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Denominationa| Meetings Held
by the Christian
EndeavOrers.

There could be no more instructive les
sons in the meaning and objects of CHRIS
tian Endeavor than those which were
given yesterday afternoon all over the city
Of Washington. In tents and churches
theEe gathered the representatives of no
less than twenty-eight evangelical churches.
a less degree, and who are separated in the
same proportions by certain theological
differences Yet these gatherings. in some
instances numbering thousands, were link
ed together for a common purpose with
the brotherly bonds of Christian En-
deavor. and the theme that inspired the
eloquent utterances that were heard at all
of the meetings was the same-the power
and the influence of the movement to make
the churches stronger for good work and
more able to accomplish their objects. At
the Presbyterian rally 1t shown that
Christian Endeavor made Presby tertans
better Presbyterians. and at the rally of
the Disciples of Christ the same effect was
shown to have been made on the members
of the Christian Church. And at every
rally the influence the movement has ex-
erted to broaden and enlighten the minds
of Christians In their consideration of the
Christianity of these who followed differ
ent creeds was Illustrated. for at all of
Them was the evidence given that no mat
ter what evangelical denomination another
belonged TO, all were carrying the common
banner OF Chris tianity when they held
aioIt the nag of Christian Endeavor. The
rallies were, as a rule well attended and
the exercises were of an interesting and
inspiring character as the succeeding re-
ports will show:
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CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN.

The rally Of the Cumberland Presbyterians
was held at the Gurley Memorial Church.
and good-sized audience listened to the
speakers with interest So little is known
in many quarters of this denomina ton that
word concerningeit 1t is not out Of place.
The Cumberland Presbyterians stand on
the middle ground between the Methodists
and the Presbyteriars. and differ radically
from the latter only in rejecting the Cal
whistler theory Of election. The movement
was started in 1910 in the part of Tennes-
see and Kentucky known as the Cumber-
land country. hence their name. That the
movement is stronger In the west and
south was shown by the predominance at
the meeting of state badges of those sec
uons of the country.
The meeting was opened by a praise
service, conducted by w. l.. Noell of Hunt
ingdon, Tenn, which was followed by a
prayer by j. c. Frames of Center5urg, Ohio
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THE CHURCH OF GOD.

Under the spreading bows of the beauti-
ful naples in front of Bethany Chapel, 18th
and streets northwest, the denomination
al rally of the Church of God began yester-
day afternoon at o'clock. 1t was little
band, but what 1t lacked IN numbers 1t
made up in enthusiasm. The services were
Impressive in their very simplicity.
Through some misunderstanding the
chapel was not open. A messenger was
dispatched for the keys, but before they
arrived the services were pretty well over.
According to the program. Rev. M. M.
Foose OF Lancaster. Pa, was to have con-
Rev. c. ]. Brown, pastor of Mount Joy
Chapel of Mt. JOY, Pa, took his place
He stood upon the step of the little
chapel and exhorted his hearers. After d
prayer and several hymns he delivered an
address. He referred pathetically to the
death of Elder Foose. whose influence in
Christian Endeavor work had been 80
great: The speaker referred to the great
principles represented by the religion of
the Church of God and impressed upon his
hearers the great good of organizatio The
organization Of societies and the union Of
them all was the thing to be desired. Last
year at Boston but thirteen persons re-
sponded to the rally. This year the i'm
provement was marked. What was needed
was a8gressiveness. Not aggressiveness
that was obnoxious, but forwardness
that would with the help of God bring
more people to Christ. Too much attention
was paid to organizations in the city. 1t
was the country that needed looking after.
II societies would only organize in the
country and spread out in influence and
numbers the result could never he In doubt.
Before he had concluded the keys arrived,
and the meeting was thenceforward con-
Quoted in the chapel.
Rev. E. 8. Schuldt of Mechanicsburg Pa
gave an interesting five minutes talk On
Christian Endeavor work. He was follow
ed by Rev. E. w. Allen Of Illinois. who
spoke at length on the influence of the En-
deavor work in Illinois.
Before the meeting closed those present
arose, and after telling from what state
they came. made a few remarks on the
Christian Endeavor movement.
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spring aggregate today more than q GOO OOO
Our American cities have ceased to be
American centers. Eighty per cent of New
York city Is foreign. One-third of Boston
is Irish, and one-fourth Of New York Many
of these foreigners are noble. helpful, en-
terprtsing citizens. but in later years there
has been an increasing number Of paupers
and criminals. The great host of Christian
youth in our land must seek to Americanize
these before they foreignize US; Christianize
these before they demoralize us: save these
before they sink us. We must help cease
the tide of unworthy immigration, enact
laws looking toward educational qualifica-
tion for suffrage and spread abroad the
Gospel of Christ.
2 The secularization and desecration of
the Lords day-a day of rest for all and of
worship for all who will. A basal stone of
all our truest. noblest civilization is this.
And yet this stone is being loosened from
all directions by violators of Christian law.
On physiological grounds, and social and
educational and moral and Christian. we
need to defend and protect the Sabbath. By
consistent example, by biblical seachins, by
attention to our civic laws that bear on this
question. Christian Endeavorers can work
nightly in the direction of the Sabba tn 3
purity and perpetuity.
3. The prevalence and constant spread of
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PRESBYTERIANs.

Tent Endeavor had few empty benches
In Its vast interior when the great Presby-
terian rally was inaugurated yesterday af-
ternoon, and none when 1t had been in pro-
gress an hour. The services were impress
sive In the extreme. and particularly In
spring was the singing, which was led by
Mr. E. o. Excel Of Chicago. The hymns
given out were familiar to all who were
there, and the volrme of music that was
produced was no less remarkable than the
precision and excellence with which it was
rendered. There were probably not less
than 10000 persons present, every one a
Presbyterian, and every one proud and ex-
ultant. Even the intense heat did not seem
to affect the interest or diminish the ardor
of the gathering. After singing by the con-
gregation Of several hymns, Secretary John
Willis Baer introduced Rev. Robert j. Ser
vice, DID,, pastor of Trumbull Avenue
place of Rev. James M. Patterson Of De-
troit. who was unable to be present. DR..
Service made no remarks simply calling on
Rev. DR.. Teunis S. Hamlin of this city to
lead devotional exercises, who asked that
all recite the 23d Psalm. AS with single
voice, the multitude recited the familiar
lines, beginning, The Lord is my Shep-
herd. shall not want" The sun came out
for brief moment. Frightening the white
canvas dome, and the effect was notice.
able. DR.. Hamlin delivered an eloquent
prayer, the audience joining In the Lord 3
Prayer, with which 1t closed.
After further singing, DR.. Service deliv-
cred an address. in which he portrayed in
Impressive terms the great power for good
exercised by the Presbyterian Church.
Rev. DR.. George B. Stewart, DID,, Of
Harrisburg read the report of the COM
mittee Of which he was chairman, ap-
pointed at the Presbyterian rally in Boston
last year. upon the relations of the church
to Christian Endeavor. and it was closely
followed and literally given applause.
On motion, the thanks of the rally were
given to the committee and to the General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church for
Its action regarding Christian Endeavor.
Secretary John Willis Baer said the best
way Christian Endeavorers could show
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AFRICAN METHODIST Episcopal,

The delegates of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church to the convention held in
terestIng rally services at the Metropolitan
A NJ E Church on NJ street between 18th
and 10th yesterday afternoon. The at
tendance was large and enthusiastic, and
included scores Of white people
The Metropolitan is said to be one of the
finest colored religious edifices in the coun-
try 1t was beautifully decorated for the
occasion with the colors and devices of the
Christian Endeavor, and presented 4 gay
and attractive appearance. The emblem Of
the order was conspicuously displayed in
the pulpit alcove, and the entire front of
the balcony, extending from three sides of
the church, was completely covered by
tasteful arrangement of bunting flags ro-
settles, etc. in which the national colors
largely predominated. The church has
been thrown open to the visiting Endeavor-
ers, no matter from where they come or
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Ihe fev. L. Ashburn or evansville, IND,
who presided, then introduced the first
speaker, Rev. j. NJ. Caiser of Alton, Ill.
In taking up his topic, What do our Chris
tian Endeavorers readr' he treated rather
as what they should read. and spoke first
Of the reading OF the Bible, which he con-
sidered the foundation of Christian life.
After touching on the value of good church
libraries and church papers. he yielded the
platform to Rev. a. G. Bergen Of Maltocn,
ILL.,. who treated the topic, Denomination
al Loyalty" He denied the charge made
by some that Christian Endeavor societies
were not working along the same lines as
their churches. and declared that one Of
the cardinal principles of :hc movement is
loyalty to church.
The next speaker was Rev. w. +. Darby.
DID, of Evansville, Ind, one of the t.us-
tees. and one of the best-known and lest
loved men in his denomination. he made
an earnest plea for the trustees of the
United Society to be representative men OF
their denominations. He coasid rad the
true province of the trustees 10 b.. one of
guidance rather than control
Rev. Ira Landreth, editor of the Cum5er-
land Presbyterian, Of Nashville, Tenn,
then introduced the following resolution:
1T being our sentiment tnat nothing
should be lone which would in any way
lessen the socety's adherence to its cardi-
nal principle of denominational loyalty.
Resolved, That the Cumberi ma Presby
terian UNCONVENTIONAL rally is emphatically
opposed to any change in the form of or
ganization of the United Society of Chlis-
tian Endeavor."
The resolution was UNANIMOUSLY adopted.
Rev. Mr.. Wellfngham Of Stapforf, H.,
then took up the topic, The Pastors Re-
lation to His Society,"" and gave a very
short, but interesting, discourse.
THE Future Of the Christian F:ndeavor
Movement" from the standpoint of a Sun
day school worker, was the subJcc; upon
which Rev. George o. Barkman spoke. He
said that the movement had solved the Old
problem of how shall We keep our older
cho1a nt111
church problems.
The last address was by Rev. =. VI. F .tZ-
gerald, on the topic Of Our Offerings as
Endeavorers," and he made a strong plea
for systematic giving.
There were thirty-three ministers of the
denomination present.
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deavorers to the migrations of birds. ''The
real Christian Endeavorers are unselfish,"
said Mr.. Dars,e. There some hum
bugs wearing Endeavor colors, as there are
in everything else, but the real Endeayor-
ers are here for work. We expect TO leave
an impression on this city" DR.. Power of
this city was next introduced, amidst great
applause. This rally is the best thing
In the convention. We rank third in Chris
tian Endeavor, and we welcome yoa to
this city" said DIR. Power. Rev. f. b. Bag
by of this city then spoke, who gave the
Endeavorers bright greeting on behalf of
Washington.
After this Rev. ]. z. Tyler of Cleveland
presented many interesting statistics re-
gard.ng Christian Endeavor in the denom-
nation. Delegates from various states
then occupied some time in two-mnute
talks, after which the rally came to an end.
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REFORMED EPISCOPAL.

The Christian Endeavorers now in the
city, who are members Of the Reformed
Episcopal Church, met at st. Paups En-
glish Lutheran Church 18th and H streets
yesterday. for denominational rally The
attendance was large, and the services of
more than passing interest
After song service, Rev. j. C. Pratt of
this city led in prayer. A hymn was sung.
after which Rev. H. M. Price of Baltimore
conducted u Scripture lesson. Prayer was
offered by Rev. W. T. Way of Baltimore.
and after the singing of another hymn, the
presiding officer. Bishop Joseph A. Lataine
OF Baltimore. introduced Rev. w. A. Free
mantle, rector of st. Luke's Church, Frank
lord, Philadelphia. who addressed the
gathering. his subject being THE Highest
Ideal" Rev. Mr.. Freemantle referred par
ticularly to the divine life and he divided
people into three classes. To the first, he
said, belong those whose chief anxiety is
to get through the world--an utterablv
mean class To the second class belong
those whose object 1t is to acquire and to
the third class should be assigned those
whose lives are not confined to acquiring
Dut to expressing; the latter being the
greater class. including poets, musicians
and the great religious leaders.
To the third class, continued Rev Mr.
F'reemantle, belong those who lead the
highest life, but the highest life of all he
declared, is the life that expresses the
Mghest thlng tnat can be expressed-the
life of Jesus Christ. In closing, the speaker
urged his hearers to study the life of Jesus
Christ and to live life of manifestation
The next speaker was Rev. Sidney N
Usher. rector of the Church of the Sure
Foundation, West Chester, Pa, whose
topic was MY Mission in the Church. !"
MY mission" he said, "is an individual
mission" and he then went on to advise
the congregation to have a fixed purpose
in the church, and next strive to accom-
plish that purpose through an Individual
mission. IF you are led to Jesus Christ
by sense Of duty" he continued, you
are in the wrong; If you are a Reformed
Episcopalian from sense Of duty YOU are
in the wrong What you do must be from
love and gratitude. You must have loyalty
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Miss Fannie Bush Of Gainesville, Tex,
gave an account of the c. E. work in that
town. she being the superintendent of the
Juvenile department of the society of the
church to which she belongs.
Miss Effie Dorsey Of Moberly, Mo-, who
was also called upon for her experience,
said there was connected with the church
OF which she was a member a Christian
Endeavor Society of eighty members; of
these forty-seven were very active, and the
rest associate members, but all did every
thing In their power to advance the cause
Rev. Mr.. Conybear, in response to re-
peated calls from the audience, took the
floor and delivered an earnest and in
structive address. Mr.. Conybear said in
the course of his remarks that it was
worth trip to Washington to hear the
great Christian Endeavor chorus sing.
The chair introduced to the conference
ms httie daughter, five and half years
old, as the youngest Endeavorer in the de-
nomination, and stated that she had been
an enrolled member for three years
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GERMAN SOCIETIES.

The rally of members Of the German
branch Of the Christian Endeavorers' con-
vention was held at the Concordia Luth-
eran Church. 10th and G streets, from
tc o'clock yesterday afternoon. 1t
was most enthusiastic gathering, the
delegates being greeted and welcomed by
the members of the local society. The
church was most tastefully decorated the
American, German and Christian Endea-
vorers' colors being grouped in a most
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strongly in favor Of the continuation of
Christian Endeavor work
Mr.. Wylie followed with a short talk, ex-
byterian Church. He referred to the bill
introduced in Congress to put the name of
GOD II the Constitution, and said his
church was in thorough sympathy with the
object of the bill. Mr.. Wylie said that the
future of the Reform Church depends on
Its young people He exhorted them to
stand firm In their faith. Informal talks
were made by members Of the congrega-
ton. several ladies being among the num-
ber
Miss Allen of Beaver Falls, Pa, led the
singing.
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LUTHERANS.

With the clearing up of the weather yes
terday afternoon nitheopent-up spirit of the
Endeavorers made itself decidedly felt.
The Memorial Lutheran Church at Thomas
Circle was packed with happy faces for the
Lutheran rally. apd q: splendid meeting oc-
cupied the afternoon. The music was led
by the combined lutheran c. E. convention
choirs, and the songs were sung with great
vim by the gathering.
After half hoir for getting acquainted,
Rev. d. Frank Garland. as presiding officer,
opened the meeting. There was Scripture
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in the heart. with Individual patriotism as
a watchword"
The remainder 1of 1.-THE program included
an .as address ht g. by Rsysb W. de Ronden,Pos,
trea on How the Interests of
Our Church," q adconsecration service. led
by Mr.. R: A. Harris, Of baltimore. and the
singing Of several, hymns.
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BAPTIST.

Those who gathered in Tent Washington
yesterday afternoon were more in sympathy
with the elements than the other Endeavor-
ers gathered in denominational meetings,
for they were Baptists and the threat of
rain had no terrors for them. There were
about five thousand present at 3 o'clock,
when the meeting was called to order by
Rev. c. A. Barbour of Rochester The musi-
cal part of the program he said would be
under the charge of Mr.. P. P. Bilhorn of
Chicago. and he was glad to announce that
Mr.. Bilhorn was a good Baptist. Three
hymns were then rendered, and then PRAYER
was offered by Rev. DIR. Henson Of Chicago.
In starting the exercises Chairman Barbour
expressed his thankfulness that the meet
ing place was spared by the storm. He an
nCunced that in the discussion on Baptist
topics seven minutes would be allowed to
each speaker. The men who were to talk
had been carefully chosen, and 1t was be-
heved that the thought Of the day would be
lasting He read a letter from President
Butler of Colby University and telegram
from Rev. j. N. Field of Buffalo, express
Ing their regrets at not being able to be
present.
The first address was by RevDr. Saml H
Greene of Calvary Baptist Church of Wash
ington on the subject. Young Peoples So
cieties in Baptist Churches, Are They Need
sd?" He paid glowing tribute to the c. E.
movement as an aid to pastors, and he en-
thusiastlcaily answered the question in the
affirmative.
Groups OF Addresses.
The chairman announced that the next
three addresses would be on the general
topic, Christian Endeavor Not Hostile to
Denominationalism." The first of these was
on "Denominational Loyalty Not Antagon-
tstic to Baptist Churches" by DIR. j. T.
Beckley Of New York city. He spoke for q
perfect organization of denominational
forces. and he believed that the great work
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ernment." was the subject Of an address by
Rev. James L. Hill. ID. d.. of Salem. Mass.
DIR. Hill is a popular speaker and his re-
marks, though limited to FIVE minutes, were
witty md bright. He announced that he
was the original preacher of the doctrine of
sixteen to one, sixteen parts of Congrega-
uonalism to one of United States.
on my way to this city," he said, Il was
asked what the initials Y p. S. c. E. stand
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REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN.

Rev. T. Holmeai Walker of Baltimore was
to have presided at the rally of the Re-
formed Presbyterian Church at Assembly
Presbyterian Charch,obut was not present,
and the meeting was presided over by
Rev. VIM. Glasgow Of Beaver Falls, Pa.
There are more communicates Of the
church in Pennsylvania than any other
state. Rev. ]. r. Wylie of New Galilee,
Pa, and Rev. A. J. McFarlane took part
in the services. There were no set ad-
dresses, as no program had been arranged.
Mr. Glasgow talked briefly He thought
the letters c. z. meant to mis- church
Christ Enthroned. The object Of the Chris
tian Endeavor Is to enthrone Jesus Christ.
The young people of the Reformed Presby-
terian Church ought to favor the Chris
tan Endeavor organization and it's meth
DDS. The chairman invited short talks
from members of the congregation
Mr.. McFarlane spoke IN a eulog:stic man
ner Of the Christian Endeavor and the
work It is doing. The members of his,
church in Kansas City, he said, were
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a lesser way before the organization of the
society under that name and that since 1t
was Loyalty working for the church the
church members should support 1t in every
possible way.
A solo by Miss May Kephart of Balti-
more and an excellent talk by John F.
Rudisill on the subject, ''Our Reading" fol-
lowed.
The next thing on the program was an
exercise by the juniors. which was one of
the taking features of the program. 1t
was so much liked that at the close, with
one accord. the congregation gave them the
Chautauqua salute. This exercise was
composed Of singing by the chorus under
the direction of E. Burnice Spies and songs
by Miss Bradley and Miss Mabel Mark
wood Miss Minerva -. Early Of Harris
burg. Pa, was unable to come. but her
paper on Junior Methods and Possibili-
ties was read by Mr. Harry Coil
After another agthenl by the choir and a
number of minute reports" on special
features of young, peoples work the meet
ing was closed with a. hymn. and the
audience adjourned to, the lawn in front,
where ice cream and cake increased the
sociability of thd delegates.
Great enthusiasm prevailed throughout
and it was pronoppcedia grand rally.
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PERSONAL.

Mrs. j. II. RoXby and daughter, Annie of
Livonia, n. Y, arrived in town last evening
to spend few days with relatives.
Mrs. James NJ. Dougherty Of North Gilbert
street. presented her husband with a son
last evening.
Miss Mary McAudrew, of Lost Creek, and
Miss Rose, of town, are at Beaver Meadow,
attending the wedding of Miss McAndrews'
brother.
B. f. James, of the Cambridge Coal
Company, has gone to Reading on business
trip,
Mrs Alexander Coleson, of Philadelphia,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. John West, on
West Oak street.
Mr. and Mrs. j. S. Housenick are visiting
among acquantances in Sunbury. They
will remain there few days when they will
leave for Asbury Park where they will spend
the summer,
William Neiman of Philadelphia, is
circulating among town acquaintance.
J. r, Boyer, of Reading, is visiting his
brother, Joseph, on South Jardin street.
II. A. Acker manager of the Reading
branch of the Grand Union Tea Company,
ci rculated among his numerous friends in
town to-day.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rosewall last night
took part in an entertainment at Cumbola
for the benefit of the Methodist Episcopal
church of that place.