Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1894-05-31

| Mr. U. 5. wright OF AnOXVllle pTeSlueu
and by his tact and earnest care that the
Convention should we'll perform Its every
duty, succeeded in impressing all with the
wisdom that had been shown by the Union
in its choice of president, and 1t will be per-
tinent to state here that in his sub
sequent rc-ele ction, the Union has preserved
to i,selffor another term an influence through
its chief officer that will obtain the promotion
of its every interest.
Following Immediately upon the organza'
ton came Rev. J. H. Barb's address of wei
come; those who know Mr.. Barb peed no,
lie assured that it was felicitousy done. Miss
| Mamie Routzahn of Frederick responded in
few but we'll chosen and eloquent words.
Then began the real business of the Con
vention, first being the Secretarys Report.
In the absence Of Mr.. Rice, the President
made verbal report prefaced by the state
| ment that in the absence If the records, it
would only be partial report. He gave the
number of local societies at the founding OF
the Union, seven; the number of members at
that time, less than i've hundred; tho number
of societies now, twenty four; present men,
bership about nlne hundred He also stated
that during the past SIX months, twenty one
had entered the church through the direct
fundamentally OF the Christian Endeayor.
He also explained that at the National Con-
yention at Cleveland a number Of honors
will be distributed: First. there will be the
Honor Roll on which will appear the name
of every local society giving as much as ten
dollars for Missions; second, Banners will be
gwen to the twenty. five Unions which haye
done most to increase Christian Endeavor
Fellowship; third, Banners to the twenty five
Unions with best report on Good Citizenship
fourth, Banners to the twenty five Unions
that excel in proportionatc giving
Answering the roll. call, each society re-
ported its condition, promise and needs; one
of the marked features being the case and
grace with which the reports were made. the
young peoples training due to the weekly
meetings bearing its fruit in the excellent &C.
complement Of being able to rise calmly
and say gracefully and intelligently, all
requisite to the occasion. Eighteen Of the
twenty. four responded; several others were
represented at the later sessions, but were not
called upon for a report.
The singing Of the Maryland Ode, air,
maryland, my Maryland" then eylden cd
the fact that1he Christian ErdeavOrers could
sing as well as talk; words Of good cheer ut
tered to the inspiring notes of our home
states popular melody moved all with an
impulse toward better things.
The two topics for discussion this session
were, "Our Masters Business" and" Ready"
In the absence of Mr.. Warren X, Damuth to
whom the first subject had been assigned,
Rev. Nj. F. Oertcr Of the Morav,an church,
Graceham, spoke eloquently and to the point
for twenty minutes: Rev. M. l.. Mayslles of
the United Brethren church, Frederick, ear.
nestly advocated the merits of the second
topic.
The president appointed committees on
Resolutions and Nominations and the first
session closed WITH music.
At Ills p. me-, the Executive committee
held session.
AT 8 O'clock the second session was opened
with their beautiful song service. under the
direction of Mr.. Will Keller OF Frederick
City.
First Full chorus, "A Soldier of the
Cross"
Second; Full chorus, Sing unto the Lord"
Third; Solo-Miss Fannie Landers of
Thurmont, Come Thou Fount ofevery Bles-
sing"
Fourth; Solo--Mr r. G. Suman OF Buck
cystown, Throw out the Life line
The session was then regularly opened
with True hearted, whole-heaIted' and
prayer by Rey. N. l.. Maysilles. The ques-
ton Box was then opened by Mr.. VIM c.
Perkins of Baltimore City, when the follow
ing were submitted:
/. Should the Corresponding Secretary of
local Society report to the entertaining
committee of the next Convention, the names
of such delegates as have been in the habit
of promising in advance to attend aud when
the time came, stayed at home?
2. What should be done with active men,
bers who respond on conservation evening
but are seemingly Indifferent as TO taking
tome part aside from singing at the weekly
prayer meeting?
g. What do you think demonstrating the
Epworth League and G. E. Society title
"Epworth League of Christian Endeayor!"
4. If active members do not attend prayer
meeting, are they active members; if SO, how
are we TO get them to attend?
5. What is the chief danger of the Society?
6 What IS the best way of conducting q
conservation meeting2
7. The Spiritual advantage of 90 Conven.
ton to Maryland?
8. When was the Epworth League organ
lied and what is its present membership?
8. When associate members refuse to he.
come active members after uniting with the
church, what is to be done?
IL. What shall we do with the "kickers"
in our societies?
II. How can the associate members be won
for Christ?
10. Can brother who is not public
praying member be successful president
IL. What Is the best method ofinteresting
the young people in missions?
IA. How can we induce closer living up
to the spirit of the pledge?
Is. Is it advisable to have an intermlsslon