Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-07-22
CONVENTION CLOSES.
THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING WIIR BIZ HELD
IN GRAFTON.
Election Of Officers Yesterday Misunderstanding
Proceeding Of the Day-Au Ahsr-
noon at Wheeling Park.

A sunrise meeting at six O'CLOCK
marked the opening of the third days
session of the State Christian Endeavor
Union, at the First Presbyterian church.
1t was conducted by Rev. Barnes, OF
Grafton. The attendance of delegates
was very good, taking Into considera-
ton the late hour at which they left
the church, Thursday evening. During
the morning exercises the delegates
were nearly all present, and they en-
tered into the spirit OF the work with
commendable vim. The president, Rev.
C. M. Afford. read cOngratulatory ana
encouraging telegram from j. Wits
Baer, Secretary of the United Societies
OF America, dated at Boston. The read
ing Of the telegram was followed oy q
prolonged outburst OF applause.
At nine O'clock Rev. Dornolazer, OF
the English Lutheran Church, con-
Quoted an interesting feature OF the
programme, sentence prayers. There
was a general participation In the exer-
cises.
Prof. J. Walter Barnes, Of Fairmont,
the State Treasurer, read his annual
report at 9:15 o'clock. 1t showed
gratifying condition OF financial affairs
throughout the State, with encouraging
prospects for the coming year. The ag-
Eregate contributions for the year
amounted to over Sc, 500. The report
was received with close attention.
At $50 o'clock Mr.. +. w. Clark, OF
New Martinsville, delivered careIully
prepared address upon
1.-THE PASTORS RELATION TO THE c. E.
The address was replete with inter
esting observations upon the respective
duties of pastor and Endeavorer, toward
each other, and many practical hints
and suggestions. The speaker held the
undivided attention Of the convention
for about half an hour.
Probably the most entertaining and
most profitable feature OF the morning
session was the Question Box" con-
Quoted by Rev. o. V. Stewart, of Steu-
benville, o. Most Of the questions had
been written by the delegates on Thurs
day, pieces OF cardboard being fur
nished for that purpose. There were
quite a number deposited yesterday
morning, the queries covering many in
teresting points relative TO Christian
Endeavor work. They were answered
promptly and proved source OF profit
To the delegates.
The next subdivision Of the pro-
gramme was reports Of committees ana
election of officers. 1t is understood
that the Committee on Nominations de-
sired to suggest the name Of Rev. G. Nj.
Afford, Of this city, for reelection to
the Office of President, but that Mr.. Al
ford declined to again serve in that ca
pacity. Under the amendment to the
constitution adopted on the previous
day, a vice president was chosen from
each denomination represented in the
State Union.
THE NEW OFFICERS.
Following is q list of the officers chos-
en- To serve the ensuing term:
President,-Rev. S. Il. Doyle; Gi
Moundsvile.
Vice Presidepts-Rey. ,. S. Ferral, of
the ChristianGhurch, New Cumberland;
RayPcnad Seabrght, OF the English
Lsvheran Church, Wheeling; f. w.
Clark, OF the Methodist Church, New
Martinsville; G. +. Baxter, OF the Pres
byterian Church, Ravenswood. Rev.
Gardner. Of the 5. d. Baptist Church,
Salem; Rev. r. A. Hite, of the United
Brethren Church, Buckhannon; Rev. |.
A. Barnes, of the NJ. p. Church, Graf
ton; Rev. A. J. Trey, OF the Baptist
Church, Wheeling
Recording Secretary,-D. n. Bough-
ner, of Clarksburg.
Corresponding Secretary-H. L. Ell
fresh, Of Palatine.
Superintendent Of Junior Work-ReV.
r. b. Whitehead, OF Fairmont.
All of the officers chosen constitute
the Executive Committee.
"How can we to carry the Gospel to
every man and woman ia West Vir-
GINA during the year?" was the topic
discussed in free parliament, commenc-
ing at 1880 o'clock Rev. l.. Z. Peters,
OF Parkersburg, S. S. Missionary for
West Virginia, had charge of this
feature Of the programme, which con-
tinued until the noon adjournment.
Rev. Peters was unable TO be present,
and his place was most acceptablY filled
by Rev. Trey, of the Baptist Church, Of
this city.