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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1895
Page
8
The passage states a pledge to uphold Christian Endeavor principles with denominational loyalty and interdenominational fellowship. It emphasizes unity within the movement, fairness toward all denominations, and extending the name and principles globally as part of covenant obligation and individual service.
Thousands gather under Tent Endeavor for the fifteenth annual convention with Rev. John Potts of Toronto and Bishop Arnett presiding. Delegates from states and Canada pledge to push Christ’s work, with resolutions honoring press, railroads, and public service. A Canadian delegation sparks chorus and protests as the session ends with hymn singing.
Festive scene in Tent Williston precedes a solemn consecration service led by John Willis Baer. Delegates pledge to appeal to the President and Queen Victoria to ease Armenian oppression, with various state delegations delivering consecrations and hymns. Boston hosts a long program, including the Park sisters, and a 96 convention caravan plans trips to Salem and Concord with 50 cent fares.
Today after meetings the Endeavorers begin a busy pleasure and sight-seeing schedule with two large trips. A 9 30 a m Kneeland street station departure to Plymouth will run in six sections. Delegates expect at least 3000 to take advantage of low rates, 6 50 cents round trip, and guided by Charles E Allen, president of the Massachusetts Y P S C E.
The committee of thirteen reads resolutions honoring Governor Greenhalge Lieutenant-Governor Wolcott Mayor Curtis and Doogue for a grand welcome to Boston 95. They praise police officials press and railroad staff for exemplary service and gratitude to volunteers and young people who sustained the event. Samuel B. Capen chairs the committee and notes a lasting record of the cross lifted higher by the hosts.
Elaborate preparations are under way in Salem as hundreds of Christian Endeavorers are expected to arrive tomorrow morning. A committee of several hundred has been appointed to greet guests and guide them to places of interest, including old historical points and buildings. The Witch remains a noted point of interest.
The programme offers visits to the House of Roger Williams First Church Essex Institute Northbridge Hawthorne’s dwelling and other locations. Business houses and many private homes are lavishly decorated in honor of the visitors.
Rev Francis E Smiley of Denver led a noon rally of marketmen at Faneuil Hall with Evangelical appeal. The Endeavorers held the series, Bromfield Street Church hosted the last session, and C N Hunt of Minneapolis acted as teacher with other city and state delegations conducting services around Boston.
The Boylston Pharmacy at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Boylston Street is draped with flags and Endeavor emblems. Javanese lanterns illuminate the large well known store, creating a beautiful evening display in harmony with other Christian Endeavor decorations around the city.
The United Society of Christian Endeavor passes a petition from the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor representing about 2.5 million members gathered in Boston for their 14th international convention. They urge the Queen of England to address the plight of Turkish Christians and seek a safe just government, with a copy also sent to the U.S. President.
F W Walsh Jr announces official delegate registrations by state and country. Counts cover Arkansas 35 Arizona 6 Alabama 47 California 169 Colorado 87 Connecticut 4811 Delaware 208 District of Columbia 183 Florida 97 Georgia 66 Illinois 1289 Idaho 8 Indiana 634 Indian Territory 7 Iowa 627 Kansas 103 Louisiana 16 Maine 1759 Maryland 31 Michigan 491 Minnesota 303 Mississippi 43 Missouri 734 Montana 3 Nebraska 114 Nevada 2 New Hampshire 3063 New Jersey 909 New Mexico 5 New York 3837 North Carolina 47 North Dakota 9 Ohio 1347 Oklahoma 6 Oregon 38 Pennsylvania 3021 Rhode Island 1737 South Carolina 17 South Dakota 139 Tennessee 152 Texas 90 Utah 7 Vermont 796 Virginia 225 Washington 58 West Virginia 78 Wisconsin 261 Canada 359 Wyoming foreign countries 17 floating societies Kentucky 55 Massachusetts 23541 Total 56.
At a meeting of the general committee for the St James parish poor picnic at Highland Lake on July 25, Councilman M T Callahan reported arrangements for a grand musical and dramatic entertainment to be given in the grove by eminent artists.
An advertisement offers men s fine clothing at reduced prices with stock marked down. Cassimere pants priced around 1e, Cheviot suits at 4.45, fish Serge and Clay suits at 45, Thin Coats and suits discounted. Open Saturday and Monday nights.
A tented city called a Negro camp arrives in Boston near Huntington Avenue for an outdoor show titled Black America. The 5000-seat amphitheatre hosts a 500-voice chorus, buck dancing, and vivid Southern scenes with ex-slaves and Southern women among the cast. Nate Salsbury directs the production amid grand stage lighting and camp life imagery.
A terse exchange shows a Tenderfoot asking how to stay out of trouble while out in the wild. The Native answers that one should appear quarrelsome so others fear provoking a fight, a viewpoint echoed by a judge.
The Norwich line will run two steamers from New London to New York to accommodate returning Christian Endeavorers and others on Tuesday July 16. A connecting train leaves New York and New England station at 7 15 p m from the foot of Summer street. State rooms may be secured at the city ticket office 322 Washington street corner of Milk opposite Old South Church.
In Judge Fessenden's court the July grand jury filed an indictment against Patrolman Guard for assault on John J. McManus with a pistol and a club. Guard pleaded nolo contendere and was discharged on his own recognizance with $500 bail, effectively placing the case on file. Attorney Timothy W. Coakley expressed astonishment at the outcome.
John F. Ahern married Miss Mary St. Clair of Back Bay on Sunday evening. Rev. John J. Downey officiated. Wedding reception at P. J. Flynn home with many guests and a large Ahern family presence. A delegation from Division 2 AOH attended and presented gifts. They will reside at 137 Leverett Street after August 1.
Due to bad weather the garden party in aid of the House of the Angel Guardian is moved from Saturday to Thursday July 18 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Games, prizes, new features and dancing by Doherty's Orchestra will be offered. Admission reduced to 10 cents. Tickets from Saturday’s event valid. Aid Society meets Tuesday July 16 to plan further.
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