The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-10-24
THE BLUE AND WHITE
PROFUsELy DISPLAYED IN GREENS
BURG FOR ESDEAvoRERs.
The Big state Convention TO Open To-
Day Under Particularly Fa-
vorRbIc Auspices.
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Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
GREENSBURG. Ind. Oct. 23.-conven-
tion hall has been rearranged for the
eighth annual State convention of the
Young Peoples Society of Christian En-
deaver. which meets here Thursday after
noon. The stage has been greatly enlarged
and arrangements made for accommodate
ing about 1900 I'm the hall Excellent ac-
commodations have been made for the
overflow meetings, and all will be cared
for. The Baptist. First NJ. f., Presby-
terian, Centenary and Christian churches
are in close proximity 20 convention hall.
and all have a seating capacity OF three
thousand people. Several secret societies
have rendered the use of their halls, so
there will be no lack OF room.
All the churches are decorated with the
colors of the society, and mingled with
these decorations are TO be seen the ma
tional flag.
The convention hall Is beautifully and ar
tistically decorated. The blue and white,
Endeavor colors. the national stars and
stripes and the flags OF many nations. char
acteristic OF tho Internationally OF the
picture. Over the stage Is the motto. For
Christ and the Church." the letters placed
on bed of Rolden-rod. and under this the
Monogram Monogram the word Mispah." @ % This rnnsi Iatter @
is Of white ground and blue semi-transpar-
ent letters, the lights shining through the
letters making a pleasing effect. The gall
ley is festooned in the same colors OF blue
and white. On the sides are hung wreaths
of golden-rod. The middle OF the hall from
rosettes OF white and blue holding out In
all directions flags of nations, the Union
flag and &C. f." colors. Altogether, the ap-
pss Of ss s i Shows Ss ppsnas
taste OF the committee. A surprise awaits
those who will attend, as the decorations
convention held in the State.
There are many Endeavor workers in this
city who have taken hold of the work I'm
earnest and nothing has been left undone
to make the convention a success. Among
the active workers are r. 7. Wright, Mrs.
Wright. Charles Williams and wife. Flor
ence Pierce, Claud Marsh. Pierce, Stevens.
T.. L. Wooden, G.. J.. Roberts. Mrs Nc
Naught. Mrs. Prather. Della Reed. Harry
Mount, Mrs: j. Al. Duncan, Frank Robi-
s0n smss wia HaSv EhIhard haIc Wsan N
Dobyns. Miss Allen Davis and Mrs. George
Stockman.
Miss Riena Stevens. secretary of the local
unions. has been untiring I'm her efforts
to make the convention success and while
she is especially identified with Endeavor
work she Is active in all lines Of church
mention for the zeal he has manifested In
working up the convention. William Ehr-
hardt and NJ T. Parsons have zealously
work and TO make the convention a COM
plete success.
Rev. J. Nj. Duncan has received several
letters from Father Endeavor' Clark, who
assures him that he will be present and
has promised to preach at the First VI. K.
Church Sunday morning.
The Presbyterian Church will be head
quarters for the registration and reception
OF committees. The headquarters of the ex-
ecutive committee Of Indiana and trustees
will be at the Seifz Hotel
Mrs. Claude Matthews and daughter ar
rived this afternoon and will attend the
sessions.
Among the arrivals to-day are Miss Ruth
Kraft, Of Evansville: Miss Eta Gilchrist.
of Gas City; Miss Della Woiever of
Brookston; Charles L. Taylor: Delphi; Har-
vey Feighter, of Gas City: Elder u. NJ. Hen
ady, of Madison: Miss Lulu Schulz, of Mont
peiier. A special car will arrive tomorrow
afternoon with fifty delegates.
Omer Whiteman, an earnest Endeavorer,
is critically i'll at the home Of his parents
in this city.