Evening star., 1895-07-12
ROSE WITH THE SUN
Christian Endeavors at Boston Began
the Day Early.
4 THRONG PROMISED FOR Tells CITY
Many Turned Away From the
Meetings.
IMMENSE CROWDS PRESENT
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BOSTON, Mass, July 12-Last night was
essentially Washington's opportunity in
the big hall and the two tents, for in each
statement was made by one of the Wash
ington delegation to the preparations
that were being made to care for the thous
sands of Christian Endesvorers that are
expected at the national capital next year.
In the hall the address was made by Mr..
w. II. H. Smith, the chairman of the COM
mittee, and as he spoke the Washington
'a6 fan was being waved by every one Of
the ten thousand people who were in the
building.
In one tent Rev. Teunis S. Hamlin made
the promise as to what Endeavorers might
expect next year in Washington, and in
the other Mr.. w. H. Pennell made the ad-
6ress. In the tents also the fans were dis
tributed. and everywhere the song, Wash
ington in &C., was sung.
Rev. Dr. Bagley, chaplain of the House
of Representatives, was the principal
speaker this morning, and he fully sus-
tanned the reputation he has acquired
among his own people. Rev. Mr.. Skellinger.
who has charge of the evangelistic bands,
has been decidedly active, ard the places
that he and his assistant have visited have
been the scenes Of much interest. All the
Washington people who have participated
received, and the Boston committees have
. expressed themselves as grateful for the as
sistance rendered by them.
1t is the opinion that, though the attend
ance here srrpasses that at any former
convention, the gathering at Washington
next year will more than double it. The
burden of the work in fitting up the Dis
trict of Columbia headquarters, which now
present very attractive appearance, has
fallen upon Messrs. Shand and Sleeman. and
to them is due the credit of their decora
ton and convenient appointments.
Reception by the Trustees.
This afternoon there is to be reception
at Cotillion Hall, given by the national
trustees to the state and territorial dele
gates, and all the officers of the District
union will probably be present.
At the Union Congregational Church,
which is the official headquarters of the
District delegation, there is every facility
for meeting with friends and for writing
home, and good many have their mail
sent there. Today the Washington people
are sightseeing. as well attending the
different religious exercises. Tonight, how
ever, they will all be either in the hall or
in one of the big tents.
Mr.. Percy Foster has become very popu-
lar as a musical director. He has handled
the big chorus in the hall as well as in
both tents, and he seems to have 1t under
better control and to get out Of it more
united work than either Of the other
leaders.
Mr.. Elphonzo Youngs. jr., has been high
ly praised for his oornet playing.
While the dnnounceme has been made
that the convention will go to San Fran
cisco in '97. that statement is conditioned
upon getting favorable railroad rate, and
1t may be that Jersey City, which is maxi
ing q big pull for '9S, will entertain the
Endeavorers a year in advance of that
Gate. Among the assignments made for
Washingtonians are Mr.. NJ. NJ. Shand. the
president of the District union, to lead a
sunrise prayer meeting at the new South
Church. and John B. Sleeman, jr., to lead
one at the Union Congregational Church
both on Monday morning.