Los Angeles herald., 1892-09-17
POMONA.
The Convention of the Y. p. 8. G. Il. OF
this COunty.

The Convention of the Y. p. 8. G. E. Of
this County.
POMONA, Sept. 16.-The morning
trains from every direction brought in
delegates to the semi-annual convention
of the Society of Christian Endeavor,
which at this time is being held in Po-
mona. Repairing to the Baptist church,
the scene of the labors of the couyen-
ton, a playing fountain, embowered in
evergreens, the center piece of the pull
pit, greets the eye. Immediately above
this is suspended the society's mono-
gram, the letter @ in red geraniums, E
in white orange blossoms. Ferns.
palms and English ivy are features of
the decorations, and are tastefully ar
ranged and pleasing to the eye.
At the hour Of meeting, 10 O'Clock, one
more train was yet to arrive. A brief
service Of prayer and praise was led by
S. M. Haskell. of this city.
In few moments time, however. the
last OF the arriving delegates came
trooping in, now well filing the church.
Continuing, the service lasted until
10 80, at which time Mr.. Haskell gave
the meeting to the convention.
+. *. Adams announced that as the
president was necessarily called east,
and the vice president was unable to at
tend, that the nomination OF president
now be in order, and A. w. Rider OF Los
Angeles was chosen.
A committee on business and resolu-
tions was appointed, of j. H. Collins,
Los Angeles; f. X. Adams, Pomona |;
Miss Palmer, Pasadena.
F. K. Adams was called upon for his
paper on 1.-THE Foundation Principles of
the Pledge" At the conclusion OF his
reading he was placed under an eight
minute cross- fire OF questions relative to
the workings of the pledge.
Miss Matte A. Reed, of the Epworth
League, this city, brought under discus
sion the question whether to have per-
manent leader or have the members
succeed each other.
These questions, and other business
transacted, proved of an interesting
character 1t would be impossible, in the
limited space, to give the full import of
the business done. Suffice it to say that
it will result in great good, as the plans
suggested will be talked about in every
Endeavor society throughout Southern
California by the delegates upon their
return home.
Then followed the programmes:
11;00 u. m.--The ideal prayer meeting
(a) Preparation foF the Meeting-W. H. Mil
Ter, Giendora
(6) The Leaders work-Miss Alice Bixby,
Sierra Madre.
10 Music in the Meeting-C. I. Hall, Pasa-
dena.
(d) How Shall We Take Part?-Mrs. ]. c..
Di ckson. Sierra Madre.
Mr.. Adams invited all those present
to partake of the bountiful repast that
had been prepared tor them at the opera
house. One table alone, he said, would
seat $50 people, and he wanted to see it
filled up. This was hailed with delight,
and the delegates, Numbering 140, pro-
ceeded in body Through our business
streets to the opera house.
The afternoon session commenced
with devotional service and scripture
reading by Rev. Gould; prayer by Mr..
Coffin of Whittier; songs of praise, and
a short service of prayer.
The report of the business committee
followed. On commendation of the
committee, vote being taken, Miss
Curry was elected county superintendent
OF junior work, and Miss Palmer, of
Pasadena, was elected corresponding
secretary. Routine work followed.
NOTES.
A number of new faces were seen at
the afternoon session.
In the afternoon session the church
was full to overf1owing.
The delegates as they entered the
church doors, this morning, were decor.
ated with slip of white silk ribbon.