Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-16

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eA}iQlH VA ~ thuSiasm which is
vi MN LIAM apparent all over the
VI w. NV WV country and the in
tense interest taken in the plans for the
gathering, ii is reasonably certain that the
attendance this year will be larger than
ever before. With increased numbers will
also come increased ZEAL
But the convention will be notable also
for the number Of new features in the
program, and the number, extent and char
acter of these enlargements are remark
able They will have large part in in
nuencing the character of the convention
and in deepening its spiritual 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 evangelstic effort. These
twin thoughts, spirituality and evangelism
will be manifested from the very beginning
or the meetings. For the preliminary and
preparatory services Wednesday evening"
July 8, the general subject is The Deepen
ing of the Spiritual Life and concluding
each meeting will be held what is called
quiet hour which will partake somewhat
OF the nature of the closing conservation
services, always a feature of every Chris
tan Endeavor convention.
IL is proposed also to pay particular at
tention to evangeliStic work during the
coming convention. The delegates will go
forth as they did at Boston to the mis-
sions and other evangelistic outposts and
hol1 services in the remote and dark cor
ners of the city as we'll as in public places
where men congregate. The unrivaled IA
ciltieS 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 be used by the dele
gates.
An entirely new feature NJ tho nroaro,,
Will be daily Bible readings in one of the
large churches conducted by some student
OF recognized ability. Denominational rail-
lies Will be conducted improved lines:
two of them are to be held instead of one
as heretofore. Under the new arrangement
one of the rallies will be devoted to the
consideration of general subjects, while the
second ore will be entirely given up to
missions. thus insuring. 1t Is believed, a
more thorough and marked missionary en-
thusiasm among the young people.
The Junior workers rally Friday morn
ing of the convention season, coincident
with the three tent sessions is one more
enlargement. At this time considerable at
tention will be given also to the subject of
intermediate societies
A Unique Procession.
Tho convention could not we'll come to
the nations capital without having a de-
cided Christian citizenship flavor One
unique feature will be an open air demon
stration at the foot Of the Washington
monument. There is room at this place
for tens Of thousands CT people to congre-
gate. After this service it is proposed
that the Endeavorers march down Penn
sylvania avenue to the Capitol, where, with
added significance. the good citizenship
the beat Of drums nor in cadence with
strains of martial music will this march
be made but to the notes of song from
the lips Of those In line or all the
DTgnIntS innnSinp {lo&
the World-famed Pennsylvania avenue has
witnessed probably none can compare in
novelty with the expected parade of the
Christian Endeavorer hosts.
There will also be a Sabbath observance
rally. and the last novelty as we'll 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 program will have the effect of swell
ing the size of the convention meetings
yet provision has been made for forty thou
sard seatings, all of which can be utilized
simultaneously. The three tents will seat
about eight thousand persons each, and
will be the principal meeting places In
addition Central Hall and five downtown
churches will be ready for services.
Prayer and Practice.
The Endeayorers will come to Washing
ton 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 Arlington. Prayer and prac-
tice are closely allied, and, as this is to he
the most spiritual and devotional of all
OF Christian Endeavorers' conventions, so
also 1t Is the intention to devote more time
TO practical Christian Endeavor problems
than Is usually given at the great annual
mass meetings. Workers from societies
the world around may come to Washington
armed with great note books, assured that
here they will find material to inspire and
reVlVily their local societies throughout
the year to come.
The always helpful committee confer
ences that have been feature of the
annual gatherings will be present this wear
with certain improvements. These Gus
tomary confer ences are scheduled for early
FRIDAY afternoon in several of the
churches. Following these there will he
other conferences, that all committee work
ers may attend, to consider the duties Of
the corresponding secretary, of the mis-
sionary superintendent, the union officers
state officers, etc. After these have closed
the advance lines of Christian Endeavor
will be taken up in other conferences and
under the leadership of experienced work
ers. The delegates will consider the sub
jects Of the Senior Society, the Inter
mediate, Mothers and Parents Societies
the Floating Society, the Travellers Union
the work among the life savers, etc
In the open parliaments of the convan-
tnat can be applied practically to society
needs. ''
Yet further attention will be given ito
society plans and problems in six of the
Friday evening services. These will he
devoted altogether to a consideration of
practical Christian Endeavor TOPICS many