The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-05-26

Proposed to Pay Particular
Attention to Eyangelistic
Work.

WASHINGTON, May 26.-It seems to be
assured that the Christian Endeavor
convention. which is to be held in this
city within two months. will be, so far
as human preparation can make 1t, the
greatest gathering of the kind ever
held, and ii is reasonably certain that
the attendance this year will be greater
than ever before.
But the convention will be notable
also for the number Of new features III
the programme and the number, extent
and character of these engagements Is
remarkable. They will have IL large
part i'll influencing the character of the
convention and in deepening its spirit
ual effect. More than has been the case
at all prior annual Christian EndeavOr
gatherings, everything possible will be
done this year to
Secure "A Spiritual Profit
from the convention, and TO extend
practical evangelistic> effort. These
twin thoughts, spirituality and evangel-
ism, Will be manifested from the very
beginning of the meetings.
1t is proposed also to pay particular
attention TO evangelistic work during
the convention. The delegates will go
forth as they did at Boston to the mis-
slonS and other evangelistic OutpOsts and
hold services in the remote and dark
corners Of the city as well as in public
places where men cOngrcgate. The I'M
rivaled facilities of the Central Union
Mission will be utilized in this work.
For the first time in the history of these
annual gatherings gospel wagons will
Ne used by the delegates.
An entirely new feature of the pro-
gramme will be daily Bible readings in
II of the large churches conducted by
some student of recognized ability.
A Unique Procession.
The convention could not well come
to the nations capital without having a
decided Christian citizenship flavor.
One unique feature will be an open air
demonstration at the foot of Washing
ton monument. There is room at this
place for tens of thousands of people to
c~ongregate. After this service it is pro-
posed that the Endeavorers march down
Pennsylvania avenue to the Capitol,
where with added significance the good
citizenship demonstration will be con
tinued. MOI to the beat of drums nor
in cadence with the strains of martial
music will this march be made, but to
the notes of song from the lips of those
in line. On all the pageants and impos-
ing ceremonies that the world-famed
Pennsylvania avenue has witnessed,
possibly none can compare in novelty
with the expected parade of the Chris
tian Endeavor hosts.
There will also be a Sabbath observ-
ance rally, and the last novelty, as well
as one of the greatest, will be the first
convention of the Worlds Christian
Endeavor union.
Naturally it is expected that the in
creased attendance and attractive novel
features which have been introduced
in the programme will have the effect
of swelling the size of the convention
meetings, yet provision has been made
for 1000 seatings, all Of which can be
utilized simultaneously.
Prayer and Practice.
The ~endeavorers will come to Wash
ington not merely to visit the nations
capital, to see the magnificent public
buildings, to enjoy the excursions and
bicycle runs, or to take the delightful
journeys to Mount Vernon and Airing
ton. Prayer and practice are closely al
lied. and, as this is TO be the most spir-
itual and devotional Of all of Christian
Endeavorers' conventions, so also it is
the intention>to devote more time to
practical Christian Endeavor problems
than is usually given at the great an
nual mass meetings. Workers from So
cieties the world around may come to
Washington armed with great note
books, assured that here they will find
material to inspire and revivify their
local societies throughout the year to
come.
The always helpful committee confer
ences that have been a feature of the
annual gatherings will be present this
year with certain improvements.
In the open parliaments of the con.
ventiOn sessions proper will be devel.
ope much that can be applied prac.
tically to society needs.
Time for Sightseeing.
When the convention season ha,
closed. and at odd times out of conven
ton hours and between meetings, time
will be taken 10 visit the many memor
able spots in and around the city. AL
though the gathering is for a religion.
purpose and the results to be strive,
for are spiritual results, nevertheless in
cidental to the convention itself ther,
are many attractions of educational ant
patriotic interest that will receive tn,
attention of the deleg; ties.
In order that no time may be takel
from the convention sessions proper TO
purposes Of sight seeing, Saturday an,
Monday afternoons have been ken
largely free from other important con
vention engagements, so that most del
egates may avail themselves Of the ex
cursions provided by the committee G
SO. These will include the va-iou
places Of interest, such as the govern
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