Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-04-24
Meeting Of the Young Peoples Societies Of
the u. p. Presbytery.


The Young Peoples Societies of the
Butler Presbytery Of the United Presby-
tartan church held their second annual
convention in Butler on Monday and Tues
day. There were 80 delegates represent
inr IL societies, and number of visitors
The first session was opened with ser
mon by Rev. G. H. Marshall, of Turtle
Creek. His text was the answer which the
prophet gave to King Ahab in response to
the question, "By whom will the Lord de-
liver the great multitude of the Syriansf"
and the answer was, "By the young men
of the princes of the provinces"
The sermon was followed by an address
Of welcome by Mr.. John McMarlin, and q
response by Mr.. T. v. Dugan, of West
Unity congregation.
On Tuesday morning an excellent paper
was read by Mr.. Allen Kelly, Of West Sun
bury, on "How to secure deep interest in
the church work." followed by general
discussion of the subject. In the absence
Of Miss Mary Kingan, Of Grove City, who
was to read paper on ''The origin, growth
and object of our Young Peoples Societies"
the subject was opened by Rev. Marshall
and participated in by Revs. Dickey' NC
Campbell and McClester, and Mr.. I. v.
Dugan.
Mr.. Ed Oesterling read very practical
and interesting paper on "Aission work IN
Butler Presbytery" The paper evoked a
sp;r;ted discussion, in which q number OF
the delegates took part.
On Tuesday afternoon Miss Laura Shoep
read . paper ON the question, Should we
organize as Christian Endesvor Societies.
This paper was of q very high order OF
merit and provoked discussion which
elected some difference of opinion.
Miss Mutt, of the Scotch Hill Society,
gave select reading, which was followed
by paper by Mr.. W. E. Mcbride, on
'1Need of conservation and spiritual power
in working for Christ"
Mr.. e. z. Hollingworth read very ex-
cellent paper on Systematic giving as an
oct Of worship" followed by general dis
cussion Of the subject.
Reports were received from all the socl-
cites, which were very encouraging.
The question box was opened by Mr.. j.
D. Gibson.
The new constitution was adopted by
unanimous vote.
The following officers were elected ior
the ensuing year: President, T. v. Dugan
| 1st Vice President, John G. AcMarlin; "a
Vice President, Miss Ella Sloan; Record
ing Secretary, Miss Lizzie N. Hamilton;
Treasurer, Halle Hawk; Corresponding
Secretary, Rev. Sherrard.
On Tuesday evening Miss Belle Hous-
ton gave recitation, subject, queen
vashti"
This was followed by an address by Rev.
J. T. McCrory, of .Pittsburg. His subject
was, used of God" The points brought
out in forcible and thrilling manner by the
speaker, lst, There is q transformation
work going on in the world; %, God can
use weak things He used stick In the
hand Of Moses. He used little maid he
can use unfaithful persons. He used Jo-
| nah. He used Peter. Sd, God uses young
people. They have the time. They nave
| the energy. They have the opportunity.
4th, To do his work we must be prepared
| of God. We must have the truth IN the
heart as we'll as in the head. At the close
of the address some items of business were
| transacted.
Two hundred and fifty dollars was
pledged by the several societies for the
support of missionary among the freed
men. Miss Lizzie Hamilton and L. "
| Dugan were elected as delegates to the
general convention, to be held in xenia, IN
May.
The convention adjourned to meet IN
| rairview on the first Monday OF May
1892.
THERE was "big panic in wheat IL
the Chicago grain market last Saturday
and "May wheat shot up to $l.l4. The