Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-07
STRUCK A GOOD GAIT.
Second DAYS Session Of the State
Christian EndeavOr Society.
GETTING DOWN TO THEIR WORK.
The Ioung Organization Shows a Re-
markable Growth in Members.
GETTING DOWN TO THEIR WORK.
MORE PERSONAL WORK THE NECESSITY

The second days session of the Young
Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor, of
Pennsylvania, in the Fourth Avenue Bap-
tist Church, was even more largely attended
than at the opening, Wednesday evening.
All the members had little note books, and
they seemed especially anxious to catch any
use u points let fall by the speakers.
Rev. DR.. j. T. Beckley, President of the
State organization, presided, and after de-
votional exercises, he made his annual ad-
dress.
DR.. Beckley, in the course of his talk,
said that the growth OF the society had been
remarkable. Over 40, eco names are now en-
rolled under their banner. Every year that
is added 10 the lie OF the society only
strengthens the pledges which have been
subscribed to. The organization is perfect,
but the danger lies in the efforts TO build
up the society instead Of building up the
Young people.
The great object of the society, said the
speaker, is to glorify the name of Christ.
The world has many mighty problems to
solve, and it is the object of the society to
, help solve them. He made strong appeal
to the members to help the emigrants who
come to this country into the church.
GROWTH IN THE STATE.
J. Howard Breed, of Philadelphia. Secre-
tarv of the State organization, urged the
members 10 renewed efforts in their work.
He spoke Of meeting held by his society on
the train bound for Pittsbu:g and expressed
she hope that the time not far distant
when services on railroad trains would be a not
uncommon occurrence. The record on his
books showed 7O2 Christian Endeavor societies
that had reported and lO4 not recorded. In
these there is an active membership of 2I,3O3
and an associate membership OF S2U3. Before
Nj. Breed sat down he unrolled banner made
of badges collected at the National Convention
lu <. LOUIS, and it was placed in front OF the
platform.
Nr. Alexander. one of the travelling secreta-
rics. gave description of the duties of his Of
flee, and then Treasurer John II. .Smalfs report
was read. Il showed a balance in the treasury
Of S2A Committees were then appointed on
resolutions. nominations, place Of meeting, reg
lstratlon and auditing.
MORE WORK NEEDED.
The convention sermon was preached by the
Eev. George I. Purves, of Pittsburg. his theme
being The Latent Powers of Christianity
He dwelt particularly upon the unused re-
sources of the church, comparing the great
capacity of the minds or the ancient people to
the dormant capacity OF the present. The
church boasts OF the large number of mission
ares sent out and of the quantity of money
expended. but as compared with the riches of
-he church IL is hut small sum.
he did rot consider that in the scheme Of
church work the power of personality was
brought forward as il should be. Personal in
Iueuce could DO more for humanity than
almost any other power. The power of prayer
Is also unused. Convictions rule the world,
and when one has the convictions OF himself
and not the convictions OF his ancestors, he
viii at once become more Jealous.
The reports of local unions followed. The
e n,- 17rTr. che 4hae .
had been organized about one year ago and the
membership is nearly 900
UNION OF CHRISTIAN WORKERS.
At the afternoon meeting Rev. DIR. H. L.
Waylaid. editor Of the National Baptist spoke
briefly upon Christian Work and Christian
Union" He said that the enemies of the state
the church aud the home were alive, and it be-
came all Christians TO unite, or else they would
be beaten in the contest. Christian unity was
rot promoted by external violence, nor could it
be promoted by any one denomination absorb
ing all other denominations The pr providence
OF God allowed the growth Of many Christian
denominations. There was no denomination
large and powerful enough to swallow all the
Others Christian unity IS not TO be promoted
uy gush. Which the speaker defined as false
hood lniamed by idiocy.:
An should be proud of their church and its
doctrines. He believed that unity could be
-IrCmoted if there a better understanding
between the different denominations. by treat.
ing other denominations with justice, and by
not disappearing ana taking unfair advan.
r5ce of them. Christianity is q practical senti.
ment leading to work ana begotten of work.
half hour was then devoted to short ad.
dresses on the two subjects. Work Among
Nou-Church Goers," and What is Your So.
clety Doing?' Mr.. Murphy, of Bethany Pres
byterian Church, Philadelphia, introd uced the
subjects. He ContenGed that members should
recognize the personality of their work and
the fact :bat they must he in earnest. The
Bethany Society circulated printed invitations
~u4f-.. HNrfa aFN shn OH ,r1l,
they were welcome. Their Sunday evening
services was mainly FOR strangers. Brief re-
marks were made by delegates from other sec.
tions Of the State.
SCHEME OF THE SOCIETIES.
r. 4. Wallace, Of Philadelphia, took charge
of brief talks on the subject of Light on the
Christian Endeavor Idea" Mr.. Gillespie of
New Castle, thought that the most important
work was done by the Lookout, Prayer Meet
ing and Social Committees. Other speaker.
smoke Of the importance of Missionary, Tenn
rt.ranCe and Flower Committees.
q. :. Benson Jr., Philadelphia, advocated ar
additional committee in each society to be
known as the Aggressive Committee, its objec
being 10 work purely on personal basis. Ther
Walter r. Shumway, of Philadelphia. told how
tile local union in that city was conducted. i
was composed of the presidents and secretarie:
Of the various societies. and had membership
of l2U. l. was an executive body, and in tha
Eay all jhe societies worked together.
The session was concluded with few re
marks by Harry ONeil of Pittsburg, on PRO
EressIon Among Active Members" At the
conclusion Of the general meeting the various
conferences held brief sessions.
THE EVENING SESSIONS EXERCISES.
At the evening session the first address wa.
made by Mrs. Hunt, of Boston, who spoke Of
the evil effects of the liquor traffic. She wa.
followed by f. B. Haskell OF Oberlin College
who spoke upon Worldwide Evangelization
He told how young men and women student:
to the number of over 5000 had pledged them
selves to enter the foreign mission field He
also explained the need of these people amopr
The heathens. remarkiug that even this com
paTatively large number was not sufficient fo
the work that was necessary to be done. Mrs
L u. Cushing of Burmah, also made shor
address upon missionary work in India.
Johl ". BaeT, of Boston, General Secretar-
OF the United Societies of Christian Endeavor
closed the evening exercises with few word
upon the subject of Christian Growth II,
was on the programme for a set address, bu
owing to the lateness of the hour, he spok,
only for few minutes.
In the evening the Philadelphia delegate
gave reception to the Other delegates. in th
parlors OF the Monongahela House. The cou
vcntion will adjourn this evening.
philadelphia Greets You" were the watcl
words at the NononGahela House parlors
Several hundred of the Endeavorers hat
Gathered there on the invitation of the Phila
delphians, and it proved to be a most pleasan
affair. On each side of the door stood the re
ceDtion committee. kept busy shaking hand
with the importing stream of Christian workers
When all had arrived light refreshments wer
-nnounced, lemonade being the beverag
which slaked the thirst of the Endeavorers
The remainder of the evening was spent ii
r,snd-shaking and becoming more thorought
acquainted with each other. All formalit