Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-05
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR UNION
Meeting of the District Committee Held Last
Evening.
Outline of Program for Annual Con.
ventfOn to he Held October
% to 30, Inclusive.


Christian Endeavor Union was held in the
vestry of Calvary Baptist Church last
evening President Grant Leet of the Dis
trict Union presided, and Secretary Paul
E. Sleman kept the records The singing
was led by Mr.. Page L. Zimmerman, chair
man of the union music committee, and
Miss Louie D. Leeds played the piano.
The opening exercises consisted of the
singing OF several Christian Endeavor IA
verites. the reading in concert of some
verses from the 18th chapter Of John and
prayer by Mr.. w. H. H. Smith. The re-
port of the treasurer showed a balance of
$47.14 on hand
The report of the lookout committee, pre-
sented by Mr.. w. w. Tuckey, showed the
organization of the committee, and men,
toned humber of plans being formulated
for the years work. Miss Ella C. Lyman
presented the report of the missionary
committee, stating that the committee re-
garded as the most important thing to be
accomplished during the coming year the
increase of missionary giving, and referring
to the usefulness of the missionary library
o: the union. report was received from
MIR. F.. NJ. Bradley, chairman of the good
citizenship committee, outlining it's work
for the year. Mr. Page l.. Zimmerman
chairman of the music committee. reported
that chorus of seventy-five voices had
been organized for the District convention
report of the good literature committee,
signed by Miss Zue H. Brockett, chairman,
was read by Miss Sarah E. White of the
committed.
The Junior Workers.
The matter of Junior Christian Endeavor
work was taken up. The Rev. c. H. But
Ter. president Of the Junior Union, made a
brief address, and then a number of junior
superintendent and other workers spoke
of the Importance of older workers keeping
in touch with the children.
The discussion of the program of the
annual convention was then taken up. The
dates Of the convention were announced as
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October
%. 20 and 30. All except one of the meet
ings will be held in the New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church. A chorus of seventy
five voices is in training to lead the singing
of the convention. under the direction OF
Mr.. Page L. Zimmerman, chairman of the
music committee of the union. One largely
attended rehearsal Of the choir has already
be held Thursday evening, October Z, in
Mt. Vernon Place M. E. Church. The choir
Is practicing several anthem numbers, and
also large number of the Christian En-
deavor hymns, to be sung during the con-
vention.
The two evening mass meetings will be
addressed by prominent out-of-town speak
erS.
SVeWHrusn1p the Incmc.
The general theme Of the convention is
to be a missionary one. the topic being "Our
Stewardship" The program was outlined
as follows:
Thursday evenng-Prayer meeting in the
various churches. These meetings are sug-
gested only where presidents of societies
find their pastors will be pleased to have
them.
Friday morning-Early prayer meeting in
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church;
topic Our Stewardship" Ten minutes
for Scripture recitation by the audience.
Friday afternoon, A o'clock-Committee
conferences at New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church. All committees assemble in
auditorium for devotional service of fifteen
minutes.
Friday evening-Mass meeting in New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church. There
will be song service. devotional exercises,
an address of welcome, and an open parlia-
ment, address, topic and leader to be an
nounced.
Saturday morning, 1O:3O-City evangelical
ton conference IN New York Avenue
Presbyterian Church; presiding officer and
speaker to be announced. Open parlia-
ment for suggestions, experiences, silent
evangelism. hand picking. Special invita-
tion to be present Is extended to pastors,
Epworth League Brotherhood of Andrew
and Philip, Brotherhood of st. Andrew, Sal
walton Army Central Union Mission, w. C.
Il. L., etc.
Saturday noon-Evangelistic service in
Market Space or Central Union Mission.
Gospel wagon to be manned by Christian
Endeavorers and Central Union Mission
workers. Speaker and topic to be an
rounced.
Saturday afternoon-Junior rally in New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church; Off
GERS conference. -
Saturday evening-Consecration meeting,
which will include social hour, quiet hour,
an address, leader to be announced, and
conservation services.