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12 THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JULY 13, 1896-SIXTEEN PAGES. RECEPTIONS TQ THE STATE DELEGATIONS Social Features of the C. £. Movement Practically Illustrated, A Good Time at All the Head- quarters--Speeches,| Music and Refreshments, tings held Saturday were for citizens and were two me we! The alloyed y e as been so thoroughly gates from evel idit al ple 2 acqua e dur- | i the ‘v6! served be | at none of the ffort in this | a with er W was a request eshme sal imp es will ssien carry a of their vi yple. MASSACHUSETTS. | t of the First} r reputation: ned the por- r church | > delegates from | ef it is safe that few of | these absent when the interesting | program was opened with choral pralses at § o'clock, and the auditorium was crowded despite the | almost intolerable heat of the evening. The Boston cho’ numbering 300, oc- cupied the middle from the state } e outside F. M. Gardiner and after two hymns Ked the Boston choir at they were re- reciative audience. Es .. offer- @ prayer, after which Dr. M. New- tor of the church, delivered the of welcome, which was exceeding- cordial dent A. F. Woods of the mphasized Dr. Newman's | few well-chosen re ‘ks, and Gardiner respended feel- | Ish of the transportation | | Semerby, the energetic mn chi last yerr Avenue Chu gregational Church in the state secre- dent Gard- non behalf hese w singing, af proper, an lemonade Greene, Ha Bowman, ehicles of ter in- and eption ie entertaining resented with a ribed, | a@ pretty delegates. stration o: At the conclus h the delegates quiet- | : a flag of red touching ex- »>min Al junior the 1 Phillips of the senior society. | Congregational | ; 3. H. Banton, treasurer, | H. H. Grothouse of the | and Rev. A. F. Richardson, | ©. S. Trump, Judge M. H. } y Blatehley of the West Virginia Union. After singing by the con- | gregation, Charles Phillips of the local society addressed brief parting re- marks to the dele- gates.and Dr. Domer close the exercises with a benediction. The delegates and church members then adjourned to the lee- ture rooms below, where tempting re- freshments were of- fered. Those to whom the credit for the man- agement of the joint reception is due are: | Messrs. Lee Pitch- lynn, Phil E. Muth, | Chas. Mer- win Robt. | Kram y Ourand, J. Gran Meyers, Harr: and ‘Mesdames Moore, es Jennie M. Barron, Lizzie | Leeds, Mary Moore, Olie he Pendel, Jessie Bennett and Ella Keefer ALABAMA AND LOUISIANA. rs from Alabama and Louisiana were given a hearty reception Saturday evening by theChris- tian Endeavor Soci- The visit ety of the Ninth | Street Christian Church. Mr. A. W. | Bowen, presided. The program consisted of solo and chorus sing- ing. instrumenta! music and exhibition of the wonders of the phonograph. Be- fore going to their homes, all in atten- dance were served with lemonade and eake, and each visitor was presented with | man j. | the ~ a card, in which a C. E. ribbon was neatly fastened in one corner. _ MICHIG N. The reception to the Michigan delegates by the Endeavorers of the North Presby- terian Church was one of the most pleasing and hearty of any of those held Saturday evening. The Michi- ganders were out in full force — which means more than 300, and to this num- ber the North Pres- byterians added about 200 more. The Michigan people are a handsome crowd on ordinary ocea- sion, but this was no ordinary time, and they accordingly put on their daintiest and most becoming gowns and best Sun- day - go - to -meeting clothes, and prepared to present the most pleasing appearance possible. They could not have looked pret- tier if they had sent to Paris or London for the patterns. It was really a sight to make the most styl- h and handsome fin-de-siecle society wo- ASOUus. king of the reception proper, the Michigan delegates furnished the program, while the Northerners supplied the re- qguisite hospitality and refreshments. First, sald some nice compli- about “What Our Host and in response State Treasurer nning ef Grand Rapids returned the compl:ments by telling “What We Think of Our Hosts.” Mis Louella Gould of Tonia spoke briefly of the Mic state convention of ‘96 held at Ionia, and Sa finale to the speech making Mr. Levi T. Remington of Travers City gave a pros- pective talk on Jackson, "97, referring to the state convention of next year. Then Endeavorers, hosts and guests, ad- journed to refreshments, and what the did, well, it was enough to clear the table: of all the good things at least, not to speak of after effects. CANADA, The Canadians were the recipients of further evidence of the unbounded hospi- tality of the Christlan Endeavorers of Central Presbyterian Church. It was a whole-souled, hearty gathering of Cana- dians and members of the church, and the hours flew rap- idly by. There was a large audience in the church. President 8. M. Ely presided over the meeting and de- livered the address of welcome. He ex- pressed the hope that some day Canada would become an- nexed to the United States. The sample of Canadians who were here now, he said, made annexa- tion all the more eagerly desired. The re- sponses on behalf of Canada were as fol- lows: Rev. Dr. McGregor, president of On- tario Union; Rev. Dr. Finch, excursion manager of the Quebec Union; Rev. Dr. McMillan of the Montreal Union. Dr. Mc- Gregor good-humoredly said that he hopea to see the day when the United States would be annexed to Canadt. He thought that a great country like Canada would be pleased to tack on a country like this to Its domain. C. J. Atkin- son, Andrew Miller and other Canadians made short speeches. Refreshments were served in the Sunda: school room. Thi part of the program was thoroughly en- joyed. Miss Lord, whose untiring work has endeared her to all the visitors, su- perintended the re- freshmen: end of the work, and the occa- sion was a great suc- eess, The Canadians held an informal meeting later in the evening to discuss the Ottawa convention, to be held in October of this year. Andrew Miller, who is the secretary of the Ottawa committee, has had printed a number of cards inviting American En- deavorers to attend the convention, and i on Canadians the importance of f the Qttawa convention y morning. sang “God Save and their national hymn, “The which were followed by a y Country, 'Tis of Thee,” by verse of Washington ‘The Canadians » then started the hymn “Blest Be the Tie | That Binds,” In which all joined. | During the evening solos were rendered by Kraft and in; Miss Cowell of Wash- KANSAS. The reception held in honor of the visit- ing delegates from Kansas, who have their headquarters at the Kendall Baptist Church, on 9th near B street southwest, and who number about seventy-five in all, Saturday night was a most enjoy- able affair. ‘The re- ception was entirely informal, but an in- teresting program had been presented before the delegates said good-night. Rev. A. M. Rey- nolds of Oskaloosa, Kan., acted as pre- siding officer. The program included several good ad- dresses, and consist- ed of a song, “Show- ers of Blessing,” a Prayer by one of ths delegates, a Chris- tian Endeavor hymn by the congregation, “A Word From the Lord,” an address by Rev. G. D. Gale of Lowemont, Kan., a re- frain, “Give Me a Heart,” and remarks by W. J. Doole of Horton, Kan., and L. @. Jones of Buffalo, Kan. Upon the conclusion of these entertain- ing numbers a general social time was en- Jeyed. The Kansas Endeavorers attending the ccnvention and who have registered at the Kendall Baptist Church are Misses Anna and Eva Sparks, Atchison; Ellen Rees, Arooria; Rev. A. L. Deehart, Abilene; Mr. A. S. Allendorp and wife, Alma; L. G. Jones, Buffalo; Mrs. Mamie Miller and Miss Mamie Sharp, Council Grove; Miss Bertha A. Selig, El Dorado; Mr. Fred. G, Dowler, Eureka; Clyde R. Boyd, Miss Grace E. McElroy and Jessie F. Beem, Hutchinson; A. L. De La Vergne, Horsing- ton; Mr. W. J. Doole and wife, Horton; Misses Mary Gordon and Emma Quacken- bush, Holton; Mrs. George Moses, Junction City; Jean Allison, J. W. Hullinger, E. N. Mullen and wife, Miss Bello Matthews, Miss Salle Stennett, Miss Annie B. Hull, Miss Sue Greist, Miss Jessie Greist, Mi: Olive Wilson, Mies Eva Small, Mr. O. M. Wilson and Miss Anna B. Randles, Kan- sas City; Miss Salle Rench, Lawrence; Mrs, E. Wickersham, Miss Le!la A. Dawson and Miss Olga Gates, G. D. Gale, Lowemont; R. K. Yernert, Moundridge; E. W. Holle Manhattan; Mr. Arthur Street, Neodesha; Miss Mary F. Blanchard, Marysville; Mrs. S. R. Burch, Olathe; Miss Clara EB. Kline, A. M. Reynolds and Amand Gwartney, Oskaloosa; T. E. Tregewla, Oswega; M. A. Schroeder and wife and Mrs. Etta Sewell, Paola; E. H. Callin, Fort Riley; J. ©. Geach, Fort Scott; Mr. George W. Bon: man, Stafford; Misses Lillie M. and Zena M. Freeman, Mr. Jas. H. Heslet and wife, Miss Linda R. Haines, Dr. Mary EB. Stew- decidéd to postpone the | art, Miss M. McGregor, Miss Sue Steven- son, C. J. Evans, O. D. Wilkerson, Rev. 8. B. Alderson and Mrs. C. B. Fagan, To- peka; Miss Lillie M. Collins and Miss E. O'Daniel, Westmoreland; Dayton Higgin- son, E. Higginson and Mr. R. Hatfield ani wife, Wichita; Miss Edith apd Abbie Bas- com, Western Park; Mrs. H. H. Winter and daughters, Alice and Frances, Yates Center, and Mr. W. G. Gay and wife, Sa- lina. NEW JERSEY. The New Jersey delegates were tendered @ reception at the First Presbyterian Church Saturday evening. Preceding the social feature of the occasion exercises were held in the church, when the visitors were assured of the cordial wel- come which their hosts extended to yythem. Mr. Fred A. #eenning presided. /The meeting was Zopened with a hymn ion, entitled, “Wel- come to Washing- tol The church's welcome was extend- ed by Rev. Dr. Byron Sunderland, who read a poem written for the occasion, and the society's welcome Was expressed by Miss Frances H. Toi- man, the president. The response on the part of the visitors was by Rey. J. Clem- ent French, D. D., president of the New Jersey Union. Mr. John Willis Baer visited the meeting during the evening, and spoke briefly to . Ford. C. Ottman of vi Anthony, chairman of the committee on arrangements, spoke, | after which the visitors adjourned to the lecture room of the chu ments were serv provided with a car their name. h, where refresh- 'yone present was on which they wrote This card, displayed where all could see it, served as a means of intro- duction between those present. Apparently about all the Chris! deavor delegstes who are to com: New Jersey are now here. Accor registration at the First Pre ch the New Jerseyites numb n En- from ez to the vterian r about PE YLVANIA, Two to three thousand Pennsylvanians: crowded into the Calvary Baptist Church to attend the rally there. There were real- ly two rallies, one held in the church auditorium and the other in the main Sunday school room. Both — places were packed. The same program was render- ed in each place, the speakers going from one room to. the other. The speeches were limited to five minutes each. The program was an in- teresting one to the many Pennsyl- vanians on hand. They were proud of the showing m: by the officers and workers of the ke: stone Christian En- deavor. That state holds the lead in the largest membership in this country. Rev. J. T. McCrory, D.D., state president, pre- ded in the main room, and the music, splendidly rendered, was directed by P. H. Bristow. Scranton ''96 flags were scatter- ed throughout the audience, and were en- thuslastically waved at each outourst of applause. A pamphlet about Scranton was circulated by the ‘#6 committee. The visitors were given a cordial re- ception by Rev. 8. H. Greene, D.D., in a speech which touched the audience. The response was made by State President M. Crory. “Pennsylvania at the Heart of the Nation’s Life” was the general topic. The program of the five-minute talks was as follows: What is She Doing to Organize the Forces? Geo. McDonald, state secre- tary; What is She Doing to Encourage the Captaire? Rev. J. E. Wishart; What is She Doing for the Individual? Lewis U. Bean; What is She Doing to Win the Children? Miss Cordella_ Jameson, superintendent junior work; What is She Doing to Bring About Universal Peace? Rev. W. 8. Hin- man, superintendent missionary work; Ho to Provide the Sinews ef War, H. J. Ray more, state treasurer; What is She Doing to Enthuse the Forces? C. E. Daniels, chairman Scranton "96 committee. FLORIDA. The reception to the Florida delegates was held at the Sixth Presbyterian Church. Rev. D. W. Skellenger, pastor of the church,weleomed the delegates in a most ccrdial manner. Mis Martha Race, secré tary of the Florida State Union,respond- ed to the welcome. Miss Helen Mitch- eli then played a pi- ano solo and Miss ‘Tracy of Long Wood, Fla., delivered a rec- itation. Miss Minnie EB. Neal of DeLand,Fla., next contributed a whistling solo. A vo- were also arranged for by Miss Hlla Knight and Miss Yingling. Refreshments were served at the conclu- sion of the meeting and a general social time was enjoyed. COLORADO, IDAHO AND WYOMING. Probably all of the delegates attending the convention from Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming were present at the reception at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The reception was of an informal nature and proved to be extremely enjoyable, the interesting program consisting of a prayer by Rev. B. F. Bittinger; a solo, “The Holy City,” by Mrs. T. Stephenson; an address of welcome by Rev. B. F. Bittinger; short addresses by Mr. Reed of Boulder, Miss Chambers, Misses Anderson and Hull of Idaho; a solo, “Beauty's Eyes,” by Miss Annie Law of this city; additional short addresses by Mr. Koecpke of Denver, Col.; Miss Dunwood of Boulder, Mr. Stacken- house of Denver, and a solo by Mr. Frank Clements of this city. After the program was concluded refresh- ments were served, and an hour or more Was spent socially. Delegates to the present convention from Colorado, Idaho, Wyoming who heve regis- tered at the Sixth Presbyterfan Church as representatives from @ number of differ- ent cities are as fol- lowe: Denver—M artha Mitchell, Mrs. Rosa Benoit, Lizzie Cor- ding} Mille Clark, M. L. Chambers,Mrs. Annie Crosby, G. H. Crosby,Samuel Cros- by, W. N. Eaton, Henry Deitz, J. ©. Frisbee, Florence A. Hon,Henry Koepcke, Edith Newton, Mrs. N. W. Sample, Wm. E. Sweet, F.D.Stack- house, ee J. A. Walker, V. S. Barber and Clara Sylvester. Colorado Springs— Henry Allen, Mrs. Clara Frost, Wm. T. Slocum, Alma Scribner, Julla Russell, Ethel Scribner and Virginia Watson. Boulder—Hdith Wolf, Albert A. Reed, Miss Margaret Durward and Almeda Dwyer. Lamar—Mary L. Barton. Anaconda (Cripple Creek)—J. C. Bailar. Greeley—Carrie Cordes, W. W. Dumm and wife and cengnter Marguerite. Berthond—Rev. . H. McCormick. Trinidad—J. W. Graybill and wife. Sagnache—Mr. J. Melvin and wife. Tellweide—Rev. J. C. Rollins, Idaho Springs—Magdalena Stukey. Pueblo—Carrie Wells. Idaho—Ketherine Anderson, Bolse City; Abbie F. Hull, Caldwell; Ruth Owens and Helen M. Rample. Wyoming—John W. Ho: Philadelphia, Pa.—Dr. and wife. D. Tupper and cal and a cornet solo | TE! EE, There was no formai program at the Tennessee rally at Assembly Presbyterian Church. The Tennesseeans desired that it should be impromptu. The fact is that the Tennesseeans were so carried away with joy at winning she *g8 convention that they did not stop marching until late in the evening, and there. was. not as large attendance at the rally as there would have been had they not been worn out with fatigue. An address of welcome was delivered by Rev. Dr. Geo. O. Lit- tle, pastor of the church, which was responded to on be- half of the Tennes- seeans by Rev. Dr. George O. Bachman. Much enthusiasm was aroused. Dr. C. L. Bliss captivated the audience with a solo. Miss Mathes, one of the two dele- gates from the In- dian territory, made a short and interest- ing talk. The reception held on the first floor. President G. F. Williams of the local so- ciety congratulated the Tennessceans on their victory. M Laura Black sang a solo, and Miss Fern Chapman rendered a solo on the plano. Refreshments were abundant, and the members of the local so- ciety made it their business to see that everybody present enjoyed the evening. NEW YORK. The state rally and Yorkers, held at the ant Saturday night, reception of the New Yhurch of the Coven- was a great success and largely attended by the dele; from the empire President Clark and y Baer each short adc es. Dr. Clark thankful for what the Endeavor move- ment had aceom- plished, but hoped for still more from it in the futare. Dr. Crafts also spoke. Other were Dr. pastor cf the church; A. Dewhurst and B. Fay Mills, who spoke against the saloon. Rev. C. A. Barbour, president of the state unicn, presided The pleasure of the evening was to by a solo from Mrs. Charles M After the specches a pleasant social hour was spent, tne evening closing with the singing of the New York cong, “We Are Soldiers of Jesus.” ded Shaler. Iowa. The reception of the Iowa delegation was a sort of double affair, which made the event all the more pleasing. The local so- ciety of Christian En- deavor of the West- ern Presbyterian Church, at which the state has its head- quarters, were the first hosts, and they held a reception to their guests the fore part of the evening in the lecture room. After this the gather- ing adjoarned to the church proper, where the Iowans "turned hosts and held a re- ception to all of their friends. Rev. Howard Wibur Ennis, the pastor of the church, made the opening ad- dress, and he was fol- lowed by Mr. A. D. Kinzer, the president of the Iowa state union, and Mr. C. C. McNeil, the secretary of the state union, each of whom made short remarks. One of the features of the recep- tion was a blank card furnished to each member of the Iowa delegation, with space for autographs, and these were filled out at the reception as souvenirs of the occasion. The singing was excellent, and good-will was manifested on all oecasions. MAINE, At the West Street Presbyterian Church the reception of the delegates from Maine was a very cordial affair. Rev. Dr. W. C. Alexander, the pa tor, made the open- ing address, in which he extended a wel- come to the visitors. Miss Cora B. Bick- ford, president of the Maine state union, responded briefly. Other addresses were made by Mr. W. H. Pennell, the first of the charter members of Dr. Clark's origi- nal Christian Endea- vor Societ ©. Perrin, H. Mose € ton. of the made evening by Rey. Clark, the p of the »} Christian Union, who ways made it a prac- tice of attending the reception of the Maine delegates, because the noble order first took root in the pine tree state. His remarks, while brief, were appropriate. Another’ pleasing thing of the reception was the singing of the battle hymn of the Maine visitors, composed by the state pre: ident, Miss ockford, and sung to the tu of “Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys Are Marching.” At the Maine headquarters the following have registered: Mrs. George Libby, Mc. K. Libby, Emily Lee, M. E. Lightbod: Lizzie L.’ Lord, L. EB. Monroe, D. Mac Gregor, R. G. McBride, Miss A.’ McSellald, Nellie’ T. Morton, Mrs. 6. ‘T. Mo ree, C. A. McCarty, C. 8. Murra C. H. Nicols, Annie S. Hondett, H. T. He som, Owen James, Laura H. Jones, Flora Knowlton, Lizzie Knight, Mrs. M. B. Ken- iston, 8. W. Leavitt, D."B. Lothrop, J. B. Lothrop, Mrs. C. 8. Lindsey, A. 8. C! Lind- sey, Miss Edna M. Lord, F. M. Lamb, A. M. Littlefield, Rev. F. P. Eastabrook, Bid- deford; Ed. H. Emery, Sanford; Nellie F. Emery, Sanford; W. 0. Emery, Mrs. W. C. Clark, Portland; W. C. Clark, Portland; Henry-E. Cole, Portian Carl C. Coft, Woodfords; Rev. Wm. H. Clark, Charleston; Mrs. John E. Dinsmore, Auburn; Mrs. J. 8. 8. Dyer, South Port- land; Rev. R. C. Drisko, Alfred; J. 8. 8. Dyer, South Portland; Fannie M. Durell, Kennebunk; Susie M. Davis, Bangor; Annie J. Dingley, Sebago; Mattie French, Fox- croft; Rev. W. E. Esterbrook, Mrs. Harriet Emery, Alfred; Mary &. Bishop, Portland; Miss B. F. Billings, Portland; Edith M. Baston, W. Berry, ‘Pontland;’ Flora B. Berry, Portland; Miss: S. 8. Billings, Port- land; Warter C. Butler, Arthur R. Chase, Portiand; Harriet A, Chandle, Portland: Mary F. Cushman, Chanetine; Miss Sarah ¥. Colburn, Portland; Miss Sadie R. Cox; Ida May Garleton, Fixcroft; Carrie B. Cochran, Ellsworth; Mrs. D.'@, Archiala, Eastport; Mrs. Frank Andrews, Bangor: Herbert 0. Brown, Harry 8. Brown, James H. Brodbury, Biddeford; Miss Willie V. Brown, Mrs. Cliften Boothly, Rev. Clayton . Boothly, Lillie L. Boothly, Mrs. H. N. jolster, K. A. Ballantyne, Portland; Miss Jennie Beeck, Orland; J. Maud Baker, Rob- ert L. Bond, Orono; Cora B. Bichford. ILLINOIS. = It is evident that thg members of the del- egation from Illinois attending the conven- tion are very much pleased with this city and their reception here. This fact was indicated at the state rally which was held at Foundry Church, church head quarters of the dele- gation. The presi- dent of the state union, Rev. C, W. Stewart of Macki- naw, who presided, desired to ascertain if @ sufficient num- ber of the delegates intended to start for home on any one day this week to war- "rant @ special train. om Mee, ase those who had plenn go Monday night to rise; then Tuesday, Wednesday, &o., but only a few responded to each invitation. A still smaller showing was made when he asked those to stand up who had fixed on any time for leaving the city. A thoroughly pleasant evening was en- jJoyed by the large number that attended the fally. There was first a meeting in the auditorium of the church, when addresses of welcome were made by Rev. Dr. Brown, the pastor of the church, and W, H. Kerr, the president of the Epworth League of the church. Responses were made by Rey. C. W. Stewart, the president of the Illinois union, and M. F. Troxell of Springfield, the vice president. Speeches were also made by Miss Annie E. Felt of Galena, the sec- retary of the union; Judge William 8. Dewey of Catro, the treasurer; Miss Fran- cis B. Patterson of Chicago, the superin- tendent of the missionary department; Mr. 8. P. Mershon of Chtcago,Dr. Thomas Mar- shall and Mr. Frank Page. A solo was sung by Rev. Mr. Miller of Illinois, and the Illinois rallying song, written by Miss Nan More,was rendered by the entire audi- ence. At the close of the exercises a recep- tion was held in the Sunday school room and refreshments were served. MARYLAND. Marylanders were given a warm welcome Saturday evening at the Metropolitan M. E. Church. E. T. Root, president of the state society, presided, and introduced Mr. La Fetra and Rev, Hugh Johnston, the pastor of the chureh, who welcomed the visit- ors. Mr. M. William Perkins, an ex-presi- dent of the state union, responded, and adart were made by W. 0. Atwood, president of the B: tmore Union; Rev. Hugh K. Walker Baltimore; Miss Laura Wade Rice and Rey. August Pohl- man, who will short- ly le k in Africa. The music was > McKee, also sang a cor clusion of the enjoyed by t room of the church. Five hundred Marylanders arrived here y morning and registered at their iquarters at the Metropolitan M. Church. Of this number bu for accommoda' stopping at house: to return to their This makes the Mg At the c cable time was in the lecture » Maryland the tion 000, night. at the homes total re land headquarters a HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT. NEW The New Hampshire and Vermont dele- gations, quartered the Union M. Church, on — 2 street, held their re- ception at that church Saturday It evening. was a huge suceess, taking the form of ‘a joint sociable. Rev. Alex- jj, ander Bielaski, the YZ pastor of the church, opened the meeting Zwith a few informal Z,vemarks, appropriate “to the oc jon, in which he spoke of the good that a con- vention of the kind does. Rey. O. C. Sar- gent, the president of the New Hamp- shire State Union, and Rey. O. A. Hall, dent of the Vermont State Union, made addresses in response. Mrs. E. E. Towner of | New Hampshire, F. H. Lund of | Vermont, who is state secr tary, Rev.W. H. Get- schell and several others made addr es. Music for the oc- casion was furnished by the regular choir, under the direction of Mr. J. P.Craw- ford.-After the meet- ing a sociable was held, at which the young people thor- oughly enjoyed them- selves. The attend- ance at the reception was large, including not only the dele- gates present from the two states, but a large number of the members of the Union M. E. Church and their friends. OHIO. Much enthusiasm was displayed at the rally of the Ohio state delegation at the New York Averue Presbyterian Church. The spacious audi- torium was thron, ed with Endeavorers from the buckeye state as well as many of their enter- tainers in this city. The good points made by the speak- were recognized the handkerchief , salute and yrous har ping, and with happy guidance ger, the preside , the state union, the es were bright and inspiring. The was led by B. M. Price of Ohio, and addre of K. Randolph, the pre e and by Mr. y of the church, 2 committ words of genuine and h happy response was made Bomberger. During the evening were sung by Miss Stewart and Schultz, and a hymn composed by Martin Krehler, pastor of the First German Pres- byterian Church of Toledo, Ohio, and dedi- cated to the C. E. Society of the church, was sung. Addresses were made by Rev. Francis E. Clark, president of the United Seciety; Rev. W. F. McCauley, Ph.D., ex- president of the Ohio C. E. ‘Union; Dr. Stanley Matthews of England, and’ Rev. Dr. Radcliffe, the pastor of the church. A reception in the Sunday school room fol- eB: lowed, when a social time was enjoyed. Refreshments were served. 2 MINNESOTA, WASHINGTON, OREGON. ‘The state delegations from Minnesota, Washington and Oregon do not number over 125, but they, together with the Chris- tian Endeavor So- clety of the Gunton Temple Memorial Presbyterian Church, managed to have a good time notwith- standing. A formal program was pre- sented in the church proper, at the corner of 14th and R streets. Mr. F. C. Warman, ptesident of the En- deavorer Society of the church, presided, while a section of the choir, under the leadership of J. Ar- thur Rose, sang sev- eral verses of the Endeavorer hymns. Rev. ©. H. Elliott, who is fliling the pul- it of the church luring the absence of the pastor, Dr. Patch, delivered an address of welcome on behalf of the church, and == Mr. ‘Warman on behaH of the Endeavorer s0- ciety, while Mr. Charles N. Hunt of Min- neapolis and Miss Alice Munday of Seattle responded on behalf of the delegations. Several instrumental and vocal solos were rendered during the course of the program. Toward the latter portion of the evening everybody adjourned to the chapel across the street, where a collation was served and ties of friendship made during the course of the convention were cemented over the cake and lemonade. This morning @ Star reporter, desirous of finding out how the Minnesota delegates were impressed with Washington, had a talk with Mr. C. N, Hunt of Minneapolis, the leader of the delegation from the state. Mr. Hunt practiced law for seven years in Minneapolis, but later gave it up, and for the past-three years has been known as the lawyer evangelist of the northwest.” He has spoken from three to five times dally during the course of his evangelistic work, | heartfel! l. was sure, and hag never missed one of these daily services. The people from the milling state, who number about one hundred, are very en- thusiastic in their praise of Washington, so Mr. Hunt says. About twenty-five of them are mounted on wheels, and these in par- ticular have been enjoying themselves in a manner heretofore unknown to them. They have all done the city thoroughly, and now are beginning to go out into the surround- ing country. There is one feature, how- ever, with which they are not particularly pleased, says Mr. Hunt, and that is the heat. ‘Phe sun 1s just as hot in Minneapolis and St. Paul as it is here, but the atmos- phere there is entirely different, being stir- red all the time ‘by cooling brezes out of the north courtry. They haven't had much time to notice the heat, though, for Washington, they de- clare, ‘8 proving the best of hosts, and everybody is now feeling at nome, while fome are even able to give pointers to oth- ors not so fortunate as to know how to see the sights, The Minnesotans, while devoting large part of their time te pleasure, yet far from neglecting their religio duties. A band of them, under the leader- ship of Mr. Hunt, have been holding evan- Belistic services at the at the Orphans’ Home. At both places a somewhat unusual experience to the dele- Kates is to see the amount of attention given the services on the part of the in- mat ne the same d- er on Capitol Hill, war to addr the Sunday school of the Metropolitan Presbyterian Church, This he did, taking as his text, “Et rtiug Chris. tian Life,” and the talk was so convince ‘ing that quite a number took a stand for re- ligion, GEORGIA, ARKANSAS CAROLIN AND THE The reception given by the members of the Mt. Vernon Place society should be in the plural, for it was to the delegates of four states, North Carolina, South Caro- lina, Georgia and Ar- Kans; It was cone of the best, prettiest and most 5 x of the ever Mt. : rers in en- oughly in the heart of the young Cbris tans from lixie that it would not be sur- s if sev cal be unions” might result of the = entertain- the ndeavor- ers know at that means. Of course, there had to be an ex- change of compli- s on the part of host and guests, so that the first part of the evening was devoted to a musical and literary program, with Mr. R . Smith of the Mt. Vernon society as chief director. First Pastor Canter endeavored to express in words what had been © 50 pleasingly demonstrated in various Ways that the young people of bis church were (elighted to have the honor to serve the Christians who came from suc a healthy part of the land. He was sure there was not a more popular, handsome quartet of the convention. His only regret was that they did not live in the capital. y-to-he-please] and Fitting respon hearty greet- ing, on the part rs, were made for North Carolina by | D. Thaeler of Winston; for South Carolina by Mr. Dunbar Robb of Charleston; for Ar- kansas by Mr. C. D. Fitz, and for Georgia by Rev. Mr. William- son of Atlanta. The program also includ- ed a soprano solo by Mrs. Hege of North Carolina, who had a delightfully sweet and melodious voice, and a baritone solo by Prof. Fontaine, leader of the Mt Vernon Church choir. Obeying the direc- tions of Mr. Smith, the delegates distrib- uted themselves about the room to en- joy an hour of social intercourse and par- take of the toothsome refreshmente, served in dainty style by the nice young ladies of the host society. The southerners’ only regret was that such good things do not happen every evening. KENTUCKY, Ryland Methodist Church was crowded to its doors Saturday night during the re- ception to the Kentucky del tes. A most interesting program was pre- | sented. Mr. Edward M. Hall of this city officiated as chair- man, and after mak- ing a short openin, address he int duced the past the church, Rev. M. Hartsock, ered a earnest Ov) the legates where- they went in the city. ving failed to re the tion of "98 for Lo ville,” he “we hope to extend as t, sincere and warm a welcome to orers in bh lvin , OF 4S Soon Rens also from Coving- . favored the with Rev. A. J. Arr old of the gret the Kentuckians felt at convention of "SS, but said. they themselves with the fact that the EF prers Must pass 1zh Loulsvil y of the s in erder t aville, the ch . In conelusion he said: “Kentuc al- thei gh well known for its hospitality, will ve to work quite hard to equal that the Ry hington.”* Hammond Brewer and his sister, Grace, sang a duet, and Mr. H. Strang read an origi he was tendered a ve ot thanks by the delegates, who deciied to have it pub- lished in ‘the papers of Kentucky. Mr. John De Ellis of Covington sang, after which remarks were made by a large nimber of the delegates. Toward the end of the meeting a rising m, for whi vote of thanks was given to the mem- bers of the church. Refreshments were served after the meeting. CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA. There were only a few of the visiting del- egates present at tHe reception given by the Central Methodist Protestant Society to the Endeavorers from California and Nevada. The visitors were given a hearty hand- shake by the mem- bers of the reception committee, and then they repaired to the audience room,where Pastor S. J. Smith told them all how glad the young mem- bers of his flock were to provide for their comfort and care for their wants. They had lcoked with much pleasure to the coming of the westerners, and even though they did not come 200 strong, as had been expected, their reception and entertainment, he had been none the less cordial. His Endeavorers had endeavored to make their guests feel at home, and he believed success had crowned their efforts. On tehalf of California, Mr. Watt said the members of his delegation had every reason to be pleased with the re- ception they had received, and would ever have pleasant memories of their hosts at the convention of '96. This concluded the literary portion of the program, and it was followed by an infor- mal reception, after which the delegates were served with refreshments, and later enjoyed themselves playing a number of C. %. games which had been provided for the occaston. land Church and the people of | OKLAHOMA AND MI! SSIPPI. The delegations from Oklahoma and Mis- sissippi were given @ splendid reception Saturday evening by the Christian En- deavor Society of the Eastern Presbyterian Church in the lecture room of the latter. A very interestiny program, intersperss with convention songs, was provided, and an enjoyable evening passed. Pho- tographs of, the church were present- ed to the delegation as souvenirs. ‘The president of the church society, Dr. W. H. Dobson, wel- comed the visitors in a few hearty, chosen words. T. A. Wigginton of Oxford, Miss., president of the Mississippi state union, delivered the greetings from the Mississippi Union, and expressed the gratitude of his delegation or the excellent entertainment and the are given by the Eastern Church society. He said that all the delegates would carry back to their homes warm for those who had so heartlly contributed to the enjoyment of te visit to Washington, feel After a solo Dr. Barnes and a recita- tion by Miss Janet Smith of Washington, Miss Nellie Whitfield of Kildare, Oklahoma, ge of the Ok Id but echo the wo! in regard to the ef- the local society. The forth | forts put good state of ©. E, work in Oklahoma was Well descril he speaker showing the difficulties of reaching the iransient popu- lation, Miss Lulu Cole gave a unique imi- tation of the cornet. Mr. John A. Stinson of Mississippi spoke of the unity and strength found in Christian feliowship and of the memories which will crowd his mind as he « ack to his home Miss Louise Storm of Washi 1 recited, znd Mr. Connell of 3 words of his appre manifes| Dr. Easton, pastor of c h, deliv- cred the greetings of the church and so- [ciety to the visitors, and exy warm rera th that the n were mor and th given ception 2 by En- urch of the tion. Mr. J. M. Burns of Wilming- ton, Del., was chair- man for evening, and he also mae @ few remarks. Cthere who participated were Rey.Dr. Kuhns, acting for Rev. Dr. w Parson, the pastor, who was un- avoitably absent; Miss Christine A. Poeygansee and oth- ers, Refreshmenta were served at the close of the exercises. VIRGINIA AND ARIZONA. Church has a large Christian Virginia The First Baptist congregation and a deavor Society. The lange En- clegation mbers over @ ousand. The re- sult was that the au- aitorium of the First Baptist Church Saturday evening, where the reception to Virginia and Art- ma was . wat ompletely filled. The [ president of the Vir- i ja Christian E deavor Union, Mr, Robert Leeky, jr., of Richmond, presided, | CORVIEMTEGN Mand after the rend: ra ton of & couple of 5. hymns, introduced the pastor of the church, Rev. Charies A. Stakely, who de. | lvered an address of welcome. A ree sponse on behalf of Virginia was made by the Rev. M. M. Kimmel, presid the Roanoke Union. President F. E. Clark of the ed Society managed to run in for a short while and say a few cheery words At the close of the formal program, Light refreshments were served. T! nly de ate present from Arizona is Mrs Searle of Phoenix. The old dominion ts so close to Washinge ton that the Virginia Gelegation is pretty > what was originally ex ted, fif- n hundred. It is even thought that this number is t of the true one, be- ea numt Endeavorers from the | state who are here have not registered. At ‘st Baptist « The om the this morn- aw are f most 1 of the und in h and uy in req chur here from Vir- Wright ’ Moore, Frantz, C. ¢ Willia mot C. Stone, son, William B 4 Mrs. R. D. Tyler, ©. W umsville; M | Chureh; Miss pwning Ma: Leeds, len C. Groot, Lovettsvillr Woodstock; W ilie; John Db. Murrell, amack, Mine E Armstrong, and Ville. WISCONSIN. Info-mality and govdfellowship were the distinguishing characteristics of the state reception of the Wis- consin delegates in the E Street Baptist Church, The first part of the evening was given over to @ program which the visiting delegates ar- ranged, and the audi- “e room upstairs as filled to lowing. Mr. nd Frazier presid- i over the gathering nd introd Mr. sJohnson, the presi- of the church iety. The latter nileman, with @ remarks, paved the way for Dr.Muir, the pastor, who made the address of wel- come in behalf of the church. He received the Chautauqua salute at the close of his speech, and Miss Mattie 1 Wilkie responded for the visitors, thanking the chureh for its kindness and hospital! Mrs. Dr. Elson then told the etory of their journey, and was interrupted throughout by bursts of laughter, when some sly per- sonal hit struck home. Mrs. Babcock, wife of Congressman Bab- cceck, was called upon for a few words, but begged to be excused, and Mr. E. J. Bullock of Milwaukee was the He responled to the toast, and had spoken some of Madison and was just about to begin to tell what Milwaukee was noted for, when the chairman, finding he had exceeded his time limit, ‘called him saying, amid the laughter of the nee, “Oh, we all know very well what Milwaukee is most noted for.” Miss Nettie Harrington of Janesville then gave a short talk, and Mr. David Holbrooke sang a song, in which the audience joined in the chorus. The next thing in order was adjournment to the room below, where refreshments were served. The delegates, with thelr rames written on little cards, which duty us introductions. mingled tome