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about 500 gathered in theoMt. Vernon Place
M. E. Church YESTERDAY terddaaIY,I Afternoon to at
tend the rally of the Methodist Episcopal.
Methodist Protestant aneoMethodist Church
in Canada. Athougho oqeJ of the smallest
rallies of the afternoSTb IL was one of the
most important of stAf denominational
gatherings, owing to- the fact that the
ruling body OF the Mathadist Church has
put some restrictions on the Christian En-
deavor Society. i ID
Mr.. Fred. s. Ball of Birntngham. Ala. was
the chairman of the meet 'pg. and Mr.. Page
L. Zimmerman Of the convention music
committee was conductor OF music.
A brief song service proceeded the regu-
lar meeting, which was opened with prayer
by Rev. Isaac Canter, pastor Of the Mt.
Vernon Place Church.
In his Introductory remarks. Chairman
Ball took occasion to pay his compliments
to the general conference OF the Methodist
Church South for proscripting the Chris
tian Endeavor Society In that organization.
He expressed the belief that the confer
ence acted hastily.
Rev. DR.. w. F. Wilson Of Toronto, Can
ada, was the first speaker. DR.. Wilson Is
a most pleasant speaker. with an appear
ance similar to that Of Henry Ward Beech
er. DR.. Wilson was proud of being a Meth
odist EEdeavorer. He was not ashamed OF
its hymnology, its theology or Its parent
age ST. ->Ee-
Referring to the relation of the Epworth
Leagues Of Christian Eldeavor in Canada
to the church, the speaker said the Metho-
dists had the largest number of societies in
the Dominion. The young people work to-
gether wherever good can be accomplished
by union of effort.
Speaking of the good things Endeavorers
of the Methodist Church in Canada had
accomplished, DR.. Wilson said they had
stopped Sunday ball playing. closed all the
saloons in Toronto from Z o'clock Saturday
night until 7 o'clock Sunday morning, and
stopped the running of Sunday street cars.
Rev. DIR. Kelley of Birmingham. Ala.
trustee of the united society. was the next
speaker. DIR. Kelley spoke principally of
the attitude of the Methodist Church South
to the Christian Endeayor Society. John
Wesley's declaration, It want a league Of
fensive and defensive, with every soldier
Of the Lord Jesus Christ" in the speakers
opinion was meant to include every men,
ber of every denomination, and not only
those of Methodism. DR.. Kelley talked at
some length to the manner in which the
Endeavorers had been treated by the gen.
eral conference. and declared they would
rescind their action in few years.
Prof. w. w. Andrews of New Brunswick
and Rev. Dr. Roads Of Philadelphia spoke
of the attitude OF the Methodist Church
North to the Endeavorers. and Rev. Z. R.
Young Of Toronto concluded the speech
making by talking Of the future course of
Methodist Endeavorers
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drous Beauty" was especially appreciated.
as was his rendition Of "Cast Thy Bread
Upon the Wateu"
Miss Kate H. Haus Of St. Louis, Mo-,
took charge Of the open parliament" and
conducted q discussion on How to Keep
Ders Interested the Juniors Of his society
oy forming an athletic brigade, another by
giving picnics. another by giving them
work to do. another by inviting the boys
to her home. and another by personal
work among the boys and girls. Miss Haus
thought the best way to win the boys and
keep them In the society was by prayer.
Miss WfgEins Of Toronto.
Miss Lottie r. Virgins OF Toronto. Ont,
entertained and interested her auditors by
An address on THE Relation Between the
Parents and the Juniors" She said:
We have talked much about the relation
OF children to parents. but very little about
the relation OF parents to children. How
strange that we have overlooked the divine
command to become as little children"
and have always been holding up adults
the examples for children to follow. Which
OF us consider the conventionalized. warped,
distorted, indirect. half-fair. untrusting
mode OF thinking OF the adult a good SUBJ
stitute for the spontaneous genuine. direct.
just and trusting mode peculiar and essen
tial to childhood?
Junior workers are not competing with
parents In training the juniors, but CO.
operating. We also believe that the best
work for the juniors cannot be done with
out home cooperation. Our juniors are
leading their parents to deeper spirituality.
and thus the Junior Society is fulfilling the
prediction of our Lord regarding the fore
most age OF all history-'a little child shall
lead them" We, therefore organize a
Parents Society Of Christian Endeavor.
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FREE BAPTIST,

The Free Baptist denomination is not
very we'll known in Washington by reason
of their having no church of the denomina-
ton here. but II some of the local church.
goers had been present yesterday after
noon at the rally of Free Baptists at the
Fifteenth Street Methodist Church they
would not only have learned something
about the faith In general. but also receiv-
ed some good points, which would be of
great use In their own particular branch
of Christendom. The chairman of the rally
was Mr.. E. P. Metcalf of Providence, R. l.,
who Is here at the head Of one Of the larg-
Metcalf opened the meeting with few
well-chcsen remarks. and then asked the
pastor of the church, Rev. w. W. Van Ars-
dale. for words of welcome. Miss Blckford
president Of the Maine Endeavor Union,
replied to DIR. Van Arsdale in an address,
witty, but at the same time, sensible. Miss
Bickford prefaced her address by saying
that IMAM is a strange ANIMAL" and then
she proceeded to give many illustrations
of his perversity She said that the princI-
pal thing which caused her to respect En-
deavor ideas Is that they tend to break
down denominational barriers and destroy
old prejudices
The work Of the Free Baptists in various
sections of the country were taken up in
order. Rev. e. w. Helaby, Hillsdale, Mich
speaking first and representing the west
Mr.. Helaby said that the church to grow
and spread fast must recognize that while
the Sunday school Is the right hand Of the
church. the Christian Endeavor Society Is
the left hand. and therefore a member that
should be nourished, for without It, the
parent stem will surely die. Rev G. A.
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THE MORAVIAN CHURCH.

The Moravian Church rally was held yes
terday afternoon at o'clock at the Union
Methodist Episcopal Church. and very
large crowd attended the services. Rev.
William H. Vogler of Indianapolis. Ind,
presided. and made a short opening speech.
The addresses Of the day were delivered by
Rev. E. s. Wolfe Of Philadelphia. Pa. and
Rev. A. d. Thaler of Winston, N. C. Rev.
Mr.. Thaler spoke on the evangelical work
conducted on Christian Endeavor lines,
while Rev. Mr.. Wolfe spoke Of the general
good of the society for the church. There
was an open parliament at which various
topics were discussed by many of the peo-
pie present for the welfare and advance
ment Of the church. the rally closing with
a conservation meeting.
Officers were elected for the Christian
Endeavor Union of the church for the en-
suing year as follows: President, Rev. w.
H. Vogler of Indianapolis. Ind; secretary
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ment, on the advantages offered by the
Keystone League Of the Christian Endeav-
or, was discussed by Forest Swartx Of Har-
risburg, Pa: Prof. o. L. Jacobs, president
of the York County Keystone League
Christian Endeavor Union. and D. L. Kol-
Ter. president Of the Baltimore City Union.
An address on the securing and retaining
of associates was delivered by Rev. c. L.
Oswald of Lancaster. Pa. Rev. U. F.
Swengel A. NJ. of Baltimore, Md. general
corresponding secretary. followed by read
ional Conventions to Our Denomination"
After q hymn there was a discussion on
prayer meeting methods. In which Rev. +.
H. Kistler Of Bethlehem, Pa, delivered the
principal argument He was followed by
Rev. E. B. Bailey of Baltimore, Nd. who
spoke on Our juniors" The rally con-
cluded with an address delivered by Rev.
E. K. Yeakel Of Polo. III.
There will be a denominational mission
Church Sunday afternoon. beginning at
$50 o'clock and lasting for one hour. The
devotional exercises will be conducted by
Miss Clara Haeseler Of Lisbon. Iswa. Ad-
dresses will he delivered on various sub
jects by Miss Lillian Siebert of Reading
Pa; Prof. o. J.. Jacobs. A. NJ, of York.
Pa; Miss Lillian Hawzler Of Harrisburg.
Pa: Rev. William Cation OF Naperville,
ILL.,; Rev. A. II. Schneider Of Fleetwood,
Pa, and Miss Lillian Schneider of Read
ing, Pa.
The United Evangelical Church is repre-
sented in this city by l53 delegates, all Of
whom registered at the Raleigh yesterday
afternoon. The delegates represent the
church In Pennsylvania. Illinois, Maryland.
Tennessee. Ohio. Iowa, Nebraska Rhode
Island and Massachusetts.
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bishop Ii. w. Arnett.

sented a gala appearance. All about the
gallery hung the red. white and blue col
ors. and before both the organ and the pull
pit were placed large yellow c. Els. Two
Z. E. flags crossed were attached to each
gas Jet and a small American flag was
placed between the two
Mr.. P. ]. Mcintosh was introduced as
chairman Of the meeting. Bishop c. c.
Pettey. DID,, the selected chairman. from
New Berne. N. c.. being unable to attend
on account of sickness.
The meeting opened with singing by the
choir. and the Rev. ]. s. Caldwell read a
chapter of Scripture from Matthew.
Rev. j. 8. Adams of the Union Wesley
Church Of this city. then offered prayer.
followed by J. f. Mason. D. D.. of Cen
esee, Cal, who made cne Of the principal
addresses of the evening.
MeSSrs. G. H. s. Bell, J. 8. Caldwell and
G. s. Adams were other prominent attend
ants, who made addresses.
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METHODIST PROTESTANT.

A UNCONVENTIONAL missionary rally of the
Methodist Protestant Church was held yes
terday afternoon at the Congress Street NJ.
P. Church and drew an extra large attend
arce. Mr.. Paul NJ. Strayer, the national
president of the NJ. P. c. E. Union, was I'M
able to attend the convention this year. and
Rev. NJ. NJ Campbell of Mount Blanchard.
Ohio. the secretary treasurer, presided at
the meeting. The program opened with a
song and prayer. followed by roll call of
conference union, the delegates responding
by rising. The address of the president
was read by Mr. Strayer, brother OF the
official The report of the secretary, Mr..
Campbell, showed a very gratifying state
of affairs. which was extremely encourag-
ing. The prize banner for the state making
the best gains in membership during the
year was awarded to Texas, the decision
being greeted with cheers
The address of the day was delivered by
Rev. L. w. Bates. DID,, formerly pastor
of the Congress Street Church, and the
first president of the s}Denominati tionai
Union. His address was on The Methodist
Protestant Church. Past and Present" He
reviewed the history OF ti1e church, and
pointed out its work in the future The
other address of the evening was to have
been delivered by DR.. M. l.. Jennings of
Pittsburg. Pa. editor; of The Methodist
Recorder" on the subject Of Our Denomi-
national Press" He was unable to attend
the rally. however. and Rev G. E. McMan-
imam OF Cambridge, Ohio. delivered an ad-
dl ess on that subject. He stated that the
Methodist ProtestantS failed to support
their UNCONVENTIONAL papers as they should
preferring other kinds of literature. A
nominating committee, consisting of S. K
Spaugh of New York city. DIR. ]. F. Cowan
of Pittsburg. Pa: Rev F. T. Little of Bal
timore. ]. Carlton McCaslin of Franklin.
Ind, and Rev. T. NJ johnson CT Hender-
son. N. c., submitted the following list of
officers Of the union for the ensuing year:
President, r. B. Whitehead Of Pittsburg:
vice president. Prof o. L. Palmer of In
dian College. Wis: secretary-treasurer
Miss Mary Moall of New York city; execu-
tive committee. F. M. Foster, J. w. ZirckeI
and DR.. ]. F. Cowan, all of Pittsburg Pa
Under the head of union business me-
mortal presented by the Pittsburg union
that Christian Endeavor paper be pub
lished by the Methodist Protestant Church
was adopted. and a committee appointed to
draw UP set of resolutions urging the
publication board Of the church to issue
such a sheet. The resolutions were adopt
ed. memorial from the Pittsburg union
suggesting regular course Of instruction
In church history for the Junior superin-
tendents be given in all the churches was
unanimously adopted. At the close of the
meeting an informal reception was held,
after which the rally concluded
denominational missionary rally will
be held Sunday afternoon at 3 pm. and
sunday evening at pm. there will be
denom1national reunions at the Congress
Street Church. Rev. W. S. Hammond,
DID. the pastor. will preside and addresses
will be delivered by Rev. C. E. Hubbel of
Cincinnati. Ohio. and Rev. G. E. McMani-
man of Cambridge, Ohio
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churches, has so many Endeavor societies"
Then followed one-minute reports on
THE Best Thing in Our Society,"" and the
ideas conveyed by representatives of the
various societies.
Extreme loyalty to Christ, extreme 10y
atty to church. extreme loyalty to pastor
came from Pennsylvania, while from St
Joseph. Mo, was reported missionary
table In the church. on which there is mis-
sionary literature, as well as church period
icals. Other reports showed how helpful
the Christian Endeavor societies are to the
churches. both in a spiritual and financial
way. Some had increased church member
a wonderful awakening in the spirituality
OF the churches. Cunningham, Pa, society
reported a flower mission, the members of
which furnish flowers for meetings and
munity, and each member is willing to hold
religious services with the sick. The two
Scranton. Pa. societies visit the prisons
and do work in practical way.
When these reports were concluded the
chairman said he was glad to hear so
many good reports and suggestions, and
advised that the good work continue. but
warned the societies that they should new
er assist in paying the preachers.
Christian Endeavor a Method, Not An
institution, was the subject. discussed by
the Rev. Rufus Miller. The question. he
said. Is an important one. and will be dis
convention.
Rev. H. 8. Gekeler Of st. Joseph, Mo-.
spoke on the topic: What Christian En-
deavor Can Do For Missions" He Thought
that Christian Endeayor means nothinR
other than Christian missions, and a minis.
ter Of the Reformed Church who does
not believe in missions, he thinks, is q
bach number.
The duty Of Christian Endeavor. with
reference to their membership, when they.
remove from one place to another" was
discussed by the Rev. A. 8. Weber OF Bal
timore. who. during the course Of his re-
marks, said that loyalty to Christ ts the
cardinal principle Of Christian Endeayor.
He spoke at some length upon the failure
of Endeavorers to remove their memhar.
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SOUTHERN PRESBYTERIAN

Southern Presbyterians are not especially
numerous in Washington: in fact there is
only one church of that denomination in
the city the Central Presbyterian Church.
in which a goodly number of Calvinists
from the south gathered together yester-
Gay afternoon for their denominational
rally,
Prof. VIM. r. Gentry Of Missouri was the
presiding officer. Before entering upon the
formal program a short praise service was
held Miss Mccormick accompanying on
the piano and w. w. Warwick leading the
singing.
In his Introductory remarks Prof Gentry
referred 20 the inspiring meetings that had
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REFORMED CHURCH.

My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus blood and righteousness:
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus name"
The sweet refrain Of this beautiful hymn
opened the meeting at Hamline Methodist
Church yesterday afternoon. where the
Rev. A. S. Dechant Of Lbilene, Kan, pre-
sided and conducted the service. The topic
for discussion was: "The Reformed Church
in the United States"
Opening services were participated in
by the Revs. Schneider of Boonsboro Pa,
and Santee OF Mercersburs, same state
And now the reformed rally is at hand"
said the chairman. THE time has passed
when we can say that the reformed church.
es are not in sympathy with the Young
Peoples Society, when the Presbyterian
Church, the strongest of the reformed
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REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA.

The denominational rally in the Western
PRESBYTERIAN Church yesterday afternoon
was unique In at least one particular 1t
was a rally fer the Reformed Church IN
America, in which denomination the pastor.
Rev. Howard Wilbur Ennis, of the church.
had served in the earlier years of his pas
tcrate before he was won over to P.esby-
terianism.
The church edif1ce was crowded when the
devotional services were opened by Rev.
W. r. Ackert Of Hoboken. Nj Rev Mr..
Ennis. the pastor, in mis- address of well
come referred to the fact that three Of the
speakers who were to follow him were his
college chums. and spoke of the clos. fell
lowship existing between the Reformed
Dutch and Presbyterian churches.
Rev. VIM. ]. Harsha, DID, pastor OF Har-
lem Colleglate Church Of New York, spoke
Of the Indian question, he having served
extensively among the Indians as a mis-
sionary. and the relation of some Of his
personal experiences among the aborigines
proved very Interesting.
The address of Rev. Henry J. Scudder
dealt with his services as a missionary in
India, and he spoke especially of the great
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tendance. Mr.. Edwin c. Jones of this city.
the president of the Cambrian Society.
welcoming them in Welsh to the city.
There were brief addresses by the Rev. H.
F. Williams of West Bangor, Pa, and the
Rev. David E. Evans of Minneapolis. Mimi,
and in the service of prayer and song
hymns in Welsh. as well as those in En-
Slish, were sung. The Welsh national
hymn, Mae hen wlad fly nhadau yn an
wyl mi.' and My Country. 'Tis of Thee"
We're sung with great feeling and spirit
One of the most enjoyable features of the
musical part of the rally was the render
ing by Mr.. David E. Roberts of Johns Hop
kins University. Baltimore, Md, of 10
Where Is the Old Amen?"
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the children so much that she will not be
jealous If others share with her the adora-
ton of the child hearts. Oh, she can with
Gods help and the support Of the senior
workers. become an acceptable Junior sup
erihtendent That Is the chief motive of
this paper-to inspire some one to try to
be cultivated into a model junior superin-
tendent
Right here is about as good a place as
any to remark that the feminine pronoun
seems to be the one generally used to
stand for a model Junior superintendent
1t is not necessarily true that the SUPER
intendent be Of this sex. but in this day of
the church membership. where the women
outnumber the men sixteen to one, 1t is
very probable the Junior superintendent
Will be young woman. 1t is to be hoped
that she can secure much help from the
young men, for manly influence is most
needful to a successful Junior c. E.
So add to the helps mentioned belief in
Junior Christianity. conference with the
ture regarding Junior work, correspondence
with workers in other states an abiding
interest I'm the organization Of mothers' So
cieties. good cookery. knowledge OF games.
a carefully cared for body. constant COM
munion with Christ. These helps are the
scaffolding which God assists you to erect
for that beautiful building of character
the model Junior superintendent
Papers Discussed.
A discussion of these papers was then
held. and a score Of those present offered
suggestions for making such work success
full.
Mr.. C. J. Atkinson of Toronto. Ontario.
addressed the meeting on Some Things to
Avoid" the chief OF which was falling into
inaction. Superntendents. he said, should
avoid doing all the work themselves A su-
perintendent should just guide the juniors
in their work and allow the young people
to carry out the plans.
Miss Nettie E. Harrington of GAINESVILLE
Wis. read a paper on THE Relation of the
Juniors to the Older Society" She dwelt
upon the necessity OF encouraging the
juniors as q means of training up members
for the Christian Endeavor Society. The
young people should be trained to do all
the work OF the society. and then they
should become members In the older So
ciety.
The crowd in attendance on the service
was so great, and so many could not be ac-
commodated with seats in the church, that
an overflow meeting was arranged and held
In the lecture room. speakers from the
main meeting going to the overflow meet
ing and repeating their addresses
During the service Rev. DR.. Lamb Of
Maine sang solos and captivated his hear
ers. His first selection. Words Of Won
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THE WELSH SOCIETIES.

The representatives from the Welsh So
cieties, and there are no more enthusiastic
Endeavorers. with their friends. enjoyed a
rally al the Wesley NJ. E. Church. 5th and
F streets, from to ) yesterday afternoon.
The attendance was not as large as was
expected. but the coming together of those
present was attended with many pleasant
and interesting features Sunday after
noon. at the same church. there will be an
ether rally of the representatives now here
OF the three thousand or more Endeavorers
in this country who speak the Welsh
tongue. and it is expected that 1t will be
very largely attended.
The Rev. J.. Wynne Jones of Baltimore.
Md. presided at yesterdays rally. and he
extended hearty welcome to those in at
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our hearty appreciation of and grateful
thanks to our general assembly for the
generous recognition of the work of the
Christian Endeavor as expressed at the
recent general assembly meeting in the city
of Toronto
I'VE would also. with the assembly Of
our church. express our sense Of satisfac-
ton at the work of the year as 1t was sum-
married. by the assembly convention. We
heartily emphasize our continued loyalty
to our church. and we trust that the record
of the coming year will show an Increased
interest en- the part of our society for
Christ and the church,
After the singing of God Save the
Queen" Rev. Mr.. Mcmillan pronounced q
benediction. and the rally was at an end.
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in hosting the banner of Christ above the
denominational flag. because the Presbyte-
rian Church believes in preaching the SIM
pie Gospel and is going over the whole
world with 1t. Then followed a hasty
sketch of the missions conducted by the
denomination, detailing the heroism of
many of the men and women who have
gone out to spread the glad news. Some
who had endured hardship and labored
hard were in the audience, amcng the
number being Miss Gum of Mexico, DR..
Junkin of Japan and DIR. Phipps of Greece
While nearly all missionary boards are In
debt. said DIR. Vance. the Southern Presby-
terian board had closed its years work
with 10000 In the treasury. having sent
out during the year nineteen new mission
aries.
Rev. r. A Walton Of Louisville and Rev.
r. y. Ramsie OF Kentucky were the con-
cluding speakers. Mr.. Walton asked what
the delegates are going TO take home with
them and what practical use do they pro
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Written for The Evening Star.
Another Welcome.

Ye Christian men and women. true,
With banners Of the red and blue,
And white star cleaning through;
Shouting about your Gospel plan,
"(Aory to Gcd-good will to man.
While striving with your best endeavor
To move the world through loves strong lever
To nobler deeds and higher life.
Free from dark hate aud wicked strife
As our best wishes impart.
Here's welcome 10 1.-THE natlon's heart;;''
And oa your noble high endeavor
Gods love and blessing rest forever
r.. L. B. @.
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UNITED PRESBYTERIAN.

The rally at Keller Memorial Church. 9th
and streets northeast. was conducted by
Mr.. John Wishart Of Ingram. Pa. Mr..
Wishart stated that the object of the
meeting was to enable the members of c.
E. societies to renew their vows of conse-
Grafton to the cause. and all did so. A feel
ing invocation was offered by Rev. T. H.
Mckenzie OF New York, after which
number of those present recited their re-
hgious experience. The attendance was
ther small