Closing Day at Boston Christian Endeavor Convention
Delegates filled the Boston hall for the final day, led by President Clark with singing by George Somerby. Rev W C Bitting unveiled a 5500-society mission giving list totaling 160000, followed by missionary talks by Ella D MacLaurin. Dr O P Gifford spoke on God’s light and life, with remarks on unity of evangelical groups and a police-backed defense of orderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Clark
George K. Somerby
W. C. Bitting
New York
Christian Endeavor Societies
Ella D. MacLaurin
Miss MacLaurin
Joseph
Asia
Africa
Europe
Christ
C Leveland Society
B. Park
Gloversville
N. Y
Lloyd Darele
Cleveland
Gifford
O. P. Gifford
D. D
Buffalo
Dr. Gifford
God
Living Church
J. H. W. Stuckenburg
Cambridge
Baer
Ingepector Watts
Christian Endeavor
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Christian Endeavorer Movement
Opening Address at Christian Endeavor Convention
The final day opening session drew a crowded hall as J Z Tyler presided. Rev A P Cobb urged a return to the apostolic church and forward motion for Christian Endeavor, while Rev W G Puddefoot mocked lax practices and urged practical giving and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Convention
Tent Endeavor
J. Z. Tyler
D. D
Cleveland
A. P. Cobb
Springfield
Christian Endeavor
Apostolic Church
W. G. Puddefoot
South Framingham
Point Levis
Espe Wal
Jane
Scholarship of the World Tent Opens With Education Emphasis
The Williston tent hosts a morning meeting with Wayland Hoyt presiding in place of absent President Harper. Speakers include Franklin D. Elmer urging Christ before graduation, President Gates on the consecration of an educated life, and Dean Alfred A. Wright arguing the Bible as the great text book in colleges. A roll of honor ceremony and banner presentation honor efforts in religious education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Harper
Chicago University
Boston
Wayland Hoyt
Franklin D. Elmer
Gates
Iowa College
Alfred A. Wright
D. D
Auburndale
God
University of the Bible
A. C. Peck
Denver
Cal
A. C. Crews
Toronto
Ont
Clarendon Street
ENGLISH ON BUNKER HILL CELEBRATION FOR ENDEAVORERS
A thousand or more Christian Endeavorers gathered at Bunker Hill for a historic observance. Delegates from many states viewed the monument and landmarks while Hon. Charles Carleton Coffin explained the 1775 assault, detailing the British ships they came from and the hill’s defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agyerica
R. C. Brown
W. W. Andrews
New Brunswick
Boston
Bunker Hill
Allegheny
Plains
Illinois
Marshes
Georgia
Brave Warren
Noble Prescott
Winthrop Square
Soldiers
Breed’s Hill
Warren
Prescott
Charles Carleton Coffin
Old Cambridge Pilgrims at Washington Elm Visit
Sweet scenes of Old Cambridge unfold as Christian Endeavorers tour Harvard Square and Mt. Auburn. Dignitaries Dr Beach Mayor Bancroft and Rev Chaplin address the crowd beneath the venerable elm. Bark and chips are shared with the crowd as memories of Cambridge’s historic leaders are recalled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Cambridge
University City
America
Washington
Scollay Square
Bowdoin Square
C. HK
Harvard Square
Harvard
Longfellow
Lowell
Mt. Auburn
Washington Elm
Dd. N. Beach
D. D
Cambridge
Bancroft
S. R. Rose
Montreal
Knight Chaplin
London
England
Dr. Beach
New England
Rose
Endeavor
Chaplin
Doherty
Old South Church Rededication Address by Edwin Mead
The Christian Endeavorers toured the Old South Church, viewing its relics and paintings while Edwin D. Mead of Boston delivered a historical address. He traced the site from colonial times, noting town meetings, the tea party origins, and the siege’s destruction and restoration, with references to Samuel Adams and Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old South Church
Edwin D. Mead
Boston
E. 8. Tead
Somerville
Mr. Mead
Washington Street
Milk Street
Spring Lane
John Winthrop
Faneuil Hall
Samuel Adams
Warren
Bunker Hill
Andros
King Blundered Echoes in Boston Endeavor Meeting
An Endeavor gathering at Old Christ Church in Boston featured Rev. Arthur Little guiding a patriotic program. Speakers praised independence and unity, with remarks from Rev. Patterson of Toronto praising America’s heritage and calling for loyalty to the flag over faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tead
H. Montgomery
Belfast
Ireland
Montgomery
America
Free Country
Christ Church
Arthur Little
D. V
Patterson
Toronto
Canada
United States
Bunker Hill
England
North of Ireland
Boston
Christ
Mr. Little
Mr. Patterson
Messages of States at Mechanics Hall End-of-Convention Meeting
Mechanics Hall hosted a vast final Christian Endeavor gathering led by Dr Francis B Clark with Percy P Foster directing. Speakers from many states delivered briefs on Christ centered aims while prayers and petitions closed the session, including messages from Alabama to Alaska and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics’ Hall
Francis B. Clark
Percy P. Foster
Washington
Great wheel day on Revere route for Christian Endeavor
Tomorrow’s convention features a history object lesson tracing Paul Revere’s ride from Lexington to Concord. Delegates from many states and foreign countries will join the only Christian Endeavor bicycle group, with flags at sites and possible park-police escort. George L. Sullivan leads a schedule from Copley square at 6:30 AM to Medford, Arlington, Lexington, and Concord, returning by 4:30 PM with town welcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington and
Concord
Paul Revere
North Carolina
Alabama
Arkansas
Mississippi
California
Kansas
Oregon
Maryland
Louisiana
South Carolina
North Dakota
Indian Territory
Utah
Wyoming
New Mexico
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Endeavor Wheel Club
Clarendon Cycle Club
Clarendon Street
Christian Endeavor Society
Christian Endeavor
Sullivan
Adams
Hancock
Revere
George L. Sullivan
Copley Square
Baer
Medford
Arlington
Lexington
Arlington Ride Traces Lexington Battle Site History
Participants proceed from Craddock house toward Arlington Lane Lexington site with stone memorials and historic mansions. A stop at Lexington is planned, with special train tickets from Mechanics' building and a loop returning via Lord Percy’s retreat route. State formations and order of march are announced with Clarendon Cycle Club leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craddock House
Arlington
Lexington
Arlington Avenue
High Street
United States
Lord Percy
Mechanics’ Building
Concord
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
New Hampshire
Maine
Rhode Island
Ohio
District of Columbia
Vermont
Missouri
New Jersey
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Canada
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Delaware
Virginia
Tennessee
South Dakota
Nebraska
Florida
West Virginia
Georgia
Colorado
Washington
Library
Huntington Avenue
Clarendon Cycle Club
Platform of Principles for the Christian Endeavor Union
The board of trustees of the United Society of Christian Endeavor presents a platform affirming personal devotion to Jesus Christ, adherence to the prayer meeting pledge, and constant religious training for service. It emphasizes loyalty to local churches, interdenominational fellowship, Christian citizenship, and responsible fundraising through pastors. It advocates missions through denominational boards, warns against independent movements, and aims to evangelize globally under church direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Jesus
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Jesus Christ
Delaware
District of Columbia
Christ
Florida
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
W. J. T. Cross
Sydney
Australia
Iowa
Kansas
Christ Jesus
Kentucky
Louisiana
Salvation For
Maine
Church
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Knight Chaplin
London
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Alaska
Canada
Massachusetts
United Kingdom
England
Ireland
Board of Trustees
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Movement
Society of Christian Endeavor
Snccene
Christian Endeavor
Delegates Flood Faneuil Hall for Christian Endeavor Meet
At Faneuil Hall yesterday afternoon Christian Endeavor delegates filled the hall and square. The visitors left their addresses in the old book while a female-led turnout listened to Rev. Boynton and speakers from Boston and Nova Scotia. Dr Barton traced Boston’s history and urged unity with England as the worldwide movement pledged to curb vice and honor heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall Square
Cradle of Liberty
N. Boynton
D. D
Boston
BE. G. Porter
Anderson Rogers
Nova Scotia
Dr. Little
W. E. Barton
DR. Barton
Patterson
Mr. Barton
Copp’s Hill
Beacon
Gage
Ireland
New England
Cotton Mather
England
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Chicago
Wales
E. M. Noyes
Newton
Puddefoot
Ira Landrith
Nashville
Robert EB. Speer
Mr. Puddefoot
Tremont St
Professor Andrews
Rev. H. Montgomery
Old North Church
Message OF the
Endeavorers
Xarington
Corey Typ
Platform OF Principles
John Rus Woopnung
Chee N
St. Louis
Land
Japan
Spain
Turkey
Persia
Mexico
France
Armenia
India
Cape Central West Istarvvn
C. Baker
Powder Point Avenue
Duxbury
Maes
Welows
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