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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1895
Page
5
The report notes Dr Boynton of Boston arguing to keep Christian Endeavor within its current home, stating the East is capable socially and financially to sustain the work under existing conditions. Trustees scheduled to meet again at 7:30 this morning.
The Park Street Congregational Church figure Miss Myra G Frenyear outlines the Endeavorers urban role in citizenship while avoiding party politics. Interviews with diverse locals reveal strong religious influence and the convention's Boston setting spurring remarks, plans for Niagara Falls and White Mountains trips, and mixed views from a Park Street porter.
In noon heat, Christian Endeavorers across Boston hold citywide prayers at diverse venues. Delegations from Wisconsin Texas Montreal Philadelphia and more join open air and indoor services at missions wharves factories and offices from Pitt Street to Nash and Massachusetts avenues.
Registration kept pace as about 10,000 registered at Mechanics' Hall on day one, totaling nearly 30,000 across two days. Delegates and committees organized booths, bunting, and litera ture preparations in Russell and Contillon halls while Bartholomew the press agent coordinated 350 reporters. A massive 4,000-seat restaurant operated under Henry J Seiler, feeding 500 plus Endeavorers daily as 20 to 25 thousand people moved in and out amid hammering and cheering.
Boston’s streets show a surge of fourteen ticket scalpers locating on Washington and Tremont avenues. Signs reading cut rates flood the city while windows become makeshift offices. Most hail from Chicago and New York, driving demand as railroads in the West suffer losses from scalpings.
A lengthy admonition to Christian Endeavorers toward practical virtue in Boston includes warnings about pickpockets, crowded trolleys, and delays to the subway. It urges moderation, selective meeting attendance, and safe leisure, praising Harvard, Faneuil Hall, and Old South Church while stressing abstinence from drink and the value of education. MR. MURPHY SPEAKS follows, urging total abstinence and noting alcohol harms, with praise for bicycling as a tool against saloons and a defense of high moral standards for both men and women.
Last night the convention opened in nineteen churches, all public meetings crowded with enthusiastic listeners. Sermons and speeches urged temperance, urging clergy and lay believers to confront the drink traffic as a foe to Christ's kingdom and to uphold the principle that it is not good to drink.
At Commonwealth Avenue the Pennsylvania delegation held a large meeting with Rev N E Wood presiding. John T Beckley of the Church of the Epiphany New York spoke on the growth of the Christian Endeavor Society to its present immense size.
A damaged OCR fragment highlights Sea Moss Farine as economical and nutritious with packaging that yields 16 quarts for various dessert dishes. Receipts with each package suggest a grocery promotion or product sample from an era of advertised foods.
In a packed Franklin Street Congregational Church Somerville the crowd heard stirring addresses by the Rev J A Randthaler the Hon Selah Merrill and Mrs E Campbell as Christian Endeavorers rise in prominence.
A Warren Avenue Baptist Church gathering features Rev. Robert MacDonald and others, highlighting everyday heroism. Mary and John are portrayed as heroes through silent courage, moral choices, and steadfast faith in their home and street life, culminating in Mary leading a prayer with her husband.
The People’s Temple drew thousands as Rev. James B. Brady presided. Speakers Rev. J. Lester Wells of Jersey City and Rev. John Henry Barrows of Chicago addressed the crowd. Wells spoke on the Christian Endeavor work at life-saving stations lighthouses and lightships worldwide.
The Brookline Baptist Church front glows with lamps and evergreens as a C E gathering opens. Rev. Roland D. Grant of Portland presides, delivering the welcome. Rev. Henry C. Tarsus, D D., gives the welcome address while Rev. H. S. Jenanyan from Mailu Asia Minor reports on regional work and Rev. K Tsunashino of Tokio outlines C E methods in Japan.
At Berkeley Temple Rev George Horr editor of the Watchman presided. Rev William Hayes Ward spoke on The Religious Press urging readers to demand exhortation good illustrations and reports of Christian activity while warning against excessive exhortation that makes a paper soft and flabby.
The passage urges readers to use religious newspapers to learn about the broader Christian commonwealth and the debates within denominations. It argues for observing denominational movements, valuing truth in belief, and thanking critics who challenge creed to purify and strengthen faith.
At the state headquarters delegates arrive by train and are greeted by bright cap wearers. They register, receive home assignments, and move through busy post, information, and reception booths. The scene is organized, welcoming, and brisk as the delegation settles in.
The most joyful and best natured crowds belong to the Christan Endeavor Society as they march under flaming banners, hailed for their cheerful spirit and unity.
Mrs. George W. Coleman led services at Clarendon Street Baptist Church. Speakers included Prahala Ramachandrayya Garun of Guruin India and Miss Florence Ben Oliel of Jerusalem who spoke on the Hebrew race. The message linked Jerusalem as the City of the Great King and noted rising Hebrew Christian influence in Protestant pulpits across Europe and in mission fields.
At Dudley Street Baptist Church services Rev. A. S. Gumbart presided. Addresses were given by Mrs. Emily McLaughlin, president of the Boston union and lecturer for the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and by Dr. Tennis S. Hamlin of Washington, president of the Open-air Workers' Association of America. Hamlin notes his Washington church was once attended by President Harrison and is now attended by President Cleveland.
Pilgrim Congregational Church Dorchester hosted Christian Endeavorers with speakers Dr John H Boyd Dr Gilby C Kelley and Rev H B Grose. Grose warned against many “free” social ills then urged a path of faith, urging Christians to stand fast in Christ to overcome threats to the nation.
At Second Church Dorchester Rev Arthur Little presided as Miss Charlotte T Sibley of Bel fast Me read a paper on Sunrise in the West after recent travels in Egypt Palestine and Turkey Bishop Fallows of Chicago and Dr W H McMillan of Allegheny spoke Dr McMillan titled Christian Citizens in the Twentieth Century noting that the best qualified men for office often decline public positions.
A plea that capable leaders are scarce and moral guidance should motivate public service. The author envisions a future where offices seek capable individuals, trained by Christian Endeavor, who sacrifice personal interests for the good of the country.
At Phillips Congregational Church South Boston Rev Minot S Hart presided Addresses by Rev Richard Burgess Cardiff Rev S B Meeser Wilmington and Dr M Burnham St Louis Meeser president Delaware State union spoke on Christian Endeavor Fellowship urging unity of effort.
The Rev. Scott F. Hershey presided as service addresses were delivered by Miss A. P. Jones of Falmouth Massachusetts the Rev. J. Z. Tyler of Cleveland Ohio and the Rev. Pleasant Hunter of Minneapolis during the First Presbyterian ceremony.
Charlestown held a long service at the First Baptist Church on Austin Street marked by excellent musical exercises. Speeches were delivered by John C. Berry M D of Japan and Reverend Wayland Hoyt of Minneapolis Minn.
The church was brilliantly decorated with bunting and C. E. flags. Rev. W. B. Barton presided. Mrs. Grace Livingstone Hill of Germantown read an original paper and Rev. J. F. Cowan of Pittsburg delivered a short address.
Park Street Church overflowed with Endeavorers as Rev C H Daniels of Boston presided and Neal Dow of Portland and others spoke. Jamaica Plain Baptist Church also hosted strong attendance with Rev Elijah Harr and Rev H C Farrar addressing the gathering. Cambridge held two lively meetings at Shepard Memorial and Pilgrim Congregational with presiding ministers and papers read by Canon J B Richardson and H S Hastings.
Philadelphia's Pennsylvania delegation hosted a large reception at the American House with officers and trustees of the United Society, Golden Rule editors, and Endeavorers ahead of the fifteenth annual Washington convention. Notable visitors from London, Sydney, Glasgow, and Derby spoke at the stylish event. Maine delegates, 350 lodged at Quincy House with 700 more registered at Winthrop Church headquarters, totaling about 1200 by convention time. Rev. James R. Townsend of Augusta serves as president of the United Society of Maine.
Delegates filled all major depots with enthusiastic crowds yesterday. Union station saw 15 000 to 17 000 arrivals with Iowa Indiana Illinois and Missouri leading 600 to 1000 members per delegation. Park Square welcomed about 900 delegates with Washington and Pennsylvania each sending 1000. Other states followed including Rhode Island Connecticut Maryland Tennessee Minnesota New Jersey and more. Reception committee led by Gordon A. Johnson planned for heavy day ahead with arrivals from New York Jersey City and Brooklyn. Boston & Albany handled about 7000 visitors and New York New Haven & Hartford station coordinated guards and schedule for orderly guidance.
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