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12 RALLYING IN THEIR. CHURCHES ‘esoiralinal Meetings Held by the Christian Endeavorets There could be no more instructive les- sons in the meaning and objects of Chits- tian Endeavor than those which were given yesterday afternoon all over the city ef Washington. In tents and churches these gathered the representatives of no less than twenty-eight evangelical churches. whose creeds are dissimilar to a greater or a less degree, and who are separated in the same proportions by certain theological differences. Yet these gatherings, in some instances numbering thousands, were link- ed together for a cemmon purpose with the brotherly bonds of Christian En- deavor, and the theme that inspired th: eloquent utterances that were heard at all of the meetings was the same—the power and the influence of the movement to make the churches stronger for good work and more able to accomplish their objects. At the Presbyterian rally it was shown that Christian Endeavor made Presbyterians better Presbyterians, and at the rally of the Disciples of Christ the same effect was shown to have been made on the members of the Christian Church. And at every rally the inuuence the movement has ex- erted to broaden and enlighten the minds of Christians tn their consideration of the Christianity of thcse who followed differ- ent creeds was Illustrated, for at all of them was the evidence given that no mat- ter what evangelical denomination another belonged to, all were carrying the common banner of Christianity when they held aloft the flag of Christian Endeavor. The rallies were, as a rule, well attended, and the exercises were of an interesting and inspiring character, as the succeeding Fe- ports will show: AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL. The delegates of the African Methodist Episcopal Church to the convention held in- teresting rally services at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church on M street between 15tn and 16th yesterday afternoon. The at- tendance was large and enthusiastic, and included scores of white people. ‘The Metropolitan is said to be one of the finest colored religious edifices in the coun- try. It was beautifully decorated for the occasion with the colors and devices of the Christian Endeavor, and presented a gay and attractive appearance. The emblem of the order was conspicuously displayed in the pulpit aleove, and the entire front of the balcony, extending from three sides of the church, was completely covered by a tasteful arrengement of bunting, flags, ro- settes, etc. in which the national colors largely predominated. Thg church has been thrown open to the visiting Endeavor- ers, no matter from where they come or Bishop W. J .Gaines. “hat denomination they may belong to. Ali are Invited to come to the church serv- ices, and to “come early, take a front seat and take part in the services.” The visit- ors are asked to come in and be at home with the church members, with the as- surance that “some one will be present at all times to provide for your comfort.” A committee of ladies, with Miss J. M. Spears at the head, {fs present at all hours, day and evening, to serve refreshments. The | ushers at yesterday's services were Rich- | ard W. Turner, Bennett B. Slade, George A. Robinson, 1. Harris and Thomas Copeland. The oj g, devotional exercises included the hymn, “Words of Cheer;” prayer by Rev. J. A. Johnson, pastor of the church, who asked Divine blessing on all the de- al rallies, and the hymn, “An Savior,” after which Bishop V J. Gaines, D.D., of Atlanta, Ga., the chair- man of the meeting, introduced Rev. A. L. Gaines of Portsmouth, Va., as the first He delivered a scholarly address tion of the highly worthy objecis of the order of Christian Endeavor. In the course of his remarks he paid a high ute to the virtue and work of Frederick Douglass. The beautiful hymn, “Scatter Sunshine,” was then rendered by the choir with good effect. Interesting addresses cn the general subject of Christian citizenship were then made by Bishop B. W. Arnett, D.D., of Wilberforce, Ohio; Mr. W. A. Hun- ten, secretary of the ¥.M.C.A. of Ric’ mend, Va.; Rev. H. S. Doyle of the Israel Metropolitan Church of this city; Rev. J. ©. Waters of Augusta, Ga., and Mr. John R. Hawkins of Kittrell, N.C. The burden of the discourses was that perfect citizenship was impossible of attainment while the soul of the individual is a slave to sin, or, in other words, that freedom of the soul is a prime essential to true Christian citizen- ship. Appropriate hymns were sung at the close of each of the addresses by the church Christian Endeavor Society chorus of seventy voices. BAPTIST. ‘Those who gathered in Tent Washington yesterday afternoon were more in sympathy with the elements than the other Endeavor- ers gathered in denominational meetings, for they were Baptists and the threat of rein had no terrors for them. There were about five thousand present at 3 o'clock, when the meeting was catled to order by Rev. C. A. Barbour of Rochester. The musi- cal part of the program, he said, would be ames Rollins, F. D. Lee, R. | under the charge of Mr. P. P. Bithorn of Chicago. and he was glad to announce that Mr. Bilhorn was a good Baptist. Three hymns were then rendered, and then prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Henson of Chicago. In starting the exercises Chairman Barbour expressed his thankfulness that the meet- ing place was spared by the storm. He an- ncunced that in the discussion on Baptist tepics seven minutes would be allowed to cach speaker. The men who were to talk had been carefully chosen, and it was be- Neved that the thought of the day would be Iasting. He read a letter from President Butler of Colby University and a telegram from Rev. J. N. Field of Buffalo, express- ing their regrets at not being able to be present. The first address was by Rev.Dr. Sam'l H. Greene of Calvary Baptist Church of Wash- ington on the subject, “Young People's So- cleties in Raptist Churches, Are They Need- ed?" He paid a glowing tribute to the C. E. movement as an aid to pastors, and he en- thusiastically answered the question"in the affirmative. Groups of Addresses. ‘The chairman announced that the next three addresses would be on the general topic, “Christian Endeavor Not Hostile to Denominationalism.” The first of these was on “Denominational Loyalty Not Antagon- istic to Baptist Churches,” by Dr. J. T. Beckley of New York city. He spoke for a perfect organization of denominational forzes, and he believed that the great work mvst be done in the churches, while the Christian Endeavop movement aroused the religious spirit in the people. The second address on this general topic was on the thought, “C. E. Local Organiza- tions “Allow Thorough Denominational aining,” by Rev. W. G. Fennell of Meri- len, Cohh. Rev. W. H. Geiswert of Galesburg, II., speke next of “Christian Endeavor and the Christian Culture Courses.” He said that loyalty to the church requires intelligence, which can best be fostered by the work of the C. E. societies. The addresses were here broken in upon by the singing of the hymn, “The Banner of the Cross.”” The next three addresses were on the general topic, “‘Interdenominational Spirit- ual Fellowship,” the first being by President . Whitman of Columbian University, who talked on “The Invisible Church a Baptist Doctrine.” He said that this was true because it was a fundamental Chris- tian doctrine, and he gave seven proposi- tions, as follows, as the basis of his belie First, the unseen is more important than the seen; second, the development of the unseen is a natural process; third, in order to get the life of a man who is developing you must take his past and present, in order to obtain his future; fourth, the same thing is true in the life of the community or the nation; fifth, that principle also underlies the work of the church: sixth, a variation of task does not mean a change of purpose, Rev. Clarence A. Barbour. and seventh, these fundamental purposes and principles are the mainsprings of the church. The second address of this series was by Rev. Dr. Lemuel C. Barnes of Pittsburg, who spoke on the “Opportunity in Christian Endeavor for the Expression of Interde- nominational Spiritual Fellowship.” He had little faith in the efforts to secure church unity, for he thought it was like trying to mingle two gases that form an explosive compound, but he thought that in the Endeavor movement lay the oppor- tunity of the church to meet on a common ground. Rev. Dr. R. 8. MacArthur of New York city spoke of the necessity of showing the essential unity of the church as against the united efforts of its foes. He said he never sheds tears over what some people call a divided Christendom, for in his thought Christendom was not divided. The sum and substance of all the efforts of cer- tain denominations to secure a breaking down of the denominational lines was the cry, “Come, and join my church.” Dr. Mac- Arthur’s brief remarks were followed close- ly by his aged father, ex-Judge Arthur Mac- Arthur, this city. Rev. Dr. Hoyt’s Addrens. Rev. Dr. Wayland Hoyt of Philadelphia spoke about “The Pledge in Baptist Chris- tian Endeavor Societies, the Good of It, the Meaning of It, and How to Secure the Keep- ing of It." His remarks aroused the en- thustasm of his hearers to a marked degree. When he had concluded an eloquent appeal for a practical Christianity, the auditors sang one stanza of the hymn, “I Will Sing the Wondrous Story.” Then the chairman introduced the fifth general subject, ‘The Associate Member as a Problem,” treated by Rev. Lewis Halsey of Oswego. He said that the Endeavorers of Washington have solved the problem by acts far better than it could have been solved by words, by thelr hearty welcome, their entertainments, and the ex- tending of a cordial sense of fellowship. ‘Two addresses were made on the general topic, “Christian Endeavor and the Local Church.” One was by Rev. Cortland Myers of Brooklyn, on the question, “Does Chris- tian Endeavor Mean Loyalty to the Local Church?” He thought that the two terms were necessarily synonymous. The church, he says, has but one standard, a gold stand- ard, he called it, and that was salvation through Christ. This standard was upheld magnificently by the Christian Endeavor societies. The other address was by Rev. 8. B. Meeser of Worcester, Mass., on “The Re- lation of the Local Christian Endeavor So- ciety to the Pastor of the Local Church.” He declared that this was the relation of a body to a head. Dr. A. J. Rowland of Philadelphia spoke of Christian Endeavor and the great de- nominational missionary societies. He said the missionary society is the church in movement. What is needed ts more per- sonal consecration to this great movement and more enlightenment. The leaders of the great societies beg of the Endeavorers to give the missionary organization their constant aid and personal interest. Rev. A. S. Gumbart of Boston spoke of Christian Endeavor and loyalty to the Bible doctrines. He said that his doctrine was an _undiscriminating, unfilnching and sin- cere loyalty to the Scriptures, and he thought that this spirit 1s being fostered by the Endeavor movement. Threatening Perils of the Day. The chairman called on Dr. Wharton of Baltimore to speak on Christian Endeavor and soul-saving, but ne was not present, and the last address of the afternoon was delivered by Rev. Kerr Boyce Tupper of Philadelphia, on Christian Endeavor and the threatening perils of the day. He said there are four threatening public perils in America today which must be recognized, battled against, overcome, or the glory of our national fabric will be swe at least sadly dimmed: Pe eee oh 1. First, an unrestricted, unintelligent, unassimilated, un-American immigration. Our foreign-born population and their off- Rev. Wayland Hoyt, D.D. spring aggregate today more than 21,000,000. Our American cities have ceased to be American centers. Eighty per cent of New York city is foreign. One-third of Boston is Irish, and one-fourth of New York. Many of these foreigners are noble, helpful, en- terprising citizens, but in later yeare there has been an increasing number of paupers and criminals. The great host of Christian youth in our land must seek to Americanize these befcre they foreignize us; Christianize these before they demoralize us; save these before they sink us. We must help cease the tide of unworthy immigration, enact laws looking toward educational qualifica- tion for suffrage and spread abroad the Gospel of Christ. 2. The secularization and desecration of the Lord’s day—a day of rest for all and of worship for all who will. A basal stone of all our truest, noblest civilization is this. And yet this stone is being loosened from all directions by violators of Christian law. On physiological grounds, and social and educational and moral and Christian, we need to defend and protect the Sabbath. consistent example, by biblical @aching, by attention to our civic laws that bear on this question. Christian Endeavorers can work mightily in the direction of the Sabbath’s purity and perpetuity. 3. The prevalence and constant spread of THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1896-SIXTEEN PAGES. corrupt and corrupting Mterature. The elder Pliny was wrong when he declared thatthere is no book so bad but that some part may be read with care from beginning to end, books in which sin is gilded and crime made attractive. It is reported that worl of bapare and trashy character to imber of 000 aré annually issued York city alone. ge are Koga lurch, fom N fo Re RS on, ome, | cb to ety, to all sp! ee falms. Let Chfistian Endeavorers spread abroad fine, ennobling literature to counteract this bane- ful influence. Let choice libraries be estab- lished, gholce ‘books distributed, and thus cholce characters formed. 4. The organized, legalized, demonized liquor traffic. Of all our national curses this is the basest, a dreadful poisonous upas tree, striking its roots deeper and deeper in the soil of American life and spreading its branches wider and wider over the field of American soclety. It is the worst ally of the devil for the degradation of the body, the stultification of the mind, the deflower- ing of the will, the destruction of the spirit. Let every Christian Endeavorer, the world over, pledge high, heroic allegiance to every agency that battles. legitimately for the demolition of this curse. Pray against it, fight against it, preach against it, vote against it, and sooner or later we shall con- quer it through the goodness of God and the awakened conscience of the American peo- ple. At the conclusion of this talk the meeting came to an end with the singing of “America.” PRESBYTERIANS. Tent Endeavor had few empty benches in its vast interior when the great Presby- terian rally was inaugurated yesterday af- ternoon, and none when it had been in pro- gress an hour. The services were impres- sive in the extreme, and particularly in- spiring was the singing, which was led by Mr. E. O. Excell of Chicago. The hymns given out were familiar to all who were there, and the volume of music that was produced was no less remarkable than the precision and excellence with which it was rendered. There were probably not less than 10,000 persons present, every one a Presbyterian, and every one proud and ex- ultant. Even the intense heat did not seem to affect the interest or diminish the ardor of the gathering. After singing by the con- gregation of several hymns, Secretary John Willis Baer introduced Rev. Robert J. Ser- vice, D.D., pastor of Trumbull Avenue Church, Detroit, as presiding officer, in place of Rev. James M. Patterson of De- troit, who was unable to be present. Dr. Service made no remarks, simply calling on Rev. Dr. Teunis S. Hamlin of this city to lead devotional exercises, who asked that all recite the 23d Psalm. As with a single voice, the multitude recited the famillar lines, begining, ‘The Lord is my Shep- herd, I shall not want.” The sun came out for a brief moment, brightening the white canvas dome, and the effect was notice- able. Dr. Hamlin delivered an eloquent ayer, the audience joining in the Lord's rayer, with which it closed. After further singing, Dr. Service deliv- ered an address, in which he portrayed in impressive terms the great power for good exercised by the Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. George B. Stewart, D.D., of Harrisburg read the report of the com- mittee, of which he was chairman, ap- pointed at the Bresbyterian rally in Boston last year, upon the relations of the church to Christian Endeavor, and it was closely followed and liberally given applause. On motion, the thanks of the rally were given to the committee and to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church for Its action regarding Christian Endeavor. Secretary John Willis Baer said the best way Christian Endeavorers could show Rev. Jas. M. Patterson. their devotion to their Presbyterianism was to give all their loyalty and activity to the advancement of their home churches. He wanted to see a broader evangelizing spirit among Presbyterians. Their home and for- eign missions would know no more debts. He closed with an eloquent peroration of Christian Endeavor, and was applauded loudly and long. Dr. Stewart of Harrisburg made a strong address in behalf of loyalty to the church, and, after singing, Rev. John L. Withrow, D.D., of Chicago, moderator of the last Presbyterian General Assembly, was intro- duced by Dr. Service. Dr. Withrow was greeted with applause, and thousands rose to do him honar. He created enthusiasm when he sald the Presbyterians had anticipated the Declara- ticn of Indepeadence. The Mecklenburg declaration of 1775 was made by Presbyter- lans, Huguenote, Scotch Highlanders, Irish and a few Puritans. In its leaders it was mighty. There was no need of being ashamed of Calvin. “I don’t swallow the gentleman of Geneva whole,” he remarked, “but take him like fish, eat the flesh and remove the bones.” If Calvin was on earth, he declared, he would set many pecple right. In conclusion, Dr. Withrow proudly alluded to the num- ber of Presbyterians who had occupied the White House and other high places in offi- cial life. Kev. Dr. Robt. F. Coyle of Oakland, Cal., followed, and made a strong plea for pres- byterian Endeavorers to take their Chris- tianity into politics and purify local, state and national government by selecting wise, honest and God-fearing officers to conduct public affairs. At the conclusion of Mr. Coyle’s address Lr. Service called on Dr. Teunis S. Ham- Mn to preside, and offered resolutions re- citing the necessity of supporting church interests and particularly the missions. ‘The Presbyterian Hcme Mission, he said, Was staggering under a debt of $300,000. ‘The resolutions then declared that ‘the sense of the rally was that every Presby- terian society of Christian Endeavor should make a contribution to the Presbyterian Home Mission of at least 25 cents each member, the contribution to be taken up the first week in November. They were passed with enthusiastic unanimity and the rally closed. REFORMED EPISCOPAL. The Christian Endeavorers now in the city, who are members of the Reformed Episcopal Church, met at St. Paul’s En- glish Lutheran Church 11th and H streets, yesterday, for a denominational rally. The attendance was large, and the services of more than passing interést. After a song service, Rev. J. C. Pratt of this city led in prayer. A hymn was sung, after which Rev. H. M. Price of Baltimore conducted a Scripture lesson. Prayer was offered by Rev. W. T. Way of Baltimore, and after the singing of another hymn, the presiding officer, Bishop Joseph A. Lataine of Baltimore, introduced Rev. W. A. Free- mantle, rector of St. Luke’s Church, Frank- ford, Philadelphia, who addressed the gathering, his subject being “The Highest Ideal.” Rev. Mr. Freemantle referred par- ticularly to the divine life, and he divided people into three classes. To the first, he said, belong those whose chief anxiety is to get through the world--an utterably mean class. To the second class belong those whose object it is to acquire, and to the third class should be assigned those whose lives are not confined to acquiring, but to expressing; the latter being the Breater class, including poets, musicians and the great religious leaders. To the third class, continued Rev. Mr. Freemantle, belong those who lead the highest life, but the highest life of all, he declared, is the life that expresses the highest thing that can be expressed—the life of Jesus Christ. In closing, the speaker urged his hearers to study the life of Jesus Christ and to live a life of manifestation. The next speaker was Rev. Sidney N. Usher, rector of the Church of the Sure Foundation, West Chester, Pa., whose topic was “My Mission in the Church.” “My. mission,” he said, “is an individual mission,” and he then went on to advise the congregation to have a fixed purpose in the chureh, and next strive to accom- plish that purpose through an individual mission. “If you are led to Jesus Christ by a gzense of duty,” he continued, “you are in the wrong; if you are a Reformed Bpiscopalian from a sense of duty you are in the wrong. What you do must be from love and gratitude. You must have loyalty in the heart, with individual patriotism as @ watchword.” = The remainder sof ;the program included an address by Rey,,,W. de fonden-Pos, rector of St. Bi ofpmew's Church Mon- treal, on “How tol ance the Interests of Our Church;” g “consecration service, dpa by Mr. R. A. Hams of Baltimore, and the singing of severak, hymns. LUTHERANS. aces With the clearing: up of the weather yes- terday afternoon‘thexpent-up spirit of the Endeavorers made itself decidedly felt: The Memorial Lutheran Church at Thomas Circle was packed with happy faces for the Lutheran rally, and . splendid meeting oc- cupied the afterneon.. The music was led by the combined iutheran C. E. convention choirs, and the sohgs were sung with great vim by the gathering. After a half holir’for getting acquainted, Rev. D. Frank Garland, as presiding officer, opened the meeting. There was Scripture Luther Statue. reading by Rev. J. F. Hartman of Altoona, Pa., and a prayer by Rev. C. H. Traver of New York, after which Rev. J. G. Butler, pastor of the church, gave the address of welcome. The response was made by Rev. Willis S. Hinman of Columbia, Pa., while greetings were brought by Rev. Dr. Rhodes of St. Louis end Mr. E. F. Ellert, president of the Luther League of America. After the reports of the secretary and treasurer, both read by Rev. E. Lee Fleck of Dayton, Ohio, Rev. C. H. Rockey of Shepherdtown, W. Va., addressed the meeting on “Lu- theran Unity Through Christian Endeavor.” In his address Mr. Rockey sald that the distinctive work of the Lutheran Church was missionary. He did not think that complete church unity was at present either possible or desirable. Rev. L. 8. Keyser, managing editor of the Lutheran Evangelist of Dayton, Ohio, speaking on “Denominational ‘Loyalty Through Christian Endeavor,” made some strong points. The next topic, “Christian Citizenship Through Christian Endeavor,” was well treated by Rev. M. F. Troxell, D. D., of Springfield, Il. The closing taik was “Loy- alty to Christ Through Christian Endeav- or,” by Rev. Sylvanus Stall, D. D., of Philadelphia, Pa.. An open parliament, led by Rev. C. S. Trimp, Martinsburg, W. Va., followed by songs and prayer, concluded the meeting. UNITED BRETHREN. The audience room of the Church of the United Brethren was crowded yesterday with delegates of that denomination, who flocked to the rally, and between 400 and 500 people enjoyed the interesting pro- gram. After the!organ voluntary the con- gregation rose while the meeting was open- ed with the Lord's Prayer in concert and the Doxology. The choir then sang an anthem, and the chairman, Mr. J. P. Miller, made a few well chosen remarks. Following him was the Rev. W. H. Mc- Cormick of Colorado, who made a prayer in the place of Bishop E. B. Kephart, D. D., who did not arrive until later. The pastor of the church, Rev. J. E. Fout, extended to the visiting brethren a greeting ard a welcome to Washington, to which Rev. E. L, Reese of Wilbur, W. Va., responded. The Rev. J. P. Landis, D. D., of Dayton, Ohio, made one of the best addresses of the meeting, on the topic, “The United Brethren in Christ, a Young People’s Church.” He brought out the point that it was particularly in sympathy with the young people and their work in fact as was young in spirit. Another helpful talk was the one on “Christian Endeavor in and for the Church,” which Rev S. S. Hough of Al- toona, Pa., made. In treating the subject he said that the same princ:ple existed in Rev. J. P. Miller. a lesser way before the organization of the society under that name, and that since it was loyally working for the church the church members should support it in every possible way. A solo by Miss May Kephart of Balti- more and an excellent talk by John F. Rudisill on the subject, “Our Reading,” fol- lowed. The next thing on the program was an exercise by the juntors, which was one of the taking features of the program. It was so much liked that at the close, with one accord, the congregation gave them the Chautauqua salute. This exercise was composed of singing by the chorus under the direction of E. Burnice Spies and songs by Miss Bradley and, Miss Mabel Mark- wood. Miss Minerva J. Early of Harris- burg, Pa., was unable to come, but her paper on “Junior Methods and Possibili- ties” was read by, Mr, Harry Coil. After another apthem by the choir and a number of “minute .reports” on special features of young, people’s work the meet- ing was closed,with a hymn, and the audience adjourned to, the lawn in front, where ice cream and cake increased the sociability of the delegates. Great enthusiasm prevailed throughout and it was pronoypced;a grand rally. REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN. je Rev. T. HolmeaiWaiker of Baltimore was to have presided at she rally of the Re- formed Presbyterian Church at Assembly Presbyterian Church,obut was not present, "and the meeting was presided over by Rev. Wm. Glasgow of Beaver Falls, Pa. There are more communicants of the church in Pennsylvania than any other state. Rev. J. R. Wylie of New Galilee, Pa., and Rev. A. J. McFarlane took part in the services. There were no set ad- dresses, as no program had been arranged. Mr. Glasgow talked briefly. He thought the letters C. FE. meant to his church Christ Enthroned. The object of the Chris- tian Endeavor is to enthrone Jesus Christ. The young people of the Reformed Presby- terian Church ought to favor the Chris- tian Endeavor organization and its meth- ods. ‘The chairman invited short talks from members of the congregation. Mr. McFarlane spoke in a eulogistic man- ner of the Christian Endeavor and the work it is doing. The members -of his church in Kansas. City, he said, were strongly in favor of the continuation of Christian Endeavor work. Mr. Wylie followed with a short talk, ex- plaining the creed of the Reformed Pres- byterlan Church. He referred to the bill introduced in Congress to put the name of Goa in the Constitution, and sajd his church ‘was in thorough sympathy with the object of the bill. Mr. Wylie eaid that the future of the Reform Church depends on its young people. He exhorted them to stand firm in their faith. Informal talks were made by members of the congrega- ton, several ladies being among the num- er. Miss Allen of Beaver Falls, Pa., led the singing. THE CHURCH OF GOD. Under the spreading bows of the beauti- ful maples in front of Bethany Chapel, 13th and C streets northwest, the denomination- al rally of the Church of God began yester- day afternoon at 3 o'clock. It was a little band, but what it lacked in numbers it made up in euthusiasm. The services were impressive in their very simplicity. Through some misunderstanding the chapel was not open. A messenger was dispatched for the keys, but before they arrived the services were pretty well over. According to the program, Rev. M. M. Foose of Lancaster, Pa., was to have con- ducted the rally, but last June he died, and Rev. C. J. Brown, pastor of Mount Joy Chapel of Mt. Joy, Pa., took his place. He stood upon the step of the little chapel and exhorted his hearers. After a prayer and several hymns he delivered an address. He referred pathetically to the death of Elder Foose, whose influence in Christian Endeavor work had been 80 great. The speaker referred to the great principles represented by the religion of the Church of God and impressed upon his hearers the great good of organization. The organization of societies and the union of them all was the thing to be desired. Last year at Boston but thirteen persons re- sponded to the rally. This year the im- provement was marked. What was needed was aggressiveness. Not aggressiveness that was obnoxious, but a forwardness that would, with the help of God, bring more people to Christ. Too much attention was pald to organizations in the city. It was the country that needed looking after. If societies would only organize in the country and spread out in influence and numbers the result could never be in doubt. Before he had concluded the keys arrived, and the meeting was thenceforward con- ducted fn the chapel. Rev. E. 8. Schuldt of Mechanicsburg, Pa., gave an interesting five minutes’ talk on Christian Endeavor work. He was follow- ed by Rev. E. W. Allen of Illinois, who spoke at length on the influence of the En- deavor work in Illinois. Before the meeting closed those present arose, and after telling from what state they came, made a few remarks on the Christian Endeavor movement. CHRISTIAN. The rally of Christian Endeavorers be- longing tc the churches of the Christian Church, which was held yesterday after- noon at Grace Baptist Church, 9th and D streets southeast, was one of the most in- teresting of the meetings held since the convention began, and brought together delegates from every section of the coun- try. Maine, Vermont, Rhode Island, Mass- achusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Ohio, Maryland and the District of Columbia were the most largely represented, but there were also delegates in attendance from Texas, Missour! and other distant states. Rev. P. A. Kennedy of Albany, N. Y., was culled to the chair, and a cail of the roll showed that among the prominent workers present were the Revs. George W. Merrill of Westerly, R. 1; Rev. C. A. Conybear of Masonett, Mass.; Rev. A. Wil- Nams of Lynn, Mass., and others. Mr. Kennedy told many interesting inci- dents connected with the organization of Christian Endeavor societies in the various conferences of the Disciples of Christ in varioius parts of the country. At the request of Chairman Kennedy, Rev. Prentice A. Cannda. Miss Fannie Bush of Gainesville, Tex., gave an account of the C. E. work in that town, she being the superintendent of the juvenile department of the society of the church to which she belongs. Miss Effie Dorsey of Moberly, Mo., who was also called upon for her experience, said there was connected with the church of which she was a member a Christian Endeavor Society of eighty members; of these forty-seven were very active, and the rest associate members, but all did every- thing in their power to advance the cause. Rev. Mr. Conybear, in response to re- peated calls from the audience, took the floor and delivered an earnest and in- structive address. Mr. Conybear said in the course of his remarks that it was worth a trip to Washington to hear the great Christian Endeavor chorus sing. The chair introduced to the conference his little daughter, five and a half years old, as the youngest Endeavorer in the de- nomination, and stated that she had been an enrolled member for three years. THE FRIENDS. A very interesting and extensive program was arranged by the Friends’ Union for their rally at the Westminster Preshy.- terian Church. ‘The attendance was large. Miss Caroline Y. Bailey of Covington, Ky., presided over the rally as chairman in an able manner. Mr. Edgar Nicholson of Kokomo, Ind., conducted the devotional exercises which opened the meeting. Mr. Edvard Easteling, president of the Friends’ Union of Washington Christian Endeavorers, then welcomed the audience in a cordial address and hearty manner. Mr. M. M. Binford, president of the Friends’ Unicn of Christian Endeavorers, responded to this address, and then, as a trustee of the international committee of Y. P. 8S. C. E., he read the annual business report, which was full of interesting in- formation to the members of the Friends’ Union. Rev. James B. Underhill of this city, one of the oldest members of the Christian En- deavor Society, then read a paper, entitled “Our Church in the Capital.” The topic, “Friend of Today,” was discussed in sev- eral lights, four papers being read, each of which was allotted ten minutes. Rev. Rufus M. Jones, from Philadelphia, read the first paper in relation to the principal topic, th subject oeihg “His Relation to the Church.” Rev. Wm. E. Coale of Baltimore read the second paper, ertitled “His Relation to the State.” Two papers were prepared and read on “The Woman and Her Relations” by Misses Bessie C. Todhunter of this city and Mary E. Hughes of Lincoln, Va. The lest paper was “The Child and Its Rela- tions,” by M. M. Binford. During the intervals of five jninutes which elapsed between the papers Sprayers were offered and songs were sung and “minute talks” were responded to by many of those present. After the rally exercises the cxecutive committee of the Friends’ Union held a meeting, which is to be reported to the meeting of Friends at the Y. M. C A. Hall Sunday morning. GERMAN SOCIETIES, The rally of members of the German branch of the Christian Endeavorers’ con- vention was held at the Concordia Luth- eran Church, 20th and G streets, from B tc 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. It was a most enthusiastic gathering, the delegates being greeted and welcomed hy the members of the local soctety. The church was most tastefully decorated, the American, German and Christian Endea- vorers’ colors being grouped in a most pleasing manner. There was also a pro- fusion of flowers and plants set about the pulpit. In an eloquent manner the pastor of the church, the Rev. E. Drewitz, greeted the young people, dwelling upon the purposes and aims of the Christian Endeavor societies. As the chairman of the meeting the Rev. J. G. Hildner of Detroit introduced the speakers in a very happy manner, and the speakers were listened to with much pleasure and profit. The singing was quite a feature of the occasion. Among those who participated in the meeting were the Rev. Mr. Yeager of Brooklyn, Rev. G. A. Kind of Law- renceburg, Ind.; Rev. G. Berner of Buf- falo, the presiding officer of the asso- clated German societies; Rev. Schleuter of Baltimore, Mr. Koenig, Miss Eckhart of Buffalo, F. C. Domer of Cleveland, Al- bert Durr of Cleveland, Miss Hummel, Milwaukee; Miss Neuhaus and Miss Alt- mannsperger of this city. CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN. The rally of the Cumberland Presbyterians was held at the Gurley Memorial Church, and a good-sized audience listened to the speakers with interest. So little is known in many quarters of this denomination that & word concerningeit is not out of place. The Cumberland Presbyterians stand on the middle ground between the Methodists and the Presbyteriars, and differ radically from the latter only in rejecting the Cal- vinister theory of election. The movement was started in 1810 in the part of Tennes- see and Kentucky known as the Cumber- land country, hence their name. That the movement stronger in the west and south was shown by the predominance at the meeting of state badges of those sec- tions of the country. The meeting was opened by a praise service, conducted by W. L. Noell of Hunt- ingdon, Tenn., which was followed by a prayer by J. C. Frames of Centerburg, Ohio. Rev. T. Ashburn. The Rev. T. Ashburn of Evansville, Ind., who presided, then introduced the first speaker, Rev. J. M. Caiser of Alton, Ill. In taking up his topic, “What do our Chri tian Endeavorers read?” he trear:d rather as what they should read, and spoke first of the reading of the Bible, whicn he con- sidered the foundation of Christian life. After touching on the value of good church Ubraries and church papers, he yielded the platform to Rev. A. G. Bergen of Maltocn, Ill, who treated the topic, mination- al Loyalty.” He denied the charge made by some that Christian Endeavor societies were not working along the ‘same lines as their churches, and declared that one of the cardinal principles of ‘he movement is loyalty to church. The next speaker was Rev. W. F. Darby, D.D., of Evansville, Ind., one of the trus- tees, and one of the best-known and Lest- loved men in his denomination. He made an earnest plea fer the trustees of the United Society to be representative men of their denominations. He consid-red the true province of the trustees to be one of guidance rather than control. Rev. Ira Landreth, editor of the Cumber- land Presbyterian, of Nashville, ‘Tem then introduced the following resolutiot “It being our sentiment tnat nothing should be jone which would in any way lesgen the society’s adherence to its cardi- nal principle of denominational loyalty, “Resolved, That the Cumberjind Presby- terian denominational rally is emphatically opposed to any change in tae form of or- ganization of the United Society of Chris- tian Endeavor.” The resolution was unanimously adopted. Rev. Mr. Wellingham of Stanford, then took up the topic, “The Pastor lation to His Society,” and gave a very short, but interesting, discourse. “The Future of the Christian deavor Movement,” from the standpoint of a Sun- day school worker, was the subject upon which Rev. George O. Barkman spoke. He said that the movement "ad solved the oid problem of how shall we keep our older scholars, and hoped it would solve cther church problems. 5 The last address was by Rev. P. M. Fitz- erald, on the topic of “Our Oiferings as ndeavorers,” and he made a strong plca for systematic giving. There were thirty-three ministers of the denomination present. CONGREGATIONALISM. Tent Williston would not have been s0 very much to large for the rally about the Congregational standard yesterday after- noon, and as it was Central Hall, which has a very large seating capacity, was crowded to the doors. It was an enthusi- astic meeting, and the prominent part that congregationalism has played in the history of this country was the theme for a nui ber of eloquent addresses, On the platform were a number of the most prom!aent speakers who are in attendance upon the convention. The meeting was pea] with a scriptural recital, followed by prayer by Rev. T. Clay- ten Wells of Taunton, Mass., and a hymn, which was sung by the chorus and cungre- gation, under the leadership of Mr. Percy S. Foster. The meeting was presided over by Rev. Dr. W. E. Barton of Boston. He made the chief address of the afternoon. His subject was "Two Hundred and Seven- ty-five Years After Plymouth Rock.” in the course of his address Dr. Barton said: “Christian Endeavor has two cardinal principles—international unity and denom- Inational loyalty. For the most part at these great conventions we emphasize the first and greatest of these. But for an hour this afternoon we are to give attention to the second, without losing sight of the first. In all that we say today let us re- member that the kingdom of Christ is greater than any one denomination, and Rev. M. M. Binford. greater than all denominations. Yet we do well to honor the denomination of which we, who are gathered in this hall, are rep- resentatives. Each denomination has its glory which we gladly concede, nor do we care to set our glory over against that of others in any effort to make ours appear the greater. Yet the faith of the pilgrim fathers, the faith of historic New England, the faith which first wrought out in affairs of church, the spirit of democracy and fra- ternity which characterize our government, will be worthy of glory so long as we re- spect our own past, or so long as we love and maintain a government of the people, for the people and by the people. “It is two hundred and twenty-five years since the Mayflower dropped anchor in Ply- mouth harbor. Perhaps there will be no gathering between the oceans this year that may more fitly count itself a celebra- tion of that event than this occasion. It is one hundred years since the beginning of Ohio, which may be counted the beginnings of the extension of Congregationalism west- ward. The founding of Marietta was a1 ew landing of the Mayfiower. The ordinance of 1787 was a new interpretation of the compact in the Mayflower's cabin.” Other Speakers. “Congregationalism and our national gov- ernment,” was the subject of an address by Rev. James L. Hill, D. D., of Salem, Mass. Dr. Hill is a popular speaker, and his re- marks, though lmited to five minutes, were witty znd bright. He announced that he Was the original preacher of the doctrine of sixteen to one, sixteen parts of Congrega- tlonalism to one of United States. “On my way to this city,” he said, “I was asked what the initials Y. P. 8. €. E. stand for. I replied that they stand for so much that they cannot lie down. I am here, also, to tell you what Congregationalism stands for. I will say that what the United States is among the galaxy of nations is precisely what Congregationalism is among the de- nominations. My friends, boil down a Con- Bregationalist and you get the double essence of the Fourth of July.” Rev. W. P. Landers, president of the Salem Union, spoke on the subject, “Co! gregationalism and American Literature. He said that the denomination has left its stamp upon everything that it has touched. Noticeably is this true in the case of poe- try, for there are few poets who have taken first rank in American literature who have not had Congregationalist ancestors. There were a couple of breaks in the long line of speakers when Rev. F. M. Lamb, the “singing evangelist” of Kennebunk- port, Me., sang, and his singing worked the audience up to the highest pitch of en- thusiasm. The remainder of the afternoon was taken up with five-minute speeches from some of the leading pulpit orators in the denomina- tion. Among those who spoke, and subjects assigned to them were the follo’ - Dr. C. A. Dickinson, “Congrega- tonalism and Education;” Kev. Howard H. Russell, the seecretary of the Ohio Anti- saloon League, “‘Congregationalism in Qhio;” Rev. A. F. McGregor of Woodstock, Ont., president of the Ontario Union, “The International Phase of Christian Endeav- Rev. W. H. Tower of Manchester, Dng- land, president of the Manchester Union, “Christian Endeavar in England: Dr. Smith Baker of Boston, “What Congrega- tionalism Needs;” Rev. J. W. Fifield of Chicago, “Congregationalism and Church Union,” and Rev. Dr. S. M. Newman of this city, “Congregationalism As a Channel for the Revelation of God.” DISCIPLES OF CHRIST. The rally of the Disciples of Christ com- menced promptly at 3 o'clock yesterday af- ternoon. The meeting was an especially enthusiastic and interesting one, from be- ginning to end, and the Christian Church on Vermont avenue above N street, where the rally was held, was crowded before the hour for commencing. Rev. Lioyd Darsie of Buffalo, N. Y., pre- sided, and the service opened with prayer, scripture and some rousing Endeavor hymns, sung by the congregation, with the aid of the church organ and choir. Rev. Mr. Darsie gave a brief introductory talk. He likened the conung of the En- Rev. Lloyd Darste. deavorers to the migrations of birds. “The real Christian Endeavorers are unselfish,” said Mr. Darsie. “There are some hum- bugs wearing Endeavor colors, as there are in everything else, but the real Endeavor- ers are here for work. We expect to leave an impression on this city.” Dr. Power of this city was next ‘ntroduced, amidst great applause. his rally is the best thing in the convention. We rank third in Chris- tian Endeavor, and we welcome you this city.” said Dr. Power. Rev. E. B. Bag- by of ths city then spoke, who gave the Endeavorers a bright greeting on behalf of Washington. After this Rev. J. Z. Tyler of Cleveland presented many interesting statistics re- garding Christian Endeavor in the denom- mation. Delegates from various states then occupied some time in two-minute talks, after which the rally came to an end. THE MENNONITE. The Christian Endeavor delegates of the Mennonite faith assembled at the Metho- dist Episcopal Church, corner of Wth and B streets southwest, in large numbers yesterday afternoon to take part in the Mennonite rally. Rev. N. B. Grubb, D.D., of Philadelphia, Pa., acted as chuirman of the meeting. The first speaker was Rev. H. J. Kreh- biel, from Trenton, Ohio. His subject was “Benefits of the Christian Endeavor Move- ment in Connection With the Mennonite Church,” and during his discourse he enumerated most of the important bene- fits. Miss Annie J. Allebach then excellent paper, detailing the “G Benefits of Christian Endeavor Work.” Owing to the absence of Rev. O. 8. Krieple of Pennsburg, Pa., his subject was not heard, and the time set aside for him was occupied by Mesrs. Kruse and Meschter, representatives from the same city, who gave testimony. As W. 8. Gottschall of Schwenkville, Pa., has found it necessary to return home by Sunday, on which day he has been «s- signed a subject, he arranged to exchange with Rev. A. M. Fretz, who was to be a speaker yesterday afternoon. Dr. Landis of Perkasie, read an ad- dress on “Zeal in the Lord's Work.” The last speaker was Miss Ida Overholt, who took the place of Rev. H. P. Krehbiel, from Oberlin, Ohio, becuuse of the latter's absence. Her paper on “The Right Place” was full of interest. Rev. William L. Locke, pastor of the church, delivered the closing address, and Mr. W. H. Phillabahr was called upon for the closing prayer. CANADIAN PRESBYTERIANS. It was a good-natured though earnest denominationai rally, that of the Canadian Endeavorers of the Presbyterian faith yes- terday afternoon at the Fourth Presbyter- ian Church, 9th street and Grant place. The attendance was not noticeably large, but these present took an unusual in- terest in the proceedings, and the mect- ing was by no means a loss of time. Rev. A. L. Geggie of Truro, Novo Scotia, acted as presiding officer, and after prayer and the singing of several hymns, Mr. Duncan Clarke, president of the Toronto Christian Endeavor Union, was introduced. M Clarke made a scholarly address, speaking of the educational side of Christian En- deavor work. He was followed by Rev. William Laird of Campbellford, Ontario, whose subject was, “How to Strengthen the Life and Influence of Our Society.” The proposition stated, he said, is divided into two classes: First, by the cultivation of Geeper modern enthusiasm, and second, by an open attitude of mind to the truth. After a few words by Rev. Mr. Reed ot the Quebec province, Montreal, the follow- ing resolution was unanimcusly adopted: “We, the Christian Endeavorers of the Canad:an Presbyterian Church, convened in the city of Washington, at our denomina- tonal rally during the international Chris- tan Bndeavor convention, would record