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Il6 HISTORY OF THE PARLlAiMENT. through the practices of false Christianity. When he had fin- ished, Dr. Barrows grasped his hand, and the Rev. Jenkin Lloyd-Jones threw his arm around his neck, while the audience cheered vociferously and waved hats and handkerchiefs in the excess of enthusiasm." ' Shifitoisni; by the Right Reverend Reuchi Shibata, Presi- dent of the Jikko sect of Shintoism in Japan. Read by Dr. Barrows. This paper was followed by a like demonstration of per- sonal interest and good-will toward the author. Many rushed from the audience to the platform to extend their salutations to the Oriental prelate of an unfamiliar religion, while shouts of sympathetic feeling were heard from all parts of the house. Concessions to Native Ideas, having Special Reference to Hinduism ; by the Rev. T. E. Slater, Missionary, Bangalore, India. Read by the Rev. Frank M. Bristol, D,D. EVENING SESSION. The Supreme End and Office of Religion ; by the Rev. Walter Elliott, of the Paulist Order, New York. The Argument for Immortality ; by the Rev. Philip Moxom, D.D., Boston. The Soul and Its Future life ; by the Rev. Samuel M. Warren, of Cambridge, Mass. The Fourth Day. — Thursday, September 14. It was on this day that the growing concourse made it necessary to hold overflow meetings, both morning'and after- noon, in the Hall of Washington. As soon as the speakers finished their addresses in Columbus Hall, which was again packed to its utmost limit, they went over to the other hall and read them again to another vast and interested audience. The meeting in Columbus Hall was presided over by Dr. Barrows. At the close of the silent prayer, the "■ Universal Prayer " was said by Prof. Richey of the General Theological Seminary, New York. The Needs of Humanity Supplied by the Catholic Religion ; ' ('hi< (li^o Hrrnu/, September 14.