The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-02
Christian Endeavor Day.

NuIlSL4dA GAOGdNSA LAY
last Tuesday was Christian Endeavor
Day at the Washington Grove Chautau-
qua. and over 800 Endeavors, represent
ing more than forty societies. went out
from the city for the occasion. Every
train during the day carried scores OF
visitors, some spending the whole day,
others goiag for the afternoon and even
ing, and many leaving the city after /
o'clock. and reaching the Grove in time
for dinner and the evening service
There we're numerous visitors from
Rockville and other points II Maryland,
and some from Virginia.
a RECEIPT ion committee OF the summer
sojourners at the grove met all trains,
and made the visitors feel thoroughly
welcome during every moment, from the
time they stepped from the ears, until
they left for home on the 10 ,. n. train
TO the strains Of God Be With You TIL
We Meet Again" The ladies Of the
grove were especially gracious. They
arranged Ii a tasteful manner the great
mass of de6 orations sent out from Wash
ington by the District Christian Ea-
deavor Union, and they provided an In
promptu program Of music and recita-
tions for tie entertainment OF the visit
,ors. The place was Respondent with
flags. bunting, banners, and badges, and
The Christian Endeavor enthusiasm Per
vaded everything.
The exercises Of the day raj the en-
tire scale from gay TO grave Beginning
IL the morning with games AMI gay cites,
continuing in the afternSsu with bright
songs by the Endeayorcrs. humorous rec
itations by Mr. Gideon, picnic Sjnners
about the grounds. and tabernacle. and
on into the evening service, the climax
was reached in Mr.. Lets impressive
and solemn quiet hour" service at the
close OF Dr.. Towers magnificent address.
The program was carried out sub
stanJtally as heretofore announced. The
afternoon was enIivened BY an informal
meeting As Mr. Percy S Foster Wis
delayed in reaching the Grove, Mr.. R
T. Ballard conducted the singing at
this meeting. Mr.. F. Clyde Gideon fol-
lowed with recitations and impersona-
lions and established himself IL high
favor as an entertainer. He was re-
called time AID time again.
Early in the evening 1t began 10 rain,
and the visitors were entertained fl the
old tabernacle by olos by Mrs. Lawren-
son and Nr. Middleton and reeitations
by Miss Hugh and Mr.. PuIizzi at 8
O'Clock the audience assembled IN the
auditorium aud the principal service OF
the occasion was held The building was
Allied 70 its capacity, many OF the resi-
dents Of the Grove courteousIy giving
way 10 the visitors. The service opened
with spirited singing under Mr.. Foster 8
able leadership. The EndeaYoTers were
then welcomed by Mr., ". H H. Smith.
chairman Of the ChautauQua committee.
and Mr. Henry L. Stang, president OF
the Washington Grove Association. Mr..
James II. Pickens, president of the Dis
trict ChristiaL Endeavnr Union, re-
sponded for tie visitors
M Gideon gave two recitations Of an
appropriate nature. Rev. J. G. Butler.
D. D. pastor II the Memorial Lutheran
Church. lad III prayer. and Rev r D.
Power. D. D. pastor OF the Vermont
Avenue Christian Church, followed With
a mastery and inspiring address on
The Mastery OF Jesus" He spoke Of
the mastery Of Jesus in the various
fields Of history. civilization. religion,
art. literature. and finally in the lives
OF Men Mr. Grant Leet, a former pres
tdent Of the union. assisted by Mr.. Fos-
Ter, brought the meeting TO a spiritual
close in a quiet hour service.
\ significant incident occurred during
the roll call OF societies A large dele
cation vas present from the Christian
EndeayOr Society of the Mount Vernon
Place Methodist Episcopal Church.
which society was recently disbauded by
the pastor against the protest Of the
membership. When their name was
reached they responded IN sturdy cho-
rus, Here" and were greeted with
storm Of applause
The excursion returned on a train
leaving the Grove at 10 D. N. Extra
coaches we're provided for the accommo-
dalton Of the crowd. Thanks are due TO
Mr. 3 p. Hege, of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, FOR the manner in which
he provided fer the transportation and
comfort Of the visitors.
The officers Of the District Christian
Endeavor Union aTe much gTatihed at
the success OF the occasion and pro
nOunce IL by far the best meeting OF the
year. There viii not be another meet
ing OF the union until September, when
the new officers win be ustalled.