The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1892-11-12
Christian Endeavorers Fol-
low the Rev. F. E. Clark
His Journey Around
the Globe.
MAPS, MUSIC AND ESSAYS.
Interesting Travel Talks in the
Tabernacle-Similar Meetings
To Be Held Throughout
America.

When the Rev. Francir F. Clark, form
erly Of Portland, Maine, the founder of
the Christian Endeavor Union, left Jer-
sey City some months ago on his tour
around the world in the interest of the
movement, his admirers in this city, to
tne NUMBER OF more than q hundred, as
sem bled in the waiting room of the Penn
sylvania Depot, to bid him God speed on
MS long and interesting journey. Not
content with the marks of appreciation
shown at that time, from the short per-
sonal testimonies to the final chorus of
GOD Be With You Till We Meet Again."
as the train rolled from the station, they
have decided to follow "Father En-.
deaVor," as he is called, In his tourney
around the world, by series of meetings
which shall illustrate the countries
through which he is passing. For ex-
ample, DR.. Clark's path mas led across the
continent to the Pacific coast, and all the
societies of the United States and British
Provinces are supposed to hold meetings,
considering the States and cities through
Which he passes, in the light of missions
The route lies through Pittsburg,
Chicago. Omaha, Denver, Salt Lake City
and San Francisco.
AT THE TABERNACLE.
For example the Tabernacle C, E. Socf-
ETY. Leld such meeting recently. where
large map was displayed on the plat
form and used for tracing the journey.
Mrs. john l.. Scudder read a paper on
The Power and Perils of Great Cities,"
Mrs. Ella Anderson folio we'd with an es-
say on Western Prairies" and Miss
Bertha Chamberlain prese nted an inter-
esrtng account of can Indian Sunday
School" Miss Louise Losey told of the
rise and rapid spread of the Mormon
Church, anu of the spiritual and temporal
despotism that defied the United States
government, and held its own SO long:
speaking OF the alleged finding of miracu-
lously craven plates by the founder of the
Sect, ana Of he subsequent wanderings of
mis- followers. the whole making a sketch
of unusual interest. Miss Hattie DumopJ
read paper on Wealth and Its Fruits"
and the letter from DR.. Clark was read 6y
Mr.. L. Grant S1ckles A novel feature
was lightning sketch" in chalks on
the blackboard or an Indian brave in full
dress, by Mr.. Charles Hill. Miss Minnie
Ware read a selection entitled "GiVing"
The musical part of the programme was
rendered by Mrs. William II. Vance and
Miss Helen Dorland, VINO sang Speed
Away" Miss Eta Mark, who sang Great
jehovah, Mighty God,' and congrega-
lional singing of the Christian En0eaYor
Gospel hymns,
COMING MEETINGS.
The next meeting, which will be held
in the course of week, will consider the
sea Journey across the Pacific, and the
prospect for missions in Japan, where the
field is perhaps the most promising of all
foreign countries. The Rev. Mr.. Clark
sends back letters from each Important
stopping place, telling Of the meetings
which he has attended in the interests of
The society and of the receptions which
IN no n hfFVNa rE,,a .frrtv
of the movement these letters are read
at the meetings.
DR.. Brett's Bergen Reformed Church
has large and progressive society. which
will pursue this plan. AS almost every
evangelical church of importance in the
city has branch of the order, with the
exception OF the Methodist Episcopal
Churches, who support the EpworGh
League. A large number of Christian
workers will follow their leader around
the globe.
Gospel Tenn perance Meeting,
A Gospel Temperance meeting will be-
held tomorrow afternoon at four O'Clock
in Humboldt Hall. Newark avenue. The
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
will be in charge. There will be good
singing and several rousing addresses by
prominent speakers: The question of the
establishment OF a coffee-house will be
taken up. Tue Woman's Temperance
Union III this city, which had almost
given up hope TWO months ago, has un-
doubtedly taken on a new lease of life,
and entered on career of active work.
Mrs. c. Banta is the president, and Mrs.
William H. Vance, corresponding secre-
tarY, who may be addressed by ladies
wishing to join. Membership fees are
81 year. Gentlemen may become hon.
orary members on payment of 81 year.
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