Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1893-04-12
Y. p. S. G.. E.

The fourth annual convention of the South
Central Wisconsin union convened at Fort
Atkinson, March % and "a. Rev. W. W. Rose,
of Fort Atkinson, gave the keynote to the
convention in the opening praise service, as
he read Luke vi: q, and emphasized the
thought of brotherly love as the foundation
of all Christian life. In well-chosen and kind
ly words Mr.. Buckingham welcomed the del
egates to their hearts, home and city and in
behalf of the union Mr.. Ferris responded
heartily, and among other truisms said: Our
conventions have been good, better, best, and
believe this will be the more excellent"
Tuesday afternoon was devoted to the dis
cussion of the following subjects: District
and Local Unions" by Mr.. Woodward, of
Madison, but in his absence read by Miss
Taylor; Duties of a Corresponding Secre-
tary," by Miss Evans, of the Congregational
church, WATERFOWL; How Shall We Promote
Reverence at Meetiugs?' by Miss Reinl1e, of
the Moravian, church. Watertown. All were
excellent papers and full of good, practical
help. Tuesday evening Rev. E. G. Barnard,
of Whitewater addressed the convention and
left this thought with all, that the young
should make q right choice of life's OppOrtun-
tiles. The convention sermon was preached
by Rufus G. Flagg, D. D., president of RipOn
college. His earnest words will never be for
gotten. His appeal was that all should
preach Christ crucified' in their daily lives.
A spiritual sunrise prayer-meeting opened
the work of Wednesday. At o'clock 1.-The
Y. p. S. G. E. Obligation in its Relation to
Christian Training was discussed by Mrs.
MacNeil, of Lake Mills; THE Church" by
Miss Warner, of Windsor; "Evangelizing
Young People," by Miss Gault Missions"
by Mrs. Johnson, of Beaver Dam; practical
Reforms by Miss Evison, of Beaver Dam.
All these were helpful and suggestive, but
special interest was shown in Mrs. Johnsons
very able paper. lis the Christian Life
Career or a MissiOn2' was the next topic, dis
eussed by Miss Holt, of Columbus; it's many
good points interested all. The morning SEES
sion closed with a stirring address by Rev. G.
c. Weiss. of Watertown. His subject was
shall the C. E Life Stop with Spiritual Drill
or Pass to Great Revival and Religious Cru
sade?" Wednesday afternoon Prof. Gibson,
of Appleton. conducted open Parliament on
Executive and Committee Work. and as
usual his remarks were concise, spirited and
helpful. The next was good paper by Philip
Jones, of FOrt.A tkinson, on &c. E. Literature
and Badges" and a recitation on &c. E. Pin"
feature of the afternoon was a Junior exer-
else conducted by State Supt. Sleeper, of Be-
lott, and he proved his fitness for the work,
the little ones swarming around him as affec-
tionately as his own children do. Twenty-Five
of the Watertown Juniors were present.
Master Robert Brennecke read a report of
the MOravian and Master Lewis Parks of the
Congregational church. Little Marguerite
Carrier, of Wausau. opened the question box,
after which Mr.. Sleeper and Miss Brandon,
of Fort Atkinson, organized Junior school
of fifty members.
The last session was one to be remembered.
Miss Sabin, of Downer college, won all hearts
by her very able address, in which she i'm
pressed the thought that youth should have
a high ideal; and President Carriers eloquent
and earnestappeal thatall Christian Endeav-
orers are ambassadors for Christ and should
live up to their high privileges left deep
impression upon all.
President Ferris resigned and with deep
regret his wishes were respected and Rev.
Mr. Wharton, of Beaver Dam, was appointed
TO succeed him. Mrs. D. G. Wayte was re-
appointed corresponding secretary and treas
urer, with Miss Jennie Evans as assistant.
The local arrangements were perfect and
too much praise cannot be given Miss Buck
and Mr.. Buckingham for their labors. An
elegant reception was given and each guest
received a souvenir, which was photograph
of our hOnOred eX-presdent. Mr.. Ferris, and
all Juniors got one of State Supt. Sleeper.
The convention closed with the consecra-
ton service, and with clasped hands the en-
deavorers formed a circle around the church
and sang God Be with You till We Meet
Again. and parted with the MiZpah benedic-
ton, to meet again at Columbus in '94.