Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1894-08-09
THE BNDEAvoRERs.
Their Fifth Annual Convention Indicates
4 Large Growth Since The One Held
In This City Four Years Ago.

of their fifth annual convention, the
several sessions of which were not only
highly enjoyable but also productive of
much good. 1t has not been Great
Bends good fortune to entertain more
energetic and amiable crowd than these
enthusiastic Endeayorers.
The sessions were held alternately IN
the Presbyterian and Congregational
churches-those being the only ones
having Endeavor societies. The local
committee did tasty work in decorat-
ing the churches with flowers and ap-
propriate notices and emblems.
The first session was held Thursday
afternoon in the Presbyterian church
and was devoted to the Junior work.
This is department of the c. E.
which utiliZes the energy of the chill
dren. 1t presses them into religious
service in a manner commensurate
with their ability. A song service was
conducted by Mrs. VIM. Torrey. Lila
Smith gave the greeting, the response
being made by Minnie McCoach of
Sterling. Junior representatives from
Kinsiey, Ellinwood, Sterling and this
city rendered concert exercises of a
varied character, which were not only
deeply enjoyed by the audience but
also gave a clear idea of the line of
work pursued by the Junior superin
tendents. Mrs. n. r. Allen gave an
instructive ''chalk talk" which bristled
with good points. The leading feature
of the program was the address by Miss
Ruth Nash of Topeka, State Junior
Superintendent. Her numerous sug-
gestions as to efficient work among the
Juniors were intensely practical. She
gave a report of the great Cleveland
convention, and then conducted live
~ conference in which the drawing
out" process was demonstrated to per-
fection. Miss Nash is sine qua non in
her line and will accomplish a great
good. The audience was favored by a
recitation by Grace Lucas of Lyons,
and collection speech by Matte Pat
ton of Sterling. Miss Della Trower
sang solo and the Presby terian choir
an anthem.
The evening session, held in the
regationslchureh, was begun with
song service in charge of DR.. Light
foot, followed by devotional exercises
by Rev. W. Fl. Hills. G. n. Walker
then sang solo. The address of well
come by F. V. Russell, of the EpwortA
League, was eloquent and thoughtful
and places our fascinating young attor-
ney among the silver tongued orators.
Rev. w. L. Garges of Sterling, one of
the directors of the State c. E. Union,
responded in happy and magnetic
strain. Miss Frost, district president,
then appointed the following commit
tees: Nominating-John p. Clark of
Larned, Lillian Brinkman of this city
and Lee Stewart of Lyons. Resolutions
Rev. E. L. Hull, of Garfield, Sadie
McCauley of Hoisington and Alice La
sheIie of Sterling. Greetings-Rev.
W. L. Garges. The rest OF the evening
was devoted to handshaking and a
social time.
| FRIDAY.
| The delegates assembled in the Pres
byterian church before breakfast and
held prayer meeting. Subject, Pre-
pairing the Way of the Lord" leader
Miss Adams of Kinsley. The morning
session was opened at O'Clock by de-
votional service, led by Mr.. Clark OF
Larned. after which Otto Newby OF
Sterling thoroughly dissected the heart
| of G. E. work-the CLOSING
with a rousing conference on that i'm
portant department. A splendid paper
on the advantages of Junior work. by
Mrs. NJ. =. Snowden of Sterling was
read by Rev. Garges. Miss Ava Adams
of Sterling read thoughtful paper on
the Daily Conduct of Endeavorers.
Rev. Jas. A. Lawrence OF Wichita then
opened the Pastors Free Parlia.
ment," in which the suggestions and
discussions flew like hot shot. Rev,
Lawrence also made few remarks or
s'Systematic Giving"
C. n. Walker led the opening song
service in the afternoon, after which
came a season of fervent prayer for the
district work. L. L. Roby of Topeka
state secretary and also editor of the
kansas Endeavorer," made stirring
and timely address. "Interdenomina
tional Fellowship''-the G. Z. goal
was aptlY defined by Rev. Lawrence
The president then reported the year:
work, which was gratifying. From the
secretary's report it was found tha
there are So senior aud fourteen junior
societies; senior membership 800, jun
ior 500; an average gain of about 81
, per cent. The seniors contributed t.
mission work SlS1.25, Juniors S52. .6S
The Sterling Reformed Presbyterian
t society was awarded one of the % di
| plomas offered by the Cleveland con
, vention for the best work in ''Goot
/ Fellowship" The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year
President, Otto Newly. Sterling; sec