Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-28
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS.

The Endeavorers of the District have
been Invited to attend the fifteenth conven-
ton of the Pennsylvania Christian En-
deavor Union at Pittsburg July g. and
TO- The railroads have granted a special
rate. The District Union will provide the
necessary card orders for tickets, and will
furnish information in regard to the trim.
"A special train is to run from Philadelphia
on which Washington Endeavorers are in
vited to go. Mr.. Percy S. Foster. who will
have charge of the music at the conyen-
ton, has been appointed to represent the
District Union.
Mr.. Harris L. Brown, for two years pres
ident of the Christian Endeavor Union of
Memphis, Tenn, was visitor to the En-
deavor Society Of the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church last Sunday evening.
The Christian Endeavor Society Of the
Union NJ. E. Church gave picnic at Glen
Echo Friday>o of last week.
During July and August the congrega-
tions of the Union NJ. E. and Western
Presbyterian churches will worship to-
gether. DR.. Wilson of the Presbyterian
Church preaching during July and Rev.
Mr.. Milburn Of the Methodist Church
preaching during August.
The recently elected officers of the Dis
trict Christian Endeavor Union were the
guests Of Mr.. Owen p. Kellar. the presi-
dent-elect. and Mrs. KeIlar last Monday
night. The principal object was for the
new officers to become better acquainted
before entering upon their duties next Sep
TENDER. Among those present were Miss
Bessie E. Taylor. Miss Elsie Parkinson.
Mr.. Hermon C. Metcalf, Miss Estelle Fos-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. James M. Pickens, Miss
Carrie Pickens and Miss Louie Dale Leeds.
The Y. P. S. c. e. Of the Garden Memo
rial Presbyterian Church of Anacostia gave
social at the church, on Minnesota ave-
nue., last Wednesday. Mr.. William Swim
dells, the president, took charge, and a
pleasant evening was spent amid music,
recitations and games.
At a regular business meeting Of the
Christian Endeavor Society of the Nine
tenth Street Baptist Church, held June "a,
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President Mr. VIM: Walken;
first vice president. Miss Lilly Foley: sec
ond vice president, Miss Gertrude Early:
secretary, Miss Gertrude Gorden assistant
secretary, Miss Mamie Booker; correspond
ing secretary. M. E. Lewis: treasurer, Miss
Lizzie Toier; pianist, Mr.. VIM. Whip; as
sistant pianist, Miss Louise Evans; dele
gate to Christian. Endeavor Union of the
District of Columbia, Mr.. E. E. Kicks; del
egates to Anu-Saloons League, Messrs Jos.
Lee, Marshall Owen and Ralph Lewis
The graduating exercises of the Junior
into the Senior Christian Endeavor Society
OF whitney Avenue memorial christian
Church occurred last evening, and were
witnessed by large congregation. The
church was beautifully decorated with
palms, plants and flowers. The address to
the graduating class was delivered by Rev.
DR.. r. d. Power OF Vermont Avenue Chris
tian Church. who also presented the diple-
mas. During the evening Miss Handy
played a piano solo, and vocal solos were
rendered by Miss Walker. Mrs. De Pue and
Mr.. Caldwell. The graduating class con-
sisted of the following: Louise L. Degges,
Harry e. Wylie, Grace A. Wilcox, Ina T.
Munro. Annie v. Bowling. Annabelle Ever
EFT, Marshal Lyles, Eva F. Allen, Alfred
Small and Mary A. Munro
I. The annual election OF officers of the
Christian Endeavor Society of the Metro
politan Presbyterian Church was held last
Thursday evening and the following were
elected for the year beginning October 1,
1902: President, Mr.. Edgar Buckingham;
first vice president, Miss Edna M. Bell; sec
ond vice president. Miss Mae Phelps; rec
ording secretary. Mr.. Donald Craig; treasu-
rer. Mr.. Waiter Simpson.
The following chairmen Of committees
were elected: Calling committee. Mrs.
Geneste: good citizenship committee. Mr..
John F. Bethune; junior committee, Miss