Evening star., 1896-07-10

Again did the rains descend today to
dampen the ardor of the Christian EndeaV-
orers They were a little discouraged oy
the persistent downpour, but they plucKeo
up spirits when, at noon, the sun burst
through the clouds and shone forth once
more and threw cheer and hope Into their
hearts They attended the great meetings
in the tents more generally than would be
supposed under the circumstances. Each
of the great Enclosures was filled, and the
delegates showed that they had entered
into the spirit of the convention heartily
and fully The addresses at these meetings
were productive of great results. In each
tent there were scenes of enthusiasm and
signs of a general spiritual awakening. The
early morning prayer meetings were con-
tinued and the fervent interest in the work
of the great organization was kept up and
intensified by these agencies.
No material progress was made today
with the fallen tent. and the program was
pected, however. that the tent will be
erected in time for the holding there the
regular meetings arranged FOR that place
beginning tomorrow morning.
Evening Meetings More Largely At
tended.
Fortunately the throngs were easily ac-
commodated in the two tents. SO that there
morning. The evening meetings, however,
are the more largely attended, end in pur-
suance of the plan inaugurated last night,
the session scheduled for Tent Williston
tonight will be held in the Metropolitan NJ.
E. Church, at the corner of Az and {
streets. This afternoon there will be meet
ings of the officers and committees in the
various churches. and much business OF
Importance will be transacted.
The trustees Of the United Society al
their meeting last evening decided that the
convention of 1897 should be held at San
Francisco. This city had been chosen d
year previous for the meeting place Of
97. but the final decision was withheld un-
til the delegates from the coast could Sc
cure assurances from the railroads that
satisfactory rates could be secured. This
was done and the trustees have now rati-
fled the city Of San Francisco for next
year. No decision was reached as to the
meeting place for two years hence. how
ever, and Nashville, Philadelphia, Louis
VILE and Omaha are still struggling Sor the
honor.
today and yesterday will be held. the
Junior rally scheduled for Tent Williston
will probably take place in the morning at
Central Hall, If the tent is not raised in
time. In the afternoon there will be a
great song service on the steps Of the
Capitol. followed by q march down the
avenue and later In the evening by bi-
cycle parade.
BeEinnfng to Sing in the Streets.
The delegates are beginning to sing in
the streets and In the cars as they go from
point to point in their sightseeing. Their
example Is contagious. and Washingtonians
are already beginning to learn the refrains
of such songs as Scatter Sunshine" and
The Light Is Come" The visitors have
officially been estimated at $4,000, and the
total registration of the convention is about
1000. There are not quite as many here
as were expected. but there are enough to
make great gathering, filled with en-
thusiasm. philosophic over the damp
weather. and firm in the belief that the
United Society of Christian Endeavor is
the greatest organization in the world a
oehe1 that Is shared by many of the peo-
pie of the capital city