Evening star., 1897-05-31
Chrfstiah EndeavOrers at Falls
- Church.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va, May %. 1897.
The semi-annual session Of the Christian
Endeavor societies Of northern Virginia
was held here today. Nearly every local
society in this section of the state was
represented, over 200 delegates and visitors
being present. In the absence Of the presi-
dent, Miss Mary A. Penn Of Alexandria,
the vice president was in charge, with
Miss Grace L. Douglass of Arlington, Sec
retary.
At the opening of the morning session a
praise service was held, conducted by Hiss
Maud Rathbun of Falls Church, which
was followed by devotional exercises led by
Rev. B. w. Shreve of Sterling. Rev. F. T.
Benson of Alexandria then spoke ON the
portion Of the Endeavor's pledge. Trust
ing in the Lord Jesus Christ for Strength"
He was followed by Rev. ]. w. Kincheloe
of Falls Church, on another portion Of the
pledge, Il Promise"
After sir ging the hymn "Coron alton" the
convention proceeded to the regular busi-
ness of the session. The enrolment of
delegates showed that among the new So
cieties organized and admitted were the
Balston NJ. P: Church. Dranesville. and
Browns Chapel.
Mrs. s. E. Bailey of Arlington. superin-
tendent of the junior societies, made an
interesting report Of the work Of her de-
partment The report of the treasurer
was also submitted and approved. The
delegates from the different societies re-
sponded to roll call with reports of the
condition and work Of their respective 60
cieties.
The election of officers resulted in the
choice of Rev. F. T. Benson of Alexandra
as president: F. w. Besley of Vienna as
vice president; Mrs. M. E. Chappalear of
Balston, secretary; Mrs. H. F. Lowe of
Falls Church. treasurer. and Mrs. S. E.
junior work. Vienna, in Fairfax county.
was selected as the place for holding the
next session. in November.
The afternoon session was opened with
special music by the Herndon society, con-
sisting of a solo by Mrs. Eva Ballou and
several choruses. The principal address of
the day came next, by Mr.. M. M. Shand of
Washington, who spoke eloquently of the
methods of Christian Endeavor work.
brief conservation service followed, led by
Miss Minnie Bready of Herndon.
Rev. H. F. Wright of Vale presided. while
short talks on committee work were made
Work" Mrs. NJ A. Chappalear of Balston;
Sunshine" Rev. F. w. Fisher Of Vienna;
Sunday School" Mr.. Charles Richards of
Of Linconia; Music" Mr.. n. S. Greenway
Of Alexandria.
At this juncture there was an interesting
feature of the session introduced by the en-
trance of about fifty or more Junior En-
deavorers Of Arlington. Alexandra and
Falls Church, led by the superintendent.
Mrs. 8. E. Bailey, and a half hour was de-
voted to a special exercise, consisting of an
invocation by Rev. Mr.. Andrews of Arling-
ton; chorus by the Alexandria society. Let
Little Sunshine;" address by Rev. ]. w.
Norris Of Balston; chorus by the Juniors OF
Falls Church; recitation. Frank Ball: cho-
rus by the Balston Juniors; recitation. Miss
Stella Veitch; remarks by Mrs. S. e. Bailey.
The ''quiz class" was conducted by Mr..
H. Ray Blachard of Herndon. Miss Eva
Birch Of Falls Church entertained with a
solo. A paper was read by Prof. II. F.
Lowe Of Fall Church on Home Depart
ment in Sunday School Work." followed by
q discussion Of the subject, at the conclu-
sion Of which the session was closed.