The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-05-21
RIVERSIDE.
The Closing ExeroiHes Of the Christian
Endsavor Convention.

The Closing Exerciaes Of the Christian
Endsavor Convention.
RIVERSIDE, May 20.-This was the
closing day of the seventh annual con-
vention of Christian Endeavor societies.
Delegates were up early and the usual
prayer meeting wac held at $3.50, NJ. @.
Turner of San Diego conducting the
exercises.
During the morning the delegates at
tended various churches, the pulpits OF
several being occupied by visiting clergy
men.
Rev. e. R. Ollie, pastor Of Central II.
E. church OF San Francisco, who has
been one of the moat interchangeable
workers in the convention, preached in
Calvary church.
Rev. @. W. Maggsrt of San Diego con-
Quoted the services at Trinity English
Lutheran church.
Rev. VILLAIN RAIDER of Oakland spoke
at the Congregational church on The
Secret OF Strength.
At the Arlington Presbyterian church
short addresses on Endeavor Work were
delivered ry various delegates.
At O'Clock the delegates marched in
a body to the corner of Eighth and
Main streets, where an open air meeting
was held under the direction of Presi-
dent Hays and Musical Director Mag
CART. The exercises comprised singing
with orchestral accompaniment and
brief addresses by President Hays and
others. At the close OF the services the
senior delegates proceeded to Calvary
church, where Rev. William RAIDER Of
Oakland delivered an interesting adj
dress on Endeavor work.
At the same time the junior members
OF the union assembled at the Congrega-
tional church where q spirited rally WAS
held. Short speeches were made on the
topic, Be Ye Doors OF the Word and
Not Hearers Only.
At pm. there was mass meeting
for men only at Y. M. @. A. hall. Rolls
V. Watt OF San Francisco led the SER
vices and gave a short practical talk on
the objects of the Endeavor movement.
The closing session of tas convention
began at pm. in Calvary Presbyterian
church. The edifice had been crowded
tent that e ovs4ow to sucn an
the Baptist and other. churches. but this
evening the attendance far surpassed
that at anv former meeting. Seate
| aisles and every foot of standing room
were fully occupied and hundreds wer,
unable to gain admission.
The session began with sacred con
cert by members of the choirs OF the va,
rious churches.
Miss Susie Herb followed with a solo
Rev. Burt Estes Howard of Los Ange-
les then preached a sermon. This was
succeeded by conservation services.
The entire assemblsge then Joined in
singing the parting hymn God Be With
You Till We Meet Again. Benediction
was pronounced and the convention OF
1894 was ended.
Although the closing day OF the con.
vention fell on Sunday, scarcely dele
gate left the city yesterday. Tomorrow
the greater number will start for theil
homes. but there are many, especially
those from the northern counties, he
will enjoy Riverside hospitality a few
days longer in company with old friends
here or new ones found during conven
ton week. The delegates, one and all
speak very warmly of the welcome ten,
dered them by the Orange Grove CITY
and many from far north are especially
enthusiastic over the glimpses OF South
er1. California which they have obtained
the past few days.