The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-03-11
THE ESDEAvoRERs, CONVENTION.
To Be Held I'm Seattle I'm May With
Several Hundred Delegates.

The convention OF the Christian En-
deavorers OF the state of Washington. TO
be held In Seattle MAJ Is. II. IS and is. Is
arousing great interest among the local
Endeavorers. For several months the
convention committee with Mr.. III. Willis
Carr as chairman. has been holding regu-
lar sessions and making extensive plans
for the hosts OF young Christians who
will visit Seattle On that occasion.
One OF the most attractive features of
the Christian Endeavor movement Is the
enthusiasm of its great conventions.
While the great international conyen-
lions. like those held In New York and
Cleveland. with from 1900 to 5000 dele
gates, attract worldwide notice every
year. yet the gatherings of the Endeas-
orers OF each state are fully az iinpor-
fant. In a smaller way they show the
great advance toward Christian union.
which has been fleralded by the Endeayor
movement. In that young Christians of
all denominations come together In con-
vention to discuss plans OF work common
to all. while not In any way abating their
zeal and loyalty in the denomination with
which they are connected.
The local committee expects several hum
dred delegates and finds IL no easy task
TO plan for their entertainment. The dele
gates will be furnished free entertain
ment In the homes OF the Seattle people
and every effort will be made to have
them enjoy their stay. One afternoon
dEring the convention will be devoted TO
excursions TO different points of interest
and sightseeing about the city.
One great attraction TO draw young
people TO the convention will be the
presence of Rev. Francis r. Clark. the
president OF the national organization.
and who was Instrumental In starting the
movement. DIR. Clark has won for him
perseyering efforts In behalf OF the young
people of all rnssinatsons. Three years
ago he made tour around the world-at
his own expense--in the interests of mis-
sions. and found I'm every land companies
from the great army OF Endeavor socIe-
ties. DR. Clark visited Seattle few
Pears ago. bat owing TO delayed trains
was compelled to shorten his stay 10 a
few hours. On the occasion of the COM
ing convention he promises TO be present
two or three full days.
As Is usual I'm Christian Endeavor con-
yentions the music viii be special fea-
ture-nos the solo work. bat the thousand
or more young understanding with
heartiness and enthusiasm. A chorus
choir OF over 100 voices has been organ
ixed among the local Endeavorers 10 lead
In the singing. aud rchcarsals viii con-
tinue up 10 the time OF the convention.
In preparation for the convention the
local union Is having a series OF special
mass meetings The second OF these viii
occur next Wednesday evening In Ply
mouth church. on which occasion there
will be conferences as 10 the best meth
DDS In Christian Endeavor committee
work The leaders of the conferences viii
be from among the active members of
Endeavor societies who have had practi-
cal experience. On this occasion there
viii be special music and a fun and en-
thusiastic attendance Is desired and ex-
pscted.
The regular seBi-menthiy meeting OF
the convention committee VIII he held
on Thursday evening. the night following
the mass meeting. In the psrlor OF Ply
mouth church. at . O'Clock