River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-02-26
N. w. Convention of the Societies oil
Christian Endeavor
fConclusion of report.I

The last day of the convention
opened with a season of worship led
by Rev. Geo. A. Cressey. The words
of Jesus Mother at the wedding,
Whatsoever He saith unto you. do
it." being the topic.
The papers by the various APP
pointees were marked by careful
preparation and high order of prac-
tical and enthusiastic teaching. The
young people of this convention are
evidently finding splendid fighting
all along the line" of religious work.
1t is but proper to say that the
papers of our city's representatives
held a foremost place in the entire
list.
The music Of The convention was a
most helpful and enjoyable feature.
DIR. b. E. Weeks was leader, Mrs. AL
bert Tozer organist, Prof. Weeks and
Miss Bessie Weeks instrumentalists;
the chorus choir of forty from the
different churches rendered in excel
lent manner many fine selections.
The quartette, namely, Miss Campbell.
Miss Anna Dodge, and Messrs. w. s.
Armstrong and B. E. Weeks gave
fine rendition to their selections.
Miss Ida Youngman's solo with either
was rendered with much effect.
The banquet given by the Young
Peoples Societies of the city was a
creditable affair. Prest. Cady pre-.
sided. At each plate was a souvenir
of white cardboard, leaf shaped of
various sizes, each holding verse of
Holy Writ-fitting reminders of 1.-The
leaves of the tree of life, for the heal
ing of the nations.
Rev. w. A. McKillop of Eau Claire
gave the closing address; it was a
carefully prepared and forcibly deliv-
cred setting forth of the Fact, Nature
and Moral Grandeur of religious OPP
portunities; he made the parable of
the talents the basis of his discourse,
declaring that the talents of the para
BILE referred to opportunities for re.
ligious effort and acquisition.
The following officers were elected:
President-Rev. Cheney, West Super
ior.
First Vice President-Wm. A. Dudley,
Eau Claire.
Second Vice President-Miss Gertrude
Gates, Superior.
Secretary-Miss Jessie Smith, New
Richmond.
Treasurer-Miss Mary Porter, Hudson.
The committee on resolutions re.
ported the following, which were
adopted:
Resolved, That this Convention express
its hearty appreciation of the work done
by all those whose names appear on
printed program. Special mention
should be made of the convention adj
dress by DIR. Baker of Minneapolis, also
closing address by Rev. McKillop of Eau
Claire.
Resolued, That we commend our Presi-
dent, Rev. Putnam Cady, for the manner
in which he conducted the business
meetings and also for the fresh air he
gave us; also for the signature to the
Constitution which he secured.
RESOLVED, That vote of thanks be CIV
en- to the following: (1) The choir for the
music which we regard as better than the
usual convention music, (2) the enter
tainment committee who labored so sue
cessfully for the enjoyment of visiting
delegates. 81 the good people of River
Falls who so Hospitality. entertained the
DELEGATES
ResoIued, That each local Society re-
turn to its home with the firm determi-
nation to impart to its members the valu-
able suggestion that may be cleaned
from this meeting and give to them the
spiritual elevation which this convention
has brought to us all.
To close, the delegates circled about
the church and adjoining room and
sang. "God be with you till we meet
again.
1t Was gratifying to the entertainers
of this body to hear expressions on
every hand that the gathering had
been equal to the best and superior to
most of previous meetings. The com.
mittees, and the many who We'd with
each other to promote the joy of the
delegates and the success of the con.
vention deserve high praise.
Next convention will be held at Me-
nomonie in February, 1892. -