The New York herald., 1921-07-07

GERMAN FLAG HANGS
AT G. E. CONVENTION
Emblem, Minus Double Eagle,
Is Displayed for First Time
Since the War.
10000 CROWD ARMORY
10000 Delegates Here for
Sixth Worlds Gathering
In Session Over Monday.
10000 CROWD ARMoRY

The German flag was displayed in the
decorations Of tho Seventy-first Regi-
ment Armory where last night more
than 10000 Christian Endeavorers from
all over the world opened their sixth
world convention. This is the first time
the German emblem has been seen at
any large gathering here since the
United States entered the world war.
The flag. minus the imperial double
eagle, was separated from the flag OF
France by a grouping of Stars ana
Stripes, and was placed there in honor
Of the German delegates attending the
convention. Flags of nineteen other ma
tions were distributed across the front
OF the gallery. and alternated with clus-
ters of American flags. On the other
side of the German flag was that OF
Chile.
Not all of the $4,000 delegates to the
convention could crowd into the armory,
and those who did gain entrance packed
It from top to bottom. On the platform
were seated more than 1000 persons. In
cluding a chorus under the leadership OF
Homer Rodeheaver. who had charge OF
Billy Sundays gospel choruses. Direct
ly back of the speakers was huge &C.
E." emblem in the organizations blue
and white and sparkling with electric
lights in the two colors.
Two Walk From Texas.
Down in the front rows at the LETT
was a brilliant spot of color. which
proved to be the delegation from Massa.
chusetts, both men and women dressed
in red MILDLY blouses and white skirts
or trousers. white hats with red bands
and red brassards. The Pennsylvania
rroup wore blue and white sashes ana
the. Philadelphians were distinguished
from other delegations from their state
by checked hats.
Just before the convention was for
mally opened two weary but enthusiastic
young men arrived by foot from Hous-
ton, Tex. They said they had walked
all the way, had been twenty-four days
making the hike and the entire Trip iisAo
cost exactly SO cents.
Every large city in the United states
and Canada, as we'll as nearly every
other country In the world, was repne-
sented at the gathering, which IS tne
largest that ever packed the armory anu
the largest the society ever has heio.
The total membership represented Is
more than 100000. A score of special
trains brought the delegates here, ana
much of the day was consumed in dis
tributing them to the various hotels
from washington Square to Columbus
Circle. where they will remain during
the convention. which continues through
Monday.
Mayor Hylan welcomed the delegates
and said few words in praise OF the
city he represents. He told them that
New York isn't so bad as some people
try to make out, and invited the visitors
compare what they have seen with facts
they may have read in certain news
papers.
Founder Opens Services.
The Rev. Francis E. Clark. founder
of the Christian Endeavor, opened the
religious services with a responsive
reading. DR.. Floyd Tompkins Of Holy
Trinity Church, Philadelphia. led in
prayer. Then DR.. Clark introduced the
officers of the convention, who are e.
T. Gates, general secretary; Amos r.
Wells. editor of the Christidn Endedvor
World, and Arthur Kelly. editor Of an
other Christian Endeavor paper.
Frederick A. Wallis, Commissioner OF
Immigration. made a short speech and
introduced Miss Julia Arthur. who re-
cited the Battle Hymn of the Republic. "
The Rev. Finis Idleman of the First
Christian Church of this city spoke for
the churches and the Rev. E. II. Strother,
Christian Endeavor field secretary in
China, responded. Roger Babson,
statistician. stated that so per cent. OF
the factories in the United States are
owned by church people. 65 per cent. OF
the mines are owned and operated by
church people. 20 per cent. of the homes
ad office buildings were built by church
people, and 75 per cent. of the farms OF
America are owned by church people.
The Rev. DIR. Clark delivered the
presidents message and told Of the loo
denominations in the society and of the
members who live on five continents.
There will be morning, afternoon and
evening meetings to-day and mission
L.. III.