Evening star., 1896-07-09

OF his report, as he had to read 1t in Tent
Washington. and Treasurer William Shaw
hnlshed 1t for him. The dog evidently
again. When Mr.. Shaw reached one place
IN the report the effect was ridiculous,
and the reader laughed until the tears al
most ran down his cheeks. Every SEN
terce he uttered was accompanied by a
bow-wow-wow At last a score of ushers
went out after the canine and his Interrupt
t1onS were stopped.
Pennsylvania Retains the Junior
The presentation of the Junior badge
banners followed. Mr.. Grose hung the
trophy awarded for the greatest absolute
Increase in junior societies over the en-
twined flags of the Union and Great Brit
ain, which hung on the front of the speak
er's stand. He announced that Pennsyl-
vaha would again receive the banner for
the third time, and that Rev. Dr. j. D.
McCrory of Philadelphia would receive 1t
on behalf of the state
DIR. McCrorS, who has a very pleasant
face, full of kindly humor, came forward
for the purpose
This Is getting monotonous," he remark
ed with well-simulated annoyance. I'VE
nave been coming here every year getting
this banner. and 1t is difficult to say some
thing new or novel about it. l want to tell
New York. Illinois, Ohio and all the great
states, Great Britain and all the world,
ner over to one of them next year. but we
won't stop trying to keep it,
Dr. McCrory spoke In a genial way for
some moments and was greatly enjoyed.
Inc banner Tor the greatest proportion
ate increase in junior societies, which was
held last year by Assiniboia, was awarded
to Mexico.
1T has passed from the north to the
SOUTH across one of those imaginary lines
that form political divisions said Mr.
Grose, but thank God, there are no lines
to divide the Christian Endeavorers."
Mr.. Peter Grant was called on to receive
the banner for Mexico, but was not pres-
ent. - ~
Evangelist Sankey.
Then Mr.. Grose gave the audience q
pleasant surprise. He announced there
was gentleman present who had been
Identified with evangelization for a quarter
OF century. His voice had rung triumph
antly for Christianity and thrilled the
hearts CT countless thousands. He would
not give his name, but the auditors could
settle his identity themselves. At this the
familiar figure of Ira d. Sankey came for
ward. and the applause was deafening
Mr.. Sankey said he felt like a friend of
his who went to a penitentary to sing to
the inmates, and told them he was glad to
see them all there. So was the speaker
glad to see all the Endeavorers there He
humorously alluded to the rumor of his
own death, and then sang in his we'll
known manner Sweet Peace, the Gift of
Gods Life"
Mr.. Grose then called for Mr. W. H. Pen
nell of this city, the original signer Of the
Christian Endeavor constitution, to show
himself, which Mr.. PenEell did amid gen
eral applause, saying few pleasant words
about the relations existing between Mr.
Grose and himself
There was a roar of welcome when Pres
ident Francis E. Clark was announced to
deliver his annual address, which is print
ed elsewhere in The Star. In bringing him
forward Mr.. Grose said President Clark
was the foster father Of over 1900 600 En-
deavorers. At the conclusion of his re-
marks the audience arose and voted affirm
atively in favor of the constitution incor-
the chorus and the announcement of the
locations OF the meetings that were to be
held this afternoon and tonight in Tent
Williston. the meeting adjourned with the
customary Christian EEdeavor benediction