Historical information

The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor was founded in Portland, Maine, USA, in 1881 by Dr Francis Edward Clark, as an interdenominational Christian youth society encouraging them to "work together to know God in Jesus Christ". In the 1880s, CE Societies were established in each Australian state. The first Victorian convention was held in Melbourne in 1890. Rapid growth occurred with 3000 members, representing 65 societies, attending the second convention in 1891, and 205 societies attending the third convention the following year. [Source: https://www.ce.asn.au/about/our-past-australia/]

Physical description

Light blue silk banner with appliqued cream letters and symbol edged in gold cord. The banner has a scalloped lower edge with a cream silk fringe. It has cream cording around its outer edge and a cream cotton backing and linen interlining. The banner has a hanging rod at the top.

Inscriptions & markings

"FOR CHRIST AND THE CHURCH" "CE"