Evening journal., 1909-02-04
Christian Endeavor is strong

China, with 391 societies. and many
stories might be told Of the faithful
ness and heroism of the Chinese En-
deavorers in standing true to their new
faith. In Japan there are 147 socie-
ties, and the Japanese Christian En-
deavor Union publishes a paper. the
'Kwatsu Sekai' or Tho Endeavor
World
In Turkey the Endeavorcrs have not
dared to wear the badge or pin. or
sign the pledge and constitution, ON ac-
count OF the government suspicious OF
all societies; nevertheless they remain
true to the principles OF Christian En-
deavor. 1t is hoped, however. that a
new era OF religious freedom is dawn
ing in that land.
These are a few Of many examples
which might be given of what Chris
tian Endeavor us doing all over the
world. 1t is doing great things for the
advancement Of Christs kingdom
everywhere. Should not all this in
spire us TO better work in our own
society and greater enthusiasm FOR
Christ and the church? And surely
we should have the deepest sympathy
and love for our Christian Endcavor
comrades IN all the world when we
sing the words:
Blcst be the tie that binds
Our hearts in Christian love;
The fellowship of kindred minds
Is like to that above.
Before our Fathers throne
We pour our ardent prayers;
Our fears. our hopes, our aims are one,
Our comforts and our cares.
Christian Endeavor News.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Wilmington Christian Endoavor Union
was held last Tuesday evening In the
Olivet Presbyterian Church. There
was an excellent attendance, and nearly
every society in the Union was heard
from. Much business was transacted.
and at the close Of the meeting there
was an inforpal social time In which
an the members had an opportunity
60 get acquainted.
II was decided to hold a Christian
Endeavor Day at Brandywine Springs
Park next June. similar 20 that held
last year, and a committee was ap-
pointed to arrange for the matter. a
committee was also appointed TO ar
range for the annual rally TO be held
next April. The finance committee ap-
pointed last month announced a Union
measuring social TO be held in tho
Eastlake Presbyterian Church on Mon
day. February 18th, for the purpose of
paying off the indebtedness Of the
Union. and to this all the Endeavorers
and their friends are cordially invited
A communication was received from
the Newark Presbyterian Society, ask
ing for a leader from our Union for
Christian Endeavor Day and it was
arranged that our Union Treasurer,
Miss Anna Dooherty. accept the invita-
tion. The following communication
from the Red Cross Society was also
read:
"The Christian Endeavor Societies
OF this city and State are cordially in
vited TO mass meeting at the New
Century Club on Wednesday evening,
February 10. at SIS O'clock. under the
united auspices OF the Civic Commit
I tees, the Delaware Red Cross and the
Delaware Anti-tuberculosis society The
Hon. Tolcott williams of Philadelphia
will address the meeting and the bill
providing for tuberculosis work in Del
aware Will be read before being pre-
sented TO the legislature"
The next meeting Of the Union will
be held I'm st. fauls NJ. q. Church
Market street Hbove Seventh, on Tues
day evening. March 2.
on last Thursday evening the Rodney
Christian Endeavor Society closed its
seventh year by meeting socially at a
I feast. The menu of the feast, as out
lined on the invitations sent out
aroused the curiosity Of tho members
e.. 10. of FItr.
and reason. The different courses were
served by the members and from the
"consomme TO the dessert were en-
ioyed by all.
The Central Christian Endeavor So
ciety has formed a new mission study
class OF twelve members. which will
take up the book on immigration,
ALIENS or Americans under the same
leader their former class had. Mr.
Charles w Bush.
The Hanover society is showing it.
self to be wide awake and .hustling
and on next Sunday evening viii have
charge OF the church service. They
have started a "red and white" MEM
bership contest 10 last until April 1st
the losing side to give a reception to
the new members.
The West intermediate Endeavorers
are reporting progress under the lead
ership Of their new officers. At their
business meeting last Friday four new
members were received into their So
ciety.
The Eastlake Presbyterian Society
held an enjoyable social at theiI
church on last Friday evening, IL be-
ing their custom to hold a social ever
time there occurs a fifth Friday in
the month. A very enjoyable program
Of musical and vocal selections, and re
citations. was prepared by the Social
Committee, among which special men,
tion might be made of the singing OF
"The Old Oaken Bucket by a male
trio of their members. At the close OF
the program refreshments were served
to those present