerable man told Of
England's love for her King, and OF the
sorrow Of England's people at his pass
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The memorial services followed the
regular programs Of prayer, praise, and
addresses held at the three churches
for the thousands OF delegates.
Great Parade This Afternoon.
These services, at which many OF the
most notable Christian workers Of this
and other countries will be heard. will
continue, with a midday recess, until
4:3O O'Clock this afternoon when the
great Sunday School parade IS scheduled
TO take place. The resolution passed by
Congress 10 adjourn early this after
noon in honor Of the parade, met with
a round Of cheers when read last night
by DR.. Meyer al Convention Hall.
Taft Wildly Cheered.
With great Convention Hall converted
into a sea Of waving handkerchiefs
while 10000 voices cheered the President
snd Mrs Taft last night received the
homage Of all the nations Of the earth.
represented by delegates assembled
from every quarter Of the civilized globe
to attend the Worlds Sixth Sunday
School Convention.
Upon the conclu sion Of President
Talts speech, President Never an
nounced that the delegates 10 the con-
vention were doubly honored In having
with them, not only the President, but
Mrs. Taft. Immediately there was p
demand for Mrs. Tafrs appearance.
Leading her to the speakers platform,
President Taft announced:
Here. ladies and gentlemen. is the
real President Of the United States"
Again the storm broke. Wave after
wave Of applause swept the hall, as
Mrs. Taft. bowling and smiling, acknowl-
edged the greeting.
AS soon as the cheering had subsided
sufficiently for Mr.. Taft 10 be heard,
he said:
Taft Says He Needs Prayers.
zone remark Of our presiding officer
sank deeply in my mind want 70
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