The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1894-10-24

In Missionary. Work. Miss Alice Seymour,
Garrettsville. The Bible has been translated
into 300 languages and dialects, and now
four-ffths of the non-christian world are ac-
cessible to the sacred volume. She spoke of
the great influence of the Christian Missions
in developing trade and opening the way for
the arts of Christian civilization. She said
that no work is SO profitable, and that the
great doors of opportunity are wide open.
Christ expects his Disciples TO carry his gos-
pei as quickly as possible into every part OF
the world. She spoke of the duties of the
C. E. in helping along this benifcent work,
and said the young people are beginning to |
look beyond themselves to the whole world. |
She lamented the grievous evils of the liquor
| traffic, saying that for every missionary sent
| to Africa there are over 10000 gallons of in
toxicants shipped there. We should consid-
er portion, if ever SO small, of our income
as belonging to the Lord, to help spread the
gospel. The fields before us 1.-The talent and
opportunity are ours. Let us give gener
ously and cheerfully to aid in the great work.
| At the conclusion of this more than ordi-
narify able paper there was a general dis
cussion, in which the President urged the
systematic giving for missionary purposes.
EVENING.
After devotional exercises and music, the
County banner was awarded as above stated,
the President Recommending that the Society
having it first in charge should at the ex-
piration of the three months appoint COM
mittee to convey it to its " honorable sue
cessor" and that they make it an occasion of
Christian celebration.
At z: 35 o'clock there were 752 names on
the registry, the Societies of the County be-
ing represented as follows:
Mantua g. Shalersville Al, Aurora 27. Kent
81, kNelson 10, Edinburgh 5, Freedom AZ j,
Charlestown Z, Atwater 2, Hiram 80, Deer
: field 2, Paris 1, Rootstown AZ, Windham 30,
r Sufield 6, Streetsboro H. Randolph 81, Gar
> rettsville SO, Ravenna Cong. 68, Ravenna
, Disciple 6S. Total 660. Over 100 visitors
: also registered, and many more were in at
e tendance who did not register.
n "Christian Endeavorers in the World, y
e was the topic considered by Miss Lulu Bry-
s ant of Freedom. GO 1t is not always easy to
a do what Christ would have US to do not al
e ways easy to lead the Christian life. We
e should be filled with Gods love. We should
It be joyful Christians, be filed with Christian
l. peace, should be long suffering, filled with
e gentleness, goodness, faith and meekness
y and temperance. Everyday work requires
l. everyday grace"
g "The C. E. in Business Life.'' J. C. Clark
10 of Ravenna. a't 1t is easier to theorize an6
n moralize than to practice. To th'
sr business of the preceding ages do we owC
,e very largely our present greatness. Oppor
le tunities for the c. E. to practice his princi
la pies in his business life are open on ever,
Ia;J Tbotu uuhi oh vol in
lie that which is independent of and dsuperior t.
D. exterior circumstances and surroundings
le The business life is school of integrity
le There was never a time in the worlds histo
ly ry when deception in business prevailed t.
of such an extent as now, and for that reasol
a. there is great need of Christian busines
IN men and women. "Youhg men and womel
il about to enter business life, beware of tn
n first wrong STEP" GO If men fail in bushes
is it is'not because of the employment of Chris
ra ian principles, but rather the absence of it.
es Rev. VIM. Adams, pastor of the Carrots
ce vile Disciple Church, presented the las
wv paper of the evening, on the " Christia
nd Endeavorer in Moral Reforms" He sal
ee that Christian citizenship means true cit
lie zenship. He gave an interesting talk o
!" moral and social evils, condemning the dane
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lie. and card party, and declaring it the duty
re- the C. E. to keep young men and wome
Or. from forming these habits. Christian cit
ne izenship is the great work thatlies before tt
it Christian Endeavor Society.
ed The Convention adjourned by the " Mi
do pah" benediction, repeated by all the mer
~ bers present,
on The following resolutions were adopted
nc Be IT RESOLVED That the Endeavor Societi
'n' of this County do hereby express their hear
res thanks to their sister societies of Ravenna f
lid the cordial reception and entertainment of til
0 Convention. We would especially recognize t
eSS courtesy of the Cong. G. E. in defraying the
,rt penses of State Prest McCauley, particularly
~" many of that Society sacrificed the privilege
ou hearing his address that they might provide c
lore tertainment for US. We would also express o
A6o gratitude to the citizens and business men
Ind Ravenna for their greeting, evidenced by t
ob elaborate decorations of residences and busine
houses. Be it also
the RESOLVED, That this convention do heart
Tho endorse the plans and work suggested at
nv Cleveland Convention, respecting the centeri
ice. of the efforts of this organization toward
;,o raising of the standard of American citizensE
ing to the plane of Christian citizenship, and tt
the each member of this Convention be responsi
n for at least one heart pure before his Christ a
Eli Eli loyal to his country and its flag
1t RESOLVED, That this ConveAtion do pied
90 itself and its individual members to greater
"' ertion in the line of Missionary Work. One
,ers our number, Adelaide Gail Frost is now hast
- ing over seas, making concrete for US the idea
we often grudging efforts of the past The idea
of Home mlssl9nS % Is aoe concrete lor Us a' eV
but |