Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-13

said the united society had presented to
each of them gold c. E. button which 1t
wished each Of them to wear and it had
something further to do Addressing Mr.
Miles NJ. Shand. the president of the Dis
trict of Columbia c. f. Union. Mr. Shaw
pointed to a beautiful banner which was
raised up to the speakers stand. and said
the united society desired to show how it
appreciated the way the District Endeavor-
ers had acquitted themselves in making the
convention success. and on its behalf pre-
sented the banner. Mr. Shand made an ap-
proprate response in a few sentences, and
with the banner floating in front of them
the members of the committee of '96 de-
parted. The banner is a remarkably fine
specimen OF the embroiderer's art, and will
attract admiration wherever 1t Is displayed
On the 'front.' which is of red, white and
flue, is the inscription: Presented to the
District Of. Columbia G. E. Union by the
United Society of Christian Endeavor for
faithful services rendered July to b. 1896
On the diverse side upon the white satin
ground Is the inspiring Christian Endeavor
motto: For Christ ana the Church"
Rev. Mr.. Towers of England.
After singing by the choir and audience
Rev. w. H. Towers Of England was intro
duced. He accentuated the invitation given
by Mr. Strelli for the Endeavorers to
come to London i'll 1900. and. proceeding,
made an impassioned plea in behalf of
strengthening still further the ties that
When DIR. Towers ceased the Rev II q
Jennanyan of Armenia, a native of the
country, described the awful horrors Of the
massacres of the Christians there and pic
tured In language whose simplicity added
to Its impressiveness the demoniacal war
being waged by the fanatical Turks against
those who refused to deny the religion of
Christ.
Mr.. Jorlan of Persia was the next speak
er, and he created a profound impression
during the three minutes he spoke by his
powerful and mastery arraignment of the
evils of Mohammedanism.
Mr.. Rutnam of India was next announc-
ed, and tall Indian, clad in the garb of
his country, was greeted with applause.
He is the president of Christian Endeav-
or society at his home Mr. Rutnam said
that he had left all except the last two
syllables at home He brought a message
from 300OOO.00O people, and it was one
of thanks, for it was this country that took
the initiative in sending the gospel to their
land. He decllred his faith in the certain
ty that India would become a Christian
country, and described the improved moral
and material conditions OF his people since
Christianity had gained foothold among
them.
Volunteers for missionary Fields.
Mr.. Shaw called for volunteers for the
missionary fields, and number Of young
ladies and gentlemen and two or three ell
derby persons made their way to the plat
form, until thirty-nine volunteers were
gathered there There was a solo by Mr.
Excel. and Mr.. Shaw read greetings to the
convention from unions and societies in all
parts Of the world. He then asked for the
volunteers to offer up prayers and as the
multitude bent in reverent attitude the
earnest voices Of those who had consecrat-
ed their hearts and souls to the work of
evangelfzing the world went up in an earn
est chorus of pious petition. Treasurer
Shaw made a powerful appeal for the more
generous support of missionary work. and
in response to his request a large number
Of persons stood up and thus attested they
would give in future larger financial as
sistance to missions than they have in the
past.
There was singing, and after benediction