The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1891-07-18
lock, New York; DIR. Francis Caruthers.
Iowa: Thomas Morris. Ontario.

lock, New York; DR.. Francis Caruthers,
Iowa; Thomas Morris, Ontario.
Rev. DIR. j. A. Roundthaler of Indian
apOlis was then introduced. who led Off
in a kind of free parliament session, in
which reports were made from the floor
of the progress of the good work in the
respective localities of the speakers. A
few stirring remarks by DIR. Roundthaler
delivered with spirit and timely and
pithy hits soon put the audience en- ra-
port with the spirit of the occasion
and responses came fast and to the point.
This concluded there were addresses by
Rev. f. o. Holman of st. Paul. subject
Society and Pastor" "Soc;ety and
Church" by Rev. Ebert Il. Ollie of Oak
land, Cal. and Society and Sunday
School" by Rev. James A. Warden of
Philadelphia. A brief song service con
cluded the morning session.
At the opening of the afternoon SEES
sion which was presided over by Rev.
John II. Barrow of Chicago, Rev. George
+. Stewart of Harrisburg read a scripture
lesson and DIR. j. X. Fowler of Cedar
Rapids, Ia, led in prayer. While late
corners were getting settled in their
seats a big chorus led in several en-
deavor songs. Text, HE that Winneth
souls is wise" was taken for the opening
of the conference of the afternoon. +.
j. HARDWOOD of Appleton, Wis, conducted
the subject, 'Souls won through the
work of committees" lie thought this
meant Il systematic Christian work and
the short and sharp testimonials and
opinions that came from the congrcga
ton showed they thought the same.
Rev. j. u. Tyler of Cincinnati con
Quoted the theme. "Souls won through
prayer aud conservation meetings" The
g~enuinencss and conservation on the
part Of Christians and personal solicita-
ton for souls were the chief points
brought out hy tcrse talks from the
delegates.
''Souis won through the influence of
local district provincial and state Unions"
was conducted by W. II. II. Smith of
Washington, u. c.. and the value
of such unions was shown by personal
testimonies from delegates from nearly
every state, territory and province. Co
operation, fellowship. inseperation and
aspiration were four points the leader
called attention to in summing up. Mr..
Sankey led in singing bringing in the
sheaves."
Rev. William W. Sleeper Of Stoncham,
Mass, conducted the topic. Souls Won
Through Junior Societies" which socic-
ties he considered the advance guard Of
the greater part Of the whole movement
and he wanted it extended. The con
gregation agreed with him by IA rising
vote. Tratford n. Jayne of st. Paul led
in IA short prayer service and Rev. G. a.
Dickinson of Boston told of a recent
trip to England in the interest of this
work made by himself and two other
Christian Endeavor trustees. DR.. L. w.
Munhall, evangelist, delivered an address
On THE Society as Il Missionary and
Evangelistic Force" This closed the
afternoon session.
The Methodist Endeavorers met at
the close of the afternoon session and
adopted a memorial to the general con
ference asking that the Christian
Endeavor societies be allowed the
right OF way equally with
any other young peoples society of the
church.