Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-12

Presbyterian Church at that point was pro-
'fusely decorated with flowers for the oeca-
sion. The morning session was called to
order at 1O:15 by Mr. J. L. Wilmeth, vice
president of the union, and after a devo-
tional and praise service. conducted by the
Alexandria society, the convention proceed
ed to the business of the eay Delegates
were enrolled from fourteen Of the sixteen
societies in the union and the reports
showed the societies 10 be, in a prosperous
condition, due in part to- the work of the
field secretary, Prof FL, F. Lowe, during
the past summer. At 1880 the morning
session adjourned inc order to allow the
newly organized C. e. Anance to hold
short meeting.
The alliance. which is composed of indi-
vidual members of the co. E. societies in
Virginia whv wish to aid in forwarding the
work in the state. was called to order by
showed a membership Of twenty-dhree. Of
ficers were elected as follows: A. M. Smith
of Falls Church, president; J.. L. Wilmeth
of Vienna, secretary; w. r. Stewart of
Falls Church, treasurer; Prof. H. F. Lowe
of Washington, field secretary.
At pm. the subject 1.-The Roots and
Fruits Of Christian Eudeavor'' was taken
up, Mr.. A. NJ Smith, president, presiding.
After short praise service Mr.. Owen P.
Kelar president of the Christian Endeavor
Union Of Washington, delivered an address
on why and How Christian Endeavor
Grew: the Pledge the Tap Root" This
was followed by question period on the
pledge, conducted by Prof. H. F. Lowe.
Special muse was rendered by the Vienna
society, followed by an earnest appeal to
the Endeavorers to join the quiet hour
by Mr.. w. r. Stewart of Falls Church.
Under the subject of Some Fruits of
Christian Endeavor'' five-minute papers
Missionary Giving and Mission Study
Classes. by the Herndon society; Work
for the Church." Manassas society; Trained
and Equipped Young Christians Vale So
ciety; Work Outside the Church." Mount
Olivet society. A paper on Junior Work"
written by Mrs. w. j. Young of BalIston,
was submitted. Mission Fruits and How
to Gather Them was the subject of an ad-
union.
The closing address of the day was made
by Rev. Mr.. Stone of Baltimore. who took
for his subject Personal Effort in the
peal to the young people to consecrate
themselves to the work of the Master An
impressive conservation service closed the
session.
Mrs. George W. Hawxhurst, state SUPER
intendent of the temperance work for the
Good Temolars among the children, visited
waterford, We, Saturday and organized a
juvenile Temple of twentysix members
The new Catholic Church and parsonage
at West Falls Church are nearing compile
ZION.
Mrs; George N. Lester is visiting relatives
in Philadelphia.
Mr.. George Z. Morton of ST. Louis Mo-,
has rented Mr. NJ. H. Brinkerhoofs house
on Broad street, Mr.. Brinkerhoof and fam
hy having moved to Washington for the
winter
Mr.. c. P. Montgomery has rented the
Flagg property on Little Falls street, lately
occupied by Mr.. G. r. Phillips
The registration books of the town will be
kept open for the voters by Mr.. c. A. Brun-
ner. registrar. until the night of November
II.
Rev. o. F. Flippo of Philadelphia deliv-
cred lecture In the Baptist Church Thurs
day night On Ice in the Pulpit and Who
Put 1t There"