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16 THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1896—EIGHTEEN PAGES. most helpful spiritual features of the pro- gram. WEST STREET PRESBYTERIAN. There was a sarge attendance at the Christian Endeavor meeting last even- ing at the West Street Presbyterian Chur The large church was filled, nd the members of the Maine dele- gation, 150 strong, the headquarters of which are at the church, attended the a body. Under the bright ions of the chureh showed at Jape. Rev. Walter C. . D.D., the pastor of the church, nd he made the opening ad- introdu the speakers of the _ sin address of the even- to have been delivered by Rev. A. Holden Byles of Hendley, England, but that div y in g0, confined icness. stead was delivered . Towers of Manchester, and his address was a masterly he speaker at the outset gained referring to the relations b tween this country and Englend. He spcke of the great desirability of foster- ing f hip between England and the Uni tes, and he predicted that the xon countries would rfare. This was hailed © by the audience, coming as an Englishman. ond address of the evening was delivered by Rev. J. L. Withrew, D.D., of Chicago, Hl. moderator of the Presby- terian general assembly. His address w: on the ject of the evening, the deepen- ing of spiritual life, and was well worded, maintaining udience. na st the strict attention of the He spoke of his first sermon, «lent in a theological seminary, nd cited a n ¢ illustrations as a practical exemplific of his tex The quiet pr: ervice lasted only fifteen minutes, as conducted by Rev. Joseph Brown Turner of Del. Several hymns were sung, and pra: ers offer at the close of the meet- ing it w ied to hold open-air sery- ices tomorrow afteroon at 6 o'clock at the corner of 32d and N streei The participants in the open-air prayer meet- ing assemble in the chureh at o'clock and hk tory 1d to the ope a brief meet air meeting. ‘T M. P. CHURCH. Endeavor meeting at the reet M. P. Church yesterday evening was well attended, considering the Weather. was the first time the church was opened to the visiting Endeav- orers, and t ee rations for the occasion were preity, especially the eentral decora- tions hanging from®-the large center chan- delier. There were a number of ushers in attendance to seat the audience, and the nusic for the eceasion was furnished by ite Christian Enaeavor choir of the chu Drepara- CONGRES: STRE The Christian Congress his . S. Hammond, D. D., the pastor © church, wes scheduled to preside. ppeared at the meeting, though fe © unwell, und introduced Rev. Dr. ates, a former pastor of the church. s the presiding officer. The first address a ‘livered by Kev. Franklin Hamilton of Newtonville, Mass. Mr. Ha ms Address. Mr. Hamilton sai: Were I to tell you the story of those whem tke world deems royal I should re- cite to you the histery of princes, queens ard kings. There's such divinity does hedge a king that chronicle and romance have hung their richest garlands around the Warrior-king. The Divine Carpenter, how- ever, has brought a new relation to bear upon this thought. archs have marred t, tears and blood tl life is not necessarily ore who sit on that fierce light = upon the throne. The real Fing, the real queen, are they whom Jesus when He said, “I appoint unto you Father has appointed al while enduring and peril burst forth into a song ld of a life to be lived so royal, 60 radiant, so blessed that those who live it may be id to live as kings. On earth s kingdom is to be found, Paul tells t they shall reign in life which re- abundance of grace by our Jesus. It t how poor or how mean they e if they will but receive into their lives the abundance of His grace and of the gift of righteousness no Hmit can be spiritual development. They rit the earth. They shall be so -d from character to character that hall present to the world regal lives diant beauty and trauscendant pow. s our kingdom, a reign of the re = power of the Holy Spirit. and queens, they who live the truly regal life, ere those who through iweiling spirit of God have got the over self and the world and the darkness and hell and in their h comforted the spirit passed « eat Shepherd ‘ay to Join the “ § with their harps. The way to the throne in this kingdom js the via doloroso of the cross. The palm bearers in its realm of glory shall be these who have through great tribulation. Tis who have drunk most of His eup of sorrow. Each one of pu Is calied to be a member of a royal e and to wear a crown. In the name and in the words of our Master I bring to you evening the message that you are called to the kingdom. Employing the fig- upon earth «y, here among vour associates in the on the street, in the home, in the in the world of business and social here Is open for you a life so royal diant, so blessed, so transcendant that but enter upon it you shall reign s kings and queens, as priests and s unto God. address was delivered by > of Oakland, Cal. The ad- < was to ave been delivered by Rev. D. Williams, D. D., of San Francisco, unavoidably prevented from » meeting. Dr. Coyle spoke of cter of Washington weather, and Stated that when the convention came next year to California, as he understood, per- fect weather could be guaranteed. | The gist of his remarks was to the effect that hy patience we are to acquire for ourselves souls. We have a flesh man and a spirit an, and according to the Intention of God ‘the spiritual man should enlarge and grow away from the corporal man. He spoke of the fact that souls are not ready- rade products, and need to be enlarged by an. He stated that the first impulse of man is to do the highest aim of the soul, but when the matter is considered over the corporal man steps in, and seliishness sits on the bench. METROF TAN -PRESBYTERL ure of Paul that here and no tor duty but he was N. Not less than 1,6) persons, it was esti- mated, attended the meeting at Metropol- itan Presbyterian Church, 4th and B streets Southeast, last evening. Rev. Dr. George M. Luceock, pastor, presided, and Dr. F. J. Woodman was musical director, with Mrs. W. F. Nicholson as organist. The principal address was delivered by Rev. W. G. Fennell of Meriden, Conn., president of the Connecticut Christian Endeavor Union, his subject g “Deepening the Spiritual Life.” In part, he said: The word “spiritual” has come to be a much-abused term. It is partly on this ac- count that so many of our young people are afraid of it. The extreme ecclesiastic has long appropriated it to designate those who withdraw themselves from the world to live a monastic life; the pietist would apply the term to the long-faced and deep- sighing souls, who see so much of sin and sorrow that they consider it wrong to smle. Swedenborg, with his visions and trances, seemed to think that spirituality was the subtle power of evaporating fact and reality into something ethereal; last of ali, and perhaps the worst of all, modern religious fads have taken it up, and would fain refuse the right to use it to other than their own select few; by Christian scien- tists, mental scientists and theosophists {t is applied to their mental ecsiacies. But any healthful mind will acknowledge that It is not good gerse to ignore a truth be- cause some people have abused it. That Is one of our faults. Many have kept silent on the subject of temperance because some people had, as they thought, taken extreme positions. An honest man would say that there is all the more need of wise men in the ranks, and I must find a place some- where. If some men have taken an un. Wise position with reference to spirituality it is our duty as honest Christians to find the mean between extremes, and set up a standard to whcih the church may rally. To be spiritually minded is to have the mind of the spirit; it {8 to come into living relationship with God; it is normal living, recognizing the high calling and destiny of man. Such a conception of spirituality must appeal to every person, young cr old, for it means making the most of life ac- cording to God's plan. In studying the al life is the life through | entered upon that beautiful | ory. | needs to be deepened becaus spiritual development of Paul we notice that his progres was in proportion to his conception of God. We can obtain the in- spiring view of God's purposes by studying God in history, above all In the Old Testa- ment. The Old Testament is a section of history laid open. Much that governs that histery is true of all history. Study it long if you would come to have the broad view that will enable you to think God's thoughts after Him. The old idea of “spir- itval” was too passive. Like the monk of the middle ages, it hetook itself to the mountains to meditate; it was a subjec condition instead of an active force. The true spirituality becoming deeply impressed with God’s purpose in the world wou!d con- secraie itself to the purpose of seeing that effort realized. Above and beyond all, aj} deeper spiritual life must come through a = complete dependence upon the Holy Spirit. Rev. Joseph Brown Morgan of Chester, England, also made an address. Mr. Mor- gan said: If this movement stands for anything, it stands for a whole-souled and out-and-out allegiance to Jesus Christ. The obligation to personal holiness is on every endeay Words have no meaning if the Bible does not teach that. Would Christians would honorably, squarely iace out the idea of deepening the spiritual life. I have no royal road to point out tonight by which to accomplish this purpose, but I xm quite sure that to accomplish the deepen- ing of the spiritual life there must be a definite renunciation of the world’s spirit. You ate called by Christ's religion to self- Genial, to self-sacrifice. But be not afraid of God's altar. Does it bid you climb the rugged steeps of Moriah? Does 1t nail you to the great sacrifice? Shrink not from the task.. There is an angel waiting for you when you reach the top. Does it place you in the path of duty? Stand for the right. Renunciation standing stiffly by itself is insufficient. There must be aspira- ticns as well as renunciation. What do we know about the passion for holiness? Our whole soul must be put into the thirst after righteousness. The passion for holi- ness finds its focal point in Jesus Christ. It is in likeness to Him. It is personal loyalty to a perscnal Savior. The spirit of Jesus is for the world. All true progress, all real ! advance is for Jesus Christ. The most im- pertant condition of all for the deepening of the spiritual Ife is inspiration. It is the inbreathing of God into the soul. In that God-breath lies the deepening of our spir- itual life. And it is available for you and me. When self is crucified, when the vision o: God is more clearly seen, when God's people ace more filied with the spirit, then shall they fly as doves to their windows! Then shall a nation be born in a day. Owing to the absence of the Rev. P. H. Fitzgerald of Knoxville, Tenn., the choir heur service, which had been announc was dispensed with. ‘The music was rendered by a chorus of 350 voices. cPIPHANY P. E. CHURCH. The attendance at the meeting at Epipha- ny Protestant Church last evening was small, but the exercises were unusually in- teresting. The pastor of the church, the Rev. Dr. R. H. McKim, presided at the mi ry meeting, the Rev. C. M. Palme: ef Louisboro’, Mass., conducting the “quiet neur” devotional services. The music was rendered by a choir of boys, their singin being greatly enjoyed. The Rev. Floyd W. Tompkins of Providence, the Right Rev. M. S: Baldwin of London, Ontario, and the Rev. ‘Albert E. George of Boston were the speakers, the latter making the principal address of the evening. He said, among other things: Mr. George's Address. Mr. George said: There is always something encouraging when we set out to do a work that gives us a foundation te build upon. It is hard to construct without this. We are asked to deepen our spiritual life, not make it. It exists in us ail, and while it may not be fully developed, it is within and has the degrees of activity and progress. When it becomes indolent ard dormant, it can, through a variety of means, be awakened, cultivated, end trained. It will act at our will, and as it acts, bring us into a larger realization of the living God, moving us and testifying of our spiritual strength. The spiritual life, in short, is a life in unton with God. It is the measure of His spirit dwelling in us. To feel its existence is as natural as any law of life. It is as natural for us to serve God in some ca- pacity as it is natural for the bud to bloom into the flower. In scme degree it is a mistake to iook upon God as anything ac- quired or cultivated. A taste for certain kinds of foods, which at one time were repulsive, can be acquired. But we do noi acquire the spiritual life. It is with us as a& natural tenden not anything forced. Looking at it in t light there is no other way of regarding it. We are prepared to investigate the how and why it should be decpened. It should be deepened because it_is the life of God in the soul of man. We speak about God dwelling in us. Did not God make it evident? He put His God- head in union with manhood in the person Jesus is the testimony of the Di- vine mind. God from that time has been peculiarly dwelling in man. Every man in is ideal state has the life of God in him. leny this is to lower humanity. The more we draw upon this silent dependence upon God, the more we see our spiritual life. No better words set forth the mighty truth than “Abide in me and f in you. the branch cannot bear fruit of itself ¢ cept it abide in the vine, no more can y except ye abide in me St. John xv:t. Spiritual iife needs to be deepened because ef its vast opportunities. It endows us with the gift of discrimination. It enabl. us to discern all things. The very secrets of life are opened. it ts the true cathode ray and helps us to tell what will advance the growth the Divine life within, and what it is necessary to guard against. It of its warmth One zealous, ‘sincere, spiritually-minded man can warm up 2 community; and how y have done it! Our fires are lighted parks from the Holy Spirit. The Pen- tecost is not a stationary event, it is re- peating itself in the heart of every conse- crated servant. How may it be deepened? ‘The power that made this spiritual lite pos- sibie is the pewer to deepen it. That pow- er is God. The spiritual life that sometimes srews indistinct aad even useless in our ey that may be cast aside, can be re- cevered and restored by the one that made it plain to us. It may be deepened by pui- ting ourselves in continual union with the objecis that suggest and endear God to us. Meditation upon the Divine word, meas. uring ourselves according to its pre guiding and shaping our way b: It. Get it into your life. 1 pen every feeling for God by it. To deepen spiritual life we must feel the power of Jesus. Noth- ing short of this affects the my ‘terious: union that we maintain with Hii Deepen your spiritual life by Christian conventions. In a convention like this there is a Diess- ing coming from a hundred sources. What is the aftermath of such a convention if truly and sincerely followed? More spirit- ualtty, more consecration, and mcre unity. Listen to the testimony of other Christians, and what is then awakened but a deeper obligation of our duty? THE LAND OF THE RISING SUN. An Address at the First Presbyterian in the Interest of Missions, The First Presbyterian Church was crowded to its doors last evening, in antici- pation of an illustrated address by the Rev. Frark Dobbins of Philadelphia on “The Land of the Rising Sun.” The meet- ing was in the interest of the foreign mis- siors, and not only was the large audience delighted by the reverend gentleman's de- scription of missionary work in the east, but also highly gratified by his Statements of the success which is now attending such work. Rev. D. W. Skellenger of this city presid- ed at the meeting and cordially welcomed the strangers. While the audience was gathering the young people started hymn after hymn of those most familiar and dear to Christian Endeavorers. Neatly uni- formed young men seeted the audience, and the church was handsomely decorated with bunting, the national and Christian En- deavor colors being prominent, as were the colors of the New Jersey delegation, orange and black, the church being that delega- tion’s headquarters. Dr. Skellenger explaincd that the ad- dress would be preceded by a service of song and prayer, conducted by Dr. Dob- bins. All were asked to bow their heads in silent pray by Dr. Dobbins, and then, as the hymns were flashed upon the large canvas screen in front of the pulpit, each hymna being accompanied by appropriate illustrations, the audience led by the choir, sang a verse or two of each one, Dr. Dob- bins interpolating sentences appropriate to their themes. The feature of this service was the rendering of that grand old hymn, “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name.” First a verse was sung by a single voice, one of the young ladies of the choir. Then the choir sang another verse and then the woman in the’ audience only réndered ancther verse, and then all present joined in singing the concluding verse. The Rey. Dr. Byron Sunderland, in in- voking the divine blessing, spoke of the day as being one of the grandest in Chris- tian histery, saying that the Christian En- deavorers Were the elect of God, who were to take in their hands the banner of Christ. Dr. Dobbins then told in an interesting way of the missionary work in Japan, In- dia, China, Burmah and Africa. He paid a high compliment to the intellig-nce of the Japanese and their love for the beautiful, saying that it is very gratifying and en- couraging to know that the seeds sown by the missionaries are springing up among the higher classes in Japan. While idol- atry is still very prevalent there, there is much to encourage the work ‘The first missionaries went to Japan in 1959, and today there are @54 there, and nearly 40,- 000 converts. In China success has not heen so thorough, the hatred of foreigners, the uncleanliness of the people and their worship of idols being the great difficn1l- ties in tae way of success. In India end Burmah, as well as in Africa, the pros- pects are very encouraging, much good al- ready having been accomplished and much more be'ng in sight. The lecture was splendidly illustrated by photographic re- productions of scenes in the countries mentioned. 2 After the singing of the missionary hymn, “Ye Christian Heralds Go, Proclaim Sal- vation in Emanuel’s Name,” the audience was dismissed by Dr. Skellenger pronounc- ing the benediction. CRESCENT AGAINST CROSS. lustrated Lecture on Turkey and Armenian by Dr. Lovejoy. One of the most interesting features of last evening's program was the illustrated address on Armenia, delivered by Rev. Gecrge E, Lovejoy of Stoneham, Mass. at the First Congregational Church. Not- withstanding the heavy rain storm the church wes crowded to the deors by an audience which demonstrated its thor- ovgh accord with the seftiments of the speaker by frequent and enthusiastic ap- plause. Although the regular exercises did not begin until 8 o'clock the entire auditorium was filled at 7 o'clock by earnest workers in the cause of Chris- tianity, who passed the interval in the spontaneous singing of gospel songs. Long lines of red, white and blue streamers were festoonel from various points in the balcony to the central chandelier in the ceiling. The rear wall was decorated with a large banner of real nd the American col in va- igns were displayed at all other points of vantage. Rev. S. M. Newman, paster of the church, An Fresided, and the music was rendered hristian End r chorus of the rch, under the lea hip of Mr. R. O'Conner. The ushers had a semi-mili- in their bright uniforms, ack coat, white duck trousers, blue ary cup, blue necktie, red sash, and red, white and blue badge. The exercises opened with devotional services, conducted by Dr. Lovejoy, who introduced a new feature in the singing by displaying the words and music of the different hymns on ihe screen used sub- sequently in illustrating scenes and_in- eldents described in the lecture. Dr. New- man saia that as they had joy in their hearts and desired that joy should reign in every heart throughout the world, it was fitting that they should begin their services with the anthem “Joy to the Wo The Lord is Come.” In intro- ducing the speaker of the evening Dr. Newman referred to the Armenian meet- ing to be held in Endeavor Tent next Mon- day morning, and expressed the hope that there would be a large attendance and a liberal contribution for the relief of the Christians of Turkey. Dr. Lovejoy led the singing of the hymns “Abide With Me” and “There is Sunshine in My Soul Today,” after which he read the Second Psalm, beginning with the words, “Why do the heathen rage and the people im- agine a vain thing?” Rev. Dr. Newman delivered a fervent invocation, in which he called upon God to bring the Endea- Vorers into a responsive condition for the great work before them, and asking for blessings on the army bearing the banner of Christ. The audience joined with him in repeating the Lord’s prayer. The devo- tional exercises closed with the hymn “On- ward, Christian Soldiers,” which hymn, Dr. Lovejoy said in beginning his lecture, impressed him with the fact that they had not yet entirely learned the deep meaning of the songs they sang. He never knew the true meaning of ‘“Ral- ly ‘round the flag, boys,” until he iad been in battle and had found out by experience what the words really meant. In the same earnest way was it essential to the Chris- tian Endeavorers to rally around the standard of the cross. “The Crescent Against the Cro: the title ef his lecture, and it dea ly with the persecutions and outrag petraied upon the Chri the agents and emisseries of the Sultan of Turkey. He told a graphic story of the recent massacres in eastern Turkey, where the martyred Armenians were given th: choice of “Islam or death” and were ruth- lessly slaughtered by the cruel Turks cause they heroically refused to renounce their religion. The details were suppressed so far as possible by the Turkish authori- ties, but enough was known, he said, make the bivod run cold. Murder rapine ran rampant against the poor Ar. menians simply because they had re- nounced Islamism, and not a single one of the mighty civilized nations of the world, including the land of the free and heme of the brave had intervened to stop the ma Sacre of human beings, and the lands made sacred by Christ and His disciples were al- lowed to be desolated by the Mohammedan fanatics. Dr. Lovejoy placed the entire re- sponsibility for the deplorable situation in Turkey upon the sultan,whom he described as a modern Nero, and he scored severely the European powers, who had stood idly by and permitted these outrag:s. The pe- culicr and unsatisfactory situation — iy Turkey is due, the lecturer said, to the dis. putes between Great Britain, Russia, Aus tria, Italy and France, all of whom a waiting for the sick man to dle. Financial considerations also have much to do with the failure to hold the sultan to a strict accountability for his misdeeds. It is said that Great Britain secured “peace with henor™ by the Berlin conference. Dr. Love- joy said it seemed to him more like “dis- grace and dishonor.” It also appeared to him that the surest way to honor ani preferment in Turkey was through the murder of Christians. and many high offi- cials had ‘been promoted on that sole ac- count. He gave a long black catalogue of crime against the Armenians, and repeat- ed with pride the declaration of United Siates Minister Terrell that if a single American was sacrificed in the massacres he would have the head of a Turk for it. In closing his remarks he said that the American flag should float from every schcel house and every church in the United States, and that it should also float over the mission schools and every Chris- tien church in Turkey, where it might as- sist In maintaining the rights of human beings. He accused the adminstration of sliggishness in dealing with this question and aroused his audience to enthusiasm by the impassioned appeal of th, for one month of James G. Blaine.’ The exercises closed by the singing of “Greenland’s Icy Mountains,” the words ef which hymn were apropriately project- ed on the screen as they were rendered by the chorus. es per. stian Armenians by — Latest Step in Christian Endeavor. Perhaps the latest advance step in the Christian Endeavor movement has been the formation in many churches of interme- diate and senior societies. Up to a year ago these socleties were practically unknown. Now about one hundred and fifty exist through the country. Their object is to carry the Endeavor Idea into the work of the church. The special field of the Senior Society is the regular church prayer meet- ing. The conference of these societies, to be held at 3:30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the Kendall Baptist Church, promises to be one of the most interesting meetings to be held during the convention. Many of the most prominent Endeavorers and clergy- men now in Washington have a place upon the program. Among them may be men- tioned Rev. F. E. Clark, the founder of the Christian Endeavor movement; Prof. Amos R. Wells, managing editor of the Golden Rule; Rev. W. J. McCauley, ex-president of the Ohio Christian Bndéavor Union; Rey. Oharles A. Dickinson, one of the trus- tees of the United Society; Rev. Smith Baker of East Boston, Mass.; Rev. Henry B. Roberts of Torrington, Conn.; Miss Kate Haus of St. Louis, Mo., and others. ‘The meeting will be in charge of Mr. Geo. B. Graff of Boston. The musical features will form ar interesting part of the con- ference, and will be under the direction of Mr. Percy 8. Foster of this city. The meeting will be open to every one, and it is expected that a large number of delegates im attendance upon the convention will be present at this conference. THE C: 6: CONVENTION PROGRAM A Condensed Statement of the Proceedings of the Week of Meetings The Star yesterday published a complete copy of the official program of the Chris- tian Endeavor corvention. Today it prints, for the. convenience of those interested in the proceedings of that great gathering, a synopsis of the events arranged from day to day and from hour to hour: THURSDAY. 3 tos P.M. Denominational rallies in the tents twenty-five churches, 7:30 to 9:40 P. M. Meetings as follcws on the general topic, “Christian Citizenship Central Hall—Mr. Frank E. Page, Chi- cago, presiding; Mr. Chas. 8. Clark, Wash- and ington, musical director; devotional exer- cises ‘conducted by Rev. Francis J. Grimke, Washington; addresses by H. L. Alexander Allson, Castle, Pittsburg; Rev. M 2. Murpny, New New York, and Mr. Thos. York. Calvary Baptist Church—Mr. W. H. Pen- nell, Washington, presiding; Mr. H. G. Kimbal Washington, musical director; devotional exercises by Rey. 8. Domer, Washington; addresses by Miss Jessie A. Ackerman, Chicago; Rev. M. F. ‘'roxeil, Springtield, I1., and Rev. Wm. Rader, San Francisco. First Congregational Church—Rev. M. M. Binford, Richmond, Ind presiding; Mr. F. J. Woodman, Washington, musical di- rector: Thom: levotional exe Washington Rey. W. S. O. sses by Mrs. addr Ruth B. Baker, Boston; Bishop Walters, Jersey City, and Rev. J. W. Fitield, Chi- cago. Foundry M. E. Church—Rev. H. F. Shupe, Dayton, Ohio, presiding; Mr. J. a. Rose, Washington, musical director: de- votional exercises, by Rev. J. P. Anderson, Washington; addresses by Rev. J. W. Hamilton, Cincinnati; Bishop Abram Grant, Atlanta, and Rev. H. KX. Carroll, New York. First Presbyterian Charch—Rey. Wm. Patterson, Toronto, presiding: Mr. f*ussell Barnes, musical director; devoti ercises by Rev. W. J. ton dresses by Re ton, Newtonville, Mas; Washington, and Re sburg. w York Avenue Presbyterian Chureh— Gilby C. Kelly, Birmingham, Ala., ding; Mr. Page Zimmerman, Washing- by Rev. G. O. Little, dresses by Rev. D. F. Pa.; Mr. W. 1. Board, Wilberforce, Ohio, and Hon. S. Nicholson, Kokomo, Ind. Tent Washington—Ex-Postmaster Gen- eral John Wanamaker, Philadelphia, pre- siding; Mr. P. P. Bilhorn, Chicago, musical director; devotional exercises by Rev. J. J. Muir, Washington; addre: by Rev. Howard H. Russell, Columbus, Ohio; Mr. Jas. Horsburgh, jr. and Rev. R. S. MacArth Tent Williston—Po: L. Wilson, Was master General Wm. ington, presiding; Mr. E. O. Excell, Chicago, musical director; de- votional exercises by Rev. Samuel J. Smith, Washington; addresses by Pre: dent Wm. F. Slocum, jr., Colorado Springs Mr. C. Z. Merritt, Oakland, Cal., and Presi- dent Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala. . Tent Endeavor—Presilent Francis E. Clark, Boston, presiding: Mr. Percy S. Foster, Washington, musical director; de- votional exercises by Rey. Sterling N. Brown, Washington; addresses by Hon. Neal Dow, Portland, Me.; Rev. C. H. ad, New York; Mr. Rolla V. Watt, n ancisco, and Rev. P. 8. Henson, Chicago. FRIDA » to Early morning pray at the beadquart chu i Trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for Strength.” Special early prayer meeting for juniors at Wesley Chapel. S80 to 9:20 AL ML Bible book study at New York Avenue Presbyterian Chureh: topic: “Gallatians; Glad News of Freedom.” 9:80 to 11:45 A. ML Meetings as follows on the topic of the day, “Saved to Serv Tent Washington—Right Rev. Samuel Fallows, Chicago, presiding: Mr. E. O. Ex- cell, Chicago, mis: bhis; ‘Rev. A. DeWitt Mason, Rey. 'T. L. Cuyler, Brooxlyn, Wilbur Chapman, Phil: Tent Endeavor—Pr “R. Harper, Chicago University ing; Mr. Foster, Washington, musi tor; devoticnal exercises by Rey tevenson, An- Francis E. 3 c.L. Work, : F. Wilsoa, Toronto, end Rev. H. M. Wharton, Baltimore. Tent Williston—Presi t ing; Mr. Bilhorn, m tional exercises by Rev Washington; addresses pb: Dickinson, Adam Reoen, y Rev. Charles A ston; Rev. John Neil,Toronto; | President B. L. Whitman, Columbian Uni- versity, Washington, and Rev. Cortland Myers, Brooklyn. Junior Workers’ meeting at Wesiey Chapel—Secretary Baer, Boston, presidin Mr. Charles §. Clark, ‘Washington, mus cal director; devotional exercises by Rev. M. Ross Fishburn, Washington; papers and addresses by Miss Grace FE, Hyde, Win- chendon, Mass.; Miss Jennie T. Masson, Indianapolis; Mr. C. J. Atkinson, Toronto: Miss Kate H. Haus, St. Louis; Miss Net- tle E. Harrington, Janesville, Wis.; Miss Lottie E. Wiggins, Torento; ‘Rev. Peter Ainslie, Baltimore. 12 to1 P.M. Evangelistic meeting at Contral Union Mission, conducted by Rev. Joseph Brown Morgan, Chester Engiand, and Rey. W. H. Towers, Manchester, England. Other evyan- gelistic. meetings in various churches, by delegations. 2:30 to 4 P.M. Officers’ conference as follows: = Corresponding secretaries at Church of the Reformation, Lutheran. Junior superintendents, Wesley M.B. Missionary superintendents, Central M.P. Local union officers, St. Paul’s English Lutheran. District secretaries, First Baptist. State and provincial officers, Sixth Pres- byterian. 3:30 to 5:30 P. M. Committee conferences as follows: Lookout, McKendree M.E. Prayer meeting, North Presbyterian. Social, Covenant. Sunday school, Calvary Baptist. Temperance, Union M.E. - Good literature, Nineteenth Street Bap- tist. 2 Christian citizenship, E Street Baptist. Brotherhood, Western Presbyterian. Information and press, Concordia Luth- eran. : Missior ary, n. ieee 3:20 to 5:30 P. M. Advance Endeavor meetings as follows: Mothers and Parents’ societies, Ryland. Intermediate and senior societies, Ken- dall Baptist. Floating societies, Peck Memorial. Work for life savers and life stations, New York Avenue Presby- Fourth Presbyterian, with stereopticon : "Trav Jers’ Union of C. E., Fifteenth Street Presbyterian. 7:30 to 9:30 P. M. Evening meetings as follows on the topio, “Saved to Serve.” Calvary Baptist—Rev. Ralph W. Brokaw, Springfield, Mass., presiding; Mr. Page Zim- merman, Washington, musical director: de- votional’ exercises: by Rev. Chas. L. Pate, Washington: addresses by Rev. J. L. Camp- bell, New York;: Rev. W. H. Robinson, Englewood, Ill, and Rev. Rufus Hufford, Reading, Pa. First Congregational—Rev. J. M. Lowden, Olneyville, R. L, presiding; Mr. F. J. Wood- man, Washington; musical director; devo- tional exercises by Rev. S. M. Hartsock, Washington; addresses by Rev. Kerr Boyce Tupper, Philadelphia; Mr. W. O. Atwood, Baltimore; Rev. Henry Faville, La Crosse, Wis., and Rev. John Favil, Appleton, Wis. Foundry M. E. Church—Rev. Oliver A. Brown, Washington, presiding: Mr. Russell votional exercises by Rev. Chas. B. Rams- dell, Washington; addresses by Rev. W. T. Towers, Manchester, England; Rev. J. H. Bomberger, Columbiana, Ohio; Rev. W. H. York, Ithaca. New York Avenue Presbyterian—Major Chas. A. Bird, U. S. A., presiding: Mr. J. A. Rose, Washington, musical director; d votional exercises by Rev. J. B. North Anacostia: addresses by Rev. Asher An- derson, Meriden, Conn.; Mr. J. H. Banno! Waco, Texas, and Rev Boston. First Presbyterian—Re Springfield, M1, presidin; ston, Washington, musical director: devo- tional exercises by Rev. Edward Warren, Washington: addresses by Mr. J. Edgar Knipp, Baltimore; Rev. A. E. Richardso: Grafton, W. Va.; Rev. Wm. J. Harsha, New York; Rev. Matt Hughes, Minneapolis. Central Hall—Prof. James Lewis Howe, Lexington, Va., presiding; Mr. Chas. S. Clark, Washington, musical director; de- votional exercises by Rev. H. R. Naylor, Washington; addresses by Bishop J. W. Hott, Cedar Rapids, lowa; Judge John D. Ellis, Newport, Ky.; Rev. Ford C. Ottman, Newark; presentation of bannér to local unton. Tent Washington—President Clark, Bos- ton, presiding; Mr. Foster, Washington, musical director; devotional exercises b Rev. E. B. Bagby, Washington; addres: by Mr. Amos R. Wells, Boston; Rev. Fredk. J. Stanley, Newburgh, N. Y.; Mrs. Sarah F. Gardner, Calcutta, and Rev. J. L. With- row, Chicago. ‘Tent Williston—Mr. Ira D. Sankey, Broo’ lyn, presiding; Mr. Bilhorn, Chicago, musi- cal director; devotional exercises, Rev. J. Scott F. Hershey, M. F. Troxell, Mr. G. F. John- Rankin, Washington; addresses by Rev. J. E. Pounds, Indianapolis; Rev. S. Edward Young, Newark, and Rev. J. Wilbur Chap- man, Philadelphia; presentation of banner to Jocal union. ‘Tent Endeavor—Rev. Wayland Hoyt, Phil- ja, presiding; Mr. Excell, Chicago, director; devotional exercises by . B. Wilson, Washington; addresses Giles Kellogg, San Diego, Cal B. W. Arnett, Wilberforce, Oni s Margaret W. Leitch, Ceylon, and Re Arthur J. Brown, New York. SATURDAY. 6:30 to 7:15 A. ML Early morning prayer meetings. Topic: “I promise Him that I will strive to do whatever He would lke to have me do. S:30 to 9:30 A. M. Bible book study at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church. Topic: “Hosea, the Prophet of Love. 9:20 to 11:30 A, M. Annual junior rally at Tent Williston, Rey. George B. Stewart, Harrisburg, pre- siding; Mr. Foster, Washington, musical addresses by Master Raymond shingion; Mrs. Jas. L. Hill, Salem, and President Clark, Boston. 2 Evangelistic meeting for men at Tent Washington, Secretary Baer, Boston, pre- siding; Mr. Bilhorn, Chicago, musical di- rector; devotional exercises by Mr. W. } Multer, Washington; and addresses fh Commander F. DeL. Booth-Tucker, New York; Mr. N. Hunt, Minneapolis, and Rey. J. Wilbur Chapman, Philadelphia. Evangelistic meeting for women at Tent Endeavor, Mrs. John Willis Baer, Boston, presiding; Mrs. Frank Byram, Washingto: al director; devotional exercises by Wilbur F. Crafts, Washington; ad- 8 by Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, Wash- ington; Miss Belie Kearney, Flora, Miss. Mrs. E. M. Whittemore, New York, and Consul Mrs. F. DeL. Booth-Tucker, New York. 12 to 1 P.M. 4 angelistic meeting at Central Union Mission. Other meetings in various churches by delegations. 5 P.M. Open-air patriotic song service at east de of Capitol building, with chorus of 4,000 voices, assisted by United States Marine Band, President Clark, Boston, pre- siding; Mr. Foster, Washington, musical director; address by Mr. John Wanamaker, Philadelphia; presentation of banner; march to treasury building. 7:30 to 9:30 P.M. Citizens’ meetings as follows, on the topic, “Christian Endeavor; Its Aims and Possibilitie: ‘ent Washington—Rey. Chas. A. Dickin- son, Boston, presiding; Mr. Excell, Chi- cago, musical director; devotional exercises by Prof. Jas. L. Howe, Lexington, Va.; ad- dresses by Rev. J. Z. Tyler, Cleveland; Rev. Wayland Hoyt, Philadelphia, and Mr. John Wanamaker, Philadelphia. Tent Endeavor—Rev. Jas. L. Hill, Salem, Mass., presiding; Mr. Bilhorn, Chicago, musical director; devotional exercises by Rev. R. W. Miller, Reading, Pa.; addresses by Rev. H. C. Farrar, Al y: Rev. Jonn T. Beckiey, Albany, and Rev. N. Boynton, Detroit. In the evening there will also be recep- tions and rallies of the delegations at the church headquarters. SUNDAY. ) to 7:15 A. M. arly morning prayer meetings at the headquarters churches; topic: Prayer and Bible study—“I_ will make it the rul life to pray and read the Bible every da: 9:30 A. M. Sunday school ssions in the city church a1 A, M. Regular church services. Sabbath observance meeting at Central Hall—Rey. Theedore L, Cuyler, Brooklyn, presiding; Mr. Foster, Washington, musical director; devotional exercises by Rev. J. B. Gib Washingto: by Mrs. Henry T. McBawn, New York; Rev. J. B. Davidson, Milwaukee; Rev. Alexander Ali- son, New York, and Rev. Wilbur F. Crafts, Washington. 5:30 P.M. Evangelistic meéting for citizens in Tent Washington—Rev. B. Fay Miils, Fort Ed- ward, N. ¥., in charge; Mr. Excell, Chicago, musical director. 7PM. Christian Endeavor prayer meetings. : s P.M. Regular church services. MONDAY. 6:20 to A.M. Early morning prayer meetings; topic: Consecration—“Just so far as I know, throughout my whole life, I will endeavor to lead a Christian life.” 8:30 to 0130 A. ML Bible book study at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church; tople: First Corinth- fans—“Practical Christianit, P80 to 11:30 A.M. Meetings of World’s Union of Christian Endeavor, as follows: ‘Tent Williston—President Clark, presid- ing; Mr. Foster, musical director; addresses by Bishop Thoburn, India; Rev. Jos. Brown Morgan, England; Rev. Jesse M. Yonan, Persia; Rev. George P. Goll, Africa; Mr. S. Cc. K. Rutnam, India, and Rev. J. G. Hild- ner, Germany. Tent Endeavor—Treasurer Wm. Shaw, Boston, presiding; Mr. Excell, musical di- rector; addresses by Rev. Arnold Streuli, England; Mr. P. Ramachandrayya, India; Rev. W. P. Bentley, China; Bishop J. M. Thoburn, India; Rev. W. H. Towers, Eng- land, and Rev. H. 8. Jennanyan, Armenia. 9:30 to 11235 A. M. Meeting in interest of orien © Arme- nians in Tent Washington—Rev. Wayland Hoyt, Philadelphia, presiding; Mr. Bilhorn, musical director; devotional exercises by Rev. J. E. Fout, Washington; adddresses by Rev. F. D. Greene, Armenia; Miss Re- becca Kirkorian, Armenia; Miss Margaret W. Leitoh, Ceylon, and Rev. B. Fay Mills, Fort Edward, N. Y. 12to1P. M. Evangelistic meeting at Central Union Mission, and other meetings at the churches. 4to 5 P.M. Informal reception at Central Hall to officers of the state, territorial and pro- vincial C. E. unions by the officers and trustees of the United Society. 7130 to 9:30 P. M. Calvary Baptist—Rev. W. H. McMillan, Allegheny, Pa., presiding; Mr. P. H. Bris- tow, Washington, musical director; devo- tional exercises by Rey. Stanley Billheimer, Washington; sermon by Rev. John Faville, Appleton, Wis.; consecration service by Rey. Ferd C. Ottman, Newark. First Congregational--Re Howard B. Grose, Boston, presiding; Mr. H. G. Kim- ball, Washington, musical director; devo- tional exercises by Rey. E. D. Bailey, Washington; sermon by Rev. H. M. Whar- ton, Baltimore; consecration service by Mr. Chas. N. Hunt, Minneapolis. Foundry M. B.—Rev. Canon J. B. Rich- ardson, London, Ont., presiding; Mr. R. T. Barnes, Washington, murica! direowe de- | Ballard, Washington, musical director; de- x on votional exercises by Mr. Fred. E. Tasker, Washington; sermon by Rev. Matt. Hughes, Minneapolis; consecration service by Rev. Ralph Gillam, Malden, Mass. New York Avenue Presbyterian—Rev. W. J. Darby, Evarsville, Ind., presiding: Mr. Bilhorn, musical director; devotional exer- twos by Rey. Jas. T. Marshall, Kensington, Md.; sermon by Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman, Philadelphia; consecration service by Dr. Chapman. Central Hall—Rev. M. Rhodes, St. Louis, presiding; Mr. Woodman, Washington, mu- Sical director; devotional exercises by Rev. W. W. Van Arsdale, Washington; sermon and consecration service by Rev. B. Fay Mills, Fort Edward, N. Y. Tent Washington—President Clark, pre- siding; Mr. Chas. 8. Ciark, Washington, musical director; sermon by Rt. Rev. Mau- rice Baldwin, lord bishop of London, Ont.; consecration service by President Clark. Tent ‘Williston—Treasurer Shaw, Boston, presiding; Mr. Foster, Washington, musical director; devotional exercises by Rev. Fred. M. Gardner, East Boston; sermon by Re’ Jas. 1. Vance, Nashville; consecration ser- vice by Treasurer Shaw. Tent Endeavor—Secretary Baer, Boston, presiding; Mr. Excell, Chicago, musical di- rector; devotional exercises by Rev. F. M. Lamb, Kennebunkport, Maine; sermon by Rev. F. W. Gunsaulus, Chicago; consecra- tion service by Secretary Baer. ALL FROM CLEVELAND. They Have Specific Yells and a Rat- tling Rallying Song. The Clevelend delegation, about 250 strong, arrived at Washington yesterday afternoon over the Pennsylvania on a spe- cial train. The Clevelanders occupied the early morning hours practicing the follow- ing yells for the occasion,which were given at the various stations where the train stopped: “Rah! Rah! Re! Who are we? We are the people Of the Cleveland C. EL “Rah! Rah! Rah! O-HI-O! Mother of Presidents—O—HI—O: The following song was composed on the train by Miss Jessie H. Brown, author of the “Cleveland, "94" song, which captured the convention at New York in The song was sung to the tune of “Bringing in the Sheaves” by he Clevelanders at Balti- more and at Washington before separat- ing: ON THE OLD POTOMAC. On the old Potumac loyal hosts are tend- ing, Waiting for a vict'ry in our Leader's name; Not with clash of weapons, but with songs of praises, Triumph for claim. the Master we will bravely Chorus: Old Potomac shore! Ola T : Peace and grace and Bless thee evermore; Old Potomac shore? Old Petomac shore! Peace and grace and glory Bless thee evermore. slory Cleveland's host are moving, moving to the batti See the waving banner, hear the shout and song: “Christ for all the nations’—this the word they herald, As to old Potomac shore they move along. Oh, the old Potomac, stoical old Poto- mac, Past and present mingle in a mighty voice: List the tented thousands, hear the echoes ringing: Christ shall reign forever; bid the world rejoice. Following is a partial list of Cleveland delegates: S.C. Dunlap, train manager: Giles R. Anderson, excursion manager; Hubert H. Ward, C. E. Jameson, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. c Williams, Mrs. C. R. iss Lena Rehburg, Miss Mamie Saupe, Miss Emma Miles, Miss Lizzie Charles, Miss Mamie Shepard, Mrs. E. Legge. Miss Minnie Hayes, Miss Charlotte Scothan, Mr. F. J. Prindle, Mr. Henry A. Shrive, Mr. Adam Stein, Mr. Allen S. Sefberling, Mr. Lulu Johnson, Mr. Louis Johnson, Miss Lettie Ingham, s Roena Ingham, Miss Jessie H. Brown, Mr. O. C. Saun, Mrs. Charles A. Stedman and son, Miss J. A. Wilmot, Miss Jennie FE. Stephens, Miss Lizzie Peterhausel, Miss Luna _Park- er, Miss Lou Coburn, Miss Hattie Crous: Miss Adaline Alvord, Miss Gertrude Hop- kins, M Eva Sheppard, Miss Elizabeth Hill, Miss Hattle Sperry, Miss Pmma Trim- ble, Miss Marie Land Miss Josephine Danforth, Mr. Geo. H. Smith, Mr. Harry D. Smith, Mr. W. A. Sherwin, Mr. J. W. Sohl, Miss Emma J. Monson, Mrs. John Hoffman, Miss Emma A. Munson, Miss Mabel A’ Munson, Miss Carrie Wodicka, Mrs. W. 5. Morris, Miss Anna C. Davis, Miss Mascie Tule, Miss Fannie Kinne: Holt A. Day, Mr. and Mrs. Mi 3. Archer, Mrs. M. i A. McGregor, Miss J. E. Miss Ella Ferry, Elizabeth Lee, Miss Jessie Lee, Mr. W. G. Lee. Miss Eva Hamilton, Miss Helen Me- Farland, Miss Louise Webb, Rev. and Mrs Charles’ H. Small, John E. Pounds, Mr Lena Huaederle, Mrs. Louise Viatt, Miss Minnie Grayell, Miss Margaret Sensabaugh, Mr. F.C. Domer, Mr. Albert J. Duerr, Mise Mary L. Case. Dr. J..G. Barclay, Miss Min- nie Bunnell, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Stimson, Ada Connell, M. M. Brown and wife, Miss C. L. Axtell, Miss Matilda Fogal, Miss Nellie Frank, Miss Lizzie Auld, Prof. Olney, Mrs. Sarah Newton, Grafton, Ohio: Mrs. A. K. Van Dorn, Oberlin; Mrs. Charles Taylor, Mrs, D. T. Thomas, Mrs. D. Carbaugh, F. J. Goodrich and wite and Miss Elizabeth Bacon, Oberlin; Miss Grace Trescott, Misn Trescott, Mrs. C. M. Shook, Mrs. F. D. Shook, Mrs. D. Shook, Miss Madge Tavlor. Miss “Margaret Adolph, Miss Lois Mc- Adams, F. W. Bathgat!, Miss Eva Allen, Miss Edith Allen, Miss’ Myra Pow, Miss Maria Parker, Miss Mary Lyons, Miss Lillie Walton. Miss Ellen Herrick, Miss Maggie Mc- Grew, Mr. A. F. Markle, Miss Elvy Kilmer, Miss ‘Katherine Kline, Mr. R. R. Kennan and wife, Miss Phoebe Gregg, Miss Mabel Wildman, Mr. C. R. Bickford, Mrs. Hersh- berger, Mrs. Wm. Fisher, Miss Oilve Smith, Miss Olive Kelsey, Mrs.’ W. C. Kline, Mr. E. B. Hubble, Miss Effie Reed, Miss Jennie Reed, Mr. and Mrs. E. Cambell, Miss Sue Harrison, Mrs. Louise Christian, Mr. G. Hofer, Miss May McCulla, Miss Lydia Johnson, W. C. Kline, L. E. Johnson, B. Clemence, A. L. Shearer, A. F. Base! Miss F. McDowell, Miss S. McDowell, Mi: L. Chaffy, Mrs. Wager, F. T. Hinman, Mrs. J. F. Haskins, Miss S. Pheasy, Mrs, A. F. Basey, Miss Maude Maye, Miss Alice Haskins, H. W. Murry, Mrs. A. E. Cadwell, Mr. J. O'Brien, Mrs. H. Lamb, Mrs. J. Lamb, Mrs. Lily Price, Mrs. Merril, Mr. L. W. Lowman, Miss Jennie Upton, Mrs. Jessie Gallaher, Miss Jennie Metzgar, Miss Ida Seagle, Mr. and Mrs. F. Keiper. Mrs. C. E. Kuhman and daughter Myra. F. H. Evens, Miss C. M. Beam, Miss Slager, Miss Lees, Mrs, Powell, Robt. Me- Garry, A. C. Pretzer, Mrs. Fannie Nale, Mrs. G. Alexander, Mrs. Emma Alheit, Miss Olive Sedgwick, Miss H. McCabe, Miss Della Knapp, Mr. John Fox, J: H. Gardner, Mrs. Julia A. Mitchel, Mr. W. J. Frost, Mrs. Bone, Miss May Bone, Miss Bessie May, Miss Mary Clausen, Mrs. C. Sutfin, Mrs. Emma Morse, Mr. W. P. Kyle, Miss Anna McCoe, James E. Harris, Maggie J. Brown, Miss Lucy Webste: Miss Minnie Rodgers, Mr. A. C. Davis, Mr. H. S. Howes, Mr. John Gibbons, Mrs. S. M. Stiver, Miss Amber Phillips, Miss Emma Grant, Miss M. C. Prendergast, Miss G. V. Prendergast, M. N. Johnson, Mr. A. Gonser, Mr. C. 8. Curtis, Mr. T. C. Baily, Mr. H. J. Repp, Miss Elma Warnke, Miss W. Geonhiser. ——__ A Wheelwoman Who Saved Herself. From the Philadelphia Record. A young society lady of Chester, who is a bicycle enthusiast, had a startling experl- ence at Ridiey Park. She was with a party of friends, when, suddenly rounding a cor- ner, a horse and carriage appeared within a few feet of her. The bicycle ran plumb into the horse, the front wheel of the bicy- cle passing between the animal's forelegs. Thoroughly frightened, but with an im- pulsive movement, the fair rider threw up her arms, clasping the horse's neck and holding on like grim death. Her friends thought to see her crushed to death, but fortunately the horse did not scare, or maybe he appreciated the sudden but fond embrace. At any rate the cyclist was soon extricated from her embarrassing position. The six issnes of The Evening Star from July 8 to July 14, inclusive, covering the reports of the Christian Endeavor conven- tion, will be mailed to any address in the United States or Canada for 10 cents. MOTHERS, BE CAREFUL Babies Reported Dying of Bowel Trouble. Summer Diarrhea Never Occurs When Lactated Feod is Used. The Purest and Most Nourishing of All Infant Diets. These are the days when mothers must be even more watchful of baby’s food than ever if such a thing be pomsilie. More than a third of the deaths in Boston so far in June hu lutely- preventable causes gestion or some form of bow Improper feeding is at t Ung infant mortatit At the approach of warm weat that the diet of babies aud y be made conformable to the thon, Lactated food never b been infant d his, from ntum, indi- na e bottom of this start ative ld rit Is impe gans when It ix p freedom from any posslbility of « two prime causes of wll bowel distur babies contaminated food a gestible and innutritious the mothers who restrict huby"s div High temperature, with w itable feeding, cholera Inf: . a and convulsi But with the ose of prover food nothing so thorcagtily good as lactated food dangers are wholly avoided. It has been st every investigation that ables fed ape splendid food iv better those brought up on oth and rapid growth and a weekly gain in weig! comes an assured fact, as the many uy have auccessfully brought up chil food will tell ure f the baby Plagit of Passaic Bridge, N. IL, w “My babs, Hope, was w was but six mont . and for thre ing lived on condensed milk. But a lady on the ferry boat bety New York who had a eweet Uttle child, and 1 and asked what food she iv tated fowl. Tswid that Thad in but we try hi wed Tow, 1 aid so, and from that time te this the Lette one bas thrived wonderfully. [firmly belfeve tat 1 would wot have had her with me sow had 1 not used lactated food. T stall continue using it until she Is two years tated food saves babies” lives, They Give a Largely Attended Re- ception to the World's Union Officers. Pennsylvanians have a way of imp! ing one that their state is the keystone of everything else as well as the Union, No matter what th may be engaged in mo ally or materially, they are always nest- ly and enthusiastically certain that their share of it is the most important and man- aged in the most superior w In the Christian Endeavor movement her re sentatives display the same feeling. Their societies are the best, they will assure you, and their Endeavorers the most active in promoting the cause. They point to their dazzling record in the way of possessing badge bannere and glibly recite astound- ing figures showing the growth of th movement within their beloved boundaries and they do it in such an amiable, gen way that they don’t even make Yorker or an Qhioan, for instance. bad about it. As Philadelphia is the biggest town in Pennsylvama ft is but natural that Philadeiphians po traits in a more superlative 4 their keystone brethren, and trated this fact at the Arlington Hotel last night. The occasion was the ree the Philadelphia Ch: ion to the officers of the and the World's Union. Society Cards of invitation had been sent out with that profuse hospitality so signuicant of Philadelphians as well as with that keen discrimination for which they are not and the result was that one of the most representative gatherings of Christian En- deavorers ever assemble this country thronged the prettily decorated parlors of the hotel. It would be beyond s Limits to enumerate the participants individually —to mention the preity girls alone would Before 10 o'clock the of need half a column. attendant at the door had clicked cver SK) arrivals, and the later must have been half as many evening from 9:30 to 11 © in introductions and the exchange sweet courtesies, while a collati served that was enjoyed with much At the last named hour Rev. Dr. E. Clark, founder and president Soctety of Christian Endeavor, the of mounted the dais in the center of the parlor ane ts thanked the Philadelphia Union for reception. Rev, Dr. Wayland Hoyt Philadelphia responded, and remarks wer also made by Treasurer Shaw, Secreta John Willis Baer, Mr. W. H. H. Smith, Dr. Henson of Chicago and others. The officers of the Philadelphia Christian Endeavor Union are W. L. Turner, presi- dent: T. Grant Shields, secretary; G. 8. Benson, jr., corresponding secretary; J. W. Dalrymple, treasurer; H. C. Lincoin, chorister, and W. A. Gillespie, transporta- tion agent. ees Didn't Know Muc From the Louisville Commercial. “Can you tell me whether my auntie went down to the platform asked a rather nice-looking young iady a day or two ago of the union station constable. “How on earth should I know your auntie?” was the astonished reply. “No, I suppose not,” said the girl, evidently seeing the reasonableness of the constable’s objection. the first time she had Another woman ap- proached with the query whether the con- stable had seen her husband. “But I don know you or your husband,” said the ot ficer, desperately. “What! ‘Not know m: husband? he keeps a restaurant at — Yonge street. Seems to me you people here dov't know any more than the law allows,” and she went away quite indig- nant,