Evening star., 1896-07-09

Cay. At the conclusion of the reading
there was another outburst, and a genuine
C-E. cheer was given to the honored head
of the United Society.
When all was quiet DR.. Hoyt called upon
the Endeavorers to reafflrn their allegiance
to the principles of Christian Endeavor.
He asked them first to rise and then, at
the third count to say "Ayei This word
rang cut like a cannon shot, and the Chris
tan Endeavor platform had been ratified
anew.
Scotland Won the badge Banner.
Then followed the singing of hymn, and
next came the presen tation Of the badge
banner for the greatest proportionate in
crease in the number of societies during the
last twelve months, held for a year by
Assinaboia. Dr. Hoyt spoke happily of the
presence of the banner under the Union
Jack of Great Britain, and he said he could
not help feeling bit of patriotic sense of
regret that 1t IS to go again beneath that
emblem, for 1t had been won by Scotland.
He presented Rev. Arnold Streuli of Man
chester, England, who had been recently
called to a great church In Scotland. He
thought that DIR. Streuli could, therefore,
represent the land O. cakes on this occa-
sion.
DR.. Streuli said ii was not pleasant to
stand in any one else's shoes, and especial
~ those of a Scotchman. Before he came
to America he used to think he would like
to be Scot, but since he had come over no
favor of a wish to be American The
sight of the banner. however, had re-
awakened the old longing He felt proud
to announce that Scotland has shown an
increase of more than fifty per cent in
both societies and members In 1890 she
had 300 societies. and now she has 3l5- a
year ago her membership was $500, and
now it is 11..tO. On behalf OF Scotland, the
land of John Knox and the covenanters, he
accepted the banner with gratitude.
AS he sat down delegate arose IN the
rear of the tent and called for three
cheers for old Scotland" and they were
gwen with will.
Secretary >Baer's Report.
DIR. Hoyt then announced that Secretary
John Wil:s Baer would next read his an
Iual report. This the signal for an
other cyclonic disturbance that threatened
the stability OF the tent. Cries of "Baer,
Baer, Secretary Beer," rang out every
where. and the young man was unable to
proceed for some minutes. Then he went
with his address. which was received
with applause aid cheers the various
states and nations We're mentioned. This
report appears elsewhere in todays Star.
A Eanner for England.
DIR. Hoyt announced that owing to the
fall of Tent Wllliston 1t would be neces-
sary to make another presentation Of a
badge banner, fer the greatest absolute
Increase in the nunsber of societies. 1t was
held by England last year and returns to
that country in 1896. He called upon DIR.
Teunis Hamlin to present the banner, but
he was no. in the tent and so without fur
ther formal.ty DIR. Hoyt handed the ban
ner over to Rev. j. Brown Morgan of Ches-
ter, England, chairman of the British
Council of Christian Endeavor, who ac-
cepted the trophy in an eloquent address.
He said that the raiQ made him feel quite
at home England had advanced 1000 so
cieties and 10000 members during the year,
and wanted to keep the banner for another
twelve-month 20 inspire the Endeavorers
of Britain to even greater efforts. His re-
marks were warmly applauded and then
the delegates sang the international hymn
to the tune of America. DIR. Hoyt an
nounced that Washington had organized
the largest and best chorus that had ever
been heard at Christian Endeavor gath
ering. and he called upon all to remain to
hear a number by Mr.. Fosters singers.
The selection was Loyal Soldiers" Of
which the words were written by Mr. John
D. Morgan and the music by Mr.. Foster
Hoyt called for a 9. E. hsndclapping to
thank the chorus.
Some Announcements.
Secretary Baer then made the following
announcements:
The Congregational rally this afternoon
to have been held in Tent Williston, will
be held in Central Hall. Tonight Post
master General Wilson will preside in Tent
Endeavor In place of President Clark
President Wm- F. Slocum. jr., of Colorado
Springs. speaks in Tent Endeavor In place
OF Rev. c. H. Mead of New York, who is
detained by a serious accident; and Prest-
dent Clark and President Booker T. Wash
ington will be at the Metropolitan NJ E.
Church tonight. probably with other
speakers.
The meeting was then closed. with bene-
Iiction by Rev. Canon Richardson of