Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1894-06-14
g. e. District Convention.

g. e. District Convention.
The second convention of the Chris.
tian Endeavor District Union, was
held at Roscommon. June I'd and Sd,
1894.
Rev. ]. Irwin, Grayling; Rev. J. N.
Warren. West Branch; Rev. NJ. e. Ba-
con. Standish; w. Sweeney, Pres. 1st.
Presbyteria =. E., Bay City; and B. r.
Hoobler. State Statistical &c.,. Bay
City. and others, were in attendance.
The convention was called to order by
Rev. Hurlbut, Roscommon, acting
chairman. After singing and devo
tional exercises DIV. Huffman. Presi-
dent of local society, was elected pre-
siding officer until the presidents chair
should be filled. The address of well
come was responded to by Rev. j. NJ.
Warren. An excellent address on
Observation-Disclosures Fellowship"
was followed by an interesting discus
sion.
At two Pm. on Saturday, Rev. IT.
win opened the meeting with devo"
tional exercises. A short social meet
ing was then held. during which the
members became better acquainted.
The report of the nominating commits
tee was accepted and Rev. Warren
was UNANIMOUSLY elected Dist. Pres.
for remainder of term. Upon enrol
,nent of delegates It was found that
four societies were represented in the
convention. An interesting and prof.
table discussion on Vows, What are
theyg" was led by Rev. Hurlburt,
The convention was addressed on
"Sancity of Vows. by Rev. Irwin.
which was followed by reports of del.
egates.
At the banquet rendered visiting En-
deavors by the Congregational Church
on Saturday, the following program
was giveu:--
Overture, Orchestra.
Grace. Rev. Bacon.
Welcome to C.E., Rev. Hurlburt.
10 Intr'l. Convention, Rev. Warren.
Dist. Union. Rev. Irwin.
Toast, The Ladies'. Err. Woughter.
Music, Orchestra.
Master OF Toasts, O.W. Huffman.
On Saturday evening the music was
In charge of the West Branch Endeav-
ors. Rev. Bacon conducted the devo-
tional exercises. Juniors Work" was
ably outlined by Miss L. Sloan, Gray
ling, Miss X. Sargent then gave reci>
tation which was appreciated by all.
The session closed with song and the
Mizpah Benediction.
Sunday began with an inspiring
Sunrise Prayer meeting led by Rev.
Hurlburt.
At eleven O'Clock Rev. M. E. Bacon
preached most excellent c. e. Ser.
mon at which service Grayling had
the music in charge.
The large congregation which assem-
bled at three o'clock thoroughly en-
joyed the music conducted entirely BY
the Juvenile Choir. Suggestions fol-
practical work., by B.R. Hoobler was
eagerly listened to by all G. E. work,
ers. ''Our AIM, by Miss L. Adams,
Grayling, proved most interesting.
The Open Parliament, "What is your
Society doing"f brought out many
helpful suggestions.
On Sunday evening the last session
OF the convention was opened by q
song and devotional service. Resolu
tons were adopted thanking those IN
Roscommon at whose hand we were 90
royalty entertained. "Our Motto" BY
Miss Ellen Moiles was followed BY az
excellent address. Then came the
charge to @. e. Societies" by Rev
Bacon.
Too soon the hours for adjournment
had approached and old and new En-
deavor friends reluctantly parted, with
the resolution more firmly fixed thar
ever before, Northern Michigan TO,
Christ.