Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-07-18
MERITED' CONGRATULATIONS
They Were Showered a christian En-
4o.- -. deavorers LassNight. .,
Preparations for the 1SG Convention
s.. Are on-Prosrnm MT the Recep-
ton to NewcI0rk. so.

II was proud moment IN the history or
local Christian Endeavor when the ressa ge
was flashed over the wires that the board
OF trustees Of the United Society of Chris
tian Endeavor had decided to hold the in
ternational Convention in this city In 1896.
And in, the midst of the general rejoicing
which resulted from this announcement
those who had worked to secure this result
were not forgotten. s-.
Last evening the returning local dele
gates and the New York city del .yates,
who are stopping here ZEN route to their
home. were entertained by the stay-at-
homes by means of a reception at the First
Congregational Church. ~--...-.
The decorations of the interior of the
church were all reminders Of the Clevel md
convention, and consisted Of the District
banner. which was received with SO much
enthusiasm at Cleveland; and the Chinese
umbrella Of state. which was presented to
the New York Union for the largest num-
Der Of societies giving to missions by the
two-cents-a-week plan. Flags. streamecs,
sc. from the convention were also dis
played. a. -.,-.,
= The, program Of exercises consisted prin-
cipally Of addresses and vocal. solos Mr..
w. s. Macarthur. president IT the local
union, presided, and made some bright hits
BY wayfof introducing the various mem,
bers. Conversation and q general 6Ood
time were In order during the first part Of
the evening. and at S:15 Mr.. Foster stepped
Forward to the great organ. His appear
ance was the signal for an outburst Of Ap-
plause which showed very plainly, hat he
WAS a great favortte with the Christian
Elrdeavorers who were there gathered.
After he had rendered an overture in fine
style. closing with the inspiring strains Of
Washington, '96." Mr.. Macarthur asked
Rev. ]. j. Muir to offer prayer.
The program was then entered upon, the
first number being a solo. by Mr.. Gilbert
rendition of this catchy little piece Mr..
Clark clearly demonstrated that n good,
hearty laugh was characteristic OF his
makeup.
The pleasant task of welcoming the visit
ing Endeavorers was assigned to MIR. w. Fl.
Pehnell. He said that he thought that in
1896 visiting Endeavorers would be well
coined to the greatest convention ever held
on earth. He spoke of the great assistance
which New York Endeavorers had been to
the great movement, and said that ii was
particularly pleasing to him that the me-
tropolis and the capital city were so pleas
antly allied. A telegram of welcome was
read from Dr. Teunis S. Hamin. After MIR
Pencils words of welcome the audience
had the pleasure of listening to the contral-
to solo, g! Cannot Sing the Old Song" from
the lips of Miss Florence McNelly
Mr.. A. w. H. Hodders president of the
New York City Christian Endeavor Union
was then introduced by MIR. Macarthur as
being one of Washingtouis most enthusiast
tic supporters. Indeed" said Mr.. McA--
thu, when 1t was Announced that WASH
ipston had won the convention. there was
one voice which could be heard above all
the shouts of triumph, and that voice be-
longei to Mr.. Holder
M. Holders talk was flied with pleas
ant references to the cordial rela lions which
existed between Washington and New York
city Endeavorers He went on to say that
II was the desire of all New York Endeavor-
ors that the convention here In '96 should
be not only In every way greater than any
in the past, but In point of numbers greater
than any which should follow.
He then presented to the District union
on behalf of the New York union, Q mascot
in the shape of a beautfuli silk American
flag surmounted with a miniature world.
lie also LETT. as mascot TO- the commit
Tee or w, representation of the Tammany
tiger, which, he said. was the symbol. in
New York, Of an institution which had al
ways overcome opposition
He wished, however. that Tammany it.
self might be transported away from New
York city, although he could not wish that
1t would find an abiding place In Washing
ton.
Scatter Sunshine" was then sung under
the leadership of Mr.. Foster.
Mr.. W. l.. zimmerman. superintendent
OF missionary work among the c. +. So
ciettes In New York city, then made a
brief address upon the phase of e. E. work
with which he was most familiar
Miss Dorothy Byrde Rogers then capti-
waited her listeners by a splendid rendition
OF the song entitled Answer
Rev. G. n. Makely of Brooklyn made a
short address, in which he alluded prin-
cipally to the wonderful spirit Of Chris
tan unity which is exemplified In the
great conventions
After tenor solo by Mr.. Fred Grant.
Mr. Percy Ryan Of New York city was In
PRODUCED, and spoke upon Junior Christian
Endeavor.
Miss Rogers again favored the audience
with the Cavatina from ErnanD and was
applauded enthusiastically.
Mr. Stephen Hubbard of New York city
spoke briefly upon the Christian E;ndeavor
work among the policemen of New York
city.
Mrs. Daisy Taylor sang a solo. and then
came what all had been looking forward
to with a great deal of pleasure namely
the statement by Mr.. w. H. H. Smith of
How We secured the convention" As Mr.
Smith stepped up to the platform he was
accorded a perfect ovation. He told of the
efforts of the preliminary committee. and
related in detail the experiences of the com
1nittee which presented the invitation on
behalf of the District Union. Mr.. Smith
said there were many things which had