Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-09
THE ENDEAVOR RALLIES
Notable Features of the Nashville Ccnyeu-
tons Second Day.
Washington Pastors Took Part In the
PrOceedfngs-Winne of the
badge Banners.

Many enthusiastic meetings marked yes
terday at the Christian Endcavor conven-
ton at Nashville, Tenn. and all were well
attended. Beginning with the morning
prayer meeting, followed by numerous de-
nominatioLal conferences in the different
churches, the morning was busily spent In
the afternoon two great services were held
at Hall Wllliston, and the Auditorium Cen
tennial Park. and at botk meetings speeches
of the highest order. of great force and
well prepared were delivered
Last night, equally as well-attended meet
irgs were held in the same halls, and
strong and eloquent addresses delivered.
One of the notable features of the day
was the Canadian national rally, held by
the enthusiastic delegates from the do
nllnion in Grace Church After stirring
speeches, resolutions were ADOPTED which
advocated closer relations of all kinds be
tween Anglo Saxon nations
The reports of William Shaw treasurer,
made to the board of trustees. was given
cut As agent of the publishing depart
ment he reported: Total receipts S6S,,5S2 -
balance, June l. 1897, IS, $3.50; total ex-
penditureS, ST. 921. 2S
AS treasurer of the United Society, Chris
tlan Endeavor, receipts from all sources,
S13, $3.50; expenditures, s13 744.67.
AT the afternoon meeting in Auditorium
Endeavor President Clark presided. The
music and singing were most excellent and
were conducted by E. o. Excel. w. T.
Ellis of Philadelphia delivered the first ad-
dress on Advisory Board of Pastors" The
speaker had been doing work in the army
and detailed his experiences.
Speeches were made by Miles T, Standish
of this city, on Practical Topics for Union
Meetings.; Rev. Thornton b. Penfield Bos-
ton, Local Union Limitations" Rev. Jacob
w. Knapp. Richmond, Ind. on POSSIBLE
ties of Local Union;" Amos r. Wells. Bos-
ton, on The Christian Endeavor Bug
bear" Z. w. Clippinger, Warrensburg
Mo-; DR.. Breel. New Jersey, and Rev. Sher-
man Doyle, Philadelphia also spoke
The Fisk Jubilee Singers sang and the
entire audience sang My Country, 'Tis of
Thee" The simultaneous meeting in Hall
Willfston was conducted by Rev. John T.
Beckley of New York city, Mr.. Foster con-
Quoting the singing Rev. j. H. Bamber-
ger, Tifiin, Ohio; Rev. j. A. Penn, Mount
Sterling, Ky; Rev. f. H. Pence, GAINESVILLE.
Wis; Rev Corley E. Seartman. Three Riv-
ers, Mich, spoke on For the Church,
Treasurer William NJ Shaw delivered an
interesting address, and Christian En-
deavor Reaching Out was discussed by
Rev. James L. Hill, Salem, Mass; Rev
George J. Burns. Philadelphia; E. c. Gill
bert, Oakland, Cal, and Frank A. Wallis,
Louisville.
Rev. ]. z. Tyler presided at the Audi
forum meeting last night. Commander
Booth Tucker spoke on Christian Hero
ism and Miss Margaret W. Letch, Cey-
Ion, on The Forward Movement for Mis-
Sions."
In Hall Williston last night President
Clark presided and made brief speeches in
presenting the badge banners. which were
won by Pennsylvania, South Africa and
india, India winning the banner for pro-
portlcnate increase in number of societies
which was held by Spain during the past
year. Rev. F. d. Power of this city spoke
on Present-day Problems and Rev. John
II. Barrows, Chicago, on The Brother
hood of Nations"
Mayor Dudley has proclaimed q half hol-
iday today in honor of the convention.