The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-10-24
A THOUSAND ENDEAVORS.
CHRISTIAN YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE
STATE IN CONVENTION.

the Work and Purposes of the Order
Reports of the Various Officers.
The Third Annual Convention of the
New Jersey Christian Endeavor Union,
which met at the Tabernacle CongreRa-
tional Church yesterday, was one Of the
most important events in the history of
the organization. The Endeavors were
proud of the showing they made and they
had the right to be.
make its report till near the close of the
convention. 756 delegates presented
their credentials, and it is estimated that
not less than $50 delegates neglected to
attach their signatures. The committee
reported the presence of 1000 delegates.
The convention was three times as large
as any ever held by the State Union.
Every county in the State was repre-
sented. The proceedings of the morning
session were printed in TIE JERSEY CITY
NEWS of yesterday.
When the convention reassembled in
the afternoon the attendance was con-
siderably augmented by the presence of
many delegates, who arrived on the
afternoon trains. A full choir was
stationed in the choir loft, and many
prominent clergymen occupied seats on
the following committees
Finance Committee-F O. Foxcroft, Newark;
John NJ Saming, Bridgeton; James P. Hoffman,
Jr., Clinton.
Committee on Nominations-The Rev, c. L.
Merriam, Paterson; the Rev. w. W. Jordan,
Bound Brook; H. w. Bertholf, Marlboro; Edward
st John, Plainfield; Miss B. Champerlain, Jersey
City.
Committee on Resolutions The Rev. J. H.
Owens, Perth Amboy; the Rev T. G. Cass.
Bridgeton; James f. Conklin, Deckertown; John
R. Weeks, Newark; Mary r. Wolfe, Montcair.
PRESIDENT WHYTE's WELCOME.
President George L. Whyte, of the local
union, who on behalf of the union in
vited the other unions to meet here in
Jersey City, welcomed the visitors. The
influence of the State Union, he said, was
needed in this county. The majority of
the societies were less than half year
old, and over one hundred churches were
without Endeavor societies. Hudson was
wicked county, and the power of the
union was needed to make it better.
The Rev. Mr.. Scudder supplemented
Mr.. Whyte's remarks by saying that he
regretted that all could not be properly
entertained.
You are too many for us, he said.
selves at home We want you to look
around at our church and our annex in
the form of o reading room and social
departments for the benefit of the young
men,"
REPORTS.
The State Secretary's report was read
and referred to the Committee on Resolu-
tioDs.
The Secretary's report shows that in
Atlantic county there Is society; in Ber-
gen, IL; Burlington, s; Camden, 15; Cape
May, 5; Cumberland, "a; Essex, "a;
Gloucester, 8; Hunterton, 13; Hudson, 30;
Mercer, Is; Middlesex, 26; Monmouth, 25;
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5; Somerset, o; Sussex, 4; Union 20; War
ren, Q; unknown, 3. There are POS socie-
ties, divided into 13 unions, with an ag-
gregate membership of 1900.
The treasurer's report shows that the
receipts of the State Union during the
year were $126.33; disbursements, $123.20,
leaving a balance of So. 49,
The remainder of the afternoon session
was devoted to a discussion of various
topics Of vital interest to the workers in
the organization.
SPEECHES.
The Rev G. H. Jones, of Woodside,
and Miss Lydia A. West. of Hightstown.
advanced a number of suggestions as to
how the societies could be made most
efficient, and the Rev. Frank Fletcher, of
West Hoboken, and Halsey Hammond,
of Boonton, discussed the advantages
and successful methods of operating in
the local unions.
Inc new "; ID. Eugianu, ol newark,
spoke eloquently on the subject of Christ
ian Endeavor and Christian Unity. The
Rev. H. B. McCauley, Of Bound Brook:
John r. Sproul of Arlington; Miss A.
Louise Dettmer, of Newark; presented
interesting papers, after which the Rev.
John Handley led the delegates ID a
devotional service.
The Committee on Nominations SUBJ
mitted the following list of officers for
the ensuing year, who were elected by
acclamation With the exception of Miss
M. S. Young, of Dunellen, who succeeds
Miss Ada Thomas on the Executive Com
mittee, the officers are the same as those
dent, Rev. John Il. Kerr, Elizabeth; vice
presidents, Rev. William Hoppaugh,
Springneld; Mrs. j.. L. Scudder, Jersey
City; Rev. John Handley, BridGeton; sec
retary and treasurer, Frank B. Everitt,
Jamesburg: Executive Committee. George
Leary Elizabeth; Howard Butler, New
Brunswick; Miss M. S. Young, Dunellen;
Rev. w. w. Holloway, Jr., Dover, and
+. 0. Foxcroft Newark.
RESOLUTIONS.
The evening session packed the large
auditorium of the church to the doors.
The gallery was thronged and the aisles
were filled and standing room was at
premium. The enthusiasm was great.
Mrs. j. l.. Scudder read decidedly inter-
esting paper after which the Committee
on Resolutions presented the follow
ing
The question as to the advisability of
appointing county secretaries was re-
ferred to the Committee on Resolutions,
who reports to the effect that work is
being well done by the county local
unions, and it would be an unwise null
tiplication of officers and should not be
done.
Resolved-Tnat this convention recognizes with
deyout gratitude the blessing of God which has
been upon the work of the past year, increasing
the number and efficiency OF our societies. We
take 1t as an indication of what He would have
us continue to do in the yearopening, and re-
solves as He gives His aid to push on for new
ground and larger results.
Believing that God works through means, and
that in every movement much, very much, de-
pends upon its leaders; therefore,
Resolved, That the thanks OF this convention
are due and hereby heartily given to the efficient
men whom God has given us for leaders in our
State work, viz.:-The Rev. j. 7. Kerr, president,
and those associated with them in the ex- Com
mittee. We would have all our societies stand
particularly firm on two questions In framing
onr resolutions we take the liberty of using the
very language of our secretary as given in his
report, first in relation to the pledge: That this
pledge as an invaluable feature of our organiza-
tion. Faithfulness to Him is the duty of the
hour. and indifference to it is trfng with relig-
ious thingsN Second, that the convention also
emphasizes the need of watchfulness against
undue exaltation OF the society as an organiza-
ton. Christian Endeavor is an organiza-
tion, but it is also an organism and has
its life from Him who gave His own life that we
might be made alive In Him. That life is espe-
cially manifested in His church. and we as indi-