Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-06
. CHRISTIAN ENpEAvoR.
A Grand Convention of Societies Frenz
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 CHICAGO, July 5.-Very sensibly the or ganization of the convention of societies of Christian Endeavor had been completely ar- ranged before hand and promptly on the ap- pointed moment the buzzing assemblage was called to order by the president, ". J. Van Patten of Burlington, Vt. The following list of officers was presented: Scribe, Alexander Mcconnell of Evanston, H.; assistant scribe, Roger Leavett of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; time keeper, A. L. Winship of Lynn, Mass. On behalf of Connecticut W. P. Phinney of the wooden nutmeg State delegation presented to Illinois a magnificent floral standard which, when its full significance was under stood by the convention, was received with the heartiest cheers and applause. The up- per portion of the standard is a disk of white flowers about two feet in diameter. A wreath surrounds the words "one cent" picked out in red. Beneath this representa- tstive of the smallest American coin is crossbar inscribed Connecticut to Illinois," At the Saratoga convention a year ago subscriptions were called for to carry on the work of the united societies. Connecticut pledged herself to furnish $3,000 for the work. Illinois went her enc better by sub scribing $3,000.01. The one cent was plated with geld and sent forward to the treasury. Now, Connecticut was not to be outdone by Illinois, particularly since she had swapped off her wooden nutmegs for Christian En- in great style. The morning exercises were opened by devotional services followed by music and addresses of welcome by Rev. E. D. Burr, representing Chicago churches; 0. B. Holdredge, representing the Illinois union; Q. W. French, representing the Chicago un- &Sw1r~ the Young Mems Christian association. B. F. Jacobs was the programme to deliver an address of welcome on behalf of the Sunday schools, but was not present. the. convention, thanking the speakers for their kindly words and concluding bye pressing hope that the work of the societies and of the convention would be abundantly blessed by God, their chosen leader. Chris tian Endeavor throughout America was the next theme discussed, reports being given from all parts of the United States and Brit ish provinces. For New England Rev. S. W. Adriance of Lowell, Mass, reported that there had been great growth of societies and membership in the past year; Maine has 142 societies, Massachusetts has 578, New Hampshire 102, Vermont 110, Connecticut 220, Rhode Island 65. Total ,217 societies, with a membership of 9,105. The British provinces reported 76 societies. For the Middle States Rev. H. B. Gross of Pittsburg gave 8 report. Indiana has 60 societies with 5, 200 members. Michigan 180 societies with 10, 900 members. Ohio 545 societies with 15, 800 members. Pennsylvania 249 societies with 16, 100 members. New Jersey IFS so- cieties 12, 900 members, and New York 947 societies with 61 500 members. This makes 8 total for the United States of 1889 socie- ties with grand army of 10000 members, and if to which are added Maryland and Della ware the total would be swelled to 125, 900. very favorable from the Northwest and the Pacific slope were given. J. W. Howell of Evanston, H., spoke briefly on the subject of ''The State unions; their duties and oppor- tunities" and the session WAS concluded with B prayer and benediction by Rev. D. N. Boynton.
 The afternoon session was opened with reading by Rev. Mir. Whitewater and prayer by Rev. Dr. Mills of Newburyport. MT. Holdridge of Illinois was asked to the chair. president of the Vermont State union, on I'How tho society aids the church in eoun- try towns" A paper which discussed the society as training school for the church was read by Rev. James l.. Hill of Medford, I Mass. This was followed by comments by MT. Winship of Boston.
 The evening session was attended by six people and throughout the meeting the most active enthusiasm prevailed. After the preliminaries General Secretary George NJ. Ward, of Boston, made 8 twenty minute address on the condition of the society. The blind musician, W. G. Heinrich of Boston, then sang with fine effect the hymn "Callest thou us, o Lorda' Rev. F. E. Clark, the founder of the Society of Chris tian Endeavor, was then introduced and presented with beautiful wreath. After song Dr. James w. Brooks. of St. Louis, preached the convention sermon. He took his text from one of the Psalms, "Praise ye the Lord in the heavens; praise him from the heightsn The substance of his remarks was to the end that the marvellous and noble growth of the society looked like the spon- taneous outpouring of the holy spirit upon our sons and daughters. and the prophecy of the Psalms was fulfilled. He advocated close adherence to principle as the only sure and zafe assurance of success,