Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20

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UE are organizing the
~ delegations are in re-
ceipt of daily inquiries for information.
Ontario alone hopes to rally fully 300 dele
gates for the invasion of the capital of the
United States: Quebec. Nova Scotia. British
Columbia and the other provinces are also
alive to the Importance of the convention
and are getting things in shape to swell
the total of Canadians present at the con-
vention. These guests from across the
border may be assured of most hospitable
entertainment during their visit, for the
society in the Central Presbyterian Church,
to which they have been assigned, is
actively engaged in preparations for their
comfort.
An attractive circular has just been is
sued to the members of the Ontario Chris
tian Endeavor Union by its transportation
manager for the July convention, giving
information concerning the convention city,
program and meeting places; detailing the
arrangements for transportation; telling
something about the accommodations to be
expected after arrival and estimating the
total cost of the trip. half-tone cut of
the Capitol. views of railroad scenery
through which the selected route lies, and
a cut of the Central Church. where the
headquarters of the delegation will be To-
Gated, are used in illustrating the pam
phlet. AS is almost universally the case in
these circulars. the Washington. 90 flag is
conspicuously placed.
Forming One Large Party.
In compliance with the manifest desire of
Ontario Endeavorers that the delegation
from that province should come to this city
as united company, plans have been COM
pleted for special Ontario excursion. The
route chosen is over the Lehigh Valley rail-
July .. Delegates from various parts of
the province will rendezvous at Niagara
Falls the day mentioned, and in the even
Ing the special train will begin its journey
southwark 1t is expected to arrive at the
B. and o. station Wednesday morning, the
sth proXimo.
This will give the visitors whole day
for sightseeing before the time of the pre-
liminary meetings Wednesday evening in
the churches. The excursion train will lie
suitably decorated with streamers and flags
and many special conveniences provided. A
program will be arranged in advance. COM
mencing at Niagara and ending on the ar
rival IN this city, including concerts. re-
ceptions. retiring and sunrise prayer meet
ings, &c, in the different cars. Special
opportunities will thus be afforded for
ciability. fellowship and entertainment and
by the time the delegation arrives the MEM
bers will be thoroughly acquainted with
each other and in a happy state of mind.
ready to join in the enthusiasm of the con-
vention season.
The Ontario delegates are advised in the
circular issued to them that bicycles will
be carried free from the Suspension bridge
and that all arrangements will be made for
their passing the customs officers if the
excursion manager is notified in advance.
Doubtless a large number Of riders will
bring their wheels with them.
Estimating the cost of the trip, the circu-
lar gives number of figures. the result of
which is to show that travelling and living
III tt, -t0r-.
loo can be brought down to the low figure
of 50, and concludes with the statement
THE expense will prove profitable invest
ent."
The Headquarters State.
From the state in which is located the
headquarters of the Society of christian
Endeavor. and in whose capital the last in
ternational convention was held, will come
a large body of delegates. Massachusetts
has always been represented by one of the
largest and most enthusiastic delegations
at Christian Endeavor conventions and
this year is to be no exception to the rule
according to the present outlook. The visit
of $4,000 EndeavOrerS from all parts of the
world to Boston last year proved to be
such a benefit 20 all who participated in
the gathering that the young people of the
bay state desire to repeat the experience
this year by being part of the great host
that VIII gather in Washington 1.ext
month.
The official excursion will leave Boston
Monday evening. July 6. connections being
made from other points in the state At
New London the fine sound steamer CITY
of Lowell. which has been chartered for
the exclusive use of the party, will he
boarded and the delegation will arrive in
New York city Tuesday morning Break
fast will be served on the steamer and the
party will then be transferred to the eie-
CANT excursion steamer Myndert Starin for
an all-day trip up the picturesque Hudson
through the palisades and on into the high
lands. returning to Jersey City in the after
noon, where special train will be in walt
ing The latter portion of the trip will be
made over the Royal Blue Line, and the
Massachusetts special is expected to arrive
In the depot here about $50 p.m
Plans are being made for from 500 to
1000 delegates. OF this number 300 will be
members of the great Christian Endeavor
Gospel chorus. which led the singing at
the Boston convention. Interesting eyer
cises are planned for the excursion boats
and the special trains. Massachusetts
headquarters will be at Wizards and its
church home in the First Congregational
Church. Interest in the convention is in
creasing every day. and indications now
are that the estimated number of delegates
may be exceeded. AS an Indication of the
enthusiasm manifested, it is said that one
society has already enrolled over a dozen
of Its members for this trip Treasurer
William Shaw of the United Society of
CHRISTIAN Endeavor is the transportat ton
manager Tor the state delegation.
The Empire State DELEGATION.
New York is another state which has re-
Gently entertained Christian Endeayor
convention, and for this and other obvi-
Gus reasons. Its delegation will be among
the largest at next months great gather
Ing. The trar sportation manager expects
$500 Endeavorers from the empire state
to attend the convention, AMI has arranged
for i've special trains to carry part of this
number to this city Many will come by
themselves The first special provided will
leave Buffalo at 10 o'clock m. Tuesday,
July .. and will arrive the next afternoon
In ample time for dinner ard the opening
session of the cory ention.
Another train. known as the state spe-
cial for western New York, will start from
Rochester at the same time the Buffalo
special leaves. This train will be run over
the Lehigh Valley and Baltimore and Ohio
roads. The state special for eastern New
York will begin its journey Wednesday
morning from Utica. and will be run over
the West Shore road to Jersey City, and
thence to this city over the Pennsylvania
lines. This will be done without change
of cars, making a through train from
Utica.
Special trains will he run also from New
York city and Brooklyn over the ROYAL
Blue line. The first will start at noon and
he ut her at