Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-05-21
IN THE WHITE LOT.
Convenient Meeting Places for Chris
tfan EndeavOr Gathering.

t1th fhueaVOf UatherfnR.
In a recent issue The Golden Rule, the
official organ of the Christian Endeavor
Society, has a brief account Of the meeting
places selected for July's great convention
in this city, the compactness Of the ar
engagements and the convenient location of
the three mammoth tents. 1t says:
The ideal convention meeting place is the
White Lot, in the heart of Washington,
where the three great tents will be spread
next July. The White Lot is large cir
cular plot Of level ground, situated midway
between the White House and the Wash
ington monument. Ii is free from the roar
and hustle Of city traffic, while the breezes
from the Potomac, a few rods distant make
1t one OF the coolest spots in the city.
The White Lot can be approached from
every direction, that there will be the
least possible crowding in entering or leav-
ing the tents. 1t Is very close to the lead
ing street car lines of the city, and it is
possible for person to ride for one fare
from any part of Washington direct to the
White Lot.
The three tents will be spread within the
circle of the White Lot, with their en-
frances toward the edge OF the lot The
extent of the site makes il possible for the
tents to be separated by considerable
space, which minimizes the possibility of
the exercises in one tent disturbing the au-
dience In another.
The three tents will reign supreme on the
White Lot. There will be no other tents or
booths of any description permitted on the
ground. The place will be kept free from
street merchants, paper stands and other
minor annoyances. The committee has
wisely provided for a shield of quiet to be
spread about the sessions of the conyen-
ton, SD that nothing may hinder the fullest
attention to the speakers and the devotion
al exercises.
Directly across the street is the Wash
irgton Light Infantry Armory, where.
during the busy days of the convention
the committee Of '96 will have its head
quarters. Within this building also will
be found the good literature exhibits of
the denominational boards and Of the
United Society Considerable attention will
be paid to the fitting up OF this building, SO
that 1t may be to the delegates all that
Machinery Hall was at Boston. with the
added advantage :hat 1t is within one
minutes walk of all the meeting places.
On the same street is the Emergency Hos
pltaI, where provision will be made to care
for any delegates who may become indis-
posed throughout the convention.
AS center for sightseeing operatfons
the White Lot is unexcelled. Directly
70 the north, and In plain view, are the
Executive Mansion and grounds. Beyond
is Lafayette Square, with its historic en-
virons. To the east of the White House,
and within two minutes walk from the
tents. is the Treasury Department, and
opposite, to the west OF the White House.
are situated the State, War and NAVY De-
teemed one Of the most beautiful portions
of the city of Washington.
Below the White Lot, and with nothing
intervening save the well-kept government
grounds. is the Washington monument.
Close beside 1t are several beautiful lakes
and Just beyond is the winding Potomac
stretching to the east of the Washington
monument, all the way to the Capitol
itself, are public grounds. kept in such ex-
cellent taste that few things more restful
than stroll through them can well be
imagined. Here are most of the govern
ment museums, including the Smithsonian.
National and Medical Museums, together
with the Agricultural Department, the fish
commission building and the botanical
Gardens. At the southeast of the monu
nent, and within five minutes walk of the
White Lot is the wonderful bureau Of en-
craving and printing.
Thus it will be seen that most of the
places in Washington that the delegates
chiefly will desire 10 visit are in the i'm.
mediate vicinity of the White Lot and
excursions to them between the sessions
Will be both easy and pleasant. Those
persons who have inspected the many
advantages of the situation for the con-
vention tents invariably have manifested
the greatest enthusiasm. Were all the con.
ditions planned to At the needs of this
convention they could not be more suta-
BILE than they now are. The Golden Rule
joins with the thousands of delegates in
giving hearty three cheers for the White
Lot!