The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1894-06-02
Christian Endeavor Union at Hampstead.

Reported for the Demccrauc AuVocale.l
The Carroll County Christian Endeavor
Union began its SIKH semi annual convention
in the Lutheran Church at Hampstead on
Friday evening, May 18th. Miss Eppley, of
Union Bridge, led the song and praise SER
vice. Rev. S. ]. Derr, of Hampstead. then
cordially welcomed the delegates to enjoy the
hospitality of the people. The response was
made by Mr.. G. R. Woods, Of Enksburg.
Rev. DR.. Thomas c. Esston, of Washington,
d. c.. then delivered the convention sermon.
To say that it was an able sermon but feebly
expresses it. His theme was the improve
ment of the opportunity. His peroration was
thrilling-sufficiently able to stir to the very
depths the heart of every one. His text was
taken from the book of Esther.
The sunrise prayer meeting Saturday was
led by Miss Sadie Snyder, of Taneytown. AT
nine O'Clock, after the usual song service,
Rev. B. b. Blackford, President of the Union,
delivered his address, which was very replete
and much enjoyed. The President made
some recommendations and appointed Rev.
Mr. Coe, Prof Nichols and Mrs. Helwig a
committee to act upon them and report. L.
CLYDE Routson, Secretary of the Union, then
read his report The three minute reports
from the various societies was conducted by
Mr.. H. II. Meals. Prof. George Nichols, Of
New Windsor College, read an able paper on
the subject sis Christian Endeavor TO be a
Permanent Institution" From a PASTORS
standpoint &C. E. in the Church" was treated
by Rev. P. H. Miller, IN his usual impress
i've and interesting manner. Rev. 5. j..
Derr took up the subject sc. +. in the
Heart" The NJ E. Church then rendered
the use of its fine edifce to the convention.
1t was decided to hold all the other sessions
in that church.
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first speaker in the afternoon, and discussed
the subject sc. +. Society," Typical Church
Institution in an interesting and profitable
manner. The committee conferences and
their reports were next in order. Mr.. Geo,
II. Birnie, of Taneytown, then gave some
methods of securing "Good Citizenship. y
The Secretary Of the State Union, Mr.. John
l.. Snuff, made his appearance and gave a
short talk.
Saturday evening after the song service
Mr.. John S. Hughes, of Baltimore, quite
ably answered the questions propounded by
the delegates. Revs. Brown and Morgan
discussed the subjects Echoes from Evan.
gelism" and ''Soul Winning respectively.
The prohibition feature of the convention
was brought forward by Mr.. C. r. Woods, in
the topic. 1.-THE Relation of c. Z. to Pro-
hibition." The report of the committee on
recommendations was accepted.
After the prayer meeting service on Sun
day morning, led by Miss Jennie Herring, of
Sandyville, Rev. s. W. Coe, preached on the
theme, "Chrstian Boldness.
The afternoon session was devoted entire
ly to Junior and Mission work. Mr.. Hughes
fred off gun for Baltimore go Ex.pres-
dent B. F. Grouse took the subject, youth
and its possibilities treating itin an excellent
manner. A responsive bible reading was
lead by Miss Rosa Royston, of Hampstead, a
young miss who deserves great praise for her
work. An hour with junior superintendent
was taken up by four ladies who treated diff
erent phases of Junior work: Mrs. Ecker,
"The Offices" Miss Jennie Hunt ats Meth
ods;n Miss Hesson, ''Its Rewards" and a
plea for more socities was made by Miss Hill
tabridle. Missions, Past, Present and Future
were discussed by Rev. s. W. Coe. His
address was full of thought. Miss Graddick
conducted the junior and missionary promise
meeting. The reports of the various com
mittees were read and accepted. Union
Bridge was decided upon as a place for the
next convention. The following officers were
nominated by the committee and unanimous
ly elected by rising vote: President Fl. H..
Meals, Hampstead Secretary, 7. Clyde
Routson, Uniontown; Treasurer Miss Often
baugh, Westminster, Superintendent, of Jr.
work Miss Laura Graddick, of New Windsor.
Miss Graddick read paper on the Use and
Abuse of Prayer; comment is needless, she is
wel-known in C. E. Circles. Then came
the conservation service, societies and indi-
vidual. Thus closed the convention.
The secretary report showed the total num-
Der of societies in the county to be 80. Total
membership 1887, increase of 50 per cent.
in G months; active members 1858; associate
members 474; total amount of money contrib.
uted to all purposes 1859. % There are %
senior and Sjunior societies divided as follows;
Lutheran IS; NJ. P. 81 Presbyterian 8. The
others are scattered.
To much praise cannot be given the peo-
pie of Hampstead for their many kindnesses,
both during the convention and at the socia-
Bile given the delegates on Thursday evening.