Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-15
CLOSING IN HONOR
Washington Endeavorsrs Bringing
Home a Trophy.
VIEWING THE SIGHTS OF TIE hub
Enthusiasm Over the Meeting
Here Next Year.
TODAY's VARIOUS MEETINGS

come up, ana II Is possible that the showers
of Saturday may be repeated. The interest
Is not in the least diminished but, on the
| contrary, seems to increase as the time for
closing draws near. Yesterday the Wash
ington delegation spread themselves over a
good deal of territory, and many were
heard In different churches in the city and
suburbs. Mr.. W. H. Pennell went to Lynn
IN the morning and to Salem in the even
ing. Mr.. Percy Foster went to Maiden, and
others to different places. 1t is gratifying
to know how the Washington delegates are
everywhere received. They are recognized
as the coming hosts of the next conven-
ton. and wherever a Washington man
speaks he is introduced in the most glowing
terms. and is listened to with the most re-
spectful interest.
1t is fortunate that the District delega-
ton has so many good speakers and good
singers, as they are all in great demand.
Rev. Drs. Newman, Butler Patch, Skeliin-
ger and Brooks have spoken at least every
oay. ana sometimes more than that. The
evangelistic work, conducted under .he di-
rection of DR.. Skellinger, has been pro-
ductive of excellent results. The lay men,
bers of the delegation have ably supported
Shand, Taylor. Penneil, Smith, Sherman,
roster and others have been busy all the
time. This morning A1essrs. Shand and
Sleman conducted effective sunrise prayer
Won n Trophy.
The delegation went in a body to Me-
chanics' Hall at the morning session OF
the convention and the most interesting
feature was the presentation of the Chinese
umbrella Of state. which was won by the
District Of Columbia as having made the
best rasord in contributions TO missions
on the 2-cents-a-week plan. It's a mas
sive and somewhat cumbersome affair, but
the home delegation feels very proud TO
be able to take it away from the empire
state. which held it last year. The presen-
tation was made by Rev. DIR. McEwen,
who was very happy in his address, regret
ting that the New York delegation was
obliged to surrender it. but warmly COM
piimenting the District Endeavorers for
the earnestness they had displayed in the
cause for missions, and congratulating
them upon having honestly won the hand.
some trophy.
will forgive them for taking the umbrella,
but We are coming to Washington in '96
thousands strong, determined to take back
the trophy to the empire state. All hail to
Washington
In responding on behalf of the District of
Columbia union, Mr.. shand said: "It is
with keen appreciation that we receive this
banner, 1t is the symbol of some success
in the work of uplifting fallen humanity.
ut Is great source of joy to us that we
are able to take such an emblem to the
capital OF our great nation. and we are
sure it will be to us a source of great help
and Inspiration. When Text year the con-
vention meets in my city, in your city, IN
our city. Washington, the capital of the
nation, we hope when you look at the God
dess of Liberty upon the dome of the
Capitol. facing the rising sun: when you
see the finger of the Washington noun
ment pointing to the God in heaven; when
you walk our beautiful streets and gaze
upon the statues and monuments of many
heroes of war and peace, that you will
read in it all, and upon it all the words
Emanuel. God be with u.s. and may we
all join in the prayer. Thy will be done on
earth as it is in heaven The Washing
ton delegation stood during the presenta-
tion and response, and at the close sang
with spirit Washington, &C., They were
applauded to the echo.
Praise Meetings.
The informal praise meetings that have
been held every night in the rotunda Of the
Ccpley Square Hotel by the Washington
Endeavorers, after all the other meetings
are over, and before they separate for the
night. have been one Of the most interest
ing features of their stay in Boston. Mr..
Percy Foster leads the singing, Mrs. Frank
Byram presides at the piano. and generally
Mr.. Elphonzo Youngs jr., plays the cornet.
Last night, however. Prof. Henry. a Boston
eornetist, played, and gave as a solo
effect. Torjght the convention will close
with conservation meetings in the hall and
both tents. The District delegation will
divide into three parts. SO that there will
be about an equal representation at all the
meetings. It Is at these final meetings
that the greatest interest is felt. They are
experience meetings, where the fruition of
the work of the convention in a more earn
est determination to be more fully .mbued
with the spirit of Christian Endeavor dur
ing the coming year is made manifest, and
the District people, realizing that next year
they are to entertain the delegates, pro-
pose to consecrate themselves to the work
that is before them.
Token of Thanks.
After their return to the hotel they will
hold their final praise meeting, and then
they have prepared little surprise for Mr..
Risteen. the proprietor of Copley Square.
He is not an Endeavorer, but he is a
Knight Templar, and, as the Knights
Templar are to hold their triennial con-
clave in Boston next month, when De
Molay Commandery of Washington is to
come to this hotel, the Endeavorers are to
present Mr.. Risteen with a handsome
Knights Templar emblem in recognition of
the courtesy he has shown them. His son
has been let into the secret, and he pro-
poses, after the presentation is over, 10
invite the entire delegation to handsome
collation..
In the open parliament this morning, up-
on the subject, 1.-The World for Christ:
What Is Your Society Doing About It?''
Washington was heard from three times.
From the floor Mr.. w. w. Everett rose
and said: District of Columbia Calvary
Baptist Church, two missionaries in India
three young men graduated for the minis
try, two home missionaries" DR.. c. W.
Childs of Zion Baptist Church was heard
from, as was also a representative of the
Nineteenth Street Baptist Church.
The most of the District delegation will
leave here tomorrow night and will arrive
in Washington Wednesday afternoon Some
will avail themselves of the opportunity to
go to different places in New England to
spend a portion of the summer Mr.. W. H.
Church will go to KennebuEkport Me-:
Rev. DIR. Newman and family will go to
Franconia, N. H; Mr.. F. H. Fishback and
his bride will spend some time at Jamaica
Plains.
Between the meetings the District En-
deavorers have been putting in the time in
visiting the different points of interest In
and about Boston, and they will go back
with clearer idea of the historic hub than
they ever had before. The public library,
art gallery. the old South Church, the old
state house, the old Granery burying
ground by Kings Chapel have been throng-
ed, while many have made trips to Bunker