Show CONGREGATIONAL HOME MISSIONS Omaha June Upwards of 500 delegates dele-gates were present when the first business busi-ness cession of the Congregational Home Missionary society met this afternoon Only routine business was transacted The convention proper begins tomorrow morning and about 2000 delegates will be present The trains have been crowded With them all afternoon At the business busi-ness session the secretary handed in his report of the executive committee The treasurer has handled 5853612 during the time with a balance of 55224 on hand General O O Howard was chosen president presi-dent ana a few vicepresidents and other officers were chosen Rev Dr Herrick of Boston preached the opening sermon tonight |