The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-05-06

by Prof. Newlin. Reports from the secre-
tary and treasurer showed an increase OF
forty-four societies during the last SIX
months, and that there are now 10000 En-
deavors IN Oregon, aud that $500 has been
received and pIid out for the advancement
of the work. Presidents address was very
helpful.
FRIDAY, APRIL 2S.
6:30 A. M.-Well attended.
900 A. M.-Song service.
$50 A. M-Reports of county and de-
nominational secretaries.
1000 A. M-The different secretaries OF
the state made reports. These were very
interesting and helpful.
Il:OO A. M.-We were addressed by Kew.
l. d. Driver d. D., of Eugene. on the sub.
ject, sInspiratlon of the Scriptures. Ihis
was one of the finest addresses we ever
heard, apd his arguments were unaB swer-
able.
1900 MA fine lunch was served IN the
lecture room of the church at which about
500 were served. and your delegates did
their part in sharing their appreciation OF
the efforts which the ladies had made for us.
l:3O P. M--We again assembled in the
body of the church, aud after the song SER
vice we were addressed by the fo lowing
persons:
MIR Ell. Gore, of Phoenix, "My Willing
Service" (6rst thought of pledge); Mr.
Fred Loekley, of Salem, Prayer and Bible
Reading" (second thought of pledge); Miss
Minnie Morrison, Forest Grove, Support
ing My Own Church." (6hird thought of
pledge); Miss Orpha Cranston. Willard,
"MY Duty to Every Prayer Meeting, u
(;ourth thought of pledge; Eugene secre-
tarv, Eugene, Remembering the Prayer
Meeting in My Absence" Qast thought OF
pledge)
During the missionary hour we made a
trip around the world and were addressed
by Rev. Storer. "On Missions of the
Great West;" Mrs. Templston, "Soclety
and Religion OF Hawaii; Mr.. John HAWK,
OF "Qaang Tong China
Friday evening at the tabernacle two
beautiful silk banners were presented to the
county which had added the largest number
of societies to its list during the last SIX
months, and to the county which had the
largest per cent of increase. Yamhili and
| Linn counties stood exactly the same in the
number of societies added, and the per cent
| of increase each having adde) II societies
and having $50 per cent of increase. They
| each received a banner.
The grand temperance rally at O'CLOCK
was addressed by Miss Trumbell. Miss
| Ackerman ard Woolby. All very interest
ing addresses.
SATURDAY, APRIL %.
$50 A. M.-Sunrise prayer meeting
900 A. M.-SoDg service.
| y:l5 A. M.-Reports of editor and man
ager of our state paper, Oregon Endea0or.
| $50 A. M.-Free discussion IN regard t.
the paper, its ze. price. etc.
| 1000 A. MIR. Kent gave us very
helpful talk on "How to study the bible
tion was transacted during the business
| hour, officers elected and resolutions passed
Saturday afternoon a short conference t.
consider the junior work of the society wa'
held.
Saturday evening grand Oregon concer
was very pleasant and enjoyable. Thi
evening we had the first shower of rain W
had had since the convention opened.
SUNDAY. APRIL 30.
3:OOP. NM. Kent's address on Per
sonaiity was instructive. MIR. Woolhy'
STORY of My Life" was touching, and HI
4 account of Rest Island. an Institution TO
aying men from the drink habit, was yer.
interesting, and when an appeal was mad'
for money to help in the good work of re
form, more than $500 were raised.
We were nnable to attend the CLOSING
service, but we were informed that Mr.
Woolby's talk was very more interestiDi
than those before.
| FROM ONE WHO WAS THERE.