Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-12
The Christian Endeavorers.

AT the regular monthly meeting of the
D. Z. {. E. Union, held Monday night at
the First Congregational Church, about GOO
Endeavorers, representing As societies, were
present MT. Pfckens, the president of the
Union, presided with Mr.. Beatty at the or
gan. MI c. r. Ball read the Scripture les
son, and Anson B. Taylor led in prayer.
MI Chas. F. Weller, general secretary of
the associated charities, gave a stereopti-
con lecture on Social Conditions and So
cial Service Among the Needy Over 100
views were shown, the squalor and poverty
in alleys of some of the finest blocks in the
city being a revelation to those present.
EndeaVorers were urged to assist in the
social service. which is being carried on.
many were present who are already aiding
In the work of the two social settlements,
the NOEL House at 1st and Defrees streets,
and the Weller House, 14th and NJ streets
southwest.
Preceding the union meeting were the
meetings of the correspondence committee
and the junior society. The former, pre-
sided over by Miss Bessie E. Taylor, union
corresponding secretary, discussed the
topic How is Interest in Christian En-
deavor Work Sustained Outside of the Reg
ular Society Prayer Meeting?'
The Junior Union meeting was presided
over by Mr.. A. Sidney Jones, the president.
Howard University Y P. S. c. E.: Presi-
dent, Mr.. W. l.. Smith; vice president, Miss
Dungee; recording secretary, Miss Kelsey;
corresponding secretary, Mr. J. B. Allen;
Miss voolfolk; librarian, Mr.. Hollands.
The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor
Missionary Union held its regular quarterly
meeting in the chapel of the Church of the
covenant, on Tuesday, April 8. After listen
ing TO the reports and electfng officers for
the coming year, those present enjoyed a
literary and social entertainment, prepared
Dy the social committee of the Covenant
Chr1stlan Endeavor Society. musical
program consisting of vocal selections, rem
dered by Mr.. Humphrey, Miss Alexander,
Miss Annie P. Warner and Miss Sawyer
was greatly enjoyed and appreciated by all.
refreshments We're served and the young
people had good time chatting and meet
ing the Christian Endeavor members from
other churches.
The Christian Endeavor Society of Gurley
Memorial presbyterian Church gave an
Evening of Mirth, Magic and Mystery
recently, when Mr.. Evans of the United
states bureau of education Superintende
the magic and Mr. Hough manipulated the
Stereopticon.
The executive committee of the Christian
Endeavor societies for the Fort Myer works
met Tuesday afternoon in the parlors of
the Y. M. c. A. Plans were suggested by
chaplain Pierce for the organization and
equipment of club and the hearty sup
port of the societies was pledged. An en-
terta1nment for the advancement of this
object will be held at the fort next Wednes-
day.
The Y. P. S. c. E. of the E Street Bap-
list Church held its farewell meeting in the
old church last Sunday evening. Brief ac-
counts or what the society has done For
CHRIST and the Church" during the thirteen
years of its existence were given by mem
bers of the society, with a Forward Look
by the president. The society has conduct
ed some of the meetings at Fort Meyer for
the soldiers, aided in the support of a mis-
sion station in Burmah, SIS having lust
been sent to the foreign mission board for
mat purpose. One member is a deacon in
the church, another a trustee, a third the
superintendent of the Sunday school, with
ten others as teachers. There is also an
orchestra composed of Christian Endeavor
members. AT the last meeting each active
member was presented with a prettily
mounted copy of the pledge