The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-23


through Sunday, the eleventh annual con-
vention of the Virginia Christian EndeaVor
Union will he held in this city. The SEES
sions of the body will be held III the Ihlru
Christian Church.
That the attendance upon the meeting
will be large is shown by tho fact that
delegates are already coming into tue
city. The railroads have agreed upon re-
tl1,ced rates, and other inducements likely
to attract full turning out OF the En-
dcavorers have been secured. Whle III
the city the delegates will be entertained
at the home of friends, in boarding-housss
and in the hotels. Every effort has been
made to provide for their comfort and
pleasure.
GREAT BODY OF YOUNG PEOPLE.
The Christian Endeavor Union is the
largest organization Of its kind in Ameri-
ca Its work is among all denominations,
and while the Christians lead in the
movement, the Presbyterians and the
Baptists follow closely in the second
place. There are many societies among
the Episcopalians and the Methodists. In
Virginia alone there are two hundred and
fifty societies, containing 10000 members.
The banner society in the State is that
of Trinity Methodist Church, Licking
ton.
The officers Of the Virginia Union are:
President, w. W. Douglas; Vice-Presi-
dents, Rev. c. w. Trawick. of Buna
Vista, and Rev. w. J. Cooke. OF Wood
stock; Secretary, Miss Lula o. Phillips
OF Richmond; Treasurer, Mr.. H. T. Lowe,
OF Falls Church; Transportation Manager,
Mr.. Herbert T. Miley, of Richmond.
y glance at the programme shows that
there has been q feast of good things
provided Among the speakers are many
men of note; the music, led by Mr.. +. II.
Jacobs, will be bright and inspiring, and
every day will be filled with interesting
features. The complete programme fol-
lows:
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
s:05-Informal reception Of delegates and
visitors at the church.
THURSDAY EVENING.
Will w. Douglas, presiding.
S:o0-Praise service, led by f. H. Jacobs.
Devotional service. led by W. ]. KIM
brough.
s:15-Adtlresses of welcome: l, For
Third Church, William II. Adams; 2. For
pastors and other churches. Rev. II. III.
Moore;3. For Richmond Endeavorers. Car
ence Williamson; 4. Tor Baptist Young
Peoples Union Fill Montague. For Ep-
worth League, E. w. Bandy.
S:S5-Response for the visitors.
S:4o-Greetings from the Governor.
s:5o-Singing and offering.
S:55-'.The Cause of Christian Endeavor
Achievement address by Rev. c. Nor
gan Compiler.
9:25-Singing.
9:SO-Announcement and adjournment.
FRIDAY MORNING.
to a-The Quiet Morning Hour-Theme:
"Abiding in Christ Note.-The doors
will be closed from $3.50 to $3.50. and no
one will be admitted during that time.
Visits to points of interest in and around
the city, with Richmond Endeavorers as
guides.
12:oo-Evangelistic meetings in the shops.
1:S0-Lunch served at church.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
Rev. w. j. Cooke. presiding.
3:O0-Praise service. f. II. Jacobs. Devo-
ional service, r. w. Miles.
3:15-Business session. Reports of State
union work: Junior work. Miss Mary S.
Apperson: missionary work, Rev. r. Il.
Hutton: prison work, J. W. Whit1nore.
Jr.; floating societies, John Deans; press
work, W. r. Kennedy; transportation,
II. r. Miley; treasurer, III. F. Lowe; sec
rotary, Miss Lula O. Philips; president,
Will w. Douglas.
4:05-Singing.
4:1o-..Our State Work-How Can We
Beet Advance circumference. led by
James Lewis Howe, Phi. D.
4:4o-Singing
4:45-."The Path to the Kingdom adj
dress by Rev. C. Morgan Compiler.
5:15-Announcements.
5:30-Adjournme
6;30-Tea, served at church.
FRIDAY EVENING.
Rev. C. w. Trawick, presiding.
s:Oo-Praise song, F. H. Jacobs. Devo-s
tional service A. M. Smith.
s:15-"Consider Christ" address oy So.
s:45-Singing and Offering.
@ s:5o-",rhe Joy of Service, " address by
Rev. George n. Luccock, D. D.
9:2n-Singing-
9:25-Announcement s.
9:30-Adi ournmen en-
S to e-The Quiet Morning Hour. Theme.
"Glorifying Cod
e:l5rPraise Service. f. II. Jacobs. De-
yotional Service. HE. Lowe.
OL..Garnered Grain Hal minute
reports from societies,
1000 Singing.
o::o5-."'Th he Junior Work a Vital Force
in the Church Address by Rev. 81 n
.Pearce Atkins.
% unIor york:, Symposium,
|sconducted BY Vernon n Grizzard