The morning times., 1895-07-29

the fad among Christian Endeavorers since
the return of the District delegation from
the great convention at the Hub, and last
mSht four additional societies followed
the fashion and heard reports from dele
gates. These reports consisted chiefly OF
humorous descriptions of the Journey To
the city OF culture and resumes of the
proceedings at the several sessions Bos-
ton coiors and songs were frequently seen
and heard. aud there were also some talks
on Washington Sc
A familiar sight was presented to the
eyes OF Boston delegates in the Sunday
school-roOm OF the AssembIy's Presby-
terian Church at the twilight service OF
the Endeavor Society OF that church
The pretty red and white convention
flags hung from a dozen chandeliers and
old glory, the Washington coICrs, covered
the piano aud reading desk or course.
convention songs were frequent, and the
singing was appropriately conducted by
Mr. W s Macarthur.
To be consistent, the opening hymn Of
the Boston gathering was similarly used
at this echo meeting, which was also the
case with the scriptural responsive service.
Miss Blanche McElfresh was the delegate
from Assembly's, and she presented an
excellent report for the benefit Of the stay
at-home Endeavorers
TELLING CONVENTIONAL
After briefly relating some amusing ex-
periences OF the trip TO Boston, Miss Nc
Eliresh spoke in detail OF the Wednesday
evening preliminary meetings and the ses-
siOns of Thursday morning realistic
description of scenes in the hall on Thurs
day evening, when Mr.. W h II Smith
spoke OF preparations for Washington SO
was followed by a quite lengthy but inter
eStinS report Of the denommationaI rallies
the committee conferences, reception TO
the District delegation, the sessions in tents
and hall, presentation Of the Chinese Um-
bTella to the local EnGeayorers, and the
closing conservation meetings
Evidently the EndeavUr Society Of the
Fourth Presbyterian Church is patriotic.
At its echo meeting last night the star
spangled banner predOminated, and there
We're few Boston gs used IN decorating Z
the meeting place. There was quite a
large attendance of delegates from other
societies, and the description of the con-
VentIOn & Boston was not limited To
members OF the Fourth Church society.
President ID. W. Wolhaupter gave a gen
erdl Resume OF the trip OF the Washington
delegates and the convention proceedings,
l.
VINO was one of the most active of the Dis
tFlCt representatives. To speak upon the
UNCONVENTIONAL loyalty and interdenom-
national fellowship feature or the big
gathering.
MONEY NEEDED FOR go.
Miss Florence shuttle, OF the f Street
Baptist Society, told briefly of the mis-
sionary conIIaittee conference, and then to
get in the spirit of the following speaker
Washington SO" was sung IN vigorous
style. The chairman, ". H d. Smith. OF
the committee of SO, related some OF the
Impressions he had gathered during the
Boston convention, and endeayOred 10 I'M
pr-~s uppn the young people The RESPONSE
blity which will be theirs in carrying 10
successful issue the preparations IOr the
fifteenth convention.
The expenses of the Boston committee
Were 50 700. Of which all but $4,000
was paid by EndeavorerS in the Hub and
vicinity, but, said Mr.. Smith, at least 50, 500
would be required TO meet the bills OF the
committee of SO.
Notwithstanding the necessity for rails
ing $500, 900 for new Y NJ C. A build
ing Mr. Smith was confident his committee
Will not be in debt at the close Of the
great convention.
The closing conservation service was
described by President Miles NJ Shand,
and the meeting was closed with the
MiZpah benediction.
IN LUTHER PLACE CHURCH.
The Christian Erdeavor Society OF
Luther Memorial Church held The first Of
its Boston echo meetings. at that church last
evening, and made OF II a particularly in
teresting occasion. The president Of this
memorial society is Mr.. ". F. Stoven, one
of the conspicuously active and energetic
promoters Of the cause He presided and
had with him on the rostrum the Rev. J q.
Butler, who was a delegate 10 the Boston
invading party, and also MesSrs c. f.
Paul and Il NJ GupdersOn, who made notes
OF the trip, OF which they gave the audience
the pleasing ard profitable benefit.
The exercises began with devotiOpS dur
ing which time there was some excellent
singing by the choir. Miss Helen Nye, the
gifted soprano of the choir, sarg "JeruSa-
lem" with fine feeling and effect Presi-
dent Stowell introduced Mr.. Gunderson,
who read a sketch of the decorations OF
Boston during the convention, OF which he
presented vivid picture.
CHEERFUL PREDICTION.
The speaker referred TO the local Y. NJ
C. a. and expressed the sentiment that
by the time the Worlds C. E Convention
met here the Y. NJ. C. A would have a
building that would IivaI that Of Boston.
MI c. E. Paul entertained the audi
ence first with some humorous echoes
growing out OF the fact that the Hub
was wIsathed in crimson and white. Mr..
Paul had made copious notes on the good
things III all of the speeches, and referred
to them with point and interest.
The Rev. MI. Butler closed the speaking
with short address on the objects OF the
c. E. Society, and dweIt with emphasis on
that society as gIearfactOr in the direc-
ton OF Christian unity.
AT THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL.
The first meeting Of the Christian En-
deavor branch of the First Congregational
Church met in the south parlor of that
church last evening to talk over the hap
penngs of the great convention.
The hall was tastefuily decorated with
c. E. colors and banners OF 80 and on
the platform were palms and flowers iu
profusion. The meeting was led by Miss
Annie Carr and was opened with song
service.
a brief but graphic account of the great
convention was then given 10y Miss Bertha
Davis.
The next speaker was President NJ. NJ.
Shoude, who said that the matter which
should now claim the earnest consideration
OF oftheChristidn EndeavorerS was eprepara-
tious for the convention to be held here
in 90
Rev. John d. Morgan spoke of the thrilling
and inspiring effect of the music heard at
all such assemblages.
Miss NJ Heals spoke OF the effects of the
convention on the mission work of the
Christian Endeavorers.
Mr.. VIII Lewis. formerly Of this city,
but now of Seattle, Wash, extended the
delegates to the San Francisco convention
in 81, a hearty welcome to his adopted
city.