Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-08

ter how slight, in the proceedings had
plainly deterrent influence on the two or
three score who were present. Even Pastor
Clark felt his heart sink as he thought the
proposed society was destined for failure.
but at this critical moment MIR. Penneli,
who was present with the members of his
Bible class. stepped forward and signed the
constitution, and by his action and perSua-
got his scholars to do the same. Thus
was the first impetus of example given the
Christian Endeavor movement, and the
moving power 50 simply originated has
been the greatest lever in the forward prog
resS of the society.
When Mr.. Pennell and his scholars had
signed the document it was easy for the
others to do and 50 the Wil:stcn So
ciety was formed
Mr.. Penneil from that moment has never
lest an iota of his early enthusiasm in he
half of Christian Endeavor. hut the
other hand his ardor has increased tie
time has passed.
In January of last year, 1885,, the four
tenth anniversary of Wiiliston Society was
held, and many sreetirg s We're received
from its charter members. Among these
was none welcome and grateful as that
written by Ir. Pencil.
You ask what Christian Endeavor" ht.
writes. has done for me-and it wodld
take a volume TO tell the story. 1t has
kept me in touch with Christian work Il;
has helped me tc accomplish some little for
the glory of God and the help of mankind
1t has brought me into close relationship
with many of the Christian workers in
the country and among all denomirat. IONS
It has shown me that sectarian differences
are very fimSy barriers to keep rethren
apart. ard that when these brethren meet
upon the common ground of the fathernood
OF God and the brot hCrnood of mon as
| taught and practiced by our Savior Jesus,
the world is made better by every Christian
life.
1T has shown me that young people have
strong desire to make the world better by
:,
glad to leave all theological disc uss;ons
and denominational diversion to those
who can he profited by them. With
the motto given us by our beloved presi-
dent, DR.. Clark, For Christ and the
Church. each one is willing to devote all
energies to building up their own church
nome that in that way Christ may be ex-
allied. All this Christian Endeayor is teach
ing me- And may God help us all to live
the life that shall best glorfy our Savior.
mat letter Is a splendid key to Mr. Pen
ieu S character HIS sturdy frame giows:
MS bright eyes twinkle with the fire of his
faith, and his earnestness and integrity OF
purpose are as marked in his daily dealings
as in his work in behalf Of Christianity in
its broadcast and best sense
Mr.. Pencil was president of the frs, and
second conventions, and al the second con-
Nention read paper on Our Rules" in
winch he declared they should be observed
uteraly' clalming properly that where
there was no verbal reservatio in any of
the rules, there should be no mental reser-
Eations in agreeing to them. Upon the
formation oil the united society in 1883 Mr.
Pennell was made one of the board of trus-
tees, and has remained a member con-
tinuously ever since. Mr.. Pennell has at
tended nearly all the annua, conventions
and Is alert to advance Christian Endeavor
interests in all directions. He resides in
this city,at the northwest corner of 9TH and
{ streets northeast, with his interesting
wife and a daughter, who is a talented girl
is now visiting her parents. Mr.. Pennell is
mi N Ancyir, IL,
| ter heating. and occupies a high position in
| his profession.