The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-02-25
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvORERS.
The Afternoon and Evening Session
of the Convention.

OF the Convention.
The State Convention of Christian En-
deavor Societies was continued yesterday
afternoon at 2;l5, by a song service led by
J. II. Trafton. After devotional exercises
the Rev. Lawrence Phelps OF Chelsea.
Mass, president of the Massachusetts, G..
T.. Union was introduced and spoke "a few
words Of encouragement.
Miss l.. Il. Crosby, n returned mission
airy from Micronesia, gave an interesting
talk Among the Coral Islands" giving IA
description OF the life and habits OF the
natives and the progress OF the missionary
work in that part OF q e field. After the
singing OF Hear Us, q saviour" the Rev.
William q. Puddcfoot. representing the
home missionary societies was introduced
and spoke on THE Growth and Needs OF
the Home Missionary Field" He said
our country is growing phenomenally and
the missionary work had not kept pace
with IL. There are more towns without
church this year than there were last year
He had discovered n new rum movement
IN the decalogue. Thou shalt not serve
the Lord by proxy" All the missionary
societies are in debt. The rich people are
in the main in the church and can buy out
the sinners but rich people never save
nation. He urged the young people TO
give Systematically, and described the
HhIusnlpS duu WOTk Oh iillSSlOHdlys
His speech was replete with stories and
witticisms, which emphasized his re-
marks.
The Rev. Charles +. Deems, ID. D., LII
D.. of New York, was introduced at this
point and few words regarding his life,
stating that he had been for fifty-two years
pastor, and a public speaker for over
sixty years, and only missed two engage
mcnts.
After listening TO a solo by James r.
Trafton. the Rev u. Mcmillan, president
Of the Vermont State Union, spoke on
Forces That Tell The speaker said the
three personal forces are Christian con-
fession. Christian character and Christian
endcavor and proceeded TO illustrate each
point.
A telegram from the Rev. f. +. Clark
OF Portland was read. congratulating the
convention.
The nominating committee then re-
ported the list Of officers for the ensuing
year who We're elected: President, the
Rev. j. V. Jordan, Pawtucket; vice -presi-
dents, the Rev. Francis T.. Horton, Flor
ence a. Williams, the Rev. j. w. Par
| f. McBain. Providence; the Rev. j. ID.
! Smiley Riverside; the Rev. "A. II.
| Stephens, Bristol; corresponding secre-
tary. Frank O. Bishop, Pawtucket;. re-
cording secretary, Miss B. M. Blinkhorn
of Providence; treasurer, Frank L. Pierce
Il
| 5. Mcdonald, John Fletcher of Provi-
| dcnce, Louis w. Cook of Woonsocket, A.
f. Messenger of Providence. The session
| closed with an open conference, conduct
ed by the Rev Mcmillan. Delegates
were served with lunch between the
afternoon and evening sessions in the ves-
! try and also enjoyed a social hour.
The Evening Session.
The evening session opened with song
service ann devotional exercises conducted
by the Rev. DR. King. The report of the
credential committee showed eighty-seven
societies represented by 4S5 delegates
registered, seventy-eight in the State and
fifteen from other States. The committee
on resolutions recommended that a COM
miItee of three be appointed to present
petition TO the Worlds Fair commission
ers, asking that the exhibition be closed
on Sundays and no liquor be sold on the
grounds. The Rev. j. V. Clancy, the
Rev. Il. &. Webster and the Rev. j.
Stewart were appointed as the committee.
The convention sermon was ordered
printed aud Miss Jennie Il. Fraser APP
pointed superintendent Of junior work Of
the State.
Spiritual sight looks into things spir-
some are not opened. All the logic in the
world will not convert n skeptic, for his
spiritual eyes must be opened.
Spiritual eyes will help us to resist
temptation. for the devil is not being
with a cloven tongue and forked tail, but
nicely dressed parsonage found every
where.
All the advantages of the present age
make us more responsible to God for what
we do. My prayer is, 20. Lord, open Thou
our eyes that we may see the right"
j. w. Baer OF Boston. general secretary
of the u. ;. &. f., WAS the next speaker,
and gave witty, interesting aud brilliant
address on "What This Convention En-
phasizes." He said 1t emphasizes Christ's
cooperation and conquest. The speaker
closed by asking for rising conservation
for better work during the year, which was
largely responded TO. The church was
well filled at the evening service.