The Washington herald., 1907-06-08
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR NOTES.

The monthly business meeting and an
nual social Of the District Christian En-
deavor Union brought out large attend
anCe Of Endeavorers Monday night. at
the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church. The election Of officers was the
principal business. delightful pro-
gramme, arranged by Miss Lydia Hughes.
superintendent OF the music department
of the union added much to the pleasure
Of the evening. An orchestra organized
specially for the occasion accompanied
the opening song service and played a
number Of selections.
After devotional services conducted by
Rev. John Lee Allison, ID. D., Of Gunton-
Temple Presbyterian Church, reports
were received from tha officers The re-
port of the nominating committee was
then presented by the chairman James
NJ. Pickens, and the following persons
were elected as officers Of the union for
one year beginning July /: President. Ed
ward Tarring. OF New York Avenue Pres
byterian Church; vice president Ray S
Gehr, Of First Congregational Church;
secretary, c. s Miller, Of Temple Baptist
Church; assistant secretary. Walter Gil
liam, Of Mount Tabor Methodist Protest
ant Church, treasurer A. Wilbur Star
raft, OF Vermont Avenue Christian
Church. In unanimously re-eleCting Mr.
Tarring for a second term, the members
showed their appreciation Of his good
work during the past year. which has been
one Of the best years IN the history Of the
union.
The programme comprised selections by
Miss Bessie Walker, contralto; Miss
Ouida Wheelock pianist; Joseph Matthew,
tenor, and J. Reilly stanton, violinist.
Accomplishments were played by Miss
Lydia Hughes. Col John Tweedale gave
an effective and enjoyable reading Of
James Whitcomb Rileys ''Knee-deep IN
June" Refreshments were served by a
committee Of Endeavorers from the New
York Avenue Church,
The persons who expect 10 take the
trip 20 the Seattle convention early in
July will meet on the evening Of June Il
az the Y. NJ c. A. to make plans and talk
over the trip. A number Of new registra-
tions have recently been received for the
trip arranged by the District Union.
Some of the applications are from other
cities. indicating that the trip planned by
the local Endeavorers Is more attractive
/ than the excursions from other places
The Endeavorers Of the Metropolitan
/ Presbyterian Church held a picnic al
Cabin John on the afternoon Of Decora-
/ tl0n Day. az which over thirty members Of
| the society had a pleasant outing.
/ The membership contest which has been
/ in progress for some weeks IN the Chris
| tan Endeavor Society Of the Ninth
Street Christian Church eliminated most
/ happily on May - IN a picnic given by
( the losing side 20 the winners at Pierces
/ MIL About sixty persons enjoyed the
days pleasures. The afternoon was spent
I IN playing games, and a fine luncheon
was served. bringing forth from the vic
[ tors unanimous praise Of the cordial
treatment given them by the losers. The
entire party returned 10 the church for
prayer meeting in the evening.
The Christian Eudeavor Society Of
I Trinity Baptist Church. Ivy City was
admitted 20 membership in the District
I Christian Endeavor Union az the meeting
Monday night
/ A special service was held Sunday night
I by the Christian Eudeavor Society of
T Lincoln Temple Congregational Church.
f the Endeayor meeting and the evening
/ church service being combined There
WAS special music. and the president Of the
/ District union, Edward Tarring. was pres
{ eut and spoke.