St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-11-23
COUNTY CHRISTIAN ENDEA VOR.
Stormy Day, but an Excellent Meet
ing at DanviIIe.

A Stormy Day, but an Excellent Meet
ing at DanviIIe.
1t was no gentle zephyr" that greet
ed the delegates and friends OF Caledonia
County Union as they assembled at
Danville for their 4th semi-annual con-
vention, Nov. 1916, but the welcome
within was bright and cheerful and the
warmth of Christian fellowship and
earnest enthusiasm was untouched by
the driving wind and snow without.
The attendance was never so large; 11S
Endeavorers, including Juniors, present; a
finely arranged programme was complete
with carefully prepared addresses and
papers. The services of prayer and
praise were earnest and spiritual, and all
felt it was good to be there. The ad-
dress of Wednesday evening, by Rev. E.
P. Seymour of Morrisville, brought out
the hidden riches of thought as suggest
ed in the development of electricity and
applied to Christianity. The power was
there from the beginning though undis-
covered, the hidden possibilities are for
the Christian Endeavorer to search out
and develop. Thelatent inactive power of
the past an irretrievable loss for the
future there is strength and possibility
unlimited, the spirit working in and
through all.
Following the address were extended
the welcome and hospitality of the en-
tertaining friends by the pastor A de-
lightful reception at the library closed
the evening
THURSDAYS SESSIONS.
Reports showed marked advance along
the lines of membership, district and
mission work; four junior societies
earnestly at work; two about to
organize.
Letters and greetings were read from
President Clark and Secretary Baer of
the United Society, President Osgood
and Secretary Towner of the State
Union, which were filled with helpful
suggestions and cheering words.
Needs of extension" brought to
societies, and individuals; Personal Re-
sponsibility" forciby presented, show
ing wherein were the Elements of
IoWSl III EHutdNOT.
The earnest, soul-stirring words of
Mrs. F. A. Wright of Maine showed the
need of vigorous and unceasing en-
deavor on lines of good citizenship
and temperance REFORM and were en-
Enthusiastically received
practical endeavor the aim of every
society; bringing into church service the
fresh vigor and enthusiasm of En-
deavorers for Christ" "The world
needs straight up and down Christian
lives, no intermediate line; either per-
pendicular or horizontal" they must be-
"Christianity with Paul meant mis-
sions," pocket-books as well as persons
needed for the 200 100000 waiting for
the gospel.
Glimpses of Turkish home life were in
terestingly presented.
In the evening the Christian Life Tree
was discussed. Soil "Practically all
growth is from soil which stands for the
love of God; rooted and grounded in
God. Tap root; Growth though un.
seen, that by which nourishment is re-
ceived. The tap root of faith strength
ems the Christian life for emergencies
Trunk and branches First, means life,
or Christ; I am the vine, ye are the
branches" fruit bearers, receiving life
and strength from the vine" Fruit
Action or service, the deed more than
eloquence of words. One ought to do
no less, and can do no more, than give
ones self for principle.
These officers were elected: President
F. H. Brooks, st. Johnsbury; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. A. |. Davis, st. Johnsbury
secretary and treasurer, Helen l.. Graves,
st. Johnsbury Center; Junior superin-
tendent, Miss Jennie Gale, st. Johnsbury;
lookout committee, Miss May Blodgett,
Lyndon.
The secretary's report showed 166
new members received during the year,
Of whom 1856 since May 1 II trans
ierred from associate to active 16 since
May AZ received into church mem
bership, 81 since May 1 ia district
meetings held, 40 since May 4 $114.-
68 given by six societies for mission and
church work.
The new county banner, procured by
the executive committee, was awarded
to the Free Baptist c. E. Society of st.
Johnsbury, for the largest proportional
attendance at the semi-annual meeting
They will hold the banner for the next
six months.
The Academy Quartette did fine work
in the convention and were appreciated
The Lake road train was generously
held at Danville half an hour on Thurs
day evening to accommodate the large
number of delegates returning to St.
Johnsbury at the close of the meeting.
II. L. G.