Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-19
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS.
The Societies of Northern Virgins
Unite at Herndon.
pecial Correspondence OF The Evening Star

special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
FALLS CHURCH, Va. May 10, 1902
The local union of Christian Endeavor
societies Of northern Virginia, comprising
the counties OF Fairfax. Alexandria and
Prince William. met In convention at Hern-
don. this county. Saturday. The conven-
ton was called to order at 1890 o'clock by
the president. Andrew NJ. Smith, and the
morning session was opened by prayer
by Rev. w. ]. Young of Ballston. followed
by praise service conducted by the Mt
Olivet Society Of Ballston. The remainder
OF the morning was given UP to business
Delegates were enrolled from twelve Of
the eighteen societies forming the union,
and the written reports showed that these
societies were, with few exceptions, In q
prosperous condition.
The report Of the organizer, H. F. Lowe,
announcing that he would be unable to
serve longer brought forth a general dis
cussion as to the need Of a field secretary
In this portion Of the state. It was voted
to change the name organizer" to field
secretary. and to call upon all the societies
Of the union to make voluntary offerings
TO create a fund for expenses Of this work
The selection Of a field secretary was left
to special committee Of three.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: A. N. Smith of Falls
Church. president: j. L. Wilmeth OF Wen
Balston. secretary: Miss Groth of Herndon.
treasurer The invitation OF the Vienna
society to the local union to hold the fail
meeting at Vienna, was accepted, and Sat
urday November 8, selected as the date
A recess was then declared and lunch
was served by the Herndon society
The afternoon session began promptly at
2:15 o'clock. and was opened by a song
service conducted by the Herndon Junior
Society. Reports were submitted from the
societies
andrfa, Glencarlyn, Salem and Falls
Church. After special music arranged by
the Herndon Society. the general topic of
the afternoon, The Field of Christian En-
deavor.' was taken up. Under the subject
What VIII the Ideal Society Do for Its
Own Church" an earnest address was de-
livered by Rev. r. A. Dawson of Falls
Church. What Will the Ideal Society Do
for Causes Outside Its Own Church," was
presented In general way by w. W.
Douglass, ex-president of the Virginia State
c. e. Union. this being followed more in
detail by short talks. under the subheads:
For the World, For the Country, For the
Home and For the Individual by w. R.
Stewart Of Falls Church. j. L. Wilmeth of
Vienna, Mrs. Lane of Glencarlyn and Rev.
H. 8. Leas Of Vale.
After a duet by members Of the Vienna
Society and general singing the president
of the union conducted Round Table" on
the topics suggested by the United Society
Of Christian Endeavor.
IN aOO!tiOn 10 the pastors already men
toned, the Revs. ]. w. Gray Of BaIIston
and w; F. Fisher of Vienna were also pres
ent and took part in the meeting The con-
vention was brought to close by a conse-
Grafton service led by J. L. Wilmeth
The annual meeting Of the Library Asso-
citation of Falls Church was held Saturday
night. The annual report of the librarian
showed the library to be in a prosperous
condition. having GA books. an Increase of
ninety-three volumes during the year. The
treasurer reported the receipts at s129 II
and disbursements sos 90, leaving a balance
Of $33.S1 on hand. The annual election of
officers resulted in the selection of Picker.
Ing Dodge, president; DR.. G. B. Fadeley,
vice president; w. A. Ball. secretary; Dr.
]. B. Gould. treasurer. and Geo. w. Hawk
hurst. librarian. Messrs NJ F. Church.
Geo. T. Mankin and C. P. Montgomery
were reelected as directors.
The treasurer and librarian were an
pointed to arrange for a canvass of the
town for subscribers to the library. Mrs.
T. c. Quick. Mrs. G. B. Fadeley, Mrs G.
A. L. Mortified. Mrs. Geo. W. Hawxhurst,
Mrs ]. B. Gould and Miss B. c. Mortified
were appointed to arrange for a lawn fete
for the benefit Of the treasury
Mr.. E. F. Croker has as his guests his
sister, Mrs. Henry Eells OF Vernon, N. Y,
and his niece, Miss Marcia Noyes Of Balti-
more.
Rev. D. W. Skellinger of the Sixth Pres
byterian Church OF Washington, d. C..
filled the pulpit Of the Presbyterian Church
Sunday morning. having exchanged with
the pastor, Rev. r. A Dawson