The sun., 1901-10-24

Wilmington for the next two days has
been given over to Christian Endeayorers
from all parts of the State, the occasion
being the twelfth annual convention Of
the Delaware Christian Endeavor Uniot !,
which was opened last night in West
Presbyterian Church, Eighth and Wash
ington streets. Many delegates from tll"
lower parts Of the State arrived yestcr
day and il is expected that this morning
there will be over 100 delegates III az
tendance, representing about forty
churches outside of Wilmington.
Tpon their arrival the delegates We're
met at the station by committee corr
posed of Harry Dalby, Miss NIikscl!,
Mrs Clara Crozier. Mrs. Mary Il. IIar-
ris. y. q. Harris, William T.. Morton, {.
i II. Ridgway. A. Willing, Miss Martha IL.
Leach and Frank H. Howard.
Those from New Castle, Delaware
CITY and Port Penn arrived on trolley
cars.
At 4.3O o'clock yesterday afternoon the
delegates met in the Sunday School
room of West Church for informal greet
ing and registration. After pleasant
greetings had been exchanged those who
where they are to be entertained whlp'
in this city. The visiting delegates and
many other prominent visitors We're
served with supper at $50 o'clock in the
Sunday School room. Arrangements f"l
the supper had been made by the supper
committee Of which Miss Agnes Downey
Of Hanover Presbyterian Church is char.
man Under the supervision of Miss
Dnwncy the room had been beautifully
decorated. II was IN excellent repa"i
ansl WAS much appreciated by all the
delegates.
Following the supper there were words
of welcome. The Rev. A. ~ kegwin
u. d., pastor of West Presbyterian,
Church, welcomed the delegates on belal!
of the churches. During his short al
4 dress Dr. Koigwin said that the church
Il was III the pleasure of the delegates and
a that all doors Of Wilmington will y,
open to them. Mr.. George q
y Penney spoke words Of welcome fol
n The committee Of 1901 and local Endeavor
"a crs The Rev. ]. r. otis of Newark
n responded after which adjournment wa
made until 7.45 o'clock.
@ At the evening session j. III. Burns ot
his city. president Of the State Associa
lion, presided. The service was largely
attended and was opened at 7.45 o'cloci
fwith song service. Following the son:
eervicc there were devotional exercise
In charge Of the Rev. y. O. Gibson d"
Dover. The beautiful anthem 80 Wor
Ship the ISrd in the Beauty Of Holiness
was sung hy the choir.
The first speaker was the Rev. -
Witt NJ. Bcnham of Baltimore. who's
Subject was "rhc Man Christ Jesus
president Burns in introducing Mr.. Ben
Aham. said that il was very fitting tha
the opening address should be on tl'
Sabove subject. In his introductory r.
hnarks Mr.. Bcnham said sit gives m
3nuch JOY to he with you at the opcnn
snr this convention. | am to consider t'
A,ight the man Christ Jesus. It seem
fitting that We should consider him VII
lis our inspiration and ! will try TO te
he old story simply and truthfully.
Mr. Bcnhnm is an eloquent talkcr an
be- made an able and impressive addre'
Nhich was highly appreciated
W The Rev. James w. Marshall ID. j
% Camden. n. j., made an address {
*Personal Christian Influence" AT II
conclusion of his address Dir. Marshall 7
ferrcd to the mourning for Presidei
Mckinley having been taken down !