The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-05-05
IN. Chri..ian xsdsay,r convention.

AM sNhfhheA Suo~4vok Vehv0nuou'
The State Censsntien ef the Christian
Endeavor convened ID its second annual
session in the Presbyterian Church at Union
last Friday evening snd contiausd in session
until Sunday night.
Twenty-e'ght delesAtss ! were present,
representing membssship Ia the State of
four hundred and twsnty-slgh,.
The address 81 ~ Sdgiiversd by
Rev. G. A. B. y Nss truly an
address 81 welcome, 'npt from the lips. but
'front.' hs heart.
The Secretary and Treasurer's report was
read by Tint efficient and eonseorated officer,
Mr.. Allan Nicholson, which showed, from
the numbor of letters written and received,
that the Secretary and Treasurer had not
been idle in his official capacity.
Space will not permit VS. to give as full a
report as We woud like, and VIC will have
to content ourselves with only mentioning
the prominent features Of the convention.
Friday evening Mr.. A. d. Carrier, of
Atlanta, delivered II very impressive address,
on enthusiasm in Christian En- ieavor work.
Saturday morning the report, from the
var oHs societis,, which made the meeting
very interesting t, all who are interested in
the work.
paper on Junior Work, by Miss Maud
Chaplin, Of Greenville, was read by Mr.. W.
A. Nicholson, setting forth the importan oe
Of this branch Of the work asd the eyso n
tials. The paper was we'll written and
filled with good advice to all,
The following officers for the ensuing
year were elected
President, C. A. D. Jennings, of Union.
LIST Vice President, Mr.. Dunbar Robb, Of
Charleston,
2ud Vice P,.esidept, Miss Flosila Mey-
marble, of Lancaster.
3ri Vice President, Miss Sailis Bailey, of
Williston.
sec'y and Treasurer, Mr.. Allan Nicholson,
of Union.
During the session greetings, six in num-
ber, from different States aud individuals,
we're received and read to the convention.
The topic, Christian Endesror Essentials
was discussed by DR.. Missildins and
others, which brought the four essen'isls,
pledge, and dinter-denominntioa ioaal ferrywyuru.
prominently before the convention.
The query, what a,e your Committees
dOing?" was responded to by q delegate q
from each society, which pr baby demon
s'rated more clearly the work of tb. org.ni.
cation and its object than any o'hsr portion
of the programme.
Saturday evening q very pleasant enter
tainment was given tho delegates and the
local societies at the Clifford Seminary,
which was enjoyed by all present and
showed that ono cou'd be q christian and
enjoy life in yoa,h without engaging in
frivolity.
A very interesting and impressive PRAYER
meeting was held Sunday /mcriing at 9
o'clock, csndpcleaa By byy Mr.. Dunbar Robs, Of
.Cbasfftteeston, which was participated in by q
number of the convention.
At IL o'clock Rev. W. l. Herbert, Of
Laursns, preached q very,aSle aud interest
ing sermon on earIy os1Gss1ltion, from
Daniel, 9th chapter and 10Th verse.
Sunday evening the President, Rev. c.
A. B. Jennings, made q very interesting
talk on witness. bearing.
The conservation meeting was conducted
by MIR. A. B. Carrier, which was more than
usually interesting. us each delegation rose
when the name Of the society was callt d.
and repeated verse from the scriptures.
Especially was this part Of the programme
interesting when Greenville, the Young
Peoples, the Junior Society Of Union and
the South Union Society were called, as
these societies are composed of young peo-
pie entirely, and it was very impressive
sight 10 see these young ia years publicly
protesting Christ and consecratins their
young lives 70 His service.
a fter the conservation services remarks
on the work were made by Reys. T. E..
Morris, W. 1. Herbert and BENZ. Allston
after which tthe delegates formed -crauad
the church hand la :s..::.s -. and Sang "Bless be
the tie that binds" and gave to the newly
elected officers the right hand of fellowship,
and sang "God be with you till We meet
again" The benediction was prouounc d
by Rev. w. /. Herbert.
From its first session to the last the
services were intensely interesting aud i'm
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