The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-05-21
KARL LEHMAN SPEAKS
| IN RICHMOND TONIGHT
southern States Secretary Addresses
Christian Endeavor Society At
Seyenth-Strect Christian,

Richmonders will hear an address
by Karl Lehman, the great Southern
states secretary of the United Society
of Christian Endeavor at Seventh
Street Christian church tonight at s
O'Clock. A conference with the off,
GERS of the local union will be held
at +. NJ. and all Christian endeavor
mem bers are invited to be present
Mr.. Lehman is widely known in
Christian endeavor activities all over
the world. He has travelled extern
sively throughout the United States.
and the comprehensive growth of the
movement for the last few years is
due largely to the Inspiration and
ability of this jealous Christian en-
deavorer. He became identified with
the work in the Southern states
through an appointment by the presi-
dent and founder of the movement.
DIR. Francis E. Clark, at the national
convention held an Chicago In the
summer of 1915. Consistent with an
ideal leader. DR.. Clark sct several
goals al that conference, one of which.
was an increase of 10000 new So
cieties in five years, 1000 being the
South's share. The ability Of the
new secretary was ar once recognized
by the entire South. With an abound
ing and sedulous energy which ema-
mated from that pervadirg and vision
airy enthusiasm. Mr.. Lehman ardu-
ously strove for the awakening Of the
entire South to an appreciation of the
extensive work among the young peo-
pie accredited to the Christian en-
deavor movement. AS a result over
eleven hundred new. societies were
organized within sixteen months.
mainly through the. efforts and crea-
tive ability OF Karl Lehman, thus
completing the regeneration of Chris
tian endeavor activities in the South
ern states
Christian endeavor is one Of the
most progressive nterdenominational
movements In existence 1t was orr
ganized thirty-six years ago in Port
land, Me, by DR.. Francis f. Clark.
who has devoted his entire life TO
its interests. Since its organization
the movement has spread through
every country on the globe, and finds
representation in about eighty-one
different denominations, thus break
ing that spirit OF pathetic fellow
ship and enlightened good will to-
ward all mankind which r. n1anftestfy
an asset in such crucial times as the
world now experiences.
Every large city has a local union
Of Christian endeavors. composed Of
members from different denomina-
tons who entertain an attitude of
entire cooperation. District confer
ences are held from time to time in
various parts OF the states. and state
conventions are held AT least once a
year. Mr.. Lehman will complete his
tour through Virginia shortly to. at
tend the Virginia conference III Nor
folk. May 1925. Some OF the most
notable Assem- blases ever witnessed
in America have been held under the
auspices of the United Society Of
Christian endeavor in their national
conventions where approximately 50,-
600 delegates convene.
Regarded as an able and efficient
representative, this premier Of the
South comes to us with all the train
ing. experience and magnanimity
which charaeterizes great leader.
He has visited this city on several
occasions, and speaks of Richmond
people in the most pleasing and COM
plfmentary terms 1t is expected that
there will be q large audience.