Evening Star Newspaper, July 10, 1896, Page 13

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1696-SIXTEEN PAGES. our hearty appreciation of and grateful thanks to our general assembly for the generous recognition of the work of the Christian Endeavor, as expressed at the recent general assembly meeting in the city of Toronto. “We would also, with the assembly of our church, express our sense of satisfac- tion at the work of the year as it was sum- marized by the assembly convention. We heartily emphasize our continued loyalty to our church, and we trust that the record of the coming year will show an increased interest cn the part of our society for Christ and the church.” After the singing of “God Save the Queen,” Rev. Mr. McMillan pronounced a benediction, and the rally was at an end. THE WELSH SOCIETIES. The representatives fram the Welsh so- cieties, and there are no more enthusiastic Endeavorers, with their friends, enjoyed a rally at the Wesley M. E. Church, 5th and 'F streets, from 3 to 5 yesterday afternoon. ‘The attendance was not as large as was expected, but the coming together of those present was attended with many pleasant and interesting features. Sunday after- noon, at the same church, there will be an- ether rally of the representatives now here of the three thousand or more Endeavorers in this country who speak the Welsh tongue, and it is expected that it will be very largely attended. The Rev. J. Wynne Jones of Baltimore, Md., presided at yesterday’s rally, and he extended a hearty welcome to those in at- Rev. John Wynne Jones. tendance, Mr. Edwin C. Jones of this city, ‘the president of the mbrian Society, welcoming them in Welsh to the city. There were brief addresses by the Rev. H. F. Williams of West Bangor, Pa., and the Rev. David E. Evans of Minneapolis,Minn., and in the service of prayer and song hymns in Welsh, as well as those in En- glish, were sung. The Welsh national E “Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn an- i," and “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” ng with great feeling and spirit. the most enjoyable features of the 1 part of the rally was the render- y Mr. David E. Roberts of Johns Hop- q University, Baltimore, Md., of “O Where Is the Oid Amen?” SOUTHERN PRESBYTERIAN. Southern Presbyterians are not especially numerous in Washington; in fact there is i y one church of that denomination in the city, the Central Presbyterian Church, in which a goodly number of Calvinists from the south gathered together yester- day afternoon for their denominational f. Wm. R. Gentry of Missouri was the presiding ¢fficer. Before entering upon the gram a short praise service was s McCormick accompanying on and W. W.-Warwick leading the 3 introductory remarks Prof. Gentry to the inspiring meetings that had Jas. Lewis Howe. been held earlier In the day. that such a convention was being held where were gathered together so many young people of all dogmas and denomina- tions and shades of beliefs. With it all, he said, while Christian Endeavor was inter- denominational in its scope, it did not seek eliminate denominational loyalty, and al tes and achievements of the Southern Presbyterian Church the au- dience before him was assembled. The first speaker was Prof. James Lewis Howe of Lexington, Va., a trustee of the United Society. Although unfitted physi- cally to be present, he sald, yet he could not stay away, for he was thoroughly a Christian Endeavorer and he was also a through and through Southern Presbyte- rian. He spoke of a matter that had been before the board of trustees for a consid- able period regarding the extension of stian End cr in the south. He could not say whether the trustees would accept the cordial invitation to go to Nashville for the "98 convention, or the equally press- ing one from Louisville, but the south wanted the convention and holding it in that section would greatly benefit the Young people there. The opportunity was with the Southern Presbyterian Church, he said, of leavening not only the young peo- ple in its churokes, but the whole south. Dr. James I. Vance of Nashville, a mem- ber of the executive board of foreign mis- sions of the Southern Presbyterian Church, was the next speaker, and his remarks were principally a review of the accom- plishments of the denomination in mission- ary effort and the needs of the future. One-third of the missionaries sent out to foreign fields, he said, were supported by Presbyterians, because that church belleves He rejoiced Rev. Jns. I. Vance. in hoisting the banner of Christ above the denominational flag; because the Presbyte- rian Church belleves in preaching the sim- ple Gospel and is going over the whole world with it. Then followed a hasty sketch of the missions conducted by the denomination, detailing the heroism of many of the men and women who have gone out to spread the glad news. Some who had endured hardship and labored hard were in the audience, among the number being Miss Gunn of Mexico, Dr. Junkin of Japan and Dr. Phipps of Greece. While nearly all missionary boards are in debt, said Dr. Vance, the Southern Presby- terlan board had closed its year’s work with $10,000 in the treasury, haying sent out during the year nineteen new mission- v. R. A. Walton of Louisville and Rev. F. B. Ramsie of Kentucky were the con- cluding speakers. Mr. Walton asked what the delegates are going to take home with Shem and what practical use do they pro- Pose to make of the convention. Unless they put into action the inspiration of the hour, he said, their attendance will have profitless. Rev. Mr. Ramsie lauded the Southern Presbyterian Church, declaring that it ad- hered to the purest type of Calvanistic truth, and while there were some limita- tions and narrowness that, in his opinion, should be eliminated, it would not take long to do so if Christian Endeavor con- ventions were generally attended by its members. He adverted to its splendid rec- ord as a missionary church, and in conclu- sion eloquently pointed out its duty in the future, that of negro evangelization. To do it prejudice and bitterness must be trampled under foot, and southern men and southern women must show that the influence of the cross is more powerful than blood snd race; but he prophesied that the time would come when the negro in the south would be trained and educated by southern white people, in order that they may carry the gospel of Christ to the dark continent, where Anglo-Saxons can- not survive. UNITED PRESBYTERIAN. The rally at Keller Memorial Church, 9th and E streets northeast, was conducted by Mr. John Wishart of Ingram, Pa. Mr. Wishart stated that the object of the meeting was to enable the members of C. E, societies to renew their vows of conse- eration to the cause, and all did so. A feel- ing invocation was offered by Rev. T. H. McKenzie of New York, after which a number of ‘those present recited their re- ligious experience. The attendance was rather small. THE MORAVIAN CHURCH. ‘The Moravian Church rally was held yes- terday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Union Methodist Episcopal Church, and a very large crowd attended the services. Rev. William H. Vogler of Indianapolis, Ind., presided, and made a short opening sp+ech. ‘The addresses of the day were delivered by Rev. E. S. Wolle of Philadelphia, Pa., and Rev. A. D. Thaler of Winston, N. C. Rev. Mr. Thaler spoke on the evangelical work conducted on Christian Endeavor lines, while Rev. Mr. Wolle spoke of the general gcod of the society for the church. There was an open parliament at which various topics were discussed by many of the peo- ple present for the welfare and aidvance- ment of the church, the rally closing with @ consecration meeting. Officers were elected for the Christian Endeavor Union of the church for the en- suing year qs follows: President, Rev. W. H. Vogler of Indianapolis, Ind.; secretary- Rev. W. H. Vogler. treasurer, Rev. E. S. Wolle of Fhiladel- phia, Pa.: vice presidents were elected as follows: First district, Rev. F. E. Grunert of Castleton Corners, N. ¥.; second district, Rev. E. S. Hagen of Lebanon, Pa.; third district, Rev. E. M. Kemper, Canal Dover, Ohio; fourth district, Rev. Albert Haupert of Watertown, Wis.; southern province, Rev. W. T. Satpugh of Salem, N.C. According to the report of ‘the secretary, there were seventy-nine deicgates in at- tendance, representing twelve states, and a total of fifty-two senior societies and twen- ty-eight junior societies. The total mem- bership of the senfor society ts 2,048, and last year the contributions from these so- cieties for foreign missions amounted to $1,240.69. The junior societies have a total membership of 940, and their contributions last year for missions amounted to $356.42, an excellent showing in proportion to the membership. REFORMED CHURCH. ba] “My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus’ name. The sweet refrain of this beautiful hymn opened the meeting at Hamitne Methodist Church yesterday afternoon, where the Rev. A. S. Dechant of Abilene, Kan., pre- sided and conducted the service. The topic for discussion was: “The Reformed Charch in the United States. Opening services were participated in by the Revs. Schneider of Boonsboro, Pa. and Santee of Mercersburg, same state. “And now the reformed raily is at hand, said the chairman. “The time has passed when we can say that the reformed church- es are not in sympathy with the Young People’s Suclety, when the Presbyterian Church, the strongest of the reformed Rev. A. S. Dechant. churches, has so many Endeavor, societies.” Then followed one-minute “The Best Thing tn Our Society, responses were as numerous as were the ideas conveyed by representatives of the various societies. “Extreme loyalty to Christ, extreme loy- alty to church, extreme loyalty to pastor and to the Christian Endeavor pledge” came from Pennsylvania, while from St. Joseph, Mo., was reported a missionary table in the church, on which there is mis- sionary literature, as well as church period- icals. Other reports showed how helpful the Christian Endeavor societies are to the churches, both in a spiritual and financial way. Some had inc church member- ship to a very large extent, and had caused a wonderul awakening in the spirituality of the churches. Cunningham, Pa., society reported a flower mission, the members of which furnish flowers for meetings and then take them to sick people in the com- munity, and each member is willing to hold religious services with the sick. The two Scranton, Pa., societies visit the prisons end do work in a practical way. When these reports were concluded the chairman said he was glad to hear so Many geod reports and suggestions, and advised that the good work continue, but warned the societies that they should nev- er assist in paying the preachers. “Christian Endeavor a Method, Not An Institution,” was the subject’ discussed by the Rev. Rufus Miller. The question, he said, is an important one, and will be dis- cussed at length before the close of the convention. - Rev. H. 8. Gekeler of St. Joseph, Mo., spoke on the topic: “What Christian En- deavor Can Do For Missions.” He thought that Christian Endeavor means nothing other than Christian missions, and a minis- ter of the Reformed Church who Joes not believe in missions, he thinks, is a back number. “The duty of Christiam Endeavor, with reference to their membership, when . remove from one place to another,” was discussed by the Rev. A. S. Weber of Bal- timore, who, during the course of his marks, said that sopelty. to Christ ts the cardinal principle of Christian Endeavor. He spoke at some length upon the faflure of Endeavorers to remove their member- ship and why they should be identified with congregations where they live. Following this talk a conference on in- formation gathering and hints on Christian Endeavor extension was led by the Rev. J. H. Bomberger of Columbiana, Ohio, and the meeting ended by a general discussion in three-minute speeches. AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION. The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church on D between 2d and 3d streets southwest, was the scene of the rally of almost a hundred of the church members yesterday afternoon, when the edifice pre- Bishop B. W. Arnett. sented a gala appearance. All about the gallery hung the red, white and blue col- ors, and before both the organ and the pul- pit were placed large yellow C. E.'s. Two c. E. flags crossed were attached to each gas jet and a small American flag was placed betweeen the two. Mr. P. J. McIntosh was introduced as chairman of the meeting, Bishop C. C. Pettey, D.D., the selected chairman, from New Berne, N. C., being unable to attend on account of sickness. The meeting opened with singing by the choir, and the Rev. J. S. Cadwell read a chapter of Scripture from Matthew. Rev. J. S. Adams of the Union Wesley Church of this city, then offered prayer, followed by J. E. Mason, D. D., of Ge: esee, Cal., who made cne of the principal addresses of the evening. Messrs. G. H. 8. Bell, J. S. Cadwell and G. 8. Adams were other prominent attend- ants, who made addresses, FREE BAPTIST. The Free Baptist denomination is not very well known in Washington by reason of their having no church of the denomina- tion here, but if some of the local church- goers had been present yesterday after- noon at the rally of Free Baptists at the Fifteenth Street Methodist Church they would not only have learned something about the faith in general, but also receiv- ed some good points, which. would be of great use in their own particular branch of Christendom. The chairman of the rally was Mr. E. P. Metcalf of Providence, R. I who is here at the head of one of the larg- est delegations from little Rhody. Mr. Metcalf opened the meeting with a few well-chosen remarks, and then asked the pastor of the church, Rev. W. W. Van Ars- dale, for words of welcome. Miss Bickford, president of the Maine Endeavor Union, replied to Dr. Van Arsdale in an address, witty, but at the same time, sensible. Miss Bickford prefaced her address by saying that “man is a strange animal,” and then she proceeded to give many illustrations of his perversity. She said that the princl- pal thing which caused her to respect En- deavor ideas 1s that they tend to break down denominational barriers and destroy old prejudices. The work of the Free Baptists in various sections of the country were taken up in order, Rev. E. W. Hellaby, Hillsdale, Mich. speaking first and representing the west. Mr. Hellaby said that the church to grow and spread fast must recognize that while the Sunday school is the right hand of the church, the Christian Endeavor Society is the left hand, and therefore a member that should be nourished, for without it, the parent stem wilt surely die. Rev. G. A. Mr. E. P. Metealf. Jackson of New York, who was called upon to speak for the middle states, advocated a practical application of the Wedhesday evening topic, “Deepening the Spiritual Life,” while Rev. J. E. Barton, who is pastor of a church at Carolina, R. 1, thought that one very important factor in making an Endeavor Society of real value to the church is enthustasm. Others talk- 2d for their sections, and then, in a burst of music one of the best rallies that the Free Baptist Endeavorers have yet had was at an end. REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA. The denominational rally in the Western Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon was unique in at least one particular. It was a rally fcr the Reformed Church in America, in which denomination the pastor, Rey. Howard Wilbur Ennis, of the church, had served in the earlier years of his pas- terate before he was won over to Presby- ‘terianism. The church edifice was crowded when the devotional services were opened by Rev. W. R. Ackert of Hoboken, N.J. Rev. Mr. Ennis, the pastor, in nis address of wel- come referred to the fact that three of. the speakers who were to follow him wero his college chums, and spoke of the close fel- lowship existing between the Reformed Dutch and Presbyterian churches, Rey. Wm. J. Harsha, D.D., pastor of Har- lem Collegiate Church of New York, spoke of the Indian question, he having served extensively among the Indians as a mis- sionary, and the relation of some of his personal experiences among the aborigines proved very interesting. The address of Rev. Henry J. Scudder dealt with his services as a missionary in India, and he spoke espectully of the great Rev. W. R. Ackert. reforms that are under way in that coun- try looking to the breaking down of the ‘system of cost and the child marriages. Rev. Elias W. Thompson of Paterson, N,J., addressed the assemblage on the need of spirituality as the great power of the Christian Endeavor societies of the coun- try. “Botos by Miss May Adele Levers, who ta Holy City,” and Miss Feilding Cc. le, who rendered ‘exquisitely Cam- Pi ‘a “From the Depts of My Contri- tion,” were greatly appreciated. THE METHODISTS. Methodist Endeavorers to the number of about 500 gathered in thé’Mt. Vernon Place M. E. Church yesterday/hfternoon to at- tend the rally of the Methodist Episcopal, Methodist Protestant ancoMethodist Church in Canada, Although? 0"® of the smallest rallies of the afternodti’ it was one of the most important of -fh¢ denominational gatherings, owing tothe fact that the ruling body of the Mathadist Church has put some restrictions on the Christian En- deavor Society. t Mr. Fred. 8. Ball of the chairman of the megt'as, and Mr. Page L. Zimmerman of thé convention music conmmittee was conductor ®f music. A brief song service preceeded the regu- lar meeting, which wasiopened with prayer by Rev. Isaac Canter, pastor of the Mt. Vernon Place Church. In his introductory rétiarks, Chairman Ball took occasion to pay his compliments to the general conferencé ‘of the Methodist Church Scuth for prosctipting the Chris- tian Endeavor Society in that organization. He expressed the belief that the confer- ence acted hastily. Rev. Dr. W. F. Wilson of Toronto, Can- ada, was the first speaker. Dr. Wilson is a most pleasant speaker, with an appear- ance similar to that of Henry Ward Beech- er. Dr. Wilson was proud of being a Meth- odist Erdeavorer. He was not ashamed of its hymnolegy, its theology or its parent- age. - Referring to the'relation “of the Epworth Leagues of Christian Endeavor in Canada to the church, the speaker said the Metho- dists had the largest number of socteties in the Dominion, The yougg people work to- gether wherever good can be accomplished by a union of effort. ‘Speaking of the good things Endeavorers of the Methodist Church in Canada had accomplished, Dr. Wilson said they had stopped Sunday ball playing, closed all the saloons in Toronto from 7 o'clock Saturday night until 7 o'clock Sunday morning, and stopped the running of Sunday street cars. Rev. Dr. Kelley of Birmingham, Ala., a trustee of the united society, was the next speaker. Dr. Kelley spoke principally of the attitude of the Methodist Church South to the Christian Endeayor Society. John Wesley's declaration, “I want a league, of- fensive and defensive, with every soldier of thg Lord Jesus Christ,” in the speaker's opinion was meant to include every mem- ber of every denomination, and not only those of Methodism. Dr. Kelley talked at some length to the manner in which the Endeavorers had been treated by the gen- eral conference, and declared they would rescind their action in a few years. Prof. W. W. Andrews of New Brunswick and Rev. Dr. Roads of Philadelphia spoke of the attitude of the Methodist Church North to the Endeavorers, and Rey. E. R. Young of Toronto concluded the speech making by talking of the future course of Methodist Endeavorers. METHODIST PROTESTANT. 1b Ingham, Ala.,was A denominational missionary rally of the Methodist Protestant Church was held yes- terday afternoon at the Congress Street M. P. Church and drew an extra large attend- ance. Mr. Paul M. Strayer, the national president of the M. P. C. E. Union, was un- able to attend the convention this year, and Rev. M. M. Campbell of Mount Blanchard, Ohio, the secretary-treasurer, presided at the meeting. The program opened with a song and prayer, followed by a roll call of cenference union, the delegates responding by rising. The address of the president was read by Mr. Strayer, a brother of the official. The report of the secretary, Mr. Campbell, #howed a very gratifying state of affairs, which was extremely encourag- ing. The prize banner for the state making the best gains in membership during the year was awarded to Texas, the dtcision being greeted with cheers. The address of the day was delivered by Rev. L. W. Bates, D.D., formerly pastor of the Congress Street Church, and the first president of the ‘Denominationat Union. His address was on “The Methodist Protestant Church, Past and Present.” He reviewed the histcry “of fhe church, and pointed out its work in the future. The other address of the evening was to have been delivered by Dr. M. L. Jennings of Pittsburg, Pa., editor, of ‘The Methodist Recorder,” on the subject, of “Our Denomi- national Press.” He was unable to attend the rally, however, and Rev. G. E. McMan- iman of Cambridge, Ohio, delivered an ad- dress on that subject. He,stated that the Methodjst Protestants. faijed to support thelr d2nominational papers as they should, preferring other kinds of literature. A nominating committee, consisting of 8. K. Spaugh of New York city, Dr. J. F. Cowan of Pittsburg, Pa.; Rev. F. T. Little of Bal- tumore, J. Carlton McCaslin of Franklin, Ind., and Rev. T. M. Johnson cf Hender- son, N. C., submitted the following list of officers of the unfon for the ensuing year: President, R. B. Whitehead of Pittsburg: vice president, Prof. O. L. Palmer of In- dian College, Wis secretary-treasurer, Miss Mary Moall of New York city; execu- tive committee, F. M. Foster, J. W. Zirckel and Dr. J. F. Cowan, all of Pittsburg, Pa. Under the head of union business a me- Morial presented by the Pittsburg union that a Christian Endeavor paper be pub- lished by the Methodist Protestant Church was adopted, and a committee appointed to draw up a@ set of resolutions urging the publication board of the church to issue such a sheet. The resolution’ were adopt- ed. A memorial from the Pittsburg union suggesting a regular course of instruction in church history for the junior superin- tendents be given in all the churches, was unanimously adoptefl. At the close of the meeting an informal reception was held, after, which the rally concluded. A denominational missionary rally will be held Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. and Sunday evening at 8 p.m. there will be denominational reunions at the Congress Street Church. Rev. W. S. Hammond, D.D., the pastor, will preside,and addresses will be delivered by Rev, C. E. Hubbel of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Rev. G. E. McMani- man of Cambridge, Ohio. PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL. The interest of the Episcopal Church in the work of the Christian Endeavor was forcibly shown at the denominational rally of the Protestant Episcopal Charch in Can- ada and the United States yesterday after- noon at the Church of the Ascension, cor- ner of Massachusetts avenue and 12th street. The exercises were opened by music by a choir of forty voices. After a brief address of welcome by the rector of the church, Rey, Dr. Elliott, Rev. Canon J. B. Richardson, president of the Canadian branch of the Christian En- deavor, was Introduced. He spoke of the special adaptation of the Christian En- deavor Soclety to the Episcopal Church, and of its great usefulness in the work of that denomination. Rev. C. J. Palmer of Lanesboro’, Mass. followed in the same line, after which Rev. Mr. George of South Boston, Mass., spoke of the great opportunities offered by the Christian Endeavor societies in the field of Philanthropy, and highly approved the Practice of Wndeavorers of holding expe- rience meetings. Rev. Mr. Tunnell, the warden of King Hall, Howard University, tn_his address, approved the work ofthe ‘Christlan En- deavor, and hoped that af! the Episcopal parishes would take up‘ thw work of form- iE ee oe ore 5. t. Rev. M. 8. Baldwiti,,DYD., lord bisho) of Ontario, Canada, addresdéd the audience briefly. He spoke of fhe tio principles of the Christian Endeavét béing work and Prayer, and said the Chirch of Christ must either move forwprd'tr die. C UNITED EVANGESIEAE CHURCH. ages A rally meeting of tHe-H¥ystone League of the Christian Endeaypy agd a denomina- tional missionary meeting of the United Evangelical Church wis: ‘Held yesterday afternoon at the Gay Street Baptist Church. Though the “servites commienced as early in the afterndon a 3 o'clock, the church was crowded2switt visiting En- deavorers from all over the city of that denomination, together with a good many outside people. Mr. Frank J. Boyer of Reading, Pa., was the master of ceremonies and opeved the program with an address, which was followed with a short song cay laos i votional exercises were inaugurated by Rev. Henry Moser of Geneseo, Ill. This was followed by an open parliament on “Some difficulties we have in dur Jeague, and how to overcome them.” The main ad- Gress on this subject was to have been de- livered by’ Rev. H. W. Behney of Potts- ville, Pa., butin his absence, the presiding officer spoke on the question. Bishop W. M. Stanford, A. M., of Harrisburg, Pa., delivered the principal address of the even- ing on “Interdenominatfonal Fellowship.” After a vocal solo by Miss Lulu Buck of Baltimore, Rev. J. W. Messinger of.Car- lisle, Pa., delivered an address on the “Christian Citizen.” Another open parlia- ment, on the advantages offered by the Keystone League of the Christian Endeav- or, was discussed by Forest Swarts of Har- risburg, Pa.; Prof. O. L. Jacobs, president of the York County Keystone League Christian Endeavor Union, and D. L. Kol- ler, president of the Baltimore City Union. An address on the securing and retaining of associates was delivered by Rev. C. L. Oswald of Lancaster, Pa. Rev. U. F. Swengel, A. M., of Baltimore, Md., general corresponding secretary, followed by read- ing an address on the “Benefits of Interna- tional Conventions to Our Denomination.” After a hymn there was a discussion on prayer meeting methods, in which Rev. E. H. Kistler of Bethlehem, Pa., delivered the principal argument. He was followed by Rev. E. B. Bailey of Baltimore, Md., who spoke on “Our Juniors.” The rally con- cluded with an address delivered by Rev. E. K. Yeakel of Polo, Il. ‘There will be a denominational mission- ary meeting of the United Evangelical Church Sunday afternoon, beginning at 3:30 o'clock and lasting for one hour. The devotional exercises will be conducted by Miss Clara Haeseler of Lisbon, Iewa. Ad- dresses will hs delivered on varluus sub- jects by Miss Lilian Siebert of Reading, Pa.; Prof. O. 1. Jacobs, A. M., of York, Miss Lillian Harizler of Harrisburg, Rev. William Caton of Naperville, Rev. A. H. Schneider of Fleetwood, oe Miss Lillian Schneider of Read- a. The United Evangelizal Church is repre- sented In this city Ly 153 delegates, all of whom registered at the Raleigh yesterday afternoon. The deleguies represent the church in Pennsylvania, Ulinois, Maryland, Tennessee, Ohio, Iowa, Nebraska, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. COMMITTEE HEADQUARTERS Estimate ef the Number of Visiting Dele- gates Attending the Convention. Interesting Talk With Chairman Smith—Tent Williston to Be Oc- cupled Tomorrow. ‘Tent Williston will be raised this even- ing and meetings will be held in the canvas auditorium, beginning with the junior rally tomorrow morning. The total estimated registration of dele- gates to the fifteenth Christian Endeavor convention is 42,000. These were the most important news items given out at the committee of '96 headquarters this morning. “I think the total number of visiting dele- gates to the fifteenth Christian Endeavor convention, conservatively speaking, is 32,000." So said Chairman W. H. H. Smith of the ccmmittee of '96 to a Star reporter at head- quarters this morning. This estimate does not include the members of the local En- deavor societies or of the choir, most of whom are Endeavorers, Counting in these would add something over 10,000 to the list. “I really believe there are a few thou- sand more than the number I indicated,” continued Mr. Smith. “It is very hard to tell just how many Endeavorers there are in the city. One of the most difficult mat- ters in connection with the management of the convention is that of the registration of delegates. 1 am quite sure it is not the fault of the system, but the trouble is with the visiting Endeavorers themselves. I am Fositive that at least one-third, probably a larger number, who came to the city with the official excursions from the several states have failed to go to their state hea.l- quarters and register. It is largely owing to this fact that we have not yet received any definite returns from the several churches as to the number who have reg- istered. The visitors have come to the city, gone to their stoppirg places and attended { the sessions of the convention without tak- ing the trouble to register. But they will probably get to their church headquarters jin a day or two, and thus it will probably be tomorrow night or Monday afternoon before we can give any really accurate and definite figures concerning the attendance.” As Instances of the neglect of delegates to register, Mr. Smith cited the case of New York and Massachusetts. The empire state excursion manager brought with him 1,080 delegates, but up to this morning only 700 had registered at the Church of the Covenant, which is the New York head- quarters. In the bay state delegation the prcportion of unregistered delegates 1s about the same, 1,150 having tome in on the excursion trains and only 900 register- ing. Similar reports have been coming in from all the churches, and it is a matter of re- gret on the part of the committee of "96 that things are es they are. Mr. Smith’s estimate of 32,000 includes the Endeavorers who have not registered. He said he thought it perfectly fair to add to this number the local Endeavorers and members of the choir, because of the 56,000 delegates registered at the Boston conven- tion last year 28,000 were from the bay state and a large majority of the remainder came from svtrrounding New England states, where Christian Endeavor is strong- est in point of numbers. Mr. Smith thinks, and so do the officers and trustees of the United Society, that there are many thou- sands more Endeavorers from far-away states and provinces at the convention of than have been at any previous inter- national gathering. At noon today the fol- lowing returns from state headquar- ters had been received by the registration committee: Arizona, 1; Colorado, ida, 39; Idaho, 2; Ilinois, $13; Indiana, 40S Maine, 148; Maryland, 1,24! setts, 9S8; Minnesota, 50; Missouri, 206 Hampshire, 182; Ohio, 1,027; Oregon, 6; Texas, 46; Vermont, 92; Virginia, 490; Washington, 7; West Virginia, 185, and New Jersey, 792. ‘One of the busiest men around head- quarters this morning was Chairman W. A. H. Church of the hall committee. He has been working hard to have that blown-over tent raised today, and would have succeeded if the rain had stayed in the clouds this morning. It had been planned to have the regular meeting in the tent tonight, and the plan would have been successfully carried out if the weather bureau man had only let a little sunshine in. “It is very doubtful if we can get the tent up this afternoon,” Mr. Church said. “The tent maker had his men working hard all night sewing the torn canvas, and we got the big center poles up early this morning, but the rain came on just as we were getting ready to hoist the tent and spoiled our plans; at least delayed our work for a few hours. We may by the very hardest kind of hustling peseibly get it ready for the meeting to- night, but I believe it will hardly be pos- sible. However, if it does not rain any more today we will have it ready by to- morrow morning.” It was anounced at headquarters at noon today that the regular services in Tent Williston will be held beginning with the junior rally tomorrow morning. The ef- forts toward rehoisting the tent had so far advanced at that hour that it was scid the big canvas would surely be up late this afternoon or evening. Then the large force of men will rearrange the seats, fix up the electric lights and get every- thing in shape for the meeting tomorrow morning. =e Written for The Evening Star. Another Welcome. Ye Christian men and women, true, With tarners of the red and blue, And white star gleaming through; Shouting about your Gospel plan, “Glory 10 Ged—good will to ma: While striving with your best endeavor To move the world through love's strong lever To nobler deeds and higher life, Free from dark bate and wicked strife— As our best wishes we impart, Here's welcome to “the nation’s heart;”” And on your noble high endeavor God's love and blessing rest forever. RL BG ————— Bad Boys Not Allowed. ‘The bad boy is prevalent in the vicinity of the Maryland headquarters at the Met- ropolitan M. E. Church. The bad boy final- ly crowded around the door of the head- quarters so persistently and edged his way toward the stand containing badges and programs with evil intent that the com- mittee was driven to the necessity of paint- ing a sign on the outside of the door. It reads: “Bad Boys Not Allowed.” It is not stated what the restriction on the liberty of the bad boys about the Met- ropolitan Church is, but they are not al- lowed to do something or other. ——__— Get O@ the Earth. ‘Who buys the New York Sunday Journal? It ts the most puseling puezle since * im clover,” made by the same man. Others charge 10 cents. The Journal gives it free. —Advertisement. THE JUNIOR WORKERS An Enthusiastic Meeting Held at Wesley Chapel This Morning. ELOQUENT PAPERS BY YOUNG WOMEN They Are Ably Discussed in the Open Pariiament. OTHER ADDRESSES One of the most interesting of the ser- vices held today was the meeting of the Junior Workers, held in Wesley M. E. Church, corner of 5th and F streets, this morning. Long before the hour for the ex- ercises to begin the beautiful little edifice was filled, and the Endeavorers sang one after another of the Christian Endeavor hymns, until the musical leader, Mr. Chas. S.. Clark of this city, took charge of the singing. Secretary John Willis Baer of Boston presided, and after a short service of praise, introduced Rev. M. Ross Fish- burn of this city, who conducted the devo- tional exercises. Miss Hyde's Address. Miss Grace E. Hyde of Winchendon spoke of “A Model Junior Meeting,” tell- ing of an experiment in London with Chris- Uan Endeavor meetings, and the good ef- fects that followed. Miss Hyde said: At a flower exhibition in London there was one plant far more beautiful than all the rest. Beside this plant stood its owner, a little girl, in a patched calico dress. When the man in charge told ber that her geranium had won the first prize, he asked her how it happened that, among so many beautiful plants, hers was the most lux- uriant. The iittle girl told him how she had cared for it. She lived in a large tenement house, but on the fifth floor, where the air was pure and the sun shone all day. Each morning she had put the plant in the east window, where it would catch the first rays of the sun; in the afternoon she had changed it to the west window, turning it around, so that the other side would receive tl warmth until the sun went down. Under the influence of pure air and warm sunlight the plant grew in symmetry and beauty. In a similar way the model Junior Society expands the lives of the children into beauty and usefulness. Flooded with the warm sunshine of God's love, growing into His likeness by contact on all sides with Chris- tian influences, the children develop into the most beautiful blossoms in Christ's king- dom. In a model society the superintendent (who should be a permanent officer), is wise, tact- ful, loving; she understands children and guides them trustinglydnto God’s kingdom. ‘The superintendent and her assistants are present at every meeting. - The juntors are attentive, responsive. ‘They play the piano, sing, lead their own meetings. They hold regular business meet- ings, and give committee reports. They have frequent socials. They give systemati- cally for missions, They each have some detinite work to do. The boys and girls are taught to show Christ in their lives. A strong testimony in favor of our work is that given by the public sthool teachers in a town where it was thought that, on ac- count of the sickness of the superintendent, the society would be disbanded. These teachers said: “The junior society must not be given up. You have no idea how wonderfully it has improved the deportment in our schools. We cannot spare it.” A Model Junior Superintendent. Miss J ennie T. Masson of Indianapolis, Ind., read a per on “A Model Junior Superintendent,” not a perfect superintend- ent, but one who could advance the work of the order. She said: The work of the junior superintendent is to be done on earth, hence the word model does not mean perfect or angelic. It means the best to be had. Model junior superin- tendents are not born but made. Any society can cultivate one provided there be to start with a good-tempered Endeavorer with love for children. ciety lacks such a member. Indeed, once in a while in a society can be found a sweet-tempered, children-loving Endeavorer who can sing and play, give chalk talks, tell fascinating Bible stories; who has the power to control; who can be as alert as the sunrise, as placid as the first lily that bloomed in the Garden of Eden, as definite as a railroad track, as spiritual as the thoughts of an angel, as full grown as a California potato. Such is a shining ex- ception. Ged evicently is not Christian- izing the world by means of prodigies. Still the model jurior superintendent has all these qualities. She does not always, however, combine them in her own person. Happy is. she if she can herself teach the ready lips to pour out the music of junior songs. But just as happy may she be to inspire interest and attention and order while some singer from the junior com- mittee of the senior society performs the pleasant duty.. She can talk up such a pleas- ed enticipation of a blackboard exercise that even before the artist comes his talk will have begun to bear fruit. No s0- She can love c. J. Atkinson. Minn J. T. Masson. the children so much that she will not be Jealous if others share with her the adora- tion of the child hearts. Oh, she can with God’s help and the support of the sentor workers, become an acceptable junior sup- erintendent. That is the*chief motive of this paper—to inspire some one to try to be cultivated into a model junior superin- tendent. Right here is about as good a place as any to remark that the feminine pronoun seems to be the one generally uscd to stand for a model junior superintendent. It is not necessarily true that the super- intendent be of this sex, but in this day of the church membership, where the women outnumber the men sixteen to one, it is very probable the junior superintendent will be a young woman. It is to be hoped that she can secure much help from the young men, for manly influence is most needful to a successful junior C. E. So add to the helps mentioned belief in junior Christianity, conference with the pastor, possession of every scrap of Iitera- ture regarding junior work, correspondence with workers in other states, an abiding interest in the organization of mothers’ so- cleties, good cookery, knowledge of games, @ carefully cared for body, constant com- munion with Christ. These helps are the scaffolding which God assists you to erect for that beautiful building of character— the model junior superintendent. Papers Discussed. A discussion of these papers was then held, and a score of those present offered suggestions for making such work success- ful. Mr. C. J. Atkinson of Toronto, Ontario, addressed the meeting on “Some Things to Avoid,” the chief of which was falling into inaction. Superintendents, he said, should avold doing all the work themselves. A su- perintendent should just guide the juniors in their work and allow the young people to carry out the plans. Miss Nettie E. Harrington of Janesville, Wis. read a paper on “The Relation of the Juniors to the Older Society.” She dwelt upon the necessity of encouraging the juniors as 2 means of training up members for the Christian Endeavor Society. The young people should be trained to do all the work of the society, and then they should become members In the older so- ciety. “The crowd in attendance on the service was So great, and so many couki not be ac- commodated with seats in the church, that an overfiow meeting was arranged and held in the lecture room, speakers from the main meeting going to the overflow meet- ing and repeating their addresses. During the service Rev. Dr. Lamb of Maine sang solos and captivated his hear- ers. His first selection, “Words of Won- i i i a of thee rt ‘open parliament” a iscussion on “How to Keep terested.” One of the mem- iF gE his society another by sivi: them vy fees the juniors of athletic alt i Wiggins of Toronto. Lottie E. Wiggins of Toronto, Ont., entertained and interested her auditors by an address on “The Relati strange that we have overlooked the divine command to “become as Ittle children,” and have always been holding up adults as the examples for children to follow! Which of us consider the conventionalized, warpe4, distorted, indirect, half-fair, untrusting mode of thinking of the adult a good sub- stitute for the spontaneous, genuine, direct, just and trusting mode peculiar and essen- tial to childhood? Junior workers are not competing with parents in training the juniors, but co- operating. We also believe that the best work for the juniors cannot be done with- out home co-operation. Our juniors are leading their parents to deeper spirituality, and thus the Junior Society is fulfilling the prediction of our Lord regarding the fore- most age of all history—“a little child shall lead them.” We, therefore, organize a Parents’ Society of Christian Endeavor, Lottie E. Wiggins. not enlisting the mothers alone, but the fathers also. Too long the entire manage- ment of the home has been left to the mothers, while the fathers have guarded our larger home—the nation. Both govern- ments have signally failed, and now we learn the lesson that neither home nor nation is well governed unless there are “two heads in council.” Parents best realize their responsibility to the juniors when they live the principles they desire to see the children live. How often we find parents lax in their own practices in honesty, and boasting be- fore the children of some sharp trick by which they gained advantage in a business transaction. If they but realized that tt is the little leaks that sink the ship, they would be more careful to be true under all circumstences. Parents should be so true that when the juniors weigh their in the balance they shall yot be wanting. 3 “Child-nature” should be studied. The gardener studies his plants and knows how to treat each. The farmer studies his fields and knows what best will grow in every field. But parents think all children alike: recognize no differences in character, and do not adapt plans to develop different natures. Parents should possess the utmost confi- dence of the juniors, sympathize with them in their aims, study their tastes, encourage their development: should have great faith in the children, that, though misiakes are made, they desire to do the right; should not make promises unless certain of being able to fulfill them; should not bribe chil- dren to be good by promises of reward and payment for every service. Parents should think more about the physical development of the juniors—see that they take proper exercise, proper food and go to bed early. Some people's diges- tion has a good deal to do with their re- ligion. Children’s tempers are often caused by too much pastry, and sitting up till mid- night. Make allowances for failures. Let he children down as easily as older people year-old Flossie said to her mother on being reproved, “When it’s me you sa: ‘eross:’ when it’s you, you say ‘nervous. Mothers and fathers who expect their children to be angels must have forgotten their ancestry. As far as possible parents should co-operate with the superintendents in carrying out the plans of the Junior So- clety. The juniors are encouraged by the interest of their parents, ax well as the parents benefited by their work. The Par- ents’ Society should meet at least once a month and talk over the work, hear the junior superintendent’s monthly report, pray for blessing on the juniors. In an in- formal way parents and workers may talk over the work with mutual benefit: discuss difficulties, but also state the blessings and benetits of junior work. At home the juniors may be more easily encouraged to read the Bible and pray every day. Parents may note whether Christian principles are lived in home life, in school life and in the playground. Parents should not only pray for the juniors, but with the juniors. Many a difficulty between,parent and child will be sweetly reconciled as, together, hearts are lifted to the Father on high. By this mutual sympathy and help the spiritual life of the three-fold nature, which is one in the unity of the spirit, and the bonds of peace—husband, wife and child—shall be exalted, our family altars will mean more and over the homes of our counfry shall be written “Holiness to the Lord.” Rev. Peter Ainslie. “The Pastors and the Juniors” was the theme of a short address by Rev. Pe Ainslie of Baltimore. The most magnificent opportunity of the pastor today, he thought, was in building up child thought and pre- paring the young for useful life. A pastor should be a boy with boys and a girl with girls, call them by their familiar names and join in the sporta of the boys. The trouble with the pastors he thought to be their tendency to get too old for the young people, who looked to them for guidance. Secretary Baer conducted a discussion about “The Intermediate Society,” and sad that the correspondence of the societies showed that such organizations were fre- quently found to be useful In the church work, but they were not always necessary. Each pastor should decide for himself. Mr. Thomas Wainwright of Chicago an- swered questions about measures for con- ducting junior societies, and he gave his opinion of various ways for getting along with the children of the societies, saying, under no circumstances should an unruly boy be sent from the church. Such boys should be worked with personally. He and the entire audience was of the opinion that junior society meetings should not be dis- continued during July and August. Mrs. Clark was present at the meeting, and, although not engaged to take a part in the service, was cailed upon and was given a warm reception by the audience. Mrs. Clark spoke of methods for interesting young people in the junior society, and be- lieved there was no rule that could be adopted as applying to all societies. She thought that chalk talks could be clubs and brigades formed whenever they could advance the work sought to be per- formed, which was to bring the children to Christ. The meeting was closed with prayer by the presiding officer, Secretary Baer. The conference of senior and interme- @late societies to be held at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon in the Kendall _laptist Chcrch promises to be one of the most interesting meetings held in connection with the Christian Endeavor conventic An interesting progtam has bee’ provided, as follow: The senior society—‘What It Is?” Rev. F. E. Clark, D.D., Boston, Mass.; “The Advantages of the Senior Society,” Rev. Henry B. Roberts, Torrington, Conn.; “The Membership.” Rev. W. J. McCauley, Toledo, Ohio; “How to Use the Endeavor Scelety in the Church,” Rev, Smith Baker, Eust Boston, Mass.; “Question Box,” Prof. Amos R. Wells, Boston, Mass. ‘The intermediate society.—“"The Member- Mr. L. L. Roby, Topeka, Ken.; “Its Miss Kate Haus, “Chip Basket,” Rev. Mo.; Charles A. Dickinson, Boston, Mass. The meeting will be in charge of Mr. St. Louts, George B. Graff of Boston. The music will form an interesting part of the con- ference, and will be under the direction of Mr. Percy 8. Foster of thts city. The meeting is open to every one, and citizens, as well as delegates generally, will be welcomed.