The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-21
MARCH IN RAIN.


signs bearing church mottos or prohioi-
ton signs. Although five bands that had
contracted 20 march were withdrawn by
labor leaders because the gun factory
band from the navy yard was in line'
there was plenty OF music
Besides the professional musicians.
there We're half a dozen drum corps com
posed of pupils in Washington and Bal
timore Sunday schools AS they marched
each delegation sang the songs of its
State or martial hymns until they reached
the Capitol, where Onward Christian
Soldiers" was taken up by every one.
Leading the women in their songs was
a drum corps Of girls. all dressed IN
white. led by a drum major in patriotic
dress made OF flags. When the thousands
Of women's voices took up the refrain
Of the marching hymn as the parade
passed. with bands and drum corps play
ing too, the chorus had a volume that
stirred the blood
As Congress had adjourned as a eour-
tesy 10 the Sunday school convention.
there were many Senators and Repre-
sentatives among the spectators, and
more than one raised his voice in the
songs of praise.
Opposite the Capitol, on the other side
Of the plaza. there was a long line Of
g-Wsshington automobiles, private
machines. and taxicabs crowded with the
officers Of the convention and prominent
churchmen from every part Of the world.
Hundreds who had nothing 10 do with
the convention were massed behind them.
With spectators. women Of the conven-
ton, and paraders the crowd approached
10000. There was no disorder.
As soon as the final battalion OF the
parade had passed, about o'clock. the
spectators broke UP. some going 10 Cal
vary Church, where there was a mass
meeting for women. presided over by
Mrs. James S. Sherman, wife Of the Vice
President OF the United States Foreign
missionaries spoke.
Others adjourned 10 Mount Vernon
Place Church and attended a meeting
presided over by Rev. John stiles. There
was a song and prayer service and ad-
dresses by Rev. DR.. John Van Schaick.
pastor Of Grace Reformed Church. Rev
Richard Roberts, OF England. and Rev
DR.. George Heber Jones. OF Korea.
The parade marched straight 70 Con-
vention Hall. filling the big auditorium
with huge mass OF men, accompanied
by several bands and mems choir
President Meyer presided.
Sing aloud unto God. our strength.
make a Joyous noise unto the God Of
Jacob" was the opening anthem OF the
song service, with thousands OF male
voices carrying the chorus.
Rev. DR.. Charles Wood. pastor OF the
Church Of the Covenant. read the scrip
tural lesson and led in prayer. Edward
K. Warren made brief address.
There were two eloquent addresses on
The Transforming power Of God" by
Rev. Or. Homer c. Stuntz. Of the Philip
pine Islands, and Rev. DIR. S. Parks
Cadman.
Speaks on Christianity.
DR.. Stuntz pointed out the change in
the nature or any people after Chris
tianity has gained even a foothold
among them. He described conditions in
the Philippines. declaring the natives are
for the most part contented under Amer
lean rule.
He said the church had done much
toward bringing about peace I'm the
islands. and declared Eastern posses
sons Of the United States will. before
many years have passed. be completely
evangelical
Dr. Cadman painted a picture OF the
transformation Of the soul through
faith. He said Christianity is
not only a wonderful moral stimulant.
but that It is an active psychological
force working toward the complete up
1T OF humanity.
The conventionIsts will have a com
Daratively quiet time to-day in order 10
allow them 10 see the sights Of Wash
ngton. There VIII be several meetings.
including an Inspiring song service at
he Capitol. at the scene Of yesterdays
review. Tomorrow nearly every pulpit
n the city will be filled by selected
speakers from among the visiting clergy