Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-08
ENDEAV0RERS MEET
Gathering of Methodist Pro-
testant Young People.
NATIONAL CONVENTION
IN SESSION AT NORTH CAROLINA
AVENUE CHURCH.
Delegates Welcomed by Commissioner
Mcfarland and Rev. o. N. Burt
ner-Proceedings Today.
NATIONAL CONVENTION

dist Protestant Christian Endeavor Union
of the United States, which began in the
North Carolina Avenue M. P. Church at
9Th and B streets southeast last night, took
up the practical work of the convention this
morning. The forenoon session lasted from
8 o'clock until II 80 when adjournment
was taken until 7:3O o'clock this evening.
The afternoon was spent by the visitors in
trips about the city to the various public
buildings and notable points of interest.
The meeting tonight will be devoted to the
hearing of the report of the secretary, Mr..
H. L. Feeman. and addresses by promi-
nent clergymen of the denomination.
The quiet hour service this morning, be-
ginning at o'clock, was led by Mr.. Fee
man of Sheradenville, Pa, following which
Rev. DR.. J. F. Cowan of Boston conducted
a workers conference and Rev. /. A. Barnes
OF Pittsburg led the pastors conference.
The praise service at $50 o'clock was con-
Quoted by Rev. c. F. Swift of Beaver Falls,
Pa, who has charge of the music for the
convention.
Addresses at Morning Session.
Rev. c. d. Sinkinson of Atlantic City gave
an address on Grace and Greenbacks," In
which he urged upon his auditors the ne.
cessity and joy of generous contributions
for the support of Christian work. He
laid particular emphasis upon obedience
to the biblical command that each one
should give a tenth, at least of his in
come to the cause of Christ.
1.-THE Man Who Isn't Going to Heaven
was the theme for an interesting address by
Rev. J. N. Holmes of Baltimore. Rev. Mr..
Holmes declared that there are many men
in the world who don't want to go to
heaven. The gloomy picture of heaven
drawn by some Christians, he said, is re-
sponsible to some extent for a great deal
of indifference on the subject. The future
home for those of earth who have faith
fully followed Christ's teachings, said the
speaker, should be pictured with all the
brightness possible. He said he believed in
a material resurrection in heaven when
those who were friends on earth should
clasp hands and enjoy association with one
another. The duty of the Christian En-
deavorers, according to Mr.. Holmes, is to
persuade people who are Indifferent to a
desire to go to heaven.
Other addresses given at this mornings
session We're: People Who Pray, Mr..
Sword" Rev. G. W. ,Haddaway, Baltimore;
Strictly Business" Rev. w. s. Vert, At
tica Ohio. T. P. Fisher of Denton. Md,
conducted an open parliament. and Mr.; +.
D. Stone of Baltimore sang a solo, race
to Face which, was pleasing feature OF
the musical program of the morning.
The sessions of the, convention tomorro"
will begin at o'clock a. M The conven-
ton will close Sunday evening.
The Opening Service.
The convention was formally opened last
evening with an address by Commissioner
Henry B. F. Macfarland, who, as repre-
sentative of them unicipal government, pre-
sided temporarily, and extended most
/ cordial welcome to the several hundred
delegates assembled. The other speakers
were: Rev o. N: BURNER, pastor of the
Memorial United Brethren Church OF 1hlS
| city; Rev. r. w. Whitehead of Fordyce,
Pa; Rev. c. H. Hubbell of Columbus. Ohio.
WI. nP a.
f anu tte' Seminary 1 Weilsville Ohio Mr..
| Hubbell took the chair when Mr.. Maciar-
| land withdrew to fill an engagement else
| where.
pearance. About the walls were festooneo
| the Christian Endeavor colors entwined
| with those of the republic, the two forming
most conspicuous efa ;th ane gas
| were similarly adorned, as was the large
| stained glass window Immediately above
| the pulpit. The rostrum and chancel were
| almost obscured from view with palms
| evergreens and other potted plants, which
| were most artistically arranged. The open
! ing of the convention was preceded by
| praise service, under the leadership OF Rev
! C. F. Swift of Beaver Falls, Ia.
The Welcoming Address.
| In welcoming the delegates to Washing
| ton Commissioner Mcfarland said, In part:
."rhe national capital has on it's best
dress and its best smile to greet YOU You
ought to feel at home here, not only be-
cause this Is the political capital of your
country, in which you take the same pride
| as we who live here, but because 1t is the
sn,ritnal capttal as we'll Washington is
| nre-eminentiy the city lifted above the
| smoke and clash of commercial war with
| clear and serene moral atmosphere ana
| time to think of spiritual Things Inc
CHRISTIAN Endeavor army felt very much
| at home here in the great international
convention of 1896, and the religious life
| of the District has felt the l1plift OF that
gathering ever since AS one OF tne STRONG
corns of that army fighting for righteous
ness civic as we'll as ecclesiastical, fighting
For the ideal and spiritual against material
isno Vol, are most welcome In the national
capital"
Mr.. BURNERS Remarks.
That the delegates were PLEASED with the
words of cheer and encouragement uttered
~, ~. commissioner was manifested in the
hearty ovation he received. Rev. .. w.
Rurtner on behalf of the local churches,
who followed Mr.. Mcfarland in extending
welcome assured the delegates that II
was a pleasure to be present upon such an
occasion and that he was certain the pres
ant convention would be the most success
fnl ever held and would long be remember
ed by those present as a notaoie event
He recited the aims of the union and de-
6nad fts nurpose depicting the grand re-,
am1ts which. he believed, will attend the
efforts Of the workers
In explaining the aims of the organiza-
ton the sneaker said God has adopted this
method Of giving the young people Of the
world most important task to perform
and declared thattthe best boon is the privi-
iege of building a. Christian character. He
conclnded by denoting the work as sublime,
and said life is short and sin Is near, and
for these and other reasons the Endeavor-
ers must drudge along rapidly as pos
$50 The Addresses in Response.
In responding, Rev. r. w. Whitehead as
sured the preceding speakers that the dele
gates were deeply indebted to Commissioner
Macfarland and the. people of the District
generally for the hospitality and greeting
shown by them. He declared that he is
yproud of the record land the accomplish
ments of the unioa,s and said that to remark
that the Endeavofers had worked heroical-
ly would be mild as a descriptive phrase.
| Mr. Whitehead after citing the unions
close association with the church and de-
| firing its purposes expressed the hope that
some day in the near future it would be
| used in political elections to guide voters.
| "IJnity is here were his concluding words.
1.-The man who can-will,". said Rev. Mr..
Wells. discoursing on the topic of the even
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