Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1892-05-26

the united society, spoke four tlmes
Rev. Rondthaler, OF Indianapolis, was at
his best, and added many to his friends
in Kansas. Rev. Brookes of st. Louis,
conducted the Bible study, and delivered
an address upon the "Inspiration Of the
Scriptures" Rev. J. B. Thomas, OF
Topeka, spoke about Revival of Gen
crosby" and was followed by Rev. D. G.
Miner, who spoke for an hour upon
s1Christian Endeavor and Temperance"
Committee conferences we're conducted
by the young people, many of whom
displayed much ability in handling SO
large body of people.
/ The fourteen district reports and the
report of the state secretary showed
much greater increase in growth and in
terest than had ever been recorded.
During the free parliament reports were
made showing that the young people,
among other things, were teaching Chi
nese, conducting mission schools in
towns and in country places, assisting
Pastorless churches, giving systematic
ally to home and foreign missions as
well as bearing their full share of local
church expense. One society had raised
and given to the building fund for a
new church over $500. Another was
saving money to buy the church organ.
Others were making proud records in
reviyals and by numberless personal
sacrifices.
The motto of the organization is 'For
Christ and the Church." and the young
people of Kansas have not neglected nor
forgotten it.
During the pastors conference many
strong endorsements were given the So
cieties, the pastors of all denominations
testifying to the value of the organiza-
ton and to the assistance it gave them.
One pastor declared that he would as
soon be married and never see his wife
as to have church without an Endeavor
society. All agreed that it was the best
part Of their churches and the most
promising for the future.
Junior work has grown SO rapidly
during the year that it was decided to
form a junior department. Miss Ruth
Nash, of Topeka, was appointed Junior
superintendent.
The sunrise prayer meetings were
well attended and very helpful. The
closing conservation service was very
impressive. As the 1920 or 400 young
people rose to their feet and in body
codsecrated their time, talents and
money to be used as the Lord may di-
rect during the coming year, a new
meaning of Christian service came to
many. Certainly new life will go out
, from this meeting into the 500 subordi-
nate societies, and when the convention
meets in Hutchinson next year the
young people hope to be able to report
the accomplishment of great things.
The newly elected officers are: Presi-
dent, Rev. G. S. Sweeney, Peabody,
Kan; vice presidents, Prof. d. T. Kelly,
EmpOria, and j. B. Thomas, Topeka
corresponding secretary, L. L. Roby,
Topeka; treasurer, J. @. Jones, Empo-
ria; directors L. II. Yarger, Law
renee; Geo. P. Stitt, Hutchinson; Rev.
j. T. Mayor, Abilene.
LeaYenworth has the banner society
it sent forty-eight delegates. Topeka
has twenty-five societies; Kansas City,
nineteen.
The convention adopted resolutions
opposing the sale of intoxicating liquors
and against opening the worlds fair on
Sunday. The Topeka delegates made
reports Monday night to union meet
ing, and a reception was given the state
officers who live there.
Olathe is being stirred by a revival
, which reached high water. mark when
{ all the business houses and offices closed
: for day meeting. The services are OF
l union character and are conducted by
/ Major James II. Cole and P. V. Jenness
At Enterprise the annual classes Of
the Reformed church of Kansas were
|, held. President Remagen presided and
, delivered the opening address. The
starting of a state paper was decided
adversely. All sectiGss of the state
were represented.
At Salina the Congregational state
convention devoted a session to hearing
from Congregational schools. The most
interesting feature of the session was the
story of Washburn, as told by Presi-
dent Peter McVicar, D. D., of Topeka
The report of Fairmound college, Of
Wichita, was read by DR.. R. Cordley, o.
Lawrence. 1t seemed to bear vital rela,
ton to the association. After some de
, bate by several members the institution
! was Endorsed. Over 500 was raised al
] an offering to the academy funds.