Evening star., 1895-07-12

building. was heartily received and pro-
duced much enthusiasm. The praise and
were not bit less earnest than they have
been since the convention opened, and with
the chorus singing continue to be the great
inspiration of the gatherings.
In Mechnuics' Hall.
When the service in Mechanics Hall be-
gan this morning every seat in the hall
was filed and hundreds were standing. As
yesterday, the delegates and chorus united
continuously in hymns and songs until the
opening hour, the music, under the direc-
tion of George C. stebbins of Brooklyn,
being again a prominent feature of the
meeting. Rev. M. Rhodes of st. Louis pre-
sided and opened the meeting at $780, and
Rev. ]. D. Pickles of Boston offered prayer
VIM. T. Ellis Of Golden Rule, in his re-
port on information committee, told how
the Christian Endeavor had spanned the
world. In Turkey, he said, Is the smallest
society, of two members; in Kentucky
there is society among the states con-
victs; in Toronto society thirty young peo-
pie were converted in one night, while a
society among the Indians has assisted in
leading forty-six to Christ at a meeting.
The address of the morning was that of
Rev. Knight Chaplin of London.
In Tent Endcavor.
Rev. Howard B. Grose Of Chicago, presi-
dent, In Tent Endeavor, and George K.
Sumerby of Boston led the chorus. Praise
and prayer service opened the meeting at
9:3O, led by Rev. w. H. Pennell of Wash
ington, D. c. Ten thousand voices Joined
with him in repeating the Lords prayer
George B. Graft of Boston read the in
formation committees report, which dis
deavor work. Rev. J. F. Cowan of Pitts
burg, Pa, conducted one Of the most in
teresting parts of the service. the pre-
sentation of junior state banners, one for
he N 10 har
of societies, the other for greatest propor-
tionate gain. Pennsylvania received the
first banner and Assinaboine, Dominion of
Carada the second. Rev. DIR. McCrary,
president of the Pennsylvania union, ac-
cepted for his state and Professor An
drews for Assinaboine.
Cardinal Endeavor Principles was the
subject of the address Of Rev. ]. l.. La
mont of Belfast, Ireland, who was the
next speaker. He was repeatedly applaud
ed.
In Tent williston.
The meeting In Tent Williston opened
with President Francis E. Clark Of Boston
in the chair. Following the prayer serv-
ices five minutes was devoted to hearing
Amos R. Wells report Of the work of the
information committee during the past
year. Chairman Clark introduced as the
Sydney, Australia, who said I'VE have
10000 Christian Erdaavorers in Australia
and please God. we are growing every day
With Gods blessing extend the greeting
of the Australian Union to you"
He urged the Endeavorers to prosecute
a systematic plan whereby they can please
God and help their fellow men to follow a
good Christian life. 1000
President Clark suggested that the ladies
remove their hats ard bonnets, saying
that this would better enable them to stand
the heat of the tent.
Hats were Immediately removed amid
applause.
President Clark then called for reports
from the delegates of denominational mest-
ings, and the speakers were allowed two
minutes each on the PLATFORM -
The Rev. John Pollock Of Glasgow, Scot
land, was introduced, and the greeting he
extended in behalf Of the society in his
country to fellow workers throughout the
world ELECTED cheers ana applause