Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-04
CHRISTIAN WORKERS
Gathering W' christian En-
deavorers at local Church.
DR.. CLARK PRESENT
THE FOUNDER Or SOCIETY DE-
LIvERSAN ADDRESS.
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Topics Discussed by the Several
Speakers-Provision for Secreta-
ries to Foreign Missionaries.


list Church was the scene last night of an
enthusiastic gathering of Christian Endeav-
orers Of the District and the series of meet
ings which began at o'clock in the after
noon and closed at II O'Clock at night was
regarded as among the most important ever
held here by the society since the great
Christian Endeavor convention Of 1896. The
speakers for the occasion were Rev. DR..
Francis E. Clark, the founder Of the So
clety, and president OF the United Society
Christian Endeavor; Rev. Clarence E. Eber-
man, field secretary of the united society;
Mr.. William Shaw treasurer of the united
society, and Mr. George B. Graft, publica-
ton agent.
The auditorium OF the Sunday school
house was crowded with young people and
great many pastors Of local churches
were also noticed in the throng attending
the rally meeting. On the wall behind the
platform in the south side Of the room was
a banner bearing the inscription, For
Christ and the Church." while across the
west and east ends of the room, suspended
from the balcony, were banners containing
the words, THE World for Christ" and
Christ for the World" Hanging from the
pillars supporting the balcony were numer
propriate Inscriptions. while the letters &c.
E.. were displayed everywhere about the
hall.
The Opening Services.
Mr.. owen P. Kellar, president Of the Dis
triet Union, presided at the mass meeting
and introduced the speakers. and Rev. F.
w. Moot of st. .Paul's Lutheran Church
offered the prayer. A short service of song
was held, beginning at o'clock, led by Mr..
Page L. Zimmerman, after which Rev.
MI Eberman spoke on Christian Endeav-
or at Home"
The speaker said that his wanderings
about the United States during the past
year had brought him into contact with as
heroic set of young people as ever In
from Oklahoma" said Mr.. Ens-nan, "a
country only thirteen years old, I. i yet the
woods are full of Christian Endeavorers.
who. In addition to striving for material
striving to build up the kingdom of Christ"
He mentioned mestingra marshal In one Of
the new towns, Who was a member of the
society. "On HIS coat; beside his official
shall wore the CO E. pin. He was a dead
shot and terror, to evil doors in that part
Of the country -
In South Dakota the field secretary said
he met young man who had driven eighty
miles in order tof attend a Christian En-
deavor convention and still he made no
mention of the pain In his back because of
the long ride. And yet you hear talk that
U
ers has gone to seed" exclaimed the speak
er. Don't believe it, young people. There
Is wonderful and growing spirit Of
brotherhood throughout the land. Be hope
full, be constructive Christians and never
speak disparagingly Of anything that Is
linked with the cause of Christ. Jesus
Christ Is going to win America for Himself,
and If you want a part in the work you
must get in step with your brothers and
sisters in the onward march, I'D.
DR.. Clark Greeted With Applause.
When DIR. Clark arose to speak on Chris
tian Endeavor Abroad he was greeted
with great applause by the audience, and
many handkerchiefs were waved in salute
to the founder of Christian Endeavor. He
began his address by paying glowing
tribute to Washington.
When I think of Washington" said DR..
Clark, Il always associate 1t with the
scene on the east steps of the Capitol In
1896. when between $4,000 and Is 600 young
people gathered and sang songs Of praise
that could be heard for a mile around.
The picture Of that inspiring scene has been
placed in the Christian Endeavor almanac,
which will be sent broadcast over the
world. The convention In Washington was
one Of the greatest ever held In the history
of the society. You have leaders here who
are known all over the country. and we feel
that Washington is Christian Endeavor
stronghold, where there Is an atmosphere.
of wonderful spirituality"
He urged that the members Of the society
should adopt the strenuous optimistic
spirit Of the chief executive, for with such
a spirit 1t was sure to win in the crusade
against evil. Continuing, he said in part:
The belt Of fellowship Of the Christian
Endeavor reaches around the world sup
pose you can go to no land, except possibly
Thibet, without finding Christian Endeavor
societies. In China, Japan. India, Africa,
and even in the very heart of Lapland. in
the frozen north where the electric lights
of the icy regions continually glimmer dur
ing the night, there is a Christian Endea vor
society. In the Island of Molokai. where
lepers abound, the only Protestant religious
body is a Christian Endeavor society. Not
only girdle of fellowship. but there is also
girdle of prayer reaching around the
world. There are no less than co 900 socie-
ties now from which prayer is offered for
the salvation of souls"
DIR. Clark said a belt Of praise ard OF
service also girdled the earth by means
of this organization. He mentioned a num-
Der of incidents connected with the work in
were martyrs on the rolls of the Christian
Endeavor Society. Men and women mem
bers of the society, in the northern part of
China had given up their lives for their
faith. He also spoke of the interdenomina
tional fellowship which was emphasized by
the society and told of some Of the benefits
that the world Is receiving from it's work
In closing he urged every member of the
Increase
the membership of the organization one
tenth in the coming year.
Treasurer Shaw's Address.
Mr.. Shaw, the treasurer, spoke in a
happy vein and was frequently interrupted
by applause. He declared that from the
time he began tossoin societies he had been
made treasurer Of the bodies, and ex-
pressed the hope fffat II there We're a treas
urer in heaven heowouid get the position
You will pardbn man from Boston. >,
said Mr.. Shaw, ~ he says there are some
things the people of Washington ought to
know" He then recounted the work of
the society and briefly mentioned the re-
suits accomplished during the past few
years. He declared that the missiona nv
work of the churches has received a great
impetus since the Christian Endeavor force
was organized. and read a letter from a
noted missionary in India. who stated that
''the redemption of India has been has
tened by a generation by the introduction
of Christian Endeavor societies.
Mr.. Shaw presented new movement of
the united society to the Washington work
ers, that of providing Christian Endeayor
secretaries for assisting missionaries in for
eign. fields. He urged Sthe Importance Of
serving others and asked for contributions
to assist the united society in its work.
The responses to Mr. Shaw's appeal were
spontaneous and hearty and within yery
short time over $500 had been subscribei